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   - If unsuccessful call (02) 01 6020 __and__
     - Ask the operator to page 016 27 7321 or 016 27 7322.
-    - Leave a short mesbage along the lines - your name, your Club and the number of the telephone or phone box where you may be contacted.
+    - Leave a short message along the lines - your name, your Club and the number of the telephone or phone box where you may be contacted.
 __Note__: Always try to ring one of the SBW contacts before using the paging system.
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 The S.B.W. Search and Rescue contact will phone people on the S.B.W. Call Out List:-
   - To find out who is available
-  - To pass on isntructions
+  - To pass on instructions
   - To co-ordinate transport
   -  To relay this information back to the Confederation of Bushwalkers contact as soon as possible.
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   * W = Available weekends only
-|Name|Code|Adress|Home phone|Business phone|
+|Name|Code|Address|Home phone|Business phone|
-|Austin, Mr Graig|W|59 Hannah Street Beecroft|| |
+|Austin, Mr Craig|W|59 Hannah Street Beecroft|484 1519| |
-|Bloom, Mr Maurie|S|9 Conjola Place Gymea Bay|| |
+|Bloom, Mr Maurie|S|9 Conjola Place Gymea Bay|525 4698| |
-|Bolton, Mr Birian|W|23 Achilles Road Engadine|| |
+|Bolton, Mr Brian|W|23 Achilles Road Engadine|520 2921| |
-|Bruce, Ms Carol|O|10/147 Smith Street Summer Hill|| |
+|Bruce, Ms Carol|O|10/147 Smith Street Summer Hill|797 9784| |
-|Bruce, Ms Barbara|W|11/37 Illawarra Street Allawah|| |
+|Bruce, Ms Barbara|W|11/37 Illawarra Street Allawah|546 6570| |
-|Burke, Mr Bill|S|3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford|| |
+|Burke, Mr Bill|S|3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford|871 1207| |
-|Butler, Mr David|O|99 7th Avenue Nth Katoomba|| |
+|Butler, Mr David|O|99 7th Avenue Nth Katoomba| | |
 |Capon, Mr Bill|S|32 Milford Street Randwick|398 7820| |
 |Clacher, Mr Kenn|W|5 Leeds Place Turramurra|449 4853|968 0059|
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 |Hart, Mr Brian|W|P.O. Box 54 Kings Cross| | |
 |Hodgson, Mr Bob|W|18 Dobroyd Road Balgowlah Heights|949 6175| |
-|Holden, Mr Brian|W|12 Cassandra Place Stanwell Park042 94 3074| |
+|Holden, Mr Brian|W|12 Cassandra Place Stanwell Park|042 94 3074| |
 |Holland, Mr Bill|W|216C Quarter Sessions Road Westleigh|484 6636|925 3309|
 |Hookway, Mr Ray|O|9/38 Cleland Road Artarmon|411 1873| |
 |James, Ms Greta|S|5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay|953 8384|234 5459|
-|King, Mr Robert|S|78/10 Kooringa Rd.Chatswood|412 3337|645 0777|
+|King, Mr Robert|S|78/10 Kooringa Road Chatswood|412 3337|645 0777|
 |Laing, Mr Jim|W|9/2 Greenlees Ave.Concord|73 5771| |
 |Lee, Mr Gordon|W|2 Bowerbird Close Berkley Vale|043 88 5589| |
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 |Reynolds, Mr Michael|S|45 Austin St Lane Cove|428 3178| |
 |Sowden, Mr David|S|4 Eden Drive Asquith|476 2998| |
-|Stichter, Mr hans|S|61 Bryson St Toongabbie|688 3050| |
+|Stichter, Mr Hans|S|61 Bryson St Toongabbie|688 3050| |
 |Stow, Ms Bronwyn|W|99 7th Avenue North Katoomba| | |
 |Taeker, Mr Frank|S|13 Kirkham Road Auburn|645 1658| |
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 by Deborah Shapira
-Thia meeting began with a special meeting which was called for the purpose of approving some amendments in the Constitution. None of the rules changed the spirt of the organisation, rather the rule changes were for clarification purposes. The other business was to elect two members of the Committee. These were Robyn Arthur as Publicity Officer and Michael Maack as Junior Vice President.
