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|Katoomba Shale Mining Exploratory|Wal Liddle| 4| | |Katoomba Shale Mining Exploratory|Wal Liddle| 4| | ||
- | |June General Meeting| 5| | + | |June General Meeting| | 5| |
- | |Up in the Air|Marion Lloyd|Page 7,8,9 & 10| | + | |Up in the Air|Marion Lloyd|7, 8, 9 & 10| |
|Poem - "Theme & Variation" | |Poem - "Theme & Variation" | ||
|In Search of Jervis Bay|Anon|13, | |In Search of Jervis Bay|Anon|13, | ||
|Social Notes|Christine Austin|16| | |Social Notes|Christine Austin|16| | ||
- | |Walk Notes for August|Spiro Hajinakitas|17 & 18 | + | |Walk Notes for August|Spiro Hajinakitas|17 & 18| |
|Stop Press - Coolana Working Bee| | 5B| | |Stop Press - Coolana Working Bee| | 5B| | ||
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by George Gray | by George Gray | ||
- | Further data substantiating the above law was gained on a one day li-b trip on the Grose River. Murphy' | + | |
- | In late March a group of workmates decided to make use of a " | + | Further data substantiating the above law was gained on a one day li-lo trip on the Grose River. Murphy' |
- | Twelve of us now in three V.L's were off at last to the starting point and up the mountain towards Springwood, turning off at White Cross Road which soon turned into a fire trail, first sandy, then rocky and steep. Next there were mud slides then loose stone with many impacts under the car on the rocks. John had his number plate knocked off and several times we had to leap out and assist the car by pushing when we lost traction. | + | |
- | The three cars finally reached the end of the track on a sandstone plateau high above the river. While we admired the view someone noticed oil flowing from under a V.W. A fair quantity of this very hot oil was saved in a plastic bag; it seems that only one of the usual six bolts was in tact after the rough trip. Two bolts removed from the other cars made a temporary repair. At this point Leo remembered his li-b; it was in the boot of his car at Ryde. Fortunately, | + | In late March a group of workmates decided to make use of a " |
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+ | Twelve of us now in three V.W.'s were off at last to the starting point and up the mountain towards Springwood, turning off at White Cross Road which soon turned into a fire trail, first sandy, then rocky and steep. Next there were mud slides then loose stone with many impacts under the car on the rocks. John had his number plate knocked off and several times we had to leap out and assist the car by pushing when we lost traction. | ||
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+ | The three cars finally reached the end of the track on a sandstone plateau high above the river. While we admired the view someone noticed oil flowing from under a V.W. A fair quantity of this very hot oil was saved in a plastic bag; it seems that only one of the usual six bolts was in tact after the rough trip. Two bolts removed from the other cars made a temporary repair. At this point Leo remembered his li-lo; it was in the boot of his car at Ryde. Fortunately, | ||
The next problem was to find a way off the cliff and down to the river. This took well over an hour of scrambling down a rocky dry creek bed. One of the party was already very tired and slow. | The next problem was to find a way off the cliff and down to the river. This took well over an hour of scrambling down a rocky dry creek bed. One of the party was already very tired and slow. | ||
- | It was in a side creek of the Grose by a large pool that we had a rather late liTToch | + | |
- | Mid-afternoon now, and the river is mostly in the shade of cliffs. Easier rapids, long t-ools, but with a large group, slow progress. Getting | + | It was in a side creek of the Grose by a large pool that we had a rather late lunch and a cool-off swim. During the half mile of rock hopping to the Grose, Leo managed to rip his borrowed li-lo. This was patched while most of the group repeatedly tried to shoot the rather long rapid nearby. Quite a bit of skin was lost here. |
- | fairly cold now, especially for tb,se oeonle | + | |
+ | Mid-afternoon now, and the river is mostly in the shade of cliffs. Easier rapids, long pools, but with a large group, slow progress. Getting fairly cold now, especially for those people | ||
The group was well spread out now and I decided to push on and light a big fire. We all had a warm up and a brew. Two more li-los were unrepairable and it was nearly dark. We were near the old gauging station and four of the party decided to walk out via the track to the downstream cars. | The group was well spread out now and I decided to push on and light a big fire. We all had a warm up and a brew. Two more li-los were unrepairable and it was nearly dark. We were near the old gauging station and four of the party decided to walk out via the track to the downstream cars. | ||
- | Page 3 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY 1978 | + | |
- | Eight rafted on in the dark along the quiet stretch of river that is near Wood's Creek. We called to each other frequently now as we had nearly lost one of the party. This bit of river has been much altered by recent floods; many trees have fallen into the river and there are deep pools and lots of quicksand. Rodger had poor night vision and decided to try walking along the bank. It was much worse and he was soon back re-inflating his li-b. The moon had just set and starlight was all we had left; the sand banks were just visible against the black of the water. Terrible quicksand all over the place, people sinking, falling, crawling, swimming and all the time on the look out for the power lines crossing the river that would indicate our cars were nearby. | + | Eight rafted on in the dark along the quiet stretch of river that is near Wood's Creek. We called to each other frequently now as we had nearly lost one of the party. This bit of river has been much altered by recent floods; many trees have fallen into the river and there are deep pools and lots of quicksand. Rodger had poor night vision and decided to try walking along the bank. It was much worse and he was soon back re-inflating his li-lo. The moon had just set and starlight was all we had left; the sand banks were just visible against the black of the water. Terrible quicksand all over the place, people sinking, falling, crawling, swimming and all the time on the look out for the power lines crossing the river that would indicate our cars were nearby. |
- | At last we arrived at the cars, cold and wet, but the walking group with the keys to the car containing our dry clothes had not arrived! We lit a fire and waited and discussed our problems. We left two people at this spot, two others up by the track from the gauging station and four of us in Paul's | + | |
