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 309 SEPTEMBER 1960 Price 1/- 309 SEPTEMBER 1960 Price 1/-
  
-Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. Wj3514+Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514
 Reproduction: Denise Hull Reproduction: Denise Hull
 Sales & Subs.: Eileen Taylor Sales & Subs.: Eileen Taylor
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 S.B.W. to Rescue,  Bookluck in Bury 5 S.B.W. to Rescue,  Bookluck in Bury 5
 Shale Mining Near Katoomba - John Luxton 6 Shale Mining Near Katoomba - John Luxton 6
-Hatswell 's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisement) 9 +Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisement) 9 
-Sanitarium. Health Food Advertisement 11 +Sanitarium Health Food Advertisement 11 
-Day Walks -. David Ingram 14+Day Walks - David Ingram 14
 Paddy's Advertisement 13 Paddy's Advertisement 13
 Letter to the Editor - Alex Colley 16 Letter to the Editor - Alex Colley 16
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-EDITORIAL.+EDITORIAL
  
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-SOCIAL DOINGS+**SOCIAL DOINGS**
  
 SEPTEMBER 14TH SEPTEMBER 14TH
-General Meeting. Closed to Prospective Members tho, however, are welcome in the Clubroom before and after the meeting. Come in and collect your Walking Trial Sealed Orders.+General Meeting. Closed to Prospective Members who, however, are welcome in the Clubroom before and after the meeting. Come in and collect your Walking Trial Sealed Orders.
  
 SEPTEMBER 21ST SEPTEMBER 21ST
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-AT OUR AUGUST MEETING+**AT OUR AUGUST MEETING**
 - Alex Colley. - Alex Colley.
  
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 Our Social Secretary (Pam Baker) gave us a preview of events and said that in addition to those programmed, she had hopes of arranging a theatre party to "Porgy and Bess". Speaking of the past programme, Pam said that members, having voted for a non-scenic slide competition wouldn't support it, and she moved that in future we have one competition a year to include all entries. Frank Ashdown supported the motion. The members, he said, had nearly all voted for a non-scenic slide night, but how many had put in entries? ("Three", said Dave Ingram.) In the same way they had voted for three years in favour of a "miserable" black and white exhibition which they wouldn't support. Members should not vote "yes" for these things and leave other people to work for their pleasure. Pam's motion was passed unanimously. Our Social Secretary (Pam Baker) gave us a preview of events and said that in addition to those programmed, she had hopes of arranging a theatre party to "Porgy and Bess". Speaking of the past programme, Pam said that members, having voted for a non-scenic slide competition wouldn't support it, and she moved that in future we have one competition a year to include all entries. Frank Ashdown supported the motion. The members, he said, had nearly all voted for a non-scenic slide night, but how many had put in entries? ("Three", said Dave Ingram.) In the same way they had voted for three years in favour of a "miserable" black and white exhibition which they wouldn't support. Members should not vote "yes" for these things and leave other people to work for their pleasure. Pam's motion was passed unanimously.
  
-Jack Gentle told us that the bulldozers were into the Blue Labyrinth. There were fire access roads everywhere - from Glenbrook to the Oaks, to St. Helena and probably to the Wheel end Woodford Ridge. This area was part of the Blue Mountains Park.+Jack Gentle told us that the bulldozers were into the Blue Labyrinth. There were fire access roads everywhere - from Glenbrook to the Oaks to St. Helena and probably to the Wheel end Woodford Ridge. This area was part of the Blue Mountains Park.
  
 Ray Kirby told us that Tom Moppett wanted our opinion of what huts might preserved in the Snowy Mountains area for the purpose of walking and ski-touring. Ray Kirby told us that Tom Moppett wanted our opinion of what huts might preserved in the Snowy Mountains area for the purpose of walking and ski-touring.
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-PHOENIX FRUITS.+**PHOENIX FRUITS**
 - Clarice Morris. - Clarice Morris.
  
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 If you live on the Hawkesbury sandstone there's no reason why you can't have a patch of the bush a few yards from your bedroom window. In fact the fragrance of the natives in bloom might act as a spur to attend more walks. Though there is the Wild Flowers and Native Plant Protection Act which prohibits the taking of seeds and cuttings from Crown land, if you know which plants are protected, you still have a wide range from which to choose if you with to propagate your own wildflowers. If you live on the Hawkesbury sandstone there's no reason why you can't have a patch of the bush a few yards from your bedroom window. In fact the fragrance of the natives in bloom might act as a spur to attend more walks. Though there is the Wild Flowers and Native Plant Protection Act which prohibits the taking of seeds and cuttings from Crown land, if you know which plants are protected, you still have a wide range from which to choose if you with to propagate your own wildflowers.
  
-Without quoting the protected flowers, let's look at those which allow you to try your green fingers. Though red fingers might be more in order. Gathering the seeds of banksias, tea-trees, or wattles is easy enough. I find that if you mark down a special locality in the spring when they are in bloom and are familiar with the seeding pattern, you can go back a few months later and gather enough fruit pods to assure good germination result s -- if you follow a few simple rules.+Without quoting the protected flowers, let's look at those which allow you to try your green fingers. Though red fingers might be more in order. Gathering the seeds of banksias, tea-trees, or wattles is easy enough. I find that if you mark down a special locality in the spring when they are in bloom and are familiar with the seeding pattern, you can go back a few months later and gather enough fruit pods to assure good germination results - if you follow a few simple rules.
