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-THE SOU'-WEST OF THE SOU'-WEST - PART 3. +=====The Sou'West Of The Sou'West - Part 3.===== 
-by Fraiolk Rigby.+ 
 +by Frank Rigby. 
 (The last episode ended in an emergency camp on a side spur of the South-West Cape Range, with Joan and I giving thanks for the end of some quite nasty weather.) (The last episode ended in an emergency camp on a side spur of the South-West Cape Range, with Joan and I giving thanks for the end of some quite nasty weather.)
 +
 Day 7 (now reckoned by the campsites) dawns with lots of promise in the cool air washed clean by the deluge of Day 6. Anxious to put the length of the range behind us before Huey can play his next trick, we are early away. Along the treeless tops with the west coast below on our right and the south coast starting to show on our left, for we are approaching the very corner of Tasmania. We pass one of our rock shelters of the previous day - yesterday it was a haven, today it does not rate a second glance. By mid-afternoon we are standing in the brilliant sunshine near the trig on Mt. Karamu, gazing in awe at all that surrounds us. Day 7 (now reckoned by the campsites) dawns with lots of promise in the cool air washed clean by the deluge of Day 6. Anxious to put the length of the range behind us before Huey can play his next trick, we are early away. Along the treeless tops with the west coast below on our right and the south coast starting to show on our left, for we are approaching the very corner of Tasmania. We pass one of our rock shelters of the previous day - yesterday it was a haven, today it does not rate a second glance. By mid-afternoon we are standing in the brilliant sunshine near the trig on Mt. Karamu, gazing in awe at all that surrounds us.
-Surely this must be one of the grandest vantage points anywhere. Karamu is not high, only 439 metres, and yet it is commanding. Just by turning around through full circle, a'panorama of infinite variety and beauty unfolds in all directions. But I cannot help facing the South- West Cape, rocky, fascinating and yes - inviting, thrusting out into the ocean, the last land this side of Antarctica. From a broad low saddle at the base of Karamu2 the Cape rises to a summit at 240 metres, the great slabs on the wester sideplunging at a steep angle straight into the sea. Beyond the summit the promontory falls away unseen, but by previous accounts we know that one must abseil to reach the end. It is difficult to wrest the eyes from this challenging feature, even for the view up the west coast - Window Pane Bay now in the middle distance, then Port Davey and beyond; inland the mountains, plains and patches of forest, the soft hues of the Tasmanian wilderness. But it is the other coast that is especially striking, that succession of bays and rocky headlands; and is that South Cape on the horizon? If so, we are seeing the length of the Tasmanian south coast at one glance. + 
-Page 1'7. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August 9 1976 +Surely this must be one of the grandest vantage points anywhere. Karamu is not high, only 439 metres, and yet it is commanding. Just by turning around through full circle, a panorama of infinite variety and beauty unfolds in all directions. But I cannot help facing the South-West Cape, rocky, fascinating and yes - inviting, thrusting out into the ocean, the last land this side of Antarctica. From a broad low saddle at the base of Karamu, the Cape rises to a summit at 240 metres, the great slabs on the western side plunging at a steep angle straight into the sea. Beyond the summit the promontory falls away unseen, but by previous accounts we know that one must abseil to reach the end. It is difficult to wrest the eyes from this challenging feature, even for the view up the west coast - Window Pane Bay now in the middle distance, then Port Davey and beyond; inland the mountains, plains and patches of forest, the soft hues of the Tasmanian wilderness. But it is the other coast that is especially striking, that succession of bays and rocky headlands; and is that South Cape on the horizon? If so, we are seeing the length of the Tasmanian south coast at one glance. 
-To the Cape or not, that is the question now. We have been told the return trip from Karamu takes five hours. This means an exposed + 
-camp somewhere down there in the saddle, and although the weather is fine +To the Cape or not, that is the question now. We have been told the return trip from Karamu takes five hours. This means an exposed camp somewhere down there in the saddle, and although the weather is fine now we are longing for security after certain recent experiences. Besides, we have lost a day etc., etc. We opt instead for Wilson Bight, our first bay on the south coast. It is perhaps a cowardly, layman's decision, but at least there's something left for next time. Our campsite, just off the beach beside a small stream, is suitable compensation. 
