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- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476, G. P.O. Sydney, N.S.W. 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening 7.30 p.m. at the Wireless Institute Building, 14 Atchison Street, St Leonards Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Mrs. Marie Shapper tel 30. 2028. | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476, G. P.O. Sydney, N.S.W. 2001. |
- | ************* | + | Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening 7.30pm at the Wireless Institute Building, 14 Atchison Street, St Leonards. |
- | EDITOR: NEVILLE PAGE 14 Brucedale Ave Epping Telephone 86. 3739 | + | Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Mrs. Marcia Shappert tel 302028 |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER:, BILL BURKE Coral Tree Drive Carlingford Telephone 871. 1207 | + | |
- | DUPLICATOR OPERATORS: | + | |
- | Typist: Kath Brown | + | |Editor|Neville Page|14 Brucedale Ave Epping|Telephone 86. 3739| |
+ | |Business Manager|Bill Burke|Coral Tree Drive Carlingford | ||
+ | |Duplicator Operators|Peter Scandrett, Owen Marks, George Gray| | | ||
+ | |Typist|Kath Brown| | | ||
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|In Search of Ancestors |6|Owen Marks| | |In Search of Ancestors |6|Owen Marks| | ||
|Glen Davis The Red Rocks - Up and Down Exploration|9|David Rostron| | |Glen Davis The Red Rocks - Up and Down Exploration|9|David Rostron| | ||
- | |Mountain Equipment Ad|13| | + | |Mountain Equipment Ad|12| |
- | |The Year of the Colo|12|Jim Brown| | + | |The Year of the Colo|13|Jim Brown| |
|Federation Notes|16|Len Newland| | |Federation Notes|16|Len Newland| | ||
|Social Notes|17|Ian Stephen| | |Social Notes|17|Ian Stephen| | ||
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It is with profound regret that we record the death recently of one of the Club's senior Members: | It is with profound regret that we record the death recently of one of the Club's senior Members: | ||
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MR. R.W. (BOB) SAVAGE | MR. R.W. (BOB) SAVAGE | ||
- | Bob joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1930 and was active in Club affairs for many years. He was also a Foundation Member of the River Canoe Club. A keen photographer, | + | Bob joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1930 and was active in Club affairs for many years. He was also a Foundation Member of the River Canoe Club. A keen photographer, |
He was active in the Boy Scout Movement, as well as being a Life Member of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Concord Historical Society, and the Parks and Playgrounds Association of Australia. He will be sadly missed by many. | He was active in the Boy Scout Movement, as well as being a Life Member of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Concord Historical Society, and the Parks and Playgrounds Association of Australia. He will be sadly missed by many. | ||
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The reading and receiving of minutes passed without serious incident. | The reading and receiving of minutes passed without serious incident. | ||
- | Correspondence in, apart from the flock of magazines, consisted of a copy of an N.P.A. letter of objections to the applications for mining leases in the Jones Creek area, a notice from the same body about a Mountain Leadership Workshop planned for Camp Chakola for the weekend 29th April to 1st May (see separate notice in the January magazine for details), and a copy of the official minutes of the Federation December General Meeting. | + | Correspondence in, apart from the flock of magazines, consisted of a copy of an N.P.A. letter of objections to the applications for mining leases in the Jones Creek area, a notice from the same body about a Mountain Leadership Workshop planned for Camp Chakola for the weekend 29th April to 1st May (see separate notice in the January magazine for details), and a copy of the **official** minutes of the Federation December General Meeting. |
Correspondence out revealed only one letter, and that a letter of protest about the Jones Creek mining lease application. | Correspondence out revealed only one letter, and that a letter of protest about the Jones Creek mining lease application. | ||
