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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' | + | |
- | 308 AUGUST 1960 Price 1/ - | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' |
- | Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, | + | **308 AUGUST 1960 Price 1/** |
- | Reproduction: | + | |
- | Sales & Subs.: Eileen Taylor | + | |
- | Business Manager: Brian Harvey | + | |
- | Typed by Jean Harvey | + | |
- | CONTENTS | + | |
+ | |**Editor** | Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514| | ||
+ | |**Reproduction**| Denise Hull | | ||
+ | |**Sales & Subs.**| Eileen Taylor | | ||
+ | |**Business Manager**| Brian Harvey | | ||
+ | |**Typed** | Jean Harvey | | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Contents** | ||
- | Federation Ball 1 | + | |Federation Ball| 1| |
- | Social Notes - Pam Baker 2 | + | |Social Notes - Pam Baker| 2| |
- | The 1960 Walking Trial - M. McGregor 2 | + | |The 1960 Walking Trial - M. McGregor |
- | At Our July Meeting Alex Colley 3 | + | |At Our July Meeting Alex Colley |
- | The Knightleys Farewell - Kath McKay 4 | + | |The Knightleys Farewell - Kath McKay| 4| |
- | Letter to the Editor - A. Strom 6 | + | |Letter to the Editor - A. Strom |6| |
- | Sanitarium Health Food - Advertisement 7 | + | |Sanitarium Health Food - Advertisement| 7| |
- | Head Due South - Carl Doherty 7 | + | |Head Due South - Carl Doherty |
- | Hatswell' | + | |Hatswell' |
- | Day Walks 11 | + | |Day Walks |11| |
- | The Vagabond - Clarice Morris 12 | + | |The Vagabond - Clarice Morris |
- | Paddy' | + | |Paddy' |
- | Some Weekend Walks 14 | + | |Some Weekend Walks| 14| |
- | Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair Reserve - R. CrP,, | + | |Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair Reserve - R.Craggs |15| |
- | Flight to London - Ron Knightley 17 | + | |Flight to London - Ron Knightley |
- | FEDERATION BALL. | + | **FEDERATION BALL** |
FRIDAY | FRIDAY | ||
TICKETS 21/-. | TICKETS 21/-. | ||
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- | SOCIAL Norm. | + | ===== Social Notes ===== |
- | Pamela Baker. | + | Pamela Baker |
AUGUST 17TH | AUGUST 17TH | ||
+ | Keith Renwick will show more of his slides - this time of England and Iceland. | ||
AUGUST 24TH | AUGUST 24TH | ||
- | Keith Renwick will show more of his slides - this time of England and Iceland. | + | " |
- | " | + | |
- | Supper will be served in the Clubroom. | + | |
- | Debate. | + | |
AUGUST 31ST | AUGUST 31ST | ||
+ | Debate. | ||
+ | |||
SEPTEMBER 21ST | SEPTEMBER 21ST | ||
The Royal Life Saving Society has agreed to bring along one or two films to supplement the talk, which will be on Water Safety. Supper will be available to members. | The Royal Life Saving Society has agreed to bring along one or two films to supplement the talk, which will be on Water Safety. Supper will be available to members. | ||
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- | THE 1960 WALKING TRIAL | + | |
- | Malcolm McGregor. | + | ===== The 1960 Walking Trial ===== |
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+ | Malcolm McGregor | ||
This year the trial, to be held on the weekend September 16-17-18, will be in the Blue Mountains area as before. | This year the trial, to be held on the weekend September 16-17-18, will be in the Blue Mountains area as before. | ||
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- | **At Our July Meeting** | + | ===== At Our July Meeting |
Alex Colley | Alex Colley | ||
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Snow Brown told us that the Federation was (once again) considering the production of a Federation Annual. It had been ascertained that it would be a reasonable financial proposition. A. production manager had been secured, and there were hopes of an editor from the S.B.W. The matter was put to the vote and all except one favoured the publication of an annual. | Snow Brown told us that the Federation was (once again) considering the production of a Federation Annual. It had been ascertained that it would be a reasonable financial proposition. A. production manager had been secured, and there were hopes of an editor from the S.B.W. The matter was put to the vote and all except one favoured the publication of an annual. | ||
