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 In history's page, let every stage\\ In history's page, let every stage\\
 Advance Australia Fair\\ Advance Australia Fair\\
-In joyfrul strains then let us sing\\+In joyful strains then let us sing\\
 Advance Australia Fair. Advance Australia Fair.
  
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 Passage of the N.S.W. Wilderness Act - Australia's first - marks the extension in this country of a greater appreciation of the value of wilderness as a secure home to our flora and fauna, and an inspiring place for humans seeking respite from the pressures of our technological existence. Passage of the N.S.W. Wilderness Act - Australia's first - marks the extension in this country of a greater appreciation of the value of wilderness as a secure home to our flora and fauna, and an inspiring place for humans seeking respite from the pressures of our technological existence.
  
-This new Act opens the way to the preservation, for future generations, of some of the most magnifient wild country found in Australia. The Act is a pace-setter for other States and the Commonwealth to follow.+This new Act opens the way to the preservation, for future generations, of some of the most magnificent wild country found in Australia. The Act is a pace-setter for other States and the Commonwealth to follow.
  
 (Dr) R. J. Brown, MHA,\\ (Dr) R. J. Brown, MHA,\\
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-=== Walks Notive - Change of Date. ===+=== Walks Notice - Change of Date. ===
  
-Please note that Ken Clacher's canyoning trips to Bell Canyon and Rocky Creek Canyon are postponed one week to 7ebruary 27 ind 28 respectively.+Please note that Ken Clacher's canyoning trips to Bell Canyon and Rocky Creek Canyon are postponed one week to February 27 and 28 respectively.
  
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 === Eastwood Camping Centre. === === Eastwood Camping Centre. ===
 +
 Australian Made is great! Australian Made is great!
  
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 East Pelion is a bit like a volcano in shape, with steep, grassy conical sides, and a rocky outcrop on top. We climbed up the steep slope; each step revealing a better view. After circumnavigating the rocky outcrop to determine the best path up, with frequent view-admiring stops, the bravest started climbing. I didn't climb to the very top because of the strong wind, the cold, and the fact that, towards the top, the route looked more and more horrendous. I scrambled back down to the base of the outcrop, and waited in the sun. After about half an hour, when the others had returned from the top, we ran back down the mountain (it was too steep to walk) and ate lunch in a clearing in the scopari. It was pretty, and beautifully warm. East Pelion is a bit like a volcano in shape, with steep, grassy conical sides, and a rocky outcrop on top. We climbed up the steep slope; each step revealing a better view. After circumnavigating the rocky outcrop to determine the best path up, with frequent view-admiring stops, the bravest started climbing. I didn't climb to the very top because of the strong wind, the cold, and the fact that, towards the top, the route looked more and more horrendous. I scrambled back down to the base of the outcrop, and waited in the sun. After about half an hour, when the others had returned from the top, we ran back down the mountain (it was too steep to walk) and ate lunch in a clearing in the scopari. It was pretty, and beautifully warm.
  
-As its top was still covered in cloud, we did not attempt to climb Ossa, the highest mountain in Tasmania, but instead slid down from the pass on a steep and muddy track to Kia-ora Hut. The Scouts passed us on the way down; they were having a mud fight. I was glad that so far we had not had to stay in the same hut as them; they were always one day ahead of us. The skies remained clear blue, and Ossa came out of the clouds. The Scouts were staying at Kia-nra Hut that night, so stopping only long enough to feed the resident potoroos, and for the scouts to once more converge on Kathleen, we went on to Ducane Pass and Hut.+As its top was still covered in cloud, we did not attempt to climb Ossa, the highest mountain in Tasmania, but instead slid down from the pass on a steep and muddy track to Kia-ora Hut. The Scouts passed us on the way down; they were having a mud fight. I was glad that so far we had not had to stay in the same hut as them; they were always one day ahead of us. The skies remained clear blue, and Ossa came out of the clouds. The Scouts were staying at Kia-ora Hut that night, so stopping only long enough to feed the resident potoroos, and for the scouts to once more converge on Kathleen, we went on to Ducane Pass and Hut.
  
