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Of course, some move to counter the unhappy position was desirable and the experiment is a worth-while one, but we should not promise ourselves miraculous results. | Of course, some move to counter the unhappy position was desirable and the experiment is a worth-while one, but we should not promise ourselves miraculous results. | ||
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===To our readers:=== | ===To our readers:=== | ||
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For the November General Meeting, held on an evening of incredible stuffiness, quite a fresh breeze of debate blew through the torpid air: about 50 members were there, and Allen Strom occupied the chair, tendering the apologies of the President, who was unavoidably absent. In correspondence we learned sundry things, that several belated subscriptions had been received, and members restored: while others had successfully scaled themselves down to non-active status. There were circulars from Brian Harvey advertising two forms of insurance available to bushwalkers - a personal policy to cover costs incurred by injury in the bush, and a special camera policy: and there was an advertisement from a firm recommending " | For the November General Meeting, held on an evening of incredible stuffiness, quite a fresh breeze of debate blew through the torpid air: about 50 members were there, and Allen Strom occupied the chair, tendering the apologies of the President, who was unavoidably absent. In correspondence we learned sundry things, that several belated subscriptions had been received, and members restored: while others had successfully scaled themselves down to non-active status. There were circulars from Brian Harvey advertising two forms of insurance available to bushwalkers - a personal policy to cover costs incurred by injury in the bush, and a special camera policy: and there was an advertisement from a firm recommending " | ||
- | Conservation Secretary Tom Moppett produced several letters, one concerning further dealings with the Blue Mountains Flora aad Fauna Protection Society, which was now angling for dedication of the central part of the Blue Mountains as a reserve: another from the Conservation Department acknowledging our information about timber cutting in Mark Morton, and stating that the foresters had found a penetration of 2-chains depth into the Reserve, which had been halted. The Minister for Lands had declined to alter the proposed boundaries of National Park and Garawarra. | + | Conservation Secretary Tom Moppett produced several letters, one concerning further dealings with the Blue Mountains Flora and Fauna Protection Society, which was now angling for dedication of the central part of the Blue Mountains as a reserve: another from the Conservation Department acknowledging our information about timber cutting in Mark Morton, and stating that the foresters had found a penetration of 2-chains depth into the Reserve, which had been halted. The Minister for Lands had declined to alter the proposed boundaries of National Park and Garawarra. |
After the Federation Report, Allen Strom called for volunteers to patrol the Bouddi Park, and we came to General Business, the first item being presented by Tom Moppett on behalf of the Walks Secretary. | After the Federation Report, Allen Strom called for volunteers to patrol the Bouddi Park, and we came to General Business, the first item being presented by Tom Moppett on behalf of the Walks Secretary. | ||
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=====A New Pass From The Grose.===== | =====A New Pass From The Grose.===== | ||
- | In the " | + | In the " |
Well, evidently there is another way out from the Grose, for John White and a small party went that way in September of this year. Apparently their course was by a gully somewhat higher up the river than Walford' | Well, evidently there is another way out from the Grose, for John White and a small party went that way in September of this year. Apparently their course was by a gully somewhat higher up the river than Walford' | ||
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+ | =====All This - And The Nattai Too!===== | ||
- | ALL THIS - AND THE NATTAI TCO! | + | Four " |
- | Four " | + | |
- | NSPORT | + | The cause of a tidal wave at Burragorang! The 32lb. pack, with the Treasurer, in harness, fell off a log into the Nattai. Where were the cameras? She sported bruises next day to which no colour slide could have done justice! |
- | The cause of a tidal wave at Burragorang! The 321b. pack, with the Treasurer, in harness, fell off a log into the Nattai. Where were the cameras? She sported bruises' | + | |
- | Halloween, and the spooks were walking. Mental telepathy round the campfire. | + | Halloween, and the spooks were walking. Mental telepathy round the campfire. |
- | Returning, two" | + | |
- | to land a hitch. Camden to Sydney at an average of 42 m.p.h. They/la | + | Returning, two " |
- | never be the sane again. | + | |
