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It is said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Well, here is one old dog who is about to learn the trick of editing. | It is said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Well, here is one old dog who is about to learn the trick of editing. | ||
- | 'The Sydney Bushwalker' | + | 'The Sydney Bushwalker' |
Now, did any of you have a good trip over Easter? If you did, tell me about it, I'd love to hear the details. | Now, did any of you have a good trip over Easter? If you did, tell me about it, I'd love to hear the details. | ||
- | I walked through part of Kanagra-Boyd at Easter, one of my favourite places. Glad it has been reprieved from the threatened | + | I walked through part of Kanangra-Boyd at Easter, one of my favourite places. Glad it has been reprieved from the threatened |
See you on the track ... | See you on the track ... | ||
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Submitted by Dot Butler | Submitted by Dot Butler | ||
- | Who walks with memories never feels alonne,\\ | + | Who walks with memories never feels alone,\\ |
His constant comrades are the moon and sun,\\ | His constant comrades are the moon and sun,\\ | ||
Shared bushland walks recalls the friends now gone,\\ | Shared bushland walks recalls the friends now gone,\\ | ||
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+ | ===== South West Cape & Scotts Peak Dam - Tasmania. ===== | ||
- | SOUTH WEST CAPE & SCOTTS PEAK DAM - TASMANIA | ||
by Ian Woolfe | by Ian Woolfe | ||
- | 29th January to 14th February | + | |
- | The party: Ian Woolfe, Bob King, Paul McCann and four friends from the Nordic Ski Club. | + | 29th January to 14th February |
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+ | __The party__: Ian Woolfe, Bob King, Paul McCann and four friends from the Nordic Ski Club. | ||
We walked south to Freeney Lagoon after disembarking from a light plane at Melaleuca. A clear blue sky had allowed us to make a direct flight across the heart of South West Tasmania. With fantastic views of Mount Federation under one wing and Precipitous Bluff under the other, it was hard to know where to look. | We walked south to Freeney Lagoon after disembarking from a light plane at Melaleuca. A clear blue sky had allowed us to make a direct flight across the heart of South West Tasmania. With fantastic views of Mount Federation under one wing and Precipitous Bluff under the other, it was hard to know where to look. | ||
- | For the next seven days we travelled the still-pristine tracks of the South West Cape circuit. New Harbour Range was our first vantage point, showing us the path we were to follow: Hidden Bay, Ketcham Bay, the Amy Range and finally, Wilsons Bight. It was from | + | |
- | here we were to make a day trip to the Cape itself. The weather had been beautiful up to this point and we hoped for a similar day on the morrow. Alas, rain and low cloud enveloped | + | For the next seven days we travelled the still-pristine tracks of the South West Cape circuit. New Harbour Range was our first vantage point, showing us the path we were to follow: Hidden Bay, Ketcham Bay, the Amy Range and finally, Wilsons Bight. It was from here we were to make a day trip to the Cape itself. The weather had been beautiful up to this point and we hoped for a similar day on the morrow. Alas, rain and low cloud enveloped us at our nominated departure time of 7.30 am. An hour' |
- | us at our nominated departure time of 7.30 am. An hourls | + | |
Indeed, the closer we came to the Cape, the better the weather became, until in the end we had extensive views north and east of this magnificent coastline. Massive ranges ending in towering cliffs, bay upon bay, glittering beaches, islands by the score, linked tenuously to the land by rock or reef. | Indeed, the closer we came to the Cape, the better the weather became, until in the end we had extensive views north and east of this magnificent coastline. Massive ranges ending in towering cliffs, bay upon bay, glittering beaches, islands by the score, linked tenuously to the land by rock or reef. | ||
- | Having attained our initial objective, we departed Wilsons Bight via the South West Cape RAnge to Window Pane Bay. This was a great day of extended ridge walking, with land and sea spread out before us. This culminated in a tremendous beach with good surfing and great views of the cape itself. | + | |
- | Next day was on to Noyhener Beach followed by a day trip to Stephens Beach, Going Hill | + | Having attained our initial objective, we departed Wilsons Bight via the South West Cape Range to Window Pane Bay. This was a great day of extended ridge walking, with land and sea spread out before us. This culminated in a tremendous beach with good surfing and great views of the cape itself. |
- | and Spain Bay. We spent the day catching ocean perch, NOT catching rock lobsters, calculating the size of an aboriginal midden (100 people x 3,000 years of eating), admiring great views and practicing | + | |
- | s ,. -,' > | + | Next day was on to Noyhener Beach followed by a day trip to Stephens Beach, Going Hill and Spain Bay. We spent the day catching ocean perch, NOT catching rock lobsters, calculating the size of an aboriginal midden (100 people x 3,000 years of eating), admiring great views and practising |
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The last day of the circuit back to Melaleuca was on and full of challenge. This section involved mostly trackless walking across a number of parallel ranges, through creeks, across great plains and avoiding numerous swamps. Everyone enjoyed the freedom of making our own route and it was a tired but satisfied group which collected the food parcels at Melaleuca. The night was spent in style in the Charles King Memorial Hut, chatting with the friendly and knowledgeable Ranger. | The last day of the circuit back to Melaleuca was on and full of challenge. This section involved mostly trackless walking across a number of parallel ranges, through creeks, across great plains and avoiding numerous swamps. Everyone enjoyed the freedom of making our own route and it was a tired but satisfied group which collected the food parcels at Melaleuca. The night was spent in style in the Charles King Memorial Hut, chatting with the friendly and knowledgeable Ranger. | ||