 Ducane Hut was in a magnificent position. Sheer cliffs rose directly behind the hut, glowing pink in the setting sun. The hut was in a sloping grassy clearing, surrounded by rainforest, with a small waterfall nearby. The hut itself was just about ready to collapse; the roof sagged and was cracked, the walls leant in at an alarming angle, and the floor was mouldy earth. We camped out that night. Ducane Hut was in a magnificent position. Sheer cliffs rose directly behind the hut, glowing pink in the setting sun. The hut was in a sloping grassy clearing, surrounded by rainforest, with a small waterfall nearby. The hut itself was just about ready to collapse; the roof sagged and was cracked, the walls leant in at an alarming angle, and the floor was mouldy earth. We camped out that night.
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 __Sunday__. We rose at 5.15 am to Dad's "Bokka-Bok-Kerkul", ate a hurried breakfast, and left the camp at 6 am to climb the Acropolis. We had a long day ahead of us: we wished to climb the Acropolis and then descend and head to Lake St. Clair to catch the 3 pm boat. We walked through the rainforest for a short distance to the base of the mountain, and continued climbing in the forest. The track was incredibly steep, but it took about an hour of climbing before we emerged from the rainforest. Here the vegetation changed to dry, low eucalypt. We were now on a high, narrow, flat ridge, with the Acropolis looming ahead of us. We walked along the ridge to the base of the final ascent. __Sunday__. We rose at 5.15 am to Dad's "Bokka-Bok-Kerkul", ate a hurried breakfast, and left the camp at 6 am to climb the Acropolis. We had a long day ahead of us: we wished to climb the Acropolis and then descend and head to Lake St. Clair to catch the 3 pm boat. We walked through the rainforest for a short distance to the base of the mountain, and continued climbing in the forest. The track was incredibly steep, but it took about an hour of climbing before we emerged from the rainforest. Here the vegetation changed to dry, low eucalypt. We were now on a high, narrow, flat ridge, with the Acropolis looming ahead of us. We walked along the ridge to the base of the final ascent.
  
-The Acropolis is a mountain made of many vertical columns of dolerite, hence its name. It was a magnigicent sight; the golden columns reached up into the clear blue sky. Behind us was Lake St. Clair, blanketed in low cloud, while the green carpet of rainforest stretched in all directions. As it was early morning, it wasn't too hot, making the walk very pleasant. After a long, steep walk through the scree slope, we finally reached the columns; it had taken us two and a half hours from the camp. The sheer rock faces towered over us; I had seen photos of George sitting on top of one of the columns, and I wondered how on earth he climbed them. No-one was too keen to climb them this time. I scrambled up some of the smaller ones. There was a small gap in the columns, which gave us a tremendous view of the other side of the mountain. Behind the columns on that side, a sheer rock face fell almost to the bottom of the valley, emphasizing how high we were. There were also cliffs on the mountains around the Acropolis, making a semi-circle of cliffs. After seeing this sheer drop, we were even less inclined to climb the columns.+The Acropolis is a mountain made of many vertical columns of dolerite, hence its name. It was a magnificent sight; the golden columns reached up into the clear blue sky. Behind us was Lake St. Clair, blanketed in low cloud, while the green carpet of rainforest stretched in all directions. As it was early morning, it wasn't too hot, making the walk very pleasant. After a long, steep walk through the scree slope, we finally reached the columns; it had taken us two and a half hours from the camp. The sheer rock faces towered over us; I had seen photos of George sitting on top of one of the columns, and I wondered how on earth he climbed them. No-one was too keen to climb them this time. I scrambled up some of the smaller ones. There was a small gap in the columns, which gave us a tremendous view of the other side of the mountain. Behind the columns on that side, a sheer rock face fell almost to the bottom of the valley, emphasizing how high we were. There were also cliffs on the mountains around the Acropolis, making a semi-circle of cliffs. After seeing this sheer drop, we were even less inclined to climb the columns.
  
 We sat in the sun, or scrambled amongst the columns, admiring the view. The cloud over the lake lazily dispersed, revealing the sparkling blue waters. Although it was still early, it was rapidly becoming hotter, and the landscape began to shimmer in the sun. By now I was thirsty, but we had not brought water, so I searched for the small patches of snow hiding in crevices, away from the sun. I would have liked to stay for longer, but we hadn't much time and we had already taken more time than we had intended. I was sorry to leave; I had enjoyed the climb immensely, and the Acropolis was beautiful. We sat in the sun, or scrambled amongst the columns, admiring the view. The cloud over the lake lazily dispersed, revealing the sparkling blue waters. Although it was still early, it was rapidly becoming hotter, and the landscape began to shimmer in the sun. By now I was thirsty, but we had not brought water, so I searched for the small patches of snow hiding in crevices, away from the sun. I would have liked to stay for longer, but we hadn't much time and we had already taken more time than we had intended. I was sorry to leave; I had enjoyed the climb immensely, and the Acropolis was beautiful.
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 __Tracks & Access__ - At present there is no access across WArragamba Dam. Clubs are urged to notify members not to plan start or end of trips across dam. __Tracks & Access__ - At present there is no access across WArragamba Dam. Clubs are urged to notify members not to plan start or end of trips across dam.
  
