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Remember that even the biggest fire passes. Once it __has__ passed, walk carefully over the burnt ground. Try keeping to rocky patches to avoid treading on burning cinders. | Remember that even the biggest fire passes. Once it __has__ passed, walk carefully over the burnt ground. Try keeping to rocky patches to avoid treading on burning cinders. | ||
- | (This article was first published in November 1989. In view of the extremely dry condition of the bush at present, and the great danger of bushfires, it has been decided to re-publish it. Ben Esgate is an authority on the subject, having lived in the Bilue Mountains for many years. In addition to being a bushman and bushwalker of vast experience, he was a Bush Fire Brigade Captain for a considerable time.) | + | (This article was first published in November 1989. In view of the extremely dry condition of the bush at present, and the great danger of bushfires, it has been decided to re-publish it. Ben Esgate is an authority on the subject, having lived in the Blue Mountains for many years. In addition to being a bushman and bushwalker of vast experience, he was a Bush Fire Brigade Captain for a considerable time.) |
=====Western Arthurs - SW Tasmania February 1991.===== | =====Western Arthurs - SW Tasmania February 1991.===== | ||
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by Ian Wolfe | by Ian Wolfe | ||
- | Six of us stepped out of the coach at Scotts Peak Dam into a blustery wind which gained force with every minute. So it was quickly on with the Gortex jackets, to keep the wind out, and on with the the packs, to prevent being bodily blown away (Chris only just made it). After lunch, in a __slightly__ | + | Six of us stepped out of the coach at Scotts Peak Dam into a blustery wind which gained force with every minute. So it was quickly on with the Gortex jackets, to keep the wind out, and on with the the packs, to prevent being bodily blown away (Chris only just made it). After lunch, in a __slightly__ |
The old three sided shelter is no more at the copse campsite but that is definitely no loss. What is a loss is the marvellous old sign post which has welcomed and farewelled generations of SW walkers (ah well, dust to dust). | The old three sided shelter is no more at the copse campsite but that is definitely no loss. What is a loss is the marvellous old sign post which has welcomed and farewelled generations of SW walkers (ah well, dust to dust). | ||
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===Friday, 4 October, 9pm=== | ===Friday, 4 October, 9pm=== | ||
- | Mary Carter and I peered through the fog south of Nowra, trying to see the turnoff to Pointers Lookout. "That sign said Pointers Road" said Mary. A quick U-turn and away we went, down a dirt road which eventually petered out at a locked gate. A difficult 5-or-6 point turn, and back to the nearest house for directions. Wrong road; we had missed the turnoff. Back to the highway, driving slowly on the shoulder while traffic streaked past... there it was; ' | + | Mary Carter and I peered through the fog south of Nowra, trying to see the turnoff to Pointers Lookout. "That sign said Pointers Road" said Mary. A quick U-turn and away we went, down a dirt road which eventually petered out at a locked gate. A difficult 5-or-6 point turn, and back to the nearest house for directions. Wrong road; we had missed the turnoff. Back to the highway, driving slowly on the shoulder while traffic streaked past... there it was; ' |
===Saturday 5th=== | ===Saturday 5th=== | ||
- | A leisurly | + | A leisurely |
Morning tea in a rocky gully provided a rest but little water, just one or two rock pools and a lot of moist ground. If this was almost dry, what would the upper reaches of Tallaterang Creek be like? The prospect of having to carry water up for Sunday night' | Morning tea in a rocky gully provided a rest but little water, just one or two rock pools and a lot of moist ground. If this was almost dry, what would the upper reaches of Tallaterang Creek be like? The prospect of having to carry water up for Sunday night' | ||
- | With cries of joy and thankfulness we finally reached the cool, calf deep waters of Pigeonhouse Creek. No level ground anywhere, we squeezed ourselves between bushes for our long awaited lunch. After floundering around in the jungle for another half kilometre or so, Maurie declared the existance | + | With cries of joy and thankfulness we finally reached the cool, calf deep waters of Pigeonhouse Creek. No level ground anywhere, we squeezed ourselves between bushes for our long awaited lunch. After floundering around in the jungle for another half kilometre or so, Maurie declared the existence |
Having set up camp, a leisurely dip was in order and early happy hour was declared at 4pm. (Why aren't all bushwalks like that?) As the evening cooled, we were entertained; | Having set up camp, a leisurely dip was in order and early happy hour was declared at 4pm. (Why aren't all bushwalks like that?) As the evening cooled, we were entertained; | ||
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===Monday 7th=== | ===Monday 7th=== | ||
- | Four metres visibility in the drifiting | + | Four metres visibility in the drifting |
- | This was a long, relaxing affair - with cool shade, many cups of tea and deep rock ' | + | This was a long, relaxing affair - with cool shade, many cups of tea and deep rock ' |
