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- | THE | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | SY DNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | 11111111r111111bilit | + | Established 1931 |
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- | Y.? | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476, G.P.O. Sydney, |
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- | Established | + | |**Editor**|Patrick James, P.O. Box 170, Kogarah, 2217. Telephone 588 2614.| |
- | N | + | |**Business Manager**|Stan Madden, 9 Florence Avenue, Gosford, 2250. Telephone (043) 25 7203.| |
- | 14t).SE | + | |**Production Manager**|Helen Gray. Telephone 86 6263.| |
- | elk | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown.| |
- | .., | + | |**Illustrator**|Morag |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The SydneyBush | + | |**Printers**|Fran Holland, |
- | evening from 7.45 pm at ELLA COMMUNITY CENTRE, 58a Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (next to the Post Office). | + | |
- | #####**##### | + | ====May |
- | EDITOR: | + | |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | Telephone (043) 25 7203. | + | |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER: | + | | | |Page| |
- | TYPIST: | + | |Editorial| | 2| |
- | ILLUSTRATOR: | + | |The Walk That Didn't Go! - Easter 1987|Alan Doherty| 3| |
- | PRINTERS: | + | |Sticks and Stones....|Sev Sternell| 5| |
- | ##### | + | |Where Our Caravan Has Rested|Jim Brown| 7| |
- | MAY, 1987. Page | + | |The April General Meeting|Barry Wallace|10| |
- | Editorial 2 | + | |For trips to Yerranderie - Strip Map to Bats Camp| |12| |
- | The Walk That Didn't Go! - Easter 1987 by Alan Doherty 3 | + | |Letter to the Editor|Robert Pallin|15| |
- | Sticks and Stones.... Sev Sternell 5 | + | |1986 Adventurer of the Year| |15| |
- | Advertisement - Canoe & Camping, Gladesville 6 | + | |The Art Exhibition|Ainslie Morris|16| |
- | Where Our Caravan Has Rested Jim Brown 7 | + | |Social Weekend|Wendy Aliano|16| |
- | The April General Meeting Barry til llace 10 | + | |Articles Wanted|The Editor|17| |
- | Advertisement - PLay the Harmonica 11 | + | |Which Banksia?|Kath Brown|18| |
- | For trips to Yerranderie - Strip Map to Bats Camp 12 | + | |Wednesday Night Social Program|Wendy Aliano|18| |
- | Advertisement - Eastwood Camping Centre 14 | + | |S.B.W. Annual Subscriptions 1987| |18| |
- | Letter to the Editor Robert Pallin 15 | + | |
- | 1986 Adventurer of the Year 15 | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | The Art Exhibition Ainslie Morris 16 | + | |
- | Social Weekend Wendy Aliano 16 | + | | |Page| |
- | Articles Wanted The Editor 17 | + | |Canoe & Camping, Gladesville| 6| |
- | ADvertisement - Belvedere TAxis, Blackheath 17 | + | |Play the Harmonica|11| |
- | Which Banksia? Kath Brown 18 | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre|14| |
- | Wednesday Night Social Program Wendy Aliano 18 | + | |Belvedere Taxis, Blackheath|17| |
- | S.B.W. Annual Subscriptions 1987 18 | + | |
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- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1987 | + | |
- | EDITORIAL. | + | =====Editorial.===== |
- | Every editor must/should have an editorial policy and my policy is no different to that of Ms Majorie Hill who first proposed that the Club should have a magazine and who was the first Editor. Majorie' | + | |
- | become | + | Every editor must/should have an editorial policy and my policy is no different to that of Ms Majorie Hill who first proposed that the Club should have a magazine and who was the first Editor. Majorie' |
- | To persue the policy of a magazine for the members, by the members | + | |
- | and of the members it is of vital need to have articles written for, by and of the members. Your new Editor in his gullible naiveness and youthful | + | To persue the policy of a magazine for the members, by the members and of the members it is of vital need to have articles written for, by and of the members. Your new Editor in his gullible naiveness and youthful enthusiasm expects a flood of articles from past authors and especially from new and untried authors. Articles may be sent to P.O. Box 170, Kogarah, 2217, or delivered by hand at Club meetings to anyone on the Committee to be passed on to the Editor. Articles may be typed or hand written, in perfect or imperfect grammar and with or without spelling misstackes. |
- | enthusiasm expects a flood of articles from past authors and especially | + | |
- | from new and untried authors. Articles may be sent to P.O. Box 170, Kogarah, 2217, or delivered by hand at Club meetings to anyone on the | + | |
- | Committee to be passed on to the Editor. Articles may be typed or hand | + | |
- | written, in perfect or imperfect grammar and with or without spelling misstackes. | + | |
Letters to the Editor are welcome and will be published subject to editorial licence, the laws of libel and if their length is less than 250 words. | Letters to the Editor are welcome and will be published subject to editorial licence, the laws of libel and if their length is less than 250 words. | ||
- | May,, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 3 | + | |
- | THE WALK THAT DIDN'T GO! | + | ---- |
- | EASTER | + | |
+ | =====The Walk That Didn't Go! Easter | ||
by Alan Doherty. | by Alan Doherty. | ||
+ | |||
After the usual Easter crush on the suburban roads, the traffic thins through the Mountains and we have a quiet trip to Kanangra, quiet because we are in 10-10ths cloud most of the way. The clan arrive in dribs and drabs - most are bedded down by midnight, some at Budthingeroo, | After the usual Easter crush on the suburban roads, the traffic thins through the Mountains and we have a quiet trip to Kanangra, quiet because we are in 10-10ths cloud most of the way. The clan arrive in dribs and drabs - most are bedded down by midnight, some at Budthingeroo, | ||
- | One can only assume that the sun rises this Good Friday - it certainly doesn' | + | |
- | the party leaves for road's end and the inevitable shouldering of weighty four-day packs. The Budthingeroo contingent are waiting and all are accounted for with the exception of four, | + | One can only assume that the sun rises this Good Friday - it certainly doesn' |
- | two of whom are prospectives who do not wish to prospect. After the customary 15 minute wait | + | |
- | we set out for Butchers Creek at 0745 via Pages Pinnacle and Gingra Creek in spirits that dismiss the poor weather. | + | The brisk, dank morning puts a spring in our heels and Mt. Maxwell is soon behind us after some brief glimpses through the cloud of that magnificent Deep. We are slowed somewhat at Smiths Pass by another party of walkers and stop to regroup at Crafts Walls where our two errant walkers catch us up. All 21 are accounted for with another five due to meet us along the way. Sadly, Pages Pinnacle is given the go-by as the old Master Painter is busy with the white-out and the view has disappeared. Down, down Crafts ridge we go with the promise of morning tea at the bottom spurring us on, but the Gods of Kanangra have other ideas - 100 metres from the bottom, on possibly the steepest part of the ridge, Sev Sternhill loses his balance and crashes forward down the hill, roaring in pain that he has broken his leg. And broken it obviously is. |
- | The brisk, dank morning puts a spring in our heels and Mt. Maxwell is soon behind us after some brief glimpses through the cloud of that magnificent Deep. We are slowed somewhat at Smiths Pass by another party of walkers and stop to regroup at Crafts Walls where our two errant walkers catch us up. All 21 are accounted for with another five due to meet us along | + | |
- | the way. Sadly, Pages Pinnacle is given the go-by as the old Master Painter is busy with the | + | A time for cool, clear thinking - some doubt that it is broken on Sev's behalf is soon dispelled when he tries to stand. First aid; Wendy Allan assumes responsibility and does a noteworthy job. It is reassuring that we have a nursing sister and several other certificated first aiders in reserve. Reassure the patient; his only worry is that he has ruined the walk. Send for help; John and Sandy Williams volunteer to go to the Rangers' |
- | white-out and the view has disappeared. Down, down Crafts ridge we go with the promise of morning tea at the bottom spurring us on, but the Gods of Kanangra have other ideas - 100 metres from the bottom, on possibly the steepest part of the ridge, Sev Sternhill loses his balance | + | |
- | and crashes forward down the hill, roaring in pain that he has broken his leg. And broken it | + | Wait and theorise on the possibility of a helicopter getting in that afternoon; John and Sandy had left at about 1030 hrs - 3 hours back to the car, 30 minutes |
- | obviously is. | + | |
