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- | ^From your Editor | + | |From your Editor |
- | ^August General Meeting | + | |August General Meeting |
- | ^Hatswell' | + | |Hatswell' |
- | ^The Black Hole - Terry Thomas | + | |The Black Hole - Terry Thomas |
- | ^Letters to the Editor | + | |Letters to the Editor |
- | ^Social Notes ^10^ | + | |Social Notes |10| |
- | ^Paddy' | + | |Paddy' |
- | ^A Brief Skirmish with the White Mountains - F. Rigby ^12^ | + | |A Brief Skirmish with the White Mountains - F. Rigby |12| |
- | ^Day Walks ^15^ | + | |Day Walks |15| |
- | ^Science Naturally. | + | |Science Naturally. |
- | ^Federation Report - August. | + | |Federation Report - August. |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1963 | + | ===== FROM YOUR EDITOR ===== |
+ | Hi, | ||
- | Hi | ||
Some may wonder why we, in our leisure time, forego the amenities of civilisation and disappear into an apparently inhospitable bush when we could be sitting quietly in some pleasant locale, sipping something cool or hot as the season might dictate. | Some may wonder why we, in our leisure time, forego the amenities of civilisation and disappear into an apparently inhospitable bush when we could be sitting quietly in some pleasant locale, sipping something cool or hot as the season might dictate. | ||
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A little prosaic for the philosophically inclined? but wider research has something a little kinder to offer, like this: | A little prosaic for the philosophically inclined? but wider research has something a little kinder to offer, like this: | ||
- | " | + | " |
Those who walk in this broader sense are in good company Like, for example, Paul of Tarsus. | Those who walk in this broader sense are in good company Like, for example, Paul of Tarsus. | ||
- | "He was on his way for the last time to rerusalem; having come by boat from Phillippi to the Troad- Then he sent his company by ship around the peninsula to Assus - for so had he appointed; minding himself to go afoot." | + | "He was on his way for the last time to Jerusalem; having come by boat from Phillippi to the Troad. Then he sent his company by ship around the peninsula to Assus - for so had he appointed; minding himself to go afoot." |
Or if Paul doesn' | Or if Paul doesn' | ||
- | "What I most regret," | + | "What I most regret," |
so much, been so much myself, if I may dare to say it as when I went alone and afoot." | so much, been so much myself, if I may dare to say it as when I went alone and afoot." | ||
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===== THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING ===== | ===== THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING ===== | ||
Jim Brown. | Jim Brown. | ||
- | Now, why should some General Meetings take so long and others be so short? Therets a fine question for students of mob psychology. You can't even tie it in to a derivative of Parkinson' | ||
- | The meeting was under weigh at 8.15 p m. and after Lawrence Quaken received his long deferred | + | Now, why should some General Meetings take so long and others be so short? There' |
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+ | The meeting was under weigh at 8.15 p m. and after Lawrence Quaken received his long deferred | ||
Minutes were daily signed as a correct record and out of this Frank Ashdown asked if the Subcommittee looking into the question of Club Funds had done anything about the Era Funds. Ron ruled this question out of order, pointing out that Frank' | Minutes were daily signed as a correct record and out of this Frank Ashdown asked if the Subcommittee looking into the question of Club Funds had done anything about the Era Funds. Ron ruled this question out of order, pointing out that Frank' | ||
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The President also pointed out that the suggested two walks for Sunday had been achieved on some weekends on the coming programme which needed filling. As ever, it was up to the members. | The President also pointed out that the suggested two walks for Sunday had been achieved on some weekends on the coming programme which needed filling. As ever, it was up to the members. | ||
- | Correspondence contained a letter of enquiry from a potential member who enquired if we had any uniform | + | Correspondence contained a letter of enquiry from a potential member who enquired if we had any uniform also an offer from a clothing manufacturer who was prepared to supply us with Club ties. In addition an organisation known as the Mountain Equipment Co. informed us they had tramping equipment imported from New Zealand for sale. |
- | There was an interruption at this stage as a heavily bearded newcomer approached. the Presidential table and deposited some documents there. Ron assured us it was not Ned Kelly, but only Paul Driver, Federation' | + | There was an interruption at this stage as a heavily bearded newcomer approached the Presidential table and deposited some documents there. Ron assured us it was not Ned Kelly, but only Paul Driver, Federation' |
