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|Editor :| George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 Telephone 9707 1343| | |Editor :| George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 Telephone 9707 1343| | ||
- | |Business Manager:| Jan Roberts, 5 Sharland | + | |Business Manager:| Jan Roberts, 5 Sharland |
|Production Manager:| Fran Holland| | |Production Manager:| Fran Holland| | ||
|Editorial Team:| George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce.| | |Editorial Team:| George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce.| | ||
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|Clubroom Reporter:| Jan Roberts| | |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 members are welcome any Wednesday. | + | 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. |
|President: | |President: | ||
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- | ===== In This issue ===== | + | ===== In this issue ===== |
|P 2| Jagungal - Weather or not?| Kenn Clacher| | |P 2| Jagungal - Weather or not?| Kenn Clacher| | ||
|P 3| Mail| | | |P 3| Mail| | | ||
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|P 14| The UV Cocktail| | | |P 14| The UV Cocktail| | | ||
|P 15| Tullyangela Extremities| Maurice Smith| | |P 15| Tullyangela Extremities| Maurice Smith| | ||
- | |P 16|Tick | + | |P 16|Tick |
|P 17| Widden Wanderings| Paul McCann| | |P 17| Widden Wanderings| Paul McCann| | ||
|P 18| Excesses| Maurice Smith| | |P 18| Excesses| Maurice Smith| | ||
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**About the Magazine.**\\ | **About the Magazine.**\\ | ||
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The October edition of //The Sydney Bushwalker// | The October edition of //The Sydney Bushwalker// | ||
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1. It doesn' | 1. It doesn' | ||
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2. Yes, I have suggested this before and could supply copies of photographs published in the Colong Bulletin. | 2. Yes, I have suggested this before and could supply copies of photographs published in the Colong Bulletin. | ||
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From Mouldy Harrison:\\ | From Mouldy Harrison:\\ | ||
- | I was interested to see the current issue of The Sydney Bushwalker. I very much enjoyed the splendid article on Alan Rigby. However I was very disapointed | + | I was interested to see the current issue of The Sydney Bushwalker. I very much enjoyed the splendid article on Alan Rigby. However I was very disappointed |
- | The inside of the magazine I felt was very nicely handled. | + | From Geoff Bradley:\\ |
- | From Geoff Bradley: | + | One of the real pleasures of membership has been the opportunity to hear and to oppose many of Peter Miller' |
- | One of the real pleasures of , 13W membership has , been the opportunity to hear' | + | |
- | from it, but because of the variety of reactions such opposition engenders. These range from benevolent, avuncular (Uncle Peter) tolerance, to explosive and strident irritation - the latter' | + | While the pull of nostalgia is strong |
- | While the pull of nostalgia is Strong | + | |
- | Some recent suggestions promote upgrading to glossy and expensive paper. Before we amble too far down that track, we Should | + | Some recent suggestions promote upgrading to glossy and expensive paper. Before we amble too far down that track, we should |
- | From Patrick James: | + | |
- | I have read the comments published in the magazine concerning upgrading, modernising or altering of The 'Sydney Bushwalker. I have also discussed the same with members. Notwithstanding the real or perceived need to, change, or not to change, the magazine cover I find it extraordinary that a unilateral | + | From Patrick James:\\ |
- | procedures for achieving change. Such procedures do not include unilateral actions. | + | I have read the comments published in the magazine concerning upgrading, modernising or altering of The Sydney Bushwalker. I have also discussed the same with members. Notwithstanding the real or perceived need to, change, or not to change, the magazine cover I find it extraordinary that a unilateral decision was made by the acting editor to change the cover of the October issue. As you, now George, editors are responsible for the content of a magazine (Macquarie Dictionary) and not the form of a magazine. Our Club has a democratic record of nearly seventy years and well established procedures for achieving change. Such procedures do not include unilateral actions. |
- | From Ian Rannard: | + | |
- | Write me as one who favours the. old magazine cover. It has done, and is doing a serviceable job. To me the cover identifies The Sydney Bushwalker and I'm comfortable with it as it is. | + | From Ian Rannard:\\ |
+ | Write me as one who favours the old magazine cover. It has done, and is doing a serviceable job. To me the cover identifies The Sydney Bushwalker and I'm comfortable with it as it is. | ||
When I get it is unimportant but as my attendances at club meetings are infrequent, the magazine gives me the feeling that I know what's going on in the club. | When I get it is unimportant but as my attendances at club meetings are infrequent, the magazine gives me the feeling that I know what's going on in the club. | ||
- | From Helen Gray | + | |
- | "I will (next issue) draw up some alternative front pages for you to think about " So wrote Peter Miller in August' | + | From Helen Gray:\\ |
+ | "I will (next issue) draw up some alternative front pages for you to think about " So wrote Peter Miller in August' | ||
In September the magazine arrived like an old friend, with it's original cover. And mercifully with no added leaves or spots! Sorry George, it's horrible. - But I do appreciate why you did it, (all that blackness is a printer' | In September the magazine arrived like an old friend, with it's original cover. And mercifully with no added leaves or spots! Sorry George, it's horrible. - But I do appreciate why you did it, (all that blackness is a printer' | ||
- | Then -. horror of horrors - the October magazine arrived with the most amateurish unattractive cover I've ever seen. So Peter. Miller has once again decided he knows best. (Shades of a past incident at the Coolana Hut.) No need to let the members decide on a cover when Peter can do, it for us! His action has broken the long continuous run of our magazine with its famous (in bushwalker circles) cover. Shame. | ||
- | NOVEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 5 | + | Then - horror of horrors - the October magazine arrived with the most amateurish unattractive cover I've ever seen. So Peter Miller has once again decided he knows best. (Shades of a past incident at the Coolana Hut.) No need to let the members decide on a cover when Peter can do it for us! His action has broken the long continuous run of our magazine with its famous (in bushwalker circles) cover. Shame. |
- | WHERE.:AREgivigv | + | |
- | Tony Manes took _a group of ten to Talaterang Mountain in the Budawangs, west of Milton on October 26-27. Thank you, Tony. | + | |
- | The Budawangs are colourful in October. In the distance we could see the Castle, Byangee Walls and the ocean across wide blue valleys and the sky. When the clouds rolled in, wispy white pieces floated up from the valleys, then a solid grey cloud moved across and hid the distant mountains. The grey cloud brought fine rain that now drifts with the wind and lands on 'everything. Distant views are lost but the colours in what we can see are stronger and better. | + | ===== Where are we going? ===== |
- | We look down over a small cliff onto the tops of rainforest trees close below, they are dark green with lighter green new tips. They are interrupted by several dark red rocks the size, of houses and between them is one lonely light green tree fern with a strong radial pattern of fronds. Some rocks are covered on their vertical faces with a pattern of mosses, orchids and small ferns. A common view is a light green under-storey with coloured flowers and a random pattern of brown and black trunks in a generally vertical pattern carrying the tree tops. Some Small bushes have so many tiny pink purple ball shaped flowers that the whole bush appears that colour. A member of the Protea family has bright yellow flowers like small Waratahs. The Lambertia has orange pink trumpet shaped flowers. There are fields of white flowering bushes, there are flowers of purple, rust coloured, yellow orange and blue. Many Eucalypts have cream coloured flowers. at their tops and others have new tips of pastel pinks, oranges and reds. | + | by David Trinder |
- | The old man Banksia and the young man Banksia have bottle brushes with a ball, of water at the tip of each bristle, each reflects the bright light of the sky. Leaves also hold balls of bright water. Small spiders build their webs in bushes, and we don't see them until now when they are sagging under the weight of a thousand drops of water. | + | |
+ | Tony Manes took a group of ten to Talaterang Mountain in the Budawangs, west of Milton on October 26-27. Thank you, Tony. | ||
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+ | The Budawangs are colourful in October. In the distance we could see the Castle, Byangee Walls and the ocean across wide blue valleys and the sky. When the clouds rolled in, wispy white pieces floated up from the valleys, then a solid grey cloud moved across and hid the distant mountains. The grey cloud brought fine rain that now drifts with the wind and lands on everything. Distant views are lost but the colours in what we can see are stronger and better. | ||
