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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly | + | |
- | | + | ===== September, 1995 ===== |
- | Business Manager. | + | |
- | Editor: George Mawer | + | |
- | 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 | + | |
- | Telephone 707 1343 | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | 36 Lewis Street, 'Dee Why 2099 | + | |
- | .Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3.144 (B) | + | |
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- | & Barbara Bruce. | + | |
- | Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, | + | |
- | Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven | + | |
- | . & Les Powell | + | |
- | Clubroom Reporter: Jan Roberts | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are, held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre,. 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective ' | + | |
- | President: Greta James | + | |
- | Vice-President: | + | |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |
- | Treasurer: Tony Holgate | + | |
- | Secretary: Spiro Hajinakitas | + | |
- | Walks Secretary: | + | |
- | Social Secretary: Jartgoberts Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace New Members Secretary: Bill Holland Conservation' | + | |
- | , Annie Magthre | + | |
- | Delegates, | + | |
- | September | + | |
- | In This Issue | + | |
- | 2 Elsies Tallest Girl | + | |
- | Pat Harrison | + | |
- | 3 Detective Story | + | |
- | Karen Brading | + | |
- | 4 On The Receiving End | + | |
- | Fran Holland To Confederate or Not | + | |
- | Don Brooks Lets Not Hurry | + | |
- | Bill Holland | + | |
- | 5 Gordon Smith | + | |
- | Reg Alder | + | |
- | 6 From The Clubroom | + | |
- | Jan Roberts 8 Letter To The President | + | |
- | Joan Rigby 10 Wolfe' | + | |
- | . Louise Verdon | + | |
- | 13 The August General Meeting Barry Wallace | + | |
- | 14 Nay' 95 | + | |
- | 14 Wilderness Rescue Practice | + | |
- | Advertisers | + | |
- | Eastwood Camping Centre 7 Willis Walkabouts Mountain Equipment | + | |
- | 12 Alpsports | + | |
- | Paddy Patin | + | |
- | PAGE '2 THE SYDNEY BUSHVVALUR SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | The following article is submitted by a former member of the SBW, Pat Harrison, and Contains | + | |
- | reminiscences about club members. | + | |
- | Pat, aged 80, and still walking, was a very active member of the club, serving as Walks secretary and leading many interesting and challenging walks. He was also a prolific writer and submitted many articles to the Bitshwalker. | + | The Sydney Bushwalker is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney. Bush Walkers Inc., Box 4476 GPO, Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. |
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- | "ELSIE'S TALLEST. GIRL -SEEMS TALLER THAN YOUR LITTLE ELSIE THEN, | + | |Editor: |
- | AND ETHEL IS A WOMAN GROWN AND WED" | + | |Business Manager: |
- | (From 'The Sick Stockrider' | + | |Production Manager: |
- | . On Mother' | + | |Editorial Team: |
- | "Monday9th | + | |Printers: |
- | Callaway (Jim Callaway) charges off through the scrub and sometimes disappears, and then suddenly pops out of the bush, with long legs first, and then disappears again: The 'walk was supposed to be 8 miles but seemed more like 20 miles. We caught the | + | |Clubroom Reporter: |
- | 5.00 pm train from Waterfall back to Heathcote, | + | |
- | and then Dad drove the car the rest of the way." | + | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. |
- | There are two little' | + | |
- | David Ingram was noted for his grave manner, particularly when he formed a circle, announced his name, and said: 'it is my job to get you from Waterfall to Waterfall" | + | |President: |
- | Frank Leyden, I believe; is now a Bishop of one of those funny ' | + | |Vice-President: |
- | Frank used to go down- the KoWmung | + | |Public Officer: |
- | As I read the pages of my daughter' | + | |Treasurer: |
- | Good fellows, all of them., and I hope you still have many such. amongst. you and that these times of affluence and yuppiness,. and trendiness have not created too many Malvolios unable to crack a laugh at , themselves! | + | |Secretary: |
- | "How long can a new modern tent be expected to last" | + | |Walks Secretary: |
- | A Club member asks "What is The Life Expectancy of the modem tent" | + | |Social Secretary: |
- | SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | |Membership Secretary: |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |New Members Secretary: |
- | PAGE 3 | + | |Conservation Secretary: |
- | THE SYDNEY BUM DETECTIVES | + | |Magazine Editor: |
+ | |Committee Members: | ||
+ | |Delegates to Confederation: | ||
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+ | ===== In This Issue ===== | ||
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+ | |Page 2|Elsie' | ||
+ | |Page 3|Detective Story|Karen Brading| | ||
+ | |Page 4|On The Receiving End|Fran Holland| | ||
+ | |Page 4|To Confederate or Not|Don Brooks| | ||
+ | |Page 4|Lets Not Hurry|Bill Holland| | ||
+ | |Page 5|Gordon Smith|Reg Alder| | ||
+ | |Page 6|From The Clubroom|Jan Roberts| | ||
+ | |Page 8|Letter To The President|Joan Rigby| | ||
+ | |Page 10|Wolfe' | ||
+ | |Page 13|The August General Meeting|Barry Wallace| | ||
+ | |Page 14|Nav' | ||
+ | |Page 14|Wilderness Rescue Practice|| | ||
+ | ^Advertisers^^^ | ||
+ | |Page 6|Eastwood Camping Centre|| | ||
+ | |Page 7|Willis Walkabouts|| | ||
+ | |Page 9|Mountain Equipment|| | ||
+ | |Page 12|Alpsports|| | ||
+ | |Page 15|Paddy Pallin|| | ||
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+ | ===== Elsie' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The following article is submitted by a former member of the SBW, Pat Harrison, and contains reminiscences about club members. | ||
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+ | Pat, aged 80, and still walking, was a very active member of the club, serving as Walks secretary and leading many interesting and challenging walks. He was also a prolific writer and submitted many articles to the Bushwalker. | ||
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+ | === "Elsie's tallest girl seems taller than your little Elsie then, and Ethel is a woman grown and wed" | ||
+ | (from 'The Sick Stockrider' | ||
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+ | On Mother' | ||
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+ | "Monday 9th September, 1968: Last days of holidays. Dad stayed home today and will stay home all week. Yesterday, 8th Sept, Dad and I went for a day walk with the Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
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+ | There are two little blue-eyed maids and their mother is the " | ||
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+ | David Ingram was noted for his grave manner, particularly when he formed a circle, announced his name, and said: "it is my job to get you from Waterfall to Waterfall" | ||
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+ | Frank Leyden, I believe, is now a Bishop of one of those funny ' | ||
