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|Production Manager|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| | |Production Manager|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| | ||
|Typist|Kath Brown| | |Typist|Kath Brown| | ||
- | |Illutrator|Morag Ryder| | + | |Illustrator|Morag Ryder| |
|Printers|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan| | |Printers|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan| | ||
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Interested in joining the S.B.W.? Find out how to become a Prospective Member by contacting - | Interested in joining the S.B.W.? Find out how to become a Prospective Member by contacting - | ||
- | Peter Yardley, New Members Secretary, Phone 878 2499 (Home) or Bill Hollnad, President, Phone- 484 6636 (Home) or 925 3309 (Business). | + | Peter Yardley, New Members Secretary, Phone 878 2499 (Home) or Bill Holland, President, Phone- 484 6636 (Home) or 925 3309 (Business). |
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There must be many an interesting story to tell about hair-raising or humorous experiences going to or coming from a bushwalk. | There must be many an interesting story to tell about hair-raising or humorous experiences going to or coming from a bushwalk. | ||
+ | =====The International Youth Hostels Association.===== | ||
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+ | By James Oxley | ||
- | THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION | ||
- | By: James Oxley | ||
At the last June committee meeting an account for our group membership of the YHA of Australia was mentioned. As copy for the Sydney Bush Walker is always welcomed by editorial and as I have stayed at some number of hostels in some parts of this world I offered to write a few lines. | At the last June committee meeting an account for our group membership of the YHA of Australia was mentioned. As copy for the Sydney Bush Walker is always welcomed by editorial and as I have stayed at some number of hostels in some parts of this world I offered to write a few lines. | ||
- | The youth hostel movement began in Germany and has spread rapidly so that there are now 5000 hostels throughout the world, with 150 in Australia. There are no age limits to membership in Australia. An early impression of the " | + | |
- | If you are a party of six or more you can, by booking ahead through our corporate pass, stay at a hostel somewhere in the bush or somewhere in a city. You may have to put up with a dormitary | + | The youth hostel movement began in Germany and has spread rapidly so that there are now 5000 hostels throughout the world, with 150 in Australia. There are no age limits to membership in Australia. An early impression of the " |
- | I agree that ith not really going bush and it's certainly not ' | + | |
- | But when it comes to the crunch there' | + | If you are a party of six or more you can, by booking ahead through our corporate pass, stay at a hostel somewhere in the bush or somewhere in a city. You may have to put up with a dormitory |
- | But sometimes it pays to be versatile | + | |
- | NEW MEMBERS | + | I agree that its not really going bush and it's certainly not ' |
- | Please add the following names to your List of Members- | + | |
- | FOSTER, Henry -.50 Rea Gum Avenue, Hazelbrook 2779 MCEWAN, Kathy - 17/29 Mactier Street, Narrabeen 2101 | + | But when it comes to the crunch there' |
- | Phone (047)58 8405 | + | |
- | "' | + | But sometimes it pays to be versatile.... |
- | July 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | |
- | RASORANCE:-. | + | =====New Members.===== |
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- | more -hies the-`.40eSt ion : | + | Please add the following names to your List of Members:- |
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- | 601-. 6 extent | + | |Name|Address|Phone| |
- | -40-0620' | + | |Foster, Henry|50 Rea Gum Avenue, Hazelbrook 2779|(047)58 8405| |
- | but of i, | + | |McEwan, Kathy|17/29 Mactier Street, Narrabeen 2101|971 4883| |
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- | tire- t-YpoS, | + | =====Insurance.===== |
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- | ere-:, | + | In more recent times the question of insurance |
- | third parties (the general public, | + | |
- | . | + | There are three types of cover available to an organisation such as ours |
- | activities. | + | |
- | property | + | * __public liability__, ie. indemnifying |
- | accident | + | |
- | The first cover (public liability) is compulsory under The Associations Incorporation Act., The Club must provide cover of at least $2 million as a condition of incorporation. | + | * __accident |
