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 In 1979 the State Pollution Control Commission held an Inquiry into the recreational use of off-road vehicles. This led to the passing of an Act in 1983 which provided for the designation of 'no access' areas and 'controlled access' areas. The Department of Lands has now formulated a draft policy to give effect to the Act. For 10 years since the Inquiry, ORV's have ranged freely over most of the Crown landscape. In 1979 the State Pollution Control Commission held an Inquiry into the recreational use of off-road vehicles. This led to the passing of an Act in 1983 which provided for the designation of 'no access' areas and 'controlled access' areas. The Department of Lands has now formulated a draft policy to give effect to the Act. For 10 years since the Inquiry, ORV's have ranged freely over most of the Crown landscape.
  
-The Federation of Bushmalkers, together with other leading conservation organisations, made a joint submission to the Inquiry. Its theme was that the use of ORV's "impinged on the welfare of others by spoiling their enjoyment of the natural environment and inflicting damage on that environment". It described the environmentally dbjectionable features of ORV use such as noise, wilderness impairment and track damage, and pointed cut that closure of roads did not deny public access.+The Federation of Bushwalkers, together with other leading conservation organisations, made a joint submission to the Inquiry. Its theme was that the use of ORV's "impinged on the welfare of others by spoiling their enjoyment of the natural environment and inflicting damage on that environment". It described the environmentally objectionable features of ORV use such as noise, wilderness impairment and track damage, and pointed cut that closure of roads did not deny public access.
  
 At the Inquiry, all the authorities concerned with land management gave evidence. None of them wanted ORV's on their land, but the Dept. of Lands said it would provide Crown lands for ORV use. When asked what sort of land it could make available, having regard to environmental protection, it could nominate only quarries and gravel pits! The Inquiry report was even more critical of ORV damage than were the conservation societies. At the Inquiry, all the authorities concerned with land management gave evidence. None of them wanted ORV's on their land, but the Dept. of Lands said it would provide Crown lands for ORV use. When asked what sort of land it could make available, having regard to environmental protection, it could nominate only quarries and gravel pits! The Inquiry report was even more critical of ORV damage than were the conservation societies.
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 At the June general meeting, the Club approved a submission, prefaced by a claim that it had a more intimate knowledge of State Crown Lands, both before and after the intrusion of ORV's, than any other user group. It recommended that ORV's be excluded from: At the June general meeting, the Club approved a submission, prefaced by a claim that it had a more intimate knowledge of State Crown Lands, both before and after the intrusion of ORV's, than any other user group. It recommended that ORV's be excluded from:
  
-  * Wilderness ares, whether proclaimed as such or not.+  * Wilderness areas, whether proclaimed as such or not.
   * National parks, existing or proposed, except on public roads.   * National parks, existing or proposed, except on public roads.
   * All beaches.   * All beaches.
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 The rain had eased to a kind of drizzle, allowing me to discard my wet rain gear which had proved to be somewhat unprotective anyway. The struggle with mud, rock, bush and charcoal-burnt undergrowth could begin. Progress was slow but steady and I kept an eye on the angry creek below. The opposite bank seemed inviting and free of obstacles, but how to get there? Was the grass greener on the other side? The rain had eased to a kind of drizzle, allowing me to discard my wet rain gear which had proved to be somewhat unprotective anyway. The struggle with mud, rock, bush and charcoal-burnt undergrowth could begin. Progress was slow but steady and I kept an eye on the angry creek below. The opposite bank seemed inviting and free of obstacles, but how to get there? Was the grass greener on the other side?
  
-Finally a likely crossing was spotted and successfully regotiated after a partially failed balancing act, which left my lower half rather clammy. This side of the ceeek was not as "green" as I had hoped for and the struggle with rock, vegetation and other obstacles resumed. Previously dry creek formations provided now spectacular sideshows of tumbling water; not so enjoyable however, when our paths crossed.+Finally a likely crossing was spotted and successfully negotiated after a partially failed balancing act, which left my lower half rather clammy. This side of the creek was not as "green" as I had hoped for and the struggle with rock, vegetation and other obstacles resumed. Previously dry creek formations provided now spectacular sideshows of tumbling water; not so enjoyable however, when our paths crossed.
  
 About two hours after leaving the Falls, Crystal Pool was reached only to find the place, not surprisingly, totally deserted. After a quick lunch break, a careful shuffle across the creek and a short bush bash, Wise's Track appeared. Karani Track was next, and after further bush-bashing, Palona Creek's angry swollen flow could be heard. About two hours after leaving the Falls, Crystal Pool was reached only to find the place, not surprisingly, totally deserted. After a quick lunch break, a careful shuffle across the creek and a short bush bash, Wise's Track appeared. Karani Track was next, and after further bush-bashing, Palona Creek's angry swollen flow could be heard.
