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The Treasurer being away, there was no financial report and. Walks Report covered quite an array of well-attended trips in October, together with several that failed for lack of starters - notably on the weekend of the U.S. President' | The Treasurer being away, there was no financial report and. Walks Report covered quite an array of well-attended trips in October, together with several that failed for lack of starters - notably on the weekend of the U.S. President' | ||
- | Federation' | + | Federation' |
- | Marching on to General Business, it was first announced that the Club Room wruld be closed on 28th December and 4th January. Dot Butler asked that the members of the Australian section of the N.Z. Alpine Club be permitted to amalgamate their Christmas Party with ours, as was done last year when it seemed that there would be insufficient SBW to make a good event of it. Frank Ashdown desired to know if the NZAC were aware of the existence of the Australian detachment, and Dot assured him that about 75 of the Kangaroos would be visiting the Kiwis this summer, after which we agreed to the merger of the parties. | + | Marching on to General Business, it was first announced that the Club Room would be closed on 28th December and 4th January. Dot Butler asked that the members of the Australian section of the N.Z. Alpine Club be permitted to amalgamate their Christmas Party with ours, as was done last year when it seemed that there would be insufficient SBW to make a good event of it. Frank Ashdown desired to know if the NZAC were aware of the existence of the Australian detachment, and Dot assured him that about 75 of the Kangaroos would be visiting the Kiwis this summer, after which we agreed to the merger of the parties. |
Alex Colley mentioned the Volunteer Bush Fire Fighting proposals, adding that an article in the "Sun Herald" | Alex Colley mentioned the Volunteer Bush Fire Fighting proposals, adding that an article in the "Sun Herald" | ||
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1. Navy glue near Banks. (4-3)\\ | 1. Navy glue near Banks. (4-3)\\ | ||
- | 2. A representativ6 dovil (3)\\ | + | 2. A representative devil (3)\\ |
3. Not endless anon surely? (2)\\ | 3. Not endless anon surely? (2)\\ | ||
4. A crab has only one (4)\\ | 4. A crab has only one (4)\\ | ||
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It's a long road that hath no turning. After seven long years, the National Parks Bill goes before State Parliament this month. One might say that the Age of Enlightenment has just about begun. | It's a long road that hath no turning. After seven long years, the National Parks Bill goes before State Parliament this month. One might say that the Age of Enlightenment has just about begun. | ||
- | Nice to see that the Swimming Carnival (February 18-19) has made a comeback on the Summer Walks Programme which has just been issued. Both as a lot of fun and as a social week-end, it ussd to be a winner - congrats to Kath Brown for Making the initial move. | + | Nice to see that the Swimming Carnival (February 18-19) has made a comeback on the Summer Walks Programme which has just been issued. Both as a lot of fun and as a social week-end, it used to be a winner - congrats to Kath Brown for Making the initial move. |
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Phil Butt. | Phil Butt. | ||
- | On Friday, 16th September an illustrious party of S.B.W.' | + | On Friday, 16th September an illustrious party of S.B.W.' |
- | Good time was made out along the old Newnes railway on the Friday night to just past the site of the Newnes Prison Farm which seems to be making some progress. The old Sawmill has been burnt down, so the intrepid members of the party camped out while lesser ones succumbed to the comforsts | + | Good time was made out along the old Newnes railway on the Friday night to just past the site of the Newnes Prison Farm which seems to be making some progress. The old Sawmill has been burnt down, so the intrepid members of the party camped out while lesser ones succumbed to the comforts |
The Saturday morning sky threatened snow, which fortunately did not fall on the party. They were soon on the Mt. Cameron road which, it was decided, was impassable to all but the most daring Land Rovers. Some clearing has been done at Mt. Cameron and a field ploughed; several wallabies were enjoying the lush grass on the basalt capped mountain. The hut is in reasonable condition and there is water in some 44 gallon drums, but none in the southwards flowing creek, at least for some 200 feet down in the present dry times. | The Saturday morning sky threatened snow, which fortunately did not fall on the party. They were soon on the Mt. Cameron road which, it was decided, was impassable to all but the most daring Land Rovers. Some clearing has been done at Mt. Cameron and a field ploughed; several wallabies were enjoying the lush grass on the basalt capped mountain. The hut is in reasonable condition and there is water in some 44 gallon drums, but none in the southwards flowing creek, at least for some 200 feet down in the present dry times. | ||
