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 +**THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER**
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 Established June 1931 Established June 1931
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, Box 4476 GPO, Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.45 pm at the Ella Community Centre, 58a Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (next door to the Post Office), Prospective members +A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, Box 4476 GPO, Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.45 pm at the Ella Community Centre, 58a Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (next door to the Post Office), Prospective members and visitors are invited to visit the Club any Wednesday.  
-and visitors are invited to visit the Club any Wednesday. +
 To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager. To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager.
-EDITOR Morag Ryder, Box 347 PO, Gladesville 2111 
-Telephone 809 4241 
-BUSINESS MANAGER Anita Doherty, 2 Marine Crescent, Hornsby Heights Telephone 476 6531 2077 
-PRODUCTION MANAGER Helen Gray 
-TYPIST Kath Brown 
-ILLUSTRATOR Morag Ryder 
-PRINTERS Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Barrie Murdoch 
-NOVEMBER 1989 
  
-While the Billy Boils The Editor 2 +|**EDITOR** | Morag Ryder, Box 347 PO, Gladesville 2111 Telephone 809 4241 | 
-Going to Tasmania This Summer? 2 +|**BUSINESS MANAGER**| Anita Doherty, 2 Marine Crescent, Hornsby Heights Telephone 476 6531 2077| 
-Minimal Impact Alpine Walking & Camping 3 +|**PRODUCTION MANAGER**| Helen Gray| 
-Thanks Paddy! 'Mumbedahl 4 +|**TYPIST**| Kath Brown| 
-Bushfires! Ben Esgate +|**ILLUSTRATOR**| Morag Ryder| 
-Notice from The Secretary 5  +|**PRINTERS**| Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Barrie Murdoch|
-Walking in the Top End (The Northern Territory & Western Australia) - Part 2 Jan Mohandas +
-Ettrema Remembered - Part 2 Tom Wilhelm  +
-The October General Meeting. Barry Wallace 1 +
-Federation Notes 15 +
-Footnotes Lb+
  
-Advertisements  +**NOVEMBER 1989**
-Eastwood Camping Centre +
-Canoe & Camping - Gladesville & Kogarah Bay +
-Blackheath Taxis & Tourist Services 14+
  
 +|While the Billy Boils The Editor | 2|
 +|Going to Tasmania This Summer? |2|
 +|Minimal Impact Alpine Walking & Camping | 3|
 +|Thanks Paddy! 'Mumbedahl |4 |
 +|Bushfires! Ben Esgate | |
 +|Notice from The Secretary |5 |
 +|Walking in the Top End (The Northern Territory & Western Australia) - Part 2 Jan Mohandas| |
 +|Ettrema Remembered - Part 2 Tom Wilhelm | |
 +|The October General Meeting. Barry Wallace| 13|
 +|Federation Notes |15|
 +|Footnotes  | |
  
-WHILE THE BILLY BOILS. +Advertisements \\ 
 +Eastwood Camping Centre\\ 
 +Canoe & Camping - Gladesville & Kogarah Bay\\ 
 +Blackheath Taxis & Tourist Services 14\\
  
-Our committee is trying to organise a new song book for us, and are trying to find or create a book with songs peculiar to S.B.W. Any suggestions? - if so, Mr. President would like to hear from you. Many of the songs in available books are so out of date that people can't even remember the tunes. Current pop songs are often written to be accompanied by a rhythm section, and have little melody line.+ 
 +====== While the Billy Boils ====== 
 + 
 + 
 +Our committee is trying to organise a new song book for us, and are trying to find or create a book with songs peculiar to S.B.W. Any suggestions? - if so, Mr. President would like to hear from you. Many of the songs in available books are so out of date that people can't even remember the tunes. Current pop songs are often written to be accompanied by a rhythm section and have little melody line.
  
 In addition to a good song book, what we need are more good singers. The star singers of yesteryear no longer come walking very much and there don't seem to be many replacements. Since the advent of TV, people have come to rely more and more on commercial entertainment. Singers who had their training around that old piano in the parlour have faded away. In addition to a good song book, what we need are more good singers. The star singers of yesteryear no longer come walking very much and there don't seem to be many replacements. Since the advent of TV, people have come to rely more and more on commercial entertainment. Singers who had their training around that old piano in the parlour have faded away.
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-GOING TO TASMANIA THIS SUMMER? +**GOING TO TASMANIA THIS SUMMER?** 
  
 Then  NOTE! NOTE!! NOTE!!! Then  NOTE! NOTE!! NOTE!!!
 +
 Bushfires in Tasmania's National Parks have been disasterous. In the last 30 years over 16% of alpine flora and 8% of rainforest have been burnt. Many alpine and rainforest species, especially the native conifers, do not regenerate after fire. Bushfires in Tasmania's National Parks have been disasterous. In the last 30 years over 16% of alpine flora and 8% of rainforest have been burnt. Many alpine and rainforest species, especially the native conifers, do not regenerate after fire.
  
 Therefore the following areas are now "FUEL STOVE ONLY" areas.  Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Glair, 'Fuel Stoves Only' in the entire park. Walls of Jerusalem 'Fuel Stoves Only' in the entire park. Wild Rivers National Park 'Fuel Stoves Only' on the Frenchmans Cap Track. In 1980 a fire started by walkers at Lake Vera Hut burnt out 6,50n hectares, including stands of native pine. Southwest National Park 'Fuel Stoves Only' in Western and Eastern Arthurs, Mt. Anne, the Southern Ranges and the Ironbound's high camp on the South Coast Track. ALL Alpine and Rainforest areas are 'Fuel Stoves Only' Therefore the following areas are now "FUEL STOVE ONLY" areas.  Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Glair, 'Fuel Stoves Only' in the entire park. Walls of Jerusalem 'Fuel Stoves Only' in the entire park. Wild Rivers National Park 'Fuel Stoves Only' on the Frenchmans Cap Track. In 1980 a fire started by walkers at Lake Vera Hut burnt out 6,50n hectares, including stands of native pine. Southwest National Park 'Fuel Stoves Only' in Western and Eastern Arthurs, Mt. Anne, the Southern Ranges and the Ironbound's high camp on the South Coast Track. ALL Alpine and Rainforest areas are 'Fuel Stoves Only'
  
-And elsewhere? - be sensible. Don't light fires in hot, windy weather. Don't light fires on peat soil - the soil can ignite and burn underground for months, causing disasterous fires in hot, dry weather.+And elsewhere? - be sensible. Don't light fires in hot, windy weather. Don't light fires on peat soil - the soil can ignite and burn underground for months, causing disastrous fires in hot, dry weather.
  
 IF YOU LOVE TO VISIT TASMANIA'S NATIONAL PARKS - PROTECT THEM!  IF YOU LOVE TO VISIT TASMANIA'S NATIONAL PARKS - PROTECT THEM! 
  
-MINIMAL IMPACT ALPINE WALKING AND CAMPING 
  
-For walkers, summertime is Snowy Mountains time. To help you enjoy your trip without +====== Minimal Impact Alpine Walking and Camping ====== 
-wrecking the area, we received the following useful tips from Kosciusko National Park. Please + 
-note that all Alpine areas are now FUEL STOVE ONLY areas. Have a great walk - see you + 
-there! EDITOR.+For walkers, summertime is Snowy Mountains time. To help you enjoy your trip without wrecking the area, we received the following useful tips from Kosciusko National Park. Please note that all Alpine areas are now FUEL STOVE ONLY areas. Have a great walk - see you there! EDITOR.
  
