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===== Editorial. ===== | ===== Editorial. ===== | ||
- | __Happy New Year__ to all bushies and their families! 1985 is starting well, considering that a January issue of the magazine was touch and go - or gone, like most regular magazine collators. Hardly anyone was going to be left in Sydney to produce this issue, but tradition is traditon, and the mag. must go on every month. It is now in its 54th year. | + | __Happy New Year__ to all bushies and their families! 1985 is starting well, considering that a January issue of the magazine was touch and go - or gone, like most regular magazine collators. Hardly anyone was going to be left in Sydney to produce this issue, but tradition is tradition, and the mag. must go on every month. It is now in its 54th year. |
This month lots of people are away on extended trips - in Tassie, New Zealand, South Coast, Snowies. And you'll notice that the articles in this issue are mostly about overseas places. So all you battlers of the Xmas bulges, we want your accounts of your trips coming in over the next few weeks. I promise I'll lead the way if you'll follow. | This month lots of people are away on extended trips - in Tassie, New Zealand, South Coast, Snowies. And you'll notice that the articles in this issue are mostly about overseas places. So all you battlers of the Xmas bulges, we want your accounts of your trips coming in over the next few weeks. I promise I'll lead the way if you'll follow. | ||
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A creek flowing through Pennant Hills Park is no longer a stream without a name. | A creek flowing through Pennant Hills Park is no longer a stream without a name. | ||
- | The National Trust approved of the name, Byles Creek, after an approach by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust through the Hornsby | + | The National Trust approved of the name, Byles Creek, after an approach by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust through the Hornsby |
However, the name still has to be lodged with the Geographical Names Board, which is expected to approve. | However, the name still has to be lodged with the Geographical Names Board, which is expected to approve. | ||
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+ | The hot weather is with us again, and snakes are in evidence, which means it is time for all those wildly exaggerated snake stories to be trotted out again. | ||
- | The hot weather is with us agai.41,, | ||
Australian snakes must be among the least belligerent in the world, as my numerous encounters with them have amply proved. Yet snakes continue to be reviled, hunted and ruthlessly killed, usually for no reason except that they are there. | Australian snakes must be among the least belligerent in the world, as my numerous encounters with them have amply proved. Yet snakes continue to be reviled, hunted and ruthlessly killed, usually for no reason except that they are there. | ||
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Accordingly, | Accordingly, | ||
- | BROWN SNAKE. | + | |
+ | ===== Brown Snake. ===== | ||
by Morag Ryder. | by Morag Ryder. | ||
- | Knee deep in ferns, I blundered Onto a sunny rock | + | |
- | There, arrayed in all his glory | + | Knee deep in ferns, I blundered\\ |
+ | Onto a sunny rock\\ | ||
+ | There, arrayed in all his glory\\ | ||
A brown snake glistened in new-minted mail. | A brown snake glistened in new-minted mail. | ||
- | Glorious as a Greek hero | + | |
- | In freshly polished armour | + | Glorious as a Greek hero\\ |
- | Not even Achilles could have looked More radiant or more deadly. | + | In freshly polished armour\\ |
- | With princely dignity he raised his head Surveyed me with golden eyes, | + | Not even Achilles could have looked\\ |
- | Then politely turned his head away Giving me the signal to pass. | + | More radiant or more deadly. |
- | Slowly I walked on, watching | + | |
- | Him re-arrange his shining sinews | + | With princely dignity he raised his head\\ |
- | For comfort, on the sun warmed rock | + | Surveyed me with golden eyes,\\ |
+ | Then politely turned his head away\\ | ||
+ | Giving me the signal to pass. | ||
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+ | Slowly I walked on, watching\\ | ||
+ | Him re-arrange his shining sinews\\ | ||
+ | For comfort, on the sun warmed rock\\ | ||
And shading his eyes with a tuft of grass. | And shading his eyes with a tuft of grass. | ||
- | Why are such beautiful creatures persecuted, Slaughtered by the brutal, for no good reason Perhaps their mysterious ways frighten us What we cannot understand, we destroy. | + | |
- | *###*-***** | + | Why are such beautiful creatures persecuted,\\ |
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1985. | + | Slaughtered by the brutal, for no good reason\\ |
- | THE COUNTRY WITH A HUMAN FACE. | + | Perhaps their mysterious ways frighten us -\\ |
+ | What we cannot understand, we destroy. | ||
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+ | ===== The Country With A Human Face. ===== | ||
by Wal Liddle. | by Wal Liddle. | ||
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(Ed. This is the first of a four-part article on Wal's group bike tour in Southern China. A map and photos will appear in the February issue.) | (Ed. This is the first of a four-part article on Wal's group bike tour in Southern China. A map and photos will appear in the February issue.) | ||
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We entered China via the Macau border post under the red and gold flag of the Peoples' | We entered China via the Macau border post under the red and gold flag of the Peoples' | ||
