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+ | =====A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Damascus.===== | ||
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+ | by Max Crisp. | ||
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+ | (Max is an S.B.W. member who has been working in Saudi Arabia for several years. He has travelled widely around the Middle East.) | ||
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+ | It started as a mildly protesting sound from the transmission, | ||
- | A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE ROAD TO DAEASCUS. | ||
- | bY Max Crisp.-- | ||
- | (Max is at -S.B.W. member whO has been working in Saudi Arabia for several years. He has travelled Widely around the Middle East.) | ||
- | It started as a mildly Protesting sound from the transmission, | ||
Very shortly a couple of Syrian lads off home to Damascus for the holidays, and no doubt touched by the look of doleful confusion on my wife's face, stopped to examine the situation. Their knowledge of English was matched by my almost total lack of Arabic, but they did provide a tow rope of sorts and in no time we were hurtling along at 100 km/hr behind their ancient Mercedes. Except for the tow rope parting every 30 km or so and the seized gear box going into a shattering self-destruct phase, it was a fairly uneventful 150 km trip across the desert to the next village where we finally parted company. | Very shortly a couple of Syrian lads off home to Damascus for the holidays, and no doubt touched by the look of doleful confusion on my wife's face, stopped to examine the situation. Their knowledge of English was matched by my almost total lack of Arabic, but they did provide a tow rope of sorts and in no time we were hurtling along at 100 km/hr behind their ancient Mercedes. Except for the tow rope parting every 30 km or so and the seized gear box going into a shattering self-destruct phase, it was a fairly uneventful 150 km trip across the desert to the next village where we finally parted company. | ||
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Taking stock of the alternatives, | Taking stock of the alternatives, | ||
- | In Amman we arrived to find everything in the process of closing for the four-day Ramadan holiday - about the equivalent of our Easter - not exactly an auspicious time in a large strange city to get an extensive repair job. Mr. Ali, the friendly truck driver, unloaded us at the outskirts of Amman, from where a young Jordanian confidently offered to tow us to the Euskovitch | + | |
- | in a car park. The reason he couldn' | + | In Amman we arrived to find everything in the process of closing for the four-day Ramadan holiday - about the equivalent of our Easter - not exactly an auspicious time in a large strange city to get an extensive repair job. Mr. Ali, the friendly truck driver, unloaded us at the outskirts of Amman, from where a young Jordanian confidently offered to tow us to the Muskovitch |
- | apparent over the next two days - there wasn't one. Finally the very helpful commercial attache at the Russian embassy confirmed that the garage had closed down two years ago, but there were spares and repair facilities in Damascus 250 km to the north. | + | |
- | But there' | + | But there' |
- | end of Ramadan. feasting,-hence there wasn't much activity in the car transporting line., and secondly, you really just don't stand on the street | + | |
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER May, 1978- | + | |
- | side in the inner suburbs of Amman hitching a ride to Damascus for yourself, your wife and your broken motor car. With a flash of inspiration, | + | |
- | towed Elaine 150 km north across the Jordan border, depositing her at | + | |
- | the Syrian point of entry. Returning the Avis car, I caught an inter-city taxi back to the border, where we spent the night in our car under the curious eyes of the border guards. | + | |
Early next day we pushed it through the check-point - to the great amusement of the local officialdom. A piggy-back ride on a transport truck not apparently forthcoming, | Early next day we pushed it through the check-point - to the great amusement of the local officialdom. A piggy-back ride on a transport truck not apparently forthcoming, | ||
- | At that stage, nearing.Damascus, | ||
- | Syria seemed on a semi-war footing with police and army road blocks every few miles, We suspected that the lad towing us was perhaps a draft dodger or didn't have the necessary papers because he went to all sorts of lengths to delay or avoid crossing through check points. At one stage he suddenly diverted off the road into the front yard of a farm house when he noticed two police clwking cars and papers about a hundred yards ahead. So we sat in the increasingly hot sun for an hour or so, a little stocky Syrian farmer in black baggy pants brought us tea and smiles - and we just waited. After a while the police moved down the road towards us and set up their check point in the shade just outside the gate. We just sat nervously on the front steps, trying to look like visiting cousins. | ||
- | Following a little consultation between the farmer and our tow driver, the farmer casually strolled out to chat to the policemen. A few minutes later, they left the road and walked towards us in the front yard. Smiles, nervous handshakes and Arabic greetings all round, and | ||
- | the farmer ushered them _round into the back of his house for tea In the | ||
- | shade. No sooner were they out of sight than we tip-toed out to our two vehicles, silently but frantically pushed them round to face the road, then roared off down the highway to Damascus. | ||
- | We found out later that the previous day, some P.L.O. guerillas had seized a Damascus hotel full of tourists. In the ensuing rescue operation a few people were killed 3 the Syrian authorities, | ||
- | Page 5 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1978. | ||
- | about the whole episode, summarily and publicly hanged three P.L.O. commandos in the city square as a deterrent. This happened the morning we arrived in Syria, hence the-tense atmosphere and military activity along the highway. | ||
- | Salvation was obtained in Damascuu, this time in the form of a French/ | ||
- | We both pidked up fairly severe tummy trouble in Damascus and at our last meal outside teetotal Saudi Arabia when we could havie been having a final couple of bottles of wine in a pleasant restaurant,, | ||