  
-I again kept on the high side as much as possible and soon spotted a good crossing point below. Then it was up again at the other side. When eventually I dropped down a bit towards the creek, I realised I had pased over the top of the cave, for suddenly the Limestone Cave track appeared under my feet. Lady Carrington Drive was now within easy reach.+I again kept on the high side as much as possible and soon spotted a good crossing point below. Then it was up again at the other side. When eventually I dropped down a bit towards the creek, I realised I had passed over the top of the cave, for suddenly the Limestone Cave track appeared under my feet. Lady Carrington Drive was now within easy reach.
  
 The sun decided to lend its support in making the further stroll along the track as enjoyable as one could wish. Another three kilometres and the last obstacle, the swollen Hacking River, was spotted. This proved to be bigger than I had bargained for. After a brief reconnaissance along the bank I turned tail and made for the roadway with the intent of hitching a ride to Waterfall. A rather inglorious end to a challenging trip. But time was getting on and a train had to be caught. The sun decided to lend its support in making the further stroll along the track as enjoyable as one could wish. Another three kilometres and the last obstacle, the swollen Hacking River, was spotted. This proved to be bigger than I had bargained for. After a brief reconnaissance along the bank I turned tail and made for the roadway with the intent of hitching a ride to Waterfall. A rather inglorious end to a challenging trip. But time was getting on and a train had to be caught.
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 I guess I would have to rate Peter Price as one of the good cooks. From many meals we enjoyed together in the bush I can't remember what we ate but I can remember enjoying every one. Price had a pretty small repertoire of patheticly weak jokes. In these, there was invariably a seemingly innocent word or phrase that was laboriously developed to imply one of those five or six words that young mothers dread hearing from their 8-year old sons. In one of these jokes, as I recall, "coffee" was this innocent key word. One would only have to mention "coffee" to Price to have him collapse in mirth. I guess I would have to rate Peter Price as one of the good cooks. From many meals we enjoyed together in the bush I can't remember what we ate but I can remember enjoying every one. Price had a pretty small repertoire of patheticly weak jokes. In these, there was invariably a seemingly innocent word or phrase that was laboriously developed to imply one of those five or six words that young mothers dread hearing from their 8-year old sons. In one of these jokes, as I recall, "coffee" was this innocent key word. One would only have to mention "coffee" to Price to have him collapse in mirth.
  
-Abetted, indeed encouraged, by people such as Ron Knightley, every meal with Price became something of a circus. Under such conditons you would have eaten boiled bracken and enjoyed it. Yes, I reckon Price was one of the good cooks.+Abetted, indeed encouraged, by people such as Ron Knightley, every meal with Price became something of a circus. Under such conditions you would have eaten boiled bracken and enjoyed it. Yes, I reckon Price was one of the good cooks.
  
 To be continued. To be continued.
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 +===== Conservation News. =====
 +
 +=== The Coastline Cop-Out. ===
 +
 +Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' money (and a considerable number of trees) to produce a P.R. leaflet on its guidelines to coastal development. This leaflet was a perfect example of political speeches - colourful, wordy and of very little significance.
  
-CONSERVATION NEWS 
-THE COASTLINE COP-OUT 
-Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' 
-money (and a considerable number of trees) to produce a P.R. leaflet on its guidelines to coastal development. This leaflet was a perfect example of political speeches - colourful, wordy and of very little significance. 
 The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/destruction of the coastline. In almost every case the final decision will rest with local councils who - as everyone knows - profit greatly from the inflated land values which result from massive development. The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/destruction of the coastline. In almost every case the final decision will rest with local councils who - as everyone knows - profit greatly from the inflated land values which result from massive development.
 +
 Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of 'protecting' our beaches and foreshores, while in fact allowing councils the final word on development. Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of 'protecting' our beaches and foreshores, while in fact allowing councils the final word on development.
-In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more support + 
-ive of sand-mining". It also stated, "the Greiner Government has made it clear it believes there are 'too few' sand-mining operations in NSW". +In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more supportive of sand-mining". It also stated, "the Greiner Government has made it clear it believes there are 'too few' sand-mining operations in NSW". 
-In March, 'Australminl was granted permission to mine rutile and zircon around Newrybar, near Byron Bay. The project manager of Australmih believes that other companies will proceed with their own plans now that the first approval has been granted.+ 
 +In March, 'Australmin' was granted permission to mine rutile and zircon around Newrybar, near Byron Bay. The project manager of Australmih believes that other companies will proceed with their own plans now that the first approval has been granted. 
 Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work. Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work.
 +
 Which would you prefer? Which would you prefer?