+This meeting began with a special meeting which was called for the purpose of approving some amendments in the Constitution. None of the rules changed the spirit of the organisation, rather the rule changes were for clarification purposes. The other business was to elect two members of the Committee. These were Robyn Arthur as Publicity Officer and Michael Maack as Junior Vice President.
 The general meeting then decided the following:- That the Annual Reunion will be held in the first week of November, hopefully at Coolana, Sydney Bush Walkers if agreeable to act as hosts. The Annual General Meeting will be in the form of a weekend seminar on 24/25.8.91. Club secretaries please to note. The bush dance will be on 13.9.91.
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 ===Saturday, December 29 ===
-Hot, sunny morning climbed up past Mt. Cope Hut, which was full of families with small children. They hadn't come very far, their cars were parked about 50 metres away, on the firetrail! After morning tea on the aquaduct, we passed a huge snowdrift, perched alfway up a slope. Paul had never touched snow, so he ran up and joined a group of children who were playing in it. He returned with a handful, looking rather disappointed. "Its just like frost from the freezer" he remarked.
+Hot, sunny morning climbed up past Mt. Cope Hut, which was full of families with small children. They hadn't come very far, their cars were parked about 50 metres away, on the firetrail! After morning tea on the aquaduct, we passed a huge snowdrift, perched halfway up a slope. Paul had never touched snow, so he ran up and joined a group of children who were playing in it. He returned with a handful, looking rather disappointed. "Its just like frost from the freezer" he remarked.
 Leaving the aqueduct, we joined the Alpine Walking Track again. Up a hill, with great views of Rocky Valley Storage and down again to the creek for lunch, at Marm Point. Along the way we saw cattlemen 'rounding up' cattle. Nothing could have been easier. They called out loudly and threw lucerne on the ground. The cattle rushed towards it and the collie dog just sat there, laughing.
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 For the next 28, days we were due to walk some 350 Kms pretty much across Nepal, from Hille in the southeast, along the Arun River and then crossing various passes, following the Dudh Kosl through the Sagarmatha National park to the site of the Everest Base Camp.
-The trek was commercially organised by Peregrine Adventures of Melbourne, whose price iticluded the airfares, accommodation and provision of porters, food & camping equipment throughout the trek. They also provided sleeping bags, parkas and padded jackets.
+The trek was commercially organised by Peregrine Adventures of Melbourne, whose price included the airfares, accommodation and provision of porters, food & camping equipment throughout the trek. They also provided sleeping bags, parkas and padded jackets.
 So, on a slightly misty Tuesday morning eleven Sydney Bushies, 5 sherpas, 30 porters and 300 eggs began their journey across Nepal.
-For the first 6 days of the walk we followed the Arun River Valley - a mighty waterway which drains the icy waters of Makalu & Kanchenjunga in the North East of the country. Icy it may be to start with, cool to swim in, it was, but the temperature during that part of our walk was anything but cool. At one lunchtime stop, Maurie's thermometer registered 46° (about 33° in the shade), and I'd say that was fairly average. Neverthless it was a beautiful river valley, the river, blue grey in colour, from the deposits of glacial merraines, sweeping widely around broad white sandy banks, or pouring tumultuously over rapids was bordered by fertile rice paddies, whilst the hills running down to it, were for the most part terraced and presented a vista of a richly green, neatly manicured land. Soon the pattern of our walking developed; trek bags packed, breakfast in the open with departure about 8 or 8.30 am. Lunch stop at about 11 am for 2 hours and then a further 3 hour walking when a pleasant campsite along the river would be established. We took the opportunity in this part of our trek for frequent swims, and of course the mere domestic chores of washing and drying clothes also occupied our lunch times and evenings. For the most part however it was leisurely if somewhat fatiguing walking in the heat and we made good use of our umbrellas, with Geoffrey looking a most commanding figure. We frequently rested in the small villages which we passed through and enjoyed absorbing the beautiful scenery, the nature of the people and the customs of this part of the world.
