Journal series 03, contents and abstracts

Journal Series 3, Number 1 (Click here to view contents)

Title: The Exploration of Shatter Passage
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 1, May 1961, page(s) 3-8
Abstract: The exploration of Shatter Passage, Swildon's Hole, complete with survey. Detailed account of the opening of 300 feet of passage beyond Oxford Chamber.
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Title: Some Notes on the Survey of Shatter Passage
Author(s): Ellis, B.M., Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 1, May 1961, page(s) 9
Abstract: The techniques and equipment used for the survey of Shatter Passage, Swildon's Hole.
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Title: Diving Operation at Springhead Rising, Rodney Stoke
Author(s): Members of the CDG
Journal Series 3, Number 1, May 1961, page(s) 9-10
Abstract: A report on diving actives at Springhead Rising, Rodney Stoke in November 1960. Major resurgence dived and report sent to local authority
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Title: Trouble Series, Swildon's Hole
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 1, May 1961, page(s) 11-16
Abstract: A detailed account of work in the passing the First and Second Troubles and exploration to Crystal Gallery, Swildon's Hole with a survey of recent extensions.
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Title: Book Review: The Shoring of Swallet Cave Entrances
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 1, May 1961, page(s) 17-18
Abstract: A review of Alfie Collins' paper on digging cave entrances, published by the Bristol Exploration Club.
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Journal Series 3, Number 2 (Click here to view contents)

Title: The Exploration of Swildon's Six and the Discovery of Seven
Author(s): Dawe, K.R.
Journal Series 3, Number 2, November 1961, page(s) 3-12
Abstract: A detailed account of the removal of Sump 5, passing Sump 6 by Mike Boon and entering Swildon's Seven by a small self-contained diving party,  Swildon's Hole, with a survey of Swildon's Six.
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Title: Short Duration Diving on Air
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 2, November 1961, page(s) 13-18
Abstract: Mike Boon's famous article on cave diving with Nyphargus air breathing set, one of the first reports on using SCUBA open circuit equipment, and its use in Swildon's Hole,  together with training schedule.
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Title: Banging in the Trouble Series
Author(s): Dawe, K.R., Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 2, November 1961, page(s) 19-20
Abstract: Continuing digging in the Trouble Series, Swildon's Hole, passing terminal rift after enlargement by explosives and the discovery of feature now known as Caliper Pot
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Title: Carricknacoppan Caves, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Author(s): Thompson, M.M., Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 2, November 1961, page(s) 21-23
Abstract: The exploration and survey of Carricknacoppan Caves, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.  Discovery of three small caves totalling about 300 ft of passage.
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Journal Series 3, Number 3 (Click here to view contents)

Title: Water Tracing with Rhodamine 'B'
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 3-12
Abstract: A description on the use of Rhodamine 'B' for water tracing and a summary of investigations using the technique in Swildon's Hole and St. Cuthbert's Swallet.
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Title: Aughaheeran Pot, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 12-14
Abstract: A description and survey of 180 ft deep Aughaheeran Pot, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
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Title: McGovern's Boulder Cave, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 14-15
Abstract: A description exploration and survey of small cave, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
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Title: Cave Diving in Co. Fermanagh
Author(s): Thompson, M.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 17-22
Abstract: A report on diving activities in Ooghaboragan/Arch Cave terminal sump (with survey), Monastir Cave Sump 2, Noon's Hole and Cradle Hole.
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Title: Sump Three, Swildon's Hole
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 23-25
Abstract: Sump 3 in Swildon's Hole was passed on 12 October 1961 by Mike Boon using air kit and diving upstream from Swildon's Four. The survey of Sump 3 is published.
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Title: Obituary: Prof. L.S. Palmer, DSc PhD
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 3, May 1962, page(s) 16
Abstract: An obituary for Prof. Leo S. Palmer.
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Journal Series 3, Number 4 (Click here to view contents)