-* 31* * * * * * * + 
-FEDERATION OF BUSHATALICENG CLUBS N.S W. - Notes from the June Meeting. +---- 
-Tracks &Access: On a suggestion by SEW delegates it was resolved to protest to the authorities over the excessive and garish trail fferkings along parts of the Centenary Track franMittagong to Katoomba, particularly in the Nattai/ WblIondilly and BeIoon Gap region. + 
-SociAl Events: In bad weather only 68 people from nine clubs were present for the Bush Dance in May, and the financial result was virtually a break even. The FEDERATION BALL is set down for 22nd September at Petersham Tbwn Hall - admission $8 and the theme for table settings is "The Greenhouse Effect". +===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs N.S.W. - Notes from the June Meeting. ===== 
-Federation Contact: To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, MAUREEN CAY1LL (Tel. 548.1228). + 
-Bushwalker Leadership: A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. +=== Tracks & Access: === 
-Page 8 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 + 
-LACEY'S CREEK RE-VISITED+On a suggestion by SBW delegates it was resolved to protest to the authorities over the excessive and garish trail markings along parts of the Centenary Track from Mittagong to Katoomba, particularly in the Nattai/ Wollondilly and Beloon Gap region. 
 + 
 +=== Social Events: === 
 + 
 +In bad weather only 68 people from nine clubs were present for the Bush Dance in May, and the financial result was virtually a break even. The Federation Ball is set down for 22nd September at Petersham Town Hall - admission $8 and the theme for table settings is "The Greenhouse Effect". 
 + 
 +=== Federation Contact: === 
 + 
 +To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, Maureen Cavill (Tel. 548.1228). 
 + 
 +=== Bushwalker Leadership: === 
 + 
 +A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Lacey's Creek Re-Visited. ===== 
 by Morag Ryder by Morag Ryder
-1,0 reom c ems rftEL4Jp + 
-EASTER - 24/28 March 1989 - LEADER - Bill Capon.+Easter - 24/28 March 1989. 
 + 
 +Leader - Bill Capon. 
 Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder. Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder.
-With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed 
-into Bill's, we set out for Batsch Camp. About 11.30 pm I crept into my sleeping bag, mentally preparing for an early start on Friday. 
-Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, we strolled under a cloudy sky and cross the Tonalli River. The rest of th7Oarty strolled up to Lacey's Gap - I crawled up, partly on hands and knees. Lunch with good views was interrupted by spatters of rain, so we departed for Lacey's Creek. 
-Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - 
-a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. 
-Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did 
-help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and 
-swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. 
-With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey's meet. While slithering down this precipice, Chris decided to tie a 
-trailing bootlace. The bootlace prompty shot down a hole, and Chris realised he had been trying to knot a baby snake. 
-ACNE LEECH OR TWO? 
  
-WHAT A NERVE +With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed into Bill's, we set out for Batsch Camp. About 11.30 pm I crept into my sleeping bag, mentally preparing for an early start on Friday. 
-I GET KNOTTED YOURSELF !+ 
 +Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, we strolled under a cloudy sky and cross the Tonalli River. The rest of the party strolled up to Lacey's Gap - I crawled up, partly on hands and knees. Lunch with good views was interrupted by spatters of rain, so we departed for Lacey's Creek. 
 + 
 +Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. 
 + 
 +Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. 
 + 
 +With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey's meet. While slithering down this precipice, Chris decided to tie a trailing bootlace. The bootlace promptly shot down a hole, and Chris realised he had been trying to knot a baby snake. 
 The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up. The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up.
-With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. + 
-Also a minimum. of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, +With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. Also a minimum of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. 
-so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. + 
-Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/Wayne/Chris leading and breakfasted in an overhang. The late breakfast was followed by a late morning tea/lunch which was followed +Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/Wayne/Chris leading and breakfasted in an overhang. The late breakfast was followed by a late morning tea/lunch which was followed by by a late lunch-cum-something. There was talk of bolting for Tonalli River, but when we saw the view from the escarpment, everyone wanted to camp high. The water problem was again solved with a rock pool, and for the first time we camped without rain or leeches. 
-by by a late lunch-cum-something. There was talk of bolting for Tonalli River, but when we +
-saw the view from the escarpment, everyone wanted to camp high. The water problem was again +
-July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 +
-solved with a rock pool, and for the first time we camped without rain or leeches.+
 On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it 'sunshine'. It dried our gear too, as we sat in a row on the edge of the cliff while Bill and Wayne displayed their love of danger, looking for a pass. With a mixture of coercion, desperation and cries of "It's not that bad!" we negotiated the crevice. Apparently Bill couldn't find any more assault courses for us, because we frolicked back to the cars amid flowers, sunshine, grassy meadows and all that sissy stuff. On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it 'sunshine'. It dried our gear too, as we sat in a row on the edge of the cliff while Bill and Wayne displayed their love of danger, looking for a pass. With a mixture of coercion, desperation and cries of "It's not that bad!" we negotiated the crevice. Apparently Bill couldn't find any more assault courses for us, because we frolicked back to the cars amid flowers, sunshine, grassy meadows and all that sissy stuff.