+For the first 6 days of the walk we followed the Arun River Valley - a mighty waterway which drains the icy waters of Makalu & Kanchenjunga in the North East of the country. Icy it may be to start with, cool to swim in, it was, but the temperature during that part of our walk was anything but cool. At one lunchtime stop, Maurie's thermometer registered 46° (about 33° in the shade), and I'd say that was fairly average. Nevertheless it was a beautiful river valley, the river, blue grey in colour, from the deposits of glacial merraines, sweeping widely around broad white sandy banks, or pouring tumultuously over rapids was bordered by fertile rice paddies, whilst the hills running down to it, were for the most part terraced and presented a vista of a richly green, neatly manicured land. Soon the pattern of our walking developed; trek bags packed, breakfast in the open with departure about 8 or 8.30 am. Lunch stop at about 11 am for 2 hours and then a further 3 hour walking when a pleasant campsite along the river would be established. We took the opportunity in this part of our trek for frequent swims, and of course the mere domestic chores of washing and drying clothes also occupied our lunch times and evenings. For the most part however it was leisurely if somewhat fatiguing walking in the heat and we made good use of our umbrellas, with Geoffrey looking a most commanding figure. We frequently rested in the small villages which we passed through and enjoyed absorbing the beautiful scenery, the nature of the people and the customs of this part of the world.
 It has to be admitted however that some customs were not exactly to our enjoyment. The amount and frequency of human detritus - none of which was buried, meant that it was necessary to keep an appreciative eye on the ground as well as the near and distant hills.
-There were no roads in this part of the country. Indeed, we were not to see another road once we left Hille, until we flew back from Lukla to Kathmandu. We were in fact walking along a very busy highway and trading route where the mode of transport for any goods was chiefly porters' backs. The variety of items being carried continually intrigued us, apart from thier sheer bulk or obvious weight. They included cast iron machinery for a substantial water pump, being carried by about a dozen fellows on long bamboo poles, great coils of water pipe, corrugated iron, gigantic bags of peanuts - which Roger found rather heavy - and all manner of other supplies. Tea houses of various standards - some substantial two storied places built of mud or stone, some flimsy bamboo erections, were common along the pathway and with every now and then resting places for the porters with ledges to accommodate their loads. Our pathway often led us through rice fields along the walls built between the irrigated paddocks, some times traversing steep, high river cliffs and at other times over the pebbly banks of the river. Generally the standard of track approximated to a graded Blue Mountains walking track. Occassionally from a particular vantage point we would glimpse the snow topped peaks and ridges of the high mountains to which we were heading, Mera Peak and Numbu featured in the distant views as well as the magnificent Kanchenjunga.
+There were no roads in this part of the country. Indeed, we were not to see another road once we left Hille, until we flew back from Lukla to Kathmandu. We were in fact walking along a very busy highway and trading route where the mode of transport for any goods was chiefly porters' backs. The variety of items being carried continually intrigued us, apart from their sheer bulk or obvious weight. They included cast iron machinery for a substantial water pump, being carried by about a dozen fellows on long bamboo poles, great coils of water pipe, corrugated iron, gigantic bags of peanuts - which Roger found rather heavy - and all manner of other supplies. Tea houses of various standards - some substantial two storied places built of mud or stone, some flimsy bamboo erections, were common along the pathway and with every now and then resting places for the porters with ledges to accommodate their loads. Our pathway often led us through rice fields along the walls built between the irrigated paddocks, some times traversing steep, high river cliffs and at other times over the pebbly banks of the river. Generally the standard of track approximated to a graded Blue Mountains walking track. Occasionally from a particular vantage point we would glimpse the snow topped peaks and ridges of the high mountains to which we were heading, Mera Peak and Numbu featured in the distant views as well as the magnificent Kanchenjunga.
 Each day seemed to present some new and interesting experience. However there were, during this part of the walk some events which stood out rather from the rest.
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 Still each day brought its new experience such as the elaborately built fish trap, directing the rushing waters of the mountain stream through a narrow contraption of bamboo stakes and matting, with the hopeful fishermen waiting for the fish to be deposited in a basket at the end - they seemed to have been waiting a long time and we saw no fish!
