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 =====The Sydney Bushwalker.===== =====The Sydney Bushwalker.=====
  
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwaikers, 14 Atchison Street, St. Leonards. Postal Address: Box 4476, G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W., 2001.+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwalkers, 14 Atchison Street, St. Leonards. Postal Address: Box 4476, G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W., 2001.
  
 ====November 1971==== ====November 1971====
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 Minutes provoked no business, and in Correspondence we heard that Warwick Deacock's Ausventure Group was organising a series of Wilderness Camps; Dorothy Lawry had requested acceptance of her resignation, as she could no longer play an active part, but Jess Martin had written suggesting that Dorothy be offered Honorary Membership, and the Committee had eagerly adopted that line. There was advertising matter from Tasmanian Aviation Services giving prices and details of passenger transport or food-drop services. Jim Callaway felt he would not be able to get in to the Club frequently in future and had resigned as Federation Delegate - a successor was sought without immediate result. Minutes provoked no business, and in Correspondence we heard that Warwick Deacock's Ausventure Group was organising a series of Wilderness Camps; Dorothy Lawry had requested acceptance of her resignation, as she could no longer play an active part, but Jess Martin had written suggesting that Dorothy be offered Honorary Membership, and the Committee had eagerly adopted that line. There was advertising matter from Tasmanian Aviation Services giving prices and details of passenger transport or food-drop services. Jim Callaway felt he would not be able to get in to the Club frequently in future and had resigned as Federation Delegate - a successor was sought without immediate result.
  
-Alan Hedsttom presented the financial doings, which showed we  had received the fee for the T.V. Advertisement, and funds at the close of September stood at $1,083.+Alan Hedstrom presented the financial doings, which showed we  had received the fee for the T.V. Advertisement, and funds at the close of September stood at $1,083.
  
 The Walks Report contained a fairly full account of activities in September, commencing with a trip from Medlow Gap into the Cox River country led by Don Finch in lieu of Ray Hookway: seven folk went along, and there was comment on some irregular patches of burnt scrub noticed in the Wild Dog Mountains. Alan Hedstrom had been prepared to take over leadership of Jack Perry's Instructional week-end, but with one starter only the event was cancelled. On the Sunday were two day walks, Nancye Alderson and party of 10 prowling around historical sites in the Woodford-Linden-Faulconbridge area, while Meryl Watman, who inherited Bill Hall's trip, varied it to go from Waterfall to Engadine via Uloola, and the party numbered 14. The Walks Report contained a fairly full account of activities in September, commencing with a trip from Medlow Gap into the Cox River country led by Don Finch in lieu of Ray Hookway: seven folk went along, and there was comment on some irregular patches of burnt scrub noticed in the Wild Dog Mountains. Alan Hedstrom had been prepared to take over leadership of Jack Perry's Instructional week-end, but with one starter only the event was cancelled. On the Sunday were two day walks, Nancye Alderson and party of 10 prowling around historical sites in the Woodford-Linden-Faulconbridge area, while Meryl Watman, who inherited Bill Hall's trip, varied it to go from Waterfall to Engadine via Uloola, and the party numbered 14.
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 The third weekend was the occasion of the Harrison/Finch two-way assault on the Colo-Capertee (reported in the October magazine), and two day walks on the Sunday: one was led by Jim Callaway in the Audley-Bundeena region, and attracted six starters, the other jointly conducted by Barry Zieren and Les Davidson, and passing through good wildflowers in the Mount Colah - Berowra country. The third weekend was the occasion of the Harrison/Finch two-way assault on the Colo-Capertee (reported in the October magazine), and two day walks on the Sunday: one was led by Jim Callaway in the Audley-Bundeena region, and attracted six starters, the other jointly conducted by Barry Zieren and Les Davidson, and passing through good wildflowers in the Mount Colah - Berowra country.
  
-For the final week end there was the Finch/Wyborn bicycle marathon across the Northern Blue Mountains to Singleton, with 8 in the group. Deptite a confusion of timber cutters' trails towards the Singleton end, they made it through, but rather late on Sunday. While the cyclists pedalled their way to the north-east, Tony Denham and team of 9 was in the Mount Sturgiss end of the Budawangs: they tested a report that there is a way direct from Hidden Valley towards Sluice Box Falls, but came to the conclusion it wouldn't "go". Two easy day trips went on the last Sunday, David Cotton celebrating his Apiary-Darke's Forest centenary with 12 people, and Esme Biddulph's group of 21 (10 visitors) going to The Bluff-Euro Trig area.+For the final week end there was the Finch/Wyborn bicycle marathon across the Northern Blue Mountains to Singleton, with 8 in the group. Despite a confusion of timber cutters' trails towards the Singleton end, they made it through, but rather late on Sunday. While the cyclists pedalled their way to the north-east, Tony Denham and team of 9 was in the Mount Sturgiss end of the Budawangs: they tested a report that there is a way direct from Hidden Valley towards Sluice Box Falls, but came to the conclusion it wouldn't "go". Two easy day trips went on the last Sunday, David Cotton celebrating his Apiary-Darke's Forest centenary with 12 people, and Esme Biddulph's group of 21 (10 visitors) going to The Bluff-Euro Trig area.
  
 Federation activities were reported in the previous issue, but as a rider it was related that the protest meeting on Myall Lakes held at Anzac House on October 7, attracted a full house and and overflow attendance - probably upward of 600 people present. Federation activities were reported in the previous issue, but as a rider it was related that the protest meeting on Myall Lakes held at Anzac House on October 7, attracted a full house and and overflow attendance - probably upward of 600 people present.
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 General Business brought a report from Alex Colley on recent moves by the Colong Committee - a summary of the main features of a Colong Bulletin appears in this issue. Nancye Alderson suggested thought might be given to a representation of the Club badge on cloth for attachment to packs and the like, and it was agreed that the idea be investigated. Bill Gillam announced that he had vast quantities of wildflower seeds for Coolana plantings, and some might be made available to members at a small cost to cover expenses on work at Coolana - further advice would be given later. General Business brought a report from Alex Colley on recent moves by the Colong Committee - a summary of the main features of a Colong Bulletin appears in this issue. Nancye Alderson suggested thought might be given to a representation of the Club badge on cloth for attachment to packs and the like, and it was agreed that the idea be investigated. Bill Gillam announced that he had vast quantities of wildflower seeds for Coolana plantings, and some might be made available to members at a small cost to cover expenses on work at Coolana - further advice would be given later.
  
-Wiif Hilder and Ray Hookway then presented information on two "coming attractions" which are likely to stir conservationists. One relates to a scheme to divert the new Western Highway south into the Blue Mountains National Park, rejoining the main ridge about Woodford - possibly to facilitate mining operations projected by the Clutha group! The other dealt with a new type of aerial direction finding apparatus likely to be installed as a great mesh of wires spanning a portion of the Nattai River valley. On these cheering notes we closed down at 9.15 p.m.+Wilf Hilder and Ray Hookway then presented information on two "coming attractions" which are likely to stir conservationists. One relates to a scheme to divert the new Western Highway south into the Blue Mountains National Park, rejoining the main ridge about Woodford - possibly to facilitate mining operations projected by the Clutha group! The other dealt with a new type of aerial direction finding apparatus likely to be installed as a great mesh of wires spanning a portion of the Nattai River valley. On these cheering notes we closed down at 9.15 p.m.
  