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$2.50 each. They are not as glossy or colourful as the original submitted, but are rumoured to be good value for money. Federation is writing to N.P.W.S. to protest the extent of uncontrolled camping on the Upper Grose. The feeling is that they should either effectively enforce restrictions on camping in the area or abandon them. | $2.50 each. They are not as glossy or colourful as the original submitted, but are rumoured to be good value for money. Federation is writing to N.P.W.S. to protest the extent of uncontrolled camping on the Upper Grose. The feeling is that they should either effectively enforce restrictions on camping in the area or abandon them. | ||
- | There are rumours about a Power Station for the Newnes plateau area. (??) The Search and Rescue section is preparing to spend $2,100.00 on a new base radio and three mobiles, although they hope to recoup part of this as a subsidy from the N.S.W. government. (This reequipping results largely from a re-allocation of operating frequencies.) There will be a S. & R. practice on the 19-20th March, venue not mentioned. Thieves are apparently active in the Kanangra area with articles left in parked cars their chief source of revenue. Dunlop Australia have taken the trouble to rebutt an accusation that they are moving production of the Volley offshore. They affirm that the shoes are, and always will be, produced inside Australia. As a footnote to this correspondence it was mentioned (possibly by the writer of the original accusation, it wasn't clear) that if you want the best grip buy the Volleys with two bars of ripples around the welt, not three. (The suggestion that you buy anything other than Volleys was not canvassed. Surely that is good for another 10% off when Spiro gets back.) | + | There are rumours about a Power Station for the Newnes plateau area. (??) The Search and Rescue section is preparing to spend $2,100.00 on a new base radio and three mobiles, although they hope to recoup part of this as a subsidy from the N.S.W. government. (This reequipping results largely from a re-allocation of operating frequencies.) There will be a S. & R. practice on the 19-20th March, venue not mentioned. Thieves are apparently active in the Kanangra area with articles left in parked cars their chief source of revenue. Dunlop Australia have taken the trouble to rebutt an accusation that they are moving production of the Volley |
Last month these notes covered the walks report in exhausting (to me anyway) detail. This month they do not. | Last month these notes covered the walks report in exhausting (to me anyway) detail. This month they do not. | ||
- | In General Business it was decided to write a letter of congratulation to Miles Dunphy on the occasion of his being awarded an MB0E0 in the New Year Honours. | + | In General Business it was decided to write a letter of congratulation to Miles Dunphy on the occasion of his being awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours. |
The Coolana Committee reported back on matters referred to it by the December meeting, recommending that we not apply for an extension to the area of our present application for leasehold land adjoining Coolana, and | The Coolana Committee reported back on matters referred to it by the December meeting, recommending that we not apply for an extension to the area of our present application for leasehold land adjoining Coolana, and | ||
that we write to the M.W.S. & D. B. about privet eradication. The committee also recommended that persons using Coolana close both the wire-panel gates on the access way that we check for a suitable indemnity clause for users of the land, and that we turn over to the committee all correspondence pertaining to Coolana for inclusion in a single central file. | that we write to the M.W.S. & D. B. about privet eradication. The committee also recommended that persons using Coolana close both the wire-panel gates on the access way that we check for a suitable indemnity clause for users of the land, and that we turn over to the committee all correspondence pertaining to Coolana for inclusion in a single central file. | ||
- | Alastair | + | Alastair |
at a suitable time, with additional copies for prospectives. | at a suitable time, with additional copies for prospectives. | ||
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It was reported that the rooms available in the new Environment Council premises are too small, and no further action is intended. | It was reported that the rooms available in the new Environment Council premises are too small, and no further action is intended. | ||
- | Then it was a matter of walks announcements and some gentle chiding | + | Then it was a matter of walks announcements and some gentle chiding |
