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-************XX** +====Colo River.==== 
-COLO RIVER.+
 The River Canoe Club of N,S.W. extends an invitation to interested members of the Sydney Bushwalkers (and their friends) to attend a film and discussion of a canoe trip on the Colo River from Glen Davis to Upper Colo recently done by members of the River Canoe Club. The River Canoe Club of N,S.W. extends an invitation to interested members of the Sydney Bushwalkers (and their friends) to attend a film and discussion of a canoe trip on the Colo River from Glen Davis to Upper Colo recently done by members of the River Canoe Club.
-The evening should be of particular interest to anyone planning a trip in this rugged, isolated area. Many people are attracted to this + 
-magnificent region, but many are unaware of the difficult es involved as little information is readily available about the area. +The evening should be of particular interest to anyone planning a trip in this rugged, isolated area. Many people are attracted to this magnificent region, but many are unaware of the difficulties involved as little information is readily available about the area. 
-Date and Time: Friday, 30th November, 8 p m. + 
-Place: St. Peters Church of England Hall, 187 Princes Highway, +__Date and Time__: Friday, 30th November, 8 p.m. 
-St. Peters.+ 
 +__Place__: St. Peters Church of England Hall, 187 Princes Highway, St. Peters. 
 A light supper will be provided and there will be a donation of 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. A light supper will be provided and there will be a donation of 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
-Page 4THE SYDNEY _BUSHWALKER November, 9 1973+ 
-PAGE'S PINNACLES. +---- 
-by Don Matthews. + 
-Illustrated by Helen Gray. +=====Page's Pinnacles.===== 
-+ 
-jeiel An, +by Don Matthews. Illustrated by Helen Gray. 
- ,r + 
-..0 +I sat on top of Page's Pinnacles, just east of Craft's Walls, a few months ago, as a fitting climax to a most enjoyable Wallace walk. 
-I sat on top of Page's Pinnacles, just east of Craft's Walls, a few thonths-ago, as a fitting climax to a most enjoyable Wallace walk. + 
-Actually, when I r6ac1aed the foot of the Pinnacles, the others of -- theparty were already on top. I lodked at the twenty or so feet of almost vertical rock between me and the top, andmuttering that there must be an easier way, scrambled around the base of the knob. There wasn't. +Actually, when I reached the foot of the Pinnacles, the others of the party were already on top. I looked at the twenty or so feet of almost vertical rock between me and the top, and muttering that there must be an easier way, scrambled around the base of the knob. There wasn't. 
-I looked up again. Dot's face appeared over the rim. "Came on, you old so-andr-so," she said, "you can do it." "I know I can," I replied, "or at least all of me except my right knee can, but the thought of getting down again makes me uncomfortable."+ 
 +I looked up again. Dot's face appeared over the rim. "Come on, you old so-and-so," she said, "you can do it." "I know I can," I replied, "or at least all of me except my right knee can, but the thought of getting down again makes me uncomfortable." 
 "We'll get you down," said Dot, so up I went. "We'll get you down," said Dot, so up I went.
-The members of the party were mostly supine, just relaxing after the climb upfrom Gingra Creek, and taking in the autumn sunshine. + 
-A glorious Kanangra day. I thought of the times when-I'd caught glimpses of the Pinnacles through the rain or mist of a typical Kanangra Easter. +The members of the party were mostly supine, just relaxing after the climb up from Gingra Creek, and taking in the autumn sunshine. 
-I was stirred from my reverie by some one muttering "... .... nettles," and I became suddenly aware that I too was more nb-ttled than Id ever beenbefore. Kowmung nettles. It was worth it, though..  + 
-Roots' Ridge is a delightful way to the Kowmung. After an initial steep descent you get a view of the river from the razorback above Rainbow Bluffw and than the well-defined ridge fans out for about four hundred_ -vertical feet of open grassy forest, letting you down gently to the river. The Komung banks were mostly overgrown towards Gingra. The camp spots are still there, but covered in long grass - and nettles. +A glorious Kanangra day. I thought of the times when I'd caught glimpses of the Pinnacles through the rain or mist of a typical Kanangra Easter. 
