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 In the early afternoon we saw the view from the gap between the Endrick and the Clyde where on the previous trip there had been only a thick mist. Even on this occasion our stay was interrupted by a most fierce rain and wind squall. We then climbed up what appeared to be a low gap between the two branches of the Endrick, but I decided that the creek on the other side ran into the Clyde and was not our way. Unfortunately, I was mistaken, and we lost half a day through this error. While endeavouring to find a way up to the tops we walked along hundreds of yards of overhang after the style of Wombat Parade in the Blue Mountains and would have camped there had water been available. We were forced to drop down into the creek where we found a cave without delay. In the early afternoon we saw the view from the gap between the Endrick and the Clyde where on the previous trip there had been only a thick mist. Even on this occasion our stay was interrupted by a most fierce rain and wind squall. We then climbed up what appeared to be a low gap between the two branches of the Endrick, but I decided that the creek on the other side ran into the Clyde and was not our way. Unfortunately, I was mistaken, and we lost half a day through this error. While endeavouring to find a way up to the tops we walked along hundreds of yards of overhang after the style of Wombat Parade in the Blue Mountains and would have camped there had water been available. We were forced to drop down into the creek where we found a cave without delay.
  
-(It sounds as though Jean and Ray had travelled out over the plateau of Endrick Trig, made their way down into the tops of the Endrick system - later Sally Creek, now Styles Creek - and thence on to the wombat parades west of Shrouded Gods Mountair).+(It sounds as though Jean and Ray had travelled out over the plateau of Endrick Trig, made their way down into the tops of the Endrick system - later Sally Creek, now Styles Creek - and thence on to the wombat parades west of Shrouded Gods Mountain).
  
 On previous trips signs of the use of this country by aboriginals had been discovered  first the remarkable bora ground, then the caves with "hands" in them. In a wind cave off our large cave this night there was a perfect axe head which excited Jean so much that she wanted to bring it back. I felt its weight and declined. I could, however, without much difficulty find this cave again and I returned the axe to its position, which was probably the reason for its excellent preservation. Whether the aboriginals did use this country a lot I don't know - it may be that it is just country where evidence would survive - but the number of wallabies and kangaroos in it is tremendous. Even this may not have always been so: the poor animals may have been driven here beyond the pale of civilisation. For it is beyond the pale. There appears to be no worthwhile timber and no grazing so the area is practically untouched. The valleys are heavily grassed with no signs of erosion and water is abundant, even in a droughty time, in crystal streams. I could only assign the good flow of the streams to the country being in its pristine state. The area is covered with animal pads of such size that it is difficult to remember that they are not made by domesticated animals. On previous trips signs of the use of this country by aboriginals had been discovered  first the remarkable bora ground, then the caves with "hands" in them. In a wind cave off our large cave this night there was a perfect axe head which excited Jean so much that she wanted to bring it back. I felt its weight and declined. I could, however, without much difficulty find this cave again and I returned the axe to its position, which was probably the reason for its excellent preservation. Whether the aboriginals did use this country a lot I don't know - it may be that it is just country where evidence would survive - but the number of wallabies and kangaroos in it is tremendous. Even this may not have always been so: the poor animals may have been driven here beyond the pale of civilisation. For it is beyond the pale. There appears to be no worthwhile timber and no grazing so the area is practically untouched. The valleys are heavily grassed with no signs of erosion and water is abundant, even in a droughty time, in crystal streams. I could only assign the good flow of the streams to the country being in its pristine state. The area is covered with animal pads of such size that it is difficult to remember that they are not made by domesticated animals.
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 Marj decided that, now her sons were almost off her hands, she should look a bit further afield for another interest. She has been on quite a few walks since joining the Club in January, and also helps her husband on his South Coast farm. Marj is a cheerful and happy person and seems to have plenty of interests to keep her young. I hope you have a long and happy association with S.B.W. Marj. Marj decided that, now her sons were almost off her hands, she should look a bit further afield for another interest. She has been on quite a few walks since joining the Club in January, and also helps her husband on his South Coast farm. Marj is a cheerful and happy person and seems to have plenty of interests to keep her young. I hope you have a long and happy association with S.B.W. Marj.
