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 |**Editor**|Judy O'Connor, 43 Pine Street, Cammeray 2062, Telephone 929 8629| |**Editor**|Judy O'Connor, 43 Pine Street, Cammeray 2062, Telephone 929 8629|
-|**Business Manager**| Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 or 888 3144 (Business)| +|**Business Manager**|Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 or 888 3144 (Business)| 
-|**Production Manager**| George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| +|**Production Manager**|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| 
-|**Typist**| Kath Brown & Others| +|**Typist**|Kath Brown & Others| 
-|**Illustrator**| Morag Ryder| +|**Illustrator**|Morag Ryder| 
-|**Printers**| Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan|+|**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan|
  
 ===== December 1991 ===== ===== December 1991 =====
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 |Getting Over|Jim Brown|11| |Getting Over|Jim Brown|11|
 |The November General Meeting|Barry Wallace|13| |The November General Meeting|Barry Wallace|13|
-|AWorthy Call -|Editor|14|+|A Worthy Call|Editor|14|
 |A Day at the Circus - A Phantasy|"Theydon Bois"|15| |A Day at the Circus - A Phantasy|"Theydon Bois"|15|
 |Fire Bans|Editor|16| |Fire Bans|Editor|16|
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 ===== Advertisements ===== ===== Advertisements =====
  
-|Paddy Pallin - the Leaders in Adventure||6| +| |Page| 
-|Willis's Walkabouts||9| +|Paddy Pallin - the Leaders in Adventure|6| 
-|Eastwood Camping Centre||10|+|Willis's Walkabouts|9| 
 +|Eastwood Camping Centre|10|
  
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 To all Club Members - Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year - Good Walking! To all Club Members - Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year - Good Walking!
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 ===== Saving Of Blue Gum Forest Commemorated ===== ===== Saving Of Blue Gum Forest Commemorated =====
  
-Just over 60 years ago on November 15th 1931, a small party of Sydney Bush Walkers and Mountain Trailers met the lessee of Blue Gum Forest and agreed to acquire the Forest for 130 pounds. The Forest was the fore-runner of Miles Dunphy's Greater Blue Mountains National Park - +Just over 60 years ago on November 15th 1931, a small party of Sydney Bush Walkers and Mountain Trailers met the lessee of Blue Gum Forest and agreed to acquire the Forest for 130 pounds. The Forest was the fore-runner of Miles Dunphy's Greater Blue Mountains National Park - now existing in fact although not in name.
-now existing in fact although not in name.+
  
 On December 6th this year, Bill Holland, Dot Butler and Alex Colley presented a cheque for $130 to the Hon. Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment for the purposes of the Wilderness Fund which, though created under the Wilderness Act 1987, was not operative. Mr. Moore was pleased to accept our cheque and announced that $82,000 would be transferred to the fund from the National Parks & Wildlife Service for the purpose of the assessment of wilderness areas nominations. On December 6th this year, Bill Holland, Dot Butler and Alex Colley presented a cheque for $130 to the Hon. Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment for the purposes of the Wilderness Fund which, though created under the Wilderness Act 1987, was not operative. Mr. Moore was pleased to accept our cheque and announced that $82,000 would be transferred to the fund from the National Parks & Wildlife Service for the purpose of the assessment of wilderness areas nominations.
  
-It is very appropriate that the Sydney Bush Walkers, having in effect presented the Forest to the people of has now been able to open the Wilderness Fund- two firsts for the Sydney Bush Walkers!+It is very appropriate that the Sydney Bush Walkers, having in effect presented the Forest to the people of N.S.W. has now been able to open the Wilderness Fund - two firsts for the Sydney Bush Walkers! 
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 Alex will make a more detailed conservation report for the next magazine.  Alex will make a more detailed conservation report for the next magazine. 
  
