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| We stopped in a saddle for a belated morning tea. Felt like taking off and flying without that load on my back. Scaled a small rock face with the pack on. Quite pleased with myself. Still more scrub as we moved on. We had practically swum through the confounded stuff for about four hours. Rain was threatening. Would we make the campsite before this settled in? Jim, losing concentration for a moment, hit the ground with an ominous thud, spraining his ankle. " | We stopped in a saddle for a belated morning tea. Felt like taking off and flying without that load on my back. Scaled a small rock face with the pack on. Quite pleased with myself. Still more scrub as we moved on. We had practically swum through the confounded stuff for about four hours. Rain was threatening. Would we make the campsite before this settled in? Jim, losing concentration for a moment, hit the ground with an ominous thud, spraining his ankle. " | ||
| - | It was well after noon and we hadn't yet stopped for lunch. But by this time the campsite was in our sights and on down and down a long and steep hill we pressed towards it. There was water. We breathed a collective sigh of relief. The rain had settled in and we hurriedly pitched our humpys (tents, fly sheets and even an old bit of tarpaulin!). We were tired to the very man. No matter; Oliver and those who felt like it departed on an exploratory. After all, this was what Oliver had come for. There simply was no time to be wasted finding a way down to Bunglebuori | + | It was well after noon and we hadn't yet stopped for lunch. But by this time the campsite was in our sights and on down and down a long and steep hill we pressed towards it. There was water. We breathed a collective sigh of relief. The rain had settled in and we hurriedly pitched our humpys (tents, fly sheets and even an old bit of tarpaulin!). We were tired to the very man. No matter; Oliver and those who felt like it departed on an exploratory. After all, this was what Oliver had come for. There simply was no time to be wasted finding a way down to Bungleboori |
| Nothing 1ike a warm fire and billy tea to lift the spirits. Rum and lemon-barley to ward off the mosquitos. Everyone talkative and in a philosophical mood. Strange, yesterday we didn't know each other but today we were almost friends. Good to get away from the city. So glad I came, I thought. Slept peacefully that night listening to a mopoke as I dropped off. | Nothing 1ike a warm fire and billy tea to lift the spirits. Rum and lemon-barley to ward off the mosquitos. Everyone talkative and in a philosophical mood. Strange, yesterday we didn't know each other but today we were almost friends. Good to get away from the city. So glad I came, I thought. Slept peacefully that night listening to a mopoke as I dropped off. | ||
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| Currawongs chimed us awake in the morning. Discovered some new muscles as I turned. Neil, was already up and about muttering something about everybody snoring and a sleepless night. I was rather dejected to see eggs and even a tomato appear for breakfast. Someone grilled a chop. I had rationed my meals with portability in mind. Well, next time I'll know. Fascinated by George operating his coathanger, cum toaster, cum billy rest. | Currawongs chimed us awake in the morning. Discovered some new muscles as I turned. Neil, was already up and about muttering something about everybody snoring and a sleepless night. I was rather dejected to see eggs and even a tomato appear for breakfast. Someone grilled a chop. I had rationed my meals with portability in mind. Well, next time I'll know. Fascinated by George operating his coathanger, cum toaster, cum billy rest. | ||
| - | Bloody impossible to get down there was my first impression as I looked over the line of cliffs! Surely, 50 m down. We moved along the cliff line searching for a gap. Jim pointed to a possible break. Oliver, startd | + | Bloody impossible to get down there was my first impression as I looked over the line of cliffs! Surely, 50 m down. We moved along the cliff line searching for a gap. Jim pointed to a possible break. Oliver |
| What a stream! The water was crystal clear and clean. There were rapids and deep pools. My casting arm kept twitching. Might there be fish? Pity we couldn' | What a stream! The water was crystal clear and clean. There were rapids and deep pools. My casting arm kept twitching. Might there be fish? Pity we couldn' | ||
