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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's Plateau. Nearly all the plateau both at Wiangarie and Lever's Plateau is of volcanic origin, but soil depths may be considerably greater at Lever's. The plateau areas and wetter slopes are entirely covered with rain forest with mixed rain forest and wet schlerophyll types on the dryer slopes. The forests of Wiangarie are not as tall as on Lever's Plateau, and support fairly dense undergrowth, which makes progress away from made tracks difficult. The forest of Lever's Plateau is taller than that of Wiangarie. It is distinguished by its enormous trees, and canopy well over 100 feet above the ground, and easy access at ground level, little impeded by undergrowth. Although most of the rain forest species of the Range are common to both Wlangarie and Lever's, there are differences, the most notable being the absence of Antarctic Beech in Lever's, and the lack of hoop pine on Wiangarie. Rain forest differs from the common schlerophyll forests in which the trees are mainly eucalupts, by reason of the enormous variety of tree and other plant species and the density of its canopy.+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's Plateau. Nearly all the plateau both at Wiangarie and Lever's Plateau is of volcanic origin, but soil depths may be considerably greater at Lever's. The plateau areas and wetter slopes are entirely covered with rain forest with mixed rain forest and wet schlerophyll types on the dryer slopes. The forests of Wiangarie are not as tall as on Lever's Plateau, and support fairly dense undergrowth, which makes progress away from made tracks difficult. The forest of Lever's Plateau is taller than that of Wiangarie. It is distinguished by its enormous trees, and canopy well over 100 feet above the ground, and easy access at ground level, little impeded by undergrowth. Although most of the rain forest species of the Range are common to both Wiangarie and Lever's, there are differences, the most notable being the absence of Antarctic Beech in Lever's, and the lack of hoop pine on Wiangarie. Rain forest differs from the common schlerophyll forests in which the trees are mainly eucalupts, by reason of the enormous variety of tree and other plant species and the density of its canopy.
  
 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's Plateau are some of the largest known specimens of brown pine, white beech, cedar and carabeen. Brown pine is not usually a very large tree, but there is one specimen 148 feet high and with a 13 feet girth. The white beech rises 90 feet to the first branch and total height is 130 feet. There are many large specimens of red carabeen, blush tulip oak and rosewood, some of which probably reach heights of 150 feet. To walk around some of these great flanged trees may require 15 to 20 paces because of the great spread of the buttresses at their base. The strangler figs gain a hold on their host trees far above ground level, then extend their root system down the tree. Eventually the host tree, surrounded by a lattice of fig, dies and rots. The fig, by this time an enormous tree, larger than its host, is then supported by a great hollow trunk. At Wiangarie there are stands of giant Antarctic Beeches. The root system of some of these trees may be over 2,000 years old. 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's Plateau are some of the largest known specimens of brown pine, white beech, cedar and carabeen. Brown pine is not usually a very large tree, but there is one specimen 148 feet high and with a 13 feet girth. The white beech rises 90 feet to the first branch and total height is 130 feet. There are many large specimens of red carabeen, blush tulip oak and rosewood, some of which probably reach heights of 150 feet. To walk around some of these great flanged trees may require 15 to 20 paces because of the great spread of the buttresses at their base. The strangler figs gain a hold on their host trees far above ground level, then extend their root system down the tree. Eventually the host tree, surrounded by a lattice of fig, dies and rots. The fig, by this time an enormous tree, larger than its host, is then supported by a great hollow trunk. At Wiangarie there are stands of giant Antarctic Beeches. The root system of some of these trees may be over 2,000 years old.
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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's Plateau, however, remains intact. The forest canopy is unbroken, and the original native flora and fauna remains unspoilt. No introduced flora or fauna is known to exist within the forest, and most of it is unaffected by fire. It is almost certainly the best preserved wilderness area in the state. It remains in this condition not because it has been reserved or conserved by the Forestry Commission, but because the holder of the logging concession which covered it, Mr. John Lever, appreciated its beauty and refrained from logging it.+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's Plateau, however, remains intact. The forest canopy is unbroken, and the original native flora and fauna remains unspoilt. No introduced flora or fauna is known to exist within the forest, and most of it is unaffected by fire. It is almost certainly the best preserved wilderness area in the state. It remains in this condition not because it has been reserved or conserved by the Forestry Commission, but because the holder of the logging concession which covered it, Mr. John Lever, appreciated its beauty and refrained from logging it.
