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- | ned y0047440gs KANi0 | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
- | 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 | + | Established June 1931. |
- | Street, Haberfield (next to the Post Office). Prospective members and | + | |
- | visitors are invited to visit the Club on any Wednesday. To advertise | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, |
- | in this magazine please contact the Business Manager. | + | |
- | EDITOR | + | ---- |
- | Morag Ryder,. Box 347 PO, Gladesville 2111 Telephone 809 4241 | + | |
- | Anita Doherty, 2 Marine Crest.Hornsby Heights Telephone 476 6531 2077 Helen Gray, Telephone | + | |**Editor |
- | Kath Brown | + | |**New Editor**|Morag Ryder, Box 347 PO, Gladesville 2111. Telephone 809 4241.| |
- | Morag Ryder | + | |**Business Manager**|Anita Doherty, 2 Marine Crest., Hornsby Heights, 2077. Telephone 476 6531.| |
- | Barrie Murdoch, Kenn Clacher, Les Powell | + | |**Production Manager**|Helen Gray - telephone |
- | NEW EDITOR | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown.| |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER | + | |**Illustrators**|Morag Ryder.| |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER | + | |**Printers**|Barrie Murdoch, Kenn Clacher, Les Powell.| |
- | TYPIST | + | |
- | ILLUSTRATOR PRINTERS | + | === March 1989 === |
- | MARCH 1989 | + | |
- | Office Bearers & Committee Members 1989 The Dusky Track - The South Island of New Zealand | + | ===== In This Issue: ===== |
- | In Memorium - Wally Roots | + | |
- | What's in a Name - The Aboriginal Guns Advice on Equipment and Clothing Said the Leader "Hours Behind" | + | | | |Page| |
- | "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" Fedn.B.W. Clubs NSW - February Meeting The February General Meeting | + | |Office Bearers & Committee Members 1989| | 2| |
- | Footnotes | + | |The Dusky Track - The South Island of New Zealand|Jim Oxley| 3| |
- | SIN Annual Subscriptions 1989 | + | |In Memorium - Wally Roots|Dot Butler| 4| |
- | Page | + | |What's in a Name - The Aboriginal Guns|Jim Brown| 5| |
- | 2 | + | |Advice on Equipment and Clothing|Don Finch| 7| |
- | by Jim Oxley 3 | + | |Said the Leader "Hours Behind" |
- | Dot Butler 4 | + | |"Where Have All the Leaders Gone?"|Kath Brown|11| |
- | Jim Brown | + | |Fedn.B.W. Clubs NSW - February Meeting|Spiro Hajinakitas|12| |
- | Don Finch 7 | + | |The February General Meeting|Barry Wallace|13| |
- | Barrie Murdoch 10 | + | |Footnotes| |14| |
- | Kath Brown 11 | + | |SBW Annual Subscriptions 1989| |14| |
- | Spiro Hajinakitas 12 | + | |
- | Barry Wallace 13 | + | ===== Advertisements: |
- | 14 | + | |
- | 14 | + | | |Page| |
- | Advertisements | + | |Canoe & Camping |
- | Canoe & CAmping | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre| 9| |
- | Belvedere Taxis - Blackheath | + | |Belvedere Taxis - Blackheath|12| |
- | Deadline for April issue - Articles 29 March, Notes 5 April " | + | |
- | 6 | + | Deadline for April Issue - Articles 29 March, Notes 5 April 1989. |
- | 9 | + | Deadline for May Issue - Articles |
- | 12 | + | |
- | Page 2 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | + | ---- |
- | S.B.W OFFICE BEARERS | + | |
+ | ===== S.B.W Office Bearers | ||
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:- | 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 | + | |
- | Vice-President | + | |President|Don Finch*|88 1035| |
- | Public Officer | + | |Vice-President|Kenn Clacher*|419 2973| |
- | Treasurer | + | |Public Officer|Barbara Bruce*|546 6570| |
- | Secretary | + | |Treasurer|Spiro Hajinakitas*|332 3452| |
- | Walks Secretary | + | |Secretary|Deborah Shapira*|439 7555 (B)| |
- | Social Secretary | + | |Walks Secretary|John Porter*|797 9784| |
- | New Members Secretary | + | |Social Secretary|Carol Bruce*| | |
- | Conservation Secretary | + | |New Members Secretary|Carol Lubbers*|699 5450| |
- | Magazine Editor | + | |Conservation Secretary|Alex Colley*|44 2707| |
- | Membership Secretary | + | |Magazine Editor|Morag Ryder*|809 4241| |
- | 2 Committee Members | + | |Membership Secretary|Oliver Crawford*|44 1685| |
- | | + | |2 Committee Members|Wendy Lippiat*| | |
- | Geoff Bridger | + | | |Maurie Bloom*| | |
- | 2 Federation Delegates | + | |2 Delegates to Federation|Gordon Lee*| | |
- | (not on Committee) Jim Percy John Porter | + | | |Geoff Bridger*| | |
- | Magazine Business Manager Anita Doherty | + | |2 Federation Delegates (not on Committee)|Jim Percy| | |
- | Magazine Production Manager Helen Gray | + | | |John Porter| | |
- | Printer Kenn Clacher (and others) Assistant New Members | + | |Magazine Business Manager|Anita Doherty| | |
- | Secretary Narelle Lovell | + | |Magazine Production Manager|Helen Gray| | |
- | Archivist Ainslie Morris | + | |Printer|Kenn Clacher (and others)| | |
- | Solicitor Barrie Murdoch | + | |Assistant New Members Secretary|Narelle Lovell| | |
- | Auditor Tony Marshall | + | |Archivist|Ainslie Morris|428 3178| |
- | Search & Rescue Contacts Hans Stichter | + | |Solicitor|Barrie Murdoch|498 7834| |
- | Don Finch | + | |Auditor|Tony Marshall| | |
- | Bob Younger Kosciusko Huts Assn. Delegates Jim Percy | + | |Search & Rescue Contacts|Hans Stichter |
- | Ray Hookway Transport Officer Les Powell | + | | |Don Finch (88 1035)| | |
- | NOTE: All Club workers are honorary. Indicates members of Committee. | + | | |Bob Younger |
- | 428 3178 | + | |Kosciusko Huts Assn. Delegates|Jim Percy| | |
- | 498 7834 | + | | |Ray Hookway| | |
