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- | 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, |
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+ | Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milson' | ||
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+ | To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | ||
EDITOR Deborah Shapira, 8/1 Blackwood Ave,, Ash&ld 2131 Telephone: 798 03A (h), 439 7555 (w), 439 3671 (fax). | EDITOR Deborah Shapira, 8/1 Blackwood Ave,, Ash&ld 2131 Telephone: 798 03A (h), 439 7555 (w), 439 3671 (fax). | ||
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BUSINESS MANAGER Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Si, Dee Why 2099 Telephone: 982 2615 (h), 888 3144 (w) | BUSINESS MANAGER Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Si, Dee Why 2099 Telephone: 982 2615 (h), 888 3144 (w) | ||
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PRODUCTION MANAGER George Gray, telephone: 876 6263 | PRODUCTION MANAGER George Gray, telephone: 876 6263 | ||
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TYPIST AND LAY-OUT Kath Brown | TYPIST AND LAY-OUT Kath Brown | ||
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ILLUSTRATOR Morag Ryder | ILLUSTRATOR Morag Ryder | ||
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PRINTERS Kenn Clacher, Kay Chan, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven and Les Powell | PRINTERS Kenn Clacher, Kay Chan, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven and Les Powell | ||
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APRIL 1992 | APRIL 1992 | ||
- | Page Editorial Notes 2 . | + | Page Editorial Notes 2 |
Annual- Subscriptions 1992 2 | Annual- Subscriptions 1992 2 | ||
- | If I Forget Thee.O.Jerusalem - | + | |
- | Central Tasmania 1992 by Ian Wolfe 3 | + | If I Forget Thee.O.Jerusalem - Central Tasmania 1992 by Ian Wolfe 3 |
Victorian Alps Walk Deborah Shapira 7 | Victorian Alps Walk Deborah Shapira 7 | ||
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Walks Reports 9 | Walks Reports 9 | ||
- | Monthly | + | |
+ | Monthly Meeting Notes 1- the AGM Barry Wallace 11 | ||
New Members 12 | New Members 12 | ||
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Confederation Notes March GM Spiro Hajinakitas 13 | Confederation Notes March GM Spiro Hajinakitas 13 | ||
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Social Notes 14 | Social Notes 14 | ||
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This is a short note to introduce myself and also use the opportunity, | This is a short note to introduce myself and also use the opportunity, | ||
- | We plan to have special issues every three months or so and the first special issue will be in June on, yes, you guessed it snow. No, we are not interested in the Olympic silver medallists in the Four Man Bob Sled event but would like all you enthusiasts who spend your free time in winter on 2.metre | + | We plan to have special issues every three months or so and the first special issue will be in June on, yes, you guessed it snow. No, we are not interested in the Olympic silver medallists in the Four Man Bob Sled event but would like all you enthusiasts who spend your free time in winter on 2metre |
You can post me copy any time at my address as shown on Page 1 or fax it • to me (439 3671). It does not need to be typed and, if necessary, rough | You can post me copy any time at my address as shown on Page 1 or fax it • to me (439 3671). It does not need to be typed and, if necessary, rough | ||
notes from a recent exciting trip will also suffice. | notes from a recent exciting trip will also suffice. | ||
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Looking forward to a year of an exciting action-packed magazine - | Looking forward to a year of an exciting action-packed magazine - | ||
DEBBIE SHAPIRA | DEBBIE SHAPIRA | ||
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1992 | + | ===== ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1992 ===== |
The following annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General- -Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th March 1992:- | The following annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General- -Meeting held on Wednesday, 11th March 1992:- | ||
- | Single member . . . _. $.30 • | + | |
- | Household • lb • • • • 48 . | + | Single member $.30 |
- | Non-active Member | + | Household 48 |
- | It II . n | + | Non-active Member 9 |
- | | + | It plus magazine 21 |
- | Magazine only . . . . . 12 | + | Magazine only 12 |
According to the Constitution subscriptions must be paid no later than six months from the beginning of the Club's financial year, i.e. 1st January. The Treasurer would appreciate early payment (see separate notice). | According to the Constitution subscriptions must be paid no later than six months from the beginning of the Club's financial year, i.e. 1st January. The Treasurer would appreciate early payment (see separate notice). | ||
- | April 1992 The ' | + | |
- | CENTRAL TASMANIA FEB. 1992 | + | |
- | WALLS OF JERUSALEM TO THE LABYRINTH | + | ===== CENTRAL TASMANIA FEB. 1992 WALLS OF JERUSALEM TO THE LABYRINTH |
by Ian Wolfe | by Ian Wolfe | ||
- | • The party of seven congregated at the Launceston YHA to commence our trip on Saturday evening. The building itself used to be the staff canteen for the Patons Coats Mill and although somewhat of a blockhouse on the outside it is large and spacious inside (all be it in a seemingly constant state of renovation). Next morning an " | + | |
+ | The party of seven congregated at the Launceston YHA to commence our trip on Saturday evening. The building itself used to be the staff canteen for the Patons Coats Mill and although somewhat of a blockhouse on the outside it is large and spacious inside (all be it in a seemingly constant state of renovation). Next morning an " | ||
