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====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== | ||
- | Established June 1931 | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker, The N.S.W. Nurses' |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker. The N.S.W. Nurses' | + | Box No. 44763 G.P.O. Sydney. |
|**Editor**|Bob Duncan | |**Editor**|Bob Duncan | ||
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358 OCTOBER 1964 Price 1/- | 358 OCTOBER 1964 Price 1/- | ||
- | **CONTENTS** | + | ===== Contents ===== |
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- | |Half-Yearly meeting | + | |Half-Yearly meeting|T. Brown| 2| |
- | |Famous Historic Walks IV - Yerranderie to Bathurst in 72 hours - J. Smythe |5| | + | |Famous Historic Walks IV - Yerranderie to Bathurst in 72 hours|J. Smythe| 5| |
- | |Social Notes|7| | + | |Social Notes| | 7| |
- | |Day Walks| 8| | + | |Day Walks| | 8| |
- | |Paddy' | + | |Paddy' |
- | |Blatcher's Pass By. | + | |Blatch's Pass|" |
- | |The September Nattai Instructional | + | |The September Nattai Instructional|Possum| 12| |
- | |Federation Report - September|14| | + | |Federation Report - September| | 14| |
- | |Mountain Equipment Ad.| 15| | + | |Mountain Equipment Ad.| | 15| |
- | |Klimpton' | + | |Klimpton' |
- | ====== AT THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING====== | + | ===== At the Half Yearly General Meeting |
+ | J. Brown. | ||
- | T. Brown. | + | Considering that, by the time all was said, all was not done, it was just as well that the September meeting was opened at 8:10 pm with a welcome to another six new members - Ailsa Moore, Rex Ulyatt, Garry Sims (not present), Terry Cupping (apologies if the surname is not correctly rendered!), David Carver and Stan Sheehy. |
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- | Considering that, by the time all was said, all was not done, it was just as well that the September meeting was opened at 8.10 p m. with a welcome to another six new members - Ailsa Moore, Rex Ulyatt, Garry Sims (not present), Terry Cupping (apologies if the surname is not correctly rendered!), David Carver and Stan Sheehy. | + | |
The early business of the evening was dispatched smartly; and from the minutes we heard that the missing editions of the Club magazine had been donated. In correspondence we received the resignation of Elizabeth Henderson. The President informed us that the position of Assistant Secretary would be filled at the subsequent meeting. | The early business of the evening was dispatched smartly; and from the minutes we heard that the missing editions of the Club magazine had been donated. In correspondence we received the resignation of Elizabeth Henderson. The President informed us that the position of Assistant Secretary would be filled at the subsequent meeting. | ||
- | Club funds had been on the up and up during the month, bringing us a closing balance of 190 odd in the current account - no doubt the final warning had spurred on some late paying members. Ron Knightley queried the amount shown for "sale of badges" | + | Club funds had been on the up and up during the month, bringing us a closing balance of £190 odd in the current account - no doubt the final warning had spurred on some late paying members. Ron Knightley queried the amount shown for "sale of badges" |
- | The Walks Report showed a fairly active month with 92 members, 36 prospectives and 13 visitors on official walks. | + | The Walks Report showed a fairly active month with 92 members, 36 prospectives and 13 visitors on official walks. |
- | programme and were reasonably supported. Of Ben Esgatc's trip in the Kowmung River area it was stated "there was plenty of time to do the trip if you didn't get lost" (they didn' | + | |
Arising from the Social Reports Alex Colley said it was unfair that the Social Secretary should be left in doubt about the people attending, and proposed that tickets sold in advance in the Club room be allowed a 2/6 discount. Jack Wren suggested an amendment - 2/6 surcharge on tickets sold at the door - and the question was argued back and forth until the amendment was lost and we agreed that the Club Room tickets would be 2/6 " | Arising from the Social Reports Alex Colley said it was unfair that the Social Secretary should be left in doubt about the people attending, and proposed that tickets sold in advance in the Club room be allowed a 2/6 discount. Jack Wren suggested an amendment - 2/6 surcharge on tickets sold at the door - and the question was argued back and forth until the amendment was lost and we agreed that the Club Room tickets would be 2/6 " | ||
- | In the Federation report, Wilf Hilder mentioned the news of a road being constructed from Jerricknorra Creek to Corang Trig and the sealing of the ford at Glenbrook Creek. From the Black Range into Earry' | + | In the Federation report, Wilf Hilder mentioned the news of a road being constructed from Jerricknorra Creek to Corang Trig and the sealing of the ford at Glenbrook Creek. From the Black Range into Harrys |
