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- | 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 7.45 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow' | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== |
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- | EDITOR: Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, | + | 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 7.45 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow's |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER: Helen Gray. | + | | EDITOR: |
- | TYPIST: Kath Brown. | + | | BUSINESS MANAGER: |
- | PRINTERS: Phil Butt & Barry Wallace. | + | | PRODUCTION MANAGER: |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | | TYPIST: |
- | JULY, 1985. | + | | PRINTERS: |
- | The Day It Snowed in Blue Gum | + | |
- | Tree | + | ===== JULY, 1985. ===== |
- | And It Rained for Forty Days & Forty Nights On the High Tops at Kosciusko Advertisement - Eastwood Camping Centre The Magic of Ettrema | + | |
- | Place Names in the Budawangs The June General Meeting New Members | + | | | | Page | |
- | Social Notes | + | | The Day It Snowed in Blue Gum | Betty Farquhar, Jim Brown and Barbara Evans | 2 | |
- | Committee Meeting Report | + | | Tree | Morag Ryder | 5 | |
- | by Betty Farquhar Page | + | | And It Rained for Forty Days & Forty Nights.... | Hans Stichter | 6 | |
- | Barbara Evans | + | | On the High Tops at Kosciusko |
- | Jim Brown 2 | + | | Advertisement - Eastwood Camping Centre |
- | Morag Ryder 5 | + | | The Magic of Ettrema |
- | Hans Stichter 6 | + | | Place Names in the Budawangs |
- | Nancye Alderson 8 | + | | The June General Meeting |
- | 10 | + | | New Members |
- | Frank Rigby 11 | + | | Social Notes | Bill Holland | 16 | |
- | Colin Watson 12 | + | | Committee Meeting Report |
- | Barry Wallace 14 | + | |
- | 15 Bill. Holland | + | ===== THE DAY IT SNOWED IN BLUE GUM. ===== |
- | 16 | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | by Betty Farquhar |
- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1985 | + | Barbara Evans \\ |
- | THE DAY IT SNOWED IN BLUE GUM. | + | Jim Brown. |
- | by Betty Farquhar Barbara Evans INTRODUCTORY (Jim Brpwn) | + | |
- | First, a personal disclaimer: I didn't do it; had nothing to do with it; wasn't there. Even as an erstwhile Trustee of Blue Gum Forest, | + | __INTRODUCTORY__ (Jim Brown) \\ |
- | I accept no responsibility - the Trust had already ceded control of the | + | First, a personal disclaimer: I didn't do it; had nothing to do with it; wasn't there. Even as an erstwhile Trustee of Blue Gum Forest, I accept no responsibility - the Trust had already ceded control of the Forest to the recently established Blue Mountains National Park. But, despite the lack of any personal involvement, |
- | Forest to the recently established Blue Mountains National Park. But, | + | |
- | despite the lack of any personal involvement, | + | |
Yes, it was 17/18 July, 1965, so Dear Reader, these events occurred almost exactly 20 years ago. | Yes, it was 17/18 July, 1965, so Dear Reader, these events occurred almost exactly 20 years ago. | ||
- | I suppose the reminiscence began when I received a copy of the Railway Historical Society' | + | |
- | were a couple of chilly-looking colour photographs taken at Lithgow railway station during the heavy snow-falls that blanketed the Blue Mountains early in July, 1984 (Funny term, that, " | + | I suppose the reminiscence began when I received a copy of the Railway Historical Society' |
- | When I showed the magazine to Kath, she asked, "Was that the time | + | |
- | they had the snow down in Blue Gum?" We looked up some old Club magazines and in the September, 1965, issue I found an article by Betty Farquhar "And the Snows Came". In a report of the August General Meeting it is | + | When I showed the magazine to Kath, she asked, "Was that the time they had the snow down in Blue Gum?" We looked up some old Club magazines and in the September, 1965, issue I found an article by Betty Farquhar "And the Snows Came". In a report of the August General Meeting it is recorded that Ron Knightley spoke of a great mess of broken branches on the Forest floor as a result of the snow-fall of July 18th. |
- | recorded that Ron Knightley spoke of a great mess of broken branches on the Forest floor as a result of the snow-fall of July 18th. | + | |
- | About this time the old memory-box got into gear and I recalled Barbara Evans telling me that, when quite a new member, she had been down in the Forest on a week-end of devastating snow falls, and the walkers had helped to salvage a group of semi-frozen Sea Scouts. Of course, light | + | About this time the old memory-box got into gear and I recalled Barbara Evans telling me that, when quite a new member, she had been down in the Forest on a week-end of devastating snow falls, and the walkers had helped to salvage a group of semi-frozen Sea Scouts. Of course, light snow is not uncommon on the plateaux surrounding the Grose Valley, which are about 1000-1050 metres above sea level, but it is certainly uncommon to find more than a few flakes in the valley, where the height is about 350 metres - say, equivalent to Springwood. |
- | snow is not uncommon on the plateaux surrounding the Grose Valley, which are about 1000-1050 metres above sea level, but it is certainly uncommon to find more than a few flakes in the valley, where the height is about 350 metres - say, equivalent to Springwood. | + | |
- | That follows, then, is a composite of extracts from Betty Farquhar' | + | That follows, then, is a composite of extracts from Betty Farquhar' |
- | to the lessons one can learn from such a gruelling | + | |
- | "AND THE SNOWS CAME" (Betty Farquhar) | + | __"AND THE SNOWS CAME"__ (Betty Farquhar) |
"A beer at Gardiner' | "A beer at Gardiner' | ||
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 3 | + | |
- | " | + | " |
- | to try out a new parka, braved the downpour to make some tea. I climbed into my sleeping bag, sorry to miss a campfire and the talk.... it certainly was raining.... | + | |
- | "We were up at 6.30 am cooking and packing, farewelling Brian and his party. It had rained steadily all night. Back up Perry' | + | "We were up at 6.30 am cooking and packing, farewelling Brian and his party. It had rained steadily all night. Back up Perry' |
- | no point in walking more than necessary in this weather. Suddenly it was | + | |
- | ice, snow, sleet and cold. Three or four Sea Scouts arrived, cold, bewildered and feeling ill. Yes, we would help them, our party taking their wet, heavy equipment. | + | "Don' |
- | "Dort stop! Col Ferguson said, Keep going. Keep going! - our | + | |
- | first trip up Perry' | + | "Then began the road walk, which was by this time some 12 to 15 inches under snow and it was still falling heavily. I was tired, the road seemed endless, I couldn' |
- | "Then began the road walk, which was by this time some 12 to 15 inches under snow and it was still falling heavily. I was tired, the road seemed | + | |
- | endless, I couldn' | + | |
- | eat, that was it - it was past lunch time - perhaps I'd feel better if I ate something. What an effort to get groundsheet and pack off and get cheese and salami out of a pocket. What was wrong with my jaws? They | + | |
- | just wouldn' | + | |
[En route to Blackheath an "old man" invited them into a derelict house, where they lit a fire and thawed out. It later transpired that the unidentified "old man" was one of the party. Finally into Blackheath, where the electric trains were stuck because of a frozen power cable, but at last a diesel-electric locomotive moved them off towards Sydney about 5.30 pm, and gradually the party recovered,] | [En route to Blackheath an "old man" invited them into a derelict house, where they lit a fire and thawed out. It later transpired that the unidentified "old man" was one of the party. Finally into Blackheath, where the electric trains were stuck because of a frozen power cable, but at last a diesel-electric locomotive moved them off towards Sydney about 5.30 pm, and gradually the party recovered,] | ||
- | " | + | |
- | During the night the downpour grew heavier, until by the first dreary glimmer of day, even the noise of the river was drowned by the beating rain. An enormous echoing CRACK! jolted me awake. A rifle-shot? A minute later another CRASH rang around the Forest. Could some one be out there shooting? Better light a fire to alert him we were around. Luckily, there was a big pile of wood left from the night before; my tent was stuffed with dry bark | + | __" |
