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- | Siyk. IN THIS ISSUE | + | =======June |
- | JUNE 1995 | + | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney |
- | rrk 2 Jenolen to Katoomba in 1943 | + | |
- | PZ/ 2 About Evelyn Whinier | + | |Editor:|George Mawer|42 Lincoln Road, Georges Hall 2198|Telephone 707 1343| |
- | - THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly | + | |Business Manager:|Joy Hynes|36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099|Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (B)| |
- | bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 G. 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | + | |Production Manager:|Fran Holland||| |
- | Editor: George Mawer | + | |Editorial Team:|George Mawer, |
- | 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 | + | |Printers:|Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell||| |
- | Telephone 707 1343- | + | |Clubroom Reporter: |
- | Business Manager: Joy Hynes 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 | + | |
- | Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144 (B) | + | |
- | Production Manager: Fran Holland | + | |President:| Greta James | |
- | :Editorial Team: George Mawer, Barbara | + | |Vice-President: |
- | . Bruce, Jan Roberts, Maurice Smith | + | |Public Officer:| Fran Holland| |
- | ..Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, | + | |Treasurer:| Tony Holgate |
- | Barrie Murdoch, | + | |Secretary:| Spiro Hajinakitas| |
- | & Les Powell | + | |Walks Secretary:| Eddy Giacomel |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm. at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | + | |Social Secretary:| Jan Roberts| |
- | President: Greta James | + | |Membership Secretary:| Barry Wallace| |
- | Vice-President: | + | |New Members Secretary:| Bill Holland| |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |Conservation Secretary:| Alex Colley| |
- | Treasurer: Tony Holgate | + | |Magazine Editor:|George Mawer| |
- | Secretary: Spiro Hajinakitas | + | |Committee Members:| Morie Ward & Annie Maguire |
- | Walks Secretary: Eddy Giacomel | + | |Delegates to Confederation: |
- | Social Secretary: Jan Roberts | + | |
- | Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace | + | |
- | New Members Secretary: Bill Holland | + | =====In This Issue===== |
- | Conservation Secretary: Alex Colley | + | |
- | Magazine Editor: George Mawer | + | |2|Jenolan to Katoomba in 1943| | |
- | Committee Members: Morie Ward & | + | |5|G.P.S. and the Bushwalker|| |
- | Annie Maguire | + | |5 |Relaxing at Coolana| | |
- | Delegates to Confederation: | + | |7| Across the Ettrema|| |
- | & Wilf Hilder | + | |8| From The Clubrooms|| |
- | 5 G.P.S. and the Bushwalker | + | |8| 25th Anniversary |
- | 5 Relaxing at Coolana | + | |8| SBW Concert| | |
- | 7 Across the Ettrema | + | |8| NZ Slide Night| | |
- | 8 From The Clubrooms | + | |8| Upcoming |
- | 8 25th Aniversary | + | |9|Eco Adventures| | |
- | 8 SBW Concert 8 NZ Slide Night | + | |9|Advance Notice| | |
- | 8 Upcomming | + | |11|Lighten Your Pack| | |
- | 9 Eco Adventures | + | |11|Wilderness Shield Navigation| | |
- | 9 Advance Notice | + | |12|Confederation - Notes on the May Meeting| | |
- | 11 Lighten Your Pack | + | |12|Brainteaser| | |
- | 11 Wilderness Shield Navigation | + | |13| The May General Meeting|Barry Wallace| |
- | 12 Confederation - Notes on the May Meeting | + | |14|For Sale| | |
- | 12 Brainteaser | + | |14|Wanted| | |
- | 13 The May General Meeting | + | |14|A Barbie at Dot's Place| | |
- | 14 For Sale 14 Wanted | + | |
- | 14 A Barbie at Dot's Place | + | |
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4 Eastwood Camping Centre 8 Willis Walkabouts | 4 Eastwood Camping Centre 8 Willis Walkabouts | ||
10 Alpsports | 10 Alpsports | ||
15 Paddy Pallin | 15 Paddy Pallin | ||
- | PAGE 2 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JUNE 1995 | + | =====Jenolan |
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by Bert Whillier | by Bert Whillier | ||
My wife Evelyn and I.,decided to do the trip in August 1943 and our oldest daughter Lynette was 14 months old then. Those days unlike the present we.. had to make a special pack for Lyn. | My wife Evelyn and I.,decided to do the trip in August 1943 and our oldest daughter Lynette was 14 months old then. Those days unlike the present we.. had to make a special pack for Lyn. | ||
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Day one | Day one | ||
- | Taking a train to Katoomba, then a bus to Jenolen Caves we arrived just before lunch, so we booked for a caves inspection after lunch. After the caves tour of inspection we set off up the mountain for Kanangra. As we climbed we began to walk into snow and at the top we passed a pair of cottages. The people from the first, house, came out and were surprised to see Eve with baby on her back heading into the snow. After hearing where we were heading they said "you must not go on tonight, the other house next door is vacant so you can stay there" so thankfully we aecepted. | + | Taking a train to Katoomba, then a bus to Jenolen Caves we arrived just before lunch, so we booked for a caves inspection after lunch. After the caves tour of inspection we set off up the mountain for Kanangra. As we climbed we began to walk into snow and at the top we passed a pair of cottages. The people from the first, house, came out and were surprised to see Eve with baby on her back heading into the snow. After hearing where we were heading they said "you must not go on tonight, the other house next door is vacant so you can stay there" so thankfully we accepted. |
- | Day two | + | |
