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 Note: All Club workers are honorary. * Indicates members of Committee. Note: All Club workers are honorary. * Indicates members of Committee.
  
-Annual Subscritptions - See Page 14.+Annual Subscriptions - See Page 14.
  
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 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 - the fish fall on the hook here.+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 - the fish fall on the hook here.
  
 The next day should bring more fishing - then the next day, perhaps sick of fish they'll retrace their steps to Loch Maree Hut. They could perhaps continue the same day to Kintail Hut via a very confusing sphagnum bog. The mud only gets worse! The next day should bring more fishing - then the next day, perhaps sick of fish they'll retrace their steps to Loch Maree Hut. They could perhaps continue the same day to Kintail Hut via a very confusing sphagnum bog. The mud only gets worse!
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 +===== 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 "Gunmarl Saddle". The name relates to a notch in the ridge system south of the Shoalhaven River near Timboolina Trig. Seeing the name on the walks program I first thought, "Oh dear, they've spelt it wrong.... should be GUNMARI" (final "I" instead of "L"). Then I had a look at the Burrier map and found it really is "Gunmarl" - although I've been thinking of it as "Gunmari" ever since a stormy November evening in 1971....
 +
 +I had taken advantage of a long dry spell to walk down the Shoalhaven from Badgery's Crossing to the Kangaroo Junction - before part of the Gorge was flooded by the Tallowa Dam. After the drought the river was low, which made the crossings easy, and I planned to sleep 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) Gunmari 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 "Gunmari" and presently came to "Gun-marry". Why, of course, I thought - a shot-gun wedding.
 +
 +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 "gun" and how you can interpret them in the same nonsense way as "gun-marry". It included some places where the "gun" is used as a verb in the sense of "gun down" something or someone.
 +
 +Gundagai, for instance. Who was the guy who was gunned, and did he have anything to do with dogs sitting on tucker-boxes? South of Goulburn, a couple of our Club members live at Gundaroo, and I'd guess a good many 'roos have been gunned thereabouts. Not far away to the west is the town of Gunning.
 +
 +You'll recall that "dah" is a sort of affectionate term for "father" in some English 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's a place called Gunnison somewhere, but I think it's in the USA, so we can't blame our aboriginals for that.
 +
 +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 ("Get-Your-Gun") 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 of Gosford is depicted on the "Gunderman" map. This has to be a reference to that wild woman Frankie in the Western ballad who "gunned her man... he was doing her wrong". Down on the Hacking River estuary is the peninsula with the similar name "Gundamaian". I can imagine an astute aboriginal sighing and saying, "Oh yes, we had trouble with names repeated over and over again... just like your Railway Streets (Lanes, Roads) or your Victoria Roads (Lanes, Places, Drives)." He'd be right at that.... a recent Sydney Street Directory shows 87 Railway Streets (Roads, Lanes) and a similar number of "Victorias", although some are the same thoroughfare passing through a sequence of suburbs.
 +
 +That still leaves some "gun" places I've not been able to tinker around with. Anyone is welcome to suggest what you could expect to find or what may happen at Gunnamatta Bay or at Gunningbland. Snowy Mountain walkers should pause and consider Gungartan or Gungarlin.
  
-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". The name relates to a notch in the ridge system south of the Shoalhaven River near Timboolina Trig. Seeing the name on the walks program I first thought, "Oh dear, they've spelt it wrong.... should be GUNMARI" (final instead of ILI). 
-Then I had a look at the Bbrrier map and found it really is "Gunman" - although I've been 
-thinking of it as "Gunman" ever since a stormy November evening in 1971  
-I had taken advantage of a long dry spell to walk down the Shoalhaven from Badgery's Crossing to the Kangaroo Jbnction - before part of the Gorge was flooded by the Tallowa Dam. After the drought the river was low, which made the crossings easy, and I planned to sleep 
-. 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 "Gunmari" and presently came to "Gun-marry". Why, of course, I thought - a shot-gun wedding. 
