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 David Cotton allocated passengers to the cars on the Thursday night of Easter and at 8.30 Julie, David and 1, fastened our seatbelts and "flew", breaking all speed records to Gulgong, north of Mudgee. David Cotton allocated passengers to the cars on the Thursday night of Easter and at 8.30 Julie, David and 1, fastened our seatbelts and "flew", breaking all speed records to Gulgong, north of Mudgee.
  
-Our drive was a gay one, David kept up a. constant patter of his quick wit e.g. "There are two rings in marriage, the wedding ring and the suffe_-ring__." "I hope you can put up with my driving, still it's not as bad for you as for me, you only have to put up with it for the weekend, I have to put up with it all the time!"+Our drive was a gay one, David kept up a. constant patter of his quick wit e.g. "There are two rings in marriage, the wedding ring and the suffe__ring__." "I hope you can put up with my driving, still it's not as bad for you as for me, you only have to put up with it for the weekend, I have to put up with it all the time!"
  
 We flashed through Gulgong at 1.00 a.m. It is a quaint little town which resembles something out of a history book, very early Australian history. I would have liked time to study the buildings in the main street at my leisure. We flashed through Gulgong at 1.00 a.m. It is a quaint little town which resembles something out of a history book, very early Australian history. I would have liked time to study the buildings in the main street at my leisure.
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 The next stop was to check the tyre on Jim Vatiliotis' Holden Torana. This entailed removing the wheel and brake drum with assistance from six of the men. The necessary adjustments were made and we were about to drive off when Ron Howe broke the news that his petrol gauge was not working and he was out of petrol! David came to the rescue again by offering to pump petrol from his car. The next stop was to check the tyre on Jim Vatiliotis' Holden Torana. This entailed removing the wheel and brake drum with assistance from six of the men. The necessary adjustments were made and we were about to drive off when Ron Howe broke the news that his petrol gauge was not working and he was out of petrol! David came to the rescue again by offering to pump petrol from his car.
  
-77e finally arrived at the Warrumbungles around 1.00 p.m. and pitched our tents at Camp Pincham.+We finally arrived at the Warrumbungles around 1.00 p.m. and pitched our tents at Camp Pincham.
  
 Many people have not heard of the Warrumbungle National Park, though I don't know why, for its 15,400 acres contain some magnificent scenery and a collection of extinct volcanoes. The ancient volcanic remains that make up part of the park are quite impressive. The mountains have very strange rock formations and great spires. The scenery is really beautiful and there is something for everyone, whether they be sightseers, bushwalkers, rock-climbers or photographers. In addition, the park is a sanctuary and there are numerous birds to be seen, as well as kangaroos, wallabies, foxes and wild pigs if you walk around at dusk. Many people have not heard of the Warrumbungle National Park, though I don't know why, for its 15,400 acres contain some magnificent scenery and a collection of extinct volcanoes. The ancient volcanic remains that make up part of the park are quite impressive. The mountains have very strange rock formations and great spires. The scenery is really beautiful and there is something for everyone, whether they be sightseers, bushwalkers, rock-climbers or photographers. In addition, the park is a sanctuary and there are numerous birds to be seen, as well as kangaroos, wallabies, foxes and wild pigs if you walk around at dusk.
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 If anyone detects gaps or mis-statements in this account, I must fasten the blame on Doone Wyborn who has threatened to beat me if I didn't write this article. Doone, being a pretty hefty fellow, commands respect and so here am I desperately trying to remember what happened on Anzac week-end 1971. So now follows my dim recollections of Don Finch's and Doone Wyborn's trip to the Budawangs. If anyone detects gaps or mis-statements in this account, I must fasten the blame on Doone Wyborn who has threatened to beat me if I didn't write this article. Doone, being a pretty hefty fellow, commands respect and so here am I desperately trying to remember what happened on Anzac week-end 1971. So now follows my dim recollections of Don Finch's and Doone Wyborn's trip to the Budawangs.
  
-__Friday, April 23__. Time,e vening: Setting - Jerry Sinzig's car. As far as I recall nothing worth recording happened.+__Friday, April 23__. Time,evening: Setting - Jerry Sinzig's car. As far as I recall nothing worth recording happened.
  
 __Saturday, April 24__. Time - early morning. Setting - Bob Younger's car. With Don Finch in the front passenger seat, and Bob Younger at the wheel, we roared off into the middle distance. __Saturday, April 24__. Time - early morning. Setting - Bob Younger's car. With Don Finch in the front passenger seat, and Bob Younger at the wheel, we roared off into the middle distance.
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 And so to bed. And so to bed.
  
-Page 13. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER. June,1971+=====Coming Walks.===== 
-COMING TALKS.+
 Pat Harrison. Pat Harrison.