-now we are longing for security after certain recent experiences. Besides, + 
-we have lost a day etc,, etc. We opt instead for Wilson Bight, our first bay on the south coast. It is perhaps a cowardly, layman's decision, but at least there's something left for next time. Our campsite, just off the beach beside a small stream, is suitable compensation. +From Wilson Bight to Cox Bight, our start and finish point, is a mere nine miles as the crow flies. But we are not crows (although on occasions it would have been handy) and not in such a hurry, so it takes us four days, including a rest day at Ketchem Bay. The route is a wee bit tricky, slow in parts but interesting, and the rewards are many. Behind each bay is a strip of dense bush and if you find the cut track through to the beach you are home and hosed; if not, you are in trouble, like our approach to Ketchem Bay. Try as we might, we could not discover the track (no markings) and so set about bashing our own (no machete). After one hour in time, 200 yards in distance and a plethora of nasty words (no long pants) we reach our destination. (I must confess it was Joan who had the hard yakka because on this occasion she was wearing the pants, no metaphors intended.) The unmarked routes from bay to bay across the intervening hills follow the clear leads for the forest is to be shunned like the devil, but a couple of compulsory creek crossings would test even the tigers. Although this part of the coast is not often walked, there are cut campsites at Wilson Bight, Ketchem Bay, Hidden Bay and New Harbour, and all very welcome too. Ketchem Bay is a little gem of a place. 
-From Wilson Bight to Cox Bight, our start and finish point, is a mere +
-nine miles as the crow flies. But we are not crows (although on occasions it would have been handy) and not in such a hurry, so it takes us four days, including a rest day at Ketchem Bay. The route is a wee bit tricky, slow in parts but interesting, and the rewards are many. Behind each bay is a strip of dense bush and if you find the cut track through to the beach you are home and hosed if not, you are in trouble, like our approach to Ketchem Bay. Try as we might, we could not discover the track (no markings) and so set about bashing our own (no qachete). After one hour in time, 200 yards in distance and a plethora of nasty words (no long pants) we reach our destination. (I must confess it was Joan who had the hard yakka because on this occasion she was wearing the pants, no metaphors intended.) The unmarked routes from bay to bay across the intervening hills follow the clear leads for the forest is to be shunned like the devil, but a couple of compulsory creek crossings would test even the tigers. Although this part of the coast is not often walked, there are cut campsites at Wilson Bight, Ketchem Bay, Hidden Bay and New +
-Harbour, and all very welcome too. Ketcheal Bay is a little gem of a place.+
 The precious days pass and prospect gradually gives way to retrospect. In the outside world '75 gives way to '76, a non-event when all that matters is sunlight and landscape, fitness and a feeling of belonging, a satisfied appetite and a sound night's sleep. On Day 11 I stand again on the crest of New Harbour Range, the very same spot on which I had stood five years before when this trip was first conceived. Far below on the eastern side, rank upon rank of rollers march endlessly towards the long curving beaches of Cox Bight. And those tiny moving specks on the beach must surely be human beings! The precious days pass and prospect gradually gives way to retrospect. In the outside world '75 gives way to '76, a non-event when all that matters is sunlight and landscape, fitness and a feeling of belonging, a satisfied appetite and a sound night's sleep. On Day 11 I stand again on the crest of New Harbour Range, the very same spot on which I had stood five years before when this trip was first conceived. Far below on the eastern side, rank upon rank of rollers march endlessly towards the long curving beaches of Cox Bight. And those tiny moving specks on the beach must surely be human beings!
-It is incredible that this part of Tasmania is not even in the touth-West National Park. Every member of the State Parliament ought to have his nose rubbed in its natural beauty before he is paid a cent of his salary. Perhaps only then will the Australians of the 21st century be able to enjoy what I have enjoyed in the 20th. + 
-(Maps: Old River and South-West Cape, 1100,000) +It is incredible that this part of Tasmania is not even in the South-West National Park. Every member of the State Parliament ought to have his nose rubbed in its natural beauty before he is paid a cent of his salary. Perhaps only then will the Australians of the 21st century be able to enjoy what I have enjoyed in the 20th. 
