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   - Write an article for our magazine about places you visit which are past or present conservation battle fronts. e.g. The Lemonthyme Forest in Tasmania.   - Write an article for our magazine about places you visit which are past or present conservation battle fronts. e.g. The Lemonthyme Forest in Tasmania.
   - Visit a "conservation issue" area on your next holidays. e.g. Border Ranges (what did we save?) or Coolangubra (what can we save?)   - Visit a "conservation issue" area on your next holidays. e.g. Border Ranges (what did we save?) or Coolangubra (what can we save?)
-|3.|Visit places which provide information - The Total Environment Centre at 18 Argyle Place, The Rocks, and The Wilderness Society's beautiful shop at 57 Liverpool Street, Sydney.| +  - Visit places which provide information - The Total Environment Centre at 18 Argyle Place, The Rocks, and The Wilderness Society's beautiful shop at 57 Liverpool Street, Sydney. 
-|4.|Buy calendars and books on wilderness or on our conservationists. e.g. "Selected Writing of Myles J. Dunphy" - they make great presents and help to spread the word.| +  - Buy calendars and books on wilderness or on our conservationists. e.g. "Selected Writing of Myles J. Dunphy" - they make great presents and help to spread the word. 
-|5.|Donate money - even a little helps - to funds which give publicity to our side of the picture. e.g. Australian Conservation Foundation.| +  - Donate money - even a little helps - to funds which give publicity to our side of the picture. e.g. Australian Conservation Foundation. 
-|6.|Join a conservation society and help it as a volunteer.|+  - Join a conservation society and help it as a volunteer.
  
-KIANDRATO GUTHEGA +=====Kiandra To Guthega - Part 2.===== 
-PART 2. by OLiver Crawford. + 
-Day 6 (Wedne6day) 31st December - New Year's Eve.  +by Oliver Crawford. 
-Our first overcast day, quite cool and windy. Setting off at the usual time, we passed + 
-Mail Box Hill on our left and headed through the gap at the north end of the Brassy Mountains. In this gap were two trees literally blown horizontal and still thriving, both very healthy specimens. Following the lee side (east) of North Brassy we passed above a large drift of show and came to Big Brassy, which we climbed and stopped in a sheltered spot for morning tea, looking out over the Burrungubrugge Ualley. From there the route led us to Tin Hut, where we+====Day 6 (Wedne6day) 31st December - New Year's Eve.==== 
 + 
 +Our first overcast day, quite cool and windy. Setting off at the usual time, we passed Mail Box Hill on our left and headed through the gap at the north end of the Brassy Mountains. In this gap were two trees literally blown horizontal and still thriving, both very healthy specimens. Following the lee side (east) of North Brassy we passed above a large drift of show and came to Big Brassy, which we climbed and stopped in a sheltered spot for morning tea, looking out over the Burrungubrugge Valley. From there the route led us to Tin Hut, where we
 had lunch. Again, this hut was in excellent order, being maintained by a Canberra club. had lunch. Again, this hut was in excellent order, being maintained by a Canberra club.
-A semi-circular route from Tin HUt formed our approach to the Gungarten Range, which had many large drifts of snow on the eastern, protected side, where we were walking. Soon we were on the peak of Gungarten, just under the cloud cover, with the wind whistling about us. We spent little time there - it was such a contrast with the summit of Jagungal only the previous day. + 
-From there it was as rapid a descent down to the road near Schlink Pass. In parts that +A semi-circular route from Tin Hut formed our approach to the Gungarten Range, which had many large drifts of snow on the eastern, protected side, where we were walking. Soon we were on the peak of Gungarten, just under the cloud cover, with the wind whistling about us. We spent little time there - it was such a contrast with the summit of Jagungal only the previous day. 
-descent was steep and scratchy. The still, warm air at the bottom was in total contrast to + 
-that on the mountain top. Ascending the road to Schlink Pass we turned left up to the Rolling +From there it was as rapid a descent down to the road near Schlink Pass. In parts that descent was steep and scratchy. The still, warm air at the bottom was in total contrast to that on the mountain top. Ascending the road to Schlink Pass we turned left up to the Rolling Grounds where the rain really began to get serious. After a slight hesitation and some swamp bashing, we made camp in the cold, wind-driven rain behind a clump of trees. 
-Grounds where the rain really began to get serious. After a slight hesitation and some swamp bashing, we made camp in the cold, wind-driven rain behind a clump of trees. + 
-This was New Year's Eve though, and not even old Hughie was going to spoil it! Bob and +This was New Year's Eve though, and not even old Hughie was going to spoil it! Bob and his assistants worked wonders with the firewood (and the Shellite) and soon everybody was standing around sharing the goodies. Rum and lemon barley was made and it sure did taste good! To drive the rain away, we started singing sunshine type songs and lo - Hughie answered with a clap of thunder, followed by more claps, rather like a dog barking when it knows it's beaten, and about 8 o'clock the rain finally stopped. 