-Continuing up the Irkhu Khola for some distance we left the narrow confines of the creek and began our first major climb up to Salpa Pass (3475 m). Of all the subjects which had dominated our discussions before we commenced the holiday, undoubtedly the most important were those of hygeine and health. The second aspect was particularly relevant in view of the altitude to which we were eventually due to ascend. Salpa Pass presented the first encounter with a higher altitude than any of us had been accustomed to and we viewed it with some interest to see how we would react. In the event, although there was some appreciation of the height all coped well with it. On the other hand, our party had its share of stomach disorders, but although proving uhpleasant to the sufferer, these did not impede the party's progress, and generally the victim recovered after 2 or 3 days. The most serious victim had been Angela, who on holiday in India prior to joining us had contracted Dengue Fever. Accordingly she and David had remained in Kathmandu for the time being, intending to join us at Lukia for the second half of the trek, if she were well enough to do so. Thus we were eleven.
+Continuing up the Irkhu Khola for some distance we left the narrow confines of the creek and began our first major climb up to Salpa Pass (3475 m). Of all the subjects which had dominated our discussions before we commenced the holiday, undoubtedly the most important were those of hygiene and health. The second aspect was particularly relevant in view of the altitude to which we were eventually due to ascend. Salpa Pass presented the first encounter with a higher altitude than any of us had been accustomed to and we viewed it with some interest to see how we would react. In the event, although there was some appreciation of the height all coped well with it. On the other hand, our party had its share of stomach disorders, but although proving unpleasant to the sufferer, these did not impede the party's progress, and generally the victim recovered after 2 or 3 days. The most serious victim had been Angela, who on holiday in India prior to joining us had contracted Dengue Fever. Accordingly she and David had remained in Kathmandu for the time being, intending to join us at Lukla for the second half of the trek, if she were well enough to do so. Thus we were eleven.
 Our climb up to Salpa Pass took us through different country to that which we had encountered along the rivers. Native Oak and Rhodedendron forests gave us a pleasantly shaded walk along some well defined ridges with some fine views, and the coolness was much appreciated. That is until we reached our first really high camp just below Salpa Pass, where with setting of the sun the temperature plunged to 0° from about 20° in about as many minutes.
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 The first of the cool mornings greeted us the next day but the sunshine quickly warmed things up. We resumed our climb amongst the beautiful mixed forests of tall native Oak (quite unlike the English variety), Rhododendron trees, Junipers, Fir and Maple in an air as crisp and sparkling as Champagne, and Ray Turton our resident horticulturalist was in great demand to identify the various trees and shrubs.
-From the top of Salpa Pass and by a fine Chorten, the superb vista of the snowy peaks of Numbu greeted our eyes and set against a clear blue sky beckoned majestically to us. The descent from the pass was one of the most delightful I have ever encountered. The mixture of trees many in their autumn tonings provided a beatiful variety of colour against the blue sky, whilst from the trunks and branches epiphytes and long streams of moss gave the forest an enchanted appearance. Through it all flowed a crystal stream. Our dinner that evening complimented the superb day and our Sherpa cook produced a magnificent freshly baked layer cake to finish it off. This really was walking on a grand scale. Whilst I and others had thought that the food would be adequate but plain it proved to be both delightfully varied and very enjoyable, with every now and then a highlight such as that mentioned.
+From the top of Salpa Pass and by a fine Chorten, the superb vista of the snowy peaks of Numbu greeted our eyes and set against a clear blue sky beckoned majestically to us. The descent from the pass was one of the most delightful I have ever encountered. The mixture of trees many in their autumn tonings provided a beautiful variety of colour against the blue sky, whilst from the trunks and branches epiphytes and long streams of moss gave the forest an enchanted appearance. Through it all flowed a crystal stream. Our dinner that evening complimented the superb day and our Sherpa cook produced a magnificent freshly baked layer cake to finish it off. This really was walking on a grand scale. Whilst I and others had thought that the food would be adequate but plain it proved to be both delightfully varied and very enjoyable, with every now and then a highlight such as that mentioned.