  
 This is where the PHOENIX comes in. You will remember that he was a legendary bird who rose triumphant from the funeral pyre of his past. In a somewhat similar way our natives do the same. One has only to spend a day bashing through scrub to realise how tough and sharp some of our wildflower leaves can be. All this is well plotted and planned. Not, so much to scratch your legs, as to prevent, loss of moisture in a climate that can be extremely variable. We have long hours of intense sunlight, drying westerlies, a rainfall which may come sluicing down, or may fail to materialise at all. In brief it is a climate of extremes. This is where the PHOENIX comes in. You will remember that he was a legendary bird who rose triumphant from the funeral pyre of his past. In a somewhat similar way our natives do the same. One has only to spend a day bashing through scrub to realise how tough and sharp some of our wildflower leaves can be. All this is well plotted and planned. Not, so much to scratch your legs, as to prevent, loss of moisture in a climate that can be extremely variable. We have long hours of intense sunlight, drying westerlies, a rainfall which may come sluicing down, or may fail to materialise at all. In brief it is a climate of extremes.
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 Kinsdale, Ireland Kinsdale, Ireland
-S.B.W. TO RESCUE or +**S.B.W. TO RESCUE or BOOKLUCK IN  BURY.**
-BOOKLUCK IN  BURY.+
 by 'Overseas correspondent'. by 'Overseas correspondent'.
  
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-THIS MONTH'S SCOOPS+**THIS MONTH'S SCOOPS**
 from "The Gent in the Tent". from "The Gent in the Tent".
  
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-SHALE MINING AT KATOOMBA +**SHALE MINING AT KATOOMBA** 
 John Luxton. John Luxton.
  
 Although only walkers nowadays disturb the peace which has fallen over the abandoned shale mines around Narrow Neck, few realise the extent of what was once a busy industry employing over 300 men. Although only walkers nowadays disturb the peace which has fallen over the abandoned shale mines around Narrow Neck, few realise the extent of what was once a busy industry employing over 300 men.
-A +At first coal was mined at the foot of the Orphan Rock, and later on kerosene shale at the Ruined Castle and The Glen Shale Mine in the Megalong Valley. 
-t first coal was mined at the foot of the Orphan Rock, and later on kerosene shale at the Ruined Castle and The Glen Shale Mine in the Megalong Valley.+ 
 +In the area there are three horizontal seams of shale at the foot of the cliffs, below the Hawkesbury and Narrabeen sandstones. The top, or "Ruined Castle Seam", extends to both sides of Narrow Neck and the Ruined Castle. Below this is "Mort's Seam" which is only on the Megalong side, thinning rapidly towards the east and a third seam exists about 14 feet below Mort's.
  
-In the area there are three horizontal seams of shale at the foot of the cliffs, below the Hawkesbury and Narrabeen sandstones. The top, or "Ruined Castle Seam", extends to both sides of Narrow Neck and the Ruined Castle. Below this is "Mort's Seam" which is only on the Negalong side, thinning rapidly towards the east and a third seam exists about 14 feet below Mcrt's. 
 About the year 1870 Campbell Mitchell explored the country between The Weatherboard (now Wentworth Falls) and Blackheath coach stages. When in the Megalong Valley, assisted by Mr. P. Finn, a surveyor of Hartley Vale, he noted three shale seams. The Rev. W.G. Clarke, known as "the father of Australian Geology" noted two seams in 1871, but unfortunately most of his records were lost in the Garden Palace fire in the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, in 1882. Professor T.W.E. David also noted two seams. About the year 1870 Campbell Mitchell explored the country between The Weatherboard (now Wentworth Falls) and Blackheath coach stages. When in the Megalong Valley, assisted by Mr. P. Finn, a surveyor of Hartley Vale, he noted three shale seams. The Rev. W.G. Clarke, known as "the father of Australian Geology" noted two seams in 1871, but unfortunately most of his records were lost in the Garden Palace fire in the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, in 1882. Professor T.W.E. David also noted two seams.
-Subsequently Campbell Mitchell took up land embracing Portions 14 and 15 (640 acres) in the Parish of.Megalong, County of Cook, with T.S. Mort in order to mine the outcrop in the Megalong Valley. The area became known as the "Glen Shale Mine". + 
-In September 1870 Campbell Mitchell exhibited a section of the coal measures at Ebgalong in the Intercolonial achibition held at Prince Alfred Park in Sydney.+Subsequently Campbell Mitchell took up land embracing Portions 14 and 15 (640 acres) in the Parish of Megalong, County of Cook, with T.S. Mort in order to mine the outcrop in the Megalong Valley. The area became known as the "Glen Shale Mine". 
 + 
 +In September 1870 Campbell Mitchell exhibited a section of the coal measures at Megalong in the Intercolonial Exhibition held at Prince Alfred Park in Sydney. 
 Mitchell then proceeded to explore the Ruined Castle Area to find the shale seam on the eastern side of Narrow Neck, leaving Messrs. Mort and Finn on the Megalong side. However, land was not taken up at the time because of its inaccessibility to the Great Western Railway. Mitchell then proceeded to explore the Ruined Castle Area to find the shale seam on the eastern side of Narrow Neck, leaving Messrs. Mort and Finn on the Megalong side. However, land was not taken up at the time because of its inaccessibility to the Great Western Railway.