- | Page 4 The Sydney Bushwalker April 1989 | + | |
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The second stage of our odyssey commenced - to Scotts Peak Dam via the Port Davey Track. The first day heralded what was to follow - blue skies, great views and steadily increasing heat. Having completed the boat crossing at Bathurst Narrows, we spent half a day ascending the great rock pyramid of Mount Rugby that dominates Bathurst Harbour. Then on to camp at Spring River after a well earned swim. | The second stage of our odyssey commenced - to Scotts Peak Dam via the Port Davey Track. The first day heralded what was to follow - blue skies, great views and steadily increasing heat. Having completed the boat crossing at Bathurst Narrows, we spent half a day ascending the great rock pyramid of Mount Rugby that dominates Bathurst Harbour. Then on to camp at Spring River after a well earned swim. | ||
- | The next two days were spent walking the Port Davey Track in hot conditions - 34C to 35C by 10.00 am. This was more than compensated by very low humidity, frequent little streams, absence of mud and the extensive views. | + | |
- | PP6CJPFO(J5 BLA)Ff FM FR(oN fSGACH | + | The next two days were spent walking the Port Davey Track in hot conditions - 34°C to 35°C by 10.00 am. This was more than compensated by very low humidity, frequent little streams, absence of mud and the extensive views. |
- | spectacular and beautiful, but not conducive | + | |
- | We had hoped to cap the trip by spending two days on the Western Arthurs. However, this would have been quite a strenuous undertaking and the heat had sapped our energy. So Plan Two was adopted - two slack days in the Mount Anne area. After having made this decision, we all felt rather smug when, while walking into Junction Creek one | + | We had hoped to cap the trip by spending two days on the Western Arthurs. However, this would have been quite a strenuous undertaking and the heat had sapped our energy. So Plan Two was adopted - two slack days in the Mount Anne area. After having made this decision, we all felt rather smug when, while walking into Junction Creek one hour later, within the space of 20 minutes the blue skies were replaced by driving rain, roaring wind and a 15° drop in temperature. |
- | hour later, within the space of 20 minutes the blue skies were replaced by driving rain, roaring wind and a 15 drop in temperature. | + | |
- | This poor weather continued for another three days, making our sojourn in the Mount Anne area very relaxed; two | + | This poor weather continued for another three days, making our sojourn in the Mount Anne area very relaxed; two hours walking per day followed by six hours relaxing. Nevertheless, |
- | hours walking per day followed by six | + | |
- | hours relaxing. Nevertheless, | + | |
- | with its towering dolerite cliffs was to swimming. | + | |
In all, a successful trip with the main objectives of South West Cape and Mount Rugby being achieved. We had above average weather - in fact sometimes too far above average, and a heightened appreciation of this uniquely beautiful and rugged wilderness area. | In all, a successful trip with the main objectives of South West Cape and Mount Rugby being achieved. We had above average weather - in fact sometimes too far above average, and a heightened appreciation of this uniquely beautiful and rugged wilderness area. | ||
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- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | ---- |
- | The Club's present constitution states that members who are | + | |
- | unfinancial as at 30th June are no longer considered members. The new Treasurer would appreciate your cooperation in sending in your subscriptions as soon as possible. | + | === Annual Subscriptions |
- | April 1989 The 3ydney Bieshwalker Page 5 | + | |
- | BaMtaKtItWALtil | + | The Club's present constitution states that members who are unfinancial as at 30th June are no longer considered members. The new Treasurer would appreciate your cooperation in sending in your subscriptions as soon as possible. |
- | by Alex tolley | + | |
- | It is nice to have some good news on the conservation front. | + | ---- |
- | Just had the exciting news that the proposed additional wilderness areas in Ettsepa, Mann and Genoa have been given official wilderness status. | + | |
- | to be a bushwalker' | + | ===== Conservation News. ===== |
- | yet to explore Genoa. It will be interesting to see who puts on the first | + | |
- | Club walk to Genoa. | + | by Alex Colley |
- | Another 30,000 ha has been added to Apsley Wild River National Park. This is the old Kunderang Station; which sounds as though it will provide | + | |
- | . open going. But what of the 4WDs we wonder. Will this area suffer the | + | It is nice to have some good news on the conservation front. |
- | same fate as the Deua - like Pitt Street on a weekend? | + | |
- | There seems to have been a distinct change in policy by the State Sovernment | + | Another 30,000 ha has been added to Apsley Wild River National Park. This is the old Kunderang Station; which sounds as though it will provide open going. But what of the 4WDs we wonder. Will this area suffer the same fate as the Deua - like Pitt Street on a weekend? |
- | declared there would not be any major additions. This year we have already | + | |
- | had an addition of 100,000 ha. Is it just possible that some (very vocal) | + | There seems to have been a distinct change in policy by the State Government |
- | public opinion has had something to do with this? | + | |
- | We are told that the logging in Mount Yengo National Park has (finally) been stopped. After a lot of angry protests from conservation groups, | + | We are told that the logging in Mount Yengo National Park has (finally) been stopped. After a lot of angry protests from conservation groups, |
- | open country. There is a shelf-like camp site halfway up Yengo which gives splendid views - enough to compensate for the need to carry water. | + | |