- | in the morning we set off. The snow still falling heavily and the wind very strong. After battling along for about 8 km, Eve in leather top crepe soled shoes and myself in hobnail boots on which the snow had built up 2 or 3 inches thick, we came to a tin shed which was unlocked, inside a dirt floor, so we went in and made ourselves comfortable. There was a wooden banana case, some sheett of andi some wire. We thought to make a sled so we got to work. | + | Day two\\ |
+ | In the morning we set off. The snow still falling heavily and the wind very strong. After battling along for about 8 km, Eve in leather top crepe soled shoes and myself in hobnail boots on which the snow had built up 2 or 3 inches thick, we came to a tin shed which was unlocked, inside a dirt floor, so we went in and made ourselves comfortable. There was a wooden banana case, some sheett of andi some wire. We thought to make a sled so we got to work. | ||
Putting Lyn inside the banana case, my pack as well, it became fun rather than a hard slog. We had expected to camp in the large cave but there were icicles like elephant tusks and the wind was horrific blowing right into the cave, so we went to the corner cave which is smaller and was more sheltered. | Putting Lyn inside the banana case, my pack as well, it became fun rather than a hard slog. We had expected to camp in the large cave but there were icicles like elephant tusks and the wind was horrific blowing right into the cave, so we went to the corner cave which is smaller and was more sheltered. | ||
Day three ( we agreed on a rest day.) Day four | Day three ( we agreed on a rest day.) Day four | ||
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by Frank Rigby | by Frank Rigby | ||
- | Remember the debates about electronic gadgets on buslvalks in recent times? Well, I. am starting another one-although this one is unlikely to be so controversial. | + | |
+ | Remember the debates about electronic gadgets on buslvalks in recent times? Well, I. am starting another one-although this one is unlikely to be so controversial. | ||
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The receiver is capable of providing lots of information but position fixing is of primary importance to bush walkers. The system is extremely accurate. So accurate that the USDD deliberately downgrades the signals for civilian users to put enemies at a disadvantage (??). The USDD can obtain fixes within 10 metres of true position but will, under current policy, only guarantee within 100 metres for others. In practice the accuracy is generally better than that. With my own receiver I obtained the following results with about 100 observations at different times; 46% within 45 metres, 75%. within 50 metres, 90% within 75 metres and 100% within 100 metres. When you plot your position on a map it may be the map which is inaccurate; maps of course have limits of accuracy. | The receiver is capable of providing lots of information but position fixing is of primary importance to bush walkers. The system is extremely accurate. So accurate that the USDD deliberately downgrades the signals for civilian users to put enemies at a disadvantage (??). The USDD can obtain fixes within 10 metres of true position but will, under current policy, only guarantee within 100 metres for others. In practice the accuracy is generally better than that. With my own receiver I obtained the following results with about 100 observations at different times; 46% within 45 metres, 75%. within 50 metres, 90% within 75 metres and 100% within 100 metres. When you plot your position on a map it may be the map which is inaccurate; maps of course have limits of accuracy. | ||
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THE _PARTY; Bill Capon (leader), | THE _PARTY; Bill Capon (leader), | ||
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From the top (Handcuff Hill) to Cinch Creek was hard Work. We weaved around trying to get through wall to wall Banksia and Ettrema Malice. Bill was trying to use rock bands that were there last time. | From the top (Handcuff Hill) to Cinch Creek was hard Work. We weaved around trying to get through wall to wall Banksia and Ettrema Malice. Bill was trying to use rock bands that were there last time. | ||
Lunch was at Manning Saddle (Tilly Anne's Gap - see chapter 6 "Man from the Misty Mountains" | Lunch was at Manning Saddle (Tilly Anne's Gap - see chapter 6 "Man from the Misty Mountains" | ||
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | =====FROM THE CLUBROOMS===== |
- | JUNE 1995 | + | |
- | FROM THE 'CLUBROOMS | + | |
Jan Roberts | Jan Roberts | ||
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Wednesday' | Wednesday' | ||
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDEAN EXPEDITION - 'May 17th | 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDEAN EXPEDITION - 'May 17th | ||
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The talent was staggering! | The talent was staggering! | ||
Thanks to everyone who participated over the time the concert took to make happen. Perhaps those of you who couldn' | Thanks to everyone who participated over the time the concert took to make happen. Perhaps those of you who couldn' | ||
- | NZ SLIDE NIGHT - MAY 31st | + | =====NZ SLIDE NIGHT - MAY 31st===== |
John Hogan had another commitment on the night, so Tom Weninan presented John's slides taken on the SBW trip of 9 made to the Mt Aspiring National Park last February. Unusual for New Zealand' | John Hogan had another commitment on the night, so Tom Weninan presented John's slides taken on the SBW trip of 9 made to the Mt Aspiring National Park last February. Unusual for New Zealand' | ||
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- | JUNE 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 9 | + | |
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Although the walking conditions were not a problem, the same couldn' | Although the walking conditions were not a problem, the same couldn' | ||