  
 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'Reillys and there are other cleared sites in proximity to the range further west. The concept could well be extended to the creation of a trail along the entire Macpherson Range from the coast to the Great Dividing Range, where it would join the proposed Tri-State Trail. Such a trail would pass through some of the best scenery on the entire east coast. 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'Reillys and there are other cleared sites in proximity to the range further west. The concept could well be extended to the creation of a trail along the entire Macpherson Range from the coast to the Great Dividing Range, where it would join the proposed Tri-State Trail. Such a trail would pass through some of the best scenery on the entire east coast.
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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 comes with comparisons of two entirely different styles. Baroque versus Gothio, as against two similar styles like Baroque and BDOOCCO Baroque is easily described upon entering your mind is caught by angels blowing trumpets from marble clouds behind the altar, with cherubs with pretty bottoms cupping their hands under their chins and gazing at Raphaelite paintings. You actually Rejoioe in the lord. Gothic makes you Fear the Lord with soaring stone columns, bare and stark, with unbroken vistas from nave to apse, and mostly devoid of colour. +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's mother that was not destroyed by the Persians owing to a strange fact that the mosaics of the Three Wise Kings from the East were depicted as Mithraic priests and were thus spared.) St. Marks wasn'coffipleted mosaicwise until late last century, but historically can he said to represent the soul of Venice. But there are two other churches that I found to be much better. Gothic, of course. St.Giovanni and Paolo is made of bricks and inside you are treated with light and height. Very long with graves of the famous which I can't remember who, but I can definitely remember sitting on Monteverdi's tomb. Quite possibly Gebrielli was there too as well as all of the Doges. It was built in 1246 and outside on the piazza is Italy's finest Renaissance bronze statue. Somebody sitting on a horse, and overlooks an open air cafe today.+ 
 +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 comes with comparisons of two entirely different styles. Baroque versus Gothic, as against two similar styles like Baroque and Rococco. Baroque is easily described upon entering your mind is caught by angels blowing trumpets from marble clouds behind the altar, with cherubs with pretty bottoms cupping their hands under their chins and gazing at Raphaelite paintings. You actually Rejoice in the Lord. Gothic makes you Fear the Lord with soaring stone columns, bare and stark, with unbroken vistas from nave to apse, and mostly devoid of colour. 
 + 
 +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's mother that was not destroyed by the Persians owing to a strange fact that the mosaics of the Three Wise Kings from the East were depicted as Mithraic priests and were thus spared.) St. Marks wasn'completed mosaic-wise until late last century, but historically can he said to represent the soul of Venice. But there are two other churches that I found to be much better. Gothic, of course. St. Giovanni and Paolo is made of bricks and inside you are treated with light and height. Very long with graves of the famous which I can't remember who, but I can definitely remember sitting on Monteverdi's tomb. Quite possibly Gabrielli was there tooas well as all of the Doges. It was built in 1246 and outside on the piazza is Italy's finest Renaissance bronze statue. Somebody sitting on a horse, and overlooks an open air cafe today. 
 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's cheapest meringue and cream shop where I permitted my mother to indulge. So much for Venice's churches. There are lots more and all full of Tintorettos and ceilings by Tiepolo, Bellini, etc. What a bore. 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's cheapest meringue and cream shop where I permitted my mother to indulge. So much for Venice's churches. There are lots more and all full of Tintorettos and ceilings by Tiepolo, Bellini, etc. What a bore.
-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 into the basement, the entire facade facing the main square of Campo St. Zanipolo is decorated with lions looking down on you imperiously like all St. Marks lions. I popped inside and it looks like a Kafka nightmare, with glorious paintings and glass walls and Gothic columns and the walls fronting the canal mildewy, marble statues King Size blessing the sick. Weird, though it must have been pleasant 500 years ago for the invalid riff-raff. 
