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 ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ======
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 A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Northcote Building", Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.O., Sydney. 'Phone JW1462. A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Northcote Building", Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.O., Sydney. 'Phone JW1462.
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 |Day Walks| | 9| |Day Walks| | 9|
 |How Rugged Can You Get?| |10| |How Rugged Can You Get?| |10|
-|Federation Report for Novenber|Brian Harvey|11|+|Federation Report for November|Brian Harvey|11|
 |What Happened at Christmas?| |12| |What Happened at Christmas?| |12|
-|Kowmung Cavalcade - Part 1V - Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmurg|Paddy Pallin|14|+|Kowmung Cavalcade - Part 1V - Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmung|Paddy Pallin|14|
  
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-.... "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the spirit of adventure to die in their souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the sttongholds of Nature and of the Spirit; they will live like fat cattle and die no better.+.... "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the spirit of adventure to die in their souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the strongholds of Nature and of the Spirit; they will live like fat cattle and die no better.
  
 'Half the charm of climbing mountains is born in visions preceding this experience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', declared Mallory. And on all the other planes of our life, it is this urge to explore, to realise the vision, to adventure far and go always a little further, that alone justifies man's hope of all fullness of living: the unfolding and fulfilment of all the powers of his soul. This adventurous spirit must not be permitted to die if man's true way and end is not to be betrayed in a general softening of will and deprivation of purpose".... 'Half the charm of climbing mountains is born in visions preceding this experience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', declared Mallory. And on all the other planes of our life, it is this urge to explore, to realise the vision, to adventure far and go always a little further, that alone justifies man's hope of all fullness of living: the unfolding and fulfilment of all the powers of his soul. This adventurous spirit must not be permitted to die if man's true way and end is not to be betrayed in a general softening of will and deprivation of purpose"....
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 Leader: Jack Gentle. XM6121 (H), LA6041 (B). Leader: Jack Gentle. XM6121 (H), LA6041 (B).
  
-8.30 a.m. train to waterfall. Easy walk to Campsite.+8.30 a.m. train to waterfall. Easy walk to campsite.
  
 For further details, see Leader and the Port Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard. For further details, see Leader and the Port Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard.
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 There were no new members present at the start of our meeting, but one old member, Ron Knightley, had returned from faraway places and was welcomed back by the President. Several other old members, still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns. There were no new members present at the start of our meeting, but one old member, Ron Knightley, had returned from faraway places and was welcomed back by the President. Several other old members, still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns.
  
-The Treasurer's Report revealed that, even near the close of the financial year, subs still rolled in. They totalled £13 for the month, contributing to our bank balance of £l81.17. 5d. Our Social Secretary reported mixed financial results on the social front. The auction sale had been a success, netting £15 for the Club. But the same amount had been lost on the dance because, although we catered for 80 and provided our own supper, only 60 turned up. Pam was rather puzzled by this - would the Club prefer a small party in the Club room? However the response to Jack Gentle's vote of thanks to Pam for organising the dance, and also the very enjoyable supper, left no doubt that those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Ron Knightley attributed the low attendance to the purely unpredibtable nature of bushwalkers. The President said that complaints had been registered that many of the items brought to the auction sale could be regarded as rubbish. It had been suggested that the auctioneer might be empowered in the future to decide what was worth auctioning.+The Treasurer's Report revealed that, even near the close of the financial year, subs still rolled in. They totalled £13 for the month, contributing to our bank balance of £l81.17. 5d. Our Social Secretary reported mixed financial results on the social front. The auction sale had been a success, netting £15 for the Club. But the same amount had been lost on the dance because, although we catered for 80 and provided our own supper, only 60 turned up. Pam was rather puzzled by this - would the Club prefer a small party in the Club room? However the response to Jack Gentle's vote of thanks to Pam for organising the dance, and also the very enjoyable supper, left no doubt that those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Ron Knightley attributed the low attendance to the purely unpredictable nature of bushwalkers. The President said that complaints had been registered that many of the items brought to the auction sale could be regarded as rubbish. It had been suggested that the auctioneer might be empowered in the future to decide what was worth auctioning.
  
 Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown's Danae Brook trip had been made after heavy rain. However, after five rather long abseils the 8 starters found the rest mainly rock hopping. Some magnificent cedars were found along the creek. On the Sunday the party returned via Crafts Walls. Brian Harvey and Frank Ashdown's boat trip from Bobbin Head had been altered to 1 day and had been attended by 9 starters. Ern French's Glenbrook Gorge trip had been attended by one member. Ern reported that the fire trail now extended from the end of Glenbrook Road to the causeway. It was therefore now continuous through to WoOdford. Wilf's trip from the Tolwong Road had attracted three starters. The Water Board had recently re-surveyed Bullee trig. Colin Putt's rock-climbing instructional to Perry's Lookdown and Lockley's Pylon attracted 9 starters, but Bob Godfrey's swimming, boating and walking trip to Glenbrook and Erskine Creeks ran foul of the rain and the four starters holed up in a cave under the flying fox at Glenbrook Creek, from which they watched the water rise. Jim Brown's trip to Stanwell Tops on the 18th also had rain trouble. Because of a landslide, causing train cancellation, the trip didn't get under way till 11.15 a.m. By the 17th the walkers had had the rain, and there were no starters on Ben Esgate's trip, nor on Lynette White's camping and swimming trip to Camden, which would have provided plenty of swimming, but no camping. However by the 26th the waters were receding, and Irene Pridham's walk to Burning Palms was well attended. Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown's Danae Brook trip had been made after heavy rain. However, after five rather long abseils the 8 starters found the rest mainly rock hopping. Some magnificent cedars were found along the creek. On the Sunday the party returned via Crafts Walls. Brian Harvey and Frank Ashdown's boat trip from Bobbin Head had been altered to 1 day and had been attended by 9 starters. Ern French's Glenbrook Gorge trip had been attended by one member. Ern reported that the fire trail now extended from the end of Glenbrook Road to the causeway. It was therefore now continuous through to WoOdford. Wilf's trip from the Tolwong Road had attracted three starters. The Water Board had recently re-surveyed Bullee trig. Colin Putt's rock-climbing instructional to Perry's Lookdown and Lockley's Pylon attracted 9 starters, but Bob Godfrey's swimming, boating and walking trip to Glenbrook and Erskine Creeks ran foul of the rain and the four starters holed up in a cave under the flying fox at Glenbrook Creek, from which they watched the water rise. Jim Brown's trip to Stanwell Tops on the 18th also had rain trouble. Because of a landslide, causing train cancellation, the trip didn't get under way till 11.15 a.m. By the 17th the walkers had had the rain, and there were no starters on Ben Esgate's trip, nor on Lynette White's camping and swimming trip to Camden, which would have provided plenty of swimming, but no camping. However by the 26th the waters were receding, and Irene Pridham's walk to Burning Palms was well attended.
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 Next the President welcomed a newly arrived new member - Pat Dalton. Next the President welcomed a newly arrived new member - Pat Dalton.
  
-Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Federation magazine would be required if its cost were to be covered. Federation delegates then told us that it had been decided to ask each club to take on a specific responsibility at the Federation Reunion. It was proposed that the S.B.W. undertake the cleaning up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only resolved in the affirmative by the Chairman's casting vote. Jack Wren said that our responsibility should only be to organise the cleaning up, since it was not known in advance how maw S.B.W. members would turn up and there could be a repetition of last year, when one or two S.B.W. members had to build a camp fire at Burning Palms. Frank Ashdown pointed out that many who voted on the issue would not be there anyway. Snow Brown said that some jobs had to be allotted beforehand, or they wouldn't be organised, and it was understood that the Club responsible didn't have to do the job itself; but merely see that it was carried out with the help available. Another school of thought was there should be no mess to clean up after a bushwalker's camp, partiallarly a Federation Reunion. It was decided that the S.B.W. would undertake the job, but another motion, moved by Kath Brown, requested Federation delegate to point out that, although we were undertaking the job of cleaning up, this did not excuse Clubs leaving dirty camp sites.+Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Federation magazine would be required if its cost were to be covered. Federation delegates then told us that it had been decided to ask each club to take on a specific responsibility at the Federation Reunion. It was proposed that the S.B.W. undertake the cleaning up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only resolved in the affirmative by the Chairman's casting vote. Jack Wren said that our responsibility should only be to organise the cleaning up, since it was not known in advance how maw S.B.W. members would turn up and there could be a repetition of last year, when one or two S.B.W. members had to build a camp fire at Burning Palms. Frank Ashdown pointed out that many who voted on the issue would not be there anyway. Snow Brown said that some jobs had to be allotted beforehand, or they wouldn't be organised, and it was understood that the Club responsible didn't have to do the job itself; but merely see that it was carried out with the help available. Another school of thought was there should be no mess to clean up after a bushwalker's camp, particularly a Federation Reunion. It was decided that the S.B.W. would undertake the job, but another motion, moved by Kath Brown, requested Federation delegate to point out that, although we were undertaking the job of cleaning up, this did not excuse Clubs leaving dirty camp sites.
  
 Next our own Reunion Committee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker. Next our own Reunion Committee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker.
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 Leader Alex Colley. Leader Alex Colley.
  
-This will go by private transport which will leave Turramrra Station at 11.40 a.m. on Saturday 3rd February. The 10.55 a.m. electric from Wynyard will get starters to Turramurra by 11.32 a.m. in time to get on the Land Rover. Accommoddtion is at present limited to 7. In the unlikely event of a rush of starters the first 7 will be selected. Others can come if they have their own transport. About 4 of the 6 miles are pretty rough.+This will go by private transport which will leave Turramrra Station at 11.40 a.m. on Saturday 3rd February. The 10.55 a.m. electric from Wynyard will get starters to Turramurra by 11.32 a.m. in time to get on the Land Rover. Accommodation is at present limited to 7. In the unlikely event of a rush of starters the first 7 will be selected. Others can come if they have their own transport. About 4 of the 6 miles are pretty rough.
  
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 There are two Annual Trophies to be won - There are two Annual Trophies to be won -
  
-  * The Henley Memorial Cup for higlest point score.+  * The Henley Memorial Cup for highest point score.
   * The Mandelberg Cup Mixed Relay Handicap.   * The Mandelberg Cup Mixed Relay Handicap.
  
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 Available now from Paddy -  Available now from Paddy - 
  
-===== "The Tasmanian Tramp" = Number 15. =====+=== "The Tasmanian Tramp" - Number 15. ===
  
 Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club contains :- Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club contains :-
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 "Two articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of this wonderful region, our first long article being in the last issue No.14. The geology and the flora of the area are described. "Two articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of this wonderful region, our first long article being in the last issue No.14. The geology and the flora of the area are described.
  
-When the distinguished mountaineers Sir Edmund Hillary and George Lowe visited Tasmania, walkers from many States camped with them in the mountains. The pleasures they fcund in the Tasmanian scene are recorded.+When the distinguished mountaineers Sir Edmund Hillary and George Lowe visited Tasmania, walkers from many States camped with them in the mountains. The pleasures they found in the Tasmanian scene are recorded.
  