- | Having run out of these matters; we turned to the cause celebre of the evening - to amend or not amend the Constitution. There were four new sub-clauses proposed, the last falling into two parts and so the whole | + | Having run out of these matters; we turned to the cause celebre of the evening - to amend or not amend the Constitution. There were four new sub-clauses proposed, the last falling into two parts and so the whole represented five battle grounds. First was the innocuous sounding requirement that prospectives sign on the dotted line on their initial application. Ron Knightley was on his feet as soon as the motion was seconded; he opined that there was no real need for this to be in the Constitution - it was simply an administrative procedure. The President explained that most of the matters in the proposed amendments were already in the books - the translation into the Constitution was simply a ratification - Ron Knightley protested that this sounded like Presidential support of the motions, and David Ingram demonstrated the fact that such rules already applied by quoting the old by-laws. The first of a sequence of closure motions was put, carried - the first amendment went to the vote and was lost. |
- | represented five battle grounds. First was the innocuous sounding requirement that prospectives sign on the dotted line on their initial application. Ron Knightley was on his feet as soon as the motion was seconded; he opined | + | |
- | that there was no real need for this to be in the Constitution - it was simply an administrative procedure. The President explained that most of the matters in the proposed amendments were already in the books - the translation into the Constitution was simply a ratification - Ron Knightley protested that this sounded like Presidential support of the motions, and David Ingram demonstrated the fact that such rules already applied by quoting the old by-laws. The first of a sequence of closure motions was put, carried - the first amendment went to the vote and was lost. | + | |
- | Now came the new amendment requiring that prospectives attend an Instructional weekend. This was, Jack Gentle pointed out, already a prerequisite to admission to full membership, it was something we cited in club publicity, and just as important as doing the test walks mentioned in the Constitution. Frank Ashdown considered it a dangerous thing to put it in the Constitution, | + | Now came the new amendment requiring that prospectives attend an Instructional weekend. This was, Jack Gentle pointed out, already a prerequisite to admission to full membership, it was something we cited in club publicity, and just as important as doing the test walks mentioned in the Constitution. Frank Ashdown considered it a dangerous thing to put it in the Constitution, |
- | carried (after another gag motion) by a small majority. | + | |
- | So we came to the amended, motion, which Ron Knightley again claimed was purely procedure and not needed in a Constitution that was already wordy. Edna Stratton argued that most new members needed some guidance, and members | + | So we came to the amended motion, which Ron Knightley again claimed was purely procedure and not needed in a Constitution that was already wordy. Edna Stratton argued that most new members needed some guidance, and members were willing to impart it. Bob Godfrey agreed that although a few prospectives |
- | were willing to impart it. Bob Godfrey agreed that although a few Prospectives | + | |
- | comer must go to Instructional weekends, and the source of some arguments would be over. Beryl Chapman, newly a member of the Club, said one great value of the Instructional weekend was the advice on safety in the bush. Alan Rigby suggested an amendment giving Committee the discretion to accept without an Instructional weekend - the amendment disallowed because it was counter to the original motion - and Wilf Hilder said four other Sydney walking clubs were considering making Instructional walks compulsory. Once again the closure, and this time the Constitutional amendment was carried. It was just over the bare majority needed to change the Constitution. | + | |
- | The next motion specified what should be taught at Instructional weekends. Some speakers | + | The next motion specified what should be taught at Instructional weekends. Some speakers |
- | By this time the hour of 10.30 p m. was past and with it our approved period of tenure of the Club room, so we closed up shop very hastily and went - ways. | + | By this time the hour of 10:30 pm was past and with it our approved period of tenure of the Club room, so we closed up shop very hastily and went ways. |
- | **NEWS REEL** | + | ===== News Reel ===== |
Eileen and Jack Wren were said to have been so much in love that they brought their 1961 Ball tickets instead of the 1964 tickets. Edna Stretton was able to supply 2 more of this year's tickets so that they could gain admission. | Eileen and Jack Wren were said to have been so much in love that they brought their 1961 Ball tickets instead of the 1964 tickets. Edna Stretton was able to supply 2 more of this year's tickets so that they could gain admission. | ||
