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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to members of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc | + | =====THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER===== |
- | PO Box 431 Mi!sons | + | |
+ | The Sydney Bushwalker | ||
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+ | PO Box 431 Milsons | ||
To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | ||
- | Editor: Ray Hookway | ||
- | Telephone 9411 1873 | ||
- | Email rraymond@ozemail com au | ||
- | Business Manager: Elizabeth.Miller 1 The-Babette, | ||
- | Production Manager: Frances Holland Printers: Kenn Clacher, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell, Tom Wenman, | + | |**Editor**|Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873 Email rraymond@ozemail com au| |
+ | |**Business Manager**|Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone 9958 7838| | ||
+ | |**Production Manager**|Frances Holland| | ||
+ | |**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell, Tom Wenman| | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS | + | The Sydney Bushwalkers Incorporated |
- | INCORPORATED | + | |
- | Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | + | |
- | President: Eddy Giacomel | + | |
- | Viee-President: | + | |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |
- | Treasurer: Edith Baker | + | |
- | Secretary: Rosemary MacDougal | + | |
- | W 014 Secretary: Bill Capon . | + | |
- | Social Secretary : Elwyn Morris, Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace, New Members Secretary: Frank Grennan Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland Magazine Editor: Ray Hookway Committee Members: | + | |
- | Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas, | + | |
- | Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder | + | |
- | NOVEMBER | + | |
- | 1999 | + | |
- | Issue No. 780 | + | |
- | 2. October General. | + | |
- | Meeting Report | + | |
- | 3...A Colo-Uraterer Venture | + | |
- | _ | + | |
- | by Max Gentle | + | |
- | 8. Frank Rigby' | + | |
- | 8. Coolana Music Festival. 8. Note from John Hogan | + | |
- | 10. Bushwalkers Locked out Too by Garth Coulter & Peter Stitt | + | |
- | 11. Change to SBW Website by Eddy Giacomel | + | |
- | 12. SBW Younger Members Group by Eddy Giacomel | + | |
- | 12. Mid-week Walking Group by Bill Holland | + | |
- | 13. ICNP Illegal Pig Shooters | + | |
- | 13. Coolana News: Plant Survey received Donations called for | + | |
- | 14. GPS Information compiled by Ray Hookway | + | |
- | 16. SBW Photo.Comp. Advert | + | |
- | 17. Wet in Wollangambe . by Frank Davis | + | |
- | ADVERTISERS | + | |**President**|Eddy Giacomel| |
- | Alpsport front cover | + | |**Vice-President**|Tony Holgate| |
- | Eastwood Camping Centre 9 | + | |**Public Officer**|Fran Holland| |
- | Ecotrek : | + | |**Treasurer**|Edith Baker| |
- | Bogong Jack Adventures 7 | + | |**Secretary**|Rosemary MacDougal| |
- | Outland 16 | + | |**Secretary**|Bill Capon| |
- | Paddy Pallin back cover | + | |**Social Secretary**|Elwyn Morris| |
- | U Relax 4 We'll Drive 8 | + | |**Membership Secretary**|Barry Wallace| |
- | Willis' | + | |**New Members Secretary**|Frank Grennan| |
+ | |**Conservation Secretary**|Bill Holland| | ||
+ | |**Magazine Editor**|Ray Hookway| | ||
+ | |**Committee Members**|Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas| | ||
+ | |**Delegates to Confederation**|Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder| | ||
+ | =====November 1999===== | ||
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+ | ====Issue No. 780==== | ||
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+ | | | |Page| | ||
+ | |October General Meeting Report| | 2| | ||
+ | |A Colo-Uraterer Venture|Max Gentle| 3| | ||
+ | |Frank Rigby' | ||
+ | |Coolana Music Festival| | 8| | ||
+ | |Note from John Hogan| | 8| | ||
+ | |Bushwalkers Locked out Too|Garth Coulter & Peter Stitt|10| | ||
+ | |Change to SBW Website|Eddy Giacomel|11| | ||
+ | |SBW Younger Members Group|Eddy Giacomel|12| | ||
+ | |Mid-week Walking Group|Bill Holland|12| | ||
+ | |KNP Illegal Pig Shooters| |13| | ||
+ | |Coolana News:Plant Survey received Donations called for| |13| | ||
+ | |GPS Information|compiled by Ray Hookway|14| | ||
+ | |SBW Photo.Comp. Advert| |16| | ||
+ | |Wet in Wollangambe|Frank Davis|17| | ||
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+ | =====Advertisers===== | ||
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+ | |Alpsport|front cover| | ||
+ | |Eastwood Camping Centre|9| | ||
+ | |Ecotrek: Bogong Jack Adventures|7| | ||
+ | |Outland|16| | ||
+ | |Paddy Pallin|back cover| | ||
+ | |U Relax 4 We'll Drive|8| | ||
+ | |Willis' | ||
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+ | =====The October General Meeting===== | ||
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+ | Reported by Barry Wallace | ||
- | Page 2 The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | ||
- | The October General Meeting | ||
- | Reported I y &nay Wallace | ||
The meeting began at around 2011 with the president in the chair and 16 or so members present. There were apologies for Gretel Woodward and Fran Holland and new members Margaret Barrie, Gavin Lower and Rick Symons were welcomed to the club in the usual way. | The meeting began at around 2011 with the president in the chair and 16 or so members present. There were apologies for Gretel Woodward and Fran Holland and new members Margaret Barrie, Gavin Lower and Rick Symons were welcomed to the club in the usual way. | ||
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The minutes of the September general meeting were read and received, with the only matter arising being mention that the letter regarding funding cuts to the NPWS was still in draft form awaiting the required specific details. | The minutes of the September general meeting were read and received, with the only matter arising being mention that the letter regarding funding cuts to the NPWS was still in draft form awaiting the required specific details. | ||
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Correspondence included a letter from Natural Areas Limited, enclosing a share certificate, | Correspondence included a letter from Natural Areas Limited, enclosing a share certificate, | ||
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The treasurer' | The treasurer' | ||
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Bill Capon presented the walks reports, leading off with the weekend of 11, 12 September when Michelle Powell and Owen Kimberley led a walk out from Yerranderie. The party of 3 had a great time despite some reported shoe problems along the way. | Bill Capon presented the walks reports, leading off with the weekend of 11, 12 September when Michelle Powell and Owen Kimberley led a walk out from Yerranderie. The party of 3 had a great time despite some reported shoe problems along the way. | ||
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WiIf Hilder led a party of three on his Saturday walk in the Illawarra Escarpment State Recreation Ana. It was a beautiful day with the Gymea lilies in bloom, and a late lunch due to errors in certain guesstimations. | WiIf Hilder led a party of three on his Saturday walk in the Illawarra Escarpment State Recreation Ana. It was a beautiful day with the Gymea lilies in bloom, and a late lunch due to errors in certain guesstimations. | ||
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Ralph Penglis' | Ralph Penglis' | ||
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Kenn Clacher reported 4 starters, an excellent trip and four river crossings on his Jagungal jaunt over the extended weekend of 18 to 20 September. | Kenn Clacher reported 4 starters, an excellent trip and four river crossings on his Jagungal jaunt over the extended weekend of 18 to 20 September. | ||
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Wilf Wider led two starters on stages land 8 of the Great Illawarra Coast Walk over the weekend of 18, 19 September. The K to K on the other hand went over the weekend of 17, 18, 19 September with a cast of 6 walkers and 7 support staff. Conditions were clear and pleasant due to earlier strong winds accompanying a cool change. | Wilf Wider led two starters on stages land 8 of the Great Illawarra Coast Walk over the weekend of 18, 19 September. The K to K on the other hand went over the weekend of 17, 18, 19 September with a cast of 6 walkers and 7 support staff. Conditions were clear and pleasant due to earlier strong winds accompanying a cool change. | ||
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Anne Maguire had 26 and great weather conditions for her Sunday walk out from Wentworth falls but Geoff Dowsett' | Anne Maguire had 26 and great weather conditions for her Sunday walk out from Wentworth falls but Geoff Dowsett' | ||
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The weekend of 24, 25, 26 September saw Tony Manes with the party of 16 on his walk in Morton National Park enjoying fine conditions on the Saturday but experiencing rain on the Sunday. | The weekend of 24, 25, 26 September saw Tony Manes with the party of 16 on his walk in Morton National Park enjoying fine conditions on the Saturday but experiencing rain on the Sunday. | ||
- | Peter Miller and the party of 11 on his Saturday walk out from Mountain Lagoon experienced wet conditions. Ron Watters' | + | |
+ | Peter Miller and the party of 11 on his Saturday walk out from Mountain Lagoon experienced wet conditions. | ||
