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===Flora.=== | ===Flora.=== | ||
- | Vegetation types are a product of climate and soil. Rainfall is heaviest on the Tweed Valley escarpment, which is cloud covered for a good part of the year. Rainfall here may reach 150 inches per annum. Rainfall is also heavy on the southern slopes, but decreases to the west, and is believed to be only some 50 inches at Lever' | + | Vegetation types are a product of climate and soil. Rainfall is heaviest on the Tweed Valley escarpment, which is cloud covered for a good part of the year. Rainfall here may reach 150 inches per annum. Rainfall is also heavy on the southern slopes, but decreases to the west, and is believed to be only some 50 inches at Lever' |
The most impressive feature of the rain forest is the size of the trees. Lords of the forest are the stately hoop pines, which soar upward with gun-barrel straightness to the first limbs 80 or 100 feet above the ground. The crown of the trees which may extend another 50 or 60 feet, bursts through the canopy. A number of these trees are 130 or more feet high. One, recently fallen, was 6 feet in diameter and at least 180 feet long. On Lever' | The most impressive feature of the rain forest is the size of the trees. Lords of the forest are the stately hoop pines, which soar upward with gun-barrel straightness to the first limbs 80 or 100 feet above the ground. The crown of the trees which may extend another 50 or 60 feet, bursts through the canopy. A number of these trees are 130 or more feet high. One, recently fallen, was 6 feet in diameter and at least 180 feet long. On Lever' | ||
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===A National Park in World Heritage Class.=== | ===A National Park in World Heritage Class.=== | ||
- | There are a number of rainforest remnants included in existing national parks. Outside national parks, __selective logging__ - i e. the removal of the most valuable timbers - has left a scrubby growth of immature trees and weeds. This process is already under way in Wiangarie. Lever' | + | There are a number of rainforest remnants included in existing national parks. Outside national parks, __selective logging__ - i.e. the removal of the most valuable timbers - has left a scrubby growth of immature trees and weeds. This process is already under way in Wiangarie. Lever' |
The Colong Committee seeks the preservation of this last extensive remnant of the once great rain forest areas. It envisages a park extending from Mount Lindesay to the Tweed Range, where it would adjoin the Lamington Park. A walking or riding trail along the Range from Binnaburra to Mount Lindesay would probably prove every bit as attractive as the Milford Track in New Zealand, or the Reserve track in Tasmania. There are already two guest houses which could be used by those using the trail - Binnaburra and O' | The Colong Committee seeks the preservation of this last extensive remnant of the once great rain forest areas. It envisages a park extending from Mount Lindesay to the Tweed Range, where it would adjoin the Lamington Park. A walking or riding trail along the Range from Binnaburra to Mount Lindesay would probably prove every bit as attractive as the Milford Track in New Zealand, or the Reserve track in Tasmania. There are already two guest houses which could be used by those using the trail - Binnaburra and O' | ||
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- | VENICE. | + | =====Venice.===== |
by Owen Marks. | by Owen Marks. | ||
- | I have come to the conclusion that 19 too, like God, prefer Gothic. That such a thought could occur whilst gazing into the wonders of St. Marks in Venice, is probably-beyond the grasp of mere mortals, but it did, and so has to be recorded for posterity. After travelling around Europe one becomes an authority on many things, without any previous study or of any knowledge whatsoever. For instance, you cannot wander through many art galleries without the lives of the saints being thrust before your eyes. The (smiling) martyrs dying with arrows protruding horribly etc. In two or three weeks you are an authority on saints. | + | |
- | The same goes for architecture. Just by wandering around you see forms that please you more than others, and after six months one can say with authority that one Gothic Cathedral is better than another. The trtuble | + | I have come to the conclusion that I, too, like God, prefer Gothic. That such a thought could occur whilst gazing into the wonders of St. Marks in Venice, is probably beyond the grasp of mere mortals, but it did, and so has to be recorded for posterity. After travelling around Europe one becomes an authority on many things, without any previous study or of any knowledge whatsoever. For instance, you cannot wander through many art galleries without the lives of the saints being thrust before your eyes. The (smiling) martyrs dying with arrows protruding horribly etc. In two or three weeks you are an authority on saints. |
- | In Venice are three famous cathedrals. One, St. Marks, being the only Byzantine one standing complete in Europe. (In Bethlehem is one built by Constantine' | + | |
+ | The same goes for architecture. Just by wandering around you see forms that please you more than others, and after six months one can say with authority that one Gothic Cathedral is better than another. The trouble | ||
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+ | In Venice are three famous cathedrals. One, St. Marks, being the only Byzantine one standing complete in Europe. (In Bethlehem is one built by Constantine' | ||
The other Gothic pile is the Frari, quite close to the public hospital. Upon entering you stop as though a hand has pressed against your breast. Gaze around. A late Gothic altar (monument would be a better word) and side chapels, each one balanced with the other. This was the only church that was centrally heated in the whole of Venice, and I can't imagine why. Across the laneway to the left is Venice' | The other Gothic pile is the Frari, quite close to the public hospital. Upon entering you stop as though a hand has pressed against your breast. Gaze around. A late Gothic altar (monument would be a better word) and side chapels, each one balanced with the other. This was the only church that was centrally heated in the whole of Venice, and I can't imagine why. Across the laneway to the left is Venice' | ||