Title: The Grapajama, Slovenia
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 3-7
Abstract: A report, with survey, of solo diving the downstream sump in Grapajama, Slovenia in 1962,  with discovery of 300 m passage beyond.
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Title: The Charterhouse Caving Committee
Author(s): Dawe, K.R.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 8-10
Abstract: Details the history of the origins and formation of the Charterhouse Caving Committee in 1959, its licence provisions and its 1962 membership and rules.
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Title: Sump Two, Stoke Lane Slocker
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 11-13
Abstract: Sump Two, Stoke Lane Slocker was passed on 16 September 1962. details of exploration of Stoke Lane  Three, bypassing Sump 3 and exploration of Four.
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Title: "Trouble", Again
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 13-14
Abstract: A summary of WCC further exploration of the Trouble Series, Swildon's Hole, and the connection to Swildon's Two.
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Title: Book Review: Some Smaller Mendip Caves
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 14
Abstract: A review of the Bristol Exploration Club's publication on some of the smaller Mendip caves.
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Title: Bottlehead Slocker, Downhead, Eastern Mendip
Author(s): Thompson, M.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 15-19
Abstract: A report, with survey, of the club's digging efforts in Bottlehead Slocker, Downhead, between 1961 and 1962 to a depth of 90 ft.
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Title: Obituary: E.J. Waddon
Author(s): Dawe, K.R.
Journal Series 3, Number 4, November 1962, page(s) 20
Abstract: An obituary for Jack Waddon who drowned in Mineries Pool on 3 November 1963.
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Journal Series 3, Number 5 (Click here to view contents)

Title: The Avens in Swildon's IV
Author(s): Thompson, M.M., Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 3-14
Abstract: A history of the exploration of Cowsh Avens, Swildon's Hole. Ascent as far as Maine's Aven by climbing and maypoling, with survey.
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Title: Bacteriological Tests of Some Mendip Cave Waters
Author(s): Brooks, D., Casey, E., Bacon, J.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 15-20
Abstract: Stream water from Swildon's Hole and Eastwater Cavern were tested for bacteria in 1961 and 1963 with the results showing that the streams were unacceptable as a drinking water supply without treatment. A result of a test of water in Pridhamsleigh Cavern, Devon is mentioned.
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Title: Discoveries in Ogof Daren Cilau
Author(s): Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 21-24
Abstract: At Easter 1963 club members enlarged the squeeze at the end of Daren Cilau, South Wales and discovered 1800 ft of new passage.  With a sketch survey of the new extensions.
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Title: Book Review: Journal of the Mendip Caving Group No. 3 (1962)
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 24
Abstract: A review of the Mendip Caving Group Journal No. 3
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Title: Agen Allwedd, A Cave Dive
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 25-29
Abstract: During the club's camp at Llangattock at Easter 1963 a dive was made 150 ft to 200 ft into the downstream sump of Agen Allwedd, with notes on equipment and future prospects.
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Title: Book Review: Reports of the Investigations of Pen Park Hole, Bristol
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 20-30
Abstract: A review of the Cave Research Group publication on the investigations at Pen Park Hole, Bristol.
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Title: Book Review: Some Technical Aids for Cave Exploration
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 31
Abstract: A review of the Cave Research Group publication on technical aids for caving by members of the South Wales Caving Club.
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Title: Swildon's Streamway 1962
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 5, May 1963, page(s) 32-36
Abstract: A review of explorations in the Swildon's Hole streamway in 1962 with a survey of Swildon's Seven, guideline installed in Sump 3, Sump 6 passed, Swildon's Seven explored, Sump 7 passed by Mike Boon and Swildon's Eight entered.
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Journal Series 3, Number 6 (Click here to view contents)

Title: Steep Holme 1963
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 6, November 1963, page(s) 3-6
Abstract: Report of SMCC weekend visit to Steepholme, a limestone island in the Bristol Channel, in September 1963. Seven caves were explored and Window Cave was surveyed.
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Title: The 1963 British Expedition to the Puits de Berger
Author(s): Wynne-Roberts, S.
Journal Series 3, Number 6, November 1963, page(s) 7-25
Abstract: A detailed account of the 1963 expedition to the Gouffre Berger, Vercors, France, led by the legendary Ken Pearce, which using electron ladders reached and dived the terminal sump.  2000 feet of ladders and 3500 feet of rope taken underground, total load approx. 2 tons;  four days to the bottom and out.
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Title: The Survey of Swildon's Seven
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 6, November 1963, page(s) 26-30
Abstract: Swildon's Seven was surveyed in September 1963 and is published here with a very detailed account.
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Journal Series 3, Number 7 (Click here to view contents)

