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-Eantone 's Crown .Irday 30/05/93.
+=====Pantoney's Crown -Saturday 30/05/93.=====
-Leader : Carol Lubbers. Starters: Fifteen of the best.
+__Leader__: Carol Lubbers. __Starters__: Fifteen of the best.
 George Mawer
-: This was a one day walk from a base camp on a small holiday farm, nestled in a little vale off the,Capertee Valley road. A pretty place, plenty of everything except water. Carol had us up at first light with the noise of a spoon on a billy,. Then going from tent to tent making sure that no one went back to sleep. It was cold and because of the demand for an early start there was no morning fire.
+This was a one day walk from a base camp on a small holiday farm, nestled in a little vale off the Capertee Valley road. A pretty place, plenty of everything except water. Carol had us up at first light with the noise of a spoon on a billy. Then going from tent to tent making sure that no one went back to sleep. It was cold and because of the demand for an early start there was no morning fire.
 We were away by 7:00 and drove about 4 km to the starting point, then walked south along a little used fire-trail for about 4 km and down a steep slope to a dry creek bed which we followed downstream a little and then turned up Coco creek. Coco creek was rough and boulder strewn with obvious signs of carrying lots of water in the past. It must be quite spectacular when it's a raging torrent.
 At the place where we were to leave the creek Carol stopped to regroup and I climbed up the ridge a little and off to one side for a short time and then returned to the path and waited for the party. I waited and waited and eventually walked back far enough to find that they had gone. Blast! should have left my pack on the path. Too late, better hurry and try to catch up I thought. But it was all uphill and by the time they stopped and I caught up, 20 minutes were lost. Sorry Carol.
-Pantoney's Crown is a Mesa. A flat topped island mountain with sheer 40 m escarpment all around with only a few breaks. Then a long slope, down to the foothills. Where they waited for me was at the start of the long steLp slope. We slogged up the slope and it seemed to
-get steeper as we went. Then as we gained height the views started to open up, making a good excuse for frequent stops to catch my breath. Negotiating the break in the escarpment was interesting but we were all soon on the top and at a cliff edge lookout where Carol declared a photo stop. The. day was warm and fairly clear and with still a little mist in some of the distant valleys. The area around Pantohey's is rugged and spectacular stuff. Lubo was there with his Nikon and tripod and no doubt got some good pictures. we had a long lunch break, some napping some snapping, then all too soon it was time to go.
+Pantoney's Crown is a Mesa. A flat topped island mountain with sheer 40 m escarpment all around with only a few breaks. Then a long slope, down to the foothills. Where they waited for me was at the start of the long steep slope. We slogged up the slope and it seemed to get steeper as we went. Then as we gained height the views started to open up, making a good excuse for frequent stops to catch my breath. Negotiating the break in the escarpment was interesting but we were all soon on the top and at a cliff edge lookout where Carol declared a photo stop. The day was warm and fairly clear and with still a little mist in some of the distant valleys. The area around Pantoney's is rugged and spectacular stuff. Lubo was there with his Nikon and tripod and no doubt got some good pictures. We had a long lunch break, some napping some snapping, then all too soon it was time to go.
-Carol led us to a seemingly impossible small break in the cliff which she entered and then vanished into a little tunnel which, when I followed curved around and down to a way that took us to the base of the escarpment. Very tricky. It must have taken a lot of finding. From there "It was all down- htll" as they say, until we reached Coco Creek
-which we followed upstream for a about ,l km, and then the long slog up up up to our home bound fire trail. We were back at camp well before dark where With a nice fire and some of the small luxuries one can take to a car camp we finished the day very pleasantly. The night was dry and starry.
+Carol led us to a seemingly impossible small break in the cliff which she entered and then vanished into a little tunnel which, when I followed curved around and down to a way that took us to the base of the escarpment. Very tricky. It must have taken a lot of finding. From there "It was all down hill" as they say, until we reached Coco Creek which we followed upstream for a about l km, and then the long slog up up up to our home bound fire trail. We were back at camp well before dark where with a nice fire and some of the small luxuries one can take to a car camp we finished the day very pleasantly. The night was dry and starry.
-A very pleasant, and rewarding day Carol, thanks from us all.
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+A very pleasant and rewarding day Carol, thanks from us all.
-STOP PRESS Alteration to Waiks Program.
-Wilf Hilder's "Great West Waik;Stage 12,13" will now be held on 14/15 August instead of 7/8 August.
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-JULY 993 -4 THE SYDNEY:-. USHWALKER PAGE 5
-PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE
+===Stop Press - Alteration to Walks Program.===
+Wilf Hilder's "Great West Walk, Stage 12,13" will now be held on 14/15 August instead of 7/8 August.
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+=====Public Enemy Number One.=====
 by Nan Bourke
--You've heard ofjled Kelly and a,,guy named Capone, !-.7.6r lawless behaviour their names are well known, But a criminal much worse than either of these, ..Avillain the law should be eager to seize, To question, imprison and into court drag, Is the man who invented the cheap plastic bag!