- | Mazda went off to Springwood to get a torch and some oil for the V.W. We could get net..er. We sent the most decently dressed of us into a shop to buy some food, then to the police station to borrow a torch or lantern. He got neither. The rest of us hovered in the bushes outside in our underpants to avoid getting arrested. | + | At last we arrived at the cars, cold and wet, but the walking group with the keys to the car containing our dry clothes had not arrived! We lit a fire and waited and discussed our problems. We left two people at this spot, two others up by the track from the gauging station and four of us in Paul's Mazda went off to Springwood to get a torch and some oil for the V.W. We could get neither. We sent the most decently dressed of us into a shop to buy some food, then to the police station to borrow a torch or lantern. He got neither. The rest of us hovered in the bushes outside in our underpants to avoid getting arrested. |
- | On our way back we made phone calls to our homes. Paul saw a bushfire brigade truck parked and in a flash of inspiration was able to borrow an electric lantern torch from the local fire captain. Unfortunately, | + | |
- | Well past midnight and the four walkers hadn't arrived, so Brian and 1, with the borrowed torch, started up the disused track towards the place where they had left the river. The track was very feint, but we got there. | + | On our way back we made phone calls to our homes. Paul saw a bushfire brigade truck parked and in a flash of inspiration was able to borrow an electric lantern torch from the local fire captain. Unfortunately, |
- | Eventually we heard a feint reply, well downstream. Much calling later we found the lost friends, preparing to spend the night against a small cliff with | + | |
- | a fire going. They had been unable to go on in the dark as they had lost the track. With thetorchwe | + | Well past midnight and the four walkers hadn't arrived, so Brian and I, with the borrowed torch, started up the disused track towards the place where they had left the river. The track was very feint, but we got there. |
- | Meanwhile,. John had gone to Vale Lookout to try to see a fire or to call to the missing group. Somehow my rucksack had gone with him. | + | |
- | Neil was fumbling with his keys at the door of his car, "Can I have a light please" | + | Eventually we heard a feint reply, well downstream. Much calling later we found the lost friends, preparing to spend the night against a small cliff with a fire going. They had been unable to go on in the dark as they had lost the track. With the torch we six could make it back to the cars. |
- | key wallet, nor in his pocket or rucksack and a search of the nearby grass yeilded | + | |
- | After a sorting of new destinations, | + | Meanwhile, John had gone to Vale Lookout to try to see a fire or to call to the missing group. Somehow my rucksack had gone with him. |
- | Page 4 TUE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | KATOOYMA SHALE MINING EXPLORATORY | + | Neil was fumbling with his keys at the door of his car, "Can I have a light please" |
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+ | After a sorting of new destinations, | ||
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+ | =====Katoomba Shale Mining Exploratory.===== | ||
by Wal Liddle | by Wal Liddle | ||
- | 5 males turned up for this walk, 4:f us having come by train and one by Land Rover, meeting at Katoomba Station about 1.00 a m. Saturday morning. The "blue boiler" | + | |
- | On the way to our lunch spot we explored the entrances to a number of the shale oil (kercsene) tunnels carved out of the mountainside. We used candles to light our way and test for "foul air" but did not enter too :e 111.Y. | + | 5 males turned up for this walk, 4 of us having come by train and one by Land Rover, meeting at Katoomba Station about 1.00 a.m. Saturday morning. The "blue boiler" |
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+ | On the way to our lunch spot we explored the entrances to a number of the shale oil (keresene) tunnels carved out of the mountainside. We used candles to light our way and test for "foul air" but did not enter too deeply | ||
The path through the valley to the Ruined Castle track junction and beyond follows the built up horse drawn tram (slip) way, used in the past to transport the shale from different parts of the valley. | The path through the valley to the Ruined Castle track junction and beyond follows the built up horse drawn tram (slip) way, used in the past to transport the shale from different parts of the valley. | ||
- | Using the book "Shale Oil Railways of N.S.W." | + | |
+ | Using the book "Shale Oil Railways of N.S.W." | ||
We found the remains of a coal slip at the walking track junction to the Ruined Castle and sections of tram lines. At other spots in the valley we found the foundations of a number of sheds used to house men and machines. | We found the remains of a coal slip at the walking track junction to the Ruined Castle and sections of tram lines. At other spots in the valley we found the foundations of a number of sheds used to house men and machines. | ||
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A depression in the valley filled with stagnant water was the spot used by the miners to draw water for the cooling of the stationary winding engine. | A depression in the valley filled with stagnant water was the spot used by the miners to draw water for the cooling of the stationary winding engine. | ||
- | This mining operation was only one of many in this valley and other valleys | + | |
+ | This mining operation was only one of many in this valley and other valleys | ||
The mines were eventually closed because the cost of the operation became too exorbitant. For further historical details contact the owner of the " | The mines were eventually closed because the cost of the operation became too exorbitant. For further historical details contact the owner of the " | ||
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That night we camped at Chinaman' | That night we camped at Chinaman' | ||
- | Many thanks to John Fox and to the guy in the "blue boiler suit" for a glorious weekend. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | Many thanks to John Fox and to the guy in the "blue boiler suit" for a glorious weekend. |
- | Page 5 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING | + | ---- |
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+ | =====The June General Meeting.===== | ||
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | With political roundsman Barry Wallace temporarily away from the Sydney environment, | ||
- | It was a Ladies Night for welcoming new members, with Vivienne Shaffer, Susan Stuart and Pearl Champion all anearing, while early in correspondence we were told that Carol Gibbons and Adrienne Shilling had been re-admitted to full membership after a period on the non-active list; however, there was one departure - a resignation from Jean Debelle. | ||