-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 into the basement, the entire facade facing the main square of Campo St. Zanipolo is decorated with lions looking down on you imperiously like all St. Marks lions. I popped inside and it looks like a Kafka nightmare, with glorious paintings and glass walls and Gothic columns and the walls fronting the canal mildewy, marble statues King Size blessing the sick. Weird, though it must have been pleasant 500 years ago for the invalid riff-raff.+
 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 wetAesthetic reasons are all you get for reply. That they stop you getting wet or give protection from the hot Australian sun is quite unimportant, or that God-fearing decent mums and dads are forced to go over thir stop and backtrack along old fashioned streets where shelter is, is quite irrelevant to them.) Well, one day many years ago there was a fire in the Palazzo Ducale and it was so badly damaged that the city fathers and the council's panel of architects were in favour of demolishing the whole lot and building a modern palace (modern means - in the late 17th century), To those unaware, the Palazzo Ducale is that exquisite building on the right of the Piazza San Marcothe one with arches on the ground floor, a second storey of gothic ogival windows and huge heavy tessellated brick walls on the third storey, surmounted with marble whatnots, angels, saints, etc.+ 
 +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 wetAesthetic reasons are all you get for reply. That they stop you getting wet or give protection from the hot Australian sun is quite unimportant, or that God-fearing decent mums and dads are forced to go over their stop and backtrack along old fashioned streets where shelter is, is quite irrelevant to them.) Well, one day many years ago there was a fire in the Palazzo Ducale and it was so badly damaged that the city fathers and the council's panel of architects were in favour of demolishing the whole lot and building a modern palace (modern means - in the late 17th century), To those unaware, the Palazzo Ducale is that exquisite building on the right of the Piazza San Marcothe one with arches on the ground floor, a second storey of gothic ogival windows and huge heavy tessellated brick walls on the third storey, surmounted with marble whatnots, angels, saints, etc. 
 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 desertedwith only rubbish of the world in attendanceWater was lapping the squAre and everyone was expecting another flood, and sure enough it did a day after we left. + 
-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, who was the chap who swam the Panama Canal and paid the approved tonnage. I would have liked to have cycled around the town. Maybe Snow Brown would lead a_lilo trip one day. I'd be in that +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 attendanceWater was lapping the square and everyone was expecting another flood, and sure enough it did a day after we left. 
-Page 340 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1978. + 
-Another grand story is thatgne 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 andmaking a fortune, and I'll get you to the Holy Land." When this was accomplished the old man was 93! +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, who was the chap who swam the Panama Canal and paid the approved tonnage. I would have liked to have cycled around the town. Maybe Snow Brown would lead a lilo trip one day. I'd be in that! 
-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 were looting and ravaging, the Venetians were not so idle. They were methodically looting the palaces and churches that had been accumulating works of art in Byzantium ever since it was a Greek and Roman city. + 
-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 Pigeons aren't there anymore (the City Fathers have stopped feeding them). Pollution, would you believe!+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 were looting and ravaging, the Venetians were not so idle. They were methodically looting the palaces and churches that had been accumulating works of art in Byzantium ever since it was a Greek and Roman city. 
 + 
 +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. 
 + 
 +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 pigeons aren't there anymore (the City Fathers have stopped feeding them). Pollution, would you believe! 
 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't give a damn either as they taxed all the donations that were contributed in a Save Venice Appeal a few years ago. No one will give again. 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't give a damn either as they taxed all the donations that were contributed in a Save Venice Appeal a few years ago. No one will give again.
-But Venice obviously is worth saving, being one of the unique citiesof 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 "gong" and its hammer have been missing 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/junk for these missing items. Ring Fazeley Read +---- 
-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 "gong" and its hammer have been missing 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/junk for these missing items. Ring Fazeley Read on 909,3671 if you find them. 
 + 
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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, scars of civilisation. +I've escaped to the splendour of the WarruMbungle.\\ 
-I drift without limit over untouched virgin lands, +Asphalt avenues, concrete spires are my stark situation,\\ 
-Peel the tenderness of nature in my understanding hands. I walk light-hearted through leafy eucalyptus glade, Watching her moods in summer's harshness and winter's shade. +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 - + 
-Andconservation-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's harshness and winter's shade. 
