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 ===Reference - 60th Anniversary Celebrations.=== ===Reference - 60th Anniversary Celebrations.===
  
-As 1936 members we wish to express our appreciation of the fine efforts of Ian Debert and his Committee in programming and carrying out the multifarious aspects assocated with such an event in our Club's life.+As 1936 members we wish to express our appreciation of the fine efforts of Ian Debert and his Committee in programming and carrying out the multifarious aspects associated with such an event in our Club's life.
  
 The Nostalgia Night and the Dinner were most enjoyable as both events attracted so many of our old Club colleagues of half a century, whilst the general fraternal spirit of both evenings added to their lustre. The Nostalgia Night and the Dinner were most enjoyable as both events attracted so many of our old Club colleagues of half a century, whilst the general fraternal spirit of both evenings added to their lustre.
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 One member of that party became my mate during many miles of walking. His name was Gordon Manell. When he told me his name it sounded a chord in my mind. On arrival home I asked my father did he know someone by the name of Manell. "Oh, yes", he said. "When I was a night officer on the railway he was also one of the officers." He explained their friendship, when Gordon's father used to nurse me when I was a baby and my father nursed Gordon. One member of that party became my mate during many miles of walking. His name was Gordon Manell. When he told me his name it sounded a chord in my mind. On arrival home I asked my father did he know someone by the name of Manell. "Oh, yes", he said. "When I was a night officer on the railway he was also one of the officers." He explained their friendship, when Gordon's father used to nurse me when I was a baby and my father nursed Gordon.
  
-That was the start of a profound frindship. We became known as the hermits because we always set up our own camp and campfire. We had our own special menus, our specialty being salmon kedgeree followed by apricot sponge and custard. We lived well on our walking trips. We did become attached to another group who included Gordon Smith, Jack Lynch and Jean Travis (who married Gordon Manell later), Nanette Gorringe (who married Jack Lynch), Jess Martin and the Mullins sisters.+That was the start of a profound friendship. We became known as the hermits because we always set up our own camp and campfire. We had our own special menus, our speciality being salmon kedgeree followed by apricot sponge and custard. We lived well on our walking trips. We did become attached to another group who included Gordon Smith, Jack Lynch and Jean Travis (who married Gordon Manell later), Nanette Gorringe (who married Jack Lynch), Jess Martin and the Mullins sisters.
  
 This small crowd went out into the bush every weekend come rain or sun. We had fantastic campfires, especially listening to Gordon Smith's pleasant voice. This small crowd went out into the bush every weekend come rain or sun. We had fantastic campfires, especially listening to Gordon Smith's pleasant voice.
  
-At this time I was working at The Sydney Morning Herald and one of my jobs necessitated working from eleven at night to eight into the next day. This meant that I had a few hours to spare on Saturday mornings, during which time I did some exploring before meeting the rest of the party at a prearranged rendezvous later in the afternoon. Some of my wanderings were in the area west of Heathcote and Waterfall. I found this to be a very interesting and little known area without any tracks or signs of any human activity. On one of my trips I reached a small insignificant stream which flowed in an easterly direction towards Heathcote Creek. This insignificant stream developed into a series of small crystal clear pools with a potentially ideal camping area. Having discoverd this delightful area I decided to keep its location to myself.+At this time I was working at The Sydney Morning Herald and one of my jobs necessitated working from eleven at night to eight into the next day. This meant that I had a few hours to spare on Saturday mornings, during which time I did some exploring before meeting the rest of the party at a prearranged rendezvous later in the afternoon. Some of my wanderings were in the area west of Heathcote and Waterfall. I found this to be a very interesting and little known area without any tracks or signs of any human activity. On one of my trips I reached a small insignificant stream which flowed in an easterly direction towards Heathcote Creek. This insignificant stream developed into a series of small crystal clear pools with a potentially ideal camping area. Having discovered this delightful area I decided to keep its location to myself.