 +
 All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk. All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk.
-* * * * * * * * * * + 
-AnGUST 25, Friday - WILDERNESS SOCIETY DANCE - begins at 7.30 pm at the Ryde Civic Centre. Listen to 'Van Diemens Band' one of the really professional folk groups, and help the Society. +---- 
-!WELL, I CERTAINLY GOT %MOILING 1 DIFFERENT FROM THIS WALK + 
-AUGUST 30 - CLUB AUCTION - WITH GUEST AUCTIONEER CHARLIE BROWN +August 25, Friday - Wilderness Society Dance - begins at 7.30 pm at the Ryde Civic Centre. Listen to 'Van Diemens Band' one of the really professional folk groups, and help the Society. 
-Its on again folks, that grand annual event, the one and only club auction. Donate your superseded/ superannuated gear and help to fill the club's kitty. Make a few bids yourself and enjoy the fun! + 
-BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH +August 30 - Club Auction - with guest auctioneer Charlie Brown. Its on again folks, that grand annual event, the one and only club auction. Donate your superseded/superannuated gear and help to fill the club's kitty. Make a few bids yourself and enjoy the fun! 
-10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI + 
-047-87 8366 +---- 
-KANANGRA BOYD + 
-. UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS +=== Belvedere Taxis Blackheath. === 
-. SIX FOOT TRACK + 
-PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT +10 seater mini bus taxi. 047-87 8366. 
-Share the Fare Competitive Rates + 
-Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 +Kanangra Boyd. Upper Blue Mountains. Six Foot Track. 
-THE WHISTLING KETTLE + 
-I knew a most superior camper Whose methods were absurdly wrong He did not live on tea and damper But took a little stove along +Pick up anywhere for start or finish of your walk - by prior arrangement. 
-At every place he chose to settle He spread with gadgets, saving toil He even had a whistling kettle To warn him it was on the boil + 
-Beneath the banksia and wattles Boronia and coolibah +Share the fare - competitive rates. 
-He scattered paper, cans and bottles And parked his nasty little car + 
-He camped, this sacreligeous stranger (The moon was at the full that week) Once, in a spot that teemed with danger Beside a bunyip-haunted creek +---- 
-He spread his junk, but did not plunder Hoping to stay the weekend long + 
-He watched the blood red sun go under Across the silent billabong +===== The Whistling Kettle. ===== 
-He ate tinned food without demurring He put the kettle on for tea + 
-He did not see the water stirring Out there beside the sunken tree +I knew a most superior camper\\ 
-e"7". +Whose methods were absurdly wrong\\ 
-Then, for the day had made him swelter And the night was hot and tense to spring He donned a bathing suit in shelter And left the firelights' friendly ring +He did not live on tea and damper\\ 
-He felt the water kiss and tingle Then came the silence, none too soon A ripple broke against the shingle +But took a little stove along 
-And dark with blood, it met the moon (' + 
-Abandoned in the hush, the kettle (7 +At every place he chose to settle\\ 
-Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' plight And loud it screamed, the lifeless metal Far into the malicious night. +He spread with gadgets, saving toil\\ 
-(Submitted by Barry Wallace +He even had a whistling kettle\\ 
-rqr +To warn him it was on the boil 
-July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 + 
-MAIL BAG+Beneath the banksia and wattles\\ 
 +Boronia and coolibah\\ 
 +He scattered paper, cans and bottles\\ 
 +And parked his nasty little car 
 + 
 +He camped, this sacreligeous stranger\\ 
 +(The moon was at the full that week)\\ 
 +Once, in a spot that teemed with danger\\ 
 +Beside a bunyip-haunted creek 
 + 
 +He spread his junk, but did not plunder\\ 
 +Hoping to stay the weekend long\\ 
 +He watched the blood red sun go under\\ 
 +Across the silent billabong 
 + 
 +He ate tinned food without demurring\\ 
 +He put the kettle on for tea\\ 
 +He did not see the water stirring\\ 
 +Out there beside the sunken tree 
 + 
 +Then, for the day had made him swelter\\ 
 +And the night was hot and tense to spring\\ 
 +He donned a bathing suit in shelter\\ 
 +And left the firelights' friendly ring 
 + 
 +He felt the water kiss and tingle\\ 
 +Then came the silence, none too soon\\ 
 +A ripple broke against the shingle\\ 
 +And dark with blood, it met the moon 
 + 
 +Abandoned in the hush, the kettle 
 +Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' plight\\ 
 +And loud it screamed, the lifeless metal\\ 
 +Far into the malicious night. 
