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|Hazelbrook - Day Walk 16 May|Jo van Sommers| 2| | |Hazelbrook - Day Walk 16 May|Jo van Sommers| 2| | ||
- | |The Official | + | |The Official |
|From the Clubroom|Maurice Smith| 6| | |From the Clubroom|Maurice Smith| 6| | ||
|A Short Note on "K to K in a Day" | |A Short Note on "K to K in a Day" | ||
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Slowly her fingers probe\\ | Slowly her fingers probe\\ | ||
Deep into the midnight gully\\ | Deep into the midnight gully\\ | ||
- | The wind there uurmurs | + | The wind there murmurs |
In an ecstasy of delight | In an ecstasy of delight | ||
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At a pleasant spot where Lawson Creek meets Bedford Creek a billy was boiled for lunch. What a difference it makes! I can't get the same feeling for anything that comes out of a thermos. Is SBW the last Club that observes this grand tradition, I wonder? I have been walking mid-week with other groups and they don't do it... no time, they say, too much trouble, not enough patience when the wood is damp, or, self-righteously, | At a pleasant spot where Lawson Creek meets Bedford Creek a billy was boiled for lunch. What a difference it makes! I can't get the same feeling for anything that comes out of a thermos. Is SBW the last Club that observes this grand tradition, I wonder? I have been walking mid-week with other groups and they don't do it... no time, they say, too much trouble, not enough patience when the wood is damp, or, self-righteously, | ||
- | After lunch, there is a lovely section of rainforest along Bedford Creek, where the water is certainly clean enough to swim in but no-one felt tempted. We turned up Terrace Falls Creek and followed the old path which crosses and re-crosses it, past pretty unnamed falls and deep pools to the rock terraces of the main falls. There is a picture of Terrace Falls, taken many decades ago and luridly handcoloured, | + | After lunch, there is a lovely section of rainforest along Bedford Creek, where the water is certainly clean enough to swim in but no-one felt tempted. We turned up Terrace Falls Creek and followed the old path which crosses and re-crosses it, past pretty unnamed falls and deep pools to the rock terraces of the main falls. There is a picture of Terrace Falls, taken many decades ago and luridly handcoloured, |
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It's just that nature has the very sensible habit of blurring unpleasant memories when all our bodily efforts are required to physically heal some part or parts of our body. Mine, at present, is busily applying itself to two broken bones in my ankle so not only does it feel uneasy to go through the details of how my accident happened, it is also mentally strenuous. Anyway that's my excuse for patches of incoherency. | It's just that nature has the very sensible habit of blurring unpleasant memories when all our bodily efforts are required to physically heal some part or parts of our body. Mine, at present, is busily applying itself to two broken bones in my ankle so not only does it feel uneasy to go through the details of how my accident happened, it is also mentally strenuous. Anyway that's my excuse for patches of incoherency. | ||
- | The simple facts are amazingly, well, simple. You've all heard people say how easy it is to break a bone - some slip on nothing, others screech to a halt playing squash, tennis or netball and hear a crack while others trip over the cat. In my case, if you could take the fiatest, easiest, on track, part of a walk, place a large amount of wooden branches and logs over it, then picture someone walking along, making a split second error of judgement as to whether to step on or over a branch then you have the basic scenario. | + | The simple facts are amazingly, well, simple. You've all heard people say how easy it is to break a bone - some slip on nothing, others screech to a halt playing squash, tennis or netball and hear a crack while others trip over the cat. In my case, if you could take the flattest, easiest, on track, part of a walk, place a large amount of wooden branches and logs over it, then picture someone walking along, making a split second error of judgement as to whether to step on or over a branch then you have the basic scenario. |
It was Saturday morning on Bill Holland' | It was Saturday morning on Bill Holland' | ||
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From then on the story is really that of the rescue operation and of those who played such a valiant and professional part. There were thirteen on the trip (see below) and each one proved their worth as an experienced and knowledgeable walker both individually and collectively. I am quite sincerely indebted to them all. | From then on the story is really that of the rescue operation and of those who played such a valiant and professional part. There were thirteen on the trip (see below) and each one proved their worth as an experienced and knowledgeable walker both individually and collectively. I am quite sincerely indebted to them all. | ||
- | Thh, accident happened about 11.30am and after half an hour's rest and a very tentative trial hop on the foot, it was clear I was immobile. We had about two kilometres of fairly thick bush on a considerable side slope with some crossing creeks to retrace to get to a clearing where a very unused 4-wheel drive track would provide an alternate way out. | + | The accident happened about 11.30am and after half an hour's rest and a very tentative trial hop on the foot, it was clear I was immobile. We had about two kilometres of fairly thick bush on a considerable side slope with some crossing creeks to retrace to get to a clearing where a very unused 4-wheel drive track would provide an alternate way out. |
