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 |Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa' Joseph Glascott |17| |Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa' Joseph Glascott |17|
 |Letter - Boiling Water Burns David Rostron |18| |Letter - Boiling Water Burns David Rostron |18|
-|Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers|18| +|Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers, New Train Timetables Jim Brown |18|
-|New Train Timetables Jim Brown |19|+
 |Advance Notice of Walk - July 1986 Peter Harris |19| |Advance Notice of Walk - July 1986 Peter Harris |19|
 |For Those Who Like Talking, Spiro Hajinakitas |20| |For Those Who Like Talking, Spiro Hajinakitas |20|
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 ====== Family Walk on the Coxs River  ====== ====== Family Walk on the Coxs River  ======
    
-"**WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS**". by Alistair Read. (aged 11)+"**WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS**" by Alistair Read. (aged 11)
  
 On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn't believe our On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn't believe our
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 I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend. I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend.
  
-"**WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN**".  by Hayden Read.+"**WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN**"  by Hayden Read.
 (aged 9) (aged 9)
  
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-====== Batch Camp to Yerranderie ======+====== Batsh Camp to Yerranderie ======
  
-11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985. by Ray Hookway. +11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985 by Ray Hookway.
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-Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/25,000. Leader: Ray Hookway.+
  
 +Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/25,000. \\
 +Leader: Ray Hookway.\\
 Participants: Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Les Powell, David McIntosh, Blair Read. Participants: Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Les Powell, David McIntosh, Blair Read.
  
 The first time I visited Batsh Camp the two walk leaders did not appear at the start until after 9 am on Saturday morning because they could not find Batch Camp in the dark! A Boy Scout finally gave them directions! I had a similar problem on this walk. Recent changes to the Yerranderie road, to bypass Lang's property, have masked the turn-off to Batch Camp, particularly on a wet, stormy night. David, who is a Scout Leader, helped me out. The first time I visited Batsh Camp the two walk leaders did not appear at the start until after 9 am on Saturday morning because they could not find Batch Camp in the dark! A Boy Scout finally gave them directions! I had a similar problem on this walk. Recent changes to the Yerranderie road, to bypass Lang's property, have masked the turn-off to Batch Camp, particularly on a wet, stormy night. David, who is a Scout Leader, helped me out.
  
-Batsh Camp allegedley derives its name from it being the depression +Batsh Camp allegedly derives its name from it being the depression era campsite of the collectors of bat droppings from the nearby Colong Caves. 
-era campsite of the collectors of bat droppings from the nearby Colong Caves. + 
-. We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificient displays of lightning which lit up the whole countryside like a floodlit stage. Fazeley spent the time scouring each side of the road for friendly dry barns, but after one torchlit sortie across a wet paddock to examine a possible dry sleeping spot we surrendered ourselves to the elements and proceeded to Batch Camp. The rain stopped and we made a good la camp at 2 am just beyond the Batch Camp turn-off after being pushed out of a boggy section of the road.+We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificent displays of lightning which lit up the whole countryside like a floodlit stage. Fazeley spent the time scouring each side of the road for friendly dry barns, but after one torchlit sortie across a wet paddock to examine a possible dry sleeping spot we surrendered ourselves to the elements and proceeded to Batch Camp. The rain stopped and we made a good la camp at 2 am just beyond the Batch Camp turn-off after being pushed out of a boggy section of the road.
  
 Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David's Landrover, shouldered our packs and set out along the old road before turning off and heading east across the swamp to climb Kooragang Mountain at 335166. The easiest route to Yerranderie from Batch Camp is via Barrallier's Pass and Mount Meier but I consider that the views via Kooragang Mountain are worth the extra effort. I still foolishly thought that the weather would clear and let us see something. Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David's Landrover, shouldered our packs and set out along the old road before turning off and heading east across the swamp to climb Kooragang Mountain at 335166. The easiest route to Yerranderie from Batch Camp is via Barrallier's Pass and Mount Meier but I consider that the views via Kooragang Mountain are worth the extra effort. I still foolishly thought that the weather would clear and let us see something.
 +
 We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map. We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map.
  
-We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. +We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificent scenery which normally greets you at the narrow Colong Gap were only tantalizingly visible through breaks in the mist. 
-Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificient scenery which normally greets you at the narrow Colong Gap were only tantalizingly visible through breaks in the mist.+
 The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie. The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie.
  
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 Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster! Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster!
  
