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- | * *. * * * * * * * * * * * * -x:* * * 1* * * * * * * * * * * * * | + | ==== Established June 1931 ==== |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Established June 1931 | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |EDITOR: |
- | EDITOR: Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428-3178. | + | |BUSINESS MANAGER: |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |PRODUCTION MANAGER: |
- | Telephone 871-1207. | + | |TYPIST: |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER: Helen Gray. | + | |DUPLICATOR OPERATORS: |
- | TYPIST: Kath Brown. | + | |
- | DUPLICATOR OPERATORS: Phil Butt and Barbara Evans. | + | ==== APRIL, 1984 ==== |
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- | APRIL, 1984. | + | | | | Page| |
- | A Voyage Around Jagungal by Tom Wenman | + | |A Voyage Around Jagungal |
- | An Unremarkable Gorge Peter Harris | + | |An Unremarkable Gorge |Peter Harris |
- | 1984 Reunion Ronald Knightley 7 | + | |1984 Reunion |
- | Social Notes for May 9 | + | |Social Notes for May | | |
- | Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement 10 | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement |
- | The Walls of Jerusalem and the Central Plateau Malcolm Steele 11 | + | |The Walls of Jerusalem and the Central Plateau |
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- | The 56th Annual General Meeting Barry Wallace 16 | + | |The 56th Annual General Meeting |
- | S.B.W. Committee Report 18 | + | |S.B.W. Committee Report |
- | Federation Notes 18 | + | |Federation Notes | | |
- | New Members | + | |New Members |
- | Annual Subscriptions 1984 18 | + | |Annual Subscriptions 1984 | | |
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- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1984. | + | ===== A VOYAGE AROUND |
- | A VOYAGE AROUND | + | ==== KOSCIUSKO N.P. ==== |
- | -KOSCIUSKO N.P....... | + | by Tom Wenman |
- | The red raw hi/ls of the Monaro under an uncompromising blue sky, the thousands of pathetically thin sheep staggerrig | + | |
- | bodies along the roadside as they searched for any remaining feed, gave = | + | The red raw hills of the Monaro under an uncompromising blue sky, the thousands of pathetically thin sheep staggering |
dramatic evidence of man's improvidence and nature' | dramatic evidence of man's improvidence and nature' | ||
- | On New Year's Day, 1984, knee-high grass rippled in the wind over the rolling hills of the Monaro, and heavy clouds loomed over the mountains. | + | |
- | The sheep were fat and complacent and we were pleased to enjoy a hot cup of | + | On New Year's Day, 1984, knee-high grass rippled in the wind over the rolling hills of the Monaro, and heavy clouds loomed over the mountains. The sheep were fat and complacent and we were pleased to enjoy a hot cup of |
- | coffee at the Adaminaby petrol station where we had stopped en route for | + | coffee at the Adaminaby petrol station where we had stopped en route for Selwyn Quarry. Rain, our constant companion since leaving Sydney, had induced a desperate optimism that our week's walking would be unaffected by the weather. |
- | Selwyn Quarry. Rain, our constant companion since leaving Sydney, had induced a desperate optimism that our week's walking would be unaffected by the weather. | + | |
- | | + | Selwyn Quarry welcomed us with a cool heavy mist out of which materialised |
- | ialised | + | |
- | ski slope of Selwyn Quarry and along the ridge to pick up the Tabletop Mountain Fire Trail. John Newman, Bob Hodgson, Reg and myself had, the freedom of the hills for a week. | + | We camped that evening on soft alpine grass in a small valley through which ran a tributary to Four Mile Creek. It rained daring the night, and although secure in my tent listening to the rain drum on the fly I wondered |
- | We camped that evening on soft alpine grass in a small valley through which ran a tributary to Four Mile Creek. It rained daring the night, and although secure in my tent listening to the rain drum on the fly I.wonderia | + | |
- | what sort of a week it was going to be. The first morning broke dull; however it was not raining and we were soon on our way, ignoring the fire, | + | __Up Tabletop Way.__\\ |
- | trail and following the ridge towards Tabletop. Occasionally open areas gave vistas of the country which we were to walk over during the week to come. | + | A quick ascent of Tabletop gave us a splendid |
- | Up Tabletop Way. | + | |
- | -...-1.quick.ascent of Tabletop gave us a splendid | + | It was easy walking across the intervening |
- | heavy grey-white clouds which moved across the sky occasionally revealing some blue patches. Could it be hoped that the weather was on the improve? | + | |
- | It was easy walking across the intervening | + | The rounded grassy hillocks of Happy Jack's Plain had recovered well from the fire which must have taken place towards the end of last summer and we found the simple but effective one-plank bridge across Happy Jack' |
- | what a fascinating name, along the ridge, which down through the trees to Brook' | + | Creek without much difficulty. Rain was in the air as we turned off the old tourist road which bisects the plain and headed up the smooth rounded slopes on the left bank of Tibeaudo Creek. Crossing Digger' |
- | and clean with an excellent sleeping platform. | + | |
- | and we boiled the billy for lunch. | + | We pressed on up through the trees and emerged on to an elevated plateau. A strong wind was blowing and we selected a sheltered campsite in the lee of some snow gums, on soft snow grass dotted with orange Billy Buttons. Ominous heavy clouds were rolling swiftly across the sky from the west, however after each expanse of cloud a lightening of the sky gave us a hope of better weather to come. A cheerful evening was made around |
- | valleys to Arsenic Ridge 7' is open at first, and then | + | |
- | my favourites, it is neat: Reg soon had the fire going | + | |
- | The rounded grassy hillocks of Happy Jack's Plain had recovered well | + | |
- | from the fire which must have taken place towards the end of last summer and we found the simple but effective one-plank bridge across Happy Jack' | + | |
- | Creek without much difficulty. Rain was in the air as we turned off the | + | |
- | old tourist road which bisects the plain and headed up the smooth rounded slopes on the left bank of Tibeaudo Creek. Crossing Digger' | + | |
- | April, 1984. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 3 | + | |
- | look back across Happy Jack's Plain towards Far Bald Mountain | + | |
- | We pressed on up through the trees and emerged on to an elevated | + | |
- | plateau. A strong wind was blowing and we selected a sheltered campsite | + | |
- | in the lee of some snow gums, on soft snow grass dotted with orange Billy' | + | |
- | us a hope of better weather to come. ,A cheerful evening was made around | + | |
the fire, with Bob getting well into the music with his harmonica. | the fire, with Bob getting well into the music with his harmonica. | ||
- | Spencer's Peak. | + | |
- | the event it did not rain that night but a low cloud dampened the tents and with the continuing strong wind made firelighting difficult in the morning. I expended quite a feu matches before I casually announced to my reauthbent | + | __Spencer's Peak.__\\ |
+ | In the event it did not rain that night but a low cloud dampened the tents and with the continuing strong wind made firelighting difficult in the morning. I expended quite a few matches before I casually announced to my recumbent | ||
A break in the vegetation gave us a clear view of Jagungal, its summit wreathed in cloud, with the tree-clad Farm Ridge marching up towards it. Behind us Tabletop and Far Bald receded further into the blue-clad distant ranges of the Bimberies. | A break in the vegetation gave us a clear view of Jagungal, its summit wreathed in cloud, with the tree-clad Farm Ridge marching up towards it. Behind us Tabletop and Far Bald receded further into the blue-clad distant ranges of the Bimberies. | ||
- | The scrub around Spencer' | + | |
- | Wenman | + | The scrub around Spencer' |