- | The customs officers, both men and women, were taller than the normal Chinese and wore dark blue uniforms with brass buttons and gold badges. A single Red Star was worn in the blue peaked cap. One woman officer was very interested in my b000ks, especially the one on philosophy by Alan Watts. My thoughts turned to the sayings of Mao, the Little Red Book and Hitler' | + | |
- | Was I to become the victim of State Bureaucratic oppression as some of my friends had predicted or would I live to see another day? Well, Iwasn't considered to be a capitalist reactionary because after a few brief questions she waved my bike and luggage through the final barrier. Imagine my surprise to see a duty free shop at the end of the customs building stocked with Johnny Walker whisky and other western goodies. | + | The customs officers, both men and women, were taller than the normal Chinese and wore dark blue uniforms with brass buttons and gold badges. A single Red Star was worn in the blue peaked cap. One woman officer was very interested in my books, especially the one on philosophy by Alan Watts. My thoughts turned to the sayings of Mao, the Little Red Book and Hitler' |
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+ | Was I to become the victim of State Bureaucratic oppression as some of my friends had predicted or would I live to see another day? Well, I wasn't considered to be a capitalist reactionary because after a few brief questions she waved my bike and luggage through the final barrier. Imagine my surprise to see a duty free shop at the end of the customs building stocked with Johnny Walker whisky and other western goodies. | ||
Our party of 15, consisting of 9 girls and 6 boys, lined up outside and we checked our 10-speed gears and the brakes ready for the days' ride. I was appointed leader and Malcolm the " | Our party of 15, consisting of 9 girls and 6 boys, lined up outside and we checked our 10-speed gears and the brakes ready for the days' ride. I was appointed leader and Malcolm the " | ||
- | Over the next 16 days we would ride 660 kms, cycling on each alternate day, with a bus tour on each rest day. The longest day's ride would consist of 110 kms between Foshan and Shaoquing. Our route with deviations would be from the border to Guangzhou (Canton) and north to Hot Springs. Some of us had trained in Australia | + | |
- | girls had not ridden a bike for years. To the cry of " | + | Over the next 16 days we would ride 660 kms, cycling on each alternate day, with a bus tour on each rest day. The longest day's ride would consist of 110 kms between Foshan and Shaoquing. Our route with deviations would be from the border to Guangzhou (Canton) and north to Hot Springs. Some of us had trained in Australia |
- | Our route passed by a number of small seaside villages where bamboo fenced pods stocked with white ducks could be seeh. A large fishing net was draped across the entrance to the lagoon. | + | |
- | At a curve in the shoreline, the road deteriorated into a dirt track and cyclists had to be careful of punctures because of the sharp stones that were being spread on the ground by a gang of men and women. The macadam surface again materialised but we were " | + | Our route passed by a number of small seaside villages where bamboo fenced pods stocked with white ducks could be seen. A large fishing net was draped across the entrance to the lagoon. |
- | Our accommodation for the evening was at the Stone Mountain Tourist Centre in rural Kwantung - a modern brick complex situated in a shallow valley surrounded by mountains. Booking into the hotel to the relayed | + | |
- | Late that evening we were infected by the gay laughter of Joseph, our Hong Kong interpreter, | + | At a curve in the shoreline, the road deteriorated into a dirt track and cyclists had to be careful of punctures because of the sharp stones that were being spread on the ground by a gang of men and women. The macadam surface again materialised but we were " |
- | Our route the next day continued into the countryside; | + | |
- | wandered across our path and a small chow dog barked at us as we passed | + | Our accommodation for the evening was at the Stone Mountain Tourist Centre in rural Kwantung - a modern brick complex situated in a shallow valley surrounded by mountains. Booking into the hotel to the relayed |
- | , | + | |
- | January, 1985. | + | Late that evening we were infected by the gay laughter of Joseph, our Hong Kong interpreter, |
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- | through one of the villages. A grpup, | + | Our route the next day continued into the countryside; |
The school recess bell sounded as we turned down a dirt road to the Sun Yat Sen High School, the pathways being crowded with pupils on their way home for a two hour lunch. A loudspeaker was blaring out quotations from Chairman Mao: | The school recess bell sounded as we turned down a dirt road to the Sun Yat Sen High School, the pathways being crowded with pupils on their way home for a two hour lunch. A loudspeaker was blaring out quotations from Chairman Mao: | ||
- | "Young people should be able to achieve anything" | + | |
- | "Young leaders should be better than the old leaders" | + | "Young people should be able to achieve anything" |
+ | "The young should learn from the old"\\ | ||
+ | "Young leaders should be better than the old leaders" | ||
The heroes on the school wallboard consisted of Government leaders, opera stars and construction workers. | The heroes on the school wallboard consisted of Government leaders, opera stars and construction workers. | ||
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Next to the school was the home of the founder of modern China, preserved as a museum. Joseph whispered that the captions on some of the photos distorted the truth as they indicated that Dr. Sun Yat Sen was a " | Next to the school was the home of the founder of modern China, preserved as a museum. Joseph whispered that the captions on some of the photos distorted the truth as they indicated that Dr. Sun Yat Sen was a " | ||
