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195709 [2016/05/04 14:03] – [Climbing Expedition - Pigeon House, The Castle, Tallatarang] kennettj195709 [2018/11/09 09:20] tyreless
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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER +====== The Sydney Bushwalker======
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown Street, Sydney. Box No. 4476, G.P.O., Sydney. 'Phone: JW 1462. +
-t, 273 SEPTEMBER, 1957 Price 9d, +
-Editor: Frank Rigby, 70 Beach Road, Reprbduction: Jess Martin +
-Darling Point, MU 4411 (3) Sales & Subs: Jess Martin +
-Business Manager: Jack Gentle Typed By: Elsie Bruggy +
-CONTENTS. +
-Page.+
  
-At our August Meeting -- Alex Colley +monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/Ingersoll Hall256 Crown St.SydneyBox No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney. 'Phone: JW 1462.
-Tale for a Couple of Wag(g)s Blue Gum 3 +
-Hatswells Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.) 3 +
-Your Walking Guide 4 .  +
-Climbing Expedition Pidgeon HouseThe CastleTallatarang 5 +
-White Ant Borings 10 +
-Report of Ski Lodge Committee -- Colin Putt 11 +
-The Kowmung Manuscript - Part II -- Jim Hooper 12 +
-The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) 18 +
-Trip to Banda-Banda & Kemp's Pinnacle - Laurie Rayner 18 +
-Seven Weeks in New Zealand - Part VII -- Dot Butler 19 +
-July Walks Report- Brian Anderson 22 +
-Leica Photo Service (Advt.) 23 +
-Our Club -- Blue Gum 23 +
-A Word to Prospectives (Paddy's Advt.) 24+
  
-SPECIAL EXTRA -- +----
-WURRUMBUNGLES SLIDES +
-COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT, WED. 2nd OCTOBER, TO COMMENCE AT ABOUT 8.30 P.M. +
-Don't stay home because there's only a Committee Meeting, because there's something more on --. come in and zee some very interesting slides of these fantastic mountains. Frank Rigby, Dave Brown, Henry Gold and Don Newis recently spent a week in the Wurrumbungles, and +
-they had plenty of adventures in which you can share, Don't forget -- next Committee Meeting Night. +
-2.+
  
-====== At Our August Meeting ======+=== No. 273. September, 1957. Price 9d. === 
 + 
 +|**Editor**|Frank Rigby, 70 Beach Road, Darling Point. MU 4411 (B).| 
 +|**Business Manager**|Jack Gentle.| 
 +|**Reproduction**|Jess Martin.| 
 +|**Sales and Subs**|Jess Martin.| 
 +|**Typed by**|Elsie Bruggy.| 
 + 
 +===== In This Issue: ===== 
 +  
 +| | |Page| 
 +|At our August Meeting|Alex Colley| 2| 
 +|A Tale for a Couple of Wag(g)s|Blue Gum| 3| 
 +|Your Walking Guide| | 4| 
 +|Climbing Expedition - Pidgeon House, The Castle, Tallatarang| | 5| 
 +|White Ant Borings| |10| 
 +|Report of Ski Lodge Committee|Colin Putt|11| 
 +|The Kowmung Manuscript - Part II|Jim Hooper|12| 
 +|Trip to Banda-Banda & Kemp's Pinnacle|Laurie Rayner|18| 
 +|Seven Weeks in New Zealand - Part VII|Dot Butler|19| 
 +|July Walks Report|Brian Anderson|22| 
 +|Our Club|Blue Gum|23| 
 + 
 +===== Advertisements: ===== 
 + 
 +| |Page| 
 +|Hattswell's Taxi & Tourist Service| 3| 
 +|Sanitarium Health Food Shop|18| 
 +|Leica Photo Service|23| 
 +|A Word to Prospectives (Paddy's Advt.)|24| 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +__Special - Extra__ 
 + 
 +=== Warrumbungle Slides. === 
 + 
 +Committee Meeting night, Wed. 2nd October, to commence at about 8.30 p.m. 
 + 
 +Don't stay home because there's only a Committee Meeting, because there's something more on - come in and see some very interesting slides of these fantastic mountains. Frank Rigby, Dave Brown, Henry Gold and Don Newis recently spent a week in the Wurrumbungles, and they had plenty of adventures in which you can share. 
 + 
 +Don't forget - next Committee Meeting Night. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== At Our August Meeting. =====
    
 Alex Colley Alex Colley
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 Two new members, David Bennett and Jack Giblett were welcomed. Two new members, David Bennett and Jack Giblett were welcomed.
  