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+ | Frank used to go down the Kowmung | ||
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+ | As I read the pages of my daughter' | ||
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+ | Good fellows, all of them, and I hope you still have many such amongst you and that these times of affluence and yuppiness and trendiness have not created too many Malvolios unable to crack a laugh at themselves! | ||
+ | ===== "How long can a new modern tent be expected to last" | ||
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+ | A Club member asks "What is The Life Expectancy of the modem tent?" and goes on to say - "As the owner of several vintage Japara and canvas tents which show no signs of giving up the ghost, and as the prospective | ||
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+ | ===== The Sydney Bum Detectives ===== | ||
by Karen Brading | by Karen Brading | ||
- | "An easy weekend walk including at least 50% with day packs only" the description read of Bill Holland' | + | |
- | We left the cars at the top of Meryla Pass and strolled down the firetrail on a clear cold morning with the sounds of lyrebirds. and wrens to entertain us. We passed a clearing | + | "An easy weekend walk including at least 50% with day packs only" the description read of Bill Holland' |
- | " | + | |
- | There were ten of us - Bill and Fran Holland, Alan and Anita Doherty, Paul Haines, Linda Mallett, Lorraine Bloomfield, Patrick | + | We left the cars at the top of Meryla Pass and strolled down the firetrail on a clear cold morning with the sounds of lyrebirds and wrens to entertain us. We passed a clearing where a homestead once stood and reached a Y junction, where a track to the left wound steeply downhill towards our evening camping site and the right fork led into a dead end at Lake Yarrunga. |
- | After lunch we returned to the junction, passing a | + | |
- | . . | + | " |
- | group of 4 teenagers accompanied by two dogs. One of them remarked that they had just come down through the bush, pointing to his friend' | + | |
- | At the junction we went in search of our packs. From behind the, bushes Paul let out a cry - "My pack is gone!" | + | There were ten of us - Bill and Fran Holland, Alan and Anita Doherty, Paul Haines, Linda Mallett, Lorraine Bloomfield, Patrick |
- | left with day packs only | + | |
- | .. | + | After lunch we returned to the junction, passing a group of 4 teenagers accompanied by two dogs. One of them remarked that they had just come down through the bush, pointing to his friend' |
- | We immediately split into small groups to Search | + | |
- | Alan used his eagle eyes to spot some fresh disturbance on the 'uphill bank about 500 metres down the dead-end track to the lake. Out of sight we found three of the four missing packs. Only Lorraine' | + | At the junction we went in search of our packs. From behind the bushes Paul let out a cry - "My pack is gone!" |
- | lighter wrapped in Lorraine' | + | |
+ | We immediately split into small groups to search | ||
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+ | Alan used his eagle eyes to spot some fresh disturbance on the uphill bank about 500 metres down the dead-end track to the lake. Out of sight we found three of the four missing packs. Only Lorraine' | ||
Light was failing so we regrouped and made camp outside the locked gate. Clearly the evidence indicated that the 4 teenagers we had passed were the culprits. There were no other people or vehicles in the area. Lorraine enjoyed a smorgasbord dinner and slept in Bill's car. | Light was failing so we regrouped and made camp outside the locked gate. Clearly the evidence indicated that the 4 teenagers we had passed were the culprits. There were no other people or vehicles in the area. Lorraine enjoyed a smorgasbord dinner and slept in Bill's car. | ||
- | During the evening we decided on a plan to catch them red-handed when they returned to the scene of the crime. The teenagers had already told us when they were being picked up by their parents. So the next morning we replaced the packs and took up strategic positions nearby, knowing they would come back before | + | |
- | We were correct. At 10:50am, after nearly. 2 hours in the cold, the sound of barking dogs signalled their return. As two teenagers climbed up the bank straight towards the packs, their dogs sensed three bushwalkers hiding behind the trees. But just before they could give away their positions, Bill jumped up - "Hold it right there!" | + | During the evening we decided on a plan to catch them red-handed when they returned to the scene of the crime. The teenagers had already told us when they were being picked up by their parents. So the next morning we replaced the packs and took up strategic positions nearby, knowing they would come back before |
- | We waited with the teenagers until their fathers arrived and Bill and Alan explained to them What had happened. At 3 pm, 10 bushwalkers crowded into BoWral | + | |
- | The moral of this stoiy is - keep Your pack on your back, or it may be found by someone' | + | We were correct. At 10:50am, after nearly 2 hours in the cold, the sound of barking dogs signalled their return. As two teenagers climbed up the bank straight towards the packs, their dogs sensed three bushwalkers hiding behind the trees. But just before they could give away their positions, Bill jumped up - "Hold it right there!" |
- | Dot Butler | + | |
- | - who had a hip joint reconstruction job done earlier this year is making a steady recovery and is now walking reasonably well and with the use of a stick for emergency support only. Well done Dot - but don't try climbing trees for a while. | + | We waited with the teenagers until their fathers arrived and Bill and Alan explained to them what had happened. At 3pm, 10 bushwalkers crowded into Bowral |
- | Ed | + | |
- | PAGE 4 | + | The moral of this stoiy is - keep your pack on your back, or it may be found by someone' |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | ===== Dot Butler |
- | ON THE RECEIVING END | + | by Ed |
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+ | Dot Butler | ||
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+ | ===== On the receiving end ===== | ||
+ | by Fran | ||
Hello, yes this is the SBW contact number! | Hello, yes this is the SBW contact number! | ||
- | " | + | |
- | "MY company has asked me to arrange a bush dance for our Christmas function this year. Could you tell me how to Contact a Bush Band and a Suitable | + | "I'm in Sydney for just a week or so - could you tell me at which station I should get out of the train to do a bush walk in the Blue Mountains?" |
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+ | "My company has asked me to arrange a bush dance for our Christmas function this year. Could you tell me how to Contact a Bush Band and a suitable band" | ||
"I have decided to take up bushwalking and wondered if you could tell me which brand of walking boots your members wear and would you recommend them to new Walkers?" | "I have decided to take up bushwalking and wondered if you could tell me which brand of walking boots your members wear and would you recommend them to new Walkers?" | ||