- | A time for cool, clear thinking - some doubt that it is.broken on Sev's behalf is soon | + | Lay out orange and yellow distress signals on the pad; capes and ground sheets are fine. Find enough tent sites in a hopeless camping area; we manage. The helicopter obviously isn't coming; extrapolate over the alternatives if it can't come at all because of the weather. Carry Sev out - which way? can't go back the way we came, imagine trying to get a stretcher up Smiths Pass - up Gingra Track? - not without a chain saw to clear the heath from Maxwell Tops! Only one way - down Gingra Creek to, the Kowmung on to the Waterboard road at Wide Opening Range, a long and difficult carry with a man in pain. |
- | dispelled when he tries to stand. First aid; Wendy Allan assumes responsibility and does a | + | |
- | noteworthy job. It is reassuring that we have a nursing sister and several other certificated | + | Meanwhile, wait and enjoy happy hour around a warm and inviting fire with good friends and companions. And what's this? An auburn-haired angel produces from her pack a bottle of champagne and two dainty glasses so that Anita and I can celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary in style. Margaret Niven, you deserve a medal! Out come the song sheets, courtesy of George Mawer. Nothing like a sing-song round the camp fire to dispel the gloom. Bed down for the night, full of hope for a clear day - dawn brings the misery of a head cold, but what's that thumping noise, could it be? Yes,it is - the thump becomes the roar and whine of helicopter blades and jet engine as our rescuers spot our distress sign, the head cold is forgotten, one quick circuit and in to land. Everything loose gets whipped away by the incredible down draught. What a sight, tents and flys flattened, ground sheets and plastic bags being hurled up the hillsides, and the look of wonder, then relief, on everyone' |
- | first aiders.in reserve. Reassure the patient; his only worry is that he has ruined the | + | |
- | walk. Send for help; John and Sandy Williams volunteer to go to the Rangers' | + | We see the crew of three Polair constables start to dismantle the helicopter and notice the brand name - Meccano - in small letters near the tail rotor. Off come the doors, out comes the door frame, out come the seats - all to make room for the stretcher of course. In goes Sev, resplendent |
- | top of Porcupine Pinch; they are armed with map references and S. & R. contacts. We improvise a stretcher; two green saplings are sacrificed and enough nylon cord appears from pack pockets | + | |
- | to lash on cross pieces. Bill Holland produces his familiar 13 mm orange tape which weaves a | + | " |
- | strong mattress which when topped with a thermarest is about as good a bush stretcher that can | + | |
- | be had. Ease the patient on; six of us tote him down to Gingra Creek. Keep him warm; rig | + | More decisions. The weather is deteriorating, |
- | up a tent fly to dispel the drizzle and boil the billy for a hot drink. Early, signs of shock | + | |
- | are now gone and Sev is about as comfortable as we can make him. | + | With each passing year the ghosts of Goondell, Mootik and the Gundungura tribe hustle the Maxwell |
- | Wait and theorise on the possibility of a helicopter getting in that afternoon; John and Sandy had left at about 1030 hrs - 3 hours back to the car, 30 minutes | + | |
- | Lay out orange and yellow distress signals on the pad; capes and ground sheets are fine. Find enough tent sites in a hopeless camping area; we manabe. The helicopter obviously isn't | + | Meanwhile, John and Sandy Williams have done a fantastic job from their end, but that is another story that no doubt they will enjoy telling. They have nothing but praise for everyone involved in the rescue and it is most reassuring to know that such a dedicated, experienced and fully equipped rescue service exists and is available to all for the cost of a few phone calls. |
- | coming; extrapolate over the alternatives if it can't come at all because of the weather. Carry Sev out - which way? can't go back the way we came, imagine trying to get a stretcher up Smiths Pass - up Gingra Track? - not without a chain saw to clear the heath from Maxwell Tops! Only one way - down Gingra Creek to, the Kowmung, on to the Waterboard road at Wide Opening Range, a long and difficult carry with a man in pain. | + | |
- | Meanwhile, wait and enjoy happy hour around a warm and inviting fire with good friends and companions. And what's this? An auburn-haired angel produces from her pack a bottle of champagne and two dainty glasses so! that Anita and I can celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary | + | |
- | in style. Margaret Niven, you deserve a medal! Out some the song sheets, courtesy of George | + | |
- | Mawer. Nothing like a sing-song round the camp fire to dispel the gloom. Bed down for the | + | |
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1987 | + | |
- | night, full of hope for a clear day - dawn brings the misery of a head cold, but what's that thumping noise, could it be? Yes,it is - the thump becomes the roar and whine of helicopter blades and jet engine as our rescuers spot our distress sign, the head cold is forgotten, one quick circuit and in to land. Everything loose gets whipped away by the incredible down | + | |
- | draught. What a sight, tents and flys flattened, ground sheets and plastic bags being hurled up the hillsides, and the look of wonder, then relief, on everyone' | + | |
- | We see the crew of three Polair constables start to dismantle the helicopter and notice the brand name - Meccano - in small letters near the tail rotor. Off come the doors, out comes | + | |
- | the door frame, out come the seats - all to make room for the stretcher of course. In goes | + | |
- | Sev, resplendant | + | |
- | builds to a scream, camera shutters click inaudably | + | |
- | through his safety checks and we see him apply maximum lift and brace ourselves against the buffeting wind, a slight waver in the take-off manoeuvre prunes the eucalupts | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | to give up his seat to install Sev, but two cups of coffee, a slice of Anita' | + | |
- | realises the inevitable. | + | |
- | More decisions. The weather is deteriorating, | + | |
- | - what to do with constable Greg and the helicopter seats? Smiths Pass will be a waterfall, | + | |
- | we'll have to climb up to Gingra track and take the constable and the seats with us. We eat | + | |
- | lunch under tent flys and depart at 1300 hrs in unrelenting, | + | |
- | finery of Wendy' | + | |
- | dryness of Coal Seam Cave and the warmth of a small fire are appreciated by a weary police | + | |
- | constable. We don't have the heart to tell him that he is wasting his time wringing the | + | |
- | water from his socks. | + | |
- | With each passing year the ghosts of Goondell, Mootik and the Gundungura tribe hustle the Mazwell | + | |
- | bulldoze our way through the heath to arrive at the luxury of the tourist track across Seymour Top. We reach the road end at 1730 and there is the fog-bound helicopter looking totally out | + | |
- | of place alongside the pluviometer. Greg and his crew mates ham up a mock throttling for the | + | |
- | photographer and it is obvious that they are glad to see each other. They won't be getting | + | |
- | home tonight! | + | |
- | Meanwhile, John and Sandy Williams have done a fantastic job from their end, but that is another story that no doubt they will enjoy telling. They hay e nothing but praise for everyone | + | |
- | involved in the rescue and it is most reassuring to know that such a dedicated, experienced and fully equipped rescue service exists and is available to all for the cost of a few phone calls. | + | |
All of the members and prospectives on the walk not mentioned deserve praise, they worked as a team when needed and I am appreciative of the help and quiet reassurances given by our two Club Vice-Presidents. My thanks to you all. | All of the members and prospectives on the walk not mentioned deserve praise, they worked as a team when needed and I am appreciative of the help and quiet reassurances given by our two Club Vice-Presidents. My thanks to you all. | ||
- | It is an exerience | + | |
- | "The Joys of Leadership" | + | It is an experience |
So the walk didn't go! - - - Maybe next year? | So the walk didn't go! - - - Maybe next year? | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | (NOTE: Smiths Pass - named after Gordon Smith, an early S.B.W. member | + | (NOTE: Smiths Pass - named after Gordon Smith, an early S.B.W. member. Pages Pinnacle - named after Peter Page, another early S.B.W. member. |
- | Pages Pinnacle - named after Peter Page, " IV | + | |
- | Crafts Walls - named after Frank Craft, | + | ---- |
- | May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 5 | + | |
- | STICKS AND STONES.... | + | =====Sticks And Stones.===== |
by Sev Sternell. | by Sev Sternell. | ||
+ | |||
Dear Fellow Bushies, | Dear Fellow Bushies, | ||
- | Sticks and stones can indeed, break your bones as I have demonstrated by breaking my right leg on Alan Doherty' | + | |
- | walk for 20 people, stranding a Police Rescue.helicopter on top of Kanangra Walls and | + | Sticks and stones can indeed break your bones as I have demonstrated by breaking my right leg on Alan Doherty' |
