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=== Don't Miss This!! === | === Don't Miss This!! === | ||
- | Colin Putt, leader of the 1961 New Zealand | + | Colin Putt, leader of the 1961 New Zealand |
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The years went by. Shacks cropped up here and there,\\ | The years went by. Shacks cropped up here and there,\\ | ||
a road was made, and people from the town\\ | a road was made, and people from the town\\ | ||
- | began to drive - magnificent | + | began to drive - magnificent |
down to the virgin beach. The pine tree grew,\\ | down to the virgin beach. The pine tree grew,\\ | ||
stretched out its arms above the settler' | stretched out its arms above the settler' | ||
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and barren earth appeared. Truck rattled in\\ | and barren earth appeared. Truck rattled in\\ | ||
and dumped their loads of rubbish, to reclaim\\ | and dumped their loads of rubbish, to reclaim\\ | ||
- | the sunken | + | the sunken |
air once as fresh and salty as the sea. | air once as fresh and salty as the sea. | ||
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the settlers died long since, the slab hut fell\\ | the settlers died long since, the slab hut fell\\ | ||
in melancholy ruin and was burnt:\\ | in melancholy ruin and was burnt:\\ | ||
- | parts non-codbustible | + | parts non-combustible |
to help fill-in the future promenade. | to help fill-in the future promenade. | ||
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There being no social activities since the last meeting there was no Social Report, but a report was received that Pam Baker was going to teach at Cooma and would have to resign in consequence. The President thanked Pam for the very good work she had done in organising some wonderful social activities. | There being no social activities since the last meeting there was no Social Report, but a report was received that Pam Baker was going to teach at Cooma and would have to resign in consequence. The President thanked Pam for the very good work she had done in organising some wonderful social activities. | ||
- | Next we spent some time in the selection of a reunion camp site. Eric Adcock told us that Herman Kanters had invited us to use his 30 acre property next to the Ourimbah State Forest. It was 75 miles away by car and had a good camping area and plenty of firewood, but no swimming. It was decided, however, to go to the nearer place we all knew - Woods Creek. Choosing an alternate camp site (in case of floods) was not so easy. Burning Palms, Era aud Euroka were nominated, and Euroka chosen. Thereupon Ron Knightly, foreseeing that if the Nepean were flooded, so would be Glenbrook Creek, nominated a tertiary camp site, and for this purpose, Burning Palms was chosen. | + | Next we spent some time in the selection of a reunion camp site. Eric Adcock told us that Herman Kanters had invited us to use his 30 acre property next to the Ourimbah State Forest. It was 75 miles away by car and had a good camping area and plenty of firewood, but no swimming. It was decided, however, to go to the nearer place we all knew - Woods Creek. Choosing an alternate camp site (in case of floods) was not so easy. Burning Palms, Era and Euroka were nominated, and Euroka chosen. Thereupon Ron Knightly, foreseeing that if the Nepean were flooded, so would be Glenbrook Creek, nominated a tertiary camp site, and for this purpose, Burning Palms was chosen. |
On a motion from Greg Grennan it was decided to ask Committee in consultation with the Magazine Business Manager, to consider the purchase of a new duplicating machine. With very little dissent it was decided to entrust Committee with the task, it being pointed out that we already had a donation of £50 for such a purpose and that a good machine was more useful than money in the bank. | On a motion from Greg Grennan it was decided to ask Committee in consultation with the Magazine Business Manager, to consider the purchase of a new duplicating machine. With very little dissent it was decided to entrust Committee with the task, it being pointed out that we already had a donation of £50 for such a purpose and that a good machine was more useful than money in the bank. | ||
- | In general business Frank Ashdown moved that the magazine be published every second month. His reason was that much of the space was being filled with material from old magazines. This material could be seen by members who looked up old magazines for themselves. Perhaps a smaller magazine would suffice. What did the editor think? The editor hadn't thought, and was somewhat stunned by the proposal, but, as his faculties recovered, he expressed the opinion that Frank was a " | + | In general business Frank Ashdown moved that the magazine be published every second month. His reason was that much of the space was being filled with material from old magazines. This material could be seen by members who looked up old magazines for themselves. Perhaps a smaller magazine would suffice. What did the editor think? The editor hadn't thought, and was somewhat stunned by the proposal, but, as his faculties recovered, he expressed the opinion that Frank was a " |