- | . Wild life-had been almost significant by its absence hitherto, but here for a few moments life became wild indeed as your scribe and leader attempted a personal levitation exercise as opposed to stepping on a copperhead who unfeelingly prolonged the situation by becoming confused and attempting a vertical retreat - upwards. Happily the resident had sorted out a more helpful line of retreat by the time I had descended to earth, thus obviating the necessity of further ascent. | + | |
- | We examined the unfortunate remains of Mould' | + | __Wenman |
- | The strong wind still blowing from the west made my original campsite location somewhat | + | Wildlife |
- | flat on top and sheltered from the wind. An ascent of Jagungal had been planned for the afternoon and we departed across the Doubtful River relieved | + | |
- | of the heavy weight of our packs. A somewhat over-lengthy involvement with scrub led us to the Jagungal Saddle where the final assault was made up the smooth flanks of this mighty mountain. | + | We examined the unfortunate remains of Mould' |
- | Pace 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1984 | + | |
- | ...1.' | + | The strong wind still blowing from the west made my original campsite location somewhat |
- | ..; The mountain dominates the area and broods over its provinces, from the stark outlines of Tabletop and the prominence of Far Bald to the northeast, to the plunging valleys of the'Tumut and Lower.G6ehi | + | flat on top and sheltered from the wind. An ascent of Jagungal had been planned for the afternoon and we departed across the Doubtful River relieved of the heavy weight of our packs. A somewhat over-lengthy involvement with scrub led us to the Jagungal Saddle where the final assault was made up the smooth flanks of this mighty mountain. |
- | west. To the east and south its influence is felt as far as the Kerries and the Brassy Mountains. Our whole weak was really a circ-umnavigation pf Jagungal and we very much appreciated our relationship to this eminence as we.. laboured. around its territory. | + | |
- | - On our return to our camp we found a plentiful supply of wood and water had been collected by John who also had a billy of tea ready for us The epicurean delights of that evening centred on Bob's upside-down apple cake. | + | __Jagungal at Last__\\ |
- | A. fine cold night gave birth to a clear sunny day and..it was a-delight to walk through the estate-like scenery towards Smith' | + | The mountain dominates the area and broods over its provinces, from the stark outlines of Tabletop and the prominence of Far Bald to the northeast, to the plunging valleys of the Tumut and Lower Geehi in the south and |
- | The old fire trail meanders somewhat and finally fades out towards Mail Box Hill and there I fear, without much trouble, an unintended but never-the-less | + | west. To the east and south its influence is felt as far as the Kerries and the Brassy Mountains. Our whole weak was really a circumnavigation of Jagungal and we very much appreciated our relationship to this eminence as we laboured around its territory. |
- | the Brassy' | + | |
- | whygapEIA | + | On our return to our camp we found a plentiful supply of wood and water had been collected by John who also had a billy of tea ready for us. The epicurean delights of that evening centred on Bob's upside-down apple cake. |
- | ...In the.past,I have contrived all sorts of reasons for its name, however it was Bob who pointed out the very clear outline of an upturned, cup, complete with handle, sitting in a saucer-like depression | + | |
- | main summit. | + | A fine cold night gave birth to a clear sunny day and it was a delight to walk through the estate-like scenery towards Smith' |
- | It was Re's turn that evening | + | |
- | ments which he did with a number of little cakes which proved a refreshing | + | The old fire trail meanders somewhat and finally fades out towards Mail Box Hill and there I fear, without much trouble, an unintended but nevertheless |
- | addition to our fare. Low clouds moving up the valley of the Valentine' | + | |
- | In the event however the weather was kind to us on our fourth day as we followed roughly the course of the Valentine downstream before picking up the Valentine Fire Trail. | + | __Why Cup and Saucer?__\\ |
- | "No | + | In the past, I have contrived all sorts of reasons for its name, however it was Bob who pointed out the very clear outline of an upturned cup, complete with handle, sitting in a saucer-like depression |
- | Room l No-Rooms" | + | main summit. |
- | It seemed to be the day for meeting people. The first-new faces we | + | |
- | had seen since leaving Selwyn | + | It was Reg's turn that evening to demonstrate his culinary |
- | April, 1984. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALEER Page 5 | + | |
- | . | + | In the event however the weather was kind to us on our fourth day as we followed roughly the course of the Valentine downstream before picking up the Valentine Fire Trail. |
- | of-other Wailers. During the time we were there it seemed to become the focus for all walkers in the vicinity as in the caurse.of lunch some dozen people gathered. They generally displayed varying philosophies on such as the boot-shod pair who, wondering at our flimsy sandshoes, asked how we kept our feet dry, and the parent leader of a family party who, on. being told. of the use of wineskins asked, rather innocently, where,it was | + | |
- | . possible to obtain empty ones. I am sure you all know the answer to that one. No doubt we also revealed our philosophies. Information was also provided that some eighteen horses and goodness knows how many horse persans | + | __"No Room! No Room!" |
- | After this pleasant lunchtime camaraderie we climbed across the ridge at the rear of the hut to pick up the Strumbo Fire Trail which takes you to the head of Pretty | + | It seemed to be the day for meeting people. The first new faces we had seen since leaving Selwyn |
- | cabin, we encountered the cavalry. They proved, however, hospitable, and | + | |
- | with John's friendly blarney we soon made friends and were offered cups of tea, which were much appreciated.. | + | After this pleasant lunchtime camaraderie we climbed across the ridge at the rear of the hut to pick up the Strumbo Fire Trail which takes you to the head of Pretty |
- | of Pretty | + | |
- | | + | __Pleasures |
- | and there we eventually camped alongside a noisy boisteraus | + | Pugilistic Creek Hut seemed to suggest itself as a reasonable campsite and there we eventually camped alongside a noisy boisterous |
- | Our way now took us through the valley by easy walking track to the | + | |
- | junction with Hell Hole Creek where we joined the fire trail of that name | + | Our way now took us through the valley by easy walking track to the junction with Hell Hole Creek where we joined the fire trail of that name and ascended out of that valley through tall stands of Mountain Ash and |
- | and ascended out of that valley through tall stands of Mountain Ash and | + | clusters of Black Sallee up to the undulating and open Toolong Range. Here at last the wildflowers, |
- | clusters of Black Sallee up to the undulating and open Toolong Range; Here at last the wildflowers, | + | |
- | . We camped that night in the lee of some old snow gums with a superb | + | We camped that night in the lee of some old snow gums with a superb view of Jagungal. We were now on its western side. In the same way as it had dominated our walk during the past week so it now dominated our last campsite. The sun, descending in a muted gold and red to the west, highlighted |
- | view of Jagungal. We were now on its western side. In the same way as it had dominated our walk during the past week so it now dominated our last campsite. The sun, descending in a muted gold and red to the west, high.t lighted | + | |
- | uncompromising rocky bareness against the tree-clad ridges leading up to it.' | + | |
In the morning, the constantly varying patterns and colours of the sunrise, first sombre green hues, then lightening to shades of white and grey, and finally blazing yellow merging to red, were reflected off the light | In the morning, the constantly varying patterns and colours of the sunrise, first sombre green hues, then lightening to shades of white and grey, and finally blazing yellow merging to red, were reflected off the light | ||
