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- | =====The Sydney Bushwalker===== | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the sydney | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney |
- | ====No. 315 March 1961 Price 1/-==== | + | === No. 315 March 1961 Price 1/- === |
|**Editor**|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514| | |**Editor**|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514| | ||
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|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey| | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey| | ||
- | =====contents===== | + | ===== Contents |
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|A Troppo Bush Walker|R.C.|18| | |A Troppo Bush Walker|R.C.|18| | ||
- | =====Advertisements===== | + | ===== Advertisements ===== |
| |Page| | | |Page| | ||
- | |Sanitarian | + | |Sanitarium |
|Hatswell' | |Hatswell' | ||
|Paddy' | |Paddy' | ||
- | =====Whither Or Wither? | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Whither Or Wither? ===== | ||
Referring of coarse to Bushwalkers, | Referring of coarse to Bushwalkers, | ||
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At this time of the year, the Editor doesn' | At this time of the year, the Editor doesn' | ||
- | =====The Annual Reunion.===== | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== The Annual Reunion. ===== | ||
Date: 11th-12th March. | Date: 11th-12th March. | ||
Location: Wood's Creek (On Grose River). | Location: Wood's Creek (On Grose River). | ||
- | Train: 1.09 p m. from Central on Saturday - arrives Richmond 2.51 p m. Private transport will be used to take train travellers to Wood's Creek. If you can't organise a lift for yourself __OR__ If you can provide transport far one or two... Please contact The Transport Organiser, Eric Adcock. ' | + | Train: 1.09 p.m. from Central on Saturday - arrives Richmond 2.51 p.m. Private transport will be used to take train travellers to Wood's Creek. If you can't organise a lift for yourself __OR__ If you can provide transport far one or two... Please contact The Transport Organiser, Eric Adcock. ' |
__Note__: If rivers are flooded, Reunion will be held at Long Angle Gully. | __Note__: If rivers are flooded, Reunion will be held at Long Angle Gully. | ||
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If you can sing, dance, play the mouth organ, recite, stand on your head, or in any other may amuse your fellow Reunioners, please contact Malcolm McGregor, JX1400, or see him at the Reunion! | If you can sing, dance, play the mouth organ, recite, stand on your head, or in any other may amuse your fellow Reunioners, please contact Malcolm McGregor, JX1400, or see him at the Reunion! | ||
- | =====Walks Programme.===== | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | === Walks Programme. === | ||
The Walks Secretary needs Leaders for the next Walks Programme (May - August). Recommended routes available for those who can't think where to go. Other inspiration available in Past Programmes in the old issues of the Sydney Bushwalker, and in the Club Map Collection. | The Walks Secretary needs Leaders for the next Walks Programme (May - August). Recommended routes available for those who can't think where to go. Other inspiration available in Past Programmes in the old issues of the Sydney Bushwalker, and in the Club Map Collection. | ||
- | =====Social Past.===== | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Social Past. ===== | ||
During January Keith Renwick and Bill Gillam gave illustrated talks on America and Mt. Isa respectively - both were informative and entertaining and drew capacity audiences. | During January Keith Renwick and Bill Gillam gave illustrated talks on America and Mt. Isa respectively - both were informative and entertaining and drew capacity audiences. | ||
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He dealt with birds of the Sandstones, Shales, Scrubs, Lakes and Seashores. The slides were excellent and opened a new field of nature observation to many of the audience. Mr. Waterhouse also spoke briefly on the technique of photographing birds and showed slides of the gear used. | He dealt with birds of the Sandstones, Shales, Scrubs, Lakes and Seashores. The slides were excellent and opened a new field of nature observation to many of the audience. Mr. Waterhouse also spoke briefly on the technique of photographing birds and showed slides of the gear used. | ||
- | =====Around | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Around | ||