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Although Dot Butler is abroad, her image was at the Ball in the persons of daughters Rona and Wendy. | Although Dot Butler is abroad, her image was at the Ball in the persons of daughters Rona and Wendy. | ||
- | According to the Central Coast Regional News (2FC), Ben Esgate and Norbert Carlon will appear as convicts in a film of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains and the subsequent development of the West being made for Worldwide | + | According to the Central Coast Regional News (2FC), Ben Esgate and Norbert Carlon will appear as convicts in a film of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains and the subsequent development of the west being made for worldwide |
Receiving congratulations on their election to grandparents are May and Paddy Pallin and Pearl and Wilf Chambers. | Receiving congratulations on their election to grandparents are May and Paddy Pallin and Pearl and Wilf Chambers. | ||
- | Recent departures from these shores were Frances Ramsey, bound for the U.K. via South American ports and Esme Diddulph, off to visit relatives in Great Britain. Coming in the reverse direction are Bev and Don Read, coming home after 5 years or so abroad. Several members had the pleasure of their hospitality during visits to London. | + | Recent departures from these shores were Frances Ramsey, bound for the UK via South American ports and Esme Diddulph, off to visit relatives in Great Britain. Coming in the reverse direction are Bev and Don Read, coming home after 5 years or so abroad. Several members had the pleasure of their hospitality during visits to London. |
- | **FAMOUS HISTORIC WALKS IV** | + | ===== Famous Historic Walks IV ===== |
- | Yerranderie to Bathurst in Seventy two Hours. | + | ==== Yerranderie to Bathurst in Seventy two Hours ==== |
- | Jonathon Smythe | + | |
- | Last year being the 50th anniversary of Lawson and Wentworth' | + | by Jonathon Smythe |
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+ | Last year, being the 50th anniversary of Lawson' | ||
To this end a party of 5 arranged to travel via train and mailman to Yerranderie early Saturday morning, October 5th. Jack Laguerre and I travelled up the preceding Friday night. We had with us a copy of Barrallier' | To this end a party of 5 arranged to travel via train and mailman to Yerranderie early Saturday morning, October 5th. Jack Laguerre and I travelled up the preceding Friday night. We had with us a copy of Barrallier' | ||
- | It was evident from Barrallior' | ||
- | From Barrallier' | + | It was evident from Barrallier' |
- | The river here presented a formidable obstacle, but forewarned by Barrallier' | + | From Barrallier' |
- | them from inside. This was accomplished by screwing | + | |
- | Having realised he would be unable to mapread whilst running downstream, Jack had memorized | + | The river here presented a formidable obstacle, but forewarned by Barrallier' |
- | Our studies had left us in no doubt that Barrallier had ascended | + | Having realised he would be unable to map-read whilst running downstream, Jack had memorized Barrallier' |
- | but on reaching the fall immediately realised how Barrallier, with horses, had been stopped. The falls reached a height of between 250 and 300 feet and overhung slightly. There was no possibility of sidling. None-the- | + | |
- | less on closer study our initial pessimism mellowed; at every 12 to 15 feet on the fall-face appeared a crevice or crack from which grew a small bush or stunted tree. By standing on each others shoulders we should be able to bridge these intervals. | + | Our studies had left us in no doubt that Barrallier had ascended |
Accordingly we divided into three groups, taking care that no one group had an advantage of greater summed height over the others. I was bottom member of our group, Don Finch and Walter Tarr being the others. While I stood on the first stunted tree Don climbed onto my shoulders, there-upon Taro climbed both me and Don, and standing on Don's shoulders, reach for, and firmly gripped, the tree above. I then left my tree and, using Don and Taro as a rope, climbed up and stood on this next tree from which Taro was then hanging. And so in like manner we continued upwards. | Accordingly we divided into three groups, taking care that no one group had an advantage of greater summed height over the others. I was bottom member of our group, Don Finch and Walter Tarr being the others. While I stood on the first stunted tree Don climbed onto my shoulders, there-upon Taro climbed both me and Don, and standing on Don's shoulders, reach for, and firmly gripped, the tree above. I then left my tree and, using Don and Taro as a rope, climbed up and stood on this next tree from which Taro was then hanging. And so in like manner we continued upwards. | ||