 Binoculars may become standard equipment after reading "Birds and Bushwalking". Binoculars may become standard equipment after reading "Birds and Bushwalking".
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 Just a Tree - and millions there be.\\ Just a Tree - and millions there be.\\
 Evolution's greatest experiment\\ Evolution's greatest experiment\\
-They would dover the Earth, given liberty\\+They would cover the Earth, given liberty\\
 But for man, Nature's only delinquent. But for man, Nature's only delinquent.
  
 Who looks at a Tree - looks at leaves,\\ Who looks at a Tree - looks at leaves,\\
-And a beatuiful sight it is to see,\\+And a beautiful sight it is to see,\\
 Where every twig its way it weaves\\ Where every twig its way it weaves\\
 Sure knowing and finding its place to be. Sure knowing and finding its place to be.
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 Only walkers of the bush - so self contained,\\ Only walkers of the bush - so self contained,\\
 Accepting all gifts from storm to dew,\\ Accepting all gifts from storm to dew,\\
-Find Nature's riches - for so 'tis ordained,+Find Nature's riches - for so 'tis ordained,\\
 From whispering creek to boundless view. From whispering creek to boundless view.
  
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 === January 14th. === === January 14th. ===
  
-Layvale - Burning Palms - Era. 6 miles.+Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Era. 6 miles.
  
 An ideal summer excursion to our favourite surfing beaches. If you didn't have very good surfing conditions over Christmas why not try again on January 14th? Ron doesn't say how he'll get back, but, at a guess, it will be bus from Garie Beach to Waterfall. An ideal summer excursion to our favourite surfing beaches. If you didn't have very good surfing conditions over Christmas why not try again on January 14th? Ron doesn't say how he'll get back, but, at a guess, it will be bus from Garie Beach to Waterfall.
  
-Train: 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station. Tickets:- Lilyvale Rettirn at 7/3d.+Train: 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station. Tickets:- Lilyvale Return at 7/3d.
  
 Map: Port Hacking Tourist. Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
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 For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed to be inaccessible, until that indefatigable explorer, Count Strzelecki successfully crossed the ravines and ascended the summit. 'Some idea', says Sir Thomas Mitchell in his work on Australia, 'may be formed of the intricate character of the mountain ravines in the neighbourhood, from the difficulties experienced by the surveyors in endeavouring to obtain access to Mount Hay. Mr. Dixon, in an unsuccessful attempt, penetrated to the Valley of the Grose, until then unvisited by man; and when he at length emerged from the ravines in which he had been bewildered for 4 days he thanked God (to use his own words in an official letter) that he had found his way out of them...' For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed to be inaccessible, until that indefatigable explorer, Count Strzelecki successfully crossed the ravines and ascended the summit. 'Some idea', says Sir Thomas Mitchell in his work on Australia, 'may be formed of the intricate character of the mountain ravines in the neighbourhood, from the difficulties experienced by the surveyors in endeavouring to obtain access to Mount Hay. Mr. Dixon, in an unsuccessful attempt, penetrated to the Valley of the Grose, until then unvisited by man; and when he at length emerged from the ravines in which he had been bewildered for 4 days he thanked God (to use his own words in an official letter) that he had found his way out of them...'
  
-Even Count Strzelecki tells us that in the course of his researches he was engulfed in the endless labyrinth of the lmost subteraneous gullies of Mt. Hay, and was unable to extricate himself and his men until after days of incessant fatigue, danger and starvation.+Even Count Strzelecki tells us that in the course of his researches he was engulfed in the endless labyrinth of the almost subteraneous gullies of Mt. Hay, and was unable to extricate himself and his men until after days of incessant fatigue, danger and starvation.
  
 But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues which it entails. But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues which it entails.
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 === Jamieson Valley. === === Jamieson Valley. ===
  
-From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge talus - for one must use the geological term as no other is available - all overgrown with forest, and this ran down into the depths of the valley, the broad floor of which was all covered with small ranges of hills like the blue storm tossed billows of a mighty sea. But in the midst of the valley right before us rises a massive hill, level with the gound we stand on ... this is the Solitary, but it's savagely isolated, inaccessible look, and its general confotmation ... reminded us of views we had seen of the great unscaleable mountains of Roraima, on the borders of British Guiana.+From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge talus - for one must use the geological term as no other is available - all overgrown with forest, and this ran down into the depths of the valley, the broad floor of which was all covered with small ranges of hills like the blue storm tossed billows of a mighty sea. But in the midst of the valley right before us rises a massive hill, level with the ground we stand on ... this is the Solitary, but it's savagely isolated, inaccessible look, and its general confotmation ... reminded us of views we had seen of the great unscaleable mountains of Roraima, on the borders of British Guiana.
  
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 Jack Wren's party, also in the Kowmung area. Jack Wren's party, also in the Kowmung area.
  
-The Esgate, Brown, Joyde party of seven spent 6 days in the Coolamen Caves - Goodradigbee area. Caveing, walking, swimming and soaking up the sun. Weather mainly good - Trout biting well.+The Esgate, Brown, Joyce party of seven spent 6 days in the Coolamen Caves - Goodradigbee area. Caveing, walking, swimming and soaking up the sun. Weather mainly good - Trout biting well.
  