And so, with the clock at 9.24 Gordon gonged-the gong and we all wandered off for coffee and bickies. But one still wonders about the rumours concerning the couple cuddling in the back row during the meeting. | And so, with the clock at 9.24 Gordon gonged-the gong and we all wandered off for coffee and bickies. But one still wonders about the rumours concerning the couple cuddling in the back row during the meeting. | ||
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by Owen Marks | by Owen Marks | ||
- | When looking for ancestors make sure they are in handy places. Rockwood Cemetery should be the farthest anyone should have to go to look for flded writing on tombstones and wading through long weeds, stumbling over broken ground and getting hot and cranky., At Waverley Cemetery, not far-from where I live, I have no ancestors. But if I had any buri-oci | + | When looking for ancestors make sure they are in handy places. Rockwood Cemetery should be the farthest anyone should have to go to look for flded writing on tombstones and wading through long weeds, stumbling over broken ground and getting hot and cranky., At Waverley Cemetery, not far-from where I live, I have no ancestors. But if I had any buried |
But as the heading states, this article is how I went looking for my ancestors. | But as the heading states, this article is how I went looking for my ancestors. | ||
- | I was in Southern India, in Madras State in 1963, when it came to my knowledge that forebears were buried not too far away outside Rameshwaram. If you open your atlas, look for the strip of land that juts out from India towards Ceylon. On the 11th March I set out by 3rd class train to investigate. India at this time was reeling emotionally under the attack from China. Notices with simple drawings were on railway stations showing all about the incursions. Newspapers had propaganda snaps of bejeWblleIladies | + | I was in Southern India, in Madras State in 1963, when it came to my knowledge that forebears were buried not too far away outside Rameshwaram. If you open your atlas, look for the strip of land that juts out from India towards Ceylon. On the 11th March I set out by 3rd class train to investigate. India at this time was reeling emotionally under the attack from China. Notices with simple drawings were on railway stations showing all about the incursions. Newspapers had propaganda snaps of bejewelled ladies |
- | The train finally choofed and I was off, across the hot, steamy plains to the coast, with eternal Indian scenes passing by. Trains travel slowly and as I had taken a slow all station on purpose so I would arrive at Ramehwaram | + | The train finally choofed and I was off, across the hot, steamy plains to the coast, with eternal Indian scenes passing by. Trains travel slowly and as I had taken a slow all station on purpose so I would arrive at Rameshwaram |
- | Where was I? Oh yes, pulling into Ran Ihwaram | + | Where was I? Oh yes, pulling into Ranashwaram |
- | The Temple is just down the line. It is eye boggling. Set on rising ground above a lake, 1000 ft by 700 ft with an enormous gateway, it is dedicated to our Lord Shiva. Built of slab S 40 ft long, of imported Ceylonese stone. It is a series of corridors nearly a mile in length corridors made of 17 ft columns spaced 17 ft apart. In fact nearly a thousand in P,11. Each one is a single carved pillar, and each one is a glorious work of art. Horses rampant with riders on them and all the warriors' | + | The Temple is just down the line. It is eye boggling. Set on rising ground above a lake, 1000 ft by 700 ft with an enormous gateway, it is dedicated to our Lord Shiva. Built of slab S 40 ft long, of imported Ceylonese stone. It is a series of corridors nearly a mile in length corridors made of 17 ft columns spaced 17 ft apart. In fact nearly a thousand in all. Each one is a single carved pillar, and each one is a glorious work of art. Horses rampant with riders on them and all the warriors' |
- | I forgot to mention my ancestors. Just near the railway station are two tombs under control of the Muslims. The building is quite insignificant and really you'd never think that inside would be buried two of my far distant relatives. What is more, they are your relatives too. Cain and Abel lie there, in all their glory. It is not for nothing that the spit of land joining India and Ceylon is called Adam's Bridge. Maybe those legends of Ceylon being the Garden of Eden are trues | + | I forgot to mention my ancestors. Just near the railway station are two tombs under control of the Muslims. The building is quite insignificant and really you'd never think that inside would be buried two of my far distant relatives. What is more, they are your relatives too. Cain and Abel lie there, in all their glory. It is not for nothing that the spit of land joining India and Ceylon is called Adam's Bridge. Maybe those legends of Ceylon being the Garden of Eden are true! |