  
 I did tell Gordon that I had found a beautiful area but I would not tell him where it was. He knew the region I had been exploring so at every chance he had he would try and locate it. He would set his tent somewhere near Kingfisher Pool and explore the surrounding country side. Where the stream entered Heathcote Creek it was still insignificant so Gordon ignored it. But one day he did decide to follow this stream and he discovered this idyllic spot. He immediately told the Club and soon it became a very popular rendezvous - Morella Karong (1936). I did tell Gordon that I had found a beautiful area but I would not tell him where it was. He knew the region I had been exploring so at every chance he had he would try and locate it. He would set his tent somewhere near Kingfisher Pool and explore the surrounding country side. Where the stream entered Heathcote Creek it was still insignificant so Gordon ignored it. But one day he did decide to follow this stream and he discovered this idyllic spot. He immediately told the Club and soon it became a very popular rendezvous - Morella Karong (1936).
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 In the morning the weather was better, though still cloudy, cold and windy. Dot went to the Ranger's hut, and talked him into allowing us to stay in the hut legally the next night. We then decided to do a day walk, donned our wet weather gear, and set off. In the morning the weather was better, though still cloudy, cold and windy. Dot went to the Ranger's hut, and talked him into allowing us to stay in the hut legally the next night. We then decided to do a day walk, donned our wet weather gear, and set off.
  
-While walking through Waldheim, we passed a group of holiday-makers. "Gracious, there'a grandmother in sandshoes," one of them exclaimed, "And she's not even wearing socks!!" We tried to keep straight faces as Dot, ignoring their comments, marched ahead.+While walking through Waldheim, we passed a group of holiday-makers. "Gracious, there's a grandmother in sandshoes," one of them exclaimed, "And she's not even wearing socks!!" We tried to keep straight faces as Dot, ignoring their comments, marched ahead.
  
 Our plan was to circumnavigate Dove Lake. On the road to the lake the heavens opened, and the wind howled. The first leg of the track climbed through forest to Hanson'sPeak; this section was wet, but sheltered from the wind. On the way we met a group who had just left Hanson's Peak, and they warned us of strong wind ahead. Thinking that it couldn't be much worse than the wind we had already experienced, we went on. Soon after, we climbed above the treeline, and met the full force of the howling gale. Hanson's Peak was bare, exposed and incredibly windy - the sleet was blowing horizontally across the ridge. If I hadn't held onto the rocks, I would have been blown off my feet; as it was I was severely buffeted and stumbled frequently. The parts where there was nothing to hold were the worst, especially as these parts tended to be extremely narrow, with a 1000 foot drop on either side. The Gray's were wearing plastic ponchoes, which in no time were ripped to shreds by the wind. Our plan was to circumnavigate Dove Lake. On the road to the lake the heavens opened, and the wind howled. The first leg of the track climbed through forest to Hanson'sPeak; this section was wet, but sheltered from the wind. On the way we met a group who had just left Hanson's Peak, and they warned us of strong wind ahead. Thinking that it couldn't be much worse than the wind we had already experienced, we went on. Soon after, we climbed above the treeline, and met the full force of the howling gale. Hanson's Peak was bare, exposed and incredibly windy - the sleet was blowing horizontally across the ridge. If I hadn't held onto the rocks, I would have been blown off my feet; as it was I was severely buffeted and stumbled frequently. The parts where there was nothing to hold were the worst, especially as these parts tended to be extremely narrow, with a 1000 foot drop on either side. The Gray's were wearing plastic ponchoes, which in no time were ripped to shreds by the wind.
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 We descended to Wilk's Lake, a hanging lake ringed with waterfalls, and then sidled high above Dove Lake in rainforest - sheltered from the wind at last. The rainforest was beautiful; mossy, green, and dripping. However, the track was steep, muddy and slippery, so much of the time was spent watching our feet instead of admiring the rainforest. We descended further and walked around the shore of Dove Lake, then back along the road to Waldheim. Looking back across the lake, our entire route was shrouded in grey cloud, which merged into the grey waters of the lake. We descended to Wilk's Lake, a hanging lake ringed with waterfalls, and then sidled high above Dove Lake in rainforest - sheltered from the wind at last. The rainforest was beautiful; mossy, green, and dripping. However, the track was steep, muddy and slippery, so much of the time was spent watching our feet instead of admiring the rainforest. We descended further and walked around the shore of Dove Lake, then back along the road to Waldheim. Looking back across the lake, our entire route was shrouded in grey cloud, which merged into the grey waters of the lake.