- | Wilf Hilder reported further water hazards at the beginning of the month. His walk to the Kowmung had been attended by 4 membefs | + | Wilf Hilder reported further water hazards at the beginning of the month. His walk to the Kowmung had been attended by 4 members |
Wilf then brought up the question of fire trails. He said that the present trails were just a beginning. A contract had been signed for a trail along the Gingera Range from Kanangra to Cedar Creek. The trail would run down the Kowmung to the Road at White Dog. There would also be a fire trail along to Cloudmaker to join the road up the Cox. Wilf moved that Federation be asked to protest to the Premier' | Wilf then brought up the question of fire trails. He said that the present trails were just a beginning. A contract had been signed for a trail along the Gingera Range from Kanangra to Cedar Creek. The trail would run down the Kowmung to the Road at White Dog. There would also be a fire trail along to Cloudmaker to join the road up the Cox. Wilf moved that Federation be asked to protest to the Premier' | ||
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The President reminded us that election of club officers for the coming year would on be necessary. Anyone willing to stand who was unable to attend the annual general meeting could write to the Secretary to this effect. | The President reminded us that election of club officers for the coming year would on be necessary. Anyone willing to stand who was unable to attend the annual general meeting could write to the Secretary to this effect. | ||
- | Wa1 Roots informed us that bonds had been purchased out of Era fund money, as instructed by a previous general | + | Wa1 Roots informed us that bonds had been purchased out of Era fund money, as instructed by a previous general |
After the election of Stuart Brooks, Ern French, Wilf Hilder, Eileen Taylor and Lola Wedlock as room stewards, the meeting, which had commenced late because of the previous committee meeting, closed at 10.20 p.m. | After the election of Stuart Brooks, Ern French, Wilf Hilder, Eileen Taylor and Lola Wedlock as room stewards, the meeting, which had commenced late because of the previous committee meeting, closed at 10.20 p.m. | ||
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- | RECENT ARRIVALS. | + | === Recent Arrivals. === |
- | On 31st January - a daughter to Grace and GeoffMgg. (This now mnkes one - Of each) | + | |
- | On 2nd February - a son to Margaret and Garth Coulter. (Oaso now one of each | + | On 31st January - a daughter to Grace and Geoff Wagg. (This now makes one of each) |
- | Ina Neekes | + | |
- | HeleriBarrett-(embership | + | On 2nd February - a son to Margaret and Garth Coulter. (also now one of each). |
- | The 1962 Social | + | |
- | One of the most useful pieces of information from John Freeland was that bull-ants aren't likely to sting if you stand still and pretent | + | ---- |
- | we don't accept responsibility for other experimenters who may not be successful. | + | |
- | ......=..11. | + | Ina Weekes |
- | AlIGHT ASCENT OF LE MONT DU PONT UPPER RIDGE ROUTE | + | |
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+ | Helen Barrett | ||
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+ | The 1962 Social | ||
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+ | One of the most useful pieces of information from John Freeland was that bull-ants aren't likely to sting if you stand still and pretend | ||
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+ | ===== A Night Ascent Of Le Mont Du Pont Upper Ridge Route. ===== | ||
By The Brothers Boltschudt. | By The Brothers Boltschudt. | ||
- | ^ | + | |
- | (Editor' | + | (Editor' |
- | Foreward: The Mont du Pont is an eternally frozen mountain of black ice rising straight from sea level. There are two ridge routes - the upper and -6h-.e lover. In order to gain access to the upper route, two huge ovetheoging | + | |
- | 9. | + | __Foreward__: The Mont du Pont is an eternally frozen mountain of black ice rising straight from sea level. There are two ridge routes - the upper and the lower. In order to gain access to the upper route, two huge overhanging |
- | - chill wird blew as we The Brothers Boltschudt, clad in the guise of normal people, hurried along the route to the terrace. Here we found ample supplies of quick-setting concrete. Being of uncontaminated principles, we decided unanimously against the use of concrete steps as an artificial climbing aid, our honour and.2ood name was at stakes | + | |
- | Once on the terrace, we would hurry past the Southern Pillars and between volleys of fast-travelling horizontal missiles, we would leap up onto the ramp, pendulum above the overhang, and Luickly | + | A chill wind blew as we The Brothers Boltschudt, clad in the guise of normal people, hurried along the route to the terrace. Here we found ample supplies of quick-setting concrete. Being of uncontaminated principles, we decided unanimously against the use of concrete steps as an artificial climbing aid; our honour and good name was at stake! |
