2006

Safari No 1: September 2006

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Trip Photos

Invitation

The YELLOW letter invited all the above mentioned to participate in a Murchison Goldfields Safari in September 2006.

 

 

 

ITINERARY

 

A suggested itinery for the trip is

 

1^st  Night Saturday 2^nd September  WARROAN HILL

 

2^ND Night Sunday 3^rd September WOOLGERONG ROCK

 

3^rd Night Monday 4^th September WALLOO HILL

 

4th Night Tuesday 5th September CLAYPAN LAKE

 

People may wish to be in this area before and after these dates but we hope that a “core” group of campers to be at these chosen campsites.

 

 

Yes we know that 3^rd September is FATHERS DAY

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

  

It was agreed by the meeting that a large group of campers would not be desirable, but members may wish to invite a close friend or two. For this to happen it has been suggested that

                               “expressions of interest for an invitation”

 be put to a future meeting.

 

Apart from the obvious reasons for not having too large a camping party to move daily. With a small to medium sized group we believe that we will be favorably received at the station campsites proposed. We do intend to ask the station owners permission to camp as before.

 

 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

 

Email is to be the chosen form of communication (fax to Brian as he does not have an email address).

 

Another meeting of the group is to be convened, probably in early May (coffee is good at the Merchant).

 

By this time we may have some “expressions of interest for an invitation”

and some further comment about the proposed itinery.

 

Bernard said he would supply station contact details to the writer.

 

Questions: Please contact me anytime.

 

30-3-2006

 

 

Why Not                                                         Bruce CAMERON 

                                                                                                       Walliston Safari

 

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  Newsletter

  Email of the 27 June 2006

 

Murchison Safari update attached

 

Bruce of the Murchison

 

        

WALLISTON      SAFARI

SEPTEMBER 2006

   

 

Hi Folks.  This is BRUCE  again

 

Another successful coffee meeting at the Merchant graced with the presence of three ladies Carline, Joan and Leslie (in order of arrival)

Others present were John, Bernard and Lindsay.

 

 

 

ITINERARY            NO CHANGE    (see below)

 

A suggested itinerary for the trip is

 

1^st  Night Saturday 2^nd September  WARROAN HILL

2^ND Night Sunday 3^rd September WOOLGERONG ROCK

3^rd Night Monday 4^th September WALLOO HILL

4th Night Tuesday 5th September CLAYPAN LAKE 

People may wish to be in this area before and after these dates but we hope that a “core” group of campers to be at these chosen campsites.

 

It is proposed to meet for “morning tea” between 10.00-10.30 Saturday 2^nd at Boogardie Station Homestead. This will mean for most people traveling to at least Paynes Find, on Friday 1^st September if coming direct from Perth.  After meeting with the Jones, this will allow plenty of time to travel to “THE ROCK” (mow the lawn) and set up camp, ready to watch the sun set whilst sitting on the rock. Drink of your choice in hand.

 

   

 

PARTICIPANTS

 

At the meeting on 13^th June at the Merchant, participation in Walliston Safari   2006 was to be: Bruce, John A, Bernard, Dennis & shovel, Lindsay & Joan.

 

OTHER PARTICIPANTS

 

I am pleased to report that we have “expressions of interest  for an invitation”  from several people.

 

Dennis’s father – in - law being Carline’s father Keith would like to come. He has his own vehicle.

John & Cheryl Krokosz, friends of Leonie and I, also good friends of the Lyons families, Rod & Tammy, Kim & Janet, Robin & Carol. ? They also have their own vehicle.

 

We are pleased to advise the above mentioned people that your  “expressions of interest  for an invitation”  have been successful.

 

This, previous and future correspondence will be forwarded to you all.

 

 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

 

Email is to be the chosen form of communication (mail to Brian as he does not have an email address).

 

Another meeting of the group is to be convened, if required. (Coffee is still good at the Merchant).

 

 

Bernard said he would supply station contact details to the writer. Supplied - thank you. Contact will be made 4-5 weeks prior to departure.