 =====Echo from the Past.===== =====Echo from the Past.=====
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 My father, who at this time was just 18, had been at Sydney Grammar School, but was then in his second year at Sydney University. Myalla is a station just south of Cooma, then owned by Edward Pratt, a master at Sydney Grammar, but managed by his brother, Sam Pratt, and is now owned by Edward Pratt's grandchildren. In those days masters and boys from Sydney Grammar School frequently spent school holidays at Myalla. My father, who at this time was just 18, had been at Sydney Grammar School, but was then in his second year at Sydney University. Myalla is a station just south of Cooma, then owned by Edward Pratt, a master at Sydney Grammar, but managed by his brother, Sam Pratt, and is now owned by Edward Pratt's grandchildren. In those days masters and boys from Sydney Grammar School frequently spent school holidays at Myalla.
  
-The railway line had reached Gouiburn in 1869, and in 1875 anyone going to Cooma had to do the remaining 150-odd miles by Cobb's coach, going via Queanbeyan. My father's account only covers the actual ride from Myalla to Kosciusko and back, and I know nothing of his journey from Sydney to Myalla except that he left Sydney at 10.0 a.m. on December 20th, 1874, to go by train to Goulburn, thence coach to Cooma. Since he did not start on the ride until January 6th, he obviously spent Christmas at Myalla.+The railway line had reached Goulburn in 1869, and in 1875 anyone going to Cooma had to do the remaining 150-odd miles by Cobb's coach, going via Queanbeyan. My father's account only covers the actual ride from Myalla to Kosciusko and back, and I know nothing of his journey from Sydney to Myalla except that he left Sydney at 10.0 a.m. on December 20th, 1874, to go by train to Goulburn, thence coach to Cooma. Since he did not start on the ride until January 6th, he obviously spent Christmas at Myalla.
  
 From here I shall let my father tell his own story from his diary. From here I shall let my father tell his own story from his diary.
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 ====Wednesday, 6 January 1875.==== ====Wednesday, 6 January 1875.====
  
-"Started from Myalla on our trip to Kosciusko. The party to ascend has sadly dwindled down - only Mr. Stephenson, Willie, Whitfeld and myself remain. Mr. Sam Pratt could not come at the last minute. We have for guide one of the men who was on the Snowy Mountains with Mr. Wallace six years ago - Jim Scully. Mr. Wallace was to have gone with us himself. Started out at 10.0 a.m., I on a tall grey horse - Greygo - Mr. Stephenson on the cob, Willie on a chestnut horse and Whitfeld on Cocky. Scully also rode and led a packhorse. Of course we all had our blankets and greatcoats strapped on our saddles. In fact we looked like a party of miners going to the diggings. (Mr. Stephenson was a friend of Edward Pratt, "7Willie" was a friend of my father, and later well-known as Dr. Camac Wilkinson; Whitfeld is believed to have been a student at Sydney Grammar; and Mr. Wallace was a former owner of "Myalla" and at that time had a property near Berridale.)+"Started from Myalla on our trip to Kosciusko. The party to ascend has sadly dwindled down - only Mr. Stephenson, Willie, Whitfeld and myself remain. Mr. Sam Pratt could not come at the last minute. We have for guide one of the men who was on the Snowy Mountains with Mr. Wallace six years ago - Jim Scully. Mr. Wallace was to have gone with us himself. Started out at 10.0 a.m., I on a tall grey horse - Greygo - Mr. Stephenson on the cob, Willie on a chestnut horse and Whitfeld on Cocky. Scully also rode and led a packhorse. Of course we all had our blankets and greatcoats strapped on our saddles. In fact we looked like a party of miners going to the diggings. (Mr. Stephenson was a friend of Edward Pratt, "Willie" was a friend of my father, and later well-known as Dr. Camac Wilkinson; Whitfeld is believed to have been a student at Sydney Grammar; and Mr. Wallace was a former owner of "Myalla" and at that time had a property near Berridale.)
  
 "We did not halt at all during the day and at 6.0 p.m. arrived at Kalkite - a station of Mr. Donald Ryrie's - 35 miles from Myalla. We invited ourselves to stay the night, as indeed seems the country fashion to use other peoples' homes almost as inns. Mr. and Mrs. Ryrie were very kind and asked us to stay a night at Kalkite on our way back from the mountains. Of course, we gladly accepted. "We did not halt at all during the day and at 6.0 p.m. arrived at Kalkite - a station of Mr. Donald Ryrie's - 35 miles from Myalla. We invited ourselves to stay the night, as indeed seems the country fashion to use other peoples' homes almost as inns. Mr. and Mrs. Ryrie were very kind and asked us to stay a night at Kalkite on our way back from the mountains. Of course, we gladly accepted.
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 Golf shoes.\\ Golf shoes.\\
 Sneakers.\\ Sneakers.\\
-Sandshoes (volleytype tread).\\+Sandshoes (volley-type tread).\\
 Sandshoes (other).\\ Sandshoes (other).\\
 Gym boots. Gym boots.
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 69 Liverpool Street, Sydney. 'Phone 26-2685 69 Liverpool Street, Sydney. 'Phone 26-2685
  