- | On gaining the top of the falls, and running two hundred yards upstream, we were dismayed to see another fall of similar character and height. Three major and several minor falls were scaled before we reached the head of Middle | + | On gaining the top of the falls, and running two hundred yards upstream, we were dismayed to see another fall of similar character and height. Three major and several minor falls were scaled before we reached the head of Middle |
- | We now reconsidered our position. The severe falls in Christy' | + | We now reconsidered our position. The severe falls in Christys Creek had caused an unexpected delay; now at 2 pm only 39 hours food remained. After a hurried lunch we set out across the tops to Craft' |
- | After some discussion we took a Westerly | + | After some discussion we took a westerly |
- | It was now 3.30 p m. and with only 37.5 hours food left, and unknown distances and country ahead of us, the situation grew serious. We quickened our march to 400 paces fast double 100 paces fast walk, and set off westerly across the tops. Soon we reached Morong Creek, and descending this again gained the Kowmung River. | + | |
- | We now saw that in following the Kowmung River upstream to its source lay our most certain route to the Main Divide. Once more there were no banks on which to walk, but patching and inflating our mattress covers we | + | We now saw that in following the Kowmung River upstream to its source lay our most certain route to the Main Divide. Once more there were no banks on which to walk, but patching and inflating our mattress covers we lay on them and paddled vigorously upstream. To us, on our rafts, Tuglow Falls presented an insuperable barrier so we continued up the Hollanders River finally arriving at Council Creek. Imagine our elation on climbing the head gully of this, to find that at Saturday 6:15 pm and with over 36 hours food remaining, were standing on the Main Divide. |
- | lay on them and paddled vigorously upstream. To us, on our rafts, Tuglow Falls presented an insuperable barrier so we continued up the Hollanders River finally arriving at Council Creek. Imagine our elation on climbing | + | |
- | the head gully of this, to find that at Saturday 6.15 p m. and with over 36 hours food remaining, were standing on the Main Divide. | + | |
- | Here our discipline broke, we could see Jenolan Caves House almost directly below us; it was off our route but the temptation was overwhelming. We raced down the Porcupine Hill, and into the bar, and had one | + | Here our discipline broke, we could see Jenolan Caves House almost directly below us; it was off our route but the temptation was overwhelming. We raced down the Porcupine Hill, and into the bar, and had one middy of Resch' |
- | middy of Reach' | + | |
- | climbed the steeps of Jenolan Deep and set off across the head gullies of the Fish River. We reached Oberon at 8 that night, and fell bone weary into our sleeping bags. | + | |
- | Next day, being Sundaym | + | Next day, being Sunday, |
- | **SOCIAL NOTES OCTOBER** | + | ===== Social Notes - October ===== |
There are two important events on the social programme for October. | There are two important events on the social programme for October. | ||
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Where? North Sydney Council Chambers. | Where? North Sydney Council Chambers. | ||
- | How Much? E1.1.0 in the club room or by mail and 1.3.6 at the door. | + | How Much? £1.1.0 in the club room or by mail and £1.3.6 at the door. |
- | DAY WALKS. | + | ===== Day Walks ===== |
- | Oct. 18. Cowan - Cole Trig - Edwards Trig - Gunyah Bay and return. | + | Oct 18. Cowan - Cole Trig - Edwards Trig - Gunyah Bay and return. A good 12 miles. |
- | A good 12 miles. | + | |
- | There could be opportunities to do some map reading on this trip through the Northern part of Kuring-gai Chase. Normally very scratchy so take precautions. | + | There could be opportunities to do some map-reading on this trip through the Northern part of Ku-ring-gai Chase. Normally very scratchy so take precautions. |
Trains: 8.10 a.m. Hornsby via Bridge from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT HORNSBY FOR COWAN. 8.30 a.m. Wyong train from Central Steam Station direct to Cowan. | Trains: 8.10 a.m. Hornsby via Bridge from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT HORNSBY FOR COWAN. 8.30 a.m. Wyong train from Central Steam Station direct to Cowan. | ||
Tickets: Cowan via Bridge return for the earlier train. Cowan via Strathfield return for the later train. | Tickets: Cowan via Bridge return for the earlier train. Cowan via Strathfield return for the later train. | ||
Map: Broken Bay Military. Leader - Denise Hull. | Map: Broken Bay Military. Leader - Denise Hull. | ||
- | Oct. 25. Minto - Myrtle Creek - Georges River - Bushwalkers Basin - Minto. | + | Oct 25. Minto - Myrtle Creek - Georges River - Bushwalkers Basin - Minto. 12 miles. |