- | Next day at the Saudi border, still both suffering direly from our unidentified malady, we were directed to take four large yellow anti-biotic tablets by the Saudi health authorities. At our protests that our injections were up to date and we'd never had to do this before, the | ||
- | health officer patiently explained that these were an additional precaution as we'd come from Damascus where, unknown to us, there had just been a massive cholera outbreak. Our peace of mind shattered, we took the tablets - gratefully - and tottered off home to gyadh and rapid recovery | ||
- | a few days later from simple food poisoning. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | At that stage, nearing Damascus, like Paul we really felt that things must get better. Even though our car wasn't worth all that much, we couldn' |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: | + | |
+ | Syria seemed on a semi-war footing with police and army road blocks every few miles. We suspected that the lad towing us was perhaps a draft dodger or didn't have the necessary papers because he went to all sorts of lengths to delay or avoid crossing through check points. At one stage he suddenly diverted off the road into the front yard of a farm house when he noticed two police checking cars and papers about a hundred yards ahead. So we sat in the increasingly hot sun for an hour or so, a little stocky Syrian farmer in black baggy pants brought us tea and smiles - and we just waited. After a while the police moved down the road towards us and set up their check point in the shade just outside the gate. We just sat nervously on the front steps, trying to look like visiting cousins. | ||
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+ | Following a little consultation between the farmer and our tow driver, the farmer casually strolled out to chat to the policemen. A few minutes later, they left the road and walked towards us in the front yard. Smiles, nervous handshakes and Arabic greetings all round, and the farmer ushered them round into the back of his house for tea in the shade. No sooner were they out of sight than we tip-toed out to our two vehicles, silently but frantically pushed them round to face the road, then roared off down the highway to Damascus. | ||
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+ | We found out later that the previous day, some P.L.O. guerillas had seized a Damascus hotel full of tourists. In the ensuing rescue operation a few people were killed; the Syrian authorities, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Salvation was obtained in Damascuu, this time in the form of a French/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | We both picked up fairly severe tummy trouble in Damascus and at our last meal outside teetotal Saudi Arabia when we could have been having a final couple of bottles of wine in a pleasant restaurant, we sat out in the cold windy desert gingerly sipping a little hot Bonox. | ||
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+ | Next day at the Saudi border, still both suffering direly from our unidentified malady, we were directed to take four large yellow anti-biotic tablets by the Saudi health authorities. At our protests that our injections were up to date and we'd never had to do this before, the health officer patiently explained that these were an additional precaution as we'd come from Damascus where, unknown to us, there had just been a massive cholera outbreak. Our peace of mind shattered, we took the tablets - gratefully - and tottered off home to Ryadh and rapid recovery a few days later from simple food poisoning. | ||
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+ | =====Letter To The Editor.===== | ||
I felt that having the Wednesday evening before Easter set aside especially for discussing and organising the Easter walks was "a jolly good idea" | I felt that having the Wednesday evening before Easter set aside especially for discussing and organising the Easter walks was "a jolly good idea" | ||
- | I feel many people are a little mean and selfish when choosing the | + | |
- | walks they wish to attend, often ringing up at the last minute | + | I feel many people are a little mean and selfish when choosing the walks they wish to attend, often ringing up at the last minute |
- | the leader many additional phone Calls to reorganise transport arrangements. | + | |
- | Whilst many people are unable to get to the clubroOms | + | Whilst many people are unable to get to the clubrooms |
- | DAVID COTTON. | + | |
- | 9/ | + | David Cotton. |
- | CLOTHING FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | + | |
- | Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed | + | ---- |
- | nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord | + | |
- | in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. | + | =====Paddymade.===== |
- | Weight | + | |
- | ,Eidex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas. c; | + | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. |
- | by experienced walkers to be an indisoensible | + | |
- | item of their gear. Weight | + | ===Clothing for all outdoor activities.=== |
- | Everything for the 'well dressed' | + | |
- | heavy wool shirts, wind jackets, duvets, | + | Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. Weight |
- | overpants, string singlets, bush hats, | + | |
- | webbing belts etc. | + | 'Eidex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well | + | Everything for the 'well dressed' |
- | filled. Very | + | |
- | compact. | + | ===Bunyip Rucksack.=== |
- | Approx 3%lbs. | + | |
- | HOTHAM MODEL | + | This ' |
- | Super warm | + | |
- | box quilted. Added leg | + | ===Senior Rucksack.=== |
- | room. | + | |
- | Approx | + | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs. |
- | SUPER LIGHT MODE I- | + | |
- | Half the | + | ===Bushman Rucksack.=== |
- | weight and packed size of regular | + | |
- | 5Y.7" dia. 21bs. | + | Has 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. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Pioneer Rucksack.=== | ||
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+ | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Kiandra Model.=== | ||
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+ | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3 3/4 lbs. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===Superlight Model.=== | ||
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+ | Half the weight and packed size of regular | ||
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. | 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. | ||