 Many people will have seen the beautiful picture of Blue Gum in the S.M.H. of 6/12/91. Many people will have seen the beautiful picture of Blue Gum in the S.M.H. of 6/12/91.
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 ===== It's all in a day - Jan's "K to K" ===== ===== It's all in a day - Jan's "K to K" =====
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 It was crisp & cold when we emerged from our tents at 4.45 am; but it promised to be a clear fine day. The bad news comes from Morrie; Jan does not want a fire lit, he obviously fears we might sit around it too long. Am I really going to walk 55 km without a cup of coffee!? Dave saves the day, he has a stove. It was crisp & cold when we emerged from our tents at 4.45 am; but it promised to be a clear fine day. The bad news comes from Morrie; Jan does not want a fire lit, he obviously fears we might sit around it too long. Am I really going to walk 55 km without a cup of coffee!? Dave saves the day, he has a stove.
  
-I complain to Henri, my hands are freezing as I dismantle the tent poles. "What are you, man or mouse?''says Henri. I feel like a mouse.+I complain to Henri, my hands are freezing as I dismantle the tent poles. "What are you, man or mouse?says Henri. I feel like a mouse.
  
 There is a subdued excitement as we all go about our packing silently. Its 5.45 am when we start the cars & set off for Kanangra Walls car park. There is a subdued excitement as we all go about our packing silently. Its 5.45 am when we start the cars & set off for Kanangra Walls car park.
  
-At 6.05 am we start walking, the sun is bright, but it icy cold. The pace is fast & my legs haven't warmed up yet. Tony is in front of me & his legs are going every which way, he has flu but nothing will deter him from doing this walk.+At 6.05 am we start walking, the sun is bright, but it'icy cold. The pace is fast & my legs haven't warmed up yet. Tony is in front of me & his legs are going every which way, he has flu but nothing will deter him from doing this walk.
  
 We are soon urged on from behind by Jan & Michelle to quicken the pace as we are a little behind last year's time. We are soon urged on from behind by Jan & Michelle to quicken the pace as we are a little behind last year's time.
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 Gradually we quicken the pace for the final 9 km dash along Narrow Neck & I feel every incline. The first person arrived at 5.45 pm & by 6.45 pm we were all back at the cars; tired but all prepared to walk the "K to K" next year. Gradually we quicken the pace for the final 9 km dash along Narrow Neck & I feel every incline. The first person arrived at 5.45 pm & by 6.45 pm we were all back at the cars; tired but all prepared to walk the "K to K" next year.
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 ===== A Taste Of Kakadu ===== ===== A Taste Of Kakadu =====
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 by Geoff Grace by Geoff Grace
  
-An airfare price war, an offer of Cheap accommodation, how could anyone resist an invitation of two weeks in Darwin?+An airfare price war, an offer of cheap accommodation, how could anyone resist an invitation of two weeks in Darwin?
  
 My wife and I stayed with our medico son Robert, who found sufficient flexibility in his shift work at the Hospital to drive us to well known tourist spots at Katherine, Litchfield and Kakadu. My wife and I stayed with our medico son Robert, who found sufficient flexibility in his shift work at the Hospital to drive us to well known tourist spots at Katherine, Litchfield and Kakadu.
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 Marj, Steve and Russell from Darwin Bushwalking Club, two visitors from Maroondah Bushwalking Club of Melbourne and myself made up the party. Russell is already well known to Sydney Bush Walkers - a regular advertiser in our magazine - Russell Willis of "Willis's Walkabouts". He was on a bushman's holiday, relaxing while bushwalking! He is well experienced in Top End Walkabouts and suggests we watch his advertisements for some quite unique activities coming up soon. Marj, Steve and Russell from Darwin Bushwalking Club, two visitors from Maroondah Bushwalking Club of Melbourne and myself made up the party. Russell is already well known to Sydney Bush Walkers - a regular advertiser in our magazine - Russell Willis of "Willis's Walkabouts". He was on a bushman's holiday, relaxing while bushwalking! He is well experienced in Top End Walkabouts and suggests we watch his advertisements for some quite unique activities coming up soon.
  
-The end of September in the Top End is hot and humid. It's entering the "build up" leading to the commencement of the Wet. We set out on Friday evening with temperature 33C and humidity around 90%. Weather fine and guaranteed to remain so.+The end of September in the Top End is hot and humid. It's entering the "build up" leading to the commencement of the Wet. We set out on Friday evening with temperature 33°C and humidity around 90%. Weather fine and guaranteed to remain so.
  
