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-Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney +THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER
-'Phone JW1462 +
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 +A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker, The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms "Northcote Building," Reiby Place, Sydney.
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 +No 357 SEPTEMBER 1964 Price 71
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 +Editor  Bob Duncan  C.S.I.R.O. Camden,
 +Camden 69251 (B)
 +Business Manager  Alex Colley Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney
 +Phone JW1462
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 The August General Meeting  J.Brown 2 The August General Meeting  J.Brown 2
 Sweetie Nuggetheart. 4 Sweetie Nuggetheart. 4
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 Mountain Equipment Co. Ad. 17 Mountain Equipment Co. Ad. 17
 Klimpton Ad. Klimpton Ad.
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-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to +
-the Sydney- Bushwalker, The N.S.W. Nurses' +
-Association Rooms "Northcote Building," Reiby Place, Sydney. +
-CONTENTS +
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-THE SYDNEY DUSHWALKER +
-ELitor  Bob Duncan  C.S.I.R.O. Camden, +
-Camden 69251 (B) +
-Business Manager  Alex Colley'. +
-' 357 SEPTEMBER 1964 Price 71 +
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 THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING. THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING.
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-THE MAGAZINE STAFF  II.+THE MAGAZINE STAFF - II
  
 Snowball Brown.  Snowball Brown. 
  
 With the magazine its largely all Snow's fault; but for him there wouldn't be a magazine. Snow does the duplicating, which means he turns the duplicator handle at least 2750 times a hard day's work. Then he convenes a work party to compile, wrap, and post the magazine. See to it that Snow doesn't churn out garbage and filling; write reports of all your trips. With the magazine its largely all Snow's fault; but for him there wouldn't be a magazine. Snow does the duplicating, which means he turns the duplicator handle at least 2750 times a hard day's work. Then he convenes a work party to compile, wrap, and post the magazine. See to it that Snow doesn't churn out garbage and filling; write reports of all your trips.
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 +CORICUDGY - AUGUST 1964
  
 Ross Wyborn Ross Wyborn
  
-If members remember the last walks programme, they might recall a walk marked - Mt. naugokx0C12-1.i. Coricudgy - Mt. Coriaday - Mt. Monundilla - Mt. 7ilworral rg. lead by John Powell. Well, this is the full story.+If members remember the last walks programme, they might recall a walk marked - Mt. Wilworilla - Coricudgy - Mt. Coriaday - Mt. Monundilla - Mt. Wilworrilla lead by John Powell. Well, this is the full story.
  
 At the usual hubbub on Wednesday night we got vague ideas of who was coming. John Powell was taking his car and leaving at 3 a m. Saturday morning after a ball. Snow was leaving at 10.30 p m. Friday night. And Heather was not sure whether she was coming or not. At the usual hubbub on Wednesday night we got vague ideas of who was coming. John Powell was taking his car and leaving at 3 a m. Saturday morning after a ball. Snow was leaving at 10.30 p m. Friday night. And Heather was not sure whether she was coming or not.
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 GOOD NEWS FOR PROSPECTIVES, GOOD NEWS FOR PROSPECTIVES,
  