-A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' pouches. Big male 'roos boxed and grappled with each other whilst emitting loud growls, the first time I have heard kangaroos make a noise. The growling continued late into the night. Large male 'roos stood tip-toe, balanced by the end of their tails, whilst they menacingly scratched their chests with both front paws, but it all appeared to be-friendly bluff.+A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' pouches. Big male 'roos boxed and grappled with each other whilst emitting loud growls, the first time I have heard kangaroos make a noise. The growling continued late into the night. Large male 'roos stood tip-toe, balanced by the end of their tails, whilst they menacingly scratched their chests with both front paws, but it all appeared to be friendly bluff.
  
-Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett's Mine workings, we followed the Yerranderie-Tonalli Gap Road to Colong Swamp. The good dirt road winds past the old workings of the Silver Peak Mine, a glaring example of the environmental disaster which can be caused by uncontrolled mining. +Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett's Mine workings, we followed the Yerranderie-Tonalli Gap Road to Colong Swamp. The good dirt road winds past the old workings of the Silver Peak Mine, a glaring example of the environmental disaster which can be caused by uncontrolled mining. Morning tea was had by a creek at the start of the track to Colong Caves at 367213.
-Morning tea was had by a creek at the start of the track to Colong Caves at 367213.+
  
 The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves. The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves.
  
-We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and +We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair  and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills.  
-down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair  and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. +
-We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills.+
 Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most "normal" walkers home early. Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most "normal" walkers home early.
-With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, and with fingers only lightly crossed they were able to say that they had enjoyed the experience, Walking' "in an area only rarely visited by S.B.W. walkers. + 
-ICAMPING EQUIPMENT Large Tents  Stoves  Lamps - Folding Furniture. DISTRIBUTORS OF: +With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, and with fingers only lightly crossed they were able to say that they had enjoyed the experience, walking in an area only rarely visited by S.B.W. walkers. 
-Paddymade  Karrimor  Berghaus  Hallmark  Bergans  Caribee  Fairydown  Silva  Primus  Companion  and all leading brands. +
-BUSHWALKERS+
  
  
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 Don Finch took the initiative and wrote to each member of the group requesting a proportional donation, totalling $25.60 per member. Don Finch took the initiative and wrote to each member of the group requesting a proportional donation, totalling $25.60 per member.
  
-In the event of a similar car accident I would like to suggest the following: +In the event of a similar car accident I would like to suggest the following:\\ 
-1. Payment of damage cost can only be considered when the accident was not due to negligence on the part of the owner and the car is insured. Mechanical failures are excluded. +1. Payment of damage cost can only be considered when the accident was not due to negligence on the part of the owner and the car is insured. Mechanical failures are excluded.\\ 
-2. The maximum amount the car owner can be re-imbursed is the basic excess on his insurance policy, which I believe is approximately $200 at present. +2. The maximum amount the car owner can be re-imbursed is the basic excess on his insurance policy, which I believe is approximately $200 at present.\\ 
-3. The car owner, through the Walk's organiser, can request that all participants make an equal contribution to help to raise up to $200. +3. The car owner, through the Walk's organiser, can request that all participants make an equal contribution to help to raise up to $200.\\ 
-4. Should the party be small in numbers, or for other reasons is unable to raise the required amount, Club assistance may be requested. +4. Should the party be small in numbers, or for other reasons is unable to raise the required amount, Club assistance may be requested.\\ 
-5. A sub-committee be formed to investigate the claim and make recommendations to the Club Committee.+5. A sub-committee be formed to investigate the claim and make recommendations to the Club Committee.\\
 6.  The Club Committee's decision to be final. 6.  The Club Committee's decision to be final.
 +
 No doubt arguments for and against the proposal can be raised, but let's start the ball rolling. Perhaps we will finish up with a solution which may be beneficial to all concerned. No doubt arguments for and against the proposal can be raised, but let's start the ball rolling. Perhaps we will finish up with a solution which may be beneficial to all concerned.
 (The Committee received a letter from Wendy Aliano in December on the same issue. Members are invited to write in with their opinions. Ed.) (The Committee received a letter from Wendy Aliano in December on the same issue. Members are invited to write in with their opinions. Ed.)
-#*1(.***#-**#' + 
-" + 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE-- 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985.  (1) Carrying a Stretcher'Casualty Up or Down.a-Steep Slope. +**SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE** 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985.  (1) Carrying a Stretcher Casualty Up or Down a Steep Slope.  
 Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds.
-The casualty is lowered in a stretcher down a steep slope by using + 
-a rope and pulley with juma as brake. Six people lift the stretcher using webbing over their shoulders, which makes it surprisingly easy. Any+The casualty is lowered in a stretcher down a steep slope by using a rope and pulley with juma as brake. Six people lift the stretcher using webbing over their shoulders, which makes it surprisingly easy. Any
 number of people (shown in background of picture) take the strain by pulling on the rope downhill. (To go up, they pull on the rope uphill.) number of people (shown in background of picture) take the strain by pulling on the rope downhill. (To go up, they pull on the rope uphill.)
  