- | "1 wonder if you could tell me what age most of your members are? I'm 23 and I really don't want to join a club where I'm going to be sitting around waiting for older people all the time 1.referred him to another Club with pleasure). | + | |
- | Thank you for calling The Sydney | + | "I wonder if you could tell me what age most of your members are? I'm 23 and I really don't want to join a club where I'm going to be sitting around waiting for older people all the time. |
- | BushvvalkerS | + | |
- | TO CONFEDERATE | + | Thank you for calling The Sydney |
- | OR NOT CONFEDERATE | + | |
+ | ===== To Confederate | ||
by Don Brooks | by Don Brooks | ||
- | At a recent general meeting the subject of our continued membership of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs was raised. The main issue of contention seemed to be what do " | + | |
- | The current situation is that the NSW | + | At a recent general meeting the subject of our continued membership of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs was raised. The main issue of contention seemed to be what do " |
- | Confederation represents 56 bushwalking clubs which translates into approximately 7452 bushwalkers which in turn translates into a reasonable voice on environmental, | + | |
- | With regard to confederations wilderness rescue section; there is no doubt that its need is not as important now as it was years ago when bushwalkers literally had to rescue themselves. Wilderness | + | The current situation is that the NSW Confederation represents 56 bushwalking clubs which translates into approximately 7452 bushwalkers which in turn translates into a reasonable voice on environmental, |
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- | IF WE HURRY WE CAN | + | With regard to confederations wilderness rescue section, there is no doubt that its need is not as important now as it was years ago when bushwalkers literally had to rescue themselves. Wilderness |
- | CATCH THE EARLY TRAIN | + | |
+ | Sydney Bushwalkers is only one of a few member clubs who run their own training, so it's a fair observation that while SBW itself does not get a great deal directly back from confederation there is little doubt in my mind that for my $2.75 Confederation does and can get a great deal from SBW's continued membership. A membership which I would like to see maintained. | ||
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+ | ===== If we hurry we can catch the early train ===== | ||
by Bill Holland | by Bill Holland | ||
- | Have you ever wondered why up to 70% of | + | |
- | prospective members do not proceed to full membership? The following extracts from resignation letters may offer at least part explanation. These comments were included in responses received to a recent survey letter sent to members crossed off at the end of July. | + | Have you ever wondered why up to 70% of prospective members do not proceed to full membership? The following extracts from resignation letters may offer at least part explanation. These comments were included in responses received to a recent survey letter sent to members crossed off at the end of July. |
"I went on easy, easy medium walks of 15 kms. Found the pace too fast to allow me to look and enjoy the surroundings. One walk was rushed so we could make the earlier (1 hr) ferry - cutting out decent stops for rests towards the end of the day" | "I went on easy, easy medium walks of 15 kms. Found the pace too fast to allow me to look and enjoy the surroundings. One walk was rushed so we could make the earlier (1 hr) ferry - cutting out decent stops for rests towards the end of the day" | ||
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"Very hard walking up sandhills against a coastal " | "Very hard walking up sandhills against a coastal " | ||
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" | " | ||
- | Perhaps leaders sometimes forget what it is like to be new to bushwalking Describing walks as easy and medium makes sense to us but means little to new members. Tailenders like to catch an occasional glimpse of the leader when the going gets tough. Does an easy walk have to become so much more difficult at the end of the day when there is an earlier train, bus or ferry to catch? Surely, when we plan a day walk we mean "all day". In that case why rush at the end of the walk in order to finish ahead of time? El | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | Perhaps leaders sometimes forget what it is like to be new to bushwalking. |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 5 | + | |
- | IIMM..11.110 | + | |
- | *.c* Gordon Smith *** | + | ===== Gordon Smith ===== |
by Reg Alder | by Reg Alder | ||
- | The death of Corporal Gordon Smith, the doyen | + | |
- | of the SBW: !Tigers in.. pre war years; has been | + | The death of Corporal Gordon Smith, the doyen of the SBW 'Tigers' |
- | perpepuatecl .the Australia Remembers, 1945-1995' | + | perpetuated in the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 exhibition at the Australian War Memorial. The exhibition includes his service photograph among the many other Australian service men who died in Borneo camps and on the infamous death marches. |
- | exhibition at the Australian War :Memorial. The exhibition includes his service photograph among the many Other Australian service men, who died in Someo camp and on the infamous death marches. His name also appears as G.A. Smith NX26819 2/19 Battalion on the bronze | + | |
- | Late in January 1945 the Jananese, evidently fearing invasion, began tidying | + | Late in January 1945 the Japanese, evidently fearing invasion, began moving |
- | In -March the gastly policy of withholding medical supplies, of which the Japanese held adaquate | + | |
- | Despite his strong constitution, | + | In March the gastly policy of withholding medical supplies, of which the Japanese held adequate |
- | 1 have a good deal to thatrik | + | Despite his strong constitution, |
- | One can only contemplate the role that Gordon might have played with his men when his :strengths of character and physique are considered. | + | |
- | His death was a great personal loss tO many members and to the Club for which he was prepared to give so much. D | + | I have a good deal to thank Gordon for as he made my initiation into the Club a good deal easier than it might have been. |
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+ | One can only contemplate the role that Gordon might have played with his men when his strengths of character and physique are considered. | ||
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+ | His death was a great personal loss to many members and to the Club for which he was prepared to give so much. | ||
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+ | ===== Advertisement - Willis' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Kimberly Coast Expedition | ||
March 24 - April 27 1996 | March 24 - April 27 1996 | ||
- | Our 34 day Kimberley Coast expedition earlier this year was one of the best we have ever done, By building on that experience, we expect to make our 19,96 expedition better still. Come north and join us when the land is green, | + | |