 Frank Young's party, also in the Coolamen area. Frank Young's party, also in the Coolamen area.
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 === What Is "microfolie"? === === What Is "microfolie"? ===
  
-It is a foldable, transparent, soft, flexible, plastic sheet which can be bent and creasd and which will not break or show scratches. Furthermore, "microfolie" is immune against climatic conditions and time. It is resistant to acids, alkali, oil, perspiration and sea water. It gives the widest protection against tearing, corroding and dirt. Any map or document this miracle material is attached to is equally immune and will last almost indefinitely despite limitless handling under the roughest conditions. Sample pieces are available at Paddy's to see before you invest in the most terrific map protection ever. Make your precious maps last all your walking days.+It is a foldable, transparent, soft, flexible, plastic sheet which can be bent and creased and which will not break or show scratches. Furthermore, "microfolie" is immune against climatic conditions and time. It is resistant to acids, alkali, oil, perspiration and sea water. It gives the widest protection against tearing, corroding and dirt. Any map or document this miracle material is attached to is equally immune and will last almost indefinitely despite limitless handling under the roughest conditions. Sample pieces are available at Paddy's to see before you invest in the most terrific map protection ever. Make your precious maps last all your walking days.
  
 It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean without leaving any trace. It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean without leaving any trace.
  
-We have some VERY interesting new contour maps vailable of Burragorang, Yerranderie and Ulladulla areas in the very handy scale of 1 in 25,000. Ask to see them. They're fascinating.+We have some VERY interesting new contour maps available of Burragorang, Yerranderie and Ulladulla areas in the very handy scale of 1 in 25,000. Ask to see them. They're fascinating.
    
