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-|EDITOR:|Helen Gray, 209 Malian Road, Epping, 2121. Telephone 869 6263|
+|EDITOR|Helen Gray, 209 Malian Road, Epping, 2121. Telephone 869 6263|
-|BUSINESS MANAGER:|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford 2118. Telephone 871 1207|
+|BUSINESS MANAGER|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford 2118. Telephone 871 1207|
-|TYPIST:|Kath Brown.|
+|TYPIST|Kath Brown|
-|DUPLICATOR OPERCER:|Bob Duncan.	Telephone 869,2691|
+|DUPLICATOR OPERATOR|Bob Duncan	Telephone 869,2691|
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 |Letter to the Editor|Frank Rigby	|8|
 |Eastwood camping Centre Ad| |9|
-|A FamouS Walker of Yesteryear - Felix Mendelssohn - Part 4|Owen Marks|10|
+|A Famous Walker of Yesteryear - Felix Mendelssohn - Part 4|Owen Marks|10|
 |Letter to the Editor|Ray Hookway|12|
 |Annual Re-union at "Coolana", Kangaroo Valley||13|
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 As you can see you won't have any luxuries but think of the advantage of carrying only 6,350 grams (14 pounds) on a hard trip. On the second day you will be down to 4,540 grams (10 lbs) which is not much more than a day pack.
-==== CONGRATULATIONS ====
+==== Congratulations ====
  to Margaret and Hans Stichter on the birth of their first child, a son, Reece .
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 by Peter Harris
-Man has always been fascinated. by the challenge of the unknown. The exploration of unknown wilderness or unchartered sea have caused some Men terrible hardships; tales of great courage and endurance have filtered down to us from the past.
+Man has always been fascinated by the challenge of the unknown. The exploration of unknown wilderness or unchartered sea have caused some Men terrible hardships; tales of great courage and endurance have filtered down to us from the past.
-Today, little of the earth remains unknown, The vast tracks of wilderness have been mostly explored and mapped. . little 'true exploration remain, except for possibly the great Arctic:and Antarctic areas. Only small isolated pockets of land remain within the domain of the true
-explorer, where the often hosti16 and unfamiliar environment still caters for the great challenge' of Man pitting his strength against the elements,
+Today, little of the earth remains unknown. The vast tracks of wilderness have been mostly explored and mapped. Little true exploration remain, except for possibly the great Arctic and Antarctic areas. Only small isolated pockets of land remain within the domain of the true explorer, where the often hostile and unfamiliar environment still caters for the great challenge of Man pitting his strength against the elements, in order that he can build up a true picture of the world in which he lives.
-in order that he can build. up a true picture.of the world in which he lives.
-The 'Challenge and conquest of that environment, plus the barrier of
+The challenge and conquest of that environment, plus the barrier of altitude in a new dimension were sufficient justification for a February 1980 attempt to make a first attempt at traversing the hostile Evans Range.
-altitude in a new djmension were sufficient justification for a February 1980 attempt to make a first attempt at traversing the hostile Evans Range.
-Located in south-west Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, aerial
+Located in south-west Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, aerial photos define the tortuous traverse along the crest of a huge sawtooth range flanking the southern abutment of Dusky Sound, extending east from Perpendicular Peak to west at Mt. Sparrman which overlooks Cascade Cove. A myriad of lofty crags, pinnacles and mountains dominates the skyline, like tall church steeples.
-photos define the tortuous traverse along the crest of a huge sawtooth range flanking the southern abutment of Dusky Sound, extending east from Perpendicular Peak to west at Mt. Sparrman which overlooks Cascade Cove. A myriad of lofty crags, pinnacles and mountains dominates the skyline,
-like tall church steeples.
+Total ascent exceeds 52,000 feet; descent is a similar 52,000 feet; the total is four times the height of Mt. Everest. Rainfall on the west coast was reported at 400 inches per year, but recent studies show, that it does measure up to 600 inches per year inland for 10 kilometres. Rock and snow techniques may have to be applied.
-Total ascent exceeds 52,000 feet; descent is a similar 52,000 feet;
-the total is four times the height of Mt. Everest. Rainfall on the west coast was reported at 400 inches per year, but recent stuaies show,that
+The range has been previously traversed only as far as Lumaluma Creek, on a geological survey, and reports indicate that any slope over 45° is a swamp. The great possibility of wet campsites exist. By comparison, access to the range is relatively simple by way of Pillars Pass and the Heath Mountains, crossing the Dark Cloud Range to collect a pre-positioned food dump at Lake Mike. Exit is only possible via either boat or amphibian plane charter. We chose the latter, conscious that extended inclement weather may leave us stranded for a long period at Cascade Cove.
