Abandoned section of Gunbarrel
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 22, 2003 at 21:51
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Member - Leigh
I am just working my way through the various permits required to undertake a trip across the Gunbarrel. (
Rawlinna,
Neale Junction,
Laverton,
Wiluna etc..) Having just read Len Beadell's book, " Too Long in the Bush" it seems that much of the original track (Highway) is only reasonably available from
Carnegie Station to just before Jackie
Junction. Permits and/or track closures seem to prevail from this point. The abandoned section appears to require atleast 2 vehicles plus comms. and a public liability release before approval for a permit will be considered. The original track through Surveyor General's Corner is apparently not available for access given a recent decision of the indigenous council responsible for this area back in March 2003? Having read Len's book I have reflected on the challenge of retracing his extraordinary achievements, (albeit in reverse) but this is not entirely achievable in any event.
I am seeking advice regarding the old abandoned section. I can satisfy the permit requirements but I would like some indication as to the state of this part of the track, eg the extent to which it is overgrown and the general condition of the track relative to earlier sections back toward
Carnegie Station.
Plan B says, if it is "dog hard" compared to the earlier sections and is going to remove the top coat back to primer(or metal) then I will have to seriously rethink the two options and lost opportunity vrs damage.
I would really welcome some
feedback on the current state of the abandoned section of the Gunbarrel. It will help me finalise my application for permits.
Thanks and cheers!
Leigh
Reply By: goingplatinumcomau - Monday, Jun 23, 2003 at 08:55
Monday, Jun 23, 2003 at 08:55
Hi Leigh
Permits ect it amazes me all the red tape involved in seeing Australia,and to think my Father fought for this country WW2.
I hav'nt been out there yet and when i do i am going to Claim i am lost i never have any problems with Red Tape no matter what i do in Life now and Look forward to the Challenge ahead of me out there.
What a joke a Goverment and Police force full of Corruption and there running around out there like a mob of wankers Permits for this permits for that.
Not haveing looked into things yet there will be some law that Null and Voids everything :) No matter what it is there is always a way out.Like all things knowing what to say when is all.
The thing is most of Australians are brain dead i mean the Idiots voted howard back in with his GST tax ..........and that anwsers the question.
I did ask a Goverment offical at a Dinner eventone nite how they get away with so much...his reply .......the way we look at it
90 % Are Brain Dead
7% Know whats going on
3% Have the serious Money
Challenge being the key word Challenge every thing they say and do........most laws are
Bluff............and Lawyers stay within the guidelines of the Bar Assosiation..The Truth is outside those Guidelines :)
Well that got of track all be it the Gunbarrel lol
Cheers Shane
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Follow Up By: Member - Leigh- Monday, Jun 23, 2003 at 18:33
Monday, Jun 23, 2003 at 18:33
Thanks Shane. There are some serious fines of up to $5K where breaches are proven. I tend to avoid these sort of risks at this stage of life and take the soft option in the interests of not being distracted from my main purpose.....a relaxing and uncomplicated holiday!! Cheers for now.
Leigh
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