  
-Now to welcome our newcomer prospectives for May - Lindsay Boon (fiancee of Club member Lynne Tyborn), Norman and Wade Butler (twin sons of Dot), Rex Cameron, George Carrara, Clive McCloughlan, Peter Munday, Bernard Rostrum (second time around), Leigh Sheridan and Gary Tatham. What!... no new female prospectives this month?+Now to welcome our newcomer prospectives for May - Lindsay Boon (fiancée of Club member Lynne Tyborn), Norman and Wade Butler (twin sons of Dot), Rex Cameron, George Carrara, Clive McCloughlan, Peter Munday, Bernard Rostrum (second time around), Leigh Sheridan and Gary Tatham. What!... no new female prospectives this month?
  
  
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 69 Liverpool Street, Sydney. 26 2685. 69 Liverpool Street, Sydney. 26 2685.
  
-FEDERATION NOTES+=====Federation Notes.===== 
-Morton National Park. + 
-A letter from the Minister for Lands confirmed legal access +====Morton National Park.==== 
-from the west to Morton National Park. The track is as shown on the new 5th edition of the Budawangs 6ketch map, and follows the oldbridle track from the Mongarlowe Road. The Minister requests that any future complaints re access be addressed to the District Surveyor at the Goulburn Land Board Office. + 
-Nature Conservation Council. +A letter from the Minister for Lands confirmed legal access from the west to Morton National Park. The track is as shown on the new 5th edition of the Budawangs sketch map, and follows the old bridle track from the Mongarlowe Road. The Minister requests that any future complaints re access be addressed to the District Surveyor at the Goulburn Land Board Office. 
-The annual conference of the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.w. will be held at the Cahill Committee centre at North Sydney on October 16. + 
-22212Ey Lectures. +====Nature Conservation Council.==== 
-Six lectures on the basic principles of Ecology or the theme "Ecology for conservationists" will be held at the Australian Museum in June and July. The fee for the course will be 2 dollars ($2) and interested partiez should contacts + 
-Dr. H. Reche2 +The annual conference of the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W. will be held at the Cahill Committee centre at North Sydney on October 16. 
-C/- Australian Museum- - 'P.O. Box A285 Sydney 2000. + 
-Lectures will commence at 7.30 p.m. and there will be a worksh-p conducted at the end of the series. Full details are as followsg+====Ecology Lectures.==== 
-Tuesday June 22nd Ecology and Ecosystems Dr. H.Recher Aust. Museum + 
-" June 29th Habitat & Communities. Dr. H. Recher Aust. Museum +Six lectures on the basic principles of Ecology or the theme "Ecology for conservationists" will be held at the Australian Museum in June and July. The fee for the course will be 2 dollars ($2) and interested parties should contact: 
-21 July 6th Populations & Environments Dr. Allin Hodson + 
-Uni.of Sydney July 13th Population Management Dr.Graeme Caughley +Dr. H. Recher, C/- Australian MuseumP.O. Box A285 Sydney 2000. 
-Uni.of Sydney + 
-July 20th Plant Communities in Space Mr. Stove Clark +Lectures will commence at 7.30 p.m. and there will be a workshop conducted at the end of the series. Full details are as follows:
-Aust. Museum July 27th Plant Communities in Time Dr.P. Myerscough + 
-Uni of Sydney. +|Tuesday June 22nd|Ecology and Ecosystems|Dr. H.Recher|Aust. Museum| 
-Federation Ball.+|Tuesday June 29th|Habitat & Communities.|Dr. H. Recher|Aust. Museum| 
 +|Tuesday July 6th|Populations & Environments|Dr. Allin Hodson|Uni.of Sydney
 +|Tuesday July 13th|Population Management|Dr. Graeme Caughley|Uni.of Sydney| 
 +|Tuesday July 20th|Plant Communities in Space|Mr. Steve Clark|Aust. Museum
 +|Tuesday July 27th|Plant Communities in Time|Dr.P. Myerscough|Uni of Sydney| 
 + 
 +====Federation Ball.==== 
 Assistance is again sought to help organise the Federation Ball, to be held on Friday September 17th at the Roundhouse. Helpers need not attend the Ball. Assistance is again sought to help organise the Federation Ball, to be held on Friday September 17th at the Roundhouse. Helpers need not attend the Ball.