 +=====Letter from Frank Leyden, abroad.=====
  
- 
-****************** 
-Letter  fromFrank Leyden, abroad. 
-Dear Fellow walkers, 
 East Grimstead, Sussex (in orbit from hotel to hotel) 3rd October, 1971. East Grimstead, Sussex (in orbit from hotel to hotel) 3rd October, 1971.
-My "charter" trip to England took five of the latest aircraft and + 
-a gastronomical impossibility of exotic dishes, and I'm only starting to +Dear Fellow Walkers, 
-resurface on good old English fish and chips. The trip was fabulous. + 
-Perth was more b3autiful than I've ever seen and the wildflowers delightful. I was motored just about everywhere in Perth, Fremantle, suburbs and beaches, and hopelessly overfed. +My "charter" trip to England took five of the latest aircraft and a gastronomical impossibility of exotic dishes, and I'm only starting to resurface on good old English fish and chips. The trip was fabulous. Perth was more beautiful than I've ever seen and the wildflowers delightful. I was motored just about everywhere in Perth, Fremantle, suburbs and beaches, and hopelessly overfed. 
-The dreamy-smooth Convair to Kuala Lumpur was transformed from a magic carpet when we hit some 40,000-ft thunderclouds over Indonesia. In fact the coffee was rather spilt, and there are occasions when seat- belts are useful. And how those wings flap dhout+ 
-Djakarta with its red tile roofs and palm trees was hot and humid. My picture-window bedroom in the Federal Hotel at Kuala Lumpur had a view lie Geehi with the 7arruMbungles in front. The rotating restaurant at the top had marvellous views in all directions. +The dreamy-smooth Convair to Kuala Lumpur was transformed from a magic carpet when we hit some 40,000-ft thunderclouds over Indonesia. In fact the coffee was rather spilt, and there are occasions when seat-belts are useful. And how those wings flap about! 
-Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER November, 1971 + 
-Next day, for c3.00 an hoUr, I hired a private guide with an air- conditioned Holden and was King for a day. The palaces, mosques and gardens wverywhere were most impressive, also Batu Caves and the five- legged cow. A Fokker Friendship and crab salad took me to Singapore and the even posher Equatorial Hotel. Divided highways, roundabouts, +Djakarta with its red tile roofs and palm trees was hot and humid. My picture-window bedroom in the Federal Hotel at Kuala Lumpur had a view like Geehi with the Warrumbungles in front. The rotating restaurant at the top had marvellous views in all directions. 
-nature strips, everything tree-lined, drooping staghorns, elkhorns, + 
-ferns, orchids, flowers and colour everywhere. +Next day, for $3.00 an hour, I hired a private guide with an air-conditioned Holden and was King for a day. The palaces, mosques and gardens everywhere were most impressive, also Batu Caves and the five-legged cow. A Fokker Friendship and crab salad took me to Singapore and the even posher Equatorial Hotel. Divided highways, roundabouts, nature strips, everything tree-lined, drooping staghorns, elkhorns, ferns, orchids, flowers and colour everywhere. 
-Another private guide next day, and thanks to Frank Ashdown's + 
-propaganda, I headed straight to Tiger Balm Gardens. l'ow! what a place - fantastic Chinese sculptures, grotesque and cartoon-like, amazingly coloured, and startling tableaux. Then the view over the City and harbour from Mt.Faber. And a tour of the beautiful botannical gardens and city. And then the SHOPPING! - for which Singapore is world famous. From shop to shop looking at cameras, watches, tape recorders, etc., one-third or so of Sydney prices. Drinking their free drinks and buying nothing, until one put a can of Singapore Tiger Beer into (the heat and +Another private guide next day, and thanks to Frank Ashdown's propaganda, I headed straight to Tiger Balm Gardens. Wow! what a place - fantastic Chinese sculptures, grotesque and cartoon-like, amazingly coloured, and startling tableaux. Then the view over the City and harbour from Mt. Faber. And a tour of the beautiful botannical gardens and city. And then the SHOPPING! - for which Singapore is world famous. From shop to shop looking at cameras, watches, tape recorders, etc., one-third or so of Sydney prices. Drinking their free drinks and buying nothing, until one put a can of Singapore Tiger Beer into (the heat and sweat and thirst of the tropics is just flattening). I even lost some of my capacity to drive a crippling bargain. Quick as a flash, the salesman started to prepare a lunch for me on the counter. 
-sweat and thirst of the tropics is just flattening). I even lost some + 
-of my capacity to drive a crippling bargain. Quick as a flash, the salesman started to prepare a lunch for me on the counter. +You know, this treatment sharpens one up. So does travelling charter. Charter travel starts at Kuala Lumpur. It ain't what the charter ticket in Sydney says. Thanks to my private guide I found the Travel Office in Kuala Lumpur, who discarded the Sydney ticket and wrote a new one. Different time... different flight... and ring at such a 
-You know, this treatment sharpens one up. So does travelling +time, as the departure time might be different... and be there 2 1/2 hours before to queue for baggage check, seat issuing, membership of "Club" cards. It takes a helluva time to go through the formalities of packing 200 people on to a mighty 707. All in the sweaty heat. Day and night always 80 to 90 F. and 80-90% humidity. And you have to be wide awake to pick up the messages on the speakers from the multiplicity of languages. I'll always go charter. It's exciting! 
-charter. Charter travel starts at Kuala Lumpur. It ain't what the + 
-charter ticket in Sydney says. Thanks to my private guide I found the Travel Office in Kuala Lumpur, who discarded the Sydney ticket and wrote +Dawn just after Karachi, and the incredible harsh, stark mountains of Iraq, Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean. Over the top of Mount Ararat - I wouldn't have been Noah or Moses or any of those blokes in a place like thisCup of tea for $1.00 in Athens ushered us into Europe and reality. 
-now one. Different time....difforent flight... .and 1-ing'at such a + 
-time, as the departure time might be different.. .and be there 2i-hours before to queue for baggage check, seat issuing, membership of "Club" cards. It takes a helluva time to go through the formalities of packing 200 people on to a mighty 707. All in the sweaty heat. Day and night always 80 to 90 F. and 80-90% humidity. And you have to be wide awake to pick up the messages on the speakers from the multiplicity of +Traffic is thick, fast and solid in London, where it's very hard to got across streets. Dirt and litter everywhere and faces from every corner of the Globe. Weather warm to mild. Sussex Downs delightful. East Grimstead a very interesting and historic area. 
-of languages. I'll always go charter. It's exciting! +
-Dawn just after Karachi, and the incredible harsh, stark mountains of Iraq, Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean. Over the top of Mount Ararat - I wouldn't have been Noah or Moses or any of those blokes in a +
-place like this Cup of tea for 1.00 in Athens ushered us into Europe +
-and reality. +
-Traffic is thick, fast and solid in London, where it's very hard +
-to got across streets. Dirt and litter everywhere and faces from every corner of the Globe, weather warm to mild. Sussex Downs delightful. +
-East Grimstead a very interesting and historic area.+
 Kind regards to all, Frank Leyden. Kind regards to all, Frank Leyden.
-************** + 
-Page 1 1 THE SYDNEY BUSHITTALKERS November, 1971 +=====Uralla Kempsey (Via Macleay River).===== 
-URALLA KEMPS7Y (Via Macleay River)+
 by Jess Martin by Jess Martin
 +
 One February Sunday in the late 1930's saw four of us - Jeane Travis, Gordon Mannell, Lance (Donnie) Bryant and myself - on the Glen Innes Mail, our destination Uralla, and our plans to walk down Postman's Creek, the Macleay River to George's Creek, along the Armidale-Grafton road to Ebor, and then down the Bellinger River, to the Point Lookout and Dorrigo. One February Sunday in the late 1930's saw four of us - Jeane Travis, Gordon Mannell, Lance (Donnie) Bryant and myself - on the Glen Innes Mail, our destination Uralla, and our plans to walk down Postman's Creek, the Macleay River to George's Creek, along the Armidale-Grafton road to Ebor, and then down the Bellinger River, to the Point Lookout and Dorrigo.
-7e left Uralla before lunchtime on the Monday, after receiving + 
