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- | |Page Rafting the Franklin|David Lewis| 2| | ||
- | |College Plans Bushwalking Guides Course| | 5| | ||
- | |All You Need to Know About Bushwalking|Paul Sharp| 7| | ||
- | |The Country With a Human Face - Part 2|Wal Liddle| 8| | ||
- | |In Retrospect|Bill Gamble|10| | ||
- | |The Annual General Meeting & The Annual Reunion| |12| | ||
- | |"You Should Enjoy This Next Bit ..." | ||
- | |St. John Ambulance First Aid Certificate Course| |14| | ||
- | |Stop Press: Obituary - Myles Dunphy O.B.E.| |15| | ||
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+ | ===== The Snowy Mountains Trip - January '85. ===== | ||
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+ | by Ben Esgate. | ||
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+ | Round Mountain, Mt. Selwyn, via Jagungal and Table Top plus two days at Blue Water Holes. | ||
- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985. | ||
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- | THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS TRIP - JANUARY 185. | ||
- | by Ben Esgate. RoundMotainM- a.JanalandunI' | ||
- | plus two days at Blue Water Holes. | ||
Maps: Khancoban - Denison - Cabramurra. | Maps: Khancoban - Denison - Cabramurra. | ||
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This New Year's walking trip started with a party consisting of:- Janette Kenrick, Vivien Schaffer, Peter Christian, Jeff McIntosh, Chris Nugent, Don Matthews, Jim Morris, and myself leading. We had arranged to meet at the Cabramurra turn-off on the Snowy Mountains Highway, near Kiandra, at 12 noon, December 31st. | This New Year's walking trip started with a party consisting of:- Janette Kenrick, Vivien Schaffer, Peter Christian, Jeff McIntosh, Chris Nugent, Don Matthews, Jim Morris, and myself leading. We had arranged to meet at the Cabramurra turn-off on the Snowy Mountains Highway, near Kiandra, at 12 noon, December 31st. | ||
- | By 2 pm there was still one car missing causing some concern, as those present having had lunch were considering how you locate missing travellers between Sydney and Kiandra. A brown blurr.appeared and with | ||
- | tyres screeching, the problem was solved. Peter, Vivin and Janette had been to Yass by iiistake (??). We moved on to Mt. Selwyn ski car park | ||
- | where Jim and I transferred to other cars. Then on to Round Mountain turn-off, 30 km via Cabramurra. | ||
- | Round Mountain. | ||
- | Having parked cars, we started out on the Round Mountain fire trail under a very overcast sky, with a S.E. breeze in the face. The possibil- | ||
- | ity of reaching a camp site near Pugilistic Creek was now remote, as it was now about 3 pm; by 3.30 pm a heavy drizzle smote us on the face. Jagungal was sighted, but clouds and rain shrouded the crest. However, Peter was at the camera, in spite of the weather looking for the impossible special shot. At 5 pm a gleam of sunlight squeezed through a crack in the cloud, as predicted by Don, but it still went on raining. Near by on a | ||
- | ridge top, some flat ground lay among the snow gums, so a camp was made | ||
- | there. New Year's Eve was passed with a lot of drying out and wetting in, wine by Peter, champayne by Jim, with a good fire being enjoyed by all. | ||
- | The New Year's Greetings Was in the form of very threatening low | ||
- | cloud. The mid-morning rest on Pugilistic Creek found patches of sunlight | ||
- | brightening the day. The other bright spot was Peter and Vivien busily | ||
- | gathering gold, "Fools Gold", by thehandful, much to the enjoyment of the onlookers. With walking conditions now much improved we pushed on to the junction with the Grey Mare trail at the head of Tooma Swamp and Tumut River saddle. Turning N.E. along the Grey Mare trail, past the N.W. base | ||
- | of Jagungal, we ca e to rest at the S.M.A. rain and weather station for lunch. | ||
- | Jagungal. | ||
- | The billies were boiled and the worms fed. Our packs were then stowed in the scrub and we plunged slowly up the north ridge leading to the top of Jagungal. A strong cool breeze from the S.E. let us know we were on top. The day was now a Snowy Mountains very best, with light scattered cloud amidst the bright blue yonder. The camera addicts were now in their glory gathering evidence. This was the show piece of the | ||
- | area as everybody agreed. So off over the brink and down the side to | ||
- | gather our baggage. In the course of doing this it became obvious that | ||
- | two of the party were missing, Peter and Vivien. Some time later, after | ||
- | a general rest up, I suggested that a note should suffice, mainly to direct them along the trail to the O' | ||
- | was placed on Vivien' | ||
- | camped out. It was well worth it after the previous night. | ||
- | The sun was setting and no Peter and Vivien. I said to Don, " | ||
- | April, 1985. | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | ||
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+ | By 2 pm there was still one car missing causing some concern, as those present having had lunch were considering how you locate missing travellers between Sydney and Kiandra. A brown blurr appeared and with tyres screeching, the problem was solved. Peter, Vivien and Janette had been to Yass by mistake (??). We moved on to Mt. Selwyn ski car park where Jim and I transferred to other cars. Then on to Round Mountain turn-off, 30 km via Cabramurra. | ||
+ | === Round Mountain. === | ||