- Alan Round | - Alan Round | ||
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Walkers could make some new and interesting trips in this area. | Walkers could make some new and interesting trips in this area. | ||
- | =====The Kowmung | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== The Kowmung | ||
- " | - " | ||
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Note, too, that it's music is never more enchanting than when accompanied by the roar of Kowmung Cascades. | Note, too, that it's music is never more enchanting than when accompanied by the roar of Kowmung Cascades. | ||
- | =====Day Walks.===== | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Day Walks. ===== | ||
- David Ingram. | - David Ingram. | ||
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See also the same compiler' | See also the same compiler' | ||
- | =====Plateau Plodding.===== | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Plateau Plodding. ===== | ||
- Frank Mort. | - Frank Mort. | ||
- | One December evening, in the wilds of Ultimo, ' | + | One December evening, in the wilds of Ultimo, ' |
As a result of these incantations, | As a result of these incantations, | ||
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At Katoomba, Don Wallace and a touring car awaited us and we did the 58 miles to the Kanangra turn-off in record time, arriving at 3.45 p.m. At 6.45 we sighted, and shortly after camped within view of, Cunningham' | At Katoomba, Don Wallace and a touring car awaited us and we did the 58 miles to the Kanangra turn-off in record time, arriving at 3.45 p.m. At 6.45 we sighted, and shortly after camped within view of, Cunningham' | ||
- | Next morning, without packs, we made cur may to "Green Hillock", | + | Next morning, without packs, we made cur may to "Green Hillock", |
Roly Whalan' | Roly Whalan' | ||
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The return journey was more difficult than the previous night' | The return journey was more difficult than the previous night' | ||
- | __Friday__: Breaking camp early, we set off for the " | + | __Friday__: Breaking camp early, we set off for the " |
The view was most comprehensive and beggars description by its vastness. Crossing Danae Creek we followed down a ridge through thick jungle growth to Gentle' | The view was most comprehensive and beggars description by its vastness. Crossing Danae Creek we followed down a ridge through thick jungle growth to Gentle' | ||
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Those comprising the party were :- Myles Dunphy (Leader), Len Bourne, Herman (Norm) Colton, Herbert Freeman, Norm. Hodges, Jack Osborne, Don Wallace, Frank Mort. | Those comprising the party were :- Myles Dunphy (Leader), Len Bourne, Herman (Norm) Colton, Herbert Freeman, Norm. Hodges, Jack Osborne, Don Wallace, Frank Mort. | ||
- | TIE CAR TRIAL. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== The Car Trial. ===== | ||
- David Ingram. | - David Ingram. | ||
- | When the current Walks Programme was being prepared last November, there were several weekends during January and February when no walks Or excursions of aAy kind had been volunteered by leaders. In an effort to help, Jim Brown and I, remembering that it was 2 years sinbe the Club had had a Car Trial, decided that llthl2th February | + | When the current Walks Programme was being prepared last November, there were several weekends during January and February when no walks or excursions of any kind had been volunteered by leaders. In an effort to help, Jim Brown and I, remembering that it was 2 years since the Club had had a Car Trial, decided that 11th-12th February |
- | Three weeks before that date, we co-opted the services of the tireless. Admiral" | + | |
- | All was now ready, so we sat back to see whether we could snare anybody in our | + | Three weeks before that date, we co-opted the services of the tireless Admiral" |
- | net. By Wednesday 8th, there were 8 carStheir | + | |
- | least two members who wished to come were unable to find accommodation owing to | + | All was now ready, so we sat back to see whether we could snare anybody in our net. By Wednesday 8th, there were 8 cars, their drivers and teams of enthusiastic quizz kids, who had notified that they would be competing. Unfortunately, |
- | the small amber of cars competing. On the great day, Saturday 11th, a final tally | + | |
