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| - | __Saturday, 6th May 1989__: These walks, offered commercially by Russell Willis' | + | === Saturday, 6th May 1989: === |
| - | __Sunday | + | These walks, offered commercially by Russell Willis' |
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| + | Porridge with sultanas or Muesli for breakfast. We had the same breakfast everyday. We left the caravan park at 8.40 am. A number of bushfires on the way, sometimes very close to the road. We reached Victoria river town at 10.45 am and left at 11.00 am. Good facilities at the caravan park. We all had ice cream, biscuits, iced coffee etc. at the Victoria river inn. Very pleasant weather for travelling, about 25 C and nice breeze. Not humid at all. Total driving distance to Keep R NP is 850 km along Stuart and Victoria highways. We reached Timber creek town at 11.55 am and left after 40 min. 2 pubs, 2 petrol stations and other shops. Victoria River runs parallel to the road. About240 km from Timber Creek to Kununurra. Boab trees everywhere. After 200 km we turned off to Keep R NP information centre and Ranger' | ||
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| + | I was quite happy to get up early every morning and light the campfire. After breakfast, the food share (about 4 kg per person) was carried out, and we left the campsite at 8.40 am (NT time). After getting the vehicles organized, we started to walk along the fire trail at 9.10 am. Our plan was to go around the massif (walk north first, then west and finally south), walk upstream along a creek which flows through the massif in order to reach the site for our base camp for the next 3 days in the gorge, flanked by high rocky walls. After about 6 km at a fork in the fire trail we took the left branch. It swung to west and then to south. Left the fire trail soon, walked towards south and later stopped for morning tea at 11.15 am. Temp then reached 32 C. Feeling very warm but not humid. Very pleasant in the shade and also due to gentle breeze. Stopped often to look at plants like Turkey bush with plenty of pink flowers and pandanas palms. We were walking near the rocky area, but through speargrass (about 2 m high) towards south. The rock formations were red in colour and had a pagoda like appearance and there were a large number of them everywhere. Many refer to the Keep R NP as mini Bungles. At about 12.25 pm we found a shady spot on the south side of a rocky area which was about 15 m high. We decided to have an early lunch at that spot. Russell said that usually his habit was to stop for lunch around 1.30 pm in order to get as much walking done before it got too hot. We all carried about a litre of water each. For lunch we generally had Ryvita, cheese, tomatoes, salami, tinned fish, jam, honey, peanut butter and carrots. We had similar lunch everyday. We left that lunch spot at 2.15 pm. We walked towards northwest and climbed up to get excellent views to the west and then saw several natural arches and plenty of interesting plants. We wandered around this exceptionally beautiful area (3.10 pm), then we headed towards further west and scrambled down a gully to find a delightful waterhole. Everyone had a dip in the water and had drinks and rest till 4.00 pm. Reached the big creek (camping area upstream) at 4.30 pm, walking towards west. We turned south to walk along the creek upstream. We were now walking through a gorge with high cliffs on both sides. Reached the camping area at 5.15 pm. Just before we got there, we saw Andrew Griffiths and another walker standing on top of the cliff. There were 7 in Andrew' | ||
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| + | === Tuesday, 9th May 89: === | ||
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| + | Pleasant morning. Andrew and his group left around 7.30 am. We had breakfast and got ready for our first day walk. The general plan was to go upstream in the gorge with high walls on both sides, scramble up to go west and then turn north and proceed to the main creek to get back to the base camp. Left campsite in the morning at 9.20 am. Walked along the gorge - 220 degrees bearing. At 10.15 am, extensive aboriginal paintings, a man on horse, serpent with ears, many men, etc. Through the gorge the walk was very pleasant. Temp was about 25 C. Nice breeze. We left the gorge after morning tea, swim and after collecting water at 11.20 am. We climbed up about 100 m, got to the top. Russell' | ||
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| + | === Wednesday, 10th May 89: === | ||