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+ | We look down over a small cliff onto the tops of rainforest trees close below, they are dark green with lighter green new tips. They are interrupted by several dark red rocks the size of houses and between them is one lonely light green tree fern with a strong radial pattern of fronds. Some rocks are covered on their vertical faces with a pattern of mosses, orchids and small ferns. A common view is a light green under-storey with coloured flowers and a random pattern of brown and black trunks in a generally vertical pattern carrying the tree tops. Some small bushes have so many tiny pink purple ball shaped flowers that the whole bush appears that colour. A member of the Protea family has bright yellow flowers like small Waratahs. The Lambertia has orange pink trumpet shaped flowers. There are fields of white flowering bushes, there are flowers of purple, rust coloured, yellow orange and blue. Many Eucalypts have cream coloured flowers at their tops and others have new tips of pastel pinks, oranges and reds. | ||
+ | The old man Banksia and the young man Banksia have bottle brushes with a ball of water at the tip of each bristle, each reflects the bright light of the sky. Leaves also hold balls of bright water. Small spiders build their webs in bushes, and we don't see them until now when they are sagging under the weight of a thousand drops of water. | ||
Banksia has hard serrated leaves, most Hakeas are spiky, neither is friendly to us, it was not built for us as the world we live in was, it was made before we came, we don't own it, we only pass through and look at it. To pass through we walk, climb, jump and crawl. | Banksia has hard serrated leaves, most Hakeas are spiky, neither is friendly to us, it was not built for us as the world we live in was, it was made before we came, we don't own it, we only pass through and look at it. To pass through we walk, climb, jump and crawl. | ||
- | This world has been developing here for a billion years, it was not designed; the layout depends on mountains decaying, rocks falling randomly and weathering. Plants grow where they can, one in a Million | + | |
- | Only bushwalkers can see this world and while they are immersed in it they wonder about the 'world they live in; "how has it happened?" | + | This world has been developing here for a billion years, it was not designed; the layout depends on mountains decaying, rocks falling randomly and weathering. Plants grow where they can, one in a million |
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+ | Only bushwalkers can see this world and while they are immersed in it they wonder about the world they live in; "how has it happened?" | ||
The world they walk in is the mould we evolved into, we belong here, it is our mother but we have left it. We tried to adapt it and created something new instead, the built world. | The world they walk in is the mould we evolved into, we belong here, it is our mother but we have left it. We tried to adapt it and created something new instead, the built world. | ||
- | When the ground is not flat we level | + | |
- | it, when it rains we build a shelter, | + | When the ground is not flat we level it, when it rains we build a shelter, when the wind blows and the |
- | when the wind blows and the | + | insects come we enclose ourselves with walls, when they decay we stronger ones. Our climate is friendly to clothed whites most of the time, the original inhabitants didn't bother with elaborate shelters or clothes. Still we follow the patterns of our predecessors from northern Europe and build unnecessarily protective and large shelters. We become acquisitors and possession has become the goal instead of the means to a goal. Our tribe has increased to millions and our work is specialised, |
- | insects come we enclose ourselves | + | |
- | with walls, when they decay we | + | Waste is thrown into the water, onto the land or into the air. Our cleverness has discovered problems caused by the waste. Gases from burning are increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. CO2 reflects some of the earth' |
- | stronger ones. Our climate is | + | |
- | friendly to clothed whites most of | + | |
- | the time, the original inhabitants | + | |
- | didn't bother with elaborate shelters or clothes. Still we follow the patterns of our predecessors from northern Europe and build unnecessarily protective and large shelters. We become acquisitors and possession has become the goal instead of the means to a goal. Our tribe has increased to millions and our work is specialised, | + | |
- | control measures. We use enormous amounts of material resources and energy to live an affluent, extravagant life style. | + | |
- | Waste is thrown into the water, onto the land or into the air. Our cleverness has discovered problems caused by the waste. Gases from burning are increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. CO2 reflects some of the earth' | + | |
- | stratosphere. This chemical is breaking down the ozone gas which protects us and other life forms from harmful ultraviolet rays that come from the 'sun. The use of CFC has stopped and as a result stratospheric ozone will continue to reduce only until the year 2000 and the ozone layer should correct itself by 2050. People and animals are dying and will continue | + | |
- | PAGE 6 THE SYDNEY BUSH-WALKER NOVEMBER 1996 | + | |
- | <1 to die as a result of this loss of natural protection. | + | |
It has recently been discovered that males of humans and other animals have been losing their fertility. This is caused by a molecule of a plastic that is mistaken for the female hormone during the formation stage and the males are given an extra dose of female hormones. Again potentially genocidal. There is still also the threats of unbeatable killer viruses and nuclear weapons in the hands of angry unreasonable national leaders, overpopulation, | It has recently been discovered that males of humans and other animals have been losing their fertility. This is caused by a molecule of a plastic that is mistaken for the female hormone during the formation stage and the males are given an extra dose of female hormones. Again potentially genocidal. There is still also the threats of unbeatable killer viruses and nuclear weapons in the hands of angry unreasonable national leaders, overpopulation, | ||
- | Can our cleverness solve these problems, find future threatening problems and solve them in time to allow us and other species to survive. In the past politicians have allocated money to solve similar environmental problems only when there is enough public pressure for fliern | + | |
+ | Can our cleverness solve these problems, find future threatening problems and solve them in time to allow us and other species to survive. In the past politicians have allocated money to solve similar environmental problems only when there is enough public pressure for for them to do so. | ||
At the current rate of " | At the current rate of " | ||
- | 111111 egretably, those who care labout | + | |
+ | Regrettably, those who care about the destruction of our planetary environment can't stop it, and those who can stop it don't care enough. | ||
We seem to be living in an age where greed (usually hidden under the cloak called economic rationalism) surpasses all other considerations. When there are big bucks to be made, the fate of the planet and the future of the diminishing inhabitants are given scant consideration. | We seem to be living in an age where greed (usually hidden under the cloak called economic rationalism) surpasses all other considerations. When there are big bucks to be made, the fate of the planet and the future of the diminishing inhabitants are given scant consideration. | ||
- | You can't blame the politicians. They' | + | |
- | worry about, and that's in a few. years time. Why worry today about what a few crazy greenies think MIGHT happen some time in the future. You're lucky that they make a few appeasing gestures. (and then get on with their real agenda.) Governments world-wide seem to have been hijacked by the Big Bucks fraternity. | + | You can't blame the politicians. They' |
- | And, just in case you're hopeful, don't think you're going to get many more independent politicians the like of Pauline Hanson, or much action on the ideas she espouses. Ed. | + | |
- | Trip Information | + | And, just in case you're hopeful, don't think you're going to get many more independent politicians the like of Pauline Hanson, or much action on the ideas she espouses. |
- | Requested | + | |
- | Descriptions of known routes required for: | + | Ed. |
- | Budawangs. | + | |
- | 1, Off Talaterang Mountain top level onto the intermediate level on the eastern side towards and into Pigeon House Creek, (and/or reverse direction.) Also from the western side towards and into Holland Creek, (and/or reverse.) | + | |
- | 2. Into Pigeon House Gorge from Wombat Ridge. | + | **Trip Information Requested**\\ |
- | Accounts and full descriptions of identified non-negotiable routes (failed attempts) also appreciated. | + | **Descriptions of known routes required for:**\\ |
- | Colo River. | + | |
+ | Budawangs\\ | ||
+ | 1. Off Talaterang Mountain top level onto the intermediate level on the eastern side towards and into Pigeon House Creek, (and/or reverse direction.) Also from the western side towards and into Holland Creek, (and/or reverse.) | ||
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+ | 2. Into Pigeon House Gorge from Wombat Ridge. Accounts and full descriptions of identified non-negotiable routes (failed attempts) also appreciated. | ||
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+ | Colo River\\ | ||
Full and detailed plan of a walking (and/or lilo-ing), | Full and detailed plan of a walking (and/or lilo-ing), | ||
- | A few quotes to help get you through the day | + | |
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+ | **A few quotes to help get you through the day** | ||
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"You can't tell which way the train went by looking at the track" | "You can't tell which way the train went by looking at the track" | ||
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"There is absolutely no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation" | "There is absolutely no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation" | ||