- | clouds, whilst the black bulk of Jagungal held back the day until the sunr | + | clouds, whilst the black bulk of Jagungal held back the day until the sun, moving higher in the heavens, swept over it into view. |
- | moving higher in the heavens, swept over it into view. | + | |
- | We were all up early to watch the sunrise, and on our way quickly after | + | We were all up early to watch the sunrise, and on our way quickly after breakfast. Our last meals having consumed the final reserves of food and goodies our packs were featherlight and we covered the remaining miles to Round Mountain at a ranging easy pace. |
- | breakfast. Our last meals having consumed the final reserves of food and | + | |
- | goodies our packs were featherlight and we covered the remaining miles to | + | ===== AN UNREMARKABLE GORGE - Or So It Seems! |
- | Round Mountain at a ranging easy pace. | + | by Peter Harris |
- | PaGe 6 | + | |
- | T S1DNEY BUSHWALKER. | + | There is nothing particularly remarkable about the small gorge near the, great bend of Tullyangela Creek. Or so it seems, at first. It is quiet. The stillness is only pervaded by the quiet run of cascading water and the bend of branches whistling in the wind. |
- | April, | + | |
- | 1984. | + | A wedgetail |
- | AN UNREMARKABLE GORGE - Or So It Seems! | + | understory. |
- | by Peter Rarris. | + | |
- | There is nothing particularly remarkable about the -small gorge near the, great bend of Tullyangela Creek. Or so it seems, at first. It is quiet. The stillness is only pervaded by the quiet run of cascading water and the bend of branches whistling in the wind. | + | Upstream from Paradise Camp, the creek is a jumbled mass of fallen boulders, jamming the creek in a close embrace, and making |
- | A wedge-tail | + | breathing apparatus, an adventurous body may discover a route into, and through, this complex part of the Tullyangela Gorge. It was during one of these fruitless upstream forays that we came upon a large boulder, water-worn and adorned with aboriginal axe-sharpening grooves. |
- | understory. | + | |
- | Upstream from Paradise Camp, the creek is a jumbled mass of fallen | + | It is easy to continue walking downstream into the gorge proper, but without abseiling equipment it can only be successfully bypassed on its true right side. Between Paradise Campsite and the first major cascade, a distance of probably half a mile, we found a mighty cave flanking the western-bank. Its ribbed, overhung veins of rock extend upwards of one hundred feet. The floor is flat. It resembles a crown roast. We named it the Crown Cave. There is some evidence of aboriginal occupancy thereabouts, |
- | boulders, jamming the creek in a close embrace,-and, | + | |
- | igation | + | A little way downstream begins the gorge. First is a series of deep pools, like roman baths, where the cool water cascades in at the head of each, and tumbles through an outlet into the next pool. Each pool is a little lower in height than the preceding one. There is not much to do, here but swim and relax, and contemplate nature in its finest display. The gorge here is well-worn, the bedrock smooth granite with many fine places |
- | breathing apparatus, an adventurous body may discover a route into, and | + | |
- | through, this complex part of the Tullyangela Gorge. It was during one f | + | |
- | these fruitless upstream forays that we came upon a large boulder, water- | + | |
- | worn and adorned with aboriginal axe-sharpening grooves. | + | |
- | , It is easy to continue walking downstream into the. gorge' | + | |
- | it the Crown Cave. There is some evidence of aboriginal occupancy thereabouts, | + | |
- | - place to shelter in stormy weather. Between the floor Of the Crown Cave | + | |
- | and the waters of Tullyangela Creek, the bank is covered in tall cabbage- tree ferns, and a few mallee trees. | + | |
- | A little way downstream begins the gorge. First is a series of deep | + | |
- | pools, like roman baths, where the cool water cascades in at the head of,', | + | |
- | gorge here is well-worn, the bedrock smooth granite with many fine placei- | + | |
- | for drying off in sunshine. | + | |
The area is accessible from a point on the road a little to the north of Tullyangela Clearing, about two hours walk from your car. | The area is accessible from a point on the road a little to the north of Tullyangela Clearing, about two hours walk from your car. | ||
- | When you-arrive there You t66 *ill probablyagree | + | When you arrive there you too will probably agree that there is nothing remarkable about the Tullyangela |
- | April, 1984. TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 7 | + | |
- | 1984 REUNION. by Ronald Knightley. | + | ===== 1984 REUNION |
- | My old friend Transfuscius alerted me; andIknew | + | by Ronald Knightley |
- | Half way up the wrong side of Murdering Gully one moonless Sunday night and heading for the last train from Katoomba (he was one of those Tigers, you see), he quietly mused, "If you go looking for trouble, it's sure to find you." It was such an elegantly complete description of bushwalking that I | + | |
- | forthwith recognised it as a thought to treasure. | + | My old friend Transfuscius alerted me; and I knew I should remember. Half way up the wrong side of Murdering Gully one moonless Sunday night and heading for the last train from Katoomba (he was one of those Tigers, you see), he quietly mused, "If you go looking for trouble, it's sure to find you." It was such an elegantly complete description of bushwalking that I forthwith recognised it as a thought to treasure. |
- | But alas; in a moment of lapse I went to the Annual General Meeting; | + | |
- | and allowed Dot Butler to corner me. " | + | But alas! In a moment of lapse I went to the Annual General Meeting, and allowed Dot Butler to corner me. " |
- | gainsay Ainslie and Dot in tandem? So, here we go. But if you are | + | squeamish, male, wowser, racist or female do not read on. There are scenes that may not shock you. First, I must warn you that she does not let up easily, this new editress. Even at the reunion camp fire she was reminding |
- | squeamish, male, wowser, racist or 'female do not read on. There are scenes that may not shock you. First, I must warn you that she does not let up | + | |
- | easily, this new editress. Even at the reunion camp fire she wasreminding | + | Starting down the road from the Coolana car concourse on Saturday, we found Dot Butler and the three horses of the Apocalypse. Only three? Props for the camp fire said Dot; the fourth would apocalise later. |
- | me of my promise, sensing that no man could resist the combination of Ainslie, moonlight and moonshine. | + | |
- | Starting down the road from the Coolana car concourse on Saturday, we | + | Near the family circle encampment was the Jim Brown group, with babywear on the ridge-rope. |
- | found Dot Butler and the three horses of the Apocalypse. Only three? Props | + | |
- | for the camp fire said Dot; the fourth would apocalise later. | + | Don Matthews appeared down the short cut track, looking over the Finch family nucleus and proclaiming, |
- | Near the family circle encampment was the Jim Brown group, with baby- wear oh the ridge-.rope. Baby-wear | + | |
- | Don Matthews appeared down the short-cut ti -3k, looking over the Finch | + | Deep discourse began on locating the reunion camp fire; but in the absence of convenor Spiro Hajinakitas and the presence of subtle libations, an air of indolent procrastination supervened, This was joined by Grace Noble and Kath McInnes - the latter, in the epitome of indolence, employing son Geoffrey as an apprentice Tiger up and down the hill with her weekend' |
- | family nucleus and proclaiming, | + | |
- | Deep discourse began on locating the reunion camp fire; but in the | + | Spiro strode purposefully through, collecting the supper table from the shed and, on reaching the sylvan river flats cleared of Scotch thistles by Ian Debert and co., pontificated that "The campfire will be 50 metres from this table." |
- | absence of convenor Spiro Hajinakitas and the presence of subtle libations, an air of indolent procrastination supervened, This was joined by Grace Noble and Kath McInnes - the latter, in the epitome of indolence, employing son Geoffrey as an apprentice Tiger up and down the hill with her weekend' | + | |
