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+**THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER**
-APRIL, 1965 Price 1/
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-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Dushwalker, the N.S.T. Nursest
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker, the N.S,W. Nurses' Association Rooms "Northcote Building," Reily Place, Sydney. Box No. 44760 G.P.O. Sydney. Phone 843985.
-Association Rooms "Northcote Building,
-Reiloy- Place, Sydney.
+|**Editor** | Bob Duncan, C.S.I.R.O. Camden. Camden - 69251 |
-Box No. 447'6, G.P.O. Sydney Phone 843985.
+|**Business Manager** | Alex Colley |
-Editor Dill Gillam, Old Bush Road, Engadine.
-C ONTENT S.
+**364 April 1965 Price 3/-**
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 March General Meeting J.Brown 2.
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 ====== The March General Meeting ======
+J. Brown
-J. Brown.
 Which was, this time, the March General Meeting only, and opened at 8.10 with a welcome to new members n Dillon and Phillip Nicholls.
-The President referred to the postponement of the Annual Meeting to 24th March and assured a questioner that it had nothing to do with the
-possible deferment of the Reunion, which would be discussed later. The
+The President referred to the postponement of the Annual Meeting to 24th March and assured a questioner that it had nothing to do with the possible deferment of the Reunion, which would be discussed later. The
 notice of meeting and Annual Report were not ready in time to give the requisite warning of the Annual meeting.
-The minutes were read and signed as a correct record, after which several-members raised a query over the Presidential comment on barefoot appearance in the Club Room. Pointing out that the minutes had_ been dealt
-With, the President would not permit further discussion.
+The minutes were read and signed as a correct record, after which several members raised a query over the Presidential comment on barefoot appearance in the Club Room. Pointing out that the minutes had been dealt with, the President would not permit further discussion.
 Correspondence said that Colo Shire Council had 0.K'd our request for the
-Woods Creek Reunion site, while the new owners of Bendethera did not at present contemplate resale. The Treasurez"s report showed current funds at 183 on 28th February, but that officer refused to be drawn into a forecast of his subscription proposals.
+Woods Creek Reunion site, while the new owners of Bendethera did not at present contemplate resale. The Treasure's report showed current funds at 183 on 28th February, but that officer refused to be drawn into a forecast of his subscription proposals.
 Following a Walks Report which mentioned ten of the programmed trips in
 February, Edna Stretton moved that, owing to the current lack of interest in the Swimming Carnival, that event should be deleted from next year's
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 ====== Blatch's Bypass ======
+Michael Short. Map: Mittagong Military.
+Team: Leader Michael Short. Members: Dave Carver, Heather Joyce, Greg Reading, Chris Richards. Prospectives Terry Norris, Judy Simpson, Phil Nichols, Ron Doolan,
+Colin Maluga. Visitor: Frank Tadker.
+"Mt. Jellore, Jellore Creek, Nattai River, Blatch's Pass" there were loud guffaws from the back of the room when Blatch's Pass was mentioned during the walks announcements. This was due perhaps to some small blunders on the last trip Mittagong, Nattai River, Hilltop when Blatch's Pass and that small gully known as Rocky Waterholes Creek were overshot in our mad career down the river. (Oct. magazine).
+But the reputation of the leader could not deter the adventurous group which set off on the 8.45 on Friday night. The conductor had sent us to the back of the train, but Heather and Frank were looking for us at the front when it arrived at Strathfield. They made a quick dash along the platform and just managed to reach our carriage before the train moved out. Terry had decided to take his car to Aylmerton. As the platform loomed up we could see him signalling frantically. With Terry and Chris aboard, the party was complete.
+Reaching Mittagong at a quarter to twelve, we made an assault on my grandfather's cottage. Everyone was left standing around outside while we broke the news to pyjama clad Mr. Lee that there were eleven of us. After he had had a chance to prepare for the invasion we allowed ourselves to be invited in. A large pot of tea and some scones were produced and Grandad entertained us with a reading of some of his poems until one o'clock. Heather and Judy disgraced us by accepting the offer of the two spare beds but the rest of us sprawled haphazardly over the lawn.
+Next morning we managed to be ready by eight. As we could only find one Taxi, Mrs. Lee offered to drive the other five out in the Dodge. The boot did not seem too safe for our packs as the lid was a bit unstuck. The car was a jumble of packs and bodies.