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The further we rode, the heavier the traffic became as we weaved in and out of hundreds of Chinese men and women riding their bicycles to the nearest town or coming home from a shopping expedition. Their bikes were heavy black or green, one or three speed, machines that were built for durability rather than for speed. As we came to a steep gradient, a middle-aged man was pushing a bike loaded to a height of two metres with a stack of green palm fronds. Further on, a man was doubling his wife, whilst their baby was tucked into the front basket. At a bend in the road we passed a bike with two large pigs slung in baskets from the rear carrier rack. | The further we rode, the heavier the traffic became as we weaved in and out of hundreds of Chinese men and women riding their bicycles to the nearest town or coming home from a shopping expedition. Their bikes were heavy black or green, one or three speed, machines that were built for durability rather than for speed. As we came to a steep gradient, a middle-aged man was pushing a bike loaded to a height of two metres with a stack of green palm fronds. Further on, a man was doubling his wife, whilst their baby was tucked into the front basket. At a bend in the road we passed a bike with two large pigs slung in baskets from the rear carrier rack. | ||
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That afternoon, we were deafened by the honking horns of the buses and trucks that pulled out to pass us. Another hazard was the lack of road sense by the Chinese, who would change direction without warning or hand signals, imperilling their fellow cyclists including us Aussies. I learnt my lesson the hard way, when a Chinese gentleman turned across my path causing us both to do a "bike waltz" | That afternoon, we were deafened by the honking horns of the buses and trucks that pulled out to pass us. Another hazard was the lack of road sense by the Chinese, who would change direction without warning or hand signals, imperilling their fellow cyclists including us Aussies. I learnt my lesson the hard way, when a Chinese gentleman turned across my path causing us both to do a "bike waltz" | ||
- | Late that afternoon we entered the outskirts of Shiqui, a large provincial city situated on a tributary of the Pearl River. Hundreds of bikes, pedestrians and three-wheeled carts were criss-crossing each other along the dusty streets with blue uniformed police directing the traffic at the major intersections. We came to a dead stop in a " | + | |
- | The next morning was spent wandering the town, absorbing sights and sounds, the narrow streets being lined with unpainted shops and stalls. The chemist shop sold only homeopathic medicines whilst the hardware store sold earth powders in different colours. Meat was sold uncovered and without refrigeration. An itinerant merchant was attracting attention | + | Late that afternoon we entered the outskirts of Shiqui, a large provincial city situated on a tributary of the Pearl River. Hundreds of bikes, pedestrians and three-wheeled carts were criss-crossing each other along the dusty streets with blue uniformed police directing the traffic at the major intersections. We came to a dead stop in a " |
- | AeN,Arp,m | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | The next morning was spent wandering the town, absorbing sights and sounds, the narrow streets being lined with unpainted shops and stalls. The chemist shop sold only homeopathic medicines whilst the hardware store sold earth powders in different colours. Meat was sold uncovered and without refrigeration. An itinerant merchant was attracting attention |
An old man had set up a table on the footpath complete with lacquered pots and brushes. For only a few cents he would paint Chinese characters on gold spangled red paper as a good luck symbol to welcome in the New Year. Two men, in civilian clothes, with red arm bands, patrolled the area on behalf of the Revolutionary Committee to prevent littering and enforce law and order. | An old man had set up a table on the footpath complete with lacquered pots and brushes. For only a few cents he would paint Chinese characters on gold spangled red paper as a good luck symbol to welcome in the New Year. Two men, in civilian clothes, with red arm bands, patrolled the area on behalf of the Revolutionary Committee to prevent littering and enforce law and order. | ||
- | .******### | + | |
- | MUSEUM OF BUSHWALKING AND BUSHWALKERS CENTRE. | + | ---- |
- | (A copy of this letter was sent to the Editor. by Alex Colley | + | |
- | The Secretary, | + | ===== Museum Of Bushwalking And Bushwalkers Centre. ===== |
- | N.,.S14.. Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority, | + | |
+ | (A copy of this letter was sent to the Editor by Alex Colley | ||
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+ | 7th Nov. 1984. | ||
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+ | The Secretary, | ||
+ | N.S.W. Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority,\\ | ||
+ | 10th Level, 16-18 Bent Street, Sydney. 2000. | ||
Dear Sir, | Dear Sir, | ||
- | Through the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, of which this Club is a foundation member, we have already expressed our endorsement of the Total Environment Centre' | + | |
- | The Club was sponsored by the Mountain Trails Club in 1927, | + | Through the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, of which this Club is a foundation member, we have already expressed our endorsement of the Total Environment Centre' |
- | and many M.T.C. members became foundation members of the Sydney | + | |