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+ | Ron Watters' | ||
Patrick James reported rumbles of thunder and 12 walkers on a gruelling stroll for his Parramatta History walk. There is a suggestion he is attempting to capture in writing his emotional response to the Parramatta Dam. Watch this space folks. | Patrick James reported rumbles of thunder and 12 walkers on a gruelling stroll for his Parramatta History walk. There is a suggestion he is attempting to capture in writing his emotional response to the Parramatta Dam. Watch this space folks. | ||
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The October Long Weekend saw arrival of the deluge. | The October Long Weekend saw arrival of the deluge. | ||
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The party of 12 on Ian Rannard' | The party of 12 on Ian Rannard' | ||
- | Peter Miller' | ||
- | The Sydney Bushwalker: First Edition July 1931 | + | Peter Miller' |
- | Official publication | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 Page 3, | + | Peter Kaye had 9 on his Hill End walk. Conditions were wet but the walk was lovely. |
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+ | Bill Capon treated the 7 starters on his Wolgan area walk to a couple | ||
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+ | Geoff Dowsett' | ||
- | Conditions were wet but the walk was lovely. | ||
- | Bill Capon treated the 7 starter' | ||
- | Geoff Dowsett' | ||
Conditions had fined somewhat by the Weekend of 9, 10 October when Roger Treagus led a party of 20 on his Sunday walk from Mount Ku-ring-gal to Narrabeen Beach in unexpectedly hot conditions. Only 16 people saw out the full distance with progress in the conditions being slow and the overall experience described as not easily forgotten. | Conditions had fined somewhat by the Weekend of 9, 10 October when Roger Treagus led a party of 20 on his Sunday walk from Mount Ku-ring-gal to Narrabeen Beach in unexpectedly hot conditions. Only 16 people saw out the full distance with progress in the conditions being slow and the overall experience described as not easily forgotten. | ||
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Phil Newman had a party of four on his Sunday walk out from Canons on a long, hot day. | Phil Newman had a party of four on his Sunday walk out from Canons on a long, hot day. | ||
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Ian Rannard' | Ian Rannard' | ||
Conservation report brought news that the Regional Forest Agreements for the NSW south coast areas are pending. As has been the case Australia wide, loss of further forest areas to the agreements is anticipated. | Conservation report brought news that the Regional Forest Agreements for the NSW south coast areas are pending. As has been the case Australia wide, loss of further forest areas to the agreements is anticipated. | ||
- | A new edition Of the NSW wilderness areas red index was launched on 14th October. | ||
- | The Bush club celebrated its 60th anniversary recently. | ||
- | George Mawer has possession of Nun's training notes. | ||
- | There Was no general business; so after the announcements, | ||
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- | Colo Uraterer Venture by Maxwell Gentle | + | A new edition Of the NSW wilderness areas red index was launched on 14th October.The Bush club celebrated its 60th anniversary recently. George Mawer has possession of Nun's training notes. |
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+ | There was no general business, so after the announcements, | ||
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+ | =====A | ||
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+ | by Maxwell Gentle | ||
Reprinted from the December 1931 (Issue 4) Sydney Bushwalker | Reprinted from the December 1931 (Issue 4) Sydney Bushwalker | ||
- | This early epic trip by two of the SBW Tigers traversed a spectacularly rugged area that still presents interesting possibilities for present day walkers.If members are interested in reading similar stories of early walks please let me know. Gordon Smith, Max Gentle 's partner on this walk, died at the infamous Sandakan POW camp five months before the Japanese capitulated. Max Gentle died of a heart attack at the age of 51 in July 1962. Ed | + | //This early epic trip by two of the SBW Tigers traversed a spectacularly rugged area that still presents interesting possibilities for present day walkers.If members are interested in reading similar stories of early walks please let me know. Gordon Smith, Max Gentle 's partner on this walk, died at the infamous Sandakan POW camp five months before the Japanese capitulated. Max Gentle died of a heart attack at the age of 51 in July 1962. Ed// |
- | Mr. Gordon Smith andI arrived at Capertee Railway Station at 4.30 am. Thursday, February 5th, 1931. Daybreak found us walking leisurely along the undulating roadway that runs from Capertee to Glen Alice, It zig-zagged around the head of Coco Creek and passed under the shadow of spectacular-sandstone walls, but after a while a more open country was reached, over which were scattered numerous sheep stations. After passing the Coco Creek ford we found ourselves in a broad valley. We had left the aptly-termed Tower Mountain (Crown Mt.) behind us, and were now abreast of Mount Genowlan on our left and Canobla Gap on our right. | + | Mr. Gordon Smith and I arrived at Capertee Railway Station at 4.30 am. Thursday, February 5th, 1931. Daybreak found us walking leisurely along the undulating roadway that runs from Capertee to Glen Alice, It zig-zagged around the head of Coco Creek and passed under the shadow of spectacular-sandstone walls, but after a while a more open country was reached, over which were scattered numerous sheep stations. After passing the Coco Creek ford we found ourselves in a broad valley. We had left the aptly-termed Tower Mountain (Crown Mt.) behind us and were now abreast of Mount Genowlan on our left and Canobla Gap on our right. |
The surrounding mountains gave an impression of great wildness. A few miles to the northward could be seen the Chimney Stack, (Mt. Tayer) which, from its conical appearance may have been a one-time volcano, Though the surrounding country was purely sandstone the bed of Coco Creek was composed of granite cobblestones. The creek itself was a chain of pools, fringed with river oaks and occasional willows. The undulating grassland through which it flowed was all taken up by sheep and cattle runs. | The surrounding mountains gave an impression of great wildness. A few miles to the northward could be seen the Chimney Stack, (Mt. Tayer) which, from its conical appearance may have been a one-time volcano, Though the surrounding country was purely sandstone the bed of Coco Creek was composed of granite cobblestones. The creek itself was a chain of pools, fringed with river oaks and occasional willows. The undulating grassland through which it flowed was all taken up by sheep and cattle runs. | ||
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That night we camped on the river bank 4 miles downstream from the Glen Alice Crossing. Naturally, we felt very tired, having that day walked 27 miles along a hard, rocky road. We carried only 401b. packs, but had no sleep at all on the previous night. Next morning found us walking down through a valley that reminded us of the Burragorang, | That night we camped on the river bank 4 miles downstream from the Glen Alice Crossing. Naturally, we felt very tired, having that day walked 27 miles along a hard, rocky road. We carried only 401b. packs, but had no sleep at all on the previous night. Next morning found us walking down through a valley that reminded us of the Burragorang, | ||
- | The Running Stream gorge is an enormously deep and narrow canyon, and but for its presence there could be a more practicable route from the Capertee Valley to Gospers Mountain. (Running Stream is Coorongooba Creek flowing from north to south). [Running Stream Creek actually does give an easier route to Gospers Mountain Ed) | + | The Running Stream gorge is an enormously deep and narrow canyon, and but for its presence there could be a more practicable route from the Capertee Valley to Gospers Mountain. (Running Stream is Coorongooba Creek flowing from north to south. Running Stream Creek actually does give an easier route to Gospers Mountain. Ed) |
- | The Capertee River Was followed downstream for a further five miles, where the bridle track was found to pass through a cleared flat. There was an old, tumble-down hut, and as Mr Masters had said, there was a break in the sandstone walls on the northern side of the valley. There was a steep basalt hill leading up to it and it was decided upon as our way of access to the higher tableland beyond, i e. to Uraterer. Mr Masters knew the basalt ridge by the name of Grassy Hill, and it is appropriate to its base. However, when ascending the hill next morning, we found the upper section to be a rocky knife-edge ridge and it provided a similarly thrilling experience as the last lap of the ascent to the Cloudmaker (Gongerang Peaks) from the Kanangra side. The tableland beyond was reached later by way of sandstone crevasses, and farther on we found ourselves on a range which reminded us of distant Wanganderry. | + | The Capertee River Was followed downstream for a further five miles, where the bridle track was found to pass through a cleared flat. There was an old, tumble-down hut, and as Mr Masters had said, there was a break in the sandstone walls on the northern side of the valley. There was a steep basalt hill leading up to it and it was decided upon as our way of access to the higher tableland beyond, i.e. to Uraterer. Mr Masters knew the basalt ridge by the name of Grassy Hill, and it is appropriate to its base. However, when ascending the hill next morning, we found the upper section to be a rocky knife-edge ridge and it provided a similarly thrilling experience as the last lap of the ascent to the Cloudmaker (Gongerang Peaks) from the Kanangra side. The tableland beyond was reached later by way of sandstone crevasses, and farther on we found ourselves on a range which reminded us of distant Wanganderry. |