-it does measure up to 600 inches per year inland for 10 kilometres. Rock
-and snow techniques may have to be applied.
+The party comprises four experienced persons. Being equally aware of the hostile environment, plus the need to carry full climbing (and snow) equipment for three weeks, plus food with only one available food drop, has presented considerable problems in terms of type of equipMent, and extent of equipment.
-The range has been previously traversed only as far as Lumalumg Creek, on a geological survey, and reports indicate that an slope over 45 is a swamp. The great possibility of wet campsites exist. By comparison, access to the range is -relatively simple by way of Pillars Pass and the Heath Mountains, crossing the Dark Cloud Range to collect a pre-positioned
-food. dump at Lake Mike. Exit is only possible via either boat or amphibian plane charter. We chose the latter, conscious that extended inclement weather may leave us stranded for a long period at Cascade Cove.
+In addition, the possible dire consequences of rock-climbing, abseiling, or belaying on snow or ice with a very heavy pack (i.e. 80-100 lbs each) has made it very necessary to ensure that ALL equipment is not only necessary, but 100% useful and functional.
-The party comprises four experienced persons. Being-eq-dally aware
-of the hostile environment, plus the need to carry full climbing (and snow)
+Food, as a food party group, is based on 2 lb per person per day, principally comprising proteins and carbohydrates.
-equipment for three weeks, plus food with only one available food drop, has presented considerable problems in terms of type of equipMent, and extent of equipment.
-In addition, the possible dire consequences of rock-clitbing, abseiling, or belaying on snow or ice with a very heavy pack (i.e. 80-100 ibs each)
+Equipment Lists are always interesting to muse over, so here is ours for the Evans Range; supplemented with the appropriate comments:-
-Page 16	THE SYDNEY BUBHUALKER	February, lop.
-has made it very necessary to ensUr.4. tba;t:.,AL-1.,:eq3,1-ipment..:is,..not only necessary, but 100% useful and functionaIf._,
-Food, as a food party group, is based on. 2 lb per person per day, principally Comprising proteins and carbohydrates...
-Equipment Lists are always interesting to muse over, so here is ours
-for the-Evans-Range 5 supplemented with the appropriate comments:-
 . That Which Is Considered as GROUP EQUIPMENT.
-(a) Snow-Tents - couldntt find anything commercially manufactUi.ed to suit envisaged wind and wet of Fiordland. Poles to be fibreglass because of frequent electrical storms in that area. Redesigned
-an exiting snow-tent, and sa-contracted alterations to our specificatioris. Long pegs.
+  - Snow-Tents - couldn't find anything commercially manufactured to suit envisaged wind and wet of Fiordland. Poles to be fibreglass because of frequent electrical storms in that area. Redesigned an existing snow-tent, and sub-contracted alterations to our specifications. Long pegs.
-(b) Stoves - shellite (2 litres per person) - 2 stoves.
+  - Ordered List ItemStoves - shellite (2 litres per person) - 2 stoves
-(c)	Meta tablets.
+  - Meta tablets
-(d) Eating utensils and equipment - universal size.
+  - Eating utensils and equipment - universal size
-MBillies (2 x 2 pint). Water bags (nylon fabric).
+  - Billies (2 x 2 pint)
-(g) Repgir kit = boots, equipment, basic clothing.
+  - Water bags (nylon fabric)
-(h) First Aid. kit - (basic treatments, includes antibiotics, antihystamines, cardiovascular agents),
+  - Repair kit = boots, equipment, basic clothing
-(i) Rope - 2 x 9mm, 150 feet.
+  - First Aid kit - (basic treatments, includes antibiotics, antihystamines, cardiovascular agents)
-(j) Scouring pads.
+  - Rope - 2 x 9mm, 150 feet
-(k) Torch, globes and batteries.
+  - Scouring pads
-(1) Screw-gate karabiners.
+  - Torch, globes and batteries
-(m) U.V. Screening cream - water repellent.
+  - Screw-gate karabiners
-(n)	Candles.
+  - U.V. Screening cream - water repellent
-(o) Flares (2 - for emergency).
+  - Candles
-(p) Tape, slings, and harnesses.
+  - Flares (2 - for emergency)
-(q) Assorted chocknuts.
+  - Tape, slings, and harnesses
-(1 Pitons and piton hammer. (s	Prussik cord.