- | 12 miles. | + | A different route to an old favorite, Bushwalkers Basin which is perhaps one of the best freshwater pools in the Sydney area. Could be some rock hopping involved. |
- | A different route to an old favourite, Bushwalkers Basin which is, perhaps, one of the best freshwater pools in the Sydney area. Could be some rock hopping involved. | + | |
Train. 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Minto. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. | Train. 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Minto. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. | ||
Map: Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram. | Map: Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram. | ||
- | Nov. 1. Cronulla - ferry to Bundeena Wattamolla - Corracurrong Garie Trig - Palona Brook - Neram Ridge - Waterfall 14 miles. | + | Nov 1. Cronulla - ferry to Bundeena Wattamolla - Corracurrong Garie Trig - Palona Brook - Neram Ridge - Waterfall 14 miles. |
This trip takes in the south-eastern portion of the Royal National Park and affords an opportunity to see the wonderful variety of scenery in it. Gaiters are essential for comfort. | This trip takes in the south-eastern portion of the Royal National Park and affords an opportunity to see the wonderful variety of scenery in it. Gaiters are essential for comfort. | ||
Train: 7.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. 9.00 a.m. ferry Cronulla to Bundeena. | Train: 7.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. 9.00 a.m. ferry Cronulla to Bundeena. | ||
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Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Gordon Redmond. | Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Gordon Redmond. | ||
- | Nov. 8. Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. | + | Nov 8. Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. 8 miles. |
- | 8 miles. | + | |
This walk features the picturesque scenery in the Garrawarra Primitive Area immediately south of last week's walk. Excellent for new members even if a little strenuous. | This walk features the picturesque scenery in the Garrawarra Primitive Area immediately south of last week's walk. Excellent for new members even if a little strenuous. | ||
Train: 8.42 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Lilyvale. | Train: 8.42 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Lilyvale. | ||
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Leader: Peter Colwell. | Leader: Peter Colwell. | ||
- | Nov.15. Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Woronora River - Engadine. | + | Nov 15. Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Woronora River - Engadine. 8 miles. |
- | 8 miles. | + | |
Familiar country, this, taking in part of the Heathcote Primitive Area with a rock hop along the Woronora River. | Familiar country, this, taking in part of the Heathcote Primitive Area with a rock hop along the Woronora River. | ||
Train: 8.20 a.m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for Heathcote. Tickets: Heathcote return @ 5/6. | Train: 8.20 a.m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for Heathcote. Tickets: Heathcote return @ 5/6. | ||
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Leader: Margaret Child. | Leader: Margaret Child. | ||
+ | ===== Blatch' | ||
+ | by " | ||
- | **WALKERS ON WHEELS** | + | Starters: Michael Short (Leader), Jeff Whitty (member), Bill Williams (member), Dave (member), Ann (floosie), Wayne (visitor) |
- | Who can deny there are more opportunities | + | After an eventful night at the Bushwalkers Ball, Dave and I made for Central to board the ten minutes past one a.m. train. The clue was to meet Michael Short and the rest of the party at Mittagong, at five o' |
- | For many years people who appreciate the best in camping gear have asked for a top class tent for travel, base camps or holiday camping. | + | It was Mike. Boy! Was this a quick repack of rucksacks. After a noisy rejoicing, Dave noticed that his wallet was missing - panic! He left word with the station master, before we walked down to Mike's grandfather' |
- | This sort of tent is now available | + | At nine o' |
- | Ask now for details of the famous | + | Responding to the call "There' |
- | PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED | + | We hit the Nattai again and wandered downstream. Ann was displaying wonderful judgement by taking her shoes off at the crossings, until she slipped and downstream they started to float. |
- | 109A Bathurst Street, Sydney. | + | |
+ | Our camp was nice and grassy with an abundance of meadow-cakes to make the site complete. Wayne said that he would plant the stout in the creek. As the fire blazed, there was the usual bargaining and exchanging of food, followed by some robust singing. By a near slip over a small waterfall, Wayne retrieved the grog. Somehow the conversation deteriorated by the time we had shared the good stuff around, and sung the famous song No. 117 in the Kameruka-Hobnail songbook. We then retired among the meadow-cakes. | ||