 + 
 +(Submitted by Barry Wallace) 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Mail Bag. ===== 
 From Kath Brown From Kath Brown
 +
 Dear Editor, Dear Editor,
 +
 You have asked in the April magazine "What's Wrong With Reunions?" My answer to that is "Nothing!" And "Do we still want Reunions?" The answer is "Yes". You have asked in the April magazine "What's Wrong With Reunions?" My answer to that is "Nothing!" And "Do we still want Reunions?" The answer is "Yes".
-It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, particularly the singing and sketches round the campfire. + 
-And of course there are some Fairly solid jobs of work, like clearing the weeds rrom the campsites and cutting wood for the big campfire, and for these the more workers there are, the easier it is for everyone. But the people who do go are happy to do these things as Lt +It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, particularly the singing and sketches round the campfire. And of course there are some fairly solid jobs of work, like clearing the weeds from the campsites and cutting wood for the big campfire, and for these the more workers there are, the easier it is for everyone. But the people who do go are happy to do these things as it is all part of one aspect of the Club's program that appeals to them. 
-is all part of one aspect of the Club's program that appeals to them. + 
-The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great +The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (from eighteen to eighty), from different homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music, cinema, theatre, art and literature. We belong to different political parties, although I'm sure that we would all wish our political party to support the cause of conservation. 
-diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (From eighteen to eighty), from different + 
-homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music.  inema, +So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home too long or they are no longer strong enough to cope with any harder walks, but still, find great enjoyment in being in the bush and getting their exercise on the track. There are, of course, many other grades of walks between the very hard or the very easy, and many Club members enjoy all kinds. 
-theatre, art and literature. We belong to different political parties, although I'm sure + 
-that we would all wish our political party to support the cause of conservation. +Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the lectures, the auction, the get-togethers in the clubroom to talk to their friends and meet other members. Some members enjoy this, others have other things to do. Some members who have busy working lives and perhaps also do various jobs for the Club, can only manage to foregather with other Club members out in the bush. To each his own response to what the Club offers. 
-So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks + 
-and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other +When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn't fit in. On a hard walk, if 50 came along it would degenerate into a crawl and have to be short-circuited. If 100 members attend a day walk they would be spread over several kilometres of track. And this applies to a certain extent to the Reunion. 
-Like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home + 
-toc long or they are no Longer strong enough to cope with any harder walks, but stil, Puld +However, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons for not going. And if only __fifty__ attend, at least those 50 have a happy, enjoyable weekend with their bushwalking friends. So, yes, we do still want the Reunions. 
-great enjoyment in being in the bush and getting their exercise on the track. There are, of course, many other grades of walks between the very hard or the very easy, and many Club members enjoy all kinds. + 
-Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the Lectures. +---- 
-the auction, the get-togethers in the clubroom to talk to their friends and meet other + 
-members. Some members enjoy this, others have other things to do. Some members who have +=== Honorary membership for Bill Burke. === 
-busy working lives and perhaps also do various jobs for the Club, can only manage to fore + 
-gather with other Club members out in the bush. To each his own response to what the 1 tub +In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month's magazine. 
-offers. + 
-When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn't fit in. On a hard walk, if 50 came along it would degenerate into a crawl and have +=== A new arrival! === 
-to be short-circuited. If 100 members attend a day walk they would be spread over several + 
-kilometres of track, And this applies to a certain extent to the Reunion. +Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June. Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! 
-qopwever, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons 0-0Y not + 
-going. And if only FIFTY attend, at least those 50 have a happy, enjoyable weekend with +=== 1-2-3 September. === 
-their bushwalking friends. So, yes, we do still want the Reunions. + 
-HONORARY MEMBERSHIP FOR BILL BURKE In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month's magazine +George Mawer is leading a 3-day walk from Kanangra to Katoomba, via Gangarang & the Wild Dogs. Easy/medium. Phone 707.1343 (H) OR 774.0500 (W) (.... be mad to miss it!) 
-A NEW ARRIVAL! Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! + 
-1-2-3 SEPTEMBER.  GEORGE MAWER IS LEADING A 3-DAY WALK FROM KANANGRA TO KATOOMBA, VIA GANGARANG & THE WILD DOGS. EASY/MEDIUM. PHONE 707.1343 (Fl) OR 774.0500 (W) (.... BE MAD TO MISS IT!) +---- 
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-SAT -9-4 (PARKING AT REAR, OFF PITIWATER ROAD) + 
-226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS --HON-FRI 9-5.30 +226 Princes Highway, Kogarah Bay, 2217. Phone (02) 546 5455. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30, Thurs 9-7, Sat - 9-4. 