 To cut a long story short, after travelling 300 km south on the Stuart Highway to Pine Creek, we headed east on the Kakadu Highway 100 km to near the escarpment - a hot dry camp under a starry sky. A curlew wailed loudly during the night (the spirit voice of a dead ancestor says aboriginal lore). To cut a long story short, after travelling 300 km south on the Stuart Highway to Pine Creek, we headed east on the Kakadu Highway 100 km to near the escarpment - a hot dry camp under a starry sky. A curlew wailed loudly during the night (the spirit voice of a dead ancestor says aboriginal lore).
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 I should mention that in northern Kakadu at a wetland called Mamukala, I had the experience of seeing around 25,000 Magpie Geese all at the one time, and all happily feeding along with other birdlife on the products of the wetland. A fantastic sight. I should mention that in northern Kakadu at a wetland called Mamukala, I had the experience of seeing around 25,000 Magpie Geese all at the one time, and all happily feeding along with other birdlife on the products of the wetland. A fantastic sight.
  
-Sunday, more great swims in fantastic rock pools with mysterious gas bubblings. A few hot scramblesto get down from the escarpment but then, at the bottom, more swimming in shady pools!+Sunday, more great swims in fantastic rock pools with mysterious gas bubblings. A few hot scrambles to get down from the escarpment but then, at the bottom, more swimming in shady pools!
  
 The walk back to the cars was interrupted with - guess what - a lengthy dip in a huge natural rock pool fit for a five-star hotel! The walk back to the cars was interrupted with - guess what - a lengthy dip in a huge natural rock pool fit for a five-star hotel!
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 Thanks to Darwin Bushwalking Club for the hospitality. An easy, interesting weekend - actually a bit of a bludge - but for me - new country and a new experience. Kakadu is different. I also enjoyed getting away from the tourist crowds. Thanks to Darwin Bushwalking Club for the hospitality. An easy, interesting weekend - actually a bit of a bludge - but for me - new country and a new experience. Kakadu is different. I also enjoyed getting away from the tourist crowds.
  
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 **Please note** - The clubroom will be closed for three weeks over Xmas - New Year period. The first meeting for 1992 will be on 15th January. **Please note** - The clubroom will be closed for three weeks over Xmas - New Year period. The first meeting for 1992 will be on 15th January.
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 ===== Four Wheel Driving On Fraser Island ===== ===== Four Wheel Driving On Fraser Island =====
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 by Brian Holden by Brian Holden
  
-12/20 October '91.+===12/20 October '91.===
  
-Participants: Maurie Bloom, Geoff Bradley, Jan Hodges, Tony Manes, Jan Mohandas, Col Towner, Geoff McIntosh, Robin Plumb, David-Robinson, Jennie WardMorrie Ward & Brian Holden.+Participants: Maurie Bloom, Geoff Bradley, Jan Hodges, Tony Manes, Jan Mohandas, Col Towner, Geoff McIntosh, Robin Plumb, David-Robinson, Jennie WardMorrie Ward & Brian Holden.
  
-Women were not meant to understand a lot of things and the buzza red-blooded male gets with four big wheels underneath him is one of them. One of them told me that when I get behind the wheel of my own 4WD I step intoMarlborough Country. Garbage! This was not escapism. This was the real stuff. This was the famous Fraser Island. Man and machine in a remote place. And it was to be an all-new 4WD experience for me - sand!! This time I was not driving but was, nevertheless, able to experience the buzz.+Women were not meant to understand a lot of things and the buzz a red-blooded male gets with four big wheels underneath him is one of them. One of them told me that when I get behind the wheel of my own 4WD I step into Marlborough Country. Garbage! This was not escapism. This was the real stuff. This was the famous Fraser Island. Man and machine in a remote place. And it was to be an all-new 4WD experience for me - sand!! This time I was not driving but was, nevertheless, able to experience the buzz.
  