- | r | + | Having parked cars, we started out on the Round Mountain fire trail under a very overcast sky, with a S.E. breeze in the face. The possibility of reaching a camp site near Pugilistic Creek was now remote, as it was now about 3 pm; by 3.30 pm a heavy drizzle smote us on the face. Jagungal was sighted, but clouds and rain shrouded the crest. However, Peter was at the camera, in spite of the weather looking for the impossible special shot. At 5 pm a gleam of sunlight squeezed through a crack in the cloud, as predicted by Don, but it still went on raining. Near by on a ridge top, some flat ground lay among the snow gums, so a camp was made there. New Year's Eve was passed with a lot of drying out and wetting in, wine by Peter, champayne by Jim, with a good fire being enjoyed by all. |
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- | " | + | The New Year's Greetings was in the form of very threatening low cloud. The mid-morning rest on Pugilistic Creek found patches of sunlight brightening the day. The other bright spot was Peter and Vivien busily gathering gold, "Fools Gold", by the handful, much to the enjoyment of the onlookers. With walking conditions now much improved we pushed on to the junction with the Grey Mare trail at the head of Tooma Swamp and Tumut River saddle. Turning N.E. along the Grey Mare trail, past the N.W. base of Jagungal, we came to rest at the S.M.A. rain and weather station for lunch. |
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- | - | + | === Jagungal. === |
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+ | The billies were boiled and the worms fed. Our packs were then stowed in the scrub and we plunged slowly up the north ridge leading to the top of Jagungal. A strong cool breeze from the S.E. let us know we were on top. The day was now a Snowy Mountains very best, with light scattered cloud amidst the bright blue yonder. The camera addicts were now in their glory gathering evidence. This was the show piece of the area as everybody agreed. So off over the brink and down the side to gather our baggage. In the course of doing this it became obvious that two of the party were missing, Peter and Vivien. Some time later, after a general rest up, I suggested that a note should suffice, mainly to direct them along the trail to the O' | ||
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+ | The sun was setting and no Peter and Vivien. I said to Don, "I'll give them 10 minutes" | ||
+ | |||
+ | The morning found us moving off into "The Doubtful" | ||
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+ | [ Map ] | ||
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+ | === The Race. === | ||
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+ | Leaving the Grey Mare trail at this point, we turned E.N.E. towards the junction of Tibeaudo Creek with McGregor' | ||
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+ | There were no camp sites handy, 20° slopes everywhere except on a spot already taken. I said to Don, "That next gully should be O.K." It proved to be good enough. Janette, being tired, felt like sleeping in the hut, so I chatted with the winners and found they were only going to cook there. So I decided to camp in, too. All was peaceful at bedtime except for the breeze coming through the cracks in the floor. Then " | ||
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+ | Dawn broke with no rain but very low clouds. Then the " | ||
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+ | === Table Top. === | ||
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+ | Breakfast over, all were ready to go, so off again up Arsenic Ridge. The " | ||
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- | Leaving the Grey Mare trail at this point, we turned E.N.E. towards the junction of Tibeaudo Creek with 1cGregor' | ||
- | I decided to make for the Brooks hut on Arsenic Ridge, E.N.E. from Tibeaudo Creek, for the night. We crossed onto Happy Jacks trail to gain access to7Arsenic Creek. We found the old single 'pole bridge crossing of Happy Jacks Creek intact, then on to Arsenic Creek, sideling on to the ridge | ||
- | with overhead looking very bad indeed v,I-ch luck the hut should be within 2 km, around a few more knolls and gullies and there it was, 200 metres | ||
- | away, so near yet so far WE had lost the race. Sure enough some bush- walkers coming down from Kiandra had just opened the door and staked their claim. | ||
- | There were no camp sites handy, 200 slopes everywhere except on a spot already taken. I said to Don, That next gully should be O.K." It proved to be good enouzh. Janette, beiru;.: tired, felt like sleeping in | ||
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985. | ||
- | the hut, so I chatted with the winners and found they were only going to cook there. So I decided to camp in, too. All was peaceful at bedtime except for the breeze coming through the cracks in the floor. Then " | ||
- | Dawn broke with no rain but very low clouds. Then the " | ||
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- | Table Top. | ||
- | Breakfast over, all were ready to go, so off again up Arsenic Ridge. The " | ||
Turning north along this with visibility very poor and hands in pockets or in gloves, our thoughts were on lunch, probably at Table Top Creek. This proved otherwise - no water - so we marched on past the Nine Mile Diggings and had a late lunch on the Nine Mile Creek. With hot soups and tea, we were all warmed up and aiming for the Four Mile hut for the night' | Turning north along this with visibility very poor and hands in pockets or in gloves, our thoughts were on lunch, probably at Table Top Creek. This proved otherwise - no water - so we marched on past the Nine Mile Diggings and had a late lunch on the Nine Mile Creek. With hot soups and tea, we were all warmed up and aiming for the Four Mile hut for the night' | ||
