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+======The Sydney Bushwalker.======
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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER
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 A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 14 Atchison Street, St. Leonards.
-POSTAL ADDRESS: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001.
-Meetings at the Club Rooms on Wednesday evenings after 7.30 p m. Enquiries regarding the Club - Mrs. Marcia Shappert, Te1.30-2028.
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-AUGUST, 1973,
-Editor: Spiro Ketas, 104/10 Wylde Street, Pott's Point,2011. Tel. 357-1381 (home)
-Typist: Kath Brown
-Duplication: Mike Short
-Business Manager: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford 2118.
-IN THIS ISSUE:
-At the July General Meeting by Jim Brown Page 2
-A Quick Exit from the Macdonnell Ranges
-Part 1. Frank Rigby 4
-Paddy Pallin Advertisement 6
-More Letters from Dorothy & Alan Pike 7
-Advertisement - Skis for Sale 11
-Walks Secretary's Notes - September Wilf Hilder 11
-Mountain Equipment Advertisement 12
-Federation Notes - June & July Rosemary Edmonds 14
-Kanangra Walls 16
-Social Notes Elaine Brown 16
-The Myall Lakes - Bunning Enquiry 17
-Children - on Club Walks 17
-OFFICIAL NOTICE - Half-Yearly General Meeting
- Sheila HoBinns, Hon.Secretary 18
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+Postal Address: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001.
-Page 2 TIM SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August, 1973.
-AT THE JULY GENERAL MEETING.
+Meetings at the Club Rooms on Wednesday evenings after 7.30 p.m.
+Enquiries regarding the Club - Mrs. Marcia Shappert, Te1. 30-2028.
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+=====August, 1973.=====
+|**Editor**|Spiro Ketas, 104/10 Wylde Street, Pott's Point, 2011. Te1. 357-1381 (Home)|
+|**Typist**|Kath Brown|
+|**Duplication**|Mike Short|
+|**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118.|
+=====In This Issue:=====
+| | |Page|
+|At the July General Meeting|Jim Brown| 2|
+|A Quick Exit from the Macdonnell Ranges Part 1.|Frank Rigby| 4|
+|More Letters from Dorothy & Alan Pike| | 7|
+|Advertisement - Skis for Sale| |11|
+|Walks Secretary's Notes - September|Wilf Hilder|11|
+|Federation Notes - June & July|Rosemary Edmonds|14|
+|Kanangra Walls| |16|
+|Social Notes|Elaine Brown|16|
+|The Myall Lakes - Bunning Enquiry| |17|
+|Children - on Club Walks| |17|
+|Official Notice - Half-Yearly General Meeting|Sheila M. Binns, Hon.Secretary|18|
+=====Advertisements=====
+| |Page|
+|Paddy Pallin| 6|
+|Mountain Equipment|12|
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+=====At The July General Meeting.=====
 by Jim Brown.
-Let it be recorded first that Wednesday, 11th July, had been
-another soggy day in a long-drawn-out sequence of showery winter weather,
+Let it be recorded first that Wednesday, 11th July, had been another soggy day in a long-drawn-out sequence of showery winter weather, and it will be realised that there was ample reason for the rather small attendance - about 25-30 at its top.
-and it will be realised that there was ample reason for the rather small attendance - about 25-30 at its top.
-One new member, Colin Todd, was greeted, no one wanted to dispute the June minutes, and a small bag of correspondence informed us that Bob Duncan was seeking transfer to Non-active, and the National Parks Association was
+One new member, Colin Todd, was greeted, no one wanted to dispute the June minutes, and a small bag of correspondence informed us that Bob Duncan was seeking transfer to Non-active, and the National Parks Association was voicing opposition to large-scale "controlled burning" of bush areas. The financial review showed an increase to $851 in the current account at the end of June.
-voicing opposition to large-scale "controlled. burning" of bush areas. The financial review showed an increase to 3851 in the current account at the end of June.