- | Spiro strode purposefully through, collecting the supper table from - the shed and, on reaching the sylvan river flats cleared of Scotch thistles | + | When the sun was down and the full moon floated over the eastern ridges, silvering the grasses under the darkly crystal sky, the spangled gold of the camp fire's flames leapt high from Spiro' |
- | by Ian Debert and co., pontificated that, "The campfire will be 50 metres from this table." | + | |
- | When the sun was down and the fall moon floated over the eastern ridges, silvering the grasses under the darkly crystal sky, the spangled gold of the camp fire's flames leapt high from Spiro' | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHIALKER A2ril, 1984. | + | |
us with the smell of kerosene. | us with the smell of kerosene. | ||
- | Forthwith, the throng assembled for the concert; expectant, hushed, | ||
- | disciplined. Led' by our comperes, Geoff Wagg with built-in bullhorn and Barbara Bruce with her illuminated navel looking like the golden screw, we burst into choruses of "Fire Burning", | ||
- | Yet, through our tears some rays of laughter shone, some of them | ||
- | intentional. Barbara. Bo Peep lost her sheep and somethink: else as well in | ||
- | ,the long grass and the- moonlight as Bby. Blue Matthews, Jack Horner Brown - | ||
- | and Piper' | ||
- | The riddle of the Apocalypse was solved by Dot Butler' | ||
- | Lee and the hinds like Brian Bolton; and in failing to take a hidden hurdle | ||
- | in the grass, they nearly upstaged themselves before being mounted. In tartans mostly Scottish and fashioned from Butler cast-offs, comely Carol of the long blonde mops was wooed by dastardly Don with cardboard sporran, but thwarted by Lochinvar Finch - | ||
- | "So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, | ||
- | So light to the saddle before her he sprung; | ||
- | She is won Wl'e are gone! Over bank, bush and scaur. | ||
- | They' | ||
- | of Netherby. | ||
- | Scarce pausing to recover breath, the peripatetic Dot was back an centre stage as the aviculture expert of Coolana in a sketch written by Jim Brown and presented by Barbara Bruce, Don Matthews and Geoff Wagg. There was a special appearance by Jim Percy as a protestor demanding.- "Save the Dodo", "Keep Pterodactyls Flying", | ||
- | also as several varieties of birds,, including a portrayal of a booby:,- very: | ||
- | Amongst the original writing for performance at the reunion camp fire was a poetic monologue by Don Matthews on the theme of a tiring Tiger. (It is hdped to publish this in our next issue - Ed.) | ||
- | The imminence of supper was now announced; but, first, the inductioa. of our new President. With patriarch Jim Brown, our senior ex-president, | ||
- | ' | ||
- | ' When the Ciueues for John Redfern' | ||
- | . overtopped the stars and slipped away from dawn.. Melodi.asly on they went, | ||
- | April, 1984. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Pane 9 | ||
- | yet drifting off one by one. Until, by 4.15 am, even Brian Bolton' | ||
- | While the sun was clear, Sunday dawned cloudy for some. Up on the hill the families stirred. Happy Birthday songs for George Gray awoke the | ||
- | late sleepers, while Helen bid fair to have her wrist-watch fried for breakfast. Down on the grass, the revellers also stirred. All save one. For a while, we thought that he aimed to sleep there till next year. | ||
- | As Sunday midday approached, one after another buried billies and pans under the embers of the camp fire, later to transfer their contents to the damper-judging table. But lackadayt Security was lax. For years, they had threatened to sink our hero of heroes, Spiro. They had threatened | ||
- | superglue in his flour, substitution of plaster of paris and many another | ||
- | cowardly deed. This year, they struck; with a pressure pack of whippe4 cream, they transformed his entry into a gooey mess. But was our hero, - Spiro daunted? Nay, not he. He had several dampers in reserve: | ||
- | Hirsute Len Newlands and his silver foil Ron Knightley performed the judging. Following the thump test, the dump test, the lump test and the slump test, they tried crunchability, | ||
- | Damper and golden syrup was soon lollowed by lunch and the exodus up the hill. As I paused by the shed for a breather, around the corner and up the track came steaming the table. Gordon Lee was bearing the front, while Spiro' | ||
- | *hat you like about Beethoven being a rebel, but every one of his nine symphonies has the mark of genius." | ||
- | "But in contrast you can take Haydn' | ||
- | Such classical erudition was too much for me. I headed for the esky in my car boot without another pause., | ||
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- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR Tray.- | ||
- | May 2 Committee Meeting. | ||
- | May 9 Members Slide Night. (No general meeting in May, now.) | ||
- | May 16 - Bush Dance. Very informal tuition ensures a good night' | ||
- | May 23 - Magazine Wrapping Night. Come along and help with the | ||
- | collating, wrapping and sorting of the May issue. | ||
- | May 30 - Musical Evening. The Blue Grass Band, with club membem3Gordan | ||
- | Lee and Len Newland, will entertain us.' | ||
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- | THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM AND THE CENTRAL PLATEAU TASMANIA- | ||
- | , by Malcolm Steele. | ||
- | At 4.10 pm on Friday, 20th January, 1984, David Rostron, Craig | ||
- | Austin, Ray and Fasae Dargan and Malcolm Steele boarded one of East-West | ||
- | Airlines new F 28 Jets destined for Devonport, Tasmania. (Return Apex | ||
- | fare 0.97.50) After a short delay caused by air traffic congestion at Mascot the jet was accelerating down the runway to its liftoff. Whilst in flight the captain extended an invitation to any passengers wishing to inspect the cockpit. When my turn arrived we were crossing Bass Strait and I was able to catch a good view of Flinders Island and observe the | ||
- | water below capped with any white crests from the strong winds for which | ||
- | the strait is notorious. Upon touching down at Devonport at 6 pm we disembarked to a cooler climate and knew Sydney' | ||
- | We were met at the airport by Dennis Maxwell, who provides a transport service for bushwalkers in Tasmania, and once our packs were loaded in the rear of his 9-seater Nissan van he drove us to the start of our walk at the 'Fish River, near Lake Rowallin, on the slopes of Howells Bluff at an elevation of 800 metres. Arriving at about 8.30 pm we unloaded our packs and each paid 25 for the lift. Although there was still &DM light the | ||
- | location provided us with a good campsite close to water and with plenty | ||
- | of dry eucalypt for a fire, so we decided to remain here for the firs-b./ | ||
- | At 8.30 an an Saturday morning we commenced the walk along a steep track through a eucalypt forest an our ascent to the-Central Plateau. It was whilst walking through this forest that I was subsequently most grateful | ||
- | for David' | ||
- | Trapper' | ||
- | was envious of Fasae who had decided to wear plastic bags over her sox in anticipation of the moist ground to be encountered on the Plateau, It was in this area that I first saw small groves of pencil pines near the numerous small tarns. | ||
- | Just before Lake Loane we met 'a signposted track fork indicating the route south to Lake Adelaide and south-east to The Walls of Jerusalem. A four kilometre walk past a group of tarns known as Solomon' | ||
- | panied by cold conditions at this elevation of 1200 metres, a brisk pace was set through Gate of the Chain, then Jaffa Gate to Dixon' | ||
- | Temple" | ||
- | Pe 12 THE SYDNEY | ||
- | | + | Forthwith, the throng assembled |
- | The hut pomPiiael, at - a.k bunk,. wh.,: | + | |
- | ,centre of a small extension off the other and with a good ventilation system. Craig was the only member of our party to venture out of the hut that afternoon during an interval in the rain and climb The Temple. Upon his retur4 | + | |
- | he confirmed that we were in the best accommodation in the region, sincethe only alternative was a small hut perched an the exposed Temple, which' | + | |