- | in being. It is therefore most appropriate, | + | The Club was sponsored by the Mountain Trails Club in 1927, and many M.T.C. members became foundation members of the Sydney |
- | reasons, | + | |
- | It is also most appropriate that the museum be located in the | + | It is also most appropriate that the museum be located in the Blue Mountains. Being near the population of the State it would be readily accessible. The mountains were favoured by the early bushwalkers, |
- | Blue Mountains. Being near the population of the State it would be readily accessible. The mountains were favoured by the early bushwalkers, | + | |
- | of water, and remain the most popular walking country. I personally started walking there as a boy in 1918, and have been returning frequently ever since. | + | The special contributions this club could make to the museum include: |
- | 1 The special contributions this club could make to the museum include: | + | |
- | Personal knowledge of early walkers | + | Personal knowledge of early walkers\\ |
- | Old equipment, maps, photographs, | + | Old equipment, maps, photographs, |
Probably, a complete set of S.B.W. magazines | Probably, a complete set of S.B.W. magazines | ||
- | The magazine has been published since 1933. It has been extensively used by ,the writers of the books "Wild Places", | + | |
- | We believe that the conservation work of the early bushwalkers | + | The magazine has been published since 1933. It has been extensively used by the writers of the books "Wild Places", |
- | is an important part of the nation' | + | |
- | days is not soon collected and preserved, it will remain dispersed and much of it will eventually be lost. | + | We believe that the conservation work of the early bushwalkers is an important part of the nation' |
We therefore strongly support the submission of the Total Environment Centre. | We therefore strongly support the submission of the Total Environment Centre. | ||
- | (Signed) | + | |
- | 1 Conservation Secretary, S.B.W. | + | (Signed) |
- | January, 1985. | + | |
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHYALK | + | |
- | MUSEUM OF BUSHWALKING & BUSHWA KERS CENTRE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, NEW SOUTH WALES | + | ===== Museum Of Bushwalking And Bushwalkers Centre In The Blue Mountains, New South Wales. ===== |
A submission to the NSW Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority for a grant under the Commemorative Programme. | A submission to the NSW Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority for a grant under the Commemorative Programme. | ||
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This submission is presented by Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street, Sydney, 2000, phones: (12) 27 4714 and 27 2523. | This submission is presented by Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street, Sydney, 2000, phones: (12) 27 4714 and 27 2523. | ||
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It is supported by: | It is supported by: | ||
- | * Mr. Bob Debus, M.P. Minister for Employment and Finance and Member for Blue Mountains. | + | |
- | * The NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. | + | |
- | SUMMARY. | + | * The NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. |
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+ | === Summary. === | ||
This is a proposal for the planning and construction of - | This is a proposal for the planning and construction of - | ||
- | (1) A permanent museum of the bushwalking movement, with public displays, at the entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park, the area where the bushwalking movement began. From the early bushwalkers of NSW came the strongest strand of the present-day conservation movement in this State. One of the most important and successful national park concepts in the State is the Greater Blue MOuntains | + | |
- | The proposal also includes (2) a facility for modern bushwalkers visiting the Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Parks. This bushwalkers' | + | (1) A permanent museum of the bushwalking movement, with public displays, at the entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park, the area where the bushwalking movement began. From the early bushwalkers of NSW came the strongest strand of the present-day conservation movement in this State. One of the most important and successful national park concepts in the State is the Greater Blue Mountains |
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+ | The proposal also includes (2) a facility for modern bushwalkers visiting the Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Parks. This bushwalkers' | ||
Funding sought for this project is seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), over three years (see Budget). | Funding sought for this project is seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), over three years (see Budget). | ||
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- | . 'ORDER FORM - 1985 CALENDAR | + | ---- |
- | 1985 Wilderness Calendars are now available, containing 13 Heniy Gold coloured photos, reproductions, | + | |
- | engagements. By purchasing your calendar from the Colong Committee, rather | + | === Order Form - 1985 Calendar. === |
- | than commercial booksellers, | + | |
- | ation. It is an ideal gift for your conservation friends, or anybody else. | + | 1985 Wilderness Calendars are now available, containing 13 Henry Gold coloured photos, reproductions, |
- | Price includes postage to any address - $6.95. | + | |
- | To:- The Secretary, Colong Committee, 18 Argyle Street, | + | To:- The Secretary, Colong Committee, 18 Argyle Street, |
- | NAME | + | |
- | ADDRESS. | + | Name: ..... |
- | Enclosed is for $ | + | |
- | SAVE THE DAINTREE | + | Address: ..... Postcode: ..... |
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+ | Enclosed is ..... for $ ..... | ||