-Instructional Walk 18-19-20th September, Nattai River. +Instructional Walk 18-19-20th September, Nattai River. Bob Duncan, Mick Elfick leaving Friday leaving Saturday 16 miles, 8 miles. 
-Bob Duncan Mick Elfick + 
-leaving Friday leaving Saturday +Some prospectives may have heard of the Membership Secretary's appeal, at the last General Meeting, that they accept advice from experts only others may know of the proposed amendment to the constitution, that only approved members be allowed to test prospectives. 
-16 miles, 8 miles. + 
-Some prospectives may have heard of the Membership Secretary's appeal, at the last General Meeting, that they accept advice from +Prospectives are therefore fortunate that two of the most expert and revered members of the Club are leading an instructional walk on 18-19-20th September next. 
-experts only others may know of the proposed amendment to the constitution, that only approved members be allowed to test prospectives. + 
-Prospectives are therefore fortunate that two of the most expert and revered members of the Club are leading an instructional walk on 18-19-20th Se-etember next. +Mr. Michael Elfick, Walks Secretary, a qualified surveyor, has spent a long term surveying and mapping little known country in Western Tasmania for the Tasmanian Hydro-electric Commission. While not much to look at, he is undoubtedly one of the leading bushcraft and map-reading experts in the Club. 
-Mr. Michael Elfick, Walks Secretary, a qualified surveyor, has spent a long term surveying and mapping little known country in Western Tasmania for the Tasmanian Hydro-electric Commission. While not much to look at, he is undoubtedly one of the leading bush- craft and map-reading experts in the ClUb. + 
-Mr. Robert Duncan is an autho2ity on camp cooking, one-time staff +Mr. Robert Duncan is an authority on camp cooking, one-time staff member of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and a university trained, Botanist, Geologist, Map-reader and Navigator.  
-member of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and a university trained, Botanist, Geologist, Map-reader, and Navigator. + 
-Everyone will find a place on this instructional. +Everyone will find a place on this instructional. The agile, leaving on Friday night, will follow Bob Duncan for 16 miles across Nattai Tableland, to Middle Flat, Nattai River, Rocky WaterholesCreek and Hilltop. The contemplative will leave on Saturday and saunter with Mick Elfick down Starlight's Trail to join the others on the Nattai River Saturday night, and cut 8 miles off the trip. It is hopes to supplement the First Aid instruction with a talk by a qualified medical officer on Wednesday 7th October. 
-The agile, leaving on Friday night, will follow Bob Duncan for +
-16 miles across Nattai Tableland, to Middle Flat, Nattai River, +
-Rocky WaterholesCreek and Hilltop. +
-The contemplative will leave on Saturday and saunter with Mick Elfick down Starlight's Trail to join the others on the Nattai River Saturday night, and cut 8 miles off the trip. It is hopes to supplement the First Aid instruction with a talk by a qualified medical officer +
-on Wednesday 7th October.+
 Congratulations to Grace and Geoff Wagg on the arrival of their third child - a son, Lachlan. Congratulations to Grace and Geoff Wagg on the arrival of their third child - a son, Lachlan.
-"Some time ago I bought a Kiwi jacket which +
-is giving good service. However, the oilskin +
-needs reproofing and I have no idea of how to +
-go about this. I wonder if you could supply the necessary information, +
-Paddy is pleased to say that our Kiwi Jackets +
-are reproofable and actually are improved by this process. We are now selling the specially prepared oil mixture for this purpose as it is an easy "do it yourself" job and reduces the price enormously. +
-Kiwi jackets "for good service" E7.10.0 +
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 FAMOUS HISTORIC WALKS  III. FAMOUS HISTORIC WALKS  III.
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 I slept poorly again and just when I had wooed slumber successfully, Jack arose and rekindled the ashes of tho dying fire. Well you all know Jack. His raucous voice soon woke everyone and in the pale dawn we commenced our camp chores. Any bad language will be censored, so me'll leave it at that. But if there is anything in the theory of the transmigration of souls, I'll bet Jack was head gaoler or something in Nero's day. Imagine a poor Christian martyr enjoying a last few minutes of shuteye and hearing Jack bellow forth "Get up and pack; the lions are hungry." No doubt in subsequent existences, he was an "oyez oyez" herald in the middle ages and later a slave driver in the plantations. I slept poorly again and just when I had wooed slumber successfully, Jack arose and rekindled the ashes of tho dying fire. Well you all know Jack. His raucous voice soon woke everyone and in the pale dawn we commenced our camp chores. Any bad language will be censored, so me'll leave it at that. But if there is anything in the theory of the transmigration of souls, I'll bet Jack was head gaoler or something in Nero's day. Imagine a poor Christian martyr enjoying a last few minutes of shuteye and hearing Jack bellow forth "Get up and pack; the lions are hungry." No doubt in subsequent existences, he was an "oyez oyez" herald in the middle ages and later a slave driver in the plantations.
  
-The morning was misty but gave promise of a fine day. As the Kowmung was approximately 700 ft. here, there was a climb of some 3,300 ft. to Mount Cloudmaker, the highest point on Gangerang. Before leaving at 7.36 a m. I had been forced to jettison my boots, one sole of which had completely rotted away. Dot, incidentally, walked barefooted most of the way, but occasionallywore a pair of shoes on rocky stretches.+The morning was misty but gave promise of a fine day. As the Kowmung was approximately 700 ft. here, there was a climb of some 3,300 ft. to Mount Cloudmaker, the highest point on Gangerang. Before leaving at 7.36 a m. I had been forced to jettison my boots, one sole of which had completely rotted away. Dot, incidentally, walked barefooted most of the way, but occasionally wore a pair of shoes on rocky stretches.
  