- | Walks Secretary Eric Adcock:told us that: although he had reports on only 5 of the 9 walks in June, they bad been attended by 68 persons, including 38 members. Nearly 3 times as many had attended the Harvey' | + | Walks Secretary Eric Adcock told us that although he had reports on only 5 of the 9 walks in June, they bad been attended by 68 persons, including 38 members. Nearly 3 times as many had attended the Harvey' |
- | After some words from Frank:Ashdown on the desirability of helping Church organisations who formed bushwalking clubs, and sometimes got into difficulties in the bush, the meeting closed, leaving the Club complete with a President and Vice-Presidents, | + | After some words from Frank Ashdown on the desirability of helping Church organisations who formed bushwalking clubs, and sometimes got into difficulties in the bush, the meeting closed, leaving the Club complete with a President and Vice-Presidents, |
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- | THE KNIGHTLEY'S FAREWELL. | + | ===== The Knightley's Farewell ===== |
On July 2nd the Sydney Bush Walkers said goodbye to their President, Ron Knightley, his wife Dorothy and their two children, Sharon and Stephen. | On July 2nd the Sydney Bush Walkers said goodbye to their President, Ron Knightley, his wife Dorothy and their two children, Sharon and Stephen. | ||
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We all sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows, Jack Gentle voiced our thanks to the hospitable Harveys, and drops of rain descended as the meeting broke up, a little early, but everyone well content. | We all sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows, Jack Gentle voiced our thanks to the hospitable Harveys, and drops of rain descended as the meeting broke up, a little early, but everyone well content. | ||
- | ** | + | **Rock Climbing Instructional** |
- | Rock Climbing Instructional** | + | |
AUGUST 13-1/ | AUGUST 13-1/ | ||
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AUGUST 19-20-21 | AUGUST 19-20-21 | ||
- | Mittagong - car to Joadja Creek area - Wingecarribee River - Wollondilly River - The Batterie | + | Mittagong - car to Joadja Creek area - Wingecarribee River - Wollondilly River - The Batteries |
Leader: Jim Brown. | Leader: Jim Brown. | ||
Map: Mittagong Military. | Map: Mittagong Military. | ||
- | Letter To The Editor | + | ===== Letter To The Editor |
3 Coopernook Avenue, Gymea Bay. | 3 Coopernook Avenue, Gymea Bay. | ||
July 17th, 1960. | July 17th, 1960. | ||
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I read in the July Edition of your notable publication of Alex Colley' | I read in the July Edition of your notable publication of Alex Colley' | ||
- | And so they should: for this land is the Nadgee Faunal Reserve dedicated to the " | + | And so they should for this land is the Nadgee Faunal Reserve dedicated to the " |
Now I wonder why Alex didn't stress that point? To an ardent campaigner for Nature Conservation as I understand Alex to be, I would have thought this was the opportunity of opportunities - stressing how jubilant we would be to know that Nadgee is now held in perpetuity for the conservation of fauna and the natural environments in which they live. Perhaps he could have also stressed the responsibility that each and everyone of us - bushwalkers more than most - have to ensure its proper management | Now I wonder why Alex didn't stress that point? To an ardent campaigner for Nature Conservation as I understand Alex to be, I would have thought this was the opportunity of opportunities - stressing how jubilant we would be to know that Nadgee is now held in perpetuity for the conservation of fauna and the natural environments in which they live. Perhaps he could have also stressed the responsibility that each and everyone of us - bushwalkers more than most - have to ensure its proper management | ||
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- | **Head Due South.** | + | ===== Head Due South ===== |
Carl Doherty. | Carl Doherty. | ||
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We reached Newnes at 1 am, and the trouble started. My four " | We reached Newnes at 1 am, and the trouble started. My four " | ||