-In 1878 Mr. John Britty North opened up the coal seam at the foot of the cliffs near the Orphan Rock in the Jamison Valley. The following year he exhibited a section of the coal at the first International EXhibition held in the Garden Palace Sydney, and obtained an award. In 1880 he located the kerosene shale seam at the Ruined Castle and two years later employed a miner named Garbett to prospect it and cut a track from Katoomba. North formed the Katoomba Coal Mine in 1882 and a tunnel was driven under the plateau escarpment near the Orphan Rock, about 800 feet lower than the Great Western Railway, and 625 feet below the cliff edge. The coal was conveyed to the clifftop by cable tramway where the Scenic Railway now runs and 
-then by another cable tramway over easy grades to his private railway siding at 
-Shell Corner, 3/4ths of a mile west of the present KatooMba Railway Station, des- 
-patching his first load of coal on 1st May, 1883. 
-In 1885 North famed the Katoomba Coal and Shale Company Limited to develop 
-the shale seam at the Ruined Castle and ten tunnels were opened up. German engineers were engaged to erect an aerial tramway li miles long between the Ruined Castle and the top of the Scenic Railway, known as the Engine Bank, from 'there thar,shale would 
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-Nly:,. +In 1878 Mr. John Britty North opened up the coal seam at the foot of the cliffs near the Orphan Rock in the Jamison Valley. The following year he exhibited a section of the coal at the first International Exhibition held in the Garden Palace Sydney, and obtained an award. In 1880 he located the kerosene shale seam at the Ruined Castle and two years later employed a miner named Garbett to prospect it and cut a track from Katoomba. North formed the Katoomba Coal Mine in 1882 and a tunnel was driven under the plateau escarpment near the Orphan Rock, about 800 feet lower than the Great Western Railway, and 625 feet below the cliff edge. The coal was conveyed to the cliff top by cable tramway where the Scenic Railway now runs and then by another cable tramway over easy grades to his private railway siding at Shell Corner, 3/4ths of a mile west of the present Katoomba Railway Station, despatching his first load of coal on 1st May, 1883. 
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-PHic!... .., +In 1885 North formed the Katoomba Coal and Shale Company Limited to develop the shale seam at the Ruined Castle and ten tunnels were opened up. German engineers were engaged to erect an aerial tramway 1.5 miles long between the Ruined Castle and the top of the Scenic Railway, known as the Engine Bank, from where the shale would be taken by cable tramway to the Great Western Railway at North's siding. However the aerial tramway collapsed when the Ruined Castle anchorage failed, and shale mining abruptly stopped. Although some coal was mined after this the company fell into difficulties. 
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-0 .'t I i a +On 28th March, 1890 an unsuccessful attempt was made to float the Megalong Coal and Shale Mining Company Limited, to mine a large area of land in the vicinity of Clear Hill where a fair quality shale occurs. 
-, +In 1891 the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company, knowm as the "A.K.O." which worked the Joadja mine near Mittagong, leased the Ruined Castle mines and combined operations with the Glen Shale Mine which it had purchased from Mess. Mort and Finn in the previous year. 
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-'1 i' ii'' <Y4' !\:,411,1 Cb:, 'F.:79 .10 f ti.. 1 +The A.K.O. laid down a double track tramway from the foot of the present Scenic Railway at Orphan Rock to Narrow Neck which it passed through by tunnel, and then by incline into the Megalong Valley and on to the Glen Shale Mine. This new tramway linked up with North's existing tramway up the cliff at the Orphan Rock and on to North's siding at Shell Corner. From the entrance to the Narrow Neck tunnel, a single line horse tramway followed an easy grade around to the Ruined Castle Mines. 
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-in.."' +At the Glen Mine 16 tunnels were opened up and 34 in the Ruined Castle Area. Shale from the Ruined Castle is said to be among the richest in the World, giving 60-100 gallons oil per ton shale. Mr. Joe Edwards, mining manager to the A.E.O. at the Glen Mine, earned the nickname of "The Crusher", through his crushing methods of dealing with the men. 
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-Of" +Shale production ceased in 1895 after about 20,000 tons of export shale was mined. Total output of the Glen Mine is considered to be about 60,000 tons. Some coal was mined after this but mining in the area was now past its heyday. 
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-be taken by cable tramway to the Great Western Railway at North's siding. However the aerial tramway collapsed when the Ruined Castle anchorage failed, and shale mining abruptly stopped. Although some coal was mined after this the company fell into difficulties. 
-On 28th March, 1890 an unsuccessful attempt was made to float the :'_ef,,P.long Coal and Shale Mining Company Limited, to mine a large area of land in the vicinity of Clear Hill where a fair quality shale occurs. 
-In 1891 the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company, linovm as the "A.K.O." which worked the Joadja mine near lattagong, leased the Ruined Castle mines and combined operations with the Glen Shale Mine which it had purchased from Mess. Mort and Finn in the previous year. 
-The A.K.O. laid down a double track tramway from the foot of the present Scenic Railway at Orphan Rock to Narrow Neck, -which it passed through by tunnel, and then by incline into the Megalong Valley and on to the Glen Shale Mine. This new tramway linked up with North's existing tramway up the cliff at the Orphan Rock and on to North's siding at Shell Corner. From the entrance to the Narrow Neck tunnel, a single line horse tramway followed an easy grade around to the Ruined Castle Mines. 