- | was not only rather draughty but was better auited to be occupied by dwarfs. | + | |
- | Two other groups camping in the area sought shelter in the hut during the afternoon 'and prepared their meals. The conversationoon turned to bush cooking with Ray expounding upon the benefits of the Pritikin diet of lam fat and grain but comprising a high level of fruit and some raw meats such as fish to obtain the benefit of enzymes which were usually lost in the cooking process. As the: | + | |
- | ' Our ,packs were hung froth- the hut's crossbeams that night to keep their - precious contents far from the reach of any uninVited guests from the surrounding forest. | + | |
- | At 9.am on Sunday morning I peeped out of the, hut door to observe | + | |
- | the landscape had changed overnight from green to white, with a 2 cm cover | + | |
- | of snow on the ground and clinging to the light vegetation and scattered pine trees. A passing group of walkers provided us with an example of the | + | |
- | determination and fierceness of the Tasmanian Devil which had dragged one of their. packs 6 metres from their tent and had torn a 6" hOle id the' side beTcr4, | + | |
- | :- Climbed to the summit of the East Wall of Mount Jerusalem (1458 m). To | + | |
- | the east we could see hundreds of small lakes and tarns disappearing over. | + | |
- | the llorizan ' | + | |
- | We awoke at 6.30 am on Monday morning to a dense fog after a particularly cold night. However at 9 am the fog had dissipated and. for the first time we could observe this area in brilliant | + | |
- | cameras we set off for the top of The Temple (1420 m), an ideally located | + | |
- | peak in the centre of the Jerusalem Walls region. | + | |
- | April, 1984. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 | + | |
- | over the Central Plateau and the next stage of our walk. We excitedly returned to the hut, collected our packs at 10.15 am, and shortly found | + | |
- | ourselves walking over the yellow sphagnum moss which carpeted the east Shore of Lake Ball. | + | |
- | Heading south over the Plateau we were treated to many small lakes and tarns with their blue waters sparkling in the sunlight and lined with small groves of deep green pencil pines. It was along this section of the walk that we encountered our first snake - a small whip snake - in the button grass. Taking a wide traverse around Lake Nugara | + | |
- | brought us to a high point above Lake Adelaide and the perfect place for lunch. | + | |
- | With a 3600 field of vision David commented that this was probably the | + | |
- | best panorama he had seen anywhere in Australia. Below us lay the tranquil blue waters of Lake Adelaide | + | |
- | However, having heard of a superb campsite on the northern shore of Lake Meston, we pushed through the dense scrub and picked up the track along the east shore of Lake Adelaide. Whilst crossing a button grass moor | + | |
- | ,between Lake Adelaide and Lake Meston we obse2ved another snake - a red- bellied black black snake swimming in one of the small tarns. The northern shore of Lake Meston did provide us with our best campsite for the trip. After | + | |
- | a hot day' | + | |
- | We awoke on Tuesday morning at 7 am only to find the area enveloped in cloud. After remaining at the campsite until 9.30 am with the hope | + | |
- | that the cloud might lift we set off into the cloud and mist along the track | + | |
- | a little above the west shore of Lake Meston through a beech forest. However | + | |
- | as we came upon Meston Hut heavy rain set in forcing us to remain for the day and pass the time playing cards. Craig was the only- member to venture out into the rain that afternoon for some considerable time. Upon his | + | |
- | return we were informed that he had gone beyond Lake Louisa and over to Lake Bill. | + | |
- | After a good night' | + | |
- | beside another hut at this lake for lunch and to keep a watchful eye on the weather. Since conditions had not deteriorated and visibility was | + | |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY. BUSHWALKki. April, 1984. | + | |
- | good, *e opted.for the high country and after a brief scrub bc.sh picked up the small:track which led us to Lake Atremis. From here it was another short scrub bash until we emerged upon the Mountains of Jupiter (1280 m). | + | Yet, through our tears some rays of laughter shone, some of them intentional. Barbara Bo Peep lost her sheep and something else as well in the long grass and the moonlight as Boy Blue Matthews, Jack Horner Brown |
- | With a fierce wind from the west we pitched our tents on the east side of a small rock and scrub screen and prepared the evening meal. With the | + | and Piper' |
- | meal almost over rain set in and we were confined to our tents for the night. | + | |
- | "After a long night we emerged from.our' | + | The riddle of the Apocalypse was solved by Dot Butler' |
- | fast porridge | + | Lee and the hinds like Brian Bolton; and in failing to take a hidden hurdle in the grass, they nearly upstaged themselves before being mounted. In tartans mostly Scottish and fashioned from Butler cast-offs, comely Carol of the long blonde mops was wooed by dastardly Don with cardboard sporran, but thwarted by Lochinvar Finch -\\ |
- | ..wa needed to startwalking-that morning and by 8 am we were setting | + | | | |"So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, |
- | The lemon-scented boronia was. emitting a strong odour that morning as we 'crashed through the scrub on our descent from the Mountains of Jupiter. The red colour from several waratahs in bloom stood out in the scrub and we also came across a number of pandanni | + | | | |So light to the saddle before her he sprung; |
- | -After a one hour scrub bash down Du Cane Gap we found ourselves strolling along the Overland Track. We paused at Windy Ridge Hut to examine the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair. National Park map, and after a brief discussion opted.tdpush | + | | | |She is won! We are gone! Over bank, bush and scour. |
- | from which we had the opportunity of climbing The Acropolis,'weather permitting, on Friday. With light rain falling, the track along the western bank of Cephissus Creek through a forest of intertwining trees, was very wet underfoot. The hut itself was particularly dank and firewood in the region was scarce and damp. The hut provided accommodation for a total of ten walkers that | + | | | |They' |
- | night. One Tasmanian walker read a most appropriate extract from a smalT book on.. the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Parke "All who venturel | + | |
- | into these mountains should not only be prepared for rain, but should also' | + | But alack! Forequarters Gordon made off alone with comely Lady Ellen of Netherby. |
- | Whilst at-the hut that evening we caught a glimpse of the timid eastern Native Cat, "a small marsupial with a light grey coat dotted with white six:its, | + | |
- | which came in search of our food. Needless to say, all.our food was | + | Scarce pausing to recover breath, the peripatetic Dot was back on centre stage as the aviculture expert of Coolana in a sketch written by Jim Brown and presented by Barbara Bruce, Don Matthews and Geoff Wagg. There was a special appearance by Jim Percy as a protestor demanding.- "Save the Dodo.", |
- | secured that night in our packs hanging from the hut' | + | |
- | With audible rain falling on the hut's tin roof on Friday morning, we remained.in our sleeping bags until 9 am, discarding any ideas of climbing | + | Amongst the original writing for performance at the reunion camp fire was a poetic monologue by Don Matthews on the theme of a tiring Tiger. (It is hoped to publish this in our next issue - Ed.) |
- | The AcropOlis. At noon we left the hut and trudged along Cephissus Creek, track, then a branch track whichlorou6t | + | |
- | operator' | + | The imminence of supper was now announced; but, first, the induction of our new President. With patriarch Jim Brown, our senior ex-president, |
- | swiftly conveyed across the lake to Cynthia Bay on the southern shore by 4.30 pm. | + | |
- | We set up our last night' | + | When the queues for John Redfern' |
- | April, 1984. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 15 | + | |