-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 "gun" and how you can interpret them in the same nonsense way as "gun-marry". It included 
-some places where the "gun" is used as a verb in the sense of "gun down" something or someone. 
-Gundagai, for instance. Who was the guy who was gunned, and did he have anything to do with dogs sitting on tucker-boxes? South ofGoulburn, a couple of our Club members live at Gundaroo, and I'd guess a good many 'roos have been gunned thereabouts. Not far away to the west is the town of Gunning. 
-You'll recall that "dah" is a sort of affectionate term for "father" in some English 
-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's a place called Gunnison somewhere, but I think it's in the USA, 'so wecan't blame our aboriginals for that. 
-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 ("Get-Your-Gun") 
-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 "Gunderman" map. This has to be a reference 
-to that wild woman Frankie in the Western ballad who "gunned her man.. he was doing her wrong". Down on the Hacking River estuary is the peninsula with the similar name "Gundamaian". I can imagine an astute aboriginal sighing and saying, "Oh yes, we had trouble with names repeated over and over again..., just like your Railway Streets (Lanes, Roads) or your Victoria Roads (Lanes, Places, Delves)." He'd be right at that....a recent Sydney Street Directory shows 87 Railway Streets (Roads, Lanes) and a similar number of "Victorias", although some are the same thoroughfare passing through a sequence of suburbs. 
- That still leaves some "gun" places I've not been able to tinker around with. Anyone is welcome to suggest what you could expect to find or what may happen at Gunnamatta Bay or at Gunningbland. Snowy Mountain walkers should pause and consider Gungartan or Gungarlin. 
 Come to think of it, with all those "guns" in the aboriginal armoury, maybe it's just as well for the European invaders of the past 200 years that they weren't "bang bang guns". Come to think of it, with all those "guns" in the aboriginal armoury, maybe it's just as well for the European invaders of the past 200 years that they weren't "bang bang guns".
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-March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 +  * Maps, books and leaflets 
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 + 
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 + 
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 + 
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 +  * Wetsuits 
 +  * Surf skis 
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 +  * Face masks 
 +  * Footwear 
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 + 
 +===== 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, "Expect any weather  + 
-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 "Wind-chill" factor, such that your fingers are aching from cold but you can't feel your toes at all and visibility is +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, "Expect any weather in the Snowy Mountains at any time," should not be ignored especially when you are walking through six inches of snow, temperature is at -5°C counting "Wind-chill" factor, such that your fingers are aching from cold but you can't feel your toes at all and visibility is reduced to less than 200 metres in a grey swirl. This actually occurred in January 1988! 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. 
-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. === 
-FOOTWEAR  + 
-Sandshoes. Dunlop Volleys with the disinctive small herringbone patterned sole. +__Sandshoes__. Dunlop Volleys with the distinctive 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. 
-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__ rocks. They are usually light and comfortable and provide good foot support for ridge and track walking. 
-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'ackets. 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 +__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 "breathe". 
-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 "breathe". +__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 and gloves. These need to be taken on all winter trips. It is important to +__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. 
-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 "end-effect" where a certain area at the end of the fly can become uninhabitable in windy wet weather. This problem can be reduced by careful selection of your pitching site. 
-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 "end-effect" where a certain area at the end of the fly can become uninhabitable in windy wet weather. This problem can be reduced by careful selection of your pitching site. + 
-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, the only real solution for both high country winter and low country summer is to have two bags. This can be partly solved by using an inner sheet and wearing +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, the only real solution for both high country winter and low country summer is to have two bags. This can be partly solved by using an inner sheet and wearing thermal underwear and beanie in a higher temperature range bag. 
-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 maes are not closed cell foam and will not perform adequately. Always try to pack your "foamie" into your pack - it wil get damaged when walking in scrub if left outside and will also protect the contents of your pack to some extent. +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 mats are not closed cell foam and will not perform adequately. Always try to pack your "foamie" into your pack - it will get damaged when walking in scrub if left outside and will also protect the contents of your pack to some extent. 
-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. EDITOR.) +(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) +=== 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! 