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This ' | + | Paddy Pallin |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight liAlbs. | + | 69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215 |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30lbs. 2 pocket | + | ---- |
- | . model liAlbs. 3 pocket model 11/21bs. | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | =====Easter |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 21/4lbs. | + | |
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- | Pge 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER May, 1978. | + | |
- | TASTER 1978 ON THE WOLGAN AND GWERFEE RIVERS. | + | |
by David Cotton. | by David Cotton. | ||
- | Over the Easter break I ran a very successful trip from Newnes Wolgan River - Wolgan/ | + | |
- | This trip had becams | + | Over the Easter break I ran a very successful trip from Newnes |
- | A week's heavy rain prior to Easter, with severe flooding of the river systems, looked like dampening things a little, although with fine weather | + | |
- | On Friday morning we had our first view of the damage and destruction along the river caused by the very recent flooding. We had to leave the vehicles about 4 km from Newnes Hotel as this section of the road had. been completely washed away. At Newnes several camping parties had become stranded on both sides of the river and about 2 metres of water had been through the Newnes Hotel at the height of the flooding. | + | This trip had become |
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+ | A week's heavy rain prior to Easter, with severe flooding of the river systems, looked like dampening things a little, although with fine weather | ||
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+ | On Friday morning we had our first view of the damage and destruction along the river caused by the very recent flooding. We had to leave the vehicles about 4 km from Newnes Hotel as this section of the road had been completely washed away. At Newnes several camping parties had become stranded on both sides of the river and about 2 metres of water had been through the Newnes Hotel at the height of the flooding. | ||
From Newnes we ambled along to our first campsite at Annie Rowan' | From Newnes we ambled along to our first campsite at Annie Rowan' | ||
- | Saturday morning presented us with a few exciting moments as the Wolgan had to be recrossed, and the first opportunity presented itself in a rather small fallen tree that, besides being on a slope and partially debarked, had its last 5 metres submerged.. This log had to be negotiated by walking along the log until it became too narrow and slippery; at this stage a straddling position had to be adoped | + | |
- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1978. | + | Saturday morning presented us with a few exciting moments as the Wolgan had to be recrossed, and the first opportunity presented itself in a rather small fallen tree that, besides being on a slope and partially debarked, had its last 5 metres submerged. This log had to be negotiated by walking along the log until it became too narrow and slippery; at this stage a straddling position had to be adopted |
- | submerged a knob of wood about the size of a 2 litre billy-can had to be got over. Everyone managed this successfully except myself. I managed to do a complete about-turn and found myself in a predicament similar to riding a galloping horse bareback back-to_front. After negotiating this first obstacle we found ourselves on a long narrow island with the only way off being across a rather small shaky log perched high on top of a pile of unstable flood debris. | + | |
- | Saturday was our hardest day and a murmur of doubt as to whether we would be able to complete the trip arose just before lunch as we had only managed to cover a very small distance all morning. I don't think it was generally realised that it had taken probably an hour to cross the river, and after crossing the river we had encountered a patch of extremely | + | Saturday was our hardest day and a murmur of doubt as to whether we would be able to complete the trip arose just before lunch as we had only managed to cover a very small distance all morning. I don't think it was generally realised that it had taken probably an hour to cross the river, and after crossing the river we had encountered a patch of extremely rough going. I was also having a few problems with some of the soft patches of sand and mud, and during the morning had become bogged to my knees in a patch of particularly nasty silt. Being the heaviest in the party I was finding it totally unreliable to follow in the footsteps of some of the lighter members of our party. I was very amused to come across Faye bogged to the knees and doing a fantastic impression of an imbecile patting an invisible dog. |
- | rough going. I was also having a few problems with some of the soft patches of sand and mud, and during the morning had become bogged to my | + | |
- | knees in a patch of particularly nasty silt. Being the heaviest in the party I was finding it totally unreliable to follow in the footsteps of some of the lighter members of our party. I was very amused to come | + | The junction of the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers was reached at about three that afternoon and I knew the walk was in the bag although the next 3 km up the Capertee took over 2 1/2 hours. It was impossible to cross the Capertee River as it was carrying about four times as much water as the Wolgan. |
- | across Faye bogged to the knees and doing a fantastic impression of an imbecile patting an invisible dog. | + | |
- | The junction of the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers was reached at about three that afternoon and I knew the walk was in the bag although the next 3 km up the Capertee took over 2- hours. It was impossible to cross the | + | At the end of the day I was wringing wet with perspiration and had quite a huge amount of material from leaves to sand down my back. Under normal conditions I see little need for extravagant washing rituals on walking trips other than a quick swim if it is hot, relying mainly on copious quantities of wood smoke to provide a natural all-round clothes and body deodorant.... This time, however, it was an all-round scrub up, clothes included, and for some reason I felt it necessary to wash my hair twice... It had been a hard day. |
- | Capertee River as it was carrying about four times as much water as the Wolgan. | + | |