 Alpine and sub-alpine plants are vulnerable to foot impact. Damage occurs rapidly. When damaged plants die the soil is left bare and is subject to wind, rain and snow-melt erosion as well as frost-heave. The latter occurs when water in soil freezes and expands. Ice crystals thrust upward through disturbed soil carrying large soil particles with them. This leads to rapid local erosion. Alpine and sub-alpine plants are vulnerable to foot impact. Damage occurs rapidly. When damaged plants die the soil is left bare and is subject to wind, rain and snow-melt erosion as well as frost-heave. The latter occurs when water in soil freezes and expands. Ice crystals thrust upward through disturbed soil carrying large soil particles with them. This leads to rapid local erosion.
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-CHANGED DAY WALK 19 NOVEMBER +**CHANGED DAY WALK 19 NOVEMBER**  
 Alan Mewett's walk in Dharug National Park has had to be postponed until 26 November. Ring him for further details. Alan Mewett's walk in Dharug National Park has had to be postponed until 26 November. Ring him for further details.
  
-HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO - - - + 
-PADDY PALLIN!+**HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PADDY PALLIN!** 
 November 28th 1900 was a happy day for Australia's future bushwalkers, for it was then that Paddy Pallin was born. Inventor of the 'Era' tent, numerous sleeping bags and lightweight rucksacks, he made walking more comfortable for generations of walkers. But how many younger people know that he was a star singer around the campfire? November 28th 1900 was a happy day for Australia's future bushwalkers, for it was then that Paddy Pallin was born. Inventor of the 'Era' tent, numerous sleeping bags and lightweight rucksacks, he made walking more comfortable for generations of walkers. But how many younger people know that he was a star singer around the campfire?
 Read on and find out ... Read on and find out ...
  
  
-THANKS PADDY!  +====== Thanks Paddy ! ====== 
-By 'Mumbedahu+ 
 +By Mumbedahu
  
 There is no necessity to add Pallin to the title! There is no necessity to add Pallin to the title!
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-BUSHFIRES! +====== Bushfires ====== 
 + 
 Extracts from a talk given by Ben Eagate on 312114/L89 Extracts from a talk given by Ben Eagate on 312114/L89
  
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 FIND RAINFOREST - this has thick, dark green foliage (lilly-pilly, coachwood), and is a safe retreat. So are clumps of lawyer vines and tall trees without undergrowth (like Blue Gum). Green casuarinas (she-oaks) also burn poorly. FIND RAINFOREST - this has thick, dark green foliage (lilly-pilly, coachwood), and is a safe retreat. So are clumps of lawyer vines and tall trees without undergrowth (like Blue Gum). Green casuarinas (she-oaks) also burn poorly.
  
-AVOID - low, thick scrub, in forested or open areas. Dry swamps are full of rushes which burn fiercely. Avoid wearing synthetic materials, as flying cinders will melt them into your skin. Wool or cotton is best because heat rises, fire races up hill, but burns slowly DOWN hill. Head down into a gully. A rocky stream bed, even if dry, is good.+AVOID low, thick scrub, in forested or open areas. Dry swamps are full of rushes which burn fiercely. Avoid wearing synthetic materials, as flying cinders will melt them into your skin. Wool or cotton is best because heat rises, fire races up hill, but burns slowly DOWN hill. Head down into a gully. A rocky stream bed, even if dry, is good.
  
 Smoke also rises, avoid being asphyxiated by lying down, where the air will be fresher and contain more oxygen. If the fire is going to pass fairly close, use a large boulder to shield you from heat radiation. Smoke also rises, avoid being asphyxiated by lying down, where the air will be fresher and contain more oxygen. If the fire is going to pass fairly close, use a large boulder to shield you from heat radiation.
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-FROM THE SECRETARY+**FROM THE SECRETARY** 
 At the General Meeting on Wednesday, 11th October, the following motions were passed:- At the General Meeting on Wednesday, 11th October, the following motions were passed:-
 1. That the Club replace the present printer and a demonstration of the Yaaken OD 2020 stencil cutter and 1980 Duplicator, and other comparable machines be arranged. 1. That the Club replace the present printer and a demonstration of the Yaaken OD 2020 stencil cutter and 1980 Duplicator, and other comparable machines be arranged.
-2. (a) That the Club examine available song books and decide whether it is desirable to produce our own song book. +2. (a) That the Club examine available song books and decide whether it is desirable to produce our own song book. (b) That the Club appoint a sub-committee to carry out above motion.
-(b) That the Club appoint a sub-committee to carry out above motion.+
 Notice of Motion: That the 1990 Annual Reunion be held at Coolana on the weekend immediately following the Annual General Meeting. Notice of Motion: That the 1990 Annual Reunion be held at Coolana on the weekend immediately following the Annual General Meeting.
  
-Walking in the Top End (The Northern Territory and Western Australia) : Keep River, Bungle Bungle and Kakadu National Parks: May-Juno 1989 - Part : Bungle Bungle NP+ 
 +====== Walking in the Top End ====== 
 +  
 + 
 +(The Northern Territory and Western Australia) : Keep River, Bungle Bungle and Kakadu National Parks: May-Juno 1989 - Part : Bungle Bungle NP 
 (Second Week -13th to 20th May 1989) Jan Mohandas (Second Week -13th to 20th May 1989) Jan Mohandas
  
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 The plan was to spend the next 4 days in the Piccaninny gorge. We walked into the gorge and found that there was plenty of water. Piccaninny gorge was quite wide where we were and as we went upstream it looked magnificent in the evening sun. The red coloured pagoda like rock formations all around us looked stunningly beautiful under the golden sun. Camp was set up after walking for a while in an open area in the gorge. Half the number of walkers put up the tents. The rest slept in the open on flat rocks. Dinner was cooked using stoves as no open fires were allowed in BB. The plan was to spend the next 4 days in the Piccaninny gorge. We walked into the gorge and found that there was plenty of water. Piccaninny gorge was quite wide where we were and as we went upstream it looked magnificent in the evening sun. The red coloured pagoda like rock formations all around us looked stunningly beautiful under the golden sun. Camp was set up after walking for a while in an open area in the gorge. Half the number of walkers put up the tents. The rest slept in the open on flat rocks. Dinner was cooked using stoves as no open fires were allowed in BB.
  