+  - Assorted chocknuts
-(t)	Cards - desirable but nob necessary.
+  - Pitons and piton hammer
-(u) Basic fishing equipment.. To be used at Cascade Cove in the event
+  - Prussik cord
-of delay of exit and shortage of food.
+  - Cards - desirable but not necessary
+  - Basic fishing equipment. To be used at Cascade Cove in the event of delay of exit and shortage of food.
 (Note 1) Crampons and Ice Axes were not considered necessary, but this view may change upon receipt of weather information at the last moment.
 (Note 2). FOOD is also considered as Group Equipment, but has not been itemised in this article.
-. That Which is Considered INDIVIDUAL EQUIPEENT.  (subject.to.variation_accoraing to -individual preferences)
-(a) Sleeping bag - Grade 1 superdown.
+. That Which is Considered INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
-(b) Silk inner sheet.
-(c) Outer bivvy bag.
+(subject to variation according to individual preferences)
-Page I 7	THE STDNEY BUSHWALKER	FdbrUary, 1980.
-(d) Rucksack  mountaineering style.
+  - Sleeping bag - Grade 1 superdown
-(e) Sandfly veil.
+  - Silk inner sheet
-(f) Gautex or oilskin jacket.
+  - Outer bivvy bag
-(g) Hat  standard army style.
+  - Rucksack mountaineering style
-	(/')	Water bottle.
+  - Sandfly veil
-(i)	Toilet paper'.
+  - Gautex or oilskin jacket
-(j) Handkerchiefs. (k)Toiletries (toothpaste, brush and comb).
+  - Hat standard army style
-w Photographic equipment.
+  - Water bottle
-Hap/compass/aerial photos/notes.
+  - Toilet paper
-(n) Notebook and biros.
+  - Handkerchiefs
-(o) Lightweight towel.
+  - Toiletries (toothpaste, brush and comb)
-	cp.	Insect repellent  massive quantities.
+  - Photographic equipment
-Overpants  gautex or dry japara.
+  - Map/compass/aerial photos/notes
-(r) Boots  mountaineering style.
+  - Notebook and biros
-(s) Snow gaiters.
+  - Lightweight towel
-(t) Silk head cover.
+  - Insect repellent - massive quantities
-	(1)	Balaclava. (1 Rubber 'slurp' tube.
+  - Overpants  gautex or dry japara
-	(w	Snow goggles.
+  - Boots  mountaineering style
-(x) Dachstein gloves and'overgloves.
+  - Snow gaiters
-(y)	Canyon bag.
+  - Silk head cover
-(z) Rucksack overbag.
+  - Balaclava
-(zz) Snow seal.
+  - Rubber 'slurp' tube
+  - Snow goggles
+  - Dachstein gloves and overgloves
+  - Canyon bag
+  - Rucksack overbag
+  - Snow seal
 . That Which is Considered DESIRABLE CLOTHING.
-		excluding-thosedtems alreadyyAmentioned-in 2. above)
-(1 Woollen or thick cotton panty hose.
+(excluding those items already mentioned in 2. above)
-(b . Woollen longjohns.
-(c)	Woollen. breeches.
+  - Woollen or thick cotton panty hose
-(d) Woollen .inderwear.
+  - Woollen longjohns
-(e) Woollen shirt.
+  - Woollen breeches
-(f) Woollen jumper/s.
+  - Woollen underwear
-(g) Woollen socks.
+  - Woollen shirt
-(h)	Light cotton shirt.
+  - Woollen jumper/s
-(i) Light cotton underwear.
+  - Woollen socks
-(j)	Short trousers.
+  - Light cotton shirt
-(k) Possible change of shoes (i.e. sandshoes or similar).
+  - Light cotton underwear
-,We 100k -10. r1s./CA VC--1	(71r" C"-CCOU,'S-+	04	R2:10-YA
+  - Short trousers
-I	Sy)	"
+  - Possible change of shoes (i.e. sandshoes or similar)
-Page 18	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER	February, 1980.
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR.	from Kath Brown.
+==== Letter to the Editor ====
+from Kath Brown.
 Dear Madam Editor,
-Over the last few years I have been rather disappointed to find that comparatively few stories about walking trips, especially clUb programmed trips, are published in this magazine. As bushwalking trips are the main purpose of the club's existence, and as-the avowed reason for the magazine is to present to club members "matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers", I feel there should be more news about our club's actual walking trips.