+We reached the others and after farewelling Mrs. Lee, continued along the road which was becoming a little rough. The owner of the farm, Mr. Butler, who was driving into town, wanted to know whether we were experienced, as he did not want to come looking for us. When we told him we were quite experienced in being overdue to he was satisfied.
-Michael Short. Mar: Mittagong Military.
-Team: Leader Michael Short. Members: Dave Carver, Heather Joyce, Greg Reading, Chris Richards. Prospectivess Terry Norris, Judy Simpson, Phil Nichols, Ron Doolan,
-Colin MaIuga. Visitor: Frank Tadker.
-"Mt. jailor, Jellore Creek, Nattai River, Blatch's Pass" there were loud guffaws from the back of the room when Blatch's Pass was mentioned during the walks announcements. This was due perhaps to some small blunders on the last trip Mittagong, Nattai River, Hilltop when Blatch's Pass anil that small gully known as Rocky Waterholes Creek were overshot in our mad career down the river. (Oct. magazine).
-But the reputation of the leader could not deter the adventurous group which set off in the 8.45 on Friday night. The conductor had sent us to the back of the train, but Heather and Frank were looking for us at the front when it arrived at Strathfield. They made a quick dash along the platform and just managed to reach our carriage before the train moved out. Terry had decided to take his car to Aylmerton. As the platform loomed up we could see him signalling frantically. With Terry 01.,d Chris aboard, the party was complete.
-Reaching Mittagong at a quarter to twelve, we made an assault on my
-grandfather's cottage. Everyone was left standing around outside while
-broke the news to pyjamaclad Mr. Lee that there were eleven of us. After he had had a chance to prepare for the invasion we allowed ourselves to be invited in. A large pot of tea and some scones were produced and Grandad entertained us with a reading of some of his poems until one o'clock. Heather and Judy disgraced us by accepting the offer of the two spare beds
-but the rest of us sprawled haphazardly over the lawn.
-Next morning we managed to be 'ready by eight. As we could only find one Taxi, Mrs. Lee offered to drive the other five out in the Dodge. The boot did not seem too safe for our packs as the lid was a bit unstuck. The car was a jumble of packs and bodies.
-We reached the others and after farewelling Mrs. Lee, continued along the road which was becoming a little rough. The owner of the farm, Mr. Butler, who was driving into town, wanted to know whether we were experienced, as
-he did not want to come looking for us. When we told him we were quite experienced in being overdue to was satisfied.
 As we were passing through the farmyard, we were lamenting that a small foal lay dead in the paddock. We were relieved when it sprang to its feet. Frank thought it worth a photo.
-April, 1965 The Sydney Bushtelkers 11.
-Leaving the farm we dropped into Jeilore CtOek. (The Military Map names the 'bianch on the northern side of the mountain as Jellore Creek but according to the Blue Mountains Tourist Sheet and the Parish maps, this is wrong.) We picked up a road which gradually rose up the left side of this creek. Leaving it after a mile, we shot up to the long spur which rums Out from the West slope. Dewing packs, we made our way to the summit.. Mt: Jellore is only one hundred feet lower than the well known Gibraltar and is much higher above the surrounding country.
-On the top we watched for ten minutes while a three lane chain of caterpillars passed. by. Frank, who is a bit of a bugologist, tried
-putting a caterpillar of a different species in the line. He just went his own way taking no notice of the others.
-Having exhausted the subject of the strange ways of caterpillars, we turned our attention to the view. Unfortunately there was some smoke haze so we concentrated on the nearer features.
-After we had sorted out the landscape we dropped down to our packs and then down a selected ridge to the creek north of Jellore. There we were
-disappointed (?) to find a timbergetters' road. It soon petered out. Lunch was now on everybody's mind, but hardhearted Terry led us on to
-the junction with Jellore Creek. We were glad that he did for there were
-a couple of swimming holes nearby.
-A mere two hours later we pushed off. The creek, which up to now had
-level, earthcovered banks, ran through an obstacle course of rock and boulders. There were many interesting descents until finally the creek
-levelled out and we knew that the Nattai could not be far off.
