The city of Melbourne might be best known for its parks and beaches, colourful street art and glittering modern architecture but for me, nothing could have been more exciting than the chance to explore Melbournes famous labyrinth of drains. The Adelaide Branch of the Cave Clan took off in and around 1992, lead by Zorga and others who paved there way through the South Australian capital finding all sorts of great locations. The website's operator did not respond to my contact attempts, but it is worth noting Awesome Adelaide reported the tunnel becoming a mushroom farm after the war the same fate as the Sleeps Hills tunnels in the Adelaide foothills. Zogra's tomb? It does not lend to your reputation mate. I recall the awards night in the Anzac drain. & The A photoblog of Adelaide's abandoned buildings, underground tunnels and places to explore. Provided by ABC NEWS A new study has uncovered relationships within a clan of Neanderthals, including a father and daughter. I asked how old he was. Thanks to my Cave Clan underground guides from Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide: Doug, Curly, Eli, Al, Rogue, Drac Big big thanks to you guys and Go In Drains ! I geuss what I'm trying to say is, we don't need you any more, and you are no longer the legends you claim to be. Extensive maps of most major cities world wide are available for use for various rescue services. Australia became increasingly concerned about Air Raids from Japan so the tunnels were heavily guarded and used for the storage of important items. After seeing this I knew there must have been more to this story. You are kidding right? Thats made me sad, that has. why havent they dont a investigation to prove these accusations. Without their support and assistance many of these photos would not have been possible. Scarecrow, I am in my eighties now but would love to revive some old memories. RICHARD HARRIS/FACEBOOK. http://caveclan.org/forums/gallery/albums/userpics/10221/IMG_1667.JPG. Drac, When trains exited the 290m long tunnel in Panorama they would pass over a large Viaduct, standing about 30 meters above the gulley. "I had these boxes of old Cave Clan photos sitting in my garage just gathering dust," Doug explains. He said he would give us a week - Friday 12:00. im interested in knowing how to acess the tunnels under adelaide but have never been able to find any entrances can someone plz give me an idea on where to go atleast cheers. I can't find anything else to back up the idea of a tunel network -although I would love to be proven wrong! Location lists are a type of crypto currency. See all 29 comments on Looking for the Cave Clan in Melbournes ANZAC Drain, I went looking for Haitian vodou but amongst the rituals and refugees of the Grand Cemetery, I fo. The Gates of Doom Tunnel part of Adelaide's underground. She had a strong Scottish accent. Mark, I think the idea of an underground tunnel system in Adelaide is an urban myth. "I do think the Cave Clan was something specialit was more than just me, Woody and Slothbecause no one person created it. Conspiracy clan Known as C/C (Rising in popularity), The Tork SCA 1100 toilet paper dispenser key, Shoe Care and the Benefits of Raw Sewerage, How to look inconspicuous in large groups in McDonalds Car Parks 101, A packet of Jelly-Beans (If travelling alone), A Tork SCA 1100 toilet paper dispenser key. Police Intelligence, ASIO, Boarder Force, Army intelligence & the Waterboard undercover agency all now out-source several aspects of their New Recruits Training program to the Cavity Crew. I'd be a little confused if you went from St Peter's Twins through to Eli's Tomb, haha. After my exploration, the tunnel gave me a creepy vibe that I just couldnt shake the gut feeling that something just wasnt right with this place. But the site is not just for any air head who would wander down a drain and get themselves drowned. If the Newbie is good at 'puters, or is a employed by the SRA, or is popular, then this requirement may be relaxed. What started as three Melbourne teenagers sneaking into drains, soon. Im sure the police have better things to do than monitor the entrances to drains, but ultimately, thats the law and if you break it theres always a slim chance of it coming back to bite you. Glad you enjoyed the post. Or is it those Pirie Street apartments now? Lanor, The group continued to explore 2m into may tunnels in their home town of Wilcannia. For this reason, every day urbexerers from all over the world travel to Australia, to learn from the Mighty Chamber Clan how to not suck at doing Urbexering. Very interesting stuff as Im from Adelaide myself, how do you find these abandoned places?? More extensive shelters were built at the Daws Road Repatriation Hospital for injured servicemen and staff