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--- 195705 [2016/04/02 08:46] – [Social Notes for May] kennettj
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 **SPECIAL**. The Chief White Ant was sighted carrying his lunch in a paper shopping bag at a recent working bee. What next?
-Best Qui of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum,
+Best Quip of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum,
 you couldn't blame them if they took a pot at George in that skin outfit."
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 The party is now at 25 Mile Hut.
-That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellingtons and now George wanted to test it out for spring, so he tied one end of it to a tree, made a loop in the other end and in turn we got into it and charged off like a spurred racehorse till the rope reached its limit of elasticity when we would return in our tracks like a rocket. We brought the New Zealanders out for a go, and tried a variation;--We put them in the loop, then all together pushing we ran them backwards then let go. A colossal performance; It was a good thing we ran them backwards so they were facing the tree to which the rope was tied. This way at least they could keep their feet for the first few strides and could see where they were going to land on their chins among the tussocks six yards ahead. Snow nearly died of hysterics, and I still have a grazed
+That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellington and now George wanted to test it out for spring, so he tied one end of it to a tree, made a loop in the other end and in turn we got into it and charged off like a spurred racehorse till the rope reached its limit of elasticity when we would return in our tracks like a rocket. We brought the New Zealanders out for a go, and tried a variation; we put them in the loop, then all together pushing we ran them backwards then let go. A colossal performance; It was a good thing we ran them backwards so they were facing the tree to which the rope was tied. This way at least they could keep their feet for the first few strides and could see where they were going to land on their chins among the tussocks six yards ahead. Snow nearly died of hysterics, and I still have a grazed
 chin.
-Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one
+Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level,
-pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level,
+set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to
-set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days
+the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussocky snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snow line, then on with the foot-wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we saw the yellow roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three Hearty British Cheers!
-here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to
-the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussock-
+The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, water courses, glaciers, snowfields snow-capped and rocky peaks as far as the eye can see. A long line of white cloud, gradually suffused with pink from the setting sun, kept our minds off food for a 'short while,' but then it was a case of pump up the primus and melt snow for water and cook up the bully-beef stew and early to bed because it it's a good day tomorrow we climb Earnslaw. We slept on thick sponge rubber slabs (most of the hut and its equipment was taken to location by air lift), snug and warm, while the wind arose and roared round the little bivvy all night.
-y snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snowline, then on with the foot-
-wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of
-which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the
-hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we
-saw the yellow, roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three
-Hearty British Cheers!
-The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, waters. courses, glaciers, snowfields snow-capped and rocky peaks as far as the eye can see. A long line of white cloud, gradually suffused with pink from the setting sun, kept our minds off food for a 'short while,' but then it was a case of pump up-the:primus and melt snow for water and cook up the bully-beef stew and early to bed because it it's a good day tomorrow we climb Earnslaw. We slept on thick sponge rubber slabs (most of the hut and its equipment was taken to location by air lift), snug and warm, while the wind arose and roared round the little bivvy all night.
 A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us.
 Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all.
-We went up SOMB really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, "George, as heaviest man in the party, had a turn at falling through the snow covered end of it, but he didn't go far, and as leader I had my turn at putting one leg into a lightly snowed-over crevasse, but my devoted team brought me to a swift stop. We kicked our way up a really steep slope, being careful not to dislodge the whole face in an avalanche which would land us up over the rock bluffs a thousand or so feet below, then we turned round a curve of slope and got on to another and steeper one on the other side with a really ferocious view of glaciers and broken snow and rock faces waiting for us below. But we could see our summit so "press on regardless". The snow was beginning to get icy at this height, and it was more difficult to dig in the axe and anchor. Then came a place where the recent fall of snow lay on top of a consolidated under layer, which is most dangerous as it can just sheet off and away you go with it so when we came to an area of snow face in the shade of a rocky outcrop- hard and icy, I put it to the boys, "Do we go on or do we go back?" "You're the leader," said Snow. "You decide." "Well, I hate to disappoint you," said I, "but this is getting dangerous for beginners, and it will always more difficult to COME down than go up, and a mist is coming over and we'll be blotted out for the descent. Let's return." "Right," said Snow, "They're my sentiments entirely.