-Tom Moppett gave us a full report of the conservation conference. Motions had been carried favouring the appointment of representatives of non-governmental organisations on the fauna panel, calling for a ban on the export of fauna, requesting the organisation of a flora and fauna exhibition, and defining a primitive area for the purpose of legislation. Our own motion - requesting the reservation of the Blue Labyrinth north of Erskine Creek - was recast by the conference, who wanted to have the whole area north of the Water Board reservation (including Erskine Creek) reserved. Tom said this was an unwise request +Tom Moppett gave us a full report of the conservation conference. Motions had been carried favouring the appointment of representatives of non-governmental organisations on the fauna panel, calling for a ban on the export of fauna, requesting the organisation of a flora and fauna exhibition, and defining a primitive area for the purpose of legislation. Our own motion - requesting the reservation of the Blue Labyrinth north of Erskine Creek - was recast by the conference, who wanted to have the whole area north of the Water Board reservation (including Erskine Creek) reserved. Tom said this was an unwise request as it would not be acceded to and, at his suggestion we deferred a decision on whether we would support a deputation to be organised by the F.A.C. on the matter. Tom had unofficial news of a 1000 acre camping reserve near the Barrington guest house, and the creation of a flora reserve along the valley of the Williams. This reserve would not be used for logging while it was used for recreational purposes.
-as it would not be acceded to and, at his suggestion we deferred a decision on whether we would support a deputation to be organised by the F.A.C. on the matter. Tom had unofficial news of a 1000 acre camping reserve near the Barrington guest house, and the creation of a flora reserve along the valley of the Williams. This reserve would not be used for logging while it was used for recreational purposes.+
  
 The report of the ski-lodge committee was read by Alex Colley, in the absence of the convenor, Colin Putt (see page 11). The report of the ski-lodge committee was read by Alex Colley, in the absence of the convenor, Colin Putt (see page 11).
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 The President said that the Federation Ball came shortly after the date of our thirtieth anniversary and several of the old members intended to form a party to celebrate the anniversary, as we had organised no special function for this purpose. The President said that the Federation Ball came shortly after the date of our thirtieth anniversary and several of the old members intended to form a party to celebrate the anniversary, as we had organised no special function for this purpose.
  
-At the conclusion of the meeting, Jim Brown drew attention to the lack of objects of beauty in the clubroom, with the possible exception of the bone and the gong, and moved a vote of thanks to John Scott +At the conclusion of the meeting, Jim Brown drew attention to the lack of objects of beauty in the clubroom, with the possible exception of the bone and the gong, and moved a vote of thanks to John Scott for the resplendent new notice board. It was carried with acclamation. 
-for the resplendent new notice board. It was carried with acclamation.+ 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== New Arrivals. ===
  
-**NEW ARRIVALS** 
  
 Our congratulations to Clem and Enid Hallstrom on the birth of a baby daughter on 1st August. Our congratulations to Clem and Enid Hallstrom on the birth of a baby daughter on 1st August.
-From Canberra comes the news that Ian and Pat Wood have also been blessed with a brand new boy - good work, Woodies. We know that we couldn't tender you both a better wish than that 
-these now tender blossoms grow up into strong healthy bushwalkers in the years to come. 
  
 +From Canberra comes the news that Ian and Pat Wood have also been blessed with a brand new boy - good work, Woodies.
  
-====== A Tale for a Couple of Wag(g)s ======+We know that we couldn't tender you both a better wish than that these now tender blossoms grow up into strong healthy bushwalkers in the years to come. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. === 
 + 
 +For all your transport problems contact Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour, day or night. 
 + 
 +Telephone: Blackheath 129 or 249. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner's Inn Hote1 (look for the neon sign.) 
 + 
 +Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for. 
 + 
 +Fares: 
 + 
 +  * Kanangra Walls - 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Perry's Lookdown - 3/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Jenolan State Forest - 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Carlon's Farm - 10/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 + 
 +We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== A Tale for a Couple of Wag(g)s=====
    
-Blue Gum+Blue Gum.
  
 A Wag(g) called Geoff and a lass named Grace,\\  A Wag(g) called Geoff and a lass named Grace,\\ 
-Have named the day, the time and place. \\+Have named the day, the time and place.\\
 We wish them well. We wish them well.
  