- | for kindling, the " | + | During the night the downpour grew heavier, until by the first dreary glimmer of day, even the noise of the river was drowned by the beating rain. An enormous echoing CRACK! jolted me awake. A rifle-shot? A minute later another CRASH rang around the Forest. Could some one be out there shooting? Better light a fire to alert him we were around. Luckily, there was a big pile of wood left from the night before; my tent was stuffed with dry bark for kindling, the " |
- | fire was blazing under its newspaper thatch. The wet wood smoked lavishly, and the next CRASH to be heard was much further away. | + | |
Jack Gentle got another fire going and everyone had a hot breakfast with plenty of tea and coffee. By this time the rain was lessening, but somehow each drop had developed a solid centre. It was turning to snow. | Jack Gentle got another fire going and everyone had a hot breakfast with plenty of tea and coffee. By this time the rain was lessening, but somehow each drop had developed a solid centre. It was turning to snow. | ||
- | The two parties were almost ready to leave when a group of jumper-less, | + | |
- | even ponchos. They had thought travelling light was " | + | The two parties were almost ready to leave when a group of jumper-less, |
- | boys was in a poor way, so Jack decided to take his party and the Scouts | + | |
- | back up Perry' | + | Snow was settling on the Forest and even on this gloomy day the trees looked lovely cloaked in white. Overhead there was a ringing CRASH. A huge branch, overburdened with snow, snapped off and fell uncomfortably near. CRACK! |
- | divided amongst us, and we set off at once. | + | |
- | Snow was settling on the Forest and even on this gloomy day the trees looked lovely cloaked in white. Overhead there was a ringing CRASH. A | + | At the top of Perry' |
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- | huge branch, overburdened with snow, snapped off and fell uncomfortably near. CRACK1 | + | No one was in any hurry to get back into the deep snow, so we huddled in the cottage and wondered how the other party was getting along in Govett' |
- | we Cooee-d each other at every crash. | + | |
- | At the top of Perry' | + | __"PUT IN THE BOOT"__ (Ruth Kinchington, |
- | was 40 to 50 cm deep and very exhausting to walk over. At last we reached a neglected-looking cottage which Ron Browne decided to break into for shelter. We lit a fire in the kitchen range, made soup, and thawed out the Scouts, two ewhom were showing signs of hypothermia. | + | Ruth Constable (now Kinchington) was in that party of experienced walkers and this, to the best of my memory, is her account of their ordeal:- |
- | No one was in any hurry to get back into the deep snow, so we huddled in the cottage and wondered how the other party was getting along in Govett' | + | |
- | down there would be very thin, and so much less tiring to walk on | + | The first hour was fine; a relatively easy walk from Blue Gum to Junction Rock. Snow was settling, and when they reached Govett' |
- | "PUT IN THE BOOT" (Ruth Kinchington, | + | |
- | Ruth Constable (now Kinchington) was in that party of experienced | + | It was late morning when they realised one of their number was missing. Brian Matterson, their leader, had fallen behind. They went back and found him sitting on a rock. "Carry on," he said, " |
- | walkers and this, to the best of my memory, is her account of their ordeal:- | + | |
- | The first hour was fine; a relatively easy walk from Blue Gum to Junction Rock. Snow was settling, and when they reached Govett' | + | It wasn't long before Brian wanted to stop again. After some cajoling he got going, but the others were worried. As a boy, Brian had suffered a mild attack of polio which had left him very susceptible to cold. Next time he stopped, someone offered him a jumper and they shared out some of his gear. The time after that he lay down and said he was going to sleep. He was dragged to his feet and chivvied along until he lay down a last time and refused to move. This was serious. In despair, the walkers kicked him (with sandshoes) until he got up. Somehow poor Brian was dragged, shoved and half-carried up the terrible ascent of the frozen, slimy old wooden steps to the Govett' |
- | it was hazardous to cross the creek. The gorge drew down a bitter, sinking draught from the mountain tops and the group was soaked to the skin with | + | |
- | freezing spray from the swollen streams. As the snow got deeper, the | + | |
- | walkers slithered and stumbled over hidden rocks, intent only on getting through without delay. | + | |
- | It was late morning when they realised one of their number was missing. Brian Matterson, their leader, had fallen behind. They went back and found him sitting on a rock. "Carry on," he said, " | + | |
- | up soon". The party exchanged glances, and decided, "We won't split the | + | |
- | party in these conditions, and we'll keep warmer if we're walking. We'll go a bit slower and make sure we keep together." | + | |
- | It wasn't long before Brian wanted to stop again. After some cajoling he got going, but the others were worried. As a boy, Brian had | + | |
- | suffered a mild attack of polio which had left him very susceptible to cold. Next time he stopped, someone offered him a jumper and they shared out some | + | |
- | of his gear. The time after that he lay down and said he was going to sleep. He was dragged to his feet and chivvied along until he lay down a last time and refused to move. This was serious. In despair, the walkers kicked | + | |
- | him (with sandshoes) until he got up. Somehow poor Brian was dragged, shoved and half-carried up the terrible ascent of the frozen, slimy old wooden | + | |
- | steps to the Govett' | + | |
In hindsight, it is clear that at least two lives were saved that weekend because each party STUCK TOGETHER, and had enough strong and experienced walkers to give confidence and support to one another. | In hindsight, it is clear that at least two lives were saved that weekend because each party STUCK TOGETHER, and had enough strong and experienced walkers to give confidence and support to one another. | ||
- | FOOTNOTE | + | |
+ | __FOOTNOTE__ | ||
Both parties caught an afternoon train from Blackheath. Everyone was cold right through to the bone and rode all the way to Sydney in their sleeping bags. | Both parties caught an afternoon train from Blackheath. Everyone was cold right through to the bone and rode all the way to Sydney in their sleeping bags. | ||
- | FURTHER FOOTNOTE | + | |
- | Barbara has said it all. THE PARTIES STUCK TOGETHER. | + | __FURTHER FOOTNOTE__ |
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- | July, 1985 Page 5 | + | ===== TREE ===== |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWLLKER | + | (Dedicated to Ben Esgate - the greatest lover of trees) |
- | TREE | + | |
- | (Dedicated to Ben Esgate - | + | On the word of command from Rain \\ |
- | the greatest lover of trees) | + | The seed sprouted, and two green hands \\ |
- | On the word of command from Rain | + | Reached towards the sky. \\ |
- | The seed sprouted, and two green hands | + | Quickly you climbed, |
- | Reached towards the sky. | + | Escaping hungry mouths and trampling feet \\ |
- | Quickly you climbed, | + | Clapping at the Wind and rejoicing with the Rain. \\ |
- | Escaping hungry mouths and trampling feet Clapping at the Wind and rejoicing with the Rain. | + | |
- | Four hundred years of unwritten adventure passed Before I came, gratefully gathering for my fire The cast-off branches you threw down. | + | Four hundred years of unwritten adventure passed |
- | Small creatures sheltered safe in your arms, Possums, birds, and a thousand singing insects Drawing comfort from your giant strength | + | Before I came, gratefully gathering for my fire \\ |
- | For twenty years I enjoyed your thinning shade Watched goshawks circle your balding head. Then one night that old tyrant, Wind | + | The cast-off branches you threw down. \\ |
- | Raged down the valley in a fit of fury | + | Small creatures sheltered safe in your arms, \\ |
- | Tore at you until old roots lost their hold, And threw you headlong into the creek. | + | Possums, birds, and a thousand singing insects |