-THURS - 9-7 + 
-SAT  - 9-4 +A large range of lightweight, quality, bushwalking & camping gear: 
-A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, OUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR + 
- LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS. +  * Lightweight food for backpackers and canoeists 
- COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR +  * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear 
- MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS +  * Maps, books and leaflets 
- INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS +  * Information service for canoeists and walkers 
- KNIVES  COMPASSES  SURVIVAL GEAR +  * Knives 
-WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. +  * Compasses 
-QUALITY TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY. PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT +  * Survival gear 
- A HUGE RANGE OF PADDLES FOR ALL TYPES OF CANOEING  WETSUITS  SURF SKIS + 
- ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS  WIDE RANGE OF JACKETS & CAGS  FACE MASKS +We stock the largest range of canoeing gear in N.S.W. 
- FOOTWEAR  MANY TYPES OF BUOYANCY & LIFE VESTS  HELMETS + 
-July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 +Quality touring craft of all types. High quality, performance competition craft. 
-THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING by Barry Wallace + 
-The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Pbrter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. +  * A huge range of paddles for all types of canoeing 
-There were no new members to welcome, so we went ahead with the reading and receiving of the Minutes of the previous meeting. The only matters arising were a mention of the return +  * Wetsuits 
-of our wandering screen, thanks to the diligence of the caretaker, and a remark that we have received no response to our query regarding restrictions of access in the Forestry Areas of South-East NSW. +  * Surf skis 
-The matter of Correspondence saw letters received from Federation regarding public liability insurance, from Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment,advising that he has received our letter regarding the resumed property in the Coonabarabran area and that the matter will be given further consideration. There was also a letter from the Chief Secretary's Department +  * All types of spray covers 
-requesting documentation related to our status as an incorporated body, from The Wilderness Society advising of their fund raising activities and also providing details of proposed actions +  * Wide range of jackets & cags 
-on the conservation of the S.E. Forests. A letter from the S. E. Forest Alliance gave information on non-violent protest and passive resistance techniques.+  * Face masks 
 +  * Footwear 
 +  * Many types of buoyancy & life vests 
 +  * Helmets 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== The June General Meeting. ===== 
 + 
 +by Barry Wallace 
 + 
 +The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Porter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. 
 + 
 +There were no new members to welcome, so we went ahead with the reading and receiving of the Minutes of the previous meeting. The only matters arising were a mention of the return of our wandering screen, thanks to the diligence of the caretaker, and a remark that we have received no response to our query regarding restrictions of access in the Forestry Areas of South-East NSW. 
 + 
 +The matter of Correspondence saw letters received from Federation regarding public liability insurance, from Tim Moore, Minister for the Environment, advising that he has received our letter regarding the resumed property in the Coonabarabran area and that the matter will be given further consideration. There was also a letter from the Chief Secretary's Department requesting documentation related to our status as an incorporated body, from The Wilderness Society advising of their fund raising activities and also providing details of proposed actions on the conservation of the S.E. Forests. A letter from the S. E. Forest Alliance gave information on non-violent protest and passive resistance techniques. 
 Outgoing correspondence was comprised of a letter to the Chief Secretary's Department, presumably forwarding the requested documentation, and a letter to the Premier asking about the curious degree of restriction placed on our access into the S.E. Forests. Outgoing correspondence was comprised of a letter to the Chief Secretary's Department, presumably forwarding the requested documentation, and a letter to the Premier asking about the curious degree of restriction placed on our access into the S.E. Forests.
 +
 Business arising saw a move to review the F.B.W. proposed Public Liability insurance policy. Business arising saw a move to review the F.B.W. proposed Public Liability insurance policy.
 +
 The Treasurer's Report came next, with advice that we spent $552.97, acquired $3,426.00 and closed with a balance of $3,105.47. The Treasurer's Report came next, with advice that we spent $552.97, acquired $3,426.00 and closed with a balance of $3,105.47.
-The Walks Report began at the weekend of 12,13,14 May with Carol Bruce and her party of + 
-6 abandoning the programmed walk to Glen Davis Trig and scattering to the various points of the compass in an attempt to find more clement weather. Parkes and Cooma were mentioned. Bill +The Walks Report began at the weekend of 12,13,14 May with Carol Bruce and her party of 6 abandoning the programmed walk to Glen Davis Trig and scattering to the various points of the compass in an attempt to find more clement weather. Parkes and Cooma were mentioned. Bill Capon's trip to Tims Gully and Wine Glass Tor was made of sterner stuff, although it's not clear if Bill was. The trip was led by Ian Wolfe, with a party of 6 enjoying an historical ramble in fine weather. David Mcintosh's walk from Batsh Camp to Yerranderie and return was cancelled for a number of complicated reasons. Wendy Lipiatt's day pushbike trip from Waterfall station was led by Michele Morgan, with the 5 starters reporting a fine, pleasant ride. 