-As soon as we reached the river, we started looking about for a camp site as it was now five o'clock. All the flat spots on the bank were covered with scrub so we settled for a sandy hollow in the river bed and hoped
-that it would not rain during the night. Phil prepared for the worst and erected a,tent higher up the slope.
-As this stage Terry and I decided to make a reconnaissance of the way
-up to the pass. We figured that by the time we got back the firewood would be collected and the fire lit. We went up where I had put a cairn of stones
-on top of a gaint boulder. We soon found that we were ox_tte right side
-of the wrong gully and going up there would get us into a lot of trouble.
-We found the right creek fifty yards dowmstream. Down came the cairn!
-Terry and I had timed it nicely, f ox-all the work around the camp had been done when we returned.
-After a peaceful night we awoke with not even daw on our sleeping bags. We found what would have been a mighty camp place just a few yards downstream of course! a flat, sheltered spot with a large swimming hole nearby. Some of us tried the water before we finally got away at ten o'clock.
-, -
+Leaving the farm we dropped into Jellore CtOek. (The Military Map names the branch on the northern side of the mountain as Jellore Creek but according to the Blue Mountains Tourist Sheet and the Parish maps, this is wrong.) We picked up a road which gradually rose up the left side of this creek. Leaving it after a mile, we shot up to the long spur which runs out from the West slope. Donning packs, we made our way to the summit. Mt: Jellore is only one hundred feet lower than the well known Gibraltar and is much higher above the surrounding country.
-Up the ridge we went'. It became steeper and was a scramble in some
-places. It then levelled off to the' Suminit of Flat Top Mountain and
+On the top we watched for ten minutes while a three lane chain of caterpillars passed by. Frank, who is a bit of a bugologist, tried putting a caterpillar of a different species in the line. He just went his own way taking no notice of the others. Having exhausted the subject of the strange ways of caterpillars, we turned our attention to the view.
-Blatch's Pass which is now only a route. There we took a compass
-bearing on the next saddle between US and civilization. Near where
+Unfortunately there was some smoke haze so we concentrated on the nearer features. After we had sorted out the landscape we dropped down to our packs and then down a selected ridge to the creek north of Jellore. There we were disappointed (?) to find a timber getters' road. It soon petered out. Lunch was now on everybody's mind, but hardhearted Terry led us on to the junction with Jellore Creek. We were glad that he did for there were a couple of swimming holes nearby.
-the saddle should have been we struck thick sera. Not knowing our exact position, we pushed on blindly, relying on the compass. At one o'clock we came across a, rocky creek where we decided to have lunch.
-We didn't know for certain what creek it was but since it came from
+A mere two hours later we pushed off. The creek, which up to now had level, earth covered banks, ran through an obstacle course of rock and boulders. There were many interesting descents until finally the creek levelled out and we knew that the Nattai could not be far off.
-the right direction, we followed it up, saving a scrub-bash. Near the source a road was sighted but, being true bushwalkers, we ignored it and went tramping on through the trees. We skirted one hill and made for the next. Near the top we found a second trail. Since it was going exactly in the direction we wanted to go, the temptation was too great and we followed it to cleared land.
-: since lunch we had been hearing gun shots, and now we came upon the blasters. Mr. Blatch's brother-in-law and a friend were firing away with muzzle-loading shotguns at a poor piece of iron. They said we were welcome to water at the farmhouse.
+As soon as we reached the river, we started looking about for a camp site as it was now five o'clock. All the flat spots on the bank were covered with scrub so we settled for a sandy hollow in the river bed and hoped  that it would not rain during the night. Phil prepared for the worst and erected a tent higher up the slope.
+At this stage Terry and I decided to make a reconnaissance of the way up to the pass. We figured that by the time we got back the firewood would be collected and the fire lit. We went up where I had put a cairn of stones on top of a giant boulder. We soon found that we were on the right side of the wrong gully and going up there would get us into a lot of trouble. We found the right creek fifty yards downstream. Down came the cairn!
+Terry and I had timed it nicely, for all the work around the camp had been done when we returned.
+After a peaceful night we awoke with not even dew on our sleeping bags. We found what would have been a mighty camp place just a few yards downstream of course! a flat, sheltered spot with a large swimming hole nearby. Some of us tried the water before we finally got away at ten o'clock.