- | Only a silver skeleton now | + | Drawing comfort from your giant strength |
- | High on rocks, where floods have left you Wreathed with orange blooms of autumn fungi Mirrored in the dark waters of the creek. Yet even in death, you still are kind Offering me dry passage from bank to bank. | + | |
- | "" | + | For twenty years I enjoyed your thinning shade \\ |
- | ' | + | Watched goshawks circle your balding head. \\ |
- | IZN | + | Then one night that old tyrant, Wind \\ |
- | .0E6 | + | Raged down the valley in a fit of fury \\ |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1985 | + | Tore at you until old roots lost their hold, \\ |
- | AND IT RAINED FOR FORTY DAYS & FORTY NIGHTS | + | And threw you headlong into the creek. |
- | 24, | + | |
+ | Only a silver skeleton now \\ | ||
+ | High on rocks, where floods have left you \\ | ||
+ | Wreathed with orange blooms of autumn fungi \\ | ||
+ | Mirrored in the dark waters of the creek. | ||
+ | Yet even in death, you still are kind \\ | ||
+ | Offering me dry passage from bank to bank. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Morag Ryder | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== AND IT RAINED FOR FORTY DAYS & FORTY NIGHTS..... 24, | ||
by Hans Stichter. | by Hans Stichter. | ||
- | Route: Kanangra, Cambage Spire, Yerranderie Peak, Mt. Colong, | + | |
- | Church Creek, Cambage Spire, Kanangra. | + | __Route:__ Kanangra, Cambage Spire, Yerranderie Peak, Mt. Colong, Church Creek, Cambage Spire, Kanangra. |
- | Members | + | |
- | Wednesday, 24.4.85. | + | __Members |
- | 9.00 am. I had just made a phone call to the Water Board at Headworks, | + | |
- | Guildford, to find out the level of the Kowmung River when the reply came, "Why would you want to go down there?" | + | __Wednesday, 24.4.85.__ \\ |
+ | __9.00 am.__ | ||
Despite steady rain since Monday morning I thought that the weather must surely break soon, and that it couldn' | Despite steady rain since Monday morning I thought that the weather must surely break soon, and that it couldn' | ||
+ | |||
Bill, Peter and Fran arrived approximately 7.00 pm to pick me up and take me into the grey wet yonder. A stopover at Aroneys with the usual ordering of snacks revealed that Peter had already pondered on alternative walks that could be done from Kanangra, subject to river level/wet conditions and the general feeling of the party. | Bill, Peter and Fran arrived approximately 7.00 pm to pick me up and take me into the grey wet yonder. A stopover at Aroneys with the usual ordering of snacks revealed that Peter had already pondered on alternative walks that could be done from Kanangra, subject to river level/wet conditions and the general feeling of the party. | ||
- | We arrived at Boyd Crossing approximately 11.00 pm with Barry and his passengers arriving immediately behind. Our car load decided to erect tents without any undue delay, whilst Barry and his passengers headed for the warmth and dryness of the Dance Floor cave at Kanangra. The sound of heavy rain on the walls of my japara tent soon sent me to sleep, only to awaken to the bright lights and sound of another vehicle arriving | + | |
- | imately | + | We arrived at Boyd Crossing approximately 11.00 pm with Barry and his passengers arriving immediately behind. Our car load decided to erect tents without any undue delay, whilst Barry and his passengers headed for the warmth and dryness of the Dance Floor cave at Kanangra. The sound of heavy rain on the walls of my japara tent soon sent me to sleep, only to awaken to the bright lights and sound of another vehicle arriving |
- | Thursday, 25.4.85. | + | |
- | As conditions were not favourable on awakening, we all headed for the Kanangra car park with the intention of having breakfast in the cave with | + | __Thursday, 25.4.85.__ \\ |
- | Barry, Ray and Adrienne. However, on starting off, we were soon confronted | + | As conditions were not favourable on awakening, we all headed for the Kanangra car park with the intention of having breakfast in the cave with Barry, Ray and Adrienne. However, on starting off, we were soon confronted by three "not so amused" |
- | by three "not so amused" | + | |
- | on arriving late at Kanangra the previous night, there was some difficulty | + | A quick breakfast at the cars soon saw the party of ten moving off for the Coal Seam Cave, where we were to meet three other walkers huddled around a warm glowing fire. Our party soon settled in for a long stay with the conversation centring around predicting the weather. To me it was obvious - we should take it "one cave at a time". |
- | in locating the exact route down to the Dance Floor cave. This was not due | + | |
- | to the incompetence of the three in question, but due to " | + | It was to be an extended stop and we moved off soon after having had lunch at the cave. The mist just began to lift in the valleys in front of us as we headed down Gingra Ridge for the turn-off point to Cambage Spire. We would camp that evening on the Kowmung River just upstream from its junction with Christie' |
- | work being carried out by the N.P.& W.S. By the time the new pathway had been located, they had already spent some considerable time in heavy rain and muddy conditions. | + | |
- | A quick breakfast at the cars soon saw the party of ten moving off for the Coal Seam Gave, where we were to meet three other walkers huddled around a warm glowing fire. Our party soon settled in for a long stay with the | + | __Friday |
- | conversation centring around predicting the weather. To me it was obvious - | + | Persistent and heavy rain during the night caused Christie' |
- | we should take it "one cave at a time" | + | |
- | It was to be an extended stop and we moved off soon after having had lunch at the cave. The mist just began to lift in the valleys in front of us as we headed down Gingra Ridge for the turn-off point to Cambage Spire. We would camp that evening on the Kowmung River just upstream from its | + | |
- | junction with Christie' | + | |
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 7 | + | |
- | Friday | + | |
- | Persistent and heavy rain during the night caused Christie' | + | |
- | break for some time, if at all today. With the extended trip not yet halfway through, the group decided that they would stay put until the | + | |
- | following morning. Today' | + | |
- | less cups of various teas, discussions on an endless number of topics, and for those energetic enough, a short walk up the Kowmung to Church Creek, in the afternoon. | + | |
It was just before lunch that we met the first of two parties of walkers, both consisting of two male members in each party. The first | It was just before lunch that we met the first of two parties of walkers, both consisting of two male members in each party. The first | ||
- | party, both members approximately 25-30 years of age, were completely saturated to the skin, in what can only be described as unsuitable bush walking clothes and equipment, i.e. denim jeans, long ex-army trousers, | + | party, both members approximately 25-30 years of age, were completely saturated to the skin, in what can only be described as unsuitable bush walking clothes and equipment, i.e. denim jeans, long ex-army trousers, waist length nylon parkas and cotton ' |
- | waist length nylon parkas and cotton ' | + | |
- | ated with water, with only a flimsy plastic undersized cape to protect them from the heavy downpours that they had been experiencing since leaving | + | |
When questioned about their route plan, their reply was " | When questioned about their route plan, their reply was " | ||
- | They took Peter and Barry' | + | |
- | end and dropping off at Mt. Cookem, thus enabling them to make better time. Perhaps they would have been wiser to return to Kanangra, as was also suggested to them. | + | They took Peter and Barry' |
- | The second party we met in the afternoon, as Barry, Ray and I were enjoying a cup of coffee around the campfire. How experience shows through with walkers, even from a great distance! These two fellows were obviously not new to walking. After the introductory handshake and offering of coffee and use of the fire, we discussed where they had been amd where - 2 | + | |
