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 feed on the bush pastures of Uratereru Some of our party had stayed at our camp and consequently the fire was blazing warmly for the water car,- riers when they returned, and the chill of the evening was soon put to rout by the cheery fire and warm food. It was a night of full moon, and no
 doubt this kept many of us out of bed yarning until a late hour,
-Se tember 1970	THE SYDREY BUSHWALKER
-Page 15
 We got away about 8.50 a.m. on Sunday and reached the rim rocks above Grassy Hill at 12.30 p.m. and had lunch there, About an hour out from camp this morning we had a minor excitement when we disdovered that Bill
 of the unpronounceable-last-name was not with us! Be had wandered off
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 We even had sufficient daylight to enjoy the magnificent changing views of Crown Mountain as we drove home through the Capertee Valley.
 .Rn4.4.1
 GOUOUOGLNG WaTHOUT TEARS
-by Dot Noble.
+by Dot Noble
 Leader: Dot Noble
 Members: Heather Smith, Alan Pike, Peter Franks Visitor: Tony Martin
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 himself and crashed on down. Sure enough, we soon heard frogs croaking and
 the river gushing. Then suddenly we were down on the Kanangva River.
-Page 18
-THE SYDNEY BUSHNALKER	Se s tember 1970
  :Fortunately we were only one bend away from Konangaroo Cleaning, and after a long guzzle of Happy6.ade, we headed for the hut.
 We arrived at the hut at a quarter to eight, just as it was beginning to sprnkle with rain. Some bods collapsed into sleeping bags straight away, while others attempted to cook dinner before the rain could put the fire out.
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 At Carlon's we caught up with Peter, and after some liquid refreshment
 -i've jumped aboard the van and headed for Blackheath to arrive there well before dark.
-ANOTHER LETTER FROM FITZGANDERPIPE
+==== Another Letter from Fitzganderpipe ====
 Julianhaab, Aug. 2/1970.
-Much has been happening of late, tho' I must confess-nought quite as
-eventful as being stuck in the pack-ice, Left Faeringhavn on 21st July, the
-pack 'very broken up, and motored through with no difficulty and tIlen, usually against head winds, or worse, no winds, sailed parallel to the coast about 100 :Ales out bound, of course, for JuliAnhaab-, which I'm told has a summer popu-
-lation of 3,000 people. So we're eroecting quite a 'civilised town, especially it is largely the administrative centre for the whole land.
-After about 8 days we were able to zig, zag and zog between isolated and erratic rafts of ice, usually only a mile or so wide, but perhaps 50 or more in length, until after four very foggy and ice-dodging days,. at ..-bout 8 p.m., the last cleared-a little and behond! huge mountains and mighty fjords	Quite
-S-teMber 1970	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	Pa _e 19
-a:re*plation! With no sun shots for the sextant in four days and with all the d' ,Otig, the skipper's navigation was spot-on; We were fair in the middle -0.4e'eptrance to the inland fjord route to Julienhaslo'... Not a bad effort, eh?
-ther a tiring time- Yor- the' ikiPPer	66.11rie (fl is verk beautiful but 11,..)t mu6hshelp when bergs loom up instanta 30 yards away). So we gave him his 4411011F anchor watch off that night, and he voke double refreshed to lead the sally!, on once again.
-Last night, on my anchor watch 12-3 a.m. I saw the first appearance this submer of the Aurora Borealis! A curtain of white light lancing and leaping, to 'hang' momentarily and then, mass into another lance and beam away to pause, flutter and disappear. While it 'performs' one is aware of the silence. Quite uncanny. I'd read of it (i.e. being able to see, feel and hear the silence whilst the lights play) in one of my-books of the '30-'33 Watkin's expedition and it was exactly so. Very strange, and of course enormously magnificent.
-'	Called in at Ivigtut, a naval base and cryolite nine, to take on fuel and break and received another grand welcome from the Danes. Actually it's more tiring ashore than at sea! 4 a.m. and 3 a.m. with two parties on the nights we were there. Duckling, Roast Beef, Black Bread, Mushrooms, Sausage, 10,000,000 spreads and dips, herring, etc., and the inevitable couple of gallons of 0crlzbqrg,pilsner. My word they aid us proud, and their showers were so good I slia-ed my:board and changed my-underwear too! (First time this.trip, of course). In
-between feasts we were expected to go to lunch and dinner with them as well, bu=.; viSely decided ggainst it. It vent for a huge walk away over the hills and cliplua a nice little snowy peak to have a good gawk at the ice-caps. Took a1Ong the ice axe, etc. and had a marvellous time kicking steps, glissading,
-etc. Ply boots very comfortable and with the immediate prospect of 5 weeks cliMbing as soon as we leave Julianhaab all is very right with the world.