Two kilometres is only a step away to most bushwalkers but in my case, it was a hop away, or what seemed like about two million hops to be precise. With the help of Barry Wallace and Peter Yardley I did a good impersonation of a wounded soldier hanging on to his mates and hopping away from the action. When it all got too much, or the going was too hard, Peter and Bill Holland took turns (I blush to write this) piggy-backing me, with Barry Wallace and Eddy Giacomel giving my bottom a good push upwards when I and the poor bearer looked like sinking into the earth. | Two kilometres is only a step away to most bushwalkers but in my case, it was a hop away, or what seemed like about two million hops to be precise. With the help of Barry Wallace and Peter Yardley I did a good impersonation of a wounded soldier hanging on to his mates and hopping away from the action. When it all got too much, or the going was too hard, Peter and Bill Holland took turns (I blush to write this) piggy-backing me, with Barry Wallace and Eddy Giacomel giving my bottom a good push upwards when I and the poor bearer looked like sinking into the earth. | ||
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By the time we reached the clearing, Bill and others made the decision that it was too late to get out that day so at about 3pm we put up the tents and I, for one, set my mind to a very long and difficult night. I seem to remember a Happy Hour although you're best to ask others but I do remember some unorthodox trips behind bushes to answer the call of nature (although I'll deny anything undignified) but mostly I'd rather not dwell on the long night of the camp fire. There were the usual songs, jokes and stories and a very nimble dancer who brushed up on his tap dancing in a circle about 10cms wide of my poor unhappy ankle (Barry wouldn' | By the time we reached the clearing, Bill and others made the decision that it was too late to get out that day so at about 3pm we put up the tents and I, for one, set my mind to a very long and difficult night. I seem to remember a Happy Hour although you're best to ask others but I do remember some unorthodox trips behind bushes to answer the call of nature (although I'll deny anything undignified) but mostly I'd rather not dwell on the long night of the camp fire. There were the usual songs, jokes and stories and a very nimble dancer who brushed up on his tap dancing in a circle about 10cms wide of my poor unhappy ankle (Barry wouldn' | ||
- | Fortunately, | + | Fortunately, |
- | Six people carried the stretcher up a B-I-G, L-0-N-G UP while the others cleared the bush and warned of rocks, ditches and fallen logs. After a while, the two groups changed places. I lay back with my eyes closed and thought of England, so to speak, as the heavy breathing and grunting of some of the club's best walkers filled the air. Just before we reached the top, a couple of trail bike riders flew past and offered Peter a hair-raising ride back to his car so that he was waiting when we reached the top (three hours). Within a few minutes I was sitting inside ready to go. I couldn' | + | Six people carried the stretcher up a B-I-G, L-0-N-G UP while the others cleared the bush and warned of rocks, ditches and fallen logs. After a while, the two groups changed places. I lay back with my eyes closed and thought of England, so to speak, as the heavy breathing and grunting of some of the club's best walkers filled the air. Just before we reached the top, a couple of trail bike riders flew past and offered Peter a hair-raising ride back to his car so that he was waiting when we reached the top (three hours). Within a few minutes I was sitting inside ready to go. I couldn' |
As is the way with these things, there are many episodes to go through and my next ordeal was the two hour drive to Royal North Shore hospital where I arrived 30 hours after the accident occurred. Because the ankle was so swollen, doctors could not operate and I had to wait three days before the swelling came down enough for surgery. | As is the way with these things, there are many episodes to go through and my next ordeal was the two hour drive to Royal North Shore hospital where I arrived 30 hours after the accident occurred. Because the ankle was so swollen, doctors could not operate and I had to wait three days before the swelling came down enough for surgery. | ||
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My very warm and sincere thanks to the many members who have so kindly written, rung and visited. I am truly touched and every message and word has helped me enormously. And, of course, my very special thanks to the twelve members on the trip who got me out. The club can be very proud to have members like this: They were: | My very warm and sincere thanks to the many members who have so kindly written, rung and visited. I am truly touched and every message and word has helped me enormously. And, of course, my very special thanks to the twelve members on the trip who got me out. The club can be very proud to have members like this: They were: | ||
- | Bill and Fran Holland, Peter Yardley, Jan Mohandas, Jean Kendall, Eddy Giacomel, Angelika Langley, Barry Wallace, Lynne Jones, Rosemary MacDougal, Peter Kaye and Paul (propective). | + | Bill and Fran Holland, Peter Yardley, Jan Mohandas, Jean Kendall, Eddy Giacomel, Angelika Langley, Barry Wallace, Lynne Jones, Rosemary MacDougal, Peter Kaye and Paul (prospective). |
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- | =====A Short Note On "K To K In A Day". | + | =====A Short Note On "K To K In A Day".===== |
by Patrick James | by Patrick James | ||
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The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence was sparse, with a post card from Kathy Gero, presently touring somewhere in South Africa, and a response from Fred Nile to our missive pleading the case for the South East Forest areas, indicating that he and Elaine will give the matter prayerful | + | Correspondence was sparse, with a post card from Kathy Gero, presently touring somewhere in South Africa, and a response from Fred Nile to our missive pleading the case for the South East Forest areas, indicating that he and Elaine will give the matter prayerful |