The country traversed here was puzzling in its make-up and hideous in its aspect, Nothing could be seen of the Capertee Gorge behind us. It was a perpendicular split in the earth' | The country traversed here was puzzling in its make-up and hideous in its aspect, Nothing could be seen of the Capertee Gorge behind us. It was a perpendicular split in the earth' | ||
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Shortly we came to a slight rise in the range, a point from where we could look across over vale and hill to a treeless dome. Obviously it was Uraterer. Often after long and painful effort we reach a similar vantage point and always the will-of the-wisp seemed as far away as ever. | Shortly we came to a slight rise in the range, a point from where we could look across over vale and hill to a treeless dome. Obviously it was Uraterer. Often after long and painful effort we reach a similar vantage point and always the will-of the-wisp seemed as far away as ever. | ||
- | Late that afternoon I found myself sitting down in a semi-exhausted condition. I was gazing upon a segment of the most expansive cyclorama of my life, and like a dream I realised that I was on the crest of Uraterer and that Gordon Smith was beside me. In the foreground there was seen a maze of wooded gullies and cliffs and crags. It was a scene of great wildness rather than of beauty; it would make a master- bushman shudder. Practically nothing could be seen of the Colo, Capertee and Running Stream Canyon, these being perpendicular slits in the earth' | + | Late that afternoon I found myself sitting down in a semi-exhausted condition. I was gazing upon a segment of the most expansive cyclorama of my life, and like a dream I realised that I was on the crest of Uraterer and that Gordon Smith was beside me. In the foreground there was seen a maze of wooded gullies and cliffs and crags. It was a scene of great wildness rather than of beauty; it would make a master- bushman shudder. Practically nothing could be seen of the Colo, Capertee and Running Stream Canyon, these being perpendicular slits in the earth' |
- | Nightfall found us with our tent pitched under the clump of quince trees, and within 20 yards of an excellent permanent spring. About 60 years ago two brothers by the name of Gosper selected at this outpost; and from information received I believe there is bridle track from Gospers Mountain (Uraterer) coming down the Wirraba Range and joining the Richmond track about 10 miles from Putty. This may be my next way of getting to Gospers. The soil there is similar to Dillon' | + | Nightfall found us with our tent pitched under the clump of quince trees and within 20 yards of an excellent permanent spring. About 60 years ago two brothers by the name of Gosper selected at this outpost, and from information received I believe there is bridle track from Gospers Mountain (Uraterer) coming down the Wirraba Range and joining the Richmond track about 10 miles from Putty. This may be my next way of getting to Gospers. The soil there is similar to Dillon' |
Next morning we left with regret this throne of the everlasting hills to take on the big proposition of finding a way back to the Capertee Valley. On the way back we made three mistakes of note, and it was only because of the fact that I made very accurate calculations on the way that saved us from otherwise inevitable disaster. Shortly before dusk we reached the Capertee, River end next morning faced another big proposition, | Next morning we left with regret this throne of the everlasting hills to take on the big proposition of finding a way back to the Capertee Valley. On the way back we made three mistakes of note, and it was only because of the fact that I made very accurate calculations on the way that saved us from otherwise inevitable disaster. Shortly before dusk we reached the Capertee, River end next morning faced another big proposition, | ||
- | The bridle track continued on down the river and saved us much time. The sandstone bluffs that hemmed in the valley presented a very striking appearance and in my opinion the gorge scenery puts the Nattai and Burragorang Valleys in the shade. A few wallabies were seen and Wonga pigeons and wild duck were in great numbers. About 3 miles before the Wolgan River Junction the track died out and we plunged into the roughest river walking that I had up to this time experienced. The steep sided banks were strewn with boulders and overgrown with blackberry, lawyer vines, lantana and nettles. It came so suddenly that it took the stomach out of me, and after doing 1 miles in 4 hours I suggested giving up. However, my more determined mate knew only one word " | + | The bridle track continued on down the river and saved us much time. The sandstone bluffs that hemmed in the valley presented a very striking appearance and in my opinion the gorge scenery puts the Nattai and Burragorang Valleys in the shade. A few wallabies were seen and Wonga pigeons and wild duck were in great numbers. About 3 miles before the Wolgan River Junction the track died out and we plunged into the roughest river walking that I had up to this time experienced. The steep sided banks were strewn with boulders and overgrown with blackberry, lawyer vines, lantana and nettles. It came so suddenly that it took the stomach out of me, and after doing 1 mile in 4 hours I suggested giving up. However, my more determined mate knew only one word : " |
- | Next morning, after 11 miles of similar work, we reached the point where the inflow of the Wolgan joins the Capertee and so forms the Colo. We could look up the Wolgan a short way and it appeared hellish rough. | ||
+ | Next morning, after 1.5 miles of similar work, we reached the point where the inflow of the Wolgan joins the Capertee and so forms the Colo. We could look up the Wolgan a short way and it appeared hellish rough. | ||
- | Would you like to feel this way? It's easy just loin one of our tropical treks. | ||
- | No phones, no cars, no hassle. Every day brings perfect weather. Every hour brings another beautiful pool. You relax because you are enjoying the moment too much to wont to move on. | ||
- | Willis' | ||
- | 12 Carrington St Millner NT 0810 Email: walkabout@ais net au | ||
+ | From this point the Colo flowed between huge boulders for about a mile after which there was a long stretch of sandbank - a pleasant relief. Another mile, however, and rock-hopping was the order of things. Scrambling over boulders and bashing our way through lawyer vines and other creepers, alternated with short stretches of sandbank. Frequent waist-deep wadings were necessary, as was also the case down the whole length of the Colo, and treacherous quicksands had to be guarded against. The towering cliffs on each side of the valley presented a very broken appearance and occasionally we caught glimpses of gigantic sandstone caves at great heights above the river. Such was the order of things until the entrance of Wollemi Creek was reached. It had about as much water in it as Kanangra River. The Wollemi Gorge was hemmed in by towering precipices, and I doubt if its profound depths are ever disturbed by mankind. Three quarters of a mile beyond we chose a sandbank as our campsite for the night. Nearby was a seemingly bottomless pool and opposite a cliff face rose for about 1,500 feet sheer. | ||
- | From this point the Colo flowed between huge boulders for about a mile after which there was a long stretch | + | Next morning we pushed onward again and much to our dismay |
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+ | Towards sundown | ||
- | Next morning we pushed onward again and much to our dismay the sand-banks disappeared. We found that clambering over boulders was good for all- round muscular development. The rocks were purely of | ||
- | sandstone and in places had a topping of ironstone. The Colo River was in the form of long, smooth pools alternating with rapids, | ||
- | missed on the trip. There were wild duck in droves, and never being disturbed they would provide excellent shooting at close range. Towards sundown out spirits were brightened by the reappearance of sandbars and that night we camped on a fine stretch of sand, beside a deep pool. We had covered 8 miles for the day. | ||
On the following day we found that 4 miles was our limit. The going was frightfully rough and consisted of hauling one another over boulders and through crevasses. In places a rocky buttress would rise, sheer out of the water, and sometimes the water was shallow enough to permit a passage around. In other cases it was doubtful if the depth could be measured in hundreds of feet. The Colo in this section is a magnificent canoeing stream and should satisfy the most exacting. Towering walls of sandstone rise almost from the water' | On the following day we found that 4 miles was our limit. The going was frightfully rough and consisted of hauling one another over boulders and through crevasses. In places a rocky buttress would rise, sheer out of the water, and sometimes the water was shallow enough to permit a passage around. In other cases it was doubtful if the depth could be measured in hundreds of feet. The Colo in this section is a magnificent canoeing stream and should satisfy the most exacting. Towering walls of sandstone rise almost from the water' | ||
