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| - | =====The Sydney Bushwalker.===== | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker====== |
| A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, | ||
| - | |Editor|Judy O' | + | |**Editor**|Judy O' |
| - | |Business Manager|Joy Hynes 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099. Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (Business)| | + | |**Business Manager**|Joy Hynes 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099. Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (Business)| |
| - | |Production Manager|George Gray, Telephone 876 6263| | + | |**Production Manager|George Gray, Telephone 876 6263| |
| - | |Typist|Kath Brown| | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown| |
| - | |Illustrator|Morag Ryder| | + | |**Illustrator**|Morag Ryder| |
| - | |Printers|Kenn Clacher, Lew Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie MurdoCh & Kay Chan| | + | |**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Lew Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie MurdoCh & Kay Chan| |
| ====August 1991==== | ====August 1991==== | ||
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| The next morning we continued along the Palm Tree Creek with its pretty vegetation including the ubiquitous Pandanus Palm and white sandy patches with reptilian looking trails. | The next morning we continued along the Palm Tree Creek with its pretty vegetation including the ubiquitous Pandanus Palm and white sandy patches with reptilian looking trails. | ||
| - | Mid-morning we stopped at a gorge-like part of the creek which comprised a series of pools on different levels. One long pool had a small and powerful | + | Mid-morning we stopped at a gorge-like part of the creek which comprised a series of pools on different levels. One long pool had a small and powerful |
| Afternoon - the air was hot and still and pierced by the occasional haunting bird cry. We left the creek and walked through remarkably attractive woodland with tall straight trees and attractive vegetation below. Arrived at Cascades Creek and shortly afterwards our campsite, a sandy area by a large pool on the other side of which towered massive sandstone cliffs set into which was a variety of vegetation, all reflected very attractively by the pool. | Afternoon - the air was hot and still and pierced by the occasional haunting bird cry. We left the creek and walked through remarkably attractive woodland with tall straight trees and attractive vegetation below. Arrived at Cascades Creek and shortly afterwards our campsite, a sandy area by a large pool on the other side of which towered massive sandstone cliffs set into which was a variety of vegetation, all reflected very attractively by the pool. | ||
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| Now we had some drama. Our plan had been to swim or lilo up Twin Falls Gorge the day after tomorrow. However, we soon learned from a ranger nearby that a saltwater crocodile was in the gorge or the pool below the Falls - so that particular compulsory swim was out. | Now we had some drama. Our plan had been to swim or lilo up Twin Falls Gorge the day after tomorrow. However, we soon learned from a ranger nearby that a saltwater crocodile was in the gorge or the pool below the Falls - so that particular compulsory swim was out. | ||
| - | In the early evening some of us went a little way on foot along the gorge. We went along as far as were able, a stretch of possibly saltwater crocodile infested water preventing further progress! It was certainly worth going this short way along; the gorge was an overpoweringly awesome place with its silent still water, sinister and very beatiful. | + | In the early evening some of us went a little way on foot along the gorge. We went along as far as were able, a stretch of possibly saltwater crocodile infested water preventing further progress! It was certainly worth going this short way along; the gorge was an overpoweringly awesome place with its silent still water, sinister and very beautiful. |
| We knew from talking to the rangers that they would be attempting to snare the crocodile that night and therefore make the gorge and pool safe. As can be well imagined, a night of speculation and nervous and jocular comment ensued but in the morning there was no definite news on the croc. | We knew from talking to the rangers that they would be attempting to snare the crocodile that night and therefore make the gorge and pool safe. As can be well imagined, a night of speculation and nervous and jocular comment ensued but in the morning there was no definite news on the croc. | ||
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| by Patrick James | by Patrick James | ||