- | At the end of the day I was wringing wet with perspiration and had | + | |
- | quite a huge amount of material from leaves to sand down my back. Under normal conditions I see little need for extravagant washing rituals on walking trips other than a quick swim if it is hot, relying mainly on copious quantities of wood smoke to provide a natural all-round clothes and body deodorant.... This time, however, it was an all-round scrub up, clothes included, and for some reason I felt it necessary to wash my hair twice.-- It had been a hard day. | + | |
Sunday was a rather ordinary slog, mostly along tracks from Gospers Creek. As I hadn't done any bushwalking for over 9 months I spent most of the trip at the rear, leaving the front of the party under the very capable supervision of Dot Butler who also selected all our excellent camp sites, leaving an hour or so of daylight to allow the stragglers sufficient time to reach camp in daylight. | Sunday was a rather ordinary slog, mostly along tracks from Gospers Creek. As I hadn't done any bushwalking for over 9 months I spent most of the trip at the rear, leaving the front of the party under the very capable supervision of Dot Butler who also selected all our excellent camp sites, leaving an hour or so of daylight to allow the stragglers sufficient time to reach camp in daylight. | ||
- | Monday was a rather quiet day, with a short inspection of Glen Davis and the ruins of the Shale Oil Works on the way through. The trip over the Pipeline Pass was also quiet with a long lunch stop at the top, and then on to Newnes, reaching the vehicles about 4 oTclock. Most of us stayed for a cup of tea before moving off. By Monday both the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers had returned to almost their usual levels. | + | |
- | I consider this trip to have been a 100% success. The walking, despite the flooded river conditions, was excellent; as a lot of undergrowth | + | Monday was a rather quiet day, with a short inspection of Glen Davis and the ruins of the Shale Oil Works on the way through. The trip over the Pipeline Pass was also quiet with a long lunch stop at the top, and then on to Newnes, reaching the vehicles about 4 o' |
- | Pagd 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1978. | + | |
- | and rubbish (with the exception of the wretched lawyer vine) had been washed away and. the newly deposited. beds of driftwood were quite stable for walking over. The flood damage along the Wolgan River was much more severe, with very large trees washed away, than that on the Capertee River. | + | I consider this trip to have been a 100% success. The walking, despite the flooded river conditions, was excellent; as a lot of undergrowth and rubbish (with the exception of the wretched lawyer vine) had been washed away and the newly deposited beds of driftwood were quite stable for walking over. The flood damage along the Wolgan River was much more severe, with very large trees washed away, than that on the Capertee River. |
I was most fortunate in having Dot Butler along to keep the front of the party moving (many thanks once again, Dot) and each morning we managed to move off around 8 o' | I was most fortunate in having Dot Butler along to keep the front of the party moving (many thanks once again, Dot) and each morning we managed to move off around 8 o' | ||
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The weather was excellent. Friday and Saturday were mostly overcast but dry. Sunday and Monday were fine and sunny although we had a few showers each night. | The weather was excellent. Friday and Saturday were mostly overcast but dry. Sunday and Monday were fine and sunny although we had a few showers each night. | ||
- | This trip could quite reasonably be undertaken in three days. I would recommend | + | |
- | Creek or preferably a little further on the first day, reaching the junction and making about 6 km up the Capertee on the second day; reaching Freshwater Creek on the third day, and through to Newnes via Glen Davis and the Pipeline Pass on the fourth day. On both trips I feel that where possible the Pipeline Pass should be avoided on the first day out, as it is important to get as much distance in as possible on the first day to ensure the success of the trip. | + | This trip could quite reasonably be undertaken in three days. I would recommend |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | ONE "WALKER'S" | + | ---- |
- | /bat would I do at Easter? | + | |
+ | =====One | ||
by Helen Gray. | by Helen Gray. | ||
- | It was still too hot for a hard walk, and I decided easy walks were out* (On the last two easy weekend walks I had found myself in the company of some pupils of mine; nice kids, but I do like to get away from my work asmuch | + | |
+ | What would I do at Easter? | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was still too hot for a hard walk, and I decided easy walks were out. (On the last two easy weekend walks I had found myself in the company of some pupils of mine; nice kids, but I do like to get away from my work as much as they like to get away from their teachers). | ||
Then the perfect solution came up. | Then the perfect solution came up. | ||
- | Peter Levander is the proud owner of a 32' sloop which he has recently completed. Many readers are familiar with the boat which, in Dot Butler' | + | |
- | Peter (jokingl | + | Peter Levander is the proud owner of a 32' sloop which he has recently completed. Many readers are familiar with the boat which, in Dot Butler' |
- | 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALIC: | + | |
+ | Peter (jokingly?) said that the ideal new member is female, experienced (sailing, that is!) and young, but as I filled one requirement I'd do. | ||
Phil Butt and Bob Hodgson each filled one requirement and Kathleen Game was eligible on two. | Phil Butt and Bob Hodgson each filled one requirement and Kathleen Game was eligible on two. | ||
- | . Easter Friday, you may recall, was really wild howling winds, rain, and heavy seas. (Many Sydney beaches were closed.) The sloop had never been out in the ocean, so obviously this was the day to test it. After a ten minute lesson for the crew in Sydney Harbour, out we went. I was | + | |
- | useless, with everyone calling ropes " | + | Easter Friday, you may recall, was really wild howling winds, rain, and heavy seas. (Many Sydney beaches were closed.) The sloop had never been out in the ocean, so obviously this was the day to test it. After a ten minute lesson for the crew in Sydney Harbour, out we went. I was useless, with everyone calling ropes " |