 Our best wishes to all for the New Year. Our best wishes to all for the New Year.
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-.KOWMUNG, CAVALCADE. 'PART 1V. +===== Kowmung Cavalcade - Part IV. ===== 
-'..iVe-.'cotitirile..the story of the Kowtrung Paddy's account of 1ds. Easter 1939 'Swimming through the gorges' trip. + 
-THRILLS, SPILLS AND CHILLS IN THE KOWMUNG. +We continue the story of the Kowmung with Paddy's account of his Easter 1939 'Swimming through the gorges' trip. 
-- Paddy PalLin. (First printed in the S.B.W. February, 1940). + 
-Tales of "Tigers" swimming down the Kowmung fir ed my itagination and I ga ted longingly at the map. If only it could 'be done ovel:'-"Easter! Outward transport to the Kariangi,a Road was easy and nets_ that, theDobeft-Smiths were-doing aT.- +=== Thrills, spills and chills in the Kowmung. === 
-Yerranderi4ie trip made return transport - _ 7.Y      -  + 
-from Yerranderie to Camden Possible. Jack Watson (Rover Rambler t--) 7:3eard-me- +- Paddy Pallin. (First printed in the S.B.W. February, 1940). 
-thii- + 
-a nd joined in. rex-Smith and I have a standing engagement-for Easteirtrips. The idea was broarthed to Pail Howard. He wavered (I think there was ,a girl in it) but fell. +Tales of "Tigers" swimming down the Kowmung fired my imagination and I gazed longingly at the map. If only it could be done over Easter! Outward transport to the Kanangra Road was easy and news that the Debert-Smiths were doing a Yerranderie trip made return transport from Yerranderie to Camden possible. Jack Watson (Rover Ramblers) heard me thinking and joined in. Lex Smith and I have a standing engagement for Easter trips. The idea was broached to Paul Howard. He wavered (I think there was a girl in it) but fell. 
-So it was tHat Jack, -Lex, Paul and I-found ourselves on the viay to Jenolan CaVes'on the Thursday before 'Easter. Hearing that 1fany others were bound Kanangrawards, ire had schemed to be out at Cunyngliamets before the mob. We got a flying statt from Blackheath, 'had a di'eanalake drive through'the misty moonlit gorges of Jenolan and then alas the car broke down on Oberon Hill and we Fiad the galling experience of seeing one car after another, all packed frith walkers, pass on. We spent hours sucliing the vacu-um feed and milking petrolV ott of the tank. Then some bright laddie cane along, tightened a nu-b on the battery, and off we went. + 
-About a mile from the turn-off we struck mud and the driver  refused to go further, so we were ejected into the stilly night, to proceed under our own power. We -walked five miles along tl-B broad highway which seemed so out of place on the lonely Ka,nargra Main. We reached Cunynghatae is and camped at 3.30 a m. +So it was that Jack, Lex, Paul and I found ourselves on the way to Jenolan Caves on the Thursday before Easter. Hearing that many others were bound Kanangra-wards, we had schemed to be out at Cunynghame's before the mob. We got a flying start from Blackheath, had a dreamlike drive through the misty moonlit gorges of Jenolan and then alas! the car broke down on Oberon Hill and we had the galling experience of seeing one car after another, all packed with walkers, pass on. We spent hours sucking the vacuum feed and milking petrol out of the tank. Then some bright laddie came along, tightened a nut on the battery, and off we went. 
-At 7 a m, we rose reluctantly. Camped around us were about 100 walkers. Was there ever such a crowd there before? Packs up and away at 8.30 a m. + 
-Left the track at Raley Whalen's hut and had lunch where Pfeffer's Trail +About a mile from the turn-off we struck mud and the driver refused to go further, so we were ejected into the stilly night to proceed under our own power. We walked five miles along the broad highway which seemed so out of place on the lonely Kanangra Main. We reached Cunynghame's and camped at 3.30 a.m. 
-cros ses the Boyd. We fcurri the going gcod down the left bank for a couple of miles. Crotsed over, after a false alarm found the Tuglow Lookout and then descended into the Kowliun,g Valley. + 
-Having seen numerous photbgraphs of Moron g Falls rhacl,' a mental picture of a thin ribbon of water falling down-a cliff. -Kriowitig tIllt -the Board was-running high I expected to see a goEid-fall, but I was hardly prepared fa: what Meti4ofir gaze as we rounded the shoulder- of the hill during' the descent. WoNds,428.444:16`edf ite that, thundering avalanche of water. VI an hear it still. Paul vitht-to Vjthe foot of the first terrific fall and: he was dwarfed to insignificance be-Sides its immensity. The rest of us took photographs. I went mad and took about a dozen shots. +At 7 a.m. we rose reluctantly. Camped around us were about 100 walkers. Was there ever such a crowd there before? Packs up and away at 8.30 a.m. 
-To get across was the -next job. We descended to what appeared to be. the usual era ssing bit. it looked impossible... Decided to. descend to the Kovimung and 'cross it. + 
-15. +Left the track at Roley Whalen's hut and had lunch where Pfeffer's Trail crosses the Boyd. We found the going good down the left bank for a couple of miles. Crossed over, after a false alarm, found the Tuglow Lookout and then descended into the Kowmung Valley. 
-After one hour ol' laborious rock climbing and lowering packs on ropes, we landed on top of a sheer 30 foot cliff mith deep water 'below. Ruefully we scrambled back and tackled thiCfalls again. Found a pool-with the water cascb:ding in one side - - and out of the other. It was dUffk; the cold water swirled darkly. We tied up our packs with foreboding and wdterproofing. We stripped ao4y, entered reluctantly and emirged shivering but triumphant. Half a mile downstream We found-that sufficed for a campsite on the steep mountainside and fax weary walkers fed and slept. + 
-Next day(Saturday) we sidled for a while lookirig for an opportunity to descend to the water. At last we got don and eagerly tied up our packs Lathe 37,6? proofed bags we had fetched. We al66 donned the' nmammaen as we soon christ- +Having seen numerous photographs of Morong Falls I had a mental picture of a thin ribbon of water falling down a cliff. Knowing that the Board was running high I expected to see a good fall, but I was hardly prepared for what met our gaze as we rounded the shoulder of the hill during the descent. Words cannot describe that thundering avalanche of water. I can hear it still. Paul went to the foot of the first terrific fall and he was dwarfed to insignificance besides its immensity. The rest of us took photographs. I went mad and took about a dozen shots. 
-ened them. We had realised that the water would be cold-andlinew the River iduld + 
-lob high, ,Therefore to minimise risk we h-dd devised-floats consi-Sting of an ()Min, ar.71Pmgy balloon placed in -677"z9" tucker -bag. Two df th&se were attached to the back by means of tapes tied rauhff-the chest. They mere very successfa and-their buoyancy was s4Eficient to support head and shouldei4s out of the wate14-without effort. (Wherlmt in use between swims two sets were quite easily carried in a Japara bucket aung behind the rucksack.) +To get across was the next job. We descended to what appeared to be the usual crossing but it looked impossible. Decided to descend to the Kowmung and cross it. 
-1,6 negotiated our first rapid and swam a pool. It was easy. The hart job was a rApid; which swung:round-Abend. I led the 'way. Imagine my horror when I found I IAA entered a pool surii-ounded by steep rocks and nob ten yards away a twi:n2ainewinking line of water, the top (as we found afterwards) of a 30 foot waterfall. + 
-I yelled but the noise of the water drowned my-voice and round the corner came Paul. He raged to reach a little bay on the other side of the pool and there he was trapped by the swift current. By dirt of hanging on to slippery rocks-I - managed to get on to a ledge and get back thence I had come: and told the others what had happened. We crossed the river, rescued Paul and found it impossible to descend the waterfall. After battling our way upstream agaEn, we managed to find a way up the steep cliffs which rose on each side of the river. +After one hour of laborious rock climbing and lowering packs on ropes, we landed on top of a sheer 30 foot cliff with deep water below. Ruefully we scrambled back and tackled the falls again. Found a pool with the water cascading in one side and out of the other. It was dusk; the cold water swirled darkly. We tied up our packs with foreboding and waterproofing. We stripped slowly, entered reluctantly and emerged shivering but triumphant. Half a mile downstream we found what sufficed for a campsite on the steep mountainside and four weary walkers fed and slept. 
-Niorong Deep! How little words can convey. I had heard walkers talk of lEwong Deep in hushed tones. I even knew that four miles was good going for a day's walk, but Nbrong Deep has to be seen to be believed. It's rough. It's tough. But it's great stuff. You feel that here is a man's job to battle through. Cliffs to scale, ledges to negotiate, steep mountain sides, thickets to break through.+ 
