TNFC Newsletter September 1976

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TNFC Newsletter May 1976

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Remembering a Tragic Loss: Two Canoeists Missing off Magnetic Island (1962)

In June 1962, bushwalkers John Bowkett and Peter Hetherington set out by canoe from The Strand to Magnetic Island and never returned. Despite extensive land, sea, and air searches, they were never found—leaving a lasting impact on Townsville’s outdoor community.

Adventure on Hinchinbrook Island – A 1953 Bushwalking Account

In January 1953, six members of the UQ Bushwalking Club braved storms, leeches, and cliffs to climb Mt Bowen and traverse Hinchinbrook’s rugged peaks. Their rain-soaked success captured the spirit of early exploration on Australia’s “Skye” and left a legacy for today’s adventurers.