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+ | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, | ||
+ | Wednesday evening from 7.45 pm at the Ella Community Centre, 58a Dalhousie | ||
+ | Street, Haberfield (next to the Post Office). Prospective members and | ||
+ | visitors are invited to visit the Club on any Wednesday. To advertise | ||
+ | in this magazine please contact the Business Manager. | ||
+ | EDITOR (for this issue) Patrick James, Box 4476 GPO, Sydney 2001 | ||
+ | Morag Ryder,. Box 347 PO, Gladesville 2111 Telephone 809 4241 | ||
+ | Anita Doherty, 2 Marine Crest.Hornsby Heights Telephone 476 6531 2077 Helen Gray, Telephone 86 6263 | ||
+ | Kath Brown | ||
+ | Morag Ryder | ||
+ | Barrie Murdoch, Kenn Clacher, Les Powell | ||
+ | NEW EDITOR | ||
+ | BUSINESS MANAGER | ||
+ | PRODUCTION MANAGER | ||
+ | TYPIST | ||
+ | ILLUSTRATOR PRINTERS | ||
+ | MARCH 1989 | ||
+ | Office Bearers & Committee Members 1989 The Dusky Track - The South Island of New Zealand | ||
+ | In Memorium - Wally Roots | ||
+ | What's in a Name - The Aboriginal Guns Advice on Equipment and Clothing Said the Leader "Hours Behind" | ||
+ | "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" Fedn.B.W. Clubs NSW - February Meeting The February General Meeting | ||
+ | Footnotes | ||
+ | SIN Annual Subscriptions 1989 | ||
+ | Page | ||
+ | 2 | ||
+ | by Jim Oxley 3 | ||
+ | Dot Butler 4 | ||
+ | Jim Brown | ||
+ | Don Finch 7 | ||
+ | Barrie Murdoch 10 | ||
+ | Kath Brown 11 | ||
+ | Spiro Hajinakitas 12 | ||
+ | Barry Wallace 13 | ||
+ | 14 | ||
+ | 14 | ||
+ | Advertisements | ||
+ | Canoe & CAmping - Gladesville & Kogarah Bay Eastwood Camping Centre | ||
+ | Belvedere Taxis - Blackheath | ||
+ | Deadline for April issue - Articles 29 March, Notes 5 April " May 26 April, 3 May | ||
+ | 6 | ||
+ | 9 | ||
+ | 12 | ||
+ | Page 2 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | ||
+ | S.B.W OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE 1989 | ||
+ | The following Office Bearers and Committee Members as well as other Club workers were elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Club held on Wednesday, 8th March, 1989:- | ||
+ | President * Don Finch 88 1035 | ||
+ | Vice-President * Kenn Clacher 419 2973 | ||
+ | Public Officer * Barbara Bruce 546 6570 | ||
+ | Treasurer * Spiro Hajinakitas 332 3452 | ||
+ | Secretary * Deborah Shapira 439 7555 (B) | ||
+ | Walks Secretary * John Porter 797 9784 | ||
+ | Social Secretary * Carol Bruce | ||
+ | New Members Secretary * Carol Lubbers 699 5450 | ||
+ | Conservation Secretary * Alex Colley 44 2707 | ||
+ | Magazine Editor * Morag Ryder 809 4241 | ||
+ | Membership Secretary * Oliver Crawford 44 1685 | ||
+ | 2 Committee Members | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Geoff Bridger | ||
+ | 2 Federation Delegates | ||
+ | (not on Committee) Jim Percy John Porter | ||
+ | Magazine Business Manager Anita Doherty | ||
+ | Magazine Production Manager Helen Gray | ||
+ | Printer Kenn Clacher (and others) Assistant New Members | ||
+ | Secretary Narelle Lovell | ||
+ | Archivist Ainslie Morris | ||
+ | Solicitor Barrie Murdoch | ||
+ | Auditor Tony Marshall | ||
+ | Search & Rescue Contacts Hans Stichter | ||
+ | Don Finch | ||
+ | Bob Younger Kosciusko Huts Assn. Delegates Jim Percy | ||
+ | Ray Hookway Transport Officer Les Powell | ||
+ | NOTE: All Club workers are honorary. Indicates members of Committee. | ||
+ | 428 3178 | ||
+ | 498 7834 | ||
+ | 688 3050 | ||
+ | 88 1035 | ||
+ | 57 1158 | ||
+ | 389 9968 | ||
+ | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS - See Page 14 | ||
+ | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 3 | ||
+ | THE DUSKY TRACK - THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND | ||
+ | by Jim Oxley | ||
+ | "I heard the silence, felt it like something solid, face to face | ||
+ | And I knew that I had left behind the man-constructed world. Had, alr-es-dy | ||
+ | escaped from a world in which the days are consumed by clocks and dollars | ||
+ | and traffic and other people. Had crossed over into a world that was | ||
+ | governed by the sun and the wind and the lie of the land. A world in which the things that mattered were the pack on your back and sunlight on rough | ||
+ | rocks and the look of the way ahead. A world in which you relied always | ||
