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 __Day Two__: Minor roads towards the Tonalli River. Departed the road onto faint tracks, then bush to the river. Mist. Temporarily unsure of our position there! Crossed the river and selected a ridge leading up to a possible pass onto the Tonalli Tableland at Burragorang 527/227. It went, but with very little margin. (Rope handy). On top, we celebrated with lunch at a sunny lookout, the Wollondilly spread out below, well satisfied that we'd successfully negotiated the pass. Any alternative would have added a day to the trip. A route was selected across Bob Higgins Creek and via various tops, saddles, etc. to enter Lacys Creek South Canyon at a break Burragorang 534/274. The map didn't show the canyon of the eastern arm of the forked creek in the break. We stumbled onto it. A narrow slot plummeting down to watery caverns below. Exploration revealed that the western arm, although full of dense vegetation, was negotiable. Followed it down to Lacys to a camp amongst magnificent Blue Gums - a massive forest of them, far exceeding the well known Grose forest. This one is totally untouched. __Day Two__: Minor roads towards the Tonalli River. Departed the road onto faint tracks, then bush to the river. Mist. Temporarily unsure of our position there! Crossed the river and selected a ridge leading up to a possible pass onto the Tonalli Tableland at Burragorang 527/227. It went, but with very little margin. (Rope handy). On top, we celebrated with lunch at a sunny lookout, the Wollondilly spread out below, well satisfied that we'd successfully negotiated the pass. Any alternative would have added a day to the trip. A route was selected across Bob Higgins Creek and via various tops, saddles, etc. to enter Lacys Creek South Canyon at a break Burragorang 534/274. The map didn't show the canyon of the eastern arm of the forked creek in the break. We stumbled onto it. A narrow slot plummeting down to watery caverns below. Exploration revealed that the western arm, although full of dense vegetation, was negotiable. Followed it down to Lacys to a camp amongst magnificent Blue Gums - a massive forest of them, far exceeding the well known Grose forest. This one is totally untouched.
  
-__Day Three__: Worked our way downstream past the beetling cliffs of the "Prow" then a short distance after the junction with North Canyon, a turn roughly north towards and up to the cliff "corner" of the Southern Section of the Bimlow Tableland. We were in remote country, but, high up from the creek, incredibly, several ancient sawn stumps gave evidence of timbergetters long ago. Remarkable. A short, hard traverse just below the cliff line put us into an easy break at Burragorang 557/309. Up out of the break, then northwest to the top of the impressive cliffs of Back Bimlaw Walls. A short distance northwards along giddy heights of cliff to a high, dry camp to watch the sun go down on a view fit for kings.+__Day Three__: Worked our way downstream past the beetling cliffs of the "Prow" then a short distance after the junction with North Canyon, a turn roughly north towards and up to the cliff "corner" of the Southern Section of the Bimlow Tableland. We were in remote country, but, high up from the creek, incredibly, several ancient sawn stumps gave evidence of timbergetters long ago. Remarkable. A short, hard traverse just below the cliff line put us into an easy break at Burragorang 557/309. Up out of the break, then northwest to the top of the impressive cliffs of Back Bimlow Walls. A short distance northwards along giddy heights of cliff to a high, dry camp to watch the sun go down on a view fit for kings.
  
 __Day Four__: Northward along the cliff line, revelling in the views. At about Bimlow 586/358, the huge cliffs are broken briefly by a very steep slope, not shown on maps but referred to in an article by David Rostron a number of years ago and recalled by Bill. We tackled the slope and were gratified to find that it went, without difficulty, all the way down. We crossed Green Wattle Creek where there was an exciting incident with some healthy-sized trout isolated in a large pool. A long lunch! Then followed a devious and subtle route using Black Coola Creek, ridges and saddles to place us on Broken Rock Range at about Bimlow 555/394. A steady walk north on the ridge, again with expansive views, then an ankle-bending "down" to lower country. Share amazement at how cleverly Bob negotiates steep downhills __backwards__! Says it takes the stress off the knees! A streak west into the setting sun to a late, comfortable camp on a sidestream close to Butchers Creek. The exploratory sections over, we feasted and topped off with damper and plenty of tea. __Day Four__: Northward along the cliff line, revelling in the views. At about Bimlow 586/358, the huge cliffs are broken briefly by a very steep slope, not shown on maps but referred to in an article by David Rostron a number of years ago and recalled by Bill. We tackled the slope and were gratified to find that it went, without difficulty, all the way down. We crossed Green Wattle Creek where there was an exciting incident with some healthy-sized trout isolated in a large pool. A long lunch! Then followed a devious and subtle route using Black Coola Creek, ridges and saddles to place us on Broken Rock Range at about Bimlow 555/394. A steady walk north on the ridge, again with expansive views, then an ankle-bending "down" to lower country. Share amazement at how cleverly Bob negotiates steep downhills __backwards__! Says it takes the stress off the knees! A streak west into the setting sun to a late, comfortable camp on a sidestream close to Butchers Creek. The exploratory sections over, we feasted and topped off with damper and plenty of tea.
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 The NSW Labor Government has announced that it will introduce a Wilderness Act, but it may not come to fruition unless it receives a great deal of public support - your support. The NSW Labor Government has announced that it will introduce a Wilderness Act, but it may not come to fruition unless it receives a great deal of public support - your support.
  
