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 A roll of thunder and we left poetry and the Colo. The "desperate finish" phase was about to begin. With the clarity of someone who remembers perfectly not turning off the toaster at breakfast while they are enjoying after hours ale I could see the dangers of Angorawa Creek in full flood; the terraces which went from cliff to cliff, the waterfalls one had to climb through, the false but not obviously false creek along which we had once looked for orchids but not footprints. Then if, despite my grim forebodings, we should survive the creek there was the long ridge and those interminable saddles to cross in the dark. For dark it must be by then. Even now at two thirty the light was that of dusk. Once again I began to look for overhangs. High up, preferably. We crossed the terraces. The rain began, stopped. Hesitation. Well at least put on a parka. Then like the cows in Mexico the rain was on us. An overturned rock in the creek offered shelter. The temperature plummetted. The rain began to bounce, clear hard hail. Our packs were rearranged in front of us, leaving only a narrow embrasure in front of us to allow us to watch the display. The embrasure was too large, the hail was in among us, building up behind us, beginning to float. A larger overhang was obviously needed. A roll of thunder and we left poetry and the Colo. The "desperate finish" phase was about to begin. With the clarity of someone who remembers perfectly not turning off the toaster at breakfast while they are enjoying after hours ale I could see the dangers of Angorawa Creek in full flood; the terraces which went from cliff to cliff, the waterfalls one had to climb through, the false but not obviously false creek along which we had once looked for orchids but not footprints. Then if, despite my grim forebodings, we should survive the creek there was the long ridge and those interminable saddles to cross in the dark. For dark it must be by then. Even now at two thirty the light was that of dusk. Once again I began to look for overhangs. High up, preferably. We crossed the terraces. The rain began, stopped. Hesitation. Well at least put on a parka. Then like the cows in Mexico the rain was on us. An overturned rock in the creek offered shelter. The temperature plummetted. The rain began to bounce, clear hard hail. Our packs were rearranged in front of us, leaving only a narrow embrasure in front of us to allow us to watch the display. The embrasure was too large, the hail was in among us, building up behind us, beginning to float. A larger overhang was obviously needed.
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 There was one against the cliff. A general dash through the storm. There was one against the cliff. A general dash through the storm.
 Pat himself lit the fire. Warmer and becoming drier we could watch in comfort. Where were the others, Pat mused. On an exposed beach, he answered himself. Neville became an enthusiastic gatherer of fire- Pat himself lit the fire. Warmer and becoming drier we could watch in comfort. Where were the others, Pat mused. On an exposed beach, he answered himself. Neville became an enthusiastic gatherer of fire-
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-COMING 114ALES,  +====COMING WALKS==== 
-by Wulf Hilder. +by Wilf Hilder 
-June 2,3,4 - Rodger Gowing leads this scenic walk to the Wild Dogs. Friday night's camp probably at Corral Swamp - with glorious views from the Neck to the three peaks and Lake Burragorang. Nice scenery and good tracks to Splendour Rock - be sure to see the aboriginal axe grooves on Mt. Dingo - and a breathtaking descent down Thommos Chains under the visitors book. A bit scrubby out to Howling Dog, but lush, lush campsites along Old Man Cox, + 
-June 2,3,4 - +| June 2,3,4 | Rodger Gowing leads this scenic walk to the Wild Dogs. Friday night's camp probably at Corral Swamp - with glorious views from the Neck to the three peaks and Lake Burragorang. Nice scenery and good tracks to Splendour Rock - be sure to see the aboriginal axe grooves on Mt. Dingo - and a breathtaking descent down Thommos Chains under the visitors book. A bit scrubby out to Howling Dog, but lush, lush campsites along Old Man Cox. | 
-Ray Carter's easy caving weekend is leaving Strathfield Station north side at 19.30 hrs. '(7.30. p m.) Boggle at der B,s, Hole, one of the wonders of old New South, and +| June 2,3,4 | Ray Carter's easy caving weekend is leaving Strathfield Station north side at 19.30 hrs (7.30. p m.) Boggle at der Big Hole, one of the wonders of old New South, and amble thru the marble arch on mighty Moodong Creek - plus a fascinating little marble canyon at no extra cost. Waddle thru sparkling Wyanbene Caves - and the old iron mines nearby. First rate views over the Deua country from the top of the limestone outcrop. | 