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| + | At 6.30 am 11 of us went up to the top of the cliff on the western side of the gorge to watch the sunrise. About 100 meters climb. Beautiful morning. Sunrise was at about 7.05 am. Very clear and beautiful. Then we went to the edge to look down towards the campsite. We saw Russell getting the porridge ready. Bit of scrambling to get down. 7.30 am return. Then we had breakfast. Joan and Peter regularly had early morning swims as soon as they got up. Some others went for swim afterwards. Then it was time to get ready. The party now seems to have settled into a routine. Here in Keep, the sunlight became adequate at 6.45 am and got dark at 6.45 pm. We left the campsite at 9.50 am for our second day walk. Brian stayed back to nurse his right foot which gave him some trouble yesterday. We crossed over to the other side of the major creek, walked downstream to pick up the second side creek to the east which eventually led to a gorge. At 10.20 am we stopped to look at some aboriginal paintings, mostly hands and in particular a foot which is very rare. We left the art site at 10.30 am and walked upstream along the creek avoiding side creeks. We stopped when the view of the high rock formations were all around us. We had scroggin, dates and figs for morning tea (same for the rest of the trip) in the shadow of one of the rocks looking like an amphitheater. After morning tea break, we went to wander around a natural arch. We went higher up and stopped at 1.20 pm for lunch. In the creek there were a number of pools. Several members of the party were asleep by 2.15 pm. We left the lunch spot at 2.50 pm. We walked uphill first and then down a narrow gorge towards west. But there was a big drop. Then we took a side route to the north through a slot in the rock, turned to west and then followed a creek bed to go south. It joined up with the dry creek bed we had taken earlier on in the day. A number of stops on the way and returned to the campsite at 4.45 pm. Brian was still having a rest and said that his foot felt better. Everyone rushed off to the pool for a dip, washed their clothes and gathered around the fire. At 6.00 pm Russell brought out pappadums and cooked some on hot coal. Everyone joined in. Then we had chicken noodles soup and more pappadums. Main meal was Prawn curry mixed with vegetables and brown rice. Sweets: Apricots and custard. Russell then surprised us with 3 litres of Port wine. That gave the start necessary for a long session of singing. Jim the conductor, Peter with his mouth organ and Neil and Judy the main singers. Late night. | ||
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| + | === Thursday, 11th May 89: === | ||
| - | __Tuesday, 9th May 89__: Pleasant morning. Andrew | + | We had breakfast |
| - | __Wednesday, | + | === Friday 12th May 89: === |
| - | __Thursday, 11th May 89__: We had breakfast | + | Beautiful morning. No clouds in the sky. After breakfast, we got ready early in the morning to leave at 8.30 am. Russell and Patrick left at 8.00 am to walk about 10 km to go to the picnic area and get the vehicles for the party. The rest of us (12) with Chris leading |
| - | __Friday 12th May 89__: Beautiful morning. No clouds in the sky. After breakfast, we got ready early in the morning to leave at 8.30 am. Russell and Patrick left at 8.00 am to walk about 10 km to go to the picnic area and get the vehicles for the party. The rest of us (12) with Chris leading the way walked east through tall speargrass for 1 hr and 15 min to get to the firetrail, about 5 km short of the picnic area. We stayed under the shade of a tree where Russell and Patrick had left their packs. We then had morning tea. Russell and Patrick arrived at 10.20 am. We put all our packs in the vehicles and left at 10.40 am. We drove to the Ranger' | + | (To be continued. Part II in October issue of this magazine). |
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| by Ainslie Morris | by Ainslie Morris | ||
| - | In the rugged ranges of south-east NSW, the moist eucalypt forests have been logged for timber all of this century, supporting small villages such as Wyndham with its huge log in its little park, and small towns such as Nimitabel and Eden. The late 1960's saw a dramatic change from saw logging for the building industry to clear-felling for the manufacture of woodchips. The Total Environment Centre drew attention to the coupes, large ares denuded of all trees by bulldozers, and the consequent soil erosion and depletion of wildlife habitat. Harris-Daishowa, | + | In the rugged ranges of south-east NSW, the moist eucalypt forests have been logged for timber all of this century, supporting small villages such as Wyndham with its huge log in its little park, and small towns such as Nimitabel and Eden. The late 1960's saw a dramatic change from saw logging for the building industry to clear-felling for the manufacture of woodchips. The Total Environment Centre drew attention to the coupes, large areas denuded of all trees by bulldozers, and the consequent soil erosion and depletion of wildlife habitat. Harris-Daishowa, |
| Now the fully Japanese owned Daishowa International, | Now the fully Japanese owned Daishowa International, | ||