- | stranding one policeman with the party. He had to walk out. I felt a bit less guilty after | + | |
- | the orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Furth Shore told me that I did a real good job on the leg, smashing the fibula, parting the tibia from the fibula and ripping assorted ligaments. I now carry three high quality Swiss chrome steel screws in me, two of which will stay for | + | I am writing this to express my great appreciation of everything my fellow bushies have done for me after the mishap. My party did everything possible to make me comfortable and Wendy and Anita gave me so much attention that I was beginning to wonder if it was not worth it after all. John and Sandy not only went for help initially, but gave me a very appreciated lift from Oberon to the Royal North Shore where I was admitted on Easter Saturday evening, operated upon immediately and finally placed in a cast and cast out on Friday, April 24. During my stay at the Royal North Shore, numerous |
- | good. There are now parts of me which are virtually indestructible. | + | |
- | I am writing this to express my great appreciation of everything my fellow bushies have done for me after the mishap. My party did everything possible to make me comfortable and Wendy and Anita gave me so much attention that I was beginning to wonder if it was not worth | + | |
- | it after all. Jdhn and Sandy not only went for help initially, but gave me a very appreciated | + | |
- | lift from Oberon to the Royal North Shore where I was admitted on Easter Saturday evening, operated upon immediately and finally placed in a cast and cast out OR Friday, April 24. During my stay at the Royal North Shore, numerous | + | |
- | cards for all of which I am grateful. No, Fazeley, I am not made of stronger stuff than you: | + | |
- | my leg just hurt less than yours (although it hurt quite enough, thank you). | + | |
I believe that we can draw a couple of lessons from this experience, or rather reinforce what we already knew: | I believe that we can draw a couple of lessons from this experience, or rather reinforce what we already knew: | ||
- | Firstly, it is clear that an experienced Sydney Bushies party can easily deal with an accident of this sort. All the right things were done in the right sequence, nobody panicked, | + | |
- | pain, fuss and gloom were kept to absolute minimum and the only irretrievable object was the walk itself. | + | Firstly, it is clear that an experienced Sydney Bushies party can easily deal with an accident of this sort. All the right things were done in the right sequence, nobody panicked, pain, fuss and gloom were kept to absolute minimum and the only irretrievable object was the walk itself. |
- | Secondly, the accident happened in a perfectly ordinary place, namely the usual steep | + | |
- | descent made only slightly slippery by rain. We were walking quite fast and people kept | + | Secondly, the accident happened in a perfectly ordinary place, namely the usual steep descent made only slightly slippery by rain. We were walking quite fast and people kept falling over, but only I managed to make something of my one and only fall. A classical illustration of the saying that " |
- | falling over, but only I managed to make something of my one and only fall. A classical | + | |
- | illustration of the saying that " | + | See you soon on the track and thanks once again. |
- | bit more carefully in the ordinary rough terrain and slow down when people begin to fall over. | + | |
- | See you soon on the track and thanks once again. | + | ---- |
- | 60TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. | + | |
- | Tickets for admission to the Club's 60th Anniversary Dinner at Holiday Inn, MENZIES HOTEL, 14 Carrington Street on Friday, 23rd October are now available. | + | ====60th Anniversary Dinner.==== |
- | They may be ontained | + | |
+ | Tickets for admission to the Club's 60th Anniversary Dinner at Holiday Inn, Menzies Hotel, 14 Carrington Street on Friday, 23rd October are now available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | They may be obtained | ||
Tickets may be obtained by post if a cheque/ | Tickets may be obtained by post if a cheque/ | ||
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The Menzies requires a firm booking, indicating numbers likely to attend, by 1st July next, so please ensure your booking is made before that date. | The Menzies requires a firm booking, indicating numbers likely to attend, by 1st July next, so please ensure your booking is made before that date. | ||
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60th Anniversary T-shirts, with the Club name and badge, will be available in May at the Club Room at a cost of approx. $8 each. | 60th Anniversary T-shirts, with the Club name and badge, will be available in May at the Club Room at a cost of approx. $8 each. | ||
- | Bottles of Anniversary | + | |
- | 265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE, | + | Bottles of Anniversary |
- | THURS. 9-8 | + | |
- | SAT. 9-4 | + | ---- |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, | + | |
- | | + | =====Where Our Caravan Has Rested.===== |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | |
- | | + | |
- | | + | |
- | TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | + | |
- | A HUGE RANGE OF PADDLES FOR ALL TYPES OF CANOEING | + | |
- | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | + | |
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- | May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 7 | + | |
- | WHERE OUR CARAVAN HAS RESTED. | + | |
by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | What follows is a slightly abridged version of a sketch (entertainment? | + | |
- | each stepped forward in turn to say their piece. | + | What follows is a slightly abridged version of a sketch (entertainment? |
- | In almost sixty years, where has our caravan rested? | + | |
- | Well - out in the bush - perhaps at tens of thousands of places | + | In almost sixty years, where has our caravan rested?\\ |
- | And in that setting we have been rather proud of the fact that almost always we have left the bush undefiled ... sometimes cleaner than we found it. | + | Well - out in the bush - perhaps at tens of thousands of places\\ |
- | Well, at first we were parasites. The Mountain Trails Club gave birth to the S.B.W., and for | + | And in that setting we have been rather proud of the fact that almost always we have left\\ |
- | a few months we continued to meet at their rooms at 10 Hunter Street, City, on its northern side and not far from George Street. The oldish building still stands, and the ground floor is now | + | the bush undefiled ... sometimes cleaner than we found it. |
- | occupied by a Health Food shop and the entrance to the " | + | |
+ | Well, at first we were parasites. The Mountain Trails Club gave birth to the S.B.W., and for a few months we continued to meet at their rooms at 10 Hunter Street, City, on its northern side and not far from George Street. The oldish building still stands, and the ground floor is now occupied by a Health Food shop and the entrance to the " | ||
In the short time there we gave the Club its name, the basic features of its Constitution, | In the short time there we gave the Club its name, the basic features of its Constitution, | ||
- | Which was, according to the first Minute Book, a non-existent bloom, a " | + | |
- | Flannel flower, flannel flower, Sadly we have deceived you. | + | Which was, according to the first Minute Book, a non-existent bloom, a " |
- | Of all flowers you were ours, So we've always believed you. | + | |
- | In this book there a double-L Double-L in flanne111111 | + | (Song - to " |
- | Flanne1111 | + | |
- | It wasn't long before we found a lodging for ourselves at 258 George Street. The site now | + | Flannel flower, flannel flower,\\ |
- | includes two small deserted shop-fronts, | + | Sadly we have deceived you.\\ |
- | They are about 50 metres north of Bond Street. Apparently we stayed there about four years, | + | Of all flowers you were ours,\\ |
- | during which time members made some of the early epoch-making trips, including the first known ascent of the Gangerang Range from Cox's River to Kanangra. | + | So we've always believed you.\\ |
- | Despite all this pathfinding expertise, some members evidently got " | + | In this book there a double-L\\ |
- | matter of members getting lost for the incoming Committee" | + | Double-L in flannellllll....\\ |
+ | Flannelll | ||
+ | Double-crossed by the Walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It wasn't long before we found a lodging for ourselves at 258 George Street. The site now includes two small deserted shop-fronts, | ||
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+ | Despite all this pathfinding expertise, some members evidently got " | ||
And the initial steps were taken to save Blue Gum Forest from the axe. | And the initial steps were taken to save Blue Gum Forest from the axe. | ||
- | When we moved again in 1932 it was because more spacious rooms were needed, | + | |