- | There was one t,',nk in the above hut, claimed by Janette, room for one on the floor, my bunk. The rest found flat spots in the lumpy ground. | ||
- | Early to bed this night, no rain, no nip in the air. | ||
- | However, it was not to be. Some time after midnight a plaintive voice came drifting across, " | ||
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- | April, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 5 | + | [ Drawing of the Four Mile Hut, from the S.E. ] |
- | Janette, "If it's well fed we" | + | |
- | We were packed ready to shove off when, " | + | There was one bunk in the above hut, claimed by Janette, room for one on the floor, my bunk. The rest found flat spots in the lumpy ground. Early to bed this night, no rain, no nip in the air. |
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+ | However, it was not to be. Some time after midnight a plaintive voice came drifting across, " | ||
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+ | We were packed ready to shove off when, " | ||
We lunched at the Three Mile Dam, then off to the Blue Water Holes via Long Plain. There we had a good rest camp, plenty of good water again, caving scenery in the Gorge and oodles of trout. So ended the Snowy Mountains Trip, January, 1985! | We lunched at the Three Mile Dam, then off to the Blue Water Holes via Long Plain. There we had a good rest camp, plenty of good water again, caving scenery in the Gorge and oodles of trout. So ended the Snowy Mountains Trip, January, 1985! | ||
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- | REPORT ON APRIL COMMITTEE MEETING. | + | ---- |
- | The Bush Dance to be held on 3rd May by the Federation B,W. is | + | |
- | being held to raise funds for a custom-built $7,000 trailer for S. & R. | + | === Report On The April Committee Meeting. === |
- | Steve and Wendy Hodgman wil not be returning to Sydney or retaining membership of the Club. We will miss them as leaders of walks and bike trips, stirrers to go on S. & R. practices, and as companions in the bush. They have joined Northern Rivers | + | |
- | 44444***, | + | The Bush Dance to be held on 3rd May by the Federation B.W. is being held to raise funds for a custom-built $7,000 trailer for S. & R. |
- | NEW MEMBERS. | + | |
- | . The following new members were admitted to the Club in April. Please add their names to your List of Members. | + | Steve and Wendy Hodgman wil not be returning to Sydney or retaining membership of the Club. We will miss them as leaders of walks and bike trips, stirrers to go on S. & R. practices, and as companions in the bush. They have joined Northern Rivers |
- | CASEY, Judy, 19/315 Bondi Road, Bondi, 2026 Phone 339-1313 | + | |
- | BRAY, Greg, H.M.A.S. Penguin, | + | ---- |
- | HUGGETIM,i9kaeParee | + | |
- | SANDNER, Ilse, 14 Taree Avenue, Balgowlah 949-6774 | + | === New Members. === |
- | CasiGRATULATIONS | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | The following new members were admitted to the Club in April. Please add their names to your List of Members. |
- | KOSCIUSKO NATIONAL PARK. 24 - 29 December, 1984. | + | |
+ | * Casey, Judy, 19/315 Bondi Road, Bondi, 2026. Phone 339-1313. | ||
+ | * Bray, Greg, H.M.A.S. Penguin, Balmoral, 2091. 982-6715. | ||
+ | * Huggett, Michael, 14 Taree Avenue, Balgowlah. 949-6774. | ||
+ | * Sandner, Ilse, 14 Taree Avenue, Balgowlah. 949-6774. | ||
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+ | __Congratulations__ | ||
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+ | ===== Kosciusko National Park. 24 - 29 December, 1984. ===== | ||
by Peter Miller. | by Peter Miller. | ||
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Walkers: Colin Barnes, Carol Bruce, John Redfern, Barry Wallace, Peter Miller. | Walkers: Colin Barnes, Carol Bruce, John Redfern, Barry Wallace, Peter Miller. | ||
- | This is a cautionary tale of walking in Kosciusko National Park in summer. If you are hoping to read about an idyllic summer trip with happy walkers strolling across snow-grass covered hills 'midst sun dappled snow-gums and spending leisurely hours cooking and yarning in the long twilight, then read no further. Walkers there were to be sure, but at times none of them seemed to be particularly happy. Snow grass there was in plqnty | + | |
- | evenings the cooking was done in double-quick time as the fire roared like a furnace in the gusty wind and the conversation dwelt on the topics of the wind-chill factor and whether the tents would stay up until morning. | + | This is a cautionary tale of walking in Kosciusko National Park in summer. If you are hoping to read about an idyllic summer trip with happy walkers strolling across snow-grass covered hills 'midst sun dappled snow-gums and spending leisurely hours cooking and yarning in the long twilight, then read no further. Walkers there were to be sure, but at times none of them seemed to be particularly happy. Snow grass there was in plenty |
If this kind of trip report is for you - read on, but if you prefer lighter reading try "This Accursed Land" by Leonard Bickel. | If this kind of trip report is for you - read on, but if you prefer lighter reading try "This Accursed Land" by Leonard Bickel. | ||
- | Monday. | + | |
- | We met at Jiadabyne | + | === Monday. |
- | and camped at Spencers Creek. We had our first taste of gusty conditions | + | |
- | with the wind blowing from the north-west and flapping the tents all night. | + | We met at Jindabyne |
- | Tuesday. | + | |
+ | === Tuesday. | ||
Christmas Day dawned cloudy and cool and after an early breakfast we drove up to Charlotte' | Christmas Day dawned cloudy and cool and after an early breakfast we drove up to Charlotte' | ||