- | of 7 cars with their teams of competitors and 2 control cars lined up for the start, which was delayed slightly owing to missed train connections and late running on the Western line. | + | By 1.30 p.m. all cars had left Strathfield Station and were travelling along Parramatta Road with the observers busy solving the questions in the instruction sheets. Passing under the pedestrian overbridge at North Auburn, unusually heavy pedestrian traffic was noticed on the structure. They could have been counting the number of steps on each side. At Harris Park, Kevin Ardill was noticed streaking across a paddock adjacent to Elizabeth |
- | By 1.30 p m. all cars had left Strathfield Station and were travelling along | + | |
- | Parramatta Road with the observers busy solving the questions in the instruction sheets. Passing under the pedestrian overbridge at North Auburn, unusually heavy | + | On through Parramatta to Northmead |
- | pedestrian traffic was noticed on the structure. They could have been counting the number of steps on each side. At Harris Park, Kevin Ardill was noticed streaking across a paddock adjacent to Elizabeth | + | |
- | the old town boundary stone, which, even if slightly overgrown, still stands beside the kerb in Alfred Street. | + | At Cataract |
- | On through Parramatta to Ncrthmead | + | |
- | interest in a cactus garden. | + | Here, by prior arrangement, |
- | 12. | + | |
- | the numerous signs erected by Charley and Clayton, Estate Agents, caused a little confusion, and a sign advertising virgin acres for sale set off a search for 9 other signs containing the word nacres". At Kenthurst, a standpipe provided water for afternoon tea, as well as the answer to two questions. Then on to NbCIymont's Road, where the President' | + | The morning was foggy, but soon cleared to a lovely late Summer day. Several competitors enjoyed an early morning dip and were ready soon after 9 a.m. to resume the jaunt. The course followed the Colo River in a Westerly direction along river flats where ripening melons, pumpkins and corn, also orange trees laden with young fruit were in abundance. |
- | Here, opportunity was provided for Short relaxation and time to gather the required | + | |
- | open seed pod of Iambertia | + | Just at the entrance of the so called " |
- | with water from a certain creek. When submitted after tea that night for analysis | + | |
- | by the checkers, some of the water gave a result suspiciously like washing up water. Obviously somebody forgot to fill the bottle as required. | + | Back on good roads after the climb out of Meeney Creek, an old type "N" |
- | At Cataract | + | |
- | answer a few questions. Out on to the Putty Road, where we found the cost of a ton of sand, then through. Wilberforce and a quick run to the Colo River Bridge, | + | In true Bushwalker fashion, the urge to return home set in, and by 3.30 p.m. on a lovely afternoon all except one car had departed on the homeward journey. All agreed, prior to departure, that they had had a most enjoyable trip in an area which is not generally as well known as it should |
- | where a left hand turn and a couple of miles travel brought us to the Somerset | + | |
- | Camping Ground. | + | ---- |
- | Here, by prior arrangement, | + | |
- | The morning was foggy, but soon cleared to a lovely late Summer day. Several competitors enjoyed an early morning dip and were ready soon after 9 a m. to resume the jaunt. The course followed the Colo River in a-Westerly direction along river flats where ripening melons, pumpkins and corn, also orange trees laden with young fruit were in abundance. | + | === The Winners:- === |
- | Just at the entrance of the so called " | + | |
- | Reg Neakins | + | |Bob Binks' Party|92 Points| |
- | Back on good roads after the climb out of Meeney Creek, an old type "EP type tram car in a paddock caused a bit of head scratching to arrive at the correct answer. Without | + | |Colin Ferguson' |
- | In true Bushwalker fashion, the urge to return home set in, and by 3.30 p m. on a lovely afternoon all except one car had departed on the homeward journey. All agreed, prior to departure, that they had had a most enjoyable trip in an area Which ic not generally as well known as it Should | + | |Reg Meakins' |
- | for some Easter shopping, for we have a whole shop full of gear for you. | + | |
- | Something new and worthy of your inspection, in fact what you have been looking for for years :- | + | ---- |
- | A superlightweight, | + | |
- | 1-6.17. 6d. | + | === Paddy Made. === |
- | A new shipment of reliable primus | + | |
- | -Another | + | Put your best foot forward and step down to Paddy' |
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+ | A superlightweight, | ||
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+ | A new shipment of reliable primus | ||