-Should arrive at Julianhaab this evening at about 8 or 9 p.m. Ala..1't the current is against us and our 14 horse power engine is battling to do 17
-knots, 'tis a Sunday, so should be able to do some shopping tomorrow (soap and razor blades once again).
-The fjords differ very much. Some are very open and flat with low
-bluffs of granite, and moorland, while the next are of the glacier-formation type - sheer and very deep, hundreds of fathoms in many cases, with delight. fl wee bays and anchorages every now and then with a waterfall and stream coming dawn from some pass or other, probably from the remains of a glacial
-hanging.valley.
-Fell foul of the ice again yesterday, motor-sailed all day to the head of .a fjord Where was to be found our first climb and a short cut to
-h
-Julianaab. Haii Ha! Right at the head we were totally blocked by the ide
-and so had, to give up . only 4 miles from some excellent Viking ruins, too.
-Alas! Still, it was our best day-yet for weather; sparkling clear and
-sunny,. I got quite sunburnt. As the icecap came do Wn to the fjord edge in a douple of .paaees (shelving extra ice of course) it was a most interesting day.
-Pa e 20
-TI-IFAIDMBUSHVIALKER
-Se tember 1970
+Much has been happening of late, tho' I must confess-nought quite as eventful as being stuck in the pack-ice, Left Faeringhavn on 21st July, the pack very broken up, and motored through with no difficulty and then, usually against head winds, or worse, no winds, sailed parallel to the coast about 100 miles out-bound, of course, for Julianhaab, which I'm told has a summer population of 3,000 people. So we're expecting quite a 'civilised town, especially it is largely the administrative centre for the whole land.
-"OiINT2REST TO BUSHU1iLKER3
-.ANIVIaR OTHERS.
+After about 8 days we were able to zig, zag and zog between isolated and erratic rafts of ice, usually only a mile or so wide, but perhaps 50 or more in length, until after four very foggy and ice-dodging days, at about 8 p.m., the mist cleared a little and beyond! huge mountains and mighty fjords.	Quite a revelation!
-R
-As a means of income or Thr a retired couple, or even a haven for those -wishing to get away from it all!
-	' FOR Sart
+With no sun shots for the sextant in four days and with all the dodging, the skipper's navigation was spot-on; we were fair in the middle of the entrance to the inland fjord route to Julianhaab.  Not a bad effort, eh?
-AND COMFORTABikANDAT001.CTIVE'HOME T MOUNT WI IE	-
+Rather a tiring time for the skipper (fog is very beautiful but not much help when bergs loom up instanta 30 yards away). So we gave him his 4 hour anchor watch off that night, and he woke double refreshed to lead the sally on once again.
-A SMALL CITRUS ORO'
-Just pff the Pacific Highway at the Mt. White -exit from the Sydney-Newcaptle Erstway.
+Last night, on my anchor watch 12-3 a.m. I saw the first appearance this submer of the Aurora Borealis! A curtain of white light lancing and leaping, to 'hang' momentarily and then, mass into another lance and beam away to pause, flutter and disappear. While it 'performs' one is aware of the silence. Quite uncanny. I'd read of it (i.e. being able to see, feel and hear the silence whilst the lights play) in one of my books of the '30-'33 Watkin's expedition and it was exactly so. Very strange, and of course enormously magnificent.