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| Enter the Wilderness Society, now a successful Australia-wide conservation lobby group since the Franklin campaign in Tasmania. With T.E.C. as well as numerous local groups, forming the South-East Forest Alliance, or S.E.F.A., it has tried for years to have the national parks extended in the area to include Coolangubra, | Enter the Wilderness Society, now a successful Australia-wide conservation lobby group since the Franklin campaign in Tasmania. With T.E.C. as well as numerous local groups, forming the South-East Forest Alliance, or S.E.F.A., it has tried for years to have the national parks extended in the area to include Coolangubra, | ||
| - | The media have told the story more recently so there should be no need to reiterate details here; they are obtainable on information sheets from The Wilderness Society, 53 Liverpool Street, Sydney. The campaign, however, changed at the end of February from the level of polite scientific submissions and letter-writing to direct action. The Federal Government renewed the export licence for woodchips in 1988 and after a moratorium and failed negotiations, | + | The media have told the story more recently so there should be no need to reiterate details here; they are obtainable on information sheets from The Wilderness Society, 53 Liverpool Street, Sydney. The campaign, however, changed at the end of February from the level of polite scientific submissions and letter-writing to direct action. The Federal Government renewed the export licence for woodchips in 1988 and after a moratorium and failed negotiations, |
| I think you need a philosophy of life, well mixed with scientific facts, to give you a __Greenie__ view on the forest debate. I believe that we need: | I think you need a philosophy of life, well mixed with scientific facts, to give you a __Greenie__ view on the forest debate. I believe that we need: | ||
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| === December deadline for Coolangubra. === | === December deadline for Coolangubra. === | ||
| - | In December the woodchipping licence is due to be renewed for 15 years. According to the Forestry Commission, by year 2013 only 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available each year. Yet if the supply falls below 800,000 tonnes, Harris Daishowa will close. The imputation is clear. Having razed the forest for 15 years, Harris Daishowa will simply go elsewhere. Then what will the people of Eden do for jobs? It is unlikely there will be enough suitable logs to support | + | In December the woodchipping licence is due to be renewed for 15 years. According to the Forestry Commission, by year 2013 only 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available each year. Yet if the supply falls below 800,000 tonnes, Harris Daishowa will close. The imputation is clear. Having razed the forest for 15 years, Harris Daishowa will simply go elsewhere. Then what will the people of Eden do for jobs? It is unlikely there will be enough suitable logs to support |
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| Day eleven was spent trekking up the valley of Dudh Kosi to Machermo and, although the track is nearly all above 14,000 ft, we were so well acclimatsed that altitude presented no difficulty. In the tiny hamlet of Mechem (best known for Yeti sightings) there was only one open lodge and it was full of trekkers, mainly a group of Brits serving with the British Army on the Rhine in West Germany. Although quite pleasant, they showed no inclination to crowd together. Our sherpa and porters squeezed in somehow while we pitched our tents (finally making use of them) in front of the lodge and spent a comfortable night at about 10°. | Day eleven was spent trekking up the valley of Dudh Kosi to Machermo and, although the track is nearly all above 14,000 ft, we were so well acclimatsed that altitude presented no difficulty. In the tiny hamlet of Mechem (best known for Yeti sightings) there was only one open lodge and it was full of trekkers, mainly a group of Brits serving with the British Army on the Rhine in West Germany. Although quite pleasant, they showed no inclination to crowd together. Our sherpa and porters squeezed in somehow while we pitched our tents (finally making use of them) in front of the lodge and spent a comfortable night at about 10°. | ||
| - | Day twelve saw high cloud and the half-day trip to Gbkyo was icy but uneventful. Just before Gokyo, the trail passes two small lakes each one with a pair of brightly-coloured ducks floating on the ice-free patches in the middle. It is a mystery how these creatures survive the winter. We put up for the night in the less smoky of the two lodges which were open and slept soundly at 16,000 feet, while outside snow starting falling, turning our host's black ill-tempered yaks in the yard, white. | + | Day twelve saw high cloud and the half-day trip to Gokyo was icy but uneventful. Just before Gokyo, the trail passes two small lakes each one with a pair of brightly-coloured ducks floating on the ice-free patches in the middle. It is a mystery how these creatures survive the winter. We put up for the night in the less smoky of the two lodges which were open and slept soundly at 16,000 feet, while outside snow starting falling, turning our host's black ill-tempered yaks in the yard, white. |