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"The facts, though interesting, | "The facts, though interesting, | ||
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"The careful application of terror is also a form of communication" | "The careful application of terror is also a form of communication" | ||
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"The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets" | "The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets" | ||
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"This is as bad as it can get, but don't count on it" | "This is as bad as it can get, but don't count on it" | ||
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"I have seen the truth and it makes no sense" | "I have seen the truth and it makes no sense" | ||
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"There is always one more imbecile than you counted on" | "There is always one more imbecile than you counted on" | ||
- | "Not one shred of , ,evidence supports the notion that life is serious" | + | |
+ | "Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious" | ||
"All things being equal, fat people use more soap" | "All things being equal, fat people use more soap" | ||
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- | , ; ''''''' | + | So, it was with some surprise, and not inconsiderable awe, that I found Wilf surpassed himself on his recent flexiday walk from Waterfall to Otford. It completely dispelled any association of flexidays with rest, relaxation, spoiling oneself, the luxury of a day off, etc. |
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+ | Six of us took off for what turned out to be an experience straight out of the "X Files" (for those who don't understand take a look at Channel 10 on Wednesday nights). It's true the walks program said something about a tunnel or two and it's true. I only spoke to Wilf via answer machines and its true I thought he was joking when he said 'bring a torch', but I never thought we'd be doing a sort of combination | ||
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+ | The eccentric tone of the day started when We met at Central railway and one of our civic minded members turned up with a swag of glossy magazines s/he (no clues) had retrieved from a recycling bin and proceeded to give them away to puzzled peak hour commuters. | ||
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+ | Within a few minutes of embarking at Waterfall, we were on our way, rock hopping at a fast pace. But not in the conventional way. No ordinary river rocks for Wilf- these were continuous rows of gravel rocks that hold up the railway sleepers on the main railway line to Otford. Some of the older members (no names), said they suddenly understood how the railway workers who used to stand by the side of speeding trains waving their arms and yelling out for the daily papers must have felt. | ||
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- | NOVEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSITWALKER PAGE 9 | ||
- | Tthought when I found myself *teetering precariously on top on a 10 foot high hurricane fence, one leg on either side of the curled barbed wire, that I had reached, quite literally, the summit of a Wilf Hilder Walk. The moment was indelibly etched in my mind because; let's face it, of the absurdity of the situation. | ||
- | In a sort of out-of-body flash, I saw our bedraggled group as a total outsider would. Not only were we risking bodies of broken bones by trying to make those triangles of hurricane fit the toeholes of our over-sized boots, a beautifully | ||
- | -sculptured bitumen road (it looked as priceless as a work of art from my bird's eye view) was only a few hundred metres away. | ||
- | This was not Surprising, of course, given that we were scaling the fence of the Westmead Hospital' | ||
- | There is, of course, always a bright side. In this case, there were no guard , dogs waiting on the other side. | ||
- | So, it was with some surprise, and not inconsiderable awe, that I found Wilf surpassed himself on his recent flexiday walk from Waterfall to Otford. It completely dispelled | ||
- | Piny association of flexidays with rest, relaxation, spoiling oneself, the luxury of a day off, etc. | ||
- | Six of Us took off for what turned out to be an experience straight out | ||
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- | of the "X Files" (for those who don't understand take" a look at channel 10 on Wednesday nights). Its true the walks program said something about a tunnel or two and its true I only Spoke Wilf via answer machines and its true I thought he was joking when he said 'bring a torch', | ||
- | The eccentric tone of the day started when We met at Central railway and one of our civic minded members turned' | ||
- | Within a few minutes of embarking at Waterfall, we.. were on our way, rock hopping at a fast pace. But not in the Conventional way. - No ordinary river rocks for Wilt these were continuous rows of gravel rocks that hold up the railway sleepers on the main railway line to Otford. Some of the older members (no names) , said they suddenly understood how the railway workers who used to stand by the side of speeding trains waving their arms and yelling out for the daily papers must have felt. | ||
Soon we hit the high spot - the tunnels. Altogether we entered the dark, damp and chilled interior of six separate disused train tunnels, all offering their own particular delights, sloshy mud, running streams, unexpected jugular-height coils of wire, broken bricks, glass, holes, musty air, eerie echoes and heaven knows what unseen creepy crawlies. | Soon we hit the high spot - the tunnels. Altogether we entered the dark, damp and chilled interior of six separate disused train tunnels, all offering their own particular delights, sloshy mud, running streams, unexpected jugular-height coils of wire, broken bricks, glass, holes, musty air, eerie echoes and heaven knows what unseen creepy crawlies. | ||
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Walking through them was not as bad as it sounds, the worst part was getting to the end and finding the exits were blocked up and having to brave the walk back. They say the journey home is always shorter, but, believe me, they weren' | Walking through them was not as bad as it sounds, the worst part was getting to the end and finding the exits were blocked up and having to brave the walk back. They say the journey home is always shorter, but, believe me, they weren' | ||
- | But the pinnacle of them all was the 'X File' tunnel. No movie director could hope to create such an atmospheric set: to approach the tunnel we slipped through silent expanses of paddocks littered with rusted machinery, disused equipment and broken fences. | + | |
- | Smells were everywhere, but there was a particular indescribable earth,' | + | But the pinnacle of them all was the 'X File' tunnel. No movie director could hope to create such an atmospheric set: to approach the tunnel we slipped through silent expanses of paddocks littered with rusted machinery, disused equipment and broken fences. |
- | PAGE 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER NOVEMBER 1996 | + | |
- | a There was a loud humming noise coming from some unidentifiable, | + | Smells were everywhere, but there was a particular indescribable earth odour that needed a clothespeg |
- | leaned against the walls in the distance. Obviously: something was going on, some sort of operation, but what? Again, not a single human being was anywhere to be seen. Had they all been beamed up to an overhead satellite from some foreign and hostile planet for which this celestial backblock was home? What sinister schemes and secrets were being planned and plotted by the aliens in the depths of the tunnel? Was the clear plastic tubing pumping some sort of life support breathing gas to them? | + | |
- | We attacked the problem by doing what all bushwalkers do - we turned our bewildered faces to the leader and asked him. With a look that clearly did not invite follow-up questions, Wilf declared they were | + | There was a loud humming noise coming from some unidentifiable, |
- | growing mushrooms. As for the people, well, they were probably on a flexiday, he said. . | + | We attacked the problem by doing what all bushwalkers do - we turned our bewildered faces to the leader and asked him. With a look that clearly did not invite follow-up questions, Wilf declared they were growing mushrooms. As for the people, well, they were probably on a flexiday, he said. |
We trudged on, past deserted scenic depots full of sky-high mountains of jet black coal (we breathed a sign of relief when Wilf didn't insist we walk over them), more railway lines, sidings, a deserted railway platform and two barking dogs protecting their swimming pool (I swear Wilf was eyeing the backyard off for lunch). | We trudged on, past deserted scenic depots full of sky-high mountains of jet black coal (we breathed a sign of relief when Wilf didn't insist we walk over them), more railway lines, sidings, a deserted railway platform and two barking dogs protecting their swimming pool (I swear Wilf was eyeing the backyard off for lunch). | ||
- | Coming home on the train, Wilf became wistful and confided there was, in fact, a seventh tunnel which we hadn't had time to explore. Its always good to be left wanting more...Ill | + | |
- | Aboriginal Land. | + | Coming home on the train, Wilf became wistful and confided there was, in fact, a seventh tunnel which we hadn't had time to explore. Its always good to be left wanting more... |
- | In combination viah Manyallakilt Aboriginal Cuittiral Tours, we are proud to offer you the chance to experience a small part of their culture combined with a walk tbniugli the Katherine Gorge system; | + | |