-P.S. Many thanks to Phil Butt for the valuable information passed on to me as the result of his own experiences in tbisgem of wilderness. + 
-* * * * * * * * * +(Maps: Old River and South-West Cape, 1:100,000) 
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August5, 1976  + 
-Lightweight bushwalking +P.S. Many thanks to Phil Butt for the valuable information passed on to me as the result of his own experiences in tbis gem of wilderness. 
-and camping gear. + 
-Page 1 9 +---- 
-Dan't be lumbered with a winter bag in summer + 
-Our new 'Supertight' summer weight bags are nearly half the packed size and weight (2113s) of our regular sleeping bags. Nylon covering, superdown filled. Packs into 9" length x 514" dia, Can also be used during winter as an "inner-bag". +=====Paddymade.===== 
-Kiandre model: Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. Excellent for warmer summer nights and times when carrying weight can be reduced. Approx 3%lbs. + 
-Hotharn model: Superwarm hooded bag made for cold sleepers and high altitudes. 'Box quilted' with no +Lightweight bushwalking and camp gear. 
-'through' stitching. All bags can be fitted with zippers and draught resisting overlaps. Weight 4%lbs. + 
-Everything for the bush- walker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking vere and rooze cloicd dehydrated foods. +===Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in summer.=== 
-'A' TENTS + 
-One, two or three man. From 2% to Valbs. Choice of three cloths. +Our new 'Superlight' summer weight bags are nearly half the packed size and weight (2 lbs) of our regular sleeping bags. Nylon covering, superdown filled. Packs into 9" length x 5 1/2" dia. Can also be used during winter as an "inner-bag". 
-Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. + 
-WALL TENTS +===Kiandra model.=== 
-Two, three or four man. From 3% to 43/21bs. Choice of three cloths. + 
-Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. +Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. Excellent for warmer summer nights and times when carrying weight can be reduced. Approx 3 1/4 lbs. 
-BUNYIP RUCKSACK + 
-This `shapedirucksack is excellent for children. Use- full day pack. Weight 14ozs. +===Hotham model.=== 
-SENIOR RUCKSACk. + 
-A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs, +Superwarm hooded bag made for cold sleepers and high altitudes. 'Box quilted' with no 'through' stitching. All bags can be fitted with zippers and draught resisting overlaps. Approx 4 1/2 lbs. 
-BUSHMAN RUCKSACK + 
-Has sewn-in curved bottom +===Bunyip rucksack.=== 
- for extra comfort in carrying. + 
- Will hold 30Ibs. 2 pocket model 11/41bs. 3 pocket model liAlbs. +This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Useful day pack. Weight 14 ozs. 
-PIONEER RUCKSACK + 
-Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40lbs of camp gear. Weight TAlbs. +===Senior rucksack.=== 
-69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY 26-2686 61-7215 + 
-The summer w(Ika programme is now available, so think about those walks you want to lead, +A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs. 
-WALKS FOR SEPTEMBER. + 
-August, 1976. +===Bushman rucksack.=== 
-THE SYDLET BUSTIN-AMER + 
-Page 19. +Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1 1/4 lbs. 3 pocket model 1 1/2 lbs. 
-pUSHWAIKER-BOB + 
-... and then he said, 'I can see the season's first warata-a-a-ahJ +===Pioneer rucksack.=== 
-WALK NOTES.+ 
 +Is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/2 lbs. 
 + 
 +==='A' tents.=== 
 + 
 +One, two or three man. From 2 1/2 to 3 3/4 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. 
 + 
 +===Wall tents.=== 
 + 
 +Two, three or four man. From 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. 
 + 
 +Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. 
 + 
 +Paddy Pallin 
 +69 Liverpool St., Sydney. 26-2686, 61-7215. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +====Bushwalker Bob.==== 
 + 
 +[Cartoon of waratah at base of cliff in distance, with bushwalker spreadeagled beside. In foreground, one bushwlker talking to another] 
 + 
 +"... and then he said, 'I can see the season's first warata-a-a-ah!'" 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Walk Notes.===== 
 by Len Newland. Phone 43-2419 (B) by Len Newland. Phone 43-2419 (B)
-TEST 'ULM 
-Geptember 
-3,4,5 - 
-Sunday 5 
-Sunday 19 
-Brogerls Creek - Mt. Ulrich - Budaroo Gerringong Falls - Broger!s Creek. Leader is Brian Hart, but you will have to contact Fazely Read at the club or on 90 1081. South Coast surroundings. 