-his assistants worked wonders with the firewood (and the Shellite) and soon everybody was standing around sharing the goodies. Rum and lemon barley was made and it sure did taste good! To drive the rain away, we started singing sunshine type songs and lo - Hughie answered with a clap of thunder, followed by more claps, rather like a dog barking when it knows it's beaten, and about 8 o'clock the rain finally stopped. + 
-That was when Helmut and Annette emerged from their tent saying what a wonderful sleep they had had. YOu two don't really expect us to believe that, do you? Anyway, my maiden +That was when Helmut and Annette emerged from their tent saying what a wonderful sleep they had had. You two don't really expect us to believe that, do you? Anyway, my maiden performance with the mouth organ (sorry, harmonica) was performed, accompanying those doing a 'strip-the-willow', then we settled down to some more singing, limerick telling and a terrific rendition of Mike's new song with another verse attached. It was all capped off with Auld Lang Syne (albeit a little early) and we all went to bed. 
-performance with the mouth organ (sorry, harmonica) was performed, accompanying those doing a 'strip-the-willow', then we settled down to some more singing, limerick telling and a terrific + 
-rendition of Mike's new song with another verse attached. It was all capped off with Auld +====Day 7 (Thursday) 1st January - New Year's Day.==== 
-Lang Syne (albeit a little early) and we all went to bed. + 
-Day 7 (Thursday) 1st January - New Year's Day.  +We awoke to another cloudy, overcast day, but at least it was not raining. Breakfast was made and consumed, camp was struck, and we set off at roughly the usual hour, circling back and to our left to gain the height of the Rolling Grounds. Very shortly the sun appeared with great cumulus clouds about 50% cover, making this day a photographer's paradise, with all the snow, rocks, grass and the peaks of the Main Range in the background. 
-We awoke to another cloudy, overcast day, but at least it was not raining. Breakfast was made and consumed, camp was struck, and we set off at roughly the usual hour, circling back and + 
-to our left to gain the height of the Rolling Grounds. Very shortly the sun appeared with great +Morning tea was enjoyed in a beautiful location looking over to Mt. Tate and the Main Range, with Little Twynam, Twynam and Watson's Crags all heavily coated with 'icing'. Reluctantly we pushed on to lunch, where a division in the party occurred. About eight of us wanted to remain till the last possible moment in the hills, while others pushed on, supposedly to the beer and skittles at the bottom. Alas, it was to be a case of the gold at the end of the rainbow! Those of us who remained had a sumptuous feast of all the remaining goodies, washed down by tea brewed by Mike. 
-cumulus clouds about 50% cover, making this day a photographer's paradise, with all the snow, rocks, grass and the peaks of the Main Range in the background. +
-Morning tea was enjoyed in a beautiful location looking over to Mt. Tate and the Main Range, with Little Twynam, Twynam and Watson's Crags all heavily coated with 'icing'. Reluctantly we +
-pushed on to lunch, where a division in the party occurred. About eight of us wanted to remain +
-till the last possible moment in the hills, while others pushed on, supposedly to the beer and +
-skittles at the bottom. Alas, it was to be a case of the gold at the end of the rainbow! Those of us who remained had a sumptuous feast of all the remaining goodies, washed down by tea brewed by Mike.+
 At last the inevitable hour arrived and we set off down the ridge to Guthega, where we arrived with time to spare before the bus arrived. At last the inevitable hour arrived and we set off down the ridge to Guthega, where we arrived with time to spare before the bus arrived.
-The bus arrived on time, our packs were all loaded on the trailer, we climbed aboard and away we went, soon to be well refreshed with wine and savouries specially organised for this occasion. On reaching Adaminaby we saw all our vehicles lined up, nicely washed by the bus + 
-proprietor, our packs and persons eventually were transhipped and we all drove down to Angler's Rock for the night. +The bus arrived on time, our packs were all loaded on the trailer, we climbed aboard and away we went, soon to be well refreshed with wine and savouries specially organised for this occasion. On reaching Adaminaby we saw all our vehicles lined up, nicely washed by the bus proprietor, our packs and persons eventually were transhipped and we all drove down to Angler's Rock for the night. 
-Marcn, 198? THE SYDNEY BUSHI:iALKER Page 9 + 
-.. +After setting up camp and cleaning up we all tucked into a delicious meal of smoked trout salad organized by Maurie, a really fitting finale to the week's adventure. 
-Mr-r1kr6.- + 
-11,o46,400-k. +====Day 8 (Friday) 2nd January.==== 
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-After setting up camp and cleaning up we all tucked into a delicious +
-meal of smoked trout salad organized by Maurie, a really fitting finale to the week's adventure. +
-Day 8 (Friday) 2nd January. +
 A rather hot day was promising, and trying to come back to reality slowly, several of us decided to lengthen our trip home in as pleasant a manner as possible. A rather hot day was promising, and trying to come back to reality slowly, several of us decided to lengthen our trip home in as pleasant a manner as possible.
 +
 The suggestion was to have lunch at Williamsdale, down by the Murrumbidgee on the Tharwa Road. This is only 4 km off the main road and we found a pleasant spot under a small tree. Peter agreed this would be a good spot from which to begin a canoe trip. The suggestion was to have lunch at Williamsdale, down by the Murrumbidgee on the Tharwa Road. This is only 4 km off the main road and we found a pleasant spot under a small tree. Peter agreed this would be a good spot from which to begin a canoe trip.
