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-COX;S RIVER REDISCOVERED.
+===== Cox's River Rediscovered. =====
 by Tom Wenman.
-Bill Capon's walk beginning at Carlon's Farm and following the traditional route via the Blackhorse Range, Mb's Soak and Splendour Rock to the
-Cox, and back via Breakfast Creek, seemed the ideal way to resume bushwalking
+Bill Capon's walk beginning at Carlon's Farm and following the traditional route via the Blackhorse Range, Mobb's Soak and Splendour Rock to the Cox, and back via Breakfast Creek, seemed the ideal way to resume bushwalking after an enforced absence of several months. So it was, with some pleasurable anticipation of the delight of reacquaintance with that wonderful area which starts with the hills running down to the Cox River, that I joined his walk.
-after an enforced absence of several months. So it was, with some pleasurable anticipation of the delight of reacquaintance with that wonderful area which starts with the hills running down to the Cox River, that I joined his walk.
-	The start is certainly easy of access; with the prelude of a pleasant
+The start is certainly easy of access; with the prelude of a pleasant and fast early Saturday morning drive to Carlon's Farm, which on this occasion, in view of the inclement weather during the preceding week, enabled me to make a fairly late decision to go away.
-and fast early Saturday morning drive to Carlon's Farm, which on this occasion,
-in view, of the inclement weather during the preceding week, enabled me to make a fairly -late decision to go away.
+Some eleven walkers joined Bill and we set off through Carlon's Farm for the descent via Carlon's Creek to Breakfast Creek and the foot of the Blackhorse Range. On the way clematis in profusion and heavy with small white flowers provided a happy contrast to the nettles in the creek. The climb up the Blackhorse Range certainly blows the cobwebs out of the system and at the same time gives some delightful glimpses of Carlon's Head on the one side and the ranges towards and beyond the Cox on the other. The boronias were quite delightful towards the summit of the range and subsequently, after some rest and recuperation for blown lungs and tired limbs, the summit ridge provided a variety of bush flowers; yellow pea, wild iris and creek rose amongst many which I could not name.
-Some eleven walkers joined Bill and we set off through Carlon's Farm for the descent via Carlon's Creek to Breakfast Creek and the foot of the
-Bladkhorse Range. On the way clematis in profusion and heavy with small
+Mobb's Soak cave always provides water, and a salutary reminder of the messiness of humans, and it ran true to form on this occasion with, surprisingly, somewhat less water than might otherwise have been expected.
-white flowers provided a happy contrast to the nettles in the creek. The climb up the Blackhorse Range certainly blows the cobwebs out of the system and at the same time gives some delightful glimpses of Carlon's Head on the one side and the ranges towards and beyond the Cox on the other. The
-boronias were quite delightful towards the summit of the range and subsequently, after some rest and recuperation for blown lungs and tired limbs, the summit
+Splendour Rock fulfilled its designation with unsurpassed views of all that beautiful country to the west, which bushwalkers hold so dear. Cloudmaker reigned supreme over the nearer ranges, whilst the distant ridges and features of the Blue Breaks reminded experienced walkers of past trips and provided newer recruits with some idea of the wonderful country to be explored.
-ridge provided a variety of bush flowers; yellow pea, wild iris and creek rose amongst many which I could not name.
-Mb's Soak cave always provides water, and a salutary reminder of the messiness of humans, and it ran true to form on this occasion with, surprisingly, somewhat less water than might otherwise have seen expected.
+A personal delight is always the views which are afforded of the Cox's River from somewhere near the top of Yellow Pup. The final plunge down to the river is a last test of knees and thighs, duly rewarded by the smooth grassy banks of the river hereabouts. We were surprised to see the small forest of casuarinas, about six feet high, which covered the once bare stoney beach which ran down to the river.
-Splendour Rock fulfilled its designation with unsurpassed views of all
-that beautiful country to the west, which buShwalkers hold so dear. Claud- maker reigned supreme over the nearer ranges, whilst the distant ridges and features of the Blue Breaks reminded experienced walkers of past trips and
+Saturday night camp was established on Kanangra Creek with cool clean water to drink and Gordon was suitably horrified when someone enquired if it should be boiled. Some gesture of elegance was established by our leader who, after a refreshing bathe, neatly groomed and casually dressed for dinner, produced glass, bottle (of claret) and candle and thus dined with his chosen companion. Wine in fact flourished in several directions and was followed by several ports which were passed round. A delightful evening warm with the promise of summer and pleasant conversation around a well prepared fire.
