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|(6),7,8 October|Don and Maria Hitchcock lead this pleasant weekend to Blue Gum. Glorious scenery from the pleasant paths all the way to the Forest. | |(6),7,8 October|Don and Maria Hitchcock lead this pleasant weekend to Blue Gum. Glorious scenery from the pleasant paths all the way to the Forest. | ||
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+ | |Sunday 8|On again by special request - Alan Pike's hard day walk to Cedar Creek. Legendary views along the neck and a scenic scramble up the new chain at Walls Pass. Interesting going up Cedar to the inspiring Cedar Cave.| | ||
+ | |Sunday 8|Good old Calna Creek - it's a while since we wandered down it. Frank Malloy leads this classic wildflower walk with swimming holes on tap in case it's a bit warm. Special Excursion tickets to Mt. Kuring-gai.| | ||
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+ | |Sunday 15|Another chance to visit Palona Cave and its stalagmites. | ||
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+ | |Saturday, 21st October|Those one-day racehorses are at it again - Wild Wilf whips the neddies along on this made dash through Upper Kangaroo. Magnificent waterfalls - glorious scenery but a little blurred. Navigational adjustments could easily add about 4 kilos to the total bring your own daylight saving.| | ||
+ | |Sunday, 22|Frank Malloy shepherds his charges on this interesting walk around Mount Victoria. Good tracks most of the way. Excellent scenery in this corner of the mountains. Plenty of easy map reading practice.| | ||
+ | |(27), 28, 29|Barrington, | ||
+ | |Sunday, 29|Could be daylight saving time on this walk so watch it. But whatever time it is it's always nice along Kangaroo Greek, with its superb swimming holes and lush lunch spots. Be guided by Sheilla Binns along a pleasant track. Special Excursion tickets to Waterfall.| | ||
+ | The Summer Walks Programme (December, January, February) is already circulating in the clubroom. While summer and daylight saving bring thoughts of canyons and swimming trips, what about putting on a Test Walk as well - you might even enjoy helping prospectives to become good members of S.B.W. | ||
- | Sunday 8 - On again by special request - Alan Pike's hard day walk to Cedar Creek. Legendary views along the neck and a scenic scramble up the new chain at Walls Pass. Interesting going up Cedar to the inspiring Cedar Cave. | + | ==== News from Abroad ==== |
- | Sunday 8 - Good old Calna Crock - it's a while since 7e wandered down it. Frank Malloy leads this classic wildflower walk9 with swimming | + | |
- | holes on tap in case it's a bit warm. Special Excursion tickets to Et. Kuring-gai. | + | |
- | (13)914915 - Myall Lakes the mighty. The great walk around the foreshores is led by Alan Hedstrom - your friendly guide. Fairly | + | |
- | good going along the foreshores of the lake, with a few sand hills thrown in for good. measure. | + | |
- | (13)91445 - Instead of an.S. & R. demonstration this year its an. | + | |
- | S. & R. Practice. Full details on forthcoming circular. 14,15.- Roger Gowing carries the banner on this medium trip from | + | |
- | Bundeona to Lilyvale. Tremendous Views of the blue Pacific breakers thundering along the coast. Ideal country for map reading practice. Good tracks all the way. | + | |
- | Sunday 15 - Another chance to visit Palona Cave and its stalagmites. | + | |
- | Bill Hall leads this medium excursion from Waterfall to Lily- | + | |
- | vale. Easy trakcs all the way except along Neram Ridge and between Palona Cave and Colbee Knob. Special Excursion tickets to Lilyvale. | + | |
- | (20)921922 - Jim Vatiliosis leads this interesting walk to Kanangra. | + | |
- | Splendid views along the knife-edged ridge to Cloudmaker. A | + | |
- | 'fair climb but tracks all the way. Light scrub on Marodba Karoo with good pads along Kanangra Creek. | + | |
- | (20)521,22 - A gimmick? David Cotton' | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICL, | + | |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This ' | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACKS | + | |
- | Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. win I hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1%lbs 3 pocket model 1%Ibs | + | |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3%lbs. | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | |
- | is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40lbs of camp gear. Weight 2%lbs | + | |
- | MOUNTAINEER DE LUXE Can carry 70lbs or more. Tough lightweight terylene/ cotton, proofed fabric with special P.V.C. reinforced | + | |