 +
 Leaving there we also called in at the Molonglo Gorge, which reminded me of a childhood experience of travelling to Canberra by train behind a 36 class locomotive, as we could see the railway line traversing the sides of the gorge. However we had not the time to daily and the day was hot, so turning our backs we set off on the long haul home, to arrive around 6 pm. Leaving there we also called in at the Molonglo Gorge, which reminded me of a childhood experience of travelling to Canberra by train behind a 36 class locomotive, as we could see the railway line traversing the sides of the gorge. However we had not the time to daily and the day was hot, so turning our backs we set off on the long haul home, to arrive around 6 pm.
 +
 If I haven't said it before, I say it now. Thank you, Maurie, for a terrific trip. When is the next one? If I haven't said it before, I say it now. Thank you, Maurie, for a terrific trip. When is the next one?
-* * * * * * * * * + 
-WALKS NOTICE. +=====Walks Notice.===== 
-TEST WALK on May 31st from Heathcote to Waterfall led by Errof Sheedy was not marked correctly; it is a test walk. PLease inform any interested Prospective Members, as they do not get the magazine. + 
-A HUGE +Test Walk on May 31st from Heathcote to Waterfall led by Errol Sheedy was not marked correctly; it is a test walk. Please inform any interested Prospective Members, as they do not get the magazine. 
-RANGE OF + 
-GEAR TO CATER +=====Day Test Walk, 12th October 1986.===== 
-FOR EVERYONE'S +
-NEEDS, WHETHER +
-IT BE FOR.... +
- Bushwalking  Canyoning +
-* Caving  Skiing +
-* Climbing +
- Travelling +
- Cycling +
-O or Car Camping +
-eastwood +
-camping +
-centre +
-3 Trelawney Street Eastwood 2122 Telephone (02) 858 3833 +
-Proprietors: Jack. Nancy and David Fox Established 1970 +
-March, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 +
-DAY TEST WALK, 12th OCTOBER 1986. +
 by Errol Sheedy. by Errol Sheedy.
-Waterfall - Goomera Ridge - Hacking River - Bola Gully - Garie Tops - Era - Burning Palms + 
-Otford. +Waterfall - Goomera Ridge - Hacking River - Bola Gully - Garie Tops - Era - Burning Palms - Otford. 
-Twenty-seven walkers, including a perfect number of seven Prospectives, assembled at Waterfall Railway Station for this test walk. + 
-There had been two interesting aspects of the planning stage of this walk. The first was that I had anticipated, when I initially explored the section between Waterfall Oval and Waterfall Flat, that I would encounter quite thick scrub on the way down to the picnic area; and so, having been prepared for the worst, I was pleasantly surprised to find the going easy, the bush quite open, and the descent on 140' a comfortable stroll through sandstone ledges. The second notable thing (which was also remarked upon by members during the test walk) was that along Goomera Ridge were encountered the remains of an old fence which we followed along the spine of the ridge for about a kilometre. Some hardwood posts were still standing but most of the posts and the rusted fencing wire strands were lying on the ground. This fence apparently maiked the boundary of the National Park and private property before the latter was acquired by thE Park Trust. Bill Hall suggested that the fence could be more than a hundred years old. As the (Royal) National Park was created in 1879 it seems probable that more recent acquisitions coLld have been made subsequent to that date. Perhaps, in view of the fact that my greatgrEndfather, William Augustus Sheedy, was one of the first chief rangers of the National Park I ieally should stir me stumps and do historical research into these matters. +Twenty-seven walkers, including a perfect number of seven Prospectives, assembled at Waterfall Railway Station for this test walk. There had been two interesting aspects of the planning stage of this walk. The first was that I had anticipated, when I initially explored the section between Waterfall Oval and Waterfall Flat, that I would encounter quite thick scrub on the way down to the picnic area; and so, having been prepared for the worst, I was pleasantly surprised to find the going easy, the bush quite open, and the descent on 140 degrees a comfortable stroll through sandstone ledges. The second notable thing (which was also remarked upon by members during the test walk) was that along Goomera Ridge were encountered the remains of an old fence which we followed along the spine of the ridge for about a kilometre. Some hardwood posts were still standing but most of the posts and the rusted fencing wire strands were lying on the ground. This fence apparently marked the boundary of the National Park and private property before the latter was acquired by the Park Trust. Bill Hall suggested that the fence could be more than a hundred years old. As the (Royal) National Park was created in 1879 it seems probable that more recent acquisitions could have been made subsequent to that date. Perhaps, in view of the fact that my great-grandfather, William Augustus Sheedy, was one of the first chief rangers of the National Park I really should stir me stumps and do historical research into these matters. 