- | This movement went off without a hitch. Although at any moment we expected to face the unpleasant situation of negotiating a gendarme or an alternative swift retreat. This latter obstacle was our main ' | + | |
- | not be a second attempt: | + | This movement went off without a hitch. Although at any moment we expected to face the unpleasant situation of negotiating a gendarme or an alternative swift retreat. This latter obstacle was our main concern. Its appearance would mean abandoning |
- | qe did a delicate traverse to the other side of the ramp and commenced the vertical ascent to the ' | + | |
- | I gazed down at my frozen fingers. Was it worth the sacrifice of these: I gritted my teeth, mortally fighting the cold. With a swift decisive movement | + | We did a delicate traverse to the other side of the ramp and commenced the vertical ascent to the ' |
- | I swallowed another P.K. and advanced. | + | |
- | like holds. Then a slip: Momentarily I dangled over space, but the jolt caught my trusty pair of " | + | I gazed down at my frozen fingers. Was it worth the sacrifice of these! I gritted my teeth, mortally fighting the cold. With a swift decisive movement I swallowed another P.K. and advanced. |
- | the top of the pinnacle. The traditional summit photograph | + | |
- | of joy flowed over as I gazed down upon the lights of the little village far | + | We were not to be daunted by the terms |
- | below. | + | |
- | 4e were not to be daunted by the terms | + | The ramp was attempted in a startling glissade - again our ice picks were of no avail. Near the bottom of the ramp I gazed upwards at one of the vertical |
- | - our thoughts turned then to men like Harrer, Aufschnaiter. They, too had - known similar moments. | + | |
- | The ramp was attempted | + | A movement out of the corner of my eye gave me the impression I was swinging straight across to a gendarme. It as only our third valiant |
- | 10. | + | |
- | A movement out of the corner of my eye gave me thu impression I was swinging straight across to a gendarme. It as only our third -riliant | + | A quick retreat across the Chute and I had joined |
- | A quick retreat across the Chute and I had joined | + | |
- | A LINK WITH THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB | + | ---- |
- | " | + | |
- | We belong to the Appalachian Mountain Club, which has head uarters | + | ===== A Link With The Appalachian Mountain Club. ====== |
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+ | " | ||
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+ | "We belong to the Appalachian Mountain Club, which has headquarters | ||
Betty' | Betty' | ||
- | U. | + | |
- | TRIBUTE TO "DORTIO:E" | + | ---- |
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+ | ===== Tribute To "Dormie". ===== | ||
(Contributed) | (Contributed) | ||
- | With the sudden death of Allan Hardie on 10th January 1962, the Club lost one of its most colourful members. He had a mind of his own and usually spoke it. His affectionate | + | |
- | At the memorial service conducted at St. Stephen' | + | With the sudden death of Allan Hardie on 10th January 1962, the Club lost one of its most colourful members. He had a mind of his own and usually spoke it. His affectionate |
- | " Taro" | + | |
- | "I like Allan" said Taro, after their first meeting tens of years ago, and not since then has that liking lessened. The 'Dormief | + | At the memorial service conducted at St. Stephen' |
- | we got on very well. | + | |
- | His conversation - never frivolous - embraced a wide range of topics; he | + | ---- |
- | certainly read other stuff than newsprint. His travel talk, with me, was always | + | " |
- | entertaining, | + | |
- | cannot recall one word Of malice or personal criticism. He always seemed to have something more interesting to say, and never, or never, a muddy joke. | + | "I like Allan" said Taro, after their first meeting tens of years ago, and not since then has that liking lessened. The 'Dormie' |
- | One incident gives a very clear picture of the real Dormie, that not-too many know.. Often, with a few days in prospect he mould carry his pack to the | + | |
- | office, and go from there to the train. A few nonwalking | + | His conversation - never frivolous - embraced a wide range of topics; he certainly read other stuff than newsprint. His travel talk, with me, was always entertaining, |
- | slipped into his pack some pounds of lead paper weights and how they watched the tug it took to lift the pack: However, | + | |
- | his inborn scottish integrity forbade such a deed. He got off at Berry and | + | One incident gives a very clear picture of the real Dormie, that not too many know. Often, with a few days in prospect he should |
- | first job was to mil it back to the rightful owners - the 1)1.,:. 8c,S, Board. Dormie was ever -a man of valour and acquainted with loads. | + | |