- | Blaxland in a simulated crossing of the Blue Mountains. The last patter from correspondence was advice that we had sent to Federation a cheque: | + | Blaxland in a simulated crossing of the Blue Mountains. The last patter from correspondence was advice that we had sent to Federation a cheque: covering sale of 110 copies of the latest Bushwalker Annual. Now we were on to reports, where Gordon Redmond told us we were 50 lighter in ready cash than we were at the end of June but this included the typewriter purchase. Cash at bank at 31.7.63 was about 197. |
- | The walks report contained the story of the 97 miler on 5-7th July (Katoomba | + | The walks report contained the story of the 97 miler on 5-7th July (Katoomba |
- | On the same weekend a walk in the Mountain Lagoon area was programmed, but no report was received. A third weekend trip led by Geoff Boxsell went from Mt. Victoria via Lett and Cox River, Megalong Valley to Medlow Bath. The party of 5 came out -by Blackheath Creek. | + | On the same weekend a walk in the Mountain Lagoon area was programmed, but no report was received. A third weekend trip led by Geoff Boxsell went from Mt. Victoria via Lett and Cox River, Megalong Valley to Medlow Bath. The party of 5 came out by Blackheath Creek. |
- | On 12-14th Wilf's track el-axing | + | On 12-14th Wilf's track clearing |
- | Was it the personality of the leader that accounted for the roll-up of 6 members, 9 prnspectives | + | Was it the personality of the leader that accounted for the roll-up of 6 members, 9 prospectives |
- | A well organised S & R Practice was held at Tcly's Glen, 5 miles from Woodford on 19/21st July. It was an excellent weekend, but only 4 S.B.W. were there. Over the same weekend Jack Perry had a trip from Robertson via Carrington Falls to Kiama - no report to hand yet. | + | A well organised S & R Practice was held at Toby's Glen, 5 miles from Woodford on 19/21st July. It was an excellent weekend, but only 4 S.B.W. were there. Over the same weekend Jack Perry had a trip from Robertson via Carrington Falls to Kiama - no report to hand yet. |
- | Gordon Redmond' | + | Gordon Redmond' |
- | Over the same weekend Sandra Bardwell and party of 4 did the "Three Peaks", | + | Over the same weekend Sandra Bardwell and party of 4 did the "Three Peaks", |
- | Next weekend, 26-28th July, Colin Putt and party of 15 went in from the Vines area to Tarn Mt. and Angel' | + | Next weekend, 26-28th July, Colin Putt and party of 15 went in from the Vines area to Tarn Mt. and Angel' |
- | Bob Godfrey took a party from The Wheel across the Labrth toQ.V. Homes and down KeduMba | + | Bob Godfrey took a party from The Wheel across the Labyrinth to Q.V. Homes and down Kedumba |
- | Ron Knightley remarked that it may be as well for newcomers to know that we didn't always start our programmes with 97 milers. (" | + | Ron Knightley remarked that it may be as well for newcomers to know that we didn't always start our programmes with 97 milers. (" |
Having told us that the remaining reports would be " | Having told us that the remaining reports would be " | ||
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This was also the final chance to put forward Constitutional amendments for discussion at the Half Yearly Meeting - and time was running out if one didn't want to get a " | This was also the final chance to put forward Constitutional amendments for discussion at the Half Yearly Meeting - and time was running out if one didn't want to get a " | ||
- | In general business Frank Ashdown was still aggrieved that the summary of day walks published in the magazine | + | In general business Frank Ashdown was still aggrieved that the summary of day walks published in the magazine |
===== THE BLACK HOLE. ===== | ===== THE BLACK HOLE. ===== | ||
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It's early Saturday morning and the Kurrajong-Lithgow road is behind us. Rick and I hear the cars less distinctly as we walk over the south Peak of Mt. Tomah, inadvertently driving a flock of sheep ahead of us. | It's early Saturday morning and the Kurrajong-Lithgow road is behind us. Rick and I hear the cars less distinctly as we walk over the south Peak of Mt. Tomah, inadvertently driving a flock of sheep ahead of us. | ||
- | "That must be the creek the Sydney Uni mob were talking about." | + | "That must be the creek the Sydney Uni mob were talking about." |
- | We push down a few hundred feet to the creek bed and cook breakfast. On top of each pack is 120 feet of nylon' rope, presumed breaking strength better than 3000 pound. This is sandstone country, on the edge of theGrose | + | We push down a few hundred feet to the creek bed and cook breakfast. On top of each pack is 120 feet of nylon' rope, presumed breaking strength better than 3000 pound. This is sandstone country, on the edge of the Grose Valley, and the creeks plunge to the level of the valley floor through deep narrow canyons. Sydney University |