  
-After the wind and sleet, the hut was luxurious; we stripped off our clothes, wrung the water out, warmed ourselves, and thankfully donned pajamas, the only dry clothes we had. Barbara rigged an elaborate network of ropes around the hut on which she hung all the clothes. Every so often each piece would be moved one place along the ropes to ensure that everything had a turn over the stove. The shoes were lined up beside the stove. It was still raining and the wind was howling when we went to bed, so we decided that if it was still raining tomorrow, we would leave the mountains and go to the reputedly sunny East coast.+After the wind and sleet, the hut was luxurious; we stripped off our clothes, wrung the water out, warmed ourselves, and thankfully donned pyjamas, the only dry clothes we had. Barbara rigged an elaborate network of ropes around the hut on which she hung all the clothes. Every so often each piece would be moved one place along the ropes to ensure that everything had a turn over the stove. The shoes were lined up beside the stove. It was still raining and the wind was howling when we went to bed, so we decided that if it was still raining tomorrow, we would leave the mountains and go to the reputedly sunny East coast.
  
 ===Monday.=== ===Monday.===
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-A PUZZL +=====A Puzzle.===== 
-This is not a test of your mathematical ability. It will, however, give you some gauge of your mental flexibility and creativity. In the three years since the test was developed it has been found that few people could solve more than half of the questions in the first try. Many, however, reported getting answers long after the test had been set aside, particularly all the questions over a period of several days. Take this as a personal challenge. + 
-INSTRUCTIONS:  Each question below contains the initials of words that will make it +This is not a test of your mathematical ability. It will, however, give you some gauge of your mental flexibility and creativity. In the three years since the test was developed it has been found that few people could solve more than half of the questions in the first try. Many, however, reported getting answers long after the test had been set aside, __particularly__ all the questions over a period of several days. Take this as a personal challenge. 
-EXAMPLE: 16  correct. Find the missing words. + 
-  0 in a P Ounces in a pound +Instructions:  Each question below contains the initials of words that will make it correct. Find the missing words. 
- 1. 26 =  L of the A + 
- 2. 7  W of the A W +Example: 16 = O in a P. __Ounces in a pound__ 
- 3. 1001  = A N + 
- 4. 12  S of the Z +  - 26 =  L of the A 
- 5. 54 C in a D (with the 3) +  - 7  W of the A W 
- 6. 9 =  P in the S S +  - 1001  = A N 
- 7. 88 =  P K +  - 12  S of the Z 
- 8. 13 = S on the A F +  - 54 C in a D (with the 3) 
- 9. 32 = D F at which W F +  - 9 =  P in the S S 
- 10. 18 = H on a G C +  - 88 =  P K 
- 11. 90 = D in a RA +  - 13 = S on the A F 
- 12. 200 = D for P G in +  - 32 = D F at which W F 
- 13. 8  S on a SS +  - 18 = H on a G C 
- 14. 3 =  8 M (S H T R) +  - 90 = D in a RA 
- 15. 4 =  Q in a G +  - 200 = D for P G in 
- 16. 24 = H in a D +  - 8  S on a SS 
- 17. / =  W on a U +  - 3 =  8 M (S H T R) 
- 18. 4 =  D in a PC +  - 4 =  Q in a G 
- 19. 57  H V +  - 24 = H in a D 
- 20. 11 = P in a CT +  - / =  W on a U 
-21 1000  = W that a P is W +  - 4 =  D in a PC 
- 22. 29  D in F in a L Y +  - 57  H V 
- 23. 64  S on a CB +  - 11 = P in a CT 
- 24. 40 = D and N of the G F+  - 1000  = W that a P is W 
 +  - 29  D in F in a L Y 
 +  - 64  S on a CB 
 +  - 40 = D and N of the G F 
 Answers next month. Answers next month.
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-WANTED. +---- 
 + 
 +====Wanted.==== 
 A printer and a printer's devil are required to print The Sydney Bushwalker. Ideally times are during the day on week days, but this can be changed to suit. Experience is not necessary but would be welcomed, especially off-set experience. These two positions are required immediately, the devil has been led astray already and the printer wants to stop in March 1988. Ring Stan Madden, our current printer, on (043) 25-7203 and talk about taking on an essential role in the Club. A printer and a printer's devil are required to print The Sydney Bushwalker. Ideally times are during the day on week days, but this can be changed to suit. Experience is not necessary but would be welcomed, especially off-set experience. These two positions are required immediately, the devil has been led astray already and the printer wants to stop in March 1988. Ring Stan Madden, our current printer, on (043) 25-7203 and talk about taking on an essential role in the Club.
-Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker December, 1987. + 
-THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING. by Barry Wallace.+---- 
 + 
 +=====The November General Meeting.===== 
 + 
 +by Barry Wallace. 
 The meeting began at around 2016 with 30 or so members present and the President in the chair. The meeting began at around 2016 with 30 or so members present and the President in the chair.
 +
 There was an apology from Jim Brown, who was unwell, and there were no new members for welcome. There was an apology from Jim Brown, who was unwell, and there were no new members for welcome.
 +
 The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no business arising other than advice that our Incorporation has now been approved by the N.S.W. Government. On the strength of that we have gone ahead and ordered a seal for ourselves. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no business arising other than advice that our Incorporation has now been approved by the N.S.W. Government. On the strength of that we have gone ahead and ordered a seal for ourselves.
 +
 Correspondence comprised letters to and from Kath and Jim Brown advising of their election to Honorary Active membership and their reply; a letter from Norma Carlon asking for details of the Club's position on the F.B.W. support for N.P.A. protests at horse riding in National Parks; and a letter of thanks from Denise and Geoff Yewdall for the undergrowth clearing carried out at Coolana. There was also a letter of thanks from Brian and Jean Harvey for the assistance given to enable them to attend the 60th Anniversary dinner; a letter from the South-East Forest Alliance imploring members to attend a "Save the Forests" meeting; and a letter from the Ella Community Centre advising of the Christmas-New Year closure of the hall. The correspondence was received. Correspondence comprised letters to and from Kath and Jim Brown advising of their election to Honorary Active membership and their reply; a letter from Norma Carlon asking for details of the Club's position on the F.B.W. support for N.P.A. protests at horse riding in National Parks; and a letter of thanks from Denise and Geoff Yewdall for the undergrowth clearing carried out at Coolana. There was also a letter of thanks from Brian and Jean Harvey for the assistance given to enable them to attend the 60th Anniversary dinner; a letter from the South-East Forest Alliance imploring members to attend a "Save the Forests" meeting; and a letter from the Ella Community Centre advising of the Christmas-New Year closure of the hall. The correspondence was received.
 +
 Then came the "early business break" with a motion that S.B.W. do not oppose all horse riding in all National Parks, and support the continuation of Packsaddlers activities in the Blue Mountains Park, and thank Carlons for past assistance and for providing access to the park through their property over the years. This was passed. Then came the "early business break" with a motion that S.B.W. do not oppose all horse riding in all National Parks, and support the continuation of Packsaddlers activities in the Blue Mountains Park, and thank Carlons for past assistance and for providing access to the park through their property over the years. This was passed.
 +
 A motion that the meeting congratulate the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee on the success of the various celebratory function conducted, and place on record our thanks to the members of the committee for all the hard work that went into these functions and the various associated fund raising activities was also passed unanimously. A motion that the meeting congratulate the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee on the success of the various celebratory function conducted, and place on record our thanks to the members of the committee for all the hard work that went into these functions and the various associated fund raising activities was also passed unanimously.
 +
 A motion from the Committee that we contribute $500 to the F.B.W. for the purchase of S. & R. equipment, such as pacers, was also passed. A motion from the Committee that we contribute $500 to the F.B.W. for the purchase of S. & R. equipment, such as pacers, was also passed.
 +
 The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the month with $8,709.34, spent $6,797.76, acquired $5,216.50 and closed with a balance of $7,128.08. The Treasurer also presented an interim statement from the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee. The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the month with $8,709.34, spent $6,797.76, acquired $5,216.50 and closed with a balance of $7,128.08. The Treasurer also presented an interim statement from the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee.
-There were also reports from F.B.W. and the Walks reports, of which I took copious notes... ..but there is also a deadline. + 
-General Business brought a motion that we purchase some demountable metal shelving to +There were also reports from F.B.W. and the Walks reports, of which I took copious notes... but there is also a deadline. 
-house the Archives. After some debate and various amendments we agreed that this be referred + 
-to the Committee with advice from the Hon. Archivist and subject to the Treasurer's discretion. +General Business brought a motion that we purchase some demountable metal shelving to house the Archives. After some debate and various amendments we agreed that this be referred to the Committee with advice from the Hon. Archivist and subject to the Treasurer's discretion. 