-Capon's trip to Tims Gully and Wine Glass Tor was made of sterner stuff, although it's not + 
-clear if Bill was. The trip was led by Ian Wolfe, with a party of 6 enjoying an historical +May 19,20,21 saw Wendy Aliano's Yalwal trip cancelled and Les Powell's Uni Rover Trail walk met a similar fate. Wayne Steele's Byangee Walls traverse had a party of 9, at least two of whom said they didn't want to talk about it, and then (as is usually the way of these things did. Paul Mawhinney's Heathcote to Engadine day walk had a party of 9, some of whom detached themselves from the trip at various intermediate locations and all of whom were male. 
-ramble in fine weather. David Mcintosh's walk from Batsh Camp to Yerranderie and return was + 
-cancelled for a number of complicated reasons. Wendy Lipiatt's day pushbike trip from Waterfall +Kenn Clacher led a party of 8 on a somewhat re-routed version of his Galloping Jim's Route walk in the Budawangs over the weekend of 26,27,28 May, but of George Walton's and Hans Stichter's walks that same weekend there were no reports. Errol Sheedy's day walk from Heathcote to Engadine had 14 starters suffering the wet tracks, and indeed four of them dropped out along the way. 
-station was led by Michele Morgan, with the 5 starters reporting a fine, pleasant ride. + 
-May 19,20,21 saw Wendy Aliano's Yalwal trip cancelled and Les Powell's Uni Rover Trail walk met a similar fate. Wayne Steele's Byangee Walls traverse had a party of 9, at least two of +Oliver Crawford's extended weekend Wollongambe traverse trip over the weekend 1,2,3,4,5 June did not go. Jim Oxley's Kanangra area trip over the weekend of 2,3,4 June also did not go. There was no report of Greta Davis' Campfire Creek day walk, but Paul Mawhinney led a party, estimated to be 4 people, on his Engadine to Heathcote trip on the Sunday. 
-whom said they didn't want to talk about it, and then (as is usually the way of these things + 
-did. Paul Mawhinney's Heathcote to Engadine day walk had a party of 9, some of whom detached +The Queen's Birthday weekend of 9,10,11,12 saw slightly better conditions. Dot Butler's "Weekend with the Stars" trip saw a party of around 10 dodging the showers and copping it sweet in the bath at Wade's place (Stalag Canopus) to sort of mess around with many kilograms of observatory building materials, which were variously heavy or awkwardly shaped, and a steep hilltop. It was probably good training for anyone who plans to do a bit of that sort of thing. Bob King's Colo walk was cancelled and although Jim Callaway's Royal National Park station to Waterfall day walk is reported to have gone there were no details. 
-themselves from the trip at various intermediate locations and all of whom were male. +
-Kenn Clacher led a party of 8 on a somewhat re-routed version of his Galloping Jim's Route walk in the Budawangs over the weekend of 26,27,28 May, but of George Walton's and Hans Stichter's walks that same weekend there were no reports. Errol Sheedy's day walk from +
-Heathcote to Engadine had 14 starters suffering the wet tracks, and indeed four of them dropped out along the way. +
-Oliver Crawford's extended weekend Wollongambe traverse trip over the weekend 1,2,3,4,5 lune did not go. Jim Oxley's Kanangra area trip over the weekend of 2,3,4 June also did not go. +
-There was no report of Greta Davis' Nmpfire Creek day walk, but Paul Mawhinney led a party, estimated to be 4 people, on his Engadine to Heathcote trip on the Sunday. +
-The Queen's Birthday weekend of 9,10,11,12 saw slightly better conditions. Dot Butler's +
-"Weekend with the Stars" trip saw a party of around 10 dodging the showers and copping it sweet in the bath at Wade's place (Stalag Canopus) to sort of mess around with many kilograms of observatory building materials, which were variously heavy or awkwardly shaped, and a steep +
-hilltop. It was probably good training for anyone who plans to do a bit of that sort of thing. +
-Bob King's Colo walk was cancelled and although Jim Callaway's Royal National Park station to Waterfall day walk is reported to have gone there were no details.+
 There was no Federation Report - it probably isn't covered elsewhere in the magazine. There was no Federation Report - it probably isn't covered elsewhere in the magazine.