- | The first day and a half is spent with Aboriginal. guides...MO wilishow you the bush tucker and medicines that are in season.They wifi shoW you their art, both ancient and:modern, and tell ytis some. of their storietYou spend the next five days carrying a pack as you follow the gorge kin its full length, stopping to explore some of the cool and shady side gorges along the way. | + | |
- | fritrOrkiced weed species cannot be coat tilled unless they are first properly matiped.This mapping is beg lone during die wet season. | + | ===== The October 1996 General Meeting ===== |
- | Oar Febrliary trip offers you the | + | by Barry Wallace |
- | chance to assist the pad( by helping us continue the mapping we began last mu% | + | |
- | Please ask for our bushwallking | + | |
- | holiday | + | |
- | brochure. | + | |
- | NOVEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 | + | |
- | MMI.11. | + | |
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The October long weekend saw Maurice Smith and 6 others on his part exploratory walk in the Ettrema Wilderness. They enjoyed the pleasures of thick scrub, covering 9 km over 8 hours at one stage. This retarded progress forced a rerouting of the walk. They also reported encountering large numbers of snakes along Ettrema Creek but no one | The October long weekend saw Maurice Smith and 6 others on his part exploratory walk in the Ettrema Wilderness. They enjoyed the pleasures of thick scrub, covering 9 km over 8 hours at one stage. This retarded progress forced a rerouting of the walk. They also reported encountering large numbers of snakes along Ettrema Creek but no one | ||
- | mentioned feet this time. Bill Capon relocated his programmed walk :from Hilltop to Kanangra and went to the Ettrema area instead. The weather was poor but they Managed | + | mentioned feet this time. Bill Capon relocated his programmed walk from Hilltop to Kanangra and went to the Ettrema area instead. The weather was poor but they managed |
- | available to the meeting. Ian Rannard' | + | available to the meeting. Ian Rannard' |
- | Be Sunsmart | + | |
- | Your Skin Never Forgets a | + | |
- | Dose Of Sunburn, Even If You | + | |
- | Do... | + | |
The Minutes of the September general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | The Minutes of the September general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence included letters from Geoff Bradley, from the Commonwealth Bank regarding password access to our account, and from Ku-ring-gai Chase | ||
- | council, seeking information for inclusion in a community information register. | ||
- | ,The treasurer' | ||
- | The walks report began at the weekend of 13, 14, 15 September with no details for Kenn Clacher' | ||
- | Be Sunsmart | ||
- | Sunscreen used alone is not an adeqUate means of protection against skin cancer. When outdoors it is important that people wear a broad brimmed hat and long sleeved shirts in addition to sunscreen. | ||
- | The K to K scramble went, in windy conditions, with a core party of 8 'plus numerous supporters in two groups' | ||
- | did not mention it. There was no report to tell us whether Wilf I-111der has persisted in his allegedly perverse circumnavigation of Port Jackson but Frank Sandor' | ||
- | A WORLD RECORD | ||
- | 2 out of 3 Australians will | ||
- | develope skin cancer in their | ||
- | life - its a world record. | ||
- | Over the weekend of 20, 21, 22 September Dick Weston' | ||
- | Wayne Steele' | ||
- | PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER NOVEMBER 1996 | ||
- | There was no report for Lynne Yearnan' | ||
- | the rain. Jim even managed to have a 'couple. of swims along the way. | + | Correspondence included letters from Geoff Bradley, from the Commonwealth Bank regarding password access to our account, and from Ku-ring-gai Chase council, seeking information for inclusion in a community information register. |
- | You sort of got an idea of what was to come when Michele, rising to , provide. a report on Eddy's part exploratory Colo River trip, started out _by. questioning the marital status of his parents and saying that the good news about the trip, was that the cars were not vandalised. It was a carefully measured hatchet job all the way from there. It seems that at one stage the party was able to cover only 1 kilometre during a seven hour period of great effort. At 1500 on Sunday they were still 22 kilometres from the cars and pent some time circling in the , white out that prevailed before camping for the night. They reached the cars at around 1600 Monday. Well, the program did say part exploratory! | + | |
- | Tony Holgate' | + | The treasurer' |
+ | |||
+ | The walks report began at the weekend of 13, 14, 15 September with no details for Kenn Clacher' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The K to K scramble went, in windy conditions, with a core party of 8 'plus numerous supporters in two groups' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Over the weekend of 20, 21, 22 September Dick Weston' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wayne Steele' | ||
+ | |||
+ | There was no report for Lynne Yearnan' | ||
+ | |||
+ | You sort of got an idea of what was to come when Michele, rising to provide a report on Eddy's part exploratory Colo River trip, started out by. questioning the marital status of his parents and saying that the //good// news about the trip, was that the cars were not vandalised. It was a carefully measured hatchet job all the way from there. It seems that at one stage the party was able to cover only 1 kilometre during a seven hour period of great effort. At 1500 on Sunday they were still 22 kilometres from the cars and spent some time circling in the white out that prevailed before camping for the night. They reached the cars at around 1600 Monday. Well, the program | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tony Holgate' | ||
into the undergrowth. They reported cool wet conditions, which Errol asserts were good for walking, and saw spectacular displays of Waratahs along the way. There was no report for Ken Cheng' | into the undergrowth. They reported cool wet conditions, which Errol asserts were good for walking, and saw spectacular displays of Waratahs along the way. There was no report for Ken Cheng' | ||
- | Jan Mohandas: walk in Lamington National park over the 17 to 24 | + | Jan Mohandas' |
- | September went, with a party that ranged around a mean of " | + | |
There were no reports for Confederation or conservation. | There were no reports for Confederation or conservation. | ||
+ | |||
General business saw passage of a motion approving the purchase of a gate to be erected at the road entrance to Coolana. The Meeting closed at around 2117. | General business saw passage of a motion approving the purchase of a gate to be erected at the road entrance to Coolana. The Meeting closed at around 2117. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Book Review "THE FIRST BUSH WALKER" | ||
By Pat Harrison | By Pat Harrison | ||
- | "THE FIRST BUSH WALKER" | + | |
- | /This is the title of the latest book 1. by Jim Barrett; historian of the Cox, the Kowmung, the Old Burragorang, | + | This is the title of the latest book by Jim Barrett; historian of the Cox, the Kowmung, the Old Burragorang, |
The contents of The First Bushwalker are myth dispelling, for they amend the hitherto-accepted dates for the beginnings of bushwalking in the Blue Mountains and elsewhere. | The contents of The First Bushwalker are myth dispelling, for they amend the hitherto-accepted dates for the beginnings of bushwalking in the Blue Mountains and elsewhere. | ||
- | Jim's researches into his favourite bushwalking areas led him, through the records of the McMahon family who were pioneers on a part of the Cox now under Lake Burragorang to the surviving diaries of Morton Frederick EDEN who married Mary Theresa McMAHON in 1908. Fred was born in Switzerland in 1865 and died there in 1948. He was related., to Sir Anthony EDEN, a former prime minister of Britain, the EDEN family being part of the aristocracy. | + | |
- | r | + | Jim's researches into his favourite bushwalking areas led him, through the records of the McMahon family who were pioneers on a part of the Cox now under Lake Burragorang to the surviving diaries of Morton Frederick EDEN who married Mary Theresa McMAHON in 1908. Fred was born in Switzerland in 1865 and died there in 1948. He was related, to Sir Anthony EDEN, a former prime minister of Britain, the EDEN family being part of the aristocracy. |
- | Fred, who was a great bushwalker and kept detailed diaries of his | + | |
- | walks, lived in Australia from 1889 to 1914 and acquired 1750 acres at the headwaters of the Kowmung River slightly west of the Jenolan | + | Fred, who was a great bushwalker and kept detailed diaries of his walks, lived in Australia from 1889 to 1914 and acquired 1750 acres at the headwaters of the Kowmung River slightly west of the Jenolan Caves-Kanangra Walls Road. He named his home "GLEN EDEN" but it was destroyed in the bush fires of 1914-15 as was, probably, the majority of his diaries. However the diaries of his walks from Melbourne to Sydney in 1891 and in the Blue Mountains survive, but what treasures were lost in the burnt diaries! During his walk from Melbourne to Sydney he crossed the Victorian mountains from MATLOCK |
- | He loved the Blue Mountains and Jim has identified places now well- known on NARROW NECK where Fred roamed and camped, such as Diamond Falls, Red Ledge Pass, Corral Swamp, and The Devil' | + | |
+ | He loved the Blue Mountains and Jim has identified places now well-known on NARROW NECK where Fred roamed and camped, such as Diamond Falls, Red Ledge Pass, Corral Swamp, and The Devil' | ||
His diary also contains touching words of his memory of his father, the death of the little dog, the characters and rough diamonds with whom he walked for a few days, the lonely habitations he encountered on his way, and even an apt comment on what he learnt in his bushwalking about equipping infantry for action. A true walker. Just try to imagine the gear he used! | His diary also contains touching words of his memory of his father, the death of the little dog, the characters and rough diamonds with whom he walked for a few days, the lonely habitations he encountered on his way, and even an apt comment on what he learnt in his bushwalking about equipping infantry for action. A true walker. Just try to imagine the gear he used! | ||