-0 'July 2, 39 4 There is a classic Test walk from Kanangra by way of Cloud- maker,. avilla Plateau, Stockyard Spur and Gingra Creek. A steady plod to Cloudmaker, Good views from Thi1la, a scramble down the chains on Compagnoni's Pass (sparing a thought for the ones who went down before the chains were placed there by the University of N.S.w. Bushwalkers in March, 1963)eyes open to take the correct change of direction on the Buttress, a quick descent of Stockyard Spur, a lush campsite on the glorious Kowmung, and Sunday in beautiful Gingra Creek where you can still see traces of the Cedar Road which was used to get the Red Cedar out around the turn of the century, and a steepish climb out of the creek to Cottage Rock on the Gingra Range. + 
-Please note that the nominal leader is unable to fulfill his obligation this weekend and therefore a substitute leader is needed. Will someone please fill the breach? +|*July 2,3,4|There is a classic Test walk from Kanangra by way of CloudmakerTiwilla Plateau, Stockyard Spur and Gingra Creek. A steady plod to Cloudmaker, Good views from Tiwilla, a scramble down the chains on Compagnoni's Pass (sparing a thought for the ones who went down before the chains were placed there by the University of N.S.W. Bushwalkers in March, 1963)eyes open to take the correct change of direction on the Buttress, a quick descent of Stockyard Spur, a lush campsite on the glorious Kowmung, and Sunday in beautiful Gingra Creek where you can still see traces of the Cedar Road which was used to get the Red Cedar out around the turn of the century, and a steepish climb out of the creek to Cottage Rock on the Gingra Range. Please note that the nominal leader is unable to fulfill his obligation this weekend and therefore a substitute leader is needed. Will someone please fill the breach? LATE FINAL EXTRA - Peter Franks will now lead this trip.| 
-LATE FINAL EXTRA - Peter Franks will now lead this trip. +|July 2,3,4|Phil Butt has a cross-country Ski Instructional. No doubt desires were sharpened by the slides shown by Ray Jerrems recently. The area will depend on actual weather conditions at the time, but irrespective of location the trip requires a fair amount of organisation and it will therefore be necessary for intending participants to see the leader earlier than usual.| 
-July2, 3, 4 Phil Butt has a cross-country Ski Instructional. No doubt desires were sharpened by the slides shown by Ray Jerrems recently. The area will depend on actual weather conditions at the time, but irrespedtive of location the trip requires a fair amount of organisation and it will therefore be necessary for intending participants to see the leader earlier than usual. +|July 4|Meryl Watman has a "different" Waterfall to Audley. Her walk spends about a third of the route along the Hacking River, where the rain forest will be a pleasant change from the usual route.| 
-July4 Meryl Tatman has a "different" Waterfall to Audley. Her +|July 9,10,11|Jim Brown and Barbara Bruce, who now have Instructionals down to a fine art, will put you right on mapping, first aid, camp-craft, hygiene (a very important matter in view of recent happenings), and general bushcraft. Instructionals also provide a pleasant weekend in genial company for those who have graduated. The probable site will be Macarthur's Flat on the Nattai River.| 
-walk spends about a third of the route along the Hacking River, where the rain forest will be a pleasant change from the usual route. +|July 9,10,11|Peter Franks (God bless him!) starts and finishes a very interesting walk at Newnes in the lovely Wolgan Valley. The route will follow a known creek to the plateau and an unknown creek back to the valley. Mt. Dawson on the watershed between the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers is a platform of worn sandstone and from this eyrie there are spectacular views near and far. A notable feature of the Wolgan-Capertee area is the way the rock has weathered into pagoda formations.| 
-July 9,10,11 Jim Brown and Barbara Bruce, who now have Instructionals +|July 11|Waterfall to Audley by the usual Uloola Track route with Owen Marks. There won't be a dull moment today.| 
-down to a fine art, will put you right on mapping, first aid, camp- craft, hygiene (a very important matter in view of recent happenings), and general bushcraft. Instructionals also provide a pleasant weekend in genial company for those who have graduated. The probable site will be Macarthur's Flat on the Nattai River, +|July 16,17,18|Phil Hall doesn't appear on the programme very often, but when he does it's something worthwhile, and this weekend he has a Ski Tour from Thredbo to the Main Range with side trips as far as the Blue Lake if the weather permits. Numbers will necessarily be limited and early advice is essential.| 
-July 9,10,11 Peter Franks (God bless him!) starts and finishes a very +|July 16,17,18|Also this weekend is the important practice Search and Rescue Exercise by Federation. A very large roll-up is needed to elevate the image of The Sydney Bushwalkers, which is at present rather low because of the poor attendance at the Federation Reunion. Can we do better on this occasion? The location of the practice will be the Wild Dog Mountains and the assembly point will be at Medlow Gap on the Friday nightThere will be a 7.30 a.m. start on Saturday morning and the practice will finish at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday night there will be a campfire and singsong. On Sunday there will be a reappraisal of Saturday's exercises and a demonstration of special techniques. An important divergence from the procedure of previous years (when there was one search) will be that each club will have its own search and rescue and each club group should consist of at least six members. Map coverage is by the Lands Department Jenolan 1:31,680.| 
-interesting walk at Newnes in the lovely 7olgan Valley. The route will flow a known creek to the plateau and an unknown creek back to the valley. Mt. Dawson on the watershed between the 7olgan and Caper-bee Rivers is a platform of worn sandstone and from this eyrie there are spectacular views near and far. A notable feature of the wolgan-Capertee area is the way the rock has weathered into pagoda formations, +|July 18|Jack Perry, tea maker and fire lighter extraordinary, has a scenic tour of the coast between Stanwell Park and Otford. Go and see it before Mr. Ludwig's Coal Loader and Clutha Development ruin the place.| 
-July 11 Waterfall to Audley by the usual Uloola Track route with +|July 23,24,25|The man from Stratford said that "good wine needs no bush" and that a "good play needs no epilogue"I can only plagiarise him by saying that Bill Gillam's Ski Instructional needs no puff from the Hon. Walks Secretary.| 
-Owen Marks. There won't be a dull moment today. +|July 23,24,25|Henry Lawson's river, the Cudgegong, has its source up near Mt. Coricudgy, 30 miles east of Rylstone. Peter Franks walks you by fire road from the old Sawmill on the Cudgegong to the denuded summit of the great mountain, then plunges down through the bush to Jones' Hole, and lock to the Sawmill across the pleasant flat country around Gavin's Swamp. The Northern Blue Mountains abound in formations to which the old timers gave the name of "Holes". They occur in areas of volcanic soil or shale that has weathered away, leaving a "hole" surrounded by sandstone, usually in the form of cliffs through which the stream finds its outlet by a narrowish opening. The soil being fertile, the trees are tall and straight and in marked contrast to those of the surrounding sandstone. Nobody seems to have knowledge of Jones' Hole, but it would undoubtedly be like the others.... well worth a visit. The Cudgegong usually has frosty nights and clear days in winter, so bring your woolies with you. 