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+ | Another | ||
Did you know that you can now buy dehydrated citrus pure fruit powder? Well, you can. Umpteen lemons and lime for only 3/9d. | Did you know that you can now buy dehydrated citrus pure fruit powder? Well, you can. Umpteen lemons and lime for only 3/9d. | ||
- | IF YOU NEED /-111Y REFAMS TO YOUR EQUIP= BEI,ORE EASTER LET US HAVE IT NOW. | + | |
+ | If you need any repairs to your equipment before Easter let us have it __now__. | ||
Prospective purchasers of new gear will find it best to shop before MAY. | Prospective purchasers of new gear will find it best to shop before MAY. | ||
- | PADDY PAWN DI | + | |
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | + | Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. 201 Castlereagh St, Sydney, |
- | 20! CASTLEREAGH Si SYDNEY | + | |
- | BM2685 | + | ---- |
- | 'PUT | + | |
- | YOUR | + | ===== National Parks Association Outings. ===== |
- | BEST FOOT | + | |
- | 14- | + | __Quarterly General Meeting__: __Monday, March 13th, at 7.30 p.m.__ Meeting Room is on the Seventh Floor, G.U.O.O.F. Building, 149 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Members bring slides of areas visited over Christmas Break. |
- | keen enough to inquire when we could have another outing of this nature. However, Jim and I both feel that, even though 1.fie had a lot of fun organising the trial,- the response did not justify the hours we and our helpers put into it. When one sees the nizober ofmembere cars leaving the vicinity of the Club room on Wednesday evening, our efforts to induce the car oTners to travel off the beaten track by car seem to have been unsuccessful. | + | |
- | THE WINNERS | + | __The long Weekend, 28-30th |
- | Bob Binkst Party 92. Points Colin Ferguson' | + | |
- | Reg Meakilts' | + | A very suitable camp site was selected right on the bank of the Colo, and owing to the heat (it was 106 degrees in Sydney on the Sunday) |
- | NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION OUTIM-S | + | |
- | "Qua rter3z1,_yL..__,/a.._rch.1.3112.1_2b7.23.9....aat | + | |
- | The long Weekend, 28-30th... january. Twenty four members and children attended the N.P.A. Outing to Colo River at Central Colo. | + | |
- | A very suitable camp site was selected right on the bank of the Colo, and owing to the heat (it was 106 degrees in Sydney on the Sunday) | + | |
- | the chj_ef | + | |
Some short side excursions were done during the weekend, including trips to Gee's Lagoon, Ferrari Farm Sanctuary and the scenic and historic Parr's Brush Road. There is still a need for more reserves for Public Recreation in the Colo Valley. | Some short side excursions were done during the weekend, including trips to Gee's Lagoon, Ferrari Farm Sanctuary and the scenic and historic Parr's Brush Road. There is still a need for more reserves for Public Recreation in the Colo Valley. | ||
- | As a result of the Outing, we were pleased to welcome to N.P.A. Membership H.,Fitzgerald, owner of "Shady Acres", | + | |
- | EASTER: Narch 31 - April 1, 2, 3rd -- Endrick River near Nerriga. Suggested Route:. Princes Highway through Nowra to Tomerong where Nerriga-Braidwood Road turns off on right. Follow this road up the Turpentine Range over the Sassafras Mountain for thirty five miles to campsite about two hundred yards short of the Endrick River Bridge. Campsite will be established in Travelling Stock Reserve (T.S.R0 about one hundred (100) yards off road to right. A call at Tianjara Falls leaves road near notice advising road liable to flooding and about fifty (50) yards before splash crossing. Return could be made through Braidwood, Goulburn or Marulen, if desired. | + | As a result of the Outing, we were pleased to welcome to N.P.A. Membership |
- | Miff 6-7TH BUNG-ONIA. Camp on the Bungonia Caves Reserve. | + | |
- | Take Hume Highway to point about two miles south of Marulan, take road marked " | + | __Easter__: March 31 - April 1, 2, 3rd -- Endrick River near Nerriga. Suggested Route: Princes Highway through Nowra to Tomerong where Nerriga-Braidwood Road turns off on right. Follow this road up the Turpentine Range over the Sassafras Mountain for thirty five miles to campsite about two hundred yards short of the Endrick River Bridge. Campsite will be established in Travelling Stock Reserve (T.S.R) about one hundred (100) yards off road to right. A call at Tianjara Falls leaves road near notice advising road liable to flooding and about fifty (50) yards before splash crossing. Return could be made through Braidwood, Goulburn or Marulen, if desired. |