-some local information from the Town Clerk, and then plodded along the road out to Dangar's property "Gostwyck", where we had a delightful camp on fragrant pine noodles under a tall row of pines near the sheep dip0 +We left Uralla before lunchtime on the Monday, after receiving some local information from the Town Clerk, and then plodded along the road out to Dangar's property "Gostwyck", where we had a delightful camp on fragrant pine noodles under a tall row of pines near the sheep dip. 
-liway early next morning out on the Enmore Road, and into Sherwood + 
-Forest where we camped for a couple of days, being very hospitably entertained by 78 year-old Sam Dodds, a pensioner/prospector who lived alone (except for his dog) in a self-built slab and boik hut. Ho was very pleased to have such .;ood listeners and, to show us his pro-Tess as a miner, led us down into his gold mine. Very reluctantly I followed him and my friends, down his home-made sapling ladders (which could be felt pulling out slighty from the wall of the shaft as +Away early next morning out on the Enmore Road, and into Sherwood Forest where we camped for a couple of days, being very hospitably entertained by 78 year-old Sam Dodds, a pensioner/prospector who lived alone (except for his dog) in a self-built slab and bark hut. He was very pleased to have such good listeners and, to show us his prowess as a miner, led us down into his gold mine. Very reluctantly I followed him and my friends, down his home-made sapling ladders (which could be felt pulling out slightly from the wall of the shaft as we descended) to the 80-ft. level where he had cut a cross-shaft, the main shaft being another 40-ft deep. Mr. Dodd lit candle a few feet inside the entrance to the cross-shaft and the flame promptly disappearedwe beat a hasty retreat due to the bad air and this time I was first out of the shaft! 
-we descended) to the 80-ft. level 7here he had cut a cross-shaft, the + 
-main shaft being another 40-ft deep. Mr. Dodd lit 9, candle a few feet inside the entrance to the cross-shaft and the flame promptly disappeared we beat a hasty retreat due to the bad air and this time +Our host claimed that his powers as a water diviner helped him in his search for gold and gave us a demonstration, walking along with a forked peach twig which began to tremble and then to bend toward the ground, the old man obviously exerting some effort to keep the dowsing rod horizontal. He suggested we try it and Jeane held one of the forks whilst he held the other. The twig behaved exactly the same and Jean said she could feel a power pulling the point of the fork downwards. I have always been sceptical of divining but, on the insistence of my friends, could not escape my turn. When held the fork and followed the same track as Jean, the rod did not behave so positively as before. Old Sam said grey or blue-eyed people made much more successful diviners than the brown-eyed! 
-I was first out of the shaft! + 
-Our host claimed that his powers as a water diviner helped him in his search for gold and gove us a demonstration, walking along with a forked peach twig which began to tremble and then to bend toward the ground, the old man Obviously exerting some effort to keep the dowsing rod horizontal. He suggested try it and Jeane hold one of the forks whilst he hold the other. The twig behaved exactly the same and Jean said she could feel a 7,ovTer pulling the point of the fork +Mr. Dodd said he always called each of his claims after a brand of whisky, the present one being "Glenkinchie". He was always hopeful some wealthy concern would buy him out. 
-downwards. I have always been sceptical of divining but, on the insistence of my friends, could not escape my turn. when hold the + 
-fork and followed the same track as Jean, the rod did not behave so +We were then shown how to dolly a piece of gold-bearing quartz and to wash the gravel and dust in a sluice box with a screen over an amalgam sheet to catch the gold specks. 
-positively as before. _Old Sam said grey or blue-eyed peole made much more successful diiners than the brown-eyed! + 
-Dodd said he always called each of his claims after a brand of whisky,the present one being "Glenkinchie". He was always hopeful Some wealthy concern would buy him out. +Next morning we were up early and later that day we were in the Valley. The Postman's Creek falls steeply through a rough gorge. 
-TTo were then shown how to dolly a piece of gold-bearing quartz and to wash the gravel and dust in a sluice box with a screen over an amalgam sheet to catch the gold specks. + 
-Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHTALKERS November, 1971 +In the valley we met some men droving a small herd of cattle and they were amazed to see two "ladies" walking in that country. The river banks were beautifully green and the water clear. We marked off on our sketch map the mouths of the Styx and Chandler Rivers as we passed them. Gordon spent a short time washing in a dish some of the sand at the confluence of the Chandler and Macleay Rivers but found no gold. 
-Next morning we were up early and later that day we were in the + 
-Valley. The Postman's Creek falls steeply through a rough gorge. +Up till now we had had perfect weather, but then it started to rain and, when it rains on the North Coast, it comes in inches. Near Kunderang Creek we sheltered one night in an old slab building, which later we found to be part of "Kunderang" Station. As it was Gordon's birthday, a special damper was made in a camp oven we found in the hut. 
-In the valley we met some men droving a small herd of cattle and they were amazed to see two "ladies" walking in that country. The river banks were beautifully green and the 7ater clear. 'IC marked off on our sketch map the mouths of the Styx and Chandler Rivers as 70 passed them. Gordon spent a short time washing in a dish some of the sand at the confluence of the Chandler and Macleay Rivers but found no gold. + 
-Up till now we had lad perfect weather, but then it started to rain and, when it rains on the North Coast, it comes in inches. +By this time the river was rising very rapidly, so we made as much speed as possible down stream. The main river was impossible to ford and we had difficulty in crossing side streams, every depression and gully was running deeply. 
-Near Kunderang Creek we sheltered one night in an old slab building, T:hich later we found to be part of "Kunderang" Station. As it was Gordon's birthday, a special dapper was made in a camp oven found in the hut. + 
-By this time the river was rising very rapiily, so we made as much speed as possible down stream. The main river was impossible +At "Kunderang" homestead Mr. Alex McDonald, who was alone except for his father (on a visit) and two aboriginal stockmen, kindly allowed us to use an old slab building for shelter. This I believe was the original home, one room and a kitchen. A large open fireplace was equipped with chains in the chimney and we soon made ourselves comfortable. The "Kunderang" homestead, entirely built of red cedar, had once housed a large family, and Mr. McDonald, Senior, told us an amusing story of their efforts to bring in the family piano and other large furniture. 
-to ford and we had difficulty in crossing side streams, every depression and gully was running deeply. + 
-At "Kunderang" homestead :Tr. Alex McDonald, who was alone except +A couple of nights at "Kunderang" and then to George's Creek, from whence the mail goes in to "Kunderang", a delightful camp at Five-Day Creek just off the road and on to Comara, from there to Ebor. 
-for his father (on a visit) and two aboriginal stockmen, kindly allowed us to use an old slab building for shelter. This I believe was the + 
-original home, one room and a kitchen. A large open fireplace was equipped with chains in the chimney and TO soon made ourselves comfortable. The "Kunderang" homestead, entirely built of red cedar, had once housed a lare family, and Mr. McDonald, Senior, told us an -musing story of their efforts to bring in the family piano and other largo furniture. +All this time it was raining steadily and at Comara we were given the key to the little schoolhouse where we slept. We were advised by the storekeeper and others not to attempt the Bellinger River as it was also in flood, so we continued along the road to Kempsey. 
-A couple of nights at "Kunderang" and then to George's Creek, from whence the mail goes in to "Kundorang", a delightful camp at FiveDay Creek just off the road and on to Comara, from ther to Ebor. + 