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | The Walks.Report; | + | The Walks.Report; |
Morrie Ward's trip to Waka N.P. did not go and Tony Holgate' | Morrie Ward's trip to Waka N.P. did not go and Tony Holgate' | ||
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The only detail available for Bill Capon' | The only detail available for Bill Capon' | ||
- | Ian Wolfe' | + | Ian Wolfe' |
- | Wilf Hilder reported a total of 6 on his walk from Katoomba to Blackheath with no drama. Morrie Ward had a party of 5 out enjoying the wild raspberry and lawyer vines on his day walk in the Blue Mountains. Hat Hill and Orungutan Pass look like the villians | + | Wilf Hilder reported a total of 6 on his walk from Katoomba to Blackheath with no drama. Morrie Ward had a party of 5 out enjoying the wild raspberry and lawyer vines on his day walk in the Blue Mountains. Hat Hill and Orungutan Pass look like the villains |
Conservation Report indicated that heritage listing for the Blue Mountains including the Gardens of Stone area has the support of the Lithgow Council. A draft plan of management is being prepared for the Royal National Park. | Conservation Report indicated that heritage listing for the Blue Mountains including the Gardens of Stone area has the support of the Lithgow Council. A draft plan of management is being prepared for the Royal National Park. | ||
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=====The Seven Ages Of Man And Woman.===== | =====The Seven Ages Of Man And Woman.===== | ||
- | All tha world' | + | All the world' |
And all the men and women merely bushwalkers; | And all the men and women merely bushwalkers; | ||
They have their starts and their finishes,\\ | They have their starts and their finishes,\\ | ||
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- | Social Notes. | + | =====Social Notes.===== |
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+ | by John Hogan | ||
- | by Johnll.6ari' | ||
I have just prepared the Social Program for the next three months and again we have a wide variety for your continued support. | I have just prepared the Social Program for the next three months and again we have a wide variety for your continued support. | ||
- | On the September 15 meeting Ron Howlett, a new Member, will talk about native orchids and show slides from Ails: | ||
- | September 22 we will welcome the warmer () weather with a barbecte' | ||
- | On September 29 we have a talk by Club member, Na n.cye Alderson, regarding a book which she wrote' | ||
- | We are going to try a new restaurant for pre-meeting dinner. It is "The Curry Bazaar" | ||
- | Confederation BUSH DANCE | ||
- | Petersham" | ||
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- | 12 Carrington Street | ||
- | MILLNER NT 0810 | ||
- | Ph: (089) 85 2134 | ||
- | Fax: (089) 85 2355 | ||
- | * * * * ' * * | + | On the September 15 meeting Ron Howlett, a new Member, will talk about native orchids and show slides from Australia, South Africa and Canada. Ron is a keen member |
- | PORIGNAL. ROCK 'ART | + | |
- | Yam Figure | + | |
- | The roCk paintings of Kakadu and the Kimberley, with their distinct sequence of styles, reflect | + | |
- | A few major galleries are accessible by vehicle. Hundreds of others are accessible only on bushwalks of three days or more We offer trips which | + | September |
- | visit many such sites, inaccessible to the average tourist, | + | |
- | throughout these wilderness area s. | + | |
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- | The traditional bushshirt is an essential garment for the Australian bushwalker, | + | |
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- | Phone or fax orders to: (047) 588 734 or mail (postage free) to: Reply Paid 8, B.MOCS, PO Box 5, Woodford, NSW, 2778 | + | |
- | * Please add $5 for freight & pkg. All garments shipped by certified mail' - | + | |
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- | Cheques payable to "Blue Mountains Outdoor Clothing Specialists", | + | |
- | Cardholder Name Expiry date Signature | + | |
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- | No. Garment type Size Colour. | + | |
- | 1`..;AME ADDRESS | + | |
+ | On September 29 we have a talk by Club member, Nancye Alderson, regarding a book which she wrote and published - "The Clydesdales are Waiting" | ||
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+ | We are going to try a new restaurant for pre-meeting dinner. It is "The Curry Bazaar" | ||
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+ | ====Confederation Bush Dance.==== | ||
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+ | Petersham Town Hall - 3rd September - BYO Food and Drink Casual dress - pay at door - Denise Shaw (922 6093) is arranging the SBW party. Be in touch. | ||
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+ | ====Aboriginal Rock Art.==== | ||
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+ | The rock paintings of Kakadu and the Kimberley, with their distinct sequence of styles, reflect a cultural tradition spanning tens of thousands of years. | ||
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+ | A few major galleries are accessible by vehicle. Hundreds of others are accessible only on bushwalks of three days or more. We offer trips which visit many such sites, inaccessible to the average tourist, throughout these wilderness areas. | ||
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+ | Willis' | ||
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+ | 12 Carrington Street, Millner NT 0810. Ph: (089) 85 2134 Fax: (089) 85 2355. | ||
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