-Will' Hilder put forward a few matters on behalf of Federation, including reports that vandals had damaged the climbing chains at Carlon's Head. The question of a Federation display at a conservation exhibition
+Wilf Hilder put forward a few matters on behalf of Federation, including reports that vandals had damaged the climbing chains at Carlon's Head. The question of a Federation display at a conservation exhibition in the City Town Hall was being considered, and Federation was also discussing the formation of a Conservation "clearing house" to co-ordinate activities of various interested groups. The plastic water bucket in the coal seam cave south of Kanangra had been stolen, but had since been replaced. Enquiries were being made into problems of access across private property at Mountain Lagoon, and there was advice that the limestone mining concerns were to appeal against the magistrate's determination on Bungonia. Coming events included a S. & R. demonstration (strange how that word now has an undertone of protest!) on October 13-14, and Federation Ball on September 21st. It was foreshadowed that, at its approaching Annual Meeting, Federation may move for an increase from 15c to 20c in the capitation levy on member clubs.
-in the City Town Hall was being considered, and Federation was also discussing the formation of a Conservation "clearing house" to co-ordinate activities of various interested groups. The plastic water bucket in the coal seam cave south of Kanangra had been stolen, but had since been replaced. Enquiries were being made into problems of access across private property at Mountain Lagoon, and there was advice that the limestone mining concerns ware to appeal against the magistrate's determination on Bungonia. Coming events included a S. & R. demonstration (strange how that word now has an undertone of protest!) on October 13-149 and Federation Ball on SepteMber 21st0 It was foreshadowed that, at its approaching Annual Meeting Federation may move for an increase from 150 to 20c in the
-capitation levy on member clubs.
+In answer to questions on the last mentioned topic, Wilf indicated he was not convinced the increase was justified, but would like to hear what arguments were put forward by its supporters. He referred to the writing-off of $200 for Federation Ball tickets sold in the past, for which the collector - a member of one of the affiliated clubs - had not produced the cash. He also felt Federation had been over-generous with its donations to some conservation projects. This comment brought a resolution from our meeting that delegates to the Federation Annual Meeting move that donations to conservation appeals should not be made by Federation. As a by-product of this instruction to our delegates, the question of the regularity of their attendance was raised, and it was agreed the President should mention the need for their presence, especially at the Annual Meeting.
-In answer to questions on the last mentioned topic, Wilf indicated
-he was not convinced the increase was justified, but would like to hear
+Next came the Walks Report, covering the weekends from June 16-17 to July 7-8. On the first weekend there was a Snow Instructional jointly handled by Rod Peters and Wilf, with 9 people, including six novices. Reasonably good snow conditions prevailed, if a little icy on the Sunday. Of the two day walks for June 17, one was in the Heathcote Creek area and under the guidance of Meryl Watman, but details were not available. The other was Carl Bock's in the West Head country, with 10 comers, showers of rain and sightings of one tame emu and one guided goat.
-what arguments were put forward. by its supporters. He referred to the
-writing-off of $200 for Federation Ball tickets sold in the past, for which the collector - a member of ono of the affiliated clubs - had not produced the cash. He also felt Federation had been over-generous with its donations
+The following weekend witnessed the Younger legion, all 30 of them, on the journey over Mt. Solitary. Owen averred that any number in excess of 2 dozen counted as a safari, and on account of the personality of the leader there were more ladies than men. Kath Brown's day walk to Burning Palms was "uneventful", except that 3 people of the 12 present actually bathed in the surf. Over the end of the financial year Wilf and Rod Peters were at the snow again (what there was of it) with a team numbering 14. They spent the Friday night camped with a team of hoboes under a bridge (at Berridale, I think) and in the morning discovered the motley crew to be other S.B.W. going to a ski lodge. Meanwhile Frank Tacker and party of 5 were on the Grose River, not quite making it to Carmathen Creek junction, while one prospective elected to remain in Blue Gum and so avoided the bush rats which made the Grose River camp a little different.
-to some conservation projects. This comment brought a resolution from our
-mooting that delegates to the Federation Annual Meeting move that donations to conservation appeals should not be made by Federation. As a by-product
+July 1st and Sam Hinde's walk in showery weather from Wondabyne to Pindar Cave. The Parks and Wildlife Service appears to be caring for the area and tracks and markers have made the way more obvious than it used to be.
-of this instruction to our delegates, the question of the regularity of
-their attendance was raised, and it was agreed the President should mention the need for their presence, especially at the Annual Meeting.