-At the Glen Mine 16 tunnels were opened up and 34 in the Ruined Castle Area. Shale from the Ruined Castle is said to be among the richest in the World, giving 60-100 gallons oil per ton shale. Mr. Joe Edwards, mining manager to the A.E.O. 
-at the Glen Mine, earned the nickname of "The Crusher", through his crualing methods of dealing with the men. 
-Shale production ceased in 1895 after about 20,000 tons of export sMle was mined. Total output of the Glen Mine is considered to be about 60,000 tons. Some coal was mined after this but Mining in the area was now past its heyday. 
-Seconds and trimmings were left at the mines, a stack at the Glen Mine being. estimated to contain 16,000 tons. This was purchased by the Australian Gas 'Light Company- Limited about 1903 when a tramway was relaid for its remOval. Other. larrce stacks at various tunnel mouths have been destroyed by bushL-fires although a large heap still exists at the Glen Mine today. The falling price of shale, 7,7hich was Z3. 4. 0 in 1870 and subsequently dropped to 15/- per ton in 1901, largely contributed to the economic difficulties the companies of the time fell into.. 
 The Glen Shale Mine saw a brief but unsuccessful revival in 1921.  The Glen Shale Mine saw a brief but unsuccessful revival in 1921. 
-Katoomba Colliery Limited was registered on 29th May, '1925 with a lease of 160 acres and stal-Wd :operations in the old coal mine below the Orphan Rock. A local trade was built up but the venture ceased after the cloSing of the Katoomba Electric Power House. A coal mine was opened around 1946 in the Megalong south of the Glen Mine, coal being transported by truck to the railhead, at Blacltheath, but closed after a short successful run.+ 
 +Katoomba Colliery Limited was registered on 29th May 1925 with a lease of 160 acres and started operations in the old coal mine below the Orphan Rock. A local trade was built up but the venture ceased after the closing of the Katoomba Electric Power House. A coal mine was opened around 1946 in the Megalong south of the Glen Mine, coal being transported by truck to the railhead, at Blackheath, but closed after a short successful run. 
 J.B. NORTH. J.B. NORTH.
-John Britty North was the first to start mining in the Jamison aliey despite its inaccessibility from the Great Western Railway. In the early days North bought 640 acres of land from Captain Henry Renolds at 1 per acre, this land now forming a large part of the Katoomba of today. He built himself a substantial 2-storey + 
-9. +John Britty North was the first to start mining in the Jamison aliey despite its inaccessibility from the Great Western Railway. In the early days North bought 640 acres of land from Captain Henry Renolds at 1 per acre, this land now forming a large part of the Katoomba of today. He built himself a substantial 2-storey house with a lookout tower on top at the site of the reservoirs at Shell Corner, 3/4ths of a mile west of Katoomba Railway Station. The House, known as Essendene, some year after North left became a girls' school under the control of Madame Brousseau, but was eventually destroyed by fire. 
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-house with a lookout tower on top at the site of the reservoirs at Shell Corner, 3/4ths of a mile west of Katootba Railway Station. The House, known as Essendene, some year after North left became a girls' school under the control of Madame +
-Brousseau, but was eventually destroyed by fire.+
 The North family was also interested in the Main Range Mine of Tyldesley and Cullen Bullen Collieries. Nellie 's Glen, below the Explorer's Tree, was named after J.B. North's wife, Mrs. Nellie North. The North family was also interested in the Main Range Mine of Tyldesley and Cullen Bullen Collieries. Nellie 's Glen, below the Explorer's Tree, was named after J.B. North's wife, Mrs. Nellie North.
 +
 AERIAL TRAMWAY  AERIAL TRAMWAY 
-In 1885 German engineers constructed an aerial tramway from the Engine Bank (top of present Scenic Railway) to the Ruined Castle. Two cables were strung across the Jamison Valley, one for each direction and from these hung steel buckets 2'6" vide, 3'3" long and 2'2" deep. AU-shaped frame hooked on to a spindle at each end of the buckets so that they could be emptied by tipping sideways, and they run along the cable on two sma31 wheels. +In 1885 German engineers constructed an aerial tramway from the Engine Bank (top of present Scenic Railway) to the Ruined Castle. Two cables were strung across the Jamison Valley, one for each direction and from these hung steel buckets 2'6" vide, 3'3" long and 2'2" deep. A U-shaped frame hooked on to a spindle at each end of the buckets so that they could be emptied by tipping sideways, and they run along the cable on two small wheels. 
-Apparently the set up didn't function Very well and came to an abrupt end When the Ruined Castle anchorage pulled out, the Whole lot falling to the valley floor where it still remains. It is estimated that less than 500 tons were despatched by this means.+ 
 +Apparently the set up didn't function very well and came to an abrupt end When the Ruined Castle anchorage pulled out, the whole lot falling to the valley floor where it still remains. It is estimated that less than 500 tons were despatched by this means. 
 TRAMWAYS. TRAMWAYS.
-An extensive 2-foot gauge tramway system was laid down over the years to transport the shale to the railhead at Hatoombet, +An extensive 2-foot gauge tramway system was laid down over the years to transport the shale to the railhead at Katoomba. 