-Siindauliflataxlit Everyone got ready after breakfast at 4.30 am. The plan for the day was to walk to the location for the base camp for 3 nights, upstream in the gorge. We wandered off to look at a number of side gorges on the way. The views in and around them were spectacular. Hundreds of dome like rock formations going up and up in so many levels, with an attractive red colour around them. The sky was absolutely clear. We stopped for scroggin and dried fruits at 10.00 am near a big pool. As the warm weather was becoming a bit uncomfortable, everyone enjoyed a lengthy swimming break. Left after about half an hour to continue to go upstream. Where the Picaninny gorge took a sharp left turn, we stopped, left the packs and wandered up a small gully on the right to look at a large permanent water hole. We were there for quite a while. We left that pleasant shady spot with palm trees and different kinds of small trees at 11.45 am. We picked up the packs and walked upstream to stop in about an hour for lunch. But stopped in the shade as it was getting very hot at 1 pm for lunch near another pool. Lucky for me that early lunch was taken. When I opened the pack, I found 4 small rocks (about a kg each) and a big rock (about 2 kg) inside. Some joker did that when the pack was left behind in the main gorge. We left after 2.30 pm and got to the base camp spot near a large pool at 3.15 pm. Then we went upstream about 250 metres to see another permanent water hole where everyone went swimming. After dinner Russell brought out 3 litres of port wine in a cask. Everyone enjoyed the evening.+Sunday 14th May 1989: Everyone got ready after breakfast at 4.30 am. The plan for the day was to walk to the location for the base camp for 3 nights, upstream in the gorge. We wandered off to look at a number of side gorges on the way. The views in and around them were spectacular. Hundreds of dome like rock formations going up and up in so many levels, with an attractive red colour around them. The sky was absolutely clear. We stopped for scroggin and dried fruits at 10.00 am near a big pool. As the warm weather was becoming a bit uncomfortable, everyone enjoyed a lengthy swimming break. Left after about half an hour to continue to go upstream. Where the Picaninny gorge took a sharp left turn, we stopped, left the packs and wandered up a small gully on the right to look at a large permanent water hole. We were there for quite a while. We left that pleasant shady spot with palm trees and different kinds of small trees at 11.45 am. We picked up the packs and walked upstream to stop in about an hour for lunch. But stopped in the shade as it was getting very hot at 1 pm for lunch near another pool. Lucky for me that early lunch was taken. When I opened the pack, I found 4 small rocks (about a kg each) and a big rock (about 2 kg) inside. Some joker did that when the pack was left behind in the main gorge. We left after 2.30 pm and got to the base camp spot near a large pool at 3.15 pm. Then we went upstream about 250 metres to see another permanent water hole where everyone went swimming. After dinner Russell brought out 3 litres of port wine in a cask. Everyone enjoyed the evening.
  
 Monday, 15th May 1989.  Nice morning. Some of us went swimming. Last night many of us slept in the open. There were no mosquitoes in the gorge. One could sleep comfortably using a silk inner sheet or a lightweight summer sleeping bag. It did get rather cool very early in the morning.We left carrying day packs upstream in the main gorge at 7.45 am. We had to do some rock scrambling go around a number of rock pools and were also walking through some beautiful valleys in the gorge. At 9.15 am we reached a major junction. The main gorge went to the right and a major side gorge went to the left. Russell took the left gorge and we followed him upstream. Soon we came to a cave through which the creek was flowing. We had to wade through two pools of water. There were plenty of bats in that cave. Then we came to an open area and had to swim through another very narrow water hole with 2 deep spots. When we went further upstream it became quite rocky with big boulders and then a deep water hole below with high side walls. Russell scrambled up the rockface on the right with some difficulty, followed by Bill. At this stage only half the party followed Russell and the other half retreated. Russell's group had Bill, Sue, Patrick, Jim, Jo and Ray. The second group guided by Chris consisted of me, Peter, Brian, Judy, Joan and Neil. Russell's group went ahead to explore deeper into the minor gorge. Chris's group stopped on the way back to the junction of the two gorges, had some scroggin and left at 11.25 am to go further upstream in the main gorge. In the main gorge there were many large boulders. After a while there was no water in the main creek and also it was getting very warm. At about 12.15 pm we had to scramble up to get above a 50 metre drop in the creek. We reached a rock platform and everyone enjoyed the fabulous views towards the gorge down below. It was a delightful and sheltered spot with water coming through splits in rock walls on the right Enough rock pools for everyone to lie in. The water was pleasantly cold.  Monday, 15th May 1989.  Nice morning. Some of us went swimming. Last night many of us slept in the open. There were no mosquitoes in the gorge. One could sleep comfortably using a silk inner sheet or a lightweight summer sleeping bag. It did get rather cool very early in the morning.We left carrying day packs upstream in the main gorge at 7.45 am. We had to do some rock scrambling go around a number of rock pools and were also walking through some beautiful valleys in the gorge. At 9.15 am we reached a major junction. The main gorge went to the right and a major side gorge went to the left. Russell took the left gorge and we followed him upstream. Soon we came to a cave through which the creek was flowing. We had to wade through two pools of water. There were plenty of bats in that cave. Then we came to an open area and had to swim through another very narrow water hole with 2 deep spots. When we went further upstream it became quite rocky with big boulders and then a deep water hole below with high side walls. Russell scrambled up the rockface on the right with some difficulty, followed by Bill. At this stage only half the party followed Russell and the other half retreated. Russell's group had Bill, Sue, Patrick, Jim, Jo and Ray. The second group guided by Chris consisted of me, Peter, Brian, Judy, Joan and Neil. Russell's group went ahead to explore deeper into the minor gorge. Chris's group stopped on the way back to the junction of the two gorges, had some scroggin and left at 11.25 am to go further upstream in the main gorge. In the main gorge there were many large boulders. After a while there was no water in the main creek and also it was getting very warm. At about 12.15 pm we had to scramble up to get above a 50 metre drop in the creek. We reached a rock platform and everyone enjoyed the fabulous views towards the gorge down below. It was a delightful and sheltered spot with water coming through splits in rock walls on the right Enough rock pools for everyone to lie in. The water was pleasantly cold. 
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 Tuesday, 16th May 89: Russell's plan was to do two walks, one in the morning and another one in the afternoon. Bill had a head cold and decided to rest. Brian left early to look for his wallet which he lost on the previous day. The morning sun made the walls around the campsite look absolutely beautiful with the red glow. The rest of us left at 8.45 am and walked upstream in the main gorge. At 9.00 am we came to a turn off into a small side gorge on the right. We collected water from the main gorge and walked upstream through that narrow side gully which had no water.We walked through that creek bed for a while and then had to scramble up to the right to get above a big drop in the creek and then joined the creek again. A lot of large rocks to negotiate and continually we went up. Then we came to this beautiful large flat enclosed valley with a lot of palm trees, fig trees and other medium size trees and plenty of other kind of flora. A large open area surrounded by rocky side walls. We got to this beautiful valley at 9.50 am. After enjoying some scroggin we stayed there until 11.00 am. We continued to walk upstream in the valley. Plenty of palms and big fig trees on the way. Suddenly we walked into an amazing narrow but long chasm with high rock walls on both sides. At the end of that narrow chasm, only about a metre or less across most of the way, there was a smooth waterfall area about 100 metres high with a small opening at the top. When we arrived there it was 11.20 am and there was plenty of light coming through to see that chasm in its full glory. We were lying down and looking up for a long time appreciating the beauty of that dazzling chasm. About 100 metres high red walls on both sides, with 5 to 10 metres apart at the top. At one place there was also a rock bridge high across. We could see palm trees at different sections high above the cliff lines. We left at 11.50 am to get back. Tuesday, 16th May 89: Russell's plan was to do two walks, one in the morning and another one in the afternoon. Bill had a head cold and decided to rest. Brian left early to look for his wallet which he lost on the previous day. The morning sun made the walls around the campsite look absolutely beautiful with the red glow. The rest of us left at 8.45 am and walked upstream in the main gorge. At 9.00 am we came to a turn off into a small side gorge on the right. We collected water from the main gorge and walked upstream through that narrow side gully which had no water.We walked through that creek bed for a while and then had to scramble up to the right to get above a big drop in the creek and then joined the creek again. A lot of large rocks to negotiate and continually we went up. Then we came to this beautiful large flat enclosed valley with a lot of palm trees, fig trees and other medium size trees and plenty of other kind of flora. A large open area surrounded by rocky side walls. We got to this beautiful valley at 9.50 am. After enjoying some scroggin we stayed there until 11.00 am. We continued to walk upstream in the valley. Plenty of palms and big fig trees on the way. Suddenly we walked into an amazing narrow but long chasm with high rock walls on both sides. At the end of that narrow chasm, only about a metre or less across most of the way, there was a smooth waterfall area about 100 metres high with a small opening at the top. When we arrived there it was 11.20 am and there was plenty of light coming through to see that chasm in its full glory. We were lying down and looking up for a long time appreciating the beauty of that dazzling chasm. About 100 metres high red walls on both sides, with 5 to 10 metres apart at the top. At one place there was also a rock bridge high across. We could see palm trees at different sections high above the cliff lines. We left at 11.50 am to get back.
  
