"DUNE is a four letter word"

Hi All,

Have just finished reading a fascinating book called "DUNE is a four letter word" by Griselda Sprigg (with Rod Mclean).

It tells the story of Griselda, here husband Reg and their Kids Doug and Marg.

Reg was one of the original geosurveyers doing much of the survey work in the Simpson Desert and the SANTOS Basin in the early and mid '60's. The book tells of them making the first motorised West to East crossing of the Simpson whilst on a survey mission for oil. Sounds like a fantastic trek.

Many of you may also know that the Spriggs eventually took over and developed Arkaroola Station into the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary that we still have today.

I got the book at my local library and can recommend it as a good read for anyone contemplating hitting the Simpson. The vehicles and technology may have improved in 40 odd years but I am sure that many of the challenges they faced then are still challenges today!!

Cheers
Muddy