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+ | ======The Sydney Bushwalker====== | ||
+ | April 1968\\ | ||
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- | 17 | + | |Editorial|Ross Wyborn|2| |
- | 3 | + | |A note from your president|Frank Rigby|3| |
- | 4 | + | |Shoalhaven - Bungonia|Lyn Drummond|4| |
- | 6 | + | |Annual General Meeting|Jim Brown|6| |
- | 8 | + | |A close look at Federation Peak|Frank Rigby|8| |
- | 13 | + | |Invasion of Claustral|Lynne Wyborn|13| |
- | 14 | + | |The Platypus|Underwater reporter|14| |
- | 16 | + | |A word from your Social Secretary|Barry Pacey|16| |
- | EDITORIAL | + | |Blundering bludgers in The Budawangs|Lindsay Gilroy|17| |
- | BLUNDERING BLUDGERS IN THE BUDA7ANGS A NOTE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT SHOALUTaN | + | |Social scene|Barry Pacey|19| |
- | ANNUAL GENERAL IMETING 1968 | + | |
- | A CLOSE LOOK AT FEDERATION PEAK INVASION OF CLAUSTRIAL | + | |
- | THE .PLATYPUS | + | A monthly |
- | A "ORD FROM YOUR SOCIAL SECRETARY | + | Postal |
- | SOCIAL SCENE | + | Editor - Ross Wyborn, 25 Bourke |
- | Ross ITTYborn | + | Business Manager - Bill Burke, Coral Tree Dr., Carlingford, |
- | Barry Pacey | + | Typist - Lin Bliss, 1/2 William |
- | A monthly | + | Sales & Subscriptions - Roger Gowing, 35 Croydon |
- | EDITOR; | + | |
- | BUSINESS 111NAGER: | + | |
- | Pa e 2 TIE SYD.NEY DUSI-.3771141tHApril 1968 | + | =====Editorial===== |
- | I don't know how I ended up becomimg editor | + | |
+ | Ross Wyborn | ||
+ | |||
+ | I don't know how I ended up becomimg editor | ||
would make a good impression on peoples' | would make a good impression on peoples' | ||
- | Since then I have found out that there is more involved in being the literary (I have dropped the editor bit as I liZe the first name | + | |
- | best) First of all, what do you put in a magazine? The first thing I did*to solve these problems, was to take a crash course in reading | + | Since then I have found out that there is more involved in being the literary (I have dropped the editor bit as I like the first name |
+ | best) First of all, what do you put in a magazine? The first thing I did to solve these problems, was to take a crash course in reading | ||
and writing. The second thing I did, was to write this editorial to | and writing. The second thing I did, was to write this editorial to | ||
- | appeal to the walkers in this club, to scratch some of their adventurous stories on a bit of paper and-send it to me. | + | appeal to the walkers in this club, to scratch some of their adventurous stories on a bit of paper and send it to me. |
- | I would like to see a story about every walk in which something interesting happens, and this must he every walk, or otherwise we | + | |
- | wouldn' | + | I would like to see a story about every walk in which something interesting happens, and this must be every walk, or otherwise we |
- | As well as walking, I would like to introduce a new theme into the magazine | + | wouldn' |
+ | |||
+ | As well as walking, I would like to introduce a new theme into the magazine | ||
introduce a nature page which is a bit different to those in the past. | introduce a nature page which is a bit different to those in the past. | ||
- | One last thing, I will advertise any coming walk in the magazine, not only day walks, However, I do not rant to see a rehash of what | + | |
- | is written on the walks programme. Would leaders supply me with an interesting little story about their comIng | + | One last thing, I will advertise any coming walk in the magazine, not only day walks. However, I do not want to see a rehash of what |
+ | is written on the walks programme. Would leaders supply me with an interesting little story about their coming | ||
appeal to other walkers. | appeal to other walkers. | ||
- | 7b11, having said all that, there is only one more thing to do | + | |
- | jump on more peoples' | + | Well, having said all that, there is only one more thing to do |
- | April 1968 THE SYDNEY 3USTFAIE, | + | jump on more peoples' |
- | A NO= FROM yOUR P.T7SIDITT., | + | |
- | This month could be described as an historic occasion for "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | =====A note from your president===== |
- | Yriur Committee has decided that the magazine should, as far as is possible, be posted about the third 7ednesday | + | |
- | of the month has been chosen to best fit in with the Club' | + | Frank Rigby |
- | schedule of events, e.g., the availability of a new Miks Programme | + | |
- | or the deppatbh | + | This month could be described as an historic occasion for "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
- | part of the magazine | + | |
- | Per nonactive, prospective members and other interested people, the maoszine | + | Your Committee has decided that the magazine should, as far as is possible, be posted about the third wednesday |
- | Now that the Club 'magazine is truly a part of the Club, your Editor will need your support more than ever. Articles, information suggestions and ideas will, I am sure, be more than welcome, and naturally, there are always plenty of vacancies for helpers on the production team. Let's see if we can got our magazine, with its new status | + | |
- | Frank Rigby, | + | For non-active, prospective members and other interested people, the maagazine |
- | President, | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHrALKER April, | + | Now that the Club magazine is truly a part of the Club, your Editor will need your support more than ever. Articles, information suggestions and ideas will, I am sure, be more than welcome, and naturally, there are always plenty of vacancies for helpers on the production team. Let's see if we can get our magazine, with its new status, off to a good start. |
- | SHOALHAVEN | + | |
- | by Lyn Drummond. | + | ===== Shoalhaven |
- | Margaret Dogterom, Ross Tyborn, | + | |
- | We drove to Marulan cemetery and slept | + | by Lyn Drummond |
- | under the pine trees. | + | |
- | Don Finch, Colin Burton, Lindsay and I went. | + | Margaret Dogterom, Ross Tyborn, |
- | the night with the beds and. bones | + | |
- | Next morning' | + | We drove to Marulan cemetery and slept the night with the bods and bones underthe pine trees. |
- | After a while everyone climbed into their cars and went to Bungonia Lookout for breakfast. Opposite Bungonia Lookout there is an opencut | + | |
- | at Colong Caves. | + | Next morning Doone, up first, wanted to stir the sleeping mob. He looked in Don's pack, found his beanie |
+ | |||