-We had morning tea on top of Goomera Ridge (where the leader, for the benefit of the Prcspectives briefly dissertated on the orientating of the map), lunch under the palms in Bola Gu=ly, and afternoon tea - well, that, alas, fell victim to the pressing demands of covering ki=ometres with sufficient celerity to catch the 5.38 train ex Otford. (This was despite the + 
-leAer's earlier over-optimistic suggestion that some walkers might wish to have a swim at Burning Palms!) +We had morning tea on top of Goomera Ridge (where the leader, for the benefit of the Prospectives briefly dissertated on the orientating of the map), lunch under the palms in Bola Gully, and afternoon tea - well, that, alas, fell victim to the pressing demands of covering kilometres with sufficient celerity to catch the 5.38 train ex Otford. (This was despite the leader's earlier over-optimistic suggestion that some walkers might wish to have a swim at Burning Palms!) 
-In the event, nineteen people hurtled on to Otford, and did catch the prescribed train, wh:le the leader and several others brought up the tail. At this stage I would like to say + 
-tNit although one member of the rearguard did suffer cramps, and exhaustion after lunch, it was del'initely not the leader (on this occasion!). +In the event, nineteen people hurtled on to Otford, and did catch the prescribed train, while the leader and several others brought up the tail. At this stage I would like to say that although one member of the rearguard did suffer cramps, and exhaustion after lunch, it was definitely not the leader (on this occasion!). 
-I would like to thank Derek Wilson and former prospective Ron Smythe for their help when, be.tig concerned that the last two of us had not appeared, they returned around the rocks from South Era Beach to North Era to see if we needed assistance. Unfortunately, as they did this + 
-we were heading over the grassy hill, between the two beaches, in the opposite direction, and so they missed us then, but retracing their steps, finally caught up with us in Palm Jungle afer having walked an extra five kilometres. +I would like to thank Derek Wilson and former prospective Ron Smythe for their help when, being concerned that the last two of us had not appeared, they returned around the rocks from South Era Beach to North Era to see if we needed assistance. Unfortunately, as they did this we were heading over the grassy hill, between the two beaches, in the opposite direction, and so they missed us then, but retracing their steps, finally caught up with us in Palm Jungle after having walked an extra five kilometres. 
-I Jould also like to thank Len Berlin and the other members who ably guided the advance gr)up to Otford. It is comforting for a leader to know that if the party does become divided + 
-in well-tracked territory there are capable helpers who can assist in this way. +I would also like to thank Len Berlin and the other members who ably guided the advance group to Otford. It is comforting for a leader to know that if the party does become divided in well-tracked territory there are capable helpers who can assist in this way. 
-The tail of the party encountered heavy coastal showers along the beaches, and was rewarded wi:h the sight of a caribou (?) aircraft heading, very low, in close, up the coast to the air shm. The advance group climbing the Burgh Ridge to the cliff track walked through quite a + 
-heavy hail storm. +The tail of the party encountered heavy coastal showers along the beaches, and was rewarded with the sight of a caribou (?) aircraft heading, very low, in close, up the coast to the air show. The advance group climbing the Burgh Ridge to the cliff track walked through quite a heavy hail storm. 
-The last eight of us made our way through Otford Gap and mist towards the last glimmering rais of sunset to reach Otford Station in time for the 7.01 train. + 
-* * * * * * * * * * +The last eight of us made our way through Otford Gap and mist towards the last glimmering rays of sunset to reach Otford Station in time for the 7.01 train. 
-APPRECIATION. + 
-The art work (commercial) for the 60th Anniversary Commenorative Port labels and the commemorative T-shirts was prepared from a design by Morag Ryder by LYNETTE MAWER, a non=member, but the daughter of George Mauer. lany thanks, Lynette. +=====Appreciation.===== 
-CANOE & CAMPING + 
-265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE, 2111 PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS - MON.-FRI. 9-6 +The art work (commercial) for the 60th Anniversary Commemorative Port labels and the commemorative T-shirts was prepared from a design by Morag Ryder by Lynette Mawer, a non-member, but the daughter of George Mawer. Many thanks, Lynette. 
-THURS. 9-8 + 
-SAT. 94 +=====Walkers' Gear.===== 
-(PARKING AT REAR OFF PITTVVATER ROAD) + 
-A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, QUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR +by Joan Rigby. 
- LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS +
- COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR +
- MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS +
- INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS +
- KNIVES  COMPASSES  SURVIVAL GEAR +
-WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. +
-QUALIT), 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 +
-March, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 +
-WALKERS' GEAR. by Joan Rigby.+
 (Joan's ruminations were born of her wallowing in a wet weekend on the Colo, and an even wetter lassie trip.) (Joan's ruminations were born of her wallowing in a wet weekend on the Colo, and an even wetter lassie trip.)
-I have never been what a bushwalking friend calls a gear freak. The latest product in + 
-the shops does not attract me if what I have is still serviceable. But I always try to buy good stuff - gear that will do the job it is meant for and which, with proper care, can be relied on when conditions are hard. +I have never been what a bushwalking friend calls a gear freak. The latest product in the shops does not attract me if what I have is still serviceable. But I always try to buy good stuff - gear that will do the job it is meant for and which, with proper care, can be relied on when conditions are hard. 
