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Vol.12 .JU!E 1976 No. 6 Registered for.postfiig as a periodical Category B Price 20c

JUNE MEETING: WEDNESDAY 16 JUlIE at the Láñd Use Research. Meetings Room, CSIRO, Black Mountain, at 7.45 p.m. BUSINESS: General Meeting FEATURE: Two films on the uranium mining theme: one on Arnhem Land and the threat of uranium mining, the other on civil opposition to nuclear power stations in the U.S.A.

j . . EDITORIAL .

• . KAKADU NATIONAL PARK 7

"Suddenly, the extensive view of a magnificent valley opened before us. ::We. stood with our whole train on the brink.of ,a steep precipice of perhaps 1800 feet descent which seemed to extend far to the eastward. A large , joined by. many tributary creeks ..... Since Leichardt first looked at Kakadu country the landscape has not changed dramatically. Alluvial valleys and plains, low undulating hills and ridges are dominated by the abrupt escarpment of the Arnhem Land plateau. From this plateau, waterfalls such as the 700 foot Jim Jim Falls, feed the quiet, placid pools in the gorges below, notably the Colondjorluk and Death Adder. Aboriginal cave painting 'sites are numerous, with one valley having no fewer than 80 known'galleries. The paintings are detailed and include Tasmanian Tigers, and European man fully dressed and carrying .a rifle. The vegetation includes rainforest, shrubland and paper- bark swamps. The fauna is prolific, with many species endemic to the area. Amongs.t the rare species are the black vzalläroo, the rock possum, the black'banded pidgeon and the chestnut-quilled rock pidgeon. A National Park in the, western Arnhem Landarea was first suggested by'the Northern Territory Reserves Board in April 1965. Various proposals were put forward in the following two years. Finally, in May 1969, a 1000 square mile area was approved in principle by the Minister for the Interior. In spite of the Minister's approval of the National Park, in the following 12 months 8 authorities to prospect were granted, covering nearly the whole of the proposed park. Over the next couple of years, the Department of the Interior Page 2 IT June 1976 proceeded "cautiously", setting up a 'pre-planning" committee to advise on preliminary matters associated with the setting up • of the proposed park. 1970 -Uranium. The threat of mining loons..ahove Kakadu

UHANITB MINING 7 . Many countries are converting to nuclear energy in order to maintain growth and their préent ètandard of living. has 10 - 15 % of the 'free" world's known reserves, worth up to $18,000 million. This, coupled with the new technological develbpiuieht associated with the enrichment process, provides a very attractive package, for a'"developing Australia. But we have to. consider the problems of the disposal of the radio- active wastes. Various sources have stated that by the year 2000 the volume - ofsolidified highly radioactive wastes will be approximately 500,000 cubic feet, sufficient to contaminate our atmosphere by up to 1,000 times the present maximum permissable levels. The time scale associated with radioactive decay ( up to millions of years) makes this an entirely new problem confronting us. So far, there have been no successful ideas for the disposal of the deadly wastes. Various ideas have been put forward. We could find places tb'bury it where it will neither escape into the "environment" or be dug up by, future generations. It has been suggested that Australia woul& be an'-ideal dumping grQund. Firing the wastes into the sun has also been suggeate,• possibly requiring up to 4 Saturn V launches every day to dispose of the waste we flneate. 'What would be the result of a launching accident? And until: a solution is found, governments are placing these radioactive wastes in temporary surface stp.rage facilities!

OUR CHOICE • - . .

What is the future of Kakadu's unique wilderness and paintings? Will this area become a park unique.to Australia, rivalling overseas parks in national importance? Will it be a pricèles gift from the present to later generations? The attitude of the Gove±thment is that National Parks are created on land which is no good for 'anything else. Let us have a National Park created on the basis that it was ideal for that purpose. - Furthermore, radioactive wastes derived from uranium threatei'i our own 'very existence and the existence of the future -generations. Unless we can solvç all the problems of nuclear en'e±y, in particular the apoct of waste disposal, we have a moral Obligatio.n'to STOFURANIUl'i MINING before it. is too late . . .

LETTER TO THE EDITORS Dear Editors, Lately we have been inumdated by a profusion of emotional arguments as to the valur of huts in the Jagungal wilderness area. First let us look at two definitions - If we take one of the ACF's - points of view, a wilderness is an area where one can walk for at leat day without coming across man-made structures. The KNP management plan defines it as a large tract where man's disturbance has been minimal (is 130 years of grazing, fire trails, huts, dams, powerlines, fences, stock routes and livestock pound minimal disturbance??). The Jagungal wilderness area falls into the latter category. Page 3 IT June 1976 Many of the huts have been in existance for 80 years and are part of the environment as it exists now, so let us keep them as basic survival huts to provide shelte.r and minimal comfort from the elements (N.S.w. Federation policy is where manmade structures exist they should not be removed). Let us not upgrade them by putting in household cooking ranges (which contain insulation to make the oven more efficient), let us put in small "pot-belly" stoves for heating purposes only, if the "conservation- ists"insist. Preferably we would abide by the minimum impact code and carry small inconspicuous tents and use portable fuel stoves and avoid huts in all wilderness areas, whatever definition you adopt. In British Columbia's Bugaloo Glacier provincial park even ashes are required to be carried out. As far as Windy Creek is concerned, this club, the N.S.W. Federation and the K.H.A. are of no importance as the management plan allows the park a loophole - if they wish they may build simple survival huts (whatever they are), and the park authorities will do and have shovm they will do precisely what they want without consulting us (e.g. This Hut). It is a pity the "shiny-arsed bureaucrats" who call themselves conservationists, don't open their other eye to problems other than the Windy Creek Hut. To mention a few, there are controlled burning both from the ecological and safety points of view (incidentally the A.C.P. recommends the K.N.P. should be used for bushfire research); the upgrading of service trails (contrary to the X.N.P. management plan); the indiscriminate use of off road vehicles by K.E.P. staff and others ca::rying out the wishes of the Fark authorities, as well as trail bikes (also used by rangers) and low-flying Fills, most of which cause more damage than one hut. Craig Allen

May General Meetin Two motions were put to the meeting: That the Canberra Bushwalking Club adopt a policy of (a) no foil to be burnt on campfires, and (b) all foil to be carried out of the bush. This motion was passed almost unanimously. That the Canberra Bushwalking Club support the Y.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs in its opposition to the rebuilding of Uindy Creek Hut. This motion was passed by a narrow majority.