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The track to Permanent water, as shown on the Wallerawang map is often difficult to follow but the campsite, when finally reached, is very worthwhi1e with an abundance of wood and water, in fact, eminently suitable for a Reunion. Ascents of Tambo Limb, which is basalt capped, and Pommell Hill were made, and from the latter a fine view of the mountains in the Mt. Munundilla area was had. | The track to Permanent water, as shown on the Wallerawang map is often difficult to follow but the campsite, when finally reached, is very worthwhi1e with an abundance of wood and water, in fact, eminently suitable for a Reunion. Ascents of Tambo Limb, which is basalt capped, and Pommell Hill were made, and from the latter a fine view of the mountains in the Mt. Munundilla area was had. | ||
- | On Sunday, away to an early start under clear skies, little time was lost in finding a pass across Nayook Creek, | + | On Sunday, away to an early start under clear skies, little time was lost in finding a pass across Nayook Creek, |
- | This area is ono well worth visiting many times over, and offers a wide range of trips all the year round. | + | This area is one well worth visiting many times over, and offers a wide range of trips all the year round. |
Report on walk Rocky Top - Landrigans Creek - Megalith Ridge - Kowmung River - Venn's Holding - Cockerills Lookout - Venn's Holding - Werong Creek - Kowmung River - Steps of Sorrow - Lost Rock - Rocky Top on October 28-29-30 with 5 members. | Report on walk Rocky Top - Landrigans Creek - Megalith Ridge - Kowmung River - Venn's Holding - Cockerills Lookout - Venn's Holding - Werong Creek - Kowmung River - Steps of Sorrow - Lost Rock - Rocky Top on October 28-29-30 with 5 members. | ||
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You'll get service with Paddymade. | You'll get service with Paddymade. | ||
- | Paddy Palling | + | Paddy Pallin |
109 Bathurst Street, | 109 Bathurst Street, | ||
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This part of the story ends on a happy note because I found the compass in ten minutes and was back to my pack in another five. Fortunate, too, because once the scrub closed in it was never out of my hand, and for three hours it was consulted at intervals of two or three minutes. | This part of the story ends on a happy note because I found the compass in ten minutes and was back to my pack in another five. Fortunate, too, because once the scrub closed in it was never out of my hand, and for three hours it was consulted at intervals of two or three minutes. | ||
- | The Wanganderry Plateau is the trunk divide from which the ridge runs out to Paddy' | + | The Wanganderry Plateau is the trunk divide from which the ridge runs out to Paddy' |
By 11.30, however, the trickiest part of the pathfinding was almost over. I emerged on a rocky area, with the creek between the divide and Paddy' | By 11.30, however, the trickiest part of the pathfinding was almost over. I emerged on a rocky area, with the creek between the divide and Paddy' | ||
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My relief at the re-appearance of the open rock was short-lived, | My relief at the re-appearance of the open rock was short-lived, | ||
- | Then the ridge went up, widenod | + | Then the ridge went up, widened |
- | As I lileared | + | As I neared |
I remembered I still had an untouched flask of water, carried all the way from Wanganderry. All the way? Well, only 9 or 10 miles, but representing nine hours fairly steady effort. I took a sip and was about to pour out the rest when I reasoned, no, I could break a leg going down the pass, and what a fool I'd feel then. I put the flask back into the pack and started down into the setting sun. The rest of the trip, which was quite straightforward, | I remembered I still had an untouched flask of water, carried all the way from Wanganderry. All the way? Well, only 9 or 10 miles, but representing nine hours fairly steady effort. I took a sip and was about to pour out the rest when I reasoned, no, I could break a leg going down the pass, and what a fool I'd feel then. I put the flask back into the pack and started down into the setting sun. The rest of the trip, which was quite straightforward, | ||
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by "A Gormandiser" | by "A Gormandiser" | ||
- | (The now famous | + | (The now famous |
There was much conjecture about Owen Marks' Gourmet Weekend held recently at Era. Lunchtime saw quite a number of tents already in possession of the " | There was much conjecture about Owen Marks' Gourmet Weekend held recently at Era. Lunchtime saw quite a number of tents already in possession of the " | ||
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Isla and Herbert brought their meta stove and served soup and other delicacies with eclat. Four competitors cooked on the spot, which meant they collected quite a few marks for their zeal. | Isla and Herbert brought their meta stove and served soup and other delicacies with eclat. Four competitors cooked on the spot, which meant they collected quite a few marks for their zeal. | ||
- | Once the meal was judged, the hungry competitor was allowed to devour it, or offer the crumbs or a taste to the hungry horde gathered around. It was just one long meal that went on for hours. Raymond' | + | Once the meal was judged, the hungry competitor was allowed to devour it, or offer the crumbs or a taste to the hungry horde gathered around. It was just one long meal that went on for hours. Raymond' |