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 Attired in shorts and hob nailed boots, \\ Attired in shorts and hob nailed boots, \\
-With empty packs to carry loot  \\+With empty packs (to carry loot -\\
 There's sure to be some grub.) There's sure to be some grub.)
-And bring your mugs and billies too, \\ + 
-In case there is Some potent brew (For drinking toasts)+And bring your mugs and billies too,\\ 
 +In case there is some potent brew (For drinking toasts)\\ 
 +(For drinking toasts)
  
 Now when the Bridal Pair appear\\ Now when the Bridal Pair appear\\
 The "Busbies" give a rousing cheer,\\  The "Busbies" give a rousing cheer,\\ 
-And raise their battered hats,\\+And raise their battered hats
 Newsreel cameras and television\\ Newsreel cameras and television\\
 Will then record with great precision\\ Will then record with great precision\\
-The "Wgidding of the Year".+The "Wedding of the Year".
  
-Best Wishes to the Wag(g)s we send Happiness and Joy that never end throughout the coming years. +Best Wishes to the Wag(g)s we send\\ 
 +Happiness and Joy that never end\\ 
 +Throughout the coming years. 
  
 +----
  
-====== Your Walking Guide ======+===== Your Walking Guide=====
  
-Wheeny Ck. Walking is medium to rough. Wheeny Ck. is a mixture of rock-hopping and sandy banks with an interesting canyon thrown in. Good test walk although it's not an ideal +=== September. === 
-walk for your first trip. Excellent views of areas north of the Grose. Combined fares approx. 23/-.+ 
-Salvation Ck. Medium to easy type of walking. Mixture of creek and ridge walking. Excellent view of Broken Bay area +20-21-22: __Wheeny Ck.__ Walking is medium to rough. Wheeny Ck. is a mixture of rock-hopping and sandy banks with an interesting canyon thrown in. Good test walk although it's not an ideal walk for your first trip. Excellent views of areas north of the Grose. Combined fares approx. 23/-. 
-and Pittwater. Wildflowers. Ferry ride pleasant end to + 
-trip. Could be a little scratchy on ridges. Fares approx 10/- +21-22: __Salvation Ck.__ Medium to easy type of walking. Mixture of creek and ridge walking. Excellent view of Broken Bay area and Pittwater. Wildflowers. Ferry ride pleasant end to trip. Could be a little scratchy on ridges. Fares approx 10/-. 
-Glenbrook Gorge. Parties will be going up Saturday by + 
-trains and Sunday in Puttimbile from Foveaux St. Weekend will be devoted to climbing only. Cost 10/- to 14/-. Cox River-Blackheath Ck. area. Easy to medium walking. +21-22: __Glenbrook Gorge.__ Parties will be going up Saturday by trains and Sunday in Puttimbile from Foveaux St. Weekend will be devoted to climbing only. Cost 10/- to 14/-.  
-Very pleasant open type country. Parts of Blackheath Ck. and Centennial Glen particularly preety. Good river photography. Medium test walk. Train cost 24/9. Car approx 10/-. Dr. Barnard Homes. For up to date details of this trip check wifETohn White XW 6526. Cost 15/11 + 
-Woola Falls - Winifred Falls. Easy to medium track walking. +27-28-29: __Cox River-Blackheath Ck. area.__ Easy to medium walking. Very pleasant open type country. Parts of Blackheath Ck. and Centennial Glen particularly pretty. Good river photography. Medium test walk. Train cost 24/9. Car approx 10/-. 
-WildflowersFairly easy test walk for prospectives. Fares 5/-. + 
-Eavag_z_22111.11.21EAL2a. Easy to medium walking in very +28-29: __Dr. Barnard Homes.__ For up to date details of this trip check with John White XW 6526. Cost 15/11
-scenic and interesting country - although part of Blue Mts. this section is distinctly different. Three day trip should + 
-mean a moderate pace only. Ideal for those who enjoy pleasant scenery in a leisurely manner. Fares approx. 40/-. +29: __Woola Falls - Winifred Falls.__ Easy to medium track walking. WildflowersFairly easy test walk for prospectives. Fares 5/-. 
-Kemps9y Trip -- See page 18 for details. + 
-Wollondillz_a_.=_NattaLl. Easy to medium river and creek walking. Very photographic area. One major climb over Beloon Pass. Good views of Burragorang and Nattai from +=== October=== 
-Pass. Fares approx. 36/3. Note this walk is leaving Saturday morning. Don't forget your swimming costume. + 
-11-12-13 Mt. Renwick. Mainly medium walking with a little rough. Transport will be by Puttmobile. Cost to be advised. Trip more of an exploratory nature. Could be very interesting +4-5-6-7: __Newnes - Wolgan Gap Area.__ Easy to medium walking in very scenic and interesting country - although part of Blue Mts. this section is distinctly different. Three day trip should mean a moderate pace only. Ideal for those who enjoy pleasant scenery in a leisurely manner. Fares approx. 40/-. 
-new country. + 
-13 Cowan Waz. Medium ridge and creek walking. A little +4-5-6-7: __Kempsey Trip.__ -- See page 18 for details. 
-scratchy. Views of Berowra CkWildflowersCost 5/-.+ 
 +5-6-7: __Wollondilly R- Nattai R.__ Easy to medium river and creek walking. Very photographic area. One major climb over Beloon Pass. Good views of Burragorang and Nattai from Pass. Fares approx. 36/3. Note this walk is leaving Saturday morning. Don't forget your swimming costume. 
 + 
 +11-12-13: __Mt. Renwick.__ Mainly medium walking with a little rough. Transport will be by Puttmobile. Cost to be advised. Trip more of an exploratory nature. Could be very interesting new country. 
 + 
 +13: __Cowan Way.__ Medium ridge and creek walking. A little scratchy. Views of Berowra CkWildflowersCost 5/-
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== On Taking Life Easy. === 
 + 
 +Ask the four recent Wurrumbungles Trippers about the New Look in bushwalking. You'll agree that they're Past Masters at the Art when it comes to the Last Word in ultra-confort. Here are some of the features of their sojourn - 
 + 
 +  - There was fully ten minutes walking from the cars to Base Camp. 
 +  - Base Camp was not shifted all week, therefore no packs were humped. 
 +  - Nearly 1 cwt of food (and at over 3 lbs/man-day, my friends, there must indeed have been some luxuries!!) was taken in. 
 +  - One member had two sleeping-bags. 
 +  - A chess set and a pack of cards were considered essential items of equipment.
  