- | , Anyone wanting a good word picture of him should read the yarn below, from our magazine of 1.10.32; an account of some trouble on the Grose. And trouble it was for Dormie, but obsrve | + | Anyone wanting a good word picture of him should read the yarn below, from our magazine of 1.10.32; an account of some trouble on the Grose. And trouble it was for Dormie, but observe |
- | nd how many know he played the leading part in the creation of'the Coronation Vista. On the Pacific Highway, many weeks went into the collection of signatures which had Such a happy and enduring result. Let all who pull in for this truly grand view, remember our own Dormie was responsible for it. | + | |
- | Yes, I shall miss Darmie. | + | And how many know he played the leading part in the creation of the Coronation Vista. On the Pacific Highway, many weeks went into the collection of signatures which had such a happy and enduring result. Let all who pull in for this truly grand view, remember our own Dormie was responsible for it. |
- | 12. | + | |
- | A MIDWINTER NIGHT WITH A VET PACK, | + | Yes, I shall miss Dormie. |
- | %hen Robert Louis Stevenson set about the composition of his essay on | + | |
- | "A Night among the Pines", | + | ---- |
- | Whereas that master of English fiction wished to imbue his readers with some of the glamour of romance attending a warm night spent beneath murmuring pine-trees, I hope, on the other hand, with all the altruistic fervour of which I am capable, to warn fellow walking-enthusiasts, | + | |
- | It all happened on " | + | ===== A Midwinter Night With A Wet Pack. ===== |
- | from Hartley Vale along the Grose River to Blackheath (intended, but Mount | + | |
- | Victoria, actually). And here I take the opportuniV of condemning the selection of the upper reaches of the Grose River for a pleasure-trip. If you are of so acetic a type of mind as to think:that your daily peccadilloes | + | by "Dorman Long". |
- | occasional, self-inflicted, | + | |
- | to do yourself a " | + | When Robert Louis Stevenson set about the composition of his essay on "A Night among the Pines", |
- | There were three of us in oUr party, a young man whom I. knew by the nickname of " | + | |
- | lawyer vines; brambles., and creepers of. all descriptions. Had porothy_Lawry. | + | It all happened on " |
- | large enough to. describe them the while they tore us to pieces. I differed from my dOmpanions | + | |
- | every Stitch | + | There were three of us in our party, a young man whom I knew by the nickname of " |
- | icureanism | + | |
- | 13. | + | Epicureanism |
- | It must have been half an hour, after the conversation last referred to, before | + | |
- | ' | + | It must have been half an hour, after the conversation last referred to, before |
- | If my pack at forty-six pounds. I shall leave to physicists the estimation of what it weighed after immersion. | + | |
- | " | + | " |
- | characters say. So I found in my case. The tremendous burden of my rucksack was rendering further walking an arduous ordeal. In fact,. so uncertain was my balance that I was groping and crawling more than walldng. As for climbing, that required a sustained, Herculean effort, and I was becoming more and more fatigued. To make matters | + | |
- | : best to do under the circumstances. Of course, it wa not pitch-dark. There was but one course open to me, if I wiShed | + | first thought, as I commenced to convert the cinders into a blazing fire, was that " |
- | which I kept them, and they were ruined. The rain having ceased, I proceeded; but, while the torch-light illumined my immediate footsteps, I could not tell | + | |
- | 14. | + | As soon as day broke I hastily packed up - which was no easy task, considering that the textiles had swollen |
- | where my move*remote ones would lead me. Once, when I was about to step forth into an abyss, I realised the danger I was in. While I was thus on the verge of despair, | + | |
- | wonderfully protected from the rain, too, being in a small cave, with a substan- | + | Thus concludes this chapter in my life's history. One thing stands out clear, - that I am somehow |
- | tial heap of dry firewood neatly piled alongside. Needless to say, I decided to - spend the night here. | + | |
- | first thought, as I commenced to convert the cinders into a blazing fire, was that " | + | ---- |
- | With a heart full of thanks, I breathed beatitudes upon them, --yes, and upon our Bush Walkers' | + | |
- | waterproof sheeting, with the wet tent drawn over me for a counterpane. In spite | + | === Paddy Made. === |
- | of the rain, I managed to doze off into a very brief sleep; but 117 slumbers were soon terminated with the' sightof | + | |
- | the fire, was igniting at the corners. I jumped up, but my bare feet almost failed to support me, so numb with the cold they had become. Moreover, I was | + | __Fishing__: |
- | resolved to spend the rest of the night either sitting or standing beside the fire. | + | |
- | Each time I fat myself going of to sleep, I w-iuld | + | A walker/ |
- | exhaustion, and fell asleep, a modern Jacob, on a bed of stones. | + | |
- | As soon as day broke I hastily packed up - which was no dasy task, considering | + | __Hexamine__: |
- | that the textiles had swollen | + | |