+ | on yourself And in that quiet place I felt that I had moved inside the | ||
+ | silence." | ||
+ | From Halfway Hut Book - Dusky Track. | ||
+ | As I write I think of Carol, John, Les, Debby and Neil who would surely be on their way - sleeping in Hauroko Burn Hut, recovering from the attentions of the local sandflies. There wouldn' | ||
+ | day - just bus, truck and boat, but a few nice views seen along Lake Hauroko. | ||
+ | The walk really begins with tomorrow' | ||
+ | The second day is the climax of the trip - the snow grass country | ||
+ | around Lake Roe Hut. The trip from Halfway Hut is much steeper than yestek- | ||
+ | day's, but the snowline and relief from sandflies is enough. A trip to the meadows above completes a happy day - provided it doesn' | ||
+ | Again, if it doesn' | ||
+ | It will be a real tug when on the fifth day the party descends again below the snowline to the welcoming embrace of the local sandflies. But | ||
+ | before that they will have further magnificent views along the Pleasant Range and a very rapid descent off it. | ||
+ | For me the time around Loch Roe was the best part of the trip but there was more, much more, to come. The trip to Dusky Sound was interesting with more mud than before but relief from the sandflies gained with a row in the | ||
+ | hut boat up Supper Cove. Perhaps they have luck with fiehing - the fish | ||
+ | fall on the hook here. | ||
+ | The next day should bring more fishing - then the next day, perhaps sick of fish they' | ||
+ | bog. The mud only gets worse! | ||
+ | It was raining when I crossed Centre Pass last year. As I reached the high point the winds hit me and almost took my breath away as I gazed on rain squalls; waterfalls; wet, grey rocks against wet, grey skies; | ||
+ | produced something magnificent. I hope this year's party has fine weather | ||
+ | but not at this point. | ||
+ | For me the last day seemed an anticlimax except for hot showers while waiting for the ferryman and the shock reunion with " | ||
+ | enough - enough of " | ||
+ | other people" | ||
+ | -X it I*. it if | ||
+ | (The trip along the Dusky Track by five SBW members this February caused a flood of happy memories for Jim and prompted him to re-walk on paper, his trip. It will be interesting to read and compare the reports from this year's visitors. EDITOR) | ||
+ | Page 4 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | ||
+ | IN MEMORIUM - WALLY ROOTS by Dot autler | ||
+ | The death occurred on 24th February 1989 of Walter J. Roots, aged 84, while on a visit to Tasmania. | ||
+ | As a young man he was a member of No. 7 Patrol of the Bondi Life Saving Club, along with Harold Chardon and Tom Herbert. (All three became Presidents of the SBW.) Tom persuaded him to join the newly formed Sydney Bush Walkers and very soon he found himself on Committee, holding office as Secretary from 1930 to 1936. He was heavily involved, as a producer and performer, with the Club's entertainments, | ||
+ | He had a great love for the bush and introduced his son and four daughters to camp life while they were still infants. His son David was prime mover in the formation of the Sydney Rock Clithbers Club. | ||
+ | Wally played a key part in the Club's first conservation efforts. Right from its foundation the Club was involved in trying to preserve some thousands of acres of bushland at Garrawarra as a recreational reserve. When success crowned their efforts Wal was one of the seven trustees appointed to control Garrawarra Park until later it was added to the Royal N.P. | ||
+ | About the same time the Club was involved with the preservation of Blue Gum Forest. It was necessary to buy out a lessee. Money for this worthy cause was donated by bushwalkers and tree lovers. More than half the required sum came as a loan from Mr. W. J. Cleary. To repay | ||
+ | Mr. Cleary the Bushwalkers raised money from one of their annual concerts and from the Blue Gum Forest Ball. Wally treasured one of the admission tickets - gum leaves painted blue, artistically inscribed with hand lettering. Together with the repayment cheque, Wal, who was a great photographer, | ||
+ | When the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs was formed in 1932 Wally became its first Secretary. Federation was a very vital organisation in those days - with Wally' | ||