- | We move off down the creek at a fair pace. Much of the way is open going through ferns and over mosscovered | + | We move off down the creek at a fair pace. Much of the way is open going through ferns and over moss covered |
- | At last we hear a roar aheadThe | + | |
- | We rope down to the cascade without trouble and pull the rope down after us, (The rope is used double and passes around the anchor point). No going back now, this is strictly | + | We rope down to the cascade without trouble and pull the rope down after us, (The rope is used double and passes around the anchor point). No going back now, this is strictly |
- | We set up the rope, using the full 240 feat. I clip on and start the descent. Having covered about 60 feet of sloping earth I reach the vertical rock wall and lean out. The walls drop sheer for about 100 feet to a band of ferns on either side.' | + | We set up the rope, using the full 240 feat. I clip on and start the descent. Having covered about 60 feet of sloping earth I reach the vertical rock wall and lean out. The walls drop sheer for about 100 feet to a band of ferns on either side. I can't see any water flowing between the ferns. The rope doesn' |
- | "Come on down Rick, we'll have to rope again from here." Rick joins me, and we set the rope up above a tree which appears to be growing from a ledge below us. Rick goes over the edge. A few minutes later he starts yelling. I can't hear him properly but he's off the rope and wants me to come down te a small stance on the cliff a few feet above him. I go down and look 1.round0 | + | "Come on down Rick, we'll have to rope again from here." Rick joins me, and we set the rope up above a tree which appears to be growing from a ledge below us. Rick goes over the edge. A few minutes later he starts yelling. I can't hear him properly but he's off the rope and wants me to come down to a small stance on the cliff a few feet above him. I go down and look around. We are really in trouble! The rock wall on our side of the canyon goes straight down. There is no sign of a ledge where the ferns are. There is no anchor point in the little niche I'm standing in. |
The tree we had placed all our hopes in grows from the other side, sort of leans over against our side and then grows out again. Below is a strip of darkness. I drop a rock into the depths. It bounces down out of sight and we hear it clatter downward for what seems to be half a minute. Rick is standing on the only branch in sight. It is about 9 inches long. He has tied himself to the tree. With about 20 feet | The tree we had placed all our hopes in grows from the other side, sort of leans over against our side and then grows out again. Below is a strip of darkness. I drop a rock into the depths. It bounces down out of sight and we hear it clatter downward for what seems to be half a minute. Rick is standing on the only branch in sight. It is about 9 inches long. He has tied himself to the tree. With about 20 feet | ||
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feels good, everything' | feels good, everything' | ||
- | We pull the rope down and it comes easily. It is incredibly narrow and dark below. We loop the rope around the tree we have just crossed and let the ends drop. "Think it reached the bottom?" | + | We pull the rope down and it comes easily. It is incredibly narrow and dark below. We loop the rope around the tree we have just crossed and let the ends drop. "Think it reached the bottom?" |
- | We both know that in a watersoaked place like this it doesn*b prove a thing. Without further comment he clips on and goes over the edge. | + | We both know that in a watersoaked place like this it doesn' |
I hear a yell and feel the rope. It's free. I start dawn. This descent in the darkness is unlike any other I have made. First my feet are on one side) then I am hanging free, now its the other. The narrowness accentuates the depth below. I can see Rick. Then I am standing in the stream bed. About five feet of rope is being washed around in the water, not a large margin of safety. We bring down the rope and Rick starts to coil it up. I should be helping him, but instead I walk upstream, deeper into the chasm, in a kind of trance. | I hear a yell and feel the rope. It's free. I start dawn. This descent in the darkness is unlike any other I have made. First my feet are on one side) then I am hanging free, now its the other. The narrowness accentuates the depth below. I can see Rick. Then I am standing in the stream bed. About five feet of rope is being washed around in the water, not a large margin of safety. We bring down the rope and Rick starts to coil it up. I should be helping him, but instead I walk upstream, deeper into the chasm, in a kind of trance. | ||