May Committee Meeting The following decisions were taken at the committee meeting: (i) That people who took their cars to Wog Wog for the Budawangs Search would be re-imbursdd, on application, from the Search and Rescue Transport Fund; (2) That an up-dated list of members who could participate in future S and Ii operations would be prepared; and That an infonnation sheet aimed at new walkers going on Club trips be prepared and copies left at the signing-on sheet in Paddys.

- MEETING WITH LCCAL PARLIAMENTARIANS

On Tuesday 25 May, Alan Vidler and Dan Buchler accepted an invitation to lunch with two A.C,T. parliamentarians, Senator Knight and Mr Haslem M.H.R. During the meeting local conservation issues such as Kelly- Gudgenby, Ainslie-Majura, and Mt Taylor were discussed.

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THE BiTLKANGS SEARCH

(Most members will be aware that this Club took part in the recent search for two brothers lost in the Budawangs. For the co-ordination of our contribution to the search effort, credit must go to our Search and Resbue Officer, Bob Galloway. Here are some of Bob's comments on the search.) The Club was involved, in a big wa3t, in the successful search for the Howse brothers in the Budawangs and it was two of our members, Craig Allen and Geoff Mcveigh plus two members of the Landrover Club who found them on Saturday morning. The brothers had been walking from Sassafras to Wog Wog and failed to rendezvous with their parents on the afternoon of Monday 17 May as arranged. The alarm was raised on Wednesday and that afternoon the N.S.F. police contacted the Club, along with other volunteer bodies such as the A.C.T. Bush Rescue Club and the Landrover Club. At the monthly Club meeting that evening we arranged search parties for Thursday and Friday and they searched on foot from Wog Fog or were transported by helicopter or 4-wheel drive vehicle to search areas further into the Budawangs. During Friday more parties, including two diverted weekend wlks, were organised to search on Saturday and Sunday if required, but in fact the brothers were found before their services were needed. Altogether we provided 80 man-days of search effort and the Club members did a good job. This search has, however, emphasised a growing problem. In the last six months we have had a search and rescue exercise, two real searches at Tidbinbilla and the Budawangs,atand-by alert for the Mt Kelly search and the possibility of another search in the A.C.T. The frequency of searches fluctuates from year to year but the long- term trend is inexhorably upwards. The time is not far off when we may have to restrict our contribution and we need to evolve a policy in this regard. Not only will members become tired of the frequent calls, but so will their employers especially since most searches take place in mid-week. Search-and-rescue is not our primary function as a club and we should not allow the S. and H. tail to wag the bushwalking dog. Bob Galloway

FIRST AID COURSE Commencing Date: Thursday 15th July 1976 Finishing Date: Thursday 23rd September 1976 Time: 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Place: The Priory, Canberra Ave, Forrest Fees: Course - $12 Book and Bandages - $5 Book only - $3 Bandages only - $2.30 Bookings: Must be made in person, a form completed and fees paid prior to the course commencing. Bookings may be made any Tuesday evening at the Priory between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Members should make their own bookings. P.S. For those unable to attend on a Thursday, there are a few places left on a Tuesday night course which commences 29 June and finishes 7 September. Page 5 IT June 1976

CORRECTION TO THE WALKS-SKI TOUR PROGRMTh[E

Could anyone who is able to take both a Friday and a Monday holiday, by using Flextime or annual leave, to make a four-day week-end in winter please look again at the four-day ski tours Merrall and I are making in July and August. The dates of these ski tours all appeared incorrectly in the May IT. The dates were wrong. The months were wrong. And this combination of errors made it appear that our ski tours were vague combinations of week-days and bits of week-ends with individual tours almost overlapping. In fact the tours were meant to be, specifically, four-day week-ends spaced at •fortnightly intervals through July and August from the third week-end inJuly onwards. In addition, the one-day Tidbinbilla Peaktour which appeared on the list for Wednesday July 7th was meant to be Saturday August 7th. Our two-day ski, tour on July 10-11 was listed correctly. Peter Conroy

NEW ZEALAND FOR CHRISTMAS ? Anyone for New Zealand this year's end? A group of us at Canberra Technical College are planning a trip to New Zealand over the Christmas vacation with a view to walking the tracks etc. We would like to meet like-minded people who can use an air-fare concession irrespective of their plans for the interval between departure and return. Anyone interested could contact Bob Bird at 451734(w) or 318024 (h).

A HIMALAYAI'T TREK Leader: Mrs H.M. Roy of N.P.A. (Ausventure Organised) There are some vacancies on a 23-day walk into the Dhaulagiri - Annapurna area of Nepal, being organised to leave Sydney on 13th December 1976. The trek is starting from Pokhara. Ifyou are an experienced c-r-requi re furthe. information, o.r.wri.te to: MrH M. Roy, Ocoinda", 16/11 Hsmpden Pd, Artarnon N. S J

••7FOR SALE H FORSALE .' ., FOR:'SALE Beautiful, padded, waterproof, Italian Scarpa "Monte-Rosa' nlking/clinbing boots in good ondition but too small for ower Size - about 9 Price - abdu't130 Also, a new pair of Paddy Pallin boots Size - 8 Price - $15 Contact Gary Hovey 881111(w) 887977(h) Page 6 IT June 1976

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One walkie-talkie on the Budawangs search. Anyone knowing anything about it please contact Bob Galloway on 512501(h), 465101(w).