+ | In the early days of the Club we had annual Swimming Carnivals at Bushwalkers Basin, and Wal proudly kept the award telling that he was " | ||
+ | (some two or three hundred), one of which Wal treasured. Root's Route at Kanangra features on | ||
+ | the map. His bushwalking keepsakes will be a valuable inclusion in the Club Archives. | ||
+ | Wal considered the highlight of his walking career to be the discovery of Splendour Rock. The small party had made their way to the end of Mount Dingo from a camp on Warrigal, and Wal had gone on to be confronted by the most fantastic view in the Blue Mountains - most probably the first white man to be on Splendour Rock. Another of his " | ||
+ | In 1936 WAlly was elected President. At the welcoming ceremony at the Annual Reunion Wally, with his flair for the dramatic, had himself ushered on stage by a choir dressed in long white robes and halos and each holding an arum lily, singing - | ||
+ | "Pure, pure and righteous are we, | ||
+ | We are your Committ-ee. | ||
+ | Try to be as like us as you can be | ||
+ | But you' | ||
+ | (This was a time when co-tenting was being heatedly debated.) | ||
+ | The choir drew aside to reveal Wally, robed as Moses Roots, who declaimed his TEN COMMANDMENTS, | ||
+ | Apart from his bushwalking, | ||
+ | In his later years the sea became his other love and he joined the Coastal Patrol and spent much of his retirement in his little boat up and down the coast. | ||
+ | And so we close the book on 84 years of enthusiasm and integrity, more than half of them being directed to bushwalking and the great outdoors. The present day walkers are the beneficiaries. (See also Page 13) | ||
+ | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 5 | ||
+ | WHAT'S IN A NAME? | ||
+ | THE ABORIGINAL GUNS by Jim Brown | ||
+ | Some time last year there was a walk on our program which nominated as one of the route check points " | ||
+ | Then I had a look at the Bbrrier map and found it really is " | ||
+ | thinking of it as " | ||
+ | I had taken advantage of a long dry spell to walk down the Shoalhaven from Badgery' | ||
+ | . under the stars on the Saturday night. But as I ate, a great bank of bruised-looking cloud mustered in the west. | ||
+ | In failing light I looked at my maps to confirm how far I still had to go to reach the Kangaroo, and concluded I was camped almost immediately beneath the feature called (as I read it) Gunman i Saddle. Hastily I improvised a shelter from a big sheet of thin plastic, a cord, some sticks and stones, and crawled into my summer-weight sleeping bag. My lower legs and feet protruded from the makeshift tent, so I thrust them into a garbage bag. While the storm rumbled above I debated how one should pronounce " | ||
+ | Before I drifted off to sleep with the rattle of rain a few inches above my head (we still had inches in 1971), I began to think of all the other aboriginal names that commence " | ||
+ | some places where the " | ||
+ | Gundagai, for instance. Who was the guy who was gunned, and did he have anything to do with dogs sitting on tucker-boxes? | ||
+ | You'll recall that " | ||
+ | North Counties dialects, so can we assume Gunnedah has something to do with a case of patricide? As a reverse side to that coin, there' | ||
+ | Obviously there should be shops selling fire-arms in the towns of Gunbar (post code 2711) and at Gunbower in Victoria (post code 3566). One might expect Annie (" | ||
+ | Oakley to reside at Gungal (post code 2333). And once there was a railway station in outback NSW called Gunebang, which is clearly Pidgin English for "gun 'e bang". | ||
+ | The area west ofGosford is depicted on the " | ||
+ | to that wild woman Frankie in the Western ballad who " | ||
+ | That still leaves some " | ||
+ | Come to think of it, with all those " | ||
+ | CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Please make the following alteration to your List of Members:- | ||
+ | MCGREGOR, Malcolm, 30/10 Minkara Road, Bayview, 2104 Phone 979 5401 | ||
+ | THE SYDNEY BUSHWA 1E | ||
+ | 265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE 211 | ||
+ | PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS HONFRI 9-5.30 | ||
+ | TRUES 9-7 | ||
+ | SAT 9-4 (PARKING AT REAR, OFF PITTWATER ROAD) | ||
+ | 226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS ' | ||