-All this time it was raining steadily and at Comara rre wore given the key to the little schoolhouse where we slept. 7e were advised by the storekeeper and others not to attempt the Bellinger River as it was also in flood, so wo continued along the road to Kcmpsey+I am sure we could have successfully completed the planned trip, as we heard later a mob of cattle had been taken through the day before we arrived in Comara but country people think City folk are incompetent and I am sure they had visions of searching some wild and rough country for us. 
-I am sure we could have successfully completed the planned trip, as 770 heard later a mob of cettle had been taken through the day before we arrived in Comara  but country people think City folk are incompetent and I am sure they had visions of searching some wild and rough country for us. + 
-Despite the inceasant rain we had had an enjoyable holiday, met some delightful people and seen interesting and beautiful country, and +Despite the incessant rain we had had an enjoyable holiday, met some delightful people and seen interesting and beautiful country, and after boarding the train at Kempsey for Sydney, an uneventful journey home. 
-after boarding the train at 7=psey for Sydney, an uneventful journey home. + 
-Page 13 TEE SYDNEY BUSH'ALKERS November, 1971 +---- 
-The story by Jess Martin on pages 11 and 12 was inspired to some degree by an article from Frank Leyden published on the issue of May, + 
-1968. A paragraph from Frank's story goes - +The story by Jess Martin on pages 11 and 12 was inspired to some degree by an article from Frank Leyden published on the issue of May, 1968. A paragraph from Frank's story goes - 
-'-re talked with Alex MacDonald, manager of Kunderang Station, 8 miles down the Macleay River. The rare sight of a bushwalker is always remembered . 0 0 0 . (Ales TacDonald) said 'There was a + 
-bushwalker from Sydney during the war who came down Kunderang with a push bike' (would it perhaps be the late Max Gentle?) 'Me must have got pretty tired carrying it Then there was another pexty of +"We talked with Alex MacDonald, manager of Kunderang Station, 8 miles down the Macleay River. The rare sight of a bushwalker is always remembered... (Alex MacDonald) said 'There was a bushwalker from Sydney during the war who came down Kunderang with a push bike' (would it perhaps be the late Max Gentle?) 'Me must have got pretty tired carrying itThen there was another party of two chaps and two girls in 1937 (Jess' Party). 'Then at Easter there was about 14 of them, with girls and ropes - from Sydney. Came down Rowley Creek and went up Reedy. One had a red beard - he laughed all right - could hear the laugh for miles. Next day we were mustering and couldn't find the castle for days" (Ross Wyborn and party.) 
-two chaps and two girls in 193-(! (Jess' Party). 'Then et :aster + 
-there was about 14 of them, with girls and ropes - from Sydney. Came down Rowley Creek and went up Reedy. One had a red beard - he laughed all right - could hear the laugh for miles. Next day we were mustering and couldn't find the castle for days" (Ross yborn and party.) +---- 
-************* + 
-EXCEPTS FROM THE "OOLONG BULLETIN" - September, 1971. +=====Excerpts From The "Colong Bulletin" - September, 1971.===== 
-COLONG + 
-Notwithstanding statements indicating that the final decision on mining at Oolong would ho announced, no such determination had been +====Colong==== 
-released up to Sept. 30th. (see footnote) BOYD PLATEAU + 
-Two representatives of the Colong Committee saw the inister for Mines and Conservation in August. They were assured the future of the Boyd area would be reviewed, and no furter forestry operations in +Notwithstanding statements indicating that the final decision on mining at Colong would be announced, no such determination had been released up to Sept. 30th. (see footnote)  
-Konangaroo State Forest -Tore currently proposed. (However, on September 10 an area of 1250 across near Council Crock, an upper tributary of the Kowmung System, was gazetted for addition to the Konangaroo State ForestThe Committee has written the 7:inister expressing its concern) +====Boyd Plateau==== 
-BUNGONIA ARIA + 
-During May and July the Colong Committee appeared before a Mining 7arden's Court in connection with the development of limestone mining operations at Bungonia. It was thefirst time that objections in the public interest have been the grounds for a hearing at such a Court. +Two representatives of the Colong Committee saw the Minister for Mines and Conservation in August. They were assured the future of the Boyd area would be reviewed, and no further forestry operations in Konangaroo State Forest were currently proposed. (However, on September 10 an area of 1250 acres near Council Creek, an upper tributary of the Kowmung System, was gazetted for addition to the Konangaroo State ForestThe Committee has written the Minister expressing its concern) 
-The objectives of the Committee were achieved to a large extent, although the results were not entirely as favourable as hoped. + 
-li!itnesses from a wide range of conservation bodies were in attonance, +====Bungonia Area==== 
-and evidence was given by a Consulting Engineer thet the Mullock and spoil from mining operations could be dumped in places that would not be injurious to the environment at a cost that would not materially + 
-affect the price of manufacturing cement. +During May and July the Colong Committee appeared before a Mining Warden's Court in connection with the development of limestone mining operations at Bungonia. It was the first time that objections in the public interest have been the grounds for a hearing at such a Court. 
-Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHwALKER November, 1971+ 
 +The objectives of the Committee were achieved to a large extent, although the results were not entirely as favourable as hoped. Witnesses from a wide range of conservation bodies were in attendance, and evidence was given by a Consulting Engineer that the Mullock and spoil from mining operations could be dumped in places that would not be injurious to the environment at a cost that would not materially affect the price of manufacturing cement. 
 The Mining Warden aid not accept the Committee's view that in no circumstances should a public reserve be mined, but he did accept that very stringent conditions should be placed upon any proposal to mine a reserve. These conditions included containment and restoration measures. The Mining Warden aid not accept the Committee's view that in no circumstances should a public reserve be mined, but he did accept that very stringent conditions should be placed upon any proposal to mine a reserve. These conditions included containment and restoration measures.
 +
 It was evident that the Southern Portland Cement Co. had already illegally dumped spoil into reserves, and sought the right to dump additional mullock into headwaters of Barbers Creek. It was evident that the Southern Portland Cement Co. had already illegally dumped spoil into reserves, and sought the right to dump additional mullock into headwaters of Barbers Creek.
-The warden'judgment reduced the area of lease for depositing + 
-spoil from 400 acres to 138 acres, and required the building of retaining +The Warden'judgement reduced the area of lease for depositing spoil from 400 acres to 138 acres, and required the building of retaining walls and revegetation of the area. So far as consistent with safety the public were to have access to the leased area. It should be noted that the Warden's role is advisory, and responsibility for allowing the violation to continue is now entirely a question for the Minister and the Government. 
-walls and revegetation of the area. So far as consistent with safety + 
-the public were to have access to the leased area. It should be noted +__Note:__ Daily papers on November 3rd contained a report that State Cabinet had discussed the termination of leases for mining limestone at Mount Armour (Colong). However there were indications that alternative mining operations at Marulan may result in damage to the famous "slot" on Bungonia Creek. 
-that the warden's role is advisory, and responsibility for allowing the violation to continue is now entirely a question for the Minister and the Government. + 
-Note Daily papers on November 3rd contained a report that State Cabinet had discussed the termination of leases for mining limestone at Mount Armour (Oolong). However there were indications that alternative mining operations at Marulan may result in damage to the famous "slot" +=====Coming Walks.===== 
-Bungonia Creek. + 
-************# +by Pat Harrison, Walks Secretary. 
-COMING TALKS by Pat Harrison, + 