-The first party was back at the main gorge junction at 12.30 pm and the campsite at 12.45 pm. At the campsite a very happy Brian was back from his trip. Luckily he found his lost wallet lying around in the sand. We had a long lunch. For the afternoon walk we left at 2.45 pm. The access route was to go near the permanent water sole about 250 metres upstream, then continue on towards the side creek still further upstream on the left from the main gorge and walk up. Not too far away, it opened up into a small valley with plenty of palm trees and small trees everywhere. At about 3.15 pm we got to the end of the valley and walked into a narrow water filled chasm. Patrick went in first followed by Jim. Russell went to an island rock about 50 metres in. Then Joan, Sue, Chris, Jo and Neil went followed by Ray. Russell, Neil and Jim went to the island rock and didn't go any further. It was apparently freezing cold. Peter and I decided to return to the campsite and had a swim on the way. We heard what happened later on when the swimming party returned. Patrick went further and gave up when he felt the cold. Joan, Jo, Chris, Sue and Ray went furthest to the dry land, some shallow pools and further dry land in the chasm. Others returned early. Those who went furthest, got concerned about the twists and turns in the dark chasm and decided to return. Everyone came back by 5.00 pm. Previously none of the members of Russell's other parties ever went that far. +The first party was back at the main gorge junction at 12.30 pm and the campsite at 12.45 pm. At the campsite a very happy Brian was back from his trip. Luckily he found his lost wallet lying around in the sand. We had a long lunch. For the afternoon walk we left at 2.45 pm. The access route was to go near the permanent water sole about 250 metres upstream, then continue on towards the side creek still further upstream on the left from the main gorge and walk up. Not too far away, it opened up into a small valley with plenty of palm trees and small trees everywhere. At about 3.15 pm we got to the end of the valley and walked into a narrow water filled chasm. Patrick went in first followed by Jim. Russell went to an island rock about 50 metres in. Then Joan, Sue, Chris, Jo and Neil went followed by Ray. Russell, Neil and Jim went to the island rock and didn't go any further. It was apparently freezing cold. Peter and I decided to return to the campsite and had a swim on the way. We heard what happened later on when the swimming party returned. Patrick went further and gave up when he felt the cold. Joan, Jo, Chris, Sue and Ray went furthest to the dry land, some shallow pools and further dry land in the chasm. Others returned early. Those who went furthest, got concerned about the twists and turns in the dark chasm and decided to return. Everyone came back by 5.00 pm. Previously none of the members of Russell's other parties ever went that far. The moon was shining by that time on the entire camping area with clouds frequently causing shadows. After dinner Russell produced a second cask of port wine. He carried in 2 casks of port wine, 5 litres of stove fuel and all sorts of other things.
  
-The moon was shining by that time on the entire camping area with clouds frequently causing shadows. After dinner Russell produced a second cask of port wine. He carried in 2 casks of port wine, 5 litres of stove fuel and all sorts of other things. +Wednesday, 17th May 89, This morning we left the campsite after spending 3 nights there. It was an excellent campsite. Most of the party left before 7.30 am for the return journey downstream. Russell said that there was a large permanent waterhole in about 2 Km on the left, under a watercourse mark on the rod face, which could be reached through a little gully. At about 8.45 am we got to that big waterhole, one of the largest in that area. There were palm trees, cork trees and other trees all around. Water lillys in the waterhole as well. Joan and Jo went swimming. We left that waterhole, walked further downstream and stopped for morning tea near another pool at 9.45 am. Some people went swimming. In BB there were plenty of flies. Over the last few days we watched occasional big planes, many light planes and many helicopters flying above BB. Almost every evening when the party got to the campsite, Peter regularly played pleasant tunes in his harmonica and also did some sketches with pen or pencil or drew pictures with colour pencils. We left soon from the morning tea spot, came to the big bend in the gorge and started walking in the hot sun at 10.15 am. We found an overhang at 10.45 am for sitting in the shade. The breeze was strong and was a welcome relief. Joan and Jo went down to a deep pool. Russell sang a four liner about Neil and his pants and shorts which were by now in shreds. We left at about 11.15 am and continued our return journey through the gorge. Very soon at a bend with a high wall on the right, we stopped to look at some rare aboriginal paintings. The paintings were at locations about 10 metres high from the floor of the gorge. We had lunch and rest for 3 hours and left at 2,40 pm. On the way to the camping spot (2 Km in from the vehicle parking area at the end of the road into BB) we had several stops in the shade and a number of cool down dips. We reached the location for camping at 4.00 pm.  A number of us decided to go with Russell to look at two small gullies near the camping area. We walked upstream towards the first gully on the left. Soon we turned into the side creek bed, walked a little to a small waterhole under a waterfall. We scrambled up to the next level. There was a big waterhole there. We came back to the main gorge, walked upstream a short distance, picked up the next side creek on the left and followed it upstream. Fifteen minutes of walking took us to a large permanent waterhole. At the edge of the waterhole, on a small twig, there was a long but thin tree snake (about 0.75 metres long). It was light yellow in colour. We also saw a brown snake in a rock hole in the creek bed on our way back. The campsite was surrounded by pagoda like rock formations. The moon was very bright. It was cooler than the nights before. Brian, Bill and Judy were nursing head and chest colds.
- +
-Wednesday, 17th May 89, This morning we left the campsite after spending 3 nights there. It was an excellent campsite. Most of the party left before 7.30 am for the return journey downstream. Russell said that there was a large permanent waterhole in about 2 Km on the left, under a watercourse mark on the rod face, which could be reached through a little gully. At about 8.45 am we got to that big waterhole, one of the largest in that area. There were palm trees, cork trees and other trees all around. Water lillys in the waterhole as well. Joan and Jo went swimming. We left that waterhole, walked further downstream and stopped for morning tea near another pool at 9.45 am. Some people went swimming. In BB there were plenty of flies. Over the last few days we watched occasional big planes, many light planes and many helicopters flying above BB. Almost every evening when the party got to the campsite, Peter regularly played pleasant tunes in his harmonica and also did some sketches with pen or pencil or drew pictures with colour pencils. We left soon from the morning tea spot, came to the big bend in the gorge and started walking in the hot sun at 10.15 am. We found an overhang at 10.45 am for sitting in the shade. The breeze was strong and was a welcome relief. Joan and Jo went down to a deep pool. Russell sang a four liner about Neil and his pants and shorts which were by now in shreds. We left at about 11.15 am and continued our return journey through the gorge. Very soon at a bend with a high wall on the right, we stopped to look at some rare aboriginal paintings. The paintings were at locations about 10 metres high from the floor of the gorge. We had lunch and rest for 3 hours and left at 2,40 pm. On the way to the camping spot (2 Km in from the vehicle parking area at the end of the road into BB) we had several stops in the shade and a number of cool down dips. We reached the location for camping at 4.00 pm.  +
- +
-A number of us decided to go with Russell to look at two small gullys near the camping area. We walked upstream towards the first gully on the left. Soon we turned into the side creek bed, walked a little to a small waterhole under a waterfall. We scrambled up to the next level. There was a big waterhole there. We came back to the main gorge, walked upstream a short distance, picked up the next side creek on the left and followed it upstream. Fifteen minutes of walking took us to a large permanent waterhole. At the edge of the waterhole, on a small twig, there was a long but thin tree snake (about 0.75 metres long). It was light yellow in colour. We also saw a brown snake in a rockhole in the creek bed on our way back. The campsite was surrounded by pagoda like rock formations. The moon was very bright. It was cooler than the nights before. Brian, Bill and Judy were nursing head and chest colds.+
  
