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- | 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. | + | 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. |
|Editor :| George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 Telephone 9707 1343| | |Editor :| George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 Telephone 9707 1343| | ||
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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: |
|Vice-President: | |Vice-President: | ||
|Public Officer:| Fran Holland| | |Public Officer:| Fran Holland| | ||
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|Membership Secretary:| Barry Wallace| | |Membership Secretary:| Barry Wallace| | ||
|New Members Secretary:| Miriam Kirwan| | |New Members Secretary:| Miriam Kirwan| | ||
- | |ConserVation | + | |Conservation |
|Magazine Editor:| George Mawer| | |Magazine Editor:| George Mawer| | ||
|Committee Members:| Morie Ward & Jennifer Trevor-Roberts| | |Committee Members:| Morie Ward & Jennifer Trevor-Roberts| | ||
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- | ===== In This issue ===== | + | ===== In this issue ===== |
|P 2|The Yahoos of Yalwal |George Carter| | |P 2|The Yahoos of Yalwal |George Carter| | ||
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|P 7| The Dinkum Dunny |Jaqui Calandra| | |P 7| The Dinkum Dunny |Jaqui Calandra| | ||
|P 9| A Long Short Cut |Maurice Smith| | |P 9| A Long Short Cut |Maurice Smith| | ||
- | |P 11| Etrema | + | |P 11| Ettrema |
|P 13| The December General Meeting |Barry Wallace| | |P 13| The December General Meeting |Barry Wallace| | ||
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**Weekend Test Walk, November 23 - 24, led by Tony Manes**\\ | **Weekend Test Walk, November 23 - 24, led by Tony Manes**\\ | ||
- | Reported by George Carter (with additions by Elwyn Moms) | + | Reported by George Carter (with additions by Elwyn Morris) |
Till recently, the peace of the pristine Yalwal Creek on Morton National Park, with its once idyllic campspots, clear pools and granite rocks, was shattered every weekend by yahoos on trailer bikes and hoons in four wheel drives. | Till recently, the peace of the pristine Yalwal Creek on Morton National Park, with its once idyllic campspots, clear pools and granite rocks, was shattered every weekend by yahoos on trailer bikes and hoons in four wheel drives. | ||
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LUCK NEEDED\\ | LUCK NEEDED\\ | ||
- | At least that's my opinion - and even Tony admitted he got tired! But he had a lot of luck, which he needed. First, it rained and blew so hard and the forecast was so grim on Friday that ten of the 15 cancelled, including a father and son who'd spent $180 on hiring equipment. This left five fit, determined people - members Tony, Kay, and Kate, and two prospectives, | + | At least that's my opinion - and even Tony admitted he got tired! But he had a lot of luck, which he needed. First, it rained and blew so hard and the forecast was so grim on Friday that 10 of the 15 cancelled, including a father and son who'd spent $180 on hiring equipment. This left five fit, determined people - members Tony, Kay, and Kate, and two prospectives, |
Secondly, Saturday was cold - in late November! A week before, there' | Secondly, Saturday was cold - in late November! A week before, there' | ||
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- | A reply to Maurice Smiths " | + | ===== Expanding Horizons ===== |
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+ | **A reply to Maurice Smiths " | ||
I agree that numbers attending walks, being day, weekend or extended, should be limited in numbers due to all the reasons given by Maurice. I feel a more reasonable average would be 10 - 15 with an allowance for those walkers who book on walks and don't have the courtesy to notify the leader when they decide not to attend. Thus depriving others from going, or having the leader arrive at the start with no followers. | I agree that numbers attending walks, being day, weekend or extended, should be limited in numbers due to all the reasons given by Maurice. I feel a more reasonable average would be 10 - 15 with an allowance for those walkers who book on walks and don't have the courtesy to notify the leader when they decide not to attend. Thus depriving others from going, or having the leader arrive at the start with no followers. | ||
Another reason for having larger numbers on walks is so that "Sub groups" | Another reason for having larger numbers on walks is so that "Sub groups" | ||
- | If numbers on walks are limited as suggested by Maurice; I believe we will have more cancellations of walks due to "no shows", | + | If numbers on walks are limited as suggested by Maurice; I believe we will have more cancellations of walks due to "no shows", |
Conclusions: | Conclusions: | ||
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- | Notice from Walks Secretary\\ | + | **Notice from Walks Secretary**\\ |
Just two days after bulk posting the 63 " | Just two days after bulk posting the 63 " | ||
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We can borrow from the TV ad that says "It won't happen overnight, but it will happen." | We can borrow from the TV ad that says "It won't happen overnight, but it will happen." | ||