- | 688 3050 | + | |Transport Officer|Les Powell|389 9968| |
- | 88 1035 | + | |
- | 57 1158 | + | Note: All Club workers are honorary. |
- | 389 9968 | + | |
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | Annual Subscriptions |
- | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 3 | + | |
- | THE DUSKY TRACK - THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== The Dusky Track - The South Island Of New Zealand. ===== | ||
by Jim Oxley | 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 | + | "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 already |
- | 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. | 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. | + | 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' |
The walk really begins with tomorrow' | 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- | + | 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 yesterday's, but the snowline and relief from sandflies is enough. A trip to the meadows above completes a happy day - provided it doesn' |
- | 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' | 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. | + | 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 | + | 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 fishing |
- | fall on the hook here. | + | |
- | The next day should bring more fishing - then the next day, perhaps sick of fish they' | + | 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; | + | 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. |
- | 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 " |
- | 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 "days....consumed by clocks and dollars and traffic and | + | (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. |
- | 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. | + | |
- | Page 4 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | + | ===== In Memorium - Wally Roots. ===== |
- | IN MEMORIUM | + | |
+ | by Dot Butler | ||
The death occurred on 24th February 1989 of Walter J. Roots, aged 84, while on a visit to Tasmania. | 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 | + | 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, |
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+ | 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 Climbers | ||
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. | 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, | + | 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' | 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 | + | 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 " |
- | 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 " | 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, | + | 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 - |
- | We are your Committ-ee. | + | |
- | Try to be as like us as you can be | + | "Pure, pure and righteous are we,\\ |
- | But you'llnever | + | We are your Committ-ee.\\ |
+ | Try to be as like us as you can be\\ | ||
+ | But you'll never be as pure as our Committ-ee!" | ||
(This was a time when co-tenting was being heatedly debated.) | (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, all of which seemed to hinge on making the life of the President more comfortable. | + | |
+ | The choir drew aside to reveal Wally, robed as Moses Roots, who declaimed his Ten Commandments, all of which seemed to hinge on making the life of the President more comfortable. | ||
Apart from his bushwalking, | Apart from his bushwalking, | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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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) | 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 "Gunman l Saddle" | + | ===== What's In A Name? The Aboriginal Guns. ===== |
- | Then I had a look at the Bbrrier | + | |
- | thinking of it as "Gunman" ever since a stormy November evening in 1971 | + | by Jim Brown |
- | 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. | + | Some time last year there was a walk on our program which nominated as one of the route check points "Gunmarl |
- | 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 " | + | I had taken advantage of a long dry spell to walk down the Shoalhaven from Badgery' |
- | 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? | + | 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) Gunmari |
- | 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' | + | 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 " |
- | 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" | + | Gundagai, for instance. Who was the guy who was gunned, and did he have anything to do with dogs sitting on tucker-boxes? |
- | The area west ofGosford | + | |
- | to that wild woman Frankie in the Western ballad who " | + | You'll recall that " |
- | That still leaves some " | + | |
+ | 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 (" | ||
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+ | The area west of Gosford | ||
+ | |||
+ | That still leaves some " | ||
Come to think of it, with all those " | 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 | + | === Change of address. === |
- | PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS HONFRI | + | |
- | TRUES | + | Please make the following alteration to your List of Members:- |
- | SAT | + | |
- | 226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS '--NONFRI | + | McGregor, Malcolm, 30/10 Minkara Road, Bayview, 2104. Phone 979 5401. |