-Hawkedbury River Rocky Ponds - Wondabyne Trig - Myron Brook tfondabyne with Jim Brown. Mainly track. Plenty of wild, flowers. A busy day. 
-Govett's Leap - Pulpit Rock - Hat Hill - Anvil Rock - Perry's Iockdown Bluegum Forest - junction Rock - Govott's Leap. 41 good test walk with all that spectacular Blue Mountains scenery, including Bluogum while it still stands. See Vic. Lewin, 
-Page 20, THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August, 1976. 
-TEST WALKS (Cont.) 
-Soptombor 
-24,25,26 Carlon's Farm - Carlon's Crook - Blackhorso Ridge - Wombat Parade - Morimerigal - Splendour Rock - Blue Pup - Cox's Rivor 
-Tinpot Track - Carlon's Farm. This is a very popular area within tho club, on the rugged wostorn side of the Blue Mountains. Fazoly Road leads. 
-DUNGALA DAY. 
-September 11 - Dorothy 'Butler and Ray Kirkby are your contacts for a delightful day in Ku-Ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Details elsewhere, 
-BASE CAMP. 
-September 
-17,18,19 - Airly. 
-Saturday - Airly Turret and. the Diamond Mine. 
-Sunday - Airly Shale Mining ruins and Black Mountain. David Cotton, who is loader and therefore biased declares that this is an Extra Good Trip. It's full of historical interest, too. 
-DAY WALKS. 
-September 
- 5 - Tony Denham loads a walk on this day, but details are not to 
-hand at this writing. (I now hear Bundeena Otford). 
- 12 - Waterfall - Morey Track - Myuna Creek - Woronora Trig - Heathcote Creek - Heathcote. David Ingram loads this walk in the unique south coast bush. 
  
-19 - Hornsby - Tunic's Creek. John Noble leads. I know nothing +====Walks for September.==== 
-of the area either.. - 7:hy not go there and find out? + 
-26 Tahmoor Barge River - Mermaid Pool - Pot Holes Crossing 7 IarriMbirra Sanctuary - Bargo. John Holly leads this walk on tracks along creeks down the cliff to Mermaid Pool, and the walk includes two wild life sanctuaries. +===Test walks.=== 
-26 - Mt. Colah Calna Creek - Berowra Creek - Lyrobird Creek - + 
-Mt. KU-Ring-Gai. Neil Brown follows up his recent "Mystery +|September| | 
-Trip" with another walk in the area. The last one was reported to be excellent. +|3,4,5|Broger's Creek - Mt. Ulrich - Budaroo - Gerringong Falls - Broger!' Creek. Leader is Brian Hart, but you will have to contact Fazely Read at the club or on 90-1081. South Coast surroundings.| 
-Page 21. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER August, 1976. +|Sunday 5|Hawkesbury River - Rocky Ponds - Wondabyne Trig - Myron Brook - Wondabyne with Jim Brown. Mainly track. Plenty of wildflowers. A busy day.| 
-THE SYDNEY BUSITALKERS. +|Sunday 19|Govett's Leap - Pulpit Rock - Hat Hill - Anvil Rock - Perry's Lookdown - Bluegum Forest - Junction Rock - Govott's Leap. A good test walk with all that spectacular Blue Mountains scenery, including Bluegum while it still stands. See Vic. Lewin.| 
-(Founded  +|24,25,26|Carlon's Farm - Carlon's Creek - Blackhorse Ridge - Wombat Parade - Merimerigal - Splendour Rock - Blue Pup - Cox's River - Tinpot Track - Carlon's Farm. This is a very popular area within the club, on the rugged western side of the Blue Mountains. Fazely Read leads.| 
-BOX 4476 G.P.O.SYDNEY + 
-2001. +===Dungala Day.=== 
-NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENs + 
-That the Hc,lf-Yearly General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers +|September 11|Dorothy Butler and Ray Kirkby are your contacts for a delightful day in Ku-Ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Details elsewhere.| 
-will be held on Wednesday, 8th September, 19769 at the :areless Institute of Australia9 14 Atchinson Street, St, Leonards at 8.00 p m. + 
-AGEND A.  +===Base Camp.=== 
-1. Apologies. + 
-2. Welcome to new members. +|September| | 