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Think about it. Perhaps it's not too late even now, | Think about it. Perhaps it's not too late even now, | ||
- | The British Military | + | |
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- | performance reviews. | + | **The British Military requires annual officer performance reviews. These are actual excerpts taken from people' |
- | These are actual excerpts | + | |
- | taken from people' | + | |
- | reviews. | + | |
His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity. | His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity. | ||
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This officer is not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely-wont-be. | This officer is not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely-wont-be. | ||
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When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there. | When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there. | ||
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He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction. | He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction. | ||
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He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle. | He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle. | ||
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Technically sound, but socially impossible. | Technically sound, but socially impossible. | ||
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This young lady has delusions of adequacy. | This young lady has delusions of adequacy. | ||
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When he joined my ship, this officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably. | When he joined my ship, this officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably. | ||
This medical officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar. | This medical officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar. | ||
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Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig. | Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig. | ||
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She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. | She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. | ||
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He has the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age. | He has the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age. | ||
- | This officer should go far, and the sooner he starts; the ttter. | + | |
- | This man is depriving a 4illage | + | This officer should go far, and the sooner he starts; the better. |
- | by Jacqui | + | |
- | We specialise in the latest light weight gear for 'your outdoor adventures. Whether you require Tents, Backpacks, Sleeping bags, Rainwear, Stoves, Abseiling gear or Accessories, | + | This man is depriving a village |
- | We offer you personalised knowledgeable service to help you purchase the correct equipment for your needs, naturally. we offer the best prices too. | + | |
- | Advice is only, a phone call away. | + | by Jacqui |
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- | Ea3 | + | As the editor comments in "Mail & Notices" |
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- | berghms | + | In this article I'd like to put the case for a composting toilet at Coolana, |
- | ONE PLANET | + | which is an adaptation of the expensive Swedish design the Clivus |
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- | ARCTERYX | + | Firstly a composting toilet requires no water thereby avoiding the cost of water/ |
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- | Tho StormShleld | + | Thirdly maintenance is minimal. Clivus Multrum means " |
- | ALP1NEA1RE | + | pushes the decomposed matter along the sloping bottom. The vent pipe from the composting chamber extends vertically |
- | )1;x,i; VICTOR! N OX | + | through the roof to create a constant air flow, ensuring aerobic decomposition. |
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- | -COUNTRY Si( | + | Fourthly the Clivus Minimus can be constructed in six man-days for a cost of approximately $200. (4) Detailed construction plans are available free, and Leigh Davidson (Lismore) is available for phone consultation. He welcomes visitors to his nest of three composting units, all approved by Lismore City Council for use. |
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- | | + | Finally the type of composting toilet I have referenced |
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- | As the editor comments in "Mail & Notices" | + | |
- | the solitary morning contemplation time with the twitter of birdsond and gleeful buzz of other winged creatures, | + | |
- | In this article I'd like to put the case for a composting toilet at Coolana, | + | |
- | which is an adaptation of the expensive Swedish design the Clivus | + | |
- | Mult-rum_ | + | |
- | Firstly a composting toilet requires no water thereby avoiding the cost of | + | |
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- | Secondly', all organic | + | |
- | This is the most important | + | |
- | factor in eliminating smell - | + | |
- | uses air and oxygen, as opposed to the anaerobic | + | |
- | system which excludes air and produces the well known odour | + | |