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-J.B. North, when he started mining coal at the foot of the cliffs near the Orphan Rock, laid dawn a tramway from the top of the present Scenic Railway to the foot of the cliffs. This had an average grade of 450, and is now used as the well- known Scenic Railway. From the top of the cliff there was a double track tramway to North's private siding at Essendene. One gully in this section was bridged by a suspension bridge and at the grade near Essendene the tramway ran on timber trestling. Both these tramways were driven by a boiler at the cliff top and hence the area became known as the Engine' Bank. +J.B. North, when he started mining coal at the foot of the cliffs near the Orphan Rock, laid down a tramway from the top of the present Scenic Railway to the foot of the cliffs. This had an average grade of 450, and is now used as the well known Scenic Railway. From the top of the cliff there was a double track tramway to North's private siding at Essendene. One gully in this section was bridged by a suspension bridge and at the grade near Essendene the tramway ran on timber trestling. Both these tramways were driven by a boiler at the cliff top and hence the area became known as the Engine Bank. 
-North's private siding at present Shell Corner was cmened on 7th Januriry, 1882 and left the old high level Great Western Railway at the position of the sub-station built in 1957. From here it passed under a timber skew bridge carrying the Old Bathurst Road and then divided into three loops mhich vent under the coal and shale schutes. + 
-After North leased the Ruined Castle Mines to the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company Limited, a double track tramway was laid from the foot of the cliffs at the Orphan Rock, tunnelling through the headland at Dog Face Rock (landslide) and then by tunnel under Narrow Neck into the Megalong Valley. It descended by incline into the Negalong Valley and then on to the Glen Mine west of Corral Swamp. This section was driven by a large upright boiler at the foot of the cliffs below the Engine Bank. There was a continuous moving cable running between the lines of the tramway on to -which the trucks were fastened by a short length of chain. It is interesting to note that on this 5-mile long section, which traverses rough country, there was only one bend in the line situated in the Megalong east of the hotel site. Two 7, diameter cast iron wheels took the moving cables and trucks around the bend, one mheel for each direction. +North's private siding at present Shell Corner was opened on 7th January 1882 and left the old high level Great Western Railway at the position of the sub-station built in 1957. From here it passed under a timber skew bridge carrying the Old Bathurst Road and then divided into three loops which went under the coal and shale schutes. 
-A single line horse-tramway was built from the Ruined Castle Nines around the side of Narrow Neck to join up at the tunnel entrance with the double track tramway to the Megalong. The full trucks from the Ruined Castle were unhitched from the horses and connected to the moving cable to be taken up to Essendene. + 
-Canvas covers were placed over the trucks Ithen going up the steep section to the Engine Bank to prevent spilling the shale on the 45 grade. Some of the trucks used were of steel construction, semi-circular in shape, measuring 4'6" long x 3' vide, 2'3" deep and made by Robert Hudson Limited, of Sheffield, England.+After North leased the Ruined Castle Mines to the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company Limited, a double track tramway was laid from the foot of the cliffs at the Orphan Rock, tunnelling through the headland at Dog Face Rock (landslide) and then by tunnel under Narrow Neck into the Megalong Valley. It descended by incline into the Megalong Valley and then on to the Glen Mine west of Corral Swamp. This section was driven by a large upright boiler at the foot of the cliffs below the Engine Bank. There was a continuous moving cable running between the lines of the tramway on to which the trucks were fastened by a short length of chain. It is interesting to note that on this 5-mile long section, which traverses rough country, there was only one bend in the line situated in the Megalong east of the hotel site. Two 7' diameter cast iron wheels took the moving cables and trucks around the bend, one wheel for each direction. 
 + 
 +A single line horse-tramway was built from the Ruined Castle Mines around the side of Narrow Neck to join up at the tunnel entrance with the double track tramway to the Megalong. The full trucks from the Ruined Castle were unhitched from the horses and connected to the moving cable to be taken up to Essendene. 
 +Canvas covers were placed over the trucks when going up the steep section to the Engine Bank to prevent spilling the shale on the 45 grade. Some of the trucks used were of steel construction, semi-circular in shape, measuring 4'6" long x 3' wide, 2'3" deep and made by Robert Hudson Limited, of Sheffield, England. 
 ETTINE BANK SETTLEMENT. ETTINE BANK SETTLEMENT.
-With the start, of the mines a number of settlements sprang Up. At the Engine Bank there were three streets of cottages owned by the "A.K.O.", and the Centennial Hotel conducted by Mr. Harry-Edwards. The Hotel retained its license for many +With the start of the mines a number of settlements sprang up. At the Engine Bank there were three streets of cottages owned by the "A.K.O.", and the Centennial Hotel conducted by Mr. Harry Edwards. The Hotel retained its license for many years and was later known as the Falls House Boarding Establishment. There was also a store run by an Irishman named Murphy. 
-years and was later known as the Falls House Boarding EStabliShment. There was also a store run by an Irishman named Murphy.+
 NELLIE'S GLEN SETTLEMENT. NELLIE'S GLEN SETTLEMENT.
-At the foot of Nellie 's Glen there was another mining township, :loco' below the plateau, with once again a hotel. The hotel site at the junction of Diamond Falls and Megalong Creeks is well known to walkers, but it is a long time since thirsts could be quenched there. The hotel had 13 rooms, a hall and verandah, the construction being of sawn timber with an iron roof. +At the foot of Nellie 's Glen there was another mining township, 1000' below the plateau, with once again a hotel. The hotel site at the junction of Diamond Falls and Megalong Creeks is well known to walkers, but it is a long time since thirsts could be quenched there. The hotel had 13 rooms, a hall and verandah, the construction being of sawn timber with an iron roof. 