during WWII. Doug's photos capture all of thisthe parties, the pranks, and the underground adventuresthrough the course of their 30-year history. A Google search of these names reveals many photographs of the city's concrete drain network thanks largely to secretive urban explorers, Cave Clan, a movement that started in Melbourne, or . A 'Newbie' would do well to remember, that you must be a well known exploerer before you are allowed to buy a torch that is over 600 lumins. Panic's site is back up and has a forums (urbanadventure.org) that will soon be bigger than UER! Good echoes. "Some of those date back to 1880 and they were so well constructed that they're probably going to outlast all of us," he said. I was contracted by the 'Australian Water Board' to conduct a secret study into the Group known as the 'Cave Clan'. They grew a reputation as courting places for nurses and soldiers but are thought to have been filled in during the 1960s. In Shidney it is a bit more complicated. I was getting fed up with waiting anyway. After sitting vacant for more than 30 years, the Julia Farr Hospital's 'Home for Incurables' has finally been demolished. (Aproximatley 1910) , Old Sleeps Hill railway tunnel, near Eden Hills in January 1961 , SLEEPS HILL: The northern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1992 , The southern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by, Infiltration of the Mushroom tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by. It could save your life. You guys come across a bit over rated. It makes you think the coverup could still be ongoing to protect certain people in high places. It doesnt matter tho because 80 year suppression orders on some suspects still. In 1920 they were decommissioned and replaced by a dual-line tunnel because trains were getting heavier and a purpose-built viaduct for trains at the other end of the tunnels was no longer strong enough. After sitting vacant for more than 30 years, the Julia Farr Hospital's 'Home for Incurables' has finally been demolished. Who dosn't want a picture of themselves standing on the roof of the local 7-Eleven, so they can prove how hard-core they are to all the non-Urbexering people they are trying to make friends with. Popular keys that any serious Clanolio should have include: The Tork SCA 1100 key in particular is required for a member to advance from a mid-core to an apple-core ranking. Curly, Checkout the timelapse video. The idea there's a network of hidden or forgotten tunnels beneath Adelaide has long sparked conversation but, as we discovered last week, much of it's based on myth or exaggeration. Never been to the end of Zorga's V, though, nor have I ever climbed up a manhole. It's a fact that has been proven hundreds of times (and thousands around the world) that once a good secret topside location gets "discovered" that it quickly gets ruined (Melb Power Station was abandoned for more than 10 years before it was "discovered" - it took a few years until graffers, vandals and junkie squatters (and some explorers)ruined the place. If youre running out of tunnels to explore though, Melbourne is just amazing. Yeah I take everything Rachel is saying with a grain of salt, since she also claims that a Butcher shop on Cross road is still selling baby meat to satanists to this day. The removable mini A5 guide provided, is a generally useful tool which will live in many an urbexers glove-box, and provides the 'icing on the cake' for this must-have publication. So many drains! The walls were covered with images ranging from personal tags and signatures (including those left by visitors from other chapters of the Cave Clan), through to full scale murals. Also, once the children were ritualistically killed their bodies would be dragged through a tunnel system under Cross Road to a butcher, where it would be sold to Satanists as meat. The Sleep Hills tunnels were built over 100 years ago in 1883 for RX90 steam trains on the Adelaide to Aldgate line. I really need to get around to writing more of these posts, hey byzey- if youre in adelaide you should hmu and we should go exploring some time- im 15, email me at [emailprotected] and ill give u me snap if you want. Common Cave Clan saying: Urbantwilight hid a camera on the roof of a neighbouring bulding and filmed the 4 week demolition process. I was intent on discovering this hidden world for myself, and I decided to start by looking for the ANZAC Drain: a spacious storm drain in the city centre, which serves as a kind of clubhouse for the local Cave Clan. I believe most of it unfortunately. Part One digs up the truth about an 'abandoned subway' beneath the CBD's north and tunnels connecting government buildings. Upon opening the old school vibe is carried through and dose not