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Once clear of the small amount of shelter at the pass we were buffetted by strong winds all the way to Seaman' | Once clear of the small amount of shelter at the pass we were buffetted by strong winds all the way to Seaman' | ||
- | We followed the track across to Lake Albina and sheltered for lunch in the lee of foundations of the old hut. The temporary shelter there is a crude, unlovely structure which is to be removed in the summer of 1985-86 leaving only Seaman' | + | |
+ | We followed the track across to Lake Albina and sheltered for lunch in the lee of foundations of the old hut. The temporary shelter there is a crude, unlovely structure which is to be removed in the summer of 1985-86 leaving only Seaman' | ||
We climbed back up to the track and set off north walking as fast as possible, but on Mt. Lee we were struck by the fiercest hail storm I have ever experienced. The hail was the size of small marbles and was driven by a very fierce wind. Carol had to hold on to Barry to prevent herself being blown away. We were forced off the track by the wind and Carol and Barry found shelter behind a rock over the side of the mountain. John, Colin and I were knocked off our feet and lay on the ground while the hail and the rain roared over us. | We climbed back up to the track and set off north walking as fast as possible, but on Mt. Lee we were struck by the fiercest hail storm I have ever experienced. The hail was the size of small marbles and was driven by a very fierce wind. Carol had to hold on to Barry to prevent herself being blown away. We were forced off the track by the wind and Carol and Barry found shelter behind a rock over the side of the mountain. John, Colin and I were knocked off our feet and lay on the ground while the hail and the rain roared over us. | ||
- | Barry came back and directed us to his more sheltered spot where we gathered our scattered senses and put on more clothing as the temperature had dropped sharply. | + | |
- | we discussed our next move. Carol and Barry, the fittest members of the | + | Barry came back and directed us to his more sheltered spot where we gathered our scattered senses and put on more clothing as the temperature had dropped sharply. |
- | party, were in favour of following our original plan of walking over Twynam and camping above Pound' | + | |
- | Page 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | This we did and we arrived back at the cars chastened, grumpy and not happy with our decision. We drove round to Island Bend and camped for the night where we had our various Christmas dinners and sat around the fire wearing parkas as the wind blew showers of rain across from the high country which was in heavy cloud. |
- | This we did and we arrived back at the cars chastened, grumpy and not | + | |
- | happy with our decision. We drove round to Island Bend and camped for the night where we had our various Christmas dinners and sat around the fire wearing parkas as the wind blew showers of rain across from the high country which was in heavy cloud. | + | === Wednesday. |
- | Wednesday. | + | |
- | The plan had been to walk north from Kdsciusko | + | The plan had been to walk north from Kosciusko |
- | fine weather we climbed up Disappointment Spur, regaining all the height we had lost in our inglorious flight the day before. From Gungarten we had excellent views of the surrounding mountains. That afternoon we camped just south of Tin Hut in a spot carefully chosen among the snow-gums to protect us from the north-westerly wind which was blowing straight off the nearby banks of snow. About six o' | + | |
- | Thursday. | + | In fine weather we climbed up Disappointment Spur, regaining all the height we had lost in our inglorious flight the day before. From Gungarten we had excellent views of the surrounding mountains. That afternoon we camped just south of Tin Hut in a spot carefully chosen among the snow-gums to protect us from the north-westerly wind which was blowing straight off the nearby banks of snow. About six o' |
- | This was our best day for weather and in bright sunshine we set off for the cirque on Jagungal intending to camp there and climb to the trig without packs. Unfortunately by the time we reached the Cup and Saucer | + | |
- | I had developed a sore knee and couldn' | + | === Thursday. |
- | Friday. | + | |
- | After another noisy night in the flapping tents we woke to thick | + | This was our best day for weather and in bright sunshine we set off for the cirque on Jagungal intending to camp there and climb to the trig without packs. Unfortunately by the time we reached the Cup and Saucer I had developed a sore knee and couldn' |
- | cloud and a poor lookout for walking. After lunch Carol and Barry, chafing at the bit from sitting around in the cold wind all morning, decided that the conditions were good enough to attempt Jagungal. Well rugged up against the weather they strode purposefully off while the rest of us had an easy stroll up to the top of the Cup and Saucer. | + | |
+ | === Friday. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After another noisy night in the flapping tents we woke to thick cloud and a poor lookout for walking. After lunch Carol and Barry, chafing at the bit from sitting around in the cold wind all morning, decided that the conditions were good enough to attempt Jagungal. Well rugged up against the weather they strode purposefully off while the rest of us had an easy stroll up to the top of the Cup and Saucer. | ||