- | This tremendous slot snakes | + | This tremendous slot snakes |
- | Looking back we decide we have aptly named that canyon " | + | Looking back we decide we have aptly named that canyon " |
- | With my thin build the cold is taking toll of my strength but Rick pushes me on, telling lies about the glorious campsite around the next bend. There are yabbies everywhere. Finally this second canyon joins a third canyon and we are sure of our roeition | + | With my thin build the cold is taking toll of my strength but Rick pushes me on, telling lies about the glorious campsite around the next bend. There are yabbies everywhere. Finally this second canyon joins a third canyon and we are sure of our location |
- | Soon the rocks are spotted with blue light as the glow worms get under way. An occasional firefly floats through the ferns. About midnight heavy rain wakes us. We lie on one groundsheet with the other over us and our heads under a rock ledge. A lit' | + | Soon the rocks are spotted with blue light as the glow worms get under way. An occasional firefly floats through the ferns. About midnight heavy rain wakes us. We lie on one groundsheet with the other over us and our heads under a rock ledge. A little |
- | Next day we set off down this larger canyon, eyes alert for a quick escape route. | + | Next day we set off down this larger canyon, eyes alert for a quick escape route. |
- | Running on the spot and 0.P, rum bring the body temperature back to normal. " | + | Running on the spot and 0.P rum bring the body temperature back to normal. " |
- | "O.K. Rick, now we walk back to the car." "Wrongs | + | "O.K. Rick, now we walk back to the car." "Wrong, |
- | Rick lays out his sleeping bag and goes to sleep. I set off down the road. No road_ bash can mar the memory of a trip as unforgettable as Calcutta Canyon, first time down. | + | Rick lays out his sleeping bag and goes to sleep. I set off down the road. No road bash can mar the memory of a trip as unforgettable as Calcutta Canyon, first time down. |
===== FEDERATION BALL ===== | ===== FEDERATION BALL ===== | ||
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===== SAW PIT CREEK ===== | ===== SAW PIT CREEK ===== | ||
- | This year saw the usual gathering at Sawpit Creek over the school holidays. S.B.T. was represented by the Moppetts, Coneys, Burkes, Brookses and Kirkbys, and as visitors, Les Galven and family, and Don Gordon and son, a total of twenty five bods. Spearheaded | + | This year saw the usual gathering at Sawpit Creek over the school holidays. S.B.W. was represented by the Moppetts, Coneys, Burkes, Brookses and Kirkbys, and as visitors, Les Galven and family, and Don Gordon and son, a total of twenty five bods. Spear-headed |
The Park Trust is slowly developing Sawpit Creek as a caravan and cabin park and this year there was a fairsized contingent of caravanners and campers scattered around the flat, no doubt attracted by the all weather access roads. | The Park Trust is slowly developing Sawpit Creek as a caravan and cabin park and this year there was a fairsized contingent of caravanners and campers scattered around the flat, no doubt attracted by the all weather access roads. | ||
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===== Letters t0 the Editor. ===== | ===== Letters t0 the Editor. ===== | ||
Dear Stuart, \\ | Dear Stuart, \\ | ||
- | How is your editorship of the going? Being editor in 1957-58 myself, I can offer you a modicum of sympathy | + | How is your editorship of the Mag going? Being editor in 1957-58 myself, I can offer you a modicum of sympathy it can be pretty hard to get sufficient |
- | Anyway, a small cnntribution enalosed. Last year on a tour of the U.S., my wife ang I tried a spot of bushwalking., I made some notes at the time and have finally got around to writing it up. Hope you can use it, | + | Anyway, a small contribution enclosed. Last year on a tour of the U.S., my wife and I tried a spot of bushwalking. I made some notes at the time and have finally got around to writing it up. Hope you can use it, |
Yours sincerely, \\ | Yours sincerely, \\ | ||
Frank Rigby. | Frank Rigby. | ||
- | P.S. Just as passing news, perhaps you might mention that Team and I are back in London after a 4 month motorscooter tour of Europe. We are planning to leave England about end of August, riding the scooter overland to India. Barring revolutions and a few hundred other contingencies, | + | P.S. Just as passing news, perhaps you might mention that Joan and I are back in London after a 4 month motorscooter tour of Europe. We are planning to leave England about end of August, riding the scooter overland to India. Barring revolutions and a few hundred other contingencies, |
- | ===== SOCIAL | + | ===== SOCIAL |