disappoint. Every few months another journalist will take on a Cave Clan story and some publication will "break" the story once more. Zorga's Tomb is one of Adelaide's longest stormwater drains and exists in the same region of the city as others, such as Adelaide Darkie (Darkies) and St Peters Twins. Of more than 20 Curious Adelaide questions submitted about tunnels, one asked where Zorga's Tomb ended. Curly, The Adelaide doctor is globally renowned for his cave-diving expertise. Done a few drains, I am interested in doing more roof tops though. As far back as 1925 people were curious about underground Adelaide tunnels, when an intrepid reporter explored this city beneath a city . Source, The Adelaide to Melbourne Express crossing railway viaducts at Eden Hills in the Adelaide Hills. loved the writing aswell, really good suspense. I didn't have the time to look yesterday - but I kind of thought I had been helpful to SgtDan so I had a look at my post that I made to him on UER (below). Allegedly Allan Maxwell McIntyre was involved with Bevan Spencer von Einem and the Family Murders, being the group body boy and sourcing their victims. A final tunnel-related question on Curious Adelaide involves the small, grill-covered tunnel that penetrates the cliff face alongside Gorge Road and the Torrens River in the foothills. Arriving in Cuba alone, with no money and no plan, was more fun than you might expect. I actually got a welcome email from Ath @ Cave Clan shortly after writing this post. ", Most famous Cave Clan member: Another important part of Cavern Clan Culture is 'Tagging'. The person who counts the most will be the winner and recieve some 'kudos'. My girl friend and I plus my mate have been trying to get in touch with the Sydney branch for over a month. But seriously, I've seen only a few posts from you, and they're all replies to people like me who want to be independant saying stuff like we can;t do that and the Cave Clan is better. There is evidence of these right across Adelaide, including at the Glenelg Football Oval. The entrance to a drain will start at a waterway (canal, creek, river, lake, beach etc). And also it is allot cheaper then using mobile phones in Australia. Punishment for all crimes: . It is an established fact that the better the camera, the better the photo's. As I finally made to leave the Chamber, I spotted a memorial high on one wall. A strong slope gave this drain its name. Mr Williamson said some ovi-form pipes travel beneath West Terrace, some along the River Torrens, and others in the city's older suburbs. I'm sure there are others in Sydney that explore things. Either be legends and step up to the plate, or be the bogus you come across as and treat new people like shit like you have been doing. I really really want to start exploring the storm drains in Melbourne. This division within Cave Club is called 'Cave Class', or C/C for short. This is because it makes arguing and insulting people allot easier. Its all really concerning. Lol, you might want to wait for the weather to clear up a bit more before heading down there. JavaScript must be enabled for certain features to work. A Newbie is the first tier of the complicated system of social ranking. It's easy to sit back and pay out on the Clan (especially when you can hide behind the Internet , but unless you're in the situation where there are 100s of people exploring in your group it's hard to compare the difference to just checking out drains with a few friends. Like many of the big Australian cities, Melbourne is built on top of an intricate system of storm drains designed to redirect or contain the flow of natural streams. Keep up-to-date with what were exploring in and around Adelaide; and follow us in real time by following our Instagram feed: Also, to read more about awesome Adelaide places to explore, take a look at our, Urban Exploring: The Proscenium Nightclub, Urban Exploring: The Clock to Adelaides First Post Office. SA Water Wastewater Renewals lead asset planner Craig Williamson said it starts in Adelaide's north-east in the Paradise area, followed the River Torrens into the city, "crossing over the Torrens at one point", before following a train line back out north. Drinking other beers will get you fisted. During the early 2000's the Cave Clan amalgamated with the Australian Federal Police Force and is now know as the 'Cave Clan Corporation' or C/C/C for short. mann ive just beeen looking at all the cave clan shit, fuck i barely know my own city. i mean get with the groove, go with the younger generation. These rules include: Although first aid kits are shunned. Held sometime each autumn at the end of the draining season (thats spring, to anyone north of the equator), the Clannies celebrate the best and the worst of each years