- | Conservation groups are planning a submission to have the Blue Mountains National Park listed as a World Heritage area. Hopefully that should give | + | Conservation groups are planning a submission to have the Blue Mountains National Park listed as a World Heritage area. Hopefully that should give it some safeguard against the rampant development which is currently taking place. |
- | it some safeguard against the rampant development which is currently taking | + | |
- | place. | + | Business people in the Katoomba / Leura / Wentworth |
- | mass of-buildings. This is all too obvious when looking across the valley | + | |
- | from Mount Solitary. | + | Instead of hotels on the edge of the escarpment, a larger and more efficient sewage treatment works should be provided, giving better |
- | Business people in the Katoomba/Leurarnientworth | + | |
- | Instead of hotels on the edge of the escarpment, a larger and more efficient sewage treatment works 'should be provided, giving better | + | ---- |
- | have been strongly | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * NAIR E.N.MCOPMEIRE | + | === Note from Committee. === |
- | Carol Bruce, the elected | + | |
- | arrapOments te fir*t ame Doi beome a oclwit44 mgmitow es s ago4 | + | Carol Bruce, the elected |
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- | | + | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === |
- | Goretex Clothing Cycle Panniers | + | |
+ | From every State, Australian Made is great! | ||
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+ | * QBB Butter Concentrate | ||
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+ | * Beef Jerkey | ||
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+ | * Wilderness Equipment Backpacks | ||
+ | * Goretex Clothing | ||
+ | * Cycle Panniers | ||
ACT | ACT | ||
- | National Maps | + | |
- | Outgear Backpacks Accessories | + | * National Maps |
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- | Giant Trees Dried meals | + | |
- | NSW | + | |
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- | Day Packs | + | |
- | High Tops, Summit Gear | + | |
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- | Undies 4 Socks | + | |
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- | Fl. ers Baby Carriers | + | * Rossi Boots |
- | Vic | + | * Flinders |
- | EASTWOOD | + | |
- | CAMPING | + | VIC |
- | CENTRE | + | |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | * Outgear Backpacks Accessories |
- | April 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | * Feathertop Wool Shirts |
- | MITTAGONG TO KATOOMBA | + | * Giant Trees Dried meals |
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+ | * Sleeping Bags - J & H, Mont, Romans | ||
+ | * Rainwear - Mont, J & H, Superior | ||
+ | * Day Packs - High Tops, Summit Gear | ||
+ | * Bonwick Caving Ladders | ||
+ | * Holeproof Undies 4 Socks | ||
+ | * Trailblazer Hats | ||
+ | * DB Canyon bags | ||
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+ | TAS | ||
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+ | * Blundstone Boots | ||
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+ | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122. | ||
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+ | Phone us today & say " | ||
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+ | 02-858-3833 | ||
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+ | ===== Mittagong To Katoomba - David Rostron's Way. ===== | ||
(First published in July 1981) by John Redfern | (First published in July 1981) by John Redfern | ||
- | Participants: David Rostron (Leader), John Redfern, Ray and Fussae Dargan. | + | |
+ | __Participants__: David Rostron (Leader), John Redfern, Ray and Fussae Dargan. | ||
I became interested in this walk when David told me how, when flying into Sydney once, he was attracted by Lacy's Tableland, Bimlow Tableland and Broken Rock Range as a route for a Mittagong to Katoomba walk. Flexi-time allowed me to take off the Tuesday following the Queen' | I became interested in this walk when David told me how, when flying into Sydney once, he was attracted by Lacy's Tableland, Bimlow Tableland and Broken Rock Range as a route for a Mittagong to Katoomba walk. Flexi-time allowed me to take off the Tuesday following the Queen' | ||
- | We caught the 5.23 pm Southern Highlands express to Mittagong on Friday evening. The cab driVet | + | |
- | We camped right on the fire trail, just down past the second creek crossing. The night, | + | We caught the 5.23 pm Southern Highlands express to Mittagong on Friday evening. The cab driver |
- | after threatening rain in Sydney, was perfectly clear and since we had dropped off the High Range area, not really cold. | + | |
- | We had just finished breakfast on Saturday morning when the rain, which remained around all day, started. We soon picked up the Water Board road and set off at a fast pace around | + | We camped right on the fire trail, just down past the second creek crossing. The night, after threatening rain in Sydney, was perfectly clear and since we had dropped off the High Range area, not really cold. |
- | the bottom of Bonnum Pic. I have never been right under it before and found it quite imposing. Fusae, who appears not much taller than the length of David' | + | |
- | would be rather nice back at " | + | We had just finished breakfast on Saturday morning when the rain, which remained around all day, started. We soon picked up the Water Board road and set off at a fast pace around the bottom of Bonnum Pic. I have never been right under it before and found it quite imposing. Fusae, who appears not much taller than the length of David' |
- | water and, sheltered by a willow, soon had a fire going and some hot soup made. | + | |
- | After lunch we crossed the Yerranderie Road and started on a bearing for Lacy's Gap in the Tonalli Walls. We walked across one-time farming land and passed three lots of ruins. | + | After lunch we crossed the Yerranderie Road and started on a bearing for Lacy's Gap in the Tonalli Walls. We walked across one-time farming land and passed three lots of ruins. I imagine these places were cut off when Lake Burragorang was formed. It was pleasant walking through the long, soft, golden grass. There were many kangaroos in this area, including one mob of forty. After the Tonalli River which we reached at 2.45 pm, there were several deep gullies before the climb of 520 metres to the Tonalli Walls. |