-Page 14. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. Juno, 1971. +|*July 25|Jim Callaway has a tour of the Royal National Park. Perhaps a bit of scrub in the midsection, but nevertheless a scenic walk that merits its labelling as a Test Walk.| 
-July 16917918 Phil Hall doesn't appear on the programme Very often., but when he does it's something worthwhile, and this weekend he has a Ski Tour from Thredbo to the Main Range with side trips as far as the Blue Lake if the weather permits. Numbers will necessarily be limited and early advice is essential. +|*July 30,31 August 1|Ray Hookway is a shareholder in APCM, the cement company which the Colong Committee is fighting to prevent the despoilation of the Mt. Armour-Church Creek area. Ray considers it time that bushwalking shareholders and others should have a personal look around the region, hence this trip which is a tour of the scenic wonderland that is the heart of the Kanangra-Boyd National Park. There aren't many better views than the one from Chiddy Obelisk.| 
-July 16917118 Also this weekend is the important practice Search and Rescue Exercise by Federation. A very large rollup is needed to +|*August 1|David Ingram has a day walk in his old stamping ground around Campbelltown. The delightful names on his route (The Woolwash, Pheasant Creek) are sufficient to make you reach for your boots and pack and set out.
-elevate the image of The Sydney Bushwalkers, which is at present + 
-rather low because of the poor attendance at the Federation Reunion. Can we do better on thio occasion? The location of the practice will be the Wild Dog Mountains and the assembly point will be at Modlow Gap on the Friday nightThere will be a 7.30 a.m. start on Saturday morning and the practice will finish at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday night there will +---- 
-be a campfire and singsong. On Sunday there will be a reappraisal of Saturday's exercises and a demonstration of special techniques. An important divergence from the procedure of previous years (when there was one search) will be that each club will have its own search and rescue and each club group should consist of at least six members. Map coverage is by the Lands Department Jenolan 1:37680+ 
- July 18 Jack Perry, tea maker and fire lighter extraordinary, has a scenic tour of the coast between Stanwell Park and Otford. Go and see it before Mr. Ludwig's Coal Loader and Clutha Development ruin the place. +Would Prospective Members please note that the test walks for this month have the sign alongside the date. 
-July 23924925 The man from Stratford said that "good wine needs no bush" and that a "good play needs no epilogue"loan only plagiarise him by saying that Bill Gillam's Ski Instructional needs no puff from the Hon. Talks Secretary, + 
-July 23924925 Henry Lawson's river, the Cudgegong9 has its source up near Mt. Coricudgy, 30 miles eastof Rylstone. Peter Franks walks you by fire road from the old Sawmill on the Cudgegong to the denuded summit of the great mountain, then plunges down through the bush to Jones' Hole, and lock to the Sawmill across the pleasant flat country around Gavin's Swamp. The Northern Blue Mountains abound in formations to which the old timers gave the name of "Holes". They occur in areas of volcanic soil or shale that has weathered away, leaving a "hole" surrounded by sandstone, usually in the form of cliffs through which the stream finds its outlet by a narrowish opening. The soil being fertile, the trees are tall and straight and in marked contrast to those of the surrounding sandstone. Nobody seems to have knowledge of Jones' Hole, but it would undoubtedly be like the Others.....well worth a visit. The Cudgegong usually has frosty nights and clear days in winter, so bring your woolies with you. +---- 
- July 25 Jim Callaway has a tour of the Royal National Park. Perhaps a bit of scrub in the midsection, but nevertheless a + 
-Page 15. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. June, 1971. +=====Echoes From The Past - 11.===== 
-scenic walk that merits its labelling as..a Test Walk. + 
-July 30, 31 Ray Hookway is a shareholder in APCM, the cement comp- +It had been intended to continue in this issue the saga of early walking trips in the Northern Budawang Mountains. However, with an up-to-date trip story about that area, it was felt there may be too much Budawanging in one magazine, so instead we re-print a short, light-hearted fragment from the Club's Poet Laureate, Kath Mackay, first published in February, 1950, when nudism at Era was still a controversial question. 