- | Another place which I term important is the Hospital. Easy to find as it backs on to the water overlooking the cemetery. This 500 year old | + | |
- | Page ,10 THE SYDNEY BUSHULKER October, 1978. | + | Another place which I term important is the Hospital. Easy to find as it backs on to the water overlooking the cemetery. This 500 year old hospital is the pride of the city and is the finest example of renaissance architecture. Built along a narrow canal where the ambulance gondolas can go direct |
- | hospital is the pride of the city and is the finest example of renaissance architecture. Built along a narrow canal where the ambulance gondolas can go direot | + | |
Actually, all the civic buildings are remarkable, and in Venice that is saying something, because even the most decayed apartment houses look romantic by the canals and bridges. | Actually, all the civic buildings are remarkable, and in Venice that is saying something, because even the most decayed apartment houses look romantic by the canals and bridges. | ||
- | The history of the place is well known to everyone, not so the story of how the Doges Palace was saved from the architects. (Everyone knows how architects decree and the world follows. In our town of Sydney all modern buildings have no awnings and everyone gets wet, Aesthetic reasons are all you get for reply. That they stop you getting wet or give protection from the hot Australian sun is quite unimportant, | + | |
+ | The history of the place is well known to everyone, not so the story of how the Doges Palace was saved from the architects. (Everyone knows how architects decree and the world follows. In our town of Sydney all modern buildings have no awnings and everyone gets wet. Aesthetic reasons are all you get for reply. That they stop you getting wet or give protection from the hot Australian sun is quite unimportant, | ||
Passions ran high, gangs roamed the streets, so to shut them up the City Fathers decreed that all would be rebuilt, and thus earned the gratitude of all the civilized world forever. A certain Sansovino who was designing the Library opposite was given the job and there it stands today, a most wonderful Gothic Jewel. | Passions ran high, gangs roamed the streets, so to shut them up the City Fathers decreed that all would be rebuilt, and thus earned the gratitude of all the civilized world forever. A certain Sansovino who was designing the Library opposite was given the job and there it stands today, a most wonderful Gothic Jewel. | ||
- | I went down there early on a Sunday morning with my mother in tow, and there were hippies sleeping underneath the arches and about 20 or go in the Piazza San Marco. It reminded me of Pilgrims Deserted City, 4, thousand years of civilization all deserted. with only rubbish of the world in attendance, Water was lapping the squAre | + | |
- | But not before the bicycle race around Venice. The Italian Tour de France (you know what I mean) was about to take place. All stepped bridges along the route were boarded over, and a floating bridge built of barges were laid across the Grand Canal. It would have been worthy of Richard Halliburton, | + | I went down there early on a Sunday morning with my mother in tow, and there were hippies sleeping underneath the arches and about 20 or so in the Piazza San Marco. It reminded me of Pilgrims Deserted City. A thousand years of civilization all deserted with only rubbish of the world in attendance. Water was lapping the square |
- | Page 340 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | |
- | Another grand story is thatgne | + | But not before the bicycle race around Venice. The Italian Tour de France (you know what I mean) was about to take place. All stepped bridges along the route were boarded over, and a floating bridge built of barges were laid across the Grand Canal. It would have been worthy of Richard Halliburton, |
- | Then he talked the crazy Franks into pushing onto Constantinople for looting purposes only. In 1204 Constantinople was sacked with savagery and bestiality that the pious Crusaders often showed. While the Franch | + | |
- | That is how the four horses atop of the Basilica came to be there. | + | Another grand story is that of one of the Doges during the 4th Crusade. If I was a famous playwright I'd certainly write a potboiler, because it goes something like this. The Doge was elected at the age of 83 and he was blind. Just then the 4th Crusade was gathering in Venice, and being unable to raise the money, the wily Dandolo made a deal. "You help me attack the Christian Hungarian city of Zara which is selling armaments to the Saracens and making a fortune, and I'll get you to the Holy Land." When this was accomplished the old man was 93! |
- | I don't know when Dandolo died, or if the 4th Crusade ever made it. There was a Frankish Empire in Constantinople prior to the establishment of the Paleologus Dynasty, but I don't know when that was or the dates and I can't be bothered finding out, because it is not important. | + | |
- | What is important is to state out aloud that Venice is crumbling away and is still sinking slowly. Damp and dirty it is, smelly not so much, after all the tides came and go forever. What was sad was that I only saw two gondolas away from their moorings. One in the Grand Canal and the other winding along with American tourists under the narrow bridges near the ancient Jewish Quarter. The famous | + | Then he talked the crazy Franks into pushing onto Constantinople for looting purposes only. In 1204 Constantinople was sacked with savagery and bestiality that the pious Crusaders often showed. While the French |