-"Let the wheels spin and you will simply dig a hole for yourself". The good oil from a savvy young man in the party. He was game too - at Gympy he risked going cross-eyed devouring two adjacent breakfasts simultaneously. Come to think of it - all their mouths seemed to be merely funnels leading into cavernous bellys. Alec Guinness and his poor skinnyboys had to build a bridge on less than the quantity consumed by the group of a mere twelve people in only eight days. Enough about food. I'm on about 4-wheeled.adven,ture.+"Let the wheels spin and you will simply dig a hole for yourself". The good oil from a savvy young man in the party. He was game too - at Gympy he risked going cross-eyed devouring two adjacent breakfasts simultaneously. Come to think of it - all their mouths seemed to be merely funnels leading into cavernous bellys. Alec Guinness and his poor skinny boys had to build a bridge on less than the quantity consumed by the group of a mere twelve people in only eight days. Enough about food. I'm on about 4-wheeled adventure.
  
-learned that to this young man's warning could be added another; you.must always keep the vehicle moving when crossing a sandy creeks As an eXtreme example of what can happen: a spanking new Range Rover stopped in the course of one Of the numerous creeks which emerge from the dunes to cut across the beach to the sea. That vehicle submerged almost as fast as Glen Ford took down the Tiger Shark - the sons of Nippon right on him. So what happened here? If you were to stand at the surf's edge you would notice that your feet will rapidly sink as each wave that moves over them cuts the sand from underneath. The same process completely buried the vehicle in minutes. The sad remains re-emerged in the surf Some months later'- probably looking much like how the owner felt.+learned that to this young man's warning could be added another; you must always keep the vehicle moving when crossing a sandy creek. As an eXtreme example of what can happen: a spanking new Range Rover stopped in the course of one of the numerous creeks which emerge from the dunes to cut across the beach to the sea. That vehicle submerged almost as fast as Glen Ford took down the Tiger Shark - the sons of Nippon right on him. So what happened here? If you were to stand at the surf's edge you would notice that your feet will rapidly sink as each wave that moves over them cuts the sand from underneath. The same process completely buried the vehicle in minutes. The sad remains re-emerged in the surf some months later - probably looking much like how the owner felt.
  
-While travelling at speed to suddenlysink into deep wet sand causes the same physical sensation Randolph Scott must have felt when his horse dropped dead under him - a Comanche arrow through its heart. In dry sand stomach sink is the emotional type. It gradually increases as the awareness increases that the vehicle's struggle to keep up momentum was failing.+While travelling at speed to suddenly sink into deep wet sand causes the same physical sensation Randolph Scott must have felt when his horse dropped dead under him - a Comanche arrow through its heart. In dry sand stomach sink is the emotional type. It gradually increases as the awareness increases that the vehicle's struggle to keep up momentum was failing.
  
-One of our group's $50,000 lushishly curved raspberry coloured poetry-in-motion investment became bogged four metres from a rising tide. We were able to get him out by means of a snatch strap while he still had-his stiff upper lip. This was high drama. The women were placed out of harm's way and the men swung into action. The strap is a long thick tape which has enough elasticity to jerk the high-revving trapped vehicle into getting a roll on. The driver gunned his engine, stuck up both.thumbs Signalling all systems go and took off when the strap snapped tight. I experienced the smae tingle I felt when I sawCharlton Heston roar off from the Yne.ktown's flight deck.+One of our group's $50,000 lushishly curved raspberry coloured poetry-in-motion investment became bogged four metres from a rising tide. We were able to get him out by means of a snatch strap while he still had his stiff upper lip. This was high drama. The women were placed out of harm's way and the men swung into action. The strap is a long thick tape which has enough elasticity to jerk the high-revving trapped vehicle into getting a roll on. The driver gunned his engine, stuck up both thumbs signalling all systems go and took off when the strap snapped tight. I experienced the same tingle I felt when I saw Charlton Heston roar off from the Yorktown's flight deck.
  
