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- | X X X ****X X 4( *****-X-X-***************4(*X-X-**** X ******* X X X ****-X4E-X-X-X-X-iHE-X-****** | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 14 Atchison Street, St. Leonards. |
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- | xxx*********xxx******************************************************* | + | Postal Address: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001. |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, | + | |
- | 14 Atchison Street, St. Leonards. | + | Meetings at the Club Rooms on Wednesday evenings after 7.30 p.m. |
- | POSTAL ADDRESS: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001. Meetings at the Club Rooms on Wednesday evenings after 7.30 p m. Enquiries regarding the Club Mrs. Marcia Shappert, Tel. 30-2028. | + | |
- | ************** | + | Enquiries regarding the Club - Mrs. Marcia Shappert, Tel. 30-2028. |
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- | Editor: | + | ---- |
- | Tel. 357-1381 (home) | + | |
- | Typists | + | =====November, |
- | Duplications | + | |
- | Business Manager: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |**Editor**|Spiro Ketas, 104/10 Wylde Street, Pott's Point, 2011. Te1. 357-1381 (Home)| |
- | IN THIS ISSUE: | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown| |
- | The October General Meeting | + | |**Duplication**|Mike Short| |
- | Gob o River R.C.C. 3 | + | |**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, |
- | Page's Pinnacles (Illustrated | + | |
- | - by Helen Gray) | + | =====In This Issue:===== |
- | Down the Tuross at Easter Spiro Ketas 7 | + | |
- | Paddy Pallin Advertisement 8 | + | | | |Page| |
- | Summer Pests Bob Younger 10 | + | |The October General Meeting|Spiro Ketas| 2| |
- | Walks Secretary' | + | |Colo River|R.C.C.| 3| |
- | Mountain Equipment Advertisement 13 | + | |Page's Pinnacles (Illustrated by Helen Gray)|Don Matthews| 4| |
- | The S.B.W. Xmas Party 1973 Elaine Brown 14 | + | |Down the Tuross at Easter|Spiro Ketas| 7| |
- | Notice | + | |Summer Pests|Bob Younger|10| |
- | Camera for Sale 14 | + | |Walks Secretary' |
- | ******** XXX************XX-***XXX**************** | + | |The S.B.W. Xmas Party 1973|Elaine Brown|14| |
- | Page 2 TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1973. | + | |Notice |
- | TEE OCTOBER GENERAL IZETING. | + | |Camera for Sale| |14| |
+ | |||
+ | =====Advertisements===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | | |Page| | ||
+ | |Paddy Pallin| 8| | ||
+ | |Mountain Equipment|13| | ||
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+ | =====The October General Meeting.===== | ||
by Spiro Ketas. | by Spiro Ketas. | ||
- | President Bob devised an informal setting for the October General Meeting. Instead of sitting on the hall's dais he and Sheila were seated behind a desk alongside one of the side walls and members chairs were | + | |
- | arranged in a semi-circular fashion in front of the desk. It was a suitable change, particularly for small meetings, and that it was, with only 30 members present. | + | President Bob devised an informal setting for the October General Meeting. Instead of sitting on the hall's dais he and Sheila were seated behind a desk alongside one of the side walls and members chairs were arranged in a semi-circular fashion in front of the desk. It was a suitable change, particularly for small meetings, and that it was, with only 30 members present. |
- | Three new members were weleamed | + | |
- | Sev Sternhell, | + | Three new members were welcomed |
- | .Our lady treasurer presented the,Treasurer' | + | |
- | Then it was Wilf's turn to take the floor after assuring the meeting that he would report only on last month' | + | Our lady treasurer presented the Treasurer' |
- | 7thOth,9th September down CaMbage | + | |
- | Castle trip, both blessed with gcod weather. Carl Bock's Sunday walk on | + | Then it was Wilf's turn to take the floor after assuring the meeting that he would report only on last month' |
- | the 9th attracted 32 starters, 7 of which became separated for four hours as they climbed. Mt.Wondabyne. | + | |
- | The next weekend Hans Beck's trip down the flooded Cox to Splendour | + | The next weekend Hans Beck's trip down the flooded Cox to Splendour Rock was attended by four members, a new track past Black Horse Mt. was reported. Wilf's Nullo Mountain trip was cancelled due to car trouble, and that Sunday, 16th, Meryl Watman led a party of 13 from Waterfall to Garie with the assistance of a bus. Wild flowers in their full glory and tea trees in full bloom. On Sunday 23rd Joe Marten' |