 Our walk continued with descents and ascents by now becoming a little bit more than just 'a little bit up and a little bit down', and the altitude produced some shortness of breath. Two more passes, Sipki (3350 m) and Satu La (3200 m) were climbed and although we encountered some mist and cloud towards mid day the morning views of the high Himalayan peaks grew more prominent and more beautiful as we drew closer.
-Already we were anticipating the next part of our trek, following Dudh Kosl (milky river) upto Namche Bazaar and thence onto the Everest Base Camp area. We were a little apprehensive of the conditions to come as it is the most popular of all the trekking routes, whereas up until now we had seen few other walkers and the area had not been too much abused by tourism.
+Already we were anticipating the next part of our trek, following Dudh Kosl (milky river) up to Namche Bazaar and thence onto the Everest Base Camp area. We were a little apprehensive of the conditions to come as it is the most popular of all the trekking routes, whereas up until now we had seen few other walkers and the area had not been too much abused by tourism.
 On the other hand the best was yet to come and we were also anxious to see if Angela and David would be at Lukla to join up with us.
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 =====S.B.W. Conservation Fund.=====
-The setting up of a Conservtion Fund, to be adminiStered on the same lines as the Coolana Fund, was proposed by John Porter early last year and has since been approved.
+The setting up of a Conservation Fund, to be adminiStered on the same lines as the Coolana Fund, was proposed by John Porter early last year and has since been approved.
 The fund would be built up from the following sources:-
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 After packing up we proceeded directly to the Upper Manning Camping area on Forestry Commission land, left our car and walked a few kilometres along the ridges behind the river. As we got further down our way was impeded by masses of tree ferns and vines. The vines were not quite as vicious as usual as if something had removed the barbs and-they seemed to release their hold when I held a knife against their stem. This is best described as long pants and gaiter country but there are plenty of open spots near good pools which in summer would be excellent for walking into for camping. Wading upstream is relatively easy and comfortable at summer temperatures. This area is about 5 km upstream from the previous day's venue. Fishing produced plenty of small to takable fish so it could be better in the autumn. One fish was so keen it followed my lure over a small waterfall.
-We'had lunch back at the car during which we had a visit by what looked like a pale brown snake which would not pose for a photo except in the shade.  Had a quick trip back leaving at 2.30 and arriving home at 4.45 pm.
+We had lunch back at the car during which we had a visit by what looked like a pale brown snake which would not pose for a photo except in the shade.  Had a quick trip back leaving at 2.30 and arriving home at 4.45 pm.
 =====The Annual General Meeting - March 1991.=====
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 The weekend of March 8,9,10 saw Les Powell leading a party of 3 on his Gunmarl Saddle trip which was said to have gone well. Geoff McIntosh's Redledge Pass walk was in stark contrast, described as "terrible" for the party of 16. It seems that they started out fogbound, but it is not clear just what else went wrong. Eddy Giacomel had 20 on his Pierce's Pass to Bluegum day walk, and Vic Lewin had the party of 9 on his Evans Lookout walk arriving out at 2100!
-There was a Conservatibn Report, and the Confederation Report revealed that there have been a succession of break-ins to cars parked near Claustral Canyon.
+There was a Conservation Report, and the Confederation Report revealed that there have been a succession of break-ins to cars parked near Claustral Canyon.
 General Business brought only a report of a re-design to the letterhead on club stationery. After that it was simply a matter of closing the meeting, at 2218, with a hollow sounding "Let us re-une" (in 6 months time possibly without ticks).
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 =====Social Notes For May.=====
-|May 1st|Committe Meeting|
+|May 1st|Committee Meeting|
 |May 8th|General Meeting. A selection of slides will be shown after the meeting|
-|Nay 15th|Safe Motoring. Talk by Peter Caldeell, NRMA Chief Engineer|
+|May 15th|Safe Motoring. Talk by Peter Caldwell, NRMA Chief Engineer|
 |May 22nd|Bush PHotography - How To Get The Best Results. Talk and slides by Henry Gold who photographs are featured in the NSW Wilderness Calendar|
 |May 29th|Culture Night. This is a repeat of the very successful night held last year. If you would like to perform, contact Helen Gray on 876 6263.|