 Thursday, 18th May 89: We left the campsite at 6.30 am. It took about 45 minutes to reach the area where the vehicles were. In the morning, the sunlight made beautiful impressions on the BB pagoda rocks, near the camping area. Everwhere we looked it looked beautiful under the morning sun. While Russell and Chris were arranging things, we went to the Cathedral gorge. It took about 15 minutes to get to the end of Cathedral gorge which had a big waterhole and a large Cathedral like open area. We found some drawings made by vandals on the right at the end of the overhang behind the waterhole. While coming back I saw a large yellow snake with black trellis like markings. Most of us got back by about 8.20 am. We left at about 9.30 am. Russell drove the Nissan and Chris drove the Pajero. On the way we stopped at the Kurrajong camping area to leave the trailer behind at 10.45 am and left at 11.15 am. We reached Echidna chasm car park at 11.55 am. We left for the walk into the Echidna chasm at 12.05 pm and reached the end of the chasm, an interesting area at 12.25 pm. We had lunch there, got back to the vehicles and left the parking area at 150 pm. At 2.15 pm we came to a flowing creek with plenty of water. A stop for a dip in the water to cool down and some people got water for drinking. We left after 10 minutes and reached the three ways junction at 3.00 pm. After a brief stop we continued our return journey. On the way we filled a number of wineskins with good water from the creek near where we had lunch on our inward journey. Time was 4.30 pm. Around 5.00 pm there was only 30 minutes sunlight left and we decided to stop to camp at a dry creek near the road from BB. Tents were put up with mosquito nets as there were plenty of mosquitoes. At about 7.30 pm Russell recited a poem about the SBW party. (Note: This was published in the August issue). It was a hot day and it remained warm at night Thursday, 18th May 89: We left the campsite at 6.30 am. It took about 45 minutes to reach the area where the vehicles were. In the morning, the sunlight made beautiful impressions on the BB pagoda rocks, near the camping area. Everwhere we looked it looked beautiful under the morning sun. While Russell and Chris were arranging things, we went to the Cathedral gorge. It took about 15 minutes to get to the end of Cathedral gorge which had a big waterhole and a large Cathedral like open area. We found some drawings made by vandals on the right at the end of the overhang behind the waterhole. While coming back I saw a large yellow snake with black trellis like markings. Most of us got back by about 8.20 am. We left at about 9.30 am. Russell drove the Nissan and Chris drove the Pajero. On the way we stopped at the Kurrajong camping area to leave the trailer behind at 10.45 am and left at 11.15 am. We reached Echidna chasm car park at 11.55 am. We left for the walk into the Echidna chasm at 12.05 pm and reached the end of the chasm, an interesting area at 12.25 pm. We had lunch there, got back to the vehicles and left the parking area at 150 pm. At 2.15 pm we came to a flowing creek with plenty of water. A stop for a dip in the water to cool down and some people got water for drinking. We left after 10 minutes and reached the three ways junction at 3.00 pm. After a brief stop we continued our return journey. On the way we filled a number of wineskins with good water from the creek near where we had lunch on our inward journey. Time was 4.30 pm. Around 5.00 pm there was only 30 minutes sunlight left and we decided to stop to camp at a dry creek near the road from BB. Tents were put up with mosquito nets as there were plenty of mosquitoes. At about 7.30 pm Russell recited a poem about the SBW party. (Note: This was published in the August issue). It was a hot day and it remained warm at night
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-ETTREMA REMEMBERED +====== Ettrema Remembered ====== 
-PART TWO - JUST DAY WALK by Tom Wilhelm+ 
 + 
 +PART TWO - JUST A DAY WALK by Tom Wilhelm
  
 The next traverse of Ettrema occurred by accident. How anyone could walk 25 kilometres of Ettrema Gorge by accident seems a bit ridiculous but some years later - 1982(?) - a friend of mine from work expressed interest in a trip to the deep bush, so I suggested a walk in the Ettrema region. In fact I suggested Tullyangela Clearing, Ettrema, Tullyangela Junctionvia Howards Pass thence up Tullyangela Creek and ultimately back to the clearing.  The next traverse of Ettrema occurred by accident. How anyone could walk 25 kilometres of Ettrema Gorge by accident seems a bit ridiculous but some years later - 1982(?) - a friend of mine from work expressed interest in a trip to the deep bush, so I suggested a walk in the Ettrema region. In fact I suggested Tullyangela Clearing, Ettrema, Tullyangela Junctionvia Howards Pass thence up Tullyangela Creek and ultimately back to the clearing. 
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 So on the 14th May 1989, armed with two maps and a compass, a day pack with extra food, safety equipment, protective clothing, but no cooking gear, tent or sleeping bag, I entered the top of Ettrema Creek. I had waited till 7.15 because it was so misty I was afraid it would rain, and I doubted the day trip would be safe or possible on wet rocks, but I sensed it might clear so I went. I made a small route finding error which I immediately corrected with aid of map and compass, and walked on the tops, just south and east till the first big junction, then dropped into the creek. The creek was quite clear this year, a legacy of all the rain we have been having, and made going quite clear. The sun came out, my spirits soared and I kept moving. I reached my previous campsite at 'Jones Creek' just after 11 am, and suddenly realized that that particular site was in fact the location of my 1971 camp with Finch and Wyborn - amazing how the mind can play tricks, because we descended quite a distance to Jones Creek on that occasion, some 2 km, not 100 metres. Armed with my maps, I kept going to the Junction, passing Myall Creek, and was staggered to see the real Thompsons Cliff. It is huge. So on the 14th May 1989, armed with two maps and a compass, a day pack with extra food, safety equipment, protective clothing, but no cooking gear, tent or sleeping bag, I entered the top of Ettrema Creek. I had waited till 7.15 because it was so misty I was afraid it would rain, and I doubted the day trip would be safe or possible on wet rocks, but I sensed it might clear so I went. I made a small route finding error which I immediately corrected with aid of map and compass, and walked on the tops, just south and east till the first big junction, then dropped into the creek. The creek was quite clear this year, a legacy of all the rain we have been having, and made going quite clear. The sun came out, my spirits soared and I kept moving. I reached my previous campsite at 'Jones Creek' just after 11 am, and suddenly realized that that particular site was in fact the location of my 1971 camp with Finch and Wyborn - amazing how the mind can play tricks, because we descended quite a distance to Jones Creek on that occasion, some 2 km, not 100 metres. Armed with my maps, I kept going to the Junction, passing Myall Creek, and was staggered to see the real Thompsons Cliff. It is huge.
  