-Another bogging was in a long incline of dry sand so a sudden jump into a roll on was not possible. When in a jam one has to calm down to give the male logic free rein. Everything possible has to be thought of to ensure success before the next attempt is made to break out of the trap. Sand was scooped away and bits of timber laid down in front of the wheels. Once the vehicle got Moving a heavy bloke clung onto the roof rack and bounced like a bronco-buster on the back bumper. This gave the back wheels more bite until clear. The 4WD was an American vehicle with the obligatory 300 horses under the bonnet, a few of which had apparently turned to glue since the date of manufacture. The American wisdom that there was no substitute for cubic inches was shown up for what it was worth. The reality is that there is probably no substitute for Japanese design.+Another bogging was in a long incline of dry sand so a sudden jump into a roll on was not possible. When in a jam one has to calm down to give the male logic free rein. Everything possible has to be thought of to ensure success before the next attempt is made to break out of the trap. Sand was scooped away and bits of timber laid down in front of the wheels. Once the vehicle got moving a heavy bloke clung onto the roof rack and bounced like a bronco-buster on the back bumper. This gave the back wheels more bite until clear. The 4WD was an American vehicle with the obligatory 300 horses under the bonnet, a few of which had apparently turned to glue since the date of manufacture. The American wisdom that there was no substitute for cubic inches was shown up for what it was worth. The reality is that there is probably no substitute for Japanese design.
  
-When Preston Foster was pursuing his man over snow he strapped onto hie boots those  things which look like tennis racquets. When we find the going tough in sand we spread our Page 8' The Sydney Bushwalker December 1991 feet by letting out more air. We aimed to keep down to 15 psi. This pressure rises with the temperature of the sand and friction. From time to time the driver has to ask himself if the going appears to be getting tougher and, if it is, doe S the.pressure need further reduction. If too much air is expelled minor adjustments upwards are by means of a compresor plugged into the cigar lighter.+When Preston Foster was pursuing his man over snow he strapped onto his boots those  things which look like tennis racquets. When we find the going tough in sand we spread our feet by letting out more air. We aimed to keep down to 15 psi. This pressure rises with the temperature of the sand and friction. From time to time the driver has to ask himself if the going appears to be getting tougher and, if it is, does the pressure need further reduction. If too much air is expelled minor adjustments upwards are by means of a compresor plugged into the cigar lighter.
  
-The engine works very hard in soft sand. Overheating is a constant threat - especially in Warm weather. Now that is another source Of drama. You know you have been travelling in sand for too long and you watch that damn needle move on its inexorable climb.  It is like a re-run in reverse of Jimmy Stewart'817's home iun from Berlin - needle falling and still a long ways to go. If black smoke is being blown out of the exhaust ofthe diesel in front, he is working hard - and so must you be.+The engine works very hard in soft sand. Overheating is a constant threat - especially in warm weather. Now that is another source of drama. You know you have been travelling in sand for too long and you watch that damn needle move on its inexorable climb.  It is like a re-run in reverse of Jimmy Stewart'B17's home iun from Berlin - needle falling and still a long ways to go. If black smoke is being blown out of the exhaust of the diesel in front, he is working hard - and so must you be.
  
-One of our vehicles had a dual system of petrOl/gas. Tuning such a combination is a compromise. Performance was not brilliant and there were.numerous stoppages due to vapourlocks when running on petrol. While on the subject of performance; no vehicle should come .onto the island in less than 100% condition. You might not -.feel as uncomfortable as William Holden did when he struggled to get his P51 to kick over while watching the Commies close in, but you would have a palpitation or two at the sound or feel 'of a serious illness in your chariot with the image of a costly tow back to a mainland garage looming up in your mind.+One of our vehicles had a dual system of petrol/gas. Tuning such a combination is a compromise. Performance was not brilliant and there were numerous stoppages due to vapour locks when running on petrol. While on the subject of performance; no vehicle should come onto the island in less than 100% condition. You might not feel as uncomfortable as William Holden did when he struggled to get his P51 to kick over while watching the Commies close in, but you would have a palpitation or two at the sound or feel of a serious illness in your chariot with the image of a costly tow back to a mainland garage looming up in your mind.
  