-The unofficial sign at the first exit on Wollangambie Canyon has been removed again, and as many inexperienced people are now frequenting the canyon the following motion was psssed:- "That we write to NPWS asking them to erect an exit sign at the first exit spot on Wollangambie Canyon".+The unofficial sign at the first exit on Wollangambie Canyon has been removed again, and as many inexperienced people are now frequenting the canyon the following motion was passed:- "That we write to NPWS asking them to erect an exit sign at the first exit spot on Wollangambie Canyon".
  
-It was also resolved "That we write to NPWS supporting the fixing of an additional spike at Taro's Ladders, Narrow Neck and also suport work to stop erosion on track above the Ladders."+It was also resolved "That we write to NPWS supporting the fixing of an additional spike at Taro's Ladders, Narrow Neck and also support work to stop erosion on track above the Ladders."
  
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-ENOUGH TO MAKE GROWN LEADER CRY!  +===== Enough To Make Grown Leader Cry===== 
-Below is a report in the "Cairns Post" written by the leader of a day walk to Broken Nrhcse (962 m.) about 60 km south of Cairns in August 1987.+ 
 +Below is a report in the "Cairns Post" written by the leader of a day walk to Broken Nose (962 m.) about 60 km south of Cairns in August 1987. 
 The leader was supposed to meet the rest of the party at the base of Broken Nose after it had pre-assembled at Cairns Railway Station. The leader was supposed to meet the rest of the party at the base of Broken Nose after it had pre-assembled at Cairns Railway Station.
 +
 The "hierarchy" in the club decided at the railway station to abort the walk due to low cloud and take the party elsewhere, but were unable to contact the leader. The "hierarchy" in the club decided at the railway station to abort the walk due to low cloud and take the party elsewhere, but were unable to contact the leader.
-BUSHWALKING  + 
-What was probably the smallest number of people in the history of the Cairns Bushwalking Club walked on Sunday. One person went to Broken Nose. Two hours were spent on top, with three jumpers on to keep out the cold wind. I then made my way back +=== Bushwalking. === 
-to my car, which was reached at 3 pm. An enjoyable day was had by me.+ 
 +"What was probably the smallest number of people in the history of the Cairns Bushwalking Club walked on Sunday. One person went to Broken Nose. Two hours were spent on top, with three jumpers on to keep out the cold wind. I then made my way back to my car, which was reached at 3 pm. An enjoyable day was had by me.
 This leader certainly has the sense of humour needed by leaders in any club. This leader certainly has the sense of humour needed by leaders in any club.
-* * * * * * * * * * * + 
- ANSWERS TO DECEMBER'S PUZZLE+---- 
- 1. 26 Letters of the Alphabet. 13. 8 Sides on a Stop Sign. + 
- 2. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. 14. 3 Blind Mice (See How They Run). +===== Answers To December's Puzzle===== 
- 3. 1001 Arabian Nights. 15. 4 Quarts in a Gallon. + 
- 4. 12 Signs of the Zodiac. 16. 24 Hours in a Day. +  - 26 Letters of the Alphabet. 
-5, 54 Cards in a Deck (with the 17. 1 Wheel on a Uni-cycle. +  - 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. 
- Jokers) 18. 4 Digits in a Post Code. +  - 1001 Arabian Nights. 
- 6. 9 Planets in the Solar System. 19. 57 Heinz Varieties. +  - 12 Signs of the Zodiac. 
- 7. 88 Piano Keys. 20. 11 Players in a Cricket Team. +  - 54 Cards in a Deck (with the Jokers) 
- 8. 13 Stripes on the American Flag. 21. 1000 Words that a Picture is Worth. +  - 9 Planets in the Solar System. 
- 9. 32 Degrees F at which Water Freezes. 22. 29 Days in February in a Leap Year. +  - 88 Piano Keys. 
-  23. 64 Squares on a Chess Board. +  - 13 Stripes on the American Flag. 
- 10. 18 Holes on a Golf Course.   +  - 32 Degrees F at which Water Freezes. 
- 11. 90 Degrees in a Right Angle. 24. 40 Days and Nights of the Great Flood. +  - 18 Holes on a Golf Course.   
- 12. 200 Dollars for Passing "GO"   +  - 90 Degrees in a Right Angle. 
- in Monopoly.   +  - 200 Dollars for Passing "GO" in Monopoly. 
-The Puzzle was sent in by MARGARET WOOD+  - 8 Sides on a Stop Sign. 
-********** +  3 Blind Mice (See How They Run). 
-Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker January, 1988 +  4 Quarts in a Gallon. 
-THE ANNUAL UPDATE of the Membership List is almost due, any and all changes should be sent to - SBW LIST, +  24 Hours in a Day. 
-G.P.O. Box 4476, SYDNEY. 2001.+  1 Wheel on a Uni-cycle. 
 +  4 Digits in a Post Code. 
 +  57 Heinz Varieties. 
 +  11 Players in a Cricket Team. 
 +  1000 Words that a Picture is Worth. 
 +  29 Days in February in a Leap Year. 
 +  64 Squares on a Chess Board. 
 +  40 Days and Nights of the Great Flood. 
 +   
 +The Puzzle was sent in by Margaret Wood
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== Membership List. === 
 + 
 +The Annual Update of the Membership List is almost due, any and all changes should be sent to:- SBW List, G.P.O. Box 4476, Sydney. 2001. 
 Please print or type and indicate if correction or change - if you make it fool proof it helps the computer. Please print or type and indicate if correction or change - if you make it fool proof it helps the computer.
-Have we got a cartographer (mapmaker) amongst our members? If so, please contact' for further information - G. R. LEITNER ("Jerry") on Tel. 607 7450 (Home). 
--14.****11-## 
-NEW MEMBERS. Four new members were welcomed at the December General 
-Meeting. Their names, addresses and telephone numbers will appear on the 
-next Membership List. They are - 
-CAROLE BEALES - MARGARET CORBIN - ARUNA DEO - TOM MOSS. 
-BOOK ORDER FORM 
-THE SYDNEY elm WALKERS - The First Sixty Years 
-' A history of the oldest mixed bush walking club in Australia, which coined the 
-word "Bushwalker A paperback book, it has 166 pages of text, 26 pages of photographs, plus other line illustrations. It isinaLimitedEditionof 500 copies only. Price is $10.00 if collected at the Clubroom. When.ordering by mil please add pottage at the rate of $2.05 for one copy; $3.15 for'two and 
-$3.50 for two copies posted interstate. 
-POSTAGE INCLUDES 550 for padded Postage Bag 
-***************************************** 
-TO Book Order 
-The Sydney Bushwalkers G.P.O. Box 447 
-SYDNEY N.S.W. 2001 
-I enclose herewith cheque/money order, made payable to "THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS", for the sum of $ to cover the cost of Books 
-at $10.00 each $ plus postage of $  
-NAME   
-ADDRESS    
-Post Code   
  