-HEALTH FOOD SHOP 044VEGETARIAN CAFE6 + 
--1-1 0 U R WEEKEN    +The tenant in 1895 was Mr. Delaney, the property being owned by Mrs. Isabella J. Long. It was then valued at L600 plus E128 for the stables, shed, vegetable garden and two acres of cleared ground and fencing. A room was always available for Father McGough, who came down on Sundays from Katoomba to hold a service for his flock. Other buildings included a butcher's shop, bakery and public hall, while about 40 families resided nearby. 
-SELECT' FROM THESE FOR YOUR FOODLIS'T! +
-DRIED FRUITS: APRICOTS, PRUNES, NECTARINES, PEARS, PEACEES, APPLES DATES, VITALTH.Zal RAISINS, SULT ANAS , MUSCATELS, FIGS BISCUITS: RYTING, KAVLI, WHETFLAELS, RYVITA, VITAWEAT, DANO +
-GENERAL ITEUS:DRIED 1ELK,B.REAKFAST FOODS, RICE, OVALTINE TABLETS, TINNED CREAM, APRICOT ROLLS, PEANUT CRISPS, JELEENS +
-13 HUNTER ST SYDNEY. SW 1725. +
-11. +
-The tenant in 1895 was Mr. Delaney, the property being owned by Mrs. Isabella J. Long. It was then valued at Z600 plus E128 for the stables, shed, vegetable garden and two acres of cleared ground and fencing. A room was always available for Father,McGough, who came down on Sundays from Katoomba to hold a service for his flock. Other buildings included a butcher's shop, bakery and public hall, Nubile about 40 families resided nearby.+
 At the Ruined Castle in the Jamison Valley there were quarters for single men. At the Ruined Castle in the Jamison Valley there were quarters for single men.
-On the cloding of the mines the settlements gradually faded away. Around 1904 John Duff, a reeident of Negalong, moved the hotel at the foot of NellieIs Glen by + 
-bullock cart to Lurline Street, Katoombal where it was re-erected. +On the closing of the mines the settlements gradually faded away. Around 1904 John Duff, a resident of Megalong, moved the hotel at the foot of Nellies Glen by bullock cart to Lurline Street, Katoomba where it was re-erected. 
-Little has been handed dawn over the years concerning the past of this area. + 
-Many gaps still remain to be filled. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with +Little has been handed down over the years concerning the past of this area. Many gaps still remain to be filled. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with further information or revisions to this article. 
-further information or revisions to this article. + 
-illmMopliWMP + 
-First back from the Shows was Helen Barrett, uninjured except for multiple lacerations to the fingers of both hands, caused by overzealous use of an inefficient tinopener  + 
-The party (at Guthega) was blizzard-bound for the first few days. +First back from the Snows was Helen Barrett, uninjured except for multiple lacerations to the fingers of both hands, caused by overzealous use of an inefficient tin opener  The party (at Guthega) was blizzard-bound for the first few days. 
-your friends take on a 14E1V appearance + 
-at the +
-BUSHWALKE B +
-FRIDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1960 +
-830  I 30 +
-PADDINGTON TOWN HALL +
-211- a single or 1212/- a double +
-A trophy win be awarded for the +
-hest decorated table +
-All rafts to Search Ei Rescue Fund +
-Awl +
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-to.% +
-To shower or not to shower, that is the question - Nell, we suggest not to shover, for then while relaxing in the bath you may peruse at your leisure +
-Paddy's latest catalogue, which you will find enclosed with this issue of the club magazine. +
-If you find the literature superfluous don't throw it away, light fires or put it to other irreverant +
-uses, reflect a while on your equipment - perhaps N it needs repairing or general overhauling prior to +
-an active spring waning or camping itinery. +
-'Whatever it is remember Paddy is bound to have it, +
-SD hop out of the bath and drop in and see us soon. +
-WaTIOMMIW' +
-PADDY P LL1N +
-lightweight Camp Gear +
-201 CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY +
-BM2685 +
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 DAY WALKS. DAY WALKS.
 - David Ingram. - David Ingram.
-SEFTEBKBEB. 18TH Glenbrook - Red Hand Cave - Tle Oaks - Glenbrook.+ 
 +SEPTEMBER 18TH Glenbrook - Red Hand Cave - Tle Oaks - Glenbrook.
 12 miles. 12 miles.
 8.20 a m. Mt. Victoria train from Central Steam Station to 8.20 a m. Mt. Victoria train from Central Steam Station to
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 FOR THE UNINFORBED: Frm_"Fauna Conservation and the Wildlife Refuge Idea" November 1959. (Publication of the Fauna Protection Panel.) FOR THE UNINFORBED: Frm_"Fauna Conservation and the Wildlife Refuge Idea" November 1959. (Publication of the Fauna Protection Panel.)