- | There we stayed almost 13 years. It was essentially a good time, while membership built up, | + | When we moved again in 1932 it was because more spacious rooms were needed, |
- | and walkers came to be regarded as responsible citizens. | + | |
- | There was one fly in the ointment. Despite 6.00 pm closing of hotels some roisterers in the | + | There we stayed almost 13 years. It was essentially a good time, while membership built up, and walkers came to be regarded as responsible citizens. |
- | area tended to pester walkers arriving at the Clubroom. | + | |
- | (Enacted | + | There was one fly in the ointment. Despite 6.00 pm closing of hotels some roisterers in the area tended to pester walkers arriving at the Clubroom. |
- | All you walker ladies looking dry: Have a slug of gin with me and don't be shy - | + | |
- | Come baby, baby, have a snort with me a snort with me a snort with me | + | (Enacted.... An inebriated character waving a bottle and singing) - |
- | (Lady walker replies) - Aw, go and jump in the Tank Stream - it's just down under the street. | + | |
+ | All you walker ladies looking dry:\\ | ||
+ | Have a slug of gin with me and don't be shy -\\ | ||
+ | Come baby, baby, have a snort with me....\\ | ||
+ | a snort with me.... a snort with me....\\ | ||
+ | (Lady walker replies) - Aw, go and jump in the Tank Stream -\\ | ||
+ | it's just down under the street. | ||
Walkers sought assistance from the Police, who did a pretty good job of swooping on the pests. | Walkers sought assistance from the Police, who did a pretty good job of swooping on the pests. | ||
- | (Enacted | + | |
- | We're pure and tough and always dutiful | + | (Enacted.... enter two " |
- | And so we don't approve of vice. | + | |
- | What's more they will not pay our price. And let us save them from their sin We'll gladly slam them in the bin. | + | We're pure and tough and always dutiful\\ |
- | Pleased at the result of the Police raid at Hamilton | + | And so we don't approve of vice.\\ |
- | Au, don't shilly-shally around. They told the cops there were nude sun-bathers at Era Beach. | + | Now these drunks are no-wise beautiful\\ |
- | Page 8 THESYDNEYBUSHWALKER May, 1987 | + | What's more they will not pay our price.\\ |
+ | If they won't give fair emoluments\\ | ||
+ | And let us save them from their sin\\ | ||
+ | We'll run them in.... etc....\\ | ||
+ | We'll gladly slam them in the bin. | ||
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+ | Pleased at the result of the Police raid at Hamilton | ||
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+ | Aw, don't shilly-shally around. They told the cops there were nude sun-bathers at Era Beach. | ||
So a posse went out from Helensburgh and made observations. | So a posse went out from Helensburgh and made observations. | ||
- | The story of what followed was told in one of the Club's old Chronic Operas, but hele's the author of the Era segment (Don Matthews) to tell you again. | + | |
- | (Enact | + | The story of what followed was told in one of the Club's old Chronic Operas, but here's the author of the Era segment (Don Matthews) to tell you again. |
- | Just wait a moment 'till I look again, Ah me, there are bareskins two. | + | |
- | NOW we must capture these children of nature | + | (Enact.... enter the two " |
- | And bring them before the beak. | + | |
- | So down on your kneeses, Let us crawl through scrub and treeses, | + | I see a bareskin, only a bareskin, yes, it's a bareskin true,\\ |
- | Don't let your big boots squeak. (The two bareskins are arrested) | + | Just wait a moment 'till I look again, Ah me, there are bareskins two.\\ |
+ | Now we must capture these children of nature\\ | ||
+ | And bring them before the beak.\\ | ||
+ | So down on your kneeses, Let us crawl through scrub and treeses,\\ | ||
+ | Don't let your big boots squeak. | ||
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+ | (The two bareskins are arrested) | ||
Perhaps you wonder why the nudists aren't visible? Well, we wouldn' | Perhaps you wonder why the nudists aren't visible? Well, we wouldn' | ||
- | In any case all was soon revealed. Including that they were S.B.W. members.. | + | |
+ | In any case __all was soon revealed__. Including that they were S.B.W. members. | ||
Changing the subject, in 1938 the average number of Programmed Walks each month was nine. | Changing the subject, in 1938 the average number of Programmed Walks each month was nine. | ||
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We managed to stay at Hamilton Street throughout most of the War years, but in 1945 the premises were sold and we had to go. | We managed to stay at Hamilton Street throughout most of the War years, but in 1945 the premises were sold and we had to go. | ||
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Like the Israelites, we wandered in the wilderness (but not the kind of Wilderness we liked) for a couple of months; until we found Ingersoll Hall, in Crown Street, Darlinghurst. It was a dirty, dingy place - nasty but cheap - and we stayed 14 years. | Like the Israelites, we wandered in the wilderness (but not the kind of Wilderness we liked) for a couple of months; until we found Ingersoll Hall, in Crown Street, Darlinghurst. It was a dirty, dingy place - nasty but cheap - and we stayed 14 years. | ||
- | In another scene from an old Chronic Opera we depicted two former Club members, returning | + | |
- | after several years away from walking to find the room just as scruffy as they remember it Complete with broken windows, unstable tables, the debris from " | + | In another scene from an old Chronic Opera we depicted two former Club members, returning after several years away from walking to find the room just as scruffy as they remember it.... Complete with broken windows, unstable tables, the debris from " |
(Song - to "This Likeness is Entrancing Fair") | (Song - to "This Likeness is Entrancing Fair") | ||
- | This place has hardly changed at all The dirt and stains still on the wall.... | + | |
- | New walkers - new talkers - the same old hall | + | This place has hardly changed at all\\ |
- | See the old tables there that often fall And in each frame | + | The dirt and stains still on the wall\\ |
- | A shattered window held by faith alone Or maybe dust and cobwebs. | + | New walkers - new talkers - the same old hall\\ |
- | Still the same It's just the same as ever I have known. | + | See the old tables there that often fall\\ |
+ | And in each frame\\ | ||
+ | A shattered window held by faith alone\\ | ||
+ | Or maybe dust and cobwebs.\\ | ||
+ | Still the same\\ | ||
+ | It's just the same as ever I have known. | ||
While at Squalor Mansions we acquired the Era lands, and lost them again five years later through resumption. | While at Squalor Mansions we acquired the Era lands, and lost them again five years later through resumption. | ||
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And in 1953 averaged eleven walks per month on the Programme. | And in 1953 averaged eleven walks per month on the Programme. | ||
- | During that year our landlords discovered Housie games paid better than Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | The Friday-nighters were heartbroken, | + | During that year our landlords discovered Housie games paid better than Bushwalkers, |
- | Five years later, when we found pleasanter Clubrooms, no-one even suggested reverting to Fridays. | + | |
- | It was 1959 when we moved to the Nurses Association Hall in Reiby Place, near Circular Quay. Where we remained about 12 years, until the winter of 1971. A far nicer place, | + | Five years later, when we found pleasanter Clubrooms, no-one even suggested reverting to Fridays. It was 1959 when we moved to the Nurses Association Hall in Reiby Place, near Circular Quay. Where we remained about 12 years, until the winter of 1971. A far nicer place, |
While there we celebrated the Club's 40th Anniversary in October 1967. | While there we celebrated the Club's 40th Anniversary in October 1967. | ||
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And tried to devote the Era funds to purchase of land at Bendethera on the Deua River. We failed - not enough money. | And tried to devote the Era funds to purchase of land at Bendethera on the Deua River. We failed - not enough money. | ||
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Much about the same time we were alarmed to hear of farmers setting dog traps on fire trails near Yerranderie and near Wog Wog in the Budawangs. | Much about the same time we were alarmed to hear of farmers setting dog traps on fire trails near Yerranderie and near Wog Wog in the Budawangs. | ||
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(Song - to "Santa Lucia" | (Song - to "Santa Lucia" | ||
- | Dog traps on distant trails - On walkers snapping, | + | |
- | Mind where you park your tails - They' | + | Dog traps on distant trails - On walkers snapping,\\ |
- | Unless you're wearing clogs - Don't act like greedy hogs, | + | Mind where you park your tails - They' |
+ | Unless you're wearing clogs - Don't act like greedy hogs,\\ | ||