- | Owen was cooking his huge fish wrapped in Alfoil, and, as by this time most of the party had digested all the other dinners, we all congregated round him to see his entry. As organiser, it was queried whether he could rightly compete, but the rest of the Judges as well as the surronding | + | Owen was cooking his huge fish wrapped in Alfoil, and, as by this time most of the party had digested all the other dinners, we all congregated round him to see his entry. As organiser, it was queried whether he could rightly compete, but the rest of the Judges as well as the surrounding |
A circle was formed and the judges gave their decision, with comments on the entries. Owen's library is now short of many interesting and informative books. One member was reading Upton Sinclair' | A circle was formed and the judges gave their decision, with comments on the entries. Owen's library is now short of many interesting and informative books. One member was reading Upton Sinclair' | ||
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- | =====With The Courmets | + | =====With The Gourmets |
by Ivy Painter. | by Ivy Painter. | ||
- | After the really hilarious and most enjoyable gourmet week-end at Era with Owen Marks a Number One Gourmet, it was agreed that this must not pass without some mention being made of what prove an historical event - historical in that (it is hoped) it may go down on record as the precedent to future annual events of similar | + | After the really hilarious and most enjoyable gourmet week-end at Era with Owen Marks a Number One Gourmet, it was agreed that this must not pass without some mention being made of what prove an historical event - historical in that (it is hoped) it may go down on record as the precedent to future annual events of similar |
- | Most of us arrived at Era on Saturday afternoon, having been detained by the voting. The weather was anything but promising. A steady drizzle greeted us at Waterfall, and conditions did not improve as the day progressed. Altogether, it was a dismal prospect | + | Most of us arrived at Era on Saturday afternoon, having been detained by the voting. The weather was anything but promising. A steady drizzle greeted us at Waterfall, and conditions did not improve as the day progressed. Altogether, it was a dismal prospect |
After settling in and much hilarity, we all set about the serious business of displaying our culinary skill. The desire to bedeck our table with flowers was suppressed. Bracken sufficed. Others were more ingenious, having gathered shells and succulents from the beach for decoration and candle bases. Owen's preparation proved to be a laborious one, as each time he produced another extravaganza, | After settling in and much hilarity, we all set about the serious business of displaying our culinary skill. The desire to bedeck our table with flowers was suppressed. Bracken sufficed. Others were more ingenious, having gathered shells and succulents from the beach for decoration and candle bases. Owen's preparation proved to be a laborious one, as each time he produced another extravaganza, | ||
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Neville Page, claiming to be a connoisseur of some degree of good food and wine, acted as official judge. His costume was of dubious mixture, purporting an Eastern sage, methinks, but with the great dignity befitting his serious task, which he performed with much ceremony. | Neville Page, claiming to be a connoisseur of some degree of good food and wine, acted as official judge. His costume was of dubious mixture, purporting an Eastern sage, methinks, but with the great dignity befitting his serious task, which he performed with much ceremony. | ||
- | Everyone had entered into the spirit of the occasion. I'm still wondering was Frank responsible for the red bow on the wrong end of the Ashdown chicken, prepared by Jean and so attractively garnished with coloured onions, olives etc. Also noticed Don Woods & Co, sampling Elsa and Herb Papakellas' | + | Everyone had entered into the spirit of the occasion. I'm still wondering was Frank responsible for the red bow on the wrong end of the Ashdown chicken, prepared by Jean and so attractively garnished with coloured onions, olives etc. Also noticed Don Woods & Co, sampling Elsa and Herb Papakellas' |
Prizes were won by all. Any contributions of discard books, censored or otherwise, will be gladly accepted for future gourmet prizes. After prize-giving, | Prizes were won by all. Any contributions of discard books, censored or otherwise, will be gladly accepted for future gourmet prizes. After prize-giving, | ||
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+ | =====Federation Report - November, 1966.===== | ||
- | FEDERATION REPORT | + | ===Conservation: |
- | Conservation: | + | |
- | in ptincipal that a letter of protest be sent to the Blue Mountains National Park Trust if an application to put a road9,pump and pipeline | + | |
- | to the Tollangambie River from Mt. Wilson seemed likely to be approved. However, it is still hoped that the application would_ be refused. | + | |
- | A letter has been sent to the Premier of Tasmania supporting the South West Committee. | + | |
- | Volunteer Bushfire Fighting | + | |
- | Service has appealed for volunteers for bushfire patrolling and fighting. | + | |
- | All Clubs were asked in ,a determineC.effort to muster volunteers on the theme: "Good for Parks, Federation and Clubs." | + | |
- | Tracks and Access: | + | |