- | In correspondence, | ||
- | The Treasurer' | ||
- | a brief account of doings at the last Federation meeting - the matters are covered in greater detail in the newsletter which accompanied the June magazine. | ||
- | We had now advanced to the Walks Report, commencing at the weekend of 12th - 14th May, when Helen Gray had conducted another Coolana working bee. At its close the floor of the hut had been partially placed in position; about 20 members attended. A test walk over Mount Solitary, under the managership of Barbara Evans attracted about 17 people, and conditions at Kedumba Creek were reported as distinctly icy on Saturday night. A glorious late autumn day followed for the traverse of Solitary itself. Ann Mbrgan' | ||
- | Page 5a | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | ||
- | 111.110 | ||
- | Mount Solitary journey originally listed by Hans Beck and spent the sane draughty night in the cave on the western end of the mountain. Because of possible flooding in Kedumba Creek, the return was made to Katoomba. There were two day walks; one led by Gladys Roberts in the Kuring-gal Chase area and the other by your temporary reporter in the hills east of Helensbuigh. Eight pbople and 18 came out on those two trips, both of which were said to be without incident and went successfully. | ||
- | For the last weekend of Autunn (26-28 May) the Austins out from Kanangra assailed Guouogang, but passed up the optional ascent of Mt. Paralyser. It was frustrating to pass some very attractive camp sites along Kanwra River and finally have to stop in one that was much less appealing. John Fox's exploration around some of the shale mining shafts below Katoomba re-discovere some old tunnels, but it was deemed discreet not to attempt to get through them. What with other parties on Mt. Solitary on the Sunday, it was quite crowded, said David Rutherford in reporting on John's trip. Joe Marton' | ||
- | Over the June holiday weekend, Brian Hart conducted Fazeley' | ||
- | The final weekend covered by the Walks Report was 9 - 11 June; with Bob Hodgson' | ||
- | Page Sb THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | ||
- | Making" | ||
- | This brought us to General Business, which was occupied mainly by some discussions in which Colin Broad gave his counsel on several issues affecting Club policy and intentions. As a result a motion which had previously been foreshadowed was not in fact placed before the meeting. On a motion by Phil Butt, the Club's ap-oreciation of Colin Broad' | ||
- | quite an interesting meeting that your reporter missed recording the time of closure, but it was quite late enough. | ||
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- | COOLANA WORKING BEE | ||
- | 29th-30th July - although this is very short notice, we hone that a large group will turn up to help lay the next section of floor, saw logs, paint or a dozen otherjobs | + | With political roundsman Barry Wallace temporarily away from the Sydney environment, |
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+ | It was a Ladies Night for welcoming new members, with Vivienne Shaffer, Susan Stuart and Pearl Champion all appearing, while early in correspondence we were told that Carol Gibbons and Adrienne Shilling had been re-admitted to full membership after a period on the non-active list; however, there was one departure - a resignation from Jean Debelle. | ||
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+ | In correspondence, | ||
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+ | The Treasurer' | ||
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+ | We had now advanced to the Walks Report, commencing at the weekend of 12th - 14th May, when Helen Gray had conducted another Coolana working bee. At its close the floor of the hut had been partially placed in position; about 20 members attended. A test walk over Mount Solitary, under the managership of Barbara Evans attracted about 17 people, and conditions at Kedumba Creek were reported as distinctly icy on Saturday night. A glorious late autumn day followed for the traverse of Solitary itself. Ann Morgan' | ||
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+ | For the last weekend of Autumn (26-28 May) the Austins out from Kanangra assailed Guouogang, but passed up the optional ascent of Mt. Paralyser. It was frustrating to pass some very attractive camp sites along Kanangra River and finally have to stop in one that was much less appealing. John Fox's exploration around some of the shale mining shafts below Katoomba re-discovered some old tunnels, but it was deemed discreet not to attempt to get through them. What with other parties on Mt. Solitary on the Sunday, it was quite crowded, said David Rutherford in reporting on John's trip. Joe Marton' | ||
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+ | Over the June holiday weekend, Brian Hart conducted Fazeley' | ||
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+ | The final weekend covered by the Walks Report was 9 - 11 June; with Bob Hodgson' | ||
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+ | This brought us to General Business, which was occupied mainly by some discussions in which Colin Broad gave his counsel on several issues affecting Club policy and intentions. As a result a motion which had previously been foreshadowed was not in fact placed before the meeting. On a motion by Phil Butt, the Club's appreciation of Colin Broad' | ||
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+ | ====Coolana Working Bee.==== | ||
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+ | __29th-30th July__ | ||
Contact George and Helen Gray - 86-6263 (if you need transport or more information). | Contact George and Helen Gray - 86-6263 (if you need transport or more information). | ||
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- | REMINDER | ||
- | Subs are now due and the Treasurer would appreciate their payment before September (crossing-off time!). | ||
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- | Lightweight bushwalking | ||
- | and camping gear. | ||
- | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in | ||
- | summer | ||
- | Our new ' | ||
- | Klandra model: Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. Excellent for warmer summer nights and times when carrying weight can be reduced. Approx 3%lbs. | ||
- | Hotham model: Superwarm hooded bag made for cold sleepers and high altitudes. 'Box quilted' | ||
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | ||
- | This ' | ||
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK - | ||
- | A single pocket, shared rucksack.. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs. | ||
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | ||
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30Ibs. 2 pocket model 1%lbs. 3 pocket model l' | ||
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | ||