Leave a few traps for the passing dogs. Don't be caught napping. | Leave a few traps for the passing dogs. Don't be caught napping. | ||
- | If we dipped out at Bendethera, we scored when we had the chance in 1969 to buy some land in Kangaroo | + | |
- | We learned they approved of us as "nice quiet neighbours" | + | If we dipped out at Bendethera, we scored when we had the chance in 1969 to buy some land in Kangaroo |
- | Silent night! Holy cow! What a din What a row, | + | |
- | Fiddles and bagpipes and hullaballoo | + | We learned they approved of us as "nice quiet neighbours" |
- | Along the banks of the Kangaroo, | + | |
- | They are our nice quiet neighbours | + | (Song -) |
- | May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 9 | + | |
- | By 1970 we knew another move was imminent. The Nurses Association Building was to be | + | Silent night! Holy cow! What a din... What a row,\\ |
- | demolished to make way for what was called "The Gateway of Sydney" | + | Fiddles and bagpipes and hullaballoo\\ |
- | was deferred for some years, but a reconstruction of the room in 1971 made it almost impossible to hold a meeting. | + | Along the banks of the Kangaroo,\\ |
- | So the Club Caravan moved on, and for two or three months in the winter of 1971 we gathered at Anzac House in College Street, near Liverpool Street. But the situation there was also | + | They are our nice quiet neighbours |
- | impossible - no facilities to store any Club records or equipment - the Caretaker would not | + | |
- | look after a projector or screen delivered on the day of a showing. The lass looking after | + | By 1970 we knew another move was imminent. The Nurses Association Building was to be demolished to make way for what was called "The Gateway of Sydney" |
- | new members had to tote her records to and from each evening. | + | |
- | Off we went again and this time it was a radical shift. | + | So the Club Caravan moved on, and for two or three months in the winter of 1971 we gathered at Anzac House in College Street, near Liverpool Street. But the situation there was also impossible - no facilities to store any Club records or equipment - the Caretaker would not look after a projector or screen delivered on the day of a showing. The lass looking after new members had to tote her records to and from each evening. |
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+ | Off we went again... and this time it was a radical shift. | ||
We went suburban for the first time - to the Wireless Institute Room in Atchison Street, St. Leonards. | We went suburban for the first time - to the Wireless Institute Room in Atchison Street, St. Leonards. | ||
- | It did cause some inconvenience - understandably - to members living in eastern, | + | |
- | There was one interesting aspect of the small number of defectors. A few of those involved | + | It did cause some inconvenience - understandably - to members living in eastern, western and southern suburbs. Indeed a few quit the Club, whilst others made only sporadic appearances in the Clubroom. |
- | were the Club' | + | |
+ | There was one interesting aspect of the small number of defectors. A few of those involved were the Club' | ||
In fact, shortly after going to St. Leonards the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Presidents and Secretaries decided it had been a good move. | In fact, shortly after going to St. Leonards the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Presidents and Secretaries decided it had been a good move. | ||
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And we stayed there, fairly happily, for eleven years. | And we stayed there, fairly happily, for eleven years. | ||
- | While there we may, like Gilbert' | + | |
- | Eleven years we travelled there, As all our records tell. | + | While there we may, like Gilbert' |
- | For near and far, by train or car - Did nothing in particular | + | |
- | The years rolled graciously along, And only minor things went wrong. So we can truly say in song | + | (Song) |
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+ | Eleven years we travelled there,\\ | ||
+ | As all our records tell.\\ | ||
+ | For near and far, by train or car -\\ | ||
+ | Did nothing in particular\\ | ||
+ | But did it rather well. | ||
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+ | The years rolled graciously along,\\ | ||
+ | And only minor things went wrong.\\ | ||
+ | So we can truly say in song\\ | ||
The Club was active, calm and strong. | The Club was active, calm and strong. | ||
- | Actually quite a few productive things were done while at St. Leonards: The hut at Coolana | + | |
- | was built. Funds were established to care for the costs of the Kangaroo Valley land. | + | Actually quite a few productive things were done while at St. Leonards: The hut at Coolana was built. Funds were established to care for the costs of the Kangaroo Valley land. |
We celebrated our 50th Birthday. | We celebrated our 50th Birthday. | ||
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The number of programmed walks rose slightly to an average of 14 per month in 1976. | The number of programmed walks rose slightly to an average of 14 per month in 1976. | ||
- | When finally we had to quit in 1982 it was again because the site had been-sold and was to be re-developed. | + | |
- | In ample time our reconnaissance squad discoverd | + | When finally we had to quit in 1982 it was again because the site had been sold and was to be re-developed. |
- | That was home for the next 4 years. On arrival, some members observed that our meeting places were improving at every shift. | + | |
+ | In ample time our reconnaissance squad discovered | ||
While at Crow's Nest a variety of business-like issues came under notice. We switched to quarterly general meetings, and later reverted to monthly. | While at Crow's Nest a variety of business-like issues came under notice. We switched to quarterly general meetings, and later reverted to monthly. | ||
- | We started to look at a scheme for Personal Accident Insurance | + | |
- | Insurance | + | We started to look at a scheme for Personal Accident Insurance... for Public Liability Insurance... and in association with that revamped our Constitution with the object of becoming an Incorporated Association. |
- | Whilst acknowledging the need for changes in these directions, some old hands, like your author, occasionally wondered if we were getting almost too serious | + | |
- | (POEM) At Crows Nest we got very earnest, and felt that we ought to display | + | Whilst acknowledging the need for changes in these directions, some old hands, like your author, occasionally wondered if we were getting almost too serious... even about a serious thing like our conservation ideals. |
- | We were no longer youthful and flighty, but mature - of responsible clay (Yet our membership just went on rising | + | |
- | Four hundred and fifty and more, | + | (Poem) |
- | The Walk Program too was surprising, Monthly walks went up to a score.) | + | |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEYBUSHWALKER May, 1987 | + | At Crows Nest we got very earnest, and felt that we ought to display\\ |
- | At our meetings we talked of Insurance, and amongst all the things we' | + | We were no longer youthful and flighty, but mature - of responsible clay\\ |
- | (But our footprints were still on the ridges, | + | (Yet our membership just went on rising....\\ |
- | Our campsites were still by the rills, | + | Four hundred and fifty and more,\\ |
- | At our meetings we crossed many bridges, | + | The Walk Program too was surprising,\\ |
- | But our hearts | + | Monthly walks went up to a score.) |
- | For the Franklin, Rain Forests and Daintree. In the conservationist cause We gave funds: And of course we supported proposals for Wilderness Laws. (But this you must know of the walkers | + | |
- | Those odd-balls who toil with their packs, | + | At our meetings we talked of Insurance, and amongst all the things we' |
- | They are more often doers than talkers. | + | We looked into a new Constitution.... Decided we'd Incorporate. |
- | Their true meeting place OUT ON THE TRACKS) | + | |
- | The axe fell late in 1986, and we knew we'd have to go again. The reason - as usual - | + | (But our footprints were still on the ridges,\\ |
- | premises sold, demolition pending | + | Our campsites were still by the rills,\\ |
+ | At our meetings we crossed many bridges,\\ | ||
+ | But our hearts.... they were still in the hills.) | ||
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+ | For the Franklin, Rain Forests and Daintree. In the conservationist cause\\ | ||
+ | We gave funds: And of course we supported proposals for Wilderness Laws. | ||
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+ | (But this you must know of the walkers\\ | ||
+ | Those odd-balls who toil with their packs,\\ | ||
+ | They are more often doers than talkers.\\ | ||
+ | Their true meeting place... out on the tracks!) | ||
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+ | The axe fell late in 1986, and we knew we'd have to go again. The reason - as usual - premises sold, demolition pending.... | ||