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3rd-4th APRIL

A Friday night start, the walk into the iron shed on Wog Wog over, tea and biscuits, a starry night - this had to be P. fine weekend. Having crossed Cockpit Swamp, we stood looking out over the to Wirritin Ridge and, in the distance, Currnckbilly Mountain. The only permanent waier on Wirritin Ridge is just north of Currockbilly, and I pondered at my readon, no, sanity, for taking on this walk. The descent southwards to Yadbrro River was straight forward, terminating at a beaut waterhole (it enticed a few of us) and morning tea. As we commenced the climb up to Wirritin Ridge, the party scattered. I kept up a slow pace, glancing frequently at the surrounding ridges and stopping occasionally to adnire this Wilderness. Northwards loomed the vertical sandstone cliffs of the Budawangs, with the Castle dominating the horizon. Steep vegetated ridges enclosed the area to the east and west. Southwards, Wirritin Ridge led upwards. Only a few hours of walking, yet so remote.... My thoughts became obscure as I continued the seemingly endless climb.. Others were around, each enveloped in their own thoughts. Soiae of the faster walkers, I knew, were ahead. They would be waiting for us just before Winitin Mountain. The other side of Winitin we would lunch, sharing sparingly our meagre wate:r supply. After lunch, the fast and slow parties quickly deve.oped. One in the slow party developed cramps, causing us to rest frequently. The d.esired campsite was still a long way off. It was hot and we were thirsty. We pushed on, each contemplating the possible dry camp somewhere on the ridge. Suddenly I stopped, head lowered, eyes focused at six feet. Rene, who was following immediately behind, stbcd beside me and gazed unbelievingly at water held in the burnt out trunk of a tree. Ten minutes latei- we were a different party - talking and joking. We continued on foi but a few minutes when we found the "fast" party sitting dejectedly in what little shade the trees offered. We told them of our find and they quickly disappeared to consume the remaining water the tree had to offer. Collective now, we 2onsidered the problem of a campsite. The large saddle before Currockbilly waEr decided upon. On arrival, the first consid- eraticn was water. Various groups disappeared, water buckets in hand. Henry, Alan and myself descended the gully on the eastern side. A few hundred feet down, we found cool, clear water flowing from the rocks. We drank freely, filled water buckets and set about retracing our way to the campsIte. I never realised the difficulty of climbing a steep scrubby slope with a full water bucket in each hand We entered a maze of fallen trees and thick undergrowth. We were exhausted. When Alan disappeared up to his armpits between two logs, successfully maintaining the contents of his *ater buckets, all we managed to do was laugh. Henry and I could not possibly extract him until sorteone could take our water buokets. Our cries for help were eventually successful when R3ne, Sue and Wendy came to the rescue or should I say the water. Despite my earlier fears, we all had an extremely pleasant and restful • night -. well all except Jon, who evacuated his sleeping bag somewhat earlier than the rest of us because of a successful takeover bid by leeches. The day was still young when we cortinued up to Currockbilly. The views were trethendous and never ending, rewarding our efforts of the previous day. We lunched on tp of Currockbilly. To the west we looked out on to Neilsons' property and our transport. To the north, Wirritin Ridge - a ridge to be remembered and respected.

Russ Bauer Faga IT June t276

BR000 RIVER EASTER TRIP With all god intentions the walk was programmed to go down the and up Galoon Creek. However ...... Thursday night we found (without difficulty) our way to the banks of the Turos.Rivér. However, in the morning, ,with the Wadbilliga Trig fire trail bloc1edby a locke& gate, we investigated other possible access points, all withbUt siccess A slight ohange to the original plans reduced the road bash to 4-5 kilornetres, a slog up a piominent ridge and lunch at 1302 metres with the Brogo some 850 metres below. The day aged considerably as we descended the squtli*ard ridge from the lunching spnt. As the last 300 metres was scrtth, steep and tiring, the tea offered by the faster walkers and the re- assuring calmness of the Brdgo quickly revived us. We then settled into a nearby barnpsite. The *alking and rock-hopping downstream the next day was extremely enjoyable, provided you could go at a pace which enabled you to look around and enjoy the Brogo visually. Unfortunately, with our range of walkers, the prty "drifted" apart. That evening, camped on RobinsOn Creek,. we decided to split the party into two groups. On day three, a slow unified party back-tracked to Greens Creek before tackling the ridge onits northern side. Halfway up this scrub-free ridge, a thunderstorm entertained us with its dramatic display of lightning,. thunder and rain, to be followed by sunshine. However, as we neared the top, mist rolled in from the east, engulfing us. We walked on in this new world, past the grey shapes of trees and finally reached the tops. We continued through the silence and the stillness of the mist until we found a suitable campsite. A beautiful day followed - tents white with frot, the sky a clear blue, kangaroos sitting in the simshie. We were soon a part of the day, walking along the open tops.. The niorning passed extremely quickly - too quickly. The sunshine and the continuous view of the Brogo were tremendous. After lunch, our brief visit into this area came to an end, for only the fire trail walk back to the oars remained. Rene Lays, Russ Bauer

BUflAWANGS EASTER TRIP Walkers: Philip and Ross Burden, Adrian Buzo, Wendy Davidson, Helen and Peter de Clifford, Jon Gray, Angus Nicholson, John and Peter Rae, Don Shepherd and Heather Thompson. We left the front gate of Wog Wog soon after nine on a fine day and walked to Admiration Peak and on to the end of Corang. Two of the new- : corners were laden with ,401b packs, and all were wondering what their packs held. After lunch(very few tea-drinkers on the trip), we sloshed across swampy areas and Burrumbeet Brook, over the divide and alcng Bibbenluke. We reached the big cave on. Cole to find four Sydney walkers in occupation, and three walkers from Canberra arrived as we did - all 19 had a comfortbIe night. After the majority had eaten, the 401b packs produced steaks such as had not been seen by most of us before - 30cm long, lOom wide and 2.5cm thick. We drooled. On Saturday we walked to the book on Mt. Owen and took in the magnificent views before descending to Monolith Valley, where we put up tents and had lunch. After lunch we proceeded along a gully near Shrouded Gods and followed tracks to The Castle. All but three members climbed the Castle, still in perfect weather. Return was made by Nibelung Pass and as we returned we counted ten campfires in the area around the mouth of Monolith Valley. I slept out under a starry sky with an occasional glow-worm to add interest to the leafy ceiling. Sunday again was fine, though cloudy and we went through Monolith Valley round near the Donjon and descended into Angel Creek. We saw the top of June 1976 IT Page )i

Crooked Pails and we looked in awe, and wondered how far out the watet would spurt through the narrow gap when the creek was in flood. We missed seeing the fails as we could not see where to go down. After ascending to the first level of Mt Tarn we followed a tent-pole covered ridge to the base•cf cliffs and found camping caves with dry wood, fire places and camping platforms already terraced. Although it rained at night we were dry, and our bedtime story, read by Adrian, consisted of readings from the wit of Oscar Wilde. Adrian had amazed us on Saturday night by producing a whole barbequed chicken which he used for four meals, two of heated-up chicken and two of chicken soup (breakfasts). We couldn't believe it when Monday dawned fine four fine days in the Budawangs?t An eight o'clock start was made as we had fourteen miles to go, but most were now fit and the pace was fast. The tarns on Mt Tarn were not very obvious, and we argued over the descending point, but we were soon on to the grassy ridge, galloping along the side of Bibbenluke, sloshing down Burrumbeet Brook and puffing up Corang. Pive lunched on the peak in the shelter of the trig, and the rest ate below. The sizzling speed had us at the cars before 3p.m. and in Canberra soon after 5p.m. I wonder what those heavy packs weighed minus the steaks, carton of eggs, bacon, frankfurts and excess foods The bearers of the packs certainly speeded up as the food was consumed. We all emerged fitter, and in love with the great variety of scenery we encountered in the Budawangs.