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+ | That is how the four horses atop of the Basilica came to be there. I don't know when Dandolo died, or if the 4th Crusade ever made it. There was a Frankish Empire in Constantinople prior to the establishment of the Paleologus Dynasty, but I don't know when that was or the dates and I can't be bothered finding out, because it is not important. | ||
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+ | What is important is to state out aloud that Venice is crumbling away and is still sinking slowly. Damp and dirty it is, smelly not so much, after all the tides come and go forever. What was sad was that I only saw two gondolas away from their moorings. One in the Grand Canal and the other winding along with American tourists under the narrow bridges near the ancient Jewish Quarter. The famous | ||
There isn't much left to be said. The population is dropping alarmingly as the locals are sick of damp premises, floods and lack of jobs. The Italian Government doesn' | There isn't much left to be said. The population is dropping alarmingly as the locals are sick of damp premises, floods and lack of jobs. The Italian Government doesn' | ||
- | But Venice obviously is worth saving, being one of the unique cities. of the world. A fairytale from history instead of a Disneyland creation. I hope you all go there some day. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * *. * | + | But Venice obviously is worth saving, being one of the unique cities of the world. A fairytale from history instead of a Disneyland creation. I hope you all go there some day. |
- | THE GONG'S GONE!! | + | |
- | Our Club's brass " | + | ---- |
- | on 909,3671 if you find them. | + | |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | ====The Gong's Gone!!==== |
- | BUSHWALKER.'S SONG. | + | |
+ | Our Club's brass " | ||
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+ | =====Bushwalker's Song.===== | ||
by Peter Christian. | by Peter Christian. | ||
- | When I've felt cramped in by the I've escaped to the splendour of Asphalt avenues, concrete spires But thoughts soar far beyond the | + | |
- | city's jungle | + | When I've felt cramped in by the city's jungle\\ |
- | the WarruMbungle. are my stark situation, | + | I've escaped to the splendour of the WarruMbungle.\\ |
- | I drift without limit over untouched virgin lands, | + | Asphalt avenues, concrete spires |
- | Peel the tenderness of nature in my understanding hands. I walk light-hearted through leafy eucalyptus glade, Watching her moods in summer' | + | But thoughts soar far beyond the scars of civilisation. |
- | Hawk and wedge-tail eagle share my soul's lofty domain. They are friends of freedom I could never kill or maim. As long as I can walk, a bushwalker I'll be - | + | |
- | And. conservation-conscious for our fair country, | + | I drift without limit over untouched virgin lands,\\ |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | Peel the tenderness of nature in my understanding hands.\\ |
- | SOCIAL NOTES - NOVEMBER. | + | I walk light-hearted through leafy eucalyptus glade,\\ |
+ | Watching her moods in summer' | ||
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+ | Hawk and wedge-tail eagle share my soul's lofty domain.\\ | ||
+ | They are friends of freedom I could never kill or maim.\\ | ||
+ | As long as I can walk, a bushwalker I'll be -\\ | ||
+ | And conservation-conscious for our fair country, | ||
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+ | =====Social Notes - November.===== | ||
by Christine Austin. | by Christine Austin. | ||
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November 15 - The McDonnel Ranges in Central Australia have been involved in an upsurge of interest lately - chiefly with the publication of Frank Rigby' | November 15 - The McDonnel Ranges in Central Australia have been involved in an upsurge of interest lately - chiefly with the publication of Frank Rigby' | ||
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November 22 - You've all seen Peter' | November 22 - You've all seen Peter' | ||
- | November 29 - From all reports everyone enjoyed the last music | + | |
- | evening presented by that renowned group "The Scrub- | + | November 29 - From all reports everyone enjoyed the last music evening presented by that renowned group "The Scrub-bashers" |
- | bashers" | + | |
- | their voices for the next concert on November 29th. | + | ---- |
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- | BUSHWALKER DINERS OUT - Don't forget that the THIRD Wednesday each month is the evening for " | + | ====Bushwalker Diners Out.==== |
- | PETER MIER. | + | |
- | Page 13, THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | Don't forget that the THIRD Wednesday each month is the evening for " |
- | THE SE2TEMBERJEALLEARELMEpTING. | + | |
+ | Peter Miller. | ||
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+ | =====The September (Half-Yearly) Meeting.===== | ||
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
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We begun promptly at 8.25 pm with the President in the chair and about 35 members present. David Ingram and Helen Gray sent apologies. New members were Paul Hannan and Tamara Fleet. | We begun promptly at 8.25 pm with the President in the chair and about 35 members present. David Ingram and Helen Gray sent apologies. New members were Paul Hannan and Tamara Fleet. | ||
- | The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received and | + | |
- | correspondence in, apart from the magazine and circulars, brought a letter | + | The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received and correspondence in, apart from the magazine and circulars, brought a letter from the A.C.F. accepting our offer of magazine space, a book for review, a query from F.B.W. about club Search and Rescue contacts, F.B.W. notification |
- | from the A.C.F. accepting our offer of magazine space, a book for review, a query from F.B.W. about club Search and Rescue contacts, F.B.V. notific- | + | |
- | ation of conditions for participants in S. & R. activities, a letter from | + | The treasurer' |
- | a conservation candidate for the state elections, F.B.W. minutes of meetings, a lengthy | + | |