  

 

 

SHOWERS

 

• Bring your own.
• Mt Magnet - Bernard to check on availability at roadhouse, on the way into Mt Magnet from the north when coming back from Broome in August. For possible use Saturday morning 2^nd  September.
• Coodardy – Bruce to check with Morrie – on our way to Walloo Hill.
• Cue – caravan park or new ones at oval - Bruce to check.

 

 

SEATING

 

People have been asking when  and how  I am arranging the vehicle seating plan. Those of you who asked will know who you are and will be pleased to know that this has already been done.

• Driver to be seated behind steering wheel (driver’s seat) when vehicle is in motion.
• Passengers to be seated in other vacant seats while vehicle is in motion.

 

 

 

Questions: Please contact me anytime.

 

27-6-2006

 

 

Why Not                                                                                              Bruce CAMERON 

                                                                                      Walliston Safari

 

 

Home: 92917966   Mobile: 0408 924 868

 

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                    Newsletter 1    

Email of the 4 August 2006

 

Newsletter 1 attached

 

Bruce of the Murchison

    

WALLISTON      SAFARI

SEPTEMBER 2006

 

NEWSLETTER  1

 

 

Hi Folks   this is BRUCE….again

 

 

Hey it is less than four weeks till we leave for the mighty Murchison outback.

Can’t wait …how about you?

 

Well ..I spoke to David at Boogardie Station the other night …it was just after 8.00pm and it sounded like some action in the background so I said I wouldn’t keep him as it sounded like he was having dinner, no he said just having a can of beer as it was the first day of shearing.

     “”   A picture came to mind …scruffy hair…3 day beard …darrie in corner of mouth … ruffled long sleeved shirt ..well worn jeans …socks –with obligatory holes. Oh I forgot a grin from ear to ear, and I still couldn’t understand what he said.””          But we are definitely welcome to visit, told him of our expected arrival time and that I would ring again in a couple of weeks. Henry and Jossie were in Perth but expected back any day. Wildflowers …oh well it was a good idea….but I guess there is still time.

 

The Glen …bring your water skies ..bathers, flippers, snorkel ..fishing gear …the lake is FULL. Spoke with Kerrie and she said we are most welcome to camp at Walloo Hill and Claypan Lake …. also shower at Coodardie. Again not to sure about the wildflowers.

 

 

OTHER NEWS:

 

Heard a whisper that Lindsay and Joan are bringing a “mobile HYATT”  (off-road camper)  I suppose that the rest of us tenters may get an invitation to drinks one night …if we behave ourselves!!

 

  

 

Bernard and Kay are slumming it in Broome at the moment. Go to  www.broomecam.com/camera.htm to see how tough it is at

 Cable Beach ..this picture refreshes every 10 seconds.

 

 

John and Cheryl Krokosz have had a practice holiday on the beach just north of       Carnarvon. Fishing ..food ..beer & wine ..what a life.

 

Those of you that don’t get an honorable mention in this newsletter be careful if you get a call you on the phone from me about “something” as you may find yourself in the next newsletter.

 

???   FOOD … what to bring.   I will have some discussions with “ those who know”  …more next time.

 

 

                4-8-2006

 

 

                Why Not                                                                                              Bruce CAMERON 

                                                                                                    Walliston Safari

 

 

Home: 92917966   Mobile: 0408 924 868

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 Newsletter 2

Email of the 27 August 2006

 

  For your information

  Newsletter 2 attached

 

 Bruce of the Murchison 

       

WALLISTON      SAFARI

SEPTEMBER 2006

 

NEWSLETTER  2

 

Hi Folks   this is BRUCE….again

 

 

Only days to go….  this is going to be a bit of a “check list” and won’t be in any particular order

 

UHF radio channel 21…… John Krokosz..do you have one? I have a spare small hand held if not.

 

As there are five groups going and five nights away it has been suggested that evening nibbles with our drinks be catered for by one group –vehicle per evening…the roster is… Bruce & John A …...Friday night 

                                                       John K & Cheryl…...Saturday night

                                                       Lindsay & Joan…….Sunday night

                                                       Bernard & Bernard .Monday night

                                                       Dennis & Carline…..Tuesday night

 

Friday Departure :-  8: 00 am …25 Carob Tree Place  Lesmurdie…

OR ..meet at the Church at New Norcia for morning tea and then we can travel in convoy to a camp just before Mt Magnet. Otherwise meet at Boogardie Station Homestead as previously planned Saturday. …please advise so we can wait at New Norcia…about 9:30-10:00am.