+ | THUM 9-7 | ||
+ | SAT 9-4 | ||
+ | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, | ||
+ | | ||
+ | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | ||
+ | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. | ||
+ | QUALIT`e TOURING CRAFT OF All TYPES HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | ||
+ | A HUGE RANGE OF PADDLES FOR ALL TYPES OF CANOEING | ||
+ | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | ||
+ | | ||
+ | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | ||
+ | ADVICE ON EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING - | ||
+ | by Don Finch | ||
+ | The following is intended as a guide as to which clothing and equipment should be taken on walks taking into account various situations such as the area to be walked in, season, type and length of walk. Knowing what to take and when to take it are often learnt at the end of bitter experience. The failing or inadequacy of a piece of clothing or equipment can cause discomfort, | ||
+ | in the Snowy Mountains at any time," should not be ignored especially when you are walking through six inches of snow, temperature is at -5C counting " | ||
+ | reduced to less than 200 metres in a grey swirl. This actually occurred in January 1988I | ||
+ | On the other hand, you could end up with too much gear and incapable of lifting your pack off the ground. Above all, most of us have learned to accept advice such that the safe words of experienced members have rescued some of us from many an adverse situation. | ||
+ | FOOTWEAR | ||
+ | Sandshoes. Dunlop Volleys with the disinctive small herringbone patterned sole. | ||
+ | These provide excellent grip on rocks especially for extended creek and river walking whereby you are constantly in and out of water. They are generally light and comfortable for ridge and track walking. It is best to buy them one to two sizes too big as the uppers tend to shrink when wet. | ||
+ | Joggers. Pumas, Dunlop KT26. These have a chunky tread pattern and provide good | ||
+ | grip on da rocks. They are usually light and comfortable and provide good foot support for ridge and track walking. | ||
+ | Walking Boots. These are definitely the best for foot and ankle protection especially on muddy tracks and wet grass in winter. Especially advantageous in snow, ice sleet. They | ||
+ | are not suitable for constant immersion in water or rock hopping. They must be "worn in" | ||
+ | thoroughly, so that your feet and legs can get used to them. | ||
+ | RAINWEAR | ||
+ | If you expect to remain totally dry in torrential rain - stay at home. If walking in | ||
+ | rain the degree of dampness you will experience will depend upon how much you are prepared to spend and care for your equipment. | ||
+ | Rain' | ||
+ | weigh and cost more. If you use a cheap coat, you will get wet and although more expensive, | ||
+ | treated fabrics are usually pretty reliable. Perspiration can be a problem and there are more expensive membrane type fabrics which " | ||
+ | Hat. Your sun hat can also protect you in the rain. A stiff brim made of felt, leather | ||
+ | or treated fabric can keep a lot of water off your head and face. | ||
+ | COLD WEAfHER CLOTHING | ||
+ | Thermals. A Thermal shirt is essential for winter trips and also wet summer trips (liloing, abseiling etc.). Long-johns often substitute for track-suit pants at night in | ||
+ | winter and will protect your legs from sunburn when liloing in the summer. Polypropylene fibres are very popular at the moment although other fabrics are available. Care needs to be taken when sitting near open fires whilst wearing synthetic fibres. | ||
+ | Beanies and gloves. These need to be taken on all winter trips. It is important to | ||
+ | remember that a large proportion of body heat is lost through the head. Spare socks can be substituted for gloves if necessary. Pure wool is the best material for these items. | ||
+ | WET TRIP EQUIPMENT | ||
+ | Waterproofing pakcs. The single vitally important item which must remain dry is your | ||
+ | sleeping bag. Stuffing it into a plastic bag inside its normal stuff-sac is a good way to | ||
+ | ensure this. At least two layers of strong, new garbage bags are required along with | ||
+ | closures, e.g. rubber bands or pieces of string. Care should be taken wherever possible not | ||