-- August 1 any which the Oolong Committee is fighting to prevent the despoilation of the Mt. Armour-Church Creek area. Ray considers it time that bushwalking shareholders and others should have a personal look around the region, hence this trip which is a tour of the scenic wonderland that is the heart of the KanangraBoyd National Park. 'There aren't many better views than the one from Chiddy Obelisk. + 
-August 1 David Ingram has a day walk in his old stamping ground around Campbelltown. The delightful names on his route (The woolwash, Pheasant Creek) are sufficient to make you reach for your boots and pack and set out. +A nudist down at Era\\ 
-Would Prospective Members please note that the test walks for this month have the sign alongside the date. +Reclined upon a dune,\\ 
-ECHOES FROM THE PAST110 +He crouched beneath his eyeshade\\ 
-It had been intended to continue in this issue the saga of early walking trips in the Northern Budawang Mountains. However, with an up- to-date trip story about that area, it was felt there may be too much Budawanging in one magazine, so instead we re-print a short, light-hearted fragment from the Club's Poet Laureate, Kath Mackay, first published in February, 1950, when nudism at Era was still a controversial question. +On a rainy afternoon,\\ 
-A nudist down at Era +Or peered through darkened glasses\\ 
-Reclined upon a dune,. +At the fierce light of the moon. 
-He crouched beneath his eyeshade On a rainy afternoon, + 
-Or peered through darkened glasses At the fierce light of the moon. +He skipped from rock to sandhill\\ 
-Ho skipped from rock to sandhill With bath towel waving free; +With bath towel waving free;\\ 
-He skirmished round the bushes +He skirmished round the bushes\\ 
-To dodge our company....... +To dodge our company.......\\ 
-What with all the interruptions He was pale as pale could be. +What with all the interruptions\\ 
-Some said "He's just a mortin". +He was pale as pale could be. 
-Some - "He should be run ing + 
-Has no one ever told him +Some said "He's just a moron".\\ 
-That nudity's a sin?" +Some - "He should be run in:\\ 
-A lordy, what a pother About a bit of skin: +Has no one ever told him\\ 
-Page 16. THE SYDNEY BUST-ALKER. June, 1971. +That nudity's a sin?"\\ 
-Have you visitea us yet? +A lordy, what a pother\\ 
-Our rooms at 167 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, are easily gotatable by both north and south siders, and we have all your needs in walking, climbing and canoeing gear+About a bit of skin! 
-Equipment for salo or for hire. + 
-Make a point of looking in and seeing our stock. +=====Federation Notes.===== 
-MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT. +
-167 Pacific Highway +
-North Sydney. +
-Phone 929-6504. +
-Page 17. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS. June1971. +
-FEDERATION NOTES.+
 Ray Hookway. Ray Hookway.
 +
 The May meeting held in the Scots Church conference room was chaired by Nin Melville in the absence of President Phil Butt in South Australia. The May meeting held in the Scots Church conference room was chaired by Nin Melville in the absence of President Phil Butt in South Australia.
-Nin also volunteered to act as Federation convenor for a committee to plan and organise the Federation display at the Conservation and wild- Life exhibition to be held at the Sydney Town Hall between the 16th and 22nd August. Volunteers are still required to help man the exhibit. Interested people should contact Nin, Gordon Edgecombe or myself. + 
-More volunteers are also required to help with the Federation Ball to be held at the Roundhouse on R-iday September 17th. This year there will be two bands, one of which will again be the excellent band hired las t year. +Nin also volunteered to act as Federation convenor for a committee to plan and organise the Federation display at the Conservation and Wild-Life exhibition to be held at the Sydney Town Hall between the 16th and 22nd August. Volunteers are still required to help man the exhibit. Interested people should contact Nin, Gordon Edgecombe or myself. 
-Search and Rescue.+ 
 +More volunteers are also required to help with the Federation Ball to be held at the Roundhouse on Friday September 17th. This year there will be two bands, one of which will again be the excellent band hired last year. 
 + 
 +====Search and Rescue.==== 
 There was only one alert during the month; a party of 3 became lost in the Mt. Hay area, but by the time the S/R contact was alerted and a team organised, the party found their own way out...... There was only one alert during the month; a party of 3 became lost in the Mt. Hay area, but by the time the S/R contact was alerted and a team organised, the party found their own way out......
-The S and R section are planning a reorganisatio (nothing to do with the above incident ) They hope to form loose teams from individual clubs who can work together on searches. This will help overcome the problem of the search organiser in picking team leaders from people he may not know. For this reason the S and R Group are asking for a good representation from all clubs at the next S and R Iractice to be held on July 17th and 18th in the Wild Dogs area. Refer to Walks notes for details. + 
-Remember the lost walker you save may be yourselfCorrespondence. +The S and R section are planning a reorganisation (nothing to do with the above incident....) They hope to form loose teams from individual clubs who can work together on searches. This will help overcome the problem of the search organiser in picking team leaders from people he may not know. For this reason the S and R Group are asking for a good representation from all clubs at the next S and R Practice to be held on July 17th and 18th in the Wild Dogs area. Refer to Walks notes for details. 
-In answer to letters from Federation, the Minister for Lands advised that the proposal for the riding trails in the Colo gorge had no official sanction and that he was still awaiting details from Mr. 7.C.Wentworth before commenting.+ 
 +Remember the lost walker you save may be yourself
 + 
 +====Correspondence.==== 
 + 
 +In answer to letters from Federation, the Minister for Lands advised that the proposal for the riding trails in the Colo gorge had no official sanction and that he was still awaiting details from Mr. W.C. Wentworth before commenting. 
 He also advised that beach buggies, trail bikes and all-purpose vehicles were banned from National parks, but unfortunately limited staff made policing of regulations difficult. He has written to the respective local councils asking them to take steps to control their use in council areas. He stated further that whilst over-snow vehicles were necessary in some areas, their use by private individuals in the Kosciusko Park was forbidden. He also advised that beach buggies, trail bikes and all-purpose vehicles were banned from National parks, but unfortunately limited staff made policing of regulations difficult. He has written to the respective local councils asking them to take steps to control their use in council areas. He stated further that whilst over-snow vehicles were necessary in some areas, their use by private individuals in the Kosciusko Park was forbidden.