+Up the ridge we went. It became steeper and was a scramble in some places. It then levelled off to the' Summit of Flat Top Mountain and Blatch's Pass which is now only a route. There we took a compass
+bearing on the next saddle between US and civilization. Near where the saddle should have been we struck thick sera. Not knowing our exact position, we pushed on blindly, relying on the compass. At one o'clock we came across a, rocky creek where we decided to have lunch.
+We didn't know for certain what creek it was but since it came from the right direction, we followed it up, saving a scrub-bash. Near the source a road was sighted but, being true bushwalkers, we ignored it and went tramping on through the trees. We skirted one hill and made for the next. Near the top we found a second trail. Since it was going exactly in the direction we wanted to go, the temptation was too great and we followed it to cleared land.
+Since lunch we had been hearing gun shots, and now we came upon the blasters. Mr. Blatch's brother-in-law and a friend were firing away with muzzle-loading shotguns at a poor piece of iron. They said we were welcome to water at the farmhouse.
 Now there was the question of whether to pick up the road or cut across the paddocks to the farm, Not to miss the last chance of being bushed, we headed for the fields and after much climbing of fences, were
-surprised to find ourselves at the farmhouse. After knocking fruitlessly at the door we helped ourselves to the water. The lady of the house was startled when, on waking from her siesta, she found us all soaking up her precious water, and we had 'some explaining to do.
+surprised to find ourselves at the farmhouse. After knocking fruitlessly at the door we helped ourselves to the water. The lady of the house was startled when, on waking from her siesta, she found us all soaking up her precious water, and we had some explaining to do.
 After a long gossip, we headed for Colo Vale over a fine road - not much up and down - plenty of bends - wide enough for six abreast - white gravel and pleasant bush. This was very welcome at the end of a trip.
-The glass of Fizzle Guzzle was welcome too: At Colo Vale station, a shaming little siding with "UP THE SURFIES" scrawled on the wally we
+The glass of Fizzle Guzzle was welcome too. At Colo Vale station, a shaming little siding with "UP THE SURFIES" scrawled on the wall, we parted from Terry, Chris and Dave. We had a whole twenty minutes to spare before the train arrived. The carefree ride back by courtesy of the Government Railways proved the perfect end to another glorious Nattai trip.
-parted from Terry, Chris and Dave. We had a whole twenty minutes to spare before the train arrived. The carefree ride back by courtesy of the Government Railways proved the perfect wad to -another glorious
-Nattai trip.
-ANNUAL REU1'TION1965. This year the Annual Reunion will be held
-on 25th,-26th. September. This date was decided upon at
+**ANNUAL REUNION 1965**. This year the Annual Reunion will be held on 25th - 26th. September. This date was decided upon at the Annual General Meeting. Your camp-fire Items will be most welcome.
-the Annual.,\Genei al Meeting. Your Camp-fire Items
-will be most welcome.
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 ====== Social Notes for April ======
 Since 21st April is sandwiched in between Easter and Anzac weekends, members will probably welcome a free night to talk about the trip that went before and the one to come after.
-On 28th April, Dave Roots will be revealing the mysteries of Ball's Pyramid. Slides as well as movies will illusrate his commentary. Press reports of this expedition and the successful one that followed have been
-most interesting thus an excellent night at the Club on 28th is assured.
+On 28th April, Dave Roots will be revealing the mysteries of Ball's Pyramid. Slides as well as movies will illustrate his commentary. Press reports of this expedition and the successful one that followed have been
+most interesting, thus an excellent night at the Club on 28th is assured.
 ====== Federation Report March 1965 ======
-Blue Mountains National Park. Alan Strom, Chief Guardian of Flora and Fauna has been elected to the Park Trust. The track from the Glenbrook
+Blue Mountains National Park. Alan Strom, Chief Guardian of Flora and Fauna has been elected to the Park Trust. The track from the Glenbrook Causeway to the Blue Pool has been completed. Improvements have been made at McMahon's Lookout overlooking Burragorang.
-Causeway to the Blue Pool has been completed. Improvements have been made at McMahon's Lookout overlooking Burragorang.
-Heathcote Primitive Area. The support of all Clubs is requested to a proposal that an additional area be adled to the Reserve comprising the land from the Southern boundary of the Area south and southwest to the boundary of the Water Board's Catchment Area, -
+Heathcote Primitive Area. The support of all Clubs is requested to a proposal that an additional area be added to the Reserve comprising the land from the Southern boundary of the Area south and southwest to the boundary of the Water Board's Catchment Area.