 +Next day(Saturday) we sidled for a while looking for an opportunity to descend to the water. At last we got down and eagerly tied up our packs in the 3' x 3' proofed bags we had fetched. We also donned the "mammae" as we soon christened them. We had realised that the water would be cold and knew the River would be high. Therefore to minimise risk we had devised floats consisting of an ordinary penny balloon placed in 7" x 9" tucker bag. Two of these were attached to the back by means of tapes tied round the chest. They were very successful and their buoyancy was sufficient to support head and shoulders out of the water without effort. (When not in use between swims two sets were quite easily carried in a Japara bucket slung behind the rucksack.) 
 + 
 +We negotiated our first rapid and swam a pool. It was easy. The next job was a rapid which swung round a bend. I led the way. Imagine my horror when I found I had entered a pool surrounded by steep rocks and not ten yards away a twinkling winking line of water, the top (as we found afterwards) of a 30 foot waterfall. 
 + 
 +I yelled but the noise of the water drowned my voice and round the corner came Paul. He managed to reach a little bay on the other side of the pool and there he was trapped by the swift current. By dint of hanging on to slippery rocks I managed to get on to a ledge and get back whence I had come, and told the others what had happened. We crossed the river, rescued Paul and found it impossible to descend the waterfall. After battling our way upstream again, we managed to find a way up the steep cliffs which rose on each side of the river. 
 + 
 +Morong Deep! How little words can convey. I had heard walkers talk of Morong Deep in hushed tones. I even knew that four miles was good going for a day's walk, but Morong Deep has to be seen to be believed. It's rough. It's tough. But it's great stuff. You feel that here is a man's job to battle through. Cliffs to scale, ledges to negotiate, steep mountain sides, thickets to break through. 
 We sidled for the rest of the morning and had lunch at Peatfield Creek junction. We sidled for the rest of the morning and had lunch at Peatfield Creek junction.
-After lunch we idled down the left-bank for over-A ffli16 of fairly ,easy-going. Then steep cliff 'S bared the way: It took-us half an-houf"-to dross the-river, + 
-after mhidY we got our pa6ks-int-o the' Vater and sikiam one or t'lluo easy pools.- Then re +After lunch we sidled down the left bank for over a mile of fairly easy going. Then steep cliffs barred the way. It took us half an hour to cross the river, after which we got our packs into the water and swam one or two easy pools. Then we had another thrill. After lowering our packs over a ledge alongside a waterfall I got ahead of the party and launched my pack in what appeared to be a long, swift flowing pool. The rocks on each side were granite worn smooth by ages of flowing waters. I had a great feeling of power as the slightest effort seemed to send me forward at great speed. Suddenly I was made to realise that I was but flotsam as I tumbled swiftly over a cascade. There was little danger as the water flowed smoothly in a wide channel of clean rocks. I had no sooner recovered from the first than I was hurled into a second and a third cascade. I enjoyed the spills and emerged chuckling. 
-had anothei" thrill. 'After lowering our packs over-a ledgd alohgside a-waterfall I + 
-got ahead of the party and launched my peck in what gpeared to be a, log, stilt flowing pool. The rochs on each side Were granite morn smooth by ages of flowing waters/ I had a great feeling of power as the Slightest effort seemed to "send me forward at great speed. Suddenly I wa-S made to realise that I was but flotsamas I tumbled swiftly over a cascade. There was little danger 'as the water flowed smoothly in a we -dhannel of clean-rocks. I had no sooner recovered from the first than I was hurled into a second and a third cascade. I enjoyed the spills and emerged chuchling. +Pulling into the shore, I quickly opened up my pack, emptied out some of the water, got out my camera and malted for the others. I as rewarded with two good shots. One was of Lex, felt hat pulled firmly down over his eyes, taking the rapid feet first. The laugh was on me for it was then I realised I had lost my glasses in the excitement. 
-16. + 
--Pulling into the -shore, I qaickly opened up-my pack: ptied out some of the mater, got out my canBra and malted for the thee's. -I as rewarded with two gdod shots. One was of Lex, felt hat pulled firmly (lb= over his eyes, taking the rapid feet first, The laugh was on me for it was then I realised I had lost my glasses in the excitement. +The next bit was a ticklish one requiring the negotiating of slippery rook ledges 20 ft. above the swift water. Then another problem. We came to the top of a fall. Thirty feet below us was a lovely pool four or five hundred yards long. There was an easy ramp down to it on the other side of the river. Here the whole river flowed through two narrow channels; we crossed the first and stood debating ways and means of crossing the second - a swift flowing, deep channel with a waterfall a few yards downstream. Then the hero in Paul spoke and said, "Well, I suppose my life's not worth much. Gimme that rope". In he plunged, taking a rope with him; a few powerful strokes, a tense moment, a mighty heave, and Paul was over. The rest was easy. We floated the packs over and then crossed and descended the ramp. It was getting dusk as we swam the pool and it was eerie swimming in the now silent waters between steep rock walls. We were all shivering violently with cold when we emerged. Rapids ahead and so we sidled on the steep right bank. By great good fortune we stumbled on the only flat spot for miles around and camped. There was only room for one tent, and so the four of us squeezed into it after drying out things which had got wet. 
-The next bit was a ticklish ohe requiring the negotiating of slippery rook - ledges 20 ft. above the swift water. Then another itroblam. We came to the top of a fall. Thirty feet below us was a lovely pool foue or five hundred yards long. There was an easy ramp dawn to it - on the other side of the river. Here the mhole river flowed through two narrow channels; we crossed the first and stood debating ways and means of crossing thesecond - a Stift flowing; deep channel with a waterfall a few yards-down-Stream. Then the hero inPaul spoke and said, "Well, I suppose my life's not worth much.- Gimthe that rope". In he plunged,  taking a rope with him; -a few powerful strokes, a tense moment, a mighty-he-ate, and Paul was aver. The rest was easy. We floated the packs over and then erased and descended the ramp. It was getting dusk as we%smam the pool and it was eerie swimming in the now silent waters between steep rock walls. We were all shivering violently with cold when we emerged. Rapids aheadd-and SD we sidled on the steep right bank. By great good fortune we stumbled on the only flat spot for miles around and camped. There was only room for one tent, and so the four of us squeezed into it after drying out things which had got wet. + 
-Next morning-(Sundaj-) we found that we *ere camped near a high waterfalla littIe upstream from Hatrahan's Creek junction. We had the choide Of crossing the river and testing the possibility of descending-to-the gorge below or sidling. As the chance of-descent seemed small and the river crossing was not easy, le deolded to sidle. Three hours later, four tired trampers had lunch half -d mile downstream. Here we had our first conference on the possihlity of making Yerranderie in tine. We eedided that it was just possible. +Next morning (Sunday) we found that we were camped near a high waterfall a little upstream from Hanrahan's Creek junction. We had the choice of crossing the river and testing the possibility of descending to the gorge below or sidling. As the chance of descent seemed small and the river crossing was not easy, we decided to sidle. Three hours later, four tired trampers had lunch half a mile downstream. Here we had our first conference on the possibility of making Yerranderie in time. We decided that it was just possible. 
--41=2r lunch thegoing was good (in comparison); we croSsed Werong Creek and had once again to climb out of the valley. The magnificent red granite bluff of Rudder's Rift now came into view and we descended into the rift and Worked our way along the river's edge to Wedgetail Bluffs. Here-we camped and after dfnner; anXioudly scanned naps again to find our chances of getting to Yerranderie on the morrow. We deoided to make a dawn start. Porridge was put on and eggs placed in water beside tie huge fire we had lit. + 