- | of pit toilets. | + | |
- | Fourthly the Clivus Minimus can - be constructed in six man-days for a cost of approximately $200. (4) Detailed construction plans are available free, and Leigh Davidson (Lismore) is available for phone | + | |
- | consultation. He welcomes visitors to his nest of three composting units, all approved by Lismore City Council for use | + | |
- | Finally the type of composting toilet I have refe: | + | |
- | 62). Commercially available models approved by The NSW Department of Urban Affairs and Planning include the Clivus Multrum, the Rotaloo and Biolet, with costs including installation varying from $2300 (Biolet) to $4600 (1993) | + | |
I hope this article has provided food for thought and original articles and plans are available for anyone who is interested. | I hope this article has provided food for thought and original articles and plans are available for anyone who is interested. | ||
Further reading: | Further reading: | ||
- | 1. Goodbye To The Flush Toilet. Carol Hupping Stoner 1977 Rodale Press. | + | * 1. Goodbye To The Flush Toilet. Carol Hupping Stoner 1977 Rodale Press. |
- | 2. Evaluation Of Biological Toilets (stage 1) R. Rich CSIRO Div Building Research Highett, Vic. DBR Reprint #853. | + | |
- | 3. The Toilet Papers. Sim van de Rym. | + | |
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- | 4. Composting Toilets You Can Build Yourself. Noel Jeffrey Soft Technology No 40 pages 31-62 | + | |
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- | | + | by Maurice Smith |
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- | o; | + | We gathered together at Adaminaby in the afternoon of 27 December 1996 after an early departure from Sydney for our six day walk in the Snowy Mountains. Adaminaby was our last real chance to purchase last minute items, |
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- | 0, D.. Stuff | + | Our first afternoon with our heavy packs saw us have a very close encounter with a snake. After walking for an hour or so we had stopped to have a water break and check out a potential camp site next to a little stream close to the Round Mountain Fire Trail. We were standing around drinking our water and getting to know one another. There was a sudden movement near the bottom of John Griffin' |
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- | We gathered together at Adaminaby in the afternoon of 27 December 1996 after an early departure from Sydney for our six day walk in the Snowy Mountains. Adaminaby was our last real chance to purchase last minute items, | + | |
- | Upon arrival at the Round Mountain car park we shouldered our packs, heavy with 9e or that we hoped we *Ovid not heed, as well as our food,: for six days. When walking in this area in summer walkers need to be. equipped for blizzards as well as the better weather we were hoping | + | |
- | to encounter. My pack weighed about 18 kilograms. A few other members of our group had packs that weighed over 20 kilos. | + | |
- | Our first afternoon with our heavy packs saw us have a very close encounter with a snake. After walking for an hour or so we had stopped to have a water break and check out a potential camp site next to a little stream close to the Round Mountain Fire Trail. We were standing around drinking our water and getting to know one another. There was a sudden movement near the bottom of John Griffin' | + | |
- | walkers in every direction gave the snake the room it sought and it slithered off into the bushes. As it Went on its way we identified it as a tiger snake. | + | |
In the early hours of the next morning we were all woken from our sleep with lots of thunder and lightning. This weather was to be with us, with heavy showers of rain, for our first full day of walking. We were all concerned that this weather was to be an omen of what was to be with us for the walk. | In the early hours of the next morning we were all woken from our sleep with lots of thunder and lightning. This weather was to be with us, with heavy showers of rain, for our first full day of walking. We were all concerned that this weather was to be an omen of what was to be with us for the walk. | ||
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After packing we headed across country on a short cut that was to cut off several kilometres of fire trail walking. The short cut took us through a thick snow gum forest and we " | After packing we headed across country on a short cut that was to cut off several kilometres of fire trail walking. The short cut took us through a thick snow gum forest and we " | ||
- | Suddenly, from close by I hear traffic sounds. How strange, vehicles aren't allowed off the | + | |
- | sealed road running through the park! A moment later all is revealed. We come around the bend and there is a sealed road in front of us with ordinary traffic on it. A quick consultation of the map tells us that we are further north than we should be, having walked directly across the Thiess Village Fire Trail and not | + | Suddenly, from close by I hear traffic sounds. How strange, vehicles aren't allowed off the sealed road running through the park! A moment later all is revealed. We come around the bend and there is a sealed road in front of us with ordinary traffic on it. A quick consultation of the map tells us that we are further north than we should be, having walked directly across the Thiess Village Fire Trail and not recognised it as such. It doesn' |