- | welcome still was the breakfast they gave me on arriVal, and the furnace they created helped all the more quickly to dry my. accoutrement. | + | |
- | his nickname was " | + | |
- | unduly bustle ourselves, but proceeded along Creek Mount Victoria, and finished up at IffpuntVIctoria. | + | |
- | *Thus concludes this chapter in my life's history | + | |
- | _awirliglinei | + | |
- | m%41011110- | + | |
- | A VON | + | |
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- | FISHIEG: | + | |
- | A walker/ | + | |
- | HECAMINE: | + | |
A very special purchase enables us to offer solid fuel tablets at a give away price. A real lifesaver on wet trips. 1/9 per packet while they last. A price which cannot be repeated. | A very special purchase enables us to offer solid fuel tablets at a give away price. A real lifesaver on wet trips. 1/9 per packet while they last. A price which cannot be repeated. | ||
- | LARGE PLASTIC | + | |
- | Originally we bought these to store away winter clothing but some thoughtful customer pointed out how useful they would be fOr walkers and we now have them available at 2/6. Size 48" x 241. | + | __Large plastic bags__: |
- | KIWI JACKETS: | + | |
- | An improved model fi4oth | + | Originally we bought these to store away winter clothing but some thoughtful customer pointed out how useful they would be for walkers and we now have them available at 2/6. Size 48" x 24". |
- | PADDY PAWN tP | + | |
- | ttd. Lightweight Camp Gear | + | __Kiwi jackets__: |
- | 201 CASTLE REAGH Si SYDNEY | + | |
- | BM2685 | + | An improved model from the original, available |
- | 16. DA/ liLLKS | + | |
+ | Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh St., Sydney. | ||
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+ | ===== Day Walks. ===== | ||
(Contributed) | (Contributed) | ||
- | FEBFEARY | + | |
- | These periodical cruises down Cowan Creek are already famous and comment seems superfluous. The scenery is grand. Brian will be back from holidays during the first week in February. Let him know ELIRLY | + | === February |
- | 8.10 a m. train Central Electric Station to Turramurra via Bridge. 8.50 a m. bus Turramurra - Bobbin Head - | + | |
- | Tickets: Turramurra return@ 4/3, plus return bus fare. Boat -hiring charges extra., | + | Turramurra - bus to Bobbin Head - launch trip on Cowan Creek and tributaries. |
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+ | These periodical cruises down Cowan Creek are already famous and comment seems superfluous. The scenery is grand. Brian will be back from holidays during the first week in February. Let him know early if you intend to go so that sufficient boats may be ordered. | ||
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+ | 8.10 a.m. train Central Electric Station to Turramurra via Bridge. 8.50 a.m. bus Turramurra - Bobbin Head. | ||
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+ | Tickets: Turramurra return @ 4/3, plus return bus fare. Boat hiring charges extra. | ||
Leader: Brian Harvey. | Leader: Brian Harvey. | ||
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Map: Hawkesbury River Tourist or Broken Bay Military. | Map: Hawkesbury River Tourist or Broken Bay Military. | ||
- | MARCH 4. | + | |
- | MARCH | + | === March 4. === |
- | Church Point - launch to Lovtt Bay - The Flagstaff - Topham | + | |
- | Trig - America Bay - Soldiers Print LonEnose | + | Church Point - launch to Lovett |
- | Lovett Bay. 10 miles. | + | |
- | Could be scratchy in parts. Gaiters recommended. This is | + | Could be scratchy in parts. Gaiters recommended. This is the first Club walk to use the track recently cleared by Club members between Lovett Bay and The Flagstaff. Lovely views of Pittwater and Broken Bay. |
- | the first Club walk to use the track recently cleared by Club members between Lovett Bay and The Flagstaff. Lovely views | + | |
- | of Pittwater and Broken Bay. | + | 8.30 a.m. ferry to Manly. Or 8.45 a.m. Palm Beach bus from Wynyard. Change |
- | 8.30 a m. ferry to Manly. Or 8.45 a m. Palm Beach bus from | + | |
- | Wynyard | + | |
- | 9.12 a m. bus Manly to Church Point, Route No. 157. - | + | |
Tickets: Cash fares will amount to about 11/-. | Tickets: Cash fares will amount to about 11/-. | ||
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Leader: Bill Rowlands. | Leader: Bill Rowlands. | ||
- | Nap: Broken Bay Military for preference. | + | |
- | Waterfall - Moola Falls - Heathcote. 9 miles. | + | Map: Broken Bay Military for preference. |
+ | |||
+ | === March 11. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Waterfall - Uloola | ||
An ideal trip for new members traversing the South - Western portion of National Park. At least 2 sets of aboriginal carvings in the Uloola Falls area. | An ideal trip for new members traversing the South - Western portion of National Park. At least 2 sets of aboriginal carvings in the Uloola Falls area. | ||
- | 8.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric | + | |
- | Leader: Dick. Child. | + | 8.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric |
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+ | Tickets: Waterfall return @ 5/9. | ||
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+ | Leader: Dick Child. | ||
Map: Port Hacking Tourist. | Map: Port Hacking Tourist. | ||
- | &JUR= SUND.LZ LLc. 10th - 11th March 1962, | + | |
- | As Jon Gossage is in New Zealand, Wilf Hilder is arranging a walk to replace that shown on the progn:mme. See Wilf for details. | + | === Saturday - Sunday walk. 10th - 11th March 1962. === |
- | BITS AND PIECES. This month' | + | |
- | in the Great Dividing-Range, 22 miles west of the Putty Road, a wilderness (the Range, that V is, not the Putty Road) so crisscrossed by cliffs and ravines | + | As Jon Gossage is in New Zealand, Wilf Hilder is arranging a walk to replace that shown on the programme. See Wilf for details. |
- | that V a man's progress is slowed to a tile in five hours ... only shelter will be | + | |
- | the caves in the mountains (i e. overhangs) - if the numerous dingoes, wallabies and red-bellied black snakes that inhabit the district haven' | + | ---- |
- | to them." | + | |
- | 1 | + | === Bits and Pieces. === |
- | THE COMMON | + | |
+ | This month' | ||
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+ | ===== The Common. ===== | ||
Ray Kirkby. | Ray Kirkby. | ||
- | A few weeks ago I had a' | ||
- | At the top of the bill above the bridge I made some enquiries. | ||
- | " Yes. That's a Reserve out there and if you take the first road to the right arid so on and so on and so on and so on .. you come to the Common." | ||
- | redvas excited at the prospect of seeing flowers but when I was. directed to the Common ; yes, Common --the adventure acquired for me an historical- romantic character. | ||
- | efter-driving along a couple of aurburban streets, I shot into an appalling rubbish dump though even here I could descry brilliant clumps of tetratheca between the mounds ofxubbish.- J got- out of the dump as soon as possible and enquired from the first person as to the whereabouts of the Common. " | ||
- | To recoil was my first reaction, but my titne. was limited and if I were to go travelling around looking for some unspoiled place I Should probably finish up seeing nothing. The rubbish would =tend only as far as vehicles could get in soI parked the car and set off. | ||
- | !'et, first the rubbish Was o thick thet few living thin& had a chance to grow - the most spectacular were the car parts and the car, some amost whole. But I-spied a magnificent red gr' | ||
- | wet and soggy 'as there had beeh. recent rain hit I was able to stand and admire | ||
- | the grevillea, foot dry on a roll of linoleum, not the best but euite serviceable. , Past the old Chairs, the worn guttering, the decaying clothing, the path | ||
- | began to deteriorate and the ' | ||
- | no flowers brightened the greenness. Even through all this area there were | ||
- | frequent signs of upheaval where purveyors of flagging had been &Ling, perhaps stealing, their wares. However most of the scars had' healed so that they mere no longer offensive. Some remains were piCturesque having the appearance of ruins of sandstone temples or miniature Stonehenges. Down in these half-dark gullies, the boronia ledifolia shone with individual brilliance. | ||
- | It vas time to climb back to the plateau znd I knew that I was getting | ||
- | near civilization again when in the centre of a rock flanked by boronia, solitary, lay a chamber-pot - in good order, -too. ,klorth salvaging. | ||
- | The sun had warmed up and now the puddles and soggy rubbish gave off a putrid, steamy odour which disgusted, 7 disgusted me? ehy? Millions of years | ||
- | 18. | ||
- | ago on the steamy shares of a stagnant puddle, I am told that the first life began to begin. 2,nd, if the rocks of those times cr,uld think, they would equally have deprecated the revolting mess remaining from the ineffectual and unsuccessful efforts of uatter to make itself into a living thing. And in such a place as this, perhaps we shall see the birth of a man more suited to these technological times, more in harmony with his ' | ||
- | If we shall' | + | A few weeks ago I had a couple of hours to fill in one Sunday morning. As it was wild flower time I decided to seek some out and remembered having passed many a time a large area of bush near Roseville Bridge. This area seemed the nearest and likeliest for the short time available to me. |
- | IN 'A NUTSHELL | + | |
+ | At the top of the hill above the bridge I made some enquiries. "Yes. That's a Reserve out there and if you take the first road to the right and so on and so on and so on and so on.... you come to the Common." | ||
+ | |||
+ | I was excited at the prospect of seeing flowers but when I was directed to the Common - yes, Common - the adventure acquired for me an historical-romantic character. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After driving along a couple of suburban streets, I shot into an appalling rubbish dump though even here I could descry brilliant clumps of tetratheca between the mounds of rubbish. I got out of the dump as soon as possible and enquired from the first person as to the whereabouts of the Common. " | ||