- | notification of change of address from M.W.W.C. Correspondence out consisted of letters to new members and a letter to cloth badge supplier. | + | Federation report indicated that the Ettrema fire trail will in future be locked at Ennis Claire and announced an upcoming Wilderness Recreation Workshop (the third) for 1979. F.B.W. are also appealing for funds for the publication of a leaflet on the Colo Wilderness area. The next F.B.W. Reunion will be held on April 30 / May 1, 1979. Additional Colo car stickers are being printed. |
- | The treasurer' | + | |
- | income of $61.90, expenditure of $196.33 - to give a closing balance of | + | The walks report commenced with Belinda Mackenzie' |
- | $1414.14 which, while not representing great wealth does nevertheless have a pleasing orderliness about it. | + | |
- | Federation report indicated that the Ettrema fire trail will in future be locked at Ennis Claire and announced an upcoming Wilderness Recreation Workshop (the third) for 1979. F.B.W. are also appealing for funds for the publication of a leaflet on the Colo Wilderness area. The next F.B.W. Reunion will be held on April 30/May 1, 1979. Additional Colo car stickers are being printed. | + | The following weekend Charlie Brown led 20 people through a wet and misty Saturday into a brighter tomorrow around the Northern Budawangs. Bob Younger' |
- | The walks report commenced with Belinda Mackenzie' | + | |
- | people on her Bobbin Head walk. Denise Brown had 9 people on her Wentworth Falls trip. They reported some problems on the ascending track due to washaways and rotted ladders. | + | The weekend 26,27,28 August saw Wayne Steele with 5 persons on a fine weekend doing the Narrowneck, Yellow Dog, Cox River, Galong Creek circuit. Hans Stichter' |
- | The following weekend Charlie Brown led 20 people through a wet and misty Saturday into a brighter tomorrow around the Northern Budawangs. | + | |
- | Bob Younger' | + | Ian Debert led 3 members, 2 prospectives and 1 visitor on his Murruin Creek walk. A member became detached after Saturday lunch and they spent the rest of the trip searching. Fortunately they did meet up again but the trip was a wipeout. Vic Lewin led 3 members and 3 prospectives on his Junction Rock walk on Sunday. They arrived back in the dark. Gordon Lee's National Park ramble attracted 18 people the same day. Gem Gagne led a team of 11 whiteants on her Airly trip the following weekend. Nancy Alderson' |
- | The weekend 26,27,28 August saw Wayne Steele with 5 persons on a fine weekend doing the Narrowneck, Yellow Dog, Cox River, Galong Creek circuit. Hans Stichter' | + | |
+ | And so to General Business. Next year's Reunion will be held at Coolana. After some discussion it was decided to thank Federation for their letter about the "Walk in the Wilderness" | ||
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+ | The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 9.45 pm - without the gong or hammer. It seems they disappeared at about the time of the last club auction. | ||
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+ | =====Paddymade.===== | ||
Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. | ||
- | CLOTHING FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | + | |
- | Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed | + | ===Clothing for all outdoor activities.=== |
- | nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord | + | |
- | in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. | + | 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 |
- | Weight | + | |
- | Tido(' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered | + | 'Eidex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered by experienced walkers to be an indispensible item of their gear. Weight |
- | by experienced walkers to be an indispensible | + | |
- | item of their gear. Weight | + | Everything for the 'well dressed' |
- | model, made to Paddy' | + | |
- | Everything for the 'well dressed' | + | ===Bunyip Rucksack.=== |
- | heavy woof shirts, wind jackets, duvets, | + | |
- | overpants, string singlets, bush hats, | + | This ' |
- | webbing belts etc. | + | |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | ===Senior Rucksack.=== |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs. |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying, Will hold nibs. 2 pocket model 1141bs. 3 pocket | + | |
- | model l'hlbs. | + | ===Bushman Rucksack.=== |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 401bs of camp gear. Weight 2%lbs. | + | 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. |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. | + | ===Pioneer Rucksack.=== |
- | Approx | + | |
- | HOTHAM MODEL Super warm | + | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. |
- | box quilted. | + | |
- | Added leg | + | ===Kiandra Model.=== |
- | room. | + | |
- | Approx 4%ths. | + | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx |
- | SUPERLIGHT MODEL Half the | + | |
- | weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5W' die. 2lbs, | + | ===Hotham Model.=== |
- | Everything for the bushvvalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY | + | Super warm box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4 1/2 lbs. |
- | Page 15 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | |
- | trip the same day had 11 bode on a " | + | ===Superlight Model.=== |
- | Ian Debert led 3 members, 2 prospectives and 1 vi itor on his Murruin Creek walk. A member became detached after Saturday lunch and they spent the rest of the trip searching. Fortunately they did meet up again but the trip was a wipeout. Vic Lewin led 3 members and 3 prospectives on his Junction Rock walk on Sunday. They arrived, back in the dark. Gordon Lee's National Park ramble attracted 18 people the same day. Gem Gagne led a team of 11 whiteants on her Airly trip the following weekend. Nancy Alderson' | + | |
- | And so to General Business. Next year's Reunion will be held at Coolana. After some discussion it was decided to thank Federation for- their letter about the "Walk in the Wilderness" | + | Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5 1/2" dia. 2 lbs. |