  
-SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE - 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985.  (2) Lifting a Stretcher Casualty up a Cliff. +**SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE** - 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985.  (2) Lifting a Stretcher Casualty up a Cliff. 
  
 Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds.
-The casualty lifted in a stretcher up acliff is a much more complex + 
-rescue. It requires practice with a small group, use of a two-way radio +The casualty lifted in a stretcher up a cliff is a much more complex rescue. It requires practice with a small group, use of a two-way radio (shown), abseiling gear and prussicking gear. The stretcher was devised after trial and error and made by S. & R. It can be dismantled to carry in packs. The two rescuers shown held the stretcher as they and it were pulled up by people on a ledge above. 
-(shown), abseiling gear and prussicking gear. The stretcher was devised + 
-after trial and error and made by S. & R. It can be dismantled to carry +
-in packs. The two rescuers shown held the stretcher as they and it were pulled up by people on a ledge above.+
  
 A motion that we build a second, more accessible fireplace in the hut at Coolana was discussed at some length. There did not appear to be a cost estimate or consensus, so a motion that the motion lie on the table was agreed upon to permit further working through of the idea. A motion that we build a second, more accessible fireplace in the hut at Coolana was discussed at some length. There did not appear to be a cost estimate or consensus, so a motion that the motion lie on the table was agreed upon to permit further working through of the idea.
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-FIRST AID ANSWERS. by Ainslie Morris.+====== First Aid Answers ====== 
 + 
 +by Ainslie Morris.\\
 Situation 5.  Situation 5. 
 +
 (1) IMMEDIATE ACTION:  (1) IMMEDIATE ACTION: 
-o Ask the casualty to lie down in the shade. +o Ask the casualty to lie down in the shade.\\ 
-o Give a cup of Staminade or water with glucose and teaspoon of salt per litre to replace lost fluid and body salt. If nauseous, ask to sip slowly. +o Give a cup of Staminade or water with glucose and teaspoon of salt per litre to replace lost fluid and body salt. If nauseous, ask to sip slowly.\\ 
-o Gently stretch the affected muscle:- if a calf muscle, press the toe end of foot towards the knee; if a thigh (front), bend knee tightly and pull foot toward buttock; if a hamstring (back of thigh), sit up with legs straight and reach for toes.+o Gently stretch the affected muscle: if a calf muscle, press the toe end of foot towards the knee; if a thigh (front), bend knee tightly and pull foot toward buttock; if a hamstring (back of thigh), sit up with legs straight and reach for toes.\\
 o Apply cold. I found an aluminium water bottle very cool when full, and very effective in relieving cramp. Another good reason to carry water at all times! o Apply cold. I found an aluminium water bottle very cool when full, and very effective in relieving cramp. Another good reason to carry water at all times!
-(2) ASSESSMENT: + 
 +(2) ASSESSMENT: \\
 Cramp. Some heat exhaustion may be setting in, so ask if a headache is developing and watch the casualty when you continue walking. Cramp. Some heat exhaustion may be setting in, so ask if a headache is developing and watch the casualty when you continue walking.
-(3) TREATMENT:  Do NOT massage. + 
-When pain and spasm ceases, no further treatment is necessary. +(3) TREATMENT:  Do NOT massage.\\ 
-Suggest that the person does not exert him/herself too much, and if symptoms recur, to rest. +When pain and spasm ceases, no further treatment is necessary. Suggest that the person does not exert him/herself too much, and if symptoms recur, to rest. 
-CAUSES AND PREVENTION.  + 
-See St. John's "Australian First Aid", p. 346. +CAUSES AND PREVENTION. \\ 
-Causes: Overuse, excessive jarring, a small tear, loss of body salts and +See St. John's "Australian First Aid", p. 346.\\ 
-fluids caused by excessive sweating. +Causes: Overuse, excessive jarring, a small tear, loss of body salts and fluids caused by excessive sweating.\\ 
-Prevention; Drink Staminade or similar before the climb, and as soon as thirsty. Climb at your own pace - it's not a race.+Prevention; Drink Staminade or similar before the climb, and as soon as thirsty. Climb at your own pace - it's not a race.\\
 GET FIT before summer walking. GET FIT before summer walking.
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 +
 EARLY NOTICE OF ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE FIRST AID COURSE.  EARLY NOTICE OF ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE FIRST AID COURSE. 
 +
 Set aside the weekend before Easter, 22 and 23 March, 1986, when Grace Matts, caver and bush first aid instructor, will teach and examine all who want a Basic Certificate or to upgrade. Set aside the weekend before Easter, 22 and 23 March, 1986, when Grace Matts, caver and bush first aid instructor, will teach and examine all who want a Basic Certificate or to upgrade.
-265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE, 2111 PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS - MON.-FRI. 9-6 + 
-THURS. 9-8 + 
-SAT. 9-4 + 
-(PARKING AT REAR OFF PITTWATER ROAD) +====== Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa ====== 
-A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, QUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR + 
- LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS +From The Sydney Morning Herald, November 23, 1985. by Joseph Glascott. 
- COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR + 
- MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS +Environment groups will mark the first anniversary tomorrow of the death of Mr. Paul Landa, the former N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment, by launching an annual conservation award. It will be known as the Paul Landa Award for Excellence in Conservation. The first recipient will be named next year. 
- INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS + 
- KNIVES  COMPASSES  SURVIVAL GEAR +The groups behind the award are the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W., Wilderness Society, Australian Conservation Foundation, Federation of Bushwalkers, Total Environment Centre, National Parks Association, Friends of the Earth, Colo Committee, Colong Committee and the Rainforest information Centre. 
-WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. +
-QUALITY TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT +
- A HUGE RANGE OF PADDLES FOR ALL TYPES OF CANOEING  WETSUITS  SURF SKIS +
- ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS  WIDE RANGE OF JACKETS & CAGS  FACE MASKS +
- FOOTWEAR  MANY TYPES OF BUOYANCY & LIFE VESTS  HELMETS +
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER +
-January, 1986. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 +
-CONSERVATION AWARD TO HONOUR PAUL LANDA.  +
-From The Sydney Morning Herald, November 23, 1985. by JOseph Glascott. +
-Environment groups will mark the first anniversary tomorrow of the death of Mr. Paul Landa, the former N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment, by launching an annual conservation award. +
-It will be known as the Paul Landa Award for Excellence in Conservation. The first recipient will be named next year. +
-The groups behind the award are the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W., Wilderness Society, Australian Conservation Foundation, Federation of Bush- walkers, Total Environment Centre, National Parks Association, Friends of the Earth, Colo Committee, Colong Committee and the Rainforest information Centre.+
 Mr. Landa suffered a heart attack while playing tennis on November 24 last year and died at the age of 44. Mr. Landa suffered a heart attack while playing tennis on November 24 last year and died at the age of 44.
 The environment groups said yesterday that Mr. Landa's term of office as Minister for Environment was "one of the most active, innovative and productive in Australia". During his term in the portfolio, from soon after the election of the Wran Government in 1976 until February, 1980, he doubled the total area of national parks in the State. The environment groups said yesterday that Mr. Landa's term of office as Minister for Environment was "one of the most active, innovative and productive in Australia". During his term in the portfolio, from soon after the election of the Wran Government in 1976 until February, 1980, he doubled the total area of national parks in the State.
 +
 He set up the Wollemi National Park in the Colo ranges area west of Sydney - the second largest after Kosciusko in N.S.W. and covering 500,000 ha. With the Premier, Mr. Wran, he was an architect of the N.S.W. rainforest protection policy which saw the State's last rainforests preserved in parks. He set up the Wollemi National Park in the Colo ranges area west of Sydney - the second largest after Kosciusko in N.S.W. and covering 500,000 ha. With the Premier, Mr. Wran, he was an architect of the N.S.W. rainforest protection policy which saw the State's last rainforests preserved in parks.
-He was responsible for rewriting the State's planning laws to give emphasis to public participation and environmental impact assessments. + 
-He introduced the N.S.W. Heritage Act in 1977 and oversaw a program of restoration and conservation of historic buildings. +He was responsible for rewriting the State's planning laws to give emphasis to public participation and environmental impact assessments. He introduced the N.S.W. Heritage Act in 1977 and oversaw a program of restoration and conservation of historic buildings. He moved to protect the coastline from exploitation and phased out sand mining in national parks and reserves. 
-He moved to protect the coastline from exploitation and phased out sandmining in national parks and reserves. + 
-The establishment of a string of long-awaited coastal parks was announced during his term, including the Broadwater, Bundjalung, Yuragir, Hat Head and Crowdy Bay national parks. +The establishment of a string of long-awaited coastal parks was announced during his term, including the Broadwater, Bundjalung, Yuragir, Hat Head and Crowdy Bay national parks. However, he regarded the Wollemi park in the Colo-Hunter region, the largest wilderness area in N.S.W., as one of his proudest achievements. 
-However, he regarded the Wollemi park in the Colo-Hunter region, the largest wilderness area in N.S.W., as one of his proudest achievements.+
 A spokesman for the environmental movement said yesterday, "Paul Landa will be remembered by environmentalists as an outstanding Australian who translated his concern for the environment into effective action. He often stated his belief that human beings had an obligation to the next generation to leave the world in as good a condition as they inherited it. The award is being established with that sentiment in mind". A spokesman for the environmental movement said yesterday, "Paul Landa will be remembered by environmentalists as an outstanding Australian who translated his concern for the environment into effective action. He often stated his belief that human beings had an obligation to the next generation to leave the world in as good a condition as they inherited it. The award is being established with that sentiment in mind".
  