-At one pm I started up Jones, NOT scrubby.... but a beautiful clear granite staircase, one waterfall after another. I had to cross under a few waterfalls to change sides to obtain the best route. I was still worried that I might not make it. I went straight up the cliff by the big waterfall, being ever so careful. By 3 pm I had reached the top of the canyon, and went up on to the Tops map and compass, 120 bearing, very thick Hakea. I crossed my barbed wire fence at what seemed a very weird angle. Crossed Jones and found at 4 pm the road. It was all over but the shouting. Footweary I continued into the darkness, saw heaps of ma's, and reached the Sassafras Road a little after 6 pm. Some Canberra Bushwalkers came by and gave me a lift down to my car, I was glad to accept. They asked me where I had been, I said, "Ettrema-Jones circuit. Just a day walk  +At one pm I started up Jones, NOT scrubby.... but a beautiful clear granite staircase, one waterfall after another. I had to cross under a few waterfalls to change sides to obtain the best route. I was still worried that I might not make it. I went straight up the cliff by the big waterfall, being ever so careful. By 3 pm I had reached the top of the canyon, and went up on to the Tops map and compass, 120 bearing, very thick Hakea. I crossed my barbed wire fence at what seemed a very weird angle. Crossed Jones and found at 4 pm the road. It was all over but the shouting. Footweary I continued into the darkness, saw heaps of ma's, and reached the Sassafras Road a little after 6 pm. Some Canberra Bushwalkers came by and gave me a lift down to my car, I was glad to accept. They asked me where I had been, I said, "Ettrema-Jones circuit. Just a day walk. 
-it It it * -X 31+
  
  
-THE WAY OF THE TIGER+====== The Way of the Tiger ======
  
-PETER TRESEDER's talk on October 25th brought out 61 members to enjoy a memorable evening. Peter passed lightly over the toil and difficulties of his epic canoe trip and instead concentrated on giving us a vivid picture of the majesty and beauty of the Cape York area. For anyone considering travelling the mighty Jardine River, he gave this tip. 
  
-IF using inflatable rafts/canoes, take at least a metre of patching material and about 4 litres of glue. (Some smelling salts and/or digitalis would also be handy to help you recover from seeing huge salt-water crocodiles slide into the water when you are wading along, chest deep!).+PETER TRESEDER's talk on October 25th brought out 61 members to enjoy a memorable evening. Peter passed lightly over the toil and difficulties of his epic canoe trip and instead concentrated on giving us a vivid picture of the majesty and beauty of the Cape York area. For anyone considering travelling the mighty Jardine River, he gave this tip. IF using inflatable rafts/canoes, take at least a metre of patching material and about 4 litres of glue. (Some smelling salts and/or digitalis would also be handy to help you recover from seeing huge salt-water crocodiles slide into the water when you are wading along, chest deep!).
  
 Peter also spoke of his 5,000 kilometres walk from Cape York to Wilson's Promontory, done in three stages during the bicentennial year to draw attention to the need for National Parks. He travelled through 58 National Parks. He had no slides to show for this trip, but answered many questions, and had large maps to indicate where he went. Peter also spoke of his 5,000 kilometres walk from Cape York to Wilson's Promontory, done in three stages during the bicentennial year to draw attention to the need for National Parks. He travelled through 58 National Parks. He had no slides to show for this trip, but answered many questions, and had large maps to indicate where he went.
  
  
-THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING+====== The October General Meeting ====== 
 by Barry Wallace by Barry Wallace
  
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 The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received, with no matters arising. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received, with no matters arising.
-Correspondence was comprised of a letter from a Mr. Russell Willis from a commercial wilderness tours organisation in the Northern Territory requesting details of the advertising rates for the magazine, a notice from a Mr. Keith Miller of the Friends of the Nattai (this being consigned to the notice-board for display), from Alan Gibson M.D. of Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment, offering us a song book to save us the trouble of making our own, a copy of the Minutes of the latest F.B.W. meeting, a letter from the Tasmanian Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage regarding restrictions on the use of fire in Tasmanian national parks, from the Total Environment Centre advising of a forest summit meeting planned for December '89, and a letter from the Kangaroo Valley volunteer bushfire brigade offering counsel and assistance during the coming bushfire danger period. Outgoing correspondence was limited to a letter advising Russel Willis of our advertising rates. The correspondence was accepted.+ 
 +Correspondence was comprised of a letter from a Mr. Russell Willis from a commercial wilderness tours organisation in the Northern Territory requesting details of the advertising rates for the magazine, a notice from a Mr. Keith Miller of the Friends of the Nattai (this being consigned to the notice-board for display), from Alan Gibson M.D. of Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment, offering us a song book to save us the trouble of making our own, a copy of the Minutes of the latest F.B.W. meeting, a letter from the Tasmanian Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage regarding restrictions on the use of fire in Tasmanian national parks, from the Total Environment Centre advising of a forest summit meeting planned for December '89, and a letter from the Kangaroo Valley volunteer bushfire brigade offering counsel and assistance during the coming bushfire danger period. Outgoing correspondence was limited to a letter advising Russell Willis of our advertising rates. The correspondence was accepted.
  
 The Treasurer's Report indicated that we spent $170.29, received $576.00 and closed with a balance in the current account of $2,138.22. A motion that we re-invest funds from maturing securities, totalling around $29,000, in one of the semi-government authority loans for periods of around four years, was carried. The Treasurer's Report indicated that we spent $170.29, received $576.00 and closed with a balance in the current account of $2,138.22. A motion that we re-invest funds from maturing securities, totalling around $29,000, in one of the semi-government authority loans for periods of around four years, was carried.
  