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+ | === Save The Daintree | ||
Available from Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street for 40 cents, or from Colong Committee for 80 cents posted, or collect some to sell. | Available from Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street for 40 cents, or from Colong Committee for 80 cents posted, or collect some to sell. | ||
- | ICAMPING EQUIPMENT | + | |
- | Large Tents Stoves | + | ---- |
- | DISTRIBUTORS OF: | + | |
- | Paddymade | + | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === |
- | BUSHWALKERS | + | |
- | ILightweight Tents Sleeping Bags Rucksacks | + | __Bushwalkers__. |
- | Proprietors: | + | |
- | EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS & CAMPING SUPPL1 ES 3 Treawney | + | Lightweight Tents - Sleeping Bags - Rucksacks - Climbing & Caving Gear - Maps - Clothing - Boots - Food. |
- | Rutledge Street | + | |
- | Rowe Street | + | __Camping equipment__. |
- | : January, 1985. THE aDNEY DUSHWALKER | + | |
- | NEW ZEALAND NOTES: | + | Large Tents - Stoves |
- | . - 4 - by Gordon Lee. | + | |
- | Over " | + | __Distributors of__: |
- | different language - N.Z.' | + | |
- | My main object on this trip was to walk. Here again the languate | + | Paddymade |
- | The previous time I was here ('79) I was regarded by N.Z.lers as a creature from outer space. They looked down at my sandshoed feet and | + | |
- | wagged their heads knowingly. However this time I notice quite a large percentage of trampers are wearing lightweight footwear. | + | Proprietors: |
- | Offtrack tramping requires lots of patience and time. In fact I | + | |
- | would say that by N.S.W. bushwalking standards it's extremely difficult. The surface of the terrain especially in forest areas is " | + | Eastwood Canvas Good & Camping Supplies. |
- | Mostof | + | |
+ | 3 Trelawney | ||
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+ | ===== New Zealand Notes. ===== | ||
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+ | by Gordon Lee. | ||
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+ | Over " | ||
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+ | My main object on this trip was to walk. Here again the language | ||
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+ | The previous time I was here ('79) I was regarded by N.Z.' | ||
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+ | Offtrack tramping requires lots of patience and time. In fact I would say that by N.S.W. bushwalking standards it's extremely difficult. The surface of the terrain especially in forest areas is " | ||
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+ | Most of the tramping here has the object of getting to a " | ||
Once again differences become obvious before you have tramped very far. As we have our hazards in Australia (N.S.W.) so too in New Zealand there are those with which you must learn to cope. | Once again differences become obvious before you have tramped very far. As we have our hazards in Australia (N.S.W.) so too in New Zealand there are those with which you must learn to cope. | ||
- | Travel above the treeline looks easy but looks deceive. N.Z. snow- | + | |
- | gra'ss, the steepness and sometimes snow sees to this. Then there are the slip's, Where for hundreds of feet the hillsides have slid downhill, leaving bare impassable areas of mica schist. | + | Travel above the treeline looks easy but looks deceive. N.Z. snowgrass, the steepness and sometimes snow sees to this. Then there are the slips, where for hundreds of feet the hillsides have slid downhill, leaving bare impassable areas of mica schist. |
- | N.Z. snowgrass, the hazard of the hills, is slippery wet or dry. | + | |
- | Its frictionless action could be likened to a 45' | + | N.Z. snowgrass, the hazard of the hills, is slippery wet or dry. Its frictionless action could be likened to a 45° slope covered with ball bearings. The tussocks occasionally hide a small spiky plant with 2 cm needles which can create a nuisance for the perspiring tramper grasping handfuls of grass for life preservation. Something like the iron maiden in reverse. However, since it is tussocked it does have the redeeming feature of being used as footsteps |
- | handfuls | + | |
- | in reverse. However, since it is tussocked it does have the redeeming feature of being used as footstops | + | N.Z. bush has almost as many nasties as ours, minus snakes of course. The low scrub is particularly thick and tough requiring a lot of time and energy to push through. Then there are things called " |
- | N.Z. bush has almost as many nasties as ours, minus snakes of course. The low scrub is particularly thick , /ad tough requiring a lot of time and energy to push through. Then there are things called " | + | |
- | \ | + | And of course you can never forget, you are never allowed to forget, that you are in the land of the long white cloud, though this is mostly grey and invariably |
- | And of course you can never forget, you are never allowed to forget, that you are in the land of the long white cloud, though this is mostly grey and inVariably | + | |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1985. | + | Who said N.Z. was the land of the long white cloud? Seems this person may have been colour blind. |
- | the unwary or foolish whose raingear is not the best for it can be a miserable existence. So in choosing gear, prevention of wetting is a prime consideration. | + | |
- | Who said N.Z. was the land of the long white cloud? Seems this person may have been colour blind. | + | |
- | mosquitoes, approach with silent stealth to go about their gory business. It has to be an optical illusion that their probing proboscides are almost miscroscopic, | + | |