 + 
 +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.
 +
 November 15 - The McDonnel Ranges in Central Australia have been involved in an upsurge of interest lately - chiefly with the publication of Frank Rigby's book of that area (the photos are by Henry Gold). On a recent trip there, Pat McBride and Craig Austin took some slides which they'd like to show to you. November 15 - The McDonnel Ranges in Central Australia have been involved in an upsurge of interest lately - chiefly with the publication of Frank Rigby's book of that area (the photos are by Henry Gold). On a recent trip there, Pat McBride and Craig Austin took some slides which they'd like to show to you.
 +
 November 22 - You've all seen Peter's name on the walks programme frequently as being the leader to that area of his great interest and fascination - Ettrema. Also, everyone knows its existence has been threatened recently. Peter Harris has some slides of this beautiful area which he will be presenting this night. November 22 - You've all seen Peter's name on the walks programme frequently as being the leader to that area of his great interest and fascination - Ettrema. Also, everyone knows its existence has been threatened recently. Peter Harris has some slides of this beautiful area which he will be presenting this night.
-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"So, elated by success, they're sharpening their voices for the next concert on November 29th. 
-bashers"So, elated by success, they're Sharpening + 
-their voices for the next concert on November 29th. +---- 
-* * * *-* * * * * * * + 
-BUSHWALKER DINERS OUT - Don't forget that the THIRD Wednesday each month is the evening for "Dinner Before the Club Meeting". The eating place next month is Pine's Pizzeria, Willoughby Road, Crow's Nest (near "The Stoned Crow"). Time for meeting: 6.30 pm. All welcome. +====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 "Dinner Before the Club Meeting". The eating place next month is Pino's Pizzeria, Willoughby Road, Crow's Nest (near "The Stoned Crow"). Time for meeting: 6.30 pm. All welcome. 
-THE SE2TEMBERJEALLEARELMEpTING.+ 
 +Peter Miller
 + 
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 + 
 +=====The September (Half-Yearly) Meeting.===== 
 by Barry Wallace. by Barry Wallace.
 +
 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.Wnotification of conditions for participants in S. & R. activities, a letter from a conservation candidate for the state elections, F.B.W. minutes of meetings, a lengthy F.B.W. letter about a "walk in the wilderness" scheme, and 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. 
-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.Vnotific- + 
-ation of conditions for participants in S. & R. activities, a letter from +The treasurer's report showed an opening balance of $1548.57 - income of $61.90, expenditure of $196.33 - to give a closing balance of $1414.14 which, while not representing great wealthdoes nevertheless have a pleasing orderliness about it. 
-a conservation candidate for the state elections, F.B.W. minutes of meetings, a lengthy P.B.W. letter about a "walk in the wilderness" scheme, and + 
-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's report showed an opening balance of $1548.57 - + 
-income of $61.90, expenditure of $196.33 - to give a closing balance of +The walks report commenced with Belinda Mackenzie's Macarthur's Flat walk of 11,12,13 August, attracting 7 persons, of whom two were children. The walk was described as nice with fine weather. Spiro Hajinakitas' Boyd Range walk saw 8 bods battling through snow on Saturday morning. Their reward was a fine but cool Sunday. Gladys Roberts reported 25 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. 
-$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's trip to Newnes from the Glowworm Tunnel attracted 10 starters and Vic Lewin'Mt. Hay day walk attracted none. Gordon Lee's day walk on Cowan Creek had 15 starters and Peter Christian's Waterfall walk was reported as enjoyable, with 9 persons present. 
-The walks report commenced with Belinda Mackenzie's Macarthur's Flat walk of 11,12,13 August, attracting 7 persons, of whom two were children. The walk was described as nice with fine weather. Spiro Hajinaccitas1 Boyd Range walk saw 8 bods battling through snow on Saturday morning. Their reward was a fine but cool Sunday. Gladys Roberts reported 25 + 
-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's Saturday start trip was led by Col Putt. We don't know how many attended but they report extensive ringbarking on a Cox River property adjacent to Carlon's. The people on Hawkesbury flood plains will be pleasedOliver Crawford's day test walk did not start. David Ingram had a crowd of 32 on his Bundeena trip and Joe Marton's Grose River trip the same day had 11 bods on a "beautiful day walk". Peter Scandrett's walk was deferred to a later date. 