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight TAlbs. | ||
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY 26-2686 61-7215 | ||
- | ' | ||
- | One, two or three man. From 2% to 3%lbs. Choice of three cloths. | ||
- | Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. | ||
- | WALL TENTS | ||
- | Two, three or four man. From 3% to 4%lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. | ||
- | 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. | ||
- | Page 7 | + | ---- |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | UP IN THE AIR | + | ====Reminder.==== |
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+ | Subs are now due and the Treasurer would appreciate their payment __before__ September (crossing-off time!). | ||
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+ | =====Paddymade.===== | ||
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+ | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. | ||
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+ | ===Don' | ||
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+ | Our new ' | ||
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+ | ===Kiandra model:=== | ||
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+ | Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. Excellent for warmer summer nights and times when carrying weight can be reduced. Approx 3 3/4 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Hotham model:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Superwarm hooded bag made for cold sleepers and high altitudes. 'Box quilted' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bunyip Rucksack.=== | ||
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+ | This ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Senior Rucksack.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushman Rucksack.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. | ||
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+ | ===' | ||
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+ | One, two or three man. From 2 1/2 to 3 3/4 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wall Tents.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin | ||
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+ | 69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215 | ||
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+ | =====Up In The Air.===== | ||
by Marion Lloyd | by Marion Lloyd | ||
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Here I am up in the air for an hour and still in a euphoric daze, maybe it was that extra sleeping tablet I had taken to knock myself out for sure. What was I doing up here with the clouds scudding by and the dazzling expanse of blue stretching away to eternity. | Here I am up in the air for an hour and still in a euphoric daze, maybe it was that extra sleeping tablet I had taken to knock myself out for sure. What was I doing up here with the clouds scudding by and the dazzling expanse of blue stretching away to eternity. | ||
- | The last few weeks seemed to be blacked out. The frantic rush on Embassies, tourist offices, the long chat-ins at the Indian tourist office and the hot lines to Mark' | + | |
- | a spanner in the works by hiking their oil prices, which for some unfathomable reason threw the airlines into Chaos, changing their passenger loads, schedules and prices. | + | The last few weeks seemed to be blacked out. The frantic rush on Embassies, tourist offices, the long chat-ins at the Indian tourist office and the hot lines to Mark' |
- | We were all off to India on different flights and destinations, | + | |
- | Now in a sedated stupor, previous plane flights seemed to flash through my mind in a jumble of experiences. Waddling down the paddock with an occasional leap and bound cones the Auster. It had been acquired by 3 friends, all apprentices in a joint venture. Pooling their accumulating knowledge and resources they snent me ofhours | + | We were all off to India on different flights and destinations, |
- | Then there were the joy rides with Geoff Mattingley. They were always a source of excitement as we buzzed over favourite walking grounds, trying to pick out well-known landmarks. The trips I remerber | + | |
- | Out of these jumbled | + | Now in a sedated stupor, previous plane flights seemed to flash through my mind in a jumble of experiences. Waddling down the paddock with an occasional leap and bound comes the Auster. It had been acquired by 3 friends, all apprentices in a joint venture. Pooling their accumulating knowledge and resources they spent hours fixing up the old timer and learning to fly it. I was allowed on some these training sessions. The first lot of landings |
- | 4 lilo trip) or bashed through scrub thicker than any Malaysian jungle (un the Colo). Fay eventually persuaded me to go up with her to dump some parachutist | + | |
- | dt, | + | Then there were the joy rides with Geoff Mattingley. They were always a source of excitement as we buzzed over favourite walking grounds, trying to pick out well-known landmarks. The trips I remember |
- | Page 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | The plane' | + | Out of these jumbled |
- | " | + | |
- | The service on Singapore Airlines is quite remarkable. I managed to obtain | + | The plane' |
- | Remembering the terrible television programme on the starving masses of Calcutta, (my parents gave me a huge farewell baked dinner) I began hoarding the second and third helpings of everything. I had a free overnight stay in Singapore and I over-ate and hoarded until my turn and overnight bags were bulging. Loo paper and Kleenex were hoarded as well, not knowing when I would see such luxuries again. | + | |
- | From Singapore I flew Air India to Madras, during this flight I was introduced to Indian tea which at first I thought was ghastly as it was milk tea with what seemed 6 teaspoons of sugar. About h hour out of Madras, customs free liquor was being sold. The previously passive Indian men rushed the counter pushing and shouting as though they were at one of their political rallies. In 5 minutes flat all grog went. Im Madras Owen George and I were going to flog whisky we bought in Sydney to the loc.-1 | + | " |
- | Arriving at Madras airport was an abrupt cultural shock. The airport workers were on strike (on any one day one could witness 2 or more simultaneous strikes). The officers and high brass had to man the desks and obviously the task to many was distasteful and degrading. One officer' | + | |
- | with numerous kids and distressed everyone by his rudeness and needling questions. The atmosphere was explosive. A little kid began to bawl without abating and when the officer ordered him to stop he howled to the heavens. The officer couldn' | + | The service on Singapore Airlines is quite remarkable. I managed to obtain multi-coloured |
- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ,JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | a Meanwhile, George and Owen were on the other side of the barrier. Owen disappeared frequently; he was doing some deal or giving away his St. Vincent de Paul shirts to the porters. Once I was through the barriers we decided to seek out the tea rooms, but first I had to find the boo. It could be discovered by following the nose. Once there, you find your way into a cubicle which has a hole in the floor, with a cement replica of a foot on either side, where, of course, you are supnosed | + | Remembering the terrible television programme on the starving masses of Calcutta, (my parents gave me a huge farewell baked dinner) I began hoarding the second and third helpings of everything. I had a free overnight stay in Singapore and I over-ate and hoarded until my tum and overnight bags were bulging. Loo paper and Kleenex were hoarded as well, not knowing when I would see such luxuries again. |
- | The tea rooms were painted government green and were built and furnished in the British colonial style. One tends to find all through India that nothing very much seems to have changed since the British Raj. Our waiter wears sandshoes, no socks, what seems to be dinner pants rejects, a white jacket that has not been Ono white for ages. Not one, but astreamof | + | |
- | We made our way to the Railway Station. I was agoggled by everything and by the time we went up the station steps, skirting the recumbent bodies, it cave as no surprise when buying my ticket that I had to watch my feet as a body lay at the foot of the counter. No one seemed to mind or care. | + | From Singapore I flew Air India to Madras, during this flight I was introduced to Indian tea which at first I thought was ghastly as it was milk tea with what seemed 6 teaspoons of sugar. About 1/2 hour out of Madras, customs free liquor was being sold. The previously passive Indian men rushed the counter pushing and shouting as though they were at one of their political rallies. In 5 minutes flat all grog went. In Madras Owen, George and I were going to flog whisky we bought in Sydney to the locals |
- | These were the onening | + | |
- | The next episode was our antics at Colombo | + | Arriving at Madras airport was an abrupt cultural shock. The airport workers were on strike (on any one day one could witness 2 or more simultaneous strikes). The officers and high brass had to man the desks and obviously the task to many was distasteful and degrading. One officer' |
- | shoes, as we heard. At Colombo | + | |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978' | + | Meanwhile, George and Owen were on the other side of the barrier. Owen disappeared frequently; he was doing some deal or giving away his St. Vincent de Paul shirts to the porters. Once I was through the barriers we decided to seek out the tea rooms, but first I had to find the loo. It could be discovered by following the nose. Once there, you find your way into a cubicle which has a hole in the floor, with a cement replica of a foot on either side, where, of course, you are supposed |
- | then told me to scram. My brother who came in a few days earlier, also wears a hearing aid, simply played deaf and dumb by looking blank and pretending he couldn' | + | |
- | When the time came for the gang to depart it just had to end in an uproar. To this day I am not quite sure of all that took place. We arrived | + | The tea rooms were painted government green and were built and furnished in the British colonial style. One tends to find all through India that nothing very much seems to have changed since the British Raj. Our waiter wears sandshoes, no socks, what seems to be dinner pants rejects, a white jacket that has not been Omo white for ages. Not one, but a stream of such stereotypes |
- | at the airport stinking, because of a 2 day water shortage (also we were staying at a hostel with mixed dormitories and shared bathrooms). Helen and I would get LT as early as 4.30 a n. or 5.00 a m. to have a shower, as at least once wt, Imre caught under a shower when a Sri Lankan man came in (no doors or privacy). I | + | |
- | preferred to stink rather than be esnied | + | We made our way to the Railway Station. I was agoggled by everything and by the time we went up the station steps, skirting the recumbent bodies, it came as no surprise when buying my ticket that I had to watch my feet as a body lay at the foot of the counter. No one seemed to mind or care. |
- | Helen tore up like a polo-cross player, scooped up my rack and did a Betty Cuthbert dash to the plane. | + | |
- | Meanwhile, Owen bribed or bartered for two more seats and was trying to do a didn't buy it. | + | These were the opening |
- | The last thing I remember was Helen streaking past, grabbing George from an Official and Owenfrom | + | |
- | The Himalayan venture has already been narrated. Who needs Antartic flights for fun in planes? | + | The next episode was our antics at Colombo |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | HAVE YOU LED A WALK LATELY? | + | When the time came for the gang to depart it just had to end in an uproar. To this day I am not quite sure of all that took place. We arrived at the airport stinking, because of a 2 day water shortage (also we were staying at a hostel with mixed dormitories and shared bathrooms). Helen and I would get up as early as 4.30 a.m. or 5.00 a.m. to have a shower, as at least once we were caught under a shower when a Sri Lankan man came in (no doors or privacy). I preferred to stink rather than be espied |
+ | |||
+ | Meanwhile, Owen bribed or bartered for two more seats and was trying to do a last minute deal for a topaz stone "as big as a hen's egg and worth $3, | ||
+ | |||
+ | The last thing I remember was Helen streaking past, grabbing George from an Official and Owen from the duty free jewel shop and all tearing across the now empty tarmac into the revving-up and ready-to-taxi | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Himalayan venture has already been narrated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Who needs Antartic flights for fun in planes? | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Have you led a walk lately?==== | ||
The Walk's Secretary is already looking for walks for the September - October - November programme. Please send your walks announcements to Spiro Hajinakitas c/- the Club. | The Walk's Secretary is already looking for walks for the September - October - November programme. Please send your walks announcements to Spiro Hajinakitas c/- the Club. | ||
- | Page 11 ME SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | THEME & VARIATION | + | ---- |
- | by" | + | |
- | Coleridge caused his wife unrest, Liking other company best; | + | =====Theme and Variation.===== |
- | Dickens, never quite enthralled, Sent his packing when she palled; Gauguin broke the marriage vow, In quest of Paradise enow, | + | |