Carol and Barry returned safely from Jagungal in four hours and after an early dinner we tightened up the tent guys and went to bed. The wind grew stronger and brought with it a fine rain which found its way into the tents in varying degrees, ranging from mild discomfort to sheer misery. | Carol and Barry returned safely from Jagungal in four hours and after an early dinner we tightened up the tent guys and went to bed. The wind grew stronger and brought with it a fine rain which found its way into the tents in varying degrees, ranging from mild discomfort to sheer misery. | ||
- | Saturday. | + | |
- | The view from the tent door.was most discouraging; | + | === Saturday. |
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+ | The view from the tent door was most discouraging; | ||
We found several other people there with the same idea and we swapped stories on what a lousy night we had spent. From there it was simply a trudge in the high wind and occasional rain back to the cars at Guthega. We passed numerous parties heading into the mountains, but we were glad to be going out to dry clothes and hot showers in Jindabyne. | We found several other people there with the same idea and we swapped stories on what a lousy night we had spent. From there it was simply a trudge in the high wind and occasional rain back to the cars at Guthega. We passed numerous parties heading into the mountains, but we were glad to be going out to dry clothes and hot showers in Jindabyne. | ||
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Altogether, not the most successful trip to the mountains. | Altogether, not the most successful trip to the mountains. | ||
- | My next article concerns the gear necessary for walking in Kosciusko Park in the summer. I had 'plenty of time while lying in the flapping | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | My next article concerns the gear necessary for walking in Kosciusko Park in the summer. I had plenty of time while lying in the flapping tent to work out the details. |
- | Page 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | |
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- | GEAR FOR SUMMER WALKING IN KOSCIUSKO NATIONAL PARK. by Peter Miller. | + | |
+ | ===== Gear For Summer Walking In Koscuisko National Park. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Peter Miller. | ||
The following list of gear is necessary for anyone walking in Kosciusko Park in the summer. The weather can range from extreme heat to extreme cold in a matter of hours and walkers need to plan ahead for their safety and comfort. Kosciusko Park is a magic place in the summer as long as you are prepared, self-reliant and mobile. | The following list of gear is necessary for anyone walking in Kosciusko Park in the summer. The weather can range from extreme heat to extreme cold in a matter of hours and walkers need to plan ahead for their safety and comfort. Kosciusko Park is a magic place in the summer as long as you are prepared, self-reliant and mobile. | ||
- | Clothing. | + | |
- | Parka: Take a good quality parka with an adequate hood to protect your face. It should be long enough to come to down to just above your knees. | + | === Clothing. |
- | Overpants: These are essential to prevent heat loss in cold conditions. | + | |
- | Shirt: Take a long-sleeved shirt with a stiff collar which will stay upright to protect the back of your neck from the sun; " | + | __Parka__: Take a good quality parka with an adequate hood to protect your face. It should be long enough to come to down to just above your knees. |
- | Tent: Low profile tents are a must if you intend camping above or | + | |
- | near the tree line. The average el-cheapo three-man nylon tent from K-mart is NOT suitable as it will be knocked about by the wind. A two-man wall tent has a lower profile and will stand more wind. Take a fly and make sure that it comes low to the ground to stop the wind getting under it. Note that a standard nylon " | + | __Overpants__: These are essential to prevent heat loss in cold conditions. |
- | Sleeping Bag: Take a winter weight bag. | + | |
- | General Hints: Waterproof your pack either with a plastic garbage bag or a slip-on nylon cover, | + | __Shirt__: Take a long-sleeved shirt with a stiff collar which will stay upright to protect the back of your neck from the sun; " |
- | Long Trousers: Take either stretchy nylon or crimplene or pyjama trousers. DO NOT take jeans as they restrict your movements and take too long to dry. | + | |
- | Duvet: (Down vest), Long Johns, Gloves, Beanie - Take them if | + | __Long Trousers__: Take either stretchy nylon or crimplene or pyjama trousers. __Do not__ take jeans as they restrict your movements and take too long to dry. |
- | you are particularly susceptible to the cold. | + | |
- | Jumper: Essential even in mid-summer. | + | __Duvet__: (Down vest), Long Johns, Gloves, Beanie - Take them if you are particularly susceptible to the cold. |
- | Shorts: Shorts are nice to wear in the early morning or late after- | + | |
- | noon, but don't get your legs burnt during the day. Some of the scrub is | + | __Jumper__: Essential even in mid-summer. |
- | pretty nasty, so keep the long trousers near the top of your pack. | + | |
- | Hat: Take a soft hat with a wide brim. If you are a baldy like me you may need to sew a piece of towelling inside the crown for extra protection. Attach strings so that it can be tied on under your chin. | + | __Shorts__: Shorts are nice to wear in the early morning or late afternoon, but don't get your legs burnt during the day. Some of the scrub is pretty nasty, so keep the long trousers near the top of your pack. |
- | a fly veil and insect repellant. In the hot weather the mosquitoes, flies, | + | |