+ | After a while everyone climbed into their cars and went to Bungonia Lookout for breakfast. Opposite Bungonia Lookout there is an open cut mine completely spoiling the scenic lookout. Everyone pictured the same happening at Colong Caves. | ||
After, we left Colin' | After, we left Colin' | ||
- | In this area there are few landmarks, so finding a particular | + | |
- | fizzleguzzle, | + | In this area there are few landmarks, so finding a particular |
- | and green with limestone formations, red soil and small caves. Soon we | + | |
- | found ourselves climbing round pools then we had no choice but to swim. The | + | Lunch break - everyone inspects their waterproofing - Frank found some eggs - lining his canyon bag, covering his lunch, oozing into everything. |
- | map shows this creek drops 1,000 ft dawn to the Shoalhaven. I wonder where? | + | |
- | we soon found out - 700 ft. straight down. We had no chance, no ropes, even if we had, no anchor points. Everyone looked. | + | |
- | Lunch break - everyone inspects their waterproofing - Frank found some | + | |
- | eggs - lining his canyon bag, covering his lunch, oozing into everything. | + | |
While everyone was lunching, Margaret and Ross climbed the hairy creek wall to see a way out. | While everyone was lunching, Margaret and Ross climbed the hairy creek wall to see a way out. | ||
+ | |||
"Go back to my arrow" says Margaret. We have found a way. Going back | "Go back to my arrow" says Margaret. We have found a way. Going back | ||
- | wasn't so easy as coming, our slippery-dips slipped the wrong way. A little rock climbing, Passing packs and thinking was needed. Finally up the ridge | + | wasn't so easy as coming, our slippery-dips slipped the wrong way. A little rock climbing, Passing packs and thinking was needed. Finally up the ridge and out, Don and Doone straight up. We climbed on the knife edge ridge over our lunchspot and saw mighty views of the Shoalhaven. |
- | and out, Don and Doone straight up. We climbed on the knife edge ridge over our lunchspot and saw mighty views of the Shoalhaven. | + | |
- | April 68.R Page e- TEE SYDNEY | + | Then down, Don and. Doone straight |
- | Then down, Don and. Doone straight | + | |
- | Our campsite on the sand was good, everyone inspected their packs. Colin found one wet sleeping bag, everyone had something wet. Coles laundry bags aren't good canyon bags. The sky blackened, stars came out and went in, everyone was cooking tea, drying goods when down came the rain. "If you forget about it, it stops", | + | Our campsite on the sand was good, everyone inspected their packs. Colin found one wet sleeping bag, everyone had something wet. Coles laundry bags aren't good canyon bags. The sky blackened, stars came out and went in, everyone was cooking tea, drying goods when down came the rain. "If you forget about it, it stops", |
- | The morning was clear and beautiful we walked along and in the | + | |
- | Shoalhaven to Bungonia Gorge where we had long lunch. | + | The morning was clear and beautiful we walked along and in the |
- | lakes and rivers. | + | Shoalhaven to Bungonia Gorge where we had a long lunch. |
- | One river which was a dry creek bed was now a raging river about ft. deep. The water was racing down, skipping over the edge, | + | |
+ | One river which was a dry creek bed was now a raging river about 1 - 1.5 ft. deep. The water was racing down, skipping over the edge, | ||
the car would have been swept away. So we stopped and waited. When | the car would have been swept away. So we stopped and waited. When | ||
Ross, Frank and passengers arrived it had gone down a little but was still high. | Ross, Frank and passengers arrived it had gone down a little but was still high. | ||
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Finally we drove through and had tea at Bimbos which ended a fantastic walk!! | Finally we drove through and had tea at Bimbos which ended a fantastic walk!! | ||
- | *** *** SOCIAL SCENE | + | |
+ | **Social scene** | ||
Many people will no doubt have heard that Owen Marks and | Many people will no doubt have heard that Owen Marks and | ||
- | Ken Ellis shot through, | + | Ken Ellis shot through, |
This means, alas, that Ken's talk on Instant Coffee on the 24-4-68 has had to be postponed to a future date, thus leaving an | This means, alas, that Ken's talk on Instant Coffee on the 24-4-68 has had to be postponed to a future date, thus leaving an | ||
- | ominous blank on the social | + | ominous blank on the social programme. I would appreciate an offer from some kind, generous and generally patriotic person who would like to give a talk on some topic or other on that evening. |
Anybody tea happy? | Anybody tea happy? | ||
- | a | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSIFALKER April 1 68. | + | =====Annual general Meeting===== |
- | 14.21.16; | + | |
by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | * | + | |
- | It was quite obvious from the outset that thePresident | + | It was quite obvious from the outset that th ePresident |
- | concise speeches and a few people actually complied. As it transpired he had | + | |
- | good reason to expect a lengthy meeting. | + | First four members were added, two of them, Mabel Pratt (the guitar girl) and Yvonne Hickson being present |
- | First four members were ed, two of them, -Label | + | |
- | welcomed, and of Rona Mods it was said she was about to be married. | + | The February minutes wore confirmed with great despatch, followed by a motion to adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statement. In explanation of the list of members it was explained that 18 active and 3 non-active |
- | The February minutes wore confirmed with great despatch, followed by a | + | |
- | motion to adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statement. In explanation of the list of members it was explained that 18 active and 3 nonactive | + | Since it could affect the complement of Committee, Frank Ashdowns constitutional amendment to have a small administrative Committee, separate from the working officials, was considered. Although someone classed the present type of Committee as " |
- | the postage, and it was explained that a cheaper rate had. been secured, but the .magazine charges fixed before | + | |
- | Since it could affect the complement of Committe, Frank Ashdowns | + | Correspondence was mercifully short, perhaps the most interesting point being the return of Alice and Alan Wyborn |
- | will be published | + | |
- | nominee for all positions, | + | Walks Report showed a reasonably |