- | I imagine these places were cut off when Lake Burragorang was formed. It waa pleasant walking through the long, soft, golden grass. There were many kangaroos in this area, including one mob of forty. After the Tonalli River which we reached at 2.45 pm, there were several deep gullies before the climb of 520 metres to the Tonalli Walls. | + | |
We reached Lacy's Gap at 4.10 pm. The wind up high was cold and the rain had returned. Phil Butt had told us of the possibilities of caves in the walls, and we quickly found one. Really it was an overhang, but well protected by scrub and black boys. With a fire going it made good shelter, we all slept for ten hours. | We reached Lacy's Gap at 4.10 pm. The wind up high was cold and the rain had returned. Phil Butt had told us of the possibilities of caves in the walls, and we quickly found one. Really it was an overhang, but well protected by scrub and black boys. With a fire going it made good shelter, we all slept for ten hours. | ||
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On Sunday there was a big improvement in the weather. We quickly climbed through Lacy's Gap and on to Lacy's Tableland. From the western rim we looked out on to the end of the Axehead Range. I think it is from this area that Jim Brown considers you get some of the best views in the Blue Mountains. The scrub was heavy around the walls, however towards the centre it was more open with some quite tall trees. | On Sunday there was a big improvement in the weather. We quickly climbed through Lacy's Gap and on to Lacy's Tableland. From the western rim we looked out on to the end of the Axehead Range. I think it is from this area that Jim Brown considers you get some of the best views in the Blue Mountains. The scrub was heavy around the walls, however towards the centre it was more open with some quite tall trees. | ||
- | We crossed a low rock shelf on to the narrower and rougher Bimlow Tableland at 10.00 am. From here you can look through Green Wattle Saddle to Medlow Gap. About 11.00 am we came to the " | + | |
- | Page B The Sydney Bushwalker April 1989 | + | We crossed a low rock shelf on to the narrower and rougher Bimlow Tableland at 10.00 am. From here you can look through Green Wattle Saddle to Medlow Gap. About 11.00 am we came to the " |
- | Tableland are broken, fragile and exposed - we were reminded of the Red Rocks. Behind the walls the scrub was thick with creeks in deep gullies. About mid-afternoon we checked out some gaps in the walls in order to descend to Green Wattle Creek, but we were beaten by lower cliff lines. We decided to camp high. Ray and I filled one wine skin from a lone pool in a creek and David filled one from rock pools. I noticed Ray scooped out quite a trough where his tent was going and I thought Fusee may have introduced some Japanese method of sleeping! We were all pleased finally that we had camped high as the sunset over Broken Rock Range was magnificent. | + | |
First light on Monday saw us away. Our purpose was to find a slot that Phil Butt had once used to descend to Green Wattle Creek after crossing Bimlow Tableland from Lacy's Creek. The sunrise highlighted the great fog coverage over the lake. Later it illuminated the vast Green Wattle valley and we could see the whole of the massive Broken Rock Range in isolation. | First light on Monday saw us away. Our purpose was to find a slot that Phil Butt had once used to descend to Green Wattle Creek after crossing Bimlow Tableland from Lacy's Creek. The sunrise highlighted the great fog coverage over the lake. Later it illuminated the vast Green Wattle valley and we could see the whole of the massive Broken Rock Range in isolation. | ||
- | The going was slow, we reached a slot that exactly fitted the description given by Phil. It proved to be a good way down through the cliff lines and probably not used since Phil was there, as it was knee-deep in leaves. We had an early lunch on Green Wattle Creek, then climbed through a saddle underneath Black Coola on the end of Broken Rock Range. It was 4.30 pm when we reached Butcher' | + | |
- | over it! Actually he was putting the fire there. | + | The going was slow, we reached a slot that exactly fitted the description given by Phil. It proved to be a good way down through the cliff lines and probably not used since Phil was there, as it was knee-deep in leaves. We had an early lunch on Green Wattle Creek, then climbed through a saddle underneath Black Coola on the end of Broken Rock Range. It was 4.30 pm when we reached Butcher' |
David and I were awakened on the Tuesday morning, before 5.00 am, by that terrible sound of breaking sticks. Ray, who had an alarm watch, and seemed to like getting up early, was busy with the fire. We thought we would let him get it well established, | David and I were awakened on the Tuesday morning, before 5.00 am, by that terrible sound of breaking sticks. Ray, who had an alarm watch, and seemed to like getting up early, was busy with the fire. We thought we would let him get it well established, | ||
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We climbed to the Scott' | We climbed to the Scott' | ||
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After an early lunch we set out up White Dog and finally along Narrow Neck under a cold purple sky soon after sunset. We had time for dinner and a couple of bottles of wine at Young' | After an early lunch we set out up White Dog and finally along Narrow Neck under a cold purple sky soon after sunset. We had time for dinner and a couple of bottles of wine at Young' | ||
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- | WILDLIFE AT COOLANA | + | ---- |
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+ | === Wildlife at Coolana. === | ||
Sighted on the hillside above the top camping area at Coolana on the Saturday of the Annual Reunion - an echidna! | Sighted on the hillside above the top camping area at Coolana on the Saturday of the Annual Reunion - an echidna! | ||
- | BUSHFIRES | + | |