- | The Colo pools teem with perch and eels and will long by remembered by the writer as the best fishing place he has ever knoWn. At the close of the third day from the Wollemi Creek Junction we reached the Wollangambe. There was a large pool we afterwards named the Wollangambe Basin. On its north side a cliff face arose out of the water for 1,000 feet sheer. This added-greatly to the rugged beauty of the place, and take the writer' | + | The Colo pools teem with perch and eels and will long by remembered by the writer as the best fishing place he has ever knoWn. At the close of the third day from the Wollemi Creek Junction we reached the Wollangambe. There was a large pool we afterwards named the Wollangambe Basin. On its north side a cliff face arose out of the water for 1,000 feet sheer. This added-greatly to the rugged beauty of the place, and take the writer' |
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+ | From information gathered previously we learned that many years ago a Government Surveyor constructed a track down the Colo River from the Wollangambe Junction to the Blacksmith' | ||
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+ | The country was precipitous, | ||
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+ | Next morning we breakfasted at the Wheeny Creek crossing and reached Kurrajong by mid-day. We had completed our trip down the Colo River. We would say it was noteworthy for its two main features, viz: magnificent scenery and the roughness of the walking. It occupied 11.5 days. | ||
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+ | //(The Smith-Gentle Colo River venture holds the distinction of being the fastest known traverse of the Colo, notwithstanding the fact that 2 days were occupied on the Gospers Mountain (Uraterer) side trip. Their' | ||
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+ | =====Social Notes===== | ||
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+ | ====News of Frank Rigby' | ||
+ | Whilst on a trip to North Queensland in September, long time member, and former club president Frank Rigby, experienced chest pains resulting in him having a heart by-pass operation. | ||
- | From information gathered previously we learned that many years ago a Government Surveyor constructed a track down the Colo River from the Wollangarnbe Junction to the Blacksmith' | ||
- | The country was precipitous, | ||
- | Next morning we, breakfasted at the Wheeny Creek crossing and reached Kurrajong about | ||
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- | Email ecotrek@ozemail com au | ||
- | The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | ||
- | mid-day. We had completed our trip down the Colo River. We would say it was noteworthy for its two main features, viz: magnificent scenery and the roughness of the walking; It occupied I 1 days. | ||
- | (The Smith-Gentle Colo River venture holds the distinction of being the fastest known traverse of the Colo,. , | ||
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- | News of Frank Rigby' | ||
- | Whilst on a trip to North Queensland in September, long time member, and former club president Frank Rigby, experienced chest pains resulting in him having a heart, by-pass operation. | ||
Frank is now recuperating at home in Canberra and hopes to be back into his normal active mode soon. | Frank is now recuperating at home in Canberra and hopes to be back into his normal active mode soon. | ||
- | Anyone seeking advice on North Queensland hospitals should speak to Frank. He spent time in Mosman and Cairns hospitals before | + | |
- | finally having the operation in Townsville. Get well soon Frank. | + | Anyone seeking advice on North Queensland hospitals should speak to Frank. He spent time in Mosman and Cairns hospitals before finally having the operation in Townsville. Get well soon Frank. |
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- | Message from John Hogan | + | ====Message from John Hogan==== |
John Hogan will be visiting.Sydney for the 'wet season' | John Hogan will be visiting.Sydney for the 'wet season' | ||
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He will have space in his van on the trip down from Cairns shortly before Christmas and anyone who would like to accompany him should contact him by phone. | He will have space in his van on the trip down from Cairns shortly before Christmas and anyone who would like to accompany him should contact him by phone. | ||
- | He intends to again conduct his popular bus trip to the Nimboyda River for white water | + | |
- | rafting probably in February. Interested members should contact him early. | + | He intends to again conduct his popular bus trip to the Nimboyda River for white water rafting probably in February. Interested members should contact him early. |
- | MUSIC FESTIVAL AT COOLANA | + | |
+ | =====Music Festival at Coolana===== | ||
Reported by Bill Holland | Reported by Bill Holland | ||
- | Over twenty people braved the rather pessimistic weather forecast to attend the " | + | |
- | We all had a great time singing along with music provided by John and Chris Poleson. They proved to be excellent entertainers and kept us going until nearly midnight with bush ballads, folk songs, ditties and blue grass music. Margaret Niven demonstrated line dancing which, when attempted by the assembly, proved to be easier to watch than do. | + | Over twenty people braved the rather pessimistic weather forecast to attend the " |
- | Thanks John, Chris and Margaret. The success of this event encourages us to make it an annual event. | + | |
- | 0000000 | + | We all had a great time singing along with music provided by John and Chris Poleson. They proved to be excellent entertainers and kept us going until nearly midnight with bush ballads, folk songs, ditties and blue grass music. Margaret Niven demonstrated line dancing which, when attempted by the assembly, proved to be easier to watch than do. Thanks John, Chris and Margaret. The success of this event encourages us to make it an annual event. |
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- | "U RELAX 4 WE'LL DRIVE" | + | =====Bushwalkers Locked out Too===== |
- | John Hogan advises that he will be in | + | |
- | Sydney for the northern wet season and | + | by Garth Coulter and Peter Stitt |
- | his tour business will be closed until next | + | |
- | year. | + | |
- | Suncrest 5112 Girralong St Woree Qld 4868 Phone ' 07 4054 2111 Fax 07 4054 1166 Email jhogan@ozemail. com. au | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker. First Edition July 1931 | + | |
- | Official publication of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. | + | |
- | Eastwood Camping Centre is a | + | |
- | privately owned business, estabished in 1970 | + | |
- | by Nancy and Jack Fox. | + | |
- | After 2a years experience we can confidently offer the best | + | |
- | service in Sydney at the lowest prices. | + | |
- | We carry the most extensive of damping gear | + | |
- | & | + | |
- | =tents | + | |
- | backpacks | + | |
- | sleeping bags | + | |
- | rz--- rock climbing & abseiling gear | + | |
- | walking boots | + | |
- | gas equipment (lights, stoves, spares) | + | |
- | For further enquiries and expert advice | + | |
- | give us a call and talk to our fulitime staff: | + | |
- | Paul Lidgard Brett Murphy | + | |
- | Toby Watson Matt de Belin | + | |
- | Margaret Fox Nancy Fox | + | |
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- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | + | |
- | Bushwalkers Locked out Too by Garth Coulter and Peter Stitt | + | |
We are replying to Henry Gold's article in the September 1999 Sydney Bushwalker. | We are replying to Henry Gold's article in the September 1999 Sydney Bushwalker. | ||
- | The Coolaria | + | The Coolana |
- | The finding of the Coolana Special Sub- Committee (the CSSC) report that the restrictions applying to access to national parks and wilderness areas "... will become an increasing burden on walking clubs and other organisations" | + | |
- | In fact this has already occurred without walkers recognising what has happened. Walking club committees have simply pushed a particular agenda which, in many ways, is against the interests of their own members. Question; have denial of access and restrictions on activities on public lands been factors. in the current high prospective drop out rate and the aging memberships of most walking clubs? | + | The finding of the Coolana Special Sub- Committee (the CSSC) report that the restrictions applying to access to national parks and wilderness areas "will become an increasing burden on walking clubs and other organisations" |
- | We think that the answer is an emphatic yes; how often these days do we hear the refrain "Trips are not nearly as much fun without a campfire" | + | |