-provided newer recruits with some idea of the wonderful country to be explored.
-A personal delight is always the views which are afforded of the Cox's River from somewhere near the top of Yellow Pup. The final plunge down to the river is a last test of knees and thighs, duly rewarded by the smooth grassy banks of the river hereabouts. We were surprised to see the small forest of caslarinas, about six feet high, which covered the once bare stoney
-beach which ran down to the river.
-Saturday night camp was established on Kanangra Creek with cool clean water to drink and Gordon was suitably horrified when someone enquired if it should be boiled. Some gesture of elegance was established by our leader who, after a refreshing :bathe, neatly groomed-and casually dressed for dinner, produced glass, bottle (of claret) and candle and thus dined With his chosen companion. Wine in fact flourished in several directions
-and was followed by several ports which were passed round. A delightful evening' warm with the promise of summer and pleasant conversation around
-a well prepared fire.
-Page 4	THE SYDNEY BUSHIVAIKER	December, 1982.
 Some slight but pleasantly ineffectual rain during the night was nice to hear on the tent.
-Bill Gamble, who had joined us in the course of Saturday, confused the
-party by a rather early start on Sunday morning for his return to Katoomba. The rest were somewhat relieved to find that the leader had a more leisurely
+Bill Gamble, who had joined us in the course of Saturday, confused the party by a rather early start on Sunday morning for his return to Katoomba. The rest were somewhat relieved to find that the leader had a more leisurely programme which saw us eventually depart around 9 o'clock.
-programme which saw us eventually depart around 9 o'clock.
-The wind had got up a bit during the night and continued in gusts to
+The wind had got up a bit during the night and continued in gusts to stir the casuarinas with a soft whistle through the pine needles. These lofty trees are so much a part of the Cox River, and they suffer so terribly from undermined roots. Some clouds boasted rain which however in the event fell fleetingly and without much purpose. After the initial feet wetting ceremony, crossing the Cox was not much of a problem - the banks were clean and well grass-covered and provided good walking. There was great evidence of young casuarina growth all along the river.
-stir the casuarinas with a soft whistle through the pine needles. These
-lofty trees are so much a part of the Cox River, and they suffer so terribly from undermined roots. Some clouds boasted rain which however in the event
+No other parties were encountered save some desperate remnants of the VIIth Cavalry, who, after viewing us from across the river, apparently decided we were not hostile and passed among us, throwing the odd shoe. We stopped for lunch shortly after one on one of the pleasantly grassy areas bordering the river in warm sunshine, but with a gusty wind which lowered the temperature a little.
-fell fleetingly and without much purpose. After the initial feet wetting
-ceremony, crossing the Cox was not much of a problem - the banks were clean
+The Cox presents a number of different aspects along its course; tumbling rapids, smooth broad reaches of gliding water, shallow sandy runs, variously contained by sharp rocky cliffs with fig trees tortuous roots clinging to rocky ledges and crevices, towering ridges rising forbiddingly from bends in the river, at times park-like areas with tall casuarinas and gums spaciously placed.
-and well grass-covered and provided good walking. There was great evidence of young casuarina.growth all along the river.
-No other parties were encountered save some desperate remnants of the VIIth Cavalry, who, after viewing us from across the river, apparently decided we were not hostile and passed among us, throwing the odd shoe.
+It's always something of a surprise to eventually encounter the pile of dry stones which mark the entry of Breakfast Creek into the Cox. Indeed the creek itself provides a ruggedness which is belied by its common association, winding through some steep gorges.
-We stopped for lunch Shortly after one on one of the pleasantly grassy areas
-bordering the river in warm sunshine, but with a gusty wind which lowered
+The party became somewhat spread out at this stage, and the galloping leaders disappeared ahead. All was redeemed however when rounding a bend in the creek the main party was greeted with ready boiling billies and freshly made tea.
-the temperature a little.
-The Cox presents a number of different aspects along its course;
+The final ascent from Carlon's Creek provided a fitting end to the walk with bell birds, crimson rosellas and king parrots providing a colourful, noisy and at times melodious distraction from the tired bodies and aching limbs.