- | Would you know what to do if you were trapped by a bushfire?.. what not to do?.. where to go.. where not to go? If you don't, come to the club on Wednesday | + | ---- |
- | 31 May and have all your questions answered. Ben Esgate has a swag of slides on bushfires and an even bigger swag of knowledge on the subject, gained | + | |
- | "NM | + | === Bushfires! === |
- | AP% | + | |
- | Oik | + | Would you know what to do if you were trapped by a bushfire?.. what not to do?.. where to go.. where not to go? If you don't, come to the club on Wednesday 31 May and have all your questions answered. Ben Esgate has a swag of slides on bushfires and an even bigger swag of knowledge on the subject, gained |
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- | April 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | |
- | FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW - Report of March Meeting | + | ===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs NSW - Report of March Meeting. ===== |
- | Incorporation/ | + | |
- | Dept of Sport & Recreation, Victoria | + | === Incorporation/ |
- | Dance at Lane Cove Town Hall - to be held on 12th May. | + | |
- | Conservation. Diamond Creek - the struggle against woodchipping continues. It appears that | + | Present indications are that a quote for Public |
- | economics may save the day, as it may be too expensive to woodchip area. | + | |
+ | === Dept of Sport & Recreation, Victoria | ||
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+ | Are holding a conference in Adelaide to co-ordinate ideas and set guidelines relating to Outdoor | ||
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+ | === Dance at Lane Cove Town Hall === | ||
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+ | To be held on 12th May. | ||
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+ | === Conservation. === | ||
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+ | 1. Diamond Creek - the struggle against woodchipping continues. It appears that economics may save the day, as it may be too expensive to woodchip area. | ||
2. National Parks Advisory Committees - The NSW Government is disbanding all these committees and will appoint members to new ones. It was decided to write to Mr. Moore asking that bushwalkers be represented on the Advisory Committees. | 2. National Parks Advisory Committees - The NSW Government is disbanding all these committees and will appoint members to new ones. It was decided to write to Mr. Moore asking that bushwalkers be represented on the Advisory Committees. | ||
- | Search & Rescue Practice on 24/25th June - due to 11.1:Wrest expressed by Dunlop Footwear it | ||
- | is felt that this practice will be a Rescue Services Rogain weekend. All rescue services will be invited with a shield being awarded to the winning team. It is hoped to make it an annual | ||
- | event. 2. Keith Maxwell and Peter Tresider will be talking to Duke of Edinburgh award | ||
- | students at Narrabeen Sports & Recreation camp. 3. Fund Raising. Westpac has donated $200. The Hercez family has once again donated $200. S & R has accumulated $200 interest on its savings account. Dunlop Footwear has indicated that they are willing to help us. | ||
- | 4. Equipment. If there is a problem in getting a 4WD then consideration should be given for a station waggon. A tent would be necessary as it would become base and a sheltered briefing | ||
- | area | + | === Search & Rescue === |
- | Newsletter Report. The months of printing are Feb, May, August & November. Closing dates for articles etc - month prior to printing month. | + | |
- | Summary | + | 1. Practice on 24/25th June - due to interest expressed by Dunlop Footwear it is felt that this practice will be a Rescue Services Rogain weekend. All rescue services will be invited with a shield being awarded to the winning team. It is hoped to make it an annual event. |
- | Present | + | |
+ | 2. Keith Maxwell and Peter Tresider will be talking to Duke of Edinburgh award students at Narrabeen Sports & Recreation camp. | ||
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+ | 3. Fund Raising. Westpac has donated $200. The Hercez family has once again donated $200. S & R has accumulated $200 interest on its savings account. Dunlop Footwear has indicated that they are willing to help us. | ||
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+ | 4. Equipment. If there is a problem in getting a 4WD then consideration should be given for a station waggon. A tent would be necessary as it would become base and a sheltered briefing | ||
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+ | ===Newsletter Report. | ||
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+ | The months of printing are Feb, May, August & November. Closing dates for articles etc - month prior to printing month. | ||
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+ | ===== Summary | ||
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+ | Held on 25th February at NPWS office, Queanbeyan. | ||
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+ | __Present__ | ||
Mike McGrath is the Regional Planner for the NPWS South Eastern Region. This region has five districts that include 16 National Parks and 13 Nature Reserves. | Mike McGrath is the Regional Planner for the NPWS South Eastern Region. This region has five districts that include 16 National Parks and 13 Nature Reserves. | ||
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The meeting commenced at 10.30 am and proceeded in an informal manner allowing an exchange of information rather than by regulated agenda. | The meeting commenced at 10.30 am and proceeded in an informal manner allowing an exchange of information rather than by regulated agenda. | ||
- | The NPWS is keen to establish a practical relationship with representative bodies of various 'park users' such as lessees, four=wheel dirve clubs, ski clubs, commercial enterprises, | + | |
- | The presentation of 'Plan of Management' | + | The NPWS is keen to establish a practical relationship with representative bodies of various 'park users' such as lessees, four-wheel drive clubs, ski clubs, commercial enterprises, |