-His _brainchild's seen blowing down roads and down lanes,
+You've heard of Ned Kelly and a guy named Capone,\\
-Festooning the fences and blocking the drains, It threatens the beasts, both domestic and wild, And may tragically stifle the life of a child.
+For lawless behaviour their names are well known,\\
-If you save them, you've more than you ever could use, If you burn them, the ozone your sure to abuse,
+But a criminal much worse than either of these,\\
- They're useless as compost, they fill up the tip, And as garbage the dogs 'find them easy to rip.
+A villain the law should be eager to seize,\\
-"But what can we do" I hear you all cry, "They bag it in plastic, whatever we buy!if Well, I say to you, if you really do care, For uncluttered water and plastic free air, Next time that you shop, take a bag or a box, Load everything An it, meat, vegies or sox!
+To question, imprison and into court drag,\\
-When you say, "No bags, please" Folks may think you are funny,
+Is the man who invented the cheap plastic bag!
-But the shopkeepers know that you're saving them money, And YOU'LL know your saving a thing of more worth, Our own lovely landscape, our corner of Earth.
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+His brainchild's seen blowing down roads and down lanes,\\
-NOTICE To WALKS LEADERS
+Festooning the fences and blocking the drains,\\
-The Spring Walks programme is now open. Spring of the best weather and longer daylight hours for those glorious weekend walks and delightful day trips. The Club is always seeking new leaders, walkS, in new areas or new walks in old areas - put you thinking cap on
+It threatens the beasts, both domestic and wild,\\
-I can receive' entries from leaders. up until the end of this month (July). To obtain your preferred'seekend please advise me as soon as possible by either; Tel 484 6636 (h) 925 3309 (b) or 'fax 925 3341 (marked to my attention)
+And may tragically stifle the life of a child.
-it will also be of interest to note that we aim to include instructional activities on our programme. such as; , rock scrambling, abseiling and skiing. Instructionals ,-for new members (and a chance for old members to renew skills) will cover navigation, :-first aid and bushcraft'.
-If you can assist with any of these, :please 'advise me as soon as possible.
+If you save them, you've more than you ever could use,\\
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+If you burn them, the ozone your sure to abuse,\\
+They're useless as compost, they fill up the tip,\\
+And as garbage the dogs find them easy to rip.
+"But what can we do" I hear you all cry,\\
+"They bag it in plastic, whatever we buy!"\\
+Well, I say to you, if you really do care,\\
+For uncluttered water and plastic free air,\\
+Next time that you shop, take a bag or a box,\\
+Load everything in it, meat, vegies or sox!
+When you say, "No bags, please" Folks may think you are funny,\\
+But the shopkeepers know that you're saving them money,\\
+And YOU'LL know your saving a thing of more worth,\\
+Our own lovely landscape, our corner of Earth.
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+=====Notice To Walks Leaders.=====
+The Spring Walks programme is now open. Spring offers the best weather and longer daylight hours for those glorious weekend walks and delightful day trips. The Club is always seeking new leaders, walks in new areas or new walks in old areas so put your thinking cap on.
+I can receive entries from leaders up until the end of this month (July). To obtain your preferred weekend please advise me as soon as possible by either; Tel 484 6636 (h) 925 3309 (b) or fax 925 3341 (marked to my attention).
+It will also be of interest to note that we aim to include instructional activities on our programme such as; rock scrambling, abseiling and skiing. Instructionals for new members (and a chance for old members to renew skills) will cover navigation, first aid and bushcraft.
+If you can assist with any of these, please advise me as soon as possible.
 Bill Holland.
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+=====A Walk In The Winburndale Nature Reserve.=====
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-JULY 1993 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7
-A WALK IN THE WINBORNDALE. NAME RESERVE
-/23rd MAY 1993
 by Bill Holland
-Intended Route: Winburndale Fire Trail - Big Flat Fire Trail - Dry Arm Creek Clear Creek - Middle Arm Creek - Yinburndale Trig - Dam - Fdre Trail
-Party:. Bill Holland, Peter Miller:, Peter Kaye, Peter Caldwell, Jacqui. Calandra,:Barrie,,Wallace, LYnn-Jones,.Margaret and Laurie Bore, Fusai' Dargan, Lubo Huane, Ian Debert, Joy Hynes, Greg Lovell
+__Intended Route__: Winburndale Fire Trail - Big Flat Fire Trail - Dry Arm Creek Clear Creek - Middle Arm Creek - Yinburndale Trig - Dam - Fire Trail
-Winburndale Nature Reserve is a ,large area of bushland near Sunny Corner, between Lithgow and Bathurst. It includes the surrounds of Winburndale Dam
-(restricted area) and is bordered by the Turon River near Portland. The area was well known in bygone years for goldmining.
+__Party__: Bill Holland, Peter Miller:, Peter Kaye, Peter Caldwell, Jacqui Calandra, Barrie Wallace, Lynn Jones, Margaret and Laurie Bore, Fusai Dargan, Lubo Huane, Ian Debert, Joy Hynes, Greg Lovell
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-The area was declared a nature reserve in 1967 and with ongoing additions now approximates 9,40Q hectares. It is dedicated to conservation and scientific research - recreational use is not encouraged. Bushwalking is acceptable but groups of more than four people should advise NPWS Bathurst in advance.