+ | to puncture the bags. If a sleeping mat is being carried it can be inserted between two | ||
+ | Page 8 The Sydney Bushualker March 1989 | ||
+ | bags inside the pack and this will give extra protection to the inner lining and therefore to the pack contents. | ||
+ | Wet-suits. These are usually not required. You can usually get away with a set of - Thermal underwear. Your leader will advise if they are necessary. If you do take a wet- | ||
+ | suit, you will need to protect it from damage from rocks by wearing a pair of shorts over the | ||
+ | top. It is not advisable to carry a wet-suit on a long trip. | ||
+ | Liloes. On long trips every person in the party should carry a full repair kit. TENTS | ||
+ | A full tent with floor and fly is required for all trips to the Snowy Mountains, regardless of the time of year. A fly is usually sufficient at lower altitudes (including | ||
+ | the Blue Mountains) in the spring, summer and autumn. Some people will use them all year around. A fly can be homemade or bought, strengthening tape or seam sealants are sometimes required. When selecting the size remember the " | ||
+ | COLD WEATHER WALKING | ||
+ | In cold weather and for all Snowy Mountains walking the following items of clothing | ||
+ | are mandatory. These are a beanie or balaclava, light wool or thermal gloves, thermal long- johns complemented by waterproof overpants, wool socks. When caught in unexpected snow whilst wearing sandshoes try wearing plastic bags over your socks' | ||
+ | SLEEPING BAGS | ||
+ | These are a big expense so must be chosen carefully. A low temperature rating is not the only consideration as a good bag might be just too hot to be comfortable in the summer in NSW. Unfortunately, | ||
+ | thermal underwear and beanie in a higher temperature range bag. | ||
+ | CLOSED CELL FOAN SLEEPING MATS | ||
+ | The extra long thicker types are suitable for sleeping on snow. A shorter and thinner | ||
+ | one will still provide excellent insulation and comfort. Beware some cheaper maes are not closed cell foam and will not perform adequately. Always try to pack your " | ||
+ | MARKING | ||
+ | Having assembled your gear you will realise that the range is limited and expensive. Identify all your equipment - from plates to packs, teaspoons to tents. This will save disputes over identical pieces and maybe return to you items lost or misplaced. | ||
+ | When travelling in a group, say by plane, mark your gear, pack included, so that it may be readily identified from a dozen similar pieces. | ||
+ | IF -X it if * it it it it | ||
+ | (This article is one of a series planned to be published in a new SBW booklet of advice to new members. EDITOR.) | ||
+ | ADDITIONAL WALK ON AUTUMN WALK PROGRAM | ||
+ | Please add the following day walk to your Autumn Walks Program:- APRIL 22 (Sat.) BLue Mountains N.P. | ||
+ | Blackheath - Marks Tomb - Sunbath - Valley of the Glens - The Flying Fox - The Three Brothers - Medlow Bath. | ||
+ | 9 km EASY Leaders: Nancye Alderson & Ben Esgate 456 1020 (6 to 9 pm) Train: 8.20 am (C) | ||
+ | NSW | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Mont, J & H, Superior | ||
+ | Day Packs | ||
+ | High Tops, Summit Gear | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Ladders | ||
+ | Holeproof | ||
+ | Undies 4 Socks | ||
+ | | ||
+ | DB | ||
+ | C nyon bags | ||
+ | TAS- | ||
+ | | ||
+ | NT | ||
+ | Beef Jer | ||
+ | ACT | ||
+ | | ||
+ | QLD | ||
+ | QBB | ||
+ | Butter Concentrate | ||
+ | SA | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Vic | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Accessories | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Giant Trees Dried meals | ||
+ | EASTWOOD | ||
+ | CAMPING | ||
+ | CENTRE | ||
+ | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | ||
+ | WA | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Backpacks Goretex Clothing | ||
+ | Cycle Panniers | ||
+ | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | ||
+ | SAID THE LEADER "HOURS BEHIND!" | ||
+ | by Barrie Murdoch (First published in The Sydney Bushwalker, July 1981) | ||
+ | Boyd Range Track - Lannigan' | ||
+ | Participants: | ||
+ | Saturday | ||