-Page 5 THE SYDNEY BLISHWALICER November, 1973. + 
-At the Gingra junction wo were on the wrong side. The water looked shallow, innocently gliding over pebbles. Somehow, fortune didn't favour the brave soul who tried it first. One of these even jumped of a log thus splashing those parts of himself which were not submerged. +I was stirred from my reverie by some one muttering "... nettles," and I became suddenly aware that I too was more nettled than Id ever been before. Kowmung nettles. It was worth it, though..
-IF--t--7-, + 
--,,......  +Roots' Ridge is a delightful way to the Kowmung. After an initial steep descent you get a view of the river from the razorback above Rainbow Bluff, and than the well-defined ridge fans out for about four hundred vertical feet of open grassy forest, letting you down gently to the river. The Komung banks were mostly overgrown towards Gingra. The camp spots are still there, but covered in long grass - and nettles. 
- r /7 41 + 
-)-t-C. t_7(, . \\\ :q:1110# +At the Gingra junction we were on the wrong side. The water looked shallow, innocently gliding over pebbles. Somehow, fortune didn't favour the brave soul who tried it first. One of these even jumped of a log thus splashing those parts of himself which were not submerged. 
-,  + 
-I / 0 p +At dusk, in late May, the Kowmung is decidedly chilly, but just up Gingra there are pleasant spots, casuarina lined, with plenty of wood. Gingra Creek is pleasant walking, Breakfast Creek style, for about five miles. Then it enters a narrow rocky gorge as it turns south. A good spot for summer. 
----r--- W. ;-i' -_-_-___, + 
-? A ) +I got to my feet and walked to the edge of the rock. "Here," said Dot, pulling out her pale blue mohair cardigan, "I'll let you down on this." She turned to the others, one eye on me. "He needs some psychological assistance." I stopped in descent, with one toenail on a miniscule foothold. "My wife Tine," I said, "used to help me through difficult places by offering me chocolate from the other side." There was no response, so I descended gingerly to a point where it wouldn't matter if I did fall off, and allowed Dot's cardigan to spring back into shape. 
-) l- + 
--_----__ +Page's Pinnacle was named after Peter Page by Miles Dunphy. I was down at Ben Ricketts at Jamberoo on the June long weekend, to pay tribute to Rae and Peter at the official opening of the new septic tanks. There was a grand turn up of S.B.W.s and other past and present cabin dwellers from all over the place. 
--,--. --.----- + 
--....----e-- +Frank Duncan, of Clear Hill fame, was appropriately clad in tie and tails at one end, and gumboots at the other, and formally opened the new footbridge and the several edifices with a fine display of S.B.W. oratory. 
-At dusk, in late May, the Kowmung is decidedly chilly, but just up Gina + 
-there are pleasant spots, casuarina lined, with plenty of wood. Gingra Creek is pleasant walking, Breakfast +As the ribbon on the bridge to the goat enclosure was about to be cut, De Groot and horse, looking suspiciously like Nancy and Robert Pallin respectively, rode up and slashed it with a gleaming sword; and there was a souna like thunder and a great billowing of white smoke as the door of the Men's was opened for the first time, to the great consternation of the opener. 
-Creek style, for about five miles. +
-Then it enters a narrow rocky gorge as it turns south. A good spot for summer. +
-I got to my feet and walked to the edge of the rock. "Here," saidDot, pulling out her pale blue mohair cardigan, "I'll let you down on this." She turned to the others, one eye on me. "He needs some psychological assistance." I stopped in descent, with one toenail ona miniscule foothold. "My wife Tine," I said, "used to help me through difficult +
-places by offering mo chocolate from +
-the other side." There was no response, +
-so I descended gingerly to a point where it wouldn't matter if I did fall +
-off, and allowed Dot's cardigan to +
-spring back into shape. +
-Page 6 TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER November, 1973  +
-Page's Pinnacle was named after Peter Page by Miles Dunphy. I was down at BEN RICKETTS at Jathberoo on the June long weekend, to pay tribute to Rae and Peter at the official opening of the new septic tanks. There was a grand turn up of S.B.W.s and other past and present cabin dwellers from all over the place. +
-Frank Duncan, of Clear Hill fame, was appropriately clad in tie and tails at one end, and gumboots at the other, and formally opened the new +
-footbridge and the several edifices with a fine display of S.B.N. +
-oratory. +
-and there was a souna like thunder as the door of the MENIs was opene consternation of the opener. +
-As the ribbon on the bridge to the goat enclosure was about to be cut, De Groot and horse, looking suspiciously like Nancy and Robert Pallin respectively, rode up and slashed it with a gleaming sword3 and a great billowing of white smoke for the first time, to the great+
 It was indeed another Page's Pinnacle. It was indeed another Page's Pinnacle.