On 18th September FRANK BARLOW will be talking to us about walking in the McPherson Ranges. You are sure to enjoy Frank' | On 18th September FRANK BARLOW will be talking to us about walking in the McPherson Ranges. You are sure to enjoy Frank' | ||
- | "GREG VALE FILM" is the Social Programme' | + | "GREG VALE - FILMS" is the Social Programme' |
**__ FOR SALE __** | **__ FOR SALE __** | ||
- | Cine Kodak Royal 16 Y.K. 3 speed Movie camera with Cine Ektar 1.9 'Lens. 7 years old, good con, | + | Cine Kodak Royal 16 Y.K. 3 speed Movie camera with Cine Ektar 1.9 'Lens. 7 years old, good condition |
===== A BRIEF SKIRMISH WITH THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ===== | ===== A BRIEF SKIRMISH WITH THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ===== | ||
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"The region ahead has the worst weather in America. Turn back NOW if the weather looks bad." | "The region ahead has the worst weather in America. Turn back NOW if the weather looks bad." | ||
- | Such is the warning which welcomes walkers to New Hampshirels | + | Such is the warning which welcomes walkers to New Hampshire' |
- | Twenty four hours later we were struggling to get out again in possibly | + | Twenty four hours later we were struggling to get out again in possibly |
- | After an exhilarating climb of 4,000 feet we stood on the White Mountain' | + | After an exhilarating climb of 4,000 feet we stood on the White Mountain' |
- | Summer apparently starts here about June 15, so we could not cunt on the huts in any way. Instead we took a trail which struck out over the tops for half-a-mile before plunging down 2,000 feet into a valley where we hoped to camp. From the top we could see a small lake on the valley floor and prospects for a campsite looked reasonable. So down we went, scrambling and rock-hopping, | + | Summer apparently starts here about June 15, so we could not count on the huts in any way. Instead we took a trail which struck out over the tops for half-a-mile before plunging down 2,000 feet into a valley where we hoped to camp. From the top we could see a small lake on the valley floor and prospects for a campsite looked reasonable. So down we went, scrambling and rock-hopping, |
- | With the tent up and a thick layer of spruce boughs covering the moss, we had a snug little camp. On the only other dry patch of ground we got a fire going -rith driftwood from the lake (which turned out to be a beaver dam). At last we wriggled into our bass and I took a final peep at the outside world - the stars shone brilliantly and the air was quiet and still; life was good. | + | With the tent up and a thick layer of spruce boughs covering the moss, we had a snug little camp. On the only other dry patch of ground we got a fire going with driftwood from the lake (which turned out to be a beaver dam). At last we wriggled into our bags and I took a final peep at the outside world - the stars shone brilliantly and the air was quiet and still; life was good. |
- | About midnight I awoke with that strange feeling one gets when all is not well. Gradually I realised what the trouble was - from the tree tops came a surging roar; I succeeded in ignoring it for an hour or so by sinking deeper into the bag, but as if angered by this human apathy, the wind now attacked the tent, which billowed and flapped like a sail in a gale. One fear kept recurring - if the wind was so fearsome as this in the valley, what must it be like above troeline | + | About midnight I awoke with that strange feeling one gets when all is not well. Gradually I realised what the trouble was - from the tree tops came a surging roar; I succeeded in ignoring it for an hour or so by sinking deeper into the bag, but as if angered by this human apathy, the wind now attacked the tent, which billowed and flapped like a sail in a gale. One fear kept recurring - if the wind was so fearsome as this in the valley, what must it be like above treeline |
- | We could hibernate in the tent and try to outstay the weather; but with the reputation of this region uppermost in our minds, we feared that the weather might outstay us. On the other hand, we could try to get out now, and as the wind just then dropped somewhat as if to tempt us, we decided to make a break for it. The going down the valley looked tough, particularly as "the trail (actually only a ner; | + | We could hibernate in the tent and try to outstay the weather; but with the reputation of this region uppermost in our minds, we feared that the weather might outstay us. On the other hand, we could try to get out now, and as the wind just then dropped somewhat as if to tempt us, we decided to make a break for it. The going down the valley looked tough, particularly as "the trail (actually only a negotiable |