+Winburndale Nature Reserve is a large area of bushland near Sunny Corner, between Lithgow and Bathurst. It includes the surrounds of Winburndale Dam (restricted area) and is bordered by the Turon River near Portland. The area was well known in bygone years for goldmining.
--.Brushtailed wallabies and koalas have been sighted in the area and lyrebirds are numerous. However, we failed to sight what is claimed to be the rarest butterfly. in NSW - the Yetholme Copper Butterfly.
-Our' walk in the southern section, 7.steep ridges and timbered valleys - did not go accOrding to plan. Light but persistent. rain deterrred us from testing
+The area was declared a nature reserve in 1967 and with ongoing additions now approximates 9,400 hectares. It is dedicated to conservation and scientific research - recreational use is not encouraged. Bushwalking is acceptable but groups of more than four people should advise NPWS Bathurst in advance.
-. the slippery rocks of the unexplored Dry Arm Creek on Saturday afternoon. Heavier overnight rain. stopped, us from exiting via Middle Arm Creek on Sunday.
-So we kept to fire trails all the way. Rather pleasant apart from going up
+Brushtailed wallabies and koalas have been sighted in the area and lyrebirds are numerous. However, we failed to sight what is claimed to be the rarest butterfly in NSW - the Yetholme Copper Butterfly.
-and down 400 metres at a time. The weekend seemed to be full of firetrials, some hard, some overgrown, all very slippery with small rocks and gravel. There were excellent views across the plain to Bathurst as we descended to Winburndale Dam.
+Our walk in the southern section - steep ridges and timbered valleys - did not go according to plan. Light but persistent rain deterrred us from testing the slippery rocks of the unexplored Dry Arm Creek on Saturday afternoon. Heavier overnight rain stopped us from exiting via Middle Arm Creek on Sunday.
+So we kept to fire trails all the way. Rather pleasant apart from going up and down 400 metres at a time. The weekend seemed to be full of firetrials, some hard, some overgrown, all very slippery with small rocks and gravel. There were excellent views across the plain to Bathurst as we descended to Winburndale Dam.
 The promised wild flowers never eventuated; hopefully they will emerge in time for the next walk in this area later this year (Spring Program).
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-SOCIAL NOTES
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+=====Social Notes.=====
 by John Hogan
-. .
-Can you believe lath Brown is aboutto turn 80? Well, she is,
+Can you believe Kath Brown is about to turn 80? Well, she is, and we have the opportunity to help her celebrate this wonderful occasion on August 11th, following a brief General Meeting. The Club will supply refreshments, so please come along and show your support for this fabulous lady who does so much valuable work for our Club. If any of our older members require transport or wish to send messages to Kath, please contact Fran Holland on 484 6636.
-.and_WeThaye the opportunity to help her,:cele,brate this wonderful occasion on August 11th, following a brief General Meeting.
-The Club will supply refreshments,.s9HpLeAse come 'along and show 'your support for this fabulous lady who does so much valuable - worc for our Club'. If any Of our older members require transport or wish to send messages to Kath, please contact!Tran Holland on
+The following week, August 18th, Jan Mohandas was to have given us a demonstration on cooking with spices, but unfortunately due to other commitments Jan has postponed this until later in the year. Instead we will have the pleasure of the company of Spiro Hajinakitas, Tony Holgate and David Rostron showing us slides of their recent trip to Mount Barney and the Macpherson Ranges.
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-The following week, August 18th, Jan Mohandas was, to have given us a demonstration on cooking with spices, but unfortunately due to other commitments Jan has postponed this until later in the year. Instead we will have the pleasure of the company of Spiro Hajinakitas, Tony Holgate and David Rostron showing us slides of their recent trip to Mount Barney and the Macpherson Ranges.
+August 25th - Finally, as advertised in last month's magazine, there has been a change of topic for Dot Butler's talk. Dot will now show slides with entertaining commentary on a 400-mile Canoe Trip she did some years ago down the Yukon River. Judging by what she has told me about this wilderness experience, this ia a night not to miss.
-Continued on Page 8
-PAGE 8,. THE, SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY1993
+Please mark 3rd September on your calender as the night of the Confederation's Bush Dance at Petersham Town Hall. We would love to have a big table this year, so give Denise Shaw a call on 922 6093 and book your spot.
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 From the Clubroom
 by Maurice Smith
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 Peter, I enjoyed the presentation, and I am sure that every other member of the attentive audience did likewise. Thank you for coming along to the Club.
 , I look forward to your next visit, which I hope will be soon.
-SOCIAL NOTES Continued from Page 7
-August 25th - Finally, as advertised in last month's magazine,
-there has been a change of topic for Dot Butler's talk. Dot will now show slides with entertaining commentary on a 400-mile Canoe
-Ttip she did some years ago down the Yukon River. Judging,by what she has told me about this wilderness experience, this ia a
-night not to miss.
-Please mark 3rd September on your calender as the night of the Confederation's Bush Dance at Petersham Town Hall. We would love.
-to have a big table this year, so give Denise Shaw a call on 922 6093 and took your spot.
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 JULY 1993