 The Ti-willa Buttress was sparsely covered and from its narrow ridge afforded good views of the Kowmung upstream. So well was it graded that a climb of 2,000 ft. to the base of its walls was accomplished by 9.15 with only one spell of five minutes. After the chocolate ration had disappeared the base of the rock face was followed towards the head of Ti-willa Creek. Scrambling to the top, the party took advantage of a flat rock overhanging the canyon to survey the landscape and give our photographer a chance. The Ti-willa Buttress was sparsely covered and from its narrow ridge afforded good views of the Kowmung upstream. So well was it graded that a climb of 2,000 ft. to the base of its walls was accomplished by 9.15 with only one spell of five minutes. After the chocolate ration had disappeared the base of the rock face was followed towards the head of Ti-willa Creek. Scrambling to the top, the party took advantage of a flat rock overhanging the canyon to survey the landscape and give our photographer a chance.
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 The many crossings of Breakfast Creek were commenced at 10.35 and after a journey without incident we breasted the last steep hill and reached Carlon's at 12.25 p m. The many crossings of Breakfast Creek were commenced at 10.35 and after a journey without incident we breasted the last steep hill and reached Carlon's at 12.25 p m.
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 There were quite a few bushwalkers here, but owing fo the reputation that Carlon's are establishing for the quantity and quality of the 'eats',there was some congestion and our little crowd didn't sit down till 1.50 pm. This was a big moment of the trip. While Max clad in blue pyjama suit, had lain on his lonely bed of bracken - hollow logs are obsolete these days - his lips murmured "Carlons". He was a short price favourite, but unfortunately he had made at breakfast a pancake consisting of half a billy of batter. Even a super-eater like Max has off days. Jack and I went through each course twice but that vegetarian wonder Dot, who lives on stewed nettles and ground-berries - oh yeah? - after having two helpings of MEAT, vegetables, three sorts of pudding, scones, raisin loaf, jam and cream, thoughtfully cleaned out the cream pots with a spoon. There were quite a few bushwalkers here, but owing fo the reputation that Carlon's are establishing for the quantity and quality of the 'eats',there was some congestion and our little crowd didn't sit down till 1.50 pm. This was a big moment of the trip. While Max clad in blue pyjama suit, had lain on his lonely bed of bracken - hollow logs are obsolete these days - his lips murmured "Carlons". He was a short price favourite, but unfortunately he had made at breakfast a pancake consisting of half a billy of batter. Even a super-eater like Max has off days. Jack and I went through each course twice but that vegetarian wonder Dot, who lives on stewed nettles and ground-berries - oh yeah? - after having two helpings of MEAT, vegetables, three sorts of pudding, scones, raisin loaf, jam and cream, thoughtfully cleaned out the cream pots with a spoon.
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 After having a meal in the town, we stretched ourselves on the floor of the waiting room. In the warm fire's gleam some of us probably saw pictures of Carlon Head; the last steep slope of Cloudmaker; the sunlight sparking on a Kowmung rapid. We drowsed, and along came the mail train. After having a meal in the town, we stretched ourselves on the floor of the waiting room. In the warm fire's gleam some of us probably saw pictures of Carlon Head; the last steep slope of Cloudmaker; the sunlight sparking on a Kowmung rapid. We drowsed, and along came the mail train.
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 SOCIAL NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER. SOCIAL NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER.
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 In September, the social programme presents interesting places beyond our continent. On 16th Paddy Pallin will be highlighting the very popular Tasmanian walking areas of Mount Anne and Frenchman's Cap, In September, the social programme presents interesting places beyond our continent. On 16th Paddy Pallin will be highlighting the very popular Tasmanian walking areas of Mount Anne and Frenchman's Cap,
-A week later we will go further afield with Joan and Frank Rigby and enjoy for the second time some of the wonders that they discovered when abroad. This night will be by special request since so many members have asked. Joan and Frank would again be+ 
 +A week later we will go further afield with Joan and Frank Rigby and enjoy for the second time some of the wonders that they discovered when abroad. This night will be by special request since so many members have asked Joan and Frank would again be available. 
  
 The Free Night on 30th will provide the time necessary to organise walking trips for the long week-end. The Free Night on 30th will provide the time necessary to organise walking trips for the long week-end.
-Dated  to Remember. 11th September - Federation Ball - Paddington Town Hall. Tickets 227-6777e Edna Stratton for tickets. + 
-Tickets are also available for the "Guessing Competition", The price 2/- each; the prize - an order on Paddy's to the value of R.25. Proceeds for S & R. Tickets are now available in the club room from Edna Stretton and Margaret Child. The winning ticket will be announced at the Federation Ball. +Date  to Remember. 11th September - Federation Ball - Paddington Town Hall. Tickets 227-6777e Edna Stratton for tickets. 
-27th November is the night of cur own Christmas Party at North Sydney Council Chambers.+ 
 +Tickets are also available for the "Guessing Competition", The price 2/- each; the prize - an order on Paddy's to the value of L25. Proceeds for S & R. Tickets are now available in the club room from Edna Stretton and Margaret Child. The winning ticket will be announced at the Federation Ball. 
 + 
 +27th November is the night of our own Christmas Party at North Sydney Council Chambers.
  
 FEDERATION REPORT  AUGUST 1964. FEDERATION REPORT  AUGUST 1964.
  