-Last weekend as I unfolded my day-old Culoul 1:25000 map and found I was now walking over a damp white smudged area - devoid of the lovely detail and interesting contbuns that had impressed me when I first spread the map out at home - I began to consider where bushwalking equipment was heading these days and how far I had already been diverted from the principles I believe should be applied to its purchase. + 
-For the moment I thankfully consulted my 1955, inch to the mile, St. Albans sheet, the legible and well-preserved veteran of numerous Colo trips in the 1960's, located my position +Last weekend as I unfolded my day-old Culoul 1:25000 map and found I was now walking over a damp white smudged area - devoid of the lovely detail and interesting contours that had impressed me when I first spread the map out at home - I began to consider where bushwalking equipment was heading these days and how far I had already been diverted from the principles I believe should be applied to its purchase. 
-and coutinued downstream. , That night I thought more about the gear changes I had seen over the years nci what they really meant to bushwalkers' safety, comfort and pleasure. + 
-nps of course came first to mind for they entice me into planning trips and remind me of good walks done. For this the new large scale maps are great, a wonderful improvement on suall cale, sketch and provisional maps of the past. But, even on a dry weekend, despite +For the moment I thankfully consulted my 1955, inch to the mile, St. Albans sheet, the legible and well-preserved veteran of numerous Colo trips in the 1960's, located my position and continued downstream. That night I thought more about the gear changes I had seen over the years and what they really meant to bushwalkers' safety, comfort and pleasure. 
-carefu: attention to folding and handling, I am left with a split and limp sheet with details blurred, while if it rains the paper and printing just disappear, leaving me high if not dry.  + 
-What about packs? So many changes over the years, surely the modern ones are a vast inprovement on anything before. I remember the pleasure of moving from A-frame to H-frame with batter balance and easier carrying. Good packs they were, with plenty of room, simple of +Maps of course came first to mind for they entice me into planning trips and remind me of good walks done. For this the new large scale maps are great, a wonderful improvement on small scale, sketch and provisional maps of the past. But, even on a dry weekend, despite careful attention to folding and handling, I am left with a split and limp sheet with details blurred, while if it rains the paper and printing just disappear, leaving me high if not dry.  
-access. strong and capable of keeping gear dry even in wet conditions. Mbdern packs, made of Irrirac:.e' cloth and designed to take weight off the shoulders sound wonderful - there are so + 
-many to choose from, the popularity must arise from their quality. Well, mine is comfortable. It is a pity that the non-slip buckles need continual adjustment - and strange that I should be tcld by the agents that the large top pocket isn't meant to hold much unless the whole pack is cfokka and that my habit of liking maps, first-aid and scroggin readily accessible in an +What about packs? So many changes over the years, surely the modern ones are a vast improvement on anything before. I remember the pleasure of moving from A-frame to H-frame with batter balance and easier carrying. Good packs they were, with plenty of room, simple of access. strong and capable of keeping gear dry even in wet conditions. Modern packs, made of 'miracle' cloth and designed to take weight off the shoulders sound wonderful - there are so many to choose from, the popularity must arise from their quality. Well, mine is comfortable. It is a pity that the non-slip buckles need continual adjustment - and strange that I should be told by the agents that the large top pocket isn't meant to hold much unless the whole pack is chokka and that my habit of liking maps, first-aid and scroggin readily accessible in an external pocket is odd and should be changed. Perhaps the urgent need to get weight off my shoulders stopped me paying enough attention to the comments about waterproofing. I don't 
-e>ternal pocket is odd and should be changed. Perhaps the urgent need to get weight off my +expect material to be as impervious as vinyl sheeting, but that the whole contents should be soaked after a couple of hours of light rain came as a shock. So did the solution offered of a pack-cover: through the Colo scrub? "I wouldn't know, I walk on tracks." said the salesman. "Try a canyon bag, it's only the seams that leak." But I'm looking for lightness and convenience, not another complication. 
-sfould.irs stopped me paying enough attention to the comments about waterproofing. I don't + 
-e>pect material to be as impervious as vinyl sheeting, but that the whole contents should be +The final blow - the pack base alone is watertight, so everything sloshes around in an inch of water. Oh well, I can save weight by cutting off some of the many straps for holding climbing, skiing and ice gear in place. Of course I removed one strap too many - across the chest - and the shoulder straps started slipping. Back went the sternum band and now, every time I sit down with pack on, I risk garrotting. And all I wanted was a basic bushwalker's sack! 
-scaked after a couple of hours of light rain came as a shock. So did the solution offered of + 
-a pack-cover: through the Colo scrub? "I wouldn't know, I walk on tracks." said the salesman. "-ry a canyon bag, it's only the seams that leak." But I'm looking for lightness and cc nvenience, not another complication. +Tents have changed beyond recognition to beautiful engineer-designed curves in wonderful breathing fabrics, with annexes for cooking and gear stowage and clever flip-together tent poles. For snow camping there is nothing better. But those who own these complexities then use them where once we saw only little Japara tents. Now those simple shelters, which, supported by bush sticks, open to the bush airs, pitched on rough or smooth ground, skilfully sited for view or protection, are unique to Australian bushwalking, seem headed for extinction, along with that other native design, the Japara waterbucket. 
