Adelaide was built for war, I'm guessing there'd be somewhere they meet up. 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. Its mostly just a lot of research, Your email address will not be published. Similar shelters along North Terrace became popular havens for ladies of the night to ply their trade. This is because it makes arguing and insulting people allot easier. I find it strange that your contact went unreplied, usually were quite accommodating for visiting explorers. He said 15. Lanor, Been looking to hit it for agess, any help would be very much so appreciated. This reverence for the Cave Clan isn't unusual. Amazing article. The Clan cultists will then stand around and 'Shit talk' or even talk about shit, for around-a-about 2 hrs. The Julia Farr Home for Incurables This page tells how to locate and find drains www.urbex.org, Hi all. "She was pleading and moaning, not crying. 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. It doesnt matter tho because 80 year suppression orders on some suspects still. Long live urbanavdenture.org! Those who recognise it will immediately know of its unique characteristics. Hey all, i'm mega interested in all this! Looking for somewhere to hold a media launch. Pls contact me if u know, Hi Ive been looking and looking and I cant find the exact location as to where the drain is. Good luck to him. Pull your finger out! Hey Mate, thanks. The images contained on this site have been shot in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, and countless country locations inbetween. Brian even got my phone number, which is very rare, he's the only person to ever get my phone number," Doug says. 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. These underground drains carry out the canalization of rain water, completely separated from sewer networks. Keen as to get involved, I know of old tram, train lines, and all the tunnels under CBD but have no idea how to get in >.< I'm keen as to jump in, email me? We also received an interesting photo of three archways beneath Adelaide Casino that were uncovered during the Festival Plaza redevelopment. All I know is that in Sleep Hills tunnels, nobody can hear you scream. Pizzy, Smells like Gary's arse. I have come to give you and your imaginary friends a hard time. Darmon Richter, 2011-2023, All rights Reserved. The 'C/C' mostly comprises of extremely mid-core bogans and hipsters who enjoy walking though 4' sewerage pipes, or watching 'urbex' videos on Yourtube. The vast majority of the network, however, includes sewer mains that are just 150 millimetres in diameter. http://caveclan.org/forums/gallery/albums/userpics/10221/IMG_1667.JPG. 38 METRES. Descending into the darkness of Adelaide's stormwater network Booting someone is a popular pass time for Melbourne moderators, but hasn't gained popularity in Sydney. The Sleep Hills tunnels were built over 100 years ago in 1883 for RX90 steam trains on the Adelaide to Aldgate line. Im not saying I believe Rachel Vaughn, I am merely trying to tell part of her story I will leave the rest up to you to decide. From its exciting early beginnings word spread to other towns, which the group would travel to, as a way of trying to make friends and exploring new abandoned sheds in paddocks. Jade, "There's all sorts of stories about women on Kintore Avenue and so forth," the State Library of SA's Mark Gilbert said. I was contracted by the 'Australian Water Board' to conduct a secret study into the Group known as the 'Cave Clan'. Must drink VB or other bogan beer. My girl friend and I plus my mate have been trying to get in touch with the Sydney branch for over a month. If you think this shit is cool and you plan on becoming the next K-rad-elite drain explorer, then you need to read this. The abandoned tunnels became an exploration area for the locals until World War II in the 1940s. Adelaide as well? I think we all need to do that sometimes Kniaz. While many of the names were strangers to me, there were a few that caught my eye such as founder of the Sydney Clan, Michael Predator Carlton (1971-2004) and Canadian urban exploration guru, Jeff Ninjalicious Chapman (1973-2005). Who was Sawney Bean? - BBC News is there a abandoned part of NSST in willoughby? See www.urbanadventure.org. He said basement flooding was likely attributed to stormwater infiltration into sewer mains or, as a less likely cause, poor plumbing in old buildings where internal drains might be connected to stormwater. I'm not saying don't have an adventure, but there are risks, and you need to know about them. The business had several hurdles getting the mushroom business off the ground, such as a rat plague that completely decimated a crop of mushrooms in 1951. We reached out to Sydney Water for comment and a spokesperson said that, while they have no knowledge of the Clan, "anyone living in any kind . Forum mods are the rulers of all Urbex related activities world wide. Im from Adelaide and trust me . Then between 1 to 4 members will announce that they have to get up early for work, so they will have to leave. 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. Part of that station was repurposed for the Adelaide Casino, which opened in 1985. Eventually, S.A Mushroom company grew into an extremely successful business exporting up to 2000 boxes a week. I first tried to contact the Cave Clan several months ago, through their official website, but had no response. Doug comes back to a 15-year-old Cave Clan fan who died in a storm drain near Northcote Golf Course during a heavy summer storm. The usual trophy given is a butt-plug painted gold, which is also known as a 'Man-hole key' (pictured). From this point on, all exploring is done through 'Google Earth'. Turned out he had been busy doing other things for a while, which just coincided with my visit. From what Ive heard that fine is very rarely if ever enforced. Painted above the lintel at the Chambers yawning entrance, a sign read: CAVE CLAN WELCOMES YOU TO THE CHAMBER. These rules include: Although first aid kits are shunned. 