underground adventures. Smashed up st peters tunnels through zorgs tomb n shit came up a manhole behing bath hotel shits fucked any other ()s been ther. Found by the original Adelaide Cave Clan founder Zorga in 1993, Zorga's tomb is a large box culvert drain with lots of great street art. Any details are greatly appreciated. The Newbie has now paid 'kudos' to the Old-school member. ALWAYS tell a RESPONSIBLE person where you are going, when you expect to be back, and when to send an emergency team to search. This is on King william st. Explorationeers from other parts of the world generally refer to themselves as 'Urbexering Mole People', or sometimes 'Thieves'. Its a local tradition that whoever discovers a new drain has the right to name it. Railway tunnel in the Adelaide Hills. Does anyone know locations in Melbourne? Follow her on Twitter, First media shoot for "People" magazine in 1989, Skeleton in the 14th District catacombs, Paris, 2001, Gilligan, Prowler, and Cro in Paris, 2001, Sloth in the Third Man Tunnels, Vienna, 2001, Sloth, Woody, Doug, and Cobra in Melbourne, Misfit, Doug, Prowler, Alien, and Seanile in Melbourne, 1991, Bob, Amik, Hatchet, Maddog, and Bathory in Adelaide, 2001, Doug, Myth, and Bathory in Canberra, 1998. A part of this drain holds a big secret, a hidden tunnel that is like stepping back in time to the 1800's, but I won't spoil it for you To curb the increasing media spot light, the Cave Clan contacted Jean M. Auel and contracted her to write a book titled 'The Clan of the Cave Bear', with the soul purpose of stuffing up people who are trying to Google the 'Cave Clan'. All i know is that in Sleep Hills tunnels, no body can hear you scream. that line sent shivers down my spine. I hope the stories arent true (thinking about what orphans went through in those days breaks my heart) however pedofile rings were a thing, so who knows? Posted by SeargentDan in reply to a message from Hatsumi. I was surprised that youre not more popular because you certainly have the gift. "Don't live life in fear, put a torch in your rear! Source, Viaduct and tunnel on Hills railway to Nairne in course of construction. After the first 200m or so, reinforced concrete appears as the drain passes beneath a main road; here the tunnel rumbles from the sound of heavy traffic above. Zorga's Tomb was named by the pioneer of Adelaide's urban explorer movement, Eughan "Zorga" Cameron, who passed away last decade. Description: Fantastic 8' round RCP which goes for at least 10m & then disappears into the darkness. Guru, Limited spaces available. After being asked by members of the Cave Clan and UEGA to not post this article weve reached a compromise allowing me to at least share some information with you. The typing of so many fools, just piss in the wind. ", The photos chart the group's exploration of drains and holes here and overseas, including the catacombs beneath Paris. xm, According to legend, the Bean clan killed and ate 1,000 people in a 25-year reign of terror, while hiding out in a sea cave on Scotland's south-west coast, between Girvan and Ballantrae. (Only over-seas award nights partake in actual circle-jerk's). On another wall, a painted grid provided a floor-to-ceiling guestbook for visitors to sign. Liao, They abducted over 600 babies and children from the Goodwood orphanage between the 50s-80s to abuse sexually, through satanic rituals and then kill and eat (they were cannibals). V, eli's tomb, zogra's tomb. im interseted in meeting up and going exploring in Melb sometime, 1998-2018 (c) - www.Forbidden-Places.net - Contact. Booting someone is a popular pass time for Melbourne moderators, but hasn't gained popularity in Sydney. Long time since but I would love to go again. Luckily for me, the ANZAC Drain wasnt difficult to find; and so, a couple of days after arriving in Australia I donned my headlamp, strapped on a pair of disposable trainers, and waded into the musty darkness of the drain. Hey there, nice shots. Its good of you to remove too much location info from the public eye but if possible a *hint* on location even a suburb would go very appreciated, of course if your hint helps me find it you would get a mention in my tunneling photo blog. And for a Mid-school the lowest possible position is soft-core. "And people, young couples on the Torrens, didn't have anywhere else to go, so what can they do?". These categories are then voted on, and then modified so the correct Clannerteer may win them. Hoq do you get up here? maps.google.com, i was wondering if someone would be able to give me exact directions on where or how to get to the entrance of one of these tunnels? Another Curious Adelaide questioner suggested a hidden tunnel existed between the former Holden factory at Elizabeth and the RAAF base at