- | had passed or that veteran sailor Bob Hodgson had done it for me. Speaking of veterans - I always wondered what happened to working seamen when they got sea-sick, and now I know. Bob was working the tiller and chatting when he suddenly said, " | + | |
- | We went seven miles or so off the coast and didn't see another boat, Actually, I couldn' | + | We went seven miles or so off the coast and didn't see another boat, Actually, I couldn' |
The storm abated and Kathy came to life as we reached Barrenjoey Head and once in Pittwater it was so calm our engine was needed. We spent the night on board without even a gentle rocking to lull us to sleep. | The storm abated and Kathy came to life as we reached Barrenjoey Head and once in Pittwater it was so calm our engine was needed. We spent the night on board without even a gentle rocking to lull us to sleep. | ||
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Saturday was a rest day. We circled Scotland Island, then out into Broken Bay and around Lion Island, anchoring off its tiny beach for lunch. Later, we sailed up the Hawkesbury for a mile or so, before returning to anchor for the night in Beautiful America Bay. | Saturday was a rest day. We circled Scotland Island, then out into Broken Bay and around Lion Island, anchoring off its tiny beach for lunch. Later, we sailed up the Hawkesbury for a mile or so, before returning to anchor for the night in Beautiful America Bay. | ||
- | The evenings were delightful. Peter has a perfect collection of tape-recordings - Handel, Mozart, Telemann)which we listened | + | |
- | Later, we spent some time on deck waiting for the eclipse which Phil told us all about. Fortunately, | + | The evenings were delightful. Peter has a perfect collection of tape-recordings - Handel, Mozart, Telemann, which we listened |
- | Page :11 THE SYDVEY BUSHWALKER May, 1978. | + | |
- | carpet. Actually it is called the quarterbunk, | + | Later, we spent some time on deck waiting for the eclipse which Phil told us all about. Fortunately, |
- | Sunday morning Bob Hodgson left us, having been rowed ashore and replaced by Alastair Battye who had walked down from West Head Road., where his car now awaited Bob's use. Vie welcomed Alastair aboard. with one of Handel' | + | |
- | Cowan Creek was the day's trip, with lunch at the head of Smith' | + | Sunday morning Bob Hodgson left us, having been rowed ashore and replaced by Alastair Battye who had walked down from West Head Road, where his car now awaited Bob's use. We welcomed Alastair aboard with one of Handel' |
- | less eaten enthusiastically. The conversation turned to other strange | + | |
- | tastes. Alastair and I insisted that the tropical fruit durian was the world' | + | Cowan Creek was the day's trip, with lunch at the head of Smith' |
- | Back in America Bay that night we had another eating orgy. And- the other? It wasn't an orgy, but a haircombing session. I have decided that the combination of a slightly rocking boat, Mozart' | + | |
- | Monday, and back to sea and thence home. This was more like those ads swimming costumes, sunglasses, blue sky, cottonwool | + | Back in America Bay - that night we had another eating orgy. And the other? It wasn't an orgy, but a haircombing session. I have decided that the combination of a slightly rocking boat, Mozart' |
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+ | Monday, and back to sea and thence home. This was more like those ads - swimming costumes, sunglasses, blue sky, cotton-wool | ||
If you are interested in developing your arms instead of your legs, take a rest from walking and try sailing. And what nicer way is there do so than with a group of walking friends. Thanks, Peter, for a fabulous weekend. | If you are interested in developing your arms instead of your legs, take a rest from walking and try sailing. And what nicer way is there do so than with a group of walking friends. Thanks, Peter, for a fabulous weekend. | ||
- | ************** | + | |
- | WALKING CAMPING HOLIDAY. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ====Walking - camping Holiday.==== | ||
Are you interested in some walking/ | Are you interested in some walking/ | ||
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- | May, 1978. | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | THE APRIL GIKERAL | + | |
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
- | ING. | + | |
- | Page 13 | + | |
It was about 8.25 pm when our brand new President vigorously belaboured the ceremonial gong to bring the 35 or so members present to order and announced the general meeting for April. | It was about 8.25 pm when our brand new President vigorously belaboured the ceremonial gong to bring the 35 or so members present to order and announced the general meeting for April. | ||
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Christine Austin was the only one to apologise. And Philip Lormer was our only new member. | Christine Austin was the only one to apologise. And Philip Lormer was our only new member. | ||
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The minutes of the A.G.M. were read, and after a number of questions of fine detail, received and duly signed. There was no business arising from the minutes, the only comment being that the question of a holding company for Coolana would be discussed in general business. | The minutes of the A.G.M. were read, and after a number of questions of fine detail, received and duly signed. There was no business arising from the minutes, the only comment being that the question of a holding company for Coolana would be discussed in general business. | ||
- | Correspondence in consisted of magazines, annual subs (keep those cheques and money orders coming in folksy), a form letter from the Department of Services requesting details of the new committee, and a letter and telegram from a legal firm acting for a Mr. Dick Smith. | + | |
+ | Correspondence in consisted of magazines, annual subs (keep those cheques and money orders coming in folks!), a form letter from the Department of Services requesting details of the new committee, and a letter and telegram from a legal firm acting for a Mr. Dick Smith. | ||
Correspondence out was limited to a letter to our new member, and an order for a new slide projector and accessories. | Correspondence out was limited to a letter to our new member, and an order for a new slide projector and accessories. | ||
- | The only business arising concerned the threat of legal action over | + | |
