Dennis Morgan papers and photographs relating to bushwalks with the Sydney Bush Walkers

MLMSS 11866

fonds

1994-2019

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs, Cartographic Materials, Clippings

9638536

0.64 metres of textual material (4 boxes), includes 1475 photographic prints, 1456 negatives, and maps.

The Sydney Bush Walkers was founded in 1927. Among its aims was the formation of an institution of mutual aid for recreational walkers in regard to routes and ways and means of appreciating the great outdoors. It also aimed to encourage a regard for the welfare and preservation of the natural environment. The club held regular meetings and its activities included organised bush walks, annual reunions, publication of 'The Sydney Bushwalker', as well as social functions and concerts.

Reference:
Sydney Bush Walkers further records, 1927-2002 (MLMSS 9251)

Trip files compiled by Dennis Morgan while he was a member of the Sydney Bush Walkers, containing trip reports, photocopied marked-up maps, topographic maps, photographic prints and negatives (colour),1994-1997. Some of the trip files also include newspaper and magazine clippings from a later date (2014, 2018, 2019).


BOX 1

1. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 12 March 1994. My first SBW bushwalk. Carlons Farm, Breakfast Creek, Coxs River, Galong Creek and return.”
Contains a trip report, a Blue Mountains tourist map, a photocopied marked-up map, a brochure, a flyer and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 6 photographic prints and 4 negatives.

2. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Coolana Training Weekend, 26-27 March 1994. SBW Property, Kangaroo Valley.”
Contains a trip report, a Training Weekend program, a Southern Highlands holiday map, a map of Kangaroo Valley (9028-4-S), two Sydney Bush Walkers patches, a Sydney Bush Walkers brochure, correspondence and notes. Also includes 9 photographic prints and 8 negatives.

3. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kanangra Boyd National Park, 29/30 March-1 April 1994. Kanangra Walls, Cambage Spire, Kowmung River, Bulga Denis Canyon, Hughes Ridge, Ginga Track and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, ‘The Grand View Hotel’ drinks menu. Also includes 40 photographic prints and 17 negatives.

4. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 10 April 1994. Carlons Farm, Blackhorse Ridge, Mount Mouin, Medlow Gap, Bellbird Ridge and return.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map. Also included are 12 photographic prints and 13 negatives.

5. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kuring-Gai Chase National Park, 29 May 1994. Cowan, Jerusalem Bay, Govett Ridge, Taftys Rock. Return to Cowan beside freeway.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a map of Kuring-gai Chase National Park (Land Information Centre, Department of Lands, re-printed 1989) and a magazine clipping (2019). Also included are 14 photographic prints and 14 negatives.

6. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Sydney Harbour National Park, 13 June 1994. Manly to Cremorne.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 17photographic prints and 13 negatives.

7. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 26 June 1994. Faulconbridge, Sassafras Creek, Bunyan Lookout, Saint Helena Ridge, Duck Points to Glenbrook.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and a map of Springwood (9020-IV-S)
Also included are 10 photographic prints and 9 negatives.

8. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kuring-Gai Chase National Park and Brisbane Water National Park, 3 July 1994. Cowan, Brooklyn, ferry to Patonga, Waratah Lookout, Mullett Creek, Wondabyne and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and brochures. Also included are 18 photographic prints and 14 negatives.

9. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 17 July 1994. Narrow Neck, Golden Stairs, Ruined Castle, Mount Solitary and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and photocopies from a hiking guidebook.
Also included are 27 photographic prints and 25 negatives.

10. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 30-31 July 1994. Carlons Farm, Medlow Gap, Splendour Rock, Yellow Pup Point, Coxs River, Breakfast Creek and return. Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Jenolan (8930-III-N).
Also included are 24 photographic prints and 22 negatives.

11. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Bouddi National Park, 28 August 1994. Graham Drive, Caves Bay, Maitland Bay, Putty Beach, Boxhead, Bouddi Ridge and return.
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and a map of Broken Bay (9130-1-N)
Also included are 22 photographic prints and 22 negatives.

12. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kanangra Boyd National Parl, 30 Sept-3 Oct 1994. Megalong, Six Foot Track, Lower Jenolan Gorge, Jenolan River, Crandon Falls, Mumbedah Creek, Krungle Bungle Range, Budthingeroo and return.”
Contains 3 photographic prints and 4 negatives. Also included is a note: “Large collection of photographs and negatives including the written log and marked up topographic map are missing.”

13. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 6 November 1994. The intended route was Bells Line off road, Birrabang Canyon, Birrabang Gorge, Grose River, Pierces Pass and return. The trip was called off at Birrabang Canyon due to very high wind.”
Contains a printout of a marked-up map, a Sydney Bush Walkers programme for spring 1994 and a note: “Group photograph, written log and marked up topographical map are missing.” Also included are 10 photographic prints and 10 negatives.

14. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains Park, 20 November 1994. Wentworth Falls, Jamieson Creek, Hippocrene Falls, Lindeman Pass, Roberts Pass, Leura Waterfalls and return.”
Contains 7 photographic prints and 23 negatives. Also included is a note: “Many photographs including the written log and marked up topographical map are missing.”

15. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 4 December 1994. Evans Lookout, George Phillips Lookout, Rodriguez Pass, Junction Rock, Blue Gum Forest, return to Evans Lookout by Govetts Creek.”
Contains a trip report, photocopied marked-up map, a brochure, a map of Mount Wilson (8930-I-N) and a map of Katoomba (8930-1-S).
Also included are 20 photographic prints and 20 negatives.


BOX 2

1. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 25-26 February 1995. Danjera Dam, Bundundah Creek, Yalwal Creek and return.” Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a tourist map of Shoalhaven Region and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 32 photographic prints and 30 negatives.

2. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Northern Suburbs, 4 March, 1995. Hornsby, Benowie Track, Thornleigh, Lane Cove Valley to Pymble.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, booklet with map ‘Benowie walking track Pennant Hills-Berowra’ (Crown Lands Office).
Also included are 8 photographic prints and 8 negatives.

3. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Wollemi National Park, 11 March 1995. Bob Turner’s Track, Colo River, Parr South and return.”
Contains a trip report, Wollemi National Park visitor guide, and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 18 photographic prints and 18 negatives.

4. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 23 April 1995. Bell, Wollangambe River and return.
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 22 photographic prints and 18 negatives.

5. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Myall Lakes National Park, 10-12 June 1995. Mungo Brush, Dark Point, Brambles Green, Tamboy and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a map of Bombah Point (9332-I-N), map of Myall Lake (9333-2-S), photocopied material relating to Myall Lakes National Park, and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 37 photographic prints and 45 negatives.

6. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 24 June 1995. Victoria Falls Lookout, Grose River, Blue Gum Forest to Perrys Lookdown.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 31 photographic prints and 24 negatives.

7. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 29 July 1995. Blackheath, George Phillips Lookout, Evans Lookout, ‘Grand Canyon’ and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 19 photographic prints and 19 negatives.

8. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 6 August 1995. Mount Hay Road, Lockley Pylon, Blue Gum Forest and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a newspaper clipping (2012) and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 39 photographic prints and 40 negatives.

9. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 26-27 August 1995. Newhaven Gap, Folly Point, Sturgiss Mountain, Hidden Valley, past the Vines and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, brochures and flyers, photocopies from a hiking guidebook and a map of Endrick (8927-4-S).
Also included are 74 photographic prints and 81 negatives.

10. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Six Foot Track in a day, 2 September 1995. From Explorers Tree at Katoomba to Caves House, Jenolan Caves.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, flyers, brochure and a ‘Six Foot Track Katoomba to Jenolan Caves’ map (NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation and printouts of memorial pages for two former Sydney Bush Walkers member with messages by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 38 photographic prints and 24 negatives.

11. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Marramarra National Park, 24 September 1995. Coba Ridge, Marramarra Ridge, Marramarra Creek, Smugglers Ridge and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Cowan (9130-4-N)
Also included are 15 photographic prints and 14 negatives.


BOX 3

1. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Town Hall to Watsons Bay, 8 October 1995.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 11 photographic prints and 11 negatives.

2. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Wollemi National Park, 14-15 October 1995. Camp at Deep Pass. Explore Nayook Creek and River Caves Canyon.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a map of Rock Hill (8931-2-N) and a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018).
Also included are 59 photographic prints and 63 negatives.

3. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Brisbane Waters National Park, 21 October 1995. Woy Woy, Girrakool to Wondabyne.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Gosford (9131-2-S).
Also included are 17 photographic prints and 15 negatives.

4. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 28-29 October 1995. Clyde River, Kalianna Ridge, Byangee Mountain, Pickering Point, Yadboro Flat and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Corang (8927-3-N)
Also included are 48 photographic prints and 40 negatives.

5. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kuring-Gai Chase National Park, 19 November 1995. Cowan, Jerusalem Bay, Govett Ridge, Porto Ridge, Peak Hill to Brooklyn.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Cowan (9130-4-N).
Also included are 8 photographic prints and 8 negatives.

6. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Abseiling Instruction at Wahroonga, 26 November 1995. Abseiling instruction at Wahroonga.”
Contains a trip report and a map of Hornsby (9130-4-S).
Also included are 4 photographic prints and 3 negatives.

7. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Marramarra National Park, 9-10 December 1995. Ashdale Creek to ‘Magic’ and return.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 80 photographic prints and 80 negatives.

8. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Wollemi National Park, 20 January 1996. Bob Turners Track, Colo River, Mount Townsend and return.”
Contains a trip report and a photocopied marked-up map.
Also included are 43 photographic prints and 44 negatives.

9. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 25-28 January 1996. Little Forest Plateau, Gadara Point, Pallin Pass, Talaterang Mountain, Dummal Creek, Clyde River, Claydons Creek and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, photocopies from a hiking guidebook, and a photocopy of a fax concerning bushwalk driving instructions.
Also included are 127 photographic prints and 138 negatives.

10. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Marramarra National Park, 10 February 1996. Canoelands Ridge, Duckponds Ridge, Marramarra Creek, Smugglers Ride to Fiddletown.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and a map of Hawkesbury River and District (Land Information Centre, Department of Lands, 1986).
Also included are 20 photographic prints and 21 negatives.


BOX 4

1. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 11-12 May 1996. Quiera Clearing, Jingles Pass, Ettrema Creek, Transportation Spur, Pardon Point and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a folder ‘This was all the news and discussion during this bushwalk’ containing newspaper clippings (1996).
Also included are 57 photographic prints and 56 negatives.

2. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Barrington Tops National Park, 8-10 June 1996. Gloucester Tops to Barrington Guest House.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, Dungog Shire visitor magazine, a map of Barrington Tops (9133-1-N) and a map of Gloucester Tops (9233-IV-N).
Also included are 79 photographic prints and 82 negatives.

3. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Blue Mountains National Park, 15 June 1996. Carlons Farm, Tarros Ladder, Carlon Head and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Jamison (8930-II-N).
Also included are 18 photographic prints and 17 negatives.

4. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Morton National Park, 22-23 June 1996. Newhaven Gap, past the Vines, Hidden Valley, Sturgiss Mountain, Folly Point, Tanderra Camp and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, a printout of a memorial page for a former Sydney Bush Walkers member with a message by Dennis Morgan (2018) and a map of Endrick (8927-4-S).
Also included are 63 photographic prints and 72 negatives.

5. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Special Event Hot Air Balloon Ride, 10-11 August 1996. Canowindra.”
Contains a trip report, a map of Canowindra (8630-N), a magazine clipping, and material relating to organising the balloon trip (as well as brochures and 2 patches).
Also included are 126 photographic prints and 114 negatives.

6. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Remote area first aid course, 24-25 August 1996.”
Contains handouts and notes relating to the remote area first aid course.
Also included are 18 photographic prints and 18 negatives.

7. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Wollemi National Park, 2 February 1997. Mountain Lagoon to Tootie Creek and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map, and a map of Mountain Lagoon (9031-3-S).
Also included are 43 photographic prints and 40 negatives.

8. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Bell Creek Canyoning Trip, 8 February 1997. Mount Wilson, Du Faur Creek, Bell Creek, Wollangambe River and return.”
Contains a trip report, a photocopied marked-up map and a map of Wollangambe (8931-2-S).
Also included are 73 photographic prints and 79 negatives.

9. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Kanangra Boyd National Park, 25-27 April 1997. Kanangra Walls, Murrarang Head, Gingra Ridge Trail, Kowmung River, Gingra Creek, Craft Wall and return.”
Contains 9 photographic prints, 16 negatives and one colour slide. Also includes a note: “Large collection of photographs and negatives including written log and marked up topographical map are missing.”

10. “Sydney Bush Walkers. Miscellaneous”
Contains a map of Ben Bullen (8931-4-S), a photocopy of a fax message concerning ‘Pantoney’s Crown Weekend’ including an annotated map (1997), Sydney Bush Walkers programme for spring 1994, ‘The Sydney Bushwalker’ bulletin (70th anniversary issue, October 1997), and a newspaper clipping (2014).

Arranged chronologically by cataloguer.

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The descriptive information on the original envelopes has been transcribed to the record and onto the archival folders.
Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are respectfully advised that this collection may contains photographs and references to locations that are culturally significant to Indigenous communities.
The photographic prints include descriptive information (names of members, dates, locations) on the verso. The sheets housing the negatives contain descriptive labels too.