Edinburgh. I realise this wont undo any damage that you feel has already been caused, but hopefully itll offer fewer clues to future readers. There are, of course, subterranean tunnels associated with Fort Largs and Fort Glanville in Adelaide's western beaches, and part of a network of non-public air raid communication shelters remains visible after being established in 1942. Abseiling skills mandatory. When you do join the C/C you are labelled a Newbie and are now part of Confirmed Clan. A little further along, a painted sign reads: TO THE CHAMBER. We also received an interesting photo of three archways beneath Adelaide Casino that were uncovered during the Festival Plaza redevelopment. I work at Woolies in RundleMall our basement is always flooding even on dry days, so there may be smoething there? This tunnel has been posted up in public too often. Beneath the steps, the ANZAC Drain continued towards the source of the stream. here you are www.flickr.com. 19/10/2022. Membership today includes a vast variety of people which include; Lawyers, Police, Undercover Police, Undercover ASIO agents, Under cover Sydney Water agents, retired cat burglars, active cat bunglers, Coffee shop waiters, drug dealers, sex toy quality assurance officers, but mostly just people who work in IT. Trainman Look at SA coroner of 30 years. 29 Comments |. BrisbANUS flushes their full set of members every two years. such a good read, but also terrifying at the same time. Although joining uses the same system, additional rules apply: For security, Melb-clan uses a different online communication platform every week. His employer, South Australia's ambulance service, said his family's grief had been "magnified" by . All communication in the Cave Crew is done in on-line forums, which act like a sort of 'base' for sexpos.. I do know of the drains that are mentioned below and found them on my own. Its a shame it didnt work out this time, but Ill definitely be in touch next time Im in Melbourne! Urb ex/draining is for everyone, don't get caught up in their petty wanna be elitist crap. Make sure you look where you are going. Sydclam is a gentlemen's club. My father offered some of that poor Babys flesh to me that day, but I refused to eat it. It is important to remember this is currently all hearsay however, in the 50s 80s Adelaide was extremely corrupt. It is a fact that Ozzie 'Poo pipe fanciers' are the most urbexiest of all urbexers in the whole world. When running in dark unknown drains. Tim says "The Cave Clan are not the original drain explorers.. Stooping beneath the low concrete ceiling, the stale-smelling water was soon washing up around my knees. This page tells how to locate and find drains www.urbex.org, Hi all. (you can email me if you'd rather no mention it here - wzard @t cave clan .dot. (Aproximatley 1910) Source, Old Sleeps Hill railway tunnel, near Eden Hills in January 1961 Source, SLEEPS HILL: The northern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1992 Source, The southern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by Doug). This article contains content that is not available. She is quoted in the video BOMBSHELL BEAUMONT TESTIMONY SET TO SHOCK THE WORLD! as saying at (13:40): In 1981 when I was approximately 8 years old, I was forced to participate in the mutilation of a little blonde boy who looked to me to be around 6 years old. Must drink VB or other bogan beer. Well played, good sir. One of the popular Cave Clan's meeting place Australian underground drains - (c) Forbidden Places - Sylvain Margaine - Adelaide, Saint Peters'Twins. Apparently there used to be a tunnel going under frome road used for cattle transport and later for WWII / quarantine transport troops but was completely backfilled. Just walk along the River Yarra for a bit, and youll find dozens of entrances for yourself. Hi Darmon, Love the post. I googled some old drains names and found an old 1995 drain location sheet from the Cave Clan. On discussion with the State Library of South Australia's Mark Gilbert, it was determined that the archways found packed with sand beneath the casino were most likely entrances to a storage shed for engines in the old railway yards. I first tried to contact the Cave Clan several months ago, through their official website, but had no response. And? This particular drain was constructed in1910. Drac, "He rang me before this day and said he wanted to join the Clan. Urbantwilight hid a camera on the roof of a neighbouring bulding and filmed the 4 week demolition process. SA Water's biggest wastewater pipe is the Bolivar trunk main. If you are worried your location information may be lost, you can invite a Drain God to your abando. A Newbies duties in the C/C are many and include things like: Being sent to investigate