- | i5. | + | |
- | WATCH OUT FOR THE INDIANS. | + | __May 6-7th Bungonia__. Camp on the Bungonia Caves Reserve. Take Hume Highway to point about two miles south of Marulan, take road marked " |
- | - Keith Renwick. | + | |
- | There are different | + | ---- |
- | The natural entrance into the cave, which was the way we metie going ins was o4: | + | |
- | lib move on two hundred yards and sit down on rows of picnic-like benches. | + | ===== Watch Out For The Indians. ===== |
- | The contrast between the children of Americans and the children of some of the | + | |
- | other countries is really an eye-opener. In places where life doesn' | + | - Keith Renwick. |
- | life. (Most certainly not all Americans are like this, but the groups you meet | + | |
- | in crowds often are.) | + | __Carlsbad Caves__. |
- | The guides did a good job with the descriptions of caves and their formation | + | |
- | and once again made as much educational use as possible of the natural scenery. | + | There are different |
- | They even have a Ranger who wanders back and forth along the line so that the people can ask him questions instead of trying to get up to the front of the line to ask the guide there. I'm afraid I asked too many awkward ones and he moved on as SD on as he could. | + | |
- | After about a mile we came to the escape route. Here he went all over the | + | The natural entrance into the cave, which was the way we were going in, was only a hundred |
- | rigmarole again and some mare felt they had done too much, so they took the short cut to the lunch :roam. They missed the best part of the trip, because now we | + | |
- | came into the chambers which had formations in then. The formations | + | We move on two hundred yards and sit down on rows of picnic-like benches. |
- | relatively level floor and is about 2,000' long, 400' wide and 200' high. | + | |
- | Then back to the lunch room for the big lift. They really shove the people through this cave in vast quantities. There isn't just one lift to the surface, there are four, each carrying 25 people 800' through solid rock in 3 minutes up | + | The guides did a good job with the descriptions of caves and their formation and once again made as much educational use as possible of the natural scenery. They even have a Ranger who wanders back and forth along the line so that the people can ask him questions instead of trying to get up to the front of the line to ask the guide there. I'm afraid I asked too many awkward ones and he moved on as soon as he could. |
- | 16. | + | |
- | (2 minutes down) and that adds up to about 100 people in five minutes, and that's moving people - as far as caves are concerned: | + | After about a mile we came to the escape route. Here he went all over the rigmarole again and some more felt they had done too much, so they took the short cut to the lunch room. They missed the best part of the trip, because now we came into the chambers which had formations in then. The formations |
- | Carlsbad Caves was the turning point and now it was back to San Francisco by another round about route. This called for a look over Hoover (Bouldet) | + | |
- | Dam 724 feet high. What a hunk of concrete! One of the police chaps there said he'd have to stop the bus for me, as he did, otherwise they wouldn' | + | Then back to the lunch room for the big lift. They really shove the people through this cave in vast quantities. There isn't just one lift to the surface, there are four, each carrying 25 people 800' through solid rock in 3 minutes up (2 minutes down) and that adds up to about 100 people in five minutes, and that's moving people - as far as caves are concerned! |
- | cents-into one of them there one armed bandit things and pulled the lever. Fastly the fruit whizzed round and round. First one stopped, then the second one stopped - oh, the suspense was killing - then the third one stopped but, nothing happened. I didn't even get my 5 cents back so I reckoned the game wasn't fair and didn't play any more. | + | |
- | Well, you know how people like to collect souvenirs from each place they visit; typical of that place. I thought perhaps I might be able to get in | + | Carlsbad Caves was the turning point and now it was back to San Francisco by another round about route. This called for a look over Hoover (Boulder) Dam 724 feet high. What a hunk of concrete! One of the police chaps there said he'd have to stop the bus for me, as he did, otherwise they wouldn' |
- | Reno a commodity | + | |