| - | New Zealand, beautiful New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud. And, when the long white cloud is raised like Salome' | + | New Zealand, beautiful New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud. And, when the long white cloud is raised like Salome' |
| A good insect repellent is essential. We found tropical strength Aeroguard to be excellent. An aerosol can of insecticide for use in huts or tents at night is an essential item and not to be considered a wimpy luxury. Anti-histamine cream and/or pills for treatment against sandfly bites is a sensible addition to the first aid kit. Long sleeved shirt and long trousers are a good idea at night. | A good insect repellent is essential. We found tropical strength Aeroguard to be excellent. An aerosol can of insecticide for use in huts or tents at night is an essential item and not to be considered a wimpy luxury. Anti-histamine cream and/or pills for treatment against sandfly bites is a sensible addition to the first aid kit. Long sleeved shirt and long trousers are a good idea at night. | ||
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| Our experience of backcountry huts was very good; plenty of room, sufficient fire wood and reasonably clean. Some huts on some walks do get crowded. This was the case on the Abel Tasman coastal walk. Luckily we were advised to take a tent, which we did, and we could with smug satisfaction retire from a full hut to our insect proof tent. For huts, an addition to the essential equipment list are fire-starters. Usually there is insufficient kindling near the huts and what there is may be too thick or too wet. | Our experience of backcountry huts was very good; plenty of room, sufficient fire wood and reasonably clean. Some huts on some walks do get crowded. This was the case on the Abel Tasman coastal walk. Luckily we were advised to take a tent, which we did, and we could with smug satisfaction retire from a full hut to our insect proof tent. For huts, an addition to the essential equipment list are fire-starters. Usually there is insufficient kindling near the huts and what there is may be too thick or too wet. | ||
| - | The use of huts is no longer free; a daily fee of $4, $8 or $12 is charged. There is provision for an annual hut ticket which is about $50 so there could be some saving to be had for say a ten to fourteen day walk. It could be a part of the master plan for the defence of New Zealand but the topo maps that are avilable | + | The use of huts is no longer free; a daily fee of $4, $8 or $12 is charged. There is provision for an annual hut ticket which is about $50 so there could be some saving to be had for say a ten to fourteen day walk. It could be a part of the master plan for the defence of New Zealand but the topo maps that are available |
| Tramping through the forest does get a bit depressing. The forests are enchanted with green and mouldy trees, gnarled and twisted roots, all bathed in dappled sunlight filtered through the almost continuous canopy of leaves. I had expected to come across Hansel and Gretel crying under a dripping tree. The tracks are well marked using the internationally acclaimed method of cut-up bits of old venetian blinds. The alpine walk was blazed with yellow, red and white marks in some secret colour code combination which I could not fathom. The system does work as we only lost the track a couple of times. | Tramping through the forest does get a bit depressing. The forests are enchanted with green and mouldy trees, gnarled and twisted roots, all bathed in dappled sunlight filtered through the almost continuous canopy of leaves. I had expected to come across Hansel and Gretel crying under a dripping tree. The tracks are well marked using the internationally acclaimed method of cut-up bits of old venetian blinds. The alpine walk was blazed with yellow, red and white marks in some secret colour code combination which I could not fathom. The system does work as we only lost the track a couple of times. | ||
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| You may have heard that the duty on sleeping bag liners and stuff sacks has been reduced by 10%. Did you know that the duty on sleeping bags has also been reduced by 10%? Theoretically, | You may have heard that the duty on sleeping bag liners and stuff sacks has been reduced by 10%. Did you know that the duty on sleeping bags has also been reduced by 10%? Theoretically, | ||
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| =====The Annual Re-Union.===== | =====The Annual Re-Union.===== | ||
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| This year the Club's Annual Reunion will be held at " | This year the Club's Annual Reunion will be held at " | ||