| By the morning of day thirteen, the landscape was pure white, the snow was still falling and spirits were low. We spent the morning watching our host attempting to round up his yaks before closing the lodge and going down the valley with the herd. At the outset, he had two out of the reputed 14 in the yard. By the time he came back with the third, the two escaped and trotted up in decreasing visibility up the slope of Gokyo Ri - we had no way of controlling the large surly beasts. By noon, we decided that staying at Gokyo was too risky - it is a very remote spot to be snowed in. We left behind our irrate host, 14 yaks, 3 Swiss, two Americans and the didi (literally elder sister, but in fact the term is used to describe any youngish woman) who ran the second lodge. Given what happened next, they must have had a very uncomfortable week. | By the morning of day thirteen, the landscape was pure white, the snow was still falling and spirits were low. We spent the morning watching our host attempting to round up his yaks before closing the lodge and going down the valley with the herd. At the outset, he had two out of the reputed 14 in the yard. By the time he came back with the third, the two escaped and trotted up in decreasing visibility up the slope of Gokyo Ri - we had no way of controlling the large surly beasts. By noon, we decided that staying at Gokyo was too risky - it is a very remote spot to be snowed in. We left behind our irrate host, 14 yaks, 3 Swiss, two Americans and the didi (literally elder sister, but in fact the term is used to describe any youngish woman) who ran the second lodge. Given what happened next, they must have had a very uncomfortable week. | ||
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| Thus we spent a total of 17 days in the high country and, with the exception of our retreat Prom Gokyo, we achieved all of our objectives with the minimum of fuss in spite of the unseasonal snow falls. It can be done and easily done at that. | Thus we spent a total of 17 days in the high country and, with the exception of our retreat Prom Gokyo, we achieved all of our objectives with the minimum of fuss in spite of the unseasonal snow falls. It can be done and easily done at that. | ||
| - | The trip back to Jiri was a virtual play-back of our approach journey. We spent a pleasant New Year's Eve in Khari Khola drinking a negligible amount of beer and eating some tins of Thai sardines to mark the festive occasion with a couple of Kiwi girls and other trekkers. One of us found some aspect of this party too much for the system, spent the rest of the night throwing up and greeted 1989 looking like a ghost. Nevertheless, | + | The trip back to Jiri was a virtual play-back of our approach journey. We spent a pleasant New Year's Eve in Khari Khola drinking a negligible amount of beer and eating some tins of Thai sardines to mark the festive occasion with a couple of Kiwi girls and other trekkers. One of us found some aspect of this party too much for the system, spent the rest of the night throwing up and greeted 1989 looking like a ghost. Nevertheless, |
| The bus trip from Jiri to Kathmandu was only moderately uncomfortable and we recovered during four days in Kathmandu catching up on eating well, showering, shopping and visiting exotic historic spots (Bhaktapur, Patan, Swayambunath - all very rewarding). The total experience can be recommended to all and sundry. | The bus trip from Jiri to Kathmandu was only moderately uncomfortable and we recovered during four days in Kathmandu catching up on eating well, showering, shopping and visiting exotic historic spots (Bhaktapur, Patan, Swayambunath - all very rewarding). The total experience can be recommended to all and sundry. | ||
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| Treasurer Spiro reported that receipts for the last month amounted to $1687 (including about $1240 in subscriptions from people who just missed the axe as unfinancial). Disbursements included the standard items of rental, postages on two issues of the magazine, grog for the Mid-Winter Feast, and the like, and a request for approval to pay the Federation dues. The bank balance stood at $2480. | Treasurer Spiro reported that receipts for the last month amounted to $1687 (including about $1240 in subscriptions from people who just missed the axe as unfinancial). Disbursements included the standard items of rental, postages on two issues of the magazine, grog for the Mid-Winter Feast, and the like, and a request for approval to pay the Federation dues. The bank balance stood at $2480. | ||