-walks Secretary. +|December 3,4,5|Another chance to see the Myall Lakes and thus be better equipped to argue the case for their conservation and to press your local parliamentary representative to do something about it.| 
-December 3,4,5 Another chance to see the Myall Lakes and thus be better equipped to argue the case for their conservation and to press yotir local parliamentary representative to do something about it. +|December 3 4,5|Ray Hookway has one of the old favorite classic trips in the Kanangra-Kowmung region. Spectacular views from the Wa1ls, a steep dropdown from Cambage Spire to the glorious Kowmung, then take your choice of Lilos or Shanks's Pony for the scenic passage of Bulga Denis. A good steady climb back to the Walls on Sunday by way of Roots Ridge. (See footnote * ).| 
-December 3 4,5 Ray Hookway has one of the old favorite classic trips +|December 4,5|Roger Gowing, one of our wandering sons, has come home again and has immediately set an example by leading several trips. This one is an Abseiling Instructional at Mt. Wilson. Here's your chance to escape the coastal heat for a couple of days and to learn something at the same time. Alan Pike is co-leader.| 
-+|December 5|Bill Hall put this walk on specially so that Prospective Members could have the choice of a day Test Talk. A bit of scrub on Scouter's but otherwise easy going.| 
-in:the Kanangra-Kowmung region. Spectacular views from the 7a1ls, a steep dropdown from Cambage Spire to the glorious Kowmung, then take your choice of Lilos or Shanks's Pony for the scenic passage of Bulga Denis. A good steady climb back to thc Walls on Sunday by was of Roots Ridge. (See footnote * ). +|December 5|When David Cotton put his first Bee walk on he thought it would be the first and last but, like temporary taxation or other measures introduced by Governments during war, it is still with us. The reason of course is vastly different... David's bees have proved so popular that he has to keep putting them on the programme.| 
-December 4,5 Roger Gowing, one of our wandering sons, has come home again and has immediately sot an example by leading several trips. This on is an Abseiling Instructional at Mt. Wilson. Here's your chance to +|December 10,11,12|The Hon. Walks Sec. has a leg stretcher to Barrington. Plenty of fire roads, but we shall avoid them after we complete the 4,000 ft ascent to the Tops, where we shall begin with an inspection of the cunningly concealed Selby Alley Hut, then a dash across the alpine plains to try our hand with the trout in the Barrington River and Brumlow Creek, before camping near Brumlow Hut on Saturday. A visit to the Beean Beean Plain on Sunday morning, then back to Barrington House via Carey's Peak and the Antarctic Beeches. The walk passes through a wide vegetation range... Blue Gums and Rain Forest on the Williams River track, Rain Forest and Antarctic Beeches on the way to the Tops, then Snow Grass and Snow Gums.| 
-escape the coastal heat for a couple of days and to learn something at +|December 10,11,12|David's Bees will be in the background this weekend as he conducts an exploration of the Darkes Forest area, commencing with a barbecue on Friday night. And all of this is only 35 miles from Sydney.| 
-the same time. Alan Pike is co-leader. +|December 11,12|Nancye Alderson has an easy swimming trip to Woods Creek, the locale for many a successful Reunion. Walking will be minimal and taxis will be used beyond Richmond.| 
-December 5 Bill Hall lout this walk on specially so that Prospective Members could have the choice of a day Test Talk. A bit of scrub on Scouter's but otherwise easy going. +|December 12|Kath Brown reckons that, with some of the regular day-walk leaders unavailable, there could be a shortage of easy day trips to beaches on the summer programme. Hence this walk to Burning Palms going out on the top trail, down the Squeeze Hole track, and returning via the Palm Jungle.| 
-1222t12211_2 - when David Cotton put his first Bee walk on he thought it would be the first and last but, like temporary taxation or other measures introduced by Governments during war9 it is still with us. The reason of course is vastly different... David's bees have proved so popular that he has to keep putting them on the programme. +|December 18,19|Bob Younger leads one of the favorite walks of yesteryear. Saturday morning start, only a moderate distance to cover, swimming, a popular leader, and a Test Walk.| 
-Page 15 . THE SYDNEY BUSErrA=R Nnvember, 1971 +|December 18,19|All Prospective Members must attend an Instructional Week-end if they wish to become full members of the club. Spiro Ketas, an old hand at this kind of thing, takes command of this one in and around Carlon's Green Gully. Of course these Instructional Week-ends are a pleasant outing for everyone.| 
-December 10911,12 The Hon. Talks Sec. has a leg stretcher to Barrington. Plenty of fire roads, but we shall avoid them after we complete the 4,000 ft ascent to the Tops, where we shall begin with an inspection of the cunningly concealed Selby Alley Hut, then a dash across the alpine plains to try our hand with the trout in the Barrington River and Brumlow Creek, before camping near Brumlow Hut on Saturday. A visit to the Beean Beean Plain on Sunday morning, then back to Barrington House via Carey's Peak andthe Antarctic Beeches. The walk passes through +|December 12|Don Finch leads the first of several Li-lo trips in the Mt. Wilson area this programme. Be sure that your Li-lo doesn't let in water before you go. (See footnote * ).| 
-a wide vegetation range... Blue Gums andRain Forest on the williams River track, Rain Forest and Antarctic Beeches on the way to the Tops, then Snow Grass and Snow Gums. +|December 24,25,26,27,28|An extended trip in the Cox valley at Christmastide, led by Owen Marks and another one in the Kosciuscko area, led by Don FinchThe attractions of Owen's trip are its closeness to Sydney, the fast-flowing rivers suitable for swimming and fishing, and the varied scenery. The attractions of Don's trip are that it takes in the highest peaks in Australia and the glacial lakes which lie at their feet. Too cold for swimming, and there are usually snowdrifts lying along the Main Range between Kosciusko and Twynam.| 
-December 10,11,12 David's Bees will be in the background this weekend as he conducts an exploration of the Darkes Forest area, commencing with a barbecue on Friday night. And all of this is only 35 miles from Sydney. +|December 31January 1,2,3|The month concludes with another extended trip to the Kanangra-Kowmung area. There will be walking, li-loing, a creek exploration, an exploration of Church Creek Caves which are involved in the Colong dispute, pleasant campsites, and a good ridge walk at the end. PLEASE NOTE that Peter requires notice from intending starters by Christmas.
-Deember 11.2 - Nancyo Alderson has an easy swimming trip to Woods Creek, the locale for many a successful Reunion. Walking will be minimal and taxis will be used beyond Richmond. + 
-December 12 Kath Brown reckons that, with some of the regular day-walk leaders unavailable, there could be a shortage of easy day trips to beaches on the summer programme. Hence this walk to Burning Palms going out on the top trail, down the Squeeze Hole track, and returning via the Palm Jungle. +* Footnote: At the November Committee Meeting it was resolved that members attending trips on which li-los are used to travel along streams should be advised 
-December 18 19 Bob Younger leads one of the favorite walks of yesteryear. Saturday morning start, only a moderate distance to cover, swimming, a popular leader, and a Test Talk+
-December 18 19 All Prospective Members must attend an Instructional Week-end if they wish to become full members of the club. Spiro Ketas, an old hand at this kind of thing, takes command of this one in and +
-around Carlon's Green Gully. Of course these Instructional Week-ends are a pleasant outing for everyone. +
-December 12 Don Finch leads the first of several Li-lo trips in the Mt. Wilson area this programme. Be sure that your Li-lo doesn't let in water before you go. (See footnote * ). +
-December 24,25,26,27,28  An extended trip in the Cox valley at +
-Christmastide, led by Owen Marks and another one in thc Kosciuscko area, led by Don Finch The attractions of Owen's trip are its closeness to Sydney, the fast-flowing rivers suitable for swimming and fishing, and the varied scenery. The attractions of Don's trip are that it takes in the highest peaks in Australia and the glacial lakes which lie at their feet. Too cold for swimming, and there are usually snowdrifts lying along the Main Range between Kosciusko and Twynam. +