- | recognised it as such. It doesn' | + | |
- | everything, except the mosquitoes which - are very thick. | + | |
The following day sees us heading for the Pretty Plain Hut, along the Dargals Fire Trail, the Hellhole Fire Trail (what an interesting name) then Pretty Plain Creek and finally Bulls Head Creek. Along the way we admire the many wild flowers covering the hills as we walk in bright sunshine without any thundery showers we had encountered the previous day. This was my third time along Pretty Plain in five years and it was as beautiful as I remembered it. | The following day sees us heading for the Pretty Plain Hut, along the Dargals Fire Trail, the Hellhole Fire Trail (what an interesting name) then Pretty Plain Creek and finally Bulls Head Creek. Along the way we admire the many wild flowers covering the hills as we walk in bright sunshine without any thundery showers we had encountered the previous day. This was my third time along Pretty Plain in five years and it was as beautiful as I remembered it. | ||
- | The following morning we awoke to frost on our tents and fog in the valley. However, as the sun came over the hill tops the fog and frost quickly disappeared and we were left with another lovely day that was to see us head to Greymare Hut along the Strumbo Fire Trail for some of the way. Lunch along the way saw us on the top of the Grey Mares Range looking out 1> a | + | The following morning we awoke to frost on our tents and fog in the valley. However, as the sun came over the hill tops the fog and frost quickly disappeared and we were left with another lovely day that was to see us head to Greymare Hut along the Strumbo Fire Trail for some of the way. Lunch along the way saw us on the top of the Grey Mares Range looking out across to the Main Range. Several cross country skiers spent time looking seriously across to the Main Range at some snow around the back of Watsons Crags and other nearby locations. Plans were formulated by the skiers as to how to get there within a few weekends for some out of season skiing. |
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- | across to the Main Range. Several cross country skiers spent time looking seriously across to the Main Range at some snow around the back of Watsons Crags and other nearby locations. Plans were formulated by the skiers as to how to get there within a few weekends for some out of season skiing. | + | We arrived at Greymare Hut quite early, which gave us plenty of time to look at the abandoned gold mining equipment from the 1930' |
- | We arrived at Greymare Hut quite early, which gave us plenty of time to look at the abandoned gold mining equipment from the 1930' | + | |
- | The following day was New Year's Eve, our scheduled "lay day". So to work up an appetite for our New Year's Eve party most of us headed over to Valentine Hut and Valentine | + | The following day was New Year's Eve, our scheduled "lay day". So to work up an appetite for our New Year's Eve party most of us headed over to Valentine Hut and Valentine Falls. Quite a few other walkers were met that day all making for Valentine Hut, the party there may well have rivalled ours. Upon arriving back at Greymare Hut a table from the hut was taken outside and all manner of party goodies came out from the packs and was placed on the table. The variety and volume of food and drink was quite amazing. Much merriment was had and at 9 pm we celebrated New years Eve (Fijian time) and retired for the night. |
- | Falls. Quite a few other walkers were met that day all making for Valentine Hut, the party there may well have | + | |
- | rivalled ours. Upon arriving back at Greymare Hut a table from the hut was taken outside and all manner of party goodies came out from the packs and was placed on the table. The variety and volume of food and drink was quite amazing. Much merriment was had and at 9 pm we celebrated New years Eve (Fijian time) and retired for the night. | + | |
Away from the hut on New Year's Day, in bright sunny conditions. Lunch time saw us on the top of Mount Jagungal in perfect conditions. For half the group, this was their first time on the summit, including John and Roger who had cross country skied the Main Range for several decades. After viewing the scenery for quite some time we reluctantly left the peak and continued further north for our last night in the bush. | Away from the hut on New Year's Day, in bright sunny conditions. Lunch time saw us on the top of Mount Jagungal in perfect conditions. For half the group, this was their first time on the summit, including John and Roger who had cross country skied the Main Range for several decades. After viewing the scenery for quite some time we reluctantly left the peak and continued further north for our last night in the bush. | ||
- | Again the weather was kind to us on our last day. We woke to find fog in the valleys, however, | + | |
- | as we had camped high we were able to pack away dry tents and head back to the cars by walking along Farm Ridge Fire Trail. After wading across the Tumut River we then climbed our last hill up to the Round Mountain Hut and then back to the cars for our long drive home. | + | Again the weather was kind to us on our last day. We woke to find fog in the valleys, however, as we had camped high we were able to pack away dry tents and head back to the cars by walking along Farm Ridge Fire Trail. After wading across the Tumut River we then climbed our last hill up to the Round Mountain Hut and then back to the cars for our long drive home. |