Title: Stream End Caverns, Mossdale
Author(s): Livesey, P., Boon, J.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 7, May 1964, page(s) 3-9
Abstract: An article on the 1963 explorations of Mossdale Caverns, North Yorkshire, with a sketch survey of the Stream End Caverns, and investigating five possible extensions suggested by Bob Leakey.
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Title: Obituary: Alan Clegg
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 7, May 1964, page(s) 10
Abstract: An obituary for Alan Clegg.
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Title: The Trafalgar Aven, St. Cuthbert's Swallet
Author(s): Wynne-Roberts, S.
Journal Series 3, Number 7, May 1964, page(s) 11-13
Abstract: The history of exploration with maypole and a survey of Trafalgar Aven, September Series, St. Cuthbert's Swallet.
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Title: Book Review: Caving and Potholing
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 7, May 1964, page(s) 14
Abstract: A review of Robinson and Greenbank's 1964 book 'Caving and Potholing'.
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Title: Cheddar Cliff Cave, Cheddar, Somerset
Author(s): Mansfield, R.
Journal Series 3, Number 7, May 1964, page(s) 15-16
Abstract: Bibliographic account tracing that this name, Cheddar Cliff Cave, a lost cave near Cheddar, used in older literature, may relate to what is now Bone Cave.
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Journal Series 3, Number 8 (Click here to view contents)

Title: Two Caves at Cannington, near Bridgwater
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.Journal Series 3, Number 8, November 1964, page(s) 3-6
Abstract: In 1964 two small caves, South and North Quarry Caves, were surveyed in the quarries at Cannington Hill, Somerset, now lost to quarrying.
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Title: Holwell Cavern, The East Series
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 8, November 1964, page(s) 7-14
Abstract: The East Series, Holwell Cavern, Quantock Hills was surveyed by the SMCC in 1965.  A detailed description and survey of the series is given.
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Title: Book Review: An Introduction to Caving and Potholing for Novices
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 8, November 1964, page(s) 15
Abstract: A review of Bryant and Kenney's 'An Introduction to Caving and Potholing for Novices'.
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Title: Book Review: Studies in Speleology Vol. 1 No. 1
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 8, November 1964, page(s) 16-17
Abstract: A review of the William Pengelly Cave Research Centre's first journal.
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Journal Series 3, Number 9 (Click here to view contents)

Title: Diving in the Predjama System, Slovenia
Author(s): Boon, Mike (J.M.)
Journal Series 3, Number 9, May 1965, page(s) 3-11
Abstract: In 1964 club members continued their explorations in Slovenia with dives in Predjama.  Dived and passed main stream sump (80ft) of the Lotva river and explored 596 m of passage beyond to another sump.  Also dived and passed upstream sump at the end of the East Branch of Predjama and explored 270 ft of passage to another sump.
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Title: Book Review: Doolin-St. Catherine's Cave
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 9, May 1965, page(s) 12
Abstract: A review of Lloyds's monograph on the Doolin-St. Catherine's Cave, Co Clare, Ireland published by the UBSS.
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Title: Blue Pencil Aven
Author(s): Biddle, R.
Journal Series 3, Number 9, May 1965, page(s) 13-17
Abstract: The history of exploration and a survey of Blue Pencil Aven, Swildon's Hole.
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Title: Book Review: The Speleologist Vol. 1 Nos. 1 & 2
Author(s): Anon.
Journal Series 3, Number 9, May 1965, page(s) 18-19
Abstract: A review of the first two issues of The Speleologist.
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Journal Series 3, Number 10 (Click here to view contents)

Title: A Mounting for Cave Survey Instruments
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 10, November 1965, page(s) 3-8
Abstract: The construction of a tripod mounting to hold a prismatic compass and clinometer in a single unit is described.  The use of the unit was then tested in Cefn Cave, North Wales.
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Title: The Great Flood at Eastwater 1910
Author(s): [Barton]
Journal Series 3, Number 10, November 1965, page(s) 9-16
Abstract: An account from August 1910 of a flood at Eastwater Cavern which trapped a group of soldiers and E. A. Baker in the cave.
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Title: Holwell Cave, Quantock - Survey of an Extension to the East Series
Author(s): Ellis, B.M.
Journal Series 3, Number 10, November 1965, page(s) 17-18
Abstract: The surveying of an extension to the East Series, Holwell Cavern, Quantock Hills, following a report that local cavers had managed to connect a chamber just beside the Main Entrance to East Series
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Title: Book Review: Mendip Cave Bibliography and Survey Catalogue
Author(s): Davies, F.J.
Journal Series 3, Number 10, November 1965, page(s) 19-20
Abstract: A review of the Mendip Cave Bibliography and Survey Catalogue published by the Cave Research Group in 1965.
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