-Conservation and Wildlife Exhibition. 
-Assistance is also sought from people able to help man the Federation exhibit at the above function. Attendance for one day or one half day 
-Page 17. THE SYDNEY BUSH7AIKER. May, 1971. 
-would be appreciated. The exhibition is to be held between the 16th and. 22nd August in the lower Sydney Town Hall. 
-The Blue Mountains Parks Committee. 
-The Blue Mountains Parks Committee recently held their first 
-meeting. The committee of 9 members, six of whom are NPA members, will control all Blue Mountains Parks including the Boyd Kanangra Park. 
-Wentworth Fall Sewera e Treatment Works. 
-Construction has commenced, of the new Wentworth Falls. Sewerar;e treatment works. When completed this installation will discharge into Wentworth Creek and bushwalkers should treat this creek in future with caution. 
-Bouddi State Park Committee. 
-The recent death of Daphne McKern of the mu has left a vacancy on the Park local committee. Federation are seeking suggestions for a suitable replacement nominee, who should preferably have some connection with the district. 
-Mt. Banks Chimney. 
-Sergeant Tyson advises that the Mt. Banks chimney is in a dangerous condition due to an imminent landslide and the area should be avoided by bushwaikers. 
  
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Dear Jim,+====Conservation and Wildlife Exhibition.==== 
 + 
 +Assistance is also sought from people able to help man the Federation exhibit at the above function. Attendance for one day or one half day would be appreciated. The exhibition is to be held between the 16th and 22nd August in the lower Sydney Town Hall. 
 + 
 +====The Blue Mountains Parks Committee.==== 
 + 
 +The Blue Mountains Parks Committee recently held their first meeting. The committee of 9 members, six of whom are NPA members, will control all Blue Mountains Parks including the Boyd Kanangra Park. 
 + 
 +====Wentworth Falls Sewerage Treatment Works.==== 
 + 
 +Construction has commenced, of the new Wentworth Falls Sewerage treatment works. When completed this installation will discharge into Wentworth Creek and bushwalkers should treat this creek in future with caution. 
 + 
 +====Bouddi State Park Committee.==== 
 + 
 +The recent death of Daphne McKern of the CMW has left a vacancy on the Park local committee. Federation are seeking suggestions for a suitable replacement nominee, who should preferably have some connection with the district. 
 + 
 +====Mt. Banks Chimney.==== 
 + 
 +Sergeant Tyson advises that the Mt. Banks chimney is in a dangerous condition due to an imminent landslide and the area should be avoided by bushwalkers. 
 + 
 +=====Letter To The Editor.===== 
 + 
 +Dear Jim, 
 Re Bouddi State Park. Re Bouddi State Park.
 +
 This is an open letter which I hope you will publish. This is an open letter which I hope you will publish.
 +
 The article on Bouddi Natural Park (April magazine) was written many years ago, and I should have read it before giving it to Dot (Butler) for publication. The article on Bouddi Natural Park (April magazine) was written many years ago, and I should have read it before giving it to Dot (Butler) for publication.
 +
 Bouddi Park is now Bouddi State Park. It is sad that the name "Natural" has been dropped and the origin of the park forgotten. Bouddi Park is now Bouddi State Park. It is sad that the name "Natural" has been dropped and the origin of the park forgotten.
-It is worse than gad that Daphne Ball (who became Daphne EcKern a - few years ago) and succeeded me as Secretary of the Park died only a short time ago. She belonged to the C.M.w. and was a conservationist all her bush walking life, and the conservation movements will miss her very muck indeed.+ 
 +It is worse than gad that Daphne Ball (who became Daphne EcKern a - few years ago) and succeeded me as Secretary of the Park died only a short time ago. She belonged to the C.M.W. and was a conservationist all her bush walking life, and the conservation movements will miss her very muck indeed. 