-tumbling rapids, smooth broad reaches of gliding water, shallow sandy runs,
-variously contained by sharp rocky cliffs with fig trees'tortuous roots clinging to rocky ledges and crevices, towering ridges rising forbiddingly
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-from bends in the river, at times park-like areas with tall casuarinas and gams spaciously placed.
-It's always something of a surprise to eventually encounter the pile
+=== Notice of Club Walk in Arthurs Pass National Park, N.Z. ===
-of dry stones which mark the entry of Breakfast Creek into the Cox. Indeed the creek itself provides a ruggedness which is belied by its common association, winding through some steep gorges.
-The party became somewhat spread out at this stage, and the galloping
+In March 1983 there will be a club walk in Arthurs Pass National Park. The park is located in the Southern Alps, 155 km west of Christchurch. No climbing is involved. The nine-days walk is from Friday, 18th March, to Saturday, 26th March.
-leaders disappeared ahead. All was redeemed however when rounding a bend in the creek the main party was greeted with ready boiling billies and freshly made tea.
-The final ascent from Carlon's Creek provided a fitting end to the
+An information sheet giving details is available from the leader Bill Gamble - telephone 389-9071.
-walk with bell birds, crimson rosellas and king parrots providing a colourful,
-noisy and at times melodious distraction from the tired bodies and aching
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-limbs.
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+===== Lot 7 NOrth Era. =====
-NOTICE OF CLUB WALK IN ARTHUR'S PASS NATIONAL PARK N.Z.
-In Maroh 1983 there will be a club walk in Arthurs Pass National Park.
-The park is located in the Southern Alps, 155 km west of Christchurch.
-NO CLINEBING is involved. The nine-days walk is from Friday, 18th March, to Saturday, 26th March.-
-An information sheet giving details is available from the leader
-BILL GAMBLE - telephone 389-9071.
-Page 5
-THE SYDNEY BUSHULKER	November, 1982.
-' LOT 7 NORTH ERA.
 by Alex Colley.
-Bluegum, Garrawarra, Bouddi, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana. These are the conservation highlights of the S.B.W. The names live on in the memory of members because four, of these campaigns, Bluegum, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana were solo effdrts by the S.B.W. while the Club took a leading part in the others. It also worked steadily for larger projects such as the Kosciusko National Park, Myall Lakes, Deua and the Greater Blue Mountains. Support for these became much more widely based. In the days of Bluegum
-the word conservation was seldom heard outside three societies then existing - the Mountain Trails Club, the S.B.W. and the Mad Life Preservation Society.
+Bluegum, Garrawarra, Bouddi, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana. These are the conservation highlights of the S.B.W. The names live on in the memory of members because four of these campaigns, Bluegum, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana were solo effdrts by the S.B.W. while the Club took a leading part in the others. It also worked steadily for larger projects such as the Kosciusko National Park, Myall Lakes, Deua and the Greater Blue Mountains. Support for these became much more widely based. In the days of Bluegum the word conservation was seldom heard outside three societies then existing - the Mountain Trails Club, the S.B.W. and the Wild Life Preservation Society. Today there are more members of conservation bodies than there are of all political parties combined.
-Today there are more members of conservation bodies than there are of all political parties combined.
-.Eta was a favourite camping place from the earliest days of the Club.
+Era was a favourite camping place from the earliest days of the Club. In the hot summer months a group of S.B.W.s could be found there nearly every weekend. At first they camped at South Era. One windy weekend two well known members invited some of the other campers to their camp fire - a nice sheltered spot - and the next weekend the guests arrived early enough to "bag" it for themselves. Shacks appeared in increasing numbers, and the bushwalkers moved on to Stockyard Creek. This too became crowded. Then they moved on to the gully at North Era, situated on Lot 7, which belonged to a relative of a member. The possibility of buying it was mooted, but as we had become used to camping there without hindrance, nothing eventuated. Then a gent started to appear after dark, flashing his torch into tents, and demanding a camping fee of 1/- a tent. Not until some years later, in 19439 was it ascertained from the owner that he had no right to collect. By this time we had made him a gift of a tidy sum.