- | they were heading. They also took the opportunity to have afternoon tea, | + | The second party we met in the afternoon, as Barry, Ray and I were enjoying a cup of coffee around the campfire. How experience shows through with walkers, even from a great distance! These two fellows were obviously not new to walking. After the introductory handshake and offering of coffee and use of the fire, we discussed where they had been and where they were heading. They also took the opportunity to have afternoon tea, consisting of salami and biscuits, and it wasn't long before they were soon off walking up the ridge to Cambage Spire. |
- | consisting of salami and biscuits, and it wasn't long before they were soon off walking up the ridge to Cambage Spire. | + | |
At this stage our energetic party of seven arrived back at the campfire. With intermittent showers most of the day, we had kept the fire burning continuously as it would have been an unenviable task to relight the fire when we would have needed it for dinner. Discussion around the fire that night revealed concensus that if the elusive sunny weather we had been waiting for did not appear, it would be best if we headed back to Kanangra Walls, and put the trip down to experience. | At this stage our energetic party of seven arrived back at the campfire. With intermittent showers most of the day, we had kept the fire burning continuously as it would have been an unenviable task to relight the fire when we would have needed it for dinner. Discussion around the fire that night revealed concensus that if the elusive sunny weather we had been waiting for did not appear, it would be best if we headed back to Kanangra Walls, and put the trip down to experience. | ||
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It is interesting to note that with persistent rain, the longer it continues to rain, the deeper the water penetrates into one's gear and equipment, no matter how hard one tries to prevent this. We had been unlucky, for up to now we had not had any sunshine to "dry out" since starting off on Wednesday night. | It is interesting to note that with persistent rain, the longer it continues to rain, the deeper the water penetrates into one's gear and equipment, no matter how hard one tries to prevent this. We had been unlucky, for up to now we had not had any sunshine to "dry out" since starting off on Wednesday night. | ||
- | Saturday, 27.4.85. | + | |
- | "And it rainded | + | __Saturday, 27.4.85.__ \\ |
- | Last night and particularly this morning was to be no exception. | + | "And it rained |
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- | . " | + | " |
- | consuming bacon and eggs, toast and honey and other such items that we had missed out on at breakfast time. | + | |
- | Once again we met some other walkers who were ready to tackle the elements and the mountains. We were pleased it was them and not us. A | + | Once again we met some other walkers who were ready to tackle the elements and the mountains. We were pleased it was them and not us. A quick dash to the cars with a change of clothing saw us heading off to Katoomba for that cup of hot chocolate at Aroney' |
- | quick dash to the cars with a change of clothing saw us heading off to Katoomba for that cup of hot chocolate at Aroney' | + | |
- | Despite unpleasant walking conditions the members of the party had | + | Despite unpleasant walking conditions the members of the party had had many humorous moments shared around the campfires. There was little walking done over the three days but once again the party proved that it is not so much where you walk, but who you walk with that makes the trip. |
- | . had many humorous moments shared around the campfires. There was little | + | |
- | -walking done over the three days but once again the party proved that it | + | ===== ON THE HIGH TOPS AT KOSCIUSKO. |
- | is not so much where you walk, but who you walk with that makes the trip. | + | |
- | ########### | + | |
- | ON THE HIGH TOPS AT KOSCIUSKO. | + | |
by Nancye Alderson. | by Nancye Alderson. | ||
+ | |||
"Three weeks ago I was staying on holidays at Kosciusko. Bill Hall and I were walking to Pretty Plains Hut. We were sitting on the grass reading the map", I thought I felt the breeze on my hand. I looked | "Three weeks ago I was staying on holidays at Kosciusko. Bill Hall and I were walking to Pretty Plains Hut. We were sitting on the grass reading the map", I thought I felt the breeze on my hand. I looked | ||
- | around. There was a 5' copper head snake crawling across it. I shot up like a catapult and the snake slid off. He turned and looked at us | + | around. There was a 5' copper head snake crawling across it. I shot up like a catapult and the snake slid off. He turned and looked at us as he moved away!" It is Meryl Watman speaking. |
- | as he moved away!" It is Meryl Watman speaking. | + | |
- | "That was a close shave." | + | "That was a close shave." |
+ | "Too close for comfort." | ||
There are fifteen bushwalkers sitting here on the ridge a quarter of a mile above the Blue Lake at Mount Kosciusko. Our ages range from 35 to 70. Most of us are dressed in shorts and tops and everyone looks | There are fifteen bushwalkers sitting here on the ridge a quarter of a mile above the Blue Lake at Mount Kosciusko. Our ages range from 35 to 70. Most of us are dressed in shorts and tops and everyone looks | ||
- | fit. Several people have smeared their lips and noses with white cream | + | fit. Several people have smeared their lips and noses with white cream as a protection from the sun. Our hats are colourful and stylish and range from purple spotted cotton, orange terry towelling to Army felt styles. It is February 1985 and we are mainly members of Sydney Bush Walkers. |
- | as a protection from the sun. Our hats are colourful and stylish and range from purple spotted cotton, orange terry towelling to Army felt styles. It is February 1985 and we are mainly members of Sydney Bush Walkers. | + | |
- | The green-grey mountains are sweeping down to the lake. This mountain is covered in a carpet of silver Snow Daisies, yellow Billy | + | The green-grey mountains are sweeping down to the lake. This mountain is covered in a carpet of silver Snow Daisies, yellow Billy Buttons with oval heads and lilac wildflowers. Scattered over two ridges are huge grey boulders and patches of green grass. A track leads down to the Blue lake. |
- | Buttons with oval heads and lilac wildflowers. Scattered over two | + | |
- | ridges are huge grey boulders and patches of green grass. A track leads | + | "Is this morning tea or early lunch?" |
- | down to the Bite lake. | + | " |
- | "Is this morning tea or early lunch?" | + | " |
- | " | + | |
- | " | + | |
" | " | ||
- | We left the cars at Charlotte' | + | |
- | climb. Not a tree can be seen as we go up the steep | + | We left the cars at Charlotte' |
- | grey-green mountains. At 11.15 we stop for a rest | + | grey-green mountains. At 11:15 we stop for a rest and to admire the scenery. |
- | and to admire the scenery. | + | |
- | I decide to walk to the Lake. A March fly is | + | I decide to walk to the Lake. A March fly is biting me on the foot and there' |
- | biting me on the foot and there' | + | |
- | go down the track. I can see a "snow patch" which | + | My friends are silhouetted against the slope of the ridge blending into the sky. They are leaving without me and I hurry back to catch them. As I reach the ridge I see a family with a four-year old boy who is wearing a pack on his back. |
- | hasn't melted. Suddenly I look back at the mountain. | + | |
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 9 | + | Now we're moving up to the top of the mountain and there' |
- | madame, | + | |
- | My friends are silhouetted against the slope of the ridge | + | |
- | blending into the sky. They are leaving without me and | + | |
- | I hurry back to catch them. As I reach the ridge I see | + | |
- | a family with a four-year old boy who is wearing a pack on his back. | + | |
- | Now we're moving up to the top of the mountain and there' | + | |
- | the other. The wildflowers are everywhere. We are on | + | |
- | the high tops in an alpine meadow. There are clumps of | + | |
- | white Snow Daisies with gold centres, snow grass, yellow | + | |
- | Billy Buttons, lilac daisies and white eyebrights. The | + | |
- | blue mountains of Victoria are in the distance. | + | |
- | 1.4 | + | |
- | 1044 if.4) | + | |
" | " | ||
- | " | + | |