-liorday sawIls up by daylight. The fire we had left must have died down r6pidly far, alas, the -porridge and eggs were ram We ate them nevertheless and got away at 7 a m. +After lunch the going was good (in comparison); we crossed Werong Creek and had once again to climb out of the valley. The magnificent red granite bluff of Rudder's Rift now came into view and we descended into the rift and worked our way along the river's edge to Wedgetail Bluffs. Here we camped and after dinner; anxiously scanned maps again to find our chances of getting to Yerranderie on the morrow. We decided to make a dawn start. Porridge was put on and eggs placed in water beside the huge fire we had lit. 
-The map seemed t indicate that most-of the rough stuff was over, but alter -walking a few hundred yards te were confronted with the choice of swimming or climbing.- The morning "%Rs cold and bleak and we decided to climb.- How our-I-5oor thighs protested and lung laboured as we bent our backs to clamber up the rocky mountainside. Yerranderie began to seem a distant mirage. + 
-Down to the water again ard half the party swam round an outjutting rock. The others climbed over. This as the only swimming we did this day. Past the obstacle it Was easy going fOr a-while and spirits began to rise, Soon', however, we were confronted with towering '-611:iffs  Our hearts sank:. On Myles Dunphy's map +Monday saw us up by daylight. The fire we had left must have died down rapidly for, alas, the porridge and eggs were raw. We ate them nevertheless and got away at 7 a.m. 
-we saw the inscription ''Hatchers High Sidling". Uncomfcrtable words: We toiled + 
-up again. The going was not as bad as it looked, however, and at 11 a m. we reached the river again. +The map seemed to indicate that most of the rough stuff was over, but after walking a few hundred yards we were confronted with the choice of swimming or climbing. The morning was cold and bleak and we decided to climb. How our poor thighs protested and lungs laboured as we bent our backs to clamber up the rocky mountainside. Yerranderie began to seem a distant mirage. 
-- The litter had by now driopped considerably. Nevertheless crossings were still slow and arduous. Suddenly, hOwever-, the cha-fActer of the valley chringed and wefcund out selves walking in what we had Hitherto considered typical 1.6wmung country. The Kowmung of casuarina-and pleasant,--graskr flats. -1Ale gaickened our pace and rejoiced at the level turf beneath our feet, At 1 p m. we arrived at LanniganIs Creek junction. + 
--- After a hasty lunchWe set off again at 1.40. Despite t1 nettles which warmly caressed our knees; the ferhy lcveliriess of thi d valley, tranquil in the afternoon sun, was balm to our spirits after the austere grandeur of the rugged gOrges we had traversed till ncw  We had arranged that the lorry should not -wait for us after 5.30 p m. Maybe he would wait till 6 p m: and we might just do it. We made good pace up Lannigan's Creek and arrived at'Colong Caves at 3 p m. +Down to the water again and half the party swam round an outjutting rock. The others climbed over. This was the only swimming we did this day. Past the obstacle it was easy going for a while and spirits began to rise. Soon, however, we were confronted with towering cliffs. Our hearts sank. On Myles Dunphy's map we saw the inscription "Hatchers High Sidling". Uncomfortable words! We toiled up again. The going was not as bad as it looked, however, and at 11 a.m. we reached the river again. 
-Then cane thegrind-up Green Gully to the ridge. What fools we were to think we could reach -:Yerranderie in time. The effects of three days hard going began -to tell. and weary limbs rebelled. We plodded slowly on towards a top which seemed ever to recede. Suddenly-we reached the top. The afternoon was cool; the track easy,- and soon we were striding-along as though we did not know -what weariness meant. We felt like giants refreshed. Colong Saddle - a little hesitation-in Colon Swamp - -picked up the track again-througn Topalli Gap. The pace got -better and better. Soon Jack and Paul, who had been rearing at the bit, could restrain themselves no longer and decided to trot into Yerranderie. Iffx and I walked. + 
-The two trotters arrived in Yerranderie at 6.5 p m. to find that the lorry' had left five minutes earlier. Lox and I arrived ten minutes later. I will pot distre'ss you with the harassing tale of the next three hours of garbled messages and fish-tic phone calls. Suffice it to say that we chartered a car and overtook the lorry at ffollondilly Bridge at 9 p m. +The water had by now dropped considerably. Nevertheless crossings were still slow and arduous. Suddenly, however, the character of the valley changed and we found ourselves walking in what we had hitherto considered typical Kowmung country. The Kowmung of casuarina and pleasant grassy flats. We quickened our pace and rejoiced at the level turf beneath our feet. At 1 p.m. we arrived at Lannigan's Creek junction. 
-The party had been there si-nce 5 p m. and -the' lorry sine 6.30. The delav meant, that many- of them would arrive beck in tol-un too late to-cotch-their-usLial connectioniS for home, but, one and all were sportsmen. and never a word of reproach did we hear. + 
-Thus a memorable trip was brought to a-successful conclusion by the friendly co-operation and kindly forbearance of fellow walkers. +After a hasty lunch we set off again at 1.40. Despite the nettles which warmly caressed our knees, the ferny loveliness of this valley, tranquil in the afternoon sun, was balm to our spirits after the austere grandeur of the rugged gorges we had traversed till now. We had arranged that the lorry should not wait for us after 5.30 p.m. Maybe he would wait till 6 p.m. and we might just do it. We made good pace up Lannigan's Creek and arrived at Colong Caves at 3 p.m. 
-lg. + 
-TEE RUDOLPH CUP -  1961. +Then came the grind up Green Gully to the ridge. What fools we were to think we could reach Yerranderie in time. The effects of three days hard going began to tell and weary limbs rebelled. We plodded slowly on towards a top which seemed ever to recede. Suddenly we reached the top. The afternoon was cool; the track easy, and soon we were striding along as though we did not know what weariness meant. We felt like giants refreshed. Colong Saddle - a little hesitation in Colong Swamp - picked up the track again through Tonalli Gap. The pace got better and better. Soon Jack and Paul, who had been rearing at the bit, could restrain themselves no longer and decided to trot into Yerranderie. Lex and I walked. 
-About fifteen starters manned 3 rowing boats and one canoe in what proved + 
-the most 'colourful' Rudolph Cup ever. +The two trotters arrived in Yerranderie at 6.5 p m. to find that the lorry had left five minutes earlier. Lex and I arrived ten minutes later. I will not distress you with the harassing tale of the next three hours of garbled messages and frantic phone calls. Suffice it to say that we chartered a car and overtook the lorry at Wollondilly Bridge at 9 p.m. 
-_+ 
 +The party had been there since 5 p.m. and the lorry since 6.30. The delay meant that many of them would arrive back in town too late to catch their usual connections for home, but one and all were sportsmen and never a word of reproach did we hear. 
 + 
 +Thus a memorable trip was brought to a successful conclusion by the friendly co-operation and kindly forbearance of fellow walkers. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== The Rudolph Cup - 1961. === 
 + 
 +About fifteen starters manned 3 rowing boats and one canoe in what proved the most 'colourful' Rudolph Cup ever. 
 Some competitors are still trying to remove the colour. Some competitors are still trying to remove the colour.
-We think that Snow Brown's boat actually won, but seeingSnow was the judge, the final resting place of the Cup is somewhat in doubt. 
-WET A111D RUGGED. 
-JANUARY 19-20-21 Kanargra Road - Dungalla Btights Chardon Canyon - Morong Falls - Boyd Range - Kanangra Road. 
-20 Niles - Very Rough. - 
-A-chance to see the -wonderful Gorge country of the Upper Kommung. (See also Towmung Cavalcade inrecent issues of the S.B.W. for a description bf the area). 
-Packs Should be light and waterproof. Starters must be able to swim with pack: 
-Leader: Wilf Hilder 1B3144 (H) Private Transport. 
-Maps: Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist and itles'Dunphy's Kanangra Tops. 
-FEBRUARY 2-3-4 Shoalhaven River - Exploration of Block Up area - Tolwong Mine. 
-Another swimming-with-pack trip. - 
-River gorge scenery - she-er walls of the Blockup which is impassible except by wfter. 
-- ---Leader: Wilf Hilder 1B31  (H) Private Transport: 
-Map: Sketch Map of-Bungonia and The Block Up and Yalittal Military Map. 
-  & 
-FEBRUARY 16-17-18 Mountain Lagoon - Colo Rivet - Tootie Creek - Mountain Lagoon. 
-A little trodden area Uth rugged -tidge and gorge scenery. "Leader: Stuart Brooks JU4343 (H). 
-Private Transport. Map: St. Alban's. 
  