- Trailblazir Hats + 
-DB +QLD 
-C nyon bags + 
-TAS- +  * QBB Butter Concentrate 
- Blundstone Boots+
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- Beef Jer+ 
 +  * Beef Jerkey 
 + 
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 +  * Goretex Clothing 
 +  * Cycle Panniers 
 ACT ACT
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-QLD +* National Maps 
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-Butter Concentrate+
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- Rossi./Awts + 
- F1'rrd s \aby Carriers +  * Rossi Boots 
-Vic +  * Flinders Baby Carriers 
- Outgear Backpacks + 
-Accessories +VIC 
- Feathertop Wool Shirts + 
- Giant Trees Dried meals +  * Outgear Backpacks Accessories 
-EASTWOOD +  * Feathertop Wool Shirts 
-CAMPING +  * Giant Trees Dried meals 
-CENTRE + 
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-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 "HOURS BEHIND!"+  * Holeproof Undies 4 Socks 
 +  * Trailblazer Hats 
 +  * DB Canyon bags 
 + 
 +TAS 
 + 
 +  * Blundstone Boots 
 + 
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 + 
 +Phone us today & say "G'Day". 
 + 
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 + 
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 + 
 +===== Said The Leader "Hours Behind!" ===== 
 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's Spur - Kowmung River - East Christyts Creek - Cottage Rock - Gingra Track - Kanangra - 15,16,17 May. + 
-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's Spur - Kowmung River - East Christy's Creek - Cottage Rock - Gingra Track - Kanangra - 15,16,17 May. 
-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. +__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't find. Eventually the pack was discovered and we started again. The trip was taking on the appearance of a Leader's Nightmare. John Redfern was heard muttering, "Hours behind time, hours behind!"+ 
 +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's pack which he had put down somewhere and couldn't find. Eventually the pack was discovered and we started again. The trip was taking on the appearance of a Leader's Nightmare. John Redfern was heard muttering, "Hours behind time, hours behind!" 
 There were no further incidents as we moved along the track past Mount Goondel, Mount Savage and down Lannigan's Spur to the Kowmung. There was some debate about whether water from the Kowmung was fit to drink. Everyone decided that it was and showed the courage of their convictions by drinking large quantities. Almost immediately afterwards we found a good reason for not drinking Kowmung water - one very sick Hereford apparently shot in the jaw. There were no further incidents as we moved along the track past Mount Goondel, Mount Savage and down Lannigan's Spur to the Kowmung. There was some debate about whether water from the Kowmung was fit to drink. Everyone decided that it was and showed the courage of their convictions by drinking large quantities. Almost immediately afterwards we found a good reason for not drinking Kowmung water - one very sick Hereford apparently shot in the jaw.
-We then did some rock climbing up a ridge forming a neck to Billy's Point. The rocks seemed to be of the consistency of crumbly breakfast cereal biscuits. Just as we were enjoying our elation at surviving the climb, Jdhn Redfern pricked our respective balloons by telling us that a much safer route had been worked out but we had blundered on without waiting for the good word. Chastened, we scuttled downstream to a campsite at the junction of Shadforth Gully and the Kowmung. + 
-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 +We then did some rock climbing up a ridge forming a neck to Billy's Point. The rocks seemed to be of the consistency of crumbly breakfast cereal biscuits. Just as we were enjoying our elation at surviving the climb, John Redfern pricked our respective balloons by telling us that a much safer route had been worked out but we had blundered on without waiting for the good word. Chastened, we scuttled downstream to a campsite at the junction of Shadforth Gully and the Kowmung. 
-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's Creek. Oliver Crawford and Tony Marshall left us here to climb Cambage Spire and Bullhead Range. The rest of us (minus one who had made an unannounced bolt never to be seen again; are his bones whitening beside some branch of Christy's Creek?) rock-hopped up the corkscrewing bed of Christy's Creek. Cambage Spire soon appeared and we stopped for morning tea at Christy's Creek. Oliver Crawford and Tony Marshall left us here to climb Cambage Spire and Bullhead Range. The rest of us (minus one who had made an unannounced bolt never to be seen again; are his bones whitening beside some branch of Christy's Creek?) rock-hopped up the corkscrewing bed of Christy's Creek.