On an idyllic day (when it is not raining) and no black speck can be detected, if you move offtrack for the purpose of relief, these harbingers of itchy nights materialise and with the swiftness and unerring accuracy of cruise missiles home in on the small or large mounds of virgin flesh, there to satisfy their Draculan urges. | On an idyllic day (when it is not raining) and no black speck can be detected, if you move offtrack for the purpose of relief, these harbingers of itchy nights materialise and with the swiftness and unerring accuracy of cruise missiles home in on the small or large mounds of virgin flesh, there to satisfy their Draculan urges. | ||
- | Many are the means employed by the tramper to thwart these miniscule | + | |
- | " | + | Many are the means employed by the tramper to thwart these miniscule |
- | Combating the little black devils is definitely an individual matter. And some individuals adopt very novel approaches to the problem, but none more novel than one member of our party who shall remain nameless. I suppose " | + | |
- | oVerall | + | Combating the little black devils is definitely an individual matter. And some individuals adopt very novel approaches to the problem, but none more novel than one member of our party who shall remain nameless. I suppose " |
- | night the appearance of this diaphonous creation would be enough to blanch the features of even the most rugged macho man. | + | |
- | The contraption seems to be a combination of a bridal veil and flat coathangered umbrella under which the wearer sits or stands wearing such a -smug self-satisfied look that the mere mortals around him slapping and scratching find the situation less than bearable. Seeing this berobed | + | The contraption seems to be a combination of a bridal veil and flat coathangered umbrella under which the wearer sits or stands wearing such a smug self-satisfied look that the mere mortals around him slapping and scratching find the situation less than bearable. Seeing this berobed |
- | diknitary, entrained in volumes of nylon netting, floating over the grass or at rest being fed scroggin while trying to prevent the black invasion | + | |
- | N.Z. beer is different. It's delivered in petrol tankers and offloaded into holding tanks in the pubs where it is gassed and pumped | + | N.Z. beer is different. It's delivered in petrol tankers and offloaded into holding tanks in the pubs where it is gassed and pumped into glasses of varying sizes or into a litre jug at $NZ 1.75. You can have as many glasses as you want and it is a very convenient way of sharing a drink. Its mostly "Old English" |
- | into glasses of varying sizes or into a litre jug at $NZ 1.75. You can | + | |
- | have as many glasses as you want and it is a very convenient way of sharing | + | Icecream! Other than the magnificent scenery the thing which stands out in your mind, something that comes closest to a taste treat El Dorado is N.Z. icecream. This is of course " |
- | a drink. Its mostly "Old English" | + | |
- | differences in taste between the various breweries. | + | In all towns large and small are to be found " |
- | was that D.B. (Dominion | + | |
- | Icecream! Other than the magnificent scenery the thing which stands out in your mind, something that comes closest to a taste treat El Dorado is N.Z. icecream. This is of course " | + | |
- | year ago. At least it's possible to discern that it's made from cream. | + | |
- | And the flavours!! Boysenberry, | + | |
- | enough you can have your choice dipped in hundreds and thousands or | + | |
- | chocolate or both. Truly a gastronome' | + | |
- | January, 1985. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 | + | |
- | the huge wafer baskets this creamy delight was dished up in when I was here before - another of the depradations | + | |
- | In all towns large and small are to be found " | + | |
- | of a cow he (same as before) is going to be sadly disappointed. For these are simply the equivalent of our " | + | |
And of course there are the "Fush and Chup" shops. A generous meal of a variety of fish and other fried concoctions can be purchased for between $1.00 and $2.00. These always seem to be well patronised. | And of course there are the "Fush and Chup" shops. A generous meal of a variety of fish and other fried concoctions can be purchased for between $1.00 and $2.00. These always seem to be well patronised. | ||
- | One of the very depressing things I have noted this time is the increasing number of " | + | |
- | We here (that is, some of the more avid conservationists) are having huts removed from National Parks, especially Kosciusko, so that it won't be long before there won't be any. Quite the contrary in N.Z. -Every | + | One of the very depressing things I have noted this time is the increasing number of " |
- | demolished and replaced with a bigger and better. I certainly applaud- | + | |
- | the Park Service and the Forestry Service for their,fine efts. Both | + | We here (that is, some of the more avid conservationists) are having huts removed from National Parks, especially Kosciusko, so that it won't be long before there won't be any. Quite the contrary in N.Z. __Every__ |
- | these services are also responsible for the formation; marking and maintenance of tracks which do make walking a little easier. | + | |
- | One other thing worth mentioning, something which makes me feel ashamed as an Australian, is the obvious pride N.Z.ers have in their country. Vandalism of the huts was not evident, nor was littering. I | + | One other thing worth mentioning, something which makes me feel ashamed as an Australian, is the obvious pride N.Z.ers have in their country. Vandalism of the huts was not evident, nor was littering. I only wish I could say the same about us. |
- | only wish I could say the same about us. | + | |
- | Unfortunately, | + | Unfortunately, |
- | Hut with its " | + | |
- | CORRECTION. | + | ---- |