- | The second cover (property): is optional but we have covered the cost of our equipment located on the printing premises. | + | |
- | The third, accident and Personal lass, was taken out by the Club for a short time some years ago -but discontinued. as it was seen to be preferable for members to make their own personal arrangements. It was noted at the time that Many members have already arranged this insurance.outside the Club or have adequate arrangements for sick leave etc. through their employment. | + | The first cover (public liability) is compulsory under The Associations Incorporation Act. The Club must provide cover of at least $2 million as a condition of incorporation. |
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+ | The second cover (property) is optional but we have covered the cost of our equipment located on the printing premises. | ||
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+ | The third, accident and Personal lass, was taken out by the Club for a short time some years ago but discontinued as it was seen to be preferable for members to make their own personal arrangements. It was noted at the time that many members have already arranged this insurance outside the Club or have adequate arrangements for sick leave etc. through their employment. | ||
So in summary, the Club is covered for loss or damage we do to others, and our equipment, but not for damage we do to ourselves. We cannot insure against acts of illegality, such as criminal negligence, libel etc. | So in summary, the Club is covered for loss or damage we do to others, and our equipment, but not for damage we do to ourselves. We cannot insure against acts of illegality, such as criminal negligence, libel etc. | ||
- | It may also be of Interest | + | |
- | The problem-facing your Committee is that the Onfed0ation | + | It may also be of interest |
+ | The problem facing your Committee is that the Confederation | ||
Bill Holland | Bill Holland | ||
- | NOTE FROM COMMITTEE | ||
- | -At the July committee meeting SPIRO HAJINAKITAS was appointed as a delegate ' to the Confederation of Blishwalking Clubs NSW Inc. Spiro, of course, is already on Committee assVice-President. | ||
- | -Another appointment not a committee position) was to appoint JOY HUES as Magazine Business Manager. This is to help with advertising arrangements. | ||
- | QLD | ||
- | QI3B Butter Concentrate | ||
- | Beef Jer | ||
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- | Giant Trees Dried meals | ||
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- | Day Packs High Tops, | ||
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- | Holeproof Undies Socks | ||
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- | WA | ||
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- | Goretex Clothing Cycle Panniers | ||
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- | ers Baby Carriers | ||
- | EASTWO OD | ||
- | CAMPING | ||
- | CENTRE | ||
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | ||
- | July 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | ||
- | GENERAL MEETING | + | ====Note From Committee.==== |
- | By: James Oxley | + | |
+ | At the July committee meeting Spiro Hajinakitas was appointed as a delegate to the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc. Spiro, of course, is already on Committee as Vice-President. | ||
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+ | Another appointment (not a committee position) was to appoint Joy Hynes as Magazine Business Manager. This is to help with advertising arrangements. | ||
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+ | =====General Meeting | ||
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+ | By James Oxley | ||
President Bill opened the meeting with Michelle Powell back from Kakadu in her place taking minutes. Bill seemed sad that he could only kiss one new member but consoled himself with the excellent infusion of she and eight men. (their names appear elsewhere). Actually lost count of their number - welcome to the Club, new members. | President Bill opened the meeting with Michelle Powell back from Kakadu in her place taking minutes. Bill seemed sad that he could only kiss one new member but consoled himself with the excellent infusion of she and eight men. (their names appear elsewhere). Actually lost count of their number - welcome to the Club, new members. | ||
- | A litigants letter (and reply) were read to the meeting to update the club on the progress of 4 matter that not all knew about. It is still in abeyance with Barry M: assisting on the matter. | + | A litigants letter (and reply) were read to the meeting to update the club on the progress of a matter that not all knew about. It is still in abeyance with Barry M. assisting on the matter. |