+For the last weekend of those under review there was some dearth of information and it could not be said whether Neville Lupton's Wollondilly walk or Alan Fall's trip to Blue Gum had taken place. Barry Zieren's day walk on West Head Peninsular went in occasional rain storms, with 18 attending and produced the month's casualty when Mary Davidson slipped on a muddy piece of track and broke a leg bone. This brought forth a stretcher, a police launch and ambulance men and the victim was finally carried off to Mona Vale Hospital.
-Next came the Walks Report, covering the weekends from June 16-17 to
-July 7-8, On the first weekend there was a Snow Instructional jointly handled by Rod Peters and Will', with 9 people, including six novices.
+Thence to General Business. Adrienne Shilling spoke of a newsletter giving the latest on Lake Pedder, which she was placing on the Notice Board. It was also announced on behalf of the C.S.I.R.O. Spelio group that (a) a public inspection of Bungonia Caves would be held on August 25/26; and (b) the group was investigating the migration habits of bats and would appreciate any specific data. Dot Butler confirmed that the Water Board would transfer to us the adjoining block and also pay $700 in compensation for the flooding of part of Coolana. Finally Wilf remarked that high-rise building at St. Leonards was making the place unsuitable for our wireless-minded landlords, and suggested we ask for some notice if they proposed to sell their property.
-Reasonably good snow conditions prevailed, if a little icy on the Sunday.
-Of the two day walks for June 179 one was in the Heathooto Creek area and under the guidance of Meryl Watman, but details wore not available. The other was Carl Bock's in the West Head country, with 10 comers, showers of
+By this time it was 9.10 p.m., all matters had been given an airing, and we piped down.
-Page 3 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August, 1973.
-rain and sightings of one tama saau -and One gtided-goat.
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-The following weekend witnessed the Younger legion, all 30 of them, on the journey over Et. Solitary. Owen averred that any number in excess of 2 dozen counted as a safari, and on account of the personality of the
-leader there were more ladies than men. Kath Brown's day walk to Burning Palms was "uneventful", except that 3 people of the 12 present actually bathed in the surf. Over the end of the financial year Wilt: and Rod Peters were at the snow again (what there was of it) with a team numbering 14. They spent the Friday night camped with a team of hoboes under a bridge (at Berridale, I think) and in the morning discovered the motley crew to be
-other S.B.W. going to a ski lodge. Meanwhile Frank Tacker and party of 5 wore on the Grose River, not quite making it to Carmathen Creek junction,
-while one prospective elected to remain in Blue Gum and so avoided the
-bush rats which made the Grose River camp a little different.
-July let and Sam Hinde's walk in showery weather from Wendabyne to
-Pindar Cave. The Parks and Wildlife Service appears to be caring for the
-area and tracks and markers have made the way more Obvious than it used to be.
-For the last weekend of those under review there was some dearth of information and it could not be said whether Neville Lupton's Wollondilly walk or Alan Fall's trip to Blue Gum had taken place. Barry Zieren/s day
-walk on West Head Peninsular went,in occasional rain storms, with 18 attending and produced the month's casualty when Mary Davidson slipped on a muddy piece of track and broke a leg bone. This brought forth a stretcher, a police launch and ambulance men and the victim was finally
-carried off to Mona Vale Hospital.
-Thence to General Business. Adrienne Shilling spoke of a newsletter giving the latest on Lake Peddor, which she was placing on the Notice Board, It was also announced on behalf of the C.S.I.R,O. Spelio group that (a) a public inspection of Bungonia Caves would_ be held on August 25/265 and (b)
-the group was investigating the migration habits of bats and would appreciate
-any specific data. Dot Butler confirmed that the Water Board would transfer to us the adjoining block and also pay 3700 in compensation for the flooding
-of part of Coolana. Finally Wilf remarked that high-rise building at
-St. Leonards was making the place unsuitable for our wireless-minded land-
-lords, and suggested we ask for some notice if they proposed to sell their property.
-By this time it was 9.10 p m., all matters had been given an airing,
-ana we piped down.
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-Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSETALKER August, 1973.
 A QUICK EXIT FROM THE MAeDONNELL RANGES, PART 1.
 by Frank Rigby.