- | We suggest that the interests of the average member of the SBW would be much better served by the club supporting the ORP or a like minded organisation, | + | In fact this has already occurred without walkers recognising what has happened. Walking club committees have simply pushed a particular agenda which, in many ways, is against the interests of their own members. Question; have denial of access and restrictions on activities on public lands been factors in the current high prospective drop out rate and the ageing |
- | more extreme conservation groups which it has favoured in the past. | + | |
- | Interestingly Henry' | + | We think that the answer is an emphatic yes; how often these days do we hear the refrain "Trips are not nearly as much fun without a campfire" |
- | Incidentally our inquiries lead us to believe that PLUA is no longer active. | + | |
- | The only reasons for the establishment of the ORP were to obtain better access to the public lands of this State for the people who have to pay for them (us) and a more transparent, | + | We suggest that the interests of the average member of the SBW would be much better served by the club supporting the ORP or a like minded organisation, |
- | Unfortunately the way the extreme greens and the NPWS have manipulated the " | + | |
+ | Interestingly Henry' | ||
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+ | Incidentally our inquiries lead us to believe that PLUA is no longer active. The only reasons for the establishment of the ORP were to obtain better access to the public lands of this State for the people who have to pay for them (us) and a more transparent, | ||
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+ | Unfortunately the way the extreme greens and the NPWS have manipulated the " | ||
This would ensure among other things: | This would ensure among other things: | ||
- | 1. More reasoned debate. | + | |
- | 2. Plans of management to be debated and agreed, prior to gazetting. | + | - More reasoned debate. |
- | 3. Interests of user groups such as | + | |
- | bushwalkers to be better addressed | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker: First Edition July 1931 | + | |
- | Official publication of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. | + | It is interesting to note that at the NPWS's 1998 " |
- | The Sydney Bushwaiker, November 1999 Page 11 | + | |
- | It is interesting to note that at the'NPWS's 1998 " | + | Which brings us to the broader issue of the environment. Over the last 40 to 50 years the conservation movement has done a brilliant job of increasing the level of environmental awareness in the community. This is something which had to happen. however it seems to us that the movement has taken an increasingly extremist approach, which is also getting the community offside. Forty year ago, you could not persuade company managements that they needed to be more environmentally aware. Now you cannot persuade the more extreme members of the conservation movement- that they should tame down their level of rhetoric and the committing of untruths. Failure by the conservation movement to take a more reasoned approach will inevitably lead to a backlash and it will be, we believe, the environment |
- | Which brings us to the broader issue of the environment. Over the last 40 to 50 years the conservation movement has done a brilliant job of increasing the level of environmental awareness in the community. This is something which had to happen. however it seems to us that the movement has taken an increasingly extremist approach, which is also getting the community offside. | + | |
- | Forty year ago, you could not persuade company managements that they needed to be more environmentally aware. Now you cannot persuade the more extreme members of the conservation movement- that they should tame down their level of rhetoric and the committing of untruths. | + | In summary, we believe that there needs to be a more reasoned and prioritised approach to issues such as the environment and access to public lands. There also needs to be a greater willingness to compromise; something that the Fundis (the extreme greens) in particular, need to learn. And besides, the environment is too important to be left to the conservation movement. They simply do not understand the issues. |
- | Failure by the,, conservation movement to take a more reasoned approach will | + | |
- | inevitably lead to a backlash and it will be, we believe, the environment | + | =====Change to SBW Website===== |
- | In summary, we believe that there needs to be a more reasoned and prioritised approach to issues such as the environment and access to public lands. There also needs to be a greater willingness to compromise; something that the Fundis (the extreme greens) in particular, need to learn. | + | |
- | And besides, the environment is too important to be left to the conservation movement. They simply do not | + | |
- | understand the issues. | + | |
- | Eill000013CHANGE TO SBW WEBSITE. | + | |
by Eddy Giacomel | by Eddy Giacomel | ||
- | www sbw org au | + | |
- | At the committee meeting on Wednesday 3 November it was resolved that SBW should have its own web site and its own domain name. It is my pleasure therefore to announce that the web site became operative on Guy Fawkes Day (Friday 5 November 1999) at 22:30 Eastern Standard Summer Time (9-1/2 hours before polling booths opened for the Republican Referendum). | + | **www sbw.org.au** |
- | The club can be proud of the excellent | + | |
- | design by Matthew Bruce, nephew of member | + | At the committee meeting on Wednesday 3 November it was resolved that SBW should have its own web site and its own domain name. It is my pleasure therefore to announce that the web site became operative on Guy Fawkes Day (Friday 5 November 1999) at 22:30 Eastern Standard Summer Time (9.5 hours before polling booths opened for the Republican Referendum). The club can be proud of the excellent design by Matthew Bruce, |
- | The new SBW site will haveS a links to Confederation and hence all clubs linked to that site. | + | |
- | The initial use of the web site will be for information to persons intending to join the club. However, I'm sure that many more uses will be found. Consideration has been given to a " | + | The new SBW site will have a links to the Confederation and hence all clubs linked to that site. |
- | 01:100000 | + | |
- | FOR SALE | + | The initial use of the web site will be for information to persons intending to join the club. However, I'm sure that many more uses will be found. Consideration has been given to a " |
- | NEW OC VOLLEY INTERNATIONAL SANDSHOES. | + | |
- | WOMEN' | + | =====SBW Younger Members Group===== |
- | 2 PAIR | + | |
- | Phone 9411 1873 | + | |
- | Page 12 The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | + | |
- | SBW YOUNGER MEMBERS GROUP | + | |
by Eddy Giacomel | by Eddy Giacomel | ||
- | For some years there has been discussion in the club about catering for younger members and, attracting the next generation of bushwalkers. Unlike today, a few decades ago the club had many members in their twenties and in their teens. There are many *cries about the increase in the average | + | |
- | The committee has resolved to form a younger members group with the aim of encouraging younger people to join and to continue in the club. It will be an informal association of the young and those that want to be young. While there is no strict | + | For some years there has been discussion in the club about catering for younger members and attracting the next generation of bushwalkers. Unlike today, a few decades ago the club had many members in their twenties and in their teens. There are many cries about the increase in the average age of bushwalkers in what appears to be all bushwalking clubs. Reasons given range from changes in society and lifestyle, to competition |
- | ._.The initial response has been encouraging. However, for this group to succeed it will require younger members to make an effort to participate and the "not younger members" | + | |
- | This group is not the only special interest group in the club. We also have the "Mid Week Walkers" | + | The committee has resolved to form a younger members group with the aim of encouraging younger people to join and to continue in the club. It will be an informal association of the young and those that want to be young. While there is no strict |
- | Further details about the Younger Members Group can be found on 'The Back Page' of the summer | + | |
- | D 0 0 II ElTHE MID-WEEK WALKING GROUP | + | This group is not the only special interest group in the club. We also have the "Mid Week Walkers" |
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+ | =====The Mid-Week Walking Group===== | ||
by Bill Holland | by Bill Holland | ||
- | This group is mainly retired, semi-retired, | + | |
- | Our next activities are shown in the Summer Walks. Programme | + | This group is mainly retired, semi-retired, |
- | HOUSE BOAT ON MYALL LAKES | + | |
+ | ====House Boat on Myall Lakes==== | ||
Monday March 6th - Friday March 11th | Monday March 6th - Friday March 11th | ||
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Five days of cruising in large houseboat cruiser. A combination of cruising, walking, swimming, and rest. Boat hire cost is $180 per person for the five days. There is a limit of eight people. Please send in $60 share of deposit with your booking. | Five days of cruising in large houseboat cruiser. A combination of cruising, walking, swimming, and rest. Boat hire cost is $180 per person for the five days. There is a limit of eight people. Please send in $60 share of deposit with your booking. | ||