- | A painting, has been offered to the club as a gift. What to be done?. There is a problem of where to put it. Heritage | + | A painting, has been offered to the club as a gift. What to be done? There is a problem of where to put it. Heritage building considerations |
- | Erith Hamilton reported for May | + | |
- | Surplus for month: $1565 | + | Erith Hamilton reported for May: |
- | Bills payable: $1020 | + | |
- | (incl. $132 Social; $780 Kirr.; $156 Mag.) | + | |
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+ | The meeting was well entertained with Bob Hodgson' | ||
- | The meeting was well entertained with Bob Hodgson' | ||
According to the walks report, ably introduced by Carol Lubbers, most went to the best of our knowledge. You need to come to the meetings to hear descriptions such as by Alan Mewett and Bob Hodgson. | According to the walks report, ably introduced by Carol Lubbers, most went to the best of our knowledge. You need to come to the meetings to hear descriptions such as by Alan Mewett and Bob Hodgson. | ||
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In the social area, Fran. H. suggested that you book ahead for the night at Sydney Observatory. | In the social area, Fran. H. suggested that you book ahead for the night at Sydney Observatory. | ||
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The meeting broke at about 9.30m | The meeting broke at about 9.30m | ||
- | BUSH SKILLS WORKSHOP AUGUST | + | =====Bush Skills Workshop - August |
This weekend has been designed to help prospective members and members who do not do much overnight camping, to go to the Club property " | This weekend has been designed to help prospective members and members who do not do much overnight camping, to go to the Club property " | ||
- | Contact BILL HOLLAND 484 6636 (H) or 925 3309 (B) | ||
- | On the same weekend IAN DEBERT 982 2615 (H) is running a camp for " | ||
- | HONORARY RANGERS? | + | Contact Bill Holland 484 6636 (H) or 925 3309 (B). |
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+ | On the same weekend Ian Debert 982 2615 (H) is running a camp for " | ||
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+ | =====Honorary Rangers?===== | ||
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+ | Club member Rudi Dezelin has come up with an idea he'd like SBW members to think about. During his many years of walking through our National Parks, in particular the Royal National Park, he's noticed a steady increase in litter and evidence of 4-wheel-drive vehicle damage. | ||
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+ | Rudi, as all who know him will testify, is a man of strong opinions... and actions. He's taken the bit by the teeth and written to the NSW Minister for the Environment, | ||
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+ | Mr. Moore has replied saying he thinks the idea has merit. In his written reply to Rudi he says: "...we did have a program of honorary ranger appointments some years ago but this program has since lapsed. We are now undertaking a review of the matter with a view to formulating a new policy on this issue." | ||
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+ | If you have any views on the matter, how about writing a note to the Editor (don't make the language too strong) or, if you'd prefer, write direct to Tim Moore, supporting (or otherwise) the idea. His address is Level 20, Westfield Tower, 100 William Street, East Sydney. | ||
- | Club member Rudi Dezelin has come up with an idea he'd like SBUI members to think about. During his many years of walking through our National Parks, in particular the Royal National Park, he's noticed a steady increase in litter and evidence of 4-wheel-drive vehicle damage. | ||
- | Rudi, as all who know him will testify 0 is a man of strong opinions... and actions. | ||
- | He's taken the bit by the teeth and written to the NSW Minister for the Environment, | ||
- | Mr. Moore has replied saying he thinks the idea has merit. In- his written reply to Rudi he says: "...we did have a program of honorary ranger appointments some years ago but this program has since lapsed. We are now undertaking a review of the matter with a view to formulating a new policy on this issue." | ||
- | . If you have any views on the matter, how about writing a note to the Editor (don't make the language too strong) or, if you'd prefer, write direct to Tim Moore, supporting (or otherwise) the idea. His address is Level 20, Westfield Tower, 100 William Street, East Sydney. | ||