- | THUM | + | |
- | SAT | + | ---- |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, QUALITY, BUSHWALKING B. CAMPING GEAR | + | |
- | LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS | + | === Canoe & Camping. === |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | 265 Victoria Road, Gladesville, |
- | INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS | + | |
- | KNIVES | + | 226 Princes Highway, Kogarah Bay, 2217. Phone (02) 546 5455. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30, Thurs 9-7, Sat - 9-4. |
- | 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 large range of lightweight, quality, bushwalking & camping gear: |
- | | + | |
- | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | + | * Lightweight food for backpackers and canoeists |
- | FOOTWEAR | + | * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear |
- | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | * Maps, books and leaflets |
- | ADVICE ON EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING | + | * Information service for canoeists and walkers |
+ | | ||
+ | * Compasses | ||
+ | * Survival gear | ||
+ | |||
+ | We stock the largest range of canoeing gear in N.S.W. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Quality touring craft of all types. High quality, performance competition craft. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * A huge range of paddles for all types of canoeing | ||
+ | * Wetsuits | ||
+ | * Surf skis | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Wide range of jackets | ||
+ | * Face masks | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Many types of buoyancy | ||
+ | * Helmets | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Advice On Equipment And Clothing. ===== | ||
by Don Finch | 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,. loss of enjoyment, cancellation of a walk and can even contribute to a life threatening situation. A vague warning such as, " | + | |
- | 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 " | + | 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, loss of enjoyment, cancellation of a walk and can even contribute to a life threatening situation. A vague warning such as, " |
- | reduced to less than 200 metres in a grey swirl. This actually occurred in January | + | |
- | 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. === |
- | FOOTWEAR | + | |
- | Sandshoes. Dunlop Volleys with the disinctive | + | __Sandshoes__. Dunlop Volleys with the distinctive |
- | 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 | + | __Joggers__. Pumas, Dunlop KT26. These have a chunky tread pattern and provide good grip on __dry__ |
- | 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 | + | __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. |
- | 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. === |
- | RAINWEAR | + | |
- | If you expect to remain totally dry in torrential rain - stay at home. If walking in | + | 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 the degree of dampness you will experience will depend upon how much you are prepared to spend and care for your equipment. | + | |
- | Rain' | + | __Rainjackets__. Always get one with a hood attached. Your shorts will get wet in a standard coat length style unless overpants are worn. Longer coats will prevent this but 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 " |
- | 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. |
- | 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 weather clothing. === |
- | 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 | + | __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. |
- | 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 | + | __Beanies |
- | 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 | + | === 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 | + | __Waterproofing packs__. 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 bags inside the pack and this will give extra protection to the inner lining and therefore to the pack contents. |
- | 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 | + | __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. |
- | to puncture the bags. If a sleeping mat is being carried it can be inserted between two | + | |
- | Page 8 The Sydney Bushualker March 1989 | + | __Liloes__. On long trips every person in the party should carry a full repair kit. |
- | 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- | + | === Tents. === |
- | 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. | + | 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 " |
- | 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 | + | === Cold weather walking. === |
- | 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. |
- | 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. === |
- | 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, | + | 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 | + | === Closed cell foam 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 | + | 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 |
- | MARKING | + | |
+ | === 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. | 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. | 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. | + | (This article is one of a series planned to be published in a new SBW booklet of advice to new members. |
- | ADDITIONAL WALK ON AUTUMN WALK PROGRAM | + | |
- | Please add the following day walk to your Autumn Walks Program: | + | ---- |