- | RING, WRITE OR CALL ,... | + | Charred Fritz for Sunday breakfast, but one little dog at Hilltop had a good meal of bacon for Friday |
- | 11.011OMMIMIMNOMMIA | + | |
- | SIEDLECKY/S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH. 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | |
- | BUSHWALHERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE! | + | |
- | , Isgmestasevssranuoicassminsamiewasoptcoarmeas | + | |
- | /PHONE B/HEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK FOR CARS 3210 or TV270. | + | |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION. | + | |
- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE. | + | |
- | FROM BLACKHEAT | ||
- | ] USHITIA' | ||
- | A N Y' HOUR | ||
- | 6. | ||
- | Charred Fritz for Sunday breakfast, but one little dog at Hilltop had a good meal of bacon for Friday nightts supper. Why not? Everyone else was consuming hot drinks and eats, and never thoudit of offering him anything! | ||
For lightweight walkers. No patent has been taken at on the plastic tent seen down the Nattai. Very light, very cheap, can be recommended by the inventor. | For lightweight walkers. No patent has been taken at on the plastic tent seen down the Nattai. Very light, very cheap, can be recommended by the inventor. | ||
- | 1.11161M7.111MINIMAIIIIIP111=11MMAIIIIMMOINV | + | |
- | ACTIVITIES OF THE PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS MOVEMENT. Supplied by Mrs. H. Stoddart. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | =====Activities Of The Parks & Playgrounds Movement.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Supplied by Mrs. H. Stoddart. | ||
The following is a brief report of the mart important matters dealt with by the Movement during the past few months: | The following is a brief report of the mart important matters dealt with by the Movement during the past few months: | ||
- | HARBOUR POLLUTION: Evident | + | |
- | WOMEN'S REST ROOMS IN HYDE PARK: City Council refused request from TE7M77ement | + | ===Harbour pollution:=== |
- | COOK PARK KYEEMAGH: Protest made to Rockdale Council against the 7FEETof | + | Evidence |
- | 7. | + | |
- | Council, Manly Council, and the Movenent, he has instructed the Army authorities not to tae for an observation post, an area of 10 acres at Harbord, | + | ===Pollution of ocean beaches:=== |
- | CURRARONG NATIONAL PARK JERVIS-BAY: The Movement has asked the Minist- | + | |
- | ' | + | Investigation proceeding. |
- | reserve near Beecroft Peninsula, for an extension of Currarong Township, ERA ZD LITTLE GARIE BEIICEES LARDS: Letter received from | + | |
- | er for rEE7s, ad71777-7hat tETY-7557=a-c76 | + | ===Camperdown:=== |
- | dedication for public recreation, and proclaimed a park. The land is to be incorporated within National Park, under that Trust. | + | |
- | MARK MORTON PRIMITIVE AREA: The Movement is supporting a request by the 771-47s-t-Fy ig: | + | New park suggested opposite Children' |
- | MOOREFIELE RACECOURSE: The Movement is campaigning to prevent the TUE:7177a of tEIF-1700-acre area (ho longer required for racing), and its conversion to playing fields, for which there is a pressing need in Sydney at present. | + | |
+ | ===Hyde Park amenities building:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | City Council yielded to pressure | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Women's rest rooms in Hyde Park:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | City Council refused request from Movement | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wartime buildings in parks:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Representations made to Federal | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ashfield Park bowling greens:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Minister | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===North Harbour Park:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Movement participated in deputation to Minister | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Progress Park, Auburn:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Cumberland County Council asked for Auburn | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Victoria Park olympic pool:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement wrote to the City Council in support of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Paddington:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Representations made to the City Council for provision of a children' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cook Park, Kyeemagh:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Protest made to Rockdale Council against the grant of a site on the shore of Botany Bay for a Clubhouse for R.S.L. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===P.S.A.A.A. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement is endeavouring | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Gymea park proposal:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement induced Sutherland Shire Council to ask the Housing | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Harbord:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Minister for the Army informed the Movement that, following on representations from Warringah Shire Council, Manly Council, and the Movement, he has instructed the Army authorities not to take for an observation post, an area of 10 acres at Harbord, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Quarantine Station, North Head:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement continued its efforts | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Dee Why Lagoon:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement supported requests made by the National | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Housing Commission:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In response to protests made by the Movement direct | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Currarong National Park, Jervis Bay:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement has asked the Minister for Lands to refuse | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Era and Little Garie beaches land:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Letter received from Minister | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Hawkesbury River:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement is working in collaboration with the National Trust on a plan for the Preservation of the scenic beauty of the Hawkesbury River Basin. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Greater Blue Mountains National Park scheme:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Progress report | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Warrah Sanctuary and Lion Island:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement has informed Miss Minard | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wildflower protection:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement took part in a conference to prepare | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Whale Beach:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In response to a request from the Movement, the Warringah | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===T.H. Kelly estate at Narrabeen:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement (with partial success) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Seaside campers:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement urged the authorities to have all permanent camps removed | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mark Morton Primitive Area:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement is supporting a request by the Forestry Advisory Council | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Moorefield Rececourse:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Movement is campaigning to prevent the sub-division of this 100-acre area (no longer required for racing), and its conversion to playing fields, for which there is a pressing need in Sydney at present. | ||
Numerous other park matters of lesser importance were dealt with by the Movement in the past few months. | Numerous other park matters of lesser importance were dealt with by the Movement in the past few months. | ||
- | 8. | + | |
- | BRER RABBIT. | + | ---- |
- | Do you remember Allen Strom' | + | |
+ | =====Brer Rabbit.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Do you remember Allen Strom' | ||
There was a bit of rabbit history in an article on the Keepit Dam Terrain Survey in the Soil Conservation Journal of several months ago. It reads: | There was a bit of rabbit history in an article on the Keepit Dam Terrain Survey in the Soil Conservation Journal of several months ago. It reads: | ||
- | "A census of livestock at Port Jackson in 1788 includes five rabbits, 3 belonging to the Governor. In 1791 an undisclosed number of rabbits came from Cape Town and in 1825 they were reported in hutches, but none was wild. About 1860 they were flourishing on Thomas Hall's estate The Warren", | + | |
+ | "A census of livestock at Port Jackson in 1788 includes five rabbits, 3 belonging to the Governor. In 1791 an undisclosed number of rabbits came from Cape Town and in 1825 they were reported in hutches, but none was wild. About 1860 they were flourishing on Thomas Hall's estate | ||
In N.S.W. they were mentioned in 1879 when they were numerous on the lower Murray and had become known on the Murrumbidgee as far up as Yanco Creek. In a few years they were approaching Queensland. Even so, there were still many areas untouched in N.S.W. including the whole of the coastal division. In 1885 they were 130 miles from the border of Queensland and N.S.W. | In N.S.W. they were mentioned in 1879 when they were numerous on the lower Murray and had become known on the Murrumbidgee as far up as Yanco Creek. In a few years they were approaching Queensland. Even so, there were still many areas untouched in N.S.W. including the whole of the coastal division. In 1885 they were 130 miles from the border of Queensland and N.S.W. | ||