-We do have a full and interesting magazine, and of
+Over the last few years I have been rather disappointed to find that comparatively few stories about walking trips, especially club programmed trips, are published in this magazine. As bushwalking trips are the main purpose of the club's existence, and as the avowed reason for the magazine is to present to club members "matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers", I feel there should be more news about our club's actual walking trips.
-course quite a number of trip stories are presented, but these are often private trips or overseas ones. And yet our club walking programme is large, and members and prospectives are well represented on most of them.
-Poi instance, the holiday weekend in January which had fouX programmed trips, attracted 78 people on them, and although the occasional weekend trip fails for lack of starters, most of them go and are well attended.
+We do have a full and interesting magazine, and of course quite a number of trip stories are presented, but these are often private trips or overseas ones. And yet our club walking programme is large, and members and prospectives are well represented on most of them. For instance, the holiday weekend in January which had four programmed trips, attracted 78 people on them, and although the occasional weekend trip fails for lack of starters, most of them go and are well attended.
-The trouble seems to be that a trip 'istory" needs a
-peg to hang on, a focal point, and also someone with 5riting ability to
+The trouble seems to be that a trip "story" needs a peg to hang on, a focal point, and also someone with writing ability to make it good reading. We are fortunate in having quite a number of members who can do this, but somehow they just don't get round to it, or at least not often enough.
-make it good reading. We are fortunate in having quite a-nuMber of members who can do this, but somehow they just don't'get round to it, or at least not often enough.
-So I have a suggestion to make, which I 'dope will be regarded by the club as a nonstructive-dhe, and Wdrth investigating. It
+So I have a suggestion to make, which I hope will be regarded by the club as a constructive one, and worth investigating. It is that we should have a Walks Reporter, either appointed by the Editor or committee or elected at the A.G.M., who would have a regular article in the magazine each month, reporting on the various walking trips done. Depending on the wishes of the Editor or of the Reporter, these could be short and factual, longer and approached from the more personal angle, could cover all trips, or only those that are more interesting (day walks tend to be pretty routine). In addition to the programmed walks, private trips that covered new ground or had any other interest for the club as a whole could be included.
-is that we should have a Walks Reporter, either appointed by the Editor or committee or elected at the A.G.M., who would have a regular article in
-the magazine each month, reporting on the various walking trips done. Depending on the wishes of the Editor or of the Reporter, these could be
+This Walks Reporter would not cover the same ground as the Walks Secretary who already has the onerous job of compiling and producing the Walks Programme, and whose notes describe coming trips, while the Walks Reporter would write up trips that had already taken place.
-short and factual, longer and approached from the more personal angle, could cover all trips, or only those that are more interesting (day walks tend to be pretty routine). In addition to the programmed walks, private
-trips that covered new ground or had any other interest for the club as ,a whole could be included.
+I think club members generally would be vey interested in such regular reports, and would gain from the information given of times, terrain, attractions or difficulties of the various areas and the walks done in them.
-This Walks Reporter would not cover the sathe ground
-as the Walks Secretary who already has the onerous job of compiling and producing the Walks Programme, and whose notes describe cOming trips, while the Walks Reporter would write up trips that had already taken place.
+Yours, etc.
-I think club members generally would be vey interested
-in such regular reports, and would gain from the information given of times,
+KATH BROWN
-terrain, attractions or difficulties of the various areas and the walks done in them.
-Yours, etc.	KATH BROWN. ***xxx*xx*x*
-#
+==== The January General Meeting ====
-Page 19	THE SYDNEY BUSH)VALICER	Febraury, 1980.
-THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING.
+by Barry Wallace
-.....	by Barry Wallace.
 The meeting began at 2015 with Len Newland in the chair, apologies from Fazeley (across the Tasman) and about 30 members present.
-The reading of minutes of the December meeting passed without incident and correspondence brought a mixed bag. There was a letter-from N.P.W.S. advising that they had no plans to incorporate the Newnes ruins area into
-a national park, a letter from the National Trust acknowledging receipt of
-our letter re the Earie Byles bequest, letters from two N.S.W.-government
-departments in response to our protests over a bulldozed road on -the
-Ettrema plateau (A: not our department, and anyway it would. be impossible to work out who cut the track, B: our respOnsibility; we know who did it,
-and have warned that action will be-taken if they do it .again) a circular from a bus rental firm, a letter from F.B.W. advising that-a-new brochure
-on bushwalking is now available, a letter from F.B.W. advising that they
-are revising their constitution, and last but not least, a letter from an American lady who wants to walk from Cape York to Vibtoria, and would like
-information. I believe Wilf Hilder is to be asked if he would like to.. answer that one.