Thus I bring my short essay to an end. Richard Steele, move over. | Thus I bring my short essay to an end. Richard Steele, move over. | ||
+ | ===== Epicurians Ahoy! ===== | ||
+ | Next month the Epicurians are having a very special dinner prior to the Club's Annual General Meeting. The food will be Japanese, so if you yearn after a good helping of Kuruma-Ebi followed by Kaibashira and Matsutake, topped off with Kotamenegi and Mitsuba, join Peter Miller and the other Epicurians at: | ||
- | Next month the Epicurins ore having a very special dinner prior to the Club's Annual General Meeting. The food will be Japanese, so if you yearn after a good helping of Kuruma-Ebi followed by Kaibashira and Matsutake, topped off with Kotamenegi and Mitsuba, join Peter Miller and the other Epicurians at: | ||
10 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY (Challis House) | 10 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY (Challis House) | ||
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where the Japanese restaurant is located. Meet at 6 p m. and everyone is welcome. Cost will be about $5 per person. | where the Japanese restaurant is located. Meet at 6 p m. and everyone is welcome. Cost will be about $5 per person. | ||
- | ===== Glen Davis - The Red Rocks ===== | + | ===== Glen Davis - The Red Rocks - An Up & Down Exploration |
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- | AN UP & DOWN EXPLORATION | + | |
by David Rostron | by David Rostron | ||
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On the Wednesday evening before the weekend there were about 8-10 possible starters but come Friday only four brave souls remained Spiro Hajinaketas, | On the Wednesday evening before the weekend there were about 8-10 possible starters but come Friday only four brave souls remained Spiro Hajinaketas, | ||
- | A lethargic start ensued the next morning on account of the cold - the sun remained behind a high cloud cover. The western skyline in the area of Wolgan Gap was most impressive, serrated | + | A lethargic start ensued the next morning on account of the cold - the sun remained behind a high cloud cover. The western skyline in the area of Wolgan Gap was most impressive, serrated and with numerous gendarmes. We left the vehicle at about 9.00am near the junction of Wolgan River and Barton Creek, then headed west, crossing open farm land for three-quarters of a mile. We climbed the ridge running down from the plateau just to the north of Collet Gap. A climb of about 1000 ft. led us to just below the plateau top which comprised rocky outcrops and cliff lines of about 100 ft. which we had to surmount. |
- | We followed three watercourses - all of which led into overhanging, | + | We followed three watercourses - all of which led into overhanging, |
We proceeded north along the broad plateau towards Mt. Dawson - a prominent rocky outcrop standing about 200' above the plateau. Over the last mile to this point the vegetation was of the low heath type, typical of the Kanangra Tops. There were expansive views to the west and north over the Glen Davis valley with Pantoney' | We proceeded north along the broad plateau towards Mt. Dawson - a prominent rocky outcrop standing about 200' above the plateau. Over the last mile to this point the vegetation was of the low heath type, typical of the Kanangra Tops. There were expansive views to the west and north over the Glen Davis valley with Pantoney' | ||
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Some compensation was provided by a very convivial evening with the Springwood walkers. It rained and blew that night we would have become very wet on top with only a tent fly. | Some compensation was provided by a very convivial evening with the Springwood walkers. It rained and blew that night we would have become very wet on top with only a tent fly. | ||