- | shore of Lake St. Clair,and.with.an.abundanceof | + | While the sun was clear, Sunday dawned cloudy for some. Up on the hill the families stirred. Happy Birthday songs for George Gray awoke the late sleepers, while Helen bid fair to have her wrist-watch fried for breakfast. Down on the grass, the revelers also stirred. All save one. For a while, we thought that he aimed to sleep there till next year. |
- | After a leisurely breakfast on Saturday morning we departed at 9 am and walked along the Lake St. Clair road for about 5 kilometres to Derwent | + | |
- | Bridge and caught the bus at 10.10 am' | + | As Sunday midday approached, one after another buried billies and pans under the embers of the camp fire, later to transfer their contents to the damper-judging table. But lackaday! Security was lax. For years, they had threatened to sink our hero of heroes, Spiro. They had threatened superglue in his flour, substitution of plaster of paris and many another cowardly deed. This year, they struck; with a pressure pack of whipped cream, they transformed his entry into a gooey mess. But was our hero Spiro daunted? Nay, not he. He had __several__ dampers in reserve! |
- | (13.60 each). In the comfort of the bus we were able to reflect upon the Central Plateau we had traversed during our wilderness expedition, and exchange experiences with another | + | |
- | Nap references: Mersey'1:100,000 and | + | Hirsute Len Newlands and his silver foil Ron Knightley performed the judging. Following the thump test, the dump test, the lump test and the slump test, they tried crunchability, |
+ | |||
+ | Damper and golden syrup was soon followed by lunch and the exodus up the hill. As I paused by the shed for a breather, around the corner and up the track came steaming the table. Gordon Lee was bearing the front, while Spiro' | ||
+ | Such classical erudition was too much for me. I headed for the esky in my car boot without another pause. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== SOCIAL NOTES FOR MAY ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |May 2 | ||
+ | |May 9 | ||
+ | |May 16 |Bush Dance. Very informal tuition ensures a good night' | ||
+ | |May 23 | ||
+ | |May 30 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM AND THE CENTRAL PLATEAU TASMANIA ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Malcolm Steele | ||
+ | |||
+ | At 4.10 pm on Friday, 20th January, 1984, David Rostron, Craig Austin, Ray and Fusae Dargan and Malcolm Steele boarded one of East-West Airlines new F28 Jets destined for Devonport, Tasmania. (Return Apex fare $197.50) After a short delay caused by air traffic congestion at Mascot the jet was accelerating down the runway to its liftoff. Whilst in flight the captain extended an invitation to any passengers wishing to inspect the cockpit. When my turn arrived we were crossing Bass Strait and I was able to catch a good view of Flinders Island and observe the water below capped with any white crests from the strong winds for which the strait is notorious. Upon touching down at Devonport at 6 pm we disembarked to a cooler climate and knew Sydney' | ||
+ | |||
+ | We were met at the airport by Dennis Maxwell, who provides a transport service for bushwalkers in Tasmania, and once our packs were loaded in the rear of his 9-seater Nissan van he drove us to the start of our walk at the Fish River, near Lake Rowallan, on the slopes of Howells Bluff at an elevation of 800 metres. Arriving at about 8.30 pm we unloaded our packs and each paid $25 for the lift. Although there was still dim light the | ||
+ | location provided us with a good campsite close to water and with plenty of dry eucalypt for a fire, so we decided to remain here for the first night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | At 8.30 an an Saturday morning we commenced the walk along a steep track through a eucalypt forest on our ascent to the-Central Plateau. It was whilst walking through this forest that I was subsequently most grateful | ||
+ | for David' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Just before Lake Loane we met a signposted track fork indicating the route south to Lake Adelaide and south-east to The Walls of Jerusalem. A four kilometre walk past a group of tarns known as Solomon' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The hut comprised at one end a bunk, which could accomodate about six people, a small wooden bench in the middle and a communal fire place in the centre of a small extension off the other and with a good ventilation system. Craig was the only member of our party to venture out of the hut that afternoon during an interval in the rain and climb The Temple. Upon his return he confirmed that we were in the best accommodation in the region, since the only alternative was a small hut perched on the exposed Temple, which was not only rather draughty but was better suited to be occupied by dwarfs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two other groups camping in the area sought shelter in the hut during the afternoon and prepared their meals. The conversation soon turned to bush cooking with Ray expounding upon the benefits of the Pritikin diet of low fat and grain but comprising a high level of fruit and some raw meats such as fish to obtain the benefit of enzymes which were usually lost in the cooking process. As the afternoon gave way to the evening the rain appeared to be changing from vertical to horizontal - closer inspection confirmed this to be the case - it was also changing its structure from water to snowflakes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | At 9.am on Sunday morning I peeped out of the hut door to observe the landscape had changed overnight from green to white, with a 2 cm cover of snow on the ground and clinging to the light vegetation and scattered pine trees. A passing group of walkers provided us with an example of the determination and fierceness of the Tasmanian Devil which had dragged one of their packs 6 metres from their tent and had torn a 6" hole in the side before being detected. Later that morning we set off from the hut and climbed to the summit of the East Wall of Mount Jerusalem (1458 m). To the east we could see hundreds of small lakes and tarns disappearing over the horizon across The Plateau, and to the west we had a view through Gate of the Chain to Lake Salome and the more dramatic West Wall with its peak still in cloud. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We returned to the hut for lunch via Zion Gate, then along the base of the East Wall. It was along the moist base of the East Wall that we first observed the bright green cushion plants - growing up to one metre in diameter. I was surprised at how compact and firm they were. In the afternoon we ventured out again, this time through Damascus Gate and up onto the West Wall. We pushed through the snow drifts scattered about an the dolerite rocks and onto the summit (1490 m) only to have our view obscured by the cloud which was now surrounding us. With sleet and hail beating down we retreated to the shelter of Lake Salome in the valley and returned to the hut for the night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We awoke at 6.30 am on Monday morning to a dense fog after a particularly cold night. However at 9 am the fog had dissipated and for the first time we could observe this area in brilliant sunshine. Armed with all our | ||
+ | cameras we set off for the top of The Temple (1420 m), an ideally located peak in the centre of the Jerusalem Walls region. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Heading south over the Plateau we were treated to many small lakes and tarns with their blue waters sparkling in the sunlight and lined with small groves of deep green pencil pines. It was along this section of the walk that we encountered our first snake - a small whip snake - in the button grass. Taking a wide traverse around Lake Nugara and turning to the west brought us to a high point above Lake Adelaide and the perfect place for lunch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | With a 360 degree field of vision David commented that this was probably the best panorama he had seen anywhere in Australia. Below us lay the tranquil blue waters of Lake Adelaide with Lake Meston to the south, whilst along the skyline Mt. Oakleigh, Mt. Pelion East, Mt. Ossa and the Du Cane Range were all in view. We were almost tempted to remain here for a high camp and a ringside seat for the sunset over the Reserve peaks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | However, having heard of a superb campsite on the northern shore of Lake Meston, we pushed through the dense scrub and picked up the track along the east shore of Lake Adelaide. Whilst crossing a button grass moor between Lake Adelaide and Lake Meston we observed another snake - a red-bellied black snake swimming in one of the small tarns. The northern shore of Lake Meston did provide us with our best campsite for the trip. After | ||