 "Nadgee Faunal Reserve, No.6 is in the south-eastern corner of the State, and has an area of about 28,000 acres, the largest of our Faunal Reserves to date. Its appreciable size makes it a very worthwhile factor in the fauna conservation progrmme of New South Wales and it could be of the highest value, not only in the matter of preservation and breeding of stocks but in the more important field of education. The Reserve is well protected, having the Nerrika River as its northern boundary, the seaboard on the east, a State Forest on the est and a vast area of swamp area south of the Victorian border. The Forestry Commission is interested in the land north of the Merrika and there are Moves to place the Victorian land under a National Park, contiguous with the hallacoota National Park. These are both very important moves. "Nadgee Faunal Reserve, No.6 is in the south-eastern corner of the State, and has an area of about 28,000 acres, the largest of our Faunal Reserves to date. Its appreciable size makes it a very worthwhile factor in the fauna conservation progrmme of New South Wales and it could be of the highest value, not only in the matter of preservation and breeding of stocks but in the more important field of education. The Reserve is well protected, having the Nerrika River as its northern boundary, the seaboard on the east, a State Forest on the est and a vast area of swamp area south of the Victorian border. The Forestry Commission is interested in the land north of the Merrika and there are Moves to place the Victorian land under a National Park, contiguous with the hallacoota National Park. These are both very important moves.
-17.+
 A variety of habitats occur in this Reserve, which is well watered and protected from destruction by members of the public. There has been some illegal grazing and firing which could be effectively stopped by the establishment of a permanent Ranger at the only point of reasonable entrance. The main body of the Reserve is so well encircled by the Table Range that provided the co-operation of the Forestry Commission is secured on the western side, the entrance must be made from the north, where the Ranger would be stationed. The working plan approved for the Dadgee Faunal Reserve provides for this set-up with an access road of about twelve miles at the end. of which will be located a Visitor Reception Centre with camping and caravan A variety of habitats occur in this Reserve, which is well watered and protected from destruction by members of the public. There has been some illegal grazing and firing which could be effectively stopped by the establishment of a permanent Ranger at the only point of reasonable entrance. The main body of the Reserve is so well encircled by the Table Range that provided the co-operation of the Forestry Commission is secured on the western side, the entrance must be made from the north, where the Ranger would be stationed. The working plan approved for the Dadgee Faunal Reserve provides for this set-up with an access road of about twelve miles at the end. of which will be located a Visitor Reception Centre with camping and caravan
 sites and probably other accommodation at a later stage. The Ranger will be stationed at this point, a very attractive stay-over spot "Wally Newton's Beach". The plan envisages trails for the rest of the area and various means of stimulating sites and probably other accommodation at a later stage. The Ranger will be stationed at this point, a very attractive stay-over spot "Wally Newton's Beach". The plan envisages trails for the rest of the area and various means of stimulating
-interest in the educative background of fauna conservation generally, and the NadEee Faunal Reserve, in particular, at Wally Newton's Beach. The natural boundaries make +interest in the educative background of fauna conservation generally, and the Nadgee Faunal Reserve, in particular, at Wally Newton's Beach. The natural boundaries make 
-the area ideal for a Faunal Reserve as the animals present, including the Grey Kangaroo (Macropus major), cannot destroy crops and pastures on agricultural properties and yet the animals will be readily observable by visitars to the Reserve. The richness of the heathlands, the open forests and the vet forests, the many streams and the natural lagoons...all unaltered...malle exciting contemplation, since so very few similar areas would exist along our coastline today. Unspoiled by disturbances from Nan, the Lyre Birds are readily seen, whilst there are also colonies of Bellbirds in the gullies, and the Ground (Swamp) Parrots on the heath. Fauna conservation in New South Wales will take a big step forward When the Nadgee Faunal Reserve is finally, effectively managed."+the area ideal for a Faunal Reserve as the animals present, including the Grey Kangaroo (Macropus major), cannot destroy crops and pastures on agricultural properties and yet the animals will be readily observable by visitors to the Reserve. The richness of the heathlands, the open forests and the vet forests, the many streams and the natural lagoons...all unaltered...malle exciting contemplation, since so very few similar areas would exist along our coastline today. Unspoiled by disturbances from Nan, the Lyre Birds are readily seen, whilst there are also colonies of Bellbirds in the gullies, and the Ground (Swamp) Parrots on the heath. Fauna conservation in New South Wales will take a big step forward When the Nadgee Faunal Reserve is finally, effectively managed." 
 WILDFLOWERS WITH THE N.P.A. WILDFLOWERS WITH THE N.P.A.
-SUNDAY. SEPTELBER 11TH, 1960.+SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1960.
 LEADERS: Roy Ockenden and Gordon McKern. LEADERS: Roy Ockenden and Gordon McKern.
-NaETING  PLACE: East side of Heathcote Station at 9.45 a m. +MEETING  PLACE: East side of Heathcote Station at 9.45 a m. 
-Coming by road, cross the railway line from the Princes +Coming by road, cross the railway line from the Princes Highway before reaching Heathcote.
-Highway before reaching Heathcote.+
 Train leaves Central at 8.50 a m., change at Sutherland. Train leaves Central at 8.50 a m., change at Sutherland.
-Lunch at Karloo Pool on Kangaroo River, 1 miles from and 500 feet below Heathcote. Those wishing to go further could spend a good +Lunch at Karloo Pool on Kangaroo River, 1 miles from and 500 feet below Heathcote. Those wishing to go further could spend a good day in this vicinity where flowers are unusual and beautiful and lyre-birds generally to be heard. Others will go on to the Turretts, 1 miles up opposite slope, famed for the masses of Native Rose, Eriostemon and massed variety of flowers. 