At first it appeared we may be able to refuge in another Council-administered hall in the North Sydney area - but this prospect wasn't realised. | At first it appeared we may be able to refuge in another Council-administered hall in the North Sydney area - but this prospect wasn't realised. | ||
- | Indeed, at one stage there was a deal on concern as to where we might go. Until someone discovered the Federation Suburb - HABERFIELD. | + | |
+ | Indeed, at one stage there was a deal on concern as to where we might go. Until someone discovered the Federation Suburb - Haberfield. | ||
(Song - to "Over the Rainbow" | (Song - to "Over the Rainbow" | ||
- | Somewhere south of the Harbour Way out west | + | |
- | We found somewhere to go to Cheaper than all the rest. | + | Somewhere south of the Harbour\\ |
- | When this home for the homeless Was revealed, | + | Way out west\\ |
- | There were cries in some quarters "Where is this Haberfield?" | + | We found somewhere to go to\\ |
- | It may seem distant if one drives, from Mona Vale or from St. Ives To greet us. | + | Cheaper than all the rest. |
- | But walkers are determined souls, and used to getting to their goals. We think you'll meet us | + | |
- | So our caravan halted | + | When this home for the homeless\\ |
- | And we meet | + | Was revealed,\\ |
- | In our 9th place of resting Out in Dalhousie Street! | + | There were cries in some quarters\\ |
- | * * * * * * * *. * * | + | "Where is this Haberfield?" |
- | THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
+ | It may seem distant if one drives, from Mona Vale or from St. Ives\\ | ||
+ | To greet us. | ||
+ | But walkers are determined souls, and used to getting to their goals.\\ | ||
+ | We think you'll meet us.... | ||
+ | |||
+ | So our caravan halted\\ | ||
+ | And we meet\\ | ||
+ | In our 9th place of resting\\ | ||
+ | Out in Dalhousie Street! | ||
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+ | =====The April General Meeting.===== | ||
by Barry WAllace. | by Barry WAllace. | ||
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The meeting began at about 2010 when the new President (Barrie Murdoch) called the 30 or so members present to order. There were no new members to welcome and no call for apologies. The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received with no business arising. | The meeting began at about 2010 when the new President (Barrie Murdoch) called the 30 or so members present to order. There were no new members to welcome and no call for apologies. The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received with no business arising. | ||
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Correspondence included a letter from The Paddy Pallin Foundation advising the successful applicants for P.P. Foundation grants, but S.B.W. were not among them; and a letter from Sydney Tech. advising of courses available. | Correspondence included a letter from The Paddy Pallin Foundation advising the successful applicants for P.P. Foundation grants, but S.B.W. were not among them; and a letter from Sydney Tech. advising of courses available. | ||
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The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | Then it was time for the WalksReport, starting with an un-programmed walk by Jan Mohandas over the weekend of 13,14,15 March. They, all 8 of them, walked from Narrowneck to Mt. Solitary and back on the Sunday through occasional showers. Maurie Bloom' | + | |
- | EMgadine | + | Then it was time for the Walks Report, starting with an un-programmed walk by Jan Mohandas over the weekend of 13,14,15 March. They, all 8 of them, walked from Narrowneck to Mt. Solitary and back on the Sunday through occasional showers. Maurie Bloom' |
- | Re-union at Coolana that weekend was attended by around 90 people who spent their time re-uning, singing, swimming and feeding the ticks. | + | |
- | May, 1987 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 | + | |
Over the weekend of 20,21,22 March Charlie Brown led a party of 12 on his Arabanoo Creek walk/swim, George Walton led 7 people on his Black Range walk, and David Rostron had 8 starters for his Korong Deep swim. They reported the water as cool. Of the day walks, there was no report of Derek Wilson' | Over the weekend of 20,21,22 March Charlie Brown led a party of 12 on his Arabanoo Creek walk/swim, George Walton led 7 people on his Black Range walk, and David Rostron had 8 starters for his Korong Deep swim. They reported the water as cool. Of the day walks, there was no report of Derek Wilson' | ||
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The following weekend, 27,28,29 March saw Les Powell leading a party of 6 on a high speed pass through country in the upper reaches of Ettrema Creek, and Jim Percy leading 8 on his Kanangra/ | The following weekend, 27,28,29 March saw Les Powell leading a party of 6 on a high speed pass through country in the upper reaches of Ettrema Creek, and Jim Percy leading 8 on his Kanangra/ | ||
- | April 3,4,5 saw Oliver Crawford' | + | |
- | 7 starters on a good walk, with good weather. | + | April 3,4,5 saw Oliver Crawford' |
- | Federation Report advised that the Minister has acknowledged receipt of F.B.W. letter regarding a proposal to charge rescued parties the cost of rescue. Keith Maxwell has requested that walkers report dumped vehicles found in bushland to the police. Keith' | + | |
- | number is 805 8329 if you wish to discuss the matter further with him. TAFE are still proposing | + | Federation Report advised that the Minister has acknowledged receipt of F.B.W. letter regarding a proposal to charge rescued parties the cost of rescue. Keith Maxwell has requested that walkers report dumped vehicles found in bushland to the police. Keith' |
- | changes to the Bush Leadership Course and F.B.W. continue to resist certain of these. | + | |
The 60th Anniversary Committee reported to the meeting, details appeared in last month' | The 60th Anniversary Committee reported to the meeting, details appeared in last month' | ||
- | General Business brought news that Alan Doherty has made a new notice board and projector | + | |
- | box for the clubroom. Incorporation of the Club is proceeding, we are now past the first admin- | + | General Business brought news that Alan Doherty has made a new notice board and projector box for the clubroom. Incorporation of the Club is proceeding, we are now past the first administrative |
- | istrative | + | |
The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2101. | The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2101. | ||
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- | A course for total beginners starts soon. Play Folk and Blues while | + | ---- |
- | learning the basics on the world' | + | |
- | The course goes for 10 weeks, | + | ====Play The Harmonica.==== |
- | Phone LEE ROSEN DIP ED MUSIC - 818 1182 | + | |
- | WHAT BETTER WAY TO HARMONISE THE PLEASURES OF | + | A course for total beginners starts soon. Play Folk and Blues while learning the basics on the world' |
- | NATURE, MUSIC AND TRAVEL | + | |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERMay, | + | The course goes for 10 weeks, |
- | For tri2e to YERRANDERIE. | + | |
- | ST? IFFP To | + | Phone Lee Rosen Dip Ed Music - 818 1182 |
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- | C 4. ( ),), | + | What better way to harmonise the pleasures of nature, music and travel. |
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- | " | + | =====For Trips To Yerranderie.===== |
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- | 4 > 11, cJ 0 a ,....., a- | + | ===Strip map to Bats Camp 15/8/86.=== |
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- | l< | + | |B|~0.1| |I ignored this turn sign| |
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- | | + | |E|28|Large sign on left|Township of Shooters Hill| |
- | OL2410-. | + | |F|32| |Leave bitumen here. " |
- | >> | + | |G|37| |"Mt Werong" |
- | | + | |H|42| |Sign post is yellow. Pine plantation ends at this point. Native forest from now on.| |
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- | -. 2. 012:wp, 4,0 I c CN-V1 | + | |K|73.5|None|!!STOP!! Find very rough 4-wheel track to Bats Camp on left.| |
- | | + | |L|76| |If you come to this you have gone too far| |
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- | For trips to YERRANDERIE - (See previous page) | + | |
- | Bats Camp is usually the Friday night camp site for trips into the Yerranderie area. | + | |
It is a long drive from Sydney but the road is clear until Oberon is reached. | It is a long drive from Sydney but the road is clear until Oberon is reached. | ||
- | After that (about km) it deteriorates, | + | |
+ | After that (about km) it deteriorates, | ||
This detailed sketch map (see also previous page) is to help you get to the start of your walking trip. | This detailed sketch map (see also previous page) is to help you get to the start of your walking trip. | ||
- | On the June Holiday | + | |
- | Weekend, 5,6,7 & 8 | + | On the June Holiday Weekend, 5,6,7 & 8 a trip will be led to Yerranderie by Ian Debert. A base camp with day walks. Phone 982 2615. |