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| by Jeff Niven | by Jeff Niven | ||
| - | The week started with us all skiing in on Saturday with packs to Illawong Lodge - situated approximately two kilometres up the Snowy River from Gathega | + | The week started with us all skiing in on Saturday with packs to Illawong Lodge - situated approximately two kilometres up the Snowy River from Guthega |
| - | Soon we were on the slope out front doing a few warm-up telemarks, unencumbered by the heavy packs we had skied in with. After a late decision, Pat, Barrie and I skied up to Little Twynam in time to see a beautiful sunset. The ski back whetted our appetities | + | Soon we were on the slope out front doing a few warm-up telemarks, unencumbered by the heavy packs we had skied in with. After a late decision, Pat, Barrie and I skied up to Little Twynam in time to see a beautiful sunset. The ski back whetted our appetites |
| - | It had been arranged that Wayne Steele and Wendy Lippiat were to ski from Perisher, where they were staying, to Illawong, and join us for a day ski-tour on the Monday. We started by crossing the footbrldge | + | It had been arranged that Wayne Steele and Wendy Lippiat were to ski from Perisher, where they were staying, to Illawong, and join us for a day ski-tour on the Monday. We started by crossing the footbridge |
| For the rest of us it was up to Little Twynam and then Mt. Twynam, where we stopped for a snack, photos and time to enjoy the view. We then skied towards Carruther' | For the rest of us it was up to Little Twynam and then Mt. Twynam, where we stopped for a snack, photos and time to enjoy the view. We then skied towards Carruther' | ||
| - | After an early lunch break on Carruther' | + | After an early lunch break on Carruther' |
| The skiing for the remainder of the week was varied consisting of a trip up Guthega Trig to the Rolling Grounds and back via Conset Stephen' | The skiing for the remainder of the week was varied consisting of a trip up Guthega Trig to the Rolling Grounds and back via Conset Stephen' | ||
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| - | ===== Wlking | + | ===== Walking |
| by Ainslie Morris & Mike Reynolds | by Ainslie Morris & Mike Reynolds | ||
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| As we left Grassington, | As we left Grassington, | ||
| - | We saw no one at all as we climbed, crossing little gills (side creeeks) and passing by a tall gloomy greystone house like Wuthering Heights itself, called Swarthgill. Soon we crossed the watershed at 1260 feet and crossed a stream which would end up in the Irish Sea. If you want to buy a bleak farm, Cam Houses is up for sale. We were glad its bunkhouse had been left unlocked as we scurried in out of the rain and wind to eat a bite of morning tea, later designated as lunch. | + | We saw no one at all as we climbed, crossing little gills (side creeks) and passing by a tall gloomy greystone house like Wuthering Heights itself, called Swarthgill. Soon we crossed the watershed at 1260 feet and crossed a stream which would end up in the Irish Sea. If you want to buy a bleak farm, Cam Houses is up for sale. We were glad its bunkhouse had been left unlocked as we scurried in out of the rain and wind to eat a bite of morning tea, later designated as lunch. |
| - | At Cam End, below Cam Fell (fells are side slopes of moort), we turned onto the Pennine Way, and struck people and mud. After a six hour trudge in the rain, we dropped off the moors to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, | + | At Cam End, below Cam Fell (fells are side slopes of moors), we turned onto the Pennine Way, and struck people and mud. After a six hour trudge in the rain, we dropped off the moors to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, |
| This is pot-holing country, a delight to cavers as well as walkers. Fountains Fell at 680 metres provided a challenge of mist and mud; it belonged to Fountains Abbey, founded in 1098 by the Cistercian Order. Although far away, the Abbey was given vast acres of land by landowners seeking favour with God. We descended to Malham Tarn, first clear evidence we'd had of glaciation in the last Ice Age. It was still showery as we pushed on over the Water Sinks, watery meadows crossed by yet more remarkable drystone walls, to Malham Cove. | This is pot-holing country, a delight to cavers as well as walkers. Fountains Fell at 680 metres provided a challenge of mist and mud; it belonged to Fountains Abbey, founded in 1098 by the Cistercian Order. Although far away, the Abbey was given vast acres of land by landowners seeking favour with God. We descended to Malham Tarn, first clear evidence we'd had of glaciation in the last Ice Age. It was still showery as we pushed on over the Water Sinks, watery meadows crossed by yet more remarkable drystone walls, to Malham Cove. | ||
