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In 1979 the State Pollution Control Commission held an Inquiry into the recreational use of off-road vehicles. This led to the passing of an Act in 1983 which provided for the designation of 'no access' | In 1979 the State Pollution Control Commission held an Inquiry into the recreational use of off-road vehicles. This led to the passing of an Act in 1983 which provided for the designation of 'no access' | ||
- | The Federation of Bushmalkers, together with other leading conservation organisations, | + | The Federation of Bushwalkers, together with other leading conservation organisations, |
At the Inquiry, all the authorities concerned with land management gave evidence. None of them wanted ORV's on their land, but the Dept. of Lands said it would provide Crown lands for ORV use. When asked what sort of land it could make available, having regard to environmental protection, it could nominate only quarries and gravel pits! The Inquiry report was even more critical of ORV damage than were the conservation societies. | At the Inquiry, all the authorities concerned with land management gave evidence. None of them wanted ORV's on their land, but the Dept. of Lands said it would provide Crown lands for ORV use. When asked what sort of land it could make available, having regard to environmental protection, it could nominate only quarries and gravel pits! The Inquiry report was even more critical of ORV damage than were the conservation societies. | ||
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At the June general meeting, the Club approved a submission, prefaced by a claim that it had a more intimate knowledge of State Crown Lands, both before and after the intrusion of ORV's, than any other user group. It recommended that ORV's be excluded from: | At the June general meeting, the Club approved a submission, prefaced by a claim that it had a more intimate knowledge of State Crown Lands, both before and after the intrusion of ORV's, than any other user group. It recommended that ORV's be excluded from: | ||
- | * Wilderness | + | * Wilderness |
* National parks, existing or proposed, except on public roads. | * National parks, existing or proposed, except on public roads. | ||
* All beaches. | * All beaches. | ||
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- | Adventurer Of The Year. | + | ===== Adventurer Of The Year. ===== |
by Alex Colley | by Alex Colley | ||
- | On the 3rd June, Dot Butler received the ' | + | |
- | people" | + | On the 3rd June, Dot Butler received the ' |
- | Colin had already given a presentation of some of the highlights of Dot's amazingly adventurous life, mentioning that she had joined SBW at the age of 20, when the Blue Mountains were trackless and largely unmapped. In 1937 the first weekend ' | + | |
- | took place - 72 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing. It culminated with the first ascent of | + | Colin had already given a presentation of some of the highlights of Dot's amazingly adventurous life, mentioning that she had joined SBW at the age of 20, when the Blue Mountains were trackless and largely unmapped. In 1937 the first weekend ' |
- | Carlon' | + | |
- | In 1969, with a team of her mountaineering trainees, she was in the first | + | In 1969, with a team of her mountaineering trainees, she was in the first all-Australian major mountaineering expedition to the Vilacabamba region of the Andes. Thereafter, Dot spent much of her time adventuring all over the world, and usually pioneering in areas which have since become more conventional places in which to walk or climb. |
- | all-Australian major mountaineering expedition to the Vilacabamba region of the Andes. Thereafter, Dot spent much of her time adventuring all over the world, and usually pioneering in areas which have since become more conventional places in which to walk or climb. | + | |
- | In 1970, she took a mountaineering expedition to Nepal, visited Russia, and cycled solo through Ireland, Spain and Cambodia. In 1972, a summer climb in the European Alps | + | In 1970, she took a mountaineering expedition to Nepal, visited Russia, and cycled solo through Ireland, Spain and Cambodia. In 1972, a summer climb in the European Alps was followed by a winter crossing of the Jotunheimen Mountains in Norway. There followed climbing in the Sierra Nevada, the Grand Canyon, a canoe trip down the Yukon River (before it was ' |
- | was followed by a winter crossing of the Jotunheimen Mountains in Norway. There followed | + | |
- | climbing in the Sierra Nevada, the Grand Canyon, a canoe trip down the Yukon River (before it was ' | + | When Colin finished, Dot, wearing a beautiful long-sleeved dress of white wool and fashion shoes (1), replied that this year she hadn't done anything more adventurous than make mud bricks for her daughter' |
- | whole vast area. Also pioneering walks in parts of Australia which have consequently | + | |
- | become known and visited - the MacDonald Ranges, Kakadu, Daintree and the South Alligator River. | + | As soon as the ceremony was over, Dot was set upon by reporters and photographers, |
- | When Colin finished, Dot, wearing a beautiful long-sleeved dress of white wool and fashion shoes (1), replied that this year she hadn't done anything more adventurous than make mud bricks for her daughter' | + | |
- | it had given her to spend so many years training young Australians for mountaineering. | + | |