- | For me, the highlights of the trip were sitting around the camp fire talking about our past outdoor activities and the personalities we had met, the mostly great weather we had and the joy of the rest of the group on the top of Mount Jag u ngal. | + | |
- | Party members were - Sydney Bush Walkers: Tony Holgate, Bob Horder, Cathy Nolan, Jan Roberts, Merrilyn Sach, Don Wills. Sutherland Bushwalking Club: John Griffin, Trish Griffin. Both clubs: | + | For me, the highlights of the trip were sitting around the camp fire talking about our past outdoor activities and the personalities we had met, the mostly great weather we had and the joy of the rest of the group on the top of Mount Jagungal. |
- | Please, if you're going to bring a mobile phone - as some of us often do - leave it off. Don't leave it switched on for " | + | |
- | AMM- 5MSLL-rHA-r FF*514 LzroV AT -NAT viFw | + | Party members were - Sydney Bush Walkers: Tony Holgate, Bob Horder, Cathy Nolan, Jan Roberts, Merrilyn Sach, Don Wills. Sutherland Bushwalking Club: John Griffin, Trish Griffin. Both clubs: |
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- | soI | + | ===== Ettrema Traverse- Attempt |
- | CUMBERLAND CLASSIFIEDS | + | by Oliver Crawford |
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- | The Sydney Bushwalker January 1997 11 | + | It was 4.00 pm. on Friday when the advance party of 5 people in 3 cars met at Tianjarra Falls to begin the car |
- | .1.044 | + | shuffle. The 3 vehicles proceeded to Tullyangela Clearing - one very gingerly around a certain bend, while the driver made a silent thanksgiving. The above manouvere |
- | It was 4.00 p m. on Friday when the advance party of 5 people in 3 cars met at Tianjarra Falls to begin the car | + | |
- | shuffle. The 3 vehicles | + | |
- | proceeded to Tullyangela Clearing - one very gingerly around a certain bend, while the driver made a silent | + | |
- | thanksgiving. The above man6, | + | |
Camp was made about 200m along the track in a clump of trees with nice soft ground. As the trees were entered, a distinct rise in temperature (the night being fairly cool) was noted. Everybody made themselves comfortable and having feasted the area soon became quiet as people retired, save the strange rattling sound emerging from one of the temporary shelters. | Camp was made about 200m along the track in a clump of trees with nice soft ground. As the trees were entered, a distinct rise in temperature (the night being fairly cool) was noted. Everybody made themselves comfortable and having feasted the area soon became quiet as people retired, save the strange rattling sound emerging from one of the temporary shelters. | ||
- | The morning sun awoke us all around 5.30 a m. and We were all ready and packed by the time Maureen and David turned up as expected at 8.00 a m., completing the party of 10. | + | |
- | 'Much to Maureen' | + | The morning sun awoke us all around 5.30 a m. and we were all ready and packed by the time Maureen and David turned up as expected at 8.00 am., completing the party of 10. |
- | back to the south for about 100 m to a superb ramp taking us to the bottom of the cliff line. This had been discovered on attempt No. 1 at New Year 1996 when the route had been altered due to a human factor. Time spent on reconnaissance is never wasted! | + | |
+ | Much to Maureen' | ||
The descent to the creek was via a beautiful, easy ridge (a little care needed to find the top of the correct one) and once there, morning tea was declared. This was followed by some of the most pleasant, grassy flat walking I've encountered around Sydney, with plenty of shade, an ideal area for a summer gourmet walk. | The descent to the creek was via a beautiful, easy ridge (a little care needed to find the top of the correct one) and once there, morning tea was declared. This was followed by some of the most pleasant, grassy flat walking I've encountered around Sydney, with plenty of shade, an ideal area for a summer gourmet walk. | ||
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On a very large flat, halfway along the creek, a rather sleepy and short-sighted wombat (not wearing glasses) was surprised in the open, but he was not about to tolerate Maureen' | On a very large flat, halfway along the creek, a rather sleepy and short-sighted wombat (not wearing glasses) was surprised in the open, but he was not about to tolerate Maureen' | ||
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So, after enjoying lunch before leaving Danjera Creek, we ascended the desired ridge to Morley Saddle and from there, descended Atkinson Spur to Bundundah Creek, where camp was made on a very pleasant, flat grassy site, with a couple of hours daylight to spare. | So, after enjoying lunch before leaving Danjera Creek, we ascended the desired ridge to Morley Saddle and from there, descended Atkinson Spur to Bundundah Creek, where camp was made on a very pleasant, flat grassy site, with a couple of hours daylight to spare. | ||
- | Overnight, the weather changed and in the morning there was some doubt as to the | + | |