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| The Walks Report began on the weekend of November 11,12,13 with Carol Bruce leading a party of 13 on her Pagoda Rocks ramble, and David Rostron and his party of 6 deciding that maybe the Colo wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Errol Sheedy had 13 starters, enjoying the swimming on his Waterfall to Heathcote day trip. | The Walks Report began on the weekend of November 11,12,13 with Carol Bruce leading a party of 13 on her Pagoda Rocks ramble, and David Rostron and his party of 6 deciding that maybe the Colo wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Errol Sheedy had 13 starters, enjoying the swimming on his Waterfall to Heathcote day trip. | ||
| - | The following weekend, November 18,19,20 saw Les Powell' | + | The following weekend, November 18,19,20 saw Les Powell' |
| November 25,26,27 saw Kenn Clacher with a party of 11 on his Galloping Jim's Route trip, pressing on through scrub and drizzle on the Saturday and rain and cold conditions on the Sunday. They said that what they saw of the countryside looked pleasant. The party of 11 on Ian Debert' | November 25,26,27 saw Kenn Clacher with a party of 11 on his Galloping Jim's Route trip, pressing on through scrub and drizzle on the Saturday and rain and cold conditions on the Sunday. They said that what they saw of the countryside looked pleasant. The party of 11 on Ian Debert' | ||
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| === From the city: === | === From the city: === | ||
| - | __Route 438__ (Circular Quay to Abbotsford) via George Street, Railway Square, Broadway, Parramatta Road, Nurton | + | __Route 438__ (Circular Quay to Abbotsford) via George Street, Railway Square, Broadway, Parramatta Road, Norton |
| Journeys depart Circular Quay (Opera House) at 6.41 pm, 6.56 pm, 7.11 pm, 7.26 pm, 7.41 pm, 7.56 pm. | Journeys depart Circular Quay (Opera House) at 6.41 pm, 6.56 pm, 7.11 pm, 7.26 pm, 7.41 pm, 7.56 pm. | ||
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| + | ===== What's in A Name? Two Apocryphal Cases. ===== | ||
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| + | by Jim Brown | ||
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| + | In this series of short essays titled " | ||
| - | WHAT'S IN A NAME? | ||
| - | TWO APOCRYPHAL. CASES by Jim Brown | ||
| - | In this series of short essays titled " | ||
| 1. Around about 1820 a surveying party was working on the ridges west from Mittagong, in the vicinity of the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers. At one stage the expedition' | 1. Around about 1820 a surveying party was working on the ridges west from Mittagong, in the vicinity of the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Rivers. At one stage the expedition' | ||
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| The leader of the party returned from an exhausting day's walking and measuring and asked testily of the camp crew: " | The leader of the party returned from an exhausting day's walking and measuring and asked testily of the camp crew: " | ||
| - | The major domo of the camp, a North-Counties Englishman, explained "Naw. Naw. I've b'n awful busy getting in wood 'n water. Er...er...but t' cook b'n doon." | + | |
| + | The major domo of the camp, a North-Counties Englishman, explained "Naw. Naw. I've b'n awful busy getting in wood 'n water. Er... er... but t' cook b'n doon." | ||
| And thus the Cookbundoon River was named. | And thus the Cookbundoon River was named. | ||
| - | 2. A few years earlier perhaps, a group of soldiers was returning towards Sydney from the Signal Station recently established at Pennant Hills (and that's how Pennant Hills got its name) They had a rough sketch map which showed that they should go around the very head of Lane Cove River, then turn south. | + | |
| + | 2. A few years earlier perhaps, a group of soldiers was returning towards Sydney from the Signal Station recently established at Pennant Hills (and __that's__ how Pennant Hills got its name). They had a rough sketch map which showed that they should go around the very head of Lane Cove River, then turn south. | ||