- | "We should throw our watches away," Barry Zieren exclaims. "You | + | " |
- | can't capture it on camera, all these carpets of pom poms, Snow Daisies | + | |
- | and grass shivering in the breeze. We're on Mt. Carruthers and it's 2,140 metres high." | + | "We should throw our watches away," Barry Zieren exclaims. "You can't capture it on camera, all these carpets of pom poms, Snow Daisies and grass shivering in the breeze. We're on Mt. Carruthers and it's 2,140 metres high." |
"If you walk and enjoy this you are richer than anyone on earth. You don't need swimming pools and cars." | "If you walk and enjoy this you are richer than anyone on earth. You don't need swimming pools and cars." | ||
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" | " | ||
- | " | + | |
- | tiny white crocuses." | + | " |
- | The track is narrow here and we're going around a craggy outcrop of boulders. The ground falls away into a chasm. Lake Albina is below. | + | |
- | We're on the long trail back with impressive views. It's a climb down to | + | The track is narrow here and we're going around a craggy outcrop of boulders. The ground falls away into a chasm. Lake Albina is below. We're on the long trail back with impressive views. It's a climb down to the bottom of the valley now through the alpine daisies. A small stream is trickling through the beds of moss and yellow candle heath. Further down there' |
- | the bottom of the valley now through the alpine daisies. A small stream | + | |
- | is trickling through the beds of moss and yellow candle heath. Further | + | |
- | down there' | + | |
"We have one last long climb." | "We have one last long climb." | ||
+ | |||
"I hope I can make it." | "I hope I can make it." | ||
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"So do I." I feel tired and the climb up is steep and slow. | "So do I." I feel tired and the climb up is steep and slow. | ||
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" | " | ||
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"The hut, the hut. It's Seaman' | "The hut, the hut. It's Seaman' | ||
- | We throw ourselves on the ground. The hut is built of grey stone and | + | |
- | lined with timber. Inside is an old fuel fire, two double bunks, a table | + | We throw ourselves on the ground. The hut is built of grey stone and lined with timber. Inside is an old fuel fire, two double bunks, a table and a few pots and pans. There' |
- | and a few pots and pans. There' | + | |
- | of wood has been left for the fire. It's very dusty and dirty. | + | " |
- | ," | + | |
- | Tramp, tramp, tramp, we're on the road and it takes one and a half hours to reach Charlotte' | + | Tramp, tramp, tramp, we're on the road and it takes one and a half hours to reach Charlotte' |
- | "Did you get to Kosi?" | + | |
- | We climb into the combi-van and drive to the ski lodge. After a shower | + | We climb into the combi-van and drive to the ski lodge. After a shower and dinner we're relaxing in front of the log fire. Soft music is playing and people are talking. We're feeling relaxed and happy. It's been a great day. |
- | and dinner we're relaxing in front of the log fire. Soft music is playing | + | |
- | and people are talking. We're feeling relaxed and happy. It's been a | + | ===== THE MAGIC OF ETTREMA. |
- | great day. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | eastwood | + | |
- | caping | + | |
- | ce | + | |
- | ICAMPING EQUIPMENT Large Tents Stoves | + | |
- | DISTRIBUTORS OF: | + | |
- | Paddymade | + | |
- | BUSH WALKERS | + | |
- | Lightweight Tents Sleeping Bags Rucksacks | + | |
- | Proprietors: | + | |
- | EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS & CAMPING SUPPLIES 3 Trelawney St Eastwood NSW 2122 Phone: 858 2775 | + | |
- | Rowe Street | + | |
- | Rutledge Street | + | |
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 | + | |
- | THE MAGIC OF ETTREMA. | + | |
by Frank Rigby. | by Frank Rigby. | ||
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I have heard this expression a number of times but, not surprisingly, | I have heard this expression a number of times but, not surprisingly, | ||
- | But on Sunday, January 27, the middle day of Fred George' | + | |
- | always so). Not a big flow, mind you, nothing like it was in the spring, | + | But on Sunday, January 27, the middle day of Fred George' |
- | but enough to bring the small cascades alive with fluid movement. The | + | |
- | famous pools were full, as clear as crystal and at just the right temp- | + | |
- | erature. The sunshine bursting from a cloudless sky combined with gently | + | |
- | moving she-oaks to fill the gorge with a sparkling, dancing light. | + | |
Fred, an expert on Ettrema, had planned the walk so that the entire day would be spent in the main gorge of Middle Ettrema, from Myall Creek down to Tullyangela Creek. At a total distance of about twelve kilometres it was nothing more than a pleasant stroll, just the way this place should be enjoyed. With the promise of heat to come, a suitable response to those inviting pools surely could not long be delayed. | Fred, an expert on Ettrema, had planned the walk so that the entire day would be spent in the main gorge of Middle Ettrema, from Myall Creek down to Tullyangela Creek. At a total distance of about twelve kilometres it was nothing more than a pleasant stroll, just the way this place should be enjoyed. With the promise of heat to come, a suitable response to those inviting pools surely could not long be delayed. | ||
- | And neither it was! Within a kilometre or so the sounds of splashing and joyous shouts could be heard ahead. An advance group of the twelve- strong party was already at it - diving, bombing, swimming or just lolling in the clear cool shallows. That first pool of the day proved | + | |
- | to one and all. | + | And neither it was! Within a kilometre or so the sounds of splashing and joyous shouts could be heard ahead. An advance group of the twelve strong party was already at it - diving, bombing, swimming or just lolling in the clear cool shallows. That first pool of the day proved |
- | I do not know how many beautiful swimming pools grace Middle Ettrema. I do know there were many more than the party could use in that day's walking. They came in all shapes, sizes, depths and surroundings - one | + | |
- | had infinite variety along the way. The water had such clarity that, ten | + | I do not know how many beautiful swimming pools grace Middle Ettrema. I do know there were many more than the party could use in that day's walking. They came in all shapes, sizes, depths and surroundings - one had infinite variety along the way. The water had such clarity that, ten feet down, every pebble on the bottom was clearly defined in shape and colour. The lunchtime pool was a particular gem; who could face a suburban swimming pool after that? |
- | feet down, every pebble on the bottom was clearly defined in shape and | + | |
- | colour. The lunchtime pool was a particular gem; who could face a suburban swimming pool after that? | + | The popular mode of dress for "tween the pools" was now shirt or top only. Throwing off the pack and garment, before plunging, was simplicity itself, leading to routine. In the usual individual ways of bushwalkers not everyone swam together, for a "five star" pool to one might be "only mediocre" |
- | The popular mode of dress for "tween the pools" was now shirt or top only. Throwing off the pack and garment, before plunging, was simplicity itself, leading to routine. In the usual individual ways of bushwalkers | + | |
- | not everyone swam together, for a "five star" pool to one might be "only | + | And so, in the fullness of that memorable day we came to Tullyangela junction in leisurely fashion, there to have a final plunge. But no, it was not, for after making camp some were so hot that it was back to the water yet again. In my time I have enjoyed countless walks in all sorts of places but the Ettrema of that day will stand proudly with the best. |
- | mediocre" | + | |
- | required to keep moving. As the afternoon advanced, a wind so hot that it | + | To many people in our society places like Ettrema Creek are, no doubt, useless bits of bush with no economic value. Only the rugged and inaccessible terrain has saved it from past exploitation of one sort or another. Today, thank God, most of the gorge lies within a National Park although much of the water catchment does not. Pray, let us be forever vigilant that this gem of wilderness remains every bit as magical as it was that day. |