| - | Come along for a nice relaxed and friendly weekend, an opportunity for new members and prospectives to get to know other members and their families. Yes, children are very welcome, the more the merrior. | + | Come along for a nice relaxed and friendly weekend, an opportunity for new members and prospectives to get to know other members and their families. Yes, children are very welcome, the more the merrier. |
| Activities will include camp fire singing, entertainment, | Activities will include camp fire singing, entertainment, | ||
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| The meeting began on time with Bill Ho11and having the pleasure of welcoming one new lady member to the Club. | The meeting began on time with Bill Ho11and having the pleasure of welcoming one new lady member to the Club. | ||
| - | The meeting was advised that the committee had approved payment of the NSW Confederation | + | The meeting was advised that the committee had approved payment of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalkers affiliation fee of more than $1500. The committee felt this claim was excessive and put the Club in an avoidable difficult, financial |
| - | of Bushwalkers affiliation fee of more than $1500. The committee felt this claim was excessive and put the Club in an avoidable difficult, financial | + | |
| - | Problems of insurance were discussed.with more consultations take place, especially | + | Problems of insurance were discussed with more consultations take place, especially regarding Coolana. |
| - | regarding Coolana. | + | |
| Barry Wallace, in absentia, accepted his nomination as Honorary Active Member. | Barry Wallace, in absentia, accepted his nomination as Honorary Active Member. | ||
| Erith Hamilton gave the following statistics for June, 1991:- | Erith Hamilton gave the following statistics for June, 1991:- | ||
| - | Income Subs $3425 | ||
| - | Interest 224 $3649 | ||
| - | Expenses 1lag Post 151 | ||
| - | - Social | ||
| - | Rent 786 -1084 | ||
| - | My transcription error + 138 | ||
| - | Surplus for month: | ||
| - | Surplus for year: $3724 | ||
| - | Bank balance | ||
| - | The walks reports were led by Bill Holland who, perhaps noticing the absence of more | + | |Income|Subs|$3425| | |
| - | erudite leaders, grew lyrical in the exploits of his party. I must opine, so smooth was the | + | | |Interest|__224__|$3649| |
| - | telling, I felt I was actually there. I must go on one of his walks to check his accuracy - | + | |Expenses|Mag Post|151| | |
| - | it's been Some time. Anything to follow could not improve on Bill at Tooti Creek! | + | | |Social|147| | |
| + | | |Rent|__786__|-1084| | ||
| + | |My transcription error| | |+ 138| | ||
| + | |Surplus for month:| | |__$2703__| | ||
| + | |Surplus for year:| | |$3724| | ||
| + | |Bank balance| | |$5989| | ||
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| + | The walks reports were led by Bill Holland who, perhaps noticing the absence of more erudite leaders, grew lyrical in the exploits of his party. I must opine, so smooth was the telling, I felt I was actually there. I must go on one of his walks to check his accuracy - it's been some time. Anything to follow could not improve on Bill at Tooti Creek! | ||
| The other walk of that weekend led by Rudi Dezelin went. | The other walk of that weekend led by Rudi Dezelin went. | ||
| - | The following weekend walks led by Jan Mohandas and Greg Bridge went. Apparently Jan only | + | The following weekend walks led by Jan Mohandas and Greg Bridge went. Apparently Jan only led a small army of 16 - must have been a speed test. |
| - | led a small army of 16 - must have been a speed test. | + | |
| - | The following weekend sew Bob Younger down Breakfast Creek " | + | The following weekend sew Bob Younger down Breakfast Creek " |
| - | immersion I suppose. Victoria Falls went and Alan Mewitt went with 16. Things must be busy | + | |
| - | in the band - I missed his splendid vocal style. Apparently Confederation Rogaine didn't go | + | On the first week of July, Sav Sternhell' |
| - | although I thought it did - ho hum. The end of June saw Patrick James and party having a splendid | + | |
| - | time drinking and eating his 50th at Kanuka Brook. Nancye Alderson' | + | Alex Colley advised that the Water Board was throwing a few spanners in the works of that Blue Mountains " |
| - | Eddy Giacomel led 17 to Blue Gum | + | |
| - | On the first week of July, Sew Sternhell' | + | |
| - | Greta James' | + | |
| - | Alex Colley advised. that the Water Board was throwing a few spanners in the works of that Blue Mountains " | + | |
| The meeting broke up in good time, around 9 pm. | The meeting broke up in good time, around 9 pm. | ||
| - | CONGRATULATIONS TO - David and Janet McIntosh whose first child, a boy, Thomas Elliott, was born on 10th June (when other bushwalkers were battling flood in the Blue fountains). Janet' | + | ---- |