+ | Our 34 day Kimberley Coast expedition earlier this year was one of the best we have ever done. By building on that experience, we expect to make our 1996 expedition better still. Come north and join us when the land is green, when the rivers and waterfalls are at their incredible best. See for yourself what makes this area so special. | ||
We begin with a boat from Wyndham to the head of the spectacular, | We begin with a boat from Wyndham to the head of the spectacular, | ||
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Too long? The trip is divided into three sections. The seaplane will bring in two food drops and provide transport for those doing only one part of the trip. | Too long? The trip is divided into three sections. The seaplane will bring in two food drops and provide transport for those doing only one part of the trip. | ||
- | Chartering boats and seaplanes is not cheap,so this trip will be expensive. However, | + | |
- | help us by booking early and we'll help you with a discount of up to 20%. If six or | + | Chartering boats and seaplanes is not cheap so this trip will be expensive. However, help us by booking early and we'll help you with a discount of up to 20%. If six or more people have paid in full by 1 November, we'll give them all an additional 5% discount. For more information about this expedition and the rest of our bushwalking program contact Willis' |
- | more people have paid in full by 1 November, we'll give them all an additional 5% discount. For More information about this expedition and the rest of our bushwalking program contact | + | |
- | Willis' | + | ===== From the Clubroom ===== |
- | 12 Carrington. Street, M11_,LNER NT 0810 | + | |
- | Ph: (089) 85 2134 Fax: (089) 85 2355 | + | by Jan Roberts |
- | PAGE THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKER SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | FROM THE CLUBROOM | + | === Climbing in the Argentinian Andes - August 16 === |
- | By Jan Roberts Climbing in the Argentinian Andes - | + | |
- | August 16 | + | Acknowledged as the highest non technical climb in the Andes, Mt Aconcagua at 6959 metres certainly appeared a formidable climb to those of us who attended Rob Pillans' |
- | Acknowledged as the highest non technical climb in the Andes, Mt Aconcagua at 6959 metres certainly appeared a formidable climb to those of us who attended Rob Pillans' | + | |
- | A polished presenter, Rob entertained and educated 70+ SBW | + | The haunting music of pan flutes accompanied Rob's magnificent slides throughout the evening, as we relived this exciting expedition with him. |
- | members and | + | |
- | prospectives for nearly | + | Finally, after many amusing (and some not so amusing) incidents, which included an encounter with two crazy snow-boarders at 5,000 metres, three of the party including Rob managed to reach the summit. The final day's climb started |
- | two hours with his experience of a lifetime. We learnt that Rob (SBW member) had been greatly influenced by Lincoln Hall's book White Limbo', | + | |
- | The haunting music of pan flutes accompanied Rob's magnificent slides throughout the evening, as we relived this exciting expedition with him | + | We were then taken on a hilarious tour of Rob's entire |
- | Filially,' | + | |
- | We were then taken on a hilarious tour of Rob's | + | Thank you Rob, for one of the best night' |
- | 7I | + | |
- | entire | + | === Wildlife Rescue and Information Service - August 23 === |
- | with the drinking one! | + | |
- | ThanC:, | + | The clubroom took on the appearance and acoustics of a small zoo last month when Maureen Naccachian from the North Shore Branch of ' |
- | Wildlife Rescue and Information Service - August 23 | + | |
- | The clubroom took on the appearance and acoustics of a small zoo last month ' | + | |
During the night we saw slides covering the skills used by trained foster carers, to rehabilitate the native birds and animals rescued by WIRES and quickly return them to the wild. The row of baby possums sucking on miniature bottles were particularly cute and of course we all wanted one! | During the night we saw slides covering the skills used by trained foster carers, to rehabilitate the native birds and animals rescued by WIRES and quickly return them to the wild. The row of baby possums sucking on miniature bottles were particularly cute and of course we all wanted one! | ||
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Maureen told us that ' | Maureen told us that ' | ||
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For anyone who is interested in helping ' | For anyone who is interested in helping ' | ||
- | End of Winter Barbeque - August 30 | + | |
- | The evening was more like the middle of summer than the end of winter, and as a result we had a great turnout for the annual end of winter bash. After the driest August on record we were able to set up tables and chairs with the utmost confidence that it wouldn' | + | === End of Winter Barbeque - August 30 === |
- | Ken Chang, new member for September, agreed to be cajoled into lighting the fire on the basis that it was his absolutely last test for membership into Sydney Bush Walkers. | + | |
- | SYDNEY | + | The evening was more like the middle of summer than the end of winter, and as a result we had a great turnout for the annual end of winter bash. After the driest August on record we were able to set up tables and chairs with the utmost confidence that it wouldn' |
- | 291 SUSSEX STREET (CNR. BATHURST) PH: (02) 264 3146 or (02) 267 3639 FAX: (02) 264 2645. | + | Ken Chang, new member for September, agreed to be cajoled into lighting the fire on the basis that it was his absolutely last test for membership into Sydney Bush Walkers. |
- | CHATSWOOD | + | |
- | 272 VICTORIA AVENUE | + | Advertisement |
- | (OPP. CHATSWOOD CHASE CAR PARK) PH: (02) 419 6955 | + | |
- | THE LEADING SPECIALISTS. | + | ===== A Letter To The President |
- | BUSH WALKING PACKS | + | |
- | All sizes 40-85 litre capacity. | + | from Joan Rigby |
- | The best designs to suit your back. MACPAC, WE., OUTGEAR & SOUTH WIND. | + | |
- | RAINSHELLS | + | Dear Greta, |
- | Jackets, & | + | |
- | THERMAL UNDER & OUTER WEAR | + | First a bit of background. It started with a chance remark |
- | Polypropelene, | + | |
- | DOWN SLEEPING BAGS | + | Now, we all regret the loss of the easy access to the river and the grassy banks of 10 years ago. The present state is an ecological horror, Scotch thistle, nettles, hemlock, fallen acacia, ' |
- | From super-lightweight travel to expedition use. MACPAC, MONT, SALEWA, J&H & ROMAN. | + | |
- | FOOTWEAR | + | While wandering around Coolana I ' |
- | For Trekking, Travelling, Bushwalking, | + | |
- | NEWSLETTERS | + | I would like to show you these areas, at the next reunion. I don't want to upset whatever agreement we have with the Water Board by complaining to them, but I hate to see Coolana |
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- | | + | On the light soils of the slopes the young vines can be mostly pulled out by hand. Tedious but possible |
- | I PLUS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN EXCITING PRIZES! | + | |