 +----
 +
 +Have we got a cartographer (mapmaker) amongst our members? If so, please contact for further information - G. R. Leitner ("Jerry") on Tel. 607 7450 (Home).
 +
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 +
 +=== New Members. ===
 +
 +Four new members were welcomed at the December General Meeting. Their names, addresses and telephone numbers will appear on the next Membership List. They are:-
 +
 +  * Carole Beales
 +  * Margaret Corbin
 +  * Aruna Deo
 +  * Tom Moss
 +
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 +
 +===== Book Order Form. =====
 +
 +=== The Sydney Bush Walkers - The First Sixty Years. ===
 +
 +A history of the oldest mixed bush walking club in Australia, which coined the word "Bushwalker". A paperback book, it has 166 pages of text, 26 pages of photographs, plus other line illustrations. __It is in a Limited Edition of 500 copies only__. __Price is $10.00 if collected at the Clubroom__. When ordering by mail please add postage at the rate of $2.05 for one copy; $3.15 for two and $3.50 for two copies posted interstate. Postage include 55¢ for padded Postage Bag.
 +
 +To: Book Order\\
 +The Sydney Bushwalkers\\
 +G.P.O. Box 447\\
 +Sydney N.S.W. 2001
 +
 +I enclose herewith cheque/money order, made payable to "The Sydney bushwalkers", for the sum of $.... to cover the cost of .... Books at $10.00 each $.... plus postage of $....
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 +Name....\\  
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