+ | |||
+ | To recoil was my first reaction, but my time was limited and if I were to go travelling around looking for some unspoiled place I should probably finish up seeing nothing. The rubbish would extend only as far as vehicles could get in so parked the car and set off. | ||
+ | |||
+ | At, first the rubbish was so thick that few living things had a chance to grow - the most spectacular were the car parts and the cars, some almost whole. But I spied a magnificent red grevillea to which I hurried. The ground was wet and soggy as there had been recent rain but I was able to stand and admire the grevillea, foot dry on a roll of linoleum, not the best but quite serviceable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Past the old chairs, the worn guttering, the decaying clothing, the path began to deteriorate and the surroundings to improve. Finally in a rocky section through wattles out in flower the rubbish ceased and I was able to enjoy boronias, grevilleas and stretches of suave casuarinas, most satisfying though no flowers brightened the greenness. Even through all this area there were frequent signs of upheaval where purveyors of flagging had been getting, perhaps stealing, their wares. However most of the scars had healed so that they were no longer offensive. Some remains were picturesque having the appearance of ruins of sandstone temples or miniature Stonehenges. Down in these half-dark gullies, the boronia ledifolia shone with individual brilliance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was time to climb back to the plateau and I knew that I was getting near civilization again when in the centre of a rock flanked by boronia, solitary, lay a chamber-pot - in good order, too. Worth salvaging. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The sun had warmed up and now the puddles and soggy rubbish gave off a putrid, steamy odour which disgusted - disgusted me? why? Millions of years ago on the steamy shores of a stagnant puddle, I am told that the first life began to begin. And, if the rocks of those times could think, they would equally have deprecated the revolting mess remaining from the ineffectual and unsuccessful efforts of matter to make itself into a living thing. And in such a place as this, perhaps we shall see the birth of a man more suited to these technological times, more in harmony with his surroundings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If we shall travel | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== In A Nutshell. ===== | ||
A brief history of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | A brief history of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
- | JUNE 1931, the first issue of "The Bushwalkei4H published as a private venture by Marjorie Hill (Editor), Brenda White, Rene Browne, Dorothy. Lawry and Niles Dunphy, who each contributed 10- as nucleus-of a working fund. Published every two months. ' bout 16-18 pages | ||
- | 6th AUGUST 1932, adopted by the Club as "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
- | JANU4Y 1937, the first annual subscription. | ||
- | designed by Alan Rigby. | ||
- | WE HAVEN' | ||
- | THE..LONG I' | ||
- | ELTE112E_EalEs : 27 at the camp led by Jack Gentle. Good swimming although fine on Monday | ||
- | _c=1/200LEa 11s : ' | ||
- | umbrellas!" | ||
- | _ | ||
- | There were more SEW' s camped* dingmt the hill at The Page's place, | ||
- | 19. | ||
- | KONMUNG CAVALCADE (concluded) | ||
- | . lffia started this series with a...summary of KoWmung methodS-which tell the prospective Kowmunger Pll he want to know about theterrain and probable conditions. - | ||
- | - Then to the impression the rugged gorges made on the first S;B.6. party in 1933; then the experiences of the first Swimming-through-trip in 1937. P,addy Pallin followed their example at Easter 1940. | ||
- | Not much was heard of the Kawmung then until 1952, when the present' | ||
- | Then there are the first lighthearted parties who combine a real love of nature with a certain amount of., | ||
- | Thi6 concludes our s-dries on Kowmung Cavalcade, but, conversely, we hope that theseries will never be- concluded. | ||
- | very- year has its Kowmungers. This year's parties should really have something to write-about. It's never too late. | ||
- | The National Parks Association of N. V. (Central Region) has advised that Te the Extraordinary General Meeting on. 28th November 1961, it was agreed that Group Membership will be discontinued. | ||
- | The circular cortimaes "Group Membership has failed to procure the large number of members, -which it was designed to do; and, it does not nearly pay for the journals, bulletins and meetings, as well as capitation fees of 2/6 per head to State Council. | ||
- | 20. | ||
- | 'The matter was brought before the General Mc-,eting at this time because of the imminent merging of the Caloola Club with the Central. Region will mean more and larger Bulletins ,...more- meetings and outings and the opportunity for all Llssociation members to tr lce part in coach trips. | ||