- | **" | + | By eight thirty - our seven o'clock start - we slipped on down the River. As it started to widen the leader was heard to say, "We can't miss the pass as there' |
- | "Scruffy" | + | |
- | Starters: Michael Short (Leader), Jeff whitty (member), Bill Williams (member), Dave (member), Ann (floosie), Wayne (visitor) | + | |
- | After an eventful night at the Bushwalkers Ball, Dave and I made for Central | + | The grade up the ridge was steep. Mike said, "This must be it, my grandmother said it was so steep that they used to hang on to the horses tail when going up." When we reached |
- | It was Mike. Boy! Was this a quick repack of rucksacks. After a noisy rejoicing, Dave noticed that his wallet was missing - panic! He left word with the station master, before | + | As the sun set slowly in the west, the discouraged party set off down the creek, and at about seven o' |
- | At nine o' | + | Below Starlight' |
- | Responding to the call "There's a mighty view up top", we scrambled up a ridge and then followed | + | It was five o'clock, so after a rest and cup of tea back at the cottage, |
- | We hit the Nattai again and wandered downstream. Ann was displaying wonderful judgement by taking her shoes off at the crossings, until she slipped and downstream they started to float. | + | ===== First Aid Lecture ===== |
- | Our camp was nice and grassy with an abundance of meadow-cakes to make the site complete. Wayne said that he would plant the stout in the creek. As the fire blazed, there was the usual bargaining and exchanging of food, followed by some robust singing. By a near slip over a small waterfall, | + | On Wednesday November 4, a medico (Probably Bob Binks) will give a first aid lecture |
- | Wayne retrieved the grog. Somehow the conversation deteriorated by the time we had shared the good stuff around, and sung the famous song No. 117 in the Kameruka-Hobnail songbook. We then retired amongst the meadow-cakes. | + | |
- | By eight thirty - our seven o' | + | ===== The September Nattai Instructional ===== |
- | The grade up the ridge was steep. Mike said, "This must be it, my grandmother said it was so steep that they used to hang on to the horses tail when going up." When we reached the base of the cliff-line, we were surprised to see that Russell' | + | by Possum |
- | creek was on the wrong side of us. With dauntless courage, Mike said, " | + | |
- | Creek. On the way back from another attempt to get up the soaring cliff-line, Dave landed himself in a mud patch. Having hauled him out he remarked that he'd have to bring " | + | |
- | in the mud. | + | |
- | As the sun set slowly in the west, the discouraged party set off down the creek, and at about seven o' | + | Prospective Alan Barclay, member Don Finch, prospective Denis Hyde, and prospective James Jellybean reported at Camden |
+ | we began the drive to Hilltop | ||
- | Below Starlight's we had tea about nine o'clock. Whacko! It was feed time. Soggy vegetables, raisins, sandy steak, cheese | + | As if this wasn't enough of an eye-shock for one night, what should |
- | It was five o' | + | Then the car had its third nerve shattering encounter. Four miles out of Hilltop, a midling size female wombat ran across in front of it. Duncan lept out with his flashgun camera |
- | do after "A Hard Day's Night." | + | |
- | **FIRST AID LECTURE** | + | In the morning we walked out to Coate' |
- | On Wednesday, November 4, a medico (Probably Bob Links) will give a first aid lecture in the clubrooms. Don't miss it. | + | |
- | **THE SEPTEMBER NATTAI INSTRUCTIONAL** - | + | First it was a scramble down slopes and little bluffs and then, at the bottom, a boulder hop and scramble down the steep gorgy creek. From the top it looked a biscuit toss to the Nattai but boulder hopping is slow and we didn't reach the River till about half past one. |
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+ | We had a long lunch while the leader taught us everything he knew about everything. Behind the sandy beach was a little sandstone overhang and member Don Finch, member John Worrall, prospective James Jellybean and prospective Alan Barclay gave each other climbing lessons. At about 3.30 p.m. we set off up the River to rendezvous with Mick Elfick and his mob at the foot of Starlights Trail, about 6 or 8 miles upstream. We arrived just on dark; Mick and his mob had lit a monstrous campfire so all we had to do was cook, yak and hit the sack. It was a battle crawling out of the bags in the morning. By 10 o' | ||
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+ | No sooner had Mick and his mob left our mob began exchanging shifty looks and furtive whispers. Such as " | ||
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+ | The boulders in Rocky Waterholes Creek were big as houses, and the cliffs either side were screamers. There was nothing to do but to keep pressing hopefully upstream. It was a noble effort on Kerry Hoare' | ||