- | In 1883 the Rabbit Nuisance Act was passed whereby inspectors were authorised to enter lands and enforce rabbit destruction. Between the years 1883-1890 the N.S.W. Government spent 1,543,000 an rabbit destruction. By this time rabbits were becoming a very serious problem indeed. | + | |
+ | In 1883 the Rabbit Nuisance Act was passed whereby inspectors were authorised to enter lands and enforce rabbit destruction. Between the years 1883-1890 the N.S.W. Government spent £1,543,000 an rabbit destruction. By this time rabbits were becoming a very serious problem indeed. | ||
Local inhabitants are of the opinion that rabbits first made their appearance in the Upper Hunter Valley about 1895. From then on they increased rapidly. Destruction of the pest was, and still is, a problem in the Hunter Valley, due to the hilly or mountainous nature of much of the terrain. Rabbits have made a large contribution to the erosion of the Upper Hunter due to their burrows opening the soil and causing gullies, and to the removal of vegetation, aggravating the over-grazed condition of the pasture land." | Local inhabitants are of the opinion that rabbits first made their appearance in the Upper Hunter Valley about 1895. From then on they increased rapidly. Destruction of the pest was, and still is, a problem in the Hunter Valley, due to the hilly or mountainous nature of much of the terrain. Rabbits have made a large contribution to the erosion of the Upper Hunter due to their burrows opening the soil and causing gullies, and to the removal of vegetation, aggravating the over-grazed condition of the pasture land." | ||
- | SOME LIGHTENING FACTS. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Some Lightening Facts.==== | ||
By John Bookluck. | By John Bookluck. | ||
- | Having read Brian Harvey' | + | |
- | safe place when lightning plays, unless one walks around in a wire cage or earthed sphere.... Until I read some more scientific facts. Your chance of being struck dead by lightning is 1 in 100,000 for 1000 years' life span, or 1 in 1,000,000 for 100 years. Even these figures are low! Nevertheless, | + | Having read Brian Harvey' |
- | 9', | + | |
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- | SYDNEY N.S.W. | + | |
- | Your | + | |
- | Rollfilms | + | |
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- | Leica films | + | |
- | LEICA PHOTO SERVICL | + | |
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"6 Cocpernook Avenue, | "6 Cocpernook Avenue, | ||
Gymea Bay, | Gymea Bay, | ||
November, 3rd 1953. | November, 3rd 1953. | ||
- | The Editor, | + | |
- | 'The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | "The Editor, |
- | 0 Dear Sir: | + | |
- | News- has it that protests against the taking of timber from the Morton Primitive Area via the dedication of the Area as a Flora Reserve under the control of the Forestry Commission have so far averted the consummation of the deed. Authority has been shown that quite a number | + | Dear Sir: |
- | It is gratifying to know then, that our many friends have supported the appeal to authority published in the October Number of our journal; but we would be blindly optimistic if we thought the battle was won. May I renew the plea to your readers to be in it"? If they have already written, could they influence their friends to do likewise? The decision on the fate of Morton may now rest with the Department of Lands. Maybe your readers (whether they have' | + | |
- | in such a manner that it will remain for all time, an ecological unit of natural beauty. | + | News has it that protests against the taking of timber from the Morton Primitive Area via the dedication of the Area as a Flora Reserve under the control of the Forestry Commission have so far averted the consummation of the deed. Authority has been shown that quite a number |
+ | |||
+ | "It is gratifying to know then, that our many friends have supported the appeal to authority published in the October Number of our journal; but we would be blindly optimistic if we thought the battle was won. May I renew the plea to your readers | ||
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
+ | |||
(Sgd.) Allen A. Strom. WE 2528." | (Sgd.) Allen A. Strom. WE 2528." | ||
- | .ommmmmmmowmawmmibnimmMIOPWJWPmmlmmdV.IIMMUIWPAMWW.Wmw | + | |
- | LOWER KANGAROO AND LOWER SHOALELVEN RIVERS. | + | ---- |
- | Data based on trip carried out July 31st, August | + | |
+ | =====Lower Kangaroo And Lower Shoalhaven Rivers.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Data based on trip carried out July 31st, August | ||
Route: Moss Vale - car to Sandy Creek - Meryla Pass - Yarrunga Ck. - Kangaroo River - Shoalhaven River - Budgong Creek and road to Bomaderry (Nowra). | Route: Moss Vale - car to Sandy Creek - Meryla Pass - Yarrunga Ck. - Kangaroo River - Shoalhaven River - Budgong Creek and road to Bomaderry (Nowra). | ||