=====Christmas Gifts For Conservation.===== | =====Christmas Gifts For Conservation.===== | ||
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So, heeding his good advice, I made sure I was laden with the lightest pack anyone could possibly have for a weekend. | So, heeding his good advice, I made sure I was laden with the lightest pack anyone could possibly have for a weekend. | ||
- | The group was certainly most welcoming, friendly, witty and nearly all of good walking | + | The group was certainly most welcoming, friendly, witty and nearly all of good walking |
evening meals.... not to mention your 'happy hour' | evening meals.... not to mention your 'happy hour' | ||
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The trek itself was eventful and requires some colourful language in description. Impenetrable undergrowth, | The trek itself was eventful and requires some colourful language in description. Impenetrable undergrowth, | ||
- | Thanks SBW, I enjoyed your friendshp | + | Thanks SBW, I enjoyed your friendship |
=====Jean Kirby - Vale.===== | =====Jean Kirby - Vale.===== | ||
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After a brief pause for a social report we moved on to the Walks Report. The report began with the weekend of 14,15 September with the Re-Union. There around 80 attendees enjoying a fine, mild, tick-free weekend with campfire, damper competition, | After a brief pause for a social report we moved on to the Walks Report. The report began with the weekend of 14,15 September with the Re-Union. There around 80 attendees enjoying a fine, mild, tick-free weekend with campfire, damper competition, | ||
- | Over the weekend of 20,21,22 September Geoff McIntosh reported drama on the rocks up around Glen Davis Trig with things getting windy in more ways than one. ' | + | Over the weekend of 20,21,22 September Geoff McIntosh reported drama on the rocks up around Glen Davis Trig with things getting windy in more ways than one. ' |
Morrie Ward had a party of 14 on his Barrington N.P. lush subtropical rainforest walk over the 27,28,29 September. He reported beaut weather and a low leech count. Due to some slower than expected progress on the Sunday morning Morrie shortened the walk by going the long way round on the firetrails. Ian Debert' | Morrie Ward had a party of 14 on his Barrington N.P. lush subtropical rainforest walk over the 27,28,29 September. He reported beaut weather and a low leech count. Due to some slower than expected progress on the Sunday morning Morrie shortened the walk by going the long way round on the firetrails. Ian Debert' | ||
- | The October long weekend saw Ian Rannard leading a party of 14 to program in unexpectedly hot weather on his Goulburn River walk. They reported limited water and numerous grazing cattle. George Mawer' | + | The October long weekend saw Ian Rannard leading a party of 14 to program in unexpectedly hot weather on his Goulburn River walk. They reported limited water and numerous grazing cattle. George Mawer' |
Ian Wolfe led a party of 9 on his four day cross-country ski trip. Saturday was fine, Sunday saw white-out conditions, Monday was fine again but Tuesday was described as scungy, so they only went to Seaman' | Ian Wolfe led a party of 9 on his four day cross-country ski trip. Saturday was fine, Sunday saw white-out conditions, Monday was fine again but Tuesday was described as scungy, so they only went to Seaman' | ||
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Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2122 followed by the screening of slides. | Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2122 followed by the screening of slides. | ||
- | THE CONFEDERATION OF BUSHWALKINB' | + | =====The Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc.===== |
by Spiro Hajinakitas | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
- | OCTOBER MEETING | + | |
- | The Insurance Committee will soon be sending out copies of Policy to each Club asking for comment' | + | ===October Meeting=== |
- | sijgfornCorresoondence | + | |
- | NP&WService | + | The Insurance Committee will soon be sending out copies of Policy to each Club asking for comments. Replies from Clubs to be received by the Confederation before 30 November. |
- | that no action be taken at the Present | + | |
- | Closure of Govetts Leap Track.- details will be checked with NP&WS by the Secretary and reported to next meeting. | + | ===Arising from Correspondence=== |
+ | |||
+ | NP&W Service | ||
+ | |||
+ | Closure of Govetts Leap Track - details will be checked with NP&WS by the Secretary and reported to next meeting. | ||
Sports Accident Insurance - the Secretary will check if Certificate of Compliance will be issued and will send letter to clubs affected. | Sports Accident Insurance - the Secretary will check if Certificate of Compliance will be issued and will send letter to clubs affected. | ||
- | Camdens | + | |
- | 1992 at Apple Tree Flat near Tallow a Oam. | + | Camden |
- | Stan Cottier' | + | |
- | action is being-taken to Heritage list shacks in National Parks. Jim Brown and other members. | + | Stan Cottier' |
- | also spoke. It was resolved that Confederation will write to Tim Moore regarding the Heritage | + | |
- | Listing of the ' | + | ===Conservation=== |
- | Conservation | + | |
- | Tracks & Access Jim Callaway reported legal access to Engadine Station from Royal National | + | Roger Lembit feels the Confederation should submit a report posthaste regarding the review |