- | ARE YOU WALKING? | + | Well, you know how people like to collect souvenirs from each place they visit, typical of that place. I thought perhaps I might be able to get in Reno a commodity which is really typical of the area - a divorce. Now divorces are easy to get in Reno as you've no doubt read, but unfortunately I wasn't able to satisfy my desire, because - you have to be married first! |
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+ | ===== Are You Walking? ===== | ||
- Eric Adcock. | - Eric Adcock. | ||
- | The suggestion at the last general meeting that the members of the Committee each prepare a black book of their recipes seems to me a veiled hint that we are like the lesser parts in Macbeth. Education is our only defence to this thinking. Even a black book in a filing cabinet containing what, when, and how is not going to be sufficient to let a prospective committee member know what he is in for. There is a need far an even more general education. This could be considered a disadvantage in some cases but in the case of the Walks Secretary | + | |
- | The job of Walks Secretary is a very obvious one. Three times a year the Walks Programme has to be filled with the results of blackmail and extortion. In each case, for a period of about six weeks previous to the appropriate committee | + | The suggestion at the last general meeting that the members of the Committee each prepare a black book of their recipes seems to me a veiled hint that we are like the lesser parts in Macbeth. Education is our only defence to this thinking. Even a black book in a filing cabinet containing what, when, and how is not going to be sufficient to let a prospective committee member know what he is in for. There is a need far an even more general education. This could be considered a disadvantage in some cases but in the case of the Walks Secretary... |
- | member, one has to flit around the Club alighting on unsuspecting people and closing one's talons before they have a chance to escape. | + | |
- | You hint, suggest, ask, urge, entreat, threaten and if need be, batter, people into submission. Finally they sign their name or put their mark and promise a -walk , one dawn and fortynine to go. It is fortunate indeed that there are | + | The job of Walks Secretary is a very obvious one. Three times a year the Walks Programme has to be filled with the results of blackmail and extortion. In each case, for a period of about six weeks previous to the appropriate committee member, one has to flit around the Club alighting on unsuspecting people and closing one's talons before they have a chance to escape. |
- | members of the Club mho lead more than their share of walks and actually volunteer | + | |
- | their names. As Confucius once misquoted "May their tribe increase" | + | You hint, suggest, ask, urge, entreat, threaten and if need be, batter, people into submission. Finally they sign their name or put their mark and promise a walk - one down and fortynine to go. It is fortunate indeed that there are members of the Club who lead more than their share of walks and actually volunteer their names. As Confucius once misquoted "May their tribe increase" |
- | Persuasion, or Sheer persistence, | + | |
- | of walks l_ A display of the Walks Secretary' | + | Persuasion, or sheer persistence, |
- | rack, noose and branding irons is often enough to clinch the matter. | + | |
- | 17. | + | An office such as this ideally suits the members of the fairer |
- | An office such as this ideally suits the members of the fairer | + | |
- | as their innate vocal advantages developed from generations of practice. It is interesting to note that the aborigines have a legend describing how tbe two | + | The other major duty of the Walks Secretary is to report at the Club each month all the interesting " |
- | gods, the Noon and the Craw, combine their efforts to make people. It is the crow that predominates in the making of females. | + | |
- | The other major duty of the Walks Secretary is to report at the Club each | + | Like the removal |
- | month all the interesting " | + | |
- | ing of all this information is again often a reason for prodKcing | + | It happens, not once, but twice, sometimes more, until you become a lump of quivering jelly. Next time you will rope up each person in turn and ... |
- | shot, as they were too maimed or weak to return under their own steam, or people left for the betterment of mankind. | + | |
- | Like the remotal | + | ===== Walking Guide. ===== |
- | It happens, not once, but twice, sometimes more, until you become a lump of quivering jelly. Next time you will rope up each person in turn and | + | |