-From the rain forest terrace + 
-of BEY RICKETTS there are magnificent views across the rolling downs and lif\C +From the rain forest terrace of Ben Ricketts there are magnificent views across the rolling downs and out to the coast. A few hundred feet up the cliff is the Barren Ground Reserve, with Gerringong Falls and Carrington Falls not far away. All this, and septic tanks! 
-out to the coast. A few hundred + 
-feet up the cliff is the Barren Ground Reserve, with Gerringong Falls and Carrington Falls not far away. All this, and septic tanks! +George Gray, who has very high standards in these matters, claims to know of a superior convenience. "The privy at the Valentine hut," said George nostalgically the other night, "is so constructed that you don'have to take your skis off." 
-George Gray, who has very high standards in these matters, claims + 
-to know of a superior convenience. +But it doesn'often snow at Jamberoo
-"The privy at the Valentine hut," + 
-said George nostalgically the other night, "is so constructed that you donit have to take yollt skis off." +---- 
-But,it doesnIt often snow at Jathberoo+ 
-Page 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1973. +=====Down The Tuross At Easter.===== 
-DOWN THE TUROSS AT EASTER.+
 by Spiro Ketas. by Spiro Ketas.
-- + 
-Don Finch'mrrip into the Unknown" last Easter was actually a +Don Finch'"Trip into the Unknown" last Easter was actually a "first" for 21 of the 23 starters. Don and I had done the trip about eight years ago with Ross Wyborn, Gerry Sinzig, Bob Duncan, Kerry Hore and George Gray. 
-"first" for 21 of the 23 starters. Don and I had done the trip about eight years ago with Ross Wyborn, Gerry Sinzig, Bob Duncan, Kerry Here + 
-and George Gray. +The morning of Good Friday found half the party at the Rigby's and the other half at the Wyborn's, both of whom now live in Canberra. After various assorted breakfasts the large party set off without Joan Rigby and without both Leslie and Doone Wyborne, which was rather sad as we were quite looking forward to walking with our "old mates", still we could make do with Frank Rigby. 
-The morning of Good Friday found half the party at the Rigby's and + 
-the other hall at the Wyborn's, both of whom now live in Canberra. After various assortedbreakfasts the large party set off without Joan Rigby and without both Leslie and Doone Wyborne, which was rather sad as we were quite looking forward to walking with our "oldmates", still we could make do with Frank Rigby. +Don's directions were somehow confused by the majority of the party thus over-shooting the turn-off before Cooma but he and Heather were able to round them up and lead them back to the turn-off where David Rostrun was patiently waiting for the party and displaying utter amazement at their bungling of such simple directions. On the way we encountered another large group of bushwalkers from Sydney hitching along the road, they also were off down the Tuross planning to walk to the coast. Regrettably, all our cars were full but we managed to squeeze in a couple of them. 
-Don's directions were somehow confused by the majority of the party + 
-thus over-shooting the turn-off before Coama but he and Heather were able to round them up and lead them back to the turn-off where David Rostrun +As Bill Clarke's farm was closer to the river we parked our cars on his property, not the adjoining property as planned and where we assumed Peter Levander and his three passengers were (they were doing a shorter Tuross trip). With a rather dubious bare rocky plateau as our reference point we set off into the woodlands. Eventually we reached the upper reaches of the Tuross, whose steep rocky banks formed a canyon-like scene. After much side climbing and scrambling we at last came in sight of a large pyramid-shaped promontory jutting out from our side of the river and we could pick out three human forms that we assumed belonged to Peter and his party. Then after a very steep descent we were able to join them and share the spectacular view of Tuross Falls, its endless volume of water falling narrowly and noisily into the distant pool below. When we had all finished admiring the scenery our thoughts turned to a camp site and it became evident that we would have to content ourselves with a rocky bed that night, but with the promise of grassy river-flats to come. 