- | It seems to me having read THE FIRST BUSHWALKER and learnt the location of 'GLEN EDEN' that FRED EDEN was the inspiration, | + | |
- | Jim's address is | + | It seems to me having read THE FIRST BUSHWALKER and learnt the location of 'GLEN EDEN' that FRED EDEN was the inspiration, |
- | 65 Brook Road Glenbrook 2773. Telephone 047 391 005. | + | |
- | - | + | Jim's address is 65 Brook Road Glenbrook 2773. Telephone 047 391 005. |
- | NOVENBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSKER PAGE 13 | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | 70TH | + | **70TH ANNIVERSARY CHRONIC OPERAS**\\ |
- | ANNIVERSARY | + | The CHRONIC OPERAS were a dynamic part of the Club's past. They were written, performed and sung by members, many of whom had great talent in an era when singing around a piano, telling |
- | CHRONIC OPERAS | + | |
- | The CHRONIC OPERAS were a dynamic part of the Club's past. They were Written, performed and sung by members, many Of whom had great talent in an era when singing around a piano, telling | + | |
Some of the CHRONIC OPERAS were so good they were performed in public to raise money for the club. The club would like to compile an oral history of this unique part of our history and would be pleased to hear from ANYONE with knowledge and/or memories of these musical extravaganzas. | Some of the CHRONIC OPERAS were so good they were performed in public to raise money for the club. The club would like to compile an oral history of this unique part of our history and would be pleased to hear from ANYONE with knowledge and/or memories of these musical extravaganzas. | ||
- | For more information or if you have something to tell contact: | + | |
- | Judy O' | + | For more information or if you have something to tell contact:\\ |
- | Peter Miller | + | Judy O' |
- | Phone: 9456 5326 | + | Peter Miller Phone: 9456 5326 \\ |
- | From The Minister For The Environment New South Wales | + | |
- | am pleased to advise you of the 1.Government' | + | |
+ | ===== National Parks and Wilderness Decisions ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | **From The Minister For The Environment New South Wales** | ||
+ | |||
+ | I am pleased to advise you of the Government' | ||
Since March 1995 the Carr Government' | Since March 1995 the Carr Government' | ||
- | In the Government' | + | |
- | contiguous with wilderness | + | In the Government' |
- | boundaries will be protected as | + | boundaries will be protected as national park. These areas of ' |
- | national park. These areas of ' | + | |
- | acquired.. , | + | |
The government will establish the Dunphy Wilderness Fund of $5 million over five years to acquire and declare suitable leasehold lands on offer from within identified wilderness. The Dunphy Fund can also accept donations from the public to boost its buying capacity. | The government will establish the Dunphy Wilderness Fund of $5 million over five years to acquire and declare suitable leasehold lands on offer from within identified wilderness. The Dunphy Fund can also accept donations from the public to boost its buying capacity. | ||
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The Government' | The Government' | ||
- | The Australian said of this decision: | + | |
- | " | + | The Australian said of this decision: " |
- | 120,000 ha has been identified in the South-East Forest National Park - 90,000 ha to be reserved immediately and the rest to be confirmed through the six month | + | |
- | Comprehensive Regional | + | 120,000 ha has been identified in the South-East Forest National Park - 90,000 ha to be reserved immediately and the rest to be confirmed through the six month Comprehensive Regional Assessment. This exceeds the Government' |
- | Assessment. This exceeds the Government' | + | |
- | A further nine new areas will be reserved to protect core high conservation value areas identified by the WA. The new national parks are Nymboi Binderay, North Brother, Bellinger River, Chaelundi, Dungirr, Richmond Range, Mt Royal, Fortis Creek, and the new nature reserve is Mt Boss. | + | A further nine new areas will be reserved to protect core high conservation value areas identified by the IFA. The new national parks are Nymboi Binderay, North Brother, Bellinger River, Chaelundi, Dungirr, Richmond Range, Mt Royal, Fortis Creek, and the new nature reserve is Mt Boss. |
A map showing both wilderness and new parks in our latest decision is overleaf. | A map showing both wilderness and new parks in our latest decision is overleaf. | ||
- | As well, $500,000 has been allocated for the collection and evaluation of data which will serve as a basis for assessment of the Western Region of the ,State. This will provide a firrn I-4SiS | + | |
+ | As well, $500,000 has been allocated for the collection and evaluation of data which will serve as a basis for assessment of the Western Region of the State. This will provide a firm basis for future conservation decisions and redress the under-representation of the west in the national parks estate. | ||
Today' | Today' | ||
+ | |||
Pam Allan MP 23/ | Pam Allan MP 23/ | ||
- | PAGE 14. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER NOVEMBER 1996 | + | |
- | ERVED ON THI 10 | + | |
- | Beware the ' | + | ===== The UV Cocktail- Sun, Water, Snow, High Altitude- Served on the Rocks ===== |
- | What causes skin cancer? | + | |
- | The major cause of skin cancer is exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. | + | |
- | What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is produced by the sun and includes the rays 'UVA, UVB and UVC. UVA leads to wrinkling and premature ageing of the skin. UVA together with UVB causes skin damage which leads to skin cancer. UVB 'causes sunburn and skin daMage | + | Beware the ' |
- | UV radiation is not related to heat and you can't see it or feel it. Although the level of UV radiation decreases during winter, it can still damage your skin. You need to Protect | + | |
- | What factors increase your expOsure | + | Skin cancer - Who is at risk? \\ |
- | Special risk factors for UV radiation exposure include increases in altitude and reflection, These need to be considered when planning your outdoor activities in both summer and winter. | + | Everyone under the sun: Two out of three people who live their lives in Australia will require treatment for at least one type Of skin cancer during their lifetime. This is the highest rate in the world. The good news is that most skin cancer can be prevented. |
- | Does UV radiation increase at higher altitudes? | + | |
- | )(es. For every 1000 metres rise above sea level UV radiation increases by approximately 15%. The risk of skin damage is greater in the mountains because there is | + | **What causes skin cancer?**\\ |
- | less atmosphere to filter out the harmful rays of the sun. | + | The major cause of skin cancer is exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is produced by the sun and includes the rays UVA, UVB and UVC. UVA leads to wrinkling and premature ageing of the skin. UVA together with UVB causes skin damage which leads to skin cancer. UVB causes sunburn and skin damage |
- | Is UV radiation reflected? | + | |
+ | UV radiation is not related to heat and you can't see it or feel it. Although the level of UV radiation decreases during winter, it can still damage your skin. You need to protect | ||
+ | |||
+ | What factors increase your exposure | ||
+ | Special risk factors for UV radiation exposure include increases in altitude and reflection. These need to be considered when planning your outdoor activities in both summer and winter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Does UV radiation increase at higher altitudes?**\\ | ||
+ | Yes. For every 1000 metres rise above sea level UV radiation increases by approximately 15%. The risk of skin damage is greater in the mountains because there is less atmosphere to filter out the harmful rays of the sun. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Is UV radiation reflected?**\\ | ||
Yes. UV radiation is reflected from a number of surfaces such as water, snow, concrete or shiny surfaces on boats. Reflected UV radiation increases your total exposure particularly during snow and water sports. You can protect yourself from the damaging effects of the sun by following the simple course of action recommended by the Cancer Council. | Yes. UV radiation is reflected from a number of surfaces such as water, snow, concrete or shiny surfaces on boats. Reflected UV radiation increases your total exposure particularly during snow and water sports. You can protect yourself from the damaging effects of the sun by following the simple course of action recommended by the Cancer Council. | ||
- | How can I protect myself from UV radiation? | + | |
- | Time | + | **How can I protect myself from UV radiation?** |
+ | |||
+ | **Time**\\ | ||
Try to stay out of the sun when UV radiation is at its most intense. That is between the hours of 10.00am and 2.00pm (11.00am and 3.00pm daylight saving time. When you can, plan your outdoor activities at other times. | Try to stay out of the sun when UV radiation is at its most intense. That is between the hours of 10.00am and 2.00pm (11.00am and 3.00pm daylight saving time. When you can, plan your outdoor activities at other times. | ||
- | Shade | + | |
+ | **Shade**\\ | ||
Make use of the shade provided by trees and shelters. Remember that UV radiation reflects off many surfaces, such as water, concrete and snow, so shade should not be the only form of protection you use. | Make use of the shade provided by trees and shelters. Remember that UV radiation reflects off many surfaces, such as water, concrete and snow, so shade should not be the only form of protection you use. | ||
- | Clothing | + | |