+ | a hot day's walk, during which we had applied blockout lotion, we were relieved to be wading into the lake's warm waters for a distance of 30 metres before reaching deeper cool water for a refreshing swim. The evening called for the best of our food and after a four-course meal we sat back to observe the Southern Cross, the Pot and other stars comprising the Milky Way glowing brightly in the night sky. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We awoke on Tuesday morning at 7 am only to find the area enveloped in cloud. After remaining at the campsite until 9.30 am with the hope that the cloud might lift we set off into the cloud and mist along the track | ||
+ | a little above the west shore of Lake Meston through a beech forest. However as we came upon Meston Hut heavy rain set in forcing us to remain for the day and pass the time playing cards. Craig was the only member to venture out into the rain that afternoon for some considerable time. Upon his return we were informed that he had gone beyond Lake Louisa and over to Lake Bill. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a good night' | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a long night we emerged from our bags at 6 am on Thursday morning. Conditions were cool that morning, prompting David to comment that our breakfast | ||
+ | |||
+ | The lemon-scented boronia was emitting a strong odour that morning as we crashed through the scrub on our descent from the Mountains of Jupiter. The red colour from several waratahs in bloom stood out in the scrub and we also came across a number of pandani | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a one hour scrub bash down Du Cane Gap we found ourselves strolling along the Overland Track. We paused at Windy Ridge Hut to examine the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park map, and after a brief discussion opted to push on for a further 8 kilometres to Pine Valley Hut, from which we had the opportunity of climbing The Acropolis, weather permitting, on Friday. With light rain falling the track along the western bank of Cephissus Creek, through a forest of intertwining trees, was very wet underfoot. The hut itself was particularly dank and firewood in the region was scarce and damp. The hut provided accommodation for a total of ten walkers that night. One Tasmanian walker read a most appropriate extract from a small book on the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Parke "All who venture | ||
+ | |||
+ | Whilst at the hut that evening we caught a glimpse of the timid eastern Native Cat, a small marsupial with a light grey coat dotted with white spots, which came in search of our food. Needless to say, all our food was | ||
+ | secured that night in our packs hanging from the hut' | ||
+ | |||
+ | With audible rain falling on the hut's tin roof on Friday morning, we remained in our sleeping bags until 9 am, discarding any ideas of climbing | ||
+ | |||
+ | We set up our last night' | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a leisurely breakfast on Saturday morning we departed at 9 am and walked along the Lake St. Clair road for about 5 kilometres to Derwent Bridge and caught the bus at 10.10 am along the Lyell Highway to Hobart | ||
+ | (13.60 each). In the comfort of the bus we were able to reflect upon the Central Plateau we had traversed during our wilderness expedition, and exchange experiences with another | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Map references: Mersey 1:100,000 and\\ | ||
Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park 1:100,000) | Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park 1:100,000) | ||
- | (Editor' | + | |
- | to 100-man' | + | (Editor' |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | " | + | ===== " |
- | At the March Federation meeting, the delegate from the Wilderness | + | |
- | Society gave an up-to-date report an developments in the Daintree country | + | At the March Federation meeting, the delegate from the Wilderness Society gave an up-to-date report an developments in the Daintree country of North Queensland. |
- | of North Queensland. | + | |
- | Just before the preSent | + | Just before the present |
- | bull-dozing | + | |
- | Work has been suspended during the monsoon season, but could be resumed | + | The Wilderness Society has a dual objective -\\ |
- | about May. However, it is believed that funds available at present will not be sufficient to construct a road suitable even for 4-wheel drive vehicles for the whole distance involved. | + | (1) To prevent completion of the road, and\\ |
- | The Wilderness Society has a dual objective - | + | |
- | (1) To prevent completion of the road, and | + | |
(2) Ultimately to secure proclamation of about 90,000 hectares as National Park - this would form the largest tropical rain forest reserve in Australia. | (2) Ultimately to secure proclamation of about 90,000 hectares as National Park - this would form the largest tropical rain forest reserve in Australia. | ||
- | Meanwhile, on AlzilLith | + | |
- | ******XXX*** | + | Meanwhile, on April 28th a rally will be held in Hyde Park, Sydney, and simultaneously in other cities of Eastern Australia. This will be observed as " |
- | Page 16 ihE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER April, 1984. | + | |
- | THE 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. | + | ===== THE 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
- | by Barry Wallace. | + | |
- | The meeting began at 1955 hours with the President in the chair persistently gonging the gang to subdue the gathering of some 35 or so members and declare the meeting open. The number of members present | + | by Barry Wallace |
- | When new members Kenn Clatcher | + | |
- | welcomed there was no response. Kenn did arrive later, however, and was welcomed during a pause in proceedings. | + | The meeting began at 1955 hours with the President in the chair persistently gonging the gong to subdue the gathering of some 35 or so members and declare the meeting open. The number of members present |
- | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received. Correspondence included letters from/to Picton High School, from F.B.W. | + | |
- | advising of coming S. & R. exercises, copy of F.B.W. Minutes of Meeting, | + | When new members Kenn Clacher |
- | to Bob Reid regarding walking in the Budawang area and to our two new members. | + | |
+ | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received. Correspondence included letters from/to Picton High School, from F.B.W. advising of coming S&R exercises, copy of F.B.W. Minutes of Meeting, to Bob Reid regarding walking in the Budawang area and to our two new members. | ||
At this point in the meeting Jim Brown rose to propose, as is traditional, | At this point in the meeting Jim Brown rose to propose, as is traditional, | ||
- | of the meeting" | + | of the meeting" |
- | Committee and Financial Reports were taken as read and accepted: Then came the moment for which all Treasurers no doubt steel themselves: | + | |
- | "The setting of the Annual Subscription" | + | Committee and Financial Reports were taken as read and accepted: Then came the moment for which all Treasurers no doubt steel themselves: "The setting of the Annual Subscription" |
- | There were some questions, but the coming year, and as deficits least, the recommendations were subs if you read the March mag.- now, - - you have already | + | |