- | Rock was attended by four members, a new track past Black Horse Mt. was. reported. Wilf's Nullo Mountain trip was cancelled due to car trouble, | + | |
- | and that Sunday, 16th, Meryl Watman led a party of 13 from Waterfall to | + | On the long weekend 19 fit starters attended Bob Younger' |
- | Garie with the assistance of a bus. Wild flowers in their full glory and | + | |
- | tea trees in full bloom. On Sunday 23rd. Joe Marten' | + | No information was available concerning Frank Taeker' |
- | On the long weekend 19 fit starters attended Bob Younger' | + | |
- | Guouagang trip, a good hard. walk with the Cox running well. Also that | + | In General Business it was reported that Mr. Rogers of Sugee Bag Creek had rung the club complaining about the leaving behind of rubbish and the illegal parking of cars by various people including bushwalkers. Apparently Mr. Rogers had lost two cows which had swallowed plastic bags and died as a result, also he was questioning the legality of walkers using the access road. A motion was passed in favour of replying suitably to Mr. Rogers indicating that bushwalkers were not responsible for the rubbish. |
- | weekend an unprogrammed Wolgan trip, Newnes to Glen Davis, organised by Jim Vatiliotis and led. by Don Finch, lured 16 walkers - a pleasant walk in ideal conditions. That Sunday 30th, Bill Hall's walk was amended slightly, the party camped at Burning Palms instead. | + | |
- | No information was available concerning Frank Taeker' | + | Another motion endeavouring to increase the publication of the walks programme from the present four times per annum to six times per annum was defeated. |
- | Page 3 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November 9 1973. | + | |
- | area attracted. 13-z- S-frB.L.s, the quarter being the latest addition to the Duncan clan all snug and_ secure on his father 's back. | + | Dot Butler and Owen Marks reported that Neilborne Cottage on the Mt. Scanzi Road, Kangaroo Valley, has a new owner who has built a swimming pool over our access road. Dot reports that he had 20 head of cattle which he intended to fatten up, sell, and buy horses for children' |
- | In General Business it was reported that Er. Rogers of Sugee Bag Creek had rung the club complaining about the leaving behind of rubbish and the illegal parking of cars by various people including bushwalkers. Apparently Mr. Rogers had lost two cows which had swallowed plastic bags | + | |
- | and died as a result, also ho 7S questioning the legality of walkers | + | The meeting closed on an ironic note when Don Finch announced that a Federation Search and Rescue Demonstration Weekend would be held at none other than Sugee Bag Creek. |
- | using the access road. A motion was passed in favour of replying suitably | + | |
- | to Hr. Rogers indicating that bushwalkers were not responsible for the rubbish. | + | ---- |
- | Another motion endeavouring to increase the publication of the | + | |
- | walks programme from the present four times per annum to six times per annum was defeated. | + | ====Colo River.==== |
- | Dot Butler and Owen Marks reported that Neilborne Cottage on the | + | |
- | Et. Scanzi Road, Kangaroo Valley, has a new owner who has built a swimming pool over our access road. Dot reports that he had 20 head of cattle which he intended to fatten up, sell, and buy horses for children' | + | |
- | The meeting closed on an ironic note When Don Finch announced that a Federation Search and Rescue Demonstration Weekend would be held at none other than Sugpo Bag Greek. | + | |
- | ************XX** | + | |
- | 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 |
- | Date and Time: Friday, 30th November, 8 p m. | + | |
- | Place: St. Peters Church of England Hall, 187 Princes Highway, | + | __Date |
- | 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 4' | + | |
- | PAGE'S PINNACLES. | + | ---- |
- | by Don Matthews. | + | |
- | Illustrated by Helen Gray. | + | =====Page's Pinnacles.===== |
- | I | + | |
- | jeiel An, | + | by Don Matthews. Illustrated by Helen Gray. |
- | ,r | + | |
- | ..0 | + | I sat on top of Page's Pinnacles, just east of Craft' |
- | I sat on top of Page's Pinnacles, just east of Craft' | + | |
- | Actually, when I r6ac1aed | + | Actually, when I reached |
- | 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." | ||
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- | The members of the party were mostly supine, just relaxing after the climb up. from 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," | + | |