-Blue Mountains National Park. Moves are being made to add 9,000 acres from the Erskine Creek State Forest to the Park. The plan for an administration centre near Bleckheath has been dropped for the time being. Instead, a small Information Centre at Glehbrook is now proposed. A grant of E2,000 has been allotted for the Glehbrook Creek Crossing and considerable work is in progress. +Blue Mountains National Park. Moves are being made to add 9,000 acres from the Erskine Creek State Forest to the Park. The plan for an administration centre near Blackheath has been dropped for the time being. Instead, a small Information Centre at Glenbrook is now proposed. A grant of L2,000 has been allotted for the Glenbrook Creek Crossing and considerable work is in progress.
-Annual Ball on Friday 11th September, 1964. A.n early indication of the likely attendance from each Club is requested. Assistance in decorating the hall on the afternoon prior to the Ball will be appreciated. +
-"The Bushwalker" Annual. The cost of production of the new issue will be +
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-about the same as the last issue. However, the number of advertisements is up 50%, and the additional revenue for this source should result in an +
-improvement in the finnncial side. +
-Annual Reunions (Federation and S.3.7.) As the Federation had not been +
-advised (at the time of meeting) of the terms of this Club's resolution +
-passed at the August General Meeting, discussion regarding the date of the +
-Club's Annual Reunion was deferred. The Federation President expressed +
-his concern that SEW members were unable to attend the Federation Reunion when the date was identical with that of our Reunion.+
  
 +Annual Ball on Friday 11th September, 1964. An early indication of the likely attendance from each Club is requested. Assistance in decorating the hall on the afternoon prior to the Ball will be appreciated.
  
-D A Y VT A L K S.+"The Bushwalker" Annual. The cost of production of the new issue will be about the same as the last issue. However, the number of advertisements is up 50%, and the additional revenue for this source should result in an improvement in the financial side.
  
-SEPT.20. Turramurra  bus to The Sphinx  Cowan Creek  Bobbin Head  Berowra. 10 miles, A very, pleasant walk through Kuringai Chase where the wild flowers should be at their peak flowering period. Recommended for new members. Train: 8.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Station. 8.50 a m. bus from Ttrramurra Stn to Kuringai Chase Gates. Tickets: Derowra via Bridge return @ approximately 6/. Maps Broken Day Military or HaWkesbury +Annual Reunions (Federation and S.B.W.) As the Federation had not been advised (at the time of meeting) of the terms of this Club's resolution passed at the August General Meeting, discussion regarding the date of the Club's Annual Reunion was deferred. The Federation President expressed his concern that SBW members were unable to attend the Federation Reunion when the date was identical with that of our Reunion. 
-River Tourist. Leader: Gladys Roberts. + 
-SEPT.27 Engadine  Pipe Line Road  Lake Eckersley  Waterfall. 10 miles. + 
-Traverses part of the Heathcote Primitive Area and will use the new track from.Lake Eckersley to Heathcote Creek. Recommended for new members, Trains 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central +DAY  WALKS. 
-Electric Station. Tickets: Waterfall return Q V. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking and Camden Military.+ 
 +SEPT.20. Turramurra  bus to The Sphinx  Cowan Creek  Bobbin Head  Berowra. 10 miles, A very, pleasant walk through Kuringai Chase where the wild flowers should be at their peak flowering period. Recommended for new members. Train: 8.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Station. 8.50 a m. bus from Turramurra Stn to Kuringai Chase Gates. Tickets: Berowra via Bridge return @ approximately 6/. Maps Broken Day Military or Hawkesbury River Tourist. Leader: Gladys Roberts. 
 + 
 +SEPT.27 Engadine Pipe Line Road  Lake Eckersley  Waterfall. 10 miles. 
 +Traverses part of the Heathcote Primitive Area and will use the new track from Lake Eckersley to Heathcote Creek. Recommended for new members, Trains 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. Tickets: Waterfall return Q V. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking and Camden Military.
 Leader: Ernie Farquhar. Leader: Ernie Farquhar.
-OCT. 11 Salvation Creek  Refuge Bay  Salvation Creek. 5 miles. A short, but scratchy, excursion to a very attractive area in Kuringai + 
-Chase, which is noted for the wild flower display at this time of the year. As transport will be by private car, please give the leader ample notice, so that he can arrange accommodation. +OCT. 11 Salvation Creek  Refuge Bay  Salvation Creek. 5 miles. A short, but scratchy, excursion to a very attractive area in Kuringai Chase, which is noted for the wild flower display at this time of the year. As transport will be by private car, please give the leader ample notice, so that he can arrange accommodation. Train: 8.40 am. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. 
-Train: 8.40 am. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. +9.10 a m. Private transport from Gordon to Salvation Creek. Tickets: Gordon via Bridge return @ 4/9. Leader: Alex Colley.
-9.10 a m. Private transport from Gordon to Salvation Ork. Tickets: Gordon via Bridge return @ 4/9. Leader: Alex Colley.+
  
  
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