Better still, does anyone have any recollection of such a scheme existing in the past? | Better still, does anyone have any recollection of such a scheme existing in the past? | ||
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In the meantime, I'm sure Rudi will keep us informed. | In the meantime, I'm sure Rudi will keep us informed. | ||
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Ed. | Ed. | ||
- | ABORIGINAL ROCK ART | + | |
- | IN KAKADU | + | =====To Swim Or Not To Swim.===== |
- | The rock paintings in Kakadu reflect a cultural tradition spanning tens of thousands of years. During this time, there has been a distinct | + | |
- | sequence of styles, many of which are almost unknown to the general public. | + | By Morag Ryder |
- | A few major galleries such as Nourlangie and Ubirr are easily accessible by vehicle. Hundreds of others are accessible only on treks of three days or more. Willis' | + | |
- | Ifyou are reasonably fit and interested in seeing a wealth ofAboriginal rock paintings inaccessible to the average tourist, write or phone for our free brochure. | + | During the June long weekend, over 100 walkers had to be helped out of the Blue Mountains. Many were stranded on the wrong side of flooded rivers, as was an SBW party. Having waited 36 hours in vain for the river to subside, and almost out of food, we had to make a plan of action. S & R would probably have been alerted by this time, so it seemed wise to stay on our intended route. However, we didn't know what sort of rescue would be attempted, so we wanted to contact the outside world and discover what was being done. We might also have been able to obtain transport to take us out. Accordingly, |
- | Willis' | + | |
- | 12 Carrington Street | + | Why not swim the river? The water was over 2 metres deep, muddy and flowing very fast. Small pressure waves were everywhere, and at least two members of the party were not strong swimmers. Add to this the hazards of invisible submerged rocks and tree trunks, and the reason for our decision to __not__ |
- | M1LLNER NT 081.0 | + | |
- | Ph: (089) 85 2134 | + | As the weather had cleared, the party was found by helicopters. But what if low cloud prevented this? Then the rest of the party would have walked to Yerranderie, |
- | Fax: (089) 85 2355 | + | |
- | July 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | Only by camping |
- | TO SWIM OR NOT TO SWIM | + | |
- | Morag Ryder | + | =====Walk Of Shame - Coastal Walking Tracks In Royal National Park.===== |
- | During the June long weekend, over 100 walkers had | + | |
- | to be helped out.of the Blue Mountains. | + | |
- | by this time, so it seemed wise to stay on our intended | + | |
- | route. However, we didn't know what sort of rescue would be attempted, so we wanted to contact the outside world and discover what was being done. We might also have been able to obtain transport to take us oUt. | + | |
- | Accordingly, | + | |
- | Why not swim the river? The water was over 2 metres deep, muddy and flowing very fast. Small pressure waves were everywhere, and at least | + | |
- | two members of the party were not strong swimmers. Add to this the hazards of invisible submerged rocks and tree trunks, and the reason for our decision to not attempt swimming became obvious. | + | |
- | As the weather had cleared, the party was found by helicopters. But what if low cloud prevented this? Then the rest of the party would have walked to Yerranderie, | + | |
- | some kind of transport. Was there a better solution? | + | |
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- | Only by Camping | + | |
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Letter to the Club - from Illawarra Branch of the National Parks Association NSW Inc. | Letter to the Club - from Illawarra Branch of the National Parks Association NSW Inc. | ||
- | WALK OF SHAME - COASTAL WALKING TRACKS IN ROYAL NATIONAL PARK | + | |
The Illawarra Branch of the National Parks Association NSW Inc is deeply concerned at the deplorable state of the coastal tracks in Royal National Park. | The Illawarra Branch of the National Parks Association NSW Inc is deeply concerned at the deplorable state of the coastal tracks in Royal National Park. | ||
- | To bring attention to this national shame we are inviting members of bushwalking clubs, the general public, the media and local politicians to a WALK OF SHAME. | + | |
- | This event will be held on SUNDAY | + | To bring attention to this national shame we are inviting members of bushwalking clubs, the general public, the media and local politicians to a __Walk Of Shame__. |