- | As soon as the ceremony was over, Dot was set upon by reporters and photographers, | + | |
- | Channels 9 and 10, by 2BL, the ABC and the S.M.H. Radio stations in Adelaide, Brisbane | + | |
- | and Canberra interviewed her by phone. Even when she went to Coonabarabran, | + | |
- | phoned her for an interview. On her return to Sydney, Channel 7 (in Victoria) flew her to | + | |
- | Melbourne to be interviewed on the BUrt Newton Show. | + | |
Such is the price of fame. Only someone with Dot's stamina could stand it! | Such is the price of fame. Only someone with Dot's stamina could stand it! | ||
- | * * 3 * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | AUGUST | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | === aUGUST | ||
Snow, ice and breath-taking mountains, (please excuse the pun). What could be more appropriate entertainment for a winters night? | Snow, ice and breath-taking mountains, (please excuse the pun). What could be more appropriate entertainment for a winters night? | ||
- | Page 4 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | |
- | SOUTHWEST ARM AND PALONA CREEK REVISITED | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Southern Arm An Palona Creek Revisited. ===== | ||
by Peter Rossel | by Peter Rossel | ||
- | [Not all day walkers are wimps! Although some may cancel when the weather is | + | |
- | inclement, Peter is obviously made of sterner stuff. It is also sobering to | + | [Not all day walkers are wimps! Although some may cancel when the weather is inclement, Peter is obviously made of sterner stuff. It is also sobering to read how heavy rain can turn a ' |
- | read how heavy rain can turn a ' | + | |
- | commando assault course. | + | |
Like so many weekends before, rain had been pouring down all night and it was still raining steadily when I boarded the 8.06 am train at Central for Audley. | Like so many weekends before, rain had been pouring down all night and it was still raining steadily when I boarded the 8.06 am train at Central for Audley. | ||
- | My previous visit to Audley had been with Maurie Bloom, when he led a group of SBWs from there via Southwest Arm and Palona Creek to Waterfall. It had been my first walk in | + | |
- | the National Park and I was keen to retrace my steps. | + | My previous visit to Audley had been with Maurie Bloom, when he led a group of SBWs from there via Southwest Arm and Palona Creek to Waterfall. It had been my first walk in the National Park and I was keen to retrace my steps. |
- | Since my mind had been made up, I was not to be deterred by the appalling weather conditions. The train journey was rather dismal and I turned out to be the only foolhardy | + | |
- | passenger to alight at Royal National Park station, where the SRA personnel considered me | + | Since my mind had been made up, I was not to be deterred by the appalling weather conditions. The train journey was rather dismal and I turned out to be the only foolhardy passenger to alight at Royal National Park station, where the SRA personnel considered me not worthy of their attention. Perhaps my odd assortment of rain gear, a far cry from the fashionable Gortex styles, put them off. |
- | not worthy of their attention. Perhaps my odd assortment of rain gear, a far cry from the | + | |
- | fashionable Gortex styles, put them off. | + | Audley Causeway was flooded, but a 4WD owner kindly offered to ferry me across. The illusion of dry feet rapidly dissolved as I set foot on the uphill Winifred Falls track. Water came pouring down the track, cutting a deep furrow in its destructive path. Large muddy puddles were negotiated on the flat and I soon slithered down the track towards the calls which, after some time, could be clearly heard in the distance. |
- | Audley Causeway was flooded, but a 4WD owner kindly offered to ferry me across. The | + | |
- | illusion of dry feet rapidly dissolved as I set foot on the uphill Winifred Falls track. Water came pouring down the track, cutting a deep furrow in its destructive path. Large muddy puddles were negotiated on the flat and I soon slithered down the track towards the calls which, after some time, could be clearly heard in the distance. | + | The Falls offered a spectacular view of cascading, brown, foamy water. It was obvious the upstream trip would not be an easy stroll and would be rather time consuming. The best way, I figured, would be to follow the higher rock contours. |
- | The Falls offered a spectacular view of cascading, brown, foamy water. It was obvious | + | |
- | the upstream trip would not be an easy stroll and would be rather time consuming. The best | + | The rain had eased to a kind of drizzle, allowing me to discard my wet rain gear which had proved to be somewhat unprotective anyway. The struggle with mud, rock, bush and charcoal-burnt undergrowth could begin. Progress was slow but steady and I kept an eye on the angry creek below. The opposite bank seemed inviting and free of obstacles, but how to get there? Was the grass greener on the other side? |
- | way, I figured, would be to follow the higher rock contours. | + | |
- | The rain had eased to a kind of drizzle, allowing me to discard my wet rain gear which had proved to be somewhat unprotective anyway. The struggle with mud, rock, bush and charcoal-burnt undergrowth could begin. Progress was slow but steady and I kept an eye on | + | Finally a likely crossing was spotted and successfully |