- | The map in the NOvember | + | |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. January, 1985. | + | === Correction. === |
- | THE DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
+ | The map in the November | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== The December General Meeting. ===== | ||
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
- | The meeting began at around 2018 hours with the President in the chair and 30 or so members in attendance. The were no apologies. The | + | |
- | call for new members brought forth Stewart Maxwell and Gregory Warner for the traditional welcome, while Stephen Brown and David Lewis were not present. | + | The meeting began at around 2018 hours with the President in the chair and 30 or so members in attendance. The were no apologies. The call for new members brought forth Stewart Maxwell and Gregory Warner for the traditional welcome, while Stephen Brown and David Lewis were not present. |
- | The Minutes of the September Half-Yearly Meeting were read and received with no matters arising. Correspondence comprised, apart from | + | |
- | circulars and other clubs' magazines, the letters to new members and a letter from our Hon. Conservation Secretary to the Australian Bicentennial Committee offering bushwalking magazines and records for a proposed Museum of Bushwalking. | + | The Minutes of the September Half-Yearly Meeting were read and received with no matters arising. Correspondence comprised, apart from circulars and other clubs' magazines, the letters to new members and a letter from our Hon. Conservation Secretary to the Australian Bicentennial Committee offering bushwalking magazines and records for a proposed Museum of Bushwalking. |
Our Treasurer then revealed that we had begun the quarter with a balance of $1753.29, had received income of $2354.98, had spent $1492.73 and had closed with a balance of $2614.54. | Our Treasurer then revealed that we had begun the quarter with a balance of $1753.29, had received income of $2354.98, had spent $1492.73 and had closed with a balance of $2614.54. | ||
+ | |||
The Walks Secretary advised of a need for members to submit walks for the Autumn Programme. He also advised the following details of walks conducted during the month. | The Walks Secretary advised of a need for members to submit walks for the Autumn Programme. He also advised the following details of walks conducted during the month. | ||
- | Over the weekend 2,3,4 NOvember | + | |
- | The following weekend saw the deluge, of both walks and rain. Oliver Crawford reported the Colo in flood and cancelled his Canoe Creek exploratory as a result. Ian Debert told of glorious wildflowers on the Grose River, but we do not know how many people he shared them with. Ken Gould had 7 people on his Jerusalem Bay Saturday walk, and on the Sunday Jim Brown had 16 people and some measure of intestinal affliction on his Helensburgh to Otford walk, and Paul Mawhinney' | + | Over the weekend 2,3,4 November |
- | walk was described as " | + | |
+ | The following weekend saw the deluge, of both walks and rain. Oliver Crawford reported the Colo in flood and cancelled his Canoe Creek exploratory as a result. Ian Debert told of glorious wildflowers on the Grose River, but we do not know how many people he shared them with. Ken Gould had 7 people on his Jerusalem Bay Saturday walk, and on the Sunday Jim Brown had 16 people and some measure of intestinal affliction on his Helensburgh to Otford walk, and Paul Mawhinney' | ||
Over the weekend of 16,17,18 November Jim Laing led 12 people on his Constance Gorge walk, Gordon Lee had 3 starters on his Budawangs trip, and of the day walks Peter Christian, acting out his beliefs, led a party of 19 from Waterfall to Otford, and Errol Sheedy had 19 on his Engadine to Waterfall walk. | Over the weekend of 16,17,18 November Jim Laing led 12 people on his Constance Gorge walk, Gordon Lee had 3 starters on his Budawangs trip, and of the day walks Peter Christian, acting out his beliefs, led a party of 19 from Waterfall to Otford, and Errol Sheedy had 19 on his Engadine to Waterfall walk. | ||
- | Peter Miller and Tony Marshall combined their walks over the weekend of 23,24,25 November to produce a Gourmet Instructional Birthday walk. It was described as a delightful weekend. David Rostron' | + | |
- | that same weekend had around 38 starters, was described as a pleasant trip, and saw the party split up to follow either Galong Creek or the Tinpot Track. | + | Peter Miller and Tony Marshall combined their walks over the weekend of 23,24,25 November to produce a Gourmet Instructional Birthday walk. It was described as a delightful weekend. David Rostron' |
- | Over the weekend of 30th November, 1. 2 December, Frank Woodgate' | + | |
+ | Over the weekend of 30th November, 1, 2 December, Frank Woodgate' | ||
Over the period 3rd to 7th December Alex Colley led 7 people on his Batemans Bay beach crawl. The walk was described as pleasant with beaut campsites. | Over the period 3rd to 7th December Alex Colley led 7 people on his Batemans Bay beach crawl. The walk was described as pleasant with beaut campsites. | ||
- | ' | + | |
- | January, 1985. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 | + | Over the weekend 7,8,9 December Gordon Lee had 3 people on his Davies Canyon walk. They had good weather and a minor navigational problem. John Redfern' |
- | John Redfern' | + | |
- | Federation Report brought news that Barbara Evans has been elected Federation Publicity Officer, that SBW will organise the 1985 FBW Reunion, and that the FBW 1984 Ball returned a profit of $1700. Federation have also written to the NPWS regarding the proposed Plan of Management for MYall Lakes National Park. | + | Federation Report brought news that Barbara Evans has been elected Federation Publicity Officer, that SBW will organise the 1985 FBW Reunion, and that the FBW 1984 Ball returned a profit of $1700. Federation have also written to the NPWS regarding the proposed Plan of Management for Myall Lakes National Park. |
Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2110 hours. | Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2110 hours. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. | + | ---- |
- | Madam, | + | |
- | I noted the " | + | ===== Letter To The Editor. ===== |
- | It has been the practice for as long as I have been associated | + | |
- | with the S.B.W. to regard members as free spirits as regards walks, within the limitations imposed by considerations of party safety and the leader' | + | 3/12/84. |
- | Should a leader feel otherwise, then surely it is more appropriate for 111m/her to indicate that prior notice is required - " | + | |
- | There thus seems to be little to commend in the -" | + | Madam, |
- | To conclude, I wish to advise my fellow S.B.W. members that I do not expect them to notify me of their planned attendance on the walks which I conduct, unless unusual circumstances prevail, such as public transport disruptions, | + | |
+ | I noted the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | It has been the practice for as long as I have been associated with the S.B.W. to regard members as free spirits as regards walks, within the limitations imposed by considerations of party safety and the leader' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Should a leader feel otherwise, then surely it is more appropriate for him/her to indicate that prior notice is required - " | ||
+ | |||
+ | There thus seems to be little to commend in the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | To conclude, I wish to advise my fellow S.B.W. members that I do not expect them to notify me of their planned attendance on the walks which I conduct, unless unusual circumstances prevail, such as public transport disruptions, | ||
Regards, | Regards, | ||
- | (SGD.) PAUL MAWHINNEY. | + | |
+ | (Sgd.) Paul Mawhinney. | ||
(Any other members have views on this subject? Ed.) | (Any other members have views on this subject? Ed.) | ||
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1985. | + | |
- | ST. JOHN AMBULANCE FIRST AID CERTIFCATE COURSE. | + | ----- |
+ | |||
+ | === St. John Ambulance First Aid Certificate Course. === | ||
Is your life worth $47,000? | Is your life worth $47,000? | ||
+ | |||
Is your limb worth 47 cents? | Is your limb worth 47 cents? | ||
+ | |||
Too much? Too little? How about $47 for both life and limb? | Too much? Too little? How about $47 for both life and limb? | ||
+ | |||
Send me your cheque (made out to St. John Ambulance) by 13th March next for the Weekend Course held 13th and 14th April 1985. | Send me your cheque (made out to St. John Ambulance) by 13th March next for the Weekend Course held 13th and 14th April 1985. | ||
- | (Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 17th April 6 - 8 pm for the exam.) VENUE: 6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills. | ||
- | *4****************** | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR FEBRUARY. by Roger Browne. | ||
- | February 6 | ||
- | February 13 A walking trail is being established from the Sydney suburb of Gladesville, | ||
- | DINNER before this meeting at the Curry Bazaar, 334 Pacific Higheay, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm sharp. Late arrivals ask for the | ||
- | Sydney Bush Walkers' | ||
- | February 20 | ||
- | stapling and wrapping of the Club Magazine and Walks Programme. | ||
- | February 27 | ||
- | Bring a few slides of your summer travels (bushwalking or otherwise | ||
- | ******** | ||
- | ADVERTISEMENT. | ||
- | LISA CALDER, S.B.W. member, is seeking a person to share accommodation. The details are as follows:- | ||
- | Marrickville. | ||
- | Person to share 2 bedroom semi - Preferably non-smoker. Large room, partly furnished - $48 per week plus expenses. House is close to trains, bus and shops. | ||
- | Phone 558-9019 (Home) - 211-5844 Ext. 24 (Business) | ||
+ | (Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 17th April 6 - 8 pm for the exam.) Venue: 6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Social Notes For February. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Roger Browne. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 6. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Committee meeting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 13. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | A walking trail is being established from the Sydney suburb of Gladesville, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dinner before this meeting at the Curry Bazaar, 334 Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm sharp. Late arrivals ask for the Sydney Bush Walkers' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 20. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Magazine wrapping night - Help out with the collating, stapling and wrapping of the Club Magazine and Walks Programme. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 27. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Members' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Advertisement. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Lisa Calder, S.B.W. member, is seeking a person to share accommodation. The details are as follows:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Marrickville. Person to share 2 bedroom semi - Preferably non-smoker. Large room, partly furnished - $48 per week plus expenses. House is close to trains, bus and shops. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Phone 558-9019 (Home) - 211-5844 Ext. 24 (Business) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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