-The following weekend Charlie Brown led 20 people through a wet and misty Saturday into a brighter tomorrow around the Northern Budawangs. + 
-Bob Younger's trip to Newnes from the Glowworm Tunnel attracted 10 starters and Vic Lewin'Nt.Hay day walk attracted none. Gordon Lee's day walk on Cowan Creek had 15 starters and Peter Christian's Waterfall walk was reported as enjoyable, with 9 persons present. +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's day walk had 10 starters and Barry Zieren had his flock of 30 back in time to catch the 4.30 ferry. 
-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's Saturday start trip was led by Col Putt. We don't know how many attended but they report extensive ringbarking on a Cox River property adjacent to Carlon's. The people on Hawkesbury flood plains will be pleasedOliver Crawford's day test walk did not start. David Ingram had a crowd of 32 on his Bundeena trip and Joe Marton's Grose River+ 
 +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" scheme and donate $100.00 to Federation for conservation causes. 
 + 
 +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 8ozs
-Weight Sozs+ 
-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 1lb 7ozs. Improved model, made to Paddy's specifications. All sizes. 
-by experienced walkers to be an indispensible + 
-item of their gear. Weight 1Ib 7ozs. Improved +Everything for the 'well dressed' bushwalker... heavy wool shirts, wind jackets, duvets, overpants, string singlets, bush hats, webbing belts etc. 
-model, made to Paddy's specifications. All sizes. + 
-Everything for the 'well dressed' bushwalkeo... +===Bunyip Rucksack.=== 
-heavy woof shirts, wind jackets, duvets, + 
-overpants, string singlets, bush hats, +This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Usefull day pack. Weight 14o zs
-webbing belts etc. + 
-BUNYIP RUCKSACK This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Use- full day pack. Weight 14ozs+===Senior Rucksack.=== 
-SENIOR RUCKSACK A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs. + 
-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 carryingWill 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 carryingWill 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 33/4lbs+ 
-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 3 3/4 lbs
-SUPERLIGHT MODEL Half the + 
-weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5W' die2lbs, +===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 STSYDNEY 26-2686 61-7215 +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 "beautifu day walk". Peter Scandrett's walk was deferred to a later date. +===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's day walk had 10 starters and Barry Zieren had his flock of 30 back in time to catch the 4.30 ferry. + 
-And so to General Business. Next year's Reunion will be held at Coolana. After some discussion it was decided to thank Federation fortheir letter about the "Walk in the Wilderness" scheme and donate $100.00 to Federation for conservation causes. +Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5 1/2" dia2 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 SOUTHEVERYTHING WOULD BE LOVELY!+ 
 +Paddy Pallin 
 + 
 +69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215 
 + 
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 + 
 +=====If This Creek Flowed SouthEverything Would Be Lovely!===== 
 by Christine Austin. by Christine Austin.
 +
 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__ 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. No insect sound could be heard and the strange silence was unearthly. 
-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. 
-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" stages, from Ellery Creek to the edge of the photos themselves. This area formed a vast void into which we were about to penetrate. 
-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" stages, from Ellery Creek to the edge of the photos themselves. This area formed a vast void into which we were about to penetrate. + 
-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, who were beginning to feel just a little like Burke and Wills, sallied forth, all the time looking for + 
-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, who were beginning to feel just a little like Burke and Wills, sallied forth, all the time looking for 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! 
-You mustn't assume that we weren't enjoying every moment of this. + 
-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" photo. Not only that, the spinifex wasn't too bad either. /9 myself, think the reputation of spinifex is most unjustified. If your skin is stabbed by some spinifex, it hurts only momentarily. Not at all like some of the eastern nasties. I could name leech bites,and nettle stings drive you mad for days after they attack.+You mustn't assume that we weren't enjoying every moment of this. 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" photo. Not only that, the spinifex wasn't too bad either. I, myself, think the reputation of spinifex is most unjustified. If your skin is stabbed by some spinifex, it hurts only momentarily. Not at all like some of the eastern nasties. I could name leech bites, and nettle stings drive you mad for days after they attack. 