+ | **Clothing**\\ | ||
Clothing provides good protection from UV radiation. Remember to choose clothing with sleeves and a collar or polo neck. Scarves are useful for extra neck protection. Fabrics should have a close weave and cast a dark shadow when held up to the light. | Clothing provides good protection from UV radiation. Remember to choose clothing with sleeves and a collar or polo neck. Scarves are useful for extra neck protection. Fabrics should have a close weave and cast a dark shadow when held up to the light. | ||
- | Sunscreens | + | |
- | Sunscreens are part of total protection and should be used in combination with the other methods described in this brochure. | + | **Sunscreens**\\ |
- | Sunscreens should not be the only form of protection you use. | + | Sunscreens are part of total protection and should be used in combination with the other methods described in this brochure. Sunscreens should not be the only form of protection you use. Select a sunscreen that is SPF15+, Broad Spectrum and water resistant. (Important! check the expiry date). Apply sunscreen liberally to cool, clean, dry skin 15 minutes before exposure to the sun. SPF15+ sunscreens provide approximately two hours protection. The second application is not as effective as the first. It is therefore recommended that people make use of alternative skin protection methods as described in this brochure. |
- | Select a sunscreen that is SPF15+, Broad Spectrum and water resistant. (Important! check the expiry date) | + | |
- | Apply sunscreen liberally to cool, clean, dry skin 15 minutes before exposure to the sun. | + | **Hats**\\ |
- | SPF15+ sunscreens provide | + | |
- | approximately two hours protection. The second application is not as effective as the first. It is therefore recommended that people make use of alternative skin protection methods as described in this brochure. | + | |
- | Hats | + | |
Choose a hat that shades the head, face, neck and ears. A broad brimmed hat (8-10 centimetres) or legionaire style cap is most effective. At the snow fields a balaclava and peak cap combination may be more appropriate. | Choose a hat that shades the head, face, neck and ears. A broad brimmed hat (8-10 centimetres) or legionaire style cap is most effective. At the snow fields a balaclava and peak cap combination may be more appropriate. | ||
- | Sunglasses | + | |
- | For maximum protection from UV radiation sunglasses must: | + | **Sunglasses**\\ |
- | Comply with Australian standard | + | For maximum protection from UV radiation sunglasses must:\\ |
- | 1016 (1990) | + | Comply with Australian standard 1016 (1990)\\ |
- | Offer 99% protection from UV radiation. | + | Offer 99% protection from UV radiation.\\ |
- | Be a close fitting wrap around style. | + | Be a close fitting wrap around style.\\ |
- | Be worn from childhood throughout life | + | Be worn from childhood throughout life\\ |
- | Colour tinting of lenses alters the level of visible light. (ie glare) that reaches the eyes. It does not alter the level of UV radiation. This is why it is important to check that sunglasses (or goggles when skiing) comply with Australian standard | + | Colour tinting of lenses alters the level of visible light. (ie glare) that reaches the eyes. It does not alter the level of UV radiation. This is why it is important to check that sunglasses (or goggles when skiing) comply with Australian standard 1067. |
- | 1067. | + | |
- | For more information contact the Cancer Council PO Kings Cross 2011. In | + | For more information contact the Cancer Council PO Kings Cross 2011. |
- | NOVEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 15 | + | |
- | There is a mental' | + | ===== Tullyangela Extremities ===== |
- | We, .,,spent the. three days of the October,long weekend on a walk in the Ettrerna | + | by Maurice Smith |
+ | |||
+ | There is a mental | ||
+ | |||
+ | We spent the three days of the October long weekend on a walk in the Ettrema | ||
The grand plan for day one was to do a full traverse of Tullyangela Creek. Then over the next two days we were to walk up Ettrema Creek and make an exit by Myall Creek. | The grand plan for day one was to do a full traverse of Tullyangela Creek. Then over the next two days we were to walk up Ettrema Creek and make an exit by Myall Creek. | ||
- | By lunch time Saturday it was already apparent that we were well behind schedule. At that stage we had walked from our cars descending into the upper reaches of the Tullyangela. The walking was just plain slow going, in quite difficult scrub and in very warm weather. To make up time we agreed to leave the creek and cut across county for two kilotnetres. That way we would cut off quite a few kilometres of the creek as it makes a large loop. There was, of course, a catch. As the creek loops it starts to descend and the inap was showing some significant, cliff lines where we wanted to rejoin the creek. We had to hope that we | + | |
- | could find a break in the cliffs to get back into the creek. | + | By lunch time Saturday it was already apparent that we were well behind schedule. At that stage we had walked from our cars descending into the upper reaches of the Tullyangela. The walking was just plain slow going, in quite difficult scrub and in very warm weather. To make up time we agreed to leave the creek and cut across county for two kilotnetres. That way we would cut off quite a few kilometres of the creek as it makes a large loop. There was, of course, a catch. As the creek loops it starts to descend and the in map was showing some significant cliff lines where we wanted to rejoin the creek. We had to hope that we could find a break in the cliffs to get back into the creek. |
- | However, the nature of the terrain and vegetation was such that the two kilometres took us over two hours. By the time we reached the southern edge of the escarpment and looked down into the middle section. of Tullyangela we again revised our plans significantly. It was evident that our hope of finding an easy entry into the creek that day. was very low. As campsites were non-existent we found a rocky platform that was reasonably flat and large enough, and also was close to a tiny creek. | + | |
- | The rain and wind that arrived just as we retired for the night saw a number of us scampering around in the heavy rain searching for some heavier rocks to hold down our fly sheets. The rain left off during the night but started again shortly before daybreak and was to be with us until early Sunday afternoon. Because of the slippery conditions we agreed that to try to descend to the creek by finding a break in the cliff lines was fraught with danger and likely to take too long. So we then headed along the escarpment to the east to find Howards Pass. Along the way we managed to obtain occasional views across Tullyangela Creek through the fog, mist and cloud. After numerous excursions' | + | However, the nature of the terrain and vegetation was such that the two kilometres took us over two hours. By the time we reached the southern edge of the escarpment and looked down into the middle section of Tullyangela we again revised our plans significantly. It was evident that our hope of finding an easy entry into the creek that day was very low. As campsites were non-existent we found a rocky platform that was reasonably flat and large enough, and also was close to a tiny creek. |
- | Fortunately, | + | |
- | metres, further south, where a small creek flows to the east. After lunching in. an overhang out of the rain we fotindthe, | + | The rain and wind that arrived just as we retired for the night saw a number of us scampering around in the heavy rain searching for some heavier rocks to hold down our fly sheets. The rain left off during the night but started again shortly before daybreak and was to be with us until early Sunday afternoon. Because of the slippery conditions we agreed that to try to descend to the creek by finding a break in the cliff lines was fraught with danger and likely to take too long. So we then headed along the escarpment to the east to find Howards Pass. Along the way we managed to obtain occasional views across Tullyangela Creek through the fog, mist and cloud. After numerous excursions inland to get around deep gullies that contained creeks destined tO fall over the escarpment, we arrived at the north-east end of the plateau. |
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+ | Fortunately, | ||
Monday morning saw us enjoying the frequent sunny breaks as we walked up Ettrema Creek to the base of Transportation Spur. From there on it was a solid climb and then across country back to our cars. | Monday morning saw us enjoying the frequent sunny breaks as we walked up Ettrema Creek to the base of Transportation Spur. From there on it was a solid climb and then across country back to our cars. | ||
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By way of interest, during the weekend we saw six snakes, comprising two black snakes, one Red Bellied black snake, one Tiger snake and two small snakes of unknown variety. | By way of interest, during the weekend we saw six snakes, comprising two black snakes, one Red Bellied black snake, one Tiger snake and two small snakes of unknown variety. | ||
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My obsession with the Ettrema Wilderness is such that preliminary plans are being formed for a return trip to Tullyangela Creek to walk the section between the extremities that I have now seen. | My obsession with the Ettrema Wilderness is such that preliminary plans are being formed for a return trip to Tullyangela Creek to walk the section between the extremities that I have now seen. | ||
- | Fellow sufferers were Frank Grerman,' | ||
- | 4:3 | + | Fellow sufferers were Frank Grennan, Sue Hailstone, Rosemary MacDougal, Anne Maguire, Michele Morgan and Geoff Oxley. |
- | iiiKTOME | + | |
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- | MAW | + | ===== Tick Alert===== |
- | REMOVAL | + | **How to remove a Tick- A Tick in time prevent Lyme** |