- | The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 9.45 Pm without the gong or hammer. It seems they disappeared at about the time of the last club auction. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | 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. |
- | IF THIS CREEK FLOTED SOUTH, EVERYTHING WOULD BE LOVELY! | + | |
+ | Paddy Pallin | ||
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+ | 69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215 | ||
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+ | =====If This Creek Flowed South, Everything Would Be Lovely!===== | ||
by Christine Austin. | by Christine Austin. | ||
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So runneth the thoughts of the party for the first few days of our Chewings Range (part of the Macdonnells) walk in September of this year. | So runneth the thoughts of the party for the first few days of our Chewings Range (part of the Macdonnells) walk in September of this year. | ||
- | However, as we climbed out of the Fokker Friendship in Alice Springs we were unconcerned by ideas of this kind. We consisted of EVe Walker, Pat McBride, Alan Dixon (a C.M.W.), my husband, Craig and myself. Des Hallam, of Prospecting Safaris, met us at the airport, treated us to a | + | |
- | whizz trip through Alice Springs and tea and biscuits at Ellery Creek Big Hole, our starting point. That night we slept out by the river. | + | However, as we climbed out of the Fokker Friendship in Alice Springs we were unconcerned by ideas of this kind. __We__ |
- | No insect sound could be heard and the strange silence was unearthly. | + | |
- | However, cold reality faced us in the morning with the prospect of a swim through the Big Hole. It was either a cold swim or a climb over the Heavitree Ranges to reach the distant Chewings across the plains. | + | However, cold reality faced us in the morning with the prospect of a swim through the Big Hole. It was either a cold swim or a climb over the Heavitree Ranges to reach the distant Chewings across the plains. |
- | EVe and I pleaded for the latter option, on the basis that our heavy packs would sink. Of course, the cold water didn't worry us! We didn't want the food to spoil! Like the true gentlemen they are, Pat, Al and Craig granted our wish and we staggered over the Heavitree Range instead. | + | |
- | Down on the other side, crawling over the scree slope with ghost gums growing crazily in all directions, we thought with relish of that cold water. The temperature had risen and we were thirsty. Central | + | Down on the other side, crawling over the scree slope with ghost gums growing crazily in all directions, we thought with relish of that cold water. The temperature had risen and we were thirsty. Central Australia was showing us what it could do even in winter. |
- | Australia was showing us what it could do even in winter. | + | |
- | Page )6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | Now I will digress to give you a foretaste of the small predicament in which we soon found ourselves. Pat had some aerial photos which gave a perfectly clear and precise picture of the country through which we were travelling. The only hitch was that these photos did not cover the "in between" |
- | Now I will digress to give you a foretaste of the small predicament in which we soon found ourselves. Pat had some aerial photos which gave a perfectly clear and precise picture of the country through which we were travelling. The only hitch -was that these photos did not cover the in between" | + | |
- | In the meantime, we had found one of the many branches (the correct branch, we thought) of the Hugh River. This river completely cuts the Chewings from north to south. Up this we happily advanced, lapping up the clear water, admiring the wild flowers and basking in the security of knowing where we were | + | In the meantime, we had found one of the many branches (the correct branch, we thought) of the Hugh River. This river completely cuts the Chewings from north to south. Up this we happily advanced, lapping up the clear water, admiring the wild flowers and basking in the security of knowing where we were! |
- | However, as clear daylight gave way to dim twilight, we were faced with the realisation that our country just did not match the photos. Moreover, this river didn't have the gorge-like qualities of the Hugh as described by Frank Rigby. We climbed a spinifex covered ridge, took bearings, studied the photos, formed hypotheses, premises and theories | + | |
- | and demolished all of them. We descended, and over apple cake and Scrabble, the plan to walk east took shape. | + | However, as clear daylight gave way to dim twilight, we were faced with the realisation that our country just did not match the photos. Moreover, this river didn't have the gorge-like qualities of the Hugh as described by Frank Rigby. We climbed a spinifex covered ridge, took bearings, studied the photos, formed hypotheses, premises and theories and demolished all of them. We descended, and over apple cake and Scrabble, the plan to walk east took shape. |
- | So next morning, we five bushwalkers, | + | |
- | that magical, southerly flowing river. Up more spinifex ridges we tramped, glimpsed the creek below and rushed down to it. But, alas, they all had the hide to flow north! | + | So next morning, we five bushwalkers, |
- | You mustn' | + | |
- | We were! There was something very exciting about this pioneering business. Moreover, the best wildflowers we saw all the trip were in a little valley which we'd never have discovered if we'd had that "in between" | + | You mustn' |