- | At Eight, somewhat behind schedule, the leader headed downstream whilst George Grey headed upstream. These differences of opinion with respect to navigation became the prime feature of our attempts to get lost. That the party led by Snow had only reached Annie Rowan' | + | At eight, somewhat behind schedule, the leader headed downstream whilst George Grey headed upstream. These differences of opinion with respect to navigation became the prime feature of our attempts to get lost. That the party led by Snow had only reached Annie Rowan' |
Even before lunch it was obvious to all that Lyndsey' | Even before lunch it was obvious to all that Lyndsey' | ||
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On Sunday morning Bob decided to curtail the walk somewhat by leading up the first likely creek downstream. On the assurance of Snow and another authority that "once above the cliff line the plateau beyond is as flat as a table" Lyndsey was encouraged to continue. The creek turned into a chimney and the view from the top was spectacular both down the valley and over the " | On Sunday morning Bob decided to curtail the walk somewhat by leading up the first likely creek downstream. On the assurance of Snow and another authority that "once above the cliff line the plateau beyond is as flat as a table" Lyndsey was encouraged to continue. The creek turned into a chimney and the view from the top was spectacular both down the valley and over the " | ||
- | The campsite was in a shallow saddle well sheltered and with no chance of anyone drowning as there was no water within a mile. Rona and Dot devoured their leg of mutton - I do not say devoured without justification. Their method, which is rather unique, consists of ramming a stake through a pre-cooked leg and throwing it in the fire until it gets hot or you get impatient. Having removed it from the fire it is held by the stake and the thin end of the leg and revolved until a section appears which looks hot enough, smells alright, or can be torn apart without the nose obstructing the work of devouring it. It is passed from MS to the other and heated as frequently as required. Another innovation was a Mellah making competition which for coagulation was won by Gwen Seach and for flavour by Heather. In order to get a flying start the following morning we rolled in rather early. | + | The campsite was in a shallow saddle well sheltered and with no chance of anyone drowning as there was no water within a mile. Rona and Dot devoured their leg of mutton - I do not say devoured without justification. Their method, which is rather unique, consists of ramming a stake through a pre-cooked leg and throwing it in the fire until it gets hot or you get impatient. Having removed it from the fire it is held by the stake and the thin end of the leg and revolved until a section appears which looks hot enough, smells alright, or can be torn apart without the nose obstructing the work of devouring it. It is passed from one to the other and heated as frequently as required. Another innovation was a Mellah making competition which for coagulation was won by Gwen Seach and for flavour by Heather. In order to get a flying start the following morning we rolled in rather early. |
The flying start wasn't even a flutter as it was seven before anyone stirred. According to Duncan' | The flying start wasn't even a flutter as it was seven before anyone stirred. According to Duncan' | ||
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Along the track a few miles we cam upon a recently vacated campsite which we assumed to be that of several stockmen we had met the previous day. We reached a road junction at the edge of the pine forest as Duncan' | Along the track a few miles we cam upon a recently vacated campsite which we assumed to be that of several stockmen we had met the previous day. We reached a road junction at the edge of the pine forest as Duncan' | ||