- | 1. Remove the attached tick with fine point tweezers or a tick remover by grasping the tick behind its head as close to the skin as possible. | + | |
- | 2. Gently pull the tick straight out with steady pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick. | + | REMOVAL\\ |
- | 3. Wash your hands. Disinfect the tweezers and the bite. | + | 1. Remove the attached tick with fine point tweezers or a tick remover by grasping the tick behind its head as close to the skin as possible.\\ |
- | 4. Do not attempt to kill the tick before removal by applying methylated spirits, alcohol, nail polish remover, petroleum jelly or other substances as this causes the tick to inject more toxins and bacteria. | + | 2. Gently pull the tick straight out with steady pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick.\\ |
- | 5. Save the tick in a sealed jar in alcohol or methylated spirits and label with the date it was removed. This can be identified later if you develop illness, especially in the following four weeks. | + | 3. Wash your hands. Disinfect the tweezers and the bite.\\ |
- | 6. Adults should have someone else remove attached ticks. Children should be told to seek adult help for proper tick removal. | + | 4. Do not attempt to kill the tick before removal by applying methylated spirits, alcohol, nail polish remover, petroleum jelly or other substances as this causes the tick to inject more toxins and bacteria.\\ |
- | 7.. Mass infestation of tiny, (nymph stage) ticks are best removed by soaking for 20 minutes in a deep, warm bath with one cup bicarb soda added. | + | 5. Save the tick in a sealed jar in alcohol or methylated spirits and label with the date it was removed. This can be identified later if you develop illness, especially in the following four weeks.\\ |
- | TIPS FOR PREVENTION | + | 6. Adults should have someone else remove attached ticks. Children should be told to seek adult help for proper tick removal.\\ |
- | 1. Ticks occur in bushy areas and gardens and may attach to your clothing or body as you brush past bushes or overhanging branches,.. | + | 7. Mass infestation of tiny (nymph stage) ticks are best removed by soaking for 20 minutes in a deep, warm bath with one cup bicarb soda added. |
- | 2. When outdoors, dress appropriately to avoid tick bites. Wear a hat, long sleeved shirt and long pants tucked into socks Light coloured clothes are better as it is easier to see the ticks crawling. | + | |
- | 3. When outdoors use an insect repellent containing DEET (diethyl toluamide) but be careful when using them on children. Spraying your hat and clothes will increase protection: (Ask your doctor or chemist). | + | TIPS FOR PREVENTION\\ |
- | 4. Brush off clothing and thoroughly check pets before entering the house. | + | 1. Ticks occur in bushy areas and gardens and may attach to your clothing or body as you brush past bushes or overhanging branches\\ |
- | 5. Always do a tick check of the entire family and pets after being outdoors. Undressed is best, paying particular attention to behind the ears, scalp, groin, armpits and back of knees. | + | 2. When outdoors, dress appropriately to avoid tick bites. Wear a hat, long sleeved shirt and long pants tucked into socks. Light coloured clothes are better as it is easier to see the ticks crawling.\\ |
- | 6. Ticks prefer damp, moist areas in your garden such . as woodpiles and rock walls. Keeping your garden neat and grass mowed will aid in prevention of tick bites. | + | 3. When outdoors use an insect repellent containing DEET (diethyl toluamide) but be careful when using them on children. Spraying your hat and clothes will increase protection. (Ask your doctor or chemist).\\ |
- | ixodes | + | 4. Brush off clothing and thoroughly check pets before entering the house.\\ |
- | lava nymphs adults engorged adult | + | 5. Always do a tick check of the entire family and pets after being outdoors. Undressed is best, paying particular attention to behind the ears, scalp, groin, armpits and back of knees.\\ |
- | LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS | + | 6. Ticks prefer damp, moist areas in your garden such as woodpiles and rock walls. Keeping your garden neat and grass mowed will aid in prevention of tick bites.\\ |
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+ | Ixodes | ||
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+ | lava → nymphs | ||
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+ | **LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS**\\ | ||
After proper tick removal, and talking to your health care provider, watch for the following symptoms. | After proper tick removal, and talking to your health care provider, watch for the following symptoms. | ||
If you experience any of these see a doctor. To obtain more information for you or your doctor contact us. | If you experience any of these see a doctor. To obtain more information for you or your doctor contact us. | ||
- | EARLY INFECTION | + | |
- | Flue-like symptoms - headache, fever, muscle or joint pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite or swollen glands. | + | **EARLY INFECTION**\\ |
- | Skin - rash at the bite site or other places. About 50% of infected people do not get a rash. This rash occurs in many shapes and colours. It appears as red or purplish on light skin and as a bruise on dark skin. Discolouration of the skin at the bite site within hours of tick removal may be skin irritation and not disease. | + | Flu-like symptoms - headache, fever, muscle or joint pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite or swollen glands.\\ |
+ | Skin- rash at the bite site or other places. About 50% of infected people do not get a rash. This rash occurs in many shapes and colours. It appears as red or purplish on light skin and as a bruise on dark skin. Discolouration of the skin at the bite site within hours of tick removal may be skin irritation and not disease. | ||
Eye - conjunctivitis. | Eye - conjunctivitis. | ||
- | DISSEMINATED INFECTION General - fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting. | + | |
- | Brain - severe headaches, cranial nerve paralysis (eg. , facial droop, light sensitivity), | + | **DISSEMINATED INFECTION**\\ |
- | Eye - inflammation of various parts of optic nerve, retinal detachments, | + | General - fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting.\\ |
- | Skin - single or multiple rashes (per bite) occurring over the body, benign skin tumours. | + | Brain - severe headaches, cranial nerve paralysis (eg. , facial droop, light sensitivity), |
- | Joint and muscle - pain, mild to severe | + | Eye - inflammation of various parts of optic nerve, retinal detachments, |
- | Heart - irregular beats, heart block, inflammation. Liver - hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes. | + | Skin - single or multiple rashes (per bite) occurring over the body, benign skin tumours.\\ |
- | CHRONIC INFECTION | + | Joint and muscle - pain, mild to severe or migratory, inflammation, |
- | General - chronic fatigue. | + | Heart - irregular beats, heart block, inflammation. Liver - hepatitis, elevated liver enzyme.\\ |
- | Brain - cognitive or behavioural changes, disorders of the peripheral nerves, demyelinating-like symptoms, severe headaches, inflammation of the brain. | + | |
- | Eyes - loss of vision. | + | **CHRONIC INFECTION**\\ |
- | Skin - degeneration of the skin on the hands or feet, recurring rash(es). | + | General - chronic fatigue.\\ |
- | Joints - disabling pain, intermittent or chronic. | + | Brain - cognitive or behavioural changes, disorders of the peripheral nerves, demyelinating-like symptoms, severe headaches, inflammation of the brain.\\ |
- | PREGNANCY | + | Eyes - loss of vision.\\ |
+ | Skin - degeneration of the skin on the hands or feet, recurring rash(es).\\ | ||
+ | Joints - disabling pain, intermittent or chronic.\\ | ||
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+ | **PREGNANCY**\\ | ||
The Lyme bacterium can cross the placenta and infect the unborn. Reported potential complications include miscarriage, | The Lyme bacterium can cross the placenta and infect the unborn. Reported potential complications include miscarriage, | ||
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For further information and leaflets send your details plus 4 x 45c stamps to T.A.G.S (Tick Alert Group Support) Inc. PO Box 1551 Dee Why 2099. Donations accepted: all proceeds going to support research into tick borne diseases. | For further information and leaflets send your details plus 4 x 45c stamps to T.A.G.S (Tick Alert Group Support) Inc. PO Box 1551 Dee Why 2099. Donations accepted: all proceeds going to support research into tick borne diseases. | ||
- | NOVEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 17 | + | |
- | The area around upper Widden Brook & its tributaries has always been Of interest to me since the 1970's I had some trip notes from various NPA trips in the 1970' | + | |
- | After a few last minute cancellations and the Friday night drive to Dunn's Swamp east of Rylstone (near Mudgee) we set of with a party of six, five being prospectives. We followed an old overgrown logging track following a tributary of Never Never Creek to a saddle.. 'This 'saddle marks the Great Dividing Range separating the cudgegorig-Macquarie catchment., (Murray-Darling) from | + | ===== Widden Wanderings ===== |
- | the catchnlent | + | by Paul McCann |
- | which flows into the Hunter River. We descended down a steep gully into Widden Brook and followed the stream downstream past lovely coachwood trees, tree ferns and towering sandstone cliffs. above us. In several places the, stream cuts into :the base of the sandstone cliffs creating interesting overhangs. Progress was slower. planned due to the higher water level in the creek. We tried to keep the boots dry, however as we progressed downstream we eventually took to wading through the creek. We reached the intended lunch stop at about 3.30 pm. I decided not to proceed any further for the day as there werepo | + | |