- | 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 | + | 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 | + | I was stirred from my reverie by some one muttering "... nettles," |
- | 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 |
- | r /7 41 | + | |
- | )-t-C. t_7(, . \\\ :q:1110# | + | At the Gingra junction |
- | , | + | |
- | I / 0 p | + | At dusk, in late May, the Kowmung is decidedly chilly, but just up Gingra |
- | ---r--- W. ;-i' -_-_-___, | + | |
- | ? A ) | + | I got to my feet and walked to the edge of the rock. " |
- | ) l- | + | |
- | -_----__ | + | Page's Pinnacle was named after Peter Page by Miles Dunphy. I was down at Ben Ricketts |
- | -,--. --.----- | + | |
- | -....----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, |
- | 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. " | + | |
- | places by offering | + | |
- | the other side." There was no response, | + | |
- | so I descended gingerly to a point where it wouldn' | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 7 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, | + | |
It was indeed another Page's Pinnacle. | It was indeed another Page's Pinnacle. | ||
- | From the rain forest terrace | + | |
- | of BEY RICKETTS | + | From the rain forest terrace of Ben Ricketts |
- | 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' |
- | George Gray, who has very high standards in these matters, claims | + | |
- | to know of a superior convenience. | + | But it doesn' |
- | "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 | + | |
- | 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' | + | Don Finch' |
- | " | + | |
- | and George Gray. | + | The morning of Good Friday found half the party at the Rigby' |
- | The morning of Good Friday found half the party at the Rigby' | + | |
- | the other hall at the Wyborn' | + | Don's directions were somehow confused by the majority of the party thus over-shooting the turn-off before |
- | Don's directions were somehow confused by the majority of the party | + | |
- | thus over-shooting the turn-off before | + | As Bill Clarke' |
- | 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 |
- | large group of bushwalkers from Sydney hitching along the road, they also | + | |
- | were off down the Tuross planning to walk to the coast. | + | 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' | + | |
- | 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" |
- | point we set off into the woodlands. Eventually we reached the upper | + | |
- | reaches of the Tuross, whose steep rocky banks formed a canyon-like | + | An hour or two later we made camp at a not-so-perfect spot yet immeasurably better than the previous night' |
- | 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, 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 | + | |
- | 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, |
- | Page 8 THE SIDNEY BUSEVIAUCER Nov-emb or 1973. | + | |
- | Lightweight biishWalking, | + | At dusk we were a few kilometres short of our desired camp site, a 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 |
- | Now, the bushwalker can fully equip himself with the aid of Paddy' | + | |
- | 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 |
- | This ' | + | |
- | 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.=== |
- | ' | + | |
- | 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' |
- | 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 ' |
- | 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" | + | __' |
- | 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 " | + | |
- | An hour or two later wo made camp at a not-so-perfect spot yet immeasurably-better than the previous night' | + | __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 | + | |
- | 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, | + | 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 | + | ---- |
- | 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. | + | =====Summer Pests.===== |
- | After a cold. frosty night we awoke at daybreak and after a hurried | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | ************** | + | |
- | SUMMER PESTS | + | |
by Bob Younger. | by Bob Younger. | ||
- | ,There are several varieties but the only one dangerous to man is the bush tick (Ixodes Holocyclus), | + | |
- | of a mature female may cause dangerous paralysis and death, particularly | + | There are several varieties but the only one dangerous to man is the bush tick (Ixodes Holocyclus), |
- | in domestic animals. Small children can also be dangerously affected. | + | |