- | The stockmen offered Lyndsey a ride from their camp to the road, which accepted, but before they moved off Helen caught them up and the position was explained to her. Thinking the would soon be overtaken by the horses Helen continued on but the stockmen were rather slow to break map and Lola and Gwen reached the camp before they had moved, were told of the offer to Lyndsey and went ahead also. The minted party soon caught up to the two girls but had not sighted Helen by time they reached the pine forest junction and a glance at the road was enough to show that Helen was still travelling south at a fair turn of speed. They followed, reaching the railway road just in time to see Helen vanish at high speed, still on a course due south, towards the Lithgow slag heap. One of the stockmen and a couple of dogs took off to round up Helen while the others were given correct, directions to find Newnes. More barking from the dogs in the timber, more yelling from us and round the hill came Duncan and the Butlers so we waited a little longer. He had seen the sign on the road and followed in order to be within a day's walk of the girls and upon reaching the road was given instructions by the obliging stockmen tho also assured him that they would tale care of Helen. Duncan had not finished his tale then Helen care trotting around the hill. She stumbled up to the group and looking Duncan straight in the face said "It just go e s to prove that you cannot estimate a person' | + | The stockmen offered Lyndsey a ride from their camp to the road, which accepted, but before they moved off Helen caught them up and the position was explained to her. Thinking the would soon be overtaken by the horses Helen continued on but the stockmen were rather slow to break map and Lola and Gwen reached the camp before they had moved, were told of the offer to Lyndsey and went ahead also. The minted party soon caught up to the two girls but had not sighted Helen by time they reached the pine forest junction and a glance at the road was enough to show that Helen was still travelling south at a fair turn of speed. They followed, reaching the railway road just in time to see Helen vanish at high speed, still on a course due south, towards the Lithgow slag heap. One of the stockmen and a couple of dogs took off to round up Helen while the others were given correct, directions to find Newnes. More barking from the dogs in the timber, more yelling from us and round the hill came Duncan and the Butlers so we waited a little longer. He had seen the sign on the road and followed in order to be within a day's walk of the girls and upon reaching the road was given instructions by the obliging stockmen tho also assured him that they would tale care of Helen. Duncan had not finished his tale then Helen care trotting around the hill. She stumbled up to the group and looking Duncan straight in the face said "It just goes to prove that you cannot estimate a person' |
The order of march was now reversed - the idea being to reach Newnes, bring the cars up and so save Lyndsey the last four miles walk. On Dot's request a member of the Catholic Bushwalkers tho had his car at the tunnel, drove back and brought Lyndsey down to inspect the tunnel after which he drove her out to Bell. We lunched on the valley side of the tunnel and then walked down the line until we reached the road leading to the farm. Dot demonstrated her maternal responsibility in an unusual may From the time we left the pine forest she clearly marked our way with large arrows muttering as she drew them "You can't trust Duncan, he'd go astray anywhere" | The order of march was now reversed - the idea being to reach Newnes, bring the cars up and so save Lyndsey the last four miles walk. On Dot's request a member of the Catholic Bushwalkers tho had his car at the tunnel, drove back and brought Lyndsey down to inspect the tunnel after which he drove her out to Bell. We lunched on the valley side of the tunnel and then walked down the line until we reached the road leading to the farm. Dot demonstrated her maternal responsibility in an unusual may From the time we left the pine forest she clearly marked our way with large arrows muttering as she drew them "You can't trust Duncan, he'd go astray anywhere" | ||
+ | --------------- | ||
On July 20th Malcolm McGregor and Jim Brown kept the full house chuckling with some rare story-telling, | On July 20th Malcolm McGregor and Jim Brown kept the full house chuckling with some rare story-telling, | ||
+ | ===== Day Walks ===== | ||