- | The next morning saw us away at 7.30am to the complaints of the other party whose beauty sleep we disturbed. We had decided to return via Glen Davis and Pipeline Pass the route previously envisaged was out of question because of lack of time. The route was acin fascinating up, down, around more rope work. We attempted at all times to stay on or near the crest of the ridge. Views were again magnificent with a crisp sou' | + | The next morning saw us away at 7.30am to the complaints of the other party whose beauty sleep we disturbed. We had decided to return via Glen Davis and Pipeline Pass the route previously envisaged was out of question because of lack of time. The route was again fascinating up, down, around more rope work. We attempted at all times to stay on or near the crest of the ridge. Views were again magnificent with a crisp sou' |
The descent from the Point was commenced on the western side, some rock climbing was involved and when we attained the ridge top again, the Springwood group were observed just below us, having bypassed the point on the eastern side. | The descent from the Point was commenced on the western side, some rock climbing was involved and when we attained the ridge top again, the Springwood group were observed just below us, having bypassed the point on the eastern side. | ||
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To the valley floor and Canobla Gap, then a walk along tracks for two miles to Canobla Creek, the last water in vegetation before the open fields of the Glen Davis Valley. We lunched there with the Springwood Group and | To the valley floor and Canobla Gap, then a walk along tracks for two miles to Canobla Creek, the last water in vegetation before the open fields of the Glen Davis Valley. We lunched there with the Springwood Group and | ||
then set off together for Pipeline Pass For the first mile of the pass route the track was quite indefinite. Then a competitive sense affected some of the group and the pass top was reached in rapid time. | then set off together for Pipeline Pass For the first mile of the pass route the track was quite indefinite. Then a competitive sense affected some of the group and the pass top was reached in rapid time. | ||
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A run down to the Wolgan and thirsts were then quenched in the appropriate manner at the Newnes Hotel. A lift back to our vehicle by Land Rover followed and we were then en route for home. | A run down to the Wolgan and thirsts were then quenched in the appropriate manner at the Newnes Hotel. A lift back to our vehicle by Land Rover followed and we were then en route for home. | ||
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===== AGM Notice ===== | ===== AGM Notice ===== | ||
- | The Annual General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers is fast approaching The date for this year's AGM is set down as Wednesday 16th., March 1977, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE THIRD, NOT THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. | + | The Annual General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers is fast approaching The date for this year's AGM is set down as Wednesday 16th March 1977, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE THIRD, NOT THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. |
- | This is an important meeting it does presentation of the A Statements, and election of 0 ensuing twelve months. | + | |
- | Prospective Members are remil to attend the AGM, but are no or vote on motions, or partic bearers. | + | This is an important meeting it does presentation of the Annual Report and Financial |
- | for the Club, including as Annual Report and Financial frice Bearers for the | + | |
- | :led that they are welcome t permitted to speak to ipate in election of office | + | Prospective Members are reminded they are welcome |
===== The Year of The Colo ===== | ===== The Year of The Colo ===== | ||
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For a few Club members 1971 was the Year of the Colo. In September and November of that year there were two car swap trips which enabled anyone game to tackle both walks to cover practically the whole of the Colo River system from Glen Davis down to Angorawa Creek, missing only a couple of miles immediately upstream from Boorai Creek. | For a few Club members 1971 was the Year of the Colo. In September and November of that year there were two car swap trips which enabled anyone game to tackle both walks to cover practically the whole of the Colo River system from Glen Davis down to Angorawa Creek, missing only a couple of miles immediately upstream from Boorai Creek. | ||
- | I remember thinking at the time that was the sensible way to do the Colo in a couple of bites instead of fronting up to a series of days of the Oonotonously | + | I remember thinking at the time that was the sensible way to do the Colo in a couple of bites instead of fronting up to a series of days of the monotonously |