+We went up some really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, "George, as heaviest man in the party, had a turn at falling through the snow covered end of it, but he didn't go far, and as leader I had my turn at putting one leg into a lightly snowed-over crevasse, but my devoted team brought me to a swift stop. We kicked our way up a really steep slope, being careful not to dislodge the whole face in an avalanche which would land us up over the rock bluffs a thousand or so feet below, then we turned round a curve of slope and got on to another and steeper one on the other side with a really ferocious view of glaciers and broken snow and rock faces waiting for us below. But we could see our summit so "press on regardless". The snow was beginning to get icy at this height, and it was more difficult to dig in the axe and anchor. Then came a place where the recent fall of snow lay on top of a consolidated under layer, which is most dangerous as it can just sheet off and away you go with it so when we came to an area of snow face in the shade of a rocky outcrop hard and icy, I put it to the boys, "Do we go on or do we go back?" "You're the leader," said Snow. "You decide." "Well, I hate to disappoint you," said I, "but this is getting dangerous for beginners, and it will always more difficult to COME down than go up, and a mist is coming over and we'll be blotted out for the descent. Let's return." "Right," said Snow, "They're my sentiments entirely.
 I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint?
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 ====== Operation Holdsworth ======
+Betty Holdsworth
---- Betty Holdsworth.
+One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" but when a young spinster finds herself thinking these things it is high time to go and investigate so I took myself to the doctor for SOME tonic water. To be told that an operation was necessary was indeed disconcerting to say the least. Not even a bottle of pills was I offered and so I took myself back to work. All were sympathetic but it didn't help the zip fastener. At 2 a.m, in the dead of night it dawned "an Operation" - I must go home - I packed my bags and at noon the next day flew back to Sydney. My chief and his secretary met me at the Air Port and took me back to the Office whore after looking me over and saying "What have YOU been up to?" phoned "his" doctor. The thought Struck me - My God! what if the doctor in Melbourne made a mistake - I shall be undone. However, I took my courage in both hands and 4 p.m. on the next day I Was an inmate of St. Luke's Hospital.
-One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" but when a young spinster finds herself thinking these things it is high time to 'go and investigate so I took myself to the doctor for SOMB tonic water. To be told that an operation was necessary was indeed disboncerting to say the least. Not even a bottle of pills was I offered and so I took myself back to work. All were sympathetic but it didn't help the zipp fastener. At 2 a.m, in the dead of night it dawned "an Operation" - I must'go'home - I packed my bags and at noon the next day flew back to Sydney. My chief and his secretary met me at the 'Air Port and took inc back to the Office whore after looking me over and saying "What have YOU been up to?" phoned "his" doctor. The thought Struck me - My Godl what if the doctor in Melbourne made a mistake - I shall be undone. However, I took my courage in both hands and l 4 p.m. on the next day I Was an inmate of St. Luke's Hospital.
-Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out.. This takes lots of time. 6-a.m. - Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the.gossip-with bed iii next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 a.m. pills, 8.30 Temperature, 10 a.m. soup, 11 a.m. orange juice, 12.30, Lunch, 1 p.m. pills, 1.30 p.m.'Tenperature,
-.30 Tea - what%goes in cones out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time.
-And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear unironod white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too gre,a. I am sure I receded to an all time low So great was the shock.. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secre.tive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you 7nd in 'due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell.me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good nOrning". I draw breath to say tell MB all,. but they are gone.' Afteriwe.had gone through Drs. Slater and Reventhall in the same fashion D day arrives and what do they do - give me pills and 'needles so that by the time I get to the Theatre - operation, I mean - I cannot even see them to check and make sure they are on the job with the exception of Dr. Furber in his whiteboiler suit,
-Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what'll! The poor little nurses - Holdsworth's light was always on. We have a little switch at hand which lights the light on the door. The little nurses must have had lots of experience for they COMB at the double.
-And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me.in good stead - the legs were fine -
-.