- | base. 20" x 17" x 9" proofed nylon extension throat with double draw cord for positive closure. F lap has full sized zip pocket of waterproof nylon. Outside pocket. Bag is easily detached from the frame to form a 3' sleeping bag cover for cold, wet conditions. | + | |
- | Weight 6lbs | + | |
- | CARRYING BAGS P.V.C. or nylon. | + | |
- | 4 | + | |
- | MOUNTAINEER | + | |
- | Same features as de luxe model except for P.V.C. bottom reinforcing. Weight 51hlbs | + | |
- | Compasses dry, oil filled or wrist types. | + | |
- | Maps. Large range. Bushwalking books. | + | |
- | Freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | Stoves and lamps. | + | |
- | Aluminium cook ware. Ground sheets. | + | |
- | Everything for the bushwalker, | + | |
- | TRAMPER FRAME RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Young people and ladies will find this pack a good one. It will carry sufficient camping equipment and food for 3 or 4 days or more. Has 3 pockets, capacity about 30 lbs. Weight 4Ibs. | + | |
- | Super warm. Box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4%lbs. | ||
- | WALL TENTS | ||
- | Two, three or four man. From 3% to-4tAil3S | ||
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST.., SYDNEY 26-2686, 61-7215 | ||
- | Page 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER September, 1972. | ||
- | some of David' | ||
- | Saturday, | ||
- | October whips the neddies along on this mad dash thru Upper Kangaroo. Magnificent waterfalls glorious scenery but a little blurred. Navigational adjustments could easily add about 4 kilos to the total bring your own daylight saving. | ||
- | | ||
- | around Mount Victoria. Good tracks most of the way. Excellent scenery in this corner of the mountains. Plenty of easy map reading practice. | ||
- | (27); 8,29 Barrington, beautiful Barrington with Uncle Ray Hookway. Tracks all the way thru the rain forest with open going across the snowgrass plains. Excellent views from Carcys Peak and Mount Barrington. Please note Ray's correct phone number is 644-6349, not as shown on programme. | ||
- | Sunday,29 Could be daylight saving time on this walk so watch it. | ||
- | But whatever time it is it's always nice along Kangaroo Greek, with its superb swimming holes and lush lunch spots. Be guided by Sheilla Binns along a pleasant track. Special Excursion tickets to Waterfall. | ||
- | The Summer Walks Programme (December, January, February) is already circulating in the clubroom. While summer and daylight saving bring | ||
- | thoughts of canyons and swimming trips, what about putting on a Test Walk | ||
- | as well you might even enjoy helping prospectives to become good members | ||
- | of S.B.U. New Year resolution and all that. | ||
- | *************** | ||
- | News from Abroad | ||
John Holly reports receiving a letter from David Ingram, who has seen Frank Leyden in England and who is now visiting Ireland. | John Holly reports receiving a letter from David Ingram, who has seen Frank Leyden in England and who is now visiting Ireland. | ||
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- | + | ==== Up and Down, with Snow Brown ==== | |
- | ====== Up and Down, with Snow Brown ====== | + | |
by Spiro Ketas | by Spiro Ketas | ||
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- | ====== Federation Notes | + | ==== Federation Notes ==== |
by Ray Hookway. | by Ray Hookway. | ||
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skin loses heat 20 times faster than dry. Damp, windy conditions when | skin loses heat 20 times faster than dry. Damp, windy conditions when | ||
temperatures arc around 40 deg.F are the most dangerous. | temperatures arc around 40 deg.F are the most dangerous. | ||
- | ************** | + | |
- | Socially Speaking October. by Owen Marks. | + | ==== Socially Speaking |
- | October 13th: Wine and Cheese Night. | + | |
- | That do you bring? Nothing! | + | by Owen Marks |
- | Over 30 varieties of cheese. Table wines, fortified wines, soft drinks and fruit juices. | + | |
- | All this for a silver | + | |October 13th:|Wine and Cheese Night.|What do you bring? Nothing! |
- | A pure and simple | + | |October 25th:|The Israeli Consul General talks about his country.|He said he would speak especially about desert irrigation, and at Question Time any matters can be raised. |
- | October 25th: The Israeli Consul General talks about his country. | + | |
- | He said he would speak especially about desert irrigation, and at Question Time any matters can be raised. | + | |
- | An Israeli supper will be served. | + | |
- | As a courtesy gesture, a big rollup would be appreciated. | + | |
- | ******XXX* | + |
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