-day in this vicinity where flowers are unusual and beautiful and lyre-birds generally to be heard. Others will go on to the Turretts, 1 miles up opposite slope.., famed for the masses of + 
-Native Rose, Eriostemon and massed variety of flowers. +(See also "Flowering Plants of the Uloola Track, Royal National Park'. "Australian Wild Life" Volume 3 No.3 March 1958 " " No. L. June, 1959.) 
-(See also "Flowering Plants of the Uloola Track, Royal National Park'. "Australian Mild Life" Volume 3 No.3 March 1958 + 
-" " No. L. June, 1959.) +SEPTEMBER 20TH THEATRE PARTY: 
-SEPTEEBER 20TH. THEATRE PARTY: +"PORGY AND BESS" at FORUM THEATRE.
-^ 7- +
-"PORGY AND BESS" +
-at +
-FORUM THEATRE.+
 Back Stalls (or Lounge) - 11/3d. Back Stalls (or Lounge) - 11/3d.
 20TH SEPTEMBER ! 20TH SEPTEMBER !
--IRO YEAR. + 
-N,. -li vegie  + 
-Leap Year has returned once again, and it is an open season for all single men to the end of 1960. +LEAP YEAR. 
-It is trying on the eligible husbands of the Club to be hunted thrnughout the year; to be continually and skilfully pursued by the wily huntresses that a capture be made, satisfying an ego to marry. The females, who have not comforted themselves in wedlock, either cannot be bothered to hunt or the eligibles have not approached an appreciable standard that a choice be made. +Veggie 
-To be ridiculously perfect is to syMbolise a wall flower. To be inactive is to achieve nothing. There is a known proverb "Be Good and You'll Be Lonely". + 
-During Leap Year unmarried females are entitled to propose with the knowledge on being refused a traditional present follows in the form of a pair of White gloves. +Leap Year has returned once again and it is an open season for all single men to the end of 1960. 
-It would be more appropriate if the maiden ladies were given the option to make their own comuensatable choice, rather than be forced to accept a pair of white gloves, so useless under camp fire conditions. +It is trying on the eligible husbands of the Club to be hunted throughout the year; to be continually and skilfully pursued by the wily huntresses that a capture be made, satisfying an ego to marry. The females, who have not comforted themselves in wedlock, either cannot be bothered to hunt or the eligibles have not approached an appreciable standard that a choice be made. 
-There are many presents Which could be given, recompensing the hours upon hours spent preparing a well prepared thought in asking to be married at that psychological moment to make the capture. + 
-There are sleeping bags, ground sheets, mater buckets, fly net tents end a host of other gifts, which would be more in harmony at a camp site rather than a useless evening hand covering, which cannot be morn except as a part of dress for an occasional night's outing. +To be ridiculously perfect is to symbolise a wall flower. To be inactive is to achieve nothing. There is a known proverb "Be Good and You'll Be Lonely". 
-On being expected to male a present, each eligible husband should make sure the disappointed damsels are well rewarded for their effort in seeking a mate. + 
-The effort in seeking a male companion is no me,an feat, especially where there is obstinacy on the males to stay single. +During Leap Year unmarried females are entitled to propose with the knowledge on being refused a traditional present follows in the form of a pair of white gloves. 
-It is left to you "girls" to be moro forceful and to achieve what you want to achieve, and good luck, realising some of the eligibles have been eligible far too long. + 
-IT'S A BIT EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS -  BUT -- +It would be more appropriate if the maiden ladies were given the option to make their own compensatable choice, rather than be forced to accept a pair of white gloves, so useless under camp fire conditions. 
-Christmas is the season of greetings to our +There are many presents which could be given, recompensing the hours upon hours spent preparing a well prepared thought in asking to be married at that psychological moment to make the capture. There are sleeping bags, ground sheets, water buckets, fly net tents end a host of other gifts, which would be more in harmony at a camp site rather than a useless evening hand covering, which cannot be worn except as a part of dress for an occasional night's outing. 
-fellow men. In what better manner can the bushwalker convey his greetings than by a National Parks Association Christmas Card depicting a typical mountain scene, which + 
-this year is Bill Rodger's study of Mount eurrockbilly, a 4,000' mighty mountain forming the 'Western boundary of the proposed National Park embracing The Castle and hLunt Pigeon House. Congratulations to Bill: Order your cards NOW on the enclosed form to be in good time for overseas posting. Don't delay, post todq7 :+On being expected to make a present, each eligible husband should make sure the disappointed damsels are well rewarded for their effort in seeking a mate. 
 + 
 +The effort in seeking a male companion is no mean feat, especially where there is obstinacy on the males to stay single. 
 + 
 +It is left to you "girls" to be more forceful and to achieve what you want to achieve, and good luck, realising some of the eligibles have been eligible far too long. 
 + 
 + 
 +IT'S A BIT EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS -  BUT  
 + 
 +Christmas is the season of greetings to our fellow men. In what better manner can the bushwalker convey his greetings than by a National Parks Association Christmas Card depicting a typical mountain scene, which this year is Bill Rodger's study of Mount Currockbilly, a 4,000' mighty mountain forming the western boundary of the proposed National Park embracing The Castle and Mount Pigeon House. Congratulations to Bill. Order your cards NOW on the enclosed form to be in good time for overseas posting. Don't delay, post today. 
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