- | These things attest in monochrome Genius is the scourge of home. | + | by " |
- | Lady Nelson made the best of What another | + | |
- | Three children by another' | + | Coleridge caused his wife unrest,\\ |
+ | Liking other company best;\\ | ||
+ | Dickens, never quite enthralled,\\ | ||
+ | Sent his packing when she palled;\\ | ||
+ | Gauguin broke the marriage vow,\\ | ||
+ | In quest of Paradise enow,\\ | ||
+ | These things attest in monochrome\\ | ||
+ | Genius is the scourge of home. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Lady Nelson made the best of\\ | ||
+ | What another | ||
+ | Wagner had, in middle life,\\ | ||
+ | Three children by another' | ||
+ | Whitman liked to play the dastard\\ | ||
+ | Leaving here and there a bastard.\\ | ||
+ | Lives of great men all remind us\\ | ||
Not to let their labours blind us. | Not to let their labours blind us. | ||
- | Each helped to give an age its tone, | + | |
- | Though never acting quite his own. Will of neither wax nor iron Could have made a go with Byron. Flaubert, to prove he was above Bourgois criteria of love, Once took a courtesan to bed Keeping his hat upon his head. | + | Each helped to give an age its tone,\\ |
- | But nine is off to Johann Bach For whom my sentiment is "Adh!". | + | Though never acting quite his own.\\ |
- | Not once, but twice, a model spouse, With twenty children in the house, Some fathers would have walked away In what they call a fugue today. But he left no one in the lurch, | + | Will of neither wax nor iron\\ |
+ | Could have made a go with Byron.\\ | ||
+ | Flaubert, to prove he was above\\ | ||
+ | Bourgois criteria of love,\\ | ||
+ | Once took a courtesan to bed\\ | ||
+ | Keeping his hat upon his head. | ||
+ | |||
+ | But mine is off to Johann Bach\\ | ||
+ | For whom my sentiment is "Ach!".\\ | ||
+ | Not once, but twice, a model spouse,\\ | ||
+ | With twenty children in the house,\\ | ||
+ | Some fathers would have walked away\\ | ||
+ | In what they call a fugue today.\\ | ||
+ | But he left no one in the lurch,\\ | ||
And played the stuff he wrote in Church. | And played the stuff he wrote in Church. | ||
+ | |||
(As written by Sweetie Appleyard in Peter de Vries book "The Tents of Wickedness" | (As written by Sweetie Appleyard in Peter de Vries book "The Tents of Wickedness" | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | MOUNTAINM | + | ---- |
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- | Page 13 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | 4 | + | |
- | IN SEARCH OF JERVIS BAY | + | |
Anon | Anon | ||
- | (Last month, Peter Levander, Barry Wallace and Phil Butt set out for Jervis Bay | + | |
- | in Peter' | + | (Last month, Peter Levander, Barry Wallace and Phil Butt set out for Jervis Bay in Peter' |
- | Here's the story from one of the crew - helped here and there by Lewis Carroll. Ed.) | + | |
- | The crew was complete: it included a Pete - a maker of boats and gear - | + | The crew was complete: it included a Pete -\\ |
- | an engineer, brought to fix what he could - and a mate, to help where he should. | + | a maker of boats and gear -\\ |
- | On a recent extended weekend a party of three - "the skipper", | + | an engineer, brought to fix what he could -\\ |
- | First, that the mate should throw the anchor out to stop the ship, running aground, | + | and a mate, to help where he should. |
- | Secondly, that-the skipper should pull the starter motor out and the engineer then examine it, and | + | |
+ | On a recent extended weekend a party of three - "the skipper", | ||
+ | |||
+ | First, that the mate should throw the anchor out to stop the ship running aground, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Secondly, that the skipper should pull the starter motor out and the engineer then examine it, and | ||
Thirdly, that the engineer should be the official hand-starter of the engine. | Thirdly, that the engineer should be the official hand-starter of the engine. | ||
- | We later see the trinity at 0300 consuming a considerable quantity of a recently generously donated stew with some of the mate's wine, (obviously the mate is a sot) and retii ing to bed at 0400. Up at 0730 with the skipper off to | + | |
- | have a friendly chat with the suppliers of his motor. No substitute starter available but they did give some helpful information for the engineer so he might more easily start the engine. At 0915 the skipper returned, the engineer started the engine and the 1030 Spit Bridge was made with appropriate low flying (it is accomplished at 4 knots) and we find by midday Friday the trinity and the shin are at sea. | + | We later see the trinity at 0300 consuming a considerable quantity of a recently generously donated stew with some of the mate's wine, (obviously the mate is a sot) and retiring |
- | The skipper bought a large man representing the sea Without the least vestige of land | + | |
- | And the crew were much pleased when they found it to be A map they could all understand | + | The skipper bought a large map representing the sea\\ |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | Without the least vestige of land\\ |
- | *ftm11.11111111..W. | + | And the crew were much pleased when they found it to be\\ |
- | What's the good of Mercator' | + | A map they could all understand |
- | So the Captain would cry; and the crew would reply "They are merely conventional signs! | + | |
- | Other maps are such shapes, with their islands and canes! But we've our brave Captain to thank | + | What's the good of Mercator' |
- | (So the crew would protest) "that he's bought us the best - A perfect and absolute blank!" | + | Tropics, zones and meridian lines?\\ |
+ | So the Captain would cry; and the crew would reply\\ | ||
+ | "They are merely conventional signs! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Other maps are such shapes, with their islands and capes!\\ | ||
+ | But we've our brave Captain to thank\\ | ||
+ | (So the crew would protest) "that he's bought us the best -\\ | ||
+ | A perfect and absolute blank!" | ||
Off South Head there is sufficient wind to propel the ship at reasonable speed straight into the Cronulla Doldrums in which some four hours were spent proceeding nowhere with much effort. | Off South Head there is sufficient wind to propel the ship at reasonable speed straight into the Cronulla Doldrums in which some four hours were spent proceeding nowhere with much effort. | ||
- | Then the bowsprit got mixed with the rudder sometimes A thing, as the Captain explained, | + | |
- | That frequently happens in temperate climes | + | Then the bowsprit got mixed with the rudder sometimes\\ |
- | When a vessel' | + | A thing, as the Captain explained,\\ |
+ | That frequently happens in temperate climes\\ | ||
+ | When a vessel' | ||