+ | Range Track and thereafter to do a car swap so that almost all the cars would be at the finishing point of the walk - the car park at Kanangra. We made a mistake as to where the track started and a confused passing and repassing of cars took place. The Keystone Cops could not have done better. | ||
+ | About one hour later we started down the track and arrived at the northern end of Wheengee Whungee Swamps. Here we stopped while John Redfern and Tony Marshall investigated a route which would take us down the eastern side of the swamps. This process provided an entertaining spectacle as first John and then Tony would suddenly appear out of the bush. As he passed the stationary party the one would enquire whether the other had been seen. Decisions were made and we walked down the eastern side of the swamps to some stony outcrops. We had some more fun here as first John Redfern, Tony Marshall and Roy Higginbottom combed the area looking for the track and then we all combed the area looking for Royts pack which he had put down somewhere and couldn' | ||
+ | There were no further incidents as we moved along the track past Mount Goondel, Mount Savage and down Lannigan' | ||
+ | We then did some rock climbing up a ridge forming a neck to Billy' | ||
+ | Sunday | ||
+ | that while wading across the river, Greta fell in. The rest of us didn't laugh (well, not too | ||
+ | loudly). After all, we might have been next. | ||
+ | Cambage Spire soon appeared and we stopped for morning tea at Christy' | ||
+ | Following Christy' | ||
+ | (1) Wading across a deep cold pool with pack in plastic bag and then climbing through a gap. | ||
+ | (2) Rock climbing across a sloping rock. | ||
+ | (3) Climbing across a small waterfall. | ||
+ | (4) Wading across a deep pool followed by clambering around a rock and further wading. | ||
+ | (5) Climbing over a smooth rock (convenient foothole provided but you needed to be about six feet in height). | ||
+ | (6) Climbing across the mossy face of a rock using a convenient tree followed by further rock climb - optional Redfern rope lift for packs. | ||
+ | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | ||
+ | This was all good fun, spoiled a little by heavy rain after lUnch. | ||
+ | We then scrambled up the ridge to Cottage Rock. We were rewarded on the way by the sight of a five inch long grey moth newly hatched from its cocoon. At Cottage Rock | ||
+ | about two-thirds of the party who had the required skill, energy or assistance climbed to the top to enjoy the view by sunset. | ||
+ | We then moved quickly along Gingra Track to the Coal Seam and then up through a cleft on to the plateau. Darkness slowed us down as we crossed to the Walls and then on to the car park, where we arrived at about 6.45 pm. | ||
+ | Thanks, John, for an enjoyable walk and excellent navigation. | ||
+ | "WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE?" | ||
+ | by Kath Brown | ||
+ | Day walks are a very popular feature of the Club's activities. A very large number of members attend them, especially those that use train travel. Several day walks use car travel which often means starting out very early but get to some exciting places. But the pr9blem is - how many people actually lead day walks? | ||
+ | I have made a survey of recent programs over the past year and these are the figures disclosed:- | ||
+ | 1. During March, April and May 188 there were 22 day walks on the program, But the number of leaders was only 14. Obviously several leaders led at least two trips on that program. | ||
+ | 2. In the Winter Program (June, July, August) a similar situation occurred. 18 day walks but only 11 leaders. | ||
+ | 3. In the Spring Program, similar again; 20 day walks, 13 leaders. | ||
+ | 4. In Summer, 19 day walks, 14 leaders. | ||
+ | But these walks as reported at each General Meeting and printed in the magazine, attracted more than 250 people for the Autumn Program, approximately 300 for the Winter period, apprcx. 200 for the Spring Program and about 100 for the first half of the Summer Program. | ||
+ | When I quote figures such as " | ||
+ | THE QUESTION IS - why do not more of the capable members who participate in day walks have a try at leading them? | ||
+ | When a limited number of leaders put on day walks but a large number of people attend, it means that more strain is placed on each leader to control the party in addition to the navigation required of a leader. It also means that day walkers are always walking in large | ||