-The Treasurer's Report indicated a starting balance Of $1574.71, income of $255.25, expenditure of $234.50, to give a closing balance of
-$1595.46.
-Federation Report brought news of an upcoming S. & R. training weekend from 21-23 March, Federation Re-union for the weekend 15-16 March, postcards are available for use in registering one's protest over proposed-dams in
-the South-West of Tasmania, and F.B.W. need a new editor for their newsletter.
-The Walks Report began with news of a cancellation. Jim Brown had
-' been forced to cancel his Royal National Park ramble programmed for 15-16
-	December. ' Peter Miller fared better on his WollangaMbe Canyon-trip on'	. the 16th-with 20 starters enjoying the place a day or so before' the bushfires ripped through. Ian Debert's Lilyvale trip the' same day reported 21 starters and some navigation problems (sic). A trii) scheduled for 23rd DeceMber. in Brisbane Waters National Park with Fazeley Read in charge was cancelled.
-Gor4on Lee's Snowy Mountains classic over the Christmas/New Year break
-attracted a varying number of people (13 4 +1) with weather varying from
-fine to wet. An unprogrammed trip into the Brogo River attracted 10 starters in charge of Brian Hart. The December 30th trip out froM Waterfall with Paul Mawhinney saw two starters somewhat plagued by bushfires.
-The New Year saw the all singing-all dancing Belinda McIenzie - Ian
-Debert "Back to Nature" weekend ron the Colo with 13 Starters and no details.
-Bob Younger's somewhat more staid walk in the Royal National Park over
-.-6th January had three starters reporting problems with possums-and rubbiSh bins (always a bad combination) at Deer Pool. The Sunday walk in care of Margaret Reid attracted four people who successfully evaded possums, but - did have problems with trains, although not in the rubbish bin-S-. -Peter Sargent 's walk the same day was cancelled, or who knows what mischief they
-Page 20	THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	February, 1980.
-may have cane to	The following weekend, 11,12,13 January saw cancellation of Tony Denham's Grose River walk. Nancy Alderson was somewhat more successful with 29 starters on her day trip-Historical Walk around Woodford. Neil 'Brown turned his slightly rainy Heathcote trip over to Ann, but we don't know how many people went out to get wet and conclude the Walks Report.
+The reading of minutes of the December meeting passed without incident and correspondence brought a mixed bag. There was a letter from N.P.W.S. advising that they had no plans to incorporate the Newnes ruins area into a national park, a letter from the National Trust acknowledging receipt of
-General Business brought a motion that we write to John and Heather.
+our letter re the Marie Byles bequest, letters from two N.S.W. government departments in response to our protests over a bulldozed road on the Ettrema plateau (A: not our department, and anyway it would be impossible to work out who cut the track, B: our responsibility; we know who did it,
-White-, members whose property at Mt. Tomah was severely damaged by recent
+and have warned that action will be taken if they do it again) a circular from a bus rental firm, a letter from F.B.W. advising that a new brochure on bushwalking is now available, a letter from F.B.W. advising that they are revising their constitution, and last but not least, a letter from an American lady who wants to walk from Cape York to Victoria, and would like information. I believe Wilf Hilder is to be asked if he would like to answer that one.
-bushfires, to express our condolences and offer help in the way of a working bee. This was carried unanimously.
-On a matter of reports of sheep grazing in the KoScidsko National
+The Treasurer's Report indicated a starting balance Of $1574.71, income of $255.25, expenditure of $234.50, to give a closing balance of $1595.46.
-Park it was decided to write to N.P.W.S. asking what aCtion was contemplated.
+Federation Report brought news of an upcoming S. & R. training weekend from 21-23 March, Federation Re-union for the weekend 15-16 March, postcards are available for use in registering one's protest over proposed dams in the South-West of Tasmania, and F.B.W. need a new editor for their newsletter.
+The Walks Report began with news of a cancellation. Jim Brown had been forced to cancel his Royal National Park ramble programmed for 15-16 December. Peter Miller fared better on his Wollangambe Canyon trip on the 16th with 20 starters enjoying the place a day or so before the bushfires ripped through. Ian Debert's Lilyvale trip the same day reported 21 starters and some navigation problems (sic). A trip scheduled for 23rd December in Brisbane Waters National Park with Fazeley Read in charge was cancelled.