| Coming to a patch of bare rock the sergeant in charge produced the sketch and compared its marking with some of the ridges visible to them. An Irish recruit approached and asked, a little forcefully "Where are we?" The sergeant gestured towards the landmarks and headed south. Unbeknown to them, an aboriginal of the local tribe and his son were observing them from behind the boulders and listening to their discourse. | Coming to a patch of bare rock the sergeant in charge produced the sketch and compared its marking with some of the ridges visible to them. An Irish recruit approached and asked, a little forcefully "Where are we?" The sergeant gestured towards the landmarks and headed south. Unbeknown to them, an aboriginal of the local tribe and his son were observing them from behind the boulders and listening to their discourse. | ||
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| The years passed and the aboriginal youth grew into a mature man who was presently engaged by a European who had ideas of obtaining a grant of land. Dismounting from his horse the white man asked "What name this place, Jacky?" | The years passed and the aboriginal youth grew into a mature man who was presently engaged by a European who had ideas of obtaining a grant of land. Dismounting from his horse the white man asked "What name this place, Jacky?" | ||
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| - | LETTER TO THE EDITOR | + | ---- |
| - | Congratulations on the DECEMBER | + | |
| + | ===== Letter To The Editor. ===== | ||
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| + | Congratulations on the December | ||
| In the past I have contributed stories to the Bushwalker. As you say, I "got my start" in journalism through the magazine and have gone on to publications in commercial magazines here and overseas. | In the past I have contributed stories to the Bushwalker. As you say, I "got my start" in journalism through the magazine and have gone on to publications in commercial magazines here and overseas. | ||
| - | WAL LIDDLE. | + | |
| - | Page 12 The Sydney Bushwalker January 1989 | + | Wal Liddle. |
| - | BUSHWALKERS BLIGHT | + | |
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| + | ===== Bushwalkers' | ||
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| + | === Department | ||
| by Matthew Dryden | by Matthew Dryden | ||
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| Bushwalking like many outdoor pursuits has its dangers. Fortunately most of the dangers of hiking in the bush can with foresight, common sense and experience be minimised. One danger which may often be overlooked and which is quite difficult to prevent is being bitten by arthropods. As most bushwalkers know from experience, these include a variety of tick species and flying insects, and some of these may transmit infections. | Bushwalking like many outdoor pursuits has its dangers. Fortunately most of the dangers of hiking in the bush can with foresight, common sense and experience be minimised. One danger which may often be overlooked and which is quite difficult to prevent is being bitten by arthropods. As most bushwalkers know from experience, these include a variety of tick species and flying insects, and some of these may transmit infections. | ||
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| A recently recognized infection transmitted by the bite of ticks is Lyme disease. Evidence suggests that Lyme disease is on the increase in Australia, although the exact incidence and distribution of the disease is unknown. The general public and indeed the medical profession are not very familiar with the condition and some cases may go undiagnosed. | A recently recognized infection transmitted by the bite of ticks is Lyme disease. Evidence suggests that Lyme disease is on the increase in Australia, although the exact incidence and distribution of the disease is unknown. The general public and indeed the medical profession are not very familiar with the condition and some cases may go undiagnosed. | ||
| - | Lyme disease was first recognised in Connecticut USA in 1975 but the causative organism, a spiral bacterium | + | |
| - | on the banks of the Connecticut river, Lyme, Old Lyme and East Haddam it was found that the incidence of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis was far greater than in the general population. An exhaustive investigation revealed that the arthritis was part of an infectious process. The infection was transmitted by ticks and the reservoir in the wild was the white tailed | + | Lyme disease was first recognised in Connecticut USA in 1975 but the causative organism, a spiral bacterium |