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE Winter Solstice Feast - June 21st | UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE Winter Solstice Feast - June 21st | ||
With winter setting in the days are becoming shorter, and the nights longer..., but it's not all bad news. The longest night of the year also a time to celebrate! Caine along on the 21st of June with your offering And celebrate the Winter Solstice with a feast At the | With winter setting in the days are becoming shorter, and the nights longer..., but it's not all bad news. The longest night of the year also a time to celebrate! Caine along on the 21st of June with your offering And celebrate the Winter Solstice with a feast At the | ||
- | clubroom. We plan; to start at 7.30pm and will be warming up with club provided HOT Gluhwein. | + | clubroom. We plan; to start at 7.30pm and will be warming up with club provided HOT Gluhwein. |
- | Eco Adventure - June 28th | + | |
+ | =====Eco Adventure - June 28th===== | ||
Planning on heading north for a winter break this year or any other time for that matter? Eco Adventures Provide a wide range of outdoor holidays that are also environmentally sensitive. Just imagine waking up in the Queensland rainforest wilderness in your hammock! Come along to meet Don Rosenfeldt this Month to hear more about Eco Adventures' | Planning on heading north for a winter break this year or any other time for that matter? Eco Adventures Provide a wide range of outdoor holidays that are also environmentally sensitive. Just imagine waking up in the Queensland rainforest wilderness in your hammock! Come along to meet Don Rosenfeldt this Month to hear more about Eco Adventures' | ||
Restaurant Night - ' | Restaurant Night - ' | ||
- | Many SBW members have requested an opportunity to break bread and share some wine on a weekend night, without having to rush off to the club meeting. As a result, plans are under way for a Saturday night out on the 22nd of July. If you're interested, mark the calender and look out for more details soon. 0 | + | Many SBW members have requested an opportunity to break bread and share some wine on a weekend night, without having to rush off to the club meeting. As a result, plans are under way for a Saturday night out on the 22nd of July. If you're interested, mark the calender and look out for more details soon. |
IN THE ARCTICe, | IN THE ARCTICe, | ||
A thermal oasis in the polar desert, a river. that never freezes; this is the Lake.:,... Hazen_area; | A thermal oasis in the polar desert, a river. that never freezes; this is the Lake.:,... Hazen_area; | ||
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vistas in the clear dry air. | vistas in the clear dry air. | ||
The animals lack fear of 1...}V.people and may approach closely, eurious about yourpresence. | The animals lack fear of 1...}V.people and may approach closely, eurious about yourpresence. | ||
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- | JUNE 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 | + | |
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And Enjoy Walking | And Enjoy Walking | ||
by Jim Vatiliotis First printed x x x | by Jim Vatiliotis First printed x x x | ||
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A change of clothing is good after a walk but it is not essential. I have included a woollen pullover and a heavy parka which should be enough for warmth. My experience is that in wet weather people do not change into their spare clothes even if they carry them. | A change of clothing is good after a walk but it is not essential. I have included a woollen pullover and a heavy parka which should be enough for warmth. My experience is that in wet weather people do not change into their spare clothes even if they carry them. | ||
When you go lightweight, | When you go lightweight, | ||
- | As you can see you won't have any luxuries but think of the advantage of carrying only 6350 grams (14 pounds) on a hard trip on the second, day you will be down to 4540 grams (10 pounds) which.' | + | As you can see you won't have any luxuries but think of the advantage of carrying only 6350 grams (14 pounds) on a hard trip on the second, day you will be down to 4540 grams (10 pounds) which.' |
- | Wilderness Shield Navigation | + | |
+ | =====Wilderness Shield Navigation===== | ||
Con-lining up on the weekend of 24 & 25 June (a few days after the winter solstice) is the annual Wilderness Shield Navigation competition organised by the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs. This is off track wilderness navigation at its most challenging. | Con-lining up on the weekend of 24 & 25 June (a few days after the winter solstice) is the annual Wilderness Shield Navigation competition organised by the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs. This is off track wilderness navigation at its most challenging. | ||
Last year SBW had one team in the short event. This year I would like to see several teams entered by SBW, in both the short and long event. So dust off your map and Compass knowledge and give me a call to register your interest (but not until after June 17 when 1 will be back from walking in Kakadu). | Last year SBW had one team in the short event. This year I would like to see several teams entered by SBW, in both the short and long event. So dust off your map and Compass knowledge and give me a call to register your interest (but not until after June 17 when 1 will be back from walking in Kakadu). | ||
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- | PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JUNE 1995 | + | |
- | The May Confederation Meeting | + | =====The May Confederation Meeting===== |
Report from Confederation Delegate, Ken Smith, | Report from Confederation Delegate, Ken Smith, | ||
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