-Tie final blow - the pack base alone is watertight, so everything sloshes around in an + 
-irch o= water. Oh well, I can save weight by cutting off some of the many straps for holding +I remember when wet weather saw us wrapped in cape-groundsheets. We cursed them as we climbed Carlons Chains, clasped them tightly down as winds whistled across the Narrow Necks, huddled under them to eat quick lunches in driving rain and held them high over damp kindling till the fire caught. Sometime in the fifties Dorothy passed a New Zealand parka pattern around the Club, and, with Japara from a Drummoyne sailmaker, and strange concoctions from the Club chemists, we fitted ourselves out for the Southwest. 
-c.imbilg, skiing and ice gear in place. Of course I removed one strap too many - across the + 
-chest - and the shoulder straps started slipping. Back went the sternum band and now, every +Soon oilskins began to replace the homemades and, if treated right, worked fairly well. Then the changes came fast. Gortex and Drycoat polycottons now dominate the market. Their proof is only found in usage, some work, some don't. "Did you wear it in the bush?" one complaining Gortex-owner was asked. My second-time-out Drycoat left me soaked in light summer rain - luckily in country where I could take risks. Designed no longer for the walker but for the skier and motorised outdoor man, few have shoulder capes, pockets are too small for maps, storm flaps couldn't resist a summer shower and lengths indicate they are meant for use with overpants. 
-t. me I sit down with pack on, I risk garrotting. And all I wanted was a basic bushwalker's + 
-s;ck! +So, what is the answer? Are we the receivers of the surplus products from other more fashionable, more universal, activities? Have novelty and technology blunted our critical assessment of what we buy? Do we get what we deserve? Once there was a slogan - "Designed for Australian conditions by Australian walkers." Now there are many who sell but are there any who consider the Australian Bushwalker market worth the trouble of specialised design? 
-Tants have changed beyond recognition to heautiful engineer-designed curves in wonderful b-eathing fabrics, with annexes for cooking and gear stowage and clever flip-together tent poles. Fof snow camping there is nothing better. But those who own these complexities then use them where once we saw only little Japa-a tents. Now those simple shelters, which, supported by +
-bish sticks, open to the bush airs, pitched on rough or smooth ground, skilfully sited for view o- protection, are unique to Australian bushwalking, seem headed for extinction, along with that o:her lative design, the Japara waterbucket. +
-I remember when wet weather saw us wrapped in cape-groundsheets. We cursed them as we cimbeJ Carbons Chains, clasped them tightly down as winds whistled across the Narrow Necks, hAddled under them to eat quick lunches in driving rain and held them high over damp kindling tLll tne fire caught. Sometime in the fifties Dorothy passed a New Zealand parka pattern +
-a7ount the Club, and, with Japara from a Drummoyne sailmaker, and strange concoctions from tie Club chemists, we fitted ourselves out for the Southwest. +
-Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1987 +
-Soon oilskins began to replace the homemades and, if treated right, worked fairly well. Then the changes came fast. Cortex and Drycoat polycottons now dominate the market. Their proof is only found in usage, some work, some don't. "Did you wear it in the bush?" one complaining Cortex-owner was asked. My second-time-out Drycoat left me soaked in light summer rain - luckily in country where I could take risks. Designed no longer for the walker but for the skier and motorised outdoor man, few have shoulder capes, pockets are too small for maps, storm flaps couldn't resist a summer shower and lengths indicate they are meant for use with overpants. +
-. So, what is the answer? Are we the receivers of the surplus products from other more fashionable, more universal, activities? Have novelty and technology blunted our critical assessment of what we buy? Do we get what we deserve? Once there was a slogan - "DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS BY AUSTRALIAN WALKERS." Now there are many who sell but are there any oho consider the Australian Bushwalker market worth the trouble of specialised design?+
 What do you think? What do you think?
-* * * * * * * * * + 
-THE FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING.+=====The February General Meeting.===== 
 by Barry Wallace. by Barry Wallace.
-It was around 2008 when the President, from the chair, called the 20 or so members who happened to be present, to order, and began the meeting with an apology from our Secretary, GReta Davis. New members Louise Potts, Kay Williams, David Tucker, Helen Panter, Christina + 
-Zingarelli and Jan Szarek were called for welcome but only the latter three were actually present at the meeting.+It was around 2008 when the President, from the chair, called the 20 or so members who happened to be present, to order, and began the meeting with an apology from our Secretary, Greta Davis. New members Louise Potts, Kay Williams, David Tucker, Helen Panter, Christina Zingarelli and Jan Szarek were called for welcome but only the latter three were actually present at the meeting. 
 The Minutes of the January meeting were read and received with no business arising except a comment that there remains more work to be done at Coolana and a March working bee will be arranged. The Minutes of the January meeting were read and received with no business arising except a comment that there remains more work to be done at Coolana and a March working bee will be arranged.