-Page 9 THE SYDNZY BUSKIIK:R May, 1972. +| June 3 | Wild Wilf strikes again! This time the picturesque Saturday slumbering ruins at Hartley Vale and Mt. York will echo to the crack of Wilf's whip, the acrid smell of burning rubber soles and the stampede of sandshoed feet - as he blunders thru the bush searching for old relics he has never seen before. Mind you it's a good two days hysterical walk. Better bring a humble pie and give him a large slice every time he beats about the bush - I'll bet you two slices of humble pie that he doesn't even know whore Lockyers Line is. | 
-amble thru the marble arch on mighty Moodong Creek -plus a fascinating little marble canyon at no extra cost. Waddle thru sparkling Wyanbene Caves - and the old iron mines nearby. First rate views over the Deua country from the top of the limestone outcrop. +| June 4 - Sunday | Bill Hall leads this interesting Sunday Test walk thru National Park - with tracks most of the way. Enjoyable ferry trip across Fort Hacking to Marley. Please note correct train time 08.20 E - single ticket to Cronulla. Lovely coastal views and crystal clear streams. | 
-June 3 Wild Wilf strikes again! This time the picturesque +| June 4 - Sunday | Uncle Sam Hinde has an easy walk on from Otford. Track to Werrong Beach and easy rock-hopping to Bulgo Beach near Undola. Steep climb on graded track to top of the range - then down to Otford Station. Special Excursion Tickets will save you 33% on the return fare. | 
-Saturday slumbering ruins at Hartley Vale and Mt. York will echo +| June 9, 10, 12 - Long weekend | Join Dave Rostron and his Main Range Rats in this Ski Long Weekend Tourers delight. Base camp in timber near Snowy River, not far from Illawong and with touring range of the big three - Townsend, Kosci, Ramshead - of the Australian Alps. Superb skiing with outstanding scenery and company, Man or mouse? Squeek up. |  
-to the crack of Wilf's whip, the acrid smell of burning rubber soles and the stampede of sandshoed feet - as he +| June 9, 10, 12 - Long weekend | Ray Hookway is your guide on this delightful three day Long Weekend Test Walk into the Budawangs. The scenery is exceptionally good from Folly Point, The Castle and the never to be forgotten Mt, Owen - too good to be mist. | 
-blunders thru the bush searching for old relics he has never seen before. Mind you it's a good two days hysterical walk. Better bring a humble pie and give him a large slice every time he beats about the bush - +| June 9, 10, 12 - Long weekend | Your third choice this weekend is the Myall Lakes led by Long Weekend Alan Hedstrom. That picturesque place hardly needs any publicity - everyone has heard of Myall - but have you seen it yet? Better ring Alan now and arrange your transport for this pretty three day medium walk. | 
-I'll bet you two slices of humble pie that he doesn't +| June 11 - | Day walk to be arranged - get your notice up on the Club Notice Board A.S.A.P. | 
-even know whore Lockyers Line is. +| June 16, 17, 18 | What a great opportunity to learn to ski tour on cross country skis. Whether you call it Langrenn, Langlauf or in the words of Kiandra goldminers - Snowshoeing - Phil will give you the good oil or right wax. The tuition is not only first rate, but free  so numbers are limited. Get on the blower now and blast Phil with a booking. | 
-June 4 - +| June 16, 17, 18 | Don and Maria Hitchcock are leading a weekend trip to Blue Gum (funny, I thought there were two "b's" in it). Glorious views from Evans easy tracks to mighty Blue Gum idyllic camping nearby. Good graded track up Govetts past the spectacular 520 feet Govetts Leap waterfall. | 
-Sunday +| June 18 | An easy Sunday stroll from Mt. Colah to Berowra leader Les Davidson. Nice views along Appletree Creek with a good track to the bay and Cowan Creek. Lovely views along the track to Windybanks Boatshed and a steady climb to Berowra. You're in good hands all the way. | 
-Juno 4 - Sunday +|June 23, 24, 25 | Bob Younger our worthy president is the standard beaver on this interesting test walk. Stroll along the good old Six Foot Track to Father Cox and up on this historic track to Mini Mini Saddle and down to Little River. Some interesting rock hopping along the stream before the green, grassy flats of Little River appear. Lavish green banks along the Cox give way to the flats of Galong Creek and its pretty pink granite falls and cascades. | 
-Bill Hall leads this interesting Sunday Test walk thru National Park - with tracks most of the way. Enjoyable ferry trip across Fort Hacking to Marley. Please note correct train time 08.20 E - single ticket to Cronulla. Lovely coastal views and crystal clear streams. +| June 25 | Another energetic walk from The Neck - this time led by Alan Pike, down to Cedar Creek and up Cedar Creek with its delightful flats and fast rockhopping to the legendary Cedar Cave with a roof nearly as high as the Opera House. A good ridge leads to scenic Cedar Head and around to the seldom seen Walls Pass with its bright new chain and pitons bring your camera. | 