+Gordon Lee's Snowy Mountains classic over the Christmas/New Year break attracted a varying number of people (13 -4 +1) with weather varying from fine to wet. An unprogrammed trip into the Brogo River attracted 10 starters in charge of Brian Hart. The December 30th trip out from Waterfall with Paul Mawhinney saw two starters somewhat plagued by bushfires.
+The New Year saw the all singing-all dancing Belinda McIenzie - Ian Debert "Back to Nature" weekend on the Colo with 13 starters and no details. Bob Younger's somewhat more staid walk in the Royal National Park over 5-6th January had three starters reporting problems with possums and rubbish bins (always a bad combination) at Deer Pool. The Sunday walk in care of Margaret Reid attracted four people who successfully evaded possums, but did have problems with trains, although not in the rubbish bin. Peter Sargent's walk the same day was cancelled, or who knows what mischief they may have cane to. The following weekend, 11,12,13 January saw cancellation of Tony Denham's Grose River walk. Nancy Alderson was somewhat more successful with 29 starters on her day trip Historical Walk around Woodford. Neil Brown turned his slightly rainy Heathcote trip over to Ann, but we don't know how many people went out to get wet and conclude the Walks Report.
+General Business brought a motion that we write to John and Heather White, members whose property at Mt. Tomah was severely damaged by recent bushfires, to express our condolences and offer help in the way of a working bee. This was carried unanimously.
+On a matter of reports of sheep grazing in the Kosciusko National Park it was decided to write to N.P.W.S. asking what acCtion was contemplated.
 Then it was just a matter of announcements, and it was all over for another month at 2112.
-* * * * * * * * * *
-HEATHCOTE NATIONAL PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
+==== Heathcote National Park Advisory Committee ====
-The Club has heard of a likelihood that one or more vacancies could occur on the Advisory Committee of the Heathcote National Park, Arrange-
-ments have been made to submit the name of member Jim Callaway, but the Secretary would appreciate advice of any other member who would be prepared to serve on the Advisory Committee if a nomination were accepted by the Director of the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
+The Club has heard of a likelihood that one or more vacancies could occur on the Advisory Committee of the Heathcote National Park, Arrangements have been made to submit the name of member Jim Callaway, but the Secretary would appreciate advice of any other member who would be prepared to serve on the Advisory Committee if a nomination were accepted by the Director of the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
-* * * * * * * * * * *
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR MARCH.	by Ailsa Hocking.
+==== Social Notes for March ====
-Club 31ide Competition: This is the last notice!!! In case you've
-lost/thrown-away-your-November magazine, here-are-the details again:- Three sections: 1. Australian landscape.
+by Ailsa Hocking
+=== Club Slide Competition ===
+This is the last notice!!! In case you've lost/thrown-away-your-November magazine, here-are-the details again:-
+Three sections: 1. Australian landscape.
 . Overseas landscape and/or people.
-. "That'Bushwalking Feeling" (inbludes candid
-shots of your fellow walkers!) There is a limit of 15 slides per person. Please hand your slides to me or John Redfern on or beforo the Annual General Meeting - March 12th.
+. "That Bushwalking Feeling" (includes candid shots of your fellow walkers!)
-Wednesdy9 March 19th:	Tasmanian Slide Night. With 61ides 'by
-Bob-Hodgson, Craig Austin, Pat McBride and Spiro Hajinakitas.
+There is a limit of 15 slides per person. Please hand your slides to me or John Redfern on or before the Annual General Meeting - March 12th.
-Come and experience the magic of Tasmania's famous National Parks and
-wilderness areas, in winter and summer.. You'll wish,yould gone there last summer too - to places like Frenchman's Cap, Lake St .Clair, Cradle Mountain,
+=== Wednesday March 19th: Tasmanian Slide Night ===
-the Western Arthurs, Denison Spires and the King William Range.
-Wednesday, March 26th:	Club Slide Competition.
+With slides by Bob Hodgson, Craig Austin, Pat McBride and Spiro Hajinakitas.
-	Grand-showing_at which the judge (Henry Gold)will-announce the
-winners, and comment'ion them and the other entries. The cream of the- Club's photographic talent will be on display.
+Come and experience the magic of Tasmania's famous National Parks and wilderness areas, in winter and summer. You'll wish you'd gone there last summer too - to places like Frenchman's Cap, Lake St. Clair, Cradle Mountain, the Western Arthurs, Denison Spires and the King William Range.
+=== Wednesday, March 26th: Club Slide Competition ===
+Grand-showing at which the judge (Henry Gold) will announce the winners, and comment on them and the other entries. The cream of the Club's photographic talent will be on display.