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 ====== 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.
-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.
 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.
 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.
-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).
-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.
-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:-
-Spiro Hajinakitas,
+Spiro Hajinakitas, 46/8 Bortley Place, ELIZABETH BAY. 2011.
-/8 Bortley Place, ELIZABETH BAY. 2011.
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-Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986.
 ====== Amende Honorable ======
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 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."
-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 ======
-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.