 +
 Correspondence brought one letter, from Kath McInnes regarding the updating of the S. & R. call-out list. Correspondence brought one letter, from Kath McInnes regarding the updating of the S. & R. call-out list.
 +
 Of Treasurer's Report there was none. The accounts are all in for audit. Of Treasurer's Report there was none. The accounts are all in for audit.
-The Walks Report began with Les Powell's Shoalhaven area walk which attracted five people + 
-on a hot weekend, on what was described as a good walk. The leader may well have had his doubts, +The Walks Report began with Les Powell's Shoalhaven area walk which attracted five people on a hot weekend, on what was described as a good walk. The leader may well have had his doubts, he was bitten by an eel whilst cooling in one of the pools. Peter Miller reported a large party on his Wollangambe Canyon li-lo trip. They queued with all the other parties who were going through that day. Jan Mohandas had 21 people on his Glenbrook walk which we are told involved 
-he was bitten by an eel whilst cooling in one of the pools. Peter Miller reported a large party +lots of non-compulsory swimming. Of Ken Gould's 20,21,22 January canoe trip from Coolana there was no report. 
-on his Wollangambe Canyon li-b trip. They queued with all the other parties who were going + 
-through that day. Jan Mohandas had 21 people on his Glenbrook walk which we are told involved +On the following weekend, Australia Day Weekend, 23,24,25,26 January, Bob Hodgson's Wollangambe wilderness trip was cancelled, but Don Finch reported 8 starters on his Colo River li-lo trip. Ian Debert's River Island Nature Retreat trip went as programmed with 15 or so starters. Jo Van Sommer's day walk attracted 22 starters on the 25th. 
-lots of non-compulsory swimming. Of Ken Gould's 20,21,22 January canoe trip from Coolana there + 
-was no report. +Peter Christian's Du Faurs Creek li-lo trip on the 1st February had 15 starters and was reported to be wet. Malcolm Boadle's Sassafras Creek walk attracted 17 people on a hot day. 
-Or the following weekend, Australia Day Weekend, 23,24,25,26 January, Bob Hodgson's Wollangambe wilderness trip was cancelled, but Don Finch reported 8 starters on his Colo River li-b trip. Ian Debert's River Island Nature Retreat trip went as programmed with 15 or so starters. + 
-Jo Van Sommer's day walk attracted 22 starters on the 25th. +On the following weekend 6,7,8 February, Peter Christian's Bell Creek li-lo trip had four starters and Don Finch reported 11 people on his Kowmung River walk. Laurie Quaken's West Head walk reported 13 starters in a party which disintegrated somewhat after lunch. 
-Peter Christian's Du Faurs Creek li-b trip on the 1st Febraury had 15 starters and was reported to be wet. Malcolm Boadle's Sassafras Creek walk attracted 17 people on a hot day. +
-On the following weekend 6,7,8 February, Peter Christian's Bell Creek li-b trip had four starters and Don Finch reported 11 people on his Kowmung River walk. Laurie Quaken's West Head +
-walk reported 13 starters in a party which disintegrated somewhat after lunch.+
 Federation Report brought news of the proposed Leadership Course. Federation Report brought news of the proposed Leadership Course.
-The 60th Anniversary Committee reported that the T-shirt design is now final, that the anniversary Port is available and that the various celebratory functions are still on. Tickets + 
-for the Dinner are being printed, and to prove that democracy is alive and well and living in ... +The 60th Anniversary Committee reported that the T-shirt design is now final, that the anniversary Port is available and that the various celebratory functions are still on. Tickets for the Dinner are being printed, and to prove that democracy is alive and well and living in... the meeting was given the opportunity of choosing the colour of the tickets. There was some inconclusive discussion about name-tags for attendees and we were advised that material for the historical booklet is being prepared. 
-the meeting was given the opportunitygf choosing trhe colour of the tickets. There was some + 
-inconclusive discussion about name-tage for attendees and we were advised that material for the +General Business brought mention of an intention to print a Membership Card for use when claiming discounts at stores or calming rangers. The meeting resolved to __not__ proceed with printing of these cards, as the present issued receipts appear to do the job quite well. 
-March, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 15 +
-historical booklet is being prepared. +
-General Business brought mention of an intention to print a Membership Card for use when claiming discounts at stores or calming rangers. The meeting resolved to not proceed with printing of these cards, as the present issued receipts appear to do the job quite well.+
 The meeting also resolved that the Club Auction be held July or August and that proceeds go to the 60th Anniversary fund. The meeting also resolved that the Club Auction be held July or August and that proceeds go to the 60th Anniversary fund.
 +
 After that it was what our brethren of the media refer to as a quiet news day, but at length it was all laid to rest by the announcements, and after, the closure at 2056. After that it was what our brethren of the media refer to as a quiet news day, but at length it was all laid to rest by the announcements, and after, the closure at 2056.
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-BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH +=====Annual Subscription 1987===== 
-10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI + 
-047-87 8366 +For application form see reverse of this notice. 