| + | __Congratulations to__: David and Janet McIntosh whose first child, a boy, Thomas Elliott, was born on 10th June (when other bushwalkers were battling flood in the Blue Mountains). Janet' | ||
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| - | Conservation | + | =====Conservation.===== |
| On 10th July the Club's Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley, wrote to the State Minister for Planning in support of the concern expressed by the Sydney Water Board about the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment Plan. The Plan could permit the creation of up to 2150 additional unsewered residential lots, creating grave problems on the questions of water supply and sewerage. | On 10th July the Club's Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley, wrote to the State Minister for Planning in support of the concern expressed by the Sydney Water Board about the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment Plan. The Plan could permit the creation of up to 2150 additional unsewered residential lots, creating grave problems on the questions of water supply and sewerage. | ||
| - | The letter points out that, as One of the principal groups seeking recreation in the Blue Mountains National Park, the Club is. concerned at the aquatic and scenic degradation that could result from adoption of the Draft Plan, and mentions the problems that could be caused by the construction of multi-storey resorts along the escarpment and fingers of Musing | + | |
| + | The letter points out that, as one of the principal groups seeking recreation in the Blue Mountains National Park, the Club is concerned at the aquatic and scenic degradation that could result from adoption of the Draft Plan, and mentions the problems that could be caused by the construction of multi-storey resorts along the escarpment and fingers of housing | ||
| The Club's letter urges the Minister to take heed of views expressed by the Water Board and the State Pollution Control Commission. | The Club's letter urges the Minister to take heed of views expressed by the Water Board and the State Pollution Control Commission. | ||
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| - | 50 YEARS 011 | + | ===== |
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| + | =====50 Years On.===== | ||
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| Dot Butler first climbed the second of the Three Sisters in 1940. In 1990, in the company of Peter Treseder and Steve Irwin, she climbed it again. The A.B.C. made a documentary of this, and one scene showed them raising the Australian flag on the summit. | Dot Butler first climbed the second of the Three Sisters in 1940. In 1990, in the company of Peter Treseder and Steve Irwin, she climbed it again. The A.B.C. made a documentary of this, and one scene showed them raising the Australian flag on the summit. | ||
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| 1 wonder how many of us will be rock climbing when we are 80? | 1 wonder how many of us will be rock climbing when we are 80? | ||
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| Morag Ryder | Morag Ryder | ||
| - | CONFEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS OF NSW INC | + | =====Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs Of NSW Inc - July General Meeting.===== |
| - | JULY GENERAL MEETING | + | |
| + | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
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| + | The Annual General Meeting of the Confederation will be held on the weekend of 24/25 August 1991 at Burwood R.S.L., 96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood, phone 774 0459. Any member of an affiliated club is welcome and can contribute to discussions although only delegates can vote. Some of the intended matters to be discussed will include Insurance, Incorporation, | ||
| - | The Annual General Meeting of the Confederation will be held on the weekend of 24/25 August 1991 at Ourwood R.S.L., 96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood, phone 774 0459. Any member of an affiliated club is welcome and can contribute to discussions although only delegates can vote. Some of the intended matters to be discussed will include Insurance, Incorporation, | ||
| - | Direction of Confederation and displays of outdoor shops. Saturday 10 am start, lunch and dinner can be arranged, morning and afternoon teas provided. On Sunday there will be a sausage sizzle and a possible bushwalk.. | ||
| The NSW Government' | The NSW Government' | ||
| - | Confederation has expressed concern | + | |
| + | Confederation has expressed concern | ||