 

Evening Meal…suggested evening meal Main course style is

   Friday …….stew- casserole – curry…from home

   Saturday… steak, baked potatoes, salad, veges etc

   Sunday……spag-bol  -  casserole- lasagna –risotto…from home

   Monday…...steak,baked potatoes,onions,salad, veges etc

   Tuesday…..wally burgers- meat patties,onion, salad in a bun

                              ……. sweets-desert of your choice……..

 

Bernard is bringing all the toilet gear.

 

Bruce is bringing extra tarps & poles in case of rain

 

Don’t forget – chairs –walking shoes- a small item to be auctioned in aid of RFDS.

 

I have it on good authority that PAPPA LUIGI is to be for supper one night. Bring an extra piece of meat-steak.. etc.

 

Last Night    do we travel from Walloo Hill across the “ back way” and look at Clay Pan Lake ..then down to The Glen Homestead and move on to about Paynes Find …about 300 kms for the day. Leaving 420 for the last day coming down the back way through Remlap. OR take an extra day to come home!!!

 

I am checking with the Stations this evening.

 

 

OTHER NEWS

 

Bernard is back from Broome …in less than 24 hours he had emptied his land cruiser and repacked for Walliston Safari… “keen as” ….I think a new nickname is in order …MUSTARD… “sir” doesn’t seem to fit anymore.

 

Heard from Brian Crombie the other night …glass of wine in hand..he is holed up in Kununarra..the grass has grown up around his caravan wheels and needs to get it cut before he can leave.

 

Showers are good at the road house in Mt Magnet.

 

Dennis.. are you bringing a good bottle of wine and the long handled shovel.

If the wine is no good we can “ put it down” ..i.e bury it with the shovel and see if it is any better next year!!

 

Can’t wait to sit and watch the sunset at Warroan.

 

27-8-2006

 

Why Not                                                                                                  Bruce CAMERON 

                                                                                          Walliston Safari

 

 

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When Who Where
     

    WALLISTON Safari 1 2006

 

A HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE FIRST WALLISTON SAFARI

 

 

DATES: 1-9-2006  to  7-9-2006

 

NUMBER OF DAYS AWAY   7

 

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS  10

 

NUMBER OF VEHICLES  5

 

 

PARTICIPANTS

Bernard Arrantash   John Andrews   Joan Brown   Bruce Cameron   Lindsay Craig   Dennis & Carline Humfrey   John & Cheryl Krokosz   Keith Powell

 

DISTANCE TRAVELLED       1950    Kms

ROUTE

Walliston - Bindoon – New Norcia – Wubin – Paynes Find – Wogarno Station Homestead – Mt Magnet – Boogardie Station Homestead – Warroan Hill – Mt Farmer – Meteotite Crater – Woolgerong Rock – Inn Ruins – Walga Rock – Big Bell – Coodardy Station Homestead – Walloo Hill – Emerald Mine – Claypan Lake – Glen Station – Afghan Rock – Cue – Mt Magnet – Paynes Find – Maranalgo Station – Remlap Station – Beacon – Koorda – Wyalkatchem – Dowerin – Toodyay – Walliston.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Photos

 

 

WHAT WE GOT UP TO and WHERE WE WENT.