- | Correspondence was mercifully short, perhaps the most interesting point being the return of Alice and Alan 7yborn | + | |
- | month, involving to months' | + | After the remaining normal reports had been heard and accepted, we came to Phil Butt's constitutional amendment, |
- | programme. | + | |
- | 7alks Report showed a roesonably | + | It was well after ten o' |
- | After the remaining normal reports had. been heard and accepted, we came | + | |
- | to Phil Butt's constitutional amendment, | + | Motion One - merging of magazine and general subscription was carried, although it seems a few brother and/or sister combinations will get a fine collection of Club magazines. Some concern was expressed that members being crossed off as unfinancial would continue to get magazines for most of the year, to which Joan Rigby replied that the " |
- | "such other amount as Committee may determine" | + | |
- | Profiled to the shape of the back | + | Motion Two - adoption of a reduced rate of subscription for full-time |
- | best quality terylene yarn with extra sewing and reinforcing at points of extra stress | + | students, instead of under-21 years as at present, was put forward. There was an amendment to embrace part time students, and indeed the wording of the whole motion took considerable bashing, but the essence of the original motion was carried. |
- | HAL- FRAME permits air circulation between the back and the pack | + | |
- | FERGY-PACK has extra twin side pockets | + | Then to the highly controversial Motion |
- | HAL-FRAME protects the bottom of the bag from wear & tear | + | |
- | SPECIAL | + | We were just shaping up to the Battle Royal - subscriptions |
- | RELEASE | + | |
- | OFFER | + | **All prospectives take note** |
- | on the Fergy-pack and HAL-FRAME. | + | |
- | The lightest weight pack on the Australian market, at least 40% lighter than any other pack comparable in size. Specially made to withstand the most rugged conditions and many exclusive extras, too. Fergy-packs come in three types: Trailblazer, | + | In future all equipment hiring and returning must be carried out between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m.\\ |
- | OEM= MEMENIMMINI This coupon entitles you to a special Easter MI discount bonus off the Retail prices of Trail- | + | |
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- | Post coupon to FERGY-GEAR CO., Quarter I Sessions Road, Thornleigh, 2120, N.S.W. | + | |
- | IN III ME MI IN | + | |
- | April 1 68 THE SYDNEY BUSIFALKER Page 7 | + | |
- | r.1 .. =P.N. | + | |
- | was =tended | + | |
- | magazine subscription was embodied in the annual subscription, | + | |
- | designed to ensure that the "other amount" | + | |
- | by Lawrie Rayner that the vote be withheld under the subscription motions had been passed. | + | |
- | It was well after ten o' | + | |
- | Treasurer. Pointing to the lateness the President again appealed for brevity and the principle result being that several people had a good deal to say, | + | |
- | and the motions were put to the vote after few had,spoken. | + | |
- | Motion One merging of magazine and general subscription was carried, | + | |
- | although it seems a few brother and/or sister combinations will get a fine collection of Club magazines. Some concern was expressed that members being | + | |
- | crossed off as unfinancial would continue to get magazines for most of the | + | |
- | year, to which Joan Rigby replied that the " | + | |
- | Motion Two adoption of a reduced rate of subscription for fulltime | + | |
- | students, instead of under-21 years as at present, was put forward. There was an amendment to embrace part time students, and indeed the wording of the | + | |
- | whole motion took considerable bashing, but the essence of the original motion was carried. | + | |
- | Then to -the highly controversial Motion | + | |
- | amount to be fixed. by Committee be allowed to members leading two programmed walks to the satisfaction etc, etc. Discussion (commencing at 10.40 p.m. ) | + | |
- | was decidedly truncated, as tho only " | + | |
- | actions, was ordered to withdraw, declined and was told, to sit down. On a | + | |
- | gag the motion was put and lost. | + | |
- | e were just shaping up to the Battle Royal subscriptions | + | |
- | Gentle (on whom may Mali shower endless blessings moved a postponement of | + | |
- | the remain, | + | |
- | exhausted that he couldn' | + | |
- | . ALL PROSPECTIVES TAKE NOTE. | + | |
- | In future all equipment hiring and returning must be carried out between 7.30 8.30 p.m. | + | |
Lorrie and Barbara MacKaness. Your hiring officers. | Lorrie and Barbara MacKaness. Your hiring officers. | ||
- | Pa e 8 THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER April 1968. | + | |
- | 4 CLOSE LOOK AT PEDERI-..TION PEAT.C. | + | =====A close look at Federation Peak===== |
- | by Frank Rigby!, | + | |
- | I suppose that, .z:vnisdays, the real walking into Federation Peak starts at Cracroft Crossing, at the end of the jeep track, leading from. the Arve Road. From Cracroft Crossing to the Peak, as the ' | + | by Frank Rigby |
- | Then there is the weather, which in this part of Tasmania is notorious. Probably fewer than 50% of parties which sot out for the peak actually climb it; some parties | + | |
- | do so many- bushwalkers make it their ultimate goal? I pondered this question | + | I suppose that, nowadays, the real walking into Federation Peak starts at Cracroft Crossing, at the end of the jeep track, leading from the Arve Road. From Cracroft Crossing to the Peak, as the crow flies, is a mere eight miles and yet to cover the distance takes an average party two fairly solid days of walking and scrambling. This will give you some idea of the terrain. Because many hundreds of bushwaikers have now used this spectacular, |
+ | |||
+ | Then there is the weather, which in this part of Tasmania is notorious. Probably fewer than 50% of parties which set out for the peak actually climb it; some parties | ||
as I hoisted my pack at Cracroft and set out across the soggy button grass. | as I hoisted my pack at Cracroft and set out across the soggy button grass. | ||
- | , Admittedly, at that moment, prospects seemed pretty bright for our party of nine from the National Parks Association of New South ' | + | |
- | into February, Tasmania' | + | Admittedly, at that moment, prospects seemed pretty bright for our party of nine from the National Parks Association of New South Wales (including three S.B.W.'s - Frank Taeker, Joan and myself). |