 +
 Following Christy's Creek proved an easy way of climbing about 850 vertical feet enlivened by interesting things to do such as:- Following Christy's Creek proved an easy way of climbing about 850 vertical feet enlivened by interesting things to do such as:-
-(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. +  - Rock climbing across a sloping rock. 
-(4) Wading across a deep pool followed by clambering around a rock and further wading. +  - Climbing across a small waterfall. 
-(5) Climbing over a smooth rock (convenient foothole provided but you needed to be about six feet in height). +  - Wading across a deep pool followed by clambering around a rock and further wading. 
-(6) Climbing across the mossy face of a rock using a convenient tree followed by further rock climb - optional Redfern rope lift for packs. +  - Climbing over a smooth rock (convenient foothole provided but you needed to be about six feet in height). 
-March 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 +  - Climbing across the mossy face of a rock using a convenient tree followed by further rock climb - optional Redfern rope lift for packs. 
-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?"+ 
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 + 
 +===== "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 is - how many people actually lead day walks?+ 
 +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 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:- 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 '88 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. 
-3. In the Spring Program, similar again; 20 day walks, 13 leaders. +  - In the Winter Program (June, July, August) a similar situation occurred. 18 day walks but only 11 leaders. 
-4. In Summer, 19 day walks, 14 leaders. +  - In the Spring Program, similar again; 20 day walks, 13 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.+  - 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, approx. 200 for the Spring Program and about 100 for the first half of the Summer Program. 
 When I quote figures such as "250", "300" etc. it does not mean that number of individuals, but these are the figures shown as people attending day walks. Of course many members attend several day walks in a three month period, and also prospectives and visitors would be included to make up those numbers. When I quote figures such as "250", "300" etc. it does not mean that number of individuals, but these are the figures shown as people attending day walks. Of course many members attend several day walks in a three month period, and also prospectives and visitors would be included to make up those numbers.
-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 on every program; I did this for many years. Now I am a "senior citizen" in my seventies and no longer able to even walk with the members, let alone lead trips. It does seem sad to me that so many people who get great benefits from their Club membership do not make any effort to help keep the Club going by leading the kind of walk that they themselves enjoy. +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#4141-********* +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 "senior citizen" in my seventies and no longer able to even walk with the members, let alone lead trips. It does seem sad to me that so many people who get great benefits from their Club membership do not make any effort to help keep the Club going by leading the kind of walk that they themselves enjoy. 
-P-age 12 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1989 + 
-FEDERATION OF BUSHWALK INC CLUBS NSW -  Report of February Meeting+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. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs NSW -  Report Of February Meeting. ===== 
 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/Insurance. === 
-(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. (3) South East Forest Alliance - woodchipping. +  - Authorise the preparation of a new set of rules based on the Model Rules of the Act 
-(4) Hon. Tim Moore - additions planned to NSW national parks. (5) Invitation to exhibit +  - 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. 
-at 1989 Nat. Sports Exhibition 4-lo Sept. at Homebush Sports Centre. + 
-Conservation. Discussion of (1) Deua Wilderness proposal. (2) Diamond Creek - intended +=== Correspondence. === 
-logging. (3) WArragamba Dam - second stage, the spillway, has been completed. (4) Northern + 
-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:- +  - Geehi Bushwalkers want to incorporate. 
-MacFarlane, Karen, 7 Hinkler Street, Greenwich, 2065 Phone 438 5774 +  - South East Forest Alliance - woodchipping. 
-BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH +  - Hon. Tim Moore - additions planned to NSW national parks. 
-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 Dam - second stage, the spillway, has been completed.  
-6/ Barry Wallace+  - 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. 
 + 
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 + 
 +=== New Member. === 
 + 
 +Please add the following name to your List of Members:- 
 + 
 +MacFarlane, Karen, 7 Hinkler Street, Greenwich, 2065. Phone 438 5774. 