-Page 18. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICTR. June, 1971. + 
-Clutha Development Act. +====Clutha Development Act.==== 
-Federation is to write to the State Government, to add their voice to the gatherin& opposition to the Clutha Development Act and Agreement. This Act, passed in 1970, will permit a private company to mine coal on the Tonalli tableland; build a bridge across the waters of Warragathba Dam; construct a private railway 40 miles in length crossing portions of Sydney's water catch- + 
-ment area to the Illawarra Scarp above Coal Cliff; pile a million tons of coal (and coal dust) on the rim of the scarp; and build a conveyor down to sea level and along a 4,000 foot conveyor to the holds of waiting ships.+Federation is to write to the State Government, to add their voice to the gathering opposition to the Clutha Development Act and Agreement. This Act, passed in 1970, will permit a private company to mine coal on the Tonalli tableland; build a bridge across the waters of Warragathba Dam; construct a private railway 40 miles in length crossing portions of Sydney's water catchment area to the Illawarra Scarp above Coal Cliff; pile a million tons of coal (and coal dust) on the rim of the scarp; and build a conveyor down to sea level and along a 4,000 foot conveyor to the holds of waiting ships. 
 If the State Government and the Clutha development Company proceed with their plans, the anti-Clutha movement which is forming could make the Colong, Little desert and the Cooloola Sands efforts look like church social events. Experience gained from these fights together with the strength and standing of the more than 26 organisations already banded together, should make it an interesting event. If the State Government and the Clutha development Company proceed with their plans, the anti-Clutha movement which is forming could make the Colong, Little desert and the Cooloola Sands efforts look like church social events. Experience gained from these fights together with the strength and standing of the more than 26 organisations already banded together, should make it an interesting event.
-Exploratory drilling for coal is already apparently under way on the Tonalli tableland....(See also extract from the National TrustBulletin, in this edition). + 
-Victorian Alpine Track.+Exploratory drilling for coal is already apparently under way on the Tonalli tableland.... (See also extract from the National Trust Bulletin, in this edition). 
 + 
 +====Victorian Alpine Track.==== 
 People planning walks in the Crosscut saw area should note that a route has been marked from Mt. Speculation across Mt. Despair and the Viking to the Barry saddle and that the Victorian Forestry Commission are to mark the Mt. Howitt, Mt. Skene sections next year. People planning walks in the Crosscut saw area should note that a route has been marked from Mt. Speculation across Mt. Despair and the Viking to the Barry saddle and that the Victorian Forestry Commission are to mark the Mt. Howitt, Mt. Skene sections next year.
-Aluminium markers on trees are used and water soUrces are indicated. A hut has also been built at McCalister Springs. + 
-Carlon's Head Chains.+Aluminium markers on trees are used and water sources are indicated. A hut has also been built at McCalister Springs. 
 + 
 +====Carlon's Head Chains.==== 
 Federation has been advised that the chains on Canons Head are deteriorating and they have delegated a member to inspect them and advise. Federation has been advised that the chains on Canons Head are deteriorating and they have delegated a member to inspect them and advise.
-New Maps. + 
-The 5th edition of the Budawangs Sketch map lrccrporating tal corrections and the latest park boundaries, is available at Paddy's. +====New Maps.==== 
-reissued and the Victorian maps of the the Crooked River and the Cathedral July this year. + 
-The Snowy Plains map has been King, Howqua and Jamieson watersheds ranges are to be reissued in June or New Lands Department isSuess +The 5th edition of the Budawangs Sketch map incorporating all corrections and the latest park boundaries, is available at Paddy's. 
-Cdbargo North Provisional + 
-Moruya Provisional +The Snowy Plains map has been reissued and the Victorian maps of the King, Howqua and Jamieson watersheds the Crooked River and the Cathedral ranges are to be reissued in June or July this year. 
-Narooma Provisional + 
-4 mapsLand Dept. +====New Lands Department issues:==== 
-map4 1/25,000 series + 
-2 maps) 10 metre contours+|Cobargo North|Provisional|4 mapsLand Dept. 1/25,000 series, 10 metre contours| 
 +|Moruya|Provisional|maps| Land Dept. 1/25,000 series, 10 metre contours| 
 +|Narooma|Provisional|2 maps| Land Dept. 1/25,000 series, 10 metre contours
 The Lands Dept. Murrurundi and Kanangra maps are out of print. The Lands Dept. Murrurundi and Kanangra maps are out of print.
-Page 19. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALTER. June, 1971. +   
-Important Dates to remember:+====Important Dates to remember:==== 
 Ecology Lectures. Sydney Museum. June & July. Refer May Walker for details. Ecology Lectures. Sydney Museum. June & July. Refer May Walker for details.
-Search & Rescue Practise. July 17th and 18th in Wild Dogs area. Wild1if68 Conservation Exhibition Sydney Town Hall 16/22 August. + 
-Federation Ball. Uni. of N.S.7. Roundhouse. Friday September 17th. +Search & Rescue Practise. July 17th and 18th in Wild Dogs area. 