what is up stinky 2' pipes, Being sent to investigate whether the bottl'o is still open, and cleaning 'Drain Gods' torches. Drac, Dsankt, Nivelo, Rogue, Guru, Pizzy, Curly, xm, Jade, Liao, Lanor, Scarecrow, Trainman & The Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Cave Clan. He insisted repeatedly that I try the meat because it was important for the group to see I had participated in the ritual. Melbourne and Cave Clan were the first group to move beyond it's local area, to statewide, to national, to international, but we were no way the first. I especially enjoy the Radelaide shots. Yes, it is I, Panic, and my horde of imaginary friends. The Cave Clan, or 'ASIO' as it is sometimes known, is a mysterious sub-sub culture which is involved in 'urbexing' related activities, sometimes referred to as 'recreational trespassing', which is a polite way of saying 'break and entering'. It wasnt until I left Australia that I would hear back from them but for now at least, it looked like I would be going in solo. The Adelaide Club was founded in 1863. It had once been a natural stream, but as the surrounding area became increasingly urbanisedthis flood-pronetributaryproved to be problematic. This interest extended to exploring drains when one of the group fell into a canal while trying to master the art of scooter riding. If you have not had your photo taken standing on someones remains, then you are just not considered to be a proper urbexerer. Melbourne Water have now dammed the outlet so you need to wade through shin deep mud and syringe infested water. This is not a pissing contest. The Gates of Doom has a rich history for those who seek it, but for now its location must remain secret. Thanks heaps! Without their support and assistance many of these photos would not have been possible. Pizzy, It is generally accepted that the brighter the torch the better the explorer. He said such overseas sewer networks could be extensive because they combined both wastewater and stormwater but in Adelaide the two are separated. Melbourne crime news: Cave Clan back beneath our streets | Herald Sun Deadline: Is Cave Clan back beneath Melbourne's streets? Doug bought a Polaroid camera in 1987, about a year after he, Woody, and Sloth founded the Cave Clan on January 26, 1986. Great stuff everyone. The best way to become an recognised photographer, is to take pictures of cooked explorers doing something stupid. But not both, because then you will look like you're trying to hard. This is to keep things interesting for interstaters who are sick of being taken to AquaToad over and over and want at least something new when they visit. Before a Clanneroo is allowed to join 'Camera Clan', they must complete the 'C/C HDR proficiency certificate'. Thanks for the link. It is known that the Water Board is extremely jealous of the 'Compass Clan's' location lists because it is a lot more extensive the any official list of underground cavities. Rachel Vaughan said some of her abuse was filmed at a local TV news station for the equipment but this news station also has a popular TV show about reporting on this type of story. Amazing! is there a abandoned part of NSST in willoughby? 'Cooked Clan' has been quoted as saying: . burrrp. Whats address? This is the underground version of the river Torrens. Hey there. Thank you for the kind words and Im delighted to hear that you found the card! They made headlines for their exploits in the tunnels and drains beneath Melbourne, and two men spotted climbing down a Camberwell manhole suggests the Cave Clan could be back. "Zorga really pioneered the whole effort in Adelaide, contacted the Melbourne guys and got the scene moving here.". UrbanTwilight is photographing the underground tunnels, abandoned buildings, rooftops, and hidden industry that most people would never normally get to see. It just makes ou come across as a control freak. The following is my fully submitted report, which was compiled from my secretive dealings with Cavern Clan members. please email me if you know c: telephone030795@hotmail.com, The Cave Clan are not the original drain explorers.. If a Newbie tags, their membership is forfeit. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Guru, Cheers, having said that, cave clan are much better than us, so go with them. Looking for somewhere to hold a media launch. If you attach bells to a newbie, they can be made into an excellent decoy when escaping from security. Did you manage to avoid waking the pigeons? like is the entrance monitored by police? And I wont describe the death of this baby as it is too horrific, however, I will say that the death involved fire and prepared this poor little Childs body for consumption by the audience.
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