-1. Write to the Premier, the Hon. B. Unworth, Parliament House, Sydney 2000, urging the immediate introduction of the NSW Wilderness Act.+1. Write to the Premier, the Hon. B. Unsworth, Parliament House, Sydney 2000, urging the immediate introduction of the NSW Wilderness Act.
  
 2. Donate money to the campaign for a Wilderness Act. 2. Donate money to the campaign for a Wilderness Act.
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 The Treasurer put a motion which was passed that commitments to expenditure outside the budget should be authorised in advance by the Committee. The Treasurer put a motion which was passed that commitments to expenditure outside the budget should be authorised in advance by the Committee.
  
-Members will need to notify the Secretary of changes of addregs and/or telephone number if they wish to have an accurate Membership List in 1987 and receive mail.+Members will need to notify the Secretary of changes of address and/or telephone number if they wish to have an accurate Membership List in 1987 and receive mail.
  
 Jim Brown will attend the "Keeping Archives" Workshop on behalf of the Club on 11/12 October 1986. Jim Brown will attend the "Keeping Archives" Workshop on behalf of the Club on 11/12 October 1986.
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 As editor of the magazine, she took over from one who had been overzealous in blue-pencilling inelegancies in grammar. (I don't think anyone attempted blue bits in those days). As a result, articles had fallen off vastly in number. Dorothy's motto was "The character of the person is lost with the flavour of the writing, however loose the construction" and contributions went ahead by leaps and bounds. As editor of the magazine, she took over from one who had been overzealous in blue-pencilling inelegancies in grammar. (I don't think anyone attempted blue bits in those days). As a result, articles had fallen off vastly in number. Dorothy's motto was "The character of the person is lost with the flavour of the writing, however loose the construction" and contributions went ahead by leaps and bounds.
  
-Ahother one of her gifts was one as a verse-maker (of many jolly S.B.W. skits); perhaps not a poet, but with a poetic feeling and love of the outdoors. I remember, with her, delighting in the discovery of an old Gaelic chant which ran as follows, and which may epitomise her (and our) feelings:-+Another one of her gifts was one as a verse-maker (of many jolly S.B.W. skits); perhaps not a poet, but with a poetic feeling and love of the outdoors. I remember, with her, delighting in the discovery of an old Gaelic chant which ran as follows, and which may epitomise her (and our) feelings:-
  
 "I am the overlord of the hills and the high places\\ "I am the overlord of the hills and the high places\\
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 __September__. On 17th September about sixty of us sat back in relative comfort whilst Dot Butler painted a picture with words and slides about mountaineering in the Peruvian Andes. Dot took us from packing the stores in 44 gallon drums in Sydney to the snow-covered peaks in Peru. Although the trip was made about 15 years ago Dot talked as if she had just stamped the snow from her boots at the Club front door. __September__. On 17th September about sixty of us sat back in relative comfort whilst Dot Butler painted a picture with words and slides about mountaineering in the Peruvian Andes. Dot took us from packing the stores in 44 gallon drums in Sydney to the snow-covered peaks in Peru. Although the trip was made about 15 years ago Dot talked as if she had just stamped the snow from her boots at the Club front door.
  
-The other highlight of the month was the Blue Grass Band; two enormous loud-speakers powered by six dedicated musicians etttertained about 25 aficionados of this American music. The band is composed of six stringed instruments - mandolin, banjo, base guitar, acoustic guitar and two fiddles and plays music which is full of life.+The other highlight of the month was the Blue Grass Band; two enormous loud-speakers powered by six dedicated musicians entertained about 25 aficionados of this American music. The band is composed of six stringed instruments - mandolin, banjo, base guitar, acoustic guitar and two fiddles and plays music which is full of life.
  