 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's clever architecture. The soaring, vertical red cliffs contrast dramatically with the olive green macrazamias growing profusely in the gorge. We, unfortunately, were running short of time, so we walked only to the place where it becomes + 
-Page 3. . THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER October, 1978. +The Hugh Gorge is a superb example of nature's clever architecture. The soaring, vertical red cliffs contrast dramatically with the olive green macrazamias growing profusely in the gorge. We, unfortunately, were running short of time, so we walked only to the place where it becomes necessary to swim. However, the overcast day (our only one) made the water look very uninviting. 
-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's? Good chance it could have been, as white feet have trodden rarely in these places. In all the gorges, we saw colourful wild flowers, but the most beautiful clung to the rocky ridges.+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's? Good chance it could have been, as white feet have trodden rarely in these places. In all the gorges, we saw colourful wild flowers, but the most beautiful clung to the rocky ridges. 
 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's distant appeararce belied its real state, which was an easy climb from a saddle. And what a view from the top! We studied our destination - Standby Chasm, now two days' walking away. To the south-west we could see the many breaks in the Heavitree Range. From one of these we had started, but which one was difficult to tell. + 
-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 be trodden on. It was the only Japanese characteristic of an otherwise totally-Australian campsite.+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's distant appearance belied its real state, which was an easy climb from a saddle. And what a view from the top! We studied our destination - Standby Chasm, now two days' walking away. To the south-west we could see the many breaks in the Heavitree Range. From one of these we had started, but which one was difficult to tell. 
 + 
 +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'be trodden on. It was the only Japanese characteristic of an otherwise totally Australian campsite. 
 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's stories had, of course, been exaggerated, although they contained an element of truth. The swims were cold but the log was all right provided that you threw your pack into the water below. + 
-(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's stories had, of course, been exaggerated, although they contained an element of truth. The swims were cold but the log was all right provided that you threw your pack into the water below. (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 were followed by some old ladies who pretended not to notice us and then came hordes! There were literally hundreds of people. 
-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 mmuggled his way into my pack and was next seen struggling across the mounds in our carpet. Carefully picking him up, I placed him at the bottom of a grevillea on the balcony. Returning from work next day, I saw him back inside, skating across the kitchen floor.+ 
 +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 smuggled his way into my pack and was next seen struggling across the mounds in our carpet. Carefully picking him up, I placed him at the bottom of a grevillea on the balcony. Returning from work next day, I saw him back inside, skating across the kitchen floor. 
 "What determination and resilience!" I thought. "What determination and resilience!" I thought.
 +
 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 being held on the weekend of 24/25/26 November at Kangaroo Valley. + 
-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 maY be ordered as required at reasonable cost. Proof sheets will be available on the following Wednesday evening, 29th November, and the finished prints will be available shortly afterwards. My photographic ability in portrait work is reasonable and processing techniques are sound, making these prints quite suitable for Christmas gifts. Small prints 12 cm X 17 am (5 X 7 inches) on bromide paper will cost 25 cents each and larger prints 20 cm X 25 am (8 X 10 inches) on high quality Ilfospeed material will cost $1 each. +=====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 neverending round of projects. +I will be running a "Photo-In" in conjunction with the Coolana Hootenanny being held on the weekend of 24/25/26 November at Kangaroo Valley. 
-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 may be ordered as required at reasonable cost. Proof sheets will be available on the following Wednesday evening, 29th November, and the finished prints will be available shortly afterwards. My photographic ability in portrait work is reasonable and processing techniques are sound, making these prints quite suitable for Christmas gifts. Small prints 12 cm X 17 am (5 X 7 inches) on bromide paper will cost 25 cents each and larger prints 20 cm X 25 am (8 X 10 inches) on high quality Ilfospeed material will cost $1 each. 
-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 never-ending round of projects. 