- | DAY WALKS. | + | **AUGUST 14** |
- | 11. | + | Parramatta - bus to Rouse Hill - Cattai Creek - Vineyard Station. NOTE: Owing to time-table alterations train will now leave Central Electric Station for Parramatta |
- | + | Bus will leave Parramatta Station at 9.0 am. | |
- | AUGUST 14 | + | |
- | Parramatta - bus to Rouse Hill - Cattai Creek - Vineyard Station. NOTE:, Owing to time-table alterations train will now leave Central Electric Station for Parramabta | + | |
- | Bus will leave Parramatta Station at 9.0 a m. | + | |
Leader: David Ingram. | Leader: David Ingram. | ||
- | AUGUST 21 | + | **AUGUST 21** |
Waterfall - Uloola Falls - Heathcote. 8 miles. | Waterfall - Uloola Falls - Heathcote. 8 miles. | ||
8.20 a m. electric train Central to Sutherland. CHANGE at SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Waterfall. | 8.20 a m. electric train Central to Sutherland. CHANGE at SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Waterfall. | ||
Tickets: Return to Waterfall at about 6/-. | Tickets: Return to Waterfall at about 6/-. | ||
- | The walk will be all track walking and easy. New members and visitors will be very welcome. The leader is rarely able to come into the Club. For further information, | + | The walk will be all track walking and easy. New members and visitors will be very welcome. The leader is rarely able to come into the Club. For further information, |
Maps: Port Hacking Military, Port Hacking or National Park Tourist. | Maps: Port Hacking Military, Port Hacking or National Park Tourist. | ||
Leader: Clam Hallstrom. | Leader: Clam Hallstrom. | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 4 | + | **SEPTEMBER 4** |
Berowra - Waratah Bay - boat to Long Trig - Roach Trig - Cowan Trig - Terrey Hills. 10 miles. | Berowra - Waratah Bay - boat to Long Trig - Roach Trig - Cowan Trig - Terrey Hills. 10 miles. | ||
8.15 a m. Gosford train from Central Steam Station to Berowra. (Leaves Hornsby at 8.48 a m.) | 8.15 a m. Gosford train from Central Steam Station to Berowra. (Leaves Hornsby at 8.48 a m.) | ||
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Leader: David Ingram. | Leader: David Ingram. | ||
- | AUGUST 28 | + | **AUGUST 28** |
Turramurra - bus to Bobbin Head - Cowan Creek - Cowan. 12 miles. 8.10 a m. electric train Central Turramurra via Bridge. 8.52 a m. bus Turramurra to Bobbin Head. | Turramurra - bus to Bobbin Head - Cowan Creek - Cowan. 12 miles. 8.10 a m. electric train Central Turramurra via Bridge. 8.52 a m. bus Turramurra to Bobbin Head. | ||
Tickets: Return to Cowan via Bridge at 6/2, plus 1/11 bus fare. The first 5 miles are track walking, then the pressure comes on. From Waratah Bay to the top of the escarpment is scratchy and rough. There is a very good set of aboriginal carvings in this vicinity, which it is hoped to locate. Should be same good wildflower specimens. | Tickets: Return to Cowan via Bridge at 6/2, plus 1/11 bus fare. The first 5 miles are track walking, then the pressure comes on. From Waratah Bay to the top of the escarpment is scratchy and rough. There is a very good set of aboriginal carvings in this vicinity, which it is hoped to locate. Should be same good wildflower specimens. | ||
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Hawkesbury Tourist, | Hawkesbury Tourist, | ||
Leader: Jack Perry. | Leader: Jack Perry. | ||
- | + | ** | |
- | SEPTEMBER 18 | + | SEPTEMBER 18** |
Glenbrook - Red Hand Cave - The Oaks - Glenbrook. 12 miles. 8.20 a m. Mt. Victoria train from Central Steam Station. | Glenbrook - Red Hand Cave - The Oaks - Glenbrook. 12 miles. 8.20 a m. Mt. Victoria train from Central Steam Station. | ||
Tickets: Glenbrook Return at 13/9d. | Tickets: Glenbrook Return at 13/9d. | ||
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- | THE VAGABOND. | + | ===== The Vagabond ===== |
- | - Clarice Morris. | + | |
+ | Clarice Morris | ||
About twelve months ago while browsing in the basement of Tyrrells secondhand book department for Australian I came upon a faded brown book with the back paper half off. The title " | About twelve months ago while browsing in the basement of Tyrrells secondhand book department for Australian I came upon a faded brown book with the back paper half off. The title " | ||