 __October__. On 22nd of this month the Club Auction will be held. It is hoped there will be a big selection of goods and also a bigger collection of purchasers. __October__. On 22nd of this month the Club Auction will be held. It is hoped there will be a big selection of goods and also a bigger collection of purchasers.
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 by Tom Wilhelm. by Tom Wilhelm.
  
-__Day 4__. In the morning we had some trouble. Bob had left his boots near the fire and one of them had been badly burnt; it was curled and twisted and he couldn't wear it! You can't walk barefoot in this country. David was concerned lest this difficulty should stop the walk. George, who had a repuration as Mr. Fixit, was called in and set about fixing the boot. Ultimately it was boiled in one of our communal billies and straightened out enough, or so it seemed, for Bob to get his foot into it. Bob returned moments later with both boots on and all was right. Suspicious!! It all came out - Bob had an extra shoe! It was all a joke, he had fooled the lot of us. Bob gave varying accounts of the prank, depending upon who he talked to! I think he carried the old burnt boot in with him just as a joke. That's just my opinion however - there are many others!+__Day 4__. In the morning we had some trouble. Bob had left his boots near the fire and one of them had been badly burnt; it was curled and twisted and he couldn't wear it! You can't walk barefoot in this country. David was concerned lest this difficulty should stop the walk. George, who had a reputation as Mr. Fixit, was called in and set about fixing the boot. Ultimately it was boiled in one of our communal billies and straightened out enough, or so it seemed, for Bob to get his foot into it. Bob returned moments later with both boots on and all was right. Suspicious!! It all came out - Bob had an extra shoe! It was all a joke, he had fooled the lot of us. Bob gave varying accounts of the prank, depending upon who he talked to! I think he carried the old burnt boot in with him just as a joke. That's just my opinion however - there are many others!
  
 This day we moved eastward, then up and over the ridges of Hugh Gorge where I could look back and see my day walk of yesterday. Down the other side and we had crossed the range. We were on the northern end of Hugh Gorge. This day we moved eastward, then up and over the ridges of Hugh Gorge where I could look back and see my day walk of yesterday. Down the other side and we had crossed the range. We were on the northern end of Hugh Gorge.
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 We regrouped, some repacked, and we wandered out onto the southern plains once again. We were back on the south side, heading east towards Stuarts Pass for yet another crossing of the range. Walking along in the foothills was interesting. Dry and open, with good distant views of all the major peaks, and ahead loomed Brinkleys Bluff. It got ever larger as we reached the Stuart River and turned northwards and headed for the pass. We regrouped, some repacked, and we wandered out onto the southern plains once again. We were back on the south side, heading east towards Stuarts Pass for yet another crossing of the range. Walking along in the foothills was interesting. Dry and open, with good distant views of all the major peaks, and ahead loomed Brinkleys Bluff. It got ever larger as we reached the Stuart River and turned northwards and headed for the pass.
  
-We investigated one side canyon, for water. None. Suddenly we found a flowing stream! True the horses and cows had been at it but it was so green, lush and alive compared to surrounding areas that it seemed wonderful. Lunch stop! Big billies of tea, and we realized that we were within shooting distance of the pass. We could carry water to our interded camp, and we all filled our wine skins when we left. An hour or so after departing we reached our camping place in Stuarts Pass. Brinkleys Bluff loomed above the camp, and looked magnificent in the afternoon sun. I wanted to climb it. Even though we were to climb around the southern end of the Bluff in a day, I still wanted to climb it. So I did.+We investigated one side canyon, for water. None. Suddenly we found a flowing stream! True the horses and cows had been at it but it was so green, lush and alive compared to surrounding areas that it seemed wonderful. Lunch stop! Big billies of tea, and we realized that we were within shooting distance of the pass. We could carry water to our intended camp, and we all filled our wine skins when we left. An hour or so after departing we reached our camping place in Stuarts Pass. Brinkleys Bluff loomed above the camp, and looked magnificent in the afternoon sun. I wanted to climb it. Even though we were to climb around the southern end of the Bluff in a day, I still wanted to climb it. So I did.
  