-was patiently waiting for the party and displaying utter amazement at their + 
-bungling of such simple directions. On the way we encountered another +Upon reaching the river we set about softening our sleeping positions by placing dead bracken and leaves under our groundsheets. This job completed we looked forward to a relatively comfortable night to rest our tired bodies, and set about cooking our evening meal. This done, we ate hungrily then the majority of the party retired to their allotted rocks and in a few minutes were fast asleep, the brightly shining stars above us signifying an undisturbed night. We awoke at daybreak to be greeted by a cool sunny autumn morning and after a lazy breakfast we put on our swimmers and waterproofed our perishables as we were expecting a compulsory swim before lunch. 
-large group of bushwalkers from Sydney hitching along the road, they also + 
-were off down the Tuross planning to walk to the coast. Rogrettdblyall our cars were full but we managed to squeeze in a couple of them. +The going for our very large party was indeed very slow, our path littered by large boulders resulting in some careful and slippery climbing, scrambling or jumping. Thus we arrived at the pool at about midday and we gazed not too happily at the black, unfriendly and cold water which comprised the 30 metres long pool. Our leader was the first to dive into the pool and slowly and reluctantly the remainder of the party followed. Although only a relatively short swim it took more than an hour for the whole party to complete this obstacle. We emerged from the water resembling half drowned rats and hurried out of the shade into the sunshine and on to a warm lunch spot, where we learned that our vanguard party led by Dot Butler had actually missed out on the swim, preferring to climb up the 250 metres river banks. 
-As Bill Clarke's farm was closer to the river we parked our cars on + 
-his property, not the adjoining property as planned and where we assumed Peter Levander and his three passengers were (they were doing a shorter Tuross trip). With a rather dubious bare rocky plateau as our reference +Again, after lunch we made our way slowly down the river, sliding and jumping over huge boulders, avoiding swims wherever possible, and we had no success whatever at discovering the promised "river flats". And once again our large party broke up into small groups, the faster members of the happy band a long way in front of the slower ones. The Tuross also continued on in its usual manner, a continuous and determined flow of fresh clear mountain water twisting and bouncing as it slowly dropped height each metre bringing it closer to its end, the far off Pacific. Early in the afternoon we passed some very comfortable camp sites but as we had not covered much ground we reluctantly passed them by, that is, all but Ross Hughes who found the lure of one such "perfect" camp spot irresistible and decided to camp alone in his little green heaven sheltered by gums and water an arm's reach away. 
-point we set off into the woodlands. Eventually we reached the upper + 
-reaches of the Tuross, whose steep rocky banks formed a canyon-like scone. After much side climbing and scrambling we at last came in sight of a large pyramid-shaped promontory jutting out from our side of the river and we could pick out three human forms that we assumed belonged to Peter and his party. Then after a very steep descent we wore able to join them and share the spectacular view of Tuross Falls, its endless volume of water falling narrowly and noisily into the distant pool below. When we had all finished admiring the scenery our thoughts turned to a camp site and it became evident that we would have to content ourselves with a rocky bed_ that night, but with the promise of grassy river-flats to come. +An hour or two later we made camp at a not-so-perfect spot yet immeasurably better than the previous night's river rocks. As always at good camp sites in good weather a jovial and garrulous atmosphere was established. Three or four cooking fires were lit and young Tsiko (a high school science teacher on his first bushwalk) entertained us with his humourous accounts of the problems of teaching 6th form co-ed classes and various anecdotes concerning the mating habits of some sea creatures, the latter having no connection with the former. Our appetites for both food and talk satisfied we retired to our respective tents and slept soundly and happily dreamed of open river flats with easy underfoot grassy tracks and not a sign of a boulder anywhere. 
-Upon reaching the river we set about softening our sleeping positions by placing deadbracken and leaves under our groundsheets. This job completed we looked forward to a relatively comfortable night to rest our tired bodies, and set about cooking our evening meal. This done, NB ate hungrily then the majority of the party-retired to their allotted rocks and in a few minutes were fast asleep, the brightly shining stirs above us signifying an undisturbed night. We awoke at daybreak to be greeted by a cool sunny autumn morning and after a lazy-breakfast we put on bur swimmers and waterproofedour perishables as we were expecting a compulsory swim before lunch. + 
-The going for our very large party was indeed very slow, our path littered by large boulders resulting in some careful and slippery climbing, scrambling or jumping. Thus we arrived at the pool at about midday and +But alas, the next day again consisted of more rock-hopping, although much easier and occasionally an old cattle track that directed us knowingly overland across sharp-cornered river bends. For the first time it rained lightly at midday, so at lunch time a large fire was lit and we all managed to have a hot drink with our lunch. Shortly after lunch the rain eased and the welcome sun smiled down upon us, and its rays accampanied us down the Tuross as it slowly sank into the west. Here we were afforded beautiful views, a double bonus in river scenery, the greens and browns of the trees and other foliage, the greys and reds of the rocky river banks interspersed with short golden beaches amazingly reflected in the clean, clear, calm water of the Tuross. 