- | drop, surely an incentive for any bushwaker, awaited us at Hanging Lake and the party was i' | + | |
- | The route took us up into low hills and at a saddle we stopped, spellbound. In-that few minutes, when we saw our quarry for the first time, I understood | + | The route took us up into low hills and at a saddle we stopped, spellbound. In that few minutes, when we saw our quarry for the first time, I understood |
- | Only the top half, still nearly eight miles away, was visible, but it was enough. | + | |
- | the sky, remote and seemingly inaccessible. Yes, there was the challenge too, | + | Only the top half, still nearly eight miles away, was visible, but it was enough. |
- | for it was only to6 obvious that the goal could not be easily won. My eyes roved over the incredible route, or at least what I could see of it - this was country that literally stood on end. Recollecting that moment, I would say that any party who missed this first view because of bad weather would miss much. A tingle of excitement touched us all as we put away our cameras and descended to another | + | |
- | A ril i68 THE SYDNEY BUSTIALKER Pagc | + | That morning we met two separate parties, both on their way out neither had climbed the Peak. The Brisbane |
- | That morning we met two separate parties, both on their way out neither had climbed the Peak. The Brisbane | + | |
- | three days at Hanging Lake; on the first day it rained, on the second it sleeted | + | The ascent to the crest of the Eastern Arthurs |
- | and finally it snowed. The Adelaide University Bushwalkers | + | |
- | fine day in a week. One can well imagine how they felt. | + | Stuart Saddle (named for John Stuart who died of exposure here in 1956) can provide some impressive scenery if the weather is clear. Federation, hidden for so long, suddenly comes into view as one breasts the saddle. But now the Peak is closer and for the first time the whole of the tremendous north face of the Federation massif, plunging down into the shadowy depths of the Northern Lakes, can be seen. It is all rather awe-inspiring and to be a little scared at this stage might not even be uncommon. Goon Moor, our intended campsite, was according to the map, about a mile away and in fact we could see one corner of it quite clearly. But the Route Guide, compiled by the Hobart |
- | The ascent to the crest of the Eastern Arthurs | + | for a Party of nine. We scouted |
- | so aptly named, The first part of the Load is a bare morainal ridge and on a hhoulder | + | |
- | of Luckman' | + | The route now took us up among the crests of the Needles, with fabulous views of the Lake Leo, East Portal, |
- | to the north-west, the jagged | + | |
- | up prominently in the east. There was more scrub, some rocky knolls and steep pitches before we reached a rocky pool of clear, cold water. It was the first decent water since leaving the plains and we fell on it. (" | + | The campsite at Hanging Lake is unique. Level tent platforms have been built up with rocks, timber, hessian bags and straw on the sloping |
- | schedule and when we sidled the Boiler Plates and came up onto Stuart Saddle, it was nearly 6 p.m. | + | |
- | Stuart Saddle (named for John Stuart who died of exposure here in 1956) can,provide some impressive scenery if the weather is clear. Federation, | + | That evening, though it was difficult for us to appreciate the setting of our camp. Visibility was down to one hundred yards or less, there were tents to be pitched, (my tent was larger than the platform so there was a minor cliff line inside) wood to be found, a supper to be cooked and the food drop to be gathered and sorted. Before heading for our sleeping bags, we talked about the morrow. Our schedule was pretty tight, only one day had been allotted for the stay at Hanging Lake and looking out at the murk we felt that our chances of climbing Federation Peak had probably sunk to zero. |
- | hidden for so long, suddenly comes into view as one breasts the saddle. But | + | |
- | now the Peak is closer and for the first time the whole of the tremendous north face of the Federation massif, plunging down into the shadowy depths | + | I woke up with the daylight and hopefully parted the tent flaps. But there was nothing outside except whiteness and a misty rain. I was sure that we had a rest day on our hands so I went back to sleep. |
- | of the Northern Lakes, can be seen. It is all rather awe-inspiring and to be | + | |
- | a little scared at this stage might not even be uncommon. Goon Moor, our intended campsite, was, according to the map, about a mile away and in fact | + | About eleven o' |
- | we could sec one corner of it quite clearly. But the Route Guide, compiled by the Hobart | + | we reckoned must be the start of the " |
- | for a Party of nine. 77e sCouted | + | and of course we were all strangers to the mountain. However, there were cairns here and there and John and George did some fine leading. I can definitely confirm the exposure business; on one pitch I made the mistake of looking down, and there between my knees were the dark blue depths of Lake Geeves, 2,000 feet below. I have no idea how this climb would be rated but I do know that it came close to my own limits. I suppose the actual climbing took about 30 - 45 minutes before |
- | of ground surrounded by a quagmire. | + | |
- | the weather held and the view was magnificent. The plan was to be up at the crack of dawn; in the event this was quite easy because eight people were | + | |
- | woken simultaneously by a ringing call from George Barnes, " | + | |
- | ', TU SYNC= BUSH7TALIMR. April 1968 | + | |
- | _ | + | |
- | The route now took us up among the crests of the Needles, | + | |
- | views of the Lake Leo, East Portal, | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | Goon Moor. The route i in the main, now follows the crest of the main spine of the Eastern Arthurs, with the scenery growing ever more spectacular. Another dry lunch was eaten, this time in a mossy myrtle forest; then we | + | |
- | climbed around the Four Peaks through their remarkable series of V notches and finally came out onto the open going of Thvaites Plateau. But what was | + | |
- | happening to our beautiful day? Ominous banks of dark clouds, at about our | + | |
- | level,.were rolling in from the south-west. | + | |
- | that we knew surrounded us, had in a few minutes ceased to exist, as if wiped | + | |
- | from the face of the earth. It was then a case of groping our waytbwards | + | |