-December 31  January 19293 - The month concludes with another extended trip to the Kanangra-Kowmung area. There will be walking, li-loing, a creek exploration, an exploration of Church Creek Caves which are +
-Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November 1971 +
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-CAMPING OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR? +
-or TALKING? +
-or CANOEING? +
-Then this is the time to look over your gear and see its all in good shape. +
-If you're likely to need to hire additional items --- make an early booking. Lots of people get the same idea in the last week or two before the holidays. +
-You'll find lightweight (yes, and not so lightweight gear if youe camping by the car) at +
-MUNTAIN EQUIPMENT  +
-167 Pacific Highway, NORTH SYDNEY +
-Telephone 925-6504  +
-Page 17 TIE S 'OF 7Y BUSH, TALICRS November, 1971 +
-which are invnlved in the Oolong dispute, pleasant carimsites, and a good ridge walk at the end. PLEASE NOTE that Peter requires notice from intending starters by ChristMas+
-* Footnote At the November Committee Meeting it was resolved that members attending trips on which lilos are used to travel along streams should be advised +
 (a) Only competent swimmers should attempt these trips. (a) Only competent swimmers should attempt these trips.
-(b) Lilos used should be of robust material  NOT thin plastic fabric. + 
-************* +(b) Lilos used should be of robust material NOT thin plastic fabric. 
-ME2137RSHIP NOTES by Geoff Mattingley Membership Secretary + 
-Hullo folks of World! This is your new Membership Secretary speaking. As you will have read, Barbara Bruce has resigned from the position, and I have taken over, making a bad start on the job by not having any Membership Notes ready in time for the last Magazine. However, to make up, hero's a double issue. +=====Membership Notes.===== 
-During October, three people ',lore accepted to membership of the club. They wore Alan Fall, June Tyrrell and Jane Parish. During November, only one person became a member  Peter Munday. Congratulations, all + 
-extend a warm welcome to the following new prospective members +by Geoff MattingleyMembership Secretary 
-Christine Kirkby Margaret Long Joan Finlay Dudley Finley Ken Stuckey Janet Studdert + 
-Clifford Jones Ian Cook +Hullo folks of World! This is your new Membership Secretary speaking. As you will have read, Barbara Bruce has resigned from the position, and I have taken over, making a bad start on the job by not having any Membership Notes ready in time for the last Magazine. However, to make up, here's a double issue. 
-Rod Peters Peter Pox Francis Richards Rosemary Edmunds + 
-Jim Gardner Anne Fined-on John Ellis Louise Burn Jean Logie +During October, three people were accepted to membership of the club. They were Alan Fall, June Tyrrell and Jane Parish. During November, only one person became a member Peter Munday. Congratulations, all
-And now a warning to the following prospectivos, whose term expires at the end of November, and who should either be ready to appear before Committee on December 1st, or request an extension of their prospective + 
-membership +We extend a warm welcome to the following new prospective members
-Parbpra Altorjai Kay Piper + 
-Stuart Conroy Louise Rowon +Christine KirkbyMargaret LongJoan FinlayDudley FinleyKen StuckeyJanet StuddertClifford JonesIan CookRod PetersPeter Nex, Francis RichardsRosemary EdmundsJim GardnerAnne Finedon, John EllisLouise BurnJean Logie
-Barbara Gorrie Frank 7yndham + 
-Susan Hancock Zenda Spry +And now a warning to the following prospectives, whose term expires at the end of November, and who should either be ready to appear before Committee on December 1st, or request an extension of their prospective membership
-Cedric Leathbridgo Edmund Becus + 
-."Phillip Miller Barry Foy +Parbpra AltorjaiStuart ConroyBarbara GorrieSusan Hancock, Cedric Leathbridge, Phillip Miller, Kay Piper, Louise Rowen, Frank Wyndham, Zenda SpryEdmund BecusBarry FoyMarie HancockValerie HannafordVictor MasonMichael OwensBarry RoweBrenda Scerri, Hugh Stark
-Marie Hancock Valerie Hannaford +
-Victor Mason Michael Owens Barry Rowe +
-Brenda Scorni Hugh Stark+
 I would be grateful if readers who may be in contact with any of these people could pass on the message. I would be grateful if readers who may be in contact with any of these people could pass on the message.
-*************** + 
-Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER November, 1971 +=====Federation Notes - October, 1971===== 
-Federation Notes - October, 1971 by Ray Hookway + 
-The mood of the October meeting was somewhat dampened by the resignation of Ninian Melville as Director of Search and Rescue. Nin, who has filled this rale for 13 years, spoke feelingly of his regret at leaving and expressed his gratitude for the loyalty and support he had received over the years from his associates in S. and R. In accepting his resignation the meeting expressed its regret and thanked Nin for the magnificient job he has done in building up and maintaining the high efficience of Federation Search and Rescue over the past years.+by Ray Hookway 
 + 
 +The mood of the October meeting was somewhat dampened by the resignation of Ninian Melville as Director of Search and Rescue. Nin, who has filled this role for 13 years, spoke feelingly of his regret at leaving and expressed his gratitude for the loyalty and support he had received over the years from his associates in S. and R. In accepting his resignation the meeting expressed its regret and thanked Nin for the magnificent job he has done in building up and maintaining the high efficiency of Federation Search and Rescue over the past years. 
 Mr. Robert Pallin was elected to the position of Director of Search and Rescue. Mr. Robert Pallin was elected to the position of Director of Search and Rescue.
-Rescue at Carlons Head 44 S. and R. personnel, 4 policemen and one + 
-N.P.7.L.Sranger participated in the rescue of Ian Olsen of the GOT who +====Rescue at Carlons Head==== 
-fell about 10 ft. from the bottom of the first section of Canons chains and rolled about 40 ft. Ian was lowered to the bottom and whisked off to Prince Henry Hospital by Air Force Helicopter and is now up and about without any after effects. Both Ian and his parents have written to + 
-Federation to express their appreciation of the help rendered by the +44 S. and R. personnel, 4 policemen and one N.P.W.L.Sranger participated in the rescue of Ian Olsen of the CMW who fell about 10 ft. from the bottom of the first section of Carlons chains and rolled about 40 ft. Ian was lowered to the bottom and whisked off to Prince Henry Hospital by Air Force Helicopter and is now up and about without any after effects. Both Ian and his parents have written to Federation to express their appreciation of the help rendered by the S. and R. section and Ian has made a generous donation to S. and R. funds. 
-S. and R. section and Ian has made a generous donation to S. and R. funds. + 
-Access to Morton National Park The Goulburn Land Office has written +====Access to Morton National Park==== 
-confirming the access route to the Budawang area from the west, and + 
-enclosing a map. A copy of this map showing the legal access will be posted on the SBT notice board. +The Goulburn Land Office has written confirming the access route to the Budawang area from the west, and enclosing a map. A copy of this map showing the legal access will be posted on the SBW notice board. 
-Mint Wallerawang Power Line Following on an invitation from the Electricity Commission, Federation conservation delegates, Gordon Edgecombe and I are to meet with representatives of the Commission early in November to discuss the proposed power line route. + 
-Federation Ball This year the ball committee excelled itself. Except +====Minto Wallerawang Power Line==== 
-for one club, all outstanding ball and raffle ticket money has been collected. This apparently is something of a record for these functions. + 
-National Parks Association membership After some discussion the NPA was accepted for membership of Federation. Because of the large membership and the composition of the NPA, affiliation fees are to be determined by the next Federation annual general meeting meanwhile a nominal affiliation foe of 30 is to be charged. +Following on an invitation from the Electricity Commission, Federation conservation delegates, Gordon Edgecombe and I are to meet with representatives of the Commission early in November to discuss the proposed power line route. 
-New ladders at the Golden Stairs, Katoomba The CBC has informed Tilf + 