Wendy Davidson

DARGALS / PRETTY PLAIN Anzac Weekend, 24th-26th April

Although labelled as M/M, it turned out to be slack and wet. Over the entire weekend we had a total of.33 walkers, some coming, some going and some staying. Saturday morning got off to a good start with an early stop at the closed bakery. A few of us invaded the back entry of the shop and persuaded the owner that she had 28 (at that stage) hungry bushwalkers on her doorstep. Half an hour later, we were stuffed full of goodies and the shop shut once mofe. We weaved our way up the windy road ( ugh, I feel sickO through Kiandra, Cabramurra, and past Tooma Dam to where we did a car shuffle and took most of the cars back to Tooma township. The walk began about 11 a.m. amid cries of "morning tea" from the Twining Terrors, over Wolseleys Gap by means of a fire trail - I must have had a different map - this walk was definitely to be over flat and scrub-free terrain. Elizabeth Gilpin was the first casualty - first walk with the Club and also weekend walking. Elizabeth had pack-weight problems (didn't we all - slosh, slosh) plus blister problems. Having gained the top of Wolseleys Gap and the top of the trig, we saw wha± could best be described as a smoke-filled scene. Fire bombing in the area completely ruined the photographers' view,but, though heavily smoked, it was still beautiful to the human eye. We '!Elogged" on another 1* miles to Snakey Plain and lunch. A break-away group of the Harrison twins, Judy George, Gary Medaris, Wendy Davidson, Simon Gittins and Mark Cox set off for a trip to Jagungal. Mark, I believe, white-anted the entire weekend Some of us had the mad idea of scrub bashing up to the trig on the Dargals, to get a better smoke-filled view and bag another trig. Later, somewhat scratched, ve descended to our packs, some via falling down wombat holes, and proceeded on to Wheelers Hut. Two cooking fires were initially employed and later all gathered around one to begin (continue) birthday celebrations.for the aged leader (caused by organising four trips in a row). I was presented with a snoopy-type soft animal who was ohritened `Nheele3c Snoops and spent most of the weekend being cuddled to death (the dog). Most of us slept out that night. Sunday morning was soft, beautiful and frosted white. The tents stood rigid with the frost, the air clear and still. Page .fl IT June 1976

DARGALS / PRETTY PLAIN (coñt' a)

The only sounds audible were the quiet crack of sticks as Warwick tried to start the fire. It was too boautiful a morning to even speak above a whisper - until "the rest" were called. At 10.10 a.rn. we finallSr departed. Robin Miller and Sue Wild had left us. Jenny Brierly and Raih Jeffress had jdined us the previous night. Four int'epids went up Inkbottle - Craig Allen, Alan Vidler, Greg Scott and Terry Jordan. The main party had beautiful views from a super-wide freshly-graded fire trail on the tops of the Dargals. . We had lunch with a view, facing Jagungal, while Bob Galloway emerged with water for a welcome cup of tea. Later in the afternoon we caught up with the Inkbottlers and some of us set off down the wrong ridge to Pretty Plain. We ambled in about ish to find Mark sTitting and guarding his tent - I believe he did go f or an afternoon stroll. Terry Jack, Keith Sedden and Warwick had gone on to Finlays lookout. Barry Mayfield, Gil Pearce, Mike Hinchey and Marg Roseby were already at P.P. Later the Jagunglars returned. Some slept in the hut but most in the tents. Barbara Husbands and Helen Coltman were unlucky enough to be woken up next morhing by having their tent collapde on them. By Monday morning we had 'a cold wind which got colder during the day. Most felt reluctant to leave Pretty Plain, but we walked north the length of the valley to Broadway Plain and on to the fire trail back to the cars. Others appeaing in the above pantomime were Mary Carter, Russ and Jenny Bauer, Reet Vallak and Sue Vidler. That a beautiful way to spend a weekend.

Rene Lays

After a long drive and a car shuffle in the Tooma Dam area, an extremely large group of walkers, Rene Lays as leader, set off for Wheelers Hut. At an early, extended lunch stop a number of us planned an impromptu walk to Jagungal (old spelling and name Jagunal, pronounced jar-gun-al). We headed for the , we being seven in number - two short females and five males,. We called in at Wheelers Hut for a looksee and then went over hill and dale to the big bend in the Toorna River where Hell Hole Creek joins the main river. The first saddle on the road over the hill was a sheltered campsite but no water was to be found, so one member turned back to the main river while the rest of us pushed on. We followed the trail (freshly cleared) to the swamp at the head of Hell Role Creek and set up Camp near wood ancl.water., above mist level. Ice foSed in the water buckets before 6 p.m A large campfire kept us warm, and a cake brought to help celebrate rene's birthday was gleefully consumed, Bob making custard to make a complete desert. I used my karrimat for the first time and was amazed that it did what it was designed to do - keep out the cold and the damp. We were hway by 8.15 on Sunday and, wended our way to the foot of Jagungal. After following the telephone line trail for a while we headed up the north face and scrambled up on to the top - a fierce wind kept our stay short. Various routes were followed in the descent, last down found the fire going and billy boiling by the head.vaters of the Tooma. After lunch we headed for Rpcky Bogong and picked up a once-frequented track just below the saddle between Tocma and its tributary. In three groups we followed the track until we caEie out just near I&etty Plain Hut. The main party were setting up their tents., Craig Allen was providing fresh trout for all and sundry,, and a group of four joined up with the weekend party. Our group set up cmp near wood and 'water and joined the others after tea. On Monday we followed the Tooma River and then a fire trail back to the cars, arriving around 1.30 p.m. as two members of the group had to drive June 1976 IT Page 11

ANZAC VThJEKEND 1976 (cont'd) through to Sydney. The extremely fine weather and very congenial group made this an Anzac Weekend to remember.