-After advice that there are some problems with type-setting the new Constitution  and the announcements, the meeting closed at 2204. + 
-STEPPING- OUT.+After advice that there are some problems with type-setting the new Constitution... and the announcements, the meeting closed at 2204. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Stepping Out.===== 
 by Bob Niven. by Bob Niven.
-I was approached to write a small section for an article on safety and mishaps. Mine was a small mishap. It was on Jan Mohandaslwalk from Kanangra - Cloudmaker - Paralyser - Mt. Cyclops - Thurat Top - Kanangra.+ 
 +I was approached to write a small section for an article on safety and mishaps. Mine was a small mishap. It was on Jan Mohandas' walk from Kanangra - Cloudmaker - Paralyser - Mt. Cyclops - Thurat Top - Kanangra. 
 It was after a steep descent from Cloudmaker to tiny Thunder Creek at Thunder bend. I watched Tom Wenman and Jan Mohandas step on a rock in middle of creek and then onto a grassy bank. I thought I did the same, but to my surprise as I put my foot on the grass my foot slipped into a hole and badly wrenched my ankle. I fell back into the water getting soaked. It was after a steep descent from Cloudmaker to tiny Thunder Creek at Thunder bend. I watched Tom Wenman and Jan Mohandas step on a rock in middle of creek and then onto a grassy bank. I thought I did the same, but to my surprise as I put my foot on the grass my foot slipped into a hole and badly wrenched my ankle. I fell back into the water getting soaked.
 +
 After descending Cloudmaker with lots of loose stones etc. I sprained my ankle in such a comparatively safe spot, which proves you should be very careful at all times. Many thanks for Jan's ankle strap which made the climb up Paralyser a little easier. After descending Cloudmaker with lots of loose stones etc. I sprained my ankle in such a comparatively safe spot, which proves you should be very careful at all times. Many thanks for Jan's ankle strap which made the climb up Paralyser a little easier.
-December, 1987 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 15 + 
-THANKS S.B.W. by Kath Brown. +---- 
-On the night of the DINNER, 23rd October at the Menzies, Jim and I were made Honorary Active Members of the Sydney Bush Walkers. This is a great honour for us, in our opinion the greatest honour, and we appreciate very much indeed that the Club wished to bestow it on US.+ 
 +=====Thanks S.B.W.===== 
 + 
 +by Kath Brown. 
 + 
 +On the night of the Dinner, 23rd October at the Menzies, Jim and I were made Honorary Active Members of the Sydney Bush Walkers. This is a great honour for us, in our opinion the __greatest__ honour, and we appreciate very much indeed that the Club wished to bestow it on us. 
 Jim and I both joined the Club in 1947 where we met, and married in 1949. During those early years, before our daughter was born, we went walking frequently, mainly on overnight trips; we did some wonderful trips and made friends with some wonderful people. It was a magic time. Jim and I both joined the Club in 1947 where we met, and married in 1949. During those early years, before our daughter was born, we went walking frequently, mainly on overnight trips; we did some wonderful trips and made friends with some wonderful people. It was a magic time.
-But our doings over these and later years have been written up in the November issue of the magazine by an old friend "Observer", who has been very observant in that he/she seems to have remembered a great deal about us. So thank you for your kind words, "Observer". And thank you, Mr. Editor, for your kind words about my typing for the magazine. (Incidentallyf + 
-I did not type the first three pages of the November issue; in fact I was not even allowed to read what was written until it appeared in print.)+But our doings over these and later years have been written up in the November issue of the magazine by an old friend "Observer", who has been very observant in that he/she seems to have remembered a great deal about us. So thank you for your kind words, "Observer". And thank you, Mr. Editor, for your kind words about my typing for the magazine. (Incidentally, I did not type the first three pages of the November issue; in fact I was not even allowed to read what was written until it appeared in print.) 
 Whatever Jim and I did for the Club (and perhaps are still doing) has been more than repaid by the great pleasure it gave us. For the last forty years we both have been most enthusiastic about bushwalking and also about the Sydney Bush Walkers. Whatever Jim and I did for the Club (and perhaps are still doing) has been more than repaid by the great pleasure it gave us. For the last forty years we both have been most enthusiastic about bushwalking and also about the Sydney Bush Walkers.