The wind and driving rain were now in our faces and as we gained height the conditions worsened. In fact the wind chill was now severe and fingers and toes were soon numb with cold. Our groundsheet-capes were almost useless as great gusts of wind threatened to tear them from us (oh, for a parka!) But bit by bit we climbed until Joan, who was leading, yelled back, " | The wind and driving rain were now in our faces and as we gained height the conditions worsened. In fact the wind chill was now severe and fingers and toes were soon numb with cold. Our groundsheet-capes were almost useless as great gusts of wind threatened to tear them from us (oh, for a parka!) But bit by bit we climbed until Joan, who was leading, yelled back, " | ||
- | Forttnate1y7there- | + | Fortunately there was a big rock just below the crest which offered reasonable shelter, and, we huddled |
- | Of course it didn' | + | Of course it didn' |
- | We spent the next hour or so c, | + | We spent the next hour or so coming |
(1) The world' | (1) The world' | ||
- | (2) Covered by mist for 300 days ofthe year; \\ | + | (2) Covered by mist for 300 days of the year; \\ |
- | (3) Average annual temperature = 20"F., lowest temperature ever record | + | (3) Average annual temperature = 20F., lowest temperature ever record |
(4) Average annual wind velocity 33 to 40 Mph; \\ | (4) Average annual wind velocity 33 to 40 Mph; \\ | ||
- | (5) Annual snowfall (if it fell on Mt.Washineton | + | (5) Annual snowfall (if it fell on Mt. Washington |
Conveniently, | Conveniently, | ||
- | And they call this a hikers' | + | And they call this a hikers' |
===== DAY WALK GUIDE ===== | ===== DAY WALK GUIDE ===== | ||
SEPTEMBER 15. Two walks this Sunday:- | SEPTEMBER 15. Two walks this Sunday:- | ||
- | (q) Cronulla - around the beaches to Kurnell 7 miles easy. This will make a most enjoyable day out and will provide | + | (a) Cronulla - around the beaches to Kurnell 7 miles easy. This will make a most enjoyable day out and will provide |
- | thing a little different than usual and provide an opportunity | + | |
- | to see at first hand the flora at Lurnell | + | |
- | is of great interest. | + | |
Train 8.50 a m. electric, tickets to Cronulla. Fare: 5/6 return. | Train 8.50 a m. electric, tickets to Cronulla. Fare: 5/6 return. | ||
- | Leader: Margaret Wilson. ' | + | Leader: Margaret Wilson. ' |
- | OR | + | OR \\ |
(b) Berowra - Joe Crafts Creek - Cowan. 8 miles medium. | (b) Berowra - Joe Crafts Creek - Cowan. 8 miles medium. | ||
- | An excellent chance to view wild flowers in the Hawksbury | + | An excellent chance to view wild flowers in the Hawkesbury |
and this trip also takes in pleasant creek walking and is an excellent forerunner to test walks. | and this trip also takes in pleasant creek walking and is an excellent forerunner to test walks. | ||
Train 8.40 a m. Electric via the bridge, tickets return to Cowan. Change at Hornsby (9.26 a m.) Fare 7/7 return. | Train 8.40 a m. Electric via the bridge, tickets return to Cowan. Change at Hornsby (9.26 a m.) Fare 7/7 return. | ||
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SEPTEMBER 22. Two walks this Sunday also | SEPTEMBER 22. Two walks this Sunday also | ||
(a) Brooklyn - Porto Day - Edwards Trig - Cole Trig - Cowan. | (a) Brooklyn - Porto Day - Edwards Trig - Cole Trig - Cowan. | ||
- | 12 miles medium with rough sections. | + | 12 miles medium with rough sections. For those who would like to enjoy a really good walk, this trip will serve you well. It is of pattern test walk standard and is recommended to prospectives who have been " |
- | For those who would like to enjoy a really good walk, this trip | + | Train 7.54 a m. to Hawkesbury |
- | will serve you well. It is of pattern test walk standard and is | + | |
- | recommended to prospectives who have been " | + | |
- | Train 7.54 a m. to Hawkssbury | + | |
Walks Programme time appears incorrect, please check with leader. | Walks Programme time appears incorrect, please check with leader. | ||
- | Fare 12/3 return. Leader - Ron Knightley Phone 483747. OR | + | Fare 12/3 return. Leader - Ron Knightley Phone 483747. |
+ | OR \\ | ||
(b) Glenbrook - Campfire Creek Redhand Cave - Euroka - Glenbrook. 12 miles medium. | (b) Glenbrook - Campfire Creek Redhand Cave - Euroka - Glenbrook. 12 miles medium. | ||
- | An excellent trip in the blue labyrinth, There will be plenty of | + | An excellent trip in the blue labyrinth. There will be plenty of |
- | wildflowers as well as the notable Red Hand Cave of aboriginal fame. The walk is also a good test walk. Train 8,45 m. :to Glenbrook | + | wildflowers as well as the notable Red Hand Cave of aboriginal fame. The walk is also a good test walk. Train 8,45 m. to Glenbrook from Steam Train Terminal. Walks programme is incorrect for train time. Fare 14/5 return. Leader John Holly BU5585---- |
- | from Steam Train Terminal. Walks programme is incorrect for train time. Fare 14/5 return. Leader John Holly nu55557---- | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER 29. Waterfall - Mt, Westmacott Myuna Creek - Heathcote. 12 miles medium. | + | SEPTEMBER 29. Waterfall - Mt Westmacott |