In the minute juvenile stages ticks may swarm in numbers onto the victim and give rise to irritation when they become attached to the skin. | In the minute juvenile stages ticks may swarm in numbers onto the victim and give rise to irritation when they become attached to the skin. | ||
- | The mature bush tick is a mall flattened dual creature about irinch | + | |
- | or less in length, yellowy grey or bluish black in colour, having eight logs | + | The mature bush tick is a small flattened dual creature about 1/4 inch or less in length, yellowy grey or bluish black in colour, having eight legs and a tiny saw-toothed |
- | and a tiny sawtoothed. | + | |
It tends to secrete itself in body crevices. | It tends to secrete itself in body crevices. | ||
- | Symptoms | + | |
- | Treatment: Remove the tick immediately upon discovery. To make the removal easy and safe it maybe killed by dropping turpentine, kerosene or ether onto it. It should be snipped off close to the skin with fine scissors or a razor blade, the head being removed with a pair of tweezers or fine forceps. Merely pulling | + | __Symptoms |
- | Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHW.ALKER November, 1973. | + | |
- | Effect | + | __Treatment__: Remove the tick immediately upon discovery. To make the removal easy and safe it maybe killed by dropping turpentine, kerosene or ether onto it. It should be snipped off close to the skin with fine scissors or a razor blade, the head being removed with a pair of tweezers or fine forceps. Merely pulling |
- | Treatment: As for snake bite, and seek medical assistance. | + | |
- | Scratching the bites' | + | __Effect |
- | XXXXXX-Xxx**# | + | |
- | WALKS SECRETARY' | + | __Treatment__: As for snake bite, and seek medical assistance. |
- | .. , | + | |
- | Nov.30th David RostrOn | + | __Ant, Sandfly |
- | 1, 2nd Dec. Creek junction. Good tracks from Canons | + | |
- | place. Thrills, hills In chills | + | Scratching the bites may lead to sores. Apply cold cream, baking soda or one of the special ointments available to allay irritation. |
- | Sunday 2nd - Sam Hinde leads this easy trip to Kingdom | + | |
- | - There' | + | ---- |
- | 7; 8; 9 | + | |
- | 7, 8; 9 | + | =====Walks Secretary' |
- | 7, 8; 9 | + | |
- | - Roy Higginbotham' | + | by Wilf Hilder. |
- | - Blue Gum from Mt. Victoria with Hans Beck. This most | + | |
- | scenic walk has good tracks all the way. Lush campsite near Blue Gum, with swimming laid on. Well graded climb up to Neate' | + | |Nov. 30th, 1, 2nd Dec.|David Rostron |
- | Blue Gum. | + | |Sunday 2nd|Sam Hinde leads this easy trip to Kingdom |
- | Sunday 9th - An easy stroll to Little | + | |7, 8, 9|There' |
- | return Cronulla, then ferry to Bundeena. | + | |7, 8, 9|Roy Higginbotham' |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSH9VALICER November, 1973. | + | |7, 8, 9|Blue Gum from Mt. Victoria with Hans Beck. This most scenic walk has good tracks all the way. Lush campsite near Blue Gum, with swimming laid on. Well graded climb up to Neate' |
- | December - Abseiling around Kanangra with superb views across the | + | |Sunday 9th|An easy stroll to Little |
- | 14, 15, 16 gorges as far as you can see, Genial John Campbell is the leader on this trip. | + | |14, 15, 16|Abseiling around Kanangra with superb views across the gorges as far as you can see. Genial John Campbell is the leader on this trip.| |
- | 15, 16 | + | |15, 16|Enjoy the Sabbath in the luxury of Owen's place at Bondi. Swimming, sleeping and talking (by whom?) are on programme. I have been reminded that in my fairly comprehensive transport list for this " |
- | - Enjoy the Sabbath in the luxury of Owen's place at Bondi. | + | |Xmas Trip 21st to 26th|Alan Fall is off to The Pilot near the Victorian border on this five day walk in Kosciusko National Park. Tracks nearly all the way with first rate scenery. Plenty of lush campsites in the acres of alpine meadows |
- | Swimming, sleeping and talking (by whom?) are on programme. | + | |Sunday 23rd|Meryl Watman is leading an easy walk from Heathcote to Engadine along pleasant bush tracks and the lovely |
- | I have been reminded that in my fairly comprehensive transport list for this " | + | |Xmas & New Year|& Recovery (as they used to say) at Burning Palms on the Pacific Ocean. Base camp with swimming, sunning and surfing etc. for all. Drop in when you feel like it. Drop out likewise. |
- | XmaP Trip - Alan Fall is off to The Pilot near the Victorian border on 21st to 26th this five day walk in Kosciusko National Park. Tracks | + | |