-Conservation Report indicated that the Lands Department has released a draft Crown Lands Off-Road Vehicle Policy for public comment. Our Conservation Secretary presented a draft + 
-Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 +Conservation Report indicated that the Lands Department has released a draft Crown Lands Off-Road Vehicle Policy for public comment. Our Conservation Secretary presented a draft submission to the meeting for discussion. Opinion was favourable, and Alex will lodge the submission on our behalf before the deadline. 
-submission to the meeting for discussion. Opinion was favourable, and Alex will lodge the submission on our behalf before the deadline.+
 Of general business there was none, so after the announcements the chairman closed the meeting, at 2124. Of general business there was none, so after the announcements the chairman closed the meeting, at 2124.
-DOING THE BUSH-SKIERS GLIDE + 
-I love to go ski-touring But I think it is a swiz It makes me so exhausted+---- 
 + 
 +===== Doing The Bush-Skiers Glide. ===== 
 + 
 +I love to go ski-touring\\ 
 +But I think it is a swiz\\ 
 +It makes me so exhausted\\
 I always end like this.... I always end like this....
-'here are many ways of covering the ground when ski-touring, and the 'glide' is one of the most efficient. Borrowed from cross-country racing, it can increase speed without pain + 
-or strain. But it does take practice. +There are many ways of covering the ground when ski-touring, and the 'glide' is one of the most efficient. Borrowed from cross-country racing, it can increase speed without pain or strain. But it does take practice. 
-With each stride, the skier pushes forward on to the front ski and balances while the + 
-ski glides. If you are properly balanced, this glide becomes a rest. Without balance, the +With each stride, the skier pushes forward on to the front ski and balances while the ski glides. If you are properly balanced, this glide becomes a rest. Without balance, the glide becomes wobbly, as the body constantly adjusts for the swaying. The 'glide' then becomes short and tiring. 
-glide becomes wobbly, as the body constantly adjusts for the swaying. The 'glide' then + 
-becomes short and tiring. +=== The Technique. === 
-[he Technique  + 
-Practice first at home. Put on a pair of smooth nylon socks and stand on a smooth +Practice first at home. Put on a pair of smooth nylon socks and stand on a smooth surface, such as the kitchen floor. Lift one leg and stretch it in front of you. Repeat with the other leg. No wobbles? then on to the next stage. Push one foot in front of you, put your weight on it, and slide forward. Repeat with the other foot. At first it seems impossible. I fell over repeatedly for the first 10 minutes. But patience will be rewarded; and you will soon get the rhythm and balance of the push/glide motion. 
-surface, such as the kitchen floor. Lift one leg and stretch it in front of you. Repeat + 
-with the other leg. No wobbles? then on to the next stage. Push one foot in front of +Kitchens are usually rather small, and it's hard to find long, smooth surfaced corridor. I sneaked into the local hospital at the end of visiting time. As the last stragglers departed, I whipped off my shoes and 'glided' down a long corridor, under the startled gaze of a nurse and an elderly patient! 
-you, put your weight on it, and slide forward, Repeat with the other foot. At first it + 
-ieems Lmpossible. I fell over repeatedly for the first 10 minutes. But patience will be +=== Snow Practice. === 
-rewarded; and you will soon get the rythm and balance of the push/glide motion. + 
-Kitchens are usually rather small, and it's hard to find long, smooth surfaced corridors, 1 sneaked into the local hospital at the end of visiting time. As the last stragglers +Find a gentle slope and practice lifting one ski as you go down. Ski as far as possible while standing on one leg. Try skiing without stocks, swinging your arms to amplify the rhythm. Now put on your pack and do some serious practice. In rough or difficult conditions you will have to shorten your stride or even revert to the 'bush-skiers plod', but there are so many places where 'gliding' can save both time and energy or at least let you catch your breath! 
-departed, I whipped off my shoes and 'glided' down a long corridor, under the startled gaze ot a nurse and an elderly patient! + 
-Snow Practice  +---- 
-rind a gentle slope and practice lifting one ski as you go down. Ski as far as possible + 
-while standing on one leg. Try skiing without stocks, swinging your arms to amplify the +=== July 26 - Mid winter feast - plus "Bushwalking" by the A.B.C. === 
-rythm  Now put on your pack and do some serious practice. In rough or difficult conditions +
-you will have to shorten your stride or even revert to the +
-'bush-skiers plod', but there are so many places where 'gliding' can save both time and energy or at least let you catch your breath! +
-* * * * * * +
-JULY 26 - MID WINTER FEAST - PLUS "BUSHWALKING" BY THE A.B.C.+
 Bring your 'cold weather speciality', and feast while you watch this A.B.C. show. You may or may not agree with their view of bushwalking - come and judge for yourself. Bring your 'cold weather speciality', and feast while you watch this A.B.C. show. You may or may not agree with their view of bushwalking - come and judge for yourself.
  
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