- | wisdom of continuing. The prospect of attempt No. 4 loomed, owing to several problems with one of the | + | Overnight, the weather changed and in the morning there was some doubt as to the wisdom of continuing. The prospect of attempt No. 4 loomed, owing to several problems with one of the members. However, a consensus (no dictatorship in this group!) was reached that we continue which we did. |
- | members. However, a consensus (no dictatorship in this group!) was reached that we continue which we did. | + | |
- | As usual with these conditions - i e. bush bashing in the rain - you become just as wet regardless of weather you wore a raincoat or not. In the vicinity of Paul's Pass, we experienced a really heavy shower but, as luck would have it, we found a very nice cave just above and close to the Dog Leg Cave. Several even thought it was the actual cave, but this was later disproved. Be that as it may and being early, about 10.30, a fire was lit and we spent a good 2 hours there, drying out and eating, and did not leave until after lunch. | + | As usual with these conditions - ie. bush bashing in the rain - you become just as wet regardless of weather you wore a raincoat or not. In the vicinity of Paul's Pass, we experienced a really heavy shower but, as luck would have it, we found a very nice cave just above and close to the Dog Leg Cave. Several even thought it was the actual cave, but this was later disproved. Be that as it may and being early, about 10.30, a fire was lit and we spent a good 2 hours there, drying out and eating, and did not leave until after lunch. |
The obligatory side trip to Possibility Point was cancelled on the premise that one would not see anything anyhow. Those of the party who wish to see it will have to go again, and choose better weather next time. | The obligatory side trip to Possibility Point was cancelled on the premise that one would not see anything anyhow. Those of the party who wish to see it will have to go again, and choose better weather next time. | ||
- | Leaving the cave, we descended into a small gully which led us straight onto Paul's Pass, passing the true Dog Leg Cave on the way. The Pass was negotiated with surprising alacrity, each person carrying their own pack through the slot which proved easier than Balydon's Pass. On a previous trip, we roped the packs down before negotiating the slot, and this obviously took extra time. | + | |
- | And so, along the wombat trail, westward to the top of the correct descending ridge with | + | Leaving the cave, we descended into a small gully which led us straight onto Paul's Pass, passing the true Dog Leg Cave on the way. The Pass was negotiated with surprising alacrity, each person carrying their own pack through the slot which proved easier than Blaydon's Pass. On a previous trip, we roped the packs down before negotiating the slot, and this obviously took extra time. |
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- | yours truly in the navigator' | + | And so, along the wombat trail, westward to the top of the correct descending ridge with yours truly in the navigator' |
- | This left only a slightly swollen creek with slippery rocks to negotiate to the campsite at the junction of Tullyangela and Ettrema Creeks, where we arrived around 4.00 p m. The time taken included a little exploratory on Ettrema Creek to check out other camp sites. Two were found, nice and flat with soft leafy debris on the ground, but they were under trees which some of the party objected to, being dark and shady. | + | |
- | So, the usual campground was selected. As we approached we savit another party on the banks of Ettrema Creek, which was moving off in the upstream direction. As contact was not made, we can only assume it was the group led by Maurice Smith,. but we wondered where he planned to camp as our experience of Ettrema Creek was that the next camp site was at Jones Creek which could not be reached in the remaining daylight. To be sure, there are a few spots which could be classed as emergency sites, but nothing in the class of | + | This left only a slightly swollen creek with slippery rocks to negotiate to the campsite at the junction of Tullyangela and Ettrema Creeks, where we arrived around 4.00 pm. The time taken included a little exploratory on Ettrema Creek to check out other camp sites. Two were found, nice and flat with soft leafy debris on the ground, but they were under trees which some of the party objected to, being dark and shady. |
- | Tullyangela or Myall Creek sites. | + | |
+ | So, the usual campground was selected. As we approached we saw another party on the banks of Ettrema Creek, which was moving off in the upstream direction. As contact was not made, we can only assume it was the group led by Maurice Smith, but we wondered where he planned to camp as our experience of Ettrema Creek was that the next camp site was at Jones Creek which could not be reached in the remaining daylight. To be sure, there are a few spots which could be classed as emergency sites, but nothing in the class of Tullyangela or Myall Creek sites. | ||