- | nearly all-the way with first rate scenery. Plenty of | + | ---- |
- | lush campsites in the acres of alpinemeaiows | + | |
- | riot of colour with glorious wildflowers. Please book | + | A summer pest not mentioned by our worthy President is the lowly leech. The dictionary defines this biological species as "An aquatic worm furnished with a sucker, used in medicine for bleeding; formerly the name for a physician" |
- | early to make Alan's job of organising transport a bit easier. | + | |
- | Sunday 23rd - Meryl Watman is leading an easy walk from Heathcote to | + | Leeches are really not a summer pest, they are with us always, or at least, |
- | Engadine along pleasant bush tracks and the lovely | + | |
- | Creek. A cool swim at lunchtime in a crystal clear pool. | + | Anyway, the treatment is the same as for other irritating bites. Getting them off is usually the first problem, as many victims (mainly female, including myself) are inclined to get hysterical. Quite unnecessary - the leech is pretty harmless, really. Well, for removal of the leech, a lighted cigarette, a sprinkle of salt, or any strong insect repellant such as Aerogard has fairly quick results. A band-aid over the bite to help arrest the bleeding is useful. Kath Brown. |
- | 8.20 electric train, change at Sutherland. | + | |
- | Xmas &New Year & Recovery (as they used to say) at Burning Palms on the Pacific Ocean. Base camp with swimming, sunning and surfing etc. for all. Drop in when you feel like it. Drop out likewise. | + | ---- |
- | Hut. There is no official leader for this trip, but Bill Hall (phone 57-5145) knows this area like the back | + | |
- | of his hand and will be able to tell you the various ways to get there. | + | ====The |
- | **** ****** | + | |
- | A summer pest not mentioned by our worthy President is the lowly LEECH. The dictionary defines this biological species as "An aquatic worm furnished with a sucker, used in medicine for bleeding | + | The Club party will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesday, |
- | Leeches are really not a summer pest, they are with us always, or at least, | + | |
- | Anyway, the treatment is the same as for other irritating bites. | + | __What |
- | Getting them off is usually the first problem, as many victims (mainly female, including myself) are inclined to get hysterical. Quite unnecessary - the leech is pretty harmless, really. Well, for removal of the leech, a lighted | + | |
- | cigarette, a sprinkle of salt, or any strong insect repellant such as Aerogard has fairly quick results. A. band-aid over the bite to help arrest the bleeding is useful. Kath Brown. | + | |
- | Page 13 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November 9 19 73 | + | |
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- | BLTYING OR HIRING HIRING OR BUYING GEAR FOR | + | |
- | WALKING ..... CAMPING ...... CLIMBING ..... CANOEING. WALKING ....... CAMPING ...... CLIMBING ...... CANOEING .. | + | |
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- | FAIRYDOWN SLEEPING BAGS | + | |
- | HIGH LOAD PACKS (Weight 3 lb. 10 om.) | + | |
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- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1973. | + | |
- | THE S.B.W. | + | |
- | The Club party will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesdays | + | |
Any enquiries (or offers of help), Please phone 93-4830. | Any enquiries (or offers of help), Please phone 93-4830. | ||
+ | |||
Elaine Brown, Social Secretary. | Elaine Brown, Social Secretary. | ||
- | ***XXXX***** | + | |
- | SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA. | + | ---- |
- | Anybody wishing to attend a two-week South-West Tassy bushwalk during February, 1974, contact Bill Burke (phone 871-1207) or Spiro K.etas | + | |
+ | ====South-West Tasmania.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Anybody wishing to attend a two-week South-West Tassy bushwalk during February, 1974, contact Bill Burke (phone 871-1207) or Spiro Ketas (phone 357-1381) as soon as possible. | ||
Track walking most of the way and air-drops of food to be arranged. | Track walking most of the way and air-drops of food to be arranged. | ||
+ | |||
Very spectacular scenery. | Very spectacular scenery. | ||
- | FOR SALE | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====For Sale.==== | ||
An Asahi Pentax Camera (S 3) with light meter. | An Asahi Pentax Camera (S 3) with light meter. | ||
+ | |||
Please ring Ken Pearson - Home 41-7733. | Please ring Ken Pearson - Home 41-7733. | ||
- | ****** | ||
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