- | Please send me into on: o TRAVEL PACKS o SLEEPING BAGS I c FOOTWEAR ci WARM WEAR 0 RAINWEAR ci TENTS o STOVES | + | The privet in the gully is a harder matter. (I have also seen seedlings of privet further up the hill.) Do you think the committee and club would be interested in reclamation of this area? I certainly am but it is not a one person job. There is privet on the Bendela side of the river but it seems to be kept clipped. |
- | I. m. | + | |
- | FVfMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT' | + | The usual way to clear privet is to cut off the boughs or upper trunk and paint the stump surface with Zero. The trees are large and it would be easy to damage good shrubs or ferns while cutting and removing them. Also, sudden removal of the canopy may not be the best for the gully. However, I would like to discuss this with you at the reunion (or some other date if you are down this way). If club members should decide to try to clear the privet, advice from a bush area restoration expert might be needed. Then again, in these ecologically sensitive days the Water Board may have procedures or help to offer. |
- | ADDRESS: | + | |
- | P/CODE | + | |
- | POST TO: MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT | + | |
- | 291 SUSSEX ST, SYDNEY 2000. Ph: (02) 264 3146 I | + | |
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- | PAGE 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SEPTEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | A Letter To The President | + | |
- | , from Joan Rigby | + | |
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- | under threat. I think we could do something as a club to hold back the infestations in these areas. I am trying to clear the vine out of some of the trees but k would take a working party and continued vigilance to halt the spread up the hill. Information I have. gathered so far suggests physical control is the only method to use , I, shall make further enquiries. | + | |
- | On the light soils of the slopes the young vines can be -mostly pulled out by hand. Tedious but possible | + | |
- | The privet in the gully is a harder matter. (I have also seen seedlings of privet further up the hill. ) Do you think the committee and club would be interested in reclamation of this area? I certainly am but it is not a one person job. There is privet on the Bendela side of the river but it seems to be kept clipped. | + | |
- | The usual way to clear' | + | |
- | Rather disturbing stuff Joan. I think we all share your concern. Most of us were probably blissfully unaware of the extent of the problem. It is to be hoped that enough " | + | |
- | It would be irresponsible of us to ignore it and allow that lovely piece of bushland to be spoiled. Ed. | + | |
- | While wandering around Coolana I ' | + | |
- | I, would like to show you these areas, at the next reunion. I don't want to upset whatever agreement we have with the Water Board by complaining to them, but I hate to see Coolana | + | |
- | Now; we all regret the loss of the easy acceSs to the river and the grassy banks of 10 years ago. The present state is an ecological horror, Scotch thistle, nettles, hemlock, fallen acacia, ' | + | |
- | It's a pity perhaps that cattle were taken off this try to clear the privet, advice from a bush area restoration expert might be needed. Then again, in these ecologically | + | |
Anyway, think about this, perhaps someone in the club already has it in hand. | Anyway, think about this, perhaps someone in the club already has it in hand. | ||
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- | PAGE 10 | + | Rather disturbing stuff Joan. I think we all share your concern. Most of us were probably blissfully unaware of the extent of the problem. It is to be hoped that enough " |
- | SYDNEY Bii8.1-4WA_LICER' 'SEPTEMBER. 1995 | + | |
- | fe' | + | It would be irresponsible of us to ignore it and allow that lovely piece of bushland to be spoiled. |
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+ | ===== Wolfe' | ||
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+ | Tasmania 1995\\ by Louise Verdian | ||
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+ | Our group of six congregated over the course of a day at the Youth Hostel in Hobart. We were all greatly excited by the 14 day walk ahead of us. It was to take us along some of the most spectacular coastline of southern Tasmania and then onto the highest mountains along the Pindar Range. | ||
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+ | The next morning we were all off to a flying start - showers, hearty breakfasts and that last minute fiddle with the packs. | ||
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+ | And so it was that each one of us donned a heavy, but certainly not unmanageable, | ||
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+ | The campsite at South Coast Rivulet was juxtaposed between a well sheltered lagoon on one side and fearsome wild ocean on the other. Potaroos frequented the campsites but unlike Ian's visit six years previously there were no platypi to be seen sifting the banks of the lagoon on dusk. | ||
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+ | We had an early start the next morning as this section of the trip entailed a steady climb of about 670 metres. In parts the track became quite muddy. It meandered through glorious rainforest onto the South Coast Range. At the end of the range the track suddenly opened onto a rugged cliff that was to be the descent onto Granite Beach. | ||
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+ | Our descent was aided by a well placed rope and ragged rocky outcrops that provided excellent footholds. Granite Beach was quite an anomaly, a thin strip of beach showered by a dense assortment of boulders and pebbles. At the entrance to the beach was a gentle waterfall. In the middle of the beach was the campsite set on a plateau some 12 metres above the beach. In the far distance the boulders gradually vanished and once again became sand. There was plenty of time before and after dinner to explore the entire beach. We ended the evening watching the sea mist roll in to engulf the beach. | ||
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+ | Our plans for a sidetrip to South Cape the next day were thwarted. Unfortunately a light drizzle had set in and the fluted cliffline was shrouded in a heavy blanket of cloud. Instead each tent group packed at their own pace and ambled over to Surprise Bay. It was delightful to climb along a steep track out of Granite Beach into a rainforest where one's olfactory senses were bombarded by the heady scent of leatherwood trees. The once muddy track was now carpeted by a confetti of leatherwood petals. | ||
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+ | A party of eight had occupied the campsite at Surprise Bay. We back tracked a small way to a very large campsite that overlooked the beach. Surprise Bay was ideal for fishing. Not only were there a number of rocky outcrops from which to throw a line but at the other end of the beach were waist deep pools where the other party had caught a large crayfish. | ||