| - | deer. In recent years the population of deer had increased dramatically following conservation methods, so too had the number of ticks. The disease in humans was probably not a new one but transmission to humans in such numbers had precipitated its discovery. | + | |
| - | Since then the disease has been discoverd | + | Since then the disease has been discovered |
| Infection begins following the bite of an infected tick. Its first manifestation is a spreading red rash called erythema chronicum migrans (ECM). This may occur from 3-30 days following the bite. Multiple similar skin lesions may then appear elsewhere on the body and at the same time the person may feel generally unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle aches, joint pains and stiff neck. This may last for several weeks. | Infection begins following the bite of an infected tick. Its first manifestation is a spreading red rash called erythema chronicum migrans (ECM). This may occur from 3-30 days following the bite. Multiple similar skin lesions may then appear elsewhere on the body and at the same time the person may feel generally unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle aches, joint pains and stiff neck. This may last for several weeks. | ||
| Weeks to months later victims may develop neurological abnormalities (such as encephalitis, | Weeks to months later victims may develop neurological abnormalities (such as encephalitis, | ||
| - | At present Lyme disease seems to be uncommon in Australia and confined to the eastern sea board. It was first diagnosed in Australia in 1983 in a patient from the Hunter Valley. Since then almost 50 cases have been diagnosed by blood tests in Queensland and New South Wales. There are no confirmed reports from other states yet. Within New South Wales cases have been diagnosed from a number of areas including the Buladelah State Forest, Gosford region, | + | |
| - | The disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics. | + | At present Lyme disease seems to be uncommon in Australia and confined to the eastern sea board. It was first diagnosed in Australia in 1983 in a patient from the Hunter Valley. Since then almost 50 cases have been diagnosed by blood tests in Queensland and New South Wales. There are no confirmed reports from other states yet. Within New South Wales cases have been diagnosed from a number of areas including the Buladelah State Forest, Gosford region, |
| - | Research into Lyme disease is being carried out in the bacteriology department at West- mead Hospital: If any ticks are encountered by bushwalkers, | + | |
| - | may make medical history, by being the first to yield the Borrelia organism in Australia. Should any bushwalkers feel that they might have contracted Lyme disease, then a blood sample taken by their local doctor or pathology laboratory and sent to our department can be tested. | + | The disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics. |
| - | Further information can be obtained by contacting the author (Dr. Matthew Dryden) at Westmead Hospital (Tel. 633 6255). Address: Department of Bacteriology, | + | |
| - | January 1989 | + | Research into Lyme disease is being carried out in the bacteriology department at Westmead |
| - | The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | |
| - | .11 | + | Further information can be obtained by contacting the author (Dr. Matthew Dryden) at Westmead Hospital (Tel. 633 6255). Address: Department of Bacteriology, |
| - | (NOTE: Some areas that we frequent do have ticks. There is even a suggestion that there are ticks at Coolana. To check for ticks - remove all clothing, check all parts of the body, especially the hairy areas. Ask a friend to check the parts of your body which you cannot see. Return the compliment to your firend. Naked bushwalkers running their hands over each other means they are just checking for TICKS! !) | + | |
| - | Then contact Dr. Dryden. | + | (Note: Some areas that we frequent do have ticks. There is even a suggestion that there are ticks at Coolana. To check for ticks - remove all clothing, check all parts of the body, especially the hairy areas. Ask a friend to check the parts of your body which you cannot see. Return the compliment to your friend. Naked bushwalkers running their hands over each other means they are just checking for TICKS!! Then contact Dr. Dryden. |
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| - | SBW CLUBROOM | + | |
| + | ===== SBW Clubroom. ===== | ||