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Note: We can make arrangements to share transport from Sydney | Note: We can make arrangements to share transport from Sydney | ||
- | MOLE STATION HOLIDAY | + | |
- | COTTAGE | + | ====Mole Station Holiday Cottage==== |
Monday April 10th - Friday April 14th | Monday April 10th - Friday April 14th | ||
- | WALKING IN NATIONAL PARKS | + | |
- | We have booked a holiday cottage "Mole Station" | + | __Walking in National Parks__ |
- | National Parks. Walking is planned for each day followed by relaxed evenings. Transport arrangements can be made to reduce costs. | + | |
+ | We have booked a holiday cottage "Mole Station" | ||
They have a cottage sleeping eight people and it costs about $35 per head for the five days. Please send in $25 share of deposit with your booking. Everything is supplied except food and we will organise a food group to assist with this. It is a fair way to drive but we will share cars and can break the trip with other activities. | They have a cottage sleeping eight people and it costs about $35 per head for the five days. Please send in $25 share of deposit with your booking. Everything is supplied except food and we will organise a food group to assist with this. It is a fair way to drive but we will share cars and can break the trip with other activities. | ||
- | The Sydney Bashwalker First Edition July 1931 | + | |
- | Official publication of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. | + | Please feel welcome to join us. Advise your bookings for the ' |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 Page 13 | + | |
- | Please feel welcome to join us. Advise your bookings for the ' | + | |
- | & | + | |
- | Numbers are limited | + | |
This group is open to all. We would like to have you join us at any time and would welcome your. suggestions. We have a regular newsletter, covering past and planned events. If you wish to receive this please let me know. | This group is open to all. We would like to have you join us at any time and would welcome your. suggestions. We have a regular newsletter, covering past and planned events. If you wish to receive this please let me know. | ||
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Some future possible events are: | Some future possible events are: | ||
- | - Cabins near Jenolan Caves Cabins near Dturras | + | |
- | Waking | + | * Cabins near Jenolan Caves |
- | Hinchinbrook Island | + | * Cabins near Durras |
+ | * Walking | ||
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It need not always be easy walking and cabin camping. Some of us are still keen to do some strenuous walking and a four or five day mid-walk may be organised soon. | It need not always be easy walking and cabin camping. Some of us are still keen to do some strenuous walking and a four or five day mid-walk may be organised soon. | ||
- | nononno | + | |
- | ILLEGAL PIG SHOOTERS IN THE ICNP A request for information of any sightings. | + | =====Illegal Pig Shooters in the KNP===== |
- | Illegal pig shooters have been observed in the KNP. | + | |
- | As well as presenting a hazard | + | ====A request for information of any sightings.==== |
- | The NP&WLLS have a progreun | + | |
- | They do not license | + | Illegal pig shooters have been observed in the KNP. As well as presenting a hazard to walkers and campers, some shooters |
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- | COOLANA -PLANT SURVEY RECE WED | + | The NP&WS have a program |
- | A copy of a report entitled " | + | |
- | This report prepared for the NPWS by.Gary Leonard, is, as suggested by its title, specific to the Kangaroo Valley area. Appendix F covers "Crown Land and Sydney Bush Walkers Land" (Coolana). It lists over three hundred plants located on our property by their botanic and common names. | + | __They |
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+ | Please report any sightings of shooters, including their vehicle registration numbers, to the NP&WS at Jindabyne | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Coolana News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Coolana Plant Survey Received==== | ||
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+ | A copy of a report entitled " | ||
+ | |||
+ | This report prepared for the NPWS by Gary Leonard is as suggested by its title, specific to the Kangaroo Valley area. Appendix F covers "Crown Land and Sydney Bush Walkers Land" (Coolana). It lists over three hundred plants located on our property by their botanic and common names. | ||
These details may be of interest to those of botanical bent in the Club and a copy of the report will be kept in the Club Archives. Appendix F will be displayed in the shelter shed at Coolana and will form an attachment to the Coolana Management Plan. | These details may be of interest to those of botanical bent in the Club and a copy of the report will be kept in the Club Archives. Appendix F will be displayed in the shelter shed at Coolana and will form an attachment to the Coolana Management Plan. | ||
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- | DONATIONS TO THE COOLANA FUND | + | ====Donations to the Coolana Fund==== |
- | The response to the recent published report of the special Coolana committee has been most favorable and it is obvious that the majority of club members wish to retain Coolana. | + | |
- | The Coolana maintenance group would like to point out that the maintenance fund is still open and any member can contribute money to that fund in any amount at any time. | + | The response to the recent published report of the special Coolana committee has been most favorable and it is obvious that the majority of club members wish to retain Coolana. The Coolana maintenance group would like to point out that the maintenance fund is still open and any member can contribute money to that fund in any amount at any time. Donations can be sent to the club secretary. |
- | Donations can be sent to the club secretary. | + | |
- | PuPatioo | + | ====Personal Advertisements Welcome==== |
- | PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS WELCOME | + | |
- | Personal Advertisements, from members, for the sale or donation of items of gear, associated with bushwalking activities, will be published free Of charge if possible. | + | Personal Advertisements from members for the sale or donation of items of gear associated with bushwalking activities will be published free of charge if possible. |
Notices regarding private walks will also be published free. | Notices regarding private walks will also be published free. | ||
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Details should be should be sent to the editor via mail or Email. | Details should be should be sent to the editor via mail or Email. | ||
- | Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | + | |
- | THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM | + | =====The Global Positioning System |
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+ | Compiled by Ray Hookway | ||
Several club members have acquired GPS receivers to assist in navigation in remote areas and others are wondering whether they should do so also. | Several club members have acquired GPS receivers to assist in navigation in remote areas and others are wondering whether they should do so also. | ||
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What is GPS? Would a GPS receiver help me to navigate in the bush? How hard is it to use a GPS receiver? How accurate is it? How reliable are its readings? Which GPS receiver should I buy? These questions are possibly running through the minds of those people. This article is an attempt to remove some of the mystery and to possibly help people to make a more informed choice. | What is GPS? Would a GPS receiver help me to navigate in the bush? How hard is it to use a GPS receiver? How accurate is it? How reliable are its readings? Which GPS receiver should I buy? These questions are possibly running through the minds of those people. This article is an attempt to remove some of the mystery and to possibly help people to make a more informed choice. | ||
- | The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and installed by the US Department of Defence (DOD) commencing in 1978.0 The system, which cost the US taxpayer over $10 billion, (and costs nothing to use), was fully commissioned in 1995. It is comprised of 24 Navstar satellites in 6 circular orbits at an altitude of about 20,200km and inclined at an angle of 550 to the Equator as per the drawing. | + | |
+ | The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and installed by the US Department of Defence (DOD) commencing in 1978 (1). The system which cost the US taxpayer over $10 billion (and costs nothing to use), was fully commissioned in 1995. It is comprised of 24 Navstar satellites in 6 circular orbits at an altitude of about 20,200km and inclined at an angle of 55 degrees | ||
At any one time at least six satellites should be ' | At any one time at least six satellites should be ' | ||
- | The satellites are controlled from a US DOD master control station in Colorado Springs USA, which is linked to several monitoring stations around the world. The satellites transmit signals on two L band radio frequencies containing information on satellite identity, its precise position, it' | + | |
+ | The satellites are controlled from a US DOD master control station in Colorado Springs USA, which is linked to several monitoring stations around the world. The satellites transmit signals on two L band radio frequencies containing information on satellite identity, its precise position, it' | ||