- | must have been blowing straight off the Hobs of Hell generated ever more | + | |
- | frequent dipping. I remember that I now plunged in shirt and all for the | + | |
- | cooling effect of wet clothes. Without the pools I'm sure that day could | + | |
- | have proved "a real stinker", | + | |
- | And so, in the fullness of that memorable day we came to Tullyangela junction in leisurely fashion, there to have a final plunge. But no, it | + | |
- | was not, for after making camp some were so hot that it was back to the water yet again. In my time I have enjoyed countless walks in all sorts of places but the Ettrema of that day will stand proudly with the best. | + | |
- | To many people in our society places like Ettrema Creek are, no doubt, useless bits of bush with no economic value. Only the rugged and inaccessible terrain has saved it from past exploitation of one sort or another. Today, thank God, most of the gorge lies within a National Park although | + | |
- | much of the water catchment does not. Pray, let us be forever vigilant | + | |
- | that this gem of wilderness remains every bit as magical as it was that day. | + | |
NOTE: This walk was conducted by the Canberra Bushwalking Club. Fred George, at age 73, is still an active walker and a frequent leader of trips. | NOTE: This walk was conducted by the Canberra Bushwalking Club. Fred George, at age 73, is still an active walker and a frequent leader of trips. | ||
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1985 | + | |
- | PLACE NAMES IN THE BUDAWANGS. | + | ===== PLACE NAMES IN THE BUDAWANGS. |
by Colin Watson. | by Colin Watson. | ||
- | I noted with interest the article in The Sydney Brushwalker, | + | |
- | May, 1985, " | + | I noted with interest the article in The Sydney Brushwalker, |
Perhaps I can throw some light on this subject of change of names which I know has upset some people over the years. | Perhaps I can throw some light on this subject of change of names which I know has upset some people over the years. | ||
- | Before the war, Herb Freeman of the Bushlanders Club of N.S.W., produced the first map of the Clyde River and part of the Budawang Range. After the war most features in the Budawangs were not named and so Ken Angel, to whom we owe a debt for his early maps of "Mt. Pigeon House - The Castle" | + | |
- | " | + | Before the war, Herb Freeman of the Bushlanders Club of N.S.W., produced the first map of the Clyde River and part of the Budawang Range. After the war most features in the Budawangs were not named and so Ken Angel, to whom we owe a debt for his early maps of "Mt. Pigeon House - The Castle" |
- | When I was in Sassafras in 1964 Major Jim Sturgiss drew my attention to what he thought were errors on the '63 edition of the map. I gave him | + | |
- | a map, to which he replied with the map and a letter giving details of thirty-four places on the map. | + | When I was in Sassafras in 1964 Major Jim Sturgiss drew my attention to what he thought were errors on the '63 edition of the map. I gave him a map, to which he replied with the map and a letter giving details of thirty-four places on the map. |
- | I wrote to Ken Angel on 27 August 1965, asking where the names came from on his maps, and asking for any suggestions about naming some of the creeks and mountains. He replied on 29 September '65 giving some details | + | |
- | of names he had used, and also mentioned information from Drury' | + | I wrote to Ken Angel on 27 August 1965, asking where the names came from on his maps, and asking for any suggestions about naming some of the creeks and mountains. He replied on 29 September '65 giving some details of names he had used, and also mentioned information from Drury' |
- | Just prior to this it was decided to form a Nomenclature Committee of Coast and Mountain Walkers of N.S.W. members, and this was the basis of the formation of The Budawang Committee. Information was gathered through | + | |
- | research at The Mitchell Library, Field books of surveyors at the archives section of The Public Library, old local identities were interviewed and | + | Just prior to this it was decided to form a Nomenclature Committee of Coast and Mountain Walkers of N.S.W. members, and this was the basis of the formation of The Budawang Committee. Information was gathered through research at The Mitchell Library, Field books of surveyors at the archives section of The Public Library, old local identities were interviewed and Major Jim Sturgiss' |
- | Major Jim Sturgiss' | + | |
- | After much deliberation one hundred and twenty five names were submitted to the Geographical Names Board on 30 October 1967, as required by Section 15 of the Geographical Names Act 1966. In July 1966 we wrote | + | After much deliberation one hundred and twenty five names were submitted to the Geographical Names Board on 30 October 1967, as required by Section 15 of the Geographical Names Act 1966. In July 1966 we wrote to Ken Angel on our findings and proposed name changes. A letter also went to Keith Renwick on 8 December 1966 on the proposed change of name. It must be remembered the Nomenclature Committee was guided by the Geographical Names Board ruling regarding use of names. They never accepted our submission of "Angel Falls" |
- | to Ken Angel on our findings and proposed name changes. A letter also went to Keith Renwick on 8 December 1966 on the proposed change of name. It must be remembered the Nomenclature Committee was guided by the Geographical Names Board ruling regarding use of names. They never accepted our submission of | + | |
- | "Angel Falls" | + | In September 1978 I spoke to the Geographical Names Board as to why the new names were not appearing on the C.M.A. Maps, and I was told that all maps were gradually being corrected. The latest 1:25000 Second Edition Milton and Corang Sheets are correct except that some of the names are in the wrong spot (e.g. Trawalla Falls). Confusion has been caused by the late change of names by government departments and perhaps some explanation should have been made in " |
- | (See Jan. '67 and June '68 editions George Elliott' | + | |
- | edition map came out in Jan. '67 with the new names. The fourth edition map J4me '68 was published with the corrected names according to the | + | May I comment on three of the names:-\\ |
- | Geographical Names Board decisions. A note on this edition of the map | + | 1. __"Mount Fletcher" |
- | states that "the Place Names on this map were assigned by Lands Department Notice of 2 February 1968" | + | |
- | In September 1978 I spoke to the Geographical Names Board as to why the new names were not appearing on the C.M.A. Maps, and I was told that all maps were gradually being corrected. The latest 1:25000 Second Edition Milton | + | |
- | and Corang Sheets are correct except that some of the names are in the wrong | + | |
- | spot (e.g. Trawalla Falls). Confusion has been caused by the late change of names by government departments and perhaps some explanation should have been made in " | + | |
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 | + | |
- | May I comment on three of the names:- | + | |
- | 1. "Mount Fletcher" | + | |
- | wife. Beverly Fletcher was her maiden name. Letter 11 July 1966. | + | |
2. In the first Visitors Book 1960 on "Mount Renwick", | 2. In the first Visitors Book 1960 on "Mount Renwick", | ||
- | 3. Byangee Walls. The book " | + | |
+ | 3. __Byangee Walls__. The book " | ||
Ken Angel carried on the good work in conservation in the New England district of N.S.W. where Ken mentioned in his letter that he was a Trustee of the Gibraltar Range National Park in 1966. He served on this committee when it changed to the Gibraltar Range National Park Advisory Committee and passed away while he was chairman on 4 May 1981. | Ken Angel carried on the good work in conservation in the New England district of N.S.W. where Ken mentioned in his letter that he was a Trustee of the Gibraltar Range National Park in 1966. He served on this committee when it changed to the Gibraltar Range National Park Advisory Committee and passed away while he was chairman on 4 May 1981. | ||
- | Beverly Angel complemented The Budawang Committee in a letter of | + | |