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+ | The trip from Surprise Bay to Osmiridium beach was an easy day. Within two hours we were at the campsite beside Taylors creek. | ||
+ | into two parts. | ||
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+ | In the late afternoon we had our first clear glimpses of Precipitous Bluff from the beach. The cloud lifted just long enough to admire the majesty of this 1400 metre peak. | ||
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+ | There was a more serious start to the sixth day of the trip as this day we left those wonderful isolated beaches and headed inland towards Precipitous Bluff. | ||
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+ | By morning tea we were at the Prion Beach boat crossing. From here one can cross the mouth of New River Lagoon and continue towards the Ironbound Ranges to Melaleuca. | ||
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+ | The big day had finally arrived - the ascent to Precipitious Bluff High Camp. Cavers Cave was the last place to have a saturation drink and to collect water. From this point we climbed through ancient rainforest. The track was very easy to lose. The ribbon markers were either very sparse or non-existent. | ||
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+ | The rainforest ceased abruptly at around 1200 metres. Our track now led us around the base of a precipitous dolorite cliff to a magnificent lunch spot. We had a cloudless view of New River Lagoon, the coastline of Prion Beach and the Ironbound Range. | ||
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+ | As we continued the climb, the views became absolutely breathtaking. The final assault was via a narrow gully formed by fallen dolorite columns. We made camp in a small semi sheltered area on the summit. This area was a gently sloping garden of small pandanus, venus fly traps, mosses and Alpine grasses. Dolerite boulders were scattered along the peak. | ||
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+ | Unfortunately the cloud came over and it quickly became very windy and cold. Despite the cloud we still climbed to the summit to make our mark in the logbook. | ||
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+ | All night our tents were buffeted by a furious wind. We spent the next day in our tents listening to the rage outside. The day after the cloud remained low and gloomy but by this stage, it was time to break camp and head to Precipitous Bluff Low Camp despite the weather. | ||
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+ | Clouds kept rolling over the valley throughout the morning but by early afterhoon started to clear. We donned the day packs and made our way back to Precipitous Bluff summit. At 4pm our two day wait was rewarded by mesmerizing views of Federation and its jagged peaks, the whole southern coastline, New River Lagoon and the surrounding mountain ranges. | ||
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+ | On day nine we started walking in glorious sunshine. At least the sandfly bites were less itchy. We traversed the Kameruka range. It was mostly scrub-covered boulders and forests of six foot scrub. From Tramp Camp we were in a maze of eight foot Pandanus Forest and the track was difficult to find. After lunch at Wylie Knob we walked onto Wylie Plateau to make camp. Again there were no problems finding water as Huey decided rain, wind and mist were the order of the day. Ian and Paul even decided to ignore Huey altogether and climb Mt Victoria Cross. | ||
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+ | From Wylie Plateau our group wandered to Ooze Lake via Leaning Tree Saddle, Pindari Knob and Pindar Peak. On Pindar Mountain the winds were gusting at about 100 kms per hour. Two of our members were reduced to crawling up the mountain and hanging on to any boulder or bush that would secure them to the ground. It was much easier walking on the lee side of Mt Pindar and at afternoon tea some still had enough energy to reach the summit of Mt Pindar while others enjoyed a well earned rest. From Mt Pindar we could review the semicircular route we had walked that day. By late afternoon we were walking down a steep slope towards Ooze Lake. | ||
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+ | Now you may be wondering why it's called Ooze Lake. I'm not sure as to the true origin of its name but from observation it would appear that the whole mountainside was oozing with water. There were rivulets of water everywhere and we had a very cramped campsite trying to avoid the watercourses. We also had some trouble with boot-stealing wildlife about an hour after we had retired. A quoll had taken a liking to our leader' | ||
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+ | From Ooze Lake we walked via Maxwell Ridge and took a sidetrip to Mt La Perouse and the Cockscomb before arriving at Reservoir Lake. It was a very energetic climb to the summit of Mt La Perouse but our efforts were richly rewarded. The summit was barren except for a few snow drifts. There was also a huge cairn to which we all added our donation of one rock each. We found a sheltered lunch spot and enjoyed fabulous views over the Swallow Lakes and to the far south including Cockle Creek and the Blow Hole Valley. On the other side of Mt La Perouse summit there were views of the Cockscomb, the Hippo and even Mt Pindar. | ||
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+ | Reservoir Lake is actually two tiered lakes joined by a small waterfall. The upper lake has a large quartz-like shelf which leads into a beautiful forest of mature mossy King Billy Pines. From Reservoir Lake we had easy access to Pigsty Ponds and Arndell Falls. | ||
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+ | The rain didn't let up the next day. We set out in light drizzle and mist and by mid afternoon we were knee deep in mud and " | ||
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+ | Our last day was spent wading through muddy tracks but enjoying glorious sunshine. As we traversed the plateau we could see the Hippo and the mountains we had missed the day before. We descended through rainforest saying good-bye to the mountains. By lunchtime we had arrived at an old quarry which was only half an hour from our pickup point. | ||
+ | It had been a wonderful trip full of contrast and adventure. Thanks again Ian for a truly memorable experience. | ||
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+ | ===== The August General Meeting ===== | ||
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+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
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+ | The meeting began at around 2015 with some 25 or so members present and the president presiding. The call for apologies brought no response so we moved on to welcome our sole new member for the night, Paul McCann. Paul isn't really a //new// new member, he just hasn't been available in the clubroom for welcome recently. The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