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+ | The wildflowers on the tops were fantabulous and the scrub was as thick and prickly as anything I've seen, but about an hours bulldozing brought us to Coates Farm. From here we walked along the road and reached the cars about 5 o' | ||
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+ | As we drove through Hilltop two luscious and frantic fems waved us to a stop. We'd seen one before, around Bill O'Neil on Friday night. "Is Bill in this car" she asked desperately. "No he's in that one over there" we said, pointing to Peter Cameron' | ||
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+ | ===== Federation Report - September 1964 ===== | ||
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+ | **Annual Ball** - there were 284 present at the ball on September 11. The estimated profit is £65.0.0 and proceeds from the Guessing Competition were £56.0.0, about £50 less than last year. | ||
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+ | **Search and Rescue Demonstration** - October 17 & 18 next will be held now on the Colo River instead of Webbs Creek. Full details will be forwarded to Clubs in good time. Ninian Melville will be glad to hear from any Club prepared to put on a demonstration of its ability to assist in safety in the bush and elsewhere. Federation is concerned at the apparent apathy of some Clubs toward Search and Rescue Demonstrations. A good roll-up to this one is particularly requested as it is anticipated that representatives of the Canberra Clubs will attend. | ||
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+ | **National Parks Association** | ||
+ | * a vacancy exists on the Kosciusko State Park Trust following the resignation of Sir Garfield Barwick. | ||
+ | * An area of 61000 acres near Bathurst is to be proposed for reservation as a park. N.P.A' | ||
+ | * A new road from North Entrance to Norahville is nearing completion through an area of coastal sand dunes which, up to now, had been largely undisturbed. | ||
+ | * It is hoped that a further 40,000 of the Macquarie Marshes will be reserved. | ||
+ | * A group of Coonamble residents are interested in the establishment of a National Park at the Burrendong Dam. | ||
+ | * A National Park and Fauna Reserve is proposed in the Cocoparra Range to the North-East of Griffith. | ||
+ | * Proposals for a National Park of 160,000 acres in the Tuross - Big Badja Region are being investigated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Tracks and Access** - a new private road has been constructed from the Black Range to Harrys River at Diable Creek. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Bulldozing of Fire Trails** - in constructing fire trails bulldozers sometimes pile up tree trunks across established walking and bridle tracks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Magazine Staff===== | ||
+ | The Business Manager, Alexander Colley, B.Ec. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alexander Colley was born in the first half of the 20th century and educated at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Sydney University from which he graduated Bachelor of Economics. In 1950 he married Hilma Galliot, a tiger walker, and they have one daughter Frances, now attending Hornsby High School. He is employed as a planner by the County of Cumberland. He has a long record of service to the magazine as correspondent, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recreations: | ||
- | Prospective Alan Barclay, member Don Finch, prospective Denis Hyde, and prospective James Jellybean reported at Camden at about 8' | ||
- | we began the drive to Hilltop and Coate' | ||
- | As if this wasn't enough of an eyeshock for one night, what should we see when we got to Hilltop, standing under a streetlight, | ||
- | draped around his neck, but member Bill O' | ||
- | Then the car had its third nerveshattering encounter. Four miles out of Hilltop, a midling size female Wombat ran across in front of it. Duncan leapt out with his flashgun camera but the Wombat disappeared behind a shed. A couple of miles short of Coates we made camp and half an hour later John Worral, (member) and prospective Kerry Hoare arrived in a second car and joined us% together with prospective Alan Hedstrong and Geoff Goxsell (member). | ||
- | In the morning we walked out to Coate' | ||
- | a fireroad, northward across the Nattai Tableland. The wildflowers were fantabulous: | ||
- | First it was a scramble down slopes and little bluffs and then, at the bottom, a boulder hop and scramble down the steep gory creek. From the top it looked a biscuit toss to the Nattai but boulder hopping is slow, and we didn't reach the River till about half past one. | ||
- | We had a lang lunch while the leader taught us everything he knew about everything. Behind the sandy beach was a little sandstone overhang and member Don Finch, member John Torrall, prospective James Jellybean and prospective Alan Barclay gave each other climbing lessons. At about 3.30 p,m. we set off up the River to rendevous with Mick Elf ick and his mob at the foot of Starlight' | ||