-In the 'hot summer months a group of 8 B.Wos could be found there nearly every weekend. At first they camped at South Eta. One windy weekend two well known members invited some of the other campers to their camp fire - a nice
-sheltered spot - and the ne)tt weekend the guests arrived early enough to "bag" it for themselves. Shacks appeared in increasing numbers, and the bushwalkers moved on to Stockyard Creek. This too became crowded. Then they moved on to the gully at North Era, situated on Lot 7, -which belonged to a relative of a member. The possibility of buying it was mooted., but
+Early in 1943 we learned that Byrnes' Estate, which included most of the land round South Era, was to be sold. Fears were aroused that it might be sold to a land development company, because an attempt to form an "Era Development Company" had been made in 1927. The proposed company was to erect a large boarding house or hotel and instal all the usual holiday facilities. The probability of another such scheme was the stimulus for a prolonged and obstacle-strewn campaign for preservation of North Era as a camping area.
-as we had become used to camping there without hindrance, nothing eventuated. Then a gent started to appear after dark, flashing his torch into tents, and
-demanding a camping fee of 1/- a tent. Not until some years later, In 19439 was it ascertained from the owner that he had no right to collect. By this time we had made him a gift of a tidy sum.
+The first move was to ask the Government, through the Federation, to resume the whole of the privately owned lands between Garrawarra and National Park. The Government refused to resume, so attention was turned to the possibility of purchasing Lot 7. As this lot included all the flat land at North Era, it was thought that its acquisition would prevent development. Federation was asked to organise the purchase, but it wouldn't, so the Club decided to attempt it alone. It would be necessary to raise some 400 pounds ($800), which was a large sum to raise when average annual wages were some 200 pounds. No special effort was made to raise the funds because it was a lot to ask from a small club, but in a very short time nearly 200 pounds had been promised, and this evidence of substantial and unsolicited support was placed before the half yearly meeting in September, 1943. The meeting resolved "That the Club devote 100 pounds from its Savings Bank Account towards the purchase of the whole or half of Lot 7, North Eta, provided the balance of the money be raised by loan or gift".
-- Early ,in 1943 we learned that Byrnes' Estate, which included most of
-the land round South Era, was to be sold. Fears were aroused that it might
+The next move was to send our ace negotiators, Tom Herbert and Mouldy Harrison, down to the owner, Mr. Ziems of Wollongong, to arrange the purchase. It was known he was not keen to sell, but after hearing our reasons for wanting to buy, he consented to sell for 350 pounds. By June a total of 435 pounds had been contributed, all in the form of outright gifts. Then we found that money was not enough, because land prices were pegged in those days and the Federal Treasurer wouldn't allow us to buy for more than 210 pounds. However we were able to lease the camping rights for 18 rounds a year.
-be sold to a land development company, because an attempt to form an "Eta Development Company" had been made in 1927. The proposed company was to erect a large boarding house or hotel and instal all the usual holiday facilities. The probability of another such scheme was the stimulus for a
-prolonged and obstacle-strewn campaign for preservation of North Era as a camping area.
+We tried again to have the land resumed, offering 365 pounds to the Government on condition that it resumed all the privately owned land between Garrawarra and National Park (donors of the remaining 70 pounds didn't want their money used for this purpose, and it was refunded). A sum was placed on the estimates for this purpose, but it was removed before the estimates were passed. After this our Hon. Solicitor, Marie Byles, went into action. An approved valuer, Mr. O.L. Wild was persuaded to go down and value the block, and came up with a valuation of 300 pounds. The Federal Treasurer then relented and allowed us to pay the necessary 350 pounds. One hundred pounds of the purchase price came from Club funds, 214 pounds 15 shillings and sixpence from gifts by S.B.W. members, 14 pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence from the Australian Forest League, and the remainder from other clubs and non S.B.W. individuals.
-The first move was to ask the Government, through the Federation, to resume the whole of the privately owned lands between Garrawarra and National Park. The Government refused to resume, so attention was turned to the possibility of purchasing Lot 7. As this lot incIUded all the flat land at
-North Eta, it was thought that its acquisition would prevent development.
+It was realised when we acquired Lot 7 that it would be difficult to supervise its use, and there was no attempt to keep it for our own use. We did try some reafforestation, but this necessitated fencing and was not successful. The June 1947 magazine editorial foresaw that "The time may come when shacks and development come right to the edge of Lot 7, but it will still remain the last convenient beachside refuge of the bushwalker".