 I went off on my own with a little bit of food, windbreak, camera, even a drop of water. I decided to climb the Bluff by the northwest ridge which from my vantage point in camp was on the skyline and looked mighty. I went through the pass, an easy dry one, with a big sandy bottom, and lots of dead horses, signs of digging for water by the live ones as well. David requested that I check the water situation in the spring that lies at the foot of this ridge. So I did, no trouble either. I soon realized that the animal tracks in front of me went nowhere else! I didn't have a map - I didn't need one. I went off on my own with a little bit of food, windbreak, camera, even a drop of water. I decided to climb the Bluff by the northwest ridge which from my vantage point in camp was on the skyline and looked mighty. I went through the pass, an easy dry one, with a big sandy bottom, and lots of dead horses, signs of digging for water by the live ones as well. David requested that I check the water situation in the spring that lies at the foot of this ridge. So I did, no trouble either. I soon realized that the animal tracks in front of me went nowhere else! I didn't have a map - I didn't need one.
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 +===== Bush Walker - A Name. =====
  
-BUSH WALKER - A NAME.  
 by CLIO. by CLIO.
-As the memories of the War to end all wars receded and the + 
-populace started to relax and enjoy the 1920's, Myles Dunphy started to be called upon to give talks on his walking tours. In 1922 he gave a series of lectures on walking and the outdoors at Sydney Technical College where he was employed as a teacher. +As the memories of the War to end all wars receded and the populace started to relax and enjoy the 1920's, Myles Dunphy started to be called upon to give talks on his walking tours. In 1922 he gave a series of lectures on walking and the outdoors at Sydney Technical College where he was employed as a teacher. 
-Following these talks, a group of male students decided to form a club of their own since the kikuntain Trails Club had a restricted membership. They approached Myles for guidance and round April the following yearfounded the Bush Trails Club. However this created a problem - its similarity with the "Mountain Trails Club"+ 
-Myles, as secretary of the Mountain Trails Club wrote to the new club +Following these talks, a group of male students decided to form a club of their own since the Mountain Trails Club had a restricted membership. They approached Myles for guidance and round April the following year founded the Bush Trails Club. However this created a problem - its similarity with the "Mountain Trails Club". 
-in July 1923 pointing out the possible confusion and made some 83 suggestions for an alternative name. Amongst these proposals were:- + 
-The Billycan Blokes The Bush Moachers Bush Bannian Club Koala Bushies Club Sydney Swag Club The Billy Bangers Free Fun Track Tramps The Bandeleras +Myles, as secretary of the Mountain Trails Club wrote to the new club in July 1923 pointing out the possible confusion and made some 83 suggestions for an alternative name. Amongst these proposals were:- 
-Beach and Jungle Club Wombat Walking Wags The Wander Far Club Kanangra Kamp Klub + 
-Tent and Tucker Tourists Swag Swingers Club +  * The Billycan Blokes 
-Sons of the Sun Walking Club +  * The Bush Moachers 
- Included in this collection were the "Bush Walkers Club" and the "Black Swan Bush Walkers". So had the Bush Trails Club not been so overwhelmed with choices, the word "bush walker" would have come into use in +  * Bush Bannian Club 
-1923. As it was, the club adopted the first name on the list - "Bush +  * Koala Bushies Club 
-Tracks Club"+  * Sydney Swag Club 
-In congratulating the club for their choice of name, Myles noted that the Mountain Trails Club had considered "bush" and "trail" originally for their club name but were worried by their African connection. In fact +  * The Billy Bangers 
-Myles thought the "Mountain Tracks Club" would have been a better choice. +  * Free Fun Track Tramps 
-Thus it was left to a meeting late in 1927 to adopt the name Sydney Bush Walkers as their club name. That decision coined a new word for +  * The Bandeleras 
-lexicographers. +  Beach and Jungle Club 
-* * * * * * * * +  * Wombat Walking Wags 
-Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1986 +  * The Wander Far Club 
-THE DRAFT OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION AN APPRECIATION+  * Kanangra Kamp Klub 
 +  Tent and Tucker Tourists 
 +  * Swag Swingers Club 
 +  Sons of the Sun Walking Club 
 + 
 +Included in this collection were the "Bush Walkers Club" and the "Black Swan Bush Walkers". So had the Bush Trails Club not been so overwhelmed with choices, the word "bush walker" would have come into use in 1923. As it was, the club adopted the first name on the list - "Bush Tracks Club". 
 + 
 +In congratulating the club for their choice of name, Myles noted that the Mountain Trails Club had considered "bush" and "trail" originally for their club name but were worried by their African connection. In fact Myles thought the "Mountain Tracks Club" would have been a better choice. 
 + 
 +Thus it was left to a meeting late in 1927 to adopt the name Sydney Bush Walkers as their club name. That decision coined a new word for lexicographers. 