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+ | ===== Some Weekend Walks ===== | ||
- | SOME WEEKEND WALKS. | + | **AUGUST 20-21** |
- | + | ||
- | AUGUST 20-21 | + | |
Blackheath - Perry' | Blackheath - Perry' | ||
Steep 2000' descent to Blue Gum Forest. Camp in stand of beautiful Blue Gums. Easy creek walking to the start of the Grand Carryon. Steep ascent through the glens and past waterfalls and cascades. | Steep 2000' descent to Blue Gum Forest. Camp in stand of beautiful Blue Gums. Easy creek walking to the start of the Grand Carryon. Steep ascent through the glens and past waterfalls and cascades. | ||
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Leader: Pam Baker. | Leader: Pam Baker. | ||
- | AUGUST 26-27-28 | + | **AUGUST 26-27-28** |
Blackheath - Carlon' | Blackheath - Carlon' | ||
Track and rock hopping down Breakfast Creek. Fairly easy going along this delightful open section of the Cox's with crossings necessary. Pass Kanangra River junction, Kowmung River junction - climb out via Black Dog spur (views up Cox's River), Taro's ladder and Narrow Neck. Views from the Neck of country traversed, of Central Blue Mountains area, Warragamba backwaters, Mt. Solitary. | Track and rock hopping down Breakfast Creek. Fairly easy going along this delightful open section of the Cox's with crossings necessary. Pass Kanangra River junction, Kowmung River junction - climb out via Black Dog spur (views up Cox's River), Taro's ladder and Narrow Neck. Views from the Neck of country traversed, of Central Blue Mountains area, Warragamba backwaters, Mt. Solitary. | ||
- | Maps: Myles Dunphy | + | Maps: Myles Dunphy Map of Gargerang |
Jenolan Military. | Jenolan Military. | ||
Leader: Roy Craggs. | Leader: Roy Craggs. | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 9-10-11 | + | **SEPTEMBER 9-10-11** |
- | Katoomba - Mt. Solitary - Korrowall Buttress - Cedar Creek - Kat o cmba.. | + | Katoomba - Mt. Solitary - Korrowall Buttress - Cedar Creek - Katoomba. |
Camp on Narrow Neck on Friday night. Then over Mt. Solitary and down the Buttress - steady nerves needed here - rope work possible if wanted. Pleasant camp on Cedar Creek. Rock hopping up the Creek on Sunday - waterfalls and cascades. | Camp on Narrow Neck on Friday night. Then over Mt. Solitary and down the Buttress - steady nerves needed here - rope work possible if wanted. Pleasant camp on Cedar Creek. Rock hopping up the Creek on Sunday - waterfalls and cascades. | ||
Maps: Myles Dunphy' | Maps: Myles Dunphy' | ||
- | Jenolan | + | Jenolan |
Leader: Jack Perry. | Leader: Jack Perry. | ||
- | SEPTEMBER, 10-11 | + | **SEPTEMBER 10-11** |
Wild Flowers and Scenic Panoramas. | Wild Flowers and Scenic Panoramas. | ||
- | Ferry to Manly - bus to Church Point, - Ferry to Lovett' | + | Ferry to Manly - bus to Church Point - Ferry to Lovett' |
Map: Broken Bay Military. | Map: Broken Bay Military. | ||
Leader: Edna Garrad. | Leader: Edna Garrad. | ||
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- | **Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair Reserve** | + | ===== Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair Reserve |
Roy Craggs. | Roy Craggs. | ||
- | We left Narcissus at 8 a m. Tuesday Morning, choosing the easy lakeside track in preference to the track which climbs 2,000 ft. up Byron Gap in about three miles. On approaching the lake track a small button grass plain is traversed, but the rangers had done a wonderful job of removing the grass and placing logs- to walk on. You beaut" said yours truly and stepped forward boldly | + | We left Narcissus at 8 a m. Tuesday Morning, choosing the easy lakeside track in preference to the track which climbs 2,000 ft. up Byron Gap in about three miles. On approaching the lake track a small button grass plain is traversed, but the rangers had done a wonderful job of removing the grass and placing logs- to walk on. "You beaut" said yours truly and stepped forward boldly right on to the flat of my back! The logs were nice and wet, as slippery as glass, and extended far a mere 100 yards or so. Our party suffered more bruises and embarrassment here than in Meanwhile, poor Smithy was down, Hans insisted that he maintain his uncomfortable position until a photo was taken. My hat off to Smithy - he endured so much - the rain; fog; old, button grass, mud, leeches and above all, our cooking; but after all, I'm not to blame for the quality of my cooking. I did ask mother to come. |