- | the angry creek below. The opposite bank seemed inviting and free of obstacles, but how to | + | |
- | get there? Was the grass greener on the other side? | + | About two hours after leaving the Falls, Crystal Pool was reached only to find the place, not surprisingly, |
- | Finally a likely crossing was spotted and successfully | + | |
- | as " | + | I again kept on the high side as much as possible and soon spotted a good crossing point below. Then it was up again at the other side. When eventually I dropped down a bit towards the creek, I realised I had passed |
- | About two hours after leaving the Falls, Crystal Pool was reached only to find the place, | + | |
- | not surprisingly, | + | The sun decided to lend its support in making the further stroll along the track as enjoyable as one could wish. Another three kilometres and the last obstacle, the swollen Hacking River, was spotted. This proved to be bigger than I had bargained for. After a brief reconnaissance along the bank I turned tail and made for the roadway with the intent of hitching a ride to Waterfall. A rather inglorious end to a challenging trip. But time was getting on and a train had to be caught. |
- | creek and a short bush bash, Wise's Track appeared. Karani Track was next, and after further | + | |
- | bush-bashing, | + | |
- | I again kept on the high side as much as possible and soon spotted a good crossing point below. Then it was up again at the other side. When eventually I dropped down a bit towards | + | |
- | the creek, I realised I had pased over the top of the cave, for suddenly the Limestone Cave | + | |
- | track appeared under my feet. Lady Carrington Drive was now within easy reach. | + | |
- | The sun decided to lend its support in making the further stroll along the track as enjoyable as one could wish. Another three kilometres and the last obstacle, the swollen | + | |
- | Hacking River, was spotted. This proved to be bigger than I had bargained for. After a | + | |
- | brief reconnaissance along the bank I turned tail and made for the roadway with the intent of | + | |
- | hitching a ride to Waterfall. A rather inglorious end to a challenging trip. But time was | + | |
- | getting on and a train had to be caught. | + | |
A lift was soon arranged but a scenic detour via Otford and Helensburg was necessary to avoid the flooded causeway which once again blocked my approach to Waterfall. | A lift was soon arranged but a scenic detour via Otford and Helensburg was necessary to avoid the flooded causeway which once again blocked my approach to Waterfall. | ||
- | At about 6.00 pm I " | + | |
- | bunch of feral cats rather than some flooded creeks. Come to think of it, the name " | + | At about 6.00 pm I " |
- | seems quite appropriate, | + | |
- | JUly 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 5 | + | ---- |
- | ANYONE CAN BE A GOOD COOK | + | |
+ | ===== Anyone Can Be A Good Cook. ===== | ||
by Stuart Brooks | by Stuart Brooks | ||
- | I am writing this in a cave. Outside, the rain is coming down at a hudnred | + | |
- | hour - the wind is about the same. This is our third day, and tonight will be our fourth | + | I am writing this in a cave. Outside, the rain is coming down at a hundred |
- | night, marooned by the deluge. | + | |
- | The first day of our planned five day walk went according to plan and we arrived here for lunch. But on our way down from the mountain above after a post lunch | + | The first day of our planned five day walk went according to plan and we arrived here for lunch. But on our way down from the mountain above after a post lunch scramble, it started to rain and __has not stopped |
- | scramble, it started to rain and has not stopped | + | |
- | A short distance along the cliff face from our cave is a large overhang extending for about 100 metres. A short dash through the driving rain and we can take off our streaming | + | A short distance along the cliff face from our cave is a large overhang extending for about 100 metres. A short dash through the driving rain and we can take off our streaming parkas and roam up and down at will in comparative dry. My mate has gone off to take photographs |
- | parkas and roam up and down at will in comparative dry. My mate has gone off to take photo- | + | |
- | graphs | + | |
- | photograph under these conditions? | + | |
After such a period, confined to a small cave, with little to do, meals become the focal points of the day. And your thoughts drift back to other meals and other cooks. | After such a period, confined to a small cave, with little to do, meals become the focal points of the day. And your thoughts drift back to other meals and other cooks. | ||
- | The best organised cook I have met was Frank Leyden. On a Leyden walk, you either | + | |
- | walked in the inner sanctum, so to speak, or on the outskirts. The inner sanctum followed | + | The best organised cook I have met was Frank Leyden. On a Leyden walk, you either walked in the inner sanctum, so to speak, or on the outskirts. The inner sanctum followed instructions as regards food to the letter - those on the outskirts did as they pleased about what they ate. Either way, you were guaranteed pristine campsites and trauma-free walks. For the inner sanctum, Frank brought his scientific training to his cooking. |