-Search and Rescue Report. One alert reported when a member of a party from this Club was overdue on a trip through Claustral Canyon. The
-organisers of The Radio Practice weekend on 13th-14th March were disappointed at the poor response.
+Search and Rescue Report. One alert reported when a member of a party from this Club was overdue on a trip through Claustral Canyon. The organisers of The Radio Practice weekend on 13th-14th March were disappointed at the poor response.
 Tracks and Access. The Victoria Falls track has been remarked to avoid the landslip.
 Forthcoming Events. April 25th. Anzac Memorial Service to be conducted at the Bushwalker War Memorial at Splendour Rock. A bugler is required to assist at the function.
 Search and Rescue Practice Weekend. 16th-18th July. Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers. July 20. Annual Ball. September 10.
-Heard Island Expedition --Ba_l_1'sPe junici_Expedition. The Federation is
-to offer congratulations to the members of both expeditions on the successful completion of their missions.
+Heard Island Expedition --Ball's Pyramid Expedition. The Federation is to offer congratulations to the members of both expeditions on the successful completion of their missions.
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 ====== A Mighty Trip That Was Not What It Was To Be ======
 Fitzganderpipe.
-I arrived at Strathfield on Sunday 21st March at a quarter to five and began waiting for Ross Wyborn. Threequarters of an hour later he arrived explaining that his alarm clock had decided to. sleep in and, but for the rain he would have too.
-Our destination was a Lookalt off the Mt. Wilson road,
+I arrived at Strathfield on Sunday 21st March at a quarter to five and began waiting for Ross Wyborn. Three quarters of an hour later he arrived explaining that his alarm clock had decided to sleep in and, but for the rain, he would have too.
-where we planned to meet Jerry Sinzig and John Worrell, who had been
-climbing with the S.R.C. and Peter Cameron and Duncan, We wire going to investigate what we hoped would be a canyon that would eclipse Claustral, Thunder and Clatter-teeth all rolled into one! We duly arrived after a tense trip during which our senses were kept alert listening for "pings" etc. in Rosso's new baby.
+Our destination was a Lookout off the Mt. Wilson road, where we planned to meet Jerry Sinzig and John Worrell, who had been climbing with the S.R.C. and Peter Cameron and Duncan, We were going to investigate what we hoped would be a canyon that would eclipse Claustral, Thunder and Clatter-teeth all rolled into one! We duly arrived after a tense trip during which our senses were kept alert listening for "pings" etc. in Rosso's new baby.
-When we arrived, Jerry Was breakfasting and John ddbating whether to leave his fleabag or not. Pot on our tail was Duncan,
-(this time minus two left sand shoes) who on arrival, supported by Peter Cameron, announced that
+When we arrived, Jerry was breakfasting and John debating whether to leave his fleabag or not. Hot on our tail was Duncan, (this time minus two left sand shoes) who on arrival, supported by Peter Cameron, announced that:\\
-. The water wruld be too cold to swim in mad,
+. The water would be too cold to swim in,\\
-. His bees needed moving. (Could this be a sign
+. His bees needed moving. (Could this be a sign of that dreaded disease White Antocity?)\\
-of that dreaded disease WhiteAntocity?)
-That shocked me even more was that Jerry and our valiant vanguard driving leader supported him. To my cries of "Shame! Shame!"
+That shocked me even more was that Jerry and our valiant vanguard driving leader supported him. To my cries of "Shame! Shame!" John Worrel said that I had better wait 1.3.;]'" I'd done Et. Hay Creek Canyon before I aggitated for a canyon trip in weather that he described as "midwin erish."
-John Worrel said that I had better wait 1.3.;]'" I'd done Et. Hay Creek Canyon before I aggitated for a canyon trip in weather that he described as "midwin erish."
 Well, the trip WAS to have gone down in Dushwalkirag history as an epic in Canyon discovery now appeared to be little more than a girlguides picnic party, and to retrieve selfrespect our once hardy canyoneers began fossocking about for an alternative trip, which of course had to be DRY.
 Before long unanimous approval waS given to Mt. Banks,