-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. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====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-completionof the hut, a Barn Dance has been programmed by - of all the unlikely people! - George Gray. + 
- Gordon Lee's practicing his fiddle and guitar, Len Newland's practicing his bagpipes, guitar (and sitar?), and Bob Hodgson will have his mouth organ. Hopefully the S.B.W. Singing Group and other club musicians are coming too. +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, tooCame along for a relaxing weekend and enjoy the beauty of Kangaroo Valley in spring.+ 
 +Gordon Lee's practicing his fiddle and guitar, Len Newland's practicing his bagpipes, guitar (and sitar?), and Bob Hodgson will have his mouth organ. Hopefully the S.B.W. Singing Group and other club musicians are coming too. 
 + 
 +There will be plenty of walking, swimming, talking and eating, tooCame 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, with the object of displaying to present bushwalkers the places, people and bushwalking of the years before 1970* 
-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're available, but would you advertise the competition/exhibition in your club publication as well. 
-Reply by mail to Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, c/- 4 Electra Street, Heathcote. Phone enquiries - 52090750. 
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-THE GONG'S GONEOur Club 's brass "gong" and its hammer have been missing 
-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/junk for these missing items. Ring Fazeley Read. 9093671 
-if you find them* 
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SPRING WALKS PROGRAMME - SEPT., OCT., NOV., 1978 Page 4 b 
-* NOVEMBER BARRALLIER - Murruin Ck Bindook Tomat'Ck - Barrallier 25 km MEDIUM Maps 
- 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'S FARM: Iron Pot Ridge - Tinpot Hill - Galong Ck - Little R - Flaggi Clear 0 
-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,8.45 C A very pleasant 
-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's Ck to Waterfall base - Came Wall base - Grand Canyon - Noate's Glen - Evan's Lookout. 13 km MEDIUM Maps Katoomba 8.30 a m. start. Cars to be loft at 
-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: JOE MARTON 638 7353 (H). 
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-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's yacht. LEADER: PETER LEVANDER 6988866 (B). 
-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). 
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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, with the object of displaying to present bushwalkers the places, people and bushwalking of the years before 1970.
 +
 +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're available, but would you advertise the competition/exhibition in your club publication as well.
 +
 +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 "gong" and its hammer have been missing 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/junk for these missing items. Ring Fazeley Read. 9093671 if you find them.
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 +
 +=====The Sydney Bushwalker - Spring Walks Programme.=====
 +
 +===Sept., Oct., Nov., 1978.===
 +
 +|November| |
 +|3,4,5 (*)|__Barrallier__: - Murruin Ck - Bindook - Tomat Ck - Barrallier. 25 km Medium. Map: 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 Burke 8711207.|
 +|3,4,5|__Carlon's Farm__: Iron Pot Ridge - Tinpot Hill - Galong Ck - Little R - Flaggi Clear - Jenolan R - Breakfast Ck. 28 km. Leader: Wayne Steele 4398945 (H) 290:3951 (B)|
 +|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's Ck to Waterfall base - Carne Wall base - Grand Canyon - Neate's Glen - Evan's Lookout. 13 km Medium. Map: Katoomba. 8.30 a.m. start. Cars to be left at Evan's Lookout just before Blackheath. Enjoy the majestic valley scenery. Leader: Vic Lewin 504096 (H).|
 +|10,11,12 (++)|__Colo__: Grassy Hill Trail - Canoe Ck - Colo R - Savage Trig - Suicide Ck - Colo R - 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: 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.|
 +|18,19|__Blue Mts National Park__:Hazelbrook - Wentworth Ck - Mt Hay Rd. 25km Medium. Map: Katoomba. A good 1 1/2 day private transport trip, steady walking, excellent mountain & creek scenery. Leader: Peter Miller 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's yacht. Leader: Peter Levander 6988866 (B).|
 +|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.|
 +|24,25,26|__Kangaroo Valley__: Barn dance at Coolana to celebrate completion of work on the club's hut. Good camping on our land on the Kangaroo River - Dancing, walking, swimming or just lazing 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. Map: Port Hacking. Very good walking & swimming if desired. Leader: Sheila Binns 789 1854 (H).|
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