-ON TAKING LIFE EASILY 
-Ask the four recent Wurrumbungles Trippers about the New Look in 
-:bushwalking. You'll agree that they're Past Masters at the Art when it comes to the Last Word in ultra-confort. Here are some of the 
-'features of their sojourn - 
-, 
-1) There was fully ten minutes walking from the cars to Base Camp. 
-2,i, Base Camp was not shifted all week, therefore no packs were humped. 
-3.1 Nearly 1 cwt of food (and at over 3 lbs/man-day, my friends, there' must indeed have been some luxuries:LI) was taken in. 
- 4. One member had two sleeping-bas. 
- ' 5. A chess set and a pack of cards were considered essential item of equipment. 
 What next? What next?
-4, 
-SEPTEMBER. 
-20-21-22 
-21-22 
-21-22 
-27-28-29 
-2-29 
-2 
-0 TOBER. 4t5-6-7 
-4-5-6.77 
-5-6-7 
  
-====== Climbing Expedition - Pigeon House, The Castle, Tallatarang ======+---- 
 + 
 +===== Climbing Expedition - Pigeon House, The Castle, Tallatarang=====
  
 JUNE 14/15/16/17.\\ JUNE 14/15/16/17.\\
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 (And speaking of kookaburras takes us back-again to the early hours of this same day, because we have yet to hear how the Tallatarans party fared. Next month we'll drop our fishing line into thee deep pool of Geoffo's mind and see what treasures we bring forth). (And speaking of kookaburras takes us back-again to the early hours of this same day, because we have yet to hear how the Tallatarans party fared. Next month we'll drop our fishing line into thee deep pool of Geoffo's mind and see what treasures we bring forth).
  