In the intervening years, whenever I had the time available, high water in the rivers made it an unattractive prospect, and finally, I had to wait for 1976 to be my Year of the Colo. In the meantime I did at least make a repeat trip down the Wolgan from Newnes and up the Capertee to Glen Davis to consolidate my knowledge of that area. | In the intervening years, whenever I had the time available, high water in the rivers made it an unattractive prospect, and finally, I had to wait for 1976 to be my Year of the Colo. In the meantime I did at least make a repeat trip down the Wolgan from Newnes and up the Capertee to Glen Davis to consolidate my knowledge of that area. | ||
- | The spring and early summer of '76 were reasonably dry, and at length I felt the rest of the Colo was within my reach. Like the Club walkers of '71, I decided it should be attempted in two stages; unlike the Club groups of '71, however, there would not be any carswap, and the trips had to be arranged to bring me back to the car. Plainly there would be some duplication of ground. In fact, I decided be a "there and back" project Culoul Range Colo River Capertee River to Wolgan Junction and return the same way, tying into the Wolgan Capertee area I already knew. | + | The spring and early summer of '76 were reasonably dry, and at length I felt the rest of the Colo was within my reach. Like the Club walkers of '71, I decided it should be attempted in two stages; unlike the Club groups of '71, however, there would not be any carswap, and the trips had to be arranged to bring me back to the car. Plainly there would be some duplication of ground. In fact, I decided be a "there and back" project |
- | During a short spell of holiday leave at the end of September the chance came to try out this first jaunt. The road along the Culoul Range was in reasonably good shape and I was able to drive out to within a mile or so of the Colo/ | + | During a short spell of holiday leave at the end of September the chance came to try out this first jaunt. The road along the Culoul Range was in reasonably good shape and I was able to drive out to within a mile or so of the Colo/ |
Soon after lunch on the Saturday I was heading generally west of the Capertee above the Wollemi Junction and within an hour I had taken a spill off a rock in midstream, scraped a knee rather unpleasantly and thoroughly soused myself. If the contents of the pack had not been enveloped in two layers of independently tied garbage bags my gear would have been equally sodden. | Soon after lunch on the Saturday I was heading generally west of the Capertee above the Wollemi Junction and within an hour I had taken a spill off a rock in midstream, scraped a knee rather unpleasantly and thoroughly soused myself. If the contents of the pack had not been enveloped in two layers of independently tied garbage bags my gear would have been equally sodden. | ||
- | By 5.30 p m., when the light began to fail, I had reached a sandbar and a rather inadequate overhang near reference 503958 -(E.ellong 160,000 map) and called it a night, assessing my rate of progress at slightly better than 1 mile per hour. I knew the 1971 parties had covered the 7 miles or so between Wolgan Junction and Wollemi Junction in the period between lunch on Saturday and lunch on Sunday, and I was hopeful that I too could make the distance in a day each way - albeit walking longer hours for the same mileage. | + | By 5.30 p m., when the light began to fail, I had reached a sandbar and a rather inadequate overhang near reference 503958 -(Mellong 1:50,000 map) and called it a night, assessing my rate of progress at slightly better than 3/4 mile per hour. I knew the 1971 parties had covered the 7 miles or so between Wolgan Junction and Wollemi Junction in the period between lunch on Saturday and lunch on Sunday, and I was hopeful that I too could make the distance in a day each way - albeit walking longer hours for the same mileage. |
On Sunday morning I almost quit. The left knee was sore, stiff and swo1en and wouldn' | On Sunday morning I almost quit. The left knee was sore, stiff and swo1en and wouldn' | ||