Wendy Davidson

MT. FRANKLIN WEEKEND 8th-9th May

Thirty nine people came to.the Mt. Franklin Chalet and I don't think anyone was disappointed. There was a variety of food provided and prepared beforehand by an armada of helpers. Glubhwein specialist A.E. Hobbs was on hand and served the magic brew; this was followed by soup, umpteen meat dishes, followed by almost uncountable and various cheesecakes plus apple and rhubarb pies. While supping more gluehwein some decided a good hard and fast dance was required to settle the food. Music was provided by borrowed cassettes and the merry making continued until the early hours of the morning while others flaked rather early in tents. The chalet was left clean and tidy. All in all a pleasant evening. My thanks to all the cooks and helpers, cassette lenders, and also those who cleaned the chalet.. (There was a pair of mens brown shoes left at the Chalet so if you want them back contact me.)

Rene Lays Social Secretary

N]?. FRANKLIN - GININI FALLS 9th May

On arrival at the Franklin Chalet on Sunday morning, I was greeted •by the news that I had teen delegated to lead the walk. I was rather app ehensive - the falls have a reputation for being difficult to find 1.and locating theright falls has not been my forte in the past. Our party of seven set out from the summit of Mt. Franklin about 10a.m. and reached the •top of the falls without any hitches about two hours later. Most of the party had an extended lunch at or near the top, while Rene Davies and I climbed down to the base of the falls - we found the going heavy in both directions. The return was by the same route, and we arrived back at the Chalet about 4.30p.m. After a well earned boiling of the billy for the second time that day, we returned home. Tony Herlt

THIRTY-TWO, THIRTY-TWO - THIS IS TWENTY-MINER, TWENTY-MINER -

Russ, Jenny, Mike and Rene arrived about mid-day Thursday at Wog Wog. After a lunch delay, and discussions on where we were to search, we found ourselves on the Navy Wessex helicopter. Minutes later we were on the top of Bibbenluke - the sensation was strange, as if we had walked into a dark room and suddenly someone turned on the projector "and over there we have Mt. Tarn," We found our way off the eastern end of Bibbinluke, and searched the caves along the northern cliff-line before dropping to the c.c. to dump packs. Then with two-way radio and only a little daylight, we searched for the lost bods on the southern side of the Tarn. i'Text morning "Twenty-niner" (base) informed "Thirty-two" (us) of a possible party in the Houghton area. We were soon on the top of Tarn, this time with our packs. A thorough search of Tarn followed, ending up on Boonbah Creek for lunch; By this stage we had heard that anQther search group on Houghton had "found" four unfortunate innocent walkers enjoying a quiet trip in the Budawangs. At this stage we found a glass grabs splinter in Mike' s eye and Russ and Jenny had to be back in Canberra that night so a helicopter dropped 2 in and lifted 3 out. The search was now to be amongst the rocks near Owen and Cole. Over Tarn again and on top we somehow had two lets of Page 12 IT June1976 food dropped in, one for 31 at Sluice Box Falls and one for us (32). The poor helicopter pilot by this stage was a very weary fellow and when asked what he was doing by 'T'ienty-niner" was almost beyond words - anyway with the food business sorted out, we were off to the saddle near Owen and Cole. A search in the valley to the left of the saddle left us somewhat exhausted so we camped where we were and set off for 0. and C. Saturday morning. On route to the top of Cole, we searched vexiou c.c.'s. When we radioed in from the top of Cole, we found that the searoh was over. - An Airforce helicopter lifted us from the top of Cole. (Breath-taking views of Owen, Cole, Shrouded Gods, Castle, eto.) We hovered over the Clyde where the lost party was, The four finders were hoisted out of the river and winched a frightening 100 feet to the helicopter. One luckless fellow managed to get caught by his pack frame under the helicopter and had to be,. shaken free; Happily he also made it into the chopper. Minutes later, we were back at Wog Wog. Our thanks to the helicopter pilots, "twenty-niner" and everyone else who assisted search group thirty-two.

Renb Lays

Mike received immediate attention on arrival at the Noden Valley hosital. With the splinter removed, his eye was O.K. and he was back at Wog Wog on Saturday morning.. Moreover, the search was no picnic. Two people at least of group 32 slept from 9.30p.m. Saturday to i.00p.m. Sunday.

I Rovigorter for IT.

*****t W A L K S PREVIEWS -- 4 r

LOWER i jR'JL Ipo1LBnnJJ Lu) 12-1 4th Jukie

Bring canyon bags end at least four days supply of food for this L/R exploratory three-day walk, end ring me first if I don't know you.

Alan Vidler

KI TOUR - GUTIGA-PERISRER, Saturday, 1 9th June

A trip suitable for beginners. If the weather is fine it is a simple climb to the cow Pastures, a short traverse, a pleasant desent, and vice versa. If the weather 1s lousy, the route will be thodified,-..

Alan Vidler

SKI TOUR --_GUTHEGA-TTLNAM, Sund20th June

A stiff climb, and a long descent, not suitable for beginners unless they found the previous dy particularly easy -- and I think they did toc

Alan Vidler

iGONIA LOOKOUTS AND CAVE ENTRkNCESuai4g 20th June

An easy ramble around the various lookouts, giving views of spectacular Dungonia Gorge from different angles plus an ispecticn of the entrance: chambers of the Drum Cave and Argyle Hole. Bring a torch. Note: a long drive from Canberra.