-====== White Ant Borings ======+===== White Ant Borings=====
  
 HOW MANY KILOWATTS TO KILL A WART? At the Dalai Lama's castle at Camden there is a solid concrete building, situated in an isolated cow pasture, wherein is housed the electrical equipment our friend Duncan uses to fill in the gaps in his knowledge of the ionisphere, luna doings, siderial twilight and such like. At a recent "hooley party" held there the Dalai Lama entertained his guests by luring them into this structure, then, relying on the thickness of the concrete walls to drown their screams, he applied high frequency currents to such warts as they possessed, the idea being that fast-growing cells just can't stand high frequency currents, and curl up and die. He predicted that there would be a blinding flash, a searing pain and  Bingo! No wart: But his own wart is still as large as life after the treatment, and so, alas, is mine, -and Oh, the pain; The pain: HOW MANY KILOWATTS TO KILL A WART? At the Dalai Lama's castle at Camden there is a solid concrete building, situated in an isolated cow pasture, wherein is housed the electrical equipment our friend Duncan uses to fill in the gaps in his knowledge of the ionisphere, luna doings, siderial twilight and such like. At a recent "hooley party" held there the Dalai Lama entertained his guests by luring them into this structure, then, relying on the thickness of the concrete walls to drown their screams, he applied high frequency currents to such warts as they possessed, the idea being that fast-growing cells just can't stand high frequency currents, and curl up and die. He predicted that there would be a blinding flash, a searing pain and  Bingo! No wart: But his own wart is still as large as life after the treatment, and so, alas, is mine, -and Oh, the pain; The pain:
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 The "Panel of Experts" thought up some of the corniest answers bushwalkers have ever heard for the "Any Questions" escapade at the Fun and Games night last month. Alan Wilson thought he would craftily stump the Experts when he ventured his trick question, "And what is the Panel's opinion of the double sleeping bags now being sold in New Zealand?". The Dalai Lama didn't bat an eyelid, didn't even show a trace of embarassment. "This is a bad thing" was the unfaltering reply, "Fancy encouraging all those bludging types who are only too ready and willing to leave their weight at home, knowing there'll probably be a spare berth for them when they get out on a trip." The Admiral was much more direct and tried to hoist the engineer with his own petard when he glared at the questioner and scathingly roared "This is just the sort of question that Wilson would ask:" All in all, the Panel squirmed quite nicely out of the trap, thank you, The "Panel of Experts" thought up some of the corniest answers bushwalkers have ever heard for the "Any Questions" escapade at the Fun and Games night last month. Alan Wilson thought he would craftily stump the Experts when he ventured his trick question, "And what is the Panel's opinion of the double sleeping bags now being sold in New Zealand?". The Dalai Lama didn't bat an eyelid, didn't even show a trace of embarassment. "This is a bad thing" was the unfaltering reply, "Fancy encouraging all those bludging types who are only too ready and willing to leave their weight at home, knowing there'll probably be a spare berth for them when they get out on a trip." The Admiral was much more direct and tried to hoist the engineer with his own petard when he glared at the questioner and scathingly roared "This is just the sort of question that Wilson would ask:" All in all, the Panel squirmed quite nicely out of the trap, thank you,
  
-====== Report of the Ski Lodge Committee ======+===== Report of the Ski Lodge Committee=====
  
 Colin Putt - Convenor. Colin Putt - Convenor.
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-====== The Kowmung Manuscript Part II. ======+===== The Kowmung Manuscript Part II. =====
  
 Jim Hooper Jim Hooper
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-====== Trip to Banda Banda and Kemp's Pinnacle ======+===== Trip to Banda Banda and Kemp's Pinnacle=====
  
 Laurie Rayner Laurie Rayner
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-====== Seven Weeks in New Zealand  - Part VII ======+===== Seven Weeks in New Zealand  - Part VII=====
    
 Dot Butler Dot Butler
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-====== July Walks Report ======+===== July Walks Report=====
  
 Brian Anderson - Walks Secretary. Brian Anderson - Walks Secretary.
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 Of course the exception to all these supposed quiet trips was Peter Stitt's Boat Race. However, in my very humble opinion, after examining all the facts I feel the less said about that weekend, the better for some certain parties concerned. Of course the exception to all these supposed quiet trips was Peter Stitt's Boat Race. However, in my very humble opinion, after examining all the facts I feel the less said about that weekend, the better for some certain parties concerned.
  
-====== Our Club ======+===== Our Club=====
  
 Blue Gum Blue Gum
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-====== A Word to Prospectives ======+===== A Word to Prospectives=====
  
 It is quite a common thing for Walkers to come into Paddy's shop bewailing the fact that they have been tempted into buying "cheap" walking gear. For what seemed a bargain price they have picked up a tent or rucksack or sleeping bag only to find that under the searching test of hard conditions the article did not measure up to requirements. It is quite a common thing for Walkers to come into Paddy's shop bewailing the fact that they have been tempted into buying "cheap" walking gear. For what seemed a bargain price they have picked up a tent or rucksack or sleeping bag only to find that under the searching test of hard conditions the article did not measure up to requirements.
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