 Yours truly, Yours truly,
 +
 Marie B. Byles. Marie B. Byles.
-(I discovered the correct name was Bouddi State Park after sending the + 
-article to the typist. Probably I could have corrected it by a telephone call but like Marie I rather approve of "Natural": I left it stand. After allin my view that is still it real name, if not de jure  Editor). +(I discovered the correct name was Bouddi State Park after sending the article to the typist. Probably I could have corrected it by a telephone call but like Marie I rather approve of "Natural": I left it stand. After all, in my view that is still it real name, if not de jure Editor). 
-AT THE GENERAL MEETING ON May 12 URGENT CONSIDERiTION WAS GIVEN TO THE DESIRABILITY OF OBTAINING FEW CLUB ROOMS+ 
-TT-iS WAS PROMPTED BY THE ERECTION OF PARTITIONS IN THE PRE''TT ROOMREDUCING THE CAPACITY BY ABOUT ONE THIRDADVICE HAS ALSO BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE NURSES ASSOCIATION THAT IN ANY CASE WE WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO VACATE THE PREMISES WITHIN SIX MONTHS+=====Special Announcement.===== 
-SEVERAL ALTERNATIVE SITES HAVE BEEN EXAMINEDAND THE MEETING DECIDED THAT THE CLUB SHOULD MOVE AS soan- AS PR:.)CTIUABLE. Tn A'ROOM ACCOMMODATING 110 PEOPLE IN ANZAC HOUSE, 26 COLLEGE STREETCITY (NEAR THE FOOT OF OXFORD 3TREET) THIS SPACE- IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTING ON + 
-WEDNESDAY NIGHTS+At the General Meeting on May 12 urgent consideration was given to the desirability of obtaining new Club rooms
-SPECIAL NOTICE ADVISING THE DATE OF TRANSFER OF THE CLUB'S MEETING PLACE WILL BE SENT TO ALL MEMBERS AS SOON AS THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. IF THE DECISION- IS MADE IN TIMEIT MAY ACCOMPANY THIS ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINIT: + 
-BE ON THE ALERT'FOR'TkIS.SIDECIANOtICE. From Dot Batier +This was prompted by the erection of partitions in the present roomreducing the capacity to about one thirdAdvice has also been received from the Nurses' Association that in any case we will probably have to vacate the premises within six months
-A farewell party to Pat (Sullivan) and Ian Wood will be held at the home of Jane end Colin Putt, 65 Burdett Street, Horilsby, on Friday May 28th, + 
-will +Several alternative sites have been examinedand the Meeting decided that the club should move as soon as practicable to a room accommodating 110 people in ANZAC House, 26 College StreetCity (near the foot of Oxford Street). This space is available for renting on Wednesday nights. 
- plemenTs be a barbecue - Bring your own steak and + 
-im, +Special Notice advising the date of transfer of the Club's meeting place will be sent to all members as soon as this has been confirmedIf the decision is made in timeit may accompany this issue of the magazine. 
-Come any time rot like after 6.0 p.m. Tea or coffee provided. + 
-IaTi7 is returning to his native New Zealand to a Professorship in Civil Engineering at Christchurch University.+__Be on the alert for this Special Notice.__ 
 + 
 +====From Dot Butler:==== 
 + 
 +A farewell party to Pat (Sullivan) and Ian Wood will be held at the home of Jane and Colin Putt, 65 Burdett Street, Hornsby, on Friday May 28th. 
 + 
 +This will be a barbecue - Bring your own steak and implements. 
 + 
 +Come any time you like after 6.0 p.m. Tea or coffee provided. 
 + 
 +Ian is returning to his native New Zealand to a Professorship in Civil Engineering at Christchurch University. 
 All friends of the Woodies welcome. All friends of the Woodies welcome.
-MYALL LArd_S tAND tURCHAYE. 
-At the May Meeting the Club voted t250 towards the Myall Ipak(2-s Fund, The Committee, which is planning an extensive 
-appeaa for funds decided to register Comix4ttee but have been obliged to use the alternative NATURAL AREAS 
-LIKITTT 
-s is now a registered public Company and a copy 
-of the prospectus will be forarded to the V. E,W. 