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+ | Correspondence saw a letter of resignation from Ken Gould. We also received a letter from the NSW Minister for Land and Water Conservation advising us that a section of the Benowie Track which passes through an area having a predicted non zero level of exposure to ricochets from the nearby small arms firing range will have an alternative route surveyed and signposted for those souls who do not engage in games of probability at any odds. There was a letter from Elizabeth Ratcliff and Steve Lengakis advising us that someone (presumably a 4WD desperate) has used a bolt cutter to cut the chain on the gate at Coolana. | ||
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+ | The walks secretary then presented the walks report. This began at the weekend of 15,16 July with Jan Mohandas leading some 23 souls on his Morton NP walk in what they described as perfect weather with cold winds and clear conditions. Maurie Bloom' | ||
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+ | The weekend of 21,22,23 July saw a dearth of details for Kenn Clacher' | ||
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+ | There were no details available to the meeting of Ian Wolfe' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The following weekend saw another Ian Woolfe ski touring trip mystery, with a scheduled four day trip and no details. Bill Holland' | ||
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+ | They had the missing pack with them so after a search of all to retrieve separated and missing items, Bill's mob accompanied them to their pick up point, where they discussed the matter with the two cars of parents who turned up to collect them. The difference in responses from the two groups of parents was illuminating it seems. They then went on to report the incident at the nearest police station. | ||
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+ | Meanwhile Wilf (remember Wilf?), was busy conducting the asynchronous non-final Stages 17 and 18 of the Great South Walk with a party of 4. The only item of note seems to have been that they experienced curiously windless conditions on the Saturday. Tony Maynes' | ||
- | Tasmania 1995 | ||
- | by Louise Verdian | ||
- | ur group of six : | ||
- | The next morning we were all off to a flying start - showers, hearty breakfasts :and that last minute fiddle with the packs:a We trarisferredby bus to. Coclde Creek which waslhe-start of the South' | ||
- | And so it was that each one of us doriifed' | ||
- | The campsite' | ||
- | We had an early start the next morning as this section of the trip entailed a steady climb Of about 670 metres. In parts the track became quite, Muddy. It meandered through glorious rainforest onto the South Coast Range.. At the end of the range the track suddenly opened 'onto a rugged cliff that was to be the , descent mite Granite Beach. | ||
- | l. | ||
- | Our descent was aided by a well p 'aced rope and ragged rocky outcrops that provided excellent footholds. Granite Beach was quite an anomaly, a thin strip of beach showered by a dense assortment ,of | ||
- | boulders and pebbles. At the entrance to the beach was a gentle waterfall. In the middle of the beach was the campsite set on a plateau some 12 metres above the beach. In the far distance the boulders gradually y# | ||
- | to' | ||
- | beach. We ended the evening watching the sea mist roll in to engulf the beach. | ||
- | - Our plans for a sidetrip to South Cape the next day were thWarted. Unfortunately a light drizzle had set and the fluted cliffline was shrouded in ,a heavy blanket of cloud. Instead each tent group packed at their own pace and ambled over to ,Surprise Bay. It wadelightful to climb along a steep track Out of Granite Beach into a rainforest where one's olfactory senses were bombarded by the heady scent of leathei*pod trees. The once muddy track was now - carpeted by a confetti of leatherWoOd Petals. | ||
- | A party of eight had occupied the campsite at Surprise Bay. We back tracked a small way to a Very large campsite that overlooked the beach. Surprise Bay was ideal for fish: | ||
- | The trip from Surprise Bay to Osmiridium beach was an easy day.: two hours we were at the campsite beside Taylors creek. After lunch we spent many hours exploring this intriguing beach. The beach was divided | ||
- | into two At the western end one could scramble over the rocks, climb the rocks with,the aid of a rope and end up in a a well hidden private cove. It was probably an ideal place to fish. To get ..to the eastern end of the beach one had to venture a little way out into the sea to get around a rocky outcrop and into the other part of the beaa: It was a curious labyrinth Of rockpools and large expanses of sedimentary rocks. | ||
- | In the late afternoon we had our first clear glimpses of Precipitous Bluff from the beach. The cloud lifted just long enough to admire the' majesty of this 1400 metre Peak, | ||
- | There was a more serious start to the sixth day of the trip as this day we left those wonderful' | ||
- | By morning tea we were at the Prion Beach boat crossing. From here one can cross the mouth of New River Lagoon and continue towards the ' | ||
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- | THE SYDNEi "BUS WALKER PAGE 11 | ||
- | more than knee deep. Black swans graced the inner parts of the lagoon and at one point we had a brief glimpse of Federation Peak. By early afternoon we had finished wading the warm brackish waters of the Iagoon: | ||
- | The big day had finally arrived - the ascent to Precipitious Bluff High Camp. Cavers Cave was the last place to have a saturation drink and to collect water. From this point we climbed through ancient rainforest. The track was very easy to lose The ribbon markers were either very sparse or. non-existent. | ||
- | The rainforest ceased abruptly at around 1200 metres. Our track now led us around the base of a precipitous dolorite cliff to a magnificent lunch spot. We had a cloudless view of New River Lagoon, the coastline of Prion Beach and the4ronbound Range. | ||
- | As we continued the Climb, the, views became absolutely breathtaking. The final assault was via a narrow gully formed by fallen dolorite columns. We made camp in a small semi sheltered area on the summit. This area was a gently sloping garden of small pandanus, venus fly traps, mosses and ' | ||
- | Unfortunately the cloud came over and it quickly became very windy and cold. PesPite,the cloud we still climbed to the summit to make our mark in the logbook.. - On this night everyone retired early to their_tents to cook dinner and sleep. | ||
- | All night our tents were buffeted y a furious wind. We spent the next day' | ||
- | Clouds kept rolling. over, the valley throughout the morning ,,but by early afterhoon started to clear. We donned the day packs and made our way back to Precipitous Bluff summit. At 4 pm our two day wait was rewarded by mesmerizing views of Federation and its jagged peaks, the., whole southern coastline, New River Lagoon and the surrounding mountain ranges. | ||
- | On day nine' | ||
- | From,,, | ||