- | The campsite at Hanging Lake is unique. Level tent platforms have been built up with rocks, timber, hessian bags and straw on hesloping | + | |
- | That evening, though it was difficult for us to appreciate the setting of our camp. Visibility was down to one hundred yards. or less, there were tents to be pitched, (my tent was larger than the platform so there was a minor cliff line inside) wood to be found, a supper to be cooked and the food drop to be gathered and sorted. Before heading for our sleeping bags, we talked about the morrow. Our schedule was pretty tight, only one day had been allotted for the stay at Hanging Lake and looking out at the murk we felt that our chances of climbing Federation Peak had probably sunk to zero. | + | |
- | I woke up with the daylight and hopefully parted the tent flaps. But there | + | |
- | was nothing outside except whiteness and a misty rain. I was sure that we had a rest day on our hands so I wont back to sleep. | + | |
- | for a compulsory bath but poor Joan, being the only female, had to amuse herself | + | |
- | in camp; and then things started to happen with the weather. | + | |
- | About eleven o' | + | |
- | buttresses sweeping up out of the Lake Geevos. There was movement in the | + | |
- | April 1063 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY, | + | |
- | camp and bymidday | + | |
- | easterly breeze was blowing the remnants of the clouds from the crests of | + | |
- | the ridges and our hopes were soaring. Reading frequently from the Route Guide, John led us over the Southern Traverse route until we reached what | + | |
- | we reckoned must be the start of the " | + | |
- | Federation Peak is usually climbed from Dechervaise | + | |
- | Gully", | + | |
- | a little rock climbing is required but the exposure is severe0 | + | |
- | not have been written by Sir Edmund Hillary | + | |
- | and of course we were all strangers to the mountain. However, there were | + | |
- | cairns | + | |
- | definitely confirm the exposure business; on one pitch I made the mistake of looking down, and there between my knees wore the dark blue depths of | + | |
- | Lake Geeves, 2,000 feet below. I have no idea how this climb would be rated but I do know that it came close to my own limits. I suppose the | + | |
- | actual climbing took about 30 45 minute- beore we joined up with the | + | |
- | ,- - | + | |
- | normal route in upper Geeves Gully; from there it was an easy scramble to the summit. | + | |
To stand on the very top, to actually achieve the goal, was superb. | To stand on the very top, to actually achieve the goal, was superb. | ||
- | I though about the long haul in from Cracroft Crossing, the heavy packs, | + | I though about the long haul in from Cracroft Crossing, the heavy packs, the uncertainty of the weather and the tensions of the final climb, but the reward was worth every bit of it. To describe one's feelings adequately at such a time is impossible and I will not attempt to do so. I can only say that to have become a bushwalker must have been just about the best thing I've over done. |
- | the uncertainty of the weather and the tensions of the final climb, but thn | + | |
- | reward was worth every bit of it. To describe one's feelings adequately at such a time is impossible and I will not attempt to do so. I can only | + | (Party: |
- | say that to have become a bushwalker must have been just about the best thing I've over done. | + | |
- | (PTY z John lurray, Henry FarlieCunninghame, George Barnes, | + | **The nature of tranquility** |
- | THE 72.TDRS OF TRI: | + | |
Patience Strong. | Patience Strong. | ||
- | Thorc's something | + | |
- | There' | + | There's something |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSH7LKER April 1968 | + | There' |
- | . COMING ATTRi);, | + | |
+ | **Coming attraction** | ||
10th, 11th, 12th May. | 10th, 11th, 12th May. | ||
- | Kanangra - 7allara | + | |
- | This list of names is enough to strike terror into the heart of any fit bushwalker. Long lists, such as this, serve no useful | + | Kanangra - Wallara |
- | are where the party will be once the leader is totally lost. Any questions regarding mapping directed to the leader in these circumstances, | + | |
- | fit beds should attempt this walk, otherwise they might be spending Monday in the bush with the rest of the mob. | + | This list of names is enough to strike terror into the heart of any fit bushwalker. Long lists, such as this, serve no useful |
Contact Margaret Dogterom, 635.9526 for details. | Contact Margaret Dogterom, 635.9526 for details. | ||
- | *** *** | ||
- | . "ALL I SAID TO =A WAS 7.VRE.GOING 7ALKING, BRING YOUR GEAR ALONG!" | ||
- | / | ||
- | p. | ||
- | lk. | ||
- | ; | + | =====Invasion |
- | ; | + | |
- | 1 | + | by Lynne Wyborn. |
- | ._ , | + | |
- | ;;; | + | In typical fashion |
- | -..1 | + | |
- | ' | + | The'advanced' party raced down to the abseils with the ropes to prepare for the hordes |
- | ., '. , r,..-:.i j' | + | |
- | '' | + | After the scouts had abseiled down into the icy darkness and moved out of the way, our party began the monotonous task of all getting to the bottom. There were three abseils, the first 30ft., the second 25 ft., and the third (the keyhole) was 50 ft. The water was freezing and everything got soaked. At the bottom of the first abseil, the waterfall pounded on you as you got off the rope. At the bottom of the second abseil, Margaret Dogterom spotted a small furry looking animal clinging to the wall about 6 inches above the water line. It turned out to be a baby possum about 3 inches long. More trouble was taken by everyone to get it to safety, than can be imagined. |
- | 1 , | + | |
- | .,. - \1\1) | + | At the top of the ' |
- | FOOD THAT NEM NO COOKING- | + | |
- | if you don't want to cook in camp here's a _recipa that will save you the trouble. It ' | + | While those at the front were eating lunch at the camping cave, bods were still coming clown the abseils and making their way along the narrow canyon below. At 3.00 p.m people were still coming down, Don having |
- | 8 oz. Peanuts, | + | |
- | 5-3f oz. Milk chocolate | + | Most of the party had to find their way to the top in the dark and reached there about 8.00 p.m. It was rumoured that a party of two which went down after our party, eventually found their way out on Tuesday afternoon after living on ferns and yabbies |
- | 8 oz. Biscuits or sweets . Salt content will be about 3=4 gm. | + | |