- | At least, I felt I had it sewn up, so plodded on doggedly, making my kilometre per hour or thereabouts. There was more water and colder water in the river than I had hoped for, but it now became shallow enough for me to splash up along the bed of the stream for fairly long stages, treading carefully in case of quidksand. After the bend at reference 469963 the going improved. I was able to make about a mile an hour, and at 12.30 p m. came to terra cognita at the Wolgan Junction - just under one day from the Wollemi as budgeted. Over lunch I studied the network of scratches on my shins and decided I could get back in only a slightly ruined state: I also contemplated the possibility that I might be the oldest walker to do the 7-mile stretch between Wollemi and Wolgan twice in two days elapsed time, I was convinced, of course, that the way back would be easier and therefore faster. After all, the vegetation bowed over by past floods would all be pointing downriver, and when I walked along the river bed I would not be thrusting against the current. Well, that was the theory. | + | |
+ | At least, I felt I had it sewn up, so plodded on doggedly, making my kilometre per hour or thereabouts. There was more water and colder water in the river than I had hoped for, but it now became shallow enough for me to splash up along the bed of the stream for fairly long stages, treading carefully in case of quicksand. After the bend at reference 469963 the going improved. I was able to make about a mile an hour, and at 12.30pm. came to terra cognita at the Wolgan Junction - just under one day from the Wollemi as budgeted. Over lunch I studied the network of scratches on my shins and decided I could get back in only a slightly ruined state. I also contemplated the possibility that I might be the oldest walker to do the 7-mile stretch between Wollemi and Wolgan twice in two days elapsed time, I was convinced, of course, that the way back would be easier and therefore faster. After all, the vegetation bowed over by past floods would all be pointing downriver, and when I walked along the river bed I would not be thrusting against the current. Well, that was the theory. | ||
In fact, I camped that night buck at the creek entering from the north at reference 483965: I passed the first night' | In fact, I camped that night buck at the creek entering from the north at reference 483965: I passed the first night' | ||
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I turned in that night on just a biscuit and a can of grapefruit juice - too weary to want anything else - and woke to a brilliant, cool Tuesday morning with birds calling their spring songs all around. Apart from a lot of scratches, a stiff and swollen left knee, and a ravening appetite I felt wonderful - provided I didn't have to do any more walking on the Colo system right away. And I didn't - Stage One was in the bag. | I turned in that night on just a biscuit and a can of grapefruit juice - too weary to want anything else - and woke to a brilliant, cool Tuesday morning with birds calling their spring songs all around. Apart from a lot of scratches, a stiff and swollen left knee, and a ravening appetite I felt wonderful - provided I didn't have to do any more walking on the Colo system right away. And I didn't - Stage One was in the bag. | ||
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(Jim's story - Stage Two - in March issue) | (Jim's story - Stage Two - in March issue) | ||
- | NEW BOOKS | + | ===== New Books ===== |
- | A Field Guide to the SE122.yBushland | + | |
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+ | A Field Guide to the Sydney Bushland | ||
This book, published by Rigby is recommended to sell for $11.95. An excellent review by Paddy Pallin of the book appeared in "The Sydney Morning Herald", | This book, published by Rigby is recommended to sell for $11.95. An excellent review by Paddy Pallin of the book appeared in "The Sydney Morning Herald", | ||
- | 1119.1.< | + | |
- | Published by $6.95. This b it deals with | + | |
- | c'it may be of interesting t and the U.S. | + | Backpacking |
- | Macmillan ; recommended retail price | + | |
- | ook was published in London, but because the fundamentals of walking (backpacking) interest to Australian walkers. Has some humbnail | + | Published by Macmillan ; recommended retail price $6.95. This book was published in London, but because the fundamentals of walking (backpacking) interest to Australian walkers. Has some thumbnail |
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===== Federation Notes ===== | ===== Federation Notes ===== | ||
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The Search and Rescue demonstration is to be held on March 19-20th at Boyd River crossing. If interested, contact Warwick Daniels on 92-1598 (H) or 29-8331 (B). | The Search and Rescue demonstration is to be held on March 19-20th at Boyd River crossing. If interested, contact Warwick Daniels on 92-1598 (H) or 29-8331 (B). | ||