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The one-time coach road down Meryla Pass is in quite good condition, and makes easy walking. About 3/4-mile past the ford of Yarrunga Creek, we followed a side track down to the Kangaroo, which we crossed just below the junction of Yarrunga Creek. We followed down the south-east bank of the Kangaroo (the easiest bank as far as Bundanoon Creek), and camped at the junction of Kangaroo with Shoalhaven, having made about 13 miles for the day. | The one-time coach road down Meryla Pass is in quite good condition, and makes easy walking. About 3/4-mile past the ford of Yarrunga Creek, we followed a side track down to the Kangaroo, which we crossed just below the junction of Yarrunga Creek. We followed down the south-east bank of the Kangaroo (the easiest bank as far as Bundanoon Creek), and camped at the junction of Kangaroo with Shoalhaven, having made about 13 miles for the day. | ||
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The following day we went down the Shoalhaven. Going for the first 1/2-mile on the north bank was bad, and we then crossed. Recommend crossing the rivers near the junction, and keeping to the southern bank of the Shoalhaven, which gives the best going most of the way. In all, we made six crossings to obtain the best going, but this would be influenced by the state of the river. At the beginning of August there had been three months of drought, but we could see debris thirty or forty feet above our heads in trees. After wet weather it is doubtful if the trip could be made, as the north bank of the Shoalhaven is the rougher. Provided the crossings can be made it is quite attractive walking over agreeable flats, with honeycombed cliffs, several hundred feet in height, rising on both sides of the valley. Crossings become less frequent after passing the junction of Yalwal Creek. We camped about 1/2-mile up Budgong Creek on the Sunday night, with about 12 miles covered for the day. | The following day we went down the Shoalhaven. Going for the first 1/2-mile on the north bank was bad, and we then crossed. Recommend crossing the rivers near the junction, and keeping to the southern bank of the Shoalhaven, which gives the best going most of the way. In all, we made six crossings to obtain the best going, but this would be influenced by the state of the river. At the beginning of August there had been three months of drought, but we could see debris thirty or forty feet above our heads in trees. After wet weather it is doubtful if the trip could be made, as the north bank of the Shoalhaven is the rougher. Provided the crossings can be made it is quite attractive walking over agreeable flats, with honeycombed cliffs, several hundred feet in height, rising on both sides of the valley. Crossings become less frequent after passing the junction of Yalwal Creek. We camped about 1/2-mile up Budgong Creek on the Sunday night, with about 12 miles covered for the day. | ||
- | At the junction of Budgong Creek farms begin to appear on the side streams joining the Shoalhaven, and a few :miles below tidal influences commence. We walked out on the Monday by back roads to | ||
- | 11. | ||
- | Bomaderry, and it would appear that similar roads lead out from Burner an the southern bank. The Yalwal military map, lacking in much detail, appears reasonably accurate in its road information and it seems probable that one could easily go out on the south side of the Shoalhaven by the track shown as leading into Yalwal Creek. From Budgong Creek it is about 13 miles by roads to Bomaderry. | ||
- | MINNiallMaldnenlIalIMI | ||
- | .......m....r.w......, | ||
- | A CHRISTMAS GIFT.. | ||
- | . 1.-ORTHWHILE | ||
- | "YOUR DELIGHT" | ||
- | AND - FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CAMP - OR TRIP - OR JUST HOME .. | ||
- | DRIED FRUITS ... APRICOTS PRUNES PEACHES STONELESS DATES TURKISH FIGS ALMONDS & RAISINS | ||
- | SALTED & RAW PEANUTS PLAIN AND SALTED CASHEWS CHINESE GINGER - IN JARS IN SYRUP - OR CRYSTALLISED | ||
- | ASSORTED NUTS FOR THE CHRISTMAS DAY TABLE APRICOT flOLL8F EATFLAIE AND RYEVITA BISCUITS | ||
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP | ||
- | 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY | ||
- | A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD WALKING IN THE NEW YEAR | ||
- | TO ALL BUSHWALKERS I! | ||
- | "They (Boy Scouts) are a pack of little monsters - each a practising juvenile delinquent" | + | At the junction of Budgong Creek farms begin to appear on the side streams joining the Shoalhaven, and a few miles below tidal influences commence. We walked out on the Monday by back roads to Bomaderry, and it would appear that similar roads lead out from Burrier on the southern bank. The Yalwal military map, lacking in much detail, appears reasonably accurate in its road information and it seems probable that one could easily go out on the south side of the Shoalhaven by the track shown as leading into Yalwal Creek. From Budgong Creek it is about 13 miles by roads to Bomaderry. |