- | a recent magazine article. The meeting agreed that we should seek advice regarding our position and delegated the president and secretary to seek to resolve the matter with our hon. solicitor. | + | The only business arising concerned the threat of legal action over a recent magazine article. The meeting agreed that we should seek advice regarding our position and delegated the president and secretary to seek to resolve the matter with our hon. solicitor. |
- | The treasurer' | + | |
- | expenditure of $529.65, income of $104.50 and a final balance of $1158.53. | + | The treasurer' |
- | Then came the walks report, and as suggested in last month' | + | |
+ | Then came the walks report, and as suggested in last month' | ||
Over the W/E 11/12 March there was the reunion. With two reports in last month' | Over the W/E 11/12 March there was the reunion. With two reports in last month' | ||
- | Vic Lewin had a crew of 3 prospectives down in the Budawangs the following weekend and. reported a rather wet but enjoyable walk. Hans Beck's Glenbrook Creek ramble on Sunday 19th attracted 2 members and one prospective all of whom were rained on for their trouble. They reported some apparent role confusion between the creeks and the tracks in the area, and shortened the trip slightly by exiting via Martin' | + | |
- | but they were confined to the west bank by flooding. The mapping instructional under John Fox was abandoned because of rain. | + | Vic Lewin had a crew of 3 prospectives down in the Budawangs the following weekend and reported a rather wet but enjoyable walk. Hans Beck's Glenbrook Creek ramble on Sunday 19th attracted 2 members and one prospective all of whom were rained on for their trouble. They reported some apparent role confusion between the creeks and the tracks in the area, and shortened the trip slightly by exiting via Martin' |
- | The Easter weekend had a good crop of walks, with David Cotton reporting | + | |
- | swollen rivers, and promising a full account in the magazine | + | The Easter weekend had a good crop of walks, with David Cotton reporting swollen rivers, and promising a full account in the magazine - but finish reading the notes first. Vic Lewin scrapped his Grose Valley classic because of flooding in the classic Grose Valley and Tony Denham and Laurie Quaken moved their base camp from the Shoalhaven to the Colo for similar reasons. Peter Harris transferred his New England walk for all starters except Roy (is you de lay) Higginbottom (Hello Roy) who was travelling in from some remote location and could not be contacted. |
- | reading the notes first, Vic Lewin scrapped his Grose Valley classic | + | |
- | because of flooding in the classic Grose Valley and Tony Denham and Laurie | + | The following weekend March 31 / April 1 saw Hans Beck leading 6 members and one prospective on his Cox River walk. They report extensive flood damage to the banks of the river. David Cotton' |
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- | Quaken moved their base camp from the Shoalhaven to the Colo for similar reasons. Peter Harris transferred his New England walk for all starters except Roy (is you de lay) Higginbottom (Hello Roy) who was travelling in from some remote location and could not be contacted. | + | |
- | track was in fact the Uloola track creek, but this pales to insignificance | + | |
- | beside the sheer complexity of the report of the walk itself. | + | |
- | The following weekend March 31/ | + | |
On the 7/8/9 April Bill Burke conducted a party of about 21 souls through swirling mists on a tour of the area around Splendour Rock. Mobb's Soak cave provided welcome shelter on the Saturday evening and they were all back at the cars at 3.30 pm Sunday, so I don't think they visited the Cox. Barbara Evan's walk over the 8/9th had four members, four prospectives and one visitor. They reported an enjoyable walk with some rain and numerous mosquitoes at Accacia Flat. Len Scotland alone led the day walk in the Heathcote area with a total of seven starters. And here endeth the walks report. | On the 7/8/9 April Bill Burke conducted a party of about 21 souls through swirling mists on a tour of the area around Splendour Rock. Mobb's Soak cave provided welcome shelter on the Saturday evening and they were all back at the cars at 3.30 pm Sunday, so I don't think they visited the Cox. Barbara Evan's walk over the 8/9th had four members, four prospectives and one visitor. They reported an enjoyable walk with some rain and numerous mosquitoes at Accacia Flat. Len Scotland alone led the day walk in the Heathcote area with a total of seven starters. And here endeth the walks report. | ||
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The chairperson' | The chairperson' | ||
- | General business bought a report of a Coolana Committee meeting held | + | |
- | at Wood's Creek during the reunion. In brief, they decided against forming a company for Coolana, decided to pay rates immediately on portions 104 and 105, and are going to write proposing that portion 203 be combined with 1049 105 for rating purposes. They also report that a picnic area appears to be being prepared on land across the river from Coolana. | + | General business bought a report of a Coolana Committee meeting held at Wood's Creek during the reunion. In brief, they decided against forming a company for Coolana, decided to pay rates immediately on portions 104 and 105, and are going to write proposing that portion 203 be combined with 104, 105 for rating purposes. They also report that a picnic area appears to be being prepared on land across the river from Coolana. |
- | A motion was then passed providing for preparation of a separate account for Coolana monies. A cdotion | + | |
- | Peter Harris then moved two motions on conservation matters which will | + | A motion was then passed providing for preparation of a separate account for Coolana monies. A motion |
- | involve us in writing to the N.S.W. Mines Minister and the Premier of Tasmania. | + | |
+ | Peter Harris then moved two motions on conservation matters which will involve us in writing to the N.S.W. Mines Minister and the Premier of Tasmania. | ||
The meeting closed at 9.54 pm. | The meeting closed at 9.54 pm. | ||
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- | Page 15 | + | =====Owen On Tour.===== |
- | ON TOUR. | + | |