- | at peanuts last to clean teeth (nuts contain virtually no fermentable carbohydrate and hence do not cause tooth decay). If desired, 4 oz. of corn beef or cheese may replace 3 oz. of the other ingredients. Per day, tptal cost is under Z1.00 and total weight 27 oz. of which only 7% is water. | + | =====The Platypus===== |
- | This useful food list is typical of the dozens of useful hints and information contained in Paddy' | + | |
- | PADDY PALLIN PTY.LIMITED 109A BATHURST STREET | + | Did you know that the platypus is poisonous?\\ |
- | SYDNEY, | + | |
- | PHONE: 26L2685 | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | c...7kfc-40- | + | |
- | Kf Fluo 164 T y | + | |
- | April 1968 THE SYDNEY BUSHTALKER Page 13. | + | |
- | INVASION OF CLAUSTRIAL. | + | |
- | by Lynne 7Yborn. | + | |
- | In typical fashion | + | |
- | The'ladVanced' | + | |
- | After the scouts had abseiled down into the icy darkness and moved out of the way, our party began the monotonous task of all getting to the bottom. There were throe abseils, the first 30ft., the second 25 ft., and the third (the keyhole) was 50 ft. The water was freezing and eVerything go jr soaked. At the bottom of the first abseil, the waterfall pounded on you as you got off the rope. At the bottom of the second abseil, Margaret Dogterom spotted a small furry looking animal clinging to the wall about 6 inches above the water line. It turned out to be a baby 'possum about 3 inches long. More trouble was taken by everyone to get it to safety, than can be imagined. | + | |
- | At the top of the ' | + | |
- | while those at the front were eating lunch at the camping cave, beds were still coming clown the abseils and making their way along the narrow canyon below. At 3.00 p.m people were still coming down, Don having | + | |
- | coaxing | + | |
- | Most of the party had to find their way to the top in the dark and reached there about 8.00 p.m. It was rumoured that a party of two which went down after our party, eventually found their way out on Tuesday afternoon after living on ferns and ytIbbies | + | |
- | The now ' | + | |
- | =no | + | |
- | Our own make of superb quality ary oiledjapara Parkas.. These are either lined or unlined at $17050 and .$16.50 | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | Try a couple of pairs of our natural oiled ' | + | |
- | THE HOT E OF FAIRY DO7N SLEEPING BAGS. | + | |
- | Sole distributors for "Geoff Barker" | + | |
- | IORDTLL TRADING HOURS | + | |
- | 165Pacific Highway, NORTH SYDNEY 2060 'Phone 929-6504 | + | |
- | Pa'7e 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHELLKEY,:: | + | |
- | NATURE PAGE. | + | |
- | THE PLATYPUS. | + | |
- | Did you know that the platypus is poisonous? | + | |
Do you know how long the platypus digs his burrow? | Do you know how long the platypus digs his burrow? | ||
- | The platypus is rarely seen by bushwalkers. However, now and. then One may | + | |
- | be seen diving to the bottom of one of the pools in the Nattai or Soto other creek in the mountains. | + | The platypus is rarely seen by bushwalkers. However, now and then one may be seen diving to the bottom of one of the pools in the Nattai or some other creek in the mountains. |
- | After its discovery on the Hawkesbury River in 1797, the platypus took a | + | |
- | considerable time to become accepted by the scientific world. Some declined | + | After its discovery on the Hawkesbury River in 1797, the platypus took a considerable time to become accepted by the scientific world. Some declined to accept as a genuine production of nature, a creature apparently half mammal and half bird, furred and webfooted, with a beavertail and ducklike bill. Soon, however, there was ample proof that the " |
- | to accept as a genuine production of Nature, a creature apparently half mammal and half bird, furred and webfooted, with a beavertail and ducklike bill. Soon, however, there was ample proof that the " | + | |
- | The female platypus has mammary glands without nipples and suckles its | + | The female platypus has mammary glands without nipples and suckles its young by extruding milk through the pores of the skin on its abdomen to be lapped up by the baby platypus. The male platypus is larger than the female and has two spurs, inside the heel of the hindfeet. Sharp and hollow, the spurs are connected to poison glands and the venom is conveyed right into the wound when the animal strikes home. |
- | young by extruding milk through the pores of the skin on its abdomen to be | + | |
- | lapped up by the baby platypus. The male platypus is larger than the female and has two spurs, inside the heel of the hindfeet. Sharp and hollow, the | + | |
- | spurs are connected to poison glands and the venom is conveyed right into the wound when the animal strikes home. | + | |
There is only one species of platypus and it ranges from Northern | There is only one species of platypus and it ranges from Northern | ||
- | Queensland to victoria | + | Queensland to Victoria |
- | The platypus | + | |
- | seallike pelts. But disturbance of their habitat, probably as much as the numbers taken, caused such a reduction of the nervous creatures that they had to be given total protection in Victoria in 18889 and subsequently elsewhere. | + | |
The platypus excavates burrows in river banks with the claw of its forefeet. These burrows may be over 40 feet long and sometimes up to | The platypus excavates burrows in river banks with the claw of its forefeet. These burrows may be over 40 feet long and sometimes up to | ||
- | 100 feet long. The female digs an individual burrow when it is about to breed. | + | 100 feet long. The female digs an individual burrow when it is about to breed. The nest chamber is rounded and covered with grass and leaves. The tunnel too, it is so narrow it probably has the effect of squeezing the moisture from the fur, preventing the bark and leaves in the nest chamber from becoming sodden. Two eggs form the usual clutch but occasionally three are laid. The female broods the eggs for about a week to ten days and when she goes out to feed after the young hatch, also plugs the burrow |
- | The nest chamber is rounded and covered with grass and leaves. The tunnel too, | + | |
- | it is so narrow it probably has the effect of squeezing the moisture from the fur, preventing the bark and leaves in the nest chamber from becoming sodden. | + | |
- | Two eggs form the usual clutch but occasionally three are laid. The female broods the eggs for about a week to ten days and when she goes out to feed after the young hatch, also plugs the burror.behind her, presumably against predators like goannas and carpet snakes. | + | |