-The Walks Secretary then rose to tell us how it all went out on the tracks. The weekend of 15,16,17 September saw Les Powell and a party of three pounding the snow in +The Walks Secretary then rose to tell us how it all went out on the tracks. The weekend of 15,16,17 September saw Les Powell and a party of three pounding the snow in glorious weather on his ski-touring trip to Perisher Valley and district. Bill Holland had 13 starters enjoying good weather and good country on his Yalwal trip. Of the day walks, there was no report of Ralph Penglis's Sydney Harbour N.P. perennial. Alan Mewett saw a return to previous form on his Great North Road area ridge walk with 15 starters and a full report, including trackless ridges, wildflowers (lots of them) and detailed times.  
-glorious weather on his ski-touring trip to Perisher Valley and district. Bill Holland had + 
-13 starters enjoying good weather and good country on his Yalwal trip. Of the day walks, +Errol Sheedy's walk from Waterfall to Otford had 10 starters but was aborted due to illness of one of them. Over the weekend of 22,23,24 September Don Finch had 6 people on his Kanangra Range mapping instructional, Greta Davis's day walk to Bluegum had 14 starters reporting a pleasant walk, and Jo Van Sommers' walk in Wolli Creek went to program without the leader. It seems there was a mix-up and the walk was scheduled on the wrong weekend. 
-there was no report of Ralph Penglis's Sydney Harbour N.P. perennial. Alan Mewett saw a +
-return to previous form on his Great North Road area ridge walk with 15 starters and a full +
-report, including trackless ridges, wildflowers (lots of them) and detailed times. Errol +
-Sheedy's walk from Waterfall to Otford had 10 starters but was aborted due to illness of one of them. +
-Over the weekend of 22,23,24 September Don Finch had 6 people on his Kanangra Range mapping instructional, Greta Davis's day walk to Bluegum had 14 starters reporting a pleasant walk, and Jo Van Sommers' walk in Wolli Creek went to program without the leader. It seems +
-there was a mix-up and the walk was scheduled on the wrong weekend.+
 Ian Rennard's Mittagong to Katoomba trip, from September 28th to October 3rd, went to program in perfect weather with a party of four. Ian Rennard's Mittagong to Katoomba trip, from September 28th to October 3rd, went to program in perfect weather with a party of four.
  
-The trip to "Canopus" over the long weekend, September 29th to October 2nd, attracted three starters. There was no report of Chris Perry's ski-touring trip but George Mawer had +The trip to "Canopus" over the long weekend, September 29th to October 2nd, attracted three starters. There was no report of Chris Perry's ski-touring trip but George Mawer had a party of 20 enjoying very pleasant weather on his Budawangs walk. Jan Mohandas's walk in the Wild Dogs area was cancelled. 
-a party 'of 20 enjoying very pleasant weather on his Budawangs walk. Jan Mohandas's walk + 
-in the Wild Dogs area was cancelled.+The weekend of 6,7,8 October saw George Walton's Mount Solitary trip cancelled. Carol Lubbers reported varying attendances over her two one-day walks to Pantoney's Crown and Tyan Pic. The Saturday (Pantoney's Crown) saw 12 starters and Sunday (Tyan Pic) attracted 6. Jim Percy had 16 on his day walk from Waterfall to Heathcote. The walk went to program, had prolific wildflowers including waratahs, and brought the Walks Report to an end.
  