-COLONG ......and now CLUTHA+ 
-(In Federation Notes, Ray Hookway gives anoutline of the Clutha Development propogals. To supplement this, some information published in the National Trust Bulletin for April, 1971, is extracted to give S.B.W. miners an indication of the nature of the beast. No doubt we will hear a good deal more of this project over the next year or so).+Wild1ife & Conservation Exhibition Sydney Town Hall 16/22 August. 
 + 
 +Federation Ball. Uni. of N.S.W. Roundhouse. Friday September 17th. 
 + 
 +=====Colong...... and now Clutha.===== 
 + 
 +(In Federation Notes, Ray Hookway gives an outline of the Clutha Development proposals. To supplement this, some information published in the National Trust Bulletin for April, 1971, is extracted to give S.B.W. members an indication of the nature of the beast. No doubt we will hear a good deal more of this project over the next year or so). 
 The green light for the development was given in the Clutha Development Pty. Ltd. Agreement Act of 1970. This Act has some most unusual features. Provisions usually written into legislation with the object of protecting public interest, and enabling objections to be lodged, have been specifically eliminated from this enactment. For example, there is no provision for objection under the terms of the Mining Act. The green light for the development was given in the Clutha Development Pty. Ltd. Agreement Act of 1970. This Act has some most unusual features. Provisions usually written into legislation with the object of protecting public interest, and enabling objections to be lodged, have been specifically eliminated from this enactment. For example, there is no provision for objection under the terms of the Mining Act.
-In the Public Works Act it is laid down that details of railways about to be constructed will be published so that "any well-grounded objections may be lodged". This clause does not apply to the Clutha Development Act, although a 40-mile private railway and spur lines are to be built, partially across Sydney's water supply area. Under the Local Government Act there is normally provision for objections in certain cases to the use of landg this also has no application in the Clutha Agreement. + 
-The Special Act provides that lands required by the Company shall be acquired by the Government, and leased to the Company at 50 cents per acre for a periodof 50 years "clear of.all rates, taxes and assessment to which the land is now or at any time may be subject or liable." It has been stated by the Premier that Clutha is expected to gross $90 million annually from the project, and will contribute about $5 or $6 million to the Government in franchise for the railway, coal loader and other facilities. +In the Public Works Act it is laid down that details of railways about to be constructed will be published so that "any well-grounded objections may be lodged". This clause does not apply to the Clutha Development Act, although a 40-mile private railway and spur lines are to be built, partially across Sydney's water supply area. Under the Local Government Act there is normally provision for objections in certain cases to the use of land: this also has no application in the Clutha Agreement. 
-There is no indication that any scientific investigation has been made into the effects of stockpiling about a million tons'of small coal (and coal dust) along the summit of the Illawarra escarpment, and what may happen to it as a result of wind or rain. + 
-Some provisions regarding pollution are made in the lease arrangements, but the terms are generally unspecific, and include phrases as "all reasonable action to prevent anypollutioli". +The Special Act provides that lands required by the Company shall be acquired by the Government, and leased to the Company at 50 cents per acre for a period of 50 years "clear of all rates, taxes and assessment to which the land is now or at any time may be subject or liable." It has been stated by the Premier that Clutha is expected to gross $90 million annually from the project, and will contribute about $5 or $6 million to the Government in franchise for the railway, coal loader and other facilities. 
-Page 20. THE SYDNEY BUSI-1711=R. June 9 1971. + 
-The National Trust Bulletin romazkst +There is no indication that any scientific investigation has been made into the effects of stockpiling about a million tons of small coal (and coal dust) along the summit of the Illawarra escarpment, and what may happen to it as a result of wind or rain. 
-"It diminishes the nation and gives people a sense of disillusionment and impotence to see Government hastening to smooth the path for a large overseas company to exploit the nation's irreplaceable mineral resources with little benefit to Australia - and a despoiled landscape to boct.....Coal mining is a once only harvest, but the need for clean air, open lands and breathing space will remain fundamental and increasing human needs for all time." + 
-PROSPECTIVES' PAGE.+Some provisions regarding pollution are made in the lease arrangements, but the terms are generally unspecific, and include phrases as "all reasonable action to prevent any pollution". 
 + 
 +The National Trust Bulletin remarks: 
 + 
 +"It diminishes the nation and gives people a sense of disillusionment and impotence to see Government hastening to smooth the path for a large overseas company to exploit the nation's irreplaceable mineral resources with little benefit to Australia - and a despoiled landscape to boot..... Coal mining is a once only harvest, but the need for clean air, open lands and breathing space will remain fundamental and increasing human needs for all time." 
 + 
 +=====Prospectives Page.===== 
 Ann Emery, our first new member this month, is another nurse from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Like many other nurses from that institution, Ann joined our Club through Elizabeth Priestly, but unlike most of the others Ann has made the grade. Happy walking, Ann. Ann Emery, our first new member this month, is another nurse from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Like many other nurses from that institution, Ann joined our Club through Elizabeth Priestly, but unlike most of the others Ann has made the grade. Happy walking, Ann.
-Our second new member is Brian Holden, who finds time here and there to come on walks with the S.B.T., despite doing a degree course at night, completing a home and keeping a young family. I think Brian sighed with relief after the Committee meeting where he was interviewed, because he's been trying to complete his formalities for a while. Now he can go a bit easier and enjoy himself more. + 
-Third to join our ranks in June was Ross 711son, a busy school teacher from Hurlstono Agricultural College, whose occupation seems to be petty full-time - seeing it's a live-in position - and in which capacity he alsq instructs pupils in the arts and enjoyment of bushwalking. Ross, too ii.u6t have been glad to see our backs after the Committee meeting, but I hope he still manages to come on walks once in a while, as he is very keen to do. +Our second new member is Brian Holden, who finds time here and there to come on walks with the S.B.W., despite doing a degree course at night, completing a home and keeping a young family. I think Brian sighed with relief after the Committee meeting where he was interviewed, because he's been trying to complete his formalities for a while. Now he can go a bit easier and enjoy himself more. 