 +
 So thanks, S.B.W., may the Club continue to prosper in the future as it has done during the past sixty years! So thanks, S.B.W., may the Club continue to prosper in the future as it has done during the past sixty years!
-Footnote. Many thanks to the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee, which spent so much time and effort arranging our Celebrations which were so successful and enjoyable, and also for working so hard to raise the money (in addition to that given by several donors) to help pay for them. + 
-#####.***##*# +__Footnote.__ Many thanks to the 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee, which spent so much time and effort arranging our Celebrations which were so successful and enjoyable, and also for working so hard to raise the money (in addition to that given by several donors) to help pay for them. 
-N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalkinq Clubs. + 
-Report of November Meetirip+---- 
 + 
 +=====N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalkinq Clubs. Report of November Meeting.===== 
 by Spiro Hajinakitas. by Spiro Hajinakitas.
-Donations have been received from Mt. Druitt Club $100 and S.B.W. $500 to purchase S. & R. equipment. + 
-S. & R. Practice Dates for 1988 - 21/22 May and 29/30 October.+__Donations__ have been received from Mt. Druitt Club $100 and S.B.W. $500 to purchase S. & R. equipment. 
 + 
 +__S. & R. Practice Dates__ for 1988 - 21/22 May and 29/30 October. 
 Jan Wouters will be organising a trip to Splendour Rock on Anzac Day 1988. Jan Wouters will be organising a trip to Splendour Rock on Anzac Day 1988.
 +
 The Fairfield Bushwalkers are to host the 1988 Reunion on 5/6 March at Digger's Flat, Danjera Dam. The Fairfield Bushwalkers are to host the 1988 Reunion on 5/6 March at Digger's Flat, Danjera Dam.
 +
 Due to an oversight F.B.W.'s phone number has not been placed in the 1987 white and yellow pages. Due to an oversight F.B.W.'s phone number has not been placed in the 1987 white and yellow pages.
-The following motions were carried:+ 
 +__The following motions were carried__: 
 1. That we write to the Water Board and ask the effect the proposed dams on rivers in the Ettrema region will have to National Parks in the area. 1. That we write to the Water Board and ask the effect the proposed dams on rivers in the Ettrema region will have to National Parks in the area.
 +
 2. That we write to the Lands Dept. and ask that the road from Sassafras to Newhaven Gap be gazetted. 2. That we write to the Lands Dept. and ask that the road from Sassafras to Newhaven Gap be gazetted.
 +
 3. That we write to the Director of the N.P.W.S. Shoalhaven Region and ask that the road from Newhaven Gap to Quilty's Clearing be closed to all traffic so as to allow it to revegetate. 3. That we write to the Director of the N.P.W.S. Shoalhaven Region and ask that the road from Newhaven Gap to Quilty's Clearing be closed to all traffic so as to allow it to revegetate.
 +
 4. As according to a newspaper report 4.W.D. vehicles and horses have been given permission to enter the Kosciusko National Park on the Hume & Hovell Track, we ask Bob Carr to explain and give details of any other similar directive. 4. As according to a newspaper report 4.W.D. vehicles and horses have been given permission to enter the Kosciusko National Park on the Hume & Hovell Track, we ask Bob Carr to explain and give details of any other similar directive.
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-Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker December, 1987 +---- 
-BANDAGING BUSHWALKER BURNS.+ 
 +=====Bandaging Bushwalker Burns.===== 
 by Reg Alder. by Reg Alder.
 +
 Don Finch's mishap with a serious campfire burn (Bushwalker Sept. '87) recalls another recent campfire burn experience when a kicked branch caused a near-boiling billy to topple and slosh its contents over the foot and ankle of a nearby walker. Don Finch's mishap with a serious campfire burn (Bushwalker Sept. '87) recalls another recent campfire burn experience when a kicked branch caused a near-boiling billy to topple and slosh its contents over the foot and ankle of a nearby walker.