Anyway, it left our camp site available to us so we took possession for the night. The fire on this occasion was the most reluctant fire I have experienced in a long while. It took about 2 hours before it was near ready for cooking but, of course, when we finished our meals it settled in to be a beautiful fire. During the night those of us who, owing to the relentless march of the years, were unable to get through the night without getting up at least once, adjusted the fire to keep it going so that in the morning we had a great fire as soon as we got up. | Anyway, it left our camp site available to us so we took possession for the night. The fire on this occasion was the most reluctant fire I have experienced in a long while. It took about 2 hours before it was near ready for cooking but, of course, when we finished our meals it settled in to be a beautiful fire. During the night those of us who, owing to the relentless march of the years, were unable to get through the night without getting up at least once, adjusted the fire to keep it going so that in the morning we had a great fire as soon as we got up. | ||
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On the Monday morning, we were all ready to leave at 7.30 which we did, arriving at the top of Howard' | On the Monday morning, we were all ready to leave at 7.30 which we did, arriving at the top of Howard' | ||
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We left this salubrious point, rather reluctantly, | We left this salubrious point, rather reluctantly, | ||
- | From there, it was but a matter of a relatively easy walk up the creek, taking care not to take the wrong branch to the clearing and our faithful steeds where we arrived about 2.30 p m. | + | |
+ | From there, it was but a matter of a relatively easy walk up the creek, taking care not to take the wrong branch to the clearing and our faithful steeds where we arrived about 2.30 pm. | ||
Many thanks to Jungle Jim, our cheerless and fearless leader, whose planning, execution and leadership is second to none. | Many thanks to Jungle Jim, our cheerless and fearless leader, whose planning, execution and leadership is second to none. | ||
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Party Members: Jim Rivers (leader), David and Maureen Carter, Colin Atkinson, David Trinder, David Hoad (visitor), Tanya Entsies, Alison Clegg, Anna Scimone, and your scribe Oliver Crawford. | Party Members: Jim Rivers (leader), David and Maureen Carter, Colin Atkinson, David Trinder, David Hoad (visitor), Tanya Entsies, Alison Clegg, Anna Scimone, and your scribe Oliver Crawford. | ||
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FOOTNOTE: | FOOTNOTE: | ||
It appears that the party led by Maurice Smith did find a good campsite about 1.5 km upstream from the junction of Ettrema and Tullyangela Creeks, on a bend in Ettrema Creek, presumably about G.R. 466295. This one could be useful for a number of walks in the area. | It appears that the party led by Maurice Smith did find a good campsite about 1.5 km upstream from the junction of Ettrema and Tullyangela Creeks, on a bend in Ettrema Creek, presumably about G.R. 466295. This one could be useful for a number of walks in the area. | ||
- | The Sydney Bushinialker January 1997 13 | + | |
- | rrhe meeting began at2009 | + | |
- | around 22 members present and the president( in the chair. The bone and gong were initially absent and one was mulling over phrases such as "going to the dogs", " | + | ===== The December 1996 General Meeting ===== |
+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
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+ | The meeting began at 2009 with around 22 members present and the president in the chair. The bone and gong were initially absent and one was mulling over phrases such as "going to the dogs", " | ||
The minutes of the November general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | The minutes of the November general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence brought letters from NPWS offering copies of their annual report for the special price of only $15.00 a copy, Eddy Giacomel responding to proposals to restrict other activities on | + | |
- | reunion weekends, Total | + | Correspondence brought letters from NPWS offering copies of their annual report for the special price of only $15.00 a copy, Eddy Giacomel responding to proposals to restrict other activities on reunion weekends, Total |
Environment Centre seeking donations, Wilderness Society seeking donations, Shirley Dean regarding the magazine and the 70th Anniversary celebrations, | Environment Centre seeking donations, Wilderness Society seeking donations, Shirley Dean regarding the magazine and the 70th Anniversary celebrations, | ||
- | The treasurer' | + | |
- | The walks reports began at the weekend of 15, 16, 17 November with Tony Maynes' | + | The treasurer' |
- | Morag Ryder led 5 on her Saturday Neates Glen walk in warm conditions. The pace was brisk and it was a great day. Frank Sander' | + | |
+ | The walks reports began at the weekend of 15, 16, 17 November with Tony Maynes' | ||
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+ | Morag Ryder led 5 on her Saturday Neates Glen walk in warm conditions. The pace was brisk and it was a great day. Frank Sander' | ||
came out at around 1700. There was no report for Wilf's Stage 14 of the great circumwhatever of Port Jackson. | came out at around 1700. There was no report for Wilf's Stage 14 of the great circumwhatever of Port Jackson. | ||
- | November 23, 24 saw the cancellation of Ian Debert' | + | November 23, 24 saw the cancellation of Ian Debert' |
- | wilderness. Bill Holland' | + | |