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 ====== Boiling Water Burns ====== ====== Boiling Water Burns ======
  
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR.  by David Rostron. . +LETTER TO THE EDITOR  by David Rostron 
  
-I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two +I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked over. I have also investigated a number of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn.
-serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked +
-over. I have also investigated a number, of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn.+
  
 Accordingly, I believe the first thing to be done is to remove the clothing (socks and shoes) within seconds - and immediately place the affected area in cold water. The cold water may prevent blistering and certainly provides the greatest relief for pain. Accordingly, I believe the first thing to be done is to remove the clothing (socks and shoes) within seconds - and immediately place the affected area in cold water. The cold water may prevent blistering and certainly provides the greatest relief for pain.
  
-On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes, which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF".+On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF".
  
-ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! -DAY WALKERS. +====== Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers. New Train Timetables ====== 
 + 
 +Jim Brown.
  
-NEW TRAIN TIMETABLES. by Jim Brown. 
 From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/Port Kembla electrification. Because of landslips near Stanwell Park the introduction of some of the new arrangements has been postponed. From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/Port Kembla electrification. Because of landslips near Stanwell Park the introduction of some of the new arrangements has been postponed.
 However, since 15/12/85 new timetables have been brought into operation for the Illawarra line, including trains between the City and Waterfall, and particularly between Waterfall, Wollongong and Nowra. Included in the changes is the cancellation of the 8.32 am Sunday train from Central to Wollongong. However, since 15/12/85 new timetables have been brought into operation for the Illawarra line, including trains between the City and Waterfall, and particularly between Waterfall, Wollongong and Nowra. Included in the changes is the cancellation of the 8.32 am Sunday train from Central to Wollongong.
 +
 Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked. Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked.
 Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips. Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips.
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-ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK+**ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK** 
 by Peter Harris. by Peter Harris.
-EXPLORATION - PRINCE REGENT RIVER RESERVE, KIMBERLEY DIVISION  +EXPLORATION - PRINCE REGENT RIVER RESERVE, KIMBERLEY DIVISION WESTERN AUSTRALIA.\\   
-WESTERN AUSTRALIA.  Time: June - July 1986 (4 weeks). +Time: June - July 1986 (4 weeks).\\ 
-Leader: Peter Harris (045) 78 4412 (H).+Leader: Peter Harris (045) 78 4412 (H).\\
 Limit: 8 persons (subject to capacity of amphibian aircraft). Limit: 8 persons (subject to capacity of amphibian aircraft).
-The Prince Regent River is a flora and fauna reserve of some 1,500,000 acres in the northern Kimberley division of Western Australia. The jagged coastline suggests a fiordland coast with hills falling steeply to the sea, and many islands and land-locked sounds. The vegetation is almost like + 
-equatorial rainforest in various areas. Rainfall is well over 50 inches per annum. +The Prince Regent River is a flora and fauna reserve of some 1,500,000 acres in the northern Kimberley division of Western Australia. The jagged coastline suggests a fiordland coast with hills falling steeply to the sea, and many islands and land-locked sounds. The vegetation is almost like equatorial rainforest in various areas. Rainfall is well over 50 inches per annum. 
-The Prince Regent River has its headwaters between Mt. Hann and + 
-Mt. Agnes and falls to the sea in less than 30 miles through an enormous, precipitous gorge, which is in fact a long fault line in the massive worn- down plateau of the Kimberley. The gorge is of great anthropological importance, being the home of the legendary Wandjina. The fauna is not yet +The Prince Regent River has its headwaters between Mt. Hann and Mt. Agnes and falls to the sea in less than 30 miles through an enormous, precipitous gorge, which is in fact a long fault line in the massive worn down plateau of the Kimberley. The gorge is of great anthropological importance, being the home of the legendary Wandjina. The fauna is not yet known, but the Australian Academy of Science has declared the Prince Regent River area to be of "outstanding value as a biological reserve and a national park of great scenic beauty and a priceless asset". 
-known, but the Australian Academy of Science has declared the Prince Regent River area to be of "outstanding value as a biological reserve and a national park of great scenic beauty and a priceless asset".+
 The route depends upon future investigation, but it is currently planned to fly by amphibian aircraft into St. George Basin; explore the tidal ocean waterfalls, Mt. Trafalgar, plateau and gorges, and walk into the Kimberleys towards the Mitchell River. The route depends upon future investigation, but it is currently planned to fly by amphibian aircraft into St. George Basin; explore the tidal ocean waterfalls, Mt. Trafalgar, plateau and gorges, and walk into the Kimberleys towards the Mitchell River.
-Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, even to 4-wheel 
-drive vehicles, and largely unexplored. Party complement will be finalised 
  