- | The overnight train from Delhi arrives at the bottom of the Himalayan foothills at dawn. At Kalka, beside the wide main gauge, is a narrow gauge toy train all painted blue, and after one hour's stop for breakfast, the train choofs off. Up a narrow gorge with only cactus and brushy scrub the train with 6 carriages ascends very rapidly with loops and tunnels (every tunnel numbered) and every 500 ft altitude is a wooden cut-out of | + | The overnight train from Delhi arrives at the bottom of the Himalayan foothills at dawn. At Kalka, beside the wide main gauge, is a narrow gauge toy train all painted blue, and after one hour's stop for breakfast, the train choofs off. Up a narrow gorge with only cactus and brushy scrub the train with 6 carriages ascends very rapidly with loops and tunnels (every tunnel numbered) and every 500 ft altitude is a wooden cut-out of a page boy/bell hop holding the notice. 15 m p.h. maximum, with tea stops every hour. A pleasant ride. |
- | a page boy/bell hop holding the notice. 15 m p.h. maximum, with tea stops every hour. A pleasant ride. | + | |
- | Soon the air becomes fresher and ruus trees in deep russet cover whole hillsides, while far below is the wide dried-up bed of the river. Tunnel 30 and still we wind. At one stage I counted four tracks below , a series of loops and tunnels with lines looping over roads and riding on curved viaducts. Everything is of hand-cut stone blocks. Then suddenly pine trees appear and the first glimpse of the snowy peaks (a low mountain ridge, not part of the Himalayas). From our armchairs (Yes, We were travelling first class!) magnificent vistas from all points. | + | Soon the air becomes fresher and ruus trees in deep russet cover whole hillsides, while far below is the wide dried-up bed of the river. Tunnel 30 and still we wind. At one stage I counted four tracks below, a series of loops and tunnels with lines looping over roads and riding on curved viaducts. Everything is of hand-cut stone blocks. Then suddenly pine trees appear and the first glimpse of the snowy peaks (a low mountain ridge, not part of the Himalayas). From our armchairs (Yes, We were travelling first class!) magnificent vistas from all points. |
- | After three hours we arrived on a ridge and Simla could. be seen in the far distance looking like a scene of the Llasa Palace in Tibet. Soon pine trees were interspersed with rhododendrons, | + | |
- | But when you arrivo | + | After three hours we arrived on a ridge and Simla could be seen in the far distance looking like a scene of the Llasa Palace in Tibet. Soon pine trees were interspersed with rhododendrons, |
- | acept when we were taken for a trip to the nearby snow-fields. Only 20 in the bus plus us two. Everyone brought snow into the bus and Mum and I were popular targets. The sareed ladies would slide down the snow slopes; a sillier sight you could never imagine, although I've seen tennis played in sarees. I imagine that rugby has been tried by the ladies in sarees - it is completely possible. | + | |
- | There is no noise here. Along the entire horizon can be seen the | + | But when you arrive |
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- | Himalayan range. | + | Except |
- | All the exchitecture | + | |
- | as a gothic crypt with outside walls in Tudor topped. by staircases in the open but covered in az in Blois (Loire Valley style). There are Peruvian stone buttresses holding up Tudor fire stations. There is a lift built in two steps. There is talk of a cable-car but it's been all talk for 25 years, so - | + | There is no noise here. Along the entire horizon can be seen the Himalayan range. |
- | Simla has been made the capital of this Himachel Pradesh province and is a growing city. All of the falling-down hotels are being used | + | |
- | as Government buildings. The law courts are on a peninsular jutting out into the haze 3 the " | + | All the architecture |
- | Not all is like this. I climbed a hill behind the town and on the way strayed into the world of Emily Bronte. Old English cottages like " | + | |
+ | Simla has been made the capital of this Himachel Pradesh province and is a growing city. All of the falling-down hotels are being used as Government buildings. The law courts are on a peninsular jutting out into the haze; the " | ||
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+ | Not all is like this. I climbed a hill behind the town and on the way strayed into the world of Emily Bronte. Old English cottages like " | ||
At night after work, everyone starts walking home, because the Government buildings are everywhere as are the houses, and the main Mall is as busy as Wynyard Ramp and the coffee shops are full. Very Indian, indeed. Also faces are different - Iranian and Kashmiri with few of the Mongoloid strain, also very few dark Dravidians. | At night after work, everyone starts walking home, because the Government buildings are everywhere as are the houses, and the main Mall is as busy as Wynyard Ramp and the coffee shops are full. Very Indian, indeed. Also faces are different - Iranian and Kashmiri with few of the Mongoloid strain, also very few dark Dravidians. | ||
- | Our hotel, the Grand, was on the highest point and from the windows could be seen the whole Himalayan world. The hotel is administered under the Estates Acts, so is Government run. The price of room plus dinner/ | + | |
- | There is a roller-skating rink, 3 cinemas, two western restaurants - and views and views and views. Tunnels take pedestrians under the mhal in short cuts and it is an absolutely wonderful place to escape the heat of the plains. | + | Our hotel, the Grand, was on the highest point and from the windows could be seen the whole Himalayan world. The hotel is administered under the Estates Acts, so is Government run. The price of room plus dinner/ |
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- | The British build the weirdest of cities and it is all there still, fading fast, the opulence tatty. Only the arrogant British would. build such a place. | + | There is a roller-skating rink, 3 cinemas, two western restaurants - and views and views and views. Tunnels take pedestrians under the Mall in short cuts and it is an absolutely wonderful place to escape the heat of the plains. |
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+ | The British build the weirdest of cities and it is all there still, fading fast, the opulence tatty. Only the arrogant British would build such a place. | ||
I promise that I won't mention India ever again, but if you ever pass by Delhi there is beautiful sad Simla ***** awaiting you. | I promise that I won't mention India ever again, but if you ever pass by Delhi there is beautiful sad Simla ***** awaiting you. | ||