- | 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) | + | === Additional walk on Autumn Walk Program. === |
- | NSW | + | |
- | Sleeping Bags J & H, Mont, Romans | + | Please add the following day walk to your Autumn Walks Program:- |
- | Rainwear | + | |
- | Mont, J & H, Superior | + | 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). |
- | Day Packs | + | |
- | High Tops, Summit Gear | + | ---- |
- | Bonwick Caving | + | |
- | Ladders | + | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === |
- | Holeproof | + | |
- | Undies 4 Socks | + | From every State, Australian Made is great! |
- | | + | |
- | DB | + | QLD |
- | C nyon bags | + | |
- | TAS- | + | * QBB Butter Concentrate |
- | Blundstone Boots | + | |
NT | NT | ||
- | | + | |
+ | * Beef Jerkey | ||
+ | |||
+ | WA | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Wilderness Equipment Backpacks | ||
+ | * Goretex Clothing | ||
+ | * Cycle Panniers | ||
ACT | ACT | ||
- | National Maps | + | |
- | QLD | + | * National Maps |
- | QBB | + | |
- | Butter Concentrate | + | |
SA | SA | ||
- | Rossi./Awts | + | |
- | F1'rrd s \aby Carriers | + | * Rossi Boots |
- | Vic | + | * Flinders Baby Carriers |
- | | + | |
- | Accessories | + | VIC |
- | | + | |
- | Giant Trees Dried meals | + | * Outgear Backpacks Accessories |
- | EASTWOOD | + | |
- | CAMPING | + | |
- | CENTRE | + | |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | NSW |
- | WA | + | |
- | Wilderness Equipment | + | * Sleeping Bags - J & H, Mont, Romans |
- | Backpacks Goretex Clothing | + | * Rainwear - Mont, J & H, Superior |
- | Cycle Panniers | + | * Day Packs - High Tops, Summit Gear |
- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | + | * Bonwick Caving Ladders |
- | SAID THE LEADER | + | * Holeproof Undies 4 Socks |
+ | * Trailblazer Hats | ||
+ | * DB Canyon bags | ||
+ | |||
+ | TAS | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Blundstone Boots | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Phone us today & say " | ||
+ | |||
+ | 02-858-3833 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Said The Leader | ||
by Barrie Murdoch (First published in The Sydney Bushwalker, July 1981) | by Barrie Murdoch (First published in The Sydney Bushwalker, July 1981) | ||
- | Boyd Range Track - Lannigan' | + | |
- | Participants: John Redfern (Leader), Jim Laing, Tony Marshall, Oliver Crawford, Scott Crawford, Greta Davis, Len Newland, Ainslie Morris, Bill Holland, Lawrie Quaken, Gary Huish, Jo Van Sommers, Geoffrey Broom, Don Williams, Roy HIgginbottom, Brian Hblden, Bruce Campbell, Barrie Murdoch. | + | Boyd Range Track - Lannigan' |
- | 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. | + | __Participants__: John Redfern (Leader), Jim Laing, Tony Marshall, Oliver Crawford, Scott Crawford, Greta Davis, Len Newland, Ainslie Morris, Bill Holland, Lawrie Quaken, Gary Huish, Jo Van Sommers, Geoffrey Broom, Don Williams, Roy Higginbottom, Brian Holden, Bruce Campbell, Barrie Murdoch. |
- | 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' | + | |
+ | Saturday... We left Boyd's Crossing at about 8 am in cars to find the start of the Boyd 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 Roy' | ||
There were no further incidents as we moved along the track past Mount Goondel, Mount Savage and down Lannigan' | 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 | + | We then did some rock climbing up a ridge forming a neck to Billy' |
- | 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. | + | Sunday... We left about 8 am and making frequent river crossings we passed over the hallowed ground of Murdoch Point and then on to Church Creek. There was some dispute as to the identity of Church Creek but let it be remembered that Redfern was right. It was here 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' | Cambage Spire soon appeared and we stopped for morning tea at Christy' | ||
+ | |||
Following 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. | + | - Wading across a deep cold pool with pack in plastic bag and then climbing through a gap. |
- | (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 | + | This was all good fun, spoiled a little by heavy rain after lunch. |
- | 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 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. | 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. | Thanks, John, for an enjoyable walk and excellent navigation. | ||
- | "WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE?" | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== "Where Have All The Leaders Gone?" | ||
by Kath Brown | 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 | + | |
+ | 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 problem | ||
I have made a survey of recent programs over the past year and these are the figures disclosed:- | 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. | + | - During March, April and May ' |
- | 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, | + | |
+ | |||
+ | 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, | ||
When I quote figures such as " | 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 | + | __The question is__ - why do not more of the capable members who participate in day walks have a try at leading them? |
- | 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 | + | 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. |