- | Home on the Range ... but the Range was the Rifle Range at Long Bay, FETTETWaytriFFers | + | |
- | 12. | + | ---- |
- | FOUR DILLS DUMPED IN 'DILLY BY DAM' | + | |
- | All, what a fine day it was as I flowed between the majestic walls of the Burragorang Valley! Flowing between the tree-lined grassy banks I felt at peace with the world. There were no canoeists racing over me - no bushwalkers with hobnailed boots treading in me, no tourists throwing tins and rubbish at me - indeed, this seemed to be my lucky day. At my favourite rapid near Central Burragorang I laughed as I was thrown around by the rocks but, as I turned the bend my laughter changed to horror. There on the bank were four ridiculously clad creatures carrying a large one-man.dinghy. Yes, it was the R.A.A.B. (Royal Australian Assault Boat ) hLOVERDUCK"9 with four members of the S.B.W. (Sydney Blimp Wreckers). As I looked across her broad bow I saw on the bridge :- | + | "They (Boy Scouts) are a pack of little monsters - each a practising juvenile delinquent" |
- | Ken Angel - under-water expert and navigator | + | |
- | Bob Abernethy - chief engineer and saboteur | + | ---- |
- | Brian Anderson - otherwise known as The Admiral" | + | |
- | Jim Hooper - chief photographer and the man who couldn' | + | __Home |
- | As the smashing of champagne bottles ended, RAAB LOVERDUCK was thrown into the water. With gear packed away in kero tins and a kit bag, the crew jumped aboard, and started on their mission " | + | |
- | Of course, I forgot to mention that every hour or so our glorified boatmen had to go ashore, empty the dinghy and pump it up. During the process air leaks were stopped with Bostick Rubber Solution, which also stopped some of the crew from going avenoard | + | ---- |
- | if they sat on enough of it. At last, after mu dh discussion, Ken and Jim came to the conclusion that Bob and Brian are hopeless as a pair so, as they race down the next rapid, Ken and Bob are at the oars .. well, for a while, when Bob seems to have taken the plunge. | + | |
- | The sun was going down and the air becoming cooler so I thought that one more piece of b was needed to put the crew of " | + | =====Four Dills Dumped In 'Dilly By Dam' |
- | the force of the water the dinghy flies 1.11D on its side and four amazed faces are hurled into the water one by one. Like all ship | + | |
- | stories, the Admiral hangs on to the last, but an unknown saboteur | + | By " |
- | rives the craft a final pull as he goes over, and the AdmirR1 | + | |
- | Bob, Jim and Brian have appeared, but where' | + | Ah, what a fine day it was as I flowed between the majestic walls of the Burragorang Valley! Flowing between the tree-lined grassy banks I felt at peace with the world. There were no canoeists racing over me - no bushwalkers with hobnailed boots treading in me, no tourists throwing tins and rubbish at me - indeed, this seemed to be my lucky day. At my favourite rapid near Central Burragorang I laughed as I was thrown around by the rocks but, as I turned the bend my laughter changed to horror. There on the bank were four ridiculously clad creatures carrying a large one-man dinghy. Yes, it was the R.A.A.B. (Royal Australian Assault Boat ) "LOVERDUCK", |
- | floating everywhere, and the dinghy upside down. Unable to take any more water work, camp is made for the night. | + | |
+ | * Ken Angel - under-water expert and navigator | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | As the smashing of champagne bottles ended, RAAB LOVERDUCK was thrown into the water. With gear packed away in kero tins and a kit bag, the crew jumped aboard, and started on their mission " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Of course, I forgot to mention that every hour or so our glorified boatmen had to go ashore, empty the dinghy and pump it up. During the process air leaks were stopped with Bostick Rubber Solution, which also stopped some of the crew from going overboard | ||
+ | |||
+ | The sun was going down and the air becoming cooler so I thought that one more piece of b... was needed to put the crew of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Bob, Jim and Brian have appeared, but where' | ||
As on any expedition, mutiny is always liable to break out amongst the crew. I fear that Bob's reasons for mutiny were poor but I suppose anyone would feel rebellious, standing around in wet clothing, unable to get dry clothing because of the ridiculous knot Ken had tied an the kit bag. Well, at last a fine meal of six green peas and half a cup of tea sweetened with sand, and the intrepid adventurers settled down for a night' | As on any expedition, mutiny is always liable to break out amongst the crew. I fear that Bob's reasons for mutiny were poor but I suppose anyone would feel rebellious, standing around in wet clothing, unable to get dry clothing because of the ridiculous knot Ken had tied an the kit bag. Well, at last a fine meal of six green peas and half a cup of tea sweetened with sand, and the intrepid adventurers settled down for a night' | ||