But back to that southerly flowing river. It was becoming increasingly obvious that the country was growing rougher. Yes, and up ahead was a bluff which distinctly matched something on the map. Too early to get excited, though. Up another spinifex ridge and we had to agree that we just might have walked onto the photos; down a treacherous rock strewn ridge during which some people unintentionally played the game of gibberology and there was the mighty Hugh Gorge. Its waters were flowing south! "There is no mistake about it this time", we thought that night with satisfaction as we squatted in the sand and chewed bits of damper. | But back to that southerly flowing river. It was becoming increasingly obvious that the country was growing rougher. Yes, and up ahead was a bluff which distinctly matched something on the map. Too early to get excited, though. Up another spinifex ridge and we had to agree that we just might have walked onto the photos; down a treacherous rock strewn ridge during which some people unintentionally played the game of gibberology and there was the mighty Hugh Gorge. Its waters were flowing south! "There is no mistake about it this time", we thought that night with satisfaction as we squatted in the sand and chewed bits of damper. | ||
- | The Hugh Gorge is a superb example of nature' | + | |
- | Page 3. . THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER October, 1978. | + | The Hugh Gorge is a superb example of nature' |
- | necessary to swim. - However, the overcast day (our only one) made the water look very uninviting. | + | |
- | Now we travelled through country which contained more beautiful gorges, though none as immense and awe-inspiring as the Hugh. In one wk_ 39X the remains of an old campfire. Was it the Rigby' | + | Now we travelled through country which contained more beautiful gorges, though none as immense and awe-inspiring as the Hugh. In one we saw the remains of an old campfire. Was it the Rigby' |
At length, we arrived at the main Hugh River. Here we had left the Chewings and we could see the unmistakeable signs of humans - trail bike tracks and a river gauge. However, disappointing as this sight was, we were encouraged by the knowledge that we were tracing the footsteps of John McDouall Stuart. His expedition had travelled along this part of the Hugh on some of his several attempts to cross Australia from south to north. | At length, we arrived at the main Hugh River. Here we had left the Chewings and we could see the unmistakeable signs of humans - trail bike tracks and a river gauge. However, disappointing as this sight was, we were encouraged by the knowledge that we were tracing the footsteps of John McDouall Stuart. His expedition had travelled along this part of the Hugh on some of his several attempts to cross Australia from south to north. | ||
- | Very soon a large and imposing mountain appeared. It was Brinkley Bluff, looking most unclimbable from this angle. The Browns and Rigbys had insisted that we climb it. Brinkley' | + | |
- | Unfortunately our week was passing rapidly, as all good weeks dol We were now camped at the northern end of Standby Chasm. The sleeping spaces had taken several chess-like manoeuvres to organise, as the spinifex was profuse. We also had our own native rockery, containing one white cypress pine. It was growing right in the middle of the campsite. Alan placed rocks around it, so it wouldnit | + | Very soon a large and imposing mountain appeared. It was Brinkley Bluff, looking most unclimbable from this angle. The Browns and Rigbys had insisted that we climb it. Brinkley' |
+ | |||
+ | Unfortunately our week was passing rapidly, as all good weeks do! We were now camped at the northern end of Standby Chasm. The sleeping spaces had taken several chess-like manoeuvres to organise, as the spinifex was profuse. We also had our own native rockery, containing one white cypress pine. It was growing right in the middle of the campsite. Alan placed rocks around it, so it wouldn' | ||
Meanwhile Craig had been exploring the top end of Standby Chasm and had returned with horror stories of jumps and greasy logs suspended high above the cold water. Pat had been having a wash so that he could be clean when he plunged into the cool waters of the chasm. When all these itinerants had assembled, we ate the last of our food - cheese cake that night - and went to bed. That night a dingo howled mournfully (or so they tell me). Pat declared it sounded wonderful, Eve that it was spine chilling and I didn't hear it at all. | Meanwhile Craig had been exploring the top end of Standby Chasm and had returned with horror stories of jumps and greasy logs suspended high above the cold water. Pat had been having a wash so that he could be clean when he plunged into the cool waters of the chasm. When all these itinerants had assembled, we ate the last of our food - cheese cake that night - and went to bed. That night a dingo howled mournfully (or so they tell me). Pat declared it sounded wonderful, Eve that it was spine chilling and I didn't hear it at all. | ||
- | Next morning we lined our packs with garbage bags and set off along the Chasm. Craig' | + | |
- | (We have since been told that this amount of water is unusual for Standby Chasm.) We all took photos of one another in various stages-of undress and walked around the corner to greet the first discarded egg carton and beer can. From these, we knew we'd reached the end. Moments later, several tourists walked past. They seemed unperturbed by our standing in dripping underclothes and questioned us about our walk. These people | + | Next morning we lined our packs with garbage bags and set off along the Chasm. Craig' |
- | Page. THE SYDNEY BUSER= October, 1978. | + | |
- | were followed by some old ladies who pretended not to notice us and then came hordes! There were literally hundreds of people. | + | |
However, all these people meant buses coming and going and soon we were back in Alice Springs, wining and dining with the Rigbys. They were off the next day on one of their many trips in the ranges. | However, all these people meant buses coming and going and soon we were back in Alice Springs, wining and dining with the Rigbys. They were off the next day on one of their many trips in the ranges. | ||
- | To complete this saga, I'll tell you the story of one little beetle who, to me, epitomises the country in which he was born. This beautiful creature | + | |