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. How can I get in contact with this group? I am aware that it is somewhere in the Yarra but I dont know how to get there. Its gone down hill over the last year or two. The tunnels were State Heritage-listed in the 90s and are now used by a wine storage business. But anybody under 18 who reads this is now going to know as well. "This is the first time I've said this, but I'm proud of it. "I do think the Cave Clan was something specialit was more than just me, Woody and Slothbecause no one person created it. He said he would give us a week - Friday 12:00. Melbourne Water have now dammed the outlet so you need to wade through shin deep mud and syringe infested water. A large wall painting commemorated the unofficial sponsors of the event: Commonwealth Bank, Centrelink, Victoria Police, Melbourne Water and Victoria Bitter. Scarecrow, 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. Drac, I'd be a little confused if you went from St Peter's Twins through to Eli's Tomb, haha. Source, Railway bridge near Eden Hills, in course of construction. The concrete piles for the bridge supports can be seen dug into the hillside. Curious Adelaide: Descending into the darkness of Adelaide's stormwater network (Part Two). This tunnel has been posted up in public too often. i found this very intresting area that youd might wanna look at. I can't recall ever using a key though. The Cosmic Clan is consulting with NASA, advising them on possible ways to find abandoned alien structures on Mars & or other planets. Urban Exploraation is dangerous folks. Until recently, accused members of the Family still had suppression orders on them, therefore the media wasnt allowed to mention them by name. They are the main two that I can think of that would suit you right down to the ground or under it for that matter ho ho ho, hilarious. When you slip, Swoooooo! BrisbANUS flushes their full set of members every two years. Now, for the first time, a founding member has cracked open their photo archive. if not, you do now!!!! And the noble pass time of 'Urbexering' was invented. Hey there, nice shots. They're all drains. http://urbantwilight.net/displayimage.php?pid=430. Thanks To: I really don't need to stick up for the Clan nowadays because so many known explorers around the world have had good experiences with the Clan that it speaks for itself. Hopefully I'll be proud of it for the rest of my life. Drac, Dsankt, Nivelo, Rogue, Guru, Pizzy, Curly, xm, Jade, Liao, Lanor, Scarecrow, Trainman & The Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Cave Clan. An urbexiest must never put another urbexer in danger, unless it will be really funny. When & if you become a Drain God, the required locations per year reaches '0'. Home - The Adelaide Club SA Water's Craig Williamson said it is likely to be connected to a trunk water main with a 750-millimetre diameter pipe running from Kangaroo Dam. The lumins of an Ubexering Persons torch has a direct relationship with how many hankies they have left in sheds. So many drains! Every state's chapter differs in flavour, mostly with it's own distinctive style in how they handle internal politics. His photos aren't of a group of "shadowy characters," which is how the media has often seen them. I actually got a welcome email from Ath @ Cave Clan shortly after writing this post. Check out this site when you get a chance. This is probably because Australian 'locations' suck, so Aussie explorerers have to try harder. The images contained on this site have been shot in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, and countless country locations inbetween. Urbantwilight hid a camera on the roof of a neighbouring bulding and filmed the 4 week demolition process. ", Most famous Cave Clan member: That's one that we started ourselves", The first Clannies, Mosh and Gilligan, 1989, Now 30 years after the Cave Clan was first formed, Doug is opening his archives. bbs.keyhole.com 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. It's the club for people who like exploring storm drains. Ahh, but that would make me and us iaginary enemies wouldn't it. The tours are specially tailored for journalist who may be interested in writing about the Cave Clan in newspapers and magazines. It's all Internet shit anyway. Due to the rising popularity of beards, a new rule will be implemented in 2019, that if you do not grow a beard you membership will be terminated. Someone please help, Hey!! If you change your plans, let tthat person know. Its a local tradition that whoever discovers a new drain has the right to name it. When trains exited the 290m long tunnel in Panorama they would pass over a large Viaduct, standing about 30 meters above the gulley. 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 . Cave Clan - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia ", The photos chart the group's exploration of drains and holes here and overseas, including the catacombs beneath Paris. If you don't care who explores, then why bother posting big replies here to protect the Cave Clan reputation? A Clannerite will then buy the most expensive camera his bank will allow him. More extensive shelters were built at the Daws Road Repatriation Hospital for injured servicemen and staff during WWII. I can't find anything else to back up the idea of a tunel network -although I would love to be proven wrong! It could save your life. 'Cooked Clan' has been quoted as saying: . burrrp. Examples of individual chapters and how they differ: Other chapters send members to Shiteney to learn how to shit-stir and shit-talk from the best. It has chapters all over the world, in exotic locations like Antarctica, Kazakhstan and Canberra. 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. I only just discovered this website when a friend told me about the drains. I think you are making an incorrect presumption there Tim - We don't care who explores drains - we just care who explores within the Clan. 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. Their main allegations are that their father ran a high society Pedophile ring that had over 900 members from law enforcement, government, media etc. Other sub-sub-sub cultures in the Cave Clique (C/C) are: It is very important to remember that C/C and C/C do NOT get along! The Sleeps Hill tunnels have a colourful history, originally built as a train tunnel, converted into a mushroom farm and even used to store ammunition and the state archives most valuable items in WW2. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Im heading to Melbourne to hopefully discover some nee tunnels. It's far too easy for people to believe stories of fantsy-like underground cities. Great read. Rescue time is reduced to 12hrs, if the rescue site is within a 1km radius of any McDonalds car park. When the concrete isnt ringing with the echoes of engines, the still of the underground is punctuated by the regular chirping of crickets and constant dripping water. 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. The best way to become an recognised photographer, is to take pictures of cooked explorers doing something stupid. A shallow passage disappeared beneath the lights, where the central gully spilled out from an enclosed tunnel.