 +Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, even to 4-wheel drive vehicles, and largely unexplored. Party complement will be finalised
  
-FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING....  + 
-The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand +**FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING**....  
-for SPEAKERS to give talks to interested schools, youth and community groups. + 
-Federation hopes to get enough people on to a roster to enable it to only have to call on the services of each speaker once every twelve months. +The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand for SPEAKERS to give talks to interested schools, youth and community groups. Federation hopes to get enough people on to a roster to enable it to only have to call on the services of each speaker once every twelve months. Slides and notes will be supplied to speakers when required. Are you willing to put a few hours back into bushwalking? If so, ring the Federation President or Secretary (both S.B.W. Members).\\ 
-Slides and notes will be supplied to speakers when required. +GORDON LEE Phone: 74 1824\\ 
-Are you willing to put a few hours back into bushwalking? If so, ring the Federation President or Secretary (both S.B.W. Members). +SPIRO HAJINAKITAS Phone: 357 1381 (H)\\
-GORDON LEE Phone: 74 1824 +
-SPIRO HAJINAKITAS Phone: 357 1381 (H)+
 or send by mail your name, subject, contact phone (day/night) and availability (day/night) to:- or send by mail your name, subject, contact phone (day/night) and availability (day/night) to:-
-Spiro Hajinakitas, +Spiro Hajinakitas, 46/8 Bortley Place, ELIZABETH BAY. 2011.
-46/8 Bortley Place, ELIZABETH BAY. 2011. +
-******** +
-Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986.+
  
 ====== Amende Honorable ====== ====== Amende Honorable ======
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 by Jim Brown. by Jim Brown.
  
-When Members of Parliament are accused of "misleading the House", there is usually a call for the retirement of the offending Member. Of course, no one expects anyone to do anything about it. +When Members of Parliament are accused of "misleading the House", there is usually a call for the retirement of the offending Member. Of course, no one expects anyone to do anything about it. Well, I have to confess to "misleading the House". In the October magazine, recalling events of 28 years ago in the Northern Budawangs, I wrote "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss, but Colin (Putt) and John Manning went 'looking' with a vague snippet of information about a way down 'in the second slot'  They confirmed that the 'second slot' would get us down below the cliff and on to the long reedy spur that runs down to the beginnings of the Corang River'.
-Well, I have to confess to "misleading the House". In the October magazine, recalling events of 28 years ago in the Northern Budawangs, I wrote "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss, but Colin (Putt) and John Manning went 'looking' with a vague snippet of information about a way down 'in the second slot'  They confirmed that the 'second slot' would get us down below the cliff and on to the long reedy spur that runs down to the beginnings of the Corang River'.+
  