| - | On to the Walks Report. For several months lately the customary plaint was " | + | On to the Walks Report. For several months lately the customary plaint was " |
| On the following weekend 21/24 July there were two ski-touring jaunts programmed, and both went. Ian Wolfe (party of 4) arrived at Cesjacks to find snow on the ground and "about 8 inches overnight" | On the following weekend 21/24 July there were two ski-touring jaunts programmed, and both went. Ian Wolfe (party of 4) arrived at Cesjacks to find snow on the ground and "about 8 inches overnight" | ||
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| How did your snow tent perform this year? Did it collapse under the snow or buckle in the wind - was it difficult to pitch, or did the floor leak? Some of the best current models are listed here. Macpac' | How did your snow tent perform this year? Did it collapse under the snow or buckle in the wind - was it difficult to pitch, or did the floor leak? Some of the best current models are listed here. Macpac' | ||
| - | |Model|People|Design|Weight (kg)|Room|Ventilation|Pitching|Wind tolerance|Quality|Snow shedding|Price| | + | |**Model**|**People**|**Design**|**Weight (kg)**|**Room**|**Ventilation**|**Pitching**|**Wind tolerance**|**Quality**|**Snow shedding**|**Price**| |
| - | |North Face Westwind|2|Tunnel|2.6|***|***|***|***|****|***|$765| | + | |North Face Westwind|2|Tunnel|2.6|3|3|3|3|4|3|$765| |
| - | |Wilderness Equipment First Arrow|2/ | + | |Wilderness Equipment First Arrow|2/ |
| - | |Macpac Spectrum|3/ | + | |Macpac Spectrum|3/ |
| - | |Macpac Olympus|2|Tunnel|3.6|****|****|****|****|****|****|$618| | + | |Macpac Olympus|2|Tunnel|3.6|4|4|4|4|4|4|$618| |
| - | |Eureka Expedition Caddis|2/ | + | |Eureka Expedition Caddis|2/ |
| - | |Caribee Isodome|3/ | + | |Caribee Isodome|3/ |
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| - | CARRYINGS ON IN CORNWELL | + | ===== Carryings On In Cornwell. ===== |
| by Almis Simankevicius | by Almis Simankevicius | ||
| - | Reports of rain were dismissed with a casual air of nonchalance by us experienced | + | |
| - | travellers. Anyway, we had our wet weather gear. Still, one sunny day out of three rain | + | Reports of rain were dismissed with a casual air of nonchalance by us experienced travellers. Anyway, we had our wet weather gear. Still, one sunny day out of three rain soaked ones was very appreciated. We left the Penzance Youth Hostel, reputedly built many years ago by smugglers furthering their business enterprises. Guy would return while the St Just hostel was my next goal. The bus dropped us at St Just, the last town before |
| - | soaked ones was very appreciated. We left the Penzance Youth Hostel, reputedly built many | + | |
| - | years ago by smugglers furthering their business enterprises. Guy would return while the | + | After a fortifying lunch of chicken and chips (and half a pint of Guiness for my cold), we followed the walking track to the coast. This is " |
| - | St Just hostel was my next goal. The bus droppedus | + | |
| - | End, the most westerly point on the British mainland. | + | The experienced travellers had not checked the local bus timetables, so had missed the return bus by ten minutes. Well, that gave us two hours to look at souveniers and have coffee. Mostly English tourists here. We finally boarded the 5.06 bus to Penzance. |
| - | After a fortifying lunch of chicken and chips (and half a pint of Guiness for my cold), we followed the walking track to the coast. This is " | + | |
| - | and smugglers. A brisk sea breeze accompanied us as we walked the five miles around to Sennen Cove and Land's End. | + | Devouring Cornish pasties with a cup of tea is de rigeur |
| - | rhe experienced travellers had not checked the local bus timetables, so had missed the return bus by ter minutes. Well, that gave us two hours to look at | + | |
| - | souveniers and have coffee. Mostly English tourists | + | The seaside towns of Marazion, |
| - | here. We finally boarded the 5.06 bus to Penzance. | + | |
| - | her I found that the next bus from there to St Just | + | The amenities and charm of Newquay attracts the English holiday |
| - | was at 8.00 pm! As the bus was grinding its way along | + | |
| - | saw a sign to my destination, | + | It's surprising |
| - | was angry at myself for not paying more attention to the timetables as these services are Lnfrequent | + | |
| - | we rlostellers | + | Perranporth Hostel kitchen overlooked the sea, as David (a nuclear engineer), his wife Claire |
| - | lp the cosy hostel. Warm log fire, dinner and rest. | + | |
| - | Devouring Cornish pasties with a cup of tea is de rigeur | + | It was raining again as I climbed off the bus at Tintagel. This is the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. A neat-as-a-pin town certainly geared to the tourist trade. |
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| - | The seaside towns of Marazion, | + | King Arthur' |
| - | Mount, you have to wait fo9low | + | |