At approximately 1800 (still Friday) the action started with a gesture of wind from the North-west and in due course the sail area was reduced from genoa to jib and two reefs in the main sail - and so off into the night with the not so happy three suffering mal de mer, severally, separately and jointly for periods ranging up to 36 hours. | At approximately 1800 (still Friday) the action started with a gesture of wind from the North-west and in due course the sail area was reduced from genoa to jib and two reefs in the main sail - and so off into the night with the not so happy three suffering mal de mer, severally, separately and jointly for periods ranging up to 36 hours. | ||
- | He was thoughtful and grave - but the orders he gave | + | |
- | Were enough to bewilder a crew | + | He was thoughtful and grave - but the orders he gave\\ |
- | When he cried, "Star to starboard, but keep her head to larboard!" | + | Were enough to bewilder a crew\\ |
- | At approximately 0500 the loom of Point Persperdiala lighthouse is seen, from some 30 miles to the east, but due to divers diverse reasons it was decided to head north-west towards Kiama in lieu of south,-west into the now south-west wind (20-25 knots) with a swell of 2 to 3 metres and so it cane to pass at approximately 1600 the happy three were approaching Wollongong Harbour. You didn't realise Wollongong had a harbour? Well, that is what it's called. | + | When he cried, "Star to starboard, but keep her head to larboard!" |
- | Everyone is becoming rather jolly with comments such as, " | + | What on earth was the helmsman to do? |
- | me a half glass of water" and "Would you like some dry bread?" | + | |
+ | At approximately 0500 the loom of Point Persperdiala lighthouse is seen, from some 30 miles to the east, but due to divers diverse reasons it was decided to head north-west towards Kiama in lieu of south-west into the now south-west wind (20-25 knots) with a swell of 2 to 3 metres and so it came to pass at approximately 1600 the happy three were approaching Wollongong Harbour. You didn't realise Wollongong had a harbour? Well, that is what it's called. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Everyone is becoming rather jolly with comments such as, " | ||
Next event was the realisation that the " | Next event was the realisation that the " | ||
- | Hardly had the partly rejuvenated happy three started into the next course of dinner ("I do not know what I wish for the next course, but another | + | |
- | half cup of water might be great though. My diaphragm is still a trifle sensitive" | + | Hardly had the partly rejuvenated happy three started into the next course of dinner ("I do not know what I wish for the next course, but another half cup of water might be great though. My diaphragm is still a trifle sensitive" |
- | Page 15 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | + | |
- | when it was realised that there was much activity in the air. To assist the uninitiated the trawlers are owned by either Australians or others. Each group is very jealous of eadh's independence and would do absolutely nothing whatsoever to assist his fellow trawler - man.AIt had been decided, unilaterally, | + | Now, between |
- | Nowbetween | + | |
- | Owing to the peculiar and unique | + | Owing to the peculiar and unique |
- | Off to bed, Sunday comes and goes very slowly. No action on the trawlers parts. Monday comes and goes very slowly; No action again on the trawlers parts. The skipper. on Monday night tries to converse to the trawler | + | |
+ | Off to bed, Sunday comes and goes very slowly. No action on the trawlers parts. Monday comes and goes very slowly. No action again on the trawlers parts. The skipper on Monday night tries to converse to the trawler | ||
Tuesday morning was showdown time - well so the trinity thought - so the skipper and mate decided to have another try and proceeded to have a rather unforgettable chat with the Wollongong branch of the Mafia - one must understand that none of the three wished to leave the harbour by axing through the mooring lines and ending up with a knife inserted into his rib cage! | Tuesday morning was showdown time - well so the trinity thought - so the skipper and mate decided to have another try and proceeded to have a rather unforgettable chat with the Wollongong branch of the Mafia - one must understand that none of the three wished to leave the harbour by axing through the mooring lines and ending up with a knife inserted into his rib cage! | ||
- | So, after a chat with the trawler fellows the words received from the " | + | |
- | At 0745 the engineer started the engine - as was his duty and want - lines were passed around the vessel and finally the ship motored off to sea - the sea was so calm - in spite of th( trawler men saying " | + | So, after a chat with the trawler fellows the words received from the " |
+ | |||
+ | At 0745 the engineer started the engine - as was his duty and want - lines were passed around the vessel and finally the ship motored off to sea - the sea was so calm - in spite of the trawler men saying " | ||
We'll get you yet Jervis! | We'll get you yet Jervis! | ||
- | CONGRATULATIONS! | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Congratulations!==== | ||
To Magdy Hammad, who has just announced his engagement. | To Magdy Hammad, who has just announced his engagement. | ||
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 9 | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES - AUGUST | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | =====Social Notes - August.===== | ||
by Christine Austin | by Christine Austin | ||
- | August 17 -1 thought it was about time for another Members' | + | |
- | August 23 - Last year we made a fair profit and had a great deal of fuh. at the Club Auction. If you have recently bought some new gear and have no room for the old, bring it to the Club Auction and we will sell it for you. | + | August 17 - I thought it was about time for another Members' |
- | August 30 - We all know how difficult it is to keep un with the latest in First Aid. Judith Rostron and Barry Wallace have volunteered to conduct an open forum this night to discuss bush first aid. The official title is " | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | August 23 - Last year we made a fair profit and had a great deal of fun at the Club Auction. If you have recently bought some new gear and have no room for the old, bring it to the Club Auction and we will sell it for you. |
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | |
+ | August 30 - We all know how difficult it is to keep up with the latest in First Aid. Judith Rostron and Barry Wallace have volunteered to conduct an open forum this night to discuss bush first aid. The official title is " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Annual Subscriptions.==== | ||
These are now due and payable, and are as follows:- | These are now due and payable, and are as follows:- | ||
- | Ordinary member $10.00 | + | |
- | Married couple $12,00 Full-time student member $6.00 | + | * Ordinary member $10.00 |