- | Park was now available due to letters written by SBW. A vote of thanks to SBW. | + | |
- | .WollongangNaLional | + | ===Tracks & Access=== |
- | General | + | |
- | April 4/5th S & R Training weekend | + | Jim Callaway reported legal access to Engadine Station from Royal National Park was now available due to letters written by SBW. A vote of thanks to SBW. |
- | May 30/31st First Aid Training | + | |
- | June 27/ | + | ===Wollongong National |
- | August 22/23 Annual General Meeting & Conference | + | |
- | September 4th Bush Dance | + | 'Walk of Shame' organisers found the National Parks Association is a conservation club and their insurance only covers the office staff. Wollongong NPA Bushwalking section would like to be accepted as a member of Confederation to gain proper insurance cover under the Confederation' |
- | 5/6th Celebration of 60th Anniversary of the saving of Blue Gum Forest | + | |
- | October 24/25 First Aid Training | + | ===General=== |
- | 'WALKS ANNOUNCEMENT | + | |
- | The weekend walk 23/24 November - Canons | + | Confederation dates for 1992 are:- |
- | Ian Debert. Keith' | + | |
- | PLEASE NOTE: The clubroom will be closed for three weeks over Xmas/New | + | |April 4/5th|S & R Training weekend| |
- | Year period. Resuming on 15th January 1992. | + | |May 30/31st|First Aid Training| |
- | Page The Sydney Bushwalker November 1991. | + | |June 27/28th|S & R Rogain| |
- | SOCIAL NOTES | + | |August 22/23|Annual General Meeting & Conference| |
- | Fran Holland | + | |September 4th|Bush Dance| |
- | As mentioned in the October magazine, the club has been presented with an oil painting of a.scene in the Blue Mountains. Mr. Sherlo6k,.who.donated the painting, has expressed the desire that the painting find a home with a bushwalker so we are running a raffle to be drawn at our Christmas Party on the 18th December by Keith Sherlock, | + | |September |
- | The painting will bean display each Wednesday evening and raffle tickets for sale, The Cost per ticket is $2.00 or three for $5.00, and proceeds of the raffle will go to the Club's conservation fund. -Applications by mail are also welcome | + | |October 24/25|First Aid Training| |
- | A reminder of. the rest of this months | + | |
- | The third Wednesday | + | ---- |
- | 27th November, Peter Treseder will tell us about the first skyline traverse of Hinchinbrook Island. He will. also be showing slides of the trip. | + | |
- | DECEMBER | + | ====Walks Announcement.==== |
- | 11th General Meeting - We will try and keep this short as Ben Esgate has kindly agreed to come to instruct us on how to behave sensibly and safely in the bush during these months when bush fires are a very real. risk. | + | |
- | 18th Club Christmas Party - a really good night for everyone - come along and bring a plate of food, the club will provide liquid refreShments. | + | The weekend walk 23/24 November - Carlons |
- | | + | |
- | The next social activity on the programme in on Wednesday 8th January. | + | ---- |
- | The club room will be closed and as is now a tradition., we will meet for a BBQ at Obelisk Beach, off Chowder Bay Road, Mosman from 6.30pm. BYO food and drink. Contact Fran Holland (484 6636) Bill-Holland (925 3309 Wk) or Ian Debert (982 2615) for details or transport. | + | |
- | NEW MEMBERS | + | ====Please Note:==== |
+ | |||
+ | The clubroom will be closed for three weeks over Xmas/New Year period. Resuming on 15th January 1992. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | =====Social Notes.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Fran Holland | ||
+ | |||
+ | As mentioned in the October magazine, the club has been presented with an oil painting of a scene in the Blue Mountains. Mr. Sherlock, who donated the painting, has expressed the desire that the painting find a home with a bushwalker so we are running a raffle to be drawn at our Christmas Party on the 18th December by Keith Sherlock. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The painting will bean display each Wednesday evening and raffle tickets for sale. The cost per ticket is $2.00 or three for $5.00, and proceeds of the raffle will go to the Club's conservation fund. Applications by mail are also welcome ( a return addressed stamped envelope please). | ||
+ | |||
+ | A reminder of the rest of this month' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The third Wednesday | ||
+ | |||
+ | 27th November, Peter Treseder will tell us about the first skyline traverse of Hinchinbrook Island. He will also be showing slides of the trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |December | ||
+ | |December | ||
+ | |December | ||
+ | |December | ||
+ | |||
+ | The next social activity on the programme in on Wednesday 8th January. The club room will be closed and as is now a tradition, we will meet for a BBQ at Obelisk Beach, off Chowder Bay Road, Mosman from 6.30pm. BYO food and drink. Contact Fran Holland (484 6636) Bill Holland (925 3309 Wk) or Ian Debert (982 2615) for details or transport. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====New Members==== | ||
Please add the following names to your List of Members:- | Please add the following names to your List of Members:- | ||
- | BOWERS' | ||
- | WELLS Alan - " | ||
- | Blackheah 2785 (H) (047) 87.7385 | ||
- | (B) (047) 82 1226 | ||
- | * * 3 * * * * * | ||
+ | |Bowers, John|110 Prince Edward Avenue, Earlwood 2206 (H) 559 1434| | ||
+ | |Wells, Alan|" |
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