- | and there is pleasant creek walking. Train 8.20 a m. Electrict | + | |
- | from Central. Tickets to Waterfall alight | + | |
OCTOBER 6. - No programmed walk. | OCTOBER 6. - No programmed walk. | ||
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OCTOBER 13. Douglas Park - Nepean River - Menangle. 10 miles medium. | OCTOBER 13. Douglas Park - Nepean River - Menangle. 10 miles medium. | ||
This area has not been traversed for some time and will provide an | This area has not been traversed for some time and will provide an | ||
- | excellent day's excursion. If the weather is warm a quick swim could be arranged. Train 8,22 a m. Steam. Tickets to Douglas Park. Leader - Jim Drown - 812675. | + | excellent day's excursion. If the weather is warm a quick swim could be arranged. Train 8.22 a m. Steam. Tickets to Douglas Park. Leader - Jim Brown - 812675. |
===== SCIENCE NATURALLY | ===== SCIENCE NATURALLY | ||
- | BowerBirds are restricted to Australia and New Guinea. They are about the size of the common pigeon and, except for their colouring, are rather ordinary looking birds with mediumsized | + | BowerBirds are restricted to Australia and New Guinea. They are about the size of the common pigeon and, except for their colouring, are rather ordinary looking birds with medium sized pointed beaks and fairly strong feet. |
- | However, bowerbirds are unique for several reasons, the best known being the remarkable display structure built by the male. Some species actually " | + | However, bowerbirds are unique for several reasons, the best known being the remarkable display structure built by the male. Some species actually " |
- | We have seven different kinds or species, The 'Satin Bowerbird' | + | We have seven different kinds or species, The 'Satin Bowerbird' |
A number of different bowerbirds, some of them brilliantly coloured, are confined. to New Guinea. | A number of different bowerbirds, some of them brilliantly coloured, are confined. to New Guinea. | ||
- | Closely related to the bowerbirds are the green Catbirds (socalled | + | Closely related to the bowerbirds are the green Catbirds (so called |
forests of eastern Australia north from Cambewarra, near Nowra, N.S.W. These birds do not build display structures. | forests of eastern Australia north from Cambewarra, near Nowra, N.S.W. These birds do not build display structures. | ||
- | __The Bower__: The display structures of the bowerbirds-may be of several different kinds. The Satin Bowerbird constructs two parallel walls of stocks, about 18 inches long and a foot high, in a clearing on the floor of the forest. The structure is Ieautifylly | + | __The Bower__: The display structures of the bowerbirds may be of several different kinds. The Satin Bowerbird constructs two parallel walls of stocks, about 18 inches long and a foot high, in a clearing on the floor of the forest. The structure is beautifully |
- | The bowers of the Spotted and Great Bowerbirds resemble those of the Satin Bowerbird, but the decorations are different, bleached shells and bleached bones being especially favoured. The Regent Bowerbird seldom builds a bower, and then it is only a small, flimsy structure. The Tooth billed Bowerbird merely decorates a cleared space on the jungle floor with large leaves, placed with the bottoms up so as to show their pale undersurface. The Golden Bowerbird, by contrast, constructs a gaint structure that bears little resemblance in shape to those of the commoner species. Sticks are piled against a pair of saplings, so that a "twin pyramid" | + | The bowers of the Spotted and Great Bowerbirds resemble those of the Satin Bowerbird, but the decorations are different, bleached shells and bleached bones being especially favoured. The Regent Bowerbird seldom builds a bower, and then it is only a small, flimsy structure. The Tooth billed Bowerbird merely decorates a cleared space on the jungle floor with large leaves, placed with the bottoms up so as to show their pale undersurface. The Golden Bowerbird, by contrast, constructs a gaint structure that bears little resemblance in shape to those of the commoner species. Sticks are piled against a pair of saplings, so that a "twin pyramid" |
- | __Display__: | + | __Display__: |
- | being brought, and the bird lifts and straightens the sticks that compose the walls. On occasions it also " | + | |
- | The whole of the elaborate | + | The whole of the elaborate |
- | __Food__: | + | __Food__: |
- | __Nesting__: | + | __Nesting__: |
- | ===== PROSPECTIVES | + | ===== PROSPECTIVES CLUB GEAR FOR HIRE. ===== |
Financial prospective members can hire gear from the club at the following rates. | Financial prospective members can hire gear from the club at the following rates. | ||
- | Packs 71 per day | + | Packs 71 per day \\ |