- | WALKING GUIDE. | + | (See also Day Walks...) |
- | (See also Day Walks | + | |
- | MARCH 24-25-26 | + | |March |
- | Bunbundah Creek - Point Possibility - Ettrema Rim - Ettrema Trig -Yalmal. | + | |March |
- | A trip for the energetic. Unspoiled creek and gorge scenery. Spectacular cliffs and sheer dropdowns at Point Possibility .. Car to Yalwal - see the remains of the old Gold workings. Some rock hopping and scrambling up Danjera Creek, over the pass into Bunbundah Creek and up onto the Ettrema plateau. See the views from the Point and along the cliffline - look down into Ettrema Creek:. Circuit the tops and return to Yalta. ,Map: Yalwal Military. | + | |March |
- | Leader: | + | |April |
- | MARCH 25-26 Instructional. | + | |
- | Otford - Burning Palms - | + | ---- |
- | Easy pleasant walking, good camping. Coastal scenery, swimming. Map: Port Hacking Tourist | + | |
- | Leader: Dick Child. | + | Would readers please note that although Robert (Strawberry) Jones attended the recent Commando trip clad only in underpants and a boiler suit (and boots, of coarse), there is no move afoot to start a new fashion for S.B.W's. Nor should the word ICI, written over his heart, be allowed any Gaelic significance. Force of circumstances demanded the borrowing of this all purpose garment. |
- | MARCH 29-30 -) APRIL 1-2-3 ) | + | |
- | EASTER - | + | ---- |
- | Jerricknara | + | |
- | Route is along the Yadbora rim with views of Currockbilly, | + | |
- | Pigeon House and coastal country. Easy climb onto Mt.Renwick | + | |
- | from there magnificent views of The Castle and surrounding | + | |
- | Castle, This is fascinating country. Be in it! Leader: John White. | + | |
- | 18. WALE IG Gr.ETE (Cont 'd.) | + | |
- | APRIL 7-8-9 Leura Locklay' | + | |
- | Road and track walk to Lockley' | + | |
- | Leader : Frank Young. | + | |
- | Would readers please note that although Robert (Strawberry) Jones attended the recent Commando trip clad only in underpants and a boiler suit (and boots, of coarse), there is no move afoot to start a new fashion for 5.3 W's. Nor should the word ICI, written over his heart: be allowed any Gaelic significance. Force of circumstances demanded the borrowing of this all purpose garment. | + | |
Roy Craggs has had to return home earlier than expected, and regrets that he will not be able to lead the previously advertised Kokoda Trail Walk. | Roy Craggs has had to return home earlier than expected, and regrets that he will not be able to lead the previously advertised Kokoda Trail Walk. | ||
- | A TROPPO BUSH WALEIR | ||
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- | R.C. | ||
- | Saturday morning, a beautiful morning, but than they always are in Port Moresby. What shall I do this weekend? I went swimming last weekend and fidling the one before. Perhaps I could go for a walk in the hills. | ||
- | The small dull ember deep in my breast (which is Bush Walki..ng) fans to a small flame. Is there some hope? With sudden zeal I pack my neglected rucksack - it s gone a bit mouldy since I last used it, but never mind, the sun and fresh air will fix that. | ||
- | " | ||
- | By great misfortune my path took me 1:)y the "Four Mile Toilers' | ||
- | "Make it a Schooner Joe, I've gab an omber to extinguish." | ||
- | DON'T FORGET THE FEDERATION REUNION. | ||
- | IMILIATELZEI. | ||
- | (See Notice Board for details.) | ||
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+ | ===== A Troppo Bush Walker. ===== | ||
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+ | - R.C. | ||
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+ | Saturday morning, a beautiful morning, but than they always are in Port Moresby. What shall I do this weekend? I went swimming last weekend and fishing the one before. Perhaps I could go for a walk in the hills. | ||
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+ | The small dull ember deep in my breast (which is Bush Walking) fans to a small flame. Is there some hope? With sudden zeal I pack my neglected rucksack - it's gone a bit mouldy since I last used it, but never mind, the sun and fresh air will fix that. | ||
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+ | " | ||
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+ | By great misfortune my path took me by the "Four Mile Toilers' | ||
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+ | "Make it a Schooner Joe, I've gab an ember to extinguish." | ||
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+ | __Don' | ||
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