- | a trip will be led to Yerranderie by Ian Debert. A base camp with day walks. Phone 982 2615. | + | |
- | Attach to your Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist Map. | + | ---- |
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- | May, 1987 THESYDNEYBUSHWALKER Page 15 | + | |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. | + | |
Dear Editor, | Dear Editor, | ||
- | In reply to Joan Rigby' | + | |
+ | In reply to Joan Rigby' | ||
I also, like Joan, feel upset about the demise of the Japara tent and a good waterproof rucksack. We continued making these products well after any reasonable business person would have ceased production. This is mainly due to the continued involvement of active walkers in the company. | I also, like Joan, feel upset about the demise of the Japara tent and a good waterproof rucksack. We continued making these products well after any reasonable business person would have ceased production. This is mainly due to the continued involvement of active walkers in the company. | ||
- | It would be impossible for a shop like " | + | |
- | We sell to travellers, climbers, hostellers and therefore must have a range of expertise in our shops. We do not pretend that every assistant in " | + | It would be impossible for a shop like " |
- | that all people in design and key management positions are active walkers including Barry Higgins, Distribution Manager, Ian Gibson, Managing Director and myself. | + | |
As head of the company that used " | As head of the company that used " | ||
- | There are two main points that need to be made. The first is that no matter how much Joan and I like the Japara tent, unless a reasonable number of people buy them then we cannot afford to produce them. This is aggravated by Us being one of the few countries which continued to make cotton tents well after the nylon " | + | |
- | The second point is the apparent aim of the customs department | + | There are two main points that need to be made. The first is that no matter how much Joan and I like the Japara tent, unless a reasonable number of people buy them then we cannot afford to produce them. This is aggravated by us being one of the few countries which continued to make cotton tents well after the nylon " |
- | Joan makes a point about Goretex. I do believe this type of cloth to be a major step | + | |
- | forward for our market, and it does work. If anyone has a jacket they claim doesn' | + | The second point is the apparent aim of the customs department |
- | Joan asks if there is anyone designing specially for the bushwalker market. My answer is "Yes, there is". We are and will continue to provide a service to walkers second to none. | + | |
- | We are always willing to receive comment on our products and are always trying to improve them. However to remain in business we can only make and sell products that are economical to do so. In the end it really depends on how much the bushwalker supports those that try to give a good | + | Joan makes a point about Goretex. I do believe this type of cloth to be a major step forward for our market, and it does work. If anyone has a jacket they claim doesn' |
- | service to walkers. It's a free market and that has its positive and negative sides, but in | + | |
- | the end it's up to you; the bushwalker. | + | Joan asks if there is anyone designing specially for the bushwalker market. My answer is "Yes, there is". We are and will continue to provide a service to walkers second to none. We are always willing to receive comment on our products and are always trying to improve them. However to remain in business we can only make and sell products that are economical to do so. In the end it really depends on how much the bushwalker supports those that try to give a good service to walkers. It's a free market and that has its positive and negative sides, but in the end it's up to you; the bushwalker. |
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
- | | + | |
- | 1986 ADVENTURER OF THE YEAR. | + | Robert Pallin. Chairman, Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. |
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====1986 Adventurer Of The Year.==== | ||
Colin Putt received the Gold Medallion for a lifetime of adventure which includes voyages to the Arctic, Antarctic, mountaineering in Irian Jaya and the attempt to sail a boat of a 2, | Colin Putt received the Gold Medallion for a lifetime of adventure which includes voyages to the Arctic, Antarctic, mountaineering in Irian Jaya and the attempt to sail a boat of a 2, | ||
+ | |||
As well, he has encouraged others to pursue adventure and, in doing so, has helped keep alive this vital spirit in our country. | As well, he has encouraged others to pursue adventure and, in doing so, has helped keep alive this vital spirit in our country. | ||
- | AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC. | + | |
- | i***####* | + | Australian Geographic. |
- | May, 1987 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 16 | + | ---- |
- | THE ART EXHIBITION.Report by Ainslie Morris. | + | |
+ | =====The Art Exhibition.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Report by Ainslie Morris. | ||
What a delightful showing of our artistic members' | What a delightful showing of our artistic members' | ||
- | Our Australian scenery was the theme. Paintings in oil and watercolour and crayon, all | + | |
- | captured the essence of the bush, be it burnt yellow or cool canyon. The pottery and wood- | + | Our Australian scenery was the theme. Paintings in oil and watercolour and crayon, all captured the essence of the bush, be it burnt yellow or cool canyon. The pottery and wood-turned articles and batik in a frog pattern all stirred images of our earthy bushland. |
- | turned articles and batik in a frog pattern all stirred images of our earthy bushland. | + | |
The exhibitors were: | The exhibitors were: | ||
- | VIVIEN SHEFFER, with her professional portraits and house drawings, as well as lovely watercolours and paintings in oil. | ||
- | JEFF RIGBY, also professional, | ||
- | GRACE NOBLE, our oldest and most versatile artist, with her exquisite coloured woodcuts, silk- screen prints and quilted batik silk jackets. | ||
- | HELEN GRAY, whose character sketches were "The spitting image" - Digby was unmistakable. | ||
- | KATHLEEN GRAY, with pottery, smooth and glowing browns, and two ultramod pieces, as well as paintings. | ||
- | SUSAN GRAY, whose fabulous patchwork quilt of a Renaissance city on a hill has to be seen to be believed. | ||
- | ALAN PIKE' e- wood-turned bowls were lovely to feel. | ||
- | MORAG RYDER, who dismantled her cushions to bring the covers, handpainted with gorgeous butterflies, | ||
- | RAY DARGAN, with several oil landscapes of warmth and beauty. | ||
- | NADEEN LOVELL, with four large oil landscapes of Australian and Scottish scenes. | ||
- | GEOF WAGG brought his delicate ceramic models of Lord of the Rings characters, which were duly labelled appropriately "The Treasurer" | ||
- | Wine served in teacups and cheeses and biscuits on a silver tray added class to an outstanding exhibition. An annual event would allow us to see the work of other members as well as more by | ||
- | these same artists. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | ||
- | SOCIAL | ||
- | JUNE 20-21 there will be a social weekend camp up near Mt. Wilson. The aim of the | ||
- | weekend is to encourage those not familiar with camping out to enjoy the pleasures of the bush and 'happy hour' etc. without the pain of carrying weekend packs far (2 km there and 2 km back) and the pressures of having to walk a long distance. | ||
- | Ben Esgate has kindly agreed to instructing us in bushcraft. Ben is a very experienced | ||
- | bushman and could teach all of us a thing or two. In tandem with this Don Finch has agreed | ||
- | to instructing us in the finer points of planning extended trips, including the difficult organisation of food parties. | ||
- | So come on all you closet weekend walkers and enjoy. Any problems with food or gear can be worked at if I get enough notice. Gear can be hired, if you know where. Car transport | ||
- | can be arranged, so please phone me five to seven days before the weekend (85 2067). For | ||
- | regular weekend walkers, there are offered the delights of a bludge weekend, with the opportunity | ||
- | to learn about long trips and where and how to go. Hope to see everyone there. | ||
- | May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 1? | ||
- | ARTICLES WANTED. | + | Vivien Shefer, with her professional portraits and house drawings, as well as lovely watercolours and paintings in oil. |
+ | |||