The lake track proved to be moderate walking through myrtle forest where the light is quite dim, in fact the weather turned fine without us knowing it. At last! We arrived at Cynthia Bay at 1 p m. feeling very hungry (and thirsty). Now we knew that the ranger here sold food, so his residence was our first stop. We asked for meat, bread and beer. Unhappily we received none of these and had to settle for tinned meat ant soft drinks. | The lake track proved to be moderate walking through myrtle forest where the light is quite dim, in fact the weather turned fine without us knowing it. At last! We arrived at Cynthia Bay at 1 p m. feeling very hungry (and thirsty). Now we knew that the ranger here sold food, so his residence was our first stop. We asked for meat, bread and beer. Unhappily we received none of these and had to settle for tinned meat ant soft drinks. | ||
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- | + | **BACK OF THE CASTLE COUNTRY.** | |
- | + | ||
- | 'BACK OF THE CASTLE COUNTRY. | + | |
SEPTEMBER 2-3-4 | SEPTEMBER 2-3-4 | ||
Sassafras - The Vines - Yarmac' | Sassafras - The Vines - Yarmac' | ||
- | The best rock climbing country in the State. Unlimited new climbs on good rocks, to suit all tastes and abilities. If you don't climb, come along for the mighty | + | The best rock climbing country in the State. Unlimited new climbs on good rocks, to suit all tastes and abilities. If you don't climb, come along for the mighty |
- | New, improved approach route. | + | |
Leader: Colin Putt. | Leader: Colin Putt. | ||
- | FLIGHT TO LONDON. | + | ===== Flight to London ===== |
- | Ron Knightley. | + | |
+ | Ron Knightley | ||
After leaving Perth in the Constellation at 11.15 p m. we dropped in on Djakarta at 6 a m. on to the well-grassed bush drome surrounded by coconut palms and banana trees. Cloudy and steamy, even at that hour. | After leaving Perth in the Constellation at 11.15 p m. we dropped in on Djakarta at 6 a m. on to the well-grassed bush drome surrounded by coconut palms and banana trees. Cloudy and steamy, even at that hour. | ||
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Tried the local beer - free, why not? - and found it rather mindful of a good Burning Palms home brew. Quite nostalgic: I imagine you'd like it quite a lot after a few glasses, but I stopped at one - that was all that was free! | Tried the local beer - free, why not? - and found it rather mindful of a good Burning Palms home brew. Quite nostalgic: I imagine you'd like it quite a lot after a few glasses, but I stopped at one - that was all that was free! | ||
- | Two hours later at Singapore, 77 miles north of the Equator. Weather forecast on leaving Djakarta: "Fine and warm. Reticent blokes, these meteorologists. I'd hate to be here when it is hot. Flying over the city I was agreeably surprised at the extent and modernity of the city and the European style settlement with its extensive areas of colourful, contemporary blocks of flats. | + | Two hours later at Singapore, 77 miles north of the Equator. Weather forecast on leaving Djakarta: "Fine and warm". Reticent blokes, these meteorologists. I'd hate to be here when it is hot. Flying over the city I was agreeably surprised at the extent and modernity of the city and the European style settlement with its extensive areas of colourful, contemporary blocks of flats. |
- | Arrived on the concrete and bags of confusion. The hostess announced that production of air restaurant | + | Arrived on the concrete and bags of confusion. The hostess announced that production of air restaurant |
- | "Nor us, either" | + | |
- | Hurried consultation among stewards and hostesses; Knightley blocking the exit waiting for the verdict. "The ground hostess will arrange it", they assured us. Dom the gangway, | + | Hurried consultation among stewards and hostesses; Knightley blocking the exit waiting for the verdict. "The ground hostess will arrange it", they assured us. Down the gangway, |