 +We think that Snow Brown's boat actually won, but seeing Snow was the judge, the final resting place of the Cup is somewhat in doubt.
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Wet And Rugged. =====
 +
 +=== January 19-20-21. ===
 +
 +Kanangra Road - Dungalla Heights - Chardon Canyon - Morong Falls - Boyd Range - Kanangra Road. 20 miles - Very rough.
 +
 +A chance to see the wonderful Gorge country of the Upper Kowmung. (See also 'Kowmung Cavalcade' in recent issues of the S.B.W. for a description of the area). Packs should be light and waterproof. Starters must be able to swim with pack.
 +
 +Leader: Wilf Hilder XB3144 (H). Private Transport.
 +
 +Maps: Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist and Myles Dunphy's Kanangra Tops.
 +
 +=== February 2-3-4 ===
 +
 +Shoalhaven River - Exploration of Block Up area - Tolwong Mine.
 +
 +Another swimming-with-packs trip. River gorge scenery - sheer walls of the Blockup which is impassible except by water.
 +
 +Leader: Wilf Hilder XB3144 (H). Private Transport.
 +
 +Map: Sketch Map of Bungonia and The Block Up and Yalwal Military Map.
 +
 +=== February 16-17-18 ===
 +
 +Mountain Lagoon - Colo River - Tootie Creek - Mountain Lagoon.
 +
 +A little trodden area with rugged ridge and gorge scenery.
 +
 +Leader: Stuart Brooks JU4343 (H). Private Transport.
 +
 +Map: St. Alban's.
 +
 +----
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