-The lowest fuel cost was associated with a diesel-powered vehicle with large enough tanks to fill up on the mainland where fuel was 30 cents/litre cheaper.  I thought theprice of fuel was.a rip-off but We were in isolation and we could no more expect a fair deal than Gary Cooper could when he was south of the border and the bandidos controlled the water supply.+The lowest fuel cost was associated with a diesel-powered vehicle with large enough tanks to fill up on the mainland where fuel was 30 cents/litre cheaper.  I thought the price of fuel was a rip-off but we were in isolation and we could no more expect a fair deal than Gary Cooper could when he was south of the border and the bandidos controlled the water supply.
  
-The barge 'round trip costs $30 for a car and $15 fora trailer. In addition there is a $15 ent-ry permit. Food, ice, 'fuel and alcohol are available on the island at several points. As a holiday venUe the popularity of the island is on the boil. Enough toilet paper to attend to over 300,000 bums makes the one-way trip each year and the island's environment is groaning under the weight. Something hasto be done but I am not sure what.+The barge round trip costs $30 for a car and $15 for a trailer. In addition there is a $15 entry permit. Food, ice, fuel and alcohol are available on the island at several points. As a holiday venue the popularity of the island is on the boil. Enough toilet paper to attend to over 300,000 bums makes the one-way trip each year and the island's environment is groaning under the weight. Something has to be done but I am not sure what.
  
-Sitting in the queue to get onto the two barges during a holiday period must give all  waiting the screaming heebees - nearly all. The love of the mere company of their 4WD would be sufficient to sustain a few in the queue. During the summer holidays driving on the beach would be like white water rafting with frustration replacing the exhilaration. Two opposing streams of vehicles zig-zagging to avoid depressions, soft sand, people vaguely wandering about, lines of mesmerised fishermen - and themselves.+Sitting in the queue to get onto the two barges during a holiday period must give all  waiting the screaming heebees - nearly all. The love of the mere company of their 4WD would be sufficient to sustain a few in the queue. During the summer holidays driving on the beach would be like white water rafting with frustration replacing the exhilaration. Two opposing streams of vehicles zig-zagging to avoid depressions, soft sand, people vaguely wandering about, lines of mesmerised fishermen - and themselves.
  
-Some of the single-car-width inland roads are two-way. As a crest has to be charged at there would be a big bang if somebody was charging up the other side. And when two vehicles meet on a narrow, level road, one does not simply back up to let the other pass if there is no firm ground to back onto or when one has a trailer in tow. Situations open to head on smashes should be eliminated but I do think situations which siMply increase the odds of an altercation should be preserved. There is far too much simpering wimpish pleasantry in this country. We need more good old-fashioned biffo.+Some of the single-car-width inland roads are two-way. As a crest has to be charged at there would be a big bang if somebody was charging up the other side. And when two vehicles meet on a narrow, level road, one does not simply back up to let the other pass if there is no firm ground to back onto or when one has a trailer in tow. Situations open to head on smashes should be eliminated but I do think situations which simply increase the odds of an altercation should be preserved. There is far too much simpering wimpish pleasantry in this country. We need more good old-fashioned biffo.
  
-Our two trailers made 4W0 movement-in sand a lot harder than 'what might otherwise have been. They added the kind of hard-to-define drag 'youfeel in your innards when you have been driving for some hoUrs with your mother-in-law in the back seat. A fourth vehicle without passengers would have been a better idea to remove the need.for one of the trailers.+Our two trailers made 4WD movement in sand a lot harder than what might otherwise have been. They added the kind of hard-to-define drag you feel in your innards when you have been driving for some hours with your mother-in-law in the back seat. A fourth vehicle without passengers would have been a better idea to remove the need for one of the trailers.
  
-Travelling solo is asking for trouble and, when in convey,CB radio is handy.. The system must be of high quality in all member vehicles. Repeat requests for clarification or failure to contact at all in a'tense situation Was Vaguely like the frustration a man  feels trying to reach his boofhead solicitor 'afterthe postie has delivered a bombshell from the sinister stirrer representing his wife."'+Travelling solo is asking for trouble and, when in convey, CB radio is handy. The system must be of high quality in all member vehicles. Repeat requests for clarification or failure to contact at all in a tense situation was vaguely like the frustration a man  feels trying to reach his boofhead solicitor after the postie has delivered a bombshell from the sinister stirrer representing his wife.
  