Then came the notified constitutional amendments. The motion to have only four general meetings per year was passed on a show of hands: The motion to change entry requirements brought forth a lively initial debate which extended into repetition, and eventually lost itself, along with the motion. | Then came the notified constitutional amendments. The motion to have only four general meetings per year was passed on a show of hands: The motion to change entry requirements brought forth a lively initial debate which extended into repetition, and eventually lost itself, along with the motion. | ||
- | The Treasurer' | + | |
- | All of which led us on to the Walks Report. David Rostron' | + | The Treasurer' |
- | Deep walk, scheduled for 10,11,12 Feb was deferred to the following weekend. | + | |
- | Bill Holland reported 20 people on his Mountain Lagoon to Tootle Creek stroll. They had a good weekend with fine, hot weather. Jim Laing' | + | All of which led us on to the Walks Report. David Rostron' |
- | April, 1984. ME SYDNEY BUSHwAIKER Page 17 | + | |
- | On the weekend of 17,18,19 Feb the weather was not so clement.. Tony Marshall re-arranged his Coolana Instructional to spend a day at Lane Cove National Park on the orienteering course. Two other walks were somewhat modified also. David Rostron; you remember his deferred Morong Deep. walk; and Barry Wallace, who had scheduled some lazy swimming in the pools of the Konmung, pooled their resources and walked through the mist and rain to the One Hundred Man cave with a party of 16. There is still some dispute | + | On the weekend of 17, 18, 19 Feb the weather was not so clement. Tony Marshall re-arranged his Coolana Instructional to spend a day at Lane Cove National Park on the orienteering course. Two other walks were somewhat modified also. David Rostron; you remember his deferred Morong Deep walk, and Barry Wallace, who had scheduled some lazy swimming in the pools of the Konmung, pooled their resources and walked through the mist and rain to the One Hundred Man cave with a party of 16. There is still some dispute |
- | Over the weekend of 24,25,26 February Gordon Lee' | + | |
- | Alex Colley' | + | Over the weekend of 24, 25, 26 February Gordon Lee' |
- | 9 starters and a complaint that the weather wasn't hot enough, and on top of that it rataed | + | |
- | The weekend of 2,3,4 March saw Jim Percy in charge of a squad of 6 on his Wild Dogs Mountains trip, which was described as very good. Peter Christian' | + | Alex Colley' |
- | Gordon Lee's Instructional days and Brian Bolton reported 22 people and a | + | |
+ | The weekend of 2, 3, 4 March saw Jim Percy in charge of a squad of 6 on his Wild Dogs Mountains trip, which was described as very good. Peter Christian' | ||
foul-up with the trains on his Bundeena to Waterfall walk. Rudy Dezelin' | foul-up with the trains on his Bundeena to Waterfall walk. Rudy Dezelin' | ||
- | The following weekend, 9,10,11 March, Bill Holland had 9 people on his Yalwal walk, Tony Marshall reported 8 people on his Kanangra area trip; and of the day walks, Bill Burke' | + | |
- | The first item in General Business was a move to abolish the Coolana Committee. It seems that now, with substantial funds invested to cover | + | The following weekend, 9, 10, 11 March, Bill Holland had 9 people on his Yalwal walk, Tony Marshall reported 8 people on his Kanangra area trip; and of the day walks, Bill Burke' |
- | future land rates charges, there is little to occupy the Committee. The motion was passed. | + | |
- | There was also a motion requiring the incoming Committee to examine the problem of exessive | + | The first item in General Business was a move to abolish the Coolana Committee. It seems that now, with substantial funds invested to cover future land rates charges, there is little to occupy the Committee. The motion was passed. |
- | There was a Federation Report covering such items as the fact that the Six Foot Track is now open from the Cox River to Jenolan Caves, | + | |
- | . is discussing the State Rail Authority' | + | There was also a motion requiring the incoming Committee to examine the problem of excessive |
- | Page 18 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALIOR April, 1984. | + | There was a Federation Report covering such items as the fact that the Six Foot Track is now open from the Coxs River to Jenolan Caves, that the F.B.W. is discussing the State Rail Authority' |
- | of N.P.LS. on (045) 751671.: | + | |
- | So th-epas | + | So then, as is traditional, |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | Amen. |
- | CONGRATULATIONS | + | |
- | ****xxxxxx | + | __CONGRATULATIONS__ |
- | .B | + | |
- | The firstmeetingof | + | ===== COMMITTEE REPORT |
- | . The Committee discussed the question of large membership (as required | + | |
- | by a motion at the A.GX.) and decided not to restrict membership of our | + | The first meeting of the new Committee was held on 4th April and was chaired by new President, Jim Percy. |
- | - | + | The Committee discussed the question of large membership (as required by a motion at the A.G.M.) and decided not to restrict membership of our Club. |
- | Club. - | + | |
NEW MEMBERS will be welcomed at the social meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. WALKS REPORTS will also be presented at a social meeting. Leaders are requested to provide Track Notes on exploratory-type | NEW MEMBERS will be welcomed at the social meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. WALKS REPORTS will also be presented at a social meeting. Leaders are requested to provide Track Notes on exploratory-type | ||
walks to the Editor. | walks to the Editor. | ||
- | w/o tow | ||
- | P | ||
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | ||
- | Four.S.B.W. members were present at the meeting on 20th March last. They were Federation President, Gordon Lee, Federation Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas, | ||
- | Among several reports, the Search & Rescue Committee reported two | ||
- | call-outs; one was in the Budawangs, which concluded successfully with helicopter-assistance and the other in the Jenolan area. There was also an arert..:St Barrington Tops. An extra-hard practice was planned for - 23/24 March. - | ||
- | NEW MEMBERS. | ||
- | ." | ||
- | -Please add the following new members to your Membership | ||
- | CIMBLERIS, Alex, 16 Winchester Street, Carlton, 2218 PhOne 587,3639 | ||
- | CWHER, Kenn, Leeds Place, Turramurra, 2074 H4494853 | ||
- | STEERS, Christdina.,, | ||
- | TRISSI, Frank, 11/127 Penshurst Str' | ||
- | WILLIAVS, | ||
- | .xxxxx* | ||
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1984. | ||
- | The annual subscriptions for 1984 as follows are, | ||
- | Single Member $11 | ||
- | Married Couple $15 | ||
- | Fill-time StUdeit $ 9 | ||
- | , Non-active Member | ||
- | Non-active Member. with Magazine posted $ 9 | ||
- | . , | ||
- | The price of the Magazine (single copy) has now been raised tp.60 cents. | ||
- | ***xxxxxxxxxx-xxx | ||
+ | ===== FEDERATION NOTES ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Four.S.B.W. members were present at the meeting on 20th March last. They were Federation President, Gordon Lee, Federation Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Among several reports, the Search & Rescue Committee reported two call-outs; one was in the Budawangs, which concluded successfully with helicopter-assistance and the other in the Jenolan area. There was also an alert at Barrington Tops. An extra-hard practice was planned for 23/24 March. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== NEW MEMBERS ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please add the following new members to your Membership List: | ||
+ | CIMBLERIS, Alex, 16 Winchester Street, Carlton, 2218 Phone 587 3639\\ | ||
+ | CLACHER, Kenn, Leeds Place, Turramurra, 2074 Phone 449 4853\\ | ||
+ | STEERS, Christiana, 15/237 Underwood Street, Paddington, 2021 321 4640\\ | ||
+ | TRISSI, Frank, 11/127 Penshurst Street, Willoughby, 2068 95 6856\\ | ||
+ | WILLIAMS, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1984 ===== | ||
+ | The annual subscriptions for 1984 as follows are now due: | ||
+ | |Single Member | ||
+ | |Married Couple | ||
+ | |Fill-time Student | ||
+ | |Non-active Member | ||
+ | |Non-active Member, with Magazine posted | ||
+ | |||
+ | The price of the Magazine (single copy) has now been raised to 60 cents. |
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