- | 'It is felt that the ordinary subscription of 15/,-i- -(Z1 for married couples) is quite reasonable, for What membersreceive from the Associatio- c:uite apart from. the fact that the mainobjective-' | ||
- | The present. Group Membershipswill continr until ',Tune _30,. 1962, when the N.P..:L.. hopes' | ||
- | FROM. TEE LA.UNCESTON MU= CLUB. " | ||
- | FOR ILL YOUR TR.LYSPORT. FROY. BLe-CKFEAITH - COM_ICT | ||
- | .11, | ||
- | RIM, -WRITE,. WE OR C21.LL 1-11\1Y HOUR - DAY CR NIGHT | ||
- | ' | ||
- | . NEON SIGN) | ||
- | SPEEDY 5 or 8 P ;.SSENGER- CARS AVAIL= | ||
- | LARGE OR ALL PARTIES CAT= FOR | ||
- | FARES; KANANGRA WAILS 30/ per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
- | PERRY 'S LOOKDOWN " | ||
- | r-TENOLLUT STATE FOREST ; 20/- 'It II - | ||
- | Q/IN.JON PS FARM 12/6, . It It u | ||
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPEC= PARTIES ON APPLICATION | ||
+ | June 1931, the first issue of "The Bushwalker" | ||
+ | |||
+ | 6th August 1932, adopted by the Club as "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
+ | |||
+ | January 1937, the first annual subscription. | ||
+ | |||
+ | December 1937, by popular demand appeared the first of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
+ | |||
+ | We haven' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Long Week-end. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Yeola__: | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Burning Plams__: 27 at the camp led by Jack Gentle. Good swimming although fine on Monday only. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Carrington Falls__: Motorised brigade camp. 8 plus visitors plus children. "Now we've seen everything", | ||
+ | |||
+ | There were more SBW's camped down the hill at The Page's place. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Kowmung Cavalcade (concluded). ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We started this series with a summary of Kowmung methods which tell the prospective Kowmunger all he wants to know about the terrain and probable conditions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then to the impression the rugged gorges made on the first S.B.W. party in 1933; then the experiences of the first Swimming-through-trip in 1937. Paddy Pallin followed their example at Easter 1940. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Not much was heard of the Kowmung then until 1952, when the present day techniques were first tried. Since then every Xmas has its Kowmungers. There are the leisurely parties who take their time and enjoy the scenery (and the food) to the full. Alex Colley puts it neatly - April 1959. 'Slow trip down the Kowmung' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then there are the first lighthearted parties who combine a real love of nature with a certain amount of Athleticism. This is well documented by Carl Doherty in " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thi6 concludes our series on Kowmung Cavalcade, but, conversely, we hope that the series will never be concluded. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Every year has its Kowmungers. This year's parties should really have something to write about. It's never too late. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | __The National Parks Association of N.S.W.__ (Central Region) has advised that at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 28th November 1961, it was agreed that Group Membership will be discontinued. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The circular continues "Group Membership has failed to procure the large number of members, which it was designed to do; and, it does not nearly pay for the journals, bulletins and meetings, as well as capitation fees of 2/6 per head to State Council. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The matter was brought before the General Meeting at this time because of the imminent merging of the Caloola Club with the Central Region will mean more and larger Bulletins, more meetings and outings and the opportunity for all Association members to take part in coach trips. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 'It is felt that the ordinary subscription of 15/- (£1 for married couples) is quite reasonable for what members receive from the Association, | ||
+ | |||
+ | The present Group Memberships will continue until June 30, 1962, when the N.P.A. hopes that all Group Members will become fully financial members of the Association. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === From the Launceston Walking club. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Hatswell' | ||
+ | |||
+ | For all your transport from Blackheath contact Hatswell' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Booking office: 4 doors from the Gardners Inn Hotel (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' | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon' | ||
+ | |||
+ | We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application. | ||
+ | |||
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