The GPS receiver measures the time taken for the signal from at least four satellites to reach it to determine its: | The GPS receiver measures the time taken for the signal from at least four satellites to reach it to determine its: | ||
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- | | + | * latitude |
- | | + | |
- | GPS receiver clock error compensation | + | |
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- | The receiver can be used to locate one's present location or, by feeding in the bearings of other locations, it can be used to determine the direction to take to get to that other location. | + | |
- | This information can be stored in the receiver' | + | |
- | Each satellite transmits two sets of signals, an encoded Precise Positioning Service (PPS) for the military and official users and a standard Positioning Service (SPS) for general use. The basic accuracy of the system is approximately 22 M horizontally and 27M Vertically, but for security reasons, the DOD uses a system called Selective Availability (SA) for non military users. This inserts a variable error into the information transmitted by each satellite to reduce this accuracy to 100M horizontally and 160M vertically. By standing in the one spot and averaging several position readings this error can be reduced and most good GPS receivers have an automatic | + | The receiver can be used to locate one's present location or by feeding in the bearings of other locations, it can be used to determine the direction to take to get to that other location. |
- | By the use of a commercially available system called Differential GPS. (DGPS) which transmits GPS corrections | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker. First Edition July 1931 | + | This information can be stored in the receiver' |
- | Official publication of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. | + | |
- | The Sydney, Aushwalker, November 1999 Page 15 | + | ====How |
- | from measuring the error at known fixed locations, accuracies of 1M horizontally can be achieved. (This system requires a special second receiver tuned to the frequency transmitting the DGPS information.) | + | |
- | Accuracy down to cms or even nuns is apparently achievable with the. correct equipment and procedures and modern surveying makes use ofthislacility. | + | Each satellite transmits two sets of signals, an encoded Precise Positioning Service (PPS) for the military and official users and a standard Positioning Service (SPS) for general use. The basic accuracy of the system is approximately 22 M horizontally and 27M Vertically, but for security reasons, the DOD uses a system called Selective Availability (SA) for non military users. This inserts a variable error into the information transmitted by each satellite to reduce this accuracy to 100M horizontally and 160M vertically. By standing in the one spot and averaging several position readings this error can be reduced and most good GPS receivers have an automatic |
- | The DOD intendlo | + | |
- | .Other factors can affect the accuracy of the final reading such as reflections from hills cliffs or buildings, ionospheric and/or tropospheric | + | By the use of a commercially available system called Differential GPS. (DGPS) which transmits GPS corrections |
- | The :best GPS accuracy is achieved in open country in dry weather: | + | |
- | Where does one obtain information on GPS? | + | The DOD intend to phase out SA over the next decade thus improving the accuracy of bearings for all users. Other factors can affect the accuracy of the final reading such as reflections from hills cliffs or buildings, ionospheric and/or tropospheric |
- | The Internet is a good source of information. Typing in `GPS' on Yahoo, AltaVista or other directory or search engine will provide access to many sources of information from receiver, manufacturers and suppliers, the Coast Guard and from the US DOD. | + | |
- | The accuracy of the cheapest and the higher priced. hand held units is basically identical and the extra cost sometimes covers unnecessary- extras | + | ====Where does one obtain information on GPS?==== |
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+ | The Internet is a good source of information. Typing in `GPS' on Yahoo, AltaVista or other directory or search engine will provide access to many sources of information from receiver manufacturers and suppliers, the Coast Guard and from the US DOD. | ||
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+ | The accuracy of the cheapest and the higher priced hand held units is basically identical and the extra cost sometimes covers unnecessary- extras | ||
The GPS receiver should have at least 8 channels permitting processing of up to 8 satellites at once (8 is the maximum number of satellites that can be seen at any one time). | The GPS receiver should have at least 8 channels permitting processing of up to 8 satellites at once (8 is the maximum number of satellites that can be seen at any one time). | ||
- | As it takes 30 seconds to download the information from one satellite it could take 2 minutes to obtain the information from the four satellites required for accuracy, if the | + | |
- | GPS receiver only had one channel and had to process each 5atel1ite | + | As it takes 30 seconds to download the information from one satellite it could take 2 minutes to obtain the information from the four satellites required for accuracy, if the GPS receiver only had one channel and had to process each satellite |
- | Before making a purchase or even approaching a salesman I strongly recommend that intending GPS receiver purchasers first read a basic _book an the subject. Unfortunately, | + | |
- | It stresses and explains 'The four Golden Rules of GPS': - | + | Before making a purchase or even approaching a salesman I strongly recommend that intending GPS receiver purchasers first read a basic book an the subject. Unfortunately, |
- | 1. Always use four or more satellites | + | |
- | 2. Always only use your receiver when the PDOP.<5.(3) | + | It stresses and explains 'The four Golden Rules of GPS': |
- | 3. Always use the correct map datum | + | |
- | 4. Use an average position when possible. 0 | + | |
- | A list of the chapter headings illustrates the practical nature | + | |
- | 1. GPS: The Nuts and Bolts. | + | |
- | 2. UPS: How does it work? | + | |
- | 3. Choosing a GPS receiver. | + | |
- | 4. Getting Started (Exercises 1 to 6) | + | A list of the chapter headings illustrates the practical nature |
- | 5. On the Move (Exercises 7 to 11) | + | |
- | 6. Improving your accuracy (Exercise 12) | + | - GPS: The Nuts and Bolts. |
- | 7. Real Time DGPS | + | - GPS: How does it work? |
- | With experience and if used correctly with intelligence. and common sense, a GPS receiver could be most Aeful,, | + | |
- | Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker, November 1999 | + | |
- | Something new at the top of the Blue Mountains. | + | |
- | Notes. CD The Soviets have a similar GPS system called GLONASS giving similar accuracy. | + | |
- | (Z)Drawing reproduced from Exploring GPS by permission of the publishers GPSCO | + | |
- | OPDOP Position Dilution Of Precision The accuracy of the positioning accuracy depends | + | |
- | @By standing | + | With experience and if used correctly with intelligence and common sense, a GPS receiver could be most useful |
- | p This permits a simple clock 10 be usd in the GP S receiver | + | |
- | 013130 01:11:1 | + | ====Notes.==== |
- | Artides | + | |
- | Expeditions | + | (1) The Soviets have a similar GPS system called GLONASS giving similar accuracy. |
- | trekking, Kokoda Trail | + | |
- | ' | + | (2) Drawing reproduced from Exploring GPS by permission of the publishers GPSCO. |
- | trekking, Nepal | + | |
- | . Pius | + | (3) PDOP Position Dilution Of Precision The accuracy of the positioning accuracy depends |
- | 'Cheap flights, permits | + | |
- | visas - complete expedition | + | (4) By standing still for a short time, several different positions will be shown due to various factors including the SA. By averaging these readings |
- | management sevice | + | |
- | Gear Join us on the verandah" | + | (5) This permits a simple clock to be used in the GPS receiver. |
- | Relax with a free coffee | + | |
- | who you wait for your | + | Articles |
- | buskwalkIng matos | + | |
- | Sell some old gear on the notimboard. | + | |
- | Widt out a rain storm with old copilot of YAW Geo, Rock and Outdoor. | + | =====FINAL NOTICE===== |
- | Were open 7 clayi | + | |
- | 22 Station St 'Mt Vittoria (clap. the Pub) | + | ====SBW Photograph and Slide Competition==== |
- | fraesai!.-for abri3chuta 1 so Al8SEii. (02 4787 /777) | + | |
- | Coursos | + | Wednesday 24th November 1999. $300 total prize value. |
- | intro to climbing | + | |
- | intro to absejling | + | For full details see page 6 of the May 1999 magazine or the rear page of the Winter or Spring Walks programs. There will be a $50 gift voucher for the winner of each category, kindly donated by the following bushwalking shops: |
- | remote re a first responder | + | |
- | vertical ritmc-ue | + | Alpsport, 3 Trelawney Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 |
- | roping & | + | Eastwood Camping, |
- | canyon leader | + | Kathmandu, |
- | navtganon & | + | Mountain Designs 499 Kent Street, Sydney |
- | clothing | + | Mountain Designs, 491 Kent Street, Sydney |
- | rainwear | + | Paddy Palling, 507 Kent Street, Sydney |
- | hardware rope | + | |