- | instructions as regards food to the letter - those on the outskirts did as they pleased about what they ate. Either way, you were guaranteed pristine campsites and trauma-free walks. For the inner sanctum, Frank brought his scientific training to his cooking. | + | |
- | His meals were precise, predictable and perfect. If you had been told to bring along | + | His meals were precise, predictable and perfect. If you had been told to bring along 9 slices of bread, each 4 inches by 4 inches by 3/8 inch - that is just what you brought or else. Frank had an ingenious device of wire that cooked toast and cheese to perfection so long as the dimensions of the basic food components were correct. This precision flowed through all of Frank' |
- | 9 slices of bread, each 4 inches by 4 inches by 3/8 inch - that is just what you brought or | + | |
- | else. Frank had an ingenious device of wire that cooked toast and cheese to perfection so | + | One of Frank' |
- | long as the dimensions of the basic food components were correct. This precision flowed | + | |
- | through all of Frank' | + | I guess I would have to rate Peter Price as one of the good cooks. From many meals we enjoyed together in the bush I can't remember what we ate but I can remember enjoying every one. Price had a pretty small repertoire of patheticly weak jokes. In these, there was invariably a seemingly innocent word or phrase that was laboriously developed to imply one of those five or six words that young mothers dread hearing from their 8-year old sons. In one of these jokes, as I recall, " |
- | One of Frank' | + | |
- | involved long swims and there were those who wanted to go along who lacked confidence in the | + | Abetted, indeed encouraged, by people such as Ron Knightley, every meal with Price became something of a circus. Under such conditions |
- | water. For these, Frank conducted a sort of commando training in one of Sydney' | + | |
- | pools, prior to the walk. Full pack, fully clad, swim up and down the pool until Frank was | + | To be continued. |
- | satisfied you would make it. You can imagine the reaction of the locals. One of Frank' | + | |
- | devices for the backward swimmer was the semi-inflated balloon under the shirt. This was not | + | ---- |
- | because Frank liked well-endowed persons, but, as a scientist, he knew all about Archimedes' | + | |
- | Principle and flotation. Many an SBW member owes a lot to Frank for such attention to details | + | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === |
- | and in particular, for a succession of perfect meals in the bush. | + | |
- | I guess I would have to rate Peter Price as one of the good cooks. From many meals we | + | From every State, Australian Made is great! |
- | enjoyed together in the bush I can't remember what we ate but I can remember enjoying every | + | |
- | one. Price had a pretty small repertoire of patheticly weak jokes. In these, there was | + | |
- | invariably a seemingly innocent word or phrase that was laboriously developed to imply one of | + | |
- | those five or six words that young mothers dread hearing from their 8-year old sons. In one | + | |
- | of these jokes, as I recall, " | + | |
- | mention " | + | |
- | Abetted, indeed encouraged, by people such as Ron Knightley, every meal with Price became something of a circus. Under such conditons | + | |
- | it. Yes, I reckon Price was one of the good cooks. | + | |
- | TO BE CONTINUED | + | |
- | ########*# | + | |
QLD | QLD | ||
- | QBB Butter Concentrate | + | |
+ | * QBB Butter Concentrate | ||
NT | NT | ||
- | | + | |
+ | * Beef Jerkey | ||
WA | WA | ||
- | | + | |
- | Goretex Clothing Cycle Panniers | + | * Wilderness Equipment Backpacks |
+ | | ||
+ | * Cycle Panniers | ||
ACT | ACT | ||
- | National Maps | + | |
+ | * National Maps | ||
SA | SA | ||
- | RossiAvts | + | |
- | Fl. rr s Baby Carriers | + | * Rossi Boots |
- | Vic | + | * Flinders |
- | | + | |
- | | + | VIC |
- | Giant Trees Dried meals | + | |
+ | * Outgear Backpacks Accessories | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
NSW | NSW | ||
- | | + | |
- | | + | * Sleeping Bags - J & H, Mont, Romans |
- | Mont, J & H, Superior | + | |
- | Day Packs | + | |
- | High Tops, Summit Gear | + | |
- | | + | |
- | | + | * Trailblazer |
- | Trailblaz6r | + | * DB Canyon |
- | 7-1 | + | |
- | TAS. | + | TAS |
- | Blundstone Boots | + | |
- | AS TWO OD CAMPING CENTRE | + | * Blundstone Boots |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122. |
- | CONSERVATION NEWS | + | |
- | THE COASTLINE COP-OUT | + | Phone us today & say " |
- | Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' | + | |
- | money (and a considerable number of trees) to produce a P.R. leaflet on its guidelines to coastal development. This leaflet was a perfect example of political speeches - colourful, wordy and of very little significance. | + | 02-858-3833 |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Conservation News. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Coastline Cop-Out. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' | ||
The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/ | The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/ | ||
+ | |||
Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of ' | Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of ' | ||
- | In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more support | + | |
- | ive of sand-mining" | + | In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more supportive |
- | In March, 'Australminl | + | |