- | IT WILL COST YOU ONLY 9d A W77KEND | + | |
- | TO INSURE YOURSELF AND YOUR CAMERA ON YOUR WALK | + | |
- | It isn't a question of whether you can afford it - | + | |
- | the question is - can you afford to be without it ? ? ? ? | + | |
- | | + | |
- | CAMERA & PHOTOGRAPHIC GEAR PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE | + | |
- | VALUE PREMIUM _ BENEFITS | + | |
- | 5 7/6d . | + | |
- | 15 10/-d Dpathby Accident.....2100 | + | |
- | 25 12/6d Total Disablement......2, | + | |
- | 50 15/-d Partial Disablement..... 50 | + | |
- | 75 17/6d Weekly Benefit whilst | + | |
- | 100 or 20/-% Temporarily Disabled.... Z2 | + | |
- | over Medical Expenses.....3/ | + | |
- | Covers on Australian Premium. ...... .....1/ | + | |
- | Mainland & Tasmania Additional for Skiing | + | |
- | & New Zealand Risks ......... ..... 2/6 1 | + | |
- | AIRCRAFT TRAVEL INSURANCE 1. 2/- per 1,000 PER DAY | + | |
- | Other Insurances Effected and Supervised - | + | |
- | HOUSEHOLDERS COMPREHENSIVE FIRE MOTOR CAR WORKERS COMPENSATION PUBLIC RISK LOSS OF PROFITS | + | |
- | See Club. Manber | + | |
- | Brian G. Harvey,. 12 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga. JW1462 | + | |
- | 14. | + | |
At the break of dawn my banks burst into action again as the four bodies prepared for the second day of the journey. Again there was a near crisis. It was discovered that Jim Hooper had eaten one more baked been than the rest, but owing to an oversight by the Admiral they were unable to make Jim walk the plank, so he was posted to the pumping room for five hours. | At the break of dawn my banks burst into action again as the four bodies prepared for the second day of the journey. Again there was a near crisis. It was discovered that Jim Hooper had eaten one more baked been than the rest, but owing to an oversight by the Admiral they were unable to make Jim walk the plank, so he was posted to the pumping room for five hours. | ||
- | Many a tourist on the way to Bimlow was impressed by the sight of that dinghy and eight legs running down my shallow rapids. With only | + | |
- | miles to go (4 hours dinghy time), tragedy befell this group of dead losses. In a wide open part of the river Admiral Anderson stood up in the boat to survey a rapid 150 yards ahead. As he did this, Bob looked at Jim, Jim looked at Ken - and the poor Admiral fell overboard, Attempting to climb back into the dinghy the Admiral received a rude shock - trying to climb into the dinghy from the water has the effect of tipping it up, so the S.dmiral | + | Many a tourist on the way to Bimlow was impressed by the sight of that dinghy and eight legs running down my shallow rapids. With only 1 1/2 miles to go (4 hours dinghy time), tragedy befell this group of dead losses. In a wide open part of the river Admiral Anderson stood up in the boat to survey a rapid 150 yards ahead. As he did this, Bob looked at Jim, Jim looked at Ken - and the poor Admiral fell overboard. Attempting to climb back into the dinghy the Admiral received a rude shock - trying to climb into the dinghy from the water has the effect of tipping it up, so the Admiral |
At approximately 2.0 P.m. RAAB LOVERDUCK was pulled out of the tide at Bimlow, after the roughest trip it had ever undertaken. | At approximately 2.0 P.m. RAAB LOVERDUCK was pulled out of the tide at Bimlow, after the roughest trip it had ever undertaken. | ||
- | Well, members of S.D.W. - you can see that dinghy transport is now quite the thing - so what about it. The crew of RJ.1AB | + | |
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO : Elsa and Malcolm McGregor - a son, born November 17th. To be named Robert. | + | ---- |
- | Ruby and Bill Hall - a daughter - we understand born about mdd-November. | + | |
- | Freda Dawborn (Newman), | + | Well, members of S.B.W. - you can see that dinghy transport is now quite the thing - so what about it. The crew of RAAB LOVERDUCK will challenge any other crew, in a similar type craft, to a race from Bimlow to the Nepean River, via the Warragamba River. But, before you take up this challenge, remember you must have certain qualifications. Firstly, a craft similar to RAAB LOVERDUCK - a crew of bright, brainy, breezy boys and girls - but most of all, each crew member must be a Prize ratbag. |
- | FEDERATION NOTES - NOVEMBER. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====It Will Cost You Only 9d A Weekend...==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===To insure your camera on your walk.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It isn't a question of whether you can afford it - | ||
+ | the question is - can you afford to be without it?? | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Camera & Photographic Gear| |Personal Accident Insurance| | | ||
+ | |Value|Premium|Benefits| | | ||
+ | |£5|7/ | ||
+ | |£15|10/ | ||
+ | |£25|12/ | ||
+ | |£50|15/ | ||
+ | |£75|17/ | ||
+ | |£100 or over|20/-%| | | | ||
+ | |Covers on Australian Mainland & Tasmania & New Zealand Risks| |Premium|£1/ | ||