- | Ribertson Pass is now cleared. The track is in good condition except for ladders up the cliff. Lindemans Pass from the bottom of Robertsons Pass to bhe base of Sublime Point is to b. cleared soon. | + | |
- | Search and Rescue: | + | |
- | On 23rd 23rd October, a party of three walkers met with a mishap when one of | + | |
- | the party fell 30 feet down a rock slope while trying to scale an apparent | + | |
- | break in the cliffs about 1 mile south of Perry' | + | |
- | not seriously hurt and was able to walk out. The search was conducted. by the Police and members of S & R. | + | |
- | Maps: | + | |
- | It was reported that quite a number of provisional and final 1:319680 maps have been printed by the Lands Department in the Apsley, Mt. Kaputar, Barrington, Gloucester Tops, Namoi and nraidwood areas. | + | |
- | A new edition of Gunduner (Second Edition) has been published | + | |
- | A map of Colong Caves by 'fob Bettie of Normanhurst is now available,' | + | |
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- | Decedher, 9 1 9 6 6. . The 4T-lney 13u, | + | |
- | OBITUARY | + | |
- | Wendy Butler died. at the age of twenty on the 26th November 1966 when cascading in the Kowmung River. Her foot became jammed in a crevice at the bottom of a cascade and despite frantic efforts of her companions, She drowned. | + | |
- | Wendy was educated at Hornsby GirligLi High School where she excelled in | + | |
- | outdoor activities and matriculated to enter Sydney University to study Medicine. | + | |
- | She was a keen member of the Sydney University Bushwalkers and was elected the first female Senior Vice President. The first girl across the line in the | + | |
- | first of the University' | + | |
- | ism a campsite would never be left unclean when Wendy was on the trip. Her singing brought joy and entertainment to all who heard it | + | |
- | With the encouragement of her mother, Dorothy, she made several climbing | + | |
- | trips to New Zealand where she climbed more for the aesthetic qualities of the activity than to satisfy the egoistic drives from which we all suffer to some extent. She climbed in the Matuki, Darran, Tasman and other areas. Wendy | + | |
- | was treasurer of the Australian Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club. | + | |
- | Amongst her Tasmanian trips were included Federation Peak both in summer and winter, and a traverse of the %stern Arthurs. Probably the most successful winter trip in Tasmania made by mainlanders was colea by her last winter. | + | |
- | Her rockclimbing included a first ascent in the Budawangs. Possibly her greatest contribution to the climbing and walking fraternity was the confidence | + | |
- | she inspired in others, especially the girl members of her club. | + | |
- | Wendy was nicknamed by her family and known by all as " | + | |
- | lave of nature dominated her personality, | + | |
- | flora of Australia and New Zealand, and in particular had an avid interest in birds and her father' | + | |
- | before her passing. | + | |
- | At this time of sorrow the temptation is too great not to be drawn into rationalising, | + | |
- | 20 The Syaney Dushwalker December, 1966 | + | |
- | I think it is a fitting tribute to Wendy to seize the opportunity to say the following: In our present society, so full of false values, we have exaggerated the roles of masculinity and femininity to such an extent that we are conditioned to believe that because of supposed biological handicaps:a woman is not " | + | |
- | 7hy she should so ironically die while being assisted by two of her warmest admirers, God only knows. | + | |
- | .Sincere sympathy is extended to Dorothy, Ira, Rona, Wade and Norman. P.S.H. | + | |
- | Dorothy and Ira Butler and family- most sincerely thank all walking and Climbing clubs and their members for the assistance they have given over the past sad time, both in rescue work on the Kowmung and their presence at the funeral, and for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy they have sent to show their sorrow at the loss of Wendy. | + | |
- | "It is not growing like a tree | + | |
- | In bulk, doth make Man better be; | + | |
- | Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, To fall a log at last, dry, bald and sere. | + | |
- | A lily of a day | + | |
- | Is fairer far in May | + | |
- | Although it fall and die that night; | + | |
- | It was the plant and flower of Light. | + | |
- | In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures lifeltay perfect be." | + | |
- | .(The Noble Nature" | + | |
- | An Eritalth | + | |
- | No fairer flower e,er wailtea t'e bush, than rend-y, Flower Dorothy. Taro. | + | |