- | April 1968 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSE7L1ICERO Page 15 | + | |
The adolesant emerges from the burrow after about 4 months. | The adolesant emerges from the burrow after about 4 months. | ||
- | The platypus' | + | |
- | Underwater Reporter. | + | The platypus' |
- | *** *** | + | |
- | ****** | + | |
- | DON'T MISS the very rutty trip on the programme. As a matter of fact 100 miles of ruts from Rylestone to Singleton. Somebody saw Don Finch last week buying a roll of spong rubber for his se-1, | + | **Don't miss** the very rutty trip on the programme. As a matter of fact 100 miles of ruts from Rylestone to Singleton. Somebody saw Don Finch last week buying a roll of spong rubber for his seat (or was it his bike seat?). The route follows fire trails across |
- | DATE | + | Date: |
- | REVIE" | + | |
- | Rucksack This is a bimonthly | + | **Reviews** |
- | Gary Steer. Price 30c per copy. The first edition of this magazine (March) contains many extremely good photos many of which are dramatic and inspiring. The magazincis | + | |
- | Ross "yborn. | + | **Rucksack** This is a bi-monthly |
- | ****** ****** | + | Gary Steer. Price 30c per copy. The first edition of this magazine (March) contains many extremely good photos many of which are dramatic and inspiring. The magazine is well laid out with thirty-one |
- | DAY TRIP. | + | |
- | Glenbrook | + | Ross Wyborn. |
- | Nepean R Lapstone, 12 miles, medium. | + | |
- | A pleasant Sundays walk in the lower Blue Mountains, including a visit | + | **Day trip** |
- | to Nepoan | + | |
- | ****** | + | Glenbrook |
- | Page 16 1 THE' | + | Nepean R - Lapstone. 12 miles, medium. |
- | A rTORD. FROM YOUR SOCIAL. SECRETARY | + | A pleasant Sundays walk in the lower Blue Mountains, including a visit to Nepean |
- | rTednesdy | + | |
- | My job, with co-operation from my follow Club members, is to plan a social programme, suitable, as far as possible to everyone. To help me therefore, I am asking you, the member, young or old, active or not so abtive | + | =====A word from your Social Secretary===== |
+ | |||
+ | Wednesdy | ||
+ | |||
+ | My job, with co-operation from my follow Club members, is to plan a social programme, suitable, as far as possible to everyone. To help me therefore, I am asking you, the member, young or old, active or not so active | ||
Lack of suggestions will be considered an indicati6n of satisfaction in the present type of social programme and it will continue along those lines. | Lack of suggestions will be considered an indicati6n of satisfaction in the present type of social programme and it will continue along those lines. | ||
- | See if you have any Suggestions | + | |
+ | See if you have any suggestions | ||
Barry Pacey. | Barry Pacey. | ||
- | HAVE YOU BEEN DOTIT THE COLO? | + | |
- | Plenty of sera, plenty of cliffs, plenty of walking. The Colo has many very large pools - ideal for swimming. | + | **Have you been down to The Colo**? |
+ | |||
+ | Plenty of scrub, plenty of cliffs, plenty of walking. The Colo has many very large pools - ideal for swimming. | ||
DATE 3rd, 4th, 5th May. CONTACT - Gerry Sinzig. | DATE 3rd, 4th, 5th May. CONTACT - Gerry Sinzig. | ||
- | Is ************ | + | |
- | On the 4th and 5th of 7:Tay, | + | On the 4th and 5th of May,\\ |
- | Come to the Zig-Zag Railway, | + | Come to the Zig-Zag Railway,\\ |
- | An opportunity you should not miss. For further details, see Lin Bliss. | + | An opportunity you should not miss.\\ |
- | April 196,8 | + | For further details, see Lin Bliss. |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSWILIGR Page 17. | + | =====Blundering Bludgers in The Budawangs===== |
- | BLUNDERING.BLUDGERS Eq. THE BUDA7TA1cGS0 | + | |
by Lindsay Gilroy | by Lindsay Gilroy | ||
+ | |||
Yadboro Flat, Kalianna Ridge, Seven Gods Mt. Angel Creek, Hollands Canyon Creek, Clyde River, Castle Gap, Yadboro Flat. | Yadboro Flat, Kalianna Ridge, Seven Gods Mt. Angel Creek, Hollands Canyon Creek, Clyde River, Castle Gap, Yadboro Flat. | ||
- | . | + | |
- | It was during this trip that I was orientated with the meaning of the word "whito-anting in a big way, Roger Lockwood. was the official leader and Ross rTyborn | + | It was during this trip that I was orientated with the meaning of the word "white-anting" |
- | The night was spent on Yadboro Flats and at 4 o' | + | |
- | The cars were left 3 miles past Yadboro Flats the following morning | + | The night was spent on Yadboro Flats and at 4 o' |
- | The packs were left here and everybody raced literary | + | |
- | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side ofanarraw | + | The cars were left 3 miles past Yadboro Flats and the following morning we followed the road 'til Kalianna Ridge. The track was very indistinct and the party became disjointed and scattered over several miles on the west side of the castle. Two of the more experienced walkers (again the Secretary |
- | Page 18 1., | + | |
- | 4 to get down, which is a completely different matter than climbing up. | + | The packs were left here and everybody raced literally |
- | The whito-antors | + | |
- | the fire produced a bottle of Claret. They didn' | + | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side of a narrow |
- | One of Ross ' | + | |
- | The white-an-bars | + | The white-anters |
- | shrouded | + | |
- | was negotiable. As we found out several hours later, it was by a. very narrow passage between two rocks. Just as well no-one was over weight to any great | + | One of Ross Wyborn's mottos must be do a job well. Next morning the wood supply had to be replenished |
- | extent. It wasn't 'til after lunch that the Clyde was ren,ched, another experienced walker, the walks secretary, managed to get lost. | + | |
- | Due to the efficient | + | The white-anters |
- | ANOTHER "LIE. | + | Shrouded |
- | Sunday May t h . | + | |
- | David Ingram will lead a trip from Hint, Bushwalkers Basin, Kalibucca Creek, Freers Crossing, Minto. This trip is 12 miles, medium - and is a | + | Due to the efficient |
- | test walk. Rumour has it that John Holly is going along to show David the | + | |
- | way. Train leaves from Central Station at 8.25 a.m. (tickets to MInto). Dnxids | + | **Another walk** |
- | ******* | + | |
- | 'TALKS PROGRAl2 2. | + | **Sunday May 5th** |
- | Your.new winter walks programme is now being compiled. Now is the chance for you to lead a trip. If you are new and need advice or suggestions regarding walks, see Don Finch or Doone 7yborn. | + | |
