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195705 [2016/04/02 16:24] – [Operation Holdsworth] kennettj | 195705 [2016/04/03 12:01] (current) – [Rough Trips in Tasmania's South-West] kennettj | ||
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AIR DROPS:\\ | AIR DROPS:\\ | ||
- | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx L5 Hobart - Lake Pedder, L7 Hobart | + | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx L5 Hobart - Lake Pedder, L7 Hobart. Cox's Bight and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being suitable. |
- | and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being | + | |
- | AP, | + | 2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs and leave top of sugar,bag as " |
- | C So | + | (Try flying a plane and dropping heavy weights at the same time, and you will appreciate |
- | 20Q | + | 3. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required.\\ |
- | 2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave | + | 4. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather, mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out. |
- | (Try flying a.p; | + | |
- | 3. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required. | + | RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA.\\ |
- | 4. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather. | + | FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake. Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. Good weather.\\ |
- | mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date | + | Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping.\\ |
- | much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out | + | LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store food under partial shelter from December to March each year.\\ |
- | RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA. | + | |
- | , FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake) Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. ) good weather. | + | |
- | Bechervaise Plateau | + | |
- | Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping. | + | |
- | LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store | + | |
- | food under partial shelter from December to March each year. | + | |
JUNCTION CREEK. | JUNCTION CREEK. | ||
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All the above areas are recognised and unmistakable to Aero Club pilots, but other places can be arranged. | All the above areas are recognised and unmistakable to Aero Club pilots, but other places can be arranged. | ||
NOTE. These points are made without actual reference to the Aero Club, but based on Hobart Walking Club and Aero Club procedure. | NOTE. These points are made without actual reference to the Aero Club, but based on Hobart Walking Club and Aero Club procedure. | ||
- | RECOMMENDATION: | + | |
- | MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian: | + | RECOMMENDATION: |
- | 1. Coxls Bight to Ironbound Range 5/- | + | |
- | 2. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including | + | MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian:\\ |
- | 4. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/- | + | 1. Cox' |
+ | 2. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including | ||
+ | 4. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/-\\ | ||
5, Huon River Tracks 13/- | 5, Huon River Tracks 13/- | ||
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(All of these are quite up to date and fairly accurate, 2,3 and 5 are useful for normal Federation Peak trip viz Moss Ridge, Prices are based on areas of each map. | (All of these are quite up to date and fairly accurate, 2,3 and 5 are useful for normal Federation Peak trip viz Moss Ridge, Prices are based on areas of each map. | ||
- | SOMB useful maps and data are in " | + | |
- | 21, | + | Some useful maps and data are in " |
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- | SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post. | + | S& |
WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, | WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, | ||
- | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' | + | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' |
- | 7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick | + | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation |
- | Council | + | |
- | ary suggesting | + | |
- | organisations, | + | |
- | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of | + | WILLIAMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation |
- | interested conservation bodies | + | |
- | Minister | + | |
- | WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received | + | FEDERATION REUNION. |
- | a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this | + | |
- | area which was at present | + | |
- | FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee | + | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned |
- | that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received | + | |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland | + | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee |
- | Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned | + | |
- | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee | + | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal |
- | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal | + | CODE OF ETHICS. It was decided |
- | CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required. | ||
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**EASTER AFTERMATH** | **EASTER AFTERMATH** |
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