- | We were then driven to the transit passenger lounge.. Some passports were collected; some were not. Some were handed back; others were retained. Passengers gesticulating and demanding "Why? Pourquoi? Nom de dios:" or anything else appropriate to their native lingo. | + | We were then driven to the transit passenger lounge. Some passports were collected; some were not. Some were handed back; others were retained. Passengers gesticulating and demanding "Why? Pourquoi? Nom de dios:" or anything else appropriate to their native lingo. |
The pretty hostess, unperturbed, | The pretty hostess, unperturbed, | ||
- | " | + | " |
The pretty hostess by this time was feeding someone' | The pretty hostess by this time was feeding someone' | ||
- | Up and away again in the Comet 4 - up to 35,000 ft. and down again 45 minutes later at Kuala Lumpur. Seven hours d_nce breakfast. | + | Up and away again in the Comet 4 - up to 35,000 ft. and down again 45 minutes later at Kuala Lumpur. Seven hours since breakfast. |
- | Qantas. One cup of coffee made available at airport. I felt it drop through space and hit the bat torn of my stomach. | + | |
- | Off again in the hot afternoon sun; up to 37,000 feet - and lunch! Just nine hoa-s after breakfast::: | + | Off again in the hot afternoon sun; up to 37,000 feet - and lunch! Just nine hours after breakfast. |
Touch down at Colombo - a surprisingly ramshackle airport - and then on to Karachi. The right way to see Karachi is to arrive by night and leave by day, for it is a veritable fairyland from the air in the darkness. By daylight, however, it is about the most dreary, desolute damp of a place I've ever seen. | Touch down at Colombo - a surprisingly ramshackle airport - and then on to Karachi. The right way to see Karachi is to arrive by night and leave by day, for it is a veritable fairyland from the air in the darkness. By daylight, however, it is about the most dreary, desolute damp of a place I've ever seen. | ||
- | Crowds of Pakittanis | + | Crowds of Pakistanis |
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+ | On again - in darkness this time - to a long sleep above the clouds in the moonlight. I shan't describe Teheran. It's indescribable - to me, at any rate, because I stayed on the plane asleep. Athens at midnight and stretched the legs. Went through the door marked " | ||
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+ | Frankfurt at 5 am - modern, clean and busy with an attractive beer garden. Up in the air again for breakfast and the final hop to London. And what would you expect for breakfast, leaving Frankfurt? Frankfurts; but of course: Also leberwurst and pickled cucumber. And then at last, London - miles and miles and miles of high-density. housing and lush green parks. But more of that some other time. | ||
- | On again - in darkness this time - to a long sleep above the clouds in the | ||
- | moonlight. I shan't describe Teheran. It's indescribable - to me, at any rate, because I stayed on the plane, asleep. | ||
- | Athens at midnight and stretched the legs. Went through the door marked " | ||
- | Now, what maid you expect the lay, to be built of in Athens? Marble? You 're right! Quite a quaint affair - a pull-the-chain job, you know; but there' | ||
- | Frankfurt at 5 a m- mcdern, clean and busy mith an attractive beer garden. Up in the PAr again for breakfast and the final hop to London. And what would you | ||
- | expect for breakfast, leaving Frankfurt? Frankftrts; but of course: Also | ||
- | leberwurst and pickled cucumber. | ||
- | And then at last, London - miles and miles and miles of high-density. housing and lush green parks. But more of that spun other time. | ||
+ | The Leyden-Colley group has been further exploring the country North of Mt. Wilson. Bungleboori Creek would appear to be a hard creek to get into and rather harder to get out of. | ||
- | The Leyden-Colley group has been further exploring the country North of Mt. Nilson. Bungleboori Creek would appear to be a hard creek to get into and rather harder to get out of. The leader reports that the August Bank Holiday trip resolved into a "cloud bank holiday", | + | The leader reports that the August Bank Holiday trip resolved into a "cloud bank holiday", |
- | bonkers. Ooh-er. | + |
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