-I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I Could
-see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so
-much water now.
-By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more
-calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in
-the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes
-the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of 'achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I
-put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted.
-(Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and
-varied experiences, Betty. We all wish you a speedy recovery and hope that you'll be on the track again in next to no time ,- Ed.)
-RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE.
+Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out. This takes lots of time. 6a.m.  Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the gossip-with bod in next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 am pills, 8.30 Temperature, 10 a.m. soup, 11 a.m. orange juice, 12.30, Lunch, 1 p.m. pills, 1.30 p.m.'Temperature, 2.30 Tea - what % goes in comes out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time.
-In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words,
-"deserted the wilderness in favour of a flat". Their new address is:
+And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear un-ironed white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too great. I am sure I receded to an all time low so great was the shock. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secretive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you and in due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good morning". I draw breath to say tell all, but they are gone.' After we had gone through Drs. Slater and Reventhall in the same fashion, D day arrives and what do they do - give me pills and needles so that by the time I get to the Theatre - operation, I mean - I cannot even see them to check and make sure they are on the job with the exception of Dr. Furber in his whiteboiler suit.
-Flat 12, Block 5,
-"Bega.Flats
+Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what'll! The poor little nurses - Holdsworth's light was always on. We have a little switch at hand which lights the light on the door. The little nurses must have had lots of experience for they come at the double.
-Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T.
-Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during
+And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me in good stead - the legs were fine - I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I could
-the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the
+see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so much water now.
-Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that
+By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted.
+(Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, Betty. We all wish you a speedy recovery and hope that you'll be on the track again in next to no time, Ed.)
+**RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE**
+In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, "deserted the wilderness in favour of a flat". Their new address is: Flat 12, Block 5, Bega.Flats Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T.
+Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that
 might prove to be fatal)
-We hear that ColinBrandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his Kodachrome camera under his arm.
-Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a
-working - Sightseeing holiday. Knowing these tvo, they're probably up
-to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag.
-from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and seel
-IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?
+We hear that Colin Brandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his
-If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if
+Kodachrome camera under his arm.
-such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle,
-====== Rough Trips in Tasmania'S South-West ======
+Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a working - sightseeing holiday. Knowing these two, they're probably up to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag.
+from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and see.
+**IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?**
+If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle.
+====== Rough Trips in Tasmania's South-West ======
-(Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB)
+(Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB)\\
 Paddy Pallin, SYDNEY.
-Enclosed herein are Some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania's south-west.
+Enclosed herein are some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania's south-west.
-As present, unfortunately, we -do not have complete notes on the Federation peak area, as few of our members have been out there. Speaking quite frankly, many of our members leave the area alone until they have had extensive 'experience, and those who have been there are atjprent overseas, or else are fast travellers who haven't bothered
-to make notes. We can give advice on equipmant, food drops, and general notes on route, however; and these are enclosed We also
+At present, unfortunately, we do not have complete notes on the Federation peak area, as few of our members have been out there. Speaking quite frankly, many of our members leave the area alone until they have had extensive experience, and those who have been there are at present overseas, or else are fast travellers who haven't bothered to make notes. We can give advice on equipment, food drops, and general notes on route, however; and these are enclosed. We also strongly recommend that parties register with our Search & Rescue Organisation and do not attempt this peak unless well equipped and experienced. Many badly organised parties have reached the top in the past,but that is no recommendation to sensible walkers. Some groups have set-high standards in preparation and assault, and we have been proud to be with them on the track.
-strongly recommend that parties registerwith our Search & Rescue Organisation and do. not attempt this peak unless well equipped and
-experienced. Many badly organised parties have reached the top in the past,loutthat is no recommendation to sensible walkers. Some groups have:set-high standards in preparation and assault, and we have been Proud to be with them on the track.
+Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland parties seem to leave little margin in allowing for this, influenced no doubt by the time available for annual leave, etc. There are some areas in which it is much better to camp than try to carry on in mist and sleet. Good tents are extremely important, and our club has been most impressed with the ability of Willesden wall tents to take the worst that can be thrown at them. Good warm clothes (including a change of trousers and shirt) are essential, as snow is possible at any time of the year. Maps of the south-west are not very detailed and there seems to be a tendency to underestimate the times required, unless the person concerned has travelled in this type of country before. Our club feels that experience in the Lake St. Clair Reserves, Frenchman's Cap or
-Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are
-easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland panties seem to leave little margin in allowing for this, influenced no doubt by the time available for annual leave, etc. There are some areas in which it is much better to camp than try to carry on in mist and sleet. Good tents are extremely important, and our club has been most impressed with the ability of Willesden wall tents to take the worst that can
-be thrown at them. Good warm clothes (including a change of trousers and shirt) are essential, as snow is possible at any time of the year. Maps of the south-west are not very detailed and there seems to be a
-tendency to underestimate the times required, unless the person concerned has travelled in this type of country before. Our club feels that experience in the Lake St. Clair Reserves Frenchman's Cap or
 South-West areas is necessary before attempting Federation Peak.
-Yours faithfully,
-Hon.
+Yours faithfully,\\
-P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is
+Hon.BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB.\\
-BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB.
-to hear that your equipment, and regarded as "standard" over here.
+P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is to hear that your equipment, and regarded as "standard" over here.
-ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK.
+**ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK**
-No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a
-.
+No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a few months and 6-weeks 'efforts' in the last few years. This club should be able to offer valuable advice, and some Hobart Walking Club members could also give personal advice if contacted here.
-few months and 6-weeks 'efforts' in the last few years. This club should be able to offer valuable advice, and some Hobart Walking -
-Club members could also give personal advice if contacted here. 3 NORMAL ROUTES.
+**NORMAL ROUTES**
-. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley.
-. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey).
+. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley.\\
-. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Peddar or Picton and Blandfordia Ridge,
+. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey).\\
-No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." This is the usual route to bring you to Berche-
+. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Pedder or Picton and Blandfordia Ridge,\\
-vaise Plateau and the normal climbing gully. The route commences at
-Geeveston about 40 miles from Hobart and the actual track commences
+No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." This is the usual route to bring you to Berchevaise Plateau and the normal climbing gully. The route commences at Geeveston about 40 miles from Hobart and the actual track commences
-miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. , Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and FTME-FE7-banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleadingf blazes in the myrtle forest and few number plates to guide you to
+miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and the banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleading blazes in the myrtle forest and few number plates to guide you to North Lake. From here the route (not track) skirts Mt. Picton out on to the junction of Hewardia and Blandfordia Ridges and then leads south along the tor of the Picton Range. Watch the weather as there are almost no landmarks - the route is exposed and navigation hard in any mist.
-North Lake. From here the route (not track) skirts Mt. Picton out on to the junction of Hewardia and Blandfordia Ridges and then leads south along the toR of the Picton Range. Watch the weather as there are almost no landmarks - the route is exposed and navigation hard
-in any mist.
+Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real "bash" all the way to Berchevaise Plateau. Every obnoxious growth imaginable means a hard climb - campsites non-existent, although there are now a few places where people have bashed a clearing of sorts. M.U.M.C. has also blazed part of the route at least, but it would be easy to lose. Once at Berchevaise Plateau the peak can be climbed by the south-west chimney. This climb is not for those afraid of heights.
-Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the
-Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real "bash" all the way to Berchevaise Plateau. Every obnoxious growth imaginable means a hard climb - campsites non-existent, although there are now a few places where
-people have bashed a clearing of sorts. M.U.M.C. has also blazed part of the route at least, but it would be easy to lose. Once at Berchevaise Plateau the peak can be climbed by the south-west chimney. This climb is not for those afraid of heights.
 N.B. On all routes at least 40 ft, of cord or rope is needed for pack hauling, even if not used for climbing. Holds are plentiful, but long leads are required as belays are few and far between.
-Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 " North Lake - Craycroft - 11-2 days
-Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours
+Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 - North Lake - Craycroft - 1.5 days, Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours, Moss Ridge - 1 day at least.
-Moss Ridge - 1 day at least.
-Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return et least 12 days should be allowed. Delays of up to 3 or 4 days due to weather are possible.
+Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return at least 12 days should be allowed. Delays of up to 3 or 4 days due to weather are possible.
-No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at "MelaLeuca" (Port Davey),. transport by boat across Bathurst Harbour to the Old River and following this
-.
+No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at "MelaLeuca" (Port Davey), transport by boat across Bathurst Harbour to the Old River and following this
 up to the peak. Advance notice should be given to Dennis King as he would need to take a day off from mining to use his boat across the Harbour.
-Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and oneor two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat.
-. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau)
+Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and one or two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat.
-From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed.- Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter.
-Passing on the sou' western side of the Four Peaks, thick richea and dwarf myrtle scrub make for slow going before the ridge is followed over the tops of crags etc. to.drop.down on to Goon Moor. Here there are one or two possible campsites. The next day is spent in traversing the Needles, then down a scree slope and up on to Stuart Saddld. Just off the route is the grave of John Stuart who died here last year. The next problem is to traverse the Needles which brings you out on the shoulder of the DialIand this is followed down- through a patch of forest to Pass Creek. From here it is either a short day to the foot of Blandfordia Ridge which leads to Mt.Picton and Geeveston, or two days to Lake Pedder.
+. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau)\\
-EQUIPMENT: SOMB notes are contained in the copy of "Club Information" attached, but the most comprehensiue list is given in the M.U.M.C. publication "Hints oh Equipment". Most of the M.U.M.C. data is based upon Tasmanian conditions and is thoroughly ecommended.
+From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed. Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter.
-DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving.
+Passing on the south western side of the Four Peaks, thick richea and dwarf myrtle scrub make for slow going before the ridge is followed over the tops of crags etc to drop down on to Goon Moor. Here there are one or two possible campsites. The next day is spent in traversing the Needles, then down a scree slope and up on to Stuart Saddle. Just off the route is the grave of John Stuart who died here last year. The next problem is to traverse the Needles which brings you out on the shoulder of the Dialand, this is followed down through a patch of forest to Pass Creek. From here it is either a short day to the foot of Blandfordia Ridge which leads to Mt.Picton and Geeveston, or two days to Lake Pedder.
+EQUIPMENT: Some notes are contained in the copy of "Club Information" attached, but the most comprehensive list is given in the M.U.M.C. publication "Hints on Equipment". Most of the M.U.M.C. data is based upon Tasmanian conditions and is thoroughly recommended.
+DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving.\\
 . Hobart Walking Club members will be glad to show slides, maps, etc. of routes if contacted in Hobart.
-AIR DROP & TRANSPORT:
-CONTACT:- Aero Club of Southern Tasmania,
+AIR DROP & TRANSPORT:\\
-Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart,
+CONTACT: Aero Club of Southern Tasmania, Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart, Special charter rates, etc., on application, and advance bookings if necessary.
-Special charter rates, etc., on application, and advance bookings if necessary.
-TRANSPORT -
+TRANSPORT \\
-(Coxfs Bight
+(Cox's Bight available, suitable.)
-' available,
-suitable.) AIR DROPS:
+AIR DROPS:\\
-. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, e and packed in sugar bags.
+. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx L5 Hobart - Lake Pedder, L7 Hobart. Cox's Bight and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being suitable.
-per person and pack. Approx.5 Hobart - Lake Pedder.
-E7 Hobart - Cox's Bight.
+. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs and leave top of sugar,bag as "handle" for dropping.
-and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being
+(Try flying a plane and dropping heavy weights at the same time, and you will appreciate the pilot's difficulties)\\
-AP,
+. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required.\\
-C  So
+. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather, mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out.
-Q
-. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as "handle" for dropping.
+RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA.\\
-(Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties)
+FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake. Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. Good weather.\\
-. Tie all bags seourely, is easy, clearly show required.
+Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping.\\
-. 'Give the hero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather.
+LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store food under partial shelter from December to March each year.\\
-mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date
-much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out
-RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA.
-, FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake) Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. ) good weather.
-Bechervaise Plateau
-Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping.
-LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store
-food under partial shelter from December to March each year.
 JUNCTION CREEK.  Good dropping area near signpost. This spot is clear and unmistakable.
 All the above areas are recognised and unmistakable to Aero Club pilots, but other places can be arranged.
 NOTE. These points are made without actual reference to the Aero Club, but based on Hobart Walking Club and Aero Club procedure.
-RECOMMENDATION: I have no hesitation in recommending thelAero Club as first rate service. The planes used are Austers which normally take pilot, two passengers and two packs at a time. The pilots are highly skilled, safety is drummed into them, and they are reliable. Usual recovery on well packed air drops is 90 to 100% which speaks for itself, considering the difficult terrain.
-MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian:
+RECOMMENDATION: I have no hesitation in recommending the Aero Club as first rate service. The planes used are Austers which normally take pilot, two passengers and two packs at a time. The pilots are highly skilled, safety is drummed into them, and they are reliable. Usual recovery on well packed air drops is 90 to 100% which speaks for itself, considering the difficult terrain.
-. Coxls Bight to Ironbound Range 5/-
-. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including Fodaration Peak) 4/3, Field West to Cox's Bight 8/-
+MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian:\\
-. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/-
+. Cox's Bight to Ironbound Range 5/-\\
+. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including Federation Peak) 4/3, Field West to Cox's Bight 8/-\\
+. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/-\\
 , Huon River Tracks 13/-
 (All of these are quite up to date and fairly accurate, 2,3 and 5 are useful for normal Federation Peak trip viz Moss Ridge, Prices are based on areas of each map.
-SOMB useful maps and data are in "Tramp" No.8 and "Skyline" No.1 (Launceston Walking Club). I fear Skyline No,1 which gives a good account and map may be out of print, but we have some copies of "Tramp" left. Part of "Tramp" information is now outdated.
-,
+Some useful maps and data are in "Tramp" No.8 and "Skyline" No.1 (Launceston Walking Club). I fear Skyline No,1 which gives a good account and map may be out of print, but we have some copies of "Tramp" left. Part of "Tramp" information is now outdated.
-REPORT ON MEETING OF NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS HELD ON
-q-e
-: R. SECTION SECRETARY, The position remaiftt, vacant and a volunteer is requirea urgenLly co fill this important post.
-WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue
-Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund,
-FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary's Department notified
-FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the
-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secret-
-ary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary
-organisations,
-PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of
-interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the
-Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act.
-WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received
-a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this
-area which was at present a State Forest.
-FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and
-that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received to offset expenses.
-BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland
-Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants.
-FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organnU-TEF function for 1957.
-MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of com petitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise.
-CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required.
-EASTER AFTERMATH.
+====== Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 April ======
+S&R SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post.
+WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund,
+FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary's Department notified Council that the nomination of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel. Council resolved to write to the Chief Secretary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary organisations.
+PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act.
+WILLIAMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this area which was at present a State Forest.
+FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of L2.17 resulted from donations received to offset expenses.
+BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants.
+FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organise the function for 1957.
+MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of competitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise.
+CODE OF ETHICS. It was decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required.
+**EASTER AFTERMATH**
 Paddy has just got back from an Easter jaunt with the old Buffers Bushwalking Club.
-Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veteMns take large doses of vitamin pills, throwaway their crutches, leap out of their bath chairs, and spurning their wives, hot water bottles and similar comforts, head for places beyond the black stump.
+Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veterans take large doses of vitamin pills, throw away their crutches, leap out of their bath chairs, and spurning their wives, hot water bottles and similar comforts, head for places beyond the black stump.
-This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the
-known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow.
+This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow.
-A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, "Hikers lost in the roughest country in the world", but no: it was
-not the "Old B's Club", they turned up at Kiandra safely at the appointed time. And so the aged ones get home to the comfort of their bath chairs.
+A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, "Hikers lost in the roughest country in the world", but no: it was not the "Old B's Club", they turned up at Kiandra safely at the appointed time. And so the aged ones get home to the comfort of their bath chairs.
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