- | 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# | + | In my walking days with the Club I used to put on an easy day walk on every program; I did this for many years. Now I am a " |
- | P-age 12 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 | + | |
- | FEDERATION OF BUSHWALK INC CLUBS NSW - Report | + | So please, members who like day walks, do take your turn at leading them occasionally. There must be some easy day walks that __any__ |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs NSW - Report | ||
by Spiro Hajinakitas | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
- | Incorportation/Insurance. Federation is taking the preliminary steps towards incorporation as an Association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 and for this purpose:- | + | |
- | (1) Authorise the preparation of a new set of rules based on the Model Rules of the Act | + | === Incorporation/ |
- | (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. | + | Federation is taking the preliminary steps towards incorporation as an Association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 and for this purpose:- |
- | (2) Geehi Bushwalkers want to incorporate. | + | |
- | (4) Hon. Tim Moore - additions planned to NSW national parks. | + | |
- | at 1989 Nat. Sports Exhibition 4-lo Sept. at Homebush Sports Centre. | + | |
- | Conservation. Discussion of (1) Deua Wilderness proposal. | + | === Correspondence. |
- | logging. | + | |
- | Rivers Bushwalkers to be contacted re north coast development. | + | Discussion of: |
- | 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. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | - NPWS draft plan Kanagra Boyd N.P. management plan. |
- | NEW MEMBER. Please add the following name to your List of Members:- | + | |
- | MacFarlane, Karen, 7 Hinkler Street, Greenwich, 2065 Phone 438 5774 | + | - South East Forest Alliance - woodchipping. |
- | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | - Invitation to exhibit at 1989 Nat. Sports Exhibition 4-10 Sept. at Homebush Sports Centre. |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | === Conservation. |
- | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | Discussion of: |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + | - Deua Wilderness proposal. |
- | March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | - Diamond Creek - intended logging. |
- | THE FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING | + | - Warragamba |
- | 6/ Barry Wallace | + | - Northern |
+ | |||
+ | === 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== The February January Meeting. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | By 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 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' | 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 | + | 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. |
- | 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 | + | 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' |
- | about, go back and re-read last month' | + | |
The Treasurer' | 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' | 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. | + | 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? | 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. | Those present were saddened to hear of the death of member Heather Williams after a long period of illness. | ||
+ | |||
The meeting closed at 2109. | The meeting closed at 2109. | ||
- | ########## | + | |
- | MEMORIAL SERVICE | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | === 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, | 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. | 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. | + | ===== Footnotes. ===== |
- | o NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS | + | |
- | BILL CAPON - 398 7820 (his new address will be in next month' | + | 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 Port Stevens, Gosford and the south coast. Maybe it would be better to stay at home! |
- | COL IN BARNES | + | |
- | 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. | + | 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 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' | + | New telephone numbers |
- | o What you missed last month. Maps and Mapmaking attracted a large crowd of attentive members. The CMA should be complimented on their presentation. | + | Bill Capon - 398 7820 (his new address will be in next month' |
- | 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. | + | 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 Keep the articles flowing in. For example soon, very soon we can expect Wayne Steel' | + | |
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- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | |
+ | What's in a name. Enough it seems to whet Colin Barnes' | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Keep the articles flowing in. For example soon, very soon we can expect Wayne Steel' | ||
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+ | === Annual Subscriptions | ||
The following annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 8th March 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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+ | * Single active member $25 | ||
+ | * Household (Single plus $15 for each extra person) | ||
+ | * Non-active member $ 6 | ||
+ | * Non-active member plus magazine $18 | ||
+ | * Magazine subscription only $12 | ||
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