- | document will be presented. It is intended that the contained policy be comprehensive to ensure that future intrusions of major works (roads, dams, mines, etc) will not occur. | + | |
- | 'Plan of Management' | + | The presentation of 'Plan of Management' |
- | Murramarang National Park | + | |
- | Mimosa Rocks National Park | + | 'Plan of Management' |
- | Deua National Park | + | |
- | Wadbilliga National Park | + | * Kosciusko National Park |
- | Morton National Park | + | |
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- | April 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | + | * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear |
- | THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | + | * Maps, books and leaflets |
- | . by Barry Wallace | + | * Information service for canoeists and walkers |
- | The meeting began at 2000 with around 40 members present and the President occupying the chair. There were apologies from Greta Davis, Bill and Fran Holland, Ainslie Morris, Jim | + | |
- | Oxley, Alan Mewett, Ian Stephens, Wendy Allan and George Gray. | + | * Compasses |
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+ | * Wetsuits | ||
+ | * Surf skis | ||
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+ | * Wide range of jackets | ||
+ | * Face masks | ||
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+ | * Many types of buoyancy | ||
+ | * Helmets | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== The Annual General Meeting. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
+ | |||
+ | The meeting began at 2000 with around 40 members present and the President occupying the chair. There were apologies from Greta Davis, Bill and Fran Holland, Ainslie Morris, Jim Oxley, Alan Mewett, Ian Stephens, Wendy Allan and George Gray. | ||
The call for new members brought forth Karen McFarlane for welcome in the usual way. Odd, isn't it, the way the President welcomes only the women with a kiss. | The call for new members brought forth Karen McFarlane for welcome in the usual way. Odd, isn't it, the way the President welcomes only the women with a kiss. | ||
- | The Minutes of the previous A.G.M., | + | |
- | were read and received, with no matters arising. | + | The Minutes of the previous A.G.M., |
- | Correspondence was comprised of letters from the Friends of the Kimberleys, from the A.C.F. thanking us for the donation of $1000 allocated to the South-East Forest Alliance, from N.P.W.S. | + | |
+ | Correspondence was comprised of letters from the Friends of the Kimberleys, from the A.C.F. thanking us for the donation of $1000 allocated to the South-East Forest Alliance, from N.P.W.S. regarding a proposed seminar on rock climbing and canyoning in National Parks, from an organisation involved in the restoration of Tin Mines Hut in the Snowies requesting copies of any photos of the hut from around 1936, and a letter from the Royal Australian Ornithological Society re their facility at Barren Grounds Floral Reserve. | ||
The Annual Reports were taken as read and received. A statement in accordance with the requirements of section 6, subsection 26(6) of the Associations Incorporations Act was presented, taken as read, and received. | The Annual Reports were taken as read and received. A statement in accordance with the requirements of section 6, subsection 26(6) of the Associations Incorporations Act was presented, taken as read, and received. | ||
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The Financial Accounts and statements were taken as read and accepted by the meeting. | The Financial Accounts and statements were taken as read and accepted by the meeting. | ||
- | The necessary motion was then passed to suspend such of the standing orders as necessary | + | |
- | to permit the election of office bearers to proceed concurrently with the business of the geneial | + | The necessary motion was then passed to suspend such of the standing orders as necessary to permit the election of office bearers to proceed concurrently with the business of the general |
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- | lece | + | |
- | meeting. Spiro and Jim Percy were e as scrutineers and the elections proceeded. You will have read the results in last month' | + | |
On the Treasurer' | On the Treasurer' | ||
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The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | The Walks Report began with a report of Johnand | + | |
- | The weekend of 11,12,13 February saw David McIntosh leading a Gordon Lee trip down Danae Brook. Gordon had double booked, somehow. There were 7 intrepid starters, and in view of | + | The Walks Report began with a report of John and Carol' |
- | the high water levels down the canyon and the late arrival at camp that night, they needed to be. You should understand that water depth in Danae is often measured whilst holding the rule horizontal. Ian Debert reported 18 persons, 4 kayaks and 4 canoes on his Kangaroo River | + | |
- | paddling trip. Bob Niven' | + | The weekend of 11,12,13 February saw David McIntosh leading a Gordon Lee trip down Danae Brook. Gordon had double booked, somehow. There were 7 intrepid starters, and in view of the high water levels down the canyon and the late arrival at camp that night, they needed to be. You should understand that water depth in Danae is often measured whilst holding the rule horizontal. Ian Debert reported 18 persons, 4 kayaks and 4 canoes on his Kangaroo River paddling trip. Bob Niven' |
- | They all retired to Bob's place to cool off at the end of the trip. | + | |
- | The weekend of 17,18,19 February saw Bob Younger and a company of 19 discovering that the nettles and scrub are flourishing on Danjera Creek and Plateau respectively. Oliver Crawford' | + | The weekend of 17,18,19 February saw Bob Younger and a company of 19 discovering that the nettles and scrub are flourishing on Danjera Creek and Plateau respectively. Oliver Crawford' |
- | were puzzled that there was no party on the train. Margaret Reid had 10 adults and 2 kids on what turned out to be her Hazelbrook to Hazelbrook walk, rated by the participants as dead easy. | + | |
- | David McIntosh' | + | David McIntosh' |
- | had 12 on his Shoalhaven via Badgery' | + | |