- | blowflies and bush flies will carry you off - be warned. | + | __Hat__: Take a soft hat with a wide brim. If you are a baldy like me you may need to sew a piece of towelling inside the crown for extra protection. Attach strings so that it can be tied on under your chin. |
- | and sunburn cream is necessary. Take the best blockout protection you | + | |
- | can. It may sit in your pack and not be used or you may use it every day. DO NOT go to the mountains to get a sun tan. The sun can be very fierce and you need to protect yourself. Put cream on your lips each day whether it is hot or cold or they will dry out and crack. | + | __Tent__: Low profile tents are a must if you intend camping above or near the tree line. The average el-cheapo three-man nylon tent from K-mart is __not__ |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | April, 1985 | + | __Sleeping Bag__: Take a winter weight bag. |
- | Food. Have a reasonable amount of food that can be eaten Nithout | + | |
- | cooking. Have you ever been in a tent with only dried vegetables and | + | __General Hints__: Waterproof your pack either with a plastic garbage bag or a slip-on nylon cover, |
- | no way of getting a fire alight? If you are walking in cold and wet conditions | + | |
- | Drink. Finding water is not a problem but be careful to boil | + | __Food__. Have a reasonable amount of food that can be eaten without |
- | water taken from creeks near the huts or if there are any signs of sheep | + | |
- | in the vicinity. Drink a lot to prevent dehydration in the hot weather, | + | __Drink__. Finding water is not a problem but be careful to boil water taken from creeks near the huts or if there are any signs of sheep in the vicinity. Drink a lot to prevent dehydration in the hot weather. |
- | Torch. And finally there is one thing you can economise on - | + | |
- | your torch. Remember that because of the combined effect of latitudes | + | __Torch__. And finally there is one thing you can economise on - your torch. Remember that because of the combined effect of latitudes, longitude and altitude the sun does not set until 8.30 pm and there is a long twilight. |
- | longitude and altitude the sun does not set until 8.30 pm and there is a long twilight. | + | |
- | This list is of course not exhaustive as all the other bushwalking gear also needs to be taken. I have only mentioned those items which | + | This list is of course not exhaustive as all the other bushwalking gear also needs to be taken. I have only mentioned those items which need special attention because of the extremes of climate that can be experienced. I have not yet completed any walk in the Kosciusko Park as planned because the weather has always forced us to change our route - be prepared. |
- | need special attention because of the extremes of climate that can be | + | |
- | experienced. I have not yet completed any walk in the Kosciusko Park | + | ---- |
- | as planned because the weather has always forced us to change our route - be prepared. | + | |
- | The Syeriey Micorming Herald, March 30,, 198$ | + | ===== Oxley Wilderness Park. ===== |
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- | , | + | From The Sydney Morning Herald, March 30, 1985. |
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- | URALLA *min* | + | By Joseph Glascott, Environment Writer. |
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- | mum RESERVE | + | |
- | WALCHA ROWLIEYS NATURE | + | |
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- | APSLEY GORG NATIONAL PARS | + | |
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- | =TING NATIONAL MRCS AND NATURE RESERVES | + | |
- | INVACANT CROWN LANDS | + | |
- | By JOSEPH GUSCOTT, | + | |
- | Environment Writer | + | |
- | One 'of 'Australia' | + | |
The State Government has added vacant Crown land to existing nature reserves to create the park. It intends to increase its size by linking these areas with private property bought by negotiation. | The State Government has added vacant Crown land to existing nature reserves to create the park. It intends to increase its size by linking these areas with private property bought by negotiation. | ||
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It says it will not resume any private or leasehold land for the park. Additions would be made by voluntary negotiations with landholders. | It says it will not resume any private or leasehold land for the park. Additions would be made by voluntary negotiations with landholders. | ||
- | The Premier said this week that 15,000 hectares of vacant Crown land had been combined with the existing Yarrowitch Gorge National Park, the Apsley Gorge National Park, Rowley' | + | |
- | "The magnificent | + | The Premier said this week that 15,000 hectares of vacant Crown land had been combined with the existing Yarrowitch Gorge National Park, the Apsley Gorge National Park, Rowley' |
- | The project co-ordinator for the - Wilderness Society, Mr Randall King, said the Government' | + | |
- | "This is the most. significant decision on; wilderness conservation in NSW since the announcement of Wollemi National Park outside Sydney in 1979," he said. | + | "The magnificent scenery of these steep gorges and the wild rivers make it a great recreational area which visitors from all over Australia and beyond will appreciate," he said. |
+ | |||
+ | The project co-ordinator for the Wilderness Society, Mr Randall King, said the Government' | ||
+ | |||
+ | "This is the most significant decision on wilderness conservation in NSW since the announcement of Wollemi National Park outside Sydney in 1979," he said. | ||
Oxley his the potential to become the Kosciusko National Park of the north. | Oxley his the potential to become the Kosciusko National Park of the north. | ||