Jeff Bennetts June 1976 IT Page 13

UPPER CLYDE (L/R) 26-27th June

A little visited area, Starting from the vicinity of Newhaven Gap we will drop into the Clyde, investigate Rixon's coal mine and follow the river down to the "treacherous gorge" country near Hollands Creek. Return will take in Tianjara trig and possibly Talatereng. This is probably very scrubby country. Terry Jordan

MT MAJUPA, Sunday, 27th June -

This is a walk for early starters (10a.m.). The walk includes a scramble up two gullys, views of upper Watson, a 100 year-old fence, a pine forest, kangaroos, wallabies, rabbits, foxes, echidnas, etc. Bring your own water and lunch. The famous McVeigh thickshake is available at the Watson shops afterwards for a small charge of 65c. Geoff McVeigh

MU1YANG - TIN - MAWSONS - ROLLING GROUIWS - GUT}mGA (25) 26-27th June (The weekend trip for day-trippers5

C On this weekend you will have a choice of 5 trips:- (i) Upper Honeysuckle Creek to Tidbinbilla (weekend) - car swap i.e. 2 parties (M/M) Upper Honeysuckle Creek to Smokers Gap (daytrip) Sat 3/7 (MAVI) Tidbinbilla to Smokers Gap (daytrip) Sun 4/7 (S/M) Smokers Gap to Tidbinhilla (daytrip) Sun 4/7 (S/M) Smokers Gap to Upper Honeysuckle Creek (daytrip) Sun 4/7 (M/M) Overnight camp site is next to the road near Smokers Gap.

Gary Medaris 4 Alan Vidler

TIDBINBILLA - FISHING GAP (S/E) Sunday 4th July

We'll use a fire trail which follows the Upper Tidbinbilla River and then climb to Fishing Gap. From here on a nearby hilltop should be fine views of the Tidbinbilla Valley, the Cotter Valley and the Brindabella Mountains. -

Jeff Bennetts

ONION SUPHThIE (M/M) 11-12th July

This will essentially be a slacK weekend. The Onion can be reached by a variety of routes Once there we will settle down in the overhangs on top and indulge in slack-weekend-type activities. I envisáe a whole range of party-game tye things such as billy-boiling competitions, tea-drinking cc competitions, bush singing, etc. Water may be scarce soit might be necessary to carry fluid. There will be scope for peak-bagging - I hope to get as far as North Tinderry. Terry Jordan

MT TENANT (S/R) Sunday 11th July Approximately a 2000 foot climb direct from the Tharwa - Naas road. Water will need to be carried..

PALERANG PEAK - LOVThEN RIDGE 17-18th J ul Car shuffle Saturday morning. Leave car near Lowden Peak and Ivialloon Creek (near Palerang Peak). Saturday - climb Palerang then follow ridge south then southeast to Bombay Creek. Sunday - follow ridge to Lowden Peak. Distance about 10 miles, . - Page 14 IT June 1976

BIMBERI PEAK (L/R) Saturday 17th July

Starting from Orroral Valley 'tracking station at about 7a.m., travel via the Cotter Gap track to near Cotter Hut (or Cotter River) - about 9 miles - then 2800 feetstraight up Bimberi (about 2 miles). Return route will probably be the same (however if some people think they haven't had sufficient exercise an alternative return route can easily be arranged Those surviving this trip may camp at Crroral Crossing and attempt the normal day trip on Sunday.

• '., Gary Medaris

MAy15 (M/R) July

Mavis is 721492 Tantangara 1:100,000. It is' the high boulderorownod top of the ridge dividing Rendezvous and Middle Creeks. I intend going in from the Orroral road via Nursery Creek (a la Kelly Memorial route), then returning down Rendezvous. The distance is a good 18kih so an early start will be necessary. Some scrub, but hopefully not too much.

Terry Jordan

MD ELI7A - GIBRALTER PEAK Sunday 25th July

A walk in the hills east of the Tidbinbilla Valley. Kangaroos, unusual granite formations and views of the Tidbinbilla Range (possibly snow-capped at this time of the year) are the highlights of this walk.

Jeff Bennetts

Mark ARIJNDEL 20 Nangor St., Warramanga ACT 2611 (h) 882644 John & Ally STREET, 17 Fawkner St, Braddon act 2601 (h) 473497 (w) 730415 x 275(John) George WITYNSICI 15 Blacket St, DcVner ACT 2602 (h) 497056 w) 612756 Peter RAE 9 Bidwell Close, Yanalumlh ACT 2600 h) 811161 John RAE •,,, ,•. 10 Eildon Place Duffy ACT 2611. h) 884501 (w) 700503 Carol SIfiTH L4-5 Student Residences, CCAE, Belccnnon ACT'! 2616 Roger HINE 35 Goble St, Hughes ACT 2605 Michael ILTSCHEfl 10 Minos Village, Glenmaggie St 9 Duffy (w) 832626 ACT 2611 Paul .NICOLL Macquarie Hostel, Barton ACT 2600 (w) 833609 George & Susan SALDAIE 14/4 Northbcurne Flats, Turner ACT 2602 (w) 468724 Jonathon GRAY 37 Waller Cres., Campbell ACT 2601 (h) 489820

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

William TOWNSEND Building L, Russell Offices, Russell Hill (w) 652675 Erise COX 77 Bacchus Circ., Kambah ACT 2902 (h) 319967 Alan CALABY 23 Maitland St, Hackett ACT 2602 Graeme FLETT 70 Parkhill St, Pearce ACT 2607 (h) 862610 (w) 950936 Maree ELLIOTT 25 Owen Cresc., Lyneham ACT 2602 (h) 478613 Ian POLLAPLD 6/16 Walsh P1., Curtin ACT 2605 (w) 465808 Ian & Teresa ROSE 39A McCubbin St., Weston ACT 2611 (w) 819579 (Ian) Keren BISSEID 24 MacKellar Cresc., Cook ACT 2614 (h) 512138 (w) 493046 William Goldsborough 37 McLachlan Cresc., Weetangara ACT 2614 (h) 542359 (w) 633067 Jima 1976 IT Page 15 CHANGES OF ADDRESS, NAME], etc.