-}alder that there is a new set of ladders on the Golden Stairs. +====Federation Ball==== 
-Search and Rescue Committee The Search and Rescue section of Federation + 
-are anxious to obtain more participation by the various member clubs. +This year the ball committee excelled itself. Except for one club, all outstanding ball and raffle ticket money has been collected. This apparently is something of a record for these functions. 
-They propose to increase the size of the committee and are calling for at least 10 members from each club. Meetings are to be held once a month + 
-and film nights, demonstrations and first aid classed are to be arranged. +====National Parks Association membership==== 
-Interested members should contact Heather white (98-6526) direct. + 
-Page 19 THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER November, 1971 +After some discussion the NPA was accepted for membership of Federation. Because of the large membership and the composition of the NPA, affiliation fees are to be determined by the next Federation annual general meeting meanwhile a nominal affiliation fee of $30 is to be charged. 
-Clutha  Latest news is that the Minister for Mines has withdrawn permission for Clutha to prospect for or mine coal in the Blue Mountains. The real reasons for the repeal will probably never be known but it is certain that the vigorous protestations of the Blue Mountains residents played a large part. The lesson to be learnt from this incident is that individuals can exercise their rights and get results by combining their efforts. Have you written to your member lately about Myall Lakes or Clutha on the South Coast? If not, why not? + 
-********** +====New ladders at the Golden Stairs, Katoomba==== 
-Dot Butler an Owen Marks have just returned from investigating areas around the border between N.S.T. and Queensland that might be suitable + 
-as National Barks. They popped in to see Eileen and Jack wren at Coffs Harbour  and received a message that the wrens wish to be +The CBC has informed Wilf Hilder that there is a new set of ladders on the Golden Stairs. 
-remembered to all their S.B.7. friends. + 
-************* +====Search and Rescue Committee==== 
-Lesley and lbville Page are just back from a tour of outback N.S.W. Mootwingee, out from Broken Hill, was their objective), and they were pleased with the way in which this hirAoric site is managed. + 
-*********** +The Search and Rescue section of Federation are anxious to obtain more participation by the various member clubs. They propose to increase the size of the committee and are calling for at least 10 members from each club. Meetings are to be held once a month and film nights, demonstrations and first aid classed are to be arranged. Interested members should contact Heather White (98-6526) direct. 
-Barbara Bruce, our energetic exMembership Secretary, is at present at Broken Hill, on the first leg of her working holiday tour around + 
-Australia. She has her sights sot on Adelaide, Melbourne, then over +====Clutha==== 
-to Tasmania... and who knows where. + 
-************ +Latest news is that the Minister for Mines has withdrawn permission for Clutha to prospect for or mine coal in the Blue Mountains. The real reasons for the repeal will probably never be known but it is certain that the vigorous protestations of the Blue Mountains residents played a large part. The lesson to be learnt from this incident is that individuals can exercise their rights and get results by combining their efforts. Have you written to your member lately about Myall Lakes or Clutha on the South Coast? If not, why not? 
-Question for topographers. 7There is the Six Foot Track How many + 
-gates and fences are there on it? +---- 
-Walks leaders during October produced conflicting reports on the conditions along.the track. One party claims to have climbed over six fences; another records four 4sate and two fences. There seems to be scope for another kind of markthon... how many fences + 
-can y-ou climb over when following the track +Dot Butler and Owen Marks have just returned from investigating areas around the border between N.S.W. and Queensland that might be suitable as National Barks. They popped in to see Eileen and Jack Wren at Coffs Harbour and received a message that the Wrens wish to be remembered to all their S.B.W. friends. 
-************* + 
-The Colo River valley is an in:triguing place. Once upori a time, if you wanted to "do" the Colo, you did the lot, like a party back in 1934 that went from NeTileS right down to Upper Colo. The develotment of the Putty Road, and the spread of fire trails, timber cutters tracks, and so on, has made it practicable to do theColo in bits and pieces and in the compass of a normal weekend+---- 
-In the previous issue we had Pat Harrison's story of Stage I  Glen Davis down the Capertee and Colo and out via Culoul Range. Shortly we hope to publish Part II Boorai Creek down to Angorawa Creek  and then you'll have times and some information about the country almost all the way. + 
-Page 20. THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER November, 1971+Lesley and Neville Page are just back from a tour of outback N.S.W. Mootwingee, out from Broken Hill, was their objective, and they were pleased with the way in which this historic site is managed. 
-ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. + 
-CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ATCHISON STREET; STLEONARDS.  +---- 
-Now that we have a club room where such things can happen, it is planned to hold  + 
-S.B.W. CHRISTMAS PARTYDECEMBER 1971. +Barbara Bruce, our energetic ex-Membership Secretary, is at present at Broken Hill, on the first leg of her working holiday tour around Australia. She has her sights set on Adelaide, Melbourne, then over to Tasmania... and who knows where. 
-at THE CLUB ROOMATCHISON ST., STLEONARDS. on 1MDITESDAYDECEMBER 15, 1971.+ 
 +---- 
 + 
 +Question for topographers. Where is the Six Foot Track How many gates and fences are there on it? 
 + 
 +Walks leaders during October produced conflicting reports on the conditions along the track. One party claims to have climbed over six fences; another records four gates and two fences. There seems to be scope for another kind of marathon... how many fences 
 +can you climb over when following the track
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +The Colo River valley is an intriguing place. Once upon a time, if you wanted to "do" the Colo, you did the lot, like a party back in 1934 that went from Newnes right down to Upper Colo. The development of the Putty Road, and the spread of fire trails, timber cutters tracks, and so on, has made it practicable to do the Colo in bits and pieces and in the compass of a normal week-end. 
 + 
 +In the previous issue we had Pat Harrison's story of Stage I Glen Davis down the Capertee and Colo and out via Culoul Range. Shortly we hope to publish Part II Boorai Creek down to Angorawa Creek and then you'll have times and some information about the country almost all the way. 
 +=====Announcement Extraordinary.===== 
 + 
 +====Christmas Party at Atchison Street, StLeonards.==== 
 + 
 +Now that we have a club room where such things can happen, it is planned to hold 
 + 
 +S.B.W. Christmas PartyDecember 1971. 
 + 
 +at The Club RoomAtchison St., StLeonards. 
 + 
 +on __WednesdayDecember 15, 1971__. 
 Drinks, both soft and hard, to be provided by the Club. Drinks, both soft and hard, to be provided by the Club.
-Members are asked to contribute to the foodstuffs, and the 
-organising gent:as, Owne Marks, offers the following suggestions2 
-Savouries. 
-Biscuits (plain and fancy) Dips 
-Potato crisps 
-Cakes 
-Cheese (multiple varieties) 
-Sandwiches. 
-Present plans include the installation for the evening of a music reproduction system, and dancing, possibly including 
-demonstrations and participation in uare Dances. 
-If you are one of those who has so far felt St. Leonards is 
-off the mapl try your luck on December 15, and you may come back again. 
  
 +Members are asked to contribute to the foodstuffs, and the organising genius, Owen Marks, offers the following suggestions:
 +
 +Savouries, Biscuits (plain and fancy), Dips, Potato crisps, Cakes, Cheese (multiple varieties), Sandwiches.
 +
 +Present plans include the installation for the evening of a music reproduction system, and dancing, possibly including demonstrations and participation in Square Dances.
 +
 +If you are one of those who has so far felt St. Leonards is off the map, try your luck on December 15, and you may come back again.
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