+ | | | |Additional for Skiing|£2/ | ||
+ | |Aircraft travel insurance|2/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Other Insurances Effected and Supervised - | ||
+ | |||
+ | Householders Comprehensive - Fire - Motor Car - Workers Compensation - Public risk - Loss of profits. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See Club Member Brian G. Harvey, 12 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga. JW1462. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Congratulations To:-==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Elsa and Malcolm McGregor - a son, born November 17th. To be named Robert. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ruby and Bill Hall - a daughter - we understand born about mid-November. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Freda Dawborn (Newman), | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Notes - November.===== | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
+ | |||
The Bulletin" | The Bulletin" | ||
- | COLONG CAVES: The Rover Ramblers/ Club supplied information concerning shooting within the sanctuary associated with the Oolong | + | |
- | 15. | + | ===Colong Caves:=== |
- | SEITPHIAND RESCUE SECTION: The resignation of Tom Wardhaugh from the pOsition | + | |
- | RUBBISH ON PUBLIC RESERVES: The Parks and Playgrounds Movement has EFFE-775=77TE7 | + | The Rover Ramblers/ Club supplied information concerning shooting within the sanctuary associated with the Colong |
- | MORTON PRIMITIVE AREA: Quite a lot of support was given to the appeal | + | |
- | BOUDDI NATURAL PiEK: Encroachments are taking place on the northern | + | ===Search and Rescue Section:=== |
- | ' | + | |
- | Trust (which has four bushwalker representatives out of seven members) needs more volunteers for patrols. These patrols keep the Trust informed on conditions within the Park, assist with clearing and cleaning at campsites and along tracks and spread propaganda for | + | The resignation of Tom Wardhaugh from the position |
- | keeping the area primitive. This Park was created by the efforts of | + | |
- | bushwalkers and as we receive very little financial assistance from the Government, we need all the help that is possible. | + | ===Rubbish on public reserves:=== |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE: An interview has been held with the Chief Inspector | + | |
- | KARIONG PROJECT: Frequent surveys of the area proposed are being rnadec. TETTFE-77inited | + | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement has been considering the matter of clearing rubbish from Public Reserves. The Movement would like to know whether Bushwalkers would care to assist with clearing work if Councils or Trustees provided vehicles. |
- | BEECROFT PENINSULA: Report that portion of the Peninsula may be | + | |
- | suITETTMEd | + | ===Morton Primitive Area:=== |
- | BUSHFIRE PATROLS organised | + | |
- | UHrawar==rial | + | Quite a lot of support was given to the appeal |
- | by both Park authorities and the Sutherland Shire Bushf ire Fighting | + | |
- | Organisation which has undertaken to assist with fighting fires within | + | ===Bouddi Natural Park:=== |
- | the National Park. All fires within the Shire (including the National Park) should be reported to LB2511 (continuous service). For further details and for those who wish to volunteer for patrols, ring Paul Barnes, UB1351. | + | |
- | Reports that a Stock Route is being cut into Iduffba | + | Encroachments are taking place on the northern |
- | Mountains Shire Council relevant to the Blue Mountains National Park Proposal. | + | |
- | THE SEARCH POR URANITON | + | ===Bungonia Gorge:=== |
- | Ever used a Geiger counter? They' | + | |
- | Paddy (ever to the fore with such Bushwalkers' | + | An interview has been held with the Chief Inspector |
+ | |||
+ | ===Kariong project:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Frequent surveys of the area proposed are being made. Members are invited | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Beecroft Peninsula:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Report that portion of the Peninsula may be subdivided | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushfire Patrols: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Organised | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reports that a Stock Route is being cut into Kedumba | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The search for uranium.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ever used a Geiger counter? They' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy (ever to the fore with such Bushwalkers' | ||
All good wishes folks for Christmas. Peace on earth. Goodwill to all men henceforth and for ever more. | All good wishes folks for Christmas. Peace on earth. Goodwill to all men henceforth and for ever more. | ||
- | PADD PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 20i CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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