 + 
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 + 
 +=== 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. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== 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's meeting were read and received, with practically no matters arising. The Minutes of last month's meeting were read and received, with practically no matters arising.
-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's magazine.) A letter from the N.S.W. Roads and Traffic Authority regarding roads in the Pennant Hills area left us somewhat mystified but did complete the correspondence. 
-about, go back and re-read last month's magazine.) A letter from the N.S.W. Roads and Traffic Authority regarding roads in the Pennant Hills area left us somewhat mystified but did complete the correspondence.+
 The Treasurer's Report indicated that we spent $2318, acquired income of $301 and closed with a balance of $1190 in round figures. The Treasurer's Report indicated that we spent $2318, acquired income of $301 and closed with a balance of $1190 in round figures.
 +
 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's day walk from Waterfall to Waterfall had a troupe of 31, so-so weather, and went well. 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's day walk from Waterfall to Waterfall had a troupe of 31, so-so weather, and went well.
-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's KoWmung River trip was cancelled. Jim Callaway submitted a report which timed his Waterfall to Otford walk down to the last minute but curiously enough reported the number present as 10 or 11. There was also a supplementary report to the effect that the leader ate a cheese sandwich for lunch. Alan Mewett reported 17 on his Paton9a Creek walk. His timing was thrown out somewhat by a party which exhibited an unusually broad range of walking speeds. They were also forced to change the route to allow for tides in the creek. + 
-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's Waterfall to Engadine trip attracted 11 starters, and completed the Walks Report which was followed by the screening of slides taken on a recent walk.+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's Kowmung River trip was cancelled. Jim Callaway submitted a report which timed his Waterfall to Otford walk down to the last minute but curiously enough reported the number present as 10 or 11. There was also a supplementary report to the effect that the leader ate a cheese sandwich for lunch. Alan Mewett reported 17 on his Patonga Creek walk. His timing was thrown out somewhat by a party which exhibited an unusually broad range of walking speeds. They were also forced to change the route to allow for tides in the creek. 
 + 
 +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's Waterfall to Engadine trip attracted 11 starters, and completed the Walks Report which was followed by the screening of slides taken on a recent walk. 
 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, and many bushwalking friends. 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, and many bushwalking friends.
 +
 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 - Please take note of these important changes:- + 
-BILL CAPON - 398 7820 (his new address will be in next month's magazine). SPIRO HAJINAKITAS - 332 3452 (our new Treasurer!). +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 - 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. +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" team gives its visual version of their epic saga of walking in Britain, Norway and America. May ends with a glow as young Ben Esgate talks on BUSHFIRES. Ben is very experienced in the ways of the bush and in his talk he will pass on some of the vast knowledge and experience he has gained over many years. "Ben's Bushfires" is a must for all, from green novice to the very experienced. Come along, fill the hall, overload the catering arrangements, learn heaps and surprise the Social Secretary. + 
-o What's in a name. Enough it seems to whet Colin Barnes' geographic appetite and put him into a research mode. An article soon? +New telephone numbers - Please take note of these important changes:- 
-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's magazine). Spiro Hajinakitas - 332 3452 (our new Treasurer!). Colin Barnes - 905 5165. Please advise the Membership Sec. of any other changes. 
- 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's dingo story. + 
-31- 41 41 I* +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" team gives its visual version of their epic saga of walking in Britain, Norway and America. May ends with a glow as young Ben Esgate talks on bushfires. Ben is very experienced in the ways of the bush and in his talk he will pass on some of the vast knowledge and experience he has gained over many years. "Ben's Bushfires" is a must for all, from green novice to the very experienced. Come along, fill the hall, overload the catering arrangements, learn heaps and surprise the Social Secretary. 
-ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS - 1989+ 
 +What's in a name. Enough it seems to whet Colin Barnes' geographic appetite and put him into a research mode. An article soon? 
 + 
 +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's dingo story. 
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 +=== Annual Subscriptions - 1989. === 
 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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