- | April i68 THE SYDNEY BUSH" | + | David Ingram will lead a trip from Hint, Bushwalkers Basin, Kalibucca Creek, Freers Crossing, Minto. This trip is 12 miles, medium - and is a test walk. Rumour has it that John Holly is going along to show David the way. Train leaves from Central Station at 8.25 a.m. (tickets to Minto). David can be contacted on 6357733 business phone number. |
- | THE SOCIAL SCENE. | + | |
- | " | + | **Walks Programme** |
+ | |||
+ | Your new winter walks programme is now being compiled. Now is the chance for you to lead a trip. If you are new and need advice or suggestions regarding walks, see Don Finch or Doone Wyborn. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The social scene===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | With Barry. | ||
The Social Scene opens on the evening of Thursday the | The Social Scene opens on the evening of Thursday the | ||
- | 16th of May with " | + | 16th of May with " |
- | Starring that well known English comedian- Alfred Marks don't worry if you haven' | + | |
- | This show will be of special enjoyment to those of you who have soon " | + | Starring that well known English comedian Alfred Marks - don't worry if you haven' |
- | Tickets are now available | + | |
- | 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cr | + | This show will be of special enjoyment to those of you who have seen " |
- | " Her Only Mistake" | + | |
- | I have recently had the pleasure of being the guest of mine host and hostess at the "Music Hall"9 to sec the latest | + | Tickets are now available |
+ | |||
+ | **" Her Only Mistake" | ||
+ | |||
+ | I have recently had the pleasure of being the guest of mine host and hostess at the "Music Hall", to see the latest | ||
This is a fine play with the Australian township of Boogerunderri being the setting. | This is a fine play with the Australian township of Boogerunderri being the setting. | ||
- | atch for it on the Social Scene. | + | |
- | * * * | + | Watch for it on the Social Scene. |
- | OFFICE BE1JERS. | + | |
- | fr4.4 | + | **Office bearers** |
- | Office | + | |
- | PRESIDENT. | + | Office |
- | VICE PR: | + | |
- | SECRETARY. | + | |
- | ASSISTLJE SECRET.LRY. TREASUE:R. -ALKS SECRETARY.. | + | |President|Frank Rigby| |
- | SOCIAL a2CRECARY. | + | |Vice president|Bill Ketis & Phil Butt| |
- | M71BERSHIP SECRETARY. cammiumn MEMBERS. | + | |Secretary|Ian Stephen| |
- | LITERARY EDITOR. FEDERATION DELEGATES. | + | |Assistant Secretary|Rosalind Painter| |
- | AUDITOR. | + | |Treasurer|Gordon Redmond| |
- | SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION DELEGAT: | + | |Walks Secretary|Don Finch| |
- | TRUSTEES. | + | |Social Secretary|Barry Pacey| |
- | PUBLICATIONS, | + | |Membership Secretary|Rolf Janssen| |
- | MAGAZINE | + | |Committee Members|Lyn Drummond, Dorothy Noble, Alex Colley & Barry Wallace| |
- | ft | + | |Literary Editor|Ross Wyborn| |
- | SECRETARY. | + | |Federation Delegates|Muriel Goldstein, David Ingram, |
- | KEEPER OF MAPS AND TIMETABLES. | + | |Auditor|Brian Harvey| |
- | STLRCH AND Ens am. | + | |Substitute Federation Delegates|Joan Rigby & Brian HarVey| |
- | Fortieth Annual General Meeting 1968 for the Year Ended | + | |Trustees|Maurice |
- | Frank Rigby | + | |Publications Business Manager|Bill Burke| |
- | Bill Ketis & Phil Butt | + | |Magazine Sales|Roger Gowing| |
- | Ian Stephen Rosalind Painter Gordon Redmond | + | |Hon, Solicitor|Colin Broad| |
- | Don Finch | + | |Assistant Treasurer|John Holly| |
- | Barry Pacey | + | |Assistant Walks Secretary|Doone Wyborn| |
- | Rolf Janssen Lyn Drummond Dorothy Noble | + | |Assistant Social Secretary|Barbara MacKaness| |
- | lc Colley & Barry 7allace | + | |Assistant Membership Secreatary|Lorraine MacKaness |
- | Ross Wyborn | + | |Keeper of Maps and Timetables|John Holly| |
- | Muriel Goldstein | + | |Search and Rescue|Heather |
- | David Ingram, | + | |
- | Brian Harvkv | + | |
- | Joan Rigby & Brian HarVey_ Hauribe | + | |
- | Bill Burke Roger Gowing | + | |
- | Colin Broad | + | |
- | John Holly Doane -yborn | + | |
- | Lorraine MacKaness Lyn Drummond | + | |
- | John Holly Heather | + | |
- | April. 1968 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER aae 21 | + | |
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | |
The Annual Subscriptions for the year ending 31st January, 1969, are as follows; | The Annual Subscriptions for the year ending 31st January, 1969, are as follows; | ||
- | Active | + | |
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+ | Married couples $7.50\\ | ||
+ | All others | ||
Please note that the above subscriptions INCLUDE the magazine, posted | Please note that the above subscriptions INCLUDE the magazine, posted | ||
- | each month | + | each month. |
- | Subscriptions for active members are now due and payable. Please assist the Club by paying your subscription to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer | + | |
- | Non-Active Members' | + | Subscriptions for active members are now due and payable. Please assist the Club by paying your subscription to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer |
- | The subscription for non-active members will be determined by the May Committee | + | |
- | fixing this subscription was due to the fact that subscriptions for | + | **Non-Active Members:** |
- | active members were not determined until the adjourned | + | |
+ | The subscription for non-active members will be determined by the May Committee | ||
Please note that this subscription will NOT include the-magazine. Subscription to the magazine will be optional and non-active members | Please note that this subscription will NOT include the-magazine. Subscription to the magazine will be optional and non-active members | ||
will be notified regarding the amount of their subscription as soon as possible. | will be notified regarding the amount of their subscription as soon as possible. | ||
- | MA3AZINE | + | |
- | The annual subscription | + | **Magazine** |
- | ******** | + | |
- | ILIV1 PORT ANT, NOTICE L1sT. oF_ORPE,esi A$ Ils.1: | + | The annual subscription |
- | An incorrect address will mean delay and inconvenience in receiving your magazine. Would ALL members please CHECK THEIR ADDRESS AS LISTED AND NOTIFY ANY ERRORS | + | |
- | Neville Page Hon. Secietary. | + | **Important Notice: List of members as at 31st January, 1968** |
+ | |||
+ | An incorrect address will mean delay and inconvenience in receiving your magazine. Would all members please CHECK THEIR ADDRESS AS LISTED AND NOTIFY ANY ERRORS | ||
+ | |||
+ | Neville Page\\ | ||
+ | Hon. Secretary. | ||
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