-Errol Shecdy became the fourth addition to our fraternity. This makes yet another member who is an active officer in tho Boy Scouts Association. Nonetheless, besides these pursuits, Errol also seems to find time to play competition squash, so I expect he's looking forward to doing some harder-than-test walk walks... + 
-Ella Neef is anothor one who has made it from R.P.A.H. She definitely prefers the day walks, especially since she finds the colder weather "Oit too much"for camping. I suppose there would be lots of others with those sentiments too. +Third to join our ranks in June was Ross Wilson, a busy school teacher from Hurlstone Agricultural College, whose occupation seems to be pretty full-time - seeing it's a live-in position - and in which capacity he also instructs pupils in the arts and enjoyment of bushwalking. Ross, too, must have been glad to see our backs after the Committee meeting, but I hope he still manages to come on walks once in a while, as he is very keen to do. 
-Thank goodness only 5 of the 8 applications for membership came to Committee in Junel I would like to put in a plaintive plea to all Prospectives to please calculgte in advance (if they don't read my notices in the magazine or on the notice board) when they would be due for member ship - at the latest - and try to do their map reading and first aid tests + 
-Page 21. THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER. June, 1971. +Errol Sheedy became the fourth addition to our fraternity. This makes yet another member who is an active officer in the Boy Scouts Association. Nonetheless, besides these pursuits, Errol also seems to find time to play competition squash, so I expect he's looking forward to doing some harder-than-test walks... 
-before the Committee meeting ,night where they will appears + 
-It must be hard to fathom just how long it takes to finalise all these petty +Ella Neef is another one who has made it from R.P.A.H. She definitely prefers the day walks, especially since she finds the colder weather "a bit too much" for camping. I suppose there would be lots of others with those sentiments too. 
-little details like paying joining fees, doing tests, getting signatures and checking walks, so I'telling you.+ 
 +---- 
 + 
 +Thank goodness only 5 of the 8 applications for membership came to Committee in June! I would like to put in a plaintive plea to all Prospectives to please calculate in advance (if they don't read my notices in the magazine or on the notice board) when they would be due for membership - at the latest - and try to do their map reading and first aid tests before the Committee meeting night where they will appear! 
 + 
 +It must be hard to fathom just how long it takes to finalise all these petty little details like paying joining fees, doing tests, getting signatures and checking walks, so I'__telling__ you... 
 + 
 +---- 
 I have been unable to ascertain thus far, but a little bird told me that a member (Maria Celovic) has deigned to go beyond the call of duty and become engaged to a Prospective (Don Hitchcock). Sincere congratulations to you both, provided this is so, of course. I have been unable to ascertain thus far, but a little bird told me that a member (Maria Celovic) has deigned to go beyond the call of duty and become engaged to a Prospective (Don Hitchcock). Sincere congratulations to you both, provided this is so, of course.
-Newcomers who joined us in May are + 
- Barbara Altorjai, Ray Carter, Barry Foy, Barbara Gorrie (Barbara +---- 
-seems to be the "in" name at the moment M.S.) Marie and Susan Hancock, Kay Piper, Barry Rowe, Hugh Stark and Frank 7yndham+ 
-Now for my warning call to Prospectives who should apply for membership or else .....an extension,... +Newcomers who joined us in May are
-Robyn Barr, Max Christmann, Gavin and Janet Fox, Paul Marmata, wondy Hobson, Janet McManus, Peter Martin, Kerry Ruston, Jenny + 
-Salzmann and Zenda Spry.+Barbara Altorjai, Ray Carter, Barry Foy, Barbara Gorrie (Barbara seems to be the "in" name at the moment M.S.) Marie and Susan Hancock, Kay Piper, Barry Rowe, Hugh Stark and Frank Wyndham. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +Now for my warning call to Prospectives who should apply for membership or else .....an extension... 
 + 
 +Robyn Barr, Max Christmann, Gavin and Janet Fox, Paul Marmata, Wendy Hobson, Janet McManus, Peter Martin, Kerry Ruston, Jenny Salzmann and Zenda Spry. 
 I'd be grateful to receive your applications at the earliest possible moment, Thanks. I'd be grateful to receive your applications at the earliest possible moment, Thanks.
-Larbara+ 
-SNIPPET S.+Barbara
 + 
 +=====Snippets.===== 
 As well as being the 27th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Front in Europe, June 6th (Sunday) was the occasion of the gathering of a large group of people at Artransa Studios (T.V. Channel ATN 7) near Epping. As well as being the 27th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Front in Europe, June 6th (Sunday) was the occasion of the gathering of a large group of people at Artransa Studios (T.V. Channel ATN 7) near Epping.
-There were 40 members of archery clubs; 40 tennis players; 40 lifesavers; 40 exponents of judo; a Salvation Army Band. .all in trim uniforms and looking a thorough credit to their respective organisations.+ 
 +There were 40 members of archery clubs; 40 tennis players; 40 lifesavers; 40 exponents of judo; a Salvation Army Band... all in trim uniforms and looking a thorough credit to their respective organisations. 