- | qnoar t). the creek under the | + | The area around upper Widden Brook & its tributaries has always been of interest to me since the 1970's. I had some trip notes from various NPA trips in the 1970' |
- | rainforest canopy. We had a fire between some large boulders which offered perfect seats and backrests. As the evening progressed I noticed | + | |
- | the sky becoming overcast with high cloud building up. After happy hour and dinner we all went to bed early to catch up on some sleep. The sound of the trickling water in the creek was very relaxing. | + | After a few last minute cancellations and the Friday night drive to Dunn's Swamp east of Rylstone (near Mudgee) we set of with a party of six, five being prospectives. We followed an old overgrown logging track following a tributary of Never Never Creek to a saddle. This saddle marks the Great Dividing Range separating the Cudgegong-Macquarie catchment (Murray-Darling) from the catchment |
- | About 3.30 am next morning I was awoken by the first drops of rain dripping from the canopy above. After wetting the tents, the rain stopped during breakfast and breaking camp, but started again before we set off. We followed the base of the cliffs around the wide valley where Widden Brook ,meets Coricudgy Creek. The rain soon made everything slippery and made for slow going. The rain and mist cleared occasionally revealing the views of the valley and cliffs through the trees. We had lunth under an overhang which was big enough to sleep in with a little levelling. After lunch we continued following the cliffs and dropped into Razorback Creek. Several large boulders initially blocked our way up the creek but once we passed these obstacles we came to a flat section with some lovely campsites. We continued on for about a kilometre and camped at a point where three side creeks join Razorback Creek together. We cleared a few tent sites and gathered the plentiful supply of firewood available. We erected a fly to sit under and like magic this action caused the rain to stop for the evening. We' scion had a fire going and enjoyed some" | + | |
- | The rain had Stopped | + | About 3.30 am next morning I was awoken by the first drops of rain dripping from the canopy above. After wetting the tents, the rain stopped during breakfast and breaking camp, but started again before we set off. We followed the base of the cliffs around the wide valley where Widden Brook meets Coricudgy Creek. The rain soon made everything slippery and made for slow going. The rain and mist cleared occasionally revealing the views of the valley and cliffs through the trees. We had lunch under an overhang which was big enough to sleep in with a little levelling. After lunch we continued following the cliffs and dropped into Razorback Creek. Several large boulders initially blocked our way up the creek but once we passed these obstacles we came to a flat section with some lovely campsites. We continued on for about a kilometre and camped at a point where three side creeks join Razorback Creek together. We cleared a few tent sites and gathered the plentiful supply of firewood available. We erected a fly to sit under and like magic this action caused the rain to stop for the evening. We soon had a fire going and enjoyed some happy hour. After dinner, out came the wet clothes to be gently smoked over the fire. |
- | up onto the cliffs above a large overhang. We enjoyed morning tea with a view of the surrounding countryside. We continued on up the ridge to the Great Dividing Range and followed this for a short distance. We had lunch before descending down to Never Never Crek, | + | |
- | Despite the four hour drive from Sydney the area is well worth a visit. I intend to lead another three day walk over the next Anzac Day weekend in April. The walk will consist of two days carrying packs with a day walk on the middle day. Further details will be provided in the Autumn program. Please note that there will be a limit of eight on this walk due to the small Camp sites. | + | The rain had stopped |
- | Everyone on the walk handled the rough and slippery conditions very well and I have no hesitation in recommending them to full membership. The group details are: Members - Paul McCann (leader); Prospective members- Sally Croker, Petra Hermiger, Rick Jones, Andrew Parker and Phil | + | |
- | Prentice. Thanks to all the participants who made the walk happen. | + | Despite the four hour drive from Sydney the area is well worth a visit. I intend to lead another three day walk over the next Anzac Day weekend in April. The walk will consist of two days carrying packs with a day walk on the middle day. Further details will be provided in the Autumn program. Please note that there will be a limit of eight on this walk due to the small camp sites. |
- | PAGE 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER NOVEMBER 1996 | + | |
- | In recent months club Members lhave reported on walks that, in my view, indicate excessive numbers of members participate in some weekend walks. | + | Everyone on the walk handled the rough and slippery conditions very well and I have no hesitation in recommending them to full membership. The group details are: Members - Paul McCann (leader); Prospective members- Sally Croker, Petra Hernniger, Rick Jones, Andrew Parker and Phil Prentice. Thanks to all the participants who made the walk happen. |
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+ | by Maurice Smith | ||
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+ | In recent months club members have reported on walks that, in my view, indicate excessive numbers of members participate in some weekend walks. | ||
How can a walk with over, say, 10 walkers be enjoyable for all the participants? | How can a walk with over, say, 10 walkers be enjoyable for all the participants? | ||
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This is the way that I see the issues. | This is the way that I see the issues. | ||
- | Firstly, a large number of walkers means the leader is more of a crowd control marshal than a true leader. It cannot be enjoyable for the leader to have to repeat the same instructions many times. Almost inevitably someone doesn' | + | |
- | Secondly, large groups usually mean a large impact on the bush that We are out there to enjoy. Even if every member in the large group each rigorously follows the minimal impact bushwalking practice, the impact of 20+ members versus less than half that, is profound. Most bushwalkers are ardent conservationists. So how can we | + | Firstly, a large number of walkers means the leader is more of a crowd control marshal than a true leader. It cannot be enjoyable for the leader to have to repeat the same instructions many times. Almost inevitably someone doesn' |
- | possibly, in all clear conscience, enjoy the bush knowing that in enjoying it in such large numbers we are having a profound impact on it? This is especially true around the camp site. The need for tent sites, camp fires, | + | |
+ | Secondly, large groups usually mean a large impact on the bush that we are out there to enjoy. Even if every member in the large group each rigorously follows the minimal impact bushwalking practice, the impact of 20+ members versus less than half that, is profound. Most bushwalkers are ardent conservationists. So how can we possibly, in all clear conscience, enjoy the bush knowing that in enjoying it in such large numbers we are having a profound impact on it? This is especially true around the camp site. The need for tent sites, camp fires, | ||
Thirdly, the socialising that is so much part of bushwalking is very difficult in large groups. The opportunity to get to know other members is restricted because the sub-groups are constantly reforming. How many times have you been on a walk with a large number of people? You will not have had the chance to talk much with lots of the. other group members because there were so many people present and they had different speeds of travel. | Thirdly, the socialising that is so much part of bushwalking is very difficult in large groups. The opportunity to get to know other members is restricted because the sub-groups are constantly reforming. How many times have you been on a walk with a large number of people? You will not have had the chance to talk much with lots of the. other group members because there were so many people present and they had different speeds of travel. | ||
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So I would like to see the club committee adopt a guideline that the maximum number of walkers on a weekend walk. I suggest that the maximum not exceed 10 members and at the leader' | So I would like to see the club committee adopt a guideline that the maximum number of walkers on a weekend walk. I suggest that the maximum not exceed 10 members and at the leader' | ||
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If bushwalking clubs don't take action to limit our impact there may shortly come the day when NPWS impose limits on party size because of the impact that large groups have on our walking areas. | If bushwalking clubs don't take action to limit our impact there may shortly come the day when NPWS impose limits on party size because of the impact that large groups have on our walking areas. | ||
- | The other consequence of what I propose is that some members will be very disappointed because they missed out on a weekend walk. How do they avoid this? The answer is quite simple. Contact the club's walks secretary and organise to lead your own walk to your favourite,. area, there are plenty of members in the club who will want to walk. | + | |
+ | The other consequence of what I propose is that some members will be very disappointed because they missed out on a weekend walk. How do they avoid this? The answer is quite simple. Contact the club's walks secretary and organise to lead your own walk to your favourite area, there are plenty of members in the club who will want to walk. | ||
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