-Uncle Sam Hinae has an easy walk on from Otford. Track to Werrong Beach and easy rock-hopping to Bulgo Beach near Undola. Steep climb on graded track to top of the range - then down to Otford Station. Special Excursion Tickets will save you 33% on the return faro. +| June 25 | Uncle John Holly has borrowed Uncle Dave's mantle for this popular walk to Bush Walkers Basin known locally the Punch Bowl. Apparently Freers Crossing has always been known as Frere's to the locals - but don't let that worry you, the crystal waters, of Georges River hereabouts put the Cox to shame. | 
-June 9,10912 Join Dave Rostron and his Main Range Rats in this Ski Long Weekend Tourers delight. Base camp in timber near Snowy River, not far from Illawong and with touring range of the big +| June 25 | Gladys Roberts gives you another choice for today and Davidson Park it is. Pleasant going down Middle Harbour Creek to historic Bungaroo where Captain Arthur Phillip and his party spent a night in 1788, by the waterfall that falls into the seawater at high tide. Easy going to Gordon or Shot Machine Creek to Lindfield Station - be guided by Gladys. | 
-three - Townsend, Kosci9 Ramshead - of the Australian + 
-Alps. Superb skiing with outstanding scenery and company, Man or mouse? Squeek up. +---- 
-June 9910912 Ray Hookway is your guide on this delightful three day +
-Long Weekend Test Walk into the Budawangs. The scenery is exceptionally good from Folly Point, The Castle and the never to be forgotten Mt, Owen - too good to be mist. +
-June 9.10912 Your third choice this weekend is the Myall Lakes led by Long Weekend Alan Hedstrom. That picturesque place hardly needs any +
-publicity - everyone has heard of Myall - but have you +
-seen it yet? Bettor ring Alan now and arrange your +
-transport for this pretty throe day medium walk. +
-June 11 - Day walk to be arranged - get your notice up on the Club Notice Board A.S.A.P. +
-June 16917918 - aat a great opportunity. to learn to ski tour on cross country skis. Whether you call it Langrenn, +
- ' t7-1  +
-is +
-Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May9 197 +
-0 +
-Langlauf or'in:-'the Words of tri-e'laandra goldminers Snowshoeing Phil will giVe'You the- goOd oil or right wax. The tuition is not only first rate, but free  +
-so numbers are limited. Get on the blower now and +
-blast Phil with a booking, +
-June 16917918 Don and Maria Hitchcock are leading a weekend trip +
-to Blue Gum (funny, I thought there were two "b's" in it). +
-Glorious views from Evans easy tracks to mighty Blue Gum idyllic camping nearby. Good graded track up Govetts past the spectacular 520 feet Govetts Leap waterfall.- +
-June 18 An easy Sunday stroll. from Ht. Colah to Berowra leader +
-Sunday, Les Davidson. Nice views along Appletree Creek with a +
-good track to the bay and Cowan Creek. Lovely views along the track to. Windybanks Boatshed and a steady +
-climb to Berowra. You're in good hands all the way. +
-June 23924925 ,Bob Younger our worthy president is the standard +
-beaver on this interesting test walk. Stroll along +
-the good old Six Foot Track to Father Cox and up on this historic track to Mini Mini Saddle and down to Little +
-River. Some interesting rock hopping along the stream before the green, grassy flats of Little River appear. Lavish green banks along the Cox give way to the flats +
-of Galong Creek and its pretty pink granite falls and cascades.. +
-June 25 Another energetic walk from The Neck. this time led by +
-Sunday. Alan Pike, down to Cedar Creek and up Cedar Creek with  +
-its delightful flats and fast rockhopping to the legendary Cedar Cave with a roof nearly as high as the Opera 'House. A good ridge leads to scenic Cedar Head and +
-around to the seldom seen Wails Pass with its bright new chain and pitons bring your camera. +
-June 25 Uncle John Holly has borrowed Uncle Dave's manti e for +
-Sunday this popular walk to Bush Talkers Basin known locally +
-the Punch Bowl. Apparently Freers Crossing has always been known as Frere's to the locals but don't lot that worry you, the crystal waters, of Georges River hereaboutS put the Cox to shame. +
-June 25 Gladys Roberts gives you another choice for today and +
-Sunday Davidson Park it is. 'Pleasant going down Middle Harbour Creek to historic Bungaroo where Captain Arthur Phillip +
-and his party spent a night in 1788, by the waterfall +
-that falls into the seawater at high tide. Easy going +
-to Gordon or Shot Machine Creek to Lindfield Station  +
-be guided by Gladys. +
-Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER May, 1972.+
 TO THE BLUE BREAKS UITH 2 D TO THE BLUE BREAKS UITH 2 D
 kDON AND DOONE). by Bob Younger. kDON AND DOONE). by Bob Younger.
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