+ | To complete this saga, I'll tell you the story of one little beetle who, to me, epitomises the country in which he was born. This beautiful creature | ||
"What determination and resilience!" | "What determination and resilience!" | ||
+ | |||
I put him back in the tree and I think he has found a home there. | I put him back in the tree and I think he has found a home there. | ||
- | POSTSCRIPT | + | |
+ | __Postscript.__ | ||
+ | |||
Beetle was later found crawling up the curtains. | Beetle was later found crawling up the curtains. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | DAVID COTTON'S NOTE BOOK. | + | ---- |
- | I will be running a "PHOTO.-IN" in conjunction with the COOLANA HOOTENANNY | + | |
- | This "PHOTOIN" will be basically a photo taking exercise where people may have thOir photo taken, particularly the youngsters who always photograph well. Black and white materials will be used and prints | + | =====David Cotton's Note Book.===== |
- | The club's property, "COOLANA", in the Kangaroo Valley is a delightful place. A lot of very good work has been carried out including the construction of a picnic hut and many other small essential projects by | + | |
- | a band of keen and enthusiastic workers, including Dot Butler and the Grays, George and Helen, and in particular their girls, Susan and Kathleen, who never seem to tire of helping in the seemingly | + | I will be running a "Photo-In" in conjunction with the Coolana Hootenanny |
- | Whenever I have had time to attend the Coolana Working Bee weekends, I have enjoyed myself immensely. Coolana is a great place and yet within very reasonable travelling time from Sydney. So let's all come along to the "HOOTENANNY" and make this a fun weekend to remember. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | This "Photo-In" will be basically a photo taking exercise where people may have their photo taken, particularly the youngsters who always photograph well. Black and white materials will be used and prints |
- | Page 19 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. | + | |
- | COOLANA BARN DANCE | + | The club's property, "Coolana", in the Kangaroo Valley is a delightful place. A lot of very good work has been carried out including the construction of a picnic hut and many other small essential projects by a band of keen and enthusiastic workers, including Dot Butler and the Grays, George and Helen, and in particular their girls, Susan and Kathleen, who never seem to tire of helping in the seemingly |
- | November 24th9 25th l 26th | + | |
+ | Whenever I have had time to attend the Coolana Working Bee weekends, I have enjoyed myself immensely. Coolana is a great place and yet within very reasonable travelling time from Sydney. So let's all come along to the "Hootenanny" and make this a fun weekend to remember. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | =====Coolana Barn Dance.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | __November 24th, 25th, 26th__ | ||
Some S.B.W. members have put a lot of work into Coolana and its shelter hut. The latest work includes the erection of an inside fire-place, the building of an outside barbecue, the painting of the hut and the laying of a slate-tiled floor. | Some S.B.W. members have put a lot of work into Coolana and its shelter hut. The latest work includes the erection of an inside fire-place, the building of an outside barbecue, the painting of the hut and the laying of a slate-tiled floor. | ||
- | To celebrate the near-completion. of the hut, a Barn Dance has been programmed by - of all the unlikely people! - George Gray. | + | |
- | | + | To celebrate the near-completion of the hut, a Barn Dance has been programmed by - of all the unlikely people! - George Gray. |
- | There will be plenty of walking, swimming, talking and eating, too* Came along for a relaxing weekend and enjoy the beauty of Kangaroo Valley in spring. | + | |
+ | Gordon Lee's practicing his fiddle and guitar, Len Newland' | ||
+ | |||
+ | There will be plenty of walking, swimming, talking and eating, too. Came along for a relaxing weekend and enjoy the beauty of Kangaroo Valley in spring. | ||
Ring George or Helen Gray - phone 86,6263 - for transport or further details. | Ring George or Helen Gray - phone 86,6263 - for transport or further details. | ||
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- | FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS N.S.W. | ||
- | In conjunction with the 1979 Reunion, the F.B.W. is holding a photographic print competition, | ||
- | We wish to contact the members and ex-members of your club who were taking prints during those years. Great care will be taken of Photos exhibited and a substantial prize is being offered in each of the 3 lases. Your club must be one with the greatest potential for supplying the old photos we're after. We will send you more details | ||
- | of the competition as soon as they' | ||
- | Reply by mail to Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, c/- 4 Electra Street, Heathcote. Phone enquiries - 52090750. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | ||
- | THE GONG'S GONEOur Club 's brass " | ||
- | since the club auction. Someone must have picked them up in the "free for all" at the end of the evening. Please search your treasures/ | ||
- | if you find them* | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SPRING WALKS PROGRAMME - SEPT., OCT., NOV., 1978 Page 4 b | ||
- | * NOVEMBER BARRALLIER - Murruin Ck Bindook Tomat' | ||
- | 3,495 Bindook. Cars to 'be driven to.Barrallier where the Wombeyan Caves Road meets | ||
- | the Wollondilly River. An interesting two day test walk with spectacular views | ||
- | from Bindook. Some rock hopping and climbing. LEADER: BILL BUR KE 8711207. | ||
- | 3,495 CARLON' | ||
- | Jenolan R - Breakfast Ck 28 km LEADER WAYNE STELE 4398945 (H) 290:3951 (B) Sunday. 5 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: 1Helensburgh - Cawley Rd - Heathcote Ck Heathcoto 14 km | ||
- | EASY Map: Royal National Park. Trains Wollongong, | ||
- | day walk with a promise of wild flowers. TRADER: JIM BROO 812675 (H). | ||