+ | In March, 'Australmin' | ||
Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work. | Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work. | ||
+ | |||
Which would you prefer? | Which would you prefer? | ||
- | * 31* * * * * * * | + | |
- | FEDERATION OF BUSHATALICENG CLUBS N.S W. - Notes from the June Meeting. | + | ---- |
- | Tracks & | + | |
- | SociAl | + | ===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs N.S.W. - Notes from the June Meeting. |
- | Federation Contact: To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, | + | |
- | Bushwalker Leadership: A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. | + | === Tracks & Access: |
- | Page 8 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | |
- | LACEY'S CREEK RE-VISITED | + | On a suggestion by SBW delegates it was resolved to protest to the authorities over the excessive and garish trail markings |
+ | |||
+ | === Social | ||
+ | |||
+ | In bad weather only 68 people from nine clubs were present for the Bush Dance in May, and the financial result was virtually a break even. The Federation Ball is set down for 22nd September at Petersham | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Federation Contact: | ||
+ | |||
+ | To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Bushwalker Leadership: | ||
+ | |||
+ | A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Lacey's Creek Re-Visited. ===== | ||
by Morag Ryder | by Morag Ryder | ||
- | 1,0 reom c ems rftEL4Jp | + | |
- | EASTER | + | Easter |
+ | |||
+ | Leader | ||
Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder. | Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder. | ||
- | With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed | ||
- | into Bill' | ||
- | Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, | ||
- | Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - | ||
- | a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. | ||
- | Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did | ||
- | help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and | ||
- | swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. | ||
- | With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey' | ||
- | trailing bootlace. The bootlace prompty shot down a hole, and Chris realised he had been trying to knot a baby snake. | ||
- | ACNE LEECH OR TWO? | ||
- | WHAT A NERVE | + | With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed into Bill' |
- | I GET KNOTTED YOURSELF ! | + | |
+ | Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. | ||
+ | |||
+ | With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey' | ||
The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up. | The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up. | ||
- | With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. | + | |
- | Also a minimum. of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, | + | With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. Also a minimum of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. |
- | so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. | + | |
- | Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/ | + | Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/ |
- | by by a late lunch-cum-something. There was talk of bolting for Tonalli River, but when we | + | |
- | saw the view from the escarpment, everyone wanted to camp high. The water problem was again | + | |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | |
- | solved with a rock pool, and for the first time we camped without rain or leeches. | + | |
On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it ' | On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it ' | ||
+ | |||
All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk. | All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | AnGUST | + | ---- |
- | !WELL, I CERTAINLY GOT %MOILING 1 DIFFERENT FROM THIS WALK | + | |
- | AUGUST | + | August |
- | Its on again folks, that grand annual event, the one and only club auction. Donate your superseded/ superannuated gear and help to fill the club's kitty. Make a few bids yourself and enjoy the fun! | + | |
- | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | + | August |
- | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | ---- |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | |
- | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | === Belvedere Taxis Blackheath. === |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | 10 seater mini bus taxi. 047-87 8366. |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + | |
- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | Kanangra Boyd. Upper Blue Mountains. Six Foot Track. |
- | THE WHISTLING KETTLE | + | |
- | I knew a most superior camper Whose methods were absurdly wrong He did not live on tea and damper But took a little stove along | + | Pick up anywhere for start or finish of your walk - by prior arrangement. |
- | At every place he chose to settle He spread with gadgets, saving toil He even had a whistling kettle To warn him it was on the boil | + | |
- | Beneath the banksia and wattles Boronia and coolibah | + | Share the fare - competitive rates. |
- | He scattered paper, cans and bottles And parked his nasty little car | + | |
- | He camped, this sacreligeous stranger (The moon was at the full that week) Once, in a spot that teemed with danger Beside a bunyip-haunted creek | + | ---- |