Ann GIBBS-JORDAN 2 Lobelia St, O'Connor ACT 2601 Geoff WOOD 2 Laseron Place, Mawson ACT 2607 Paul SHARP P.O. Box 74, West Pennant Hills, NSW 2120 Paul NICCIIL 87 Shackieton Circ., Mawson ACT 2606 (h) 862578 Lesley BAND (nee Hovrlett)

EXECUTIVE C0VflTTEE

ESIDENT: Alan Vidier, 56 Woolner Ciro., Hawker, 2614 (li) 545373 (w) 525110 VICE- PRESIDT: Adrian Hobbs, 12 Bland Place, Stirling, 2611 (w) 496011

SECRETARY: Elizabeth Mercy, 71 Disccvery St., Red Hill, 2603 (w)632584 (h) 958639 MINUTes Wendy Davidson, 13/137 Blarney Cresco, Campbell, (w) 522245 SECRETARY: 2601 11-noon TREASURER: Henry Burmester, 32 Castlereagh Cresc., (w) 619111 Macquarie, 2614 (h) 511887 WAlKS SECRETARY: Gary Medaris, 35 Cullen St., Watson, 2602 (w).496Q11 xt 33 (i-i) 411579 MERSIUP SECRETARY Barbara Graham, 15 Cosgrove St, Curtix 2605 (4 733555 (ii) 814537 SOCIAL SEORETARY: Rene Lays, 28/137 Blarney Cresc., Campbeli, 2601 (4 4889 22 CONSERVATION L.Dan Buchler, 9 Bingara Place, Fisher, 2611 (w) 632465 0fl'ICER: (h) 887031 Mark Cox, 2 Lobelia S -b, O'Connor, 2601 (4 832222 EDITORS: Russ & Jenny Bauer, 105 StornawayRdL, (4 499259-J Queanbeyan, NSW 2620 (w) 980237-R

OTHER OflICERS

ARCHIVIST: Thea Exley AUDITOR: John Hogan EQUIPMENT John Holtzapffel, 32 Daglish St, Curtin, 2605 (h) 815 817 OFFICER: (w) 818245 FEDERATION Warwick Blayden REP: LIBRARIAN: Terry Jordan, 2 lobelia St, O'Connor, 2601 KEEPER OF Rene Lays THE LABELS: S & R Bob Galloway OFFICER: TYPIST: DorisAndertISa1iëY Movton JUNE 1976 IT APPENDIX 1 Page 1

ACTIVITIES PROGRAL. E

DATE ACTIVITY GRADE LEADER MAP

JUNE *(11)12.13_14 Lower Ettrexna/Shoalhaven L/R Alan Vjdler Moss Vale (exploratory) 1:100,000 5 25110(w) 12-13-14 ;. Nadgee Nature Reserve M/M Three Bears Eden & Goldilocks 1:100,000

Wed 16 . GENERAL MEETING

• (18)19-20 Donalds Ck - Mt Womaderra - M/R Bob Harrison Bendethera 1:25,000 Donovans k - Donalds Ck. 527911(w) .*5un20 Bungonia Lookouts and Cave S/E Jeff Bennetts Coura Entrance 470022(w) 1:25,000 *Sat 19 SKI TOUR Guthego - Perisher Easy Alan and Sue Kosciusko Vidler 1:100,000 5 25110(w)

*Sun 20 SKI TOUR Guthega - Twynam Med Alan Vidler Kosciosko 525110(w) 12100,000 Wed 23 .Flexday walk.. Tidbinbilla LJM Jenny Bauer Brindabelli Peak and Mtn. 499 259(w) 1:100,000 *2627 Clyde River . M/R Terry Jordan Budawangs 493679(w)

*Sun 27 Mt Majura S/E Geoff McVeigh Canberra!

• 462211(w) Hall 1:100,000 25(4pm)26-27 SKI TOUR Tolbar Ridge Camping Long Barry Mayfield *(25)26_27 SKI TOUR Munyang - Tin - Mawsons L/M Gary Medaris Kosciusko

- Rolling Grounds - Guthega 496011(w) 1:100,000

Mon 28 Committee meeting - 9 Bingara P1, Fisher

JULY Thurs 1 IT closing date Upper Honeysuckle Ok to M/M Gary Medaris Brindabella

Tidbinbilla Fauna Reserve . Alan Vidler Tantangara (weekend + day trips/camp at Smokers Gap) *Sun 4 Tidbinbilla Fauna Reserve - S/E Jeff Bennetts Brindabella Fishing Gap area 470022(w) 1:100,000

2(4pm)3-4 SKI TOUR Kiandra - . Long Steve Gisz Cabrainurra Happy Jack - Kiandra 462211(w) *1011 Onion Supreme M/M Terry Jordan 493679(w) 1:100,000

*Sun 11 Mt Tennant S/R Geoff McVeigh Canberra 462211(w) 1:100,000

10-11 SKI TOUR Thredbo - Wombat Gully Peter and Merrail Jacobs R. Pioonbah Conroy 522245(w) 1:100,000 Mon 12 IT Collation - 9 Bingara P1, Fisher JUlIE 1976 IT APPENDIX 1 Page 2 ACTIVITIES PEOGRMD.rE

DATE ACTIVITY GRADE LEADER MAP JULY (cant.) *17_18 Palerang Peak - Lowden Ridge M/M Wendy Davidson Manar/ 522245(w) Bendoura 1:50,000 *Sat 17 Bimberi L/Past Gary Medaris Tantangara 496011(w) 1:100,000 Suñ 18 Mavis Terry Jordan Tantangara 493679(w) 1:100,000 17-18 SKI TOUR Goalandro Hill - Wild LI/N Mike Hinchey Tantangara Horse Plain - Tantangara (butting) 883679(h) 1100,000

16-19 SKI TOUR Cabramurra - Manjah U/H Peter & Merrall Range - Black Jack Conroy Kosciusko 881111(w) 1:100,000 Wed 21 GENERAL MEETING 24-25 Good Goad M/N Kim Ypung Michelago 952022(w) 1:100,000

*Sun 25 Mt Eliza - Gibraltar Peak S/K Jeff Bennetts Brindabella 4700?2(w) • 24 -25 SKI TOUR Kiandra - Tabletop Ned Terry Jordan Cabramurra 493679(w)

- 31/7-1/8 Robinsons Ck - Brogo - L/R Bob Harrison Cabargo Greens Hole Ck 1:100,000 • 30/7-2/8 SKI TOITR Cabramurra - Round Mt L/M Peter & Merrall

- Jagungal - Return Conroy 881111(w) AUGUST Sun 1 BLANK 7-8 Scabby. - Kelly (possible M/R Gary Medaris Tantangara snowshoe trip) 496011(w) 1:100,000

Sat 7 SKI TOR Tidbinbilla Peak L/M Peter & Merrall Conroy Brindabella 881111(w) 1:100,000 Sun 8 Ginnindera Gorge M/R Geoff McVeigh 462211(w) 14-15 Dead Horse Gap - Chimneys Med Terry Jordan Jacobs R. Little Thredbo 493679(w) 1100,000 Sun 15 Mystery Walk s/N Jeff Bennetts 4700 22(w) 13-16 SKI TOUR Brooks - Cesjacks L/M Peter & Merrall Alpine - Snowy Adit Conroy 881111(w) Wed 18 GENERAL MEETIPG See PREVIEWS

GRADING OF WALKS: Distance: Short (5) - under 12 km/day Medium (M( - 12 - 20 Km/day Long (L) - more than 20 km/day NB: Every 100 m. climbed or dropped ates 1 extra km.