- | Non-active member $2,00 | + | |
- | Subscription includes the magazine, posted free to all full members. Magazine subscription for others (nosted) $4.00. | + | * Full-time student member $6.00 |
- | * * * * * * * * * CONGRATULATIONS! | + | |
+ | |||
+ | Subscription includes the magazine, posted free to all full members. Magazine subscription for others (posted) $4.00. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Congratulations!==== | ||
Otto Stichter and Angela Finnigan were married at Windsor on Saturday 15th July, 1978. | Otto Stichter and Angela Finnigan were married at Windsor on Saturday 15th July, 1978. | ||
- | * * * *.* * * * * * | ||
- | Page 17 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | ||
- | WALK NOTES FOR AUGUST | ||
- | by Sniro Hajinakitas | ||
- | August Blue Breaks: Kanangra Walls - Canbage Spire Bulga Cone, Axehead Range | ||
- | 4,5,6,7 Green Wattle Creek - Kowmung River - Gingra - Kanangra. 68 km. medium. | ||
- | A 3 day (Bank Holiday) harder than nattern test walk led by Barry Wallace, contact in Club rooms. A 3/4 hour or so drive nast Jenolan Caves to Kanangra and an hours walk by torch light to the coal seam cave. A fair amount of climbing, with breathtaking views as a reward; from the Lxehead Range its possible to see the whole route covered. Good camp sites; beautiful bushland, no scrub bashing. | ||
- | August Wood Hill Base Cann: George & Helen Gray willbe leading a 2 day walk and | ||
- | 4,5,6 2 one day walks starting from their shack at Wood Hill (near Kangaroo Valley). The overnight walk from Wood Hill - Brogers Creek - Budoroo Plateau - Kangaroo Valley - Wood Hill. The Saturday walk from Wood Hill - Barren Grounds - Cooks Nose - Wood Hill and the Sunday walk from Wood Hill - Brogers Creek - Wood Hill. Choose either the 2 day walk or 1 or both of the day walks. Phone 86-6263. | ||
- | August Mt. Hay: The Pinnacles - Mt. Spead - Lockley' | ||
- | Nt. Hay. 18 km medium. A good day test walk, glorious views of the Grose | ||
- | Valley. Phone: 50-4096, leader Victor Lewin. | ||
- | August McCarthur' | ||
- | 11, | ||
- | August Boyd Range: Lannigan' | ||
- | 11, | ||
- | August Bobbin Head: Wahroonga - Cockle Creek - Bobbin Head - Old Road - | ||
- | 13 Turramurra. 13 km. easy. A pleasant scenic day walk. Leader Gladys | ||
- | * Roberts, phone 92-5574 (H). Train 8.40 a m. Electric. | ||
- | August Leura: Valley of the Waters - Wentworth Falls. 10 km. easy. Leader: 13 Denise Brown, phone 642-6448. | ||
- | August North Budawangs: Yadboro Flat - Kaliana Ridge - Monolith Valley - Mt. | ||
- | 18,19, Owen - Corang Peak - Cockpit Swann - Wog Wog Track - Yadboro River. | ||
- | 20 45 km. medium. Book early with leader for this walk as it has a limit of 20 people. A 3 hour or so drive south to Yadboro Flat on the Clyde River. (30 km. inland from Milton). Mostly track walking | ||
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY, 1978 | ||
- | ... | ||
- | through a variety of country, open plateaus, gentle ridges and an occasional unspoilt patch of rain forest. No tents required Saturday night as party will be camping in a cave. Leader: Charlie Brown, phone | ||
- | 827-3237 (H). | ||
- | August Wolgan: Clarence - Glow Worm Tunnel - Newnes Wolgan River and return. 18,19, 1-67F-easy. An 11/2 hour drive from Sydney near Lithgow. Interesting 20 rock formations, good track, ridge and river walking. Excellent | ||
- | scenery and a special bonus - see the Glow Worms sparkling like a | ||
- | thousand diamonds in the Glow Worm Tunnel. Leader: Bob Younger, | ||
- | phone 57-1158 (H). | ||
- | August Mt. Hay Road: Pinnacles - Mt. Stead - Lockley' | ||
- | Laf 13V14 cr,/ Tik9.215, JO 19,. PAO ZAS.... fir tip exhili-ratina wcsi lk. | ||
- | Leader: Victor Lewin, phone 50-4096 (H). | ||
- | August Berawra: Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head - The Sphinx. Train to Berowra. | ||
- | 20 Contact Leader: Gordon Lee in Club rooms for details. | ||
- | | ||
- | 20 Heights - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. 18 km. medium. Train | ||
- | 0 8.46 (c) tickets to Otford. A most scenic day test walk with coastal arki' | ||
- | August Narrow Neck: Splendour Rock - Yellow Dog - Cox's River Jenolan River - 25, 26, Galong Creek - Canons Farm - Megalong Valley Fire Trail - Steel | ||
- | 27 Ladder. 60 km. medium/ | ||
- | ++ Mountains covering a variety of country, expansive views from Splendour Rock and possibly enjoying a 11/2 hour walk out on Narrow Neck on Friday night. Leader: Wayne Steel, phone 290-3951 (B), | ||
- | August Carlon' | ||
- | River and galong Valley, (turn off at Blackheath). Leader: Hans | ||
- | Stichter, phone 635-5808 (H), 20648 ext. 5344(B). | ||
- | Algust Colo: Culoul Range - Hollow Rock - Crawford Lookout - Wollemi River - | ||
- | 21 Colo River - Boorai Ridge - Hoollow Rock. 25 km. medium. A wonderful | ||
- | 0 day test walk in the unique Colo area, breathtaking views, high riverside sandstone cliffs, white sparkling sandy river banks. Leader: Oliver Crawford, phone 44-1685 (H). | ||
- | August Cronulla: Ferry to Bundeena - Bonnie Vale - Cabbage Tree Creek - Deer | ||
- | 27 Pool - Marley Beach - Bundeena. 17 km medium. Train 8.50 a m. (E). Leader: David Ingram. | ||
- | August MT. HAY: to Blue Gum via Du Faur Head. A day test walk, Leader: | ||
- | 27 Peter Scandrett, Phone: 848-0045 (H). | ||
- | August Govett' | ||
- | 27 0 walk along the beautiful Grose River. Leader: Joe Marton, phone 638-7353 (H). | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Walk Notes For August.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
+ | |||
+ | |August 4, | ||
+ | |August 4, | ||
+ | |August 6 (*)|__Mt. Hay__: The Pinnacles - Mt. Spead - Lockley' | ||
+ | |August 11, | ||
+ | |August 11, | ||
+ | |August 13|__Bobbin Head__: Wahroonga - Cockle Creek - Bobbin Head - Old Road - Turramurra. 13 km. easy. A pleasant scenic day walk. Leader Gladys Roberts, phone 92-5574 (H). Train 8.40 a.m. Electric.| | ||
+ | |August 13|__Leura__: | ||
+ | |August 18, | ||
+ | |August 18, | ||
+ | |August 20|__Mt. Hay Road__: Pinnacles - Mt. Stead - Lockley' | ||
+ | |August 20|__Berowra__: | ||
+ | |August 20 (*)|__Royal National Park__: Waterfall - Couranga Track - Causeway - Bola Heights - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. 18 km. medium. Train 8.46 (c) tickets to Otford. A most scenic day test walk with coastal and bush views. Leader: Peter Christian - in Club rooms.| | ||
+ | |August 25,26,27 (++)|__Narrow Neck__: Splendour Rock - Yellow Dog - Cox's River - Jenolan River - Galong Creek - Carlons Farm - Megalong Valley Fire Trail - Steel Ladder. 60 km. medium/ | ||
+ | |August 26, | ||
+ | |August 27 (*)|__Colo__: | ||
+ | |August 27|__Cronulla__: | ||
+ | |August 27|__Mt. Hay__: to Blue Gum via Du Faur Head. A day test walk, Leader: Peter Scandrett, Phone: 848-0045 (H).| | ||
+ | |August 27 (*)|__Govett' | ||
+ | |||
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