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====== Family Walk on the Coxs River ====== | ====== Family Walk on the Coxs River ====== | ||
- | "**WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS**" | + | "**WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS**" |
On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn' | On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn' | ||
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I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend. | I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend. | ||
- | "**WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN**". by Hayden Read. | + | "**WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN**" |
(aged 9) | (aged 9) | ||
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- | 11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985. by Ray Hookway. | + | 11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985 by Ray Hookway. |
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- | Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/25,000. Leader: | + | |
+ | Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/25,000. \\ | ||
+ | Leader: Ray Hookway.\\ | ||
Participants: | Participants: | ||
The first time I visited Batsh Camp the two walk leaders did not appear at the start until after 9 am on Saturday morning because they could not find Batch Camp in the dark! A Boy Scout finally gave them directions! I had a similar problem on this walk. Recent changes to the Yerranderie road, to bypass Lang's property, have masked the turn-off to Batch Camp, particularly on a wet, stormy night. David, who is a Scout Leader, helped me out. | The first time I visited Batsh Camp the two walk leaders did not appear at the start until after 9 am on Saturday morning because they could not find Batch Camp in the dark! A Boy Scout finally gave them directions! I had a similar problem on this walk. Recent changes to the Yerranderie road, to bypass Lang's property, have masked the turn-off to Batch Camp, particularly on a wet, stormy night. David, who is a Scout Leader, helped me out. | ||
- | Batsh Camp allegedley | + | Batsh Camp allegedly |
- | era campsite of the collectors of bat droppings from the nearby Colong Caves. | + | |
- | . We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificient | + | We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificent |
Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David' | Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David' | ||
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We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map. | We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map. | ||
- | We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. | + | We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificent |
- | Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificient | + | |
The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie. | The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie. | ||
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Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster! | Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster! | ||
- | A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' | + | A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' |
- | Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett' | + | Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett' |
- | Morning tea was had by a creek at the start of the track to Colong Caves at 367213. | + | |
The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves. | The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves. | ||
- | We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and | + | We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills. |
- | down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. | + | |
- | We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills. | + | |
Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most " | Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most " | ||
- | With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, | + | |
- | ICAMPING EQUIPMENT Large Tents Stoves | + | With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, |
- | Paddymade | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS | + | |
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====== Boiling Water Burns ====== | ====== Boiling Water Burns ====== | ||
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. by David Rostron. . | + | LETTER TO THE EDITOR |
- | I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two | + | I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked over. I have also investigated a number of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn. |
- | serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked | + | |
- | over. I have also investigated a number, of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn. | + | |
Accordingly, | Accordingly, | ||
- | On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes, which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF". | + | On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF". |
- | ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! -DAY WALKERS. | + | ====== Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers. New Train Timetables ====== |
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+ | Jim Brown. | ||
- | NEW TRAIN TIMETABLES. by Jim Brown. | ||
From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/ | From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/ | ||
However, since 15/12/85 new timetables have been brought into operation for the Illawarra line, including trains between the City and Waterfall, and particularly between Waterfall, Wollongong and Nowra. Included in the changes is the cancellation of the 8.32 am Sunday train from Central to Wollongong. | However, since 15/12/85 new timetables have been brought into operation for the Illawarra line, including trains between the City and Waterfall, and particularly between Waterfall, Wollongong and Nowra. Included in the changes is the cancellation of the 8.32 am Sunday train from Central to Wollongong. | ||
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Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked. | Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked. | ||
Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips. | Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips. | ||
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- | ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK | + | **ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK** |