- | The Greater Blue Mountains National. Park proposal is proceeding smoothly. The conservation workers are confident of success, especially as a party of politicions | + | The Greater Blue Mountains National. Park proposal is proceeding smoothly. The conservation workers are confident of success, especially as a party of politicians |
southern section of the proposal was declared National Park on December 18th. This included 30,000 ha of private property, but did not include the Nattai or Abercrombie Rivers. It is proposed that this be extended north to Carlon' | southern section of the proposal was declared National Park on December 18th. This included 30,000 ha of private property, but did not include the Nattai or Abercrombie Rivers. It is proposed that this be extended north to Carlon' | ||
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by Ian Stepher | by Ian Stepher | ||
- | March 9th s Cambodian talk and slides Bob Jilson. | + | March 9th: Cambodian talk and slides Bob Jilson. |
Bob worked for some time in Cambodia and Laos and hearing of his experiences and seeing his slides will make an interesting evening. | Bob worked for some time in Cambodia and Laos and hearing of his experiences and seeing his slides will make an interesting evening. | ||
+ | March 16th: Annual General Meeting. | ||
- | March 16ths Annual General Meeting. | + | March 23rd: " |
- | March 23rd; " | + | Ian is a fairly new member but has already accumulated a wealth of practical experience on this subject which he is anxious to impart to members. Will be entertaining. |
- | Ian is a fairly | + | March 30th: Card evening. A new idea and should be lots of fun. Please bring playing cards and, if possible, a card table. |
- | ha2L.1.12L12s Card evening. A new idea and should be lots of fun. Please bring playing cards and, if possible, a card table. | ||
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===== Walk Notes ===== | ===== Walk Notes ===== | ||
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5th, 6th Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mt. Solitary. Overnight camp in Chinaman' | 5th, 6th Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mt. Solitary. Overnight camp in Chinaman' | ||
- | 11,12,13 Budawangs Sassafras, Tanderra Camp, lit. Tarn, Monolith Valley, Mt. Owen. Leaders | + | 11,12,13 Budawangs Sassafras, Tanderra Camp, Mt. Tarn, Monolith Valley, Mt. Owen. Leader: |
- | 25;26;27 Bat's Camp, Barrallier Pass, Oolong | + | 25,26,27 Bat's Camp, Barrallier Pass, Colong |
- | 25,26,27 Broger' | + | 25,26,27 Broger' |
RE-UNION | RE-UNION | ||
- | 191 20 - Coolana. The Club's annual get-together, | + | 19, 20 - Coolana. The Club's annual get-together, |
LOAF TRIPS | LOAF TRIPS | ||
- | 49 59 6 --Mapping instructional and blackbarry | + | 4, 5, 6 --Mapping instructional and blackberry |
- | Sunday 6 - David Cotton' | + | Sunday 6 - David Cotton' |
- | 11,12913 - Hunter Valley Mne Festival. Leaders Jeff Bridger. Walk if you're able. | + | 11,12,13 - Hunter Valley Mne Festival. Leaders Jeff Bridger. Walk if you're able. |
WEEKEND TRIPS | WEEKEND TRIPS | ||
- | 12, 13 | + | 12, 13 Newnes Junction, |
- | 25,26,27 | + | 25,26,27 Mt. Wilson exploratory. Leaders Jeff Bridger, No wine festival here, Plenty of rugged territory out Bell way. |
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- | SUNDAY WALF | + | |
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- | Sunday 13 | + | |
- | Newnes Junction, | + | |
- | Mt. Wilson exploratory. Leaders Jeff Bridger, No wine festival here, Plenty of rugged territory out Bell way. | + | SUNDAY WALKS |
- | Lilyvale - Palm Jungle - Burning Palms - Otford. Leader: Kath Brown. Southern area. | + | Sunday 13 Lilyvale - Palm Jungle - Burning Palms - Otford. Leader: Kath Brown. Southern area. |
Sunday 27 - Church Points Lovett Bay, West Head, Willunga Track, Lovett Bay. Leader: Barry Zieren. Northern area. | Sunday 27 - Church Points Lovett Bay, West Head, Willunga Track, Lovett Bay. Leader: Barry Zieren. Northern area. | ||
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SPECIAL NOTE | SPECIAL NOTE | ||
- | On April 1, 29 3, a rock climbing | + | On April 1, 29 3, a rock climbing |
- | Bryden advises that those interested should meet at Mt. Piddington Lookout car park at 9 a m. on the Saturday. | + | Bryden advises that those interested should meet at Mt. Piddington Lookout car park at 9am. on the Saturday. |
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