+ | Jeff Rigby, also professional, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Grace Noble, our oldest and most versatile artist, with her exquisite coloured woodcuts, silk-screen prints and quilted batik silk jackets. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Helen Gray, whose character sketches were "The spitting image" - Digby was unmistakable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Kathleen Gray, with pottery, smooth and glowing browns, and two ultramod pieces, as well as paintings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Susan Gray, whose fabulous patchwork quilt of a Renaissance city on a hill has to be seen to be believed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alan Pike's wood-turned bowls were lovely to feel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Morag Ryder, who dismantled her cushions to bring the covers, handpainted with gorgeous butterflies, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ray Dargan, with several oil landscapes of warmth and beauty. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nadeen Lovell, with four large oil landscapes of Australian and Scottish scenes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Geof Wagg brought his delicate ceramic models of Lord of the Rings characters, which were duly labelled appropriately "The Treasurer" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wine served in teacups and cheeses and biscuits on a silver tray added class to an outstanding exhibition. An annual event would allow us to see the work of other members as well as more by these same artists. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Social Weekend.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Wendy Aliano. | ||
+ | |||
+ | June 20-21 there will be a social weekend camp up near Mt. Wilson. The aim of the weekend is to encourage those not familiar with camping out to enjoy the pleasures of the bush and 'happy hour' etc. without the pain of carrying weekend packs far (2 km there and 2 km back) and the pressures of having to walk a long distance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ben Esgate has kindly agreed to instructing us in bushcraft. Ben is a very experienced bushman and could teach all of us a thing or two. In tandem with this Don Finch has agreed to instructing us in the finer points of planning extended trips, including the difficult organisation of food parties. | ||
+ | |||
+ | So come on all you closet weekend walkers and enjoy. Any problems with food or gear can be worked at if I get enough notice. Gear can be hired, if you know where. Car transport can be arranged, so please phone me five to seven days before the weekend (85 2067). For regular weekend walkers, there are offered the delights of a bludge weekend, with the opportunity to learn about long trips and where and how to go. Hope to see everyone there. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====Articles Wanted.==== | ||
Articles of between half to one page in length, even longer if required, are wanted for publication in the magazine on the following topics:- | Articles of between half to one page in length, even longer if required, are wanted for publication in the magazine on the following topics:- | ||
+ | |||
Day packs, weekend packs, footware, parkas and raincoats, tents, sleeping bags, equipment in general, materials of construction in general. | Day packs, weekend packs, footware, parkas and raincoats, tents, sleeping bags, equipment in general, materials of construction in general. | ||
+ | |||
The articles may be updates of previous reports or completely new; they may be a personal view or may attempt to be an objective review of current trends. Objective reports should be as factual as possible. | The articles may be updates of previous reports or completely new; they may be a personal view or may attempt to be an objective review of current trends. Objective reports should be as factual as possible. | ||
+ | |||
Articles are also wanted on " | Articles are also wanted on " | ||
+ | |||
Kindly ring the Editor to discuss your proposed article. | Kindly ring the Editor to discuss your proposed article. | ||
- | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | ---- |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | |
- | k | + | ===Help!=== |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | |
- | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | House-trained bushwalker needs accommodation for up to two months from 1st July. I am selling my house and need somewhere to stay while looking for another place. I'm happy to pay $50 p.w. rent. Can anyone help? Peter Miller |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | ---- |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + | |
- | HELP! House-trained bushwalker needs accommodation for up to two months | + | ===Annual Subscriptions 1987.=== |
- | from 1st July. I am selling my house and need somewhere to stay while | + | |
- | looking for another place. I'm happy to pay $50 p.w. rent. Can anyone | + | For application form see reverse of this notice. |
- | help? PETER MILLER | + | |
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1987 - for application form see reverse of this notice. | + | ---- |
- | , Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1987 | + | |
- | WHICHBANKSIA? by Kath Brown. | + | =====Which Banksia?===== |
- | Towards the end of April, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his famous passenger Joseph | + | |
- | (not yet Sir Joseph) Banks sailed into Botany Bay. Banks was so impressed with the wealth of | + | by Kath Brown. |
- | native flowering trees, shrubs and other plants that he named the place " | + | |
- | But which Banksia? The one we think of, and which probably was the one he took specimens of, is now known as " | + | Towards the end of April, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his famous passenger Joseph (not yet Sir Joseph) Banks sailed into Botany Bay. Banks was so impressed with the wealth of native flowering trees, shrubs and other plants that he named the place " |
- | However, during | + | |
- | How was it then, that in late April Joseph Banks saw Banksia | + | But which Banksia? The one we think of, and which probably was the one he took specimens of, is now known as " |
+ | |||
+ | However, during | ||
+ | |||
+ | How was it then, that in __late__ | ||
(Correspondence on this is welcome. Ed.) | (Correspondence on this is welcome. Ed.) | ||
- | * | + | |
- | WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL PROGRAM. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ====Wednesday Night Social Program.==== | ||
by Wendy Aliano. | by Wendy Aliano. | ||
- | June 17th is our midwinter feast. However, this year, to tie it in with the Social Weekend, | + | |
- | there will be a walking weekend food theme. Please bring along the sort of food you would | + | June 17th is our midwinter feast. However, this year, to tie it in with the Social Weekend, there will be a walking weekend food theme. Please bring along the sort of food you would eat on a weekend walk (including happy hour, of course). Liquid refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided. |
- | eat on a weekend walk (including happy hour, of course). Liquid refreshments (alcoholic | + | |
- | and non-alcoholic) will be provided. | + | June 24th is a cross-country ski night. If you want to know anything about cross-country skiing from "What to take and how to go about your first trip" to "Tips for the advanced skier", |
- | June 24th is a cross-country ski night. If you want to know anything about cross-country skiing from "What to take and how to go about your first trip" to "Tips for the advanced skier", | + | |
- | what all the fuss was about cross-country skiing, come along and find out. | + | ---- |
Cut cut: | Cut cut: | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS | + | |
+ | ====The Sydney Bushwalkers | ||
Please send this notice with your cheque/ | Please send this notice with your cheque/ | ||
- | The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.C., Sydney, 2001. NAME/S: (For ALL membners in household) | ||
- | ADDRESS: | ||
- | TYPE: Single - Household - Non-active with magazine Non-active - | ||
- | (Cross out those Active over 70 years of age | ||
- | not applicable) AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ | ||
- | [Single $20 - Household $20 plus $10 for each extra person, $30 for two, $40 for three, $50 for four - Non-active with magazine $10 - Non-active $5 Active over 70 years of age $10 - Prospective (5 months only)$15 - Magazine subscription only $10.] | ||
+ | The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Name/s__: (For ALL members in household)...... | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Address__: | ||
+ | |||
+ | If a receipt is required please send a stamped addressed envelope. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Type__: Single - Household - Non-active with magazine - Non-active - Active over 70 years of age (Cross out those not applicable) | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Amount enclosed__: $...... | ||
+ | |||
+ | [Single $20 - Household $20 plus $10 for each extra person, $30 for two, $40 for three, $50 for four - Non-active with magazine $10 - Non-active $5 - Active over 70 years of age $10 - Prospective (5 months only) $15 - Magazine subscription only $10.] | ||
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