- | He spread his junk, but did not plunder Hoping to stay the weekend long | + | |
- | He watched the blood red sun go under Across the silent billabong | + | ===== The Whistling Kettle. ===== |
- | He ate tinned food without demurring He put the kettle on for tea | + | |
- | He did not see the water stirring Out there beside the sunken tree | + | I knew a most superior camper\\ |
- | e" | + | Whose methods were absurdly wrong\\ |
- | Then, for the day had made him swelter And the night was hot and tense to spring He donned a bathing suit in shelter And left the firelights' | + | He did not live on tea and damper\\ |
- | He felt the water kiss and tingle Then came the silence, none too soon A ripple broke against the shingle | + | But took a little stove along |
- | And dark with blood, it met the moon (' | + | |
- | Abandoned in the hush, the kettle | + | At every place he chose to settle\\ |
- | Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' | + | He spread with gadgets, saving toil\\ |
- | (Submitted by Barry Wallace | + | He even had a whistling kettle\\ |
- | rqr | + | To warn him it was on the boil |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | + | |
- | MAIL BAG | + | Beneath the banksia and wattles\\ |
+ | Boronia and coolibah\\ | ||
+ | He scattered paper, cans and bottles\\ | ||
+ | And parked his nasty little car | ||
+ | |||
+ | He camped, this sacreligeous stranger\\ | ||
+ | (The moon was at the full that week)\\ | ||
+ | Once, in a spot that teemed with danger\\ | ||
+ | Beside a bunyip-haunted creek | ||
+ | |||
+ | He spread his junk, but did not plunder\\ | ||
+ | Hoping to stay the weekend long\\ | ||
+ | He watched the blood red sun go under\\ | ||
+ | Across the silent billabong | ||
+ | |||
+ | He ate tinned food without demurring\\ | ||
+ | He put the kettle on for tea\\ | ||
+ | He did not see the water stirring\\ | ||
+ | Out there beside the sunken tree | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then, for the day had made him swelter\\ | ||
+ | And the night was hot and tense to spring\\ | ||
+ | He donned a bathing suit in shelter\\ | ||
+ | And left the firelights' | ||
+ | |||
+ | He felt the water kiss and tingle\\ | ||
+ | Then came the silence, none too soon\\ | ||
+ | A ripple broke against the shingle\\ | ||
+ | And dark with blood, it met the moon | ||
+ | |||
+ | Abandoned in the hush, the kettle | ||
+ | Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' | ||
+ | And loud it screamed, the lifeless metal\\ | ||
+ | Far into the malicious night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Submitted by Barry Wallace) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Mail Bag. ===== | ||
From Kath Brown | From Kath Brown | ||
+ | |||
Dear Editor, | Dear Editor, | ||
+ | |||
You have asked in the April magazine " | You have asked in the April magazine " | ||
- | It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, | + | |
- | And of course there are some Fairly | + | It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, |
- | is all part of one aspect of the Club's program that appeals to them. | + | |
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (from eighteen to eighty), from different homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music, |
- | diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (From eighteen to eighty), from different | + | |
- | homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music. inema, | + | So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home too long or they are no longer |
- | theatre, art and literature. We belong to different political parties, although I'm sure | + | |
- | that we would all wish our political party to support the cause of conservation. | + | Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the lectures, |
- | So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks | + | |
- | and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other | + | When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn' |
- | Like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home | + | |
- | toc long or they are no Longer | + | However, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons |
- | great enjoyment in being in the bush and getting their exercise on the track. There are, of course, many other grades of walks between the very hard or the very easy, and many Club members enjoy all kinds. | + | |
- | Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the Lectures. | + | ---- |
- | the auction, the get-togethers in the clubroom to talk to their friends and meet other | + | |
- | members. Some members enjoy this, others have other things to do. Some members who have | + | === Honorary membership for Bill Burke. === |
- | busy working lives and perhaps also do various jobs for the Club, can only manage to fore | + | |
- | gather | + | In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month' |
- | offers. | + | |
- | When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn' | + | === A new arrival! === |
- | to be short-circuited. If 100 members attend a day walk they would be spread over several | + | |
- | kilometres of track, And this applies to a certain extent to the Reunion. | + | Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June. Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! |
- | qopwever, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons | + | |
- | going. And if only FIFTY attend, at least those 50 have a happy, enjoyable weekend with | + | === 1-2-3 September. === |
- | their bushwalking friends. So, yes, we do still want the Reunions. | + | |
- | HONORARY MEMBERSHIP FOR BILL BURKE In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month' | + | George Mawer is leading a 3-day walk from Kanangra to Katoomba, via Gangarang |
- | A NEW ARRIVAL! Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! | + | |
- | 1-2-3 SEPTEMBER. | + | ---- |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHW E | + | |
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- | SAT -9-4 (PARKING AT REAR, OFF PITIWATER ROAD) | + | |
- | 226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS --HON-FRI | + | 226 Princes Highway, Kogarah Bay, 2217. Phone (02) 546 5455. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30, Thurs 9-7, Sat - 9-4. |
- | THURS - 9-7 | + | |
- | SAT | + | A large range of lightweight, quality, bushwalking & camping gear: |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, OUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR | + | |
- | LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS. | + | * Lightweight food for backpackers and canoeists |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | * Maps, books and leaflets |
- | INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS | + | * Information service for canoeists and walkers |
- | KNIVES | + | |
- | WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. | + | * Compasses |
- | QUALITY TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY. PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | + | * Survival gear |
- | | + | |
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- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | Quality touring craft of all types. High quality, performance competition craft. |
- | THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING | + | |
- | The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Pbrter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. | + | * A huge range of paddles for all types of canoeing |
- | There were no new members to welcome, so we went ahead with the reading and receiving of the Minutes of the previous meeting. The only matters arising were a mention of the return | + | * Wetsuits |
- | of our wandering screen, thanks to the diligence of the caretaker, and a remark that we have received no response to our query regarding restrictions of access in the Forestry Areas of South-East NSW. | + | * Surf skis |
- | The matter of Correspondence saw letters received from Federation regarding public liability insurance, from Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment, | + | |
- | requesting documentation related to our status as an incorporated body, from The Wilderness Society advising of their fund raising activities and also providing details of proposed actions | + | * Wide range of jackets |
- | on the conservation of the S.E. Forests. A letter from the S. E. Forest Alliance gave information on non-violent protest and passive resistance techniques. | + | * Face masks |
+ | | ||
+ | * Many types of buoyancy | ||
+ | * Helmets | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== The June General Meeting. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
+ | |||
+ | The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Porter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There were no new members to welcome, so we went ahead with the reading and receiving of the Minutes of the previous meeting. The only matters arising were a mention of the return of our wandering screen, thanks to the diligence of the caretaker, and a remark that we have received no response to our query regarding restrictions of access in the Forestry Areas of South-East NSW. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The matter of Correspondence saw letters received from Federation regarding public liability insurance, from Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment, | ||
Outgoing correspondence was comprised of a letter to the Chief Secretary' | Outgoing correspondence was comprised of a letter to the Chief Secretary' | ||
+ | |||
Business arising saw a move to review the F.B.W. proposed Public Liability insurance policy. | Business arising saw a move to review the F.B.W. proposed Public Liability insurance policy. | ||
+ | |||
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | The Walks Report began at the weekend of 12,13,14 May with Carol Bruce and her party of | + | |
- | 6 abandoning the programmed walk to Glen Davis Trig and scattering to the various points of the compass in an attempt to find more clement weather. Parkes and Cooma were mentioned. Bill | + | The Walks Report began at the weekend of 12,13,14 May with Carol Bruce and her party of 6 abandoning the programmed walk to Glen Davis Trig and scattering to the various points of the compass in an attempt to find more clement weather. Parkes and Cooma were mentioned. Bill Capon' |
- | Capon' | + | |
- | clear if Bill was. The trip was led by Ian Wolfe, with a party of 6 enjoying an historical | + | May 19,20,21 saw Wendy Aliano' |
- | ramble in fine weather. David Mcintosh' | + | |
- | cancelled for a number of complicated reasons. Wendy Lipiatt' | + | Kenn Clacher led a party of 8 on a somewhat re-routed version of his Galloping Jim's Route walk in the Budawangs over the weekend of 26,27,28 May, but of George Walton' |