| At the General Meeting held on 14th December 1988 the following motion was carried: | At the General Meeting held on 14th December 1988 the following motion was carried: | ||
| - | "That SOW Incorporated continue to use the Ella Community Centre at Haberfield as their Clubroom and efforts be made to improve access to the hall for members." | ||
| - | CAROL BRUCE, Hon. Secretary. | ||
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| - | Page 14 fhe Whey Bus-Kwalker January 1989 | ||
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| - | FOOTNOTES. | ||
| - | 0 This month looks like a thin month for | ||
| - | articles and notes. We cannot have a | ||
| - | bumper issue every issue, and think of the %rees we save! | ||
| - | WHAT YOU MISSED: 1. The Club Christmas Party on Wednesday 21 December was excellent. For some reason attendance was very high, | ||
| - | about 70 to BO members. All, as suggested last month, scrubbed, polished and dressed- up and filled with cheer and best wishes. Plenty of food, sufficient drink and enough | ||
| - | time. The Preside managed to restrict his | ||
| - | speech to simply "Happy Christmas" | ||
| - | Secretary' | ||
| - | o WHAT YOU MISSED: 2. The December General Meeting voted to stay at the | ||
| - | present Clubrooms. So now there' | ||
| - | the reason we've included public transport details in this issue. At the | ||
| - | meeting there was discussion on some system of organising car lifts. More | ||
| - | of this next month. | ||
| - | * The MEMBERSHIP LIST will be published soon. Now is the time to send in corrections and/or alterations, | ||
| - | o And talking of membership apparently the National Parks Association is looking for | ||
| - | new blood. | ||
| - | aft TASMANIAN BRANCH (?) is now centred | ||
| - | around Wynyard (in Tasmania 7325). Barbara Evans has moved caw from Hobart to Wynyerd and is now close t) Heather and John White | ||
| - | at Bridport (Tasmalia 7254). The three | ||
| - | SEM have found eacczther again. We are expecting a half page report on the meeting for th next issue. | ||
| - | WHAT YOU MISSED: 3. Or if we're | ||
| - | lucky you're in time. On 2FC at 1.30 pm on Saturday 14 January a report on | ||
| - | bushwalking in the 1930s. The report | ||
| - | will feature some of our well known oldies. | ||
| + | "That SBW Incorporated continue to use the Ella Community Centre at Haberfield as their Clubroom and efforts be made to improve access to the hall for members." | ||
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| + | Carol Bruce, Hon. Secretary. | ||
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| + | Pick up anywhere for start or finish of your walk - by prior arrangement. | ||
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| + | Share the fare - competitive rates. | ||
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| + | ===== Footnotes. ===== | ||
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| + | This month looks like a thin month for articles and notes. We cannot have a bumper issue every issue, and think of the trees we save! | ||
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| + | What you missed: 1. The Club Christmas Party on Wednesday 21 December was excellent. For some reason attendance was very high, about 70 to 80 members. All, as suggested last month, scrubbed, polished and dressed-up and filled with cheer and best wishes. Plenty of food, sufficient drink and enough time. The President managed to restrict his speech to simply "Happy Christmas" | ||
| + | What you missed: 2. The December General Meeting voted to stay at the present Clubrooms. So now there' | ||
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| + | The Membership List will be published soon. Now is the time to send in corrections and/or alterations, | ||
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| + | And talking of membership apparently the National Parks Association is looking for new blood. | ||
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| + | SBW Tasmanian Branch (?) is now centred around Wynyard (in Tasmania 7325). Barbara Evans has moved camp from Hobart to Wynyard and is now close to Heather and John White at Bridport (Tasmania 7254). The three SBW have found each other again. We are expecting a half page report on the meeting for the next issue. | ||
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| + | What you missed: 3. Or if we're lucky you're in time. On 2FC at 1.30 pm on Saturday 14 January a report on bushwalking in the 1930s. The report will feature some of our well known oldies. | ||
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