-KANANGRA BOYD + 
-. UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS +=====Social Notes For April.===== 
-. SIX FOOT TRACK +
-PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT +
-ShaEe the FareCompetitive Rates +
-ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION +
-1987 +
-For application form +
-see +
-Reverse of this notice. +
-Page 16 +
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1987. +
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR APRIL.+
 by Narelle Lovell. by Narelle Lovell.
-April kicks off with the usual Committee Meeting - the first for the new Committee, on the 1st and a eneral Meeting on the 8th. On 15th April, after dinner at the Mekong, 64 Dalhousie Street (Vietnamese cooking) there wil be a planning night for Easter walks. (Tell your new Social Secretary if you intend dining - see list of new Committee members, Page 3). Audio-Visual Peter Christian's "From the Snowys to Fraser Island" will be shown on April 22nd.+ 
 +April kicks off with the usual Committee Meeting - the first for the new Committee, on the 1st and a General Meeting on the 8th. On 15th April, after __dinner at the Mekong__, 64 Dalhousie Street (Vietnamese cooking) there will be a planning night for Easter walks. (Tell your new Social Secretary if you intend dining - see list of new Committee members, Page 3). Audio-Visual Peter Christian's "From the Snowys to Fraser Island" will be shown on April 22nd.
 An exhibition of paintings by local artists, some of them club members, is planned for April 29th. Ray Dargan, Vivien Scheffer and Nadeen Lovell have already promised paintings and there may be others. This looks like a very interesting month, so do give it your support. An exhibition of paintings by local artists, some of them club members, is planned for April 29th. Ray Dargan, Vivien Scheffer and Nadeen Lovell have already promised paintings and there may be others. This looks like a very interesting month, so do give it your support.
-STOP PRESS: march 25th - Instead of the guest speaker from R.L.S.S we will be having + 
-a Member' Slide Night - Kanangra (or other) - what you +__Stop Press:__ March 25th - Instead of the guest speaker from R.L.S.S we will be having a Member Slide Night - Kanangra (or other) - what you will. 
-"THE SCRUB BASHERS", going since 197-, is our very own musical group+ 
 +__"The Scrub Bashers"__, going since 197-, is our very own musical group
 of singers: Ailsa Hocking as female vocalist, Gordon Lee and Tom Wenman of singers: Ailsa Hocking as female vocalist, Gordon Lee and Tom Wenman
-as male vocalists, as well as Len Newland on guitar forrhythm and Bob Hodgson on mouth organ for the tune. All are fine performers and rehearsed regularly for some time to put on a great night on Wednesday, 25th February, to an+as male vocalists, as well as Len Newland on guitar for rhythm and Bob Hodgson on mouth organ for the tune. All are fine performers and rehearsed regularly for some time to put on a great night on Wednesday, 25th February, to an
 audience of 40-50. We enjoyed old favourites - "Click Go the Shears" and so on, humourous renditions from Gordon and even a Bob Dylan song. audience of 40-50. We enjoyed old favourites - "Click Go the Shears" and so on, humourous renditions from Gordon and even a Bob Dylan song.
-"The Scrub Bashers" welcome more musicians who like bush songs to join them; ring Gordon on 74 1824. And next time they're on the program - + 
-come along and support our own music group! +"The Scrub Bashers" welcome more musicians who like bush songs to join them; ring Gordon on 74 1824. And next time they're on the program - come along and support our own music group! 
-********* + 
-COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 4.3.87. +=====Committee Meeting Report 4.3.87.===== 
 A photograph album of large format has been donated by Bill and Fran Holland. Club members are invited to contribute their special bushwalking photographs to it. It is kept in the cupboard. A photograph album of large format has been donated by Bill and Fran Holland. Club members are invited to contribute their special bushwalking photographs to it. It is kept in the cupboard.
-At Coolana there have been objections raised by the Water Board Ranger to our use of the "flats". This is Water Board land adjacent to our land, but we have a legal document dated 12.12.1974 stating the Board's INTENTION to grant us a licence for use and access for rebreation. + 
-Cut out: +At Coolana there have been objections raised by the Water Board Ranger to our use of the "flats". This is Water Board land adjacent to our land, but we have a legal document dated 12.12.1974 stating the Board's __Intention to grant us a licence for use and access__ for recreation. 
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS - ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 1987.+ 
 +=====Cut out: The Sydney Bushwalkers - Annual Subscription 1987.===== 
 Please send this notice with your cheque/money order to:- Please send this notice with your cheque/money order to:-
-The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydeey 2001. + 
-NAME/S: (For ALL members in household)   +The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney 2001. 
-ADDRESS: + 
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-Single $20 - HOusehold $20 plus $10 for each extra person, $30 for two,+ 
 +If a receipt is required please send a stamped addressed envelope. 
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 +Active over 70 years of age - Entrance Fee (new members) (Cross out those not applicable) 
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 +Single $20 - Household $20 plus $10 for each extra person, $30 for two,
 $40 for three, $50 for four - Non-active with magazine $10 - Non-active $5 - Active over 70 years of age $10 - Prospective (6 months only) $15 - $40 for three, $50 for four - Non-active with magazine $10 - Non-active $5 - Active over 70 years of age $10 - Prospective (6 months only) $15 -
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