- | entrance to RNP at Bundeena and along the coast track to Cane. The walk is timed to | + | |
- | correspond with the first budget of the new government, due to come down in September. It is our aim for additional funds to be made available to NPWS for repairs and ongoing maintenance of the track. We would appreciate it if you could publicise this walk in your newsletters and list it in your walks program. | + | This event will be held on __Sunday |
- | Letters to the Minister for the Environment Parliament House Macquarie Street Sydney objecting to the condition of the tracks would also assist the cause. Thank you in | + | |
- | anticipation - Yours sincerely | + | Letters to the Minister for the Environment Parliament House Macquarie Street Sydney objecting to the condition of the tracks would also assist the cause. Thank you in anticipation - Yours sincerely.... |
- | Page 14 Sydney Bushwalker July 1991 | + | |
- | SOCIAL PROGRAM, | + | =====Social Program.===== |
- | Fran Holland | + | |
- | A reminder that on the 17th July we are having a club debate, so come along and join in and/or form part of a supportive audience. As it is the 3rd Wednesday we will be meeting in the downstairs room on the left of the building. Also on this night some members will be meeting for dinner at the Thai Restaurant, Fitzroy St., (a few doors down from the club 7 upstairs) so please come and join us and have a pleasant meal before the meeting. | + | By Fran Holland |
- | 24th July is our MIDWINTER FEAST, bring a plate of food, the club will provide liquid refreshment, | + | |
- | 31st July We have booked a visit to the SYDNEY OBSERVATORY | + | A reminder that on the 17th July we are having a club debate, so come along and join in and/or form part of a supportive audience. As it is the 3rd Wednesday we will be meeting in the downstairs room on the left of the building. Also on this night some members will be meeting for dinner at the Thai Restaurant, Fitzroy St., (a few doors down from the club - upstairs) so please come and join us and have a pleasant meal before the meeting. |
- | as soon as you can to book a place. The club room will be open if you want | + | |
- | to 0 just for a chat, but no activity is arranged. | + | 24th July is our Midwinter Feast, bring a plate of food, the club will provide liquid refreshment, |
- | AUGUST | + | |
- | 14th GENERAL MEETING 4- Slides | + | 31st July we have booked a visit to the Sydney Observatory |
- | 21st Quiz night - Who? What? Where? When? Bushwalking trivia - outstanding prizes | + | |
- | 28th Recollections of a True Mountain Bushman - Ben Esgate Walking in the Blue Mountains before maps, pollution, down sleeping bags, etc from the 1920s. | + | |August |
- | We will be meeting for dinner before meeting on the 21st August at the guon Phong (Chinese Restaurant) 16 Ennis St., 4 doors from Milsons Point station entrance. | + | |August |
+ | |August | ||
+ | |August | ||
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+ | We will be meeting for dinner before meeting on the 21st August at the Quon Phong (Chinese Restaurant) 16 Ennis St., 4 doors from Milsons Point station entrance. | ||
Please Note: As the Brasserie Restaurant has been closed, members who would like to meet for dinner on the other nights before club meetings will be buying 'take aways' and meeting in the kitchen - all welcome. | Please Note: As the Brasserie Restaurant has been closed, members who would like to meet for dinner on the other nights before club meetings will be buying 'take aways' and meeting in the kitchen - all welcome. | ||
- | CONFEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS OF NSW INC. | ||
- | BUSH DANCE - 13 SEPTEMBER | ||
- | .Petersham Town Hall - 8.00 pm - Entrance Fee $8 - BLACK FRIDAY THEME There will be a table for SBW - casual dress - no need to bring a partner B.Y.O.Food and drink. More details next month, | ||
- | DOWN AT THE SNOW - | ||
- | The annual Paddy Pallin X/C Ski Classic will be held on Saturday 3 August in Perisher. | ||
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+ | ====Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs Of NSW Inc. - Bush Dance - 13 September.==== | ||
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+ | Petersham Town Hall - 8.00 pm - Entrance Fee $8 - Black Friday Theme. There will be a table for SBW - casual dress - no need to bring a partner. B.Y.O.Food and drink. More details next month. | ||
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+ | ====Down At The Snow.==== | ||
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+ | The annual Paddy Pallin X/C Ski Classic will be held on Saturday 3 August in Perisher. |
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