+ | Report of meeting held on 3rd November. It was resolved in principal that a letter of protest be sent to the Blue Mountains National Park Trust if an application to put a road, pump and pipeline to the Wollangambie River from Mt. Wilson seemed likely to be approved. However, it is still hoped that the application would be refused. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A letter has been sent to the Premier of Tasmania supporting the South-West Committee. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Volunteer Bushfire Fighting - The Operations Officer of the National Parks Service has appealed for volunteers for bushfire patrolling and fighting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | All Clubs were asked in a determined effort to muster volunteers on the theme: "Good for Parks, Federation and Clubs." | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Tracks and Access:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Robertson Pass is now cleared. The track is in good condition except for ladders up the cliff. Lindemans Pass from the bottom of Robertsons Pass to the base of Sublime Point is to be cleared soon. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Search and Rescue:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | On 23rd October, a party of three walkers met with a mishap when one of the party fell 30 feet down a rock slope while trying to scale an apparent break in the cliffs about 1 mile south of Perry' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Maps:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was reported that quite a number of provisional and final 1:31,680 maps have been printed by the Lands Department in the Apsley, Mt. Kaputar, Barrington, Gloucester Tops, Namoi and Braidwood areas. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A new edition of Gundungra (Second Edition) has been published. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A map of Colong Caves by Bob Battie of Normanhurst is now available. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | =====Obituary.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wendy Butler died at the age of twenty on the 26th November 1966 when cascading in the Kowmung River. Her foot became jammed in a crevice at the bottom of a cascade and despite frantic efforts of her companions, she drowned. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wendy was educated at Hornsby Girls' High School where she excelled in outdoor activities and matriculated to enter Sydney University to study Medicine. She was a keen member of the Sydney University Bushwalkers and was elected the first female Senior Vice President. The first girl across the line in the first of the University' | ||
+ | |||
+ | With the encouragement of her mother, Dorothy, she made several climbing trips to New Zealand where she climbed more for the aesthetic qualities of the activity than to satisfy the egoistic drives from which we all suffer to some extent. She climbed in the Matuki, Darran, Tasman and other areas. Wendy was treasurer of the Australian Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Amongst her Tasmanian trips were included Federation Peak both in summer and winter, and a traverse of the Western Arthurs. Probably the most successful winter trip in Tasmania made by mainlanders was co-led by her last winter. Her rock-climbing included a first ascent in the Budawangs. Possibly her greatest contribution to the climbing and walking fraternity was the confidence she inspired in others, especially the girl members of her club. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wendy was nicknamed by her family and known by all as " | ||
+ | |||
+ | At this time of sorrow the temptation is too great not to be drawn into rationalising. To the parents who worry every time their sons and daughters go climbing or walking, I ask you to remember that you have never seen the grandeur and splendour of mountain scenery; nor heard the roar of waterfalls; nor swum between the messy walls of a canyon; nor felt the thrill of exposure on a rock climb and the smooth firm rock; nor experienced the friendship fostered by the outdoors nor witnessed the sun set behind icy peaks in a kaleidoscope of colour. Risk of life and chance of limb is the price we pay for these priceless experiences, | ||
+ | |||
+ | I think it is a fitting tribute to Wendy to seize the opportunity to say the following: In our present society, so full of false values, we have exaggerated the roles of masculinity and femininity to such an extent that we are conditioned to believe that because of supposed biological handicaps a woman is not " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Why she should so ironically die while being assisted by two of her warmest admirers, God only knows. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sincere sympathy is extended to Dorothy, Ira, Rona, Wade and Norman. | ||
+ | |||
+ | P.S.H. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dorothy and Ira Butler and family most sincerely thank all Walking and Climbing clubs and their members for the assistance they have given over the past sad time, both in rescue work on the Kowmung and their presence at the funeral, and for the cards, flowers and messages of sympathy they have sent to show their sorrow at the loss of Wendy. | ||
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+ | "It is not growing like a tree\\ | ||
+ | In bulk, doth make Man better be;\\ | ||
+ | Or standing long an oak, three hundred year,\\ | ||
+ | To fall a log at last, dry, bald and sere.\\ | ||
+ | A lily of a day\\ | ||
+ | Is fairer far in May.\\ | ||
+ | Although it fall and die that night;\\ | ||
+ | It was the plant and flower of Light.\\ | ||
+ | In small proportions we just beauties see;\\ | ||
+ | And in short measures life may perfect be." | ||
+ | |||
+ | ("The Noble Nature" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | __An Epitaph __ | ||
+ | |||
+ | No fairer flower e'er walked the bush, than Wendy, Flower of Dorothy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Taro. | ||
+ | |||
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