 I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went 'looking' (may I interpolate 'some looked at very steep descents, which caused me to shudder and mutter NOT BLOODY LIKELY!). However, George Gray went prowling down the slots in the rocks, found slot number one wouldn't go, and then tried number two, bashing down through quite a growth of scrub until he emerged below the cliff-line. He came back and reported and Colin and John Manning went 'looking' and confirmed.  etc. etc." I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went 'looking' (may I interpolate 'some looked at very steep descents, which caused me to shudder and mutter NOT BLOODY LIKELY!). However, George Gray went prowling down the slots in the rocks, found slot number one wouldn't go, and then tried number two, bashing down through quite a growth of scrub until he emerged below the cliff-line. He came back and reported and Colin and John Manning went 'looking' and confirmed.  etc. etc."
-So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers  Sorry, George! I just + 
-didn't know. All I knew was that someone suggested to the leader there was a way down in the 'second slot' - I thought it may be hearsay based on comment by C.M.W. members who were also exploring the area at the time. +So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers  Sorry, George! I just didn't know. All I knew was that someone suggested to the leader there was a way down in the 'second slot' - I thought it may be hearsay based on comment by C.M.W. members who were also exploring the area at the time. 
-However, like Ministers of the Crown who "mislead the House", I don't intend to do anything silly like resigning. I withdraw my original statement and apologize, and I believe it wil be accepted. After all, in S.B.W. + 
-we're a lot more civilised than politicians, aren't we?+However, like Ministers of the Crown who "mislead the House", I don't intend to do anything silly like resigning. I withdraw my original statement and apologize, and I believe it wil be accepted. After all, in S.B.W. we're a lot more civilised than politicians, aren't we?
  
 ====== Social Notes ====== ====== Social Notes ======
  
  
-As bushwaikers we are aware of the fragility of the environment and the damage caused by ill-conceived and opportunistic development. By time you read this magazine we will have had the +As bushwalkers we are aware of the fragility of the environment and the damage caused by ill-conceived and opportunistic development. By time you read this magazine we will have had the opportunity of voicing our concerns to the Minister for Planning and the Environment, Mr. Carr. (a guest at the club on 22nd Jan.) 
-opportunity of voicing our concerns to the Minister for Planning and the Environment, Mr. Carr. (a guest at the club on 22nd Jan.) + 
-Following this theme, Milo Dunphy will present a.slide evening at the club on Wednesday 12th February, entitled "Kakadu - Recreation +Following this theme, Milo Dunphy will present a slide evening at the club on Wednesday 12th February, entitled "Kakadu - Recreation Area or Mining Pit". Milo is a fine speaker and has many, years of active involvement with conservation and environmental protection. 
-Area or Mining Pit". Milo is a fine speaker and has many, years of active involvement with conservation and environmental protection. + 
-The following week, 19th February, is magazine wrapping time, aLso time for the pre-meeting dinner at "The Fernery". +The following week, 19th February, is magazine wrapping time, also time for the pre-meeting dinner at "The Fernery". 
-On Wednesday 26th. February, Doug Wean will be give "Practical First Aid in the Bush". This will be a professional presentation + 
-by a man well versed in medical matters and bushcraft. Those members who attended the Search and Rescue practice Last year will remember the impact of Doug's presentation on that occasion. +On Wednesday 26th. February, Doug Wean will be give "Practical First Aid in the Bush". This will be a professional presentation by a man well versed in medical matters and bushcraft. Those members who attended the Search and Rescue practice Last year will remember the impact of Doug's presentation on that occasion. 
-Programme: + 
-Feb 5 +Programme:\\ 
-Feb 12 +Feb 5 Committee Meeting\\ 
-* Feb 19 Feb 26 +Feb 12 "Kakadu - Recreation Area or Mining Pit"/ Milo Dunphy\\ 
-Committee Meeting +* Feb 19 Magazine wrapping\\ 
-"Kakadu - Recreation Area or Mining Pit"/ Milo Dunphy +Feb 26 Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean)\\ 
-Magazine wrapping + 
-Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean) + 
-* Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" Vegetarian Restaurant 61 ALexander St. Crows Nest. BYOG 6-30 pm. sharp.+* Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" Vegetarian Restaurant 61 Alexander St. Crows Nest. BYOG 6-30 pm. sharp.
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