-Page 8 THE SIDNEY BUSEVIAUCER Nov-emb or 1973.   + 
-Lightweight biishWalking, +At dusk we were a few kilometres short of our desired camp sitea side creek near the road that would eventually lead us back to our cars. 
-and camping gear. + 
-FREEZE DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FOODS +After a cold frosty night we awoke at daybreak and after a hurried breakfast set off again down the river at a quick pace to ward off the cold, also having in mind the 38 kilometres or so that separated us on the last day from our cars. By the time we reached our rendezvous spot the weather had warmed up considerably and we were thankful of our now light loads as we climbed and descended, twisted and turned through gullies and across exposed ridges as we mindlessly followed the seemingly endless dirt road to wherever it led us. At lunch time a farmer's son out for a day's horse riding galloped up to our camp and chatted with us for a while before galloping off again on his brown stallion. We wished we had a horse each for this last part of our journey as such a long road bash can become monotonous. 
-Now, the bushwalker can fully equip himself with the aid of Paddy's range of lightweight foods. Beef curry with rice; sweet and sour chicken with rice; chicken curry with rice; instant mashed potatoes; Surprise peas; Surprise peas and carrots; butter concentrate in tubes or / 2oz tins; condensed milk in tubes; mixed vegetables; Kraft onions, Ovaltine energy tablets; freeze dried egg powder; Staminade; Kraft personal servings of jam, tomato sauce etc; army ration biscuits; farmhouse stew; savoury mince; beef curry; chicken curry; sweet and sour chicken; chicken supreme; 4 serve packet soups; Alliance beef steak stew; Alliance beef mince; Kendall mint cake or Kendall rum butter candy. + 
-BUNYIP RUCKSACK +Earlier the car drivers had raced off ahead to arrive at the cars and drive them back to the farm on which we should have parked, and also saving the remainder of the party about nine kilometres of road bashing. This plan worked quite well and we did not have long to wait before they turned up at the farm. We said goodbye to the lady-farmer and thanked her for her hospitality and headed towards Cooma for a Chinese meal and then a long drive back to Sydney. 
-This 'shaped' 'rucksack is excellent for children. Use- full day pack. Weight I4ozs. + 
-SENIOR RUCKSACK +---- 
-A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 11/21bs. + 
-BUSHMAN RUCKSACK +=====Paddy Made.===== 
-Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30113s. 2 pocket model 11/4lbs. 3 pocket model 11/21bs. + 
-PIONEER RUCKSACK +Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. 
-Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight Thlbs. + 
-Everything for the bush- walker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. +===Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods.=== 
-'A' TENTS + 
-One, two or three man. From 2% to 3%lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. +Now, the bushwalker can fully equip himself with the aid of Paddy's range of lightweight foods. Beef curry with rice; sweet and sour chicken with rice; chicken curry with rice; instant mashed potatoes; Surprise peas; Surprise peas and carrots; butter concentrate in tubes or 12oz tins; condensed milk in tubes; mixed vegetables; Kraft onions, Ovaltine energy tablets; freeze dried egg powder; Staminade; Kraft personal servings of jam, tomato sauce etc; army ration biscuits; farmhouse stew; savoury mince; beef curry; chicken curry; sweet and sour chicken; chicken supreme; 4 serve packet soups; Alliance beef steak stew; Alliance beef mince; Kendall mint cake or Kendall rum butter candy. 
-WALL TENTS + 
-Two, three or four man. From 3% to 41/2113s. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. +__Bunyip Rucksack.__ This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Useful day pack. Weight 14 ozs. 