- | Mr King said the Apsley,. Macleay and other wild rivers of - the Oxley area cut spectacular. gorges which were the most extensive in NSW. Numerous waterfalls, including the highest in Australia, cascaded down from the escarpment. | + | |
- | Many of these were already accessible by car from the main highway to scenic lookonts and picnic spots., | + | Mr King said the Apsley, Macleay and other wild rivers of the Oxley area cut spectacular gorges which were the most extensive in NSW. Numerous waterfalls, including the highest in Australia, cascaded down from the escarpment. |
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- | nation park | + | Many of these were already accessible by car from the main highway to scenic lookonts and picnic spots. |
- | BUSH WALKERS | + | |
- | Lightweight Tents Sleeping Bags Rucksacks | + | ---- |
- | Food. | + | |
- | CA PING EQUIPMENT Lar Tents Stoves | + | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === |
- | DISTRIBUTORS OF: | + | |
- | P-ddymade | + | __Bushwalkers__. |
- | EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS & CAMPING SUPPLIES | + | |
- | Rowe Street | + | Lightweight Tents - Sleeping Bags - Rucksacks |
- | RLrIege Street | + | |
- | April, 1985. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 | + | __Camping equipment__. |
- | SUMMER MOUNTAIN SAFARI, | + | |
+ | Large Tents - Stoves | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Distributors of__: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddymade | ||
+ | |||
+ | Proprietors: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Eastwood Canvas Good & Camping Supplies. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3 Trelawney St., Eastwood, NSW, 2122. Phone 858 2775. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Summer Mountain Safari. ===== | ||
by Deirdre Schofield. | by Deirdre Schofield. | ||
- | In January I had the rare privilege of going on a Mountain Safari Horse trail ride for 9 days , led by Charlie Lovick, son of Jack, one of the cattlemen of the High Plains who is mentioned in Harry Stephenson' | + | |
- | Jack's grandfather came to the Delatite Valley in 1873 and it was he who introduced spotted and rainbow trout to the Delatite River, some of whose offspring we sampled as a barbecued entree one night. His four sons all ran cattle in the mountains. Jack's father had the Mt. Buller run from 1919-1939. The current Jack Lovick is Merrijig-based and retains the 1,400 acre home property and runs about 800 beef cattle. The mountain safari business is a sideline he developed a few years back, and these trips take one through some of the finest bush and mountain scenery in the State of Victoria; Merrijig, Timbertop, Howqua, Mt. Howitt, Mt. Ldvick, Wanangatta, with superb views of Mt. Buller never very far away. | + | In January I had the rare privilege of going on a Mountain Safari Horse trail ride for 9 days, led by Charlie Lovick, son of Jack, one of the cattlemen of the High Plains who is mentioned in Harry Stephenson' |
- | It was a real luxury (and the only one) not to have to worry about a back pack. The gear went in two 4-wheel drive vehicles and an army truck that met us at the end of each day when we'd set up camp. But if you think horse-riding is more relaxing than walking - forget it. It's just that different bits of you get the battering. After a full day in the saddle one's legs seem to stiffen up around the shape of one's horse sothat | + | |
+ | Jack's grandfather came to the Delatite Valley in 1873 and it was he who introduced spotted and rainbow trout to the Delatite River, some of whose offspring we sampled as a barbecued entree one night. His four sons all ran cattle in the mountains. Jack's father had the Mt. Buller run from 1919-1939. The current Jack Lovick is Merrijig-based and retains the 1,400 acre home property and runs about 800 beef cattle. The mountain safari business is a sideline he developed a few years back, and these trips take one through some of the finest bush and mountain scenery in the State of Victoria; Merrijig, Timbertop, Howqua, Mt. Howitt, Mt. Lovick, Wanangatta, with superb views of Mt. Buller never very far away. | ||
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+ | It was a real luxury (and the only one) not to have to worry about a back pack. The gear went in two 4-wheel drive vehicles and an army truck that met us at the end of each day when we'd set up camp. But if you think horse-riding is more relaxing than walking - forget it. It's just that different bits of you get the battering. After a full day in the saddle one's legs seem to stiffen up around the shape of one's horse so that when it's time to thankfully dismount they won't straighten up immediately. Consequently one hobbles around in a very odd sort of way. | ||
Then there was the problem of the occasional unintentional dismounting, | Then there was the problem of the occasional unintentional dismounting, | ||
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All in all, I think I'll settle for the heavy back pack next time and the only pony to be involved will be SHANKS' | All in all, I think I'll settle for the heavy back pack next time and the only pony to be involved will be SHANKS' | ||
- | However, it's an experience I wouldn' | + | |
- | and can thoroughly recommend it to others. Prior riding experience would be an advantage! | + | However, it's an experience I wouldn' |
- | Some of the horses we rode were used in the making of the film "Man From Snowy River" | + | |
- | Footnote: | + | Some of the horses we rode were used in the making of the film "Man From Snowy River" |