+ | groups which may spoil their appreciation of the bush. And finally,.it also means that on some weekends there are no day walks at all, or only very hard( ones that may be too strenuous for the moderate walker. | ||
+ | In my walking days with the Club I used to put on an easy daywalk on every program; I did this for many years. Now I am a " | ||
+ | So please, members who like day walks, do take your turn at leading them occasionally. There must be some easy day walks that ANY Club member can lead. | ||
+ | 31# | ||
+ | P-age 12 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | ||
+ | FEDERATION OF BUSHWALK INC CLUBS NSW - Report of February Meeting | ||
+ | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
+ | Incorportation/ | ||
+ | (1) Authorise the preparation of a new set of rules based on the Model Rules of the Act | ||
+ | (2) Call a general meeting of members on 18th April 1989 to consider a special resolution to adopt the new rules and proceed with incorporation. Motion Carried. | ||
+ | Correspondence. Discussion of (1) NPWS draft plan Kanagra Boyd N.P. management plan. | ||
+ | (2) Geehi Bushwalkers want to incorporate. (3) South East Forest Alliance - woodchipping. | ||
+ | (4) Hon. Tim Moore - additions planned to NSW national parks. (5) Invitation to exhibit | ||
+ | at 1989 Nat. Sports Exhibition 4-lo Sept. at Homebush Sports Centre. | ||
+ | Conservation. Discussion of (1) Deua Wilderness proposal. (2) Diamond Creek - intended | ||
+ | logging. (3) WArragamba Dam - second stage, the spillway, has been completed. (4) Northern | ||
+ | Rivers Bushwalkers to be contacted re north coast development. | ||
+ | Search & Rescue. Fundraising weekend 18/19 February at the Three Sisters and Echo Point, Katoomba, raised $2205.76. Thanks to the helpers who collected and the public for the money. | ||
+ | * * * * * * * * * * | ||
+ | NEW MEMBER. Please add the following name to your List of Members:- | ||
+ | MacFarlane, Karen, 7 Hinkler Street, Greenwich, 2065 Phone 438 5774 | ||
+ | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | ||
+ | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | ||
+ | 047-87 8366 | ||
+ | KANANGRA BOYD | ||
+ | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | ||
+ | . SIX FOOT TRACK | ||
+ | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | ||
+ | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | ||
+ | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | ||
+ | THE FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING | ||
+ | 6/ Barry Wallace | ||
+ | The meeting began at around 2012 with some 25 or so members present and the President in the chair. There were apologies from Deborah Shapira and Spiro Hajinakitas. | ||
+ | The Minutes of last month' | ||
+ | Correspondence brought a letter from the Federal Department of Primary Industry and the Environment replying to our much earlier letter regarding the Lemonthyme Forest. For our effort we got a long and winding response which did not seem to.lead anywhere in particular. There was also a letter from the N.S.W. National Parks and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed plan of management for the Kanangra Boyd National Park and inviting submissions. This will be passed to the Hon. Conservation Secretary so if you want to have a say, talk to | ||
+ | . Alex. A letter from A.N.U. gave notice of a proposed conference on guardia infection and | ||
+ | its likely impact on the community. | ||
+ | There was also a letter from a former member, Peggy Barker, saying how much she had enjoyed the ABC program on bushwalking in earlier times. (If you don't know what that is | ||
+ | about, go back and re-read last month' | ||
+ | The Treasurer' | ||
+ | So then it was on, on, at a maddening pace to the Walks Report. The weekend of January 20,21,22 saw Ian Debert cancel his McArthurs Flat trip and David Rostron cancel his Kowmung River swimming trip. Not a propitious start to the month. Gordon Lee reported 10 on his Kalang Falls abseiling trip on the Saturday and the same number, although not necessarily the same people, doing Wallara Canyon on the Sunday. They reported one near miss (unspecified) involving Chris Perry. Maurie Bloom' | ||