-The first reaction of the unfortunate bystander was to pull the jogger and sock off but somehow we managed to get the offended foot into a water bucket. It is essential that a burn + 
-be cooled immediately to minimize the damage to the overheated flesh. Examination then showed a blister about 10 cm high completely around the ankle area with all the skin blistered, broken and lifting away.+The first reaction of the unfortunate bystander was to pull the jogger and sock off but somehow we managed to get the offended foot into a water bucket. It is essential that a burn be cooled immediately to minimize the damage to the overheated flesh. Examination then showed a blister about 10 cm high completely around the ankle area with all the skin blistered, broken and lifting away. 
 What to do, with at least a four hour walk out and then another couple of hours to hospital. After an earlier casualty experience, some of us carried "Betadine" an antiseptic which had been highly recommended. It was decided to cut open a plastic bag, liberally smear it with the "Betadine" cream, wrap the plastic bag around the ankle and then cover it with an elastic bandage. Coupled with the difficulties of applying an antiseptic to the wound any other covering would have caused later problems with adhesion. What to do, with at least a four hour walk out and then another couple of hours to hospital. After an earlier casualty experience, some of us carried "Betadine" an antiseptic which had been highly recommended. It was decided to cut open a plastic bag, liberally smear it with the "Betadine" cream, wrap the plastic bag around the ankle and then cover it with an elastic bandage. Coupled with the difficulties of applying an antiseptic to the wound any other covering would have caused later problems with adhesion.
-On the way in we had deluging, cold rain, and decided rather than run the risk of the ankle freezing up it would be best to walk as continuously as possible. This was done except for a + 
-very brief stop for lunch in a rock shelter, where all of us with no injury were glad to get moving again. Apart from a numbing sensation the patient did not experience a great deal of pain, possibly because the burn did not extend greatly into the shoe area.+On the way in we had deluging, cold rain, and decided rather than run the risk of the ankle freezing up it would be best to walk as continuously as possible. This was done except for a very brief stop for lunch in a rock shelter, where all of us with no injury were glad to get moving again. Apart from a numbing sensation the patient did not experience a great deal of pain, possibly because the burn did not extend greatly into the shoe area. 
 The casualty doctor commented on our procedure and said it was the best method that could have been adopted to minimise the subsequent treatment. The casualty doctor commented on our procedure and said it was the best method that could have been adopted to minimise the subsequent treatment.
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 (See also David Rostron's letter to the editor entitled "Boiling Water Burns" in the January 1986 issue of the magazine. ED.) (See also David Rostron's letter to the editor entitled "Boiling Water Burns" in the January 1986 issue of the magazine. ED.)
-FOUND. At the Coolana weekend 31 Oct/1 Nov last, a grey parka was found in the fork of + 
-a tree near the hut. Would the owner please contact Helen Gray on 86-6263. +---- 
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-SOCIAL NOTES: The Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, 16th December. +__Found.__ At the Coolana weekend 31 Oct/1 Nov last, a grey parka was found in the fork of a tree near the hut. Would the owner please contact Helen Gray on 86-6263. 
-PLease bring a plate of party food (and a glass). The Club will provide + 
-the drinks. +---- 
-The Clubroom will be closed until 20th January 1988. Committee meeting + 
-will be held in a private home, but the January General meeting will be held (very short) prior to Gordon Lee's Abseiling & Canyoning evening. +=====Social Notes:===== 
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 +The Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, 16th December. Please bring a plate of party food (and a glass). The Club will provide the drinks. 
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 +The Clubroom will be closed until 20th January 1988. Committee meeting will be held in a private home, but the January General meeting will be held (very short) prior to Gordon Lee's Abseiling & Canyoning evening. 
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 So you've just retired from the printery and you never want to see an off-set again. WRONG. Here's what you are really after, a nice cosy once a month printing job to keep the ink under your fingernails. Pick up the phone and tell Stan you want the job. So you've just retired from the printery and you never want to see an off-set again. WRONG. Here's what you are really after, a nice cosy once a month printing job to keep the ink under your fingernails. Pick up the phone and tell Stan you want the job.
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 Ring (043) 25-7203 now, quickly before someone else does. Ring (043) 25-7203 now, quickly before someone else does.
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-FOOTNOTE: A limited number of copies of the limited edition "The Sydney Bush Walkers The First Sixty Years" are still available. Speed is essential if you wish to get a copy or two - as a Christmas present? 
  
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 +__Footnote__: A limited number of copies of the limited edition "The Sydney Bush Walkers The First Sixty Years" are still available. Speed is essential if you wish to get a copy or two - as a Christmas present?
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