- | wetsults - sale/hire | + | =====Wet In Wollangambe===== |
- | the - lvts | + | |
- | maps.- compasses | + | |
- | books - guides | + | |
- | chalk - tape | + | |
- | packs | + | |
- | *** FINAL NOTICE | + | |
- | SBW PHOTOGRAPH AND SLIDE COMPETITION | + | |
- | MOM d NI 1 MI PIMP | + | |
- | Wednesday 24th November 1999. $3001otal | + | |
- | For full details see page 6 of git. the May 1999 magazine or the 14- rear page of the RA.dvs | + | |
- | Winter or Spring Walks programs. There will be a $50 gift voucher, for the winner of each category, kindly donated | + | |
- | ALPSPORT EASTWOOD CAMPING KATHMANDU | + | |
- | 1045 VICTORIA ROAD 3 TRELAWNEY STREET | + | |
- | WEST RYDENSW 2114 EASTWOOD NSW 2112 SYDNEY. | + | |
- | Phone 9858-5844 Phone 9858 3833 Phone 9261 8901 | + | |
- | MOUNTAIN DESIGNS MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT | + | |
- | 499 KENT STREET ' | + | |
- | SYDNEY | + | |
- | Phone 9267 3822 Phone 9264 5888, Phone 9264 2685 | + | |
- | The Sydney Busbwalker; November 1999 Page 17 | + | |
- | WET IN WOLLANGAMBE | + | |
by Frank Davis | by Frank Davis | ||
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- | Our group of twenty divided into the thirteen to walk with Don and the five who were to follow Dick into Du Faurs Canyon. Of those. with ;Dick, I think the ' | + | Didn't sound too difficult. I could do that. An option of walk or canyon, Bush Club and Ramblers together. Experienced leaders - Don Brooks (SBW) and Dick Weston.(SBW). Would there ever be a better chance to try canyoning? |
- | . The river is reached via a track that starts near the Fire, ,Station on Mt. Wilsbn,Road. A somewhat eroded track down to a rock outcrop at Flat Saddle. This marks the side track leading to Joe's Canyon and provides a great morning tea site. | + | |
- | Joe's Canyon proved to be narrow and scenically impressive. The water shallow and patchy, and impossible to skirt. I wondered why I had bothered to avoid puddles at the beginning of the track. | + | Our group of twenty divided into the thirteen to walk with Don and the five who were to follow Dick into Du Faurs Canyon. Of those. with Dick, I think the ' |
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+ | The river is reached via a track that starts near the Fire, Station on Mt. Wilson | ||
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+ | Joe's Canyon proved to be narrow and scenically impressive. The water shallow and patchy and impossible to skirt. I wondered why I had bothered to avoid puddles at the beginning of the track. | ||
We reached Du Faurs Canyon, changed into our ' | We reached Du Faurs Canyon, changed into our ' | ||
- | They say experience is a wonderful thing. Well lack of experience, I'm here to tell you, can be a real problem. | + | |
- | I wore a full-length Lycra suit over thermals and I had a Lilo narrower than normal (to allow easier arm movement). Lycra had been just fine for diving in Queensland; even over thermals it was no match for the chill of the water here. The smaller | + | They say experience is a wonderful thing. Well lack of experience, I'm here to tell you, can be a real problem. I wore a full-length Lycra suit over thermals and I had a lilo narrower than normal (to allow easier arm movement). Lycra had been just fine for diving in Queensland; even over thermals it was no match for the chill of the water here. The smaller |
- | Aside from the distractions of marvelling at breath-taking views, trying to photograph them with an inadequate disposable camera and repeatedly inflating my Lilo, the canyon was traversed. | + | |
- | -Imagine rock-hopping, | + | Aside from the distractions of marvelling at breath-taking views, trying to photograph them with an inadequate disposable camera and repeatedly inflating my lilo, the canyon was traversed. |
- | We reached the junction of Bell Creek Canyon, which Dick intended to enter. While the others explored I chased a small, warming patch of sunlight which moved all too rapidly as the sun moved across the opening of the canyon_ | + | |
- | Dick had planned to return, upstream, to our starting point. A stronger than normal water flow and comments from members of another group suggested the easier way would be to continue. This would take us into the- Wollangambe River and to an exit point. "There was only a bit of a rock `block-up' | + | Imagine rock-hopping, |
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+ | We reached the junction of Bell Creek Canyon which Dick intended to enter. While the others explored I chased a small, warming patch of sunlight which moved all too rapidly as the sun moved across the opening of the canyon. | ||
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+ | Dick had planned to return, upstream, to our starting point. A stronger than normal water flow and comments from members of another group suggested the easier way would be to continue. This would take us into the Wollangambe River and to an exit point. "There was only a bit of a rock `block-up' | ||
Distant thunder claps were heard and a spattering of rain began to fall. This tends to concentrate the mind when you are enclosed within high rock walls and standing in flowing water. | Distant thunder claps were heard and a spattering of rain began to fall. This tends to concentrate the mind when you are enclosed within high rock walls and standing in flowing water. | ||
- | And so, off we went - downstream. Back onto a deflating Lilo, back into the cold water. | + | |
+ | And so, off we went downstream. Back onto a deflating Lilo, back into the cold water. | ||
The rock block-up turned out to be a jumble of large boulders that, if dry, would have presented few problems. Now, fast flowing, tumbling water made their negotiation uncertain and in places, I achieved body contortions I had not thought possible. | The rock block-up turned out to be a jumble of large boulders that, if dry, would have presented few problems. Now, fast flowing, tumbling water made their negotiation uncertain and in places, I achieved body contortions I had not thought possible. | ||
- | The tree block-up had apparently been scattered by recent rains and now trunks and branches lay in wait, submerged and hidden. | + | |
- | We reached the exit point. It had taken longer than the half- hour predicted. While it would be difficult to describe as pleasant, the ' | + | The tree block-up had apparently been scattered by recent rains and now trunks and branches lay in wait, submerged and hidden. We reached the exit point. It had taken longer than the half- hour predicted. |
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+ | While it would be difficult to describe as pleasant, the ' | ||
Towering stone walls advance and recede: they could be daunting - if you could tear your mind from the beauty of the place long enough to worry. | Towering stone walls advance and recede: they could be daunting - if you could tear your mind from the beauty of the place long enough to worry. | ||
- | Page.18 The Sydney Bushvialkeri Navember 1999 | + | |
- | ..My first experience of canyoning, and I had learned at leise two things. Wear a real Wetsuit | + | My first experience of canyoning, and I had learned at least two things. Wear a real wetsuit |
- | On the way back up the ridge the rain becathe | + | |
- | We left the track and sought the shelter of a- large rockfac,e. The soaking rain had caught up with the walking party 'as well and they had become as wet as we canyoners. | + | On the way back up the ridge the rain became |
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+ | We left the track and sought the shelter of a large rockface. The soaking rain had caught up with the walking party as well and they had become as wet as we canyoners. | ||
Fine weather returned in time to give us perfect conditions at Wynnes Rock for the ritual of afternoon tea. | Fine weather returned in time to give us perfect conditions at Wynnes Rock for the ritual of afternoon tea. | ||
- | 0 0 0 000 Next Month | + | |
- | | + | **Next Month** |
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+ | Myalls and Miles | ||
Another damp walk, this time in the Barrington area is described by Frank Davis. | Another damp walk, this time in the Barrington area is described by Frank Davis. | ||
- | Articles are wanted for your nagazrhe. | + | |
- | Magazine editors abhor blank pages as aature | + | =====Articles are wanted for your magazine===== |
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+ | Magazine editors abhor blank pages as nature | ||
Some editors must resort to writing their own articles, or use wide gaps between paragraphs, or resurrect old articles. | Some editors must resort to writing their own articles, or use wide gaps between paragraphs, or resurrect old articles. | ||
- | The editor' | + | |
+ | The editor' | ||
Articles may be submitted as typed copy, on floppy disk or via email. | Articles may be submitted as typed copy, on floppy disk or via email. | ||
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It is preferred that they be in Microsoft Word but any current word processing program would be acceptable. | It is preferred that they be in Microsoft Word but any current word processing program would be acceptable. | ||
- | My email address is: ri.-Ay_monthrpozeinail com_au | ||
- | , | ||
- | The Sydney Bushwaticer: | ||
- | Official publication of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. | ||
+ | My email address is: rraymond@ozemail com au |
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