 

 

 

ARTWORK at WOGARNO STATION

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRUCE - CHECKING AN EAGLES NEST NEAR  BOOGARDIE STATION HOMESTEAD

 

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     BABY EAGLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               JOHN KROKOSZ and BERNARD

BOTTLE COLLECTION BOOGARDIE HOMESTEAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHERYL KROKOSZ - BOOGARDIE HOMESTEAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROACHING WARROAN HILL from the NORTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               BUNGARRA at WARROAN HILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINE TASTING at WARROAN HILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMPSITE at WARROAN HILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOHN  - RELAXING on the ROCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAITING for the SUNSET at WARROAN HILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KOOKAGIE POOL - PERMANENT WATER on BOOGARDIE STATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      DOOLAGABBIE SPRING

 

PAUL JONES (BOOGARDIE STATION)

      BERNARD - JOHN - BRUCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAUL - TOUR GUIDE and STATION HAND - OWNER               CLEANING SHEEP WATER TROUGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORBICULAR GRANITE MINE

    BOOGARDIE STATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            CHERYL with a small sample of ORBICULAR GRANITE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORBICULAR GRANITE - BOOGARDIE STATION

METEORITE CRATER - DALGARANGA STATION

                           WOOLGERONG ROCK - CAMPSITE

BREAKFAST at WOOLGERONG

                           THE INN RUINS on COODARDY STATION
                                  with WOOLGERONG in the background

                                        WOOLGERONG WINDMILL                                            

GNAMMA HOLE at WALGA ROCK

                                              ABORIGINAL ARTWORK
                                                             at WALGA ROCK

SUNSET at WALLOO HILL

 

                               WAVE FORMATION at WALLOO HILL

EMERALDS found at (abandoned) POONA MINE

                                CLAYPAN LAKE (full) GLEN STATION

CHERYL with VISITING CELEBRITY CHEF - PAPPA LUIGI

        at AFGHAN ROCK

CUDDINGWARRA (abandoned) GOLD MINE
AUSTIN DOWNS STATION near CUE

CHIMNEY at OLD HOSPITAL  between DAY DAWN & CUE

                                        GREAT FINGALL MINE OFFICE
                                                                    DAY DAWN 

                                      GREAT FINGALL and DAY DAWN

JOHN at OLD CEMETARY AUSTIN TOWNSITE "THE ISLAND"

THE LAST CAMP      MOUROUBRA ROAD
(PAYNES FIND to REMLAP)

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Final Wrap



Email of the 22 September 2006

 

 Final wrap for Walliston Safari 2006

 

 

Bruce of the Murchison 

         

WALLISTON      SAFARI

SEPTEMBER 2006

     

AS THE DUST SETTLES

 

 

 

Hi Folks   this is BRUCE….again

 

WHAT a trip, four seasons in one week, rain – drove out of that by

             lunchtime on the first day then fine and warm till the last night and

             rain  again as we came south to get home.

 

FOOD great food and plenty of  it ..homemade take-aways, cakes and  

             biscuits …CRIKEY MATE …I put on four kilos for the week.  

 

WINE tasting on the grass at Warroan…well done Carldenn Winery.  

            watched the sunset from the Rock with nibbles and drinks…            

                                  “life doesn’t get much better than this”

 

OR DOES IT

 

OUTBACK  remote, Woolgerong …eagles,…KING OF THE ROCK… an

                  even more stunning sunset and xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

                (gotta go back there)

 

TEAM  meetings …good idea… lead on Whiskey Sierra -5. ok ..no dust up

            front and you see all the wildlife.

 

TOILET … well done Bernard ..mustard ..WS-1 and no mechanical digger

             either. 

 

 

 

ROYAL flying doctor service. Saw many remote airstrips and glad to be

            able to have raised $150.00 …thanks to the efforts of Carline and  

            our auctioneer BIG John.

 

PAPPA LUIGI ..made a guest appearance to cook supper one night.

 

STATIONS  opened their arms to us and told us… “things”…come again, 

                       stay longer.

 

THANKS  to Cheryl, John and Keith for your company and participation.

                  Keith –oldest Walliston Safari member and tyre repair man.

                  Cheryl –new where we were on the map at all times…and “now       

                              Bruce where are we going today”

                 John-campfire story teller and supplier of the “scotch” for    

                             Morrie ..amazing what you find out after all these years.

 

NEW   places to visit were found.

 

OLD    places were found and revisited.

 

 

 

 

                  WHY NOT          WE DID        WHEN NEXT

 

 

  

 

 

  22-9-2006                                                                                      Bruce CAMERON 

                                                                          Walliston Safari  2006

 

 

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