-3. Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th August, 1976. +|17,18,19|Airly. Saturday - Airly Turret and the Diamond Mine. Sunday - Airly Shale Mining ruins and Black Mountain. David Cotton, who is leader and therefore biased, declares that this is an Extra Good Trip. It's full of historical interest, too.| 
-4. Correspondence. + 
-5. Treasurer's Report. +===Day walks.=== 
-6. Federation Report. + 
-7. Walks Report. +|September| | 
-80 Determination of the venue of the 1977 Annual Re-Union and election of Convenor(s). +|5|Tony Denham loads a walk on this day, but details are not to hand at this writing. (I now hear Bundeena - Otford).| 
-9. Discussion of Motion foreshadowed at the July General Meeting by Kath Brown, the motion beings- +|12|Waterfall - Morey Track - Myuna Creek - Woronora Trig - Heathcote Creek - Heathcote. David Ingram leads this walk in the unique south coast bush.| 
-"That members be invited to bring forward ideas and suggestions +|19|Hornsby - Tunk's Creek. John Noble leads. I know nothing of the area either. Why not go there and find out?| 
-to the Half-Year17 General Meeting as to how the Club may best celebrate its 50th Birthday in 1977". +|26|Tahmoor Barge River - Mermaid Pool - Pot Holes Crossing - Wirrimbirra Sanctuary - Bargo. John Holly leads this walk on tracks along creeks down the cliff to Mermaid Pool, and the walk includes two wild life sanctuaries.| 
-10. Constitutional Amendments. (No notices have been received by the +|26|Mt. Colah - Calna Creek - Berowra Creek - Lyrebird Creek - Mt. Ku-Ring-Gai. Neil Brown follows up his recent "Mystery Trip" with another walk in the area. The last one was reported to be excellent.| 
-Secretary as to proposed Constitutional Amendments as at 11/8/76). + 
-11. General Business. +---- 
-12. Announcements s (a) 17alks. (b) Social. + 
-(Sgd.) SPIRO HAJINAKITAS. Hon. Secreta2. +=====The Sydney Bushwalkers (Founded 1927).===== 
-Page 22 THE SYDNEY BUSE:ALKER August, 1976. + 
-FEDERATION NOTES. by Len Newland.+Box 4476 G.P.O.Sydney, 2001. 
 + 
 +===Notice is hereby given:=== 
 + 
 +That the Half-Yearly General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers will be held on Wednesday, 8th September, 1976, at the Wireless Institute of Australia, 14 Atchinson Street, St, Leonards at 8.00 p.m. 
 + 
 +====Agenda.==== 
 + 
 +  - Apologies. 
 +  - Welcome to new members. 
 +  - Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th August, 1976. 
 +  - Correspondence. 
 +  - Treasurer's Report. 
 +  - Federation Report. 
 +  - Walks Report. 
 +  - Determination of the venue of the 1977 Annual Re-Union and election of Convenor(s). 
 +  - Discussion of Motion foreshadowed at the July General Meeting by Kath Brown, the motion being:- "That members be invited to bring forward ideas and suggestions to the Half-Yearly General Meeting as to how the Club may best celebrate its 50th Birthday in 1977". 
 +  - Constitutional Amendments. (No notices have been received by the Secretary as to proposed Constitutional Amendments as at 11/8/76). 
 +  - General Business. 
 +  - Announcements: (a) Walks. (b) Social. 
 +   
 +(Sgd.) Spiro Hajinakitas. Hon. Secretary. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Federation Notes.===== 
 + 
 +by Len Newland. 
 Now that the Federation Newsletter is included with the Club Magazine the bulk of what was formerly included in this article is now appearing in that Newletter. Now that the Federation Newsletter is included with the Club Magazine the bulk of what was formerly included in this article is now appearing in that Newletter.
 +
 However, I think that there are one or two points worth noting here. However, I think that there are one or two points worth noting here.