| Delegates from SBW expressed concern at the amount our affiliation fees had increased. Confederation is of the opinion that a charge of a given amount per head count of affiliated clubs whether big or small is the most equitable equation. The debate was adjourned to the Annual General Meeting where, if it so desired, SBW could present their proposal. | Delegates from SBW expressed concern at the amount our affiliation fees had increased. Confederation is of the opinion that a charge of a given amount per head count of affiliated clubs whether big or small is the most equitable equation. The debate was adjourned to the Annual General Meeting where, if it so desired, SBW could present their proposal. | ||
| + | =====Social Notes.===== | ||
| - | SWIM- NOTES Fran Holland | + | Fran Holland |
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| + | First of all some good news. The management of the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre have advised that our normal meeting room is now available to us on the 3rd Wednesday. All meetings from September will be upstairs. Members coming straight from work are very welcome to join others in the kitchen with 'take aways' | ||
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| + | On 21St August there is a quiz night. Lots of fun and good prizes. | ||
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| + | The following week, 28th August, Ben Esgate will give us " | ||
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| + | |September 4th|Committee Meeting| | ||
| + | |September 11th|General Meeting (1/2 Yearly)| | ||
| + | |September 13th|confederation Bush Dance - 8.00pm at Petersham Town Hall. There will be a table for SBW, casual dress, B.Y.O. food and drink - come along and join us for a fun night. Phone Denise Shaw 922 6093 or Carol Lubbers 319 5450.| | ||
| + | |September 14th & 15th|SBW Annual Reunion - Come along for a nice relaxed and friendly weekend.| | ||
| + | |September 18th|Hypnosis & Effects on Performance. Talk by Ernest Feist, Psychologist & Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dinner before the meeting at Maharaja Palace, Indian Restaurant, 1 Broughton.St, | ||
| + | |September 25th| Nancy Bird Walton, Famous aviatrix and author. She will tell the story of life from the time she took her 1st flight age 17 through to taking lessons from the legendary " | ||
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| + | ====Changes and Additions to Membership List.==== | ||
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| + | Apart from having many other talent, Peter Yardley, our New Members Secretary, is a very friendly man. He has asked the Editor to let members know that he is happy to have phone calls at work as well as at home. | ||
| - | First of all Some good news. The management of the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre have advised that our normal meeting room is now available to us on the 3rd Wednesday. All meetings from September will be upstairs. Members coming straight from work are very welcome to join others in the kitchen with take aways' | ||
| - | On 21St August there is a quiz night. Lots of fun and good prizes.. | ||
| - | -The following week, 28th August, Ben Esgate will give us " | ||
| - | SEPTEMBER 4th Committee Meeting | ||
| - | 11th General Meeting (1/2 Yearly) | ||
| - | FRIDAY 13th. CONFEDERATION BUSH DANCE - 8.00pm at Petersham Town Hall There will be a table for SBW, casual dress, B.Y.O. food and drink - come along and join us for a fun night. Phone | ||
| - | Denise Shaw 922 6093 or Carol Lubbers 319 5450. | ||
| - | 14th & 15th SBW ANNUAL REUNION - Come along for a nice relaxed and friendly weekend. | ||
| - | 18th Hypnosis & Effects on Performance | ||
| - | Talk by Ernest Feist, Psychologist & Clinical Hypnotherapist. | ||
| - | 25th Nancy Bird Walton, Famousaviatrix and author. She will tell the story of life from the time she took her 1st flight age 17 through to taking lessons from the legendary " | ||
| - | Dinner before the meeting at Maharaja Palace, Indian Restaurant, 1 Broughton.St,, | ||
| - | CHANGES AND' | ||
| - | Apart from having many other talent, Peter ' | ||
| You can get him on 428 4444 (work) or 878 2499 (home). Please mark your membership list accordingly. | You can get him on 428 4444 (work) or 878 2499 (home). Please mark your membership list accordingly. | ||
| - | Belinda McKenzie has moved house and her new address is 3/69 Neil. Street, Merrylands. Her phone numbers are: 637 5724 (home) or 646 8443 (work). | + | |
| - | NEW MEMBERS | + | Belinda McKenzie has moved house and her new address is 3/69 Neil Street, Merrylands. Her phone numbers are: 637 5724 (home) or 646 8443 (work). |
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| + | ====New Members.==== | ||
| Please add the names of the following new members to your list. | Please add the names of the following new members to your list. | ||
| - | HESTELOW | + | |
| + | * Hestelow, | ||
| + | * Hope, William - 31 Herbert Street, Manly 2095 - 977 2068 (H) 238 7986 (W) | ||
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