- | 13 The Sydney Dushwalker October, 1)64 | ||
- | arrived just on dark; Mick ,:ad his mob had lit a monstrous campfire so all we had to do was cook, yak and hit the sack. It was a battle crawling | ||
- | out of the bags in the morning. By 10 olclock most 1)eop1e were on their | ||
- | feet but Dill O'Neil and Alan Headstrong still snoozed around the camp and said they'd just walk straight up Star3ight' | ||
- | Naterholes Creek. Mick gave us an instructional lecture on the way. At the Creek Junction the party again divided into the sheep and goats Mick's mob followed Mick up a ridge to Coates Farm; our mob declared their determination to walk up Rocky Waterholes Crook for a few miles and then climb up the cliffs onto the tops. There were a few changes of personnell. We'd already lost Alan Heastrong and Dill O' | ||
- | No sooner had Mick and his mob left thrtil our mob began exchanging | ||
- | shifty looks and furtive whispers. Such as " | ||
- | made themselves overdue vainly trying to ;;et up this creek, and " | ||
- | He told us of the proud history of the Club, of Gordo. Smith, Jonathon Smythe, and Wilf Hilder and all about George Washington and Horatio and all that. Everyone agreed to walk up the creek and we set off. | ||
- | The boulders:- :Rocky Waterholes Creek were big as houses, and the cliffs either side were screamers. There was nothing to do but to keep pressing hopefully upstream. It was a noble effort on Kerry Hoare' | ||
- | the base of the cliff showed no break. We sczambled down to the creek | ||
- | again and walked a couple more miles upStream, past the junction with Ironstone Creek. Hero a larger side creek came in, and prospectives Alan Barclay and Jim Jellybean scouted up and found a short chimney to the top. | ||
- | The wildflowers on the tops were fantabulous and the scrub was as | ||
- | thick and prickly as anything I've seen, but about an hours bulldozing | ||
- | brought us to Coate' | ||
- | As we drove through Hilltop two luscious and frantic fems waves us to a stop. We'd seen one before, around Dill O'Neil on Friday night. "Is Dill in this car" she asked desperately. "No he's in that one over there" we said, pointing to Peter Cameron' | ||
- | to pretend he was Dill, but t didn't work. Dill was in the car behind us, he had it coming to hit. | ||
- | 14 The Sydney Bushwalker Octobei. 1964 | ||
- | FEDERATION REPORT. SEPTEMBER 1264. | ||
- | Annual Ball. There were 284 present at the ball on September 11. The estimated profit is e65.o o and proceeds from the Guessing Competition were 56.0.0, about 50 less than last year. | ||
- | Search and Rescue Demonstration. October 17 & 18 next will be held now on the Colo River instead of Webb's Creek. Full details will be forwarded to | ||
- | Clubs in good time. Ninian Melville will be glad to hear from any Club prepared to put on a demonstration of its ability to assist in safety in | ||
- | the bush and elsewhere. Federation is concerned at the apparent apathy | ||
- | of some Clubs toward Search and Rescue Demonstrations. A good rollup | ||
- | to this one is particularly requested as it is anticipated that represent- | ||
- | atives of the Canberra Clubs will attend. | ||
- | National Parks Association. A vacancy exists on the Kosciusko State Park Trust following the resignation of Sir Garfield Barwick. | ||
- | An area of 61000 acres near Bathurst is to be proposed for reservation | ||
- | as a park. N.P.A' | ||
- | A new road from North Entrance to Norahville is nearing completion through | ||
- | an area of coastal sand dunes, which, up to now had been largely undisturbed. | ||
- | It is hoped that a further 40,000 of the Macquarie Marshes will be reserved. | ||
- | A group of Coonamble residents are interested in the establishment of a National Park at the Burrendong Dam. | ||
- | A National Park and Fauna Reserve is proposed in the Cocoparra Range to the NorthEast of Griffith. | ||
- | Proposals for a National Park of 160,000 acres in the Tuross Big Badga | ||
- | Region are being investigated. | ||
- | Tracks and Access. A new private road has been constructed from the Black | ||
- | Range to Harry' | ||
- | Bulldozing of Fire Trails. In condtructing fire trails, bulldozers sometimes pile up tree trunks across established walking and bridle tracks. - Information is required as to the exact location of these points so that action may be taken with a view of having sign posts erected indicating | ||
- | the tracks. When located, please erect a small cairns so that the starting point of the track may be subsequently identified. | ||
- | The Magazine Staff. | ||
- | from which he gracluatcd Bachelor of Economics. In 1950 he married Hilma Galliots a tiger walker, and they have one daughter Frances, now attending Hornsby High School. He is employed as a planner by the County of Cumberland. He has a long record of service to the magazine as corresponaent, | ||
- | Recreations: | ||
- | October, 1964 | ||
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