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Swinburne Old Quarry History
Steve Belk did a suicidal groove at the left hand end of the quarry in the 60's and G Thompson and J Dalrymple did a few routes at around the same era. G Thompson produced a homespun guide. Karl, Simon and Graham Telfer did some routes during May 1986, but precisely which did what is not recorded, so all three are accredited with each of their routes.

First Ascent List

71ishTradFruit Machine, VS John Dalrymple
1965ishTradBelks Groove, VS 5aSteve Belk
1965ishTradSting, MVS John Dalrymple, Gordon Thompson
1970ishTradOctal Search, E2 5cJohn Dalrymple
1971TradTerrible Smell Wall, VS Kevin Watt
May 1986TradTeam of '66, E1 5bKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 1986TradFinal Day, E5 6bKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 With Simon Telfer
May 1986TradKop That!, E1 5bKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 1986TradSwinburne Gooves, HVS 5aKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 1986TradTwenty Years After, E5 6bKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 19860,  Karl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 1986TradThin White Line, MS Karl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded
May 1986TradWorld Cup Willy, E3 5cKarl Telfer, Graham Telfer
 Wih brother Simon Telfer. Precise details of who led and whether all did the routes is not recorded