by Peter Harris. | by Peter Harris. | ||
- | EXPLORATION - PRINCE REGENT RIVER RESERVE, KIMBERLEY DIVISION | + | EXPLORATION - PRINCE REGENT RIVER RESERVE, KIMBERLEY DIVISION WESTERN AUSTRALIA.\\ |
- | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. | + | Time: June - July 1986 (4 weeks).\\ |
- | Leader: Peter Harris (045) 78 4412 (H). | + | Leader: Peter Harris (045) 78 4412 (H).\\ |
Limit: 8 persons (subject to capacity of amphibian aircraft). | Limit: 8 persons (subject to capacity of amphibian aircraft). | ||
- | The Prince Regent River is a flora and fauna reserve of some 1,500,000 acres in the northern Kimberley division of Western Australia. The jagged coastline suggests a fiordland coast with hills falling steeply to the sea, and many islands and land-locked sounds. The vegetation is almost like | + | |
- | equatorial rainforest in various areas. Rainfall is well over 50 inches per annum. | + | The Prince Regent River is a flora and fauna reserve of some 1,500,000 acres in the northern Kimberley division of Western Australia. The jagged coastline suggests a fiordland coast with hills falling steeply to the sea, and many islands and land-locked sounds. The vegetation is almost like equatorial rainforest in various areas. Rainfall is well over 50 inches per annum. |
- | The Prince Regent River has its headwaters between Mt. Hann and | + | |
- | Mt. Agnes and falls to the sea in less than 30 miles through an enormous, precipitous gorge, which is in fact a long fault line in the massive worn- down plateau of the Kimberley. The gorge is of great anthropological importance, being the home of the legendary Wandjina. The fauna is not yet | + | The Prince Regent River has its headwaters between Mt. Hann and Mt. Agnes and falls to the sea in less than 30 miles through an enormous, precipitous gorge, which is in fact a long fault line in the massive worn down plateau of the Kimberley. The gorge is of great anthropological importance, being the home of the legendary Wandjina. The fauna is not yet known, but the Australian Academy of Science has declared the Prince Regent River area to be of " |
- | known, but the Australian Academy of Science has declared the Prince Regent River area to be of " | + | |
The route depends upon future investigation, | The route depends upon future investigation, | ||
- | Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, | ||
- | drive vehicles, and largely unexplored. Party complement will be finalised | ||
+ | Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, | ||
- | FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING.... | + | |
- | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand | + | **FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING**.... |
- | for SPEAKERS to give talks to interested schools, youth and community groups. | + | |
- | Federation hopes to get enough people on to a roster to enable it to only have to call on the services of each speaker once every twelve months. | + | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand for SPEAKERS to give talks to interested schools, youth and community groups. Federation hopes to get enough people on to a roster to enable it to only have to call on the services of each speaker once every twelve months. Slides and notes will be supplied to speakers when required. Are you willing to put a few hours back into bushwalking? |
- | Slides and notes will be supplied to speakers when required. | + | GORDON LEE Phone: 74 1824\\ |
- | Are you willing to put a few hours back into bushwalking? | + | SPIRO HAJINAKITAS Phone: 357 1381 (H)\\ |
- | GORDON LEE Phone: 74 1824 | + | |
- | SPIRO HAJINAKITAS Phone: 357 1381 (H) | + | |
or send by mail your name, subject, contact phone (day/night) and availability (day/night) to:- | or send by mail your name, subject, contact phone (day/night) and availability (day/night) to:- | ||
- | Spiro Hajinakitas, | + | Spiro Hajinakitas, |
- | 46/8 Bortley Place, ELIZABETH BAY. 2011. | + | |
- | ******** | + | |
- | Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986. | + | |
====== Amende Honorable ====== | ====== Amende Honorable ====== | ||
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by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | When Members of Parliament are accused of " | + | When Members of Parliament are accused of " |
- | Well, I have to confess to " | + | |
I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went ' | I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went ' | ||
- | So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers | + | |
- | didn't know. All I knew was that someone suggested to the leader there was a way down in the ' | + | So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers |
- | However, like Ministers of the Crown who " | + | |
- | we're a lot more civilised than politicians, | + | However, like Ministers of the Crown who " |
====== Social Notes ====== | ====== Social Notes ====== | ||
- | As bushwaikers | + | As bushwalkers |
- | opportunity of voicing our concerns to the Minister for Planning and the Environment, | + | |
- | Following this theme, Milo Dunphy will present a.slide evening at the club on Wednesday 12th February, entitled " | + | Following this theme, Milo Dunphy will present a slide evening at the club on Wednesday 12th February, entitled " |
- | Area or Mining Pit". Milo is a fine speaker and has many, years of active involvement with conservation and environmental protection. | + | |
- | The following week, 19th February, is magazine wrapping time, aLso time for the pre-meeting dinner at "The Fernery" | + | The following week, 19th February, is magazine wrapping time, also time for the pre-meeting dinner at "The Fernery" |
- | On Wednesday 26th. February, Doug Wean will be give " | + | |
- | by a man well versed in medical matters and bushcraft. Those members who attended the Search and Rescue practice Last year will remember the impact of Doug's presentation on that occasion. | + | On Wednesday 26th. February, Doug Wean will be give " |
- | Programme: | + | |
- | Feb 5 | + | Programme:\\ |
- | Feb 12 | + | Feb 5 Committee Meeting\\ |
- | * Feb 19 Feb 26 | + | Feb 12 " |
- | Committee Meeting | + | * Feb 19 Magazine wrapping |
- | " | + | Feb 26 Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean)\\ |
- | Magazine wrapping | + | |
- | Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean) | + | |
- | * Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" | + | * Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" |
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