JUNE 1976 IT APPENDIX 1 Page. 3

bcwDITxoIs: Easy (E) - fire trails, good tracks, open forest or beach Medium (V) - bush tracks, alpine walking, some scrub or rock—hopping Rough (H) - substantial scrub, steep climbs, rock • - scrambling or wading of streams Wet (w) - compulsory swims (canyon bag esential - will 94 be advised in walks preview), li—loing, or numerous river crossings

BQQKING FOR WALKSg must be made on the appropriate sheet at Paddy Pallin's shop, Northbourne Avenue, Civic, by 5 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the trip. DO NOT TELEPHONE PADDY'S TO BOOK. DO NOT TELEPHONE THE LEAUEH UNLESS UNAVOIDABLE. The leader of a scheduled trip will be at the designated starting point of a trip regardless of weather. Pets H should not be brought on trips without permission from the leader.

THM1SPORT COSTS are offset by a system whereby everybody contributes to the cost of running vehicles. These costs are based on figures of 5.5 cents/km for cars under 1700 cc capacity; 7.0 cents/km for cars over 1700cc. In practice this works out about 1.8 cents/km/passenger. ETTIFMENT FOR CLUB WALKS can be hired from John HoltzapffGl (h) 815817 (w) 818245 JUNE 1976 IT APPENDIX 11 Page 1

SKI TOURING PROGRAfDIE JUNE Sat 12 Beginner trips from Easy Jim Dick (h)473158 (w)612058 Sun 13 Perisher daily Mon 14 Sun 20 Kiandra Day tour Easy Fritz Schaumberg (h)513103 (w)478949 19/20 Thredbo-Kosci-Townsend E/Med Adrian Hobbs (w)496011x320 4 Sat 26 Guthega-Twynam LiMed Tony Byrne (h)473 64 2 Sun 27 Back Perisher-Paralyser E/Med Roy Keith (h)8837 1 4

JULY Perisher-Chalet Ernest Wilhelm Sun 4 "Iy9lon 3/4 Tin But Remorial John Wanless (h)813892

Sat 10 Guthega-Perisher- E/Med Richard Kemnis (h)582457 Spencers Creek Sun 11 Guthega district Easy Norma Donaldson (w)811255 to/il Thredbo- Wombat Gully Med P and N Conroy (w)881 111 .-,Moonbah Jfftns(camping) • 10/11 Kiandra-Broken Dam Hut Med Harry Black (w)484447

17/1s Goandra Mtn-Wild Horse Med Mike Hinchey (h)883 679 Plain-Tantangara 17/18 camping on Thredbo River Med John Hogan (w)730429 • Day trips • 16/19 POUR DAYS Cabranurra - Med P & N Cpnroy (w)881111 Manjar Rge-• Black Jack • Sat 24 Peii'isher-Beginners Day Easy Jim Dick (h)473158 (w)612056 trip 24/25 valentine Hut Med Dorothy Brown (h)491177 AUGUST J451 Grey Mare Liii Chaffer & (h)513187 John Wanless (h)81 3892 July 30 FOUR DAYS Cabranurra- N/Long M & P Conroy : (w)881111 Aug 2 Round Mtn- Jagungal 7/8 Kiandra-Brooks Hut M/Lohg Roger Hine (w)653844 7/8 Watsons Crags M/Long Adrian Hobbs (w)496011 Igloo/Camping Sat 14 Guthega-Consett Stephen E/TiIed John Mtrsh (h)816171 14/15 Jagungal via Nimmo Hcot John Paynter (h)513120 13/16 POUR DAYS Kiandra-Brooks Mi/Long P & N Conroy (w)881111 Cessjacks-Alpine- Snowy Mit Sat 21 Dead Horse cap-Cascade Med Dorothy Brown (h)491177 Sun 22 Dead Horse Gap- Paddy Med Liii Chaffer (h)513187 Rushes Bogong JUNE 1976 . IT APPENDIX II Page 2

SKI TOURING PROGRAMME AUGUST 28/29.: Tantangara Hut Easy Elizabeth Morey (h)9586.39 27/50 FOUR DAYS Guthega-Grey & MConroy . (w)881111 Marc-Grey Hill- .. . Finlays Lookout SEPTEMBER Sat 4 Guthega-Tate-Anton- E/Med Karl Robertson (h)4969' (w)469817 Illawong 4/5 Muzzlewood Memorial Hard Robin Miller (h)956223 (w)75 0415 40km u/i 2 Tabletop Mtn camping Med Ken May (h)4885 28 11/12 Long Plain-Coolami,n P1 Med Richard Kemmis . (h)552457 Sun 19 Guthega-Spenoers Creek- E/Med Mary Carter (h)475815 Perisher 18/19 Dead Horse Gap-Wilsons 50km Fritz Schaumberg (h)513103. (w)478949 Valley snow camping OCTOBER 23/24 Thredbo-Albina moonlight Easy Roger Hine . (h)615649 (w)653844

Ken May hopes to lead a memorial trip across Lake Eucumb.ene Lookout/ Happy's Hut/Dr Phillips Hut/Boobbee Hut/Brooke's Hut and/or, snow camping. The trip across the lake is by . l.arge commercial boat and is therefore safe and easy, and the final destinations are a matter of choice, ranging from very easy to hard. Since the snow in this area is unreliable, the date will depend upon the whim of Ullr. Ring Ken May early in the season on 480063 or 488528 and he will put you on the list and contact you when/if it becomes practicable. With the right snow and weather it promises to be an excellent trip - but a party of 20 or more is needed to makb.the boat trip economically practicable.

All above t42s must be 'booked with the leader br the Wednesd ay evening before the tr.

Watch future editions of the magazine for cancellations, additiona and/or substitute tripss! . . . .. .

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