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 +===== the Draft Of The New Constitution An Appreciation===== 
 + 
 by Kath Brown. by Kath Brown.
-In July 1985 an Associations Incorporation Act was brought down by the State Government to enable small sporting clubs such as the S.B.W. to have a legal identity. In December our club decided to consider incorp- + 
-oration in principle and at the Annual General Meeting in March it was decided to go ahead with incorporation because of the safety it would give to club members and also our property, Coolana. +In July 1985 an Associations Incorporation Act was brought down by the State Government to enable small sporting clubs such as the S.B.W. to have a legal identity. In December our club decided to consider incorporation in principle and at the Annual General Meeting in March it was decided to go ahead with incorporation because of the safety it would give to club members and also our property, Coolana. 
-During the last six months a great deal of work was done by our + 
-vice president, Barrie Murdoch (who is a solicitor), to draw up a draft of a new constitution to cover the requirements of incorporation. He used our present constitution as a base but included the necessary legal +During the last six months a great deal of work was done by our vice president, Barrie Murdoch (who is a solicitor), to draw up a draft of a new constitution to cover the requirements of incorporation. He used our present constitution as a base but included the necessary legal requirements. For instance, we will have to be called an "association", not a "club". All this legal and clerical work took many hours of Barrie's time, and for this I would like to thank him. 
-requirements. For instance, we will have to be called an "association", +
-not a "club". All this legal and clerical work took many hours of Barrie's time, and for this I would like to thank him.+
 The Committee then deliberated at some special meetings as well as at the usual committee meetings on this first draft and also on a revised draft, made alterations and invited comment from other club members. When this was done it became necessary to get it printed to send to all club members for their acceptance, hopefully at the Half-Yearly Meeting. The Committee then deliberated at some special meetings as well as at the usual committee meetings on this first draft and also on a revised draft, made alterations and invited comment from other club members. When this was done it became necessary to get it printed to send to all club members for their acceptance, hopefully at the Half-Yearly Meeting.
-But getting such a long document in printed form also required many hours of voluntary work by Bill Holland (an accountant) and Fran Longfoot + 
-and Stan Madden (professional printers). So our thanks must go to them too. +But getting such a long document in printed form also required many hours of voluntary work by Bill Holland (an accountant) and Fran Longfoot and Stan Madden (professional printers). So our thanks must go to them too. 
-When printed the draft of the new constitution was sent to ell members with the August magazine. At the Half-Yearly Meeting in September the + 
-first part was considered and voted on with some small amendments. However, owing to other club business at this meeting it was decided to postpone consideration of the rest of the draft constitution to the next meeting, in +When printed the draft of the new constitution was sent to all members with the August magazine. At the Half-Yearly Meeting in September the first part was considered and voted on with some small amendments. However, owing to other club business at this meeting it was decided to postpone consideration of the rest of the draft constitution to the next meeting, in October. At time of writing this has not yet been done, so it will be towards the end of the year that the new constitution is accepted by the club. Then again it will have to be printed in its final form and the club will be able to go ahead with its application for incorporation as an Association. 
-3ctober. At time of writing this has not yet been done, so it will be + 
-towards the end of the year that the new constitution is accepted by the club. Then again it will have to be printed in its final form and the club will be able to go ahead with its application for incorporation as an Association. +A great deal of work! The club is fortunate to have so many people willing to work hard on these sorts of jobs. Thank you all very much! 
-A great deal of work! The club is fortunate to have so many people + 
-willing to work hard on these sortsof jobs. Thank you all very much! +__Footnote__. As a "Constitution Watcher" over about 35 years I have some knowledge of the amount of work involved. Thus I can only say this - I, too, appreciate greatly. 
-Footnote. As a "Constitution Watcher" over about 35 years I have some +
-knowledge of the amount of work involved. Thus I can only say this - I, +
-too, appreciate greatly.+
 Jim Brown. Jim Brown.
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-FOUND: A red ski tip - contact the Editor if it's yours. 
  
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 +__Found__: A red ski tip - contact the Editor if it's yours.
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