-Federation was asked to organise the purchase, but it wouldn't, so the Club decided to attempt it alone. It would be necessary to raise some 400 pounds (800), which was a large am to raise when average annual wages were some 200 pounds. No special effort was made to raise the funds because it was a lot to ask from a small club, but in a very short time nearly 200 pounds had been promised, and this evidence of substantial and unsolicited support was placed before the half yearly meeting in September, 1943. The meeting resolved "That the Club devote 100 pounds from its Savings Bank Account towards the purchase of the whole or half of Lot 7, North Eta, provided
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-the balance of the money be raised by loan or gift".
-The next move was toLsend our ace negotiators, Tom Herbert and Mouldy Harrison, down to the owner, Mr. Ziems of Wollongong, to arrange the purchase. It was known he was not keen to sell, but after hearing our reasons for wanting to buy, he consented to sell for 350 pounds. By June a total of 435 pounds had been contributed, all in the form of outright gifts. Then we found that money was not enough, because landprices were pegged in those days and the Federal Treasurer wouldn't allay us to buy for more than 210 pounds. However we were able to lease the camping rights for 18 rounds a year.
-We tried again to have the land resumed, offering 365 pounds to the
-Government on condition that it resumed all the privately owned land between Garrawarra and National Park (donors of the remaining 70 pounds didn't want their money used for this purpose, and it was refunded). A sum was placed on the estimates for this purpose, but it was removed before the estimates were passed. After this our Hon. Solicitor, Maxie Byles, went into action.
-An approved valuer, Mr. 0.L. Wild was persuaded to go down and value the block, and came up with a valuation of 300 pounds. The Federal Treasurer then relented and allowed us to pay the necessary 350 pounds. One hundred
--pounds of the purchase price came from Club funds, 214 pounds 15 shillings and sixpence from gifts by S.B.W. members, 14 pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence from the Australian Forest League, and the remainder from other
-clubs and non S.B.W. individuals.
- It was realised when we acquired Lot 7 that it would be difficult to
-supervise its use, and there was no attempt to keep it for our own use. We did try some reafforestation, but this necessitated fencing and was not
-successful. The June 1947 magazine editorial foresaw that "The time may
-come when shacks and development come right to the edge of Lot 7, but it will still remain the last convenient beachside refuge of the bushwalker".
 Things didn't quite work out that way. Not many S.B.W.s camp there now. But our original aim of having the whole area resumed was achieved. It is enjoyed on day walks. Together with Bouddi and Garrawarra it is one of only three undeveloped surf beaches within 50 miles of Sydney, all of which have been preserved as a result of campaigns by bushwalkers.
 After we were compensated for the resumption of Lot 7, desultory efforts were made to invest the proceeds in another conservation purchase. An area near Woods Creek was looked at - too much - cost 6,000 pounds; another on the Kowmung, which we found was likely to go into the Kanangra-Boyd Park anyway; and the most notable effort: an attempt, using Era funds and others promised to the extent of 2,000 pounds, to buy Bendethera at auction. We were outbid.
 Taking a long term view of the Era campaign it was an outstanding success. Bushwalkers will enjoy that beautiful stretch of coast for far into the future. It was the forerunner of Coolana, which might not have been acquired if it were not for the accumulated Era funds, and the knowledge that Club members would support such a conservation project.
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+=== Eastwood Camping Centre. ===
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-ILightweight Tents  Sleeping Bags  Rucksacks  Climbing 8- Caving Gear  Maps  Clothing  Boots  Food.
-Proprietors: Jack 8- Nancy Fox Sales Manager: David Fox
+__Camping equipment__.
-Rutledge Street
-EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS & CAMPING SUPPLIES 3 Trelawney St Eastwood NSW 2122 Phone: 858 2775
+Large Tents - Stoves - Lamps - Folding Furniture.
-Rowe Street
-Page 8	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	December, 1982.
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+Proprietors: Jack & Nancy Fox. Sales Manager: David Fox.
+Eastwood Canvas Good & Camping Supplies.
+Trelawney St., Eastwood, NSW, 2122. Phone 858 2775.
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 NOT EXACTLY A HARD MIK!
 by Judith Rostron.