- | Saturday with milder conditions on the Sunday. Alan Mewett led 23 people through train | + | The first walk on the new program, David (fair weather) Rostron' |
- | problems and beautiful weather to a successful completion of his Little Wobby, Rocky Pdnds trip. | + | |
- | Page 12 The Sydney Bushwalker Afi1 re 8 9 | + | |
- | The first walk on the new program, David (fair weather) Rostron' | + | |
- | we learned that there were 10 people on the walk. The day walk that weekend saw Mauria | + | |
There was no Federation Report. | There was no Federation Report. | ||
- | The Conservation Report dealt with the recent declaration of three new Wilderness Areas by the State Government, and the resumption of Kunderung Station. There was also news that the | + | |
- | logging in Yengo National Park which hasn't really been taking place, has now stopped. | + | The Conservation Report dealt with the recent declaration of three new Wilderness Areas by the State Government, and the resumption of Kunderung Station. There was also news that the logging in Yengo National Park which hasn't really been taking place, has now stopped. |
General Business brought news of the passing of Wally Roots, an early member of the Club, at the age of 84. | General Business brought news of the passing of Wally Roots, an early member of the Club, at the age of 84. | ||
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Announcements concerned the preparation of an Asset Register for the Club. Anyone in possession of, or knowing the whereabouts of, any items of Club property to the value of greater than $50, please advise the Treasurer. There were also votes of thanks to the Committee and Office Bearers, and to the magazine workers. | Announcements concerned the preparation of an Asset Register for the Club. Anyone in possession of, or knowing the whereabouts of, any items of Club property to the value of greater than $50, please advise the Treasurer. There were also votes of thanks to the Committee and Office Bearers, and to the magazine workers. | ||
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The President closed the meeting at around 2123 with the traditional "Let us re-une" | The President closed the meeting at around 2123 with the traditional "Let us re-une" | ||
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- | April 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | Share the fare - competitive rates. |
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== The Annual Re-Union. ===== | ||
by Helen Gray | by Helen Gray | ||
- | "As we descended to the creek in happy anticipation, | + | |
+ | "As we descended to the creek in happy anticipation, | ||
Regretfully, | Regretfully, | ||
- | As usual, my chosen campsite was under the Davidson tree, and to my delight, this year it was a mowed campsite! The large mower, hired for the occasion, had a practice run among the trees of the 'high terrace' | + | |
- | the 'river flat' dwellers. After a few metres in the very long grass, the mower expired. | + | As usual, my chosen campsite was under the Davidson tree, and to my delight, this year it was a __mowed__ |
- | Although an expert pronounced it dead, a team of keen amateurs tried their unsuccessful best to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, Carol Lubbers armed with her scythe and with Narelle Lovell | + | |
- | to help, cleared a huge area of the river flat. A mechanic was heard to grumble - "Next time | + | |
- | we'll hire women with scythes, they' | + | |
George Gray wasn't there to get the water running and it was soon realised that he was the only one who accurately knew the pipeline' | George Gray wasn't there to get the water running and it was soon realised that he was the only one who accurately knew the pipeline' | ||
- | First, the ' | + | |
- | the flat below the hut; so well built that it burned all night with hardly any stoking needed. I'm not sure who was responsible. The campfire singing was led vigorously by Barbara Bruce, | + | First, the ' |
- | and despite a few raucous interruptions, | + | |
- | Jim then presented an up-dated version of "My Fair Lady" with Jim taking the part of Professsor | + | Jim then presented an up-dated version of "My Fair Lady" with Jim taking the part of Professor |
- | Mike Reynolds gave us a couple of solos and young Alistair Read (Fazeley' | + | |
- | Certificate. No fewer than nine past peesidents | + | Mike Reynolds gave us a couple of solos and young Alistair Read (Fazeley' |
- | our new President. Don (who doesn' | + | |
- | mere 20-year-old. | + | |
Although a wedding in the family kept Spiro from attending, he still made fruit cakes and thanks to him, Joy Hynes, Ian Debert and John Redfern for a fine supper served in the hut (with its new concrete floor). | Although a wedding in the family kept Spiro from attending, he still made fruit cakes and thanks to him, Joy Hynes, Ian Debert and John Redfern for a fine supper served in the hut (with its new concrete floor). | ||
- | Grog and singing don't mix. On Sunday morning, even the now sober and sheepish drunks | + | |
- | had to agree with this statement. | + | Grog and singing don't mix. On Sunday morning, even the now sober and sheepish drunks had to agree with this statement. |
- | Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker April, 1989 | + | |
- | Activities-galere | + | Activities |
- | Then there was the lawn mower to be towed back up hill. The beasts of burden who deserve thanks were Barrie Murdoch, Barry Wallace, Les Powell, John POrter, Carol Bruce, Mike, Ainslie, Ian, and again, our President. | + | |
- | The S.B.W. Reunion is one of the Club's longest standing traditions and the time when we officially inaugurate the incoming President. As those who attend will attest, it is still a most enjoyable way to spend a weekend, with Jim Brown' | + | Then there was the lawn mower to be towed back up hill. The beasts of burden who deserve thanks were Barrie Murdoch, Barry Wallace, Les Powell, John Porter, Carol Bruce, Mike, Ainslie, Ian, and again, our President. |
- | is a time to plan new trips and re-live old ones, to meet new people and renew old friendships. And it is the time to enjoy our property - Coalana, which is more extensive and ' | + | |