-The current problem with incursions into the Bluegum/Grose area is of course, the requirement of entry permits. A new problem has cropped + 
-up however, to wit, that on a number of occasions the N.P.'J.S0 has run out +The current problem with incursions into the Bluegum/Grose area is of course, the requirement of entry permits. A new problem has cropped up however, to wit, that on a number of occasions the N.P.W.S. has run out of permits to issue. Federation are currently approaching N.P.W.S. with a view to making arrangements by telephone, using a permit number obtained thereby. 
-of permits to issue. Federation are currently approaching N0PS0 with a view to making arrangements by telephone, using a permit number obtained thereby. + 
-Some discussion has arisen over the N.P.A.'s idea of producing a Sketch map of part of the western Blue Mountains. Arguments included: that such efforts would lead to increased usage of the area, which in turn would lead to degragation of the wilderness characteristics, and that map sales, on the other hand, could be used as a point in increasing public +Some discussion has arisen over the N.P.A.'s idea of producing a sketch map of part of the western Blue Mountains. Arguments included: that such efforts would lead to increased usage of the area, which in turn would lead to degragation of the wilderness characteristics, and that map sales, on the other hand, could be used as a point in increasing public and official awareness of the usage of the area as wilderness. 
-and official awareness of the usage of the area as wilderness.+
 "Cyalume" lighting has been reported as satisfactory emergency lighting in the caving situation. "Cyalume" lighting has been reported as satisfactory emergency lighting in the caving situation.
-The recent Search and Rescue practice was a success. Further details 
-should appear in the Newsletter. 
-Federation are preparing a Wilderness Use policy. This is for two purposes: (1) As a guide to Federation in their dealings on wilderness 
-usage questions; (2) As a voluntary guide for those using the wilderness. The five points dealt with in the policy ares (1) Garbage disposal and hygiene; (2) Construction and use of navigational aids; (3) Contruction 
-and use of permanent shelters; (4) Use of resources; (5) Florce,,fauna 
-ang geology. It is stressed that these points are by no means exhaustive. Suggestions are wanted from meMbers regarding additional points and opinions on any or all of the points considered. 
-Now, the Annual General Meeting held on July 20th. Annual reports appeared in Vol.1 1\To08 of the Newsletter, and reading between the lines, 
-Federation feel that, while no major achievements occurred during the year, they are somewhat better organised than previl sly. The elections were held and the results will no doubt appear in Vo161 No.9 (included 
-I hope with this issue). It should be noted however, that out of approx- 
-imately 15 positions, only one was contested. Members will recall that last year Federation was in trouble, because the old committee stood down 
-and a number of positions had no candidates. Since committees normally 
-stand for about two years, the same problem will probably come up again next year, even though all went smoothly this year. Finally, some dates- 
-or;(-6 Bali 17th September 1976 September 16th 1977 
-L -2--lorstration October 16/17th " October 15/16th " March 26/27th 
-Practice July 16 17th " 
-******** 
  
 +The recent Search and Rescue practice was a success. Further details should appear in the Newsletter.
 +
 +Federation are preparing a Wilderness Use policy. This is for two purposes: (1) As a guide to Federation in their dealings on wilderness usage questions; (2) As a voluntary guide for those using the wilderness. The five points dealt with in the policy ares (1) Garbage disposal and hygiene; (2) Construction and use of navigational aids; (3) Contruction and use of permanent shelters; (4) Use of resources; (5) Florce, fauna and geology. It is stressed that these points are by no means exhaustive. Suggestions are wanted from members regarding additional points and opinions on any or all of the points considered.
 +
 +Now, the Annual General Meeting held on July 20th. Annual reports appeared in Vol.1 No.8 of the Newsletter, and reading between the lines, Federation feel that, while no major achievements occurred during the year, they are somewhat better organised than previously. The elections were held and the results will no doubt appear in Vol.1 No.9 (included I hope with this issue). It should be noted however, that out of approximately 15 positions, only one was contested. Members will recall that last year Federation was in trouble, because the old committee stood down and a number of positions had no candidates. Since committees normally stand for about two years, the same problem will probably come up again next year, even though all went smoothly this year. Finally, some dates:-
 +
 +|Federation Ball|17th September 1976|September 16th 1977|
 +|S. & R. Demonstration|October 16/17th 1976|October 15/16th 1977|
 +|Re-Union| |March 26/27th 1977|
 +|S. & R. Practice| |July 16/17th 1977|
 +
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