- | Now you may be wondering why its called Ooze Lake. I'm not sure as to the true origin of its name but from observation it would appear that the whole mountainside was oozing with water. There were rivulets of water everywhere and we had a very cramped campsite trying to avoid the watercourses. We also had some trouble with boot-stealing wildlife about an hour after we had retired. A quoll had taken a liking to our leader' | ||
- | From Ooze Lake we walked via Maxwell Ridge and took a sidetrip to Mt La Perouse and the Cockscomb before arriving at Reservoir Lake. It was a very energetic climb to the summit of Mt La Perouse but our efforts were richly rewarded. The summit was barren except' | ||
- | Reservoir Lake is actually two tiered lakes joined by a small waterfall. The upper lake has a large quartz-like shelf which leads into a beautiful forest of mature mossy King Billy Pines. From Reservoir Lake we had easy access to Pigsty Ponds and Arndefl Falls. | ||
- | The rain didn't let up the next day. We set out in light drizzle and Mist and by mid afternoon we were knee deep in mud and " | ||
- | Our last day was spent Wading through muddy tracks but enjoying glorious sunshine. As we traversed the plateau we could see the Hippo and the mountains we had missed the day before. We descended through rainforest saying good-bye to the mountains. By lunchtime we had arrived at an old quarry which was only half an hour from our pickup point. | ||
- | It had been a wonderful trip full of contrast and adventure. Thanks again Ian for a truly memorable experience. 0 | ||
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- | PAGE 13 THE SYDNEY BUSH-WALKER SEPTEMBER 1995 | ||
- | The August Genetat Meeting. | ||
- | Barry Wallace | ||
- | The meeting began at around 2015 with some 25 or so Members present and the president presiding. The call for apologies brought no response so we moved on to welcome our sole new member for the night, Paul McCann. Paul isn't really a new new member, he just hasn't been available in the clubroom for welcome recently. The minutes of the July general meeting were. read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence saw a letter of resignation from Ken Gould. We also received a letter from the NSW Minister for Land and Water ConservatiOn advising us that a section of the genowie Track whieh passes through an area having a predicted non zero level of: exposure to ,riCochets from the nearby small arms firing range will have' an alternative route surveyed and signposted for those souls who do not engage in games of probability at any odds. There Was a letter from Elizabeth Ratcliff and Steve Lengakis advising us that someone (presumably a 4WD desperate) has used a -bolt cutter' | ||
- | The walks secretary then presented the walks report. This began at the weekend of 15, 16 July with Jan Mohandas leading some 23 souls on his Morton NP walk in what they described as perfect weather with cold wirids and clear conditions. Maurie Bloom' | ||
- | The weekend of 21, 22, 23 July saw a dearth of details for Kenn Clacher' | ||
- | There were no details available to the meeting of Ian Wolfe' | ||
- | The following weekend saw another Ian Woolfe ski touring trip mystery, with a scheduled four day trip and no details. Bill Holland' | ||
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 1995. | ||
- | ...01.11.0. | ||
- | uncornfortable and worried night the party staked out the area around the hiding place' at about the time the four had indicated they Would be leaving tO be picked up by parents.. The 'dogs almost gave the game away, but the thieves were so busy discussing who should pick up which pack that they walked right in. Gotcha! | ||
- | They had the missing pack with them so after a search of all to retrieve separated arid missing items, Bill's mob. accompanied them to their pick up point; where they discussed the matter with the two cars of parents who turned. up to collect them. The difference in responses from the two groups of parents Was illuminating it seems. They then went on to report the incident at the nearest police station. . | ||
- | . Meanwhile Wilf, (remember Wilf?), was busy conducting the asynchronous non-final Stages 17 and 18 of the Great :South Walk with a party of 4. The only item Of note: seems to have been that they experienced curiously windless conditions on the Saturday. Tony Maynes' | ||
The treasurer reported that we spent $5,648 and closed with a balance of $1,228. | The treasurer reported that we spent $5,648 and closed with a balance of $1,228. | ||
- | Confederation report was short, mainly | + | |
- | Consetvation | + | Confederation report was short, mainly |
- | When the call was made for general business. there was none to be had so the president moved on to the announcements and then closed the meeting at 2158 with a demure and almost inaudible strike of the gong. | + | |
- | Wilderness Rescue | + | Conservation |
- | "NAV 95" | + | |
- | A PLEASING RESULT FOR SBW | + | When the call was made for general business there was none to be had so the president moved on to the announcements and then closed the meeting at 2158 with a demure and almost inaudible strike of the gong. |
- | SBW was Well represented in the one-day competition of the Wilderness Search and Rescue' | + | |
- | some from interstate. . | + | ===== Wilderness Rescue |
- | . An SBW team of Edith Baker and Kenn Chlacher came second in the one-day event. Other teams to enjoy the day were Ken. Smith, Bob Horder and Ken Chaing, who also scored well before losing points for arriving home late, and Maurice Smith,' | + | |
- | .Results for the one day. event were: | + | "NAV 95"\\ A pleasing result for SBW |
- | Class 1; ANC BushwalkerS, 600 pts; Sydney | + | |
- | Class 2: NordicSki | + | SBW was well represented in the one-day competition of the Wilderness Search and Rescue' |
- | INVITATION | + | |
- | Wilderness Rescue Practice | + | An SBW team of Edith Baker and Kenn Chlacher came second in the one-day event. Other teams to enjoy the day were Ken Smith, Bob Horder and Ken Chaing, who also scored well before losing points for arriving home late, and Maurice Smith, Angelica Langley, Bill Ridley and Margaret Sheens who acquitted themselves very well. |
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+ | Results for the one day event were: | ||
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+ | Class 1: ANC Bushwalkers, 600 pts; Sydney | ||
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+ | Class 2: Nordic Ski Club, 360 pts. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== Invitation - Wilderness Rescue Practice | ||
The next practice weekend is in the Newnes Plateau region on 14 & 15 October 1995. | The next practice weekend is in the Newnes Plateau region on 14 & 15 October 1995. | ||
- | The practice will be a two day simulated search to test and build on search and rescue skills. This will be a team building exercise, drawing | + | |
- | For more detailed information contact | + | The practice will be a two day simulated search to test and build on search and rescue skills. This will be a team building exercise, drawing |
- | George Mawer (02) 707 1343, | + | |
+ | For more detailed information contact George Mawer (02) 707 1343. | ||
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