- | Due to new Government legislation pending, the cattlemen' | + | |
- | The cattlemen know and understand the mountains better than any | + | __Footnote:__ |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | |
- | other group. For 150 years they have been voluntary rangers, caretakers, rescue service and close friend to all who use the high country. Through their Association they' | + | Due to new Government legislation pending, the cattlemen' |
- | of their reasons are:- | + | |
- | (a) The re oval of cattle from the High Plains will allow vermin such as feral horses, rabbits and hares to go unchallenged and multiply. | + | The cattlemen know and understand the mountains better than any other group. For 150 years they have been voluntary rangers, caretakers, rescue service and close friend to all who use the high country. Through their Association they' |
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+ | (a) The removal | ||
(b) Cattlemen' | (b) Cattlemen' | ||
- | (c) Cattle keep tracks open to allow visitors | + | |
+ | (c) Cattle keep tracks open to allow visitors | ||
(d) Scientific study confirms that grazing improves wildflower display. | (d) Scientific study confirms that grazing improves wildflower display. | ||
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(e) Mountain cattlemen provide a living link with Victoria' | (e) Mountain cattlemen provide a living link with Victoria' | ||
- | Some frequent claims and co.ments:- | + | |
+ | Some frequent claims and comments:- | ||
1. Cattle damage moss beds and water catchments. | 1. Cattle damage moss beds and water catchments. | ||
- | Cgmmeat: Recent university research has exploded the myth of moss bed damage. This and many other myths have been grossly exaggerated by the conservation movement. | + | |
+ | __Comment__: Recent university research has exploded the myth of moss bed damage. This and many other myths have been grossly exaggerated by the conservation movement. | ||
2. Cattle contaminate drinking water. | 2. Cattle contaminate drinking water. | ||
- | Comment: Cattle eat vegetation only. Carnivorous | + | |
- | dingos and birds) present a far greater risk to humans, with hydatids, worms and hepatitis. Cattle do not transmit these diseases. | + | __Comment__: Cattle eat vegetation only. Carnivorous |
3. Cattle damage soil composition with disturbance from hooves. | 3. Cattle damage soil composition with disturbance from hooves. | ||
- | Comment: Soil pressure and disturbance from cattle is no different to other animals (wild horses, deer, wombats and humans). Frost heave | + | |
- | more than compensates for the natural compaction factor in the High Country and cattle most certainly disturb the soil less than rabbits, wombats and humans. | + | __Comment__: Soil pressure and disturbance from cattle is no different to other animals (wild horses, deer, wombats and humans). Frost heave more than compensates for the natural compaction factor in the High Country and cattle most certainly disturb the soil less than rabbits, wombats and humans. |
4. Cattle destroy flora with their preference for seed heads and wildflowers. | 4. Cattle destroy flora with their preference for seed heads and wildflowers. | ||
- | Comment: Completely untrue, as recent university studies have shown. Cattle prefer young pasture and then move on to eating shrubs. Grass grazing removes competition from flowers which then bloom profusely when ready. As in the home garden, shrubs (such as grevillia) respond to trimming in the autumn before cattle leave. | + | |
- | It is stated policy that once the National Park is created, pressure | + | __Comment__: Completely untrue, as recent university studies have shown. Cattle prefer young pasture and then move on to eating shrubs. Grass grazing removes competition from flowers which then bloom profusely when ready. As in the home garden, shrubs (such as grevillia) respond to trimming in the autumn before cattle leave. |
- | NO doubt the Conservationists have their point to put, perhaps in another issue. | + | |
- | The Editor | + | It is stated policy that once the National Park is created, pressure |
- | April 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 | + | |
+ | No doubt the Conservationists have their point to put, perhaps in another issue. | ||
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+ | __The Editor__ | ||
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A "WHITE CHRISTMAS" | A "WHITE CHRISTMAS" | ||
by Rudi Dezelin. | by Rudi Dezelin. | ||
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All in all, a most rewarding wali 1, in spite of the rather fickle weather conditions! Highly recommended!! | All in all, a most rewarding wali 1, in spite of the rather fickle weather conditions! Highly recommended!! | ||
- | ====== The 1985 Annual General Meeting | + | ===== The 1985 Annual General Meeting. ===== |
Barry Wallace. | Barry Wallace. | ||
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The meeting began at around 2005 with some 50 or 60 members present and the President in the chair. | The meeting began at around 2005 with some 50 or 60 members present and the President in the chair. | ||
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There were apologies from Alastair Battye, Barbara Evans and Maurie Bloom. New members Peter Sharp, Veronique Crowther, Helmut Land, and Don and Ruth Seymour were welcomed in the usual way with constitution, | There were apologies from Alastair Battye, Barbara Evans and Maurie Bloom. New members Peter Sharp, Veronique Crowther, Helmut Land, and Don and Ruth Seymour were welcomed in the usual way with constitution, | ||
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