- | station was led by Michele Morgan, with the 5 starters reporting a fine, pleasant ride. | + | |
- | May 19,20,21 saw Wendy Aliano' | + | Oliver Crawford' |
- | whom said they didn't want to talk about it, and then (as is usually the way of these things | + | |
- | did. Paul Mawhinney' | + | The Queen' |
- | themselves from the trip at various intermediate locations and all of whom were male. | + | |
- | Kenn Clacher led a party of 8 on a somewhat re-routed version of his Galloping Jim's Route walk in the Budawangs over the weekend of 26,27,28 May, but of George Walton' | + | |
- | Heathcote to Engadine had 14 starters suffering the wet tracks, and indeed four of them dropped out along the way. | + | |
- | Oliver Crawford' | + | |
- | There was no report of Greta Davis' | + | |
- | The Queen' | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | hilltop. It was probably good training for anyone who plans to do a bit of that sort of thing. | + | |
- | Bob King's Colo walk was cancelled and although Jim Callaway' | + | |
There was no Federation Report - it probably isn't covered elsewhere in the magazine. | There was no Federation Report - it probably isn't covered elsewhere in the magazine. | ||
- | Conservation Report indicated that the Lands Department has released a draft Crown Lands Off-Road Vehicle Policy for public comment. Our Conservation Secretary presented a draft | + | |
- | Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | Conservation Report indicated that the Lands Department has released a draft Crown Lands Off-Road Vehicle Policy for public comment. Our Conservation Secretary presented a draft submission to the meeting for discussion. Opinion was favourable, and Alex will lodge the submission on our behalf before the deadline. |
- | submission to the meeting for discussion. Opinion was favourable, and Alex will lodge the submission on our behalf before the deadline. | + | |
Of general business there was none, so after the announcements the chairman closed the meeting, at 2124. | Of general business there was none, so after the announcements the chairman closed the meeting, at 2124. | ||
- | DOING THE BUSH-SKIERS GLIDE | + | |
- | I love to go ski-touring But I think it is a swiz It makes me so exhausted | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Doing The Bush-Skiers Glide. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | I love to go ski-touring// | ||
+ | But I think it is a swiz// | ||
+ | It makes me so exhausted// | ||
I always end like this.... | I always end like this.... | ||
- | ' | + | |
- | or strain. But it does take practice. | + | There are many ways of covering the ground when ski-touring, |
- | With each stride, the skier pushes forward on to the front ski and balances while the | + | |
- | ski glides. If you are properly balanced, this glide becomes a rest. Without balance, the | + | With each stride, the skier pushes forward on to the front ski and balances while the ski glides. If you are properly balanced, this glide becomes a rest. Without balance, the glide becomes wobbly, as the body constantly adjusts for the swaying. The ' |
- | glide becomes wobbly, as the body constantly adjusts for the swaying. The ' | + | |
- | becomes short and tiring. | + | === The Technique. === |
- | [he Technique | + | |
- | Practice first at home. Put on a pair of smooth nylon socks and stand on a smooth | + | Practice first at home. Put on a pair of smooth nylon socks and stand on a smooth surface, such as the kitchen floor. Lift one leg and stretch it in front of you. Repeat with the other leg. No wobbles? then on to the next stage. Push one foot in front of you, put your weight on it, and slide forward. Repeat with the other foot. At first it seems impossible. I fell over repeatedly for the first 10 minutes. But patience will be rewarded; and you will soon get the rhythm |
- | surface, such as the kitchen floor. Lift one leg and stretch it in front of you. Repeat | + | |
- | with the other leg. No wobbles? then on to the next stage. Push one foot in front of | + | Kitchens are usually rather small, and it's hard to find long, smooth surfaced |
- | you, put your weight on it, and slide forward, Repeat with the other foot. At first it | + | |
- | ieems Lmpossible. I fell over repeatedly for the first 10 minutes. But patience will be | + | === Snow Practice. === |
- | rewarded; and you will soon get the rythm and balance of the push/glide motion. | + | |
- | Kitchens are usually rather small, and it's hard to find long, smooth surfaced | + | Find a gentle slope and practice lifting one ski as you go down. Ski as far as possible while standing on one leg. Try skiing without stocks, swinging your arms to amplify the rhythm. |
- | departed, I whipped off my shoes and ' | + | |
- | Snow Practice | + | ---- |
- | rind a gentle slope and practice lifting one ski as you go down. Ski as far as possible | + | |
- | while standing on one leg. Try skiing without stocks, swinging your arms to amplify the | + | === July 26 - Mid winter feast - plus "Bushwalking" |
- | rythm | + | |
- | you will have to shorten your stride or even revert to the | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | * * * * * * | + | |
- | JULY 26 - MID WINTER FEAST - PLUS "BUSHWALKING" | + | |
Bring your 'cold weather speciality', | Bring your 'cold weather speciality', | ||
+ | ---- |
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