| - | rhe amenities and charm of Newquay attracts the Englis'' | + | The " |
| - | if amusement arcades here. I set off for a delightful ten mile coastal walk towards Perranporth. | + | |
| - | It was very sunny and a delightful sea-breeze kept the pesky flies and | + | The village squares are quaint and the cathedrals ancient. I popped inside one and listened to the evensong. Very soothing. |
| - | bumble bees away. The marvellous | + | |
| - | smell of the sea sharpened my appetite and the Treguth Public | + | |
| - | It's surprising | + | |
| - | Perranporth Hostel kitchen overlooked the sea, as David (a nuclear engineer), his wife flaire | + | |
| - | these hostels as there is no age limit or proffessional | + | |
| - | you nave completed | + | |
| - | It was raining again as I climbed off the bus at Tintagel. This is the supposed birthplace | + | |
| - | of King Arthur. A neat-as-a-pin town certainly geared to the tourist trade. | + | |
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| - | King Arthur' | + | |
| - | light a candle. Then up to an eleventh century church with its Norman tower. The managers | + | |
| - | of this hostel provide homemade meals and keep a relaxed friendly place. | + | |
| - | The " | + | |
| - | Georgie, Angie; and all were thirsty. So I joined them at the " | + | |
| - | and a number of pints. On the way back'we dared each other to walk through the church' | + | |
| - | graveyard. Three of us did, and as we peered through one of the stained glass windows we | + | |
| - | saw an eerie moving light. We broke the speed limit getting back to the hostel. | + | |
| - | The village squares are quaint and the cathedrals ancient. I popped inside one and | + | |
| - | listened to the evensong. Very soothing. | + | |
| The Cornish have a more sedate rhythm to their lives, although that is gradually changing due to the encroaching tourist industry and money from London. They always have time for a chat and are hospitable, but don't ever make the mistake of calling a Cornishman - " | The Cornish have a more sedate rhythm to their lives, although that is gradually changing due to the encroaching tourist industry and money from London. They always have time for a chat and are hospitable, but don't ever make the mistake of calling a Cornishman - " | ||
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| - | On Wednesday 30th August the Club Auction was held with about 50 people present and Charlie Brown as auctioneer. With his amazing patter that keeps things going, Charlie cleared the decks and brought in the money in double quick time. Most items for sale were of a bushwalking nature - packs, tents, sleeping bags, groundsheets and jackets. These | + | |
| - | were bought up quickly, some for little money (a good pack went for $2), but where there was some competition the prices were higher, but still bargains. | + | ===== The Club Auction. ===== |
| - | A pushbike with a reserve of $50 eventually sold for $115. (The reserve goes to the | + | |
| - | seller, the balance to the Club.) Five bottles of sparkling wine went, as a lot, for $11.50, a Japanese enamel pendant for $10.50, a compass for $15, an old down sleeping bag for $10. There were also sundry household items, some of which were sold, some were given away as | + | |
| - | extras with items that were paid for. It was great fun, lots of laughter, and a total of | + | On Wednesday 30th August the Club Auction was held with about 50 people present and Charlie Brown as auctioneer. With his amazing patter that keeps things going, Charlie cleared the decks and brought in the money in double quick time. Most items for sale were of a bushwalking nature - packs, tents, sleeping bags, groundsheets and jackets. These were bought up quickly, some for little money (a good pack went for $2), but where there was some competition the prices were higher, but still bargains. |
| - | $251 was raised for Club funds. Many thanks to Charlie for his good work. | + | |
| - | *******# | + | A pushbike with a reserve of $50 eventually sold for $115. (The reserve goes to the seller, the balance to the Club.) Five bottles of sparkling wine went, as a lot, for $11.50, a Japanese enamel pendant for $10.50, a compass for $15, an old down sleeping bag for $10. There were also sundry household items, some of which were sold, some were given away as extras with items that were paid for. It was great fun, lots of laughter, and a total of $251 was raised for Club funds. Many thanks to Charlie for his good work. |
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| For those who have difficulty in estimating how far they walk in a given period, Federation News recently printed a useful little guide. | For those who have difficulty in estimating how far they walk in a given period, Federation News recently printed a useful little guide. | ||
| - | On Track . 12 minutes per kilometre | + | |
| - | Open Scrub 20 . | + | |On Track|12 minutes per kilometre| |