-- The generous financial support (we now have over $16,000) behind this venture has led the Directors to believe there is an exciting future for the Company as a means of aiding congervation in N.S.W. 
-Llay 1971 THE SYDETY BUSELWAILM. Pa4e.. 5(2\ 
-KEKBE,pROSPECT'IVES AIM FRIENDS OF TEE SYDF,EY BUSITti.kLICERS Fr.-EASED BE ADVISED THAT. THE, CLUB WILL BE MOVING T.0 NEW. CLUB ROO IN.-ANZAC HOUSE 01T WEDNESDAY 21M J.1111E21971. 'METING TT17_,S REKArIN chanced AT 7.0011 START TO 10430 REFINISH. SEE lap ALTD DIRECTIONS.. BELOW.. 
-THE RELSONS. FOR CHANGING CLUB ROOMS ARE THE ThlEiralT REDEVELM 
-LENT OF CIRCULAR QUAY ABEL AND TT711 ALREADY C,OIATLETED ALTERATIONS 
-O. OUR PRitaEliT. AUDUTORMI BY2HB N.S,Vie.21:11MSE'S ASSOC.ILTION 
-THE HECESSA.RY ELESOLUTION TO EYEEOT TIE. CHOGE OF OMB. ROOMS WA$ 
-CILRRIELD AT TIM EILY: GEBIERLIs METING-. 
-AEZAC TIOUSE 
-College St 
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- I. LOCATION OF ANZAC HOUSE- about 30 ydis. from the comer of Liverpool & College_ Ste" towards, the. rro.se,um Bldg in. College 
-2te ACCEss. - from Museum Station, about 3 minutes wa1k9 from. Town. - Hall Station, about 10 nizates walk 2 from eentxv.a about 15 mtraltes wailco 
-3.TESIDE .A.NZAC HOUSE. = walk across foyer tiro' ra.aml: door iarked Audi:tail:al:4 turn. sharpaeft and 
-down stairs (do not co tato Auditori.= follow markea Cloak Room & meeting Rooms at the bottom of the stairs, the Lic..eting Room. is on, tho left. The area at the bottom of the stairs is for the use of S.B.W.5as is the kitabe# 
-which is oltuateci immediately be  771 d the Meeting Ram. 
  
 +====Myall Lakes Land Purchase.====
 +
 +At the May Meeting the Club voted $250 towards the Myall Lakes Fund. The Committee, which is planning an extensive appeal for funds decided to register as Myall Lakes Committee but have been obliged to use the alternative Natural Areas Limited.
 +
 +This is now a registered public Company and a copy of the prospectus will be forwarded to the S.B.W.
 +
 +The generous financial support (we now have over $16,000) behind this venture has led the Directors to believe there is an exciting future for the Company as a means of aiding conservation in N.S.W.
 +
 +=====Special Notice.=====
 +
 +Members, prospectives and friends of the Sydney Bushwalkers, please be advised that the club will be moving to new club rooms in ANZAC House on Wednesday 2nd June, 1971. Meeting times remain unchanged at 7.00pm start to 10.30pm finish. See map and directions below.
 +
 +The reasons for changing club rooms are that imminent redevelopment of Circular Quay area and the already completed alterations to our present auditorium by the N.S.W. Nurses' Association.
 +
 +The necessary resolution to effect the change of club rooms was carried at the May General Meeting.
 +
 +1. Location of ANZAC House - about 30 yds from the corner of Liverpool & College Streets towards the museum building in College Street.
 +
 +2. Access - from Museum Station, about 3 minutes wa1k, from Town Hall Station, about 10 minutes walk, from central about 15 minutes walk.
 +
 +3. Inside ANZAC House - walk across foyer through door marked Auditorium, turn sharp left and down stairs (do not go into Auditorium) follow signs marked Cloak Room & meeting Room, at the bottom of the stairs the Meeting Room is on the left. The area at the bottom of the stairs is for the use of S.B.W., as is the kitchen which is situated immediately behind the Meeting Room.
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