- | details. Greta James' walk to Junction Rock had 14 starters out on a very hot day. They swam and enjoyed themselves so much they had to come out via Evans Lookout rather than Neates Glen as they had planned. | + | The following weekend, 30 November, 1 December saw Tony Holgate' |
- | The following weekend, 30 November, 1 December saw Tony | + | There was no report for Ian Wolfe' |
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- | Holgate' | + | Conservation report covered an inconclusive meeting with Sydney Water Corporation over conditions of use to apply in the shared areas of control in the Blue Mountains National Park. There was also a comment that the type of restrictions appearing in the Kakadu plan of management may come to the Sydney area if plans to cede control of National Parks areas to the traditional owners are implemented. A protest to the federal minister responsible for aircraft carrying out low flying practice in river valleys in one of the southern National Parks has brought only a "we have always done it we will continue to do it" response. NP&WS are reported to be working to reduce feral pig numbers in the Kanangra Boyd National Park. There was also mention from the floor that the latest plan of management for The Royal includes a "cabin conservation plan" covering the 299 (count 'em) cabins in the park. |
- | then were no details of any kind. Ron Waters led 16 on his walk near Macquarie Pass in a circular fashion such that they emerged at around 1600. Elwyn Morris cancelled her Forestville to Manly Wharf walk. | + | |
- | There was no report for Ian Wolfe' | + | |
- | enjoying an impromptu feed of sausages at Reef Beach. It seems the locals were celebrating the non nudist status of " | + | |
- | leader' | + | |
- | only 5 to th cic s. A | + | |
- | story ( on to erici ule walks reports for the month and indeed the year. | + | |
- | Conservation report covered an inconclusive meeting with Sydney Water Corporation over conditions of use to apply in the shared areas of control in the Blue Mountains National Park. There was also a comment that the type of restrictions appearing in the Kakadu plan of management may come to the Sydney area if plans to cede control of National Parks areas to the traditional owners are implemented. A protest to the federal minister responsible for aircraft carrying out low flying practice in river valleys in one of the southern National Parks has brought only a "we have always | + | |
- | done it we will continue to do it" response. NP&WS are reported to be working to reduce feral pig numbers in the Kanangra Boyd National Park. There was also mention from the floor that the latest plan of management for The Royal includes a "cabin conservation plan" covering the 299 (count 'em) cabins in the park. | + | |
Confederation report indicated a delay in resolution of the impasse over risk taking activities in National Parks. It seems that having said one needed permission to engage in risk taking activities, they now quail at the prospect of having to give anyone permission. It was all due to be sorted out by September 1996, but it appears the legal branch of the service has become involved and have begun explaining the sort of hole they may have dug for themselves. One school of thought suggests the whole idea may be scrubbed. Chronic opera scribes note, we saw it first! | Confederation report indicated a delay in resolution of the impasse over risk taking activities in National Parks. It seems that having said one needed permission to engage in risk taking activities, they now quail at the prospect of having to give anyone permission. It was all due to be sorted out by September 1996, but it appears the legal branch of the service has become involved and have begun explaining the sort of hole they may have dug for themselves. One school of thought suggests the whole idea may be scrubbed. Chronic opera scribes note, we saw it first! | ||
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The 70th Anniversary committee reported a poor response to survey forms included with some magazines last month. The proximity of Christmas and shortage of forms was cited as a possible cause for the around 10% response rate. (Well, 10% of what you cry. Ask Peter Miller he's running the stats for this operation.) All of this gave rise to debate, and indeed a motion from the floor opposing the wording of the black tie optional statement for the anniversary dinner. After some generally amiable debate it was agreed to lay the motion on the table for future consideration. | The 70th Anniversary committee reported a poor response to survey forms included with some magazines last month. The proximity of Christmas and shortage of forms was cited as a possible cause for the around 10% response rate. (Well, 10% of what you cry. Ask Peter Miller he's running the stats for this operation.) All of this gave rise to debate, and indeed a motion from the floor opposing the wording of the black tie optional statement for the anniversary dinner. After some generally amiable debate it was agreed to lay the motion on the table for future consideration. | ||
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From there it was just a matter of general business, general waffle, announcements, | From there it was just a matter of general business, general waffle, announcements, | ||
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