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(***** recommended. by Owen Marks and mother!) | (***** recommended. by Owen Marks and mother!) | ||
- | Regards to my S.B.7. friends. Owen Marks. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * | + | Regards to my S.B.W. friends. |
- | WALKS NOTES FOR JUNE. | + | |
+ | Owen Marks. | ||
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+ | =====Walks Notes for June.===== | ||
by Spiro Hajinakitas. | by Spiro Hajinakitas. | ||
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June | June | ||
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- | 2,3,4,5 - Bob Younger is also leading a 3-day test walk in the Yerranderie | + | 2, |
- | 4,5 - A two-day walk was to be led by Jack _Perry. We have sadly, just learned | + | |
- | Sunday 4 Barry Zieren is leading an easy day walk in the Kuring-gai National Park in the West Head region. Very good views of Lion Island, Palm Beach and Brisbane Waters. Phone 93,4830 (H). | + | 2, |
- | 10. 11 - If you've ever been on a walk with Rod Peters. and tasted his delicious home-made wines and wondered how he achieved them, then come along to his Home Wine Making School, Saturday evening and Sunday at St Marys. Phone 623,0171 (B). | + | |
- | Sunday 11 - Evans Lookout Govetts - Grand CanYon- Neates Glen with Peter Miller in the Blackheath area. A most interesting and scenic Sunday test walk through some beautiful bushland and rain forests, breathtaking views of the Grose Valley and surrounding peaks. Phone 922,4016 (H). | + | 4,5 - A two-day walk was to be led by Jack Perry. We have sadly just learned |
- | Sunday 11 - Gordon Lee (contact in the clubroom) has a walk:liathe Heathoote | + | |
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1978. | + | Sunday 4 - Barry Zieren is leading an easy day walk in the Kuring-gai National Park in the West Head region. Very good views of Lion Island, Palm Beach and Brisbane Waters. Phone 93,4830 (H). |
- | JUNE | + | |
- | 16,17,18 - John Redfern is revisiting the Bonnum Pic - Wollondilly River | + | 10,11 - If you've ever been on a walk with Rod Peters and tasted his delicious home-made wines and wondered how he achieved them, then come along to his Home Wine Making School, Saturday evening and Sunday at St Marys. Phone 623,0171 (B). |
- | 0 area to see if the family of platypuses have had any family additions since they were sighted last year on the Wollondilly. Beautiful unspoilt bushland 25 km of exhilarating walking. A test walk. Phone 80891702. | + | |
- | 16917,18 - Another test walk with David Rutherford starting from Carlon' | + | Sunday 11 (*) - Evans Lookout |
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+ | Sunday 11 - Gordon Lee (contact in the clubroom) has a walk in the Heathcote | ||
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+ | 16,17,18 (*) - Another test walk with David Rutherford starting from Carlon' | ||
Sunday 18 - Jim Brown has a trip in the Wondabyne - Tunnel Hill area. Mainly track walking, pleasant views of Broken Bay, perhaps some early wildflowers. Train 8.30 am. Phone 81,2675. | Sunday 18 - Jim Brown has a trip in the Wondabyne - Tunnel Hill area. Mainly track walking, pleasant views of Broken Bay, perhaps some early wildflowers. Train 8.30 am. Phone 81,2675. | ||
- | Sunday 18 - Waterfall to Engadine via Uloola Falls and Kangaroo Creek with Neil Brown. A very popular and scenic walk in the Royal National Park. Phone (042) 94,1376. Train 8.46 (0, | ||
- | 23924925 - Wattagan Creek area with Brian Hart. Congewoi - Wattagan Creek - Mt. Warrawalong. A 30 km medium test walk west of Wyong. Spectacular views to the coast, deep creeks and heavily wooded forests. Phone 85,0355 (B). | ||
- | 23924,25 Kanangra - Bullhead Range - Mt. Kowmung Chiddy' | ||
- | ++ Christies Creek with Craig and Christine Austin. A 40 km medium/ hard walk in the Kanangra area (1 hour or so past Jenolan Caves). | ||
- | A fair bit of climbing involved but well worth the effort to escape from Sydney and hide away in truly majestic and breathtaking county. Phone 80,3399. | ||
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- | Sunday 25 - Govett' | ||
- | Sunday 25 - Another interesting and scenic walk in the Royal National Park with Paul Mawhinney. 17 km medium. Waterfall to Audley. Phone 799 2889. | ||
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- | CONGRATULATIONS to Diane Southgate. and John Fox who have just announced | ||
- | their engagement. | ||
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- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: | ||
- | Ordinary member $10 Subscription includes. the | ||
- | Married couple $12 magazine, -posted free to all | ||
- | Full-time student member 3 6 full members. Magazine sUb, | ||
- | Non,-active member V1 2 for others (posted) $4.00 | ||
+ | Sunday 18 - Waterfall to Engadine via Uloola Falls and Kangaroo Creek with Neil Brown. A very popular and scenic walk in the Royal National Park. Phone (042) 94,1376. Train 8.46 (C). | ||
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+ | 23,24,25 (*) - Wattagan Creek area with Brian Hart. Congewoi - Wattagan Creek - Mt. Warrawalong. A 30 km medium test walk west of Wyong. Spectacular views to the coast, deep creeks and heavily wooded forests. Phone 85,0355 (B). | ||
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+ | 23,24,25 (+) Kanangra - Bullhead Range - Mt. Kowmung - Chiddy' | ||
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+ | Sunday 25 (*) - Govett' | ||
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+ | Sunday 25 - Another interesting and scenic walk in the Royal National Park with Paul Mawhinney. 17 km medium. Waterfall to Audley. Phone 799,2889. | ||
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+ | ===Congratulations=== | ||
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+ | To Diane Southgate and John Fox who have just announced their engagement. | ||
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+ | ====Annual Subscriptions: | ||
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+ | These are now due and payable, and are as follows:- | ||
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+ | * Ordinary member $10 | ||
+ | * Married couple $12 | ||
+ | * Full-time student member $6 | ||
+ | * Non-active member $2 | ||
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+ | Subscription includes the magazine, posted free to all full members. Magazine sub. for others (posted) $4.00. | ||
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