-The weekend of 6,7,8 October saw George Walton's Mount Solitary trip cancelled. Carol Lubbers reported varying attendances over her two one-day walks to Pantoney's Crown and Tyan Pic. The Saturday (Pantoney's Crown) saw 12 starters and Sunday (Tyan Pic) 
-attracted 6. Jim Percy had 16 on his day walk from Waterfall to Heathcote. The walk went 
-to program, had prolific wildflowers including waratahs, and brought the Walks Report to an end. 
 The F.B.W. Report was presented. It will appear elsewhere. The F.B.W. Report was presented. It will appear elsewhere.
-The Social Secretary reported on coming attractions and the Conservation Secretary provided further details of the track on the Nattai. The Conservation Secretary also proposed a motion that we write to the Federal Government supporting the decision on the Kakadu + 
-conservation zone. The meeting concurred. +The Social Secretary reported on coming attractions and the Conservation Secretary provided further details of the track on the Nattai. The Conservation Secretary also proposed a motion that we write to the Federal Government supporting the decision on the Kakadu conservation zone. The meeting concurred. 
-Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker November 1989 + 
-General Business brought discussion of the replacement of the offset printer. +General Business brought discussion of the replacement of the offset printer. Unfortunately, not only had the sales rep. who came along that evening brought a machine other than the one we were interested in to demonstrate, but it also turned out that the beginning of a General Meeting is a very distracting environment in which to try to assess such a machine. The meeting resolved that we replace our offset printer and that demonstrations of suitable alternative machines be arranged. 
-Unfortunately, not only had the sales rep. who came along that evening brought a machine other than the one we were interested in to demonstrate, but it also turned out that the beginning of a General Meeting is a very distracting environment in which to try to assess such a machine. The meeting resolved that we replace our offset printer and that demonstrations of suitable alternative machines be arranged.+
 The meeting also resolved that we should examine the song books available and determine whether it is desirable to produce our own. To give effect to this motion a further motion was passed that a sub-committee be formed for this purpose. The meeting also resolved that we should examine the song books available and determine whether it is desirable to produce our own. To give effect to this motion a further motion was passed that a sub-committee be formed for this purpose.
-The chairperson ganged the gong and brought the whole thing to a close at 2205.+ 
 +The chairperson banged the gong and brought the whole thing to a close at 22.05. 
 BUNGLE BUNGLE & KEEP RIVER NATIONAL PARKS - JAN MOHANDAS BUNGLE BUNGLE & KEEP RIVER NATIONAL PARKS - JAN MOHANDAS
-Rook outorope, eep Ver 
 Two of Australia's most exciting parks make this a slide evening to remember. Note that date:- NOVEMBER 29  Two of Australia's most exciting parks make this a slide evening to remember. Note that date:- NOVEMBER 29 
-BLACKHEATH TAXIS & TOURIST SERVICES + 
-10 & 18 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI + 
-047-87 8366 + 
-KANANGRA BOYD +====== Federation Notes ====== 
-UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS + 
-SIX FOOT TRACK + 
-PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT +Federation Procedure upon incorporation  
-Share the Fare Competitive Rates + 
-November 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 15 +A meeting of the Executive Committee was held late in September to define certain procedures that would become necessary when Federation's application for Incorporation has been approved. Some of the more important decisions, which were ratified by the October General Meeting, are:-
-FEDERATION NOTES +
-Federation Procedure upon lhcorporation  +
-A meeting of the Executive Committee was held late in September to define certain procedures that would become necessary when Federation's application for Incorporation has been approved. Some of the more importent decisions, which were ratified by the October General Meeting, are:-+
 1. In future, an Executive Committee Meeting will be held each month, followed by the General Meeting of delegates from Clubs. The meeting night will continue to be the third Tuesday each month, with the General Meeting probably commencing at 7 pm. 1. In future, an Executive Committee Meeting will be held each month, followed by the General Meeting of delegates from Clubs. The meeting night will continue to be the third Tuesday each month, with the General Meeting probably commencing at 7 pm.
-2. Federation holds its Annual Meeting in July each year, and to enable all affiliation + 
-fees and public liability insurance levies to be assessed, it will be necessary to have knowledge of the membership strength of affiliated Clubs as at 30th June each year; and when the fees are determined at Federation's Annual Meeting, to receive payment from +2. Federation holds its Annual Meeting in July each year, and to enable all affiliation fees and public liability insurance levies to be assessed, it will be necessary to have knowledge of the membership strength of affiliated Clubs as at 30th June each year; and when the fees are determined at Federation's Annual Meeting, to receive payment from member Clubs by 31st August. Clubs that do not forward these payments will be crossed off, but may rejoin Federation by written application. 
-member Clubs by 31st August. Clubs that do not forward these payments will be +
-crossed off, but may rejoin Federation by written application.+
 3. Federation Minutes will include only the formal business of the meetings, but some supplementary information about issues debated will also be circulated to Clubs. 3. Federation Minutes will include only the formal business of the meetings, but some supplementary information about issues debated will also be circulated to Clubs.
 +
 4. In view of the limited size of the present meeting place at 39 George Street, The Rocks, other venues are being examined - one possibility being a room which may be hired at $5 per hour at Burwood Primary School. 4. In view of the limited size of the present meeting place at 39 George Street, The Rocks, other venues are being examined - one possibility being a room which may be hired at $5 per hour at Burwood Primary School.
-TRacks & Access  + 
-A letter has been sent to N.P.W.S. requesting they provide better public access to Wollemi National Park from the PUtty Road and at Mount Nullo. +**Tracks & Access**  
-Search & Rescue  + 
-No call outs during the past month. It was reported that the new radio sets acquired +A letter has been sent to N.P.W.S. requesting they provide better public access to Wollemi National Park from the Putty Road and at Mount Nullo. 
-about two years ago, although much lighter than the old sets, and having many improved features, appear to be less rugged than the older equipment, and some of the new sets are + 
-being sent for repair and overhaul. The old sets are still used as a back-up, but contain +**Search & Rescue**  
-parts that connot now be replaced in the event of failure.+ 
 +No call outs during the past month. It was reported that the new radio sets acquired about two years ago, although much lighter than the old sets, and having many improved features, appear to be less rugged than the older equipment, and some of the new sets are being sent for repair and overhaul. The old sets are still used as a back-up, but contain parts that cannot now be replaced in the event of failure.  
 Federation Ball Attended by only 93 people. Federation Ball Attended by only 93 people.
 +
 "Clean Up" Campaign  "Clean Up" Campaign 
 Following the successful "Harbour Clean-up" conducted in January 1989, a further "Clean-up Day" is proposed for January 21, 1990. Federation to consider mounting a campaign to get member Clubs to rally at a National Park (possibly the Royal N.P.) for a clean up on that date. Following the successful "Harbour Clean-up" conducted in January 1989, a further "Clean-up Day" is proposed for January 21, 1990. Federation to consider mounting a campaign to get member Clubs to rally at a National Park (possibly the Royal N.P.) for a clean up on that date.
-General Bpsiness + 
 +General Business 
 The N.P.W.S. will be asked (again) to repair the damaged "Taro's Ladders" at Clear Hill, and to consider remedial work on severely eroded tracks on Kanangra Walls (both towards the Coal Seam track and to Smith's Pass) where heavy rains have gouged tracks up to a metre deep. The N.P.W.S. will be asked (again) to repair the damaged "Taro's Ladders" at Clear Hill, and to consider remedial work on severely eroded tracks on Kanangra Walls (both towards the Coal Seam track and to Smith's Pass) where heavy rains have gouged tracks up to a metre deep.
-*+
 OK then, we'll accept a lift - OK then, we'll accept a lift -
-but no fUnny tusiness, mind. +but no funny business, mind. 
-Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker November 1989 + 
-FOOTNOTES+ 
 +FOOTNOTES\\
 "DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY" - gum leaves and flannel flowers - because its Christmas Party time! Bring a plate and your best party jokes; we'll provide wine and soft drinks. ON DECEMBER 20 the gang will be gathering to wish each other Merry Christmas, so come and join in the fun! "DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY" - gum leaves and flannel flowers - because its Christmas Party time! Bring a plate and your best party jokes; we'll provide wine and soft drinks. ON DECEMBER 20 the gang will be gathering to wish each other Merry Christmas, so come and join in the fun!
-CLUBROOM CLOSED CLUBROOM CLOSED + 
-CLUBROOM CLOSED +CLUBROOM CLOSED CLUBROOM CLOSED CLUBROOM CLOSED 
-Over the Christmas/New Year period the Clubroom will be closed. The +Over the Christmas/New Year period the Clubroom will be closed. The program for 1990 start, January 17th. 
-program for 1990 start, January 17th.+
 WILDERNESS CALANDARS FOR 1990 From Alex Colley WILDERNESS CALANDARS FOR 1990 From Alex Colley
-Henry Gold's wilderness calendars, complete with 13 beautiful colour photographs, phases of the moon, and spaced date tabulations to enable noting of engagements; are now available, costing $9-00. I will be bringing them into the Clubroom. Also sets of 10 Henry Gold post cards, which make excellent Christmas Cards, Cost - $10-00+Henry Gold's wilderness calendars, complete with 13 beautiful colour photographs, phases of the moon, and spaced date tabulations to enable noting of engagements; are now available, costing $9.00. I will be bringing them into the Clubroom. Also sets of 10 Henry Gold post cards, which make excellent Christmas Cards, Cost - $10.00 
 NEW ZEALAND IS CALLING - - - NEW ZEALAND IS CALLING - - -
-and George Mawer is going - for 3 weeks during February/March 1990. Routeburn Track, Milford Track, touring and sight seeing. Campervans being considered. +and George Mawer is going - for 3 weeks during February/March 1990. Routeburn Track, Milford Track, touring and sight seeing. Campervans being considered. Ring NOW if you want to get a cheap Apex air fare. Home 707.1343 - Work 774.0500  
-Ring NOW if you want to get a cheap Apex air fare. Home 707.1343 - Work 774.0500 +
 CHANGE OF ADDRESS CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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 Joan and Frank RIGBY have a new address in Tamworth:- Unit 2/100A, Carthage Street, Tamworth, 2340. Joan and Frank RIGBY have a new address in Tamworth:- Unit 2/100A, Carthage Street, Tamworth, 2340.
-DECEMBER 16, Saturday - WILDERNESS SOCIETY DANCE - begins 7.30 pm + 
-at Sydney Town Hall. Get into the mood for the festive season with 'Skewiff' and also help the Society. +DECEMBER 16, Saturday - WILDERNESS SOCIETY DANCE - begins 7.30 pm at Sydney Town Hall. Get into the mood for the festive season with 'Skewiff' and also help the Society. 
-BHOPAL, (INDIA) A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE NOV. 22n1 + 
 +BHOPAL, (INDIA) A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE NOV. 22nd 
 + 
 Tom Hayllar of the Explorers Club was in India at the time of the Bhopal tragedy. Come and hear what the newspapers didn't tell you Tom Hayllar of the Explorers Club was in India at the time of the Bhopal tragedy. Come and hear what the newspapers didn't tell you
  
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