-A 4WD man might be tough but it does not follow that is insensitive. -When'ekposed to nature - and theisland was really something - hairy-chestedfour-wheelers can Wax' poetical in Mood as much as anyone-.+A 4WD man might be tough but it does not follow that is insensitive. When exposed to nature - and the island was really something - hairy-chested four-wheelers can wax poetical in mood as much as anyone.
  
-had dream after I returned from the island.'+had dream after I returned from the island.\\ 
 +I saw an orange morning sun rising above a glassy grey horizon.\\ 
 +The cool birth of another balmy day.\\ 
 +I saw those early rays stream down through the soaring trees,\\ 
 +Shafts of thin white in the rainforest.\\ 
 +I saw tranquil lakes with banks of gleaming white sand,\\ 
 +And a sand that returned those rays back through crystal clear water.\\ 
 +I saw a beach becoming more golden under their warming caresses,\\ 
 +A beach which seemed to go on forever, lapped by a glistening surf.\\ 
 +I saw myself on that wonderous gift of a morning -\\ 
 +I was wading barefoot through a palm-lined creek.\\ 
 +I stopped where there was a snow-white cockatoo perched in a palm.\\ 
 +It displayed its sulphur crest and sound suddenly filled the morning air.\\ 
 +"Calling Peter White, calling Peter White".\\ 
 +And the dream was gone.
  
-I saw an orange morning sun rising above a glassy grey horizon. The cool birth of another balmy day. +----
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-'I saw those early rays stream down through the soaring trees, Shafts of thin white in the rainforest. +
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-I saw tranquil lakes with banks of gleaming white sand, +
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-And a sand that returned those rays back through crystal clear water. +
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-I saw a beach becoming more golden under their warming caresses, +
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-A beach which seemed to go on forever, lapped by a glistening surf. I saw myself on that wonderous gift of a morning +
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-I was wading barefoot through a palm-lined creek. +
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-stopped where there was a snow-white cockatoo perched in a palm. +
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-It displayed its sulphur crest and sound suddenly filled the morning air. +
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-"alling Peter White, calling Peter White"+
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-And the dream was gone.+
  
-**Fraser Island 12/20 October '91.**+===Fraser Island 12/20 October '91.===
  
 Days overly warm, nights just right, no insect problem. Ground very dry. One day of stiff walking - otherwise as campers/tourers. Squall hit on second last evening cutting stay by one day. No mishaps. Great company - great trip. Days overly warm, nights just right, no insect problem. Ground very dry. One day of stiff walking - otherwise as campers/tourers. Squall hit on second last evening cutting stay by one day. No mishaps. Great company - great trip.
  
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-(Over the last 8 or 9 years, there have been periodical Club walks incorporating "Beloon Pass" - the gap in the cliff line between the Nattai and Wollondilly Rivers near Beloon trig point. Every time I see the name it stirs up old memories - all of them dating from a time when an excessive amount of blue paint had NOT been daubed on trees and rocks to depict the 1988 Bicentennial "Barallier Trail" - along a route that Ensign Francis Barallier's exploratory party of 1802 followed for a short distance only - and certainly NOT over Beloon Pass. LB.)+(Over the last 8 or 9 years, there have been periodical Club walks incorporating "Beloon Pass" - the gap in the cliff line between the Nattai and Wollondilly Rivers near Beloon trig point. Every time I see the name it stirs up old memories - all of them dating from a time when an excessive amount of blue paint had NOT been daubed on trees and rocks to depict the 1988 Bicentennial "Barallier Trail" - along a route that Ensign Francis Barallier's exploratory party of 1802 followed for a short distance only - and certainly NOT over Beloon Pass. J.B.)
  
 ===== Getting Over ===== ===== Getting Over =====
  
-First published June 1964+__First published June 1984__.
  
 by Jim Brown by Jim Brown
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