| - | Meduim | + | |Open Scrub|20 minutes per kilometre| |
| - | Thick Scrub 40 ee | + | |Medium |
| - | Rock Hopping 30 el se | + | |Thick Scrub|40 minutes per kilometre| |
| - | NEW MEMBERS | + | |Rock Hopping|30 minutes per kilometre| |
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| + | === New Members. === | ||
| Please add the following names etc to your List of Members:- | Please add the following names etc to your List of Members:- | ||
| - | CAMERON, Ms Brenda, 5/41 Doomben Avenue, Eastwood 2122 858 2013 | + | |
| - | CHURCHER, Mr Paul, 40 Wilson STreet, Kogarah 2217 587 2617 | + | * CameronN, Ms Brenda, 5/41 Doomben Avenue, Eastwood, 2122. 858 2013. |
| - | WASIELEWSKI, Mr Patrick, 18 Crookwell Avenue, | + | * Churcher, Mr Paul, 40 Wilson STreet, Kogarah, 2217. 587 2617. |
| - | Page 18 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1989 | + | * Wasielewski, Mr Patrick, 18 Crookwell Avenue, |
| - | SOCIAL | + | |
| - | Wednesday 20th Sept. UP & DOWN NEW ZEALAND | + | ---- |
| - | Edited slides of Routeburn, Caples, Rees-Dart, Dusky, Copeland, Arthur' | + | |
| - | Friday 22nd Sept. BUSHWALKERS BALL Petersham Town Hall. Theme "The Greenhouse Effect" | + | ===== Social Notes. ===== |
| - | $8 pay at door 8 pm till midnight B.Y.O. Food & Drink Band "The Hotfoot String Band" Contact Beverley Foulds if you would like to join the S.B.W. party. Phone 798 5650. | + | |
| - | CLUBROOM CLOSED | + | by Dot Butler |
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| + | Wednesday 20th Sept. __Up & Down in New Zealand__ | ||
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| + | Friday 22nd Sept. __Bushwalkers Ball__, | ||
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| + | __Clubroom closed__ | ||
| Wednesday 18th Oct. " | Wednesday 18th Oct. " | ||
| - | Wednesday 25th Oct. Peter Treseder tells of his rOn across Australia from Nprth to South. | + | |
| - | (See also Page 10 of this magazine). | + | Wednesday 25th Oct. Peter Treseder tells of his run across Australia from North to South. (See also Page 10 of this magazine). |
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| - | FEDERATION NOTES by Jeff Bridger | + | ---- |
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| - | rhis would add weight to the claim that it is ' | + | ===== Federation Notes. ===== |
| - | Recently sighted near Hilltop was a collection of truly massive earth-moving equipment, beside the beginnings of a road. Enquiries brought the response that it was 'a private road' | + | |
| - | a very rich farmer9). Perhaps those mining companies are getting in quickly, before any | + | by Jeff Bridger |
| - | conservation order can be issued. | + | |
| - | The L.(V.W. have just finished marking an alternative route around the Big Swamp near Lorang | + | The Federation of Bushwalkers is trying hard to have the Nattai area declared a National Park before mining interests |
| - | will allow you to keep your feet ;relatively) dry. | + | |
| - | Bad news about Barrington. The advisory committee for Barrington Tops is being | + | Recently sighted near Hilltop was a collection of truly massive earth-moving equipment, beside the beginnings of a road. Enquiries brought the response that it was 'a private road' |
| - | Ire-organised' | + | |
| - | conservation are being pushed to the sidelines, | + | The C.M.W. have just finished marking an alternative route around the Big Swamp near Corang |
| - | are being given positions of power. We had better start signing petitions NOW, or it will be another case of 'too little too late' | + | |
| - | ######## *# | + | Bad news about __Barrington__. The advisory committee for Barrington Tops is being 're-organised' |
| - | JOINOTES: | + | |
| - | It isn't often that the club makes trips to the Kimberleys, but if anyone is interested they could contact | + | ---- |
| - | EVERY MONTH. Oi they could ring The Wilderness Society on 267 7929. | + | |
| - | qctober | + | ===== Footnotes. ===== |
| - | z CONFERENCE: "The State of our Rivers" | + | |
| - | of the river system. For further information contact 'The State of our Rivers Conference', | + | It isn't often that the club makes trips to the Kimberleys, but if anyone is interested they could contact |
| - | DEMONSTRATION OF NEW PRINTER | + | |
| + | October | ||
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| + | Conference: "The State of our Rivers" | ||
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| + | === Demonstration of new printer. === | ||
| At the General Meeting on 11th October it is expected that there will be a demonstration of the proposed new printer. This should help members make up their minds about the necessary expenditure. | At the General Meeting on 11th October it is expected that there will be a demonstration of the proposed new printer. This should help members make up their minds about the necessary expenditure. | ||
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