+ | Over the Australia Day weekend Carol Bruce had a party of 7 enjoying four days of magnificent fine alpine weather on her Kosciusko N.P. walk, and Wendy Aliano led a late scheduled trip to the Main Range area in similar conditions. George Walton' | ||
+ | February 3,4,5 saw Greta Davis with a strong party of 12 on her Constance Gorge walk. The weather was overcast with some rain and the party were back at the cars and away to the tea rooms by 1530. Jan Mohandas had 11 on his Glenbrook Creek trip but there were no further details. * Jim Percy' | ||
+ | There was no Federation Report or Conservation Report and there was no General Business. The Club will need a new Transport Officer. Barrie Murdoch will take on the job for the time being but are there any volunteers? | ||
+ | Those present were saddened to hear of the death of member Heather Williams after a long period of illness. | ||
+ | The meeting closed at 2109. | ||
+ | ########## | ||
+ | MEMORIAL SERVICE | ||
+ | At a Memorial Service for the late Wal Roots at St. Andrews Church, Wahroonga, on 3rd March, more than 200 people were present, including five of his children, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchilren, | ||
+ | Members of SBW extend their deep sympathy to Wal's widow, Miriam. | ||
+ | Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | ||
+ | FOOTNOTES | ||
+ | o The dangers of bushwalking. Not only Lyme disease but now Ross River fever to stop you in your tracks. A debilitating disease spread by the humble mosquito that can lead to chronic fatigue syndrome (and I thought I was just overworked). The disease has spread southwards from Queensland, beautiful one day, very tired the next, to Pdrt Stevens, Gosford and the south coast. Maybe it would be better to stay at home! | ||
+ | o On 16 April 1989 the National Parks & Wildlife Service are holding a seminar on rock- climbing and canyoning. The public management seminar will discuss all aspects of these adventure activities. Contact the Secretary if you think you must attend; places are limited and the Committee has organised official delegates already. | ||
+ | o NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS - Please take note of these important changes:- | ||
+ | BILL CAPON - 398 7820 (his new address will be in next month' | ||
+ | COL IN BARNES - 905 5165. Please advise the Membership Sec. of,any 9ther changes. | ||
+ | o 1st March was the last meeting of the present Committee. Appearing in print soon will be an introductory booklet for new members. This will answer a lot of the questions and quell a lot of the worries that our new members might have until they get their bush legs. Another document is the guidelines for the management of the Club. This has collected and collated all those pieces of knowledge, information and history which to now have existed as an oral set of guidelines. On the conservation front there have been some very encouraging developments of late. Of this more next month when Alex will give us a Conservation update. | ||
+ | o The coming Social Program looks good. In March we have the Parlez Vous Bushwalking team; first we had the book now we get the movie, actually slides. Then in the same blue vein a wine and cheese night. In April trekking in PNG and Indonesia on one night and the Bush Rock Cafe on another. In May the "When a girl marries an Englishman" | ||
+ | o What's in a name. Enough it seems to whet Colin Barnes' | ||
+ | o What you missed last month. Maps and Mapmaking attracted a large crowd of attentive members. The CMA should be complimented on their presentation. | ||
+ | The Annual General Meeting has been held and we now have a new Committee and Office Bearers. | ||
+ | We also have a new Editor to uphold the traditions of 57 years of The Sydney Bushwalker. These could be the last Footnotes, it all depends on the Editor. | ||
+ | o Keep the articles flowing in. For example soon, very soon we can expect Wayne Steel' | ||
+ | 31- 41 41 I* | ||
+ | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS - 1989 | ||
+ | The following annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 8th March 1989:- | ||
+ | Single active member $25 Household (Single plus $15 for each extra person) | ||
+ | Non-active member $ 6 | ||
+ | IT U 11 plus magazine $18 | ||
+ | Magazine subscription only $12 | ||
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