-69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY -- 26-2686 61-7215 cati, + 
-Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. November, 1973. +__Senior Rucksack.__ A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs 
-we gazed not too happily at the black, unfriendly and cold water which + 
-comprised the 30 metres long pool. Our leader was the first to dive into the pool and slowly and reluctantly the remainder of the party followed. Although only a relatively short swim it took more than an hour for the +__Bushman Rucksack.__ Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1 1/4 lbs. 3 pocket model 1 1/2 lbs. 
-whole party to complete this obstacle. We emerged from the water resembling half drowned rats and hurried out of the shade into the sunshine and on to a warm lunch spot, where we learned that our vanguard party led by Dot Butler + 
-had actually missed out on the swim, preferring to climb up the 250 metres river banks. +__Pioneer Rucksack__ is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. 
-Again, after lunch we made our way slowly down the river, sliding and + 
-jumping over huge boulders, avoiding swims wherever possible, and we had no success whatever at discovering the promised "river flats". And once again +__'A' Tents.__ 
-our large party broke up into small groups, the faster members of the happy band a long way in front of the slower ones. The Tuross also continued on in its usual manner, a continuous and determined flow of fresh clear mountain water twisting and bouncing as it slowly dropped height each metre bringing it closer to its end, the far off Pacific. Early in the afternoon we passed + 
-some very comfortable camp sites but as wo had not covered much ground we reluctantly passed them by, that is, all but Ross Hughes who found the lure +One, two or three man. From 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. 
-of one such "perfect" camp spot irresistible and decided to camp alone in his little green heaven shelteredby gums and water an arm's reach away. + 
-An hour or two later wo made camp at a not-so-perfect spot yet immeasurably-better than the previous night's river rocks. As always at good +__Wall Tents.__ 
-camp sites in good weather a jovial and garrulous atmosphere was established. + 
-Three or four cooking fires were lit and young Tsiko (a high school science +Two, three or four man. From 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. 
-teacher on his first bushwalk) entertained us with his humourous accounts of + 
-the problems of teaching 6th form co-ed classes and various anecdotes concerning +Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. 
-the mating habits of some sea creatures, the latter haying no connection with + 
-the former. Our appetites for both food and talk satisfied we retired to +Paddy Pallin. 
-our respective tents and slept soundly and happily dreamed of open river flats with easy underfoot grassy tracks and not a sign of a boulder anywhere. + 
-But alas, the next day again consisted of more rock-hopping, although much easier and occasionally an old cattle track that directed us knowingly +69 Liverpool St., Sydney. 26-2686, 61-7215. 
-overland across sharp-cornered river bends. For the first time it rained lightly at midday, so at lunch time a large fire was lit and we all managed + 
-to have a hot drink with our lunch. Shortly after lunch the rain eased and the welcome sun smiled down upon us, and its rays accampanied us down the Tuross as it slowly sank into the west. Hero we wore afforded beautiful views, a double bonus in river scenery, the greens andbrowns of the trees and other foliage, the greys and reds of the rocky river banks interspersed +---- 
-with short golden beaches amazingly reflected in the clean, clear, calm water of the Tuross. + 
-At dusk we wore a few kilometres short of our desired camp site a side creek near the road that would eventually lead us back to our cars. +
-After a coldfrosty night we awoke at daybreak and after a hurried break- +
-fast set off again down the river at a quick pace to ward off the cold, also having in mind the 38 kilometres or so that separated us on the last day from +
-Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1973. +
-our cars. By the time we reached our rende4us spot the weather-hadwarmed up considerably and we wore thankful of our now light loads as we climbed and descended, twisted and turned through gullies and across exposed ridges as we mindlessly followed the seemingly endless dirt road to wherever it led us. At lunch time a farmer's son out for a day's horse riding galloped up to our camp and chatted with us for a while before galloping off again on his brown stallion. We wished we had a horse +
-each for this last part of our journey as such a long road bash can become monotonous. +
-Earlier the car drivers had raced off ahead to arrive at the cars and drive them back to the farm on which we should have parked, and also saving the remainder of the party about nine kilometres of road bashing. This plan worked quite well and we did not have long to wait before they turned up at the farm. We said goodbye to the ladyfarmer and thanked her for her hospitality and headed towards Cooma for a Chinese meal and then a long drive back to Sydney. +
-**************+
 SUMMER PESTS  SUMMER PESTS 
 by Bob Younger. by Bob Younger.
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