- | 5 November 1982 on its achievement in publishing the book " | + | Beverly Angel complemented The Budawang Committee in a letter of 5 November 1982 on its achievement in publishing the book " |
The Budawang Committee has three publications on the way. It is up to us bushwalkers to gather the history of the wilderness areas of New South Wales before it is all lost. | The Budawang Committee has three publications on the way. It is up to us bushwalkers to gather the history of the wilderness areas of New South Wales before it is all lost. | ||
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Correspondence on these matters to and from Ken Angel, Beverly Angel, Keith Renwick, Major Jim Sturgiss, submission to Geographical Names Board and maps may be viewed by interested parties. These documents are on the files of The Budawang Committee. | Correspondence on these matters to and from Ken Angel, Beverly Angel, Keith Renwick, Major Jim Sturgiss, submission to Geographical Names Board and maps may be viewed by interested parties. These documents are on the files of The Budawang Committee. | ||
- | COLIN WATSON, | + | |
- | Chairman The Budawang Committee, Honorary Life Member The Coast and Mountain Walkers of N.S.W. | + | COLIN WATSON,\\ |
- | THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY. | + | Chairman The Budawang Committee, |
+ | Honorary Life Member The Coast and Mountain Walkers of N.S.W.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY. | ||
The Wilderness Society is urgently seeking someone with some accountancy skills. It will require about 16 hours of your time each week. Several volunteers will help with the day-to-day book work. | The Wilderness Society is urgently seeking someone with some accountancy skills. It will require about 16 hours of your time each week. Several volunteers will help with the day-to-day book work. | ||
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SALARY NEGOTIABLE. | SALARY NEGOTIABLE. | ||
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We hope to have a computer soon, any experience in this area would be useful. If you are interested, please contact our office at 362 Pitt Street, Sydney - phone 267,7929. | We hope to have a computer soon, any experience in this area would be useful. If you are interested, please contact our office at 362 Pitt Street, Sydney - phone 267,7929. | ||
- | 16th August, 1985. | + | |
+ | __16th | ||
The.Wilderness Society BUSH DANCE, Ryde Civic Hall, with Skewiff, 7.30 pm. Tickets $7 and $4 concession - at door or Wilderness Shop, 362 Pitt Street, Sydney - phone 267,7929. | The.Wilderness Society BUSH DANCE, Ryde Civic Hall, with Skewiff, 7.30 pm. Tickets $7 and $4 concession - at door or Wilderness Shop, 362 Pitt Street, Sydney - phone 267,7929. | ||
- | *######-*** | + | |
- | FOR SALE - Fischer cross-country SKIS. Almost brand new. $65 o.n.o. | + | ===== JUNE GENERAL MEETING. |
- | JOHN NOBLE Phone 84,4497. | + | |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1985 | + | |
- | THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
+ | |||
The meeting began at around 2012 with some 25 or so members present and the President in the chair. There were no apologies, so we moved directly to the welcome of new members. Nancye Trimmer and Michael Green were welcomed in the usual way, with constitution, | The meeting began at around 2012 with some 25 or so members present and the President in the chair. There were no apologies, so we moved directly to the welcome of new members. Nancye Trimmer and Michael Green were welcomed in the usual way, with constitution, | ||
- | The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received. | + | |
- | Of matters arising; there had been no advice to the Hon. Editor regarding bicentennial projects, and the discussion of trustees was held over to general business. The Hon. Secretary is to write to Ron Knightley seeking | + | The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received. Of matters arising; there had been no advice to the Hon. Editor regarding bicentennial projects, and the discussion of trustees was held over to general business. The Hon. Secretary is to write to Ron Knightley seeking further information on his ideas for bicentennial projects. |
- | further information on his ideas for bicentennial projects. | + | |
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
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Federation Report brought news that preparations are under way for a delegation to the N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment regarding various topics including off-road vehicles, commercial usage, and staffing, of National Parks. There has also been some discussion of possible exchange bushwalking with clubs or individuals from the Federal Republic of Germany. | Federation Report brought news that preparations are under way for a delegation to the N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment regarding various topics including off-road vehicles, commercial usage, and staffing, of National Parks. There has also been some discussion of possible exchange bushwalking with clubs or individuals from the Federal Republic of Germany. | ||
- | General Business commenced with a report from Malcolm Steele on the proposal to change the Club's Trustees. At present Colin Broad, the previous Hon. Solicitor, is overseas, and there is some delay in obtaining all of the | + | |
- | documents relating to the Club's properties. Once these documents are in | + | General Business commenced with a report from Malcolm Steele on the proposal to change the Club's Trustees. At present Colin Broad, the previous Hon. Solicitor, is overseas, and there is some delay in obtaining all of the documents relating to the Club's properties. Once these documents are in hand it will be necessary to clarify the exact relationship between Trustees and properties before assessing the prerequisites for any changes. |
- | hand it will be necessary to clarify the exact relationship between Trustees and properties before assessing the prerequisites for any changes. | + | |
Mike Reynolds, our New Members Secretary, advised of a requirement for an assistant to cover the occasions when Mike is involved in Committee Meetings or away on holidays. You will no doubt have seen the ads in last month' | Mike Reynolds, our New Members Secretary, advised of a requirement for an assistant to cover the occasions when Mike is involved in Committee Meetings or away on holidays. You will no doubt have seen the ads in last month' | ||
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The Treasurer also weighed in with advice that members who have not paid subs by June will no longer receive the Club magazine or walks programmes. Best wishes to all you unpaids; it was nice writing for you - - - bye! | The Treasurer also weighed in with advice that members who have not paid subs by June will no longer receive the Club magazine or walks programmes. Best wishes to all you unpaids; it was nice writing for you - - - bye! | ||
- | A motion was then put that the Club purchase 3 abs' | + | |
- | funds would be available from the year's budget. After some minor proced- | + | A motion was then put that the Club purchase 3 abseiling |
- | ural wrangles the Treasurer was able to tell us that such a purchase would | + | |
- | require cashing one of the Club's securities. A motion was then passed | + | All of which brought us to the Walks Report. Our Walks Secretary was not present so Ainslie Morris stood in. Curiously enough the first walk reported was that of 10,11,12th May led by Bill Capon. Alas there was no report. Malcolm Steele' |
- | requiring the Club Committee to determine appropriate means of financing the purchase. Barry Wallace gave notice of his intention to move a recission motion at the next General Meeting, citing the lack of a thorough debate and the question of possible legal liabilities which may be incurred by such a move. | + | |
- | All of which brought us to the Walks Report. Our Walks Secretary | + | |
- | was not present so Ainslie Morris stood in. Curiously enough the first | + | |
- | walk reported was that of 10,11,12th May led by Bill Capon. Alas there | + | |
- | was no report. Malcolm Steele' | + | |
- | cancelled because the leader was sick with 'flu. Oliver Crawford' | + | |
- | up The Castle went. There were 17 starters, the weather was fine and the | + | |
- | views magnificent. There was also some muttering about getting back to | + | |