- | Tents 2/- per day. | + | Tents 2/- per day |
- | Groundsheets are supplied | + | Groundsheets are supplied |
===== FEDERATION REPORT - AUGUST 1963. ===== | ===== FEDERATION REPORT - AUGUST 1963. ===== | ||
Wilf Hilder. | Wilf Hilder. | ||
- | __Bouddi Natural Parks__ The road to the Dingledei Hut at Et. Bouddi has been tar sealed and the trust are carrying out track maintenance and clearing in the park. The trust wants to rehabilitate Putty Beach (disfigured by Rutile Mining) but is haored | + | __Bouddi Natural Parks__ The road to the Dingledei Hut at Mt. Bouddi has been tar sealed and the trust are carrying out track maintenance and clearing in the park. The trust wants to rehabilitate Putty Beach (disfigured by Rutile Mining) but is hampered |
- | __Timber Milling in Kosciusko | + | __Timber Milling in Kosciuszko |
- | __Jooriland Grazing Leases__: Considerable discussion was had over the Water Board' | + | __Jooriland Grazing Leases__: Considerable discussion was had over the Water Board' |
- | __Hoddle' | + | __Hoddle' |
- | __Docker' | + | __Docker' |
__Chairlift on Ayer's Rock__: Federation is protesting to the Department of Interior about the proposed chairlift at Ayre's Rock. Why stop at a chairlift? The Rock is an ideal site for the cutting, drilling and blasting of a network of fire roads, complete with locked gates and a Helicopter Landing Ground. | __Chairlift on Ayer's Rock__: Federation is protesting to the Department of Interior about the proposed chairlift at Ayre's Rock. Why stop at a chairlift? The Rock is an ideal site for the cutting, drilling and blasting of a network of fire roads, complete with locked gates and a Helicopter Landing Ground. | ||
- | __Grose Valley Primitive Area__: Federation has written to the Blue Mountains National Park Trust re the erection of locked gates at Strategic points | + | __Grose Valley Primitive Area__: Federation has written to the Blue Mountains National Park Trust re the erection of locked gates at Strategic points on fire roads in adjacent areas to the Grose Valley Primitive Area, County Cook, parishes Blackheath, Irvine, Jamieson, Grose, Bilpin and Burralow. |
- | on fire roads in adjacent areas to the Grose Valley Primitive Area, County Cook, parishes Blackheath, Irvine, Jamieson, Grose, Bilpin and Burralow. | + | |
- | __Duke of Edinburgh' | + | __Duke of Edinburgh' |
- | __Search and Rescue__: At the S. & R. practice weekend attendance was 98 from 14 clubs. The Police Rescue Squad were well represented and the. Army Medical Corps also sent some observers. The Blue Mountains National Park , Trust repaired the roads in Toby's Glen area and cleared an excellent campsite in Toby's Glen, which was much appreciated by all present. The credit for organising the weekend so successfully must' | + | __Search and Rescue__: At the S. & R. practice weekend attendance was 98 from 14 clubs. The Police Rescue Squad were well represented and the. Army Medical Corps also sent some observers. The Blue Mountains National Park Trust repaired the roads in Toby's Glen area and cleared an excellent campsite in Toby's Glen, which was much appreciated by all present. The credit for organising the weekend so successfully must go to Nin Melville, |
- | __Bimonthly Magazine__: A committee has been formed to look into all aspects of producing a Federation bimonthly magazine, Such a magazine is not | + | __Bimonthly Magazine__: A committee has been formed to look into all aspects of producing a Federation bimonthly magazine. Such a magazine is not intended to compete or do away with Club magazines, but would contain some reprints from Club magazines as well as new material etc. |
- | . intended to compete or do away with Club magazines, but would contain some reprints from Club magazines as well as new material etc. | + | |
- | __Reafforestations__ The Mon of the Lana Society, the National Trust and the Bouddi Natural Park trustees will plant trees in the Maitland Bay Kilcare area. The Forestry Commission | + | __Reafforestations__ The Men of the Lana Society, the National Trust and the Bouddi Natural Park trustees will plant trees in the Maitland Bay Kilcare area. The Forestry Commission |
- | __Information__: | + | __Information__: |
- | __New Maa__: Bulletin No 17 N.S.W. Mines Depafotment? | + | __New Maps__: Bulletin No 17 N.S.W. Mines Department, |
- | A map of the Thunder Canyon area? County Cook, Irvine and Bilpin parishes, appears in the latest issue of the Kameruka magazine. This is a useful sketch map. | + | A map of the Thunder Canyon area, County Cook, Irvine and Bilpin parishes, appears in the latest issue of the Kameruka magazine. This is a useful sketch map. |
- | For a review of these maps and a:r so a review of new books see the October issue of the magazine, | + | For a review of these maps and also a review of new books see the October issue of the magazine. |
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