- | Sunday 5 GROSE VALLEY: Evan's Lookout - Bridle Trail - BlackWall Glen - Upper Govett' | ||
- | Evan's Lookout just before Blackheath. Enjoy the majestic valley scenery. LEADER s VIC LENIN 504096 (H). | ||
- | 10,11,12 COLO: Grassy Hill Trail - Canoe Ck - Colo R - Savage Trig - Suicide Ck Colo | ||
- | +4- Tambo Crown - Grassy Hill Trail. 40 km HARD Map Colo Sketch. A harder than | ||
- | pattern test walk again lead by Bob Hodgson in the rugged but spectacular Colo | ||
- | ,LEADER: BOB HODGSON 949 6175 (H). | ||
- | 11,12 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Bundeena Wattamolla - Garie Beach - Burning Palms - Otford. 28 km MEDIUM MAP: Port Hacking. LEADER: DAVID ROSTRON 4517943. (H) | ||
- | 12 SPRINGWOOD: Victory Track - Blaxland. 14 km MEDIUM Map: Springwood Train to | ||
- | Springwood. LEADER: IAN DEBERT 6498576 (H) 6490281 (B). | ||
- | 12 NARROW NECK: Wall's Pass - Cedar Ck - Ruined Castle - Federal Pass - Narrow Neck 20 km MEDIUM Maps: Katoomba & Jamison. Pleasant walking and extensive views. Private transport for this day test walk.LEADER: | ||
- | rarrs, m amer va mr | ||
- | 17918,19 BARRIgGTOff TOPS NAT. PARK: Lagoon Pinch - Williams R - Hut Ck to Rocky Crossing - | ||
- | +4- Lagoon Pinch. 40 km HARD. Compulsory swimming. Map: Woolooma. Cars to be driven to Lagoon Pinch ih tho Barrington Tops National Park (Nth of Maitland & Dungog.) The use of a hut for sleeping is a possibility on Sat. night - excellent high altitude walking country. TEARER: GORDON LEE 3912145 (B) 7.00 am to 3.30 pm. | ||
- | 18,19 BLUE MTS NATIONAL PARK- Hazolbrook - Wentworth Ck - Mt Hay Rd 25km MEDIUM Maps Katoomba A good 1 day privato transport trip, steady walking, excellent mountain & creek scenery. LEADER: PETER MILL-FR 952689 (H). | ||
- | 18,19 SAILING TRIP: Pt. Jackson - Pacific Ocean - Broken Bay - Cowan Waters & return. Limit 6 70 km unsteady. Casting off from Berry Bay near Waverton on Peter Levander' | ||
- | 19 BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK: Little Beach - the Moors Track - Maitland Bay - Coastal | ||
- | track to Kilcare. 15 km VED/EASY Glorious extensive coastal views as far south as | ||
- | Manly - good walking & swimming if desired. LEADER: SNOW BROWN 4517644. | ||
- | 2217,275,26 KANGAROO VALLEY: Barn dance at Ceolana to celebrate completion of work on the club's hut Good camping on our land on the Kangaroo River - Dancing, walking, swimming or just jazing around.LEADER GEORGE GRAY 866263 (H). | ||
- | 24,25,26 KANGAROO VALLEY: Fitzroy Falls to Coolana and return 45 km MEDIUM. Swimming at Kangaroo Valley - wildlife & wildflowers. Steep climb but not too difficult & some road walking. LEADER JOHN FOX 6665471 (B). | ||
- | 26 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Waterfall - Kangaroo Ck Karloo Pool - Heathcote 10 km | ||
- | MEDIUM Maps Port Hacking Very good walking & swimming if desired. | ||
- | LEADER: SHEILA BINNS 789 1854 (H). | ||
- | 1.1.1.4.11L=. | ||
- | en..... .2...tomatimorma........goMinowasalam.....11, | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ====Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs N.S.W.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In conjunction with the 1979 Reunion, the F.B.W. is holding a photographic print competition, | ||
+ | |||
+ | We wish to contact the members and ex-members of your club who were taking prints during those years. Great care will be taken of photos exhibited and a substantial prize is being offered in each of the 3 classes. Your club must be one with the greatest potential for supplying the old photos we're after. We will send you more details of the competition as soon as they' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reply by mail to Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, c/- 4 Electra Street, Heathcote. Phone enquiries - 520,0750. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====The Gong's Gone.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our Club's brass " | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | =====The Sydney Bushwalker - Spring Walks Programme.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Sept., Oct., Nov., 1978.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |November| | | ||
+ | |3,4,5 (*)|__Barrallier__: | ||
+ | |3, | ||
+ | |Sunday 5|__Royal National Park__: Helensburgh - Cawley Rd - Heathcote Ck - Heathcote. 14 km Easy. Map: Royal National Park. Train: Wollongong 8.45 C. A very pleasant day walk with a promise of wild flowers. Leader: Jim Brown 812675 (H).| | ||
+ | |Sunday 5|__Grose Valley__: Evan's Lookout - Bridle Trail - Blackwall Glen - Upper Govett' | ||
+ | |10,11,12 (++)|__Colo__: | ||
+ | |11, | ||
+ | |12|__Springwood__: | ||
+ | |12|__Narrow Neck__: Wall's Pass - Cedar Ck - Ruined Castle - Federal Pass - Narrow Neck. 20 km Medium. Maps: Katoomba & Jamison. Pleasant walking and extensive views. Private transport for this day test walk. Leader: Joe Marton 638 7353 (H).| | ||
+ | |17,18,19 (++)|__Barrington Tops Nat. Park__: Lagoon Pinch - Williams R - Hut Ck to Rocky Crossing - Lagoon Pinch. 40 km Hard. Compulsory swimming. Map: Woolooma. Cars to be driven to Lagoon Pinch ie the Barrington Tops National Park (Nth of Maitland & Dungog.) The use of a hut for sleeping is a possibility on Sat. night - excellent high altitude walking country. Leader: Gordon Lee 3982145 (B) 7.00 am to 3.30 pm.| | ||
+ | |18, | ||
+ | |18, | ||
+ | |19|__Bouddi National Park__: Little Beach - the Moors Track - Maitland Bay - Coastal track to Kilcare. 15 km Med/Easy. Glorious extensive coastal views as far south as Manly - good walking & swimming if desired. Leader: Snow Brown 4517644.| | ||
+ | |24, | ||
+ | |24,25,26 (*)|__Kangaroo Valley__: Fitzroy Falls to Coolana and return 45 km Medium. Swimming at Kangaroo Valley - wildlife & wildflowers. Steep climb but not too difficult & some road walking. Leader: John Fox 6665471 (B).| | ||
+ | |26|__Royal National Park__: Waterfall - Kangaroo Ck - Karloo Pool - Heathcote. 10 km Medium. Map: Port Hacking. Very good walking & swimming if desired. Leader: Sheila Binns 789 1854 (H).| | ||
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