- | the cars in the dark, but it was winter after all. | + | |
- | July, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 15 | + | |
The day walks that weekend didn't fare much better. Morag Ryder' | The day walks that weekend didn't fare much better. Morag Ryder' | ||
- | The following weekend, 17,18,19th May, Don Finch led a party of unspecified size on his Capertee/ | + | |
- | dropped out at lunchtime on the first day and the trip had to be truncated | + | The following weekend, 17,18,19th May, Don Finch led a party of unspecified size on his Capertee/ |
- | somewhat. Ian Debert' | + | |
- | Peter Christian' | + | Over the weekend of 24,25,26th May, Bill Burke's Splendour Rock walk was deferred to the following weekend, Jim Laing' |
- | a party of 34 on his Wondabyne area trip. It seems that they may have experienced similar weather, as there was a report of a stampede for home and the early train. | + | |
- | Over the weekend of 24,25,26th May, Bill BLirke's Splendour Rock walk was deferred to the following weekend, Jim Laing' | + | Cancellations continued to be a feature of the Walks Programme over the weekend of 31st May, lst/2nd June, with Jim Percy and Jan Mohandas both cancelling trips. The ones that did get away were Ainslie Morris' |
- | Cancellations continued to be a feature of the Walks Programme over the weekend of 31st May, lst/2nd June, with Jim Percy and Jan Mohandas both cancelling trips. The ones that did get away were Ainslie Morris' | + | |
- | Castle, Mt. Owen trip, reporting a party of 8 sharing a rainy Saturday night and a gale-torn Sunday, not to mention knee problems and airborne waterfalls; Bill Burke' | + | The June long weekend saw Ian Debert with a party of 14 revellers firing off fireworks at Yerranderie, |
- | evening. (No, Virginia, I don't think there is any prize for long sentences, | + | |
- | just happen to think that way, sometimes.) | + | |
- | The June long weekend saw Ian Debert with a party of 14 revellers firing off fireworks at Yerranderie, | + | |
- | spectacular Budawangs scenery and Gordon Lee and Peter Harris both cancelled their trips in order not to break with tradition. Of the day walks, Ralph Penglis led 23 starters on his Sydney Harbour walk, and Carol Bruce led 21 starters and 15 finishers on a Benowie Track walk, on which the pace was | + | |
- | described as brisk. It is also reported that the Sydney Harbour walk crew | + | |
- | lunched at the Aschanti Restaurant at Balmoral. Coverage of this event | + | |
- | probably rests with the Social Secretary rather than the Walks Report. | + | |
The Walks Report over, we proceeded to the social and walks announcements and then to the close at 2141 hours, and it was all over for another three months save for the ravaging of the coffee and biscuits. | The Walks Report over, we proceeded to the social and walks announcements and then to the close at 2141 hours, and it was all over for another three months save for the ravaging of the coffee and biscuits. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | NEW MEMBERS. | + | ===== NEW MEMBERS. |
- | Please add the following names to your list of members:- | + | Please add the following names to your list of members: |
- | JOSEPH, Vincent, 30 Carlow Street, Crow's Nest, 2065 Phone 929,2418 | + | | | | Phone | |
- | HARRIS, Gordon, 1/16-18 BOronia Street, DeeWhy, 2099 982,4799 | + | |JOSEPH, Vincent |
- | HOSKINS, Simon, 330 MOrrison Road, Ryde, 2112 807,4076 | + | | HARRIS, Gordon |
- | KING, Robert, 78/1C Kooringa Road, Chatswood, 2067 412,3337 | + | | HOSKINS, Simon | 330 MOrrison Road, Ryde, 2112 | 807, |
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1985 | + | | KING, Robert |
- | SOCIAL NOTES. by Bill Holland. | + | |
- | Wednesday | + | ===== SOCIAL NOTES. |
+ | by Bill Holland. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Wednesday | ||
This will be a "hands on" instructional evening under the guidance of Ainslie Morris and Hans Stichter. First aid techniques are changing and this evening will demonstrate how members can render effective assistance in cases of minor, or major, injuries. | This will be a "hands on" instructional evening under the guidance of Ainslie Morris and Hans Stichter. First aid techniques are changing and this evening will demonstrate how members can render effective assistance in cases of minor, or major, injuries. | ||
- | The August | + | |
- | 14th August. These dances have been most successful. Remember, no | + | __The August |
- | previous knowledge is required; all dances will be CALLED and the Club will supply refreshments. | + | |
Later in the month, on 28th August, the TASMANIAN WILDERNESS SOCIETY will be our guests, with films and slides on Daintree, and other threatened wilderness areas. | Later in the month, on 28th August, the TASMANIAN WILDERNESS SOCIETY will be our guests, with films and slides on Daintree, and other threatened wilderness areas. | ||
- | The Club DINNER prior to the meeting on 21st August will be at Eric's Seafood Restaurant. This is a popular venue but, please, 6.30 pm sharp. | + | |
- | We willbe | + | The Club DINNER prior to the meeting on 21st August will be at Eric's Seafood Restaurant. This is a popular venue but, please, 6.30 pm sharp. We will be in the back room. 316 Pacific Highway Crows Nest. |
- | August 7 Committee Meeting | + | |
- | " | + | | August 7 |
- | TI 21 Magazine wrapping night | + | | August |
- | 28 Tasmanian Wilderness Society | + | | August |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | | August |
- | COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT. | + | |
- | Apology. On page 20 of the June issue, the person reporting on the Trustees was Malcolm, not Wayne, Steele. | + | ===== COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT. |
+ | |||
+ | __Apology.__ On page 20 of the June issue, the person reporting on the Trustees was Malcolm, not Wayne, Steele. | ||
At this month' | At this month' | ||
+ | |||
The Committee is investigating the sale of the printer and purchase of another off-set printer or a photocopier. | The Committee is investigating the sale of the printer and purchase of another off-set printer or a photocopier. | ||
- | Insurance Report. Public liability, property, and personal accident | + | |
- | quotes have been obtained. The Secretary is to investigate incorporation of the Club under the new Act operating from 1st July, and its effect on the Club and on Club insurance, if the Club chooses to become incorporated. | + | __Insurance Report__. Public liability, property, and personal accident quotes have been obtained. The Secretary is to investigate incorporation of the Club under the new Act operating from 1st July, and its effect on the Club and on Club insurance, if the Club chooses to become incorporated. |
Thanks to MARGARET REID for acting as New Members Secretary on Committee meeting nights. | Thanks to MARGARET REID for acting as New Members Secretary on Committee meeting nights. | ||
- | Budawangs | + | |
- | track at WOG WOG, just north of the old access which was through private property. This will improve access for walkers to the Budawangs from the | + | __Budawangs |
- | west near Nerriga. Also, there is now a locked gate at Newhaven Gap, so you can still drive in from Sassafras but not as far as Tanderra Camp, | + | |
- | where 4WD vehicles were causing damage. There are new notices in Monolith | + | __FROM |
- | Valley prohibiting camping there. | + | |
- | FROM THE SECRETARY' | + | |
Any member who wishes to bring forward a Constitutional Amendment at the Half-Yearly Meeting in September should submit it to the Secretary in writing by the August Committee meeting, 7th August, so that it may be included in the Agenda for the Half-Yearly Meeting. | Any member who wishes to bring forward a Constitutional Amendment at the Half-Yearly Meeting in September should submit it to the Secretary in writing by the August Committee meeting, 7th August, so that it may be included in the Agenda for the Half-Yearly Meeting. | ||
- | FROM THE TREASURER. | ||
- | Warning note to UNFINANCIALS. This is your last magazine!! Pay your fees or else!! | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * | ||
+ | __FROM THE TREASURER.__ \\ | ||
+ | Warning note to UNFINANCIALS. This is your last magazine!! Pay your fees or else!! |
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