+ | The S.B.W. Reunion is one of the Club's longest standing traditions and the time when we officially inaugurate the incoming President. As those who attend will attest, it is still a most enjoyable way to spend a weekend, with Jim Brown' | ||
With so much to offer, why did the 1989 reunion have only 50 people in attendance when the Club has nearly 500 members? The 10% who went knew why we were there and enjoyed themselves, but let's hear from the 90% who were not. | With so much to offer, why did the 1989 reunion have only 50 people in attendance when the Club has nearly 500 members? The 10% who went knew why we were there and enjoyed themselves, but let's hear from the 90% who were not. | ||
- | Letters to the Editor are most welcome and needed on this subject. T611 us what's wrong with reunions, what changes could be made and if you think members still want a reunion? | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | ||
- | FBW BUSH DANCE - Lane Cove Town Hall - FRiday 12th May 7 8 pm to midnight. | ||
- | The Hdtfoot STring Band - Theme "S & R" - Prize for best table or best party - BYO drink and supper --$8 single at door - SBW party to be arranged by Denise Shaw, phone 922 6093 until 26 April, then 525 4698 (H), 922 2677 (B). | ||
- | FOOTNOTCS | ||
- | o We have had the strangest weather for the past 9 months. Last winter was a non-event and so was last summer. Warm winters and wet summers - could this be the greenhouse effect I keep reading about? | ||
- | O Talking of wet - were any of the Easter walks washed out? I'd like to know if they were, just for the record. | ||
- | o Talking of walking, I saw Jan Mohandas wizzing up Sount Solitary on the 12th March. Ganoping after him were about 15 perspiring walkers, including several pretty young girls. Seeing their colourful blouses, jewellery and dazzling smiles I realised why Jan likes to lead day walks! | ||
- | o Anyone planning to visit Kosciusko Park should beware of drinking the water. A report recently tabled in Parliament stated that many creeks in the park were polluted with raw or poorly treated sewage. However, there is some good news for skiers. Another 60 km of poled ski trails have been added to the existing 30 km. In future the Service hopes to employ rangers to patrol the trails. Anyone want to be paid to go skiing? | ||
- | o Has anyone tried the new waterproofing solution TX-10? Supposed to proof wool, cotton, fibre pile, polycotton and down. Obtainable from Paddys, EAstwood, Alpsports and ather.stores | ||
- | can obtain it. Sounds too good to be true. I will try, and let you know. | ||
- | o Next in the world of waterproofing - Gortex socks. Don't laugh, they just might work. Called Seels, they are supposed to keep your tootsies bone dry. If you are a dry-foot fetishist, these might be just the thing. | ||
- | O Frank Woodgate has xet114-erl to Charlestown, | ||
- | o It's a long time until next summer, but just in case you are thinking of visiting Tassie in the warm (warmer?) weather, there is now a company called Wilderness Air which has a small seaplane to take groups into the southwest. Can land you at such places as Bathurst Harbour. Might give you scope for planning ' | ||
+ | Letters to the Editor are most welcome and needed on this subject. Tell us what's wrong with reunions, what changes could be made and if you think members still __want__ a reunion? | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === FBW Bush Dance. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Lane Cove Town Hall - Friday 12th May - 8 pm to midnight. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Hotfoot String Band - Theme "S & R" - Prize for best table or best party - BYO drink and supper - $8 single at door - SBW party to be arranged by Denise Shaw, phone 922 6093 until 26 April, then 525 4698 (H), 922 2677 (B). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Footnotes. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We have had the strangest weather for the past 9 months. Last winter was a non-event and so was last summer. Warm winters and wet summers - could this be the greenhouse effect I keep reading about? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Talking of wet - were any of the Easter walks washed out? I'd like to know if they were, just for the record. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Talking of walking, I saw Jan Mohandas wizzing up Mount Solitary on the 12th March. Galloping after him were about 15 perspiring walkers, including several pretty young girls. Seeing their colourful blouses, jewellery and dazzling smiles I realised why Jan likes to lead day walks! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Anyone planning to visit Kosciusko Park should beware of drinking the water. A report recently tabled in Parliament stated that many creeks in the park were polluted with raw or poorly treated sewage. However, there is some good news for skiers. Another 60 km of poled ski trails have been added to the existing 30 km. In future the Service hopes to employ rangers to patrol the trails. Anyone want to be paid to go skiing? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Has anyone tried the new waterproofing solution TX-10? Supposed to proof wool, cotton, fibre pile, polycotton and __down__. Obtainable from Paddys, Eastwood, Alpsports and other stores can obtain it. Sounds too good to be true. I will try, and let you know. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Next in the world of waterproofing - Gortex socks. Don't laugh, they just might work. Called Seels, they are supposed to keep your tootsies bone dry. If you are a dry-foot fetishist, these might be just the thing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Frank Woodgate has retired to Charlestown, | ||
+ | |||
+ | It's a long time until next summer, but just in case you are thinking of visiting Tassie in the warm (warmer?) weather, there is now a company called Wilderness Air which has a small seaplane to take groups into the southwest. Can land you at such places as Bathurst Harbour. Might give you scope for planning ' | ||
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