-acres Torrent freeoid of mbloh.5..a.Cres are-un4er oranges with good prospects  a good crop -...nVels,:valencias. Good shedding, tractor a.46. :other plant. Excellent-;:andergrOund water supply; electric pump.,
-taBRO.COTTAGE, TILED Rd0F, 2 BEDROOMS, LOUNGE AnD DINING ROOMS, KITCHEN, LARGE SUNROOM, INTERIOR ANt) EXTERIOR TOILETS, DIEff
+Called in at Ivigtut, a naval base and cryolite mine, to take on fuel and break and received another grand welcome from the Danes.  Actually it's more tiring ashore than at sea! 4 a.m. and 3 a.m. with two parties on the nights we were there. Duckling, Roast Beef, Black Bread, Mushrooms, Sausage, 10,000,000 spreads and dips, herring, etc., and the inevitable couple of gallons of Carlsberg Pilsner. My word they did us proud, and their showers were so good I shaved my beard and changed my underwear too! (First time this trip, of course). In between feasts we were expected to go to lunch and dinner with them as well, but wisely decided against it. I went for a huge walk away over the hills and climbed a nice little snowy peak to have a good gawk at the ice-caps. Took along the ice axe, etc. and had a marvellous time kicking steps, glissading, etc. My boots very comfortable and with the immediate prospect of 5 weeks climbing as soon as we leave Julianhaab all is very right with the world.
-ELECTRIC STOVE, WAS'BING MACHINE, SOME. FURNISHINGS, CURTAINS, ETC.
-\
+Should arrive at Julianhaab this evening at about 8 or 9 p.m. Alas, the current is against us and our 14 horse power engine is battling to do 17 knots. 'tis a Sunday, so should be able to do some shopping tomorrow (soap and razor blades once again).
-Delightfully situated ivith views. isost-Office_Store_and'schooq are both close. LoC;ted'in-the-SY-:Neiivcastle complex this property-has decided pcAential for increase in; value.
-PRICE:	$22 000:
+The fjords differ very much. Some are very open and flat with low bluffs of granite, and moorland, while the next are of the glacier formation type - sheer and very deep, hundreds of fathoms in many cases, with delightful wee bays and anchorages every now and then with a waterfall and stream coming down from some pass or other, probably from the remains of a glacial hanging valley.
-Enquiries in the first place should be-Airected to J. V. -(Joe) Turner, 46 Ocean View Parade, Charlestowii; N.S.W. 2290.
-Tel: Newcastle 4.1079, who is prepared to assist'in arr.R.nging 'finance. .	-
+Fell foul of the ice again yesterday, motor-sailed all day to the head of a fjord Where was to be found our first climb and a short cut to Julianhaab. Ha! Ha! Right at the head we were totally blocked by the ide and so had, to give up only 4 miles from some excellent Viking ruins, too.  Alas! Still, it was our best day yet for weather; sparkling clear and sunny.  I got quite sunburnt. As the icecap came down to the fjord edge in a couple of places (shelving extra ice of course) it was a most interesting day.
-ENQUiRii BY AGENTS 'WE'CLOMED.
-s.,
+==== For Sale ====
-NEW ADDRESS
-PADDY aiI1N Pty. Ltd-
+As a means of income or for a retired couple, or even a haven for those wishing to get away from it all!
-LIVERPOOL STREET, SYDNEY
-(80 yds. west of George Street
+A small citrus orchard and comfortable and attractive home at Mt White
-We are pleased to announce that at last we are moving into our own premises.
-We have succeeded in securing a whole building wit und floor shop only 80 yards from George Street in verpool Street where there are eleven 15-minute free king spaces outside the door and several 2-hour eters across the street.
+Just off the Pacific Highway at the Mt. White exit from the Sydney-Newcastle Expressway.
-The shop is less than five minutes from Kings ulburn"StreRt Parking, Buckle House Parking and the ew Town Hall Car Park in Kent and Sussex Streets.
+acres Torrens freehold of which 5 acres are under oranges with good prospects of a good crop - navels, valencias. Good shedding, tractor and other plant. Excellent underground water supply; electric pump.
-OUR TELEV.HONE NUMBERS REMAIN' UNCHANGED: 26-2685
--2686
+Fibro cottage, tiled roof, 2 bedrooms, lounge and dining rooms, kitchen, large sunroom, interior and exterior toilet, new electric stove, washing machine, some furnishings, curtains, etc.
--7215
+Delightfully situated with views. Post Office store and school are both close. Located in the Sydney-Newcastle complex this property has decided potential for increase in value.
+Price:	$22 000
+Enquiries in the first place should be directed to J.V. (Joe) Turner, 46 Ocean View Parade, Charlestown, N.S.W. 2290.  Tel: Newcastle 4.1079, who is prepared to assist in arranging finance.
+Enquires by Agents welcomed.