 In addition, there was a scruffy lot (79 of them, including the youngsters) in a motley collection of packs, boots, sandshoes, shorts, jeans, parkas and woollen jackets; a couple with climbing ropes, and a couple with ice axes. In addition, there was a scruffy lot (79 of them, including the youngsters) in a motley collection of packs, boots, sandshoes, shorts, jeans, parkas and woollen jackets; a couple with climbing ropes, and a couple with ice axes.
-The occasion, of course, was an advertisement for QUANTASs air travel + 
-at concession rates for groups of 40 or more people. The thought is that +The occasion, of course, was an advertisement for QUANTAS'air travel at concession rates for groups of 40 or more people. The thought is that the proceeds paid for the bushwalkers' appearance will go to one of the conservation projects we are currently supporting
-the proceeds paid for the bushwalkers' appearance will go to one of the conservation projects we are currently suloporting+ 
--------------- +=====Socially Speaking.===== 
-'Page 22. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER June, 1971 +
-SOCIALLY SPEAKING....+
 by Spiro Ketas. by Spiro Ketas.
-On July 21st Bruce Edds, one of our new members, discusses both sides of that ever-present conflict between conservationists and miners. Bruce tElls me that, obviously a balance must be agreed upon in order to please both parties. Bruce has done a great deal of research and study into this problem, so come along '4:4 listen to his arguments.- questions welcomed. 
-Our new American friends, Tom Wilhelm and his charming wife, Linda, are treating us to an informative and interesting night on July 28th0 They hail from Berkley, California, and have walked in many National Parks in the U.S.A. Tom has some slides, a ready wit 9 and a wealth of knowledge, a typical "schoolie" - you may have seen him commuting to work at St. Marys on his push-bike. If you haven't, come along and meet them. 
-Members wishing to join a theatre party to see the Auwtralian Opera Company's productiOn of "La Boheme", please contact me. Date to be arranged, 
  
-MORE SNIPPETS+On July 21st Bruce Edds, one of our new members, discusses both sides of that ever-present conflict between conservationists and minersBruce tells me that, obviously a balance must be agreed upon in order to please both parties. Bruce has done a great deal of research and study into this problem, so come along & listen to his arguments.... questions welcomed. 
 + 
 +Our new American friends, Tom Wilhelm and his charming wife, Linda, are treating us to an informative and interesting night on July 28th. They hail from Berkley, California, and have walked in many National Parks in the U.S.A. Tom has some slides, a ready wit,  and a wealth of knowledge, a typical "schoolie" - you may have seen him commuting to work at St. Marys on his push-bike. If you haven't, come along and meet them. 
 + 
 +Members wishing to join a theatre party to see the Australian Opera Company's production of "La Boheme", please contact me. Date to be arranged. 
 + 
 +=====More Snippets.===== 
 After the goings on at T.V. Channel 7 on June 6th, something like forty of those who had taken part in the advertisement retired to the Gray's place at Epping, where a barbecue meal was held. With George away on a car-swap trip, it fell to Helen to be mine host, and to make available all facilities for this ravening horde. (walkers are always ravening). Deep appreciation from all concerned. After the goings on at T.V. Channel 7 on June 6th, something like forty of those who had taken part in the advertisement retired to the Gray's place at Epping, where a barbecue meal was held. With George away on a car-swap trip, it fell to Helen to be mine host, and to make available all facilities for this ravening horde. (walkers are always ravening). Deep appreciation from all concerned.
-1.73 hear from Brian Harvey glad tidings of two veteran members. Kath Mackay our Poet Laureate (see page 15) was recently in Sydney, as a refugee from 7Testern Australia; and is reported as "fit and Jleln Good. Other news is that Dorothy Lawry, a club stalwart of many years is returning from New Zealand an June 26th, to live again in Australia. The very best of welc=es to Dorothy. + 
-SPECIAL NOTICE - Meetings and meeting places. +---- 
 + 
 +We hear from Brian Harvey glad tidings of two veteran members. Kath Mackayour Poet Laureate (see page 15) was recently in Sydney, as a refugee from Western Australia; and is reported as "fit and well"Good. Other news is that Dorothy Lawry, a club stalwart of many years is returning from New Zealand an June 26th, to live again in Australia. The very best of welcomes to Dorothy. 
 + 
 +=====Special Notice - Meetings and meeting places.===== 
 It was not possible to make firm bookings for our new club room for every Wednesday night during the next few months. It was not possible to make firm bookings for our new club room for every Wednesday night during the next few months.
-On July 7th and 14th we meet at the same building, but in Room 104, 2nd floor. (known as the Board Room). Accommoda4ion is rather limited - about 35 seats; 
-On Ausust 11th the normal 7ednesday meeting may have to be postponed - no accoomodation yet avail-able. 
-Instead of Tedneu day meetings on August 18th and November 17th, bookings have been made in the usual hall for TUESDAYS, August 17, and November 16th. 'atch for any changes in these arrangamentw. 
  
 +On July 7th and 14th we meet at the same building, but in Room 104, 2nd floor. (known as the Board Room). Accommoda4ion is rather limited - about 35 seats.
 +
 +On August 11th the normal Wednesday meeting may have to be postponed - no accommodation yet available.
 +
 +Instead of Wednesday meetings on August 18th and November 17th, bookings have been made in the usual hall for Tuesdays, August 17, and November 16th. Watch for any changes in these arrangements.
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