We had declined the joy of carrying food for the entire period in one hit. Instead, with the aid of ex-fertiliser bags, 20m of nylon cord and suitable overhanging branches we established separate food caches for 8 days of consumables near the trail head. This necessitated a reversion to our primeval roots with much monkey-like clambering up and down trees, not to mention swinging along branches. | We had declined the joy of carrying food for the entire period in one hit. Instead, with the aid of ex-fertiliser bags, 20m of nylon cord and suitable overhanging branches we established separate food caches for 8 days of consumables near the trail head. This necessitated a reversion to our primeval roots with much monkey-like clambering up and down trees, not to mention swinging along branches. | ||
This engrossing diversion completed we commenced the climb up the well-graded track to Trappers Hut which is a timber hut built in the Depression to provide shelter for possum collectors. We then climbed onto the northern extension of the Great Pine Tier to pass through a series of lovely little lakes called Solomon' | This engrossing diversion completed we commenced the climb up the well-graded track to Trappers Hut which is a timber hut built in the Depression to provide shelter for possum collectors. We then climbed onto the northern extension of the Great Pine Tier to pass through a series of lovely little lakes called Solomon' | ||
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- | IF I FORGET THEE 0 JERUSALEM | + | We walked along the tranquil sides of the lake, avoiding a large tiger snake, in a dispersed Forest of Pencil Pines to arrive at our first campsite at the Pool of Siloam. This is truly a fairy-take lake of near, perfect beauty. A climb up Zion Hill to catch the sunset completed a wonderful day,or almost. The bus driver had talked about looking out for the Southern Aurora, but having been walking in Tasmania for 5 years and never having seen it I thought this was just part of the palaver. Nevertheless a shout from another tent brought us from our warm beds to see the lights shimmering across the southern horizon. I had always imagined the aurora to be like an extended candelabra but what we saw was more like a subtle wash of different bands of colours merging into each other across the sky which slowly wafted to and fro. Mentally apologising to the patron saint of bus drivers I returned to my bed. |
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- | We walked along the tranquil sides of the lake, avoiding a large tiger snake, in a dispersed Forest of Pencil Pines to arrive at our first campsite at the Pool of Siloam. This is truly a fairy-take lake of near, perfect beauty. A climb up Zion Hill to catch the sunset completed a wonderful day,or almost. The bus driver had talked about looking out for the Southern Aurora, but having been walking in Tasmania for 5 years and never having seen it I thought this was just part of the palaver. Nevertheless a shout from another tent brought us from our warm beds to see the lights shimmering across the southern horizon. I had always imagined the aurora to be like an extended candelabra but what we saw was more like a subtle wash of different bands of colours merging into each other across the sky which slowly wafted to and fro. Mentally apologising to the patron saint of bus drivers I returned to my bed. | + | |
The dawn brought a cloudless sky and so we gathered our day packs and set off to traverse the rim of the Walls. First Mount Ophel was climbed and then via a large dolerite scree slope, the summit of King David Peak was attained. This provided a panorama of peaks stretching away to the horizon in every direction. So it was out with the maps and compasses to confirm our identification of Cradle Mountain, Barnes Bluff, Mount Ossa and near our final destination, | The dawn brought a cloudless sky and so we gathered our day packs and set off to traverse the rim of the Walls. First Mount Ophel was climbed and then via a large dolerite scree slope, the summit of King David Peak was attained. This provided a panorama of peaks stretching away to the horizon in every direction. So it was out with the maps and compasses to confirm our identification of Cradle Mountain, Barnes Bluff, Mount Ossa and near our final destination, | ||
- | After, a swim we returned to the Pool of Siloam to basely pack our chattels before shifting camp to the Pool of Bethesda 40 minutes walk away. This is another lovely little lake surrounded by a series of Pencil Pine glades with carpets of closely cropped snow grass. The croppers being the Bennetts. Wallabies who sport a fine tawny coat and suffer humans- to approach quite closely. It started to rain during the night and continued through the morning so we packed up camp and walked for an hour onto Dixon' | + | After, a swim we returned to the Pool of Siloam to basely pack our chattels before shifting camp to the Pool of Bethesda 40 minutes walk away. This is another lovely little lake surrounded by a series of Pencil Pine glades with carpets of closely cropped snow grass. The croppers being the Bennetts. Wallabies who sport a fine tawny coat and suffer humans to approach quite closely. It started to rain during the night and continued through the morning so we packed up camp and walked for an hour onto Dixon' |
- | Lake Tyre. Then it was into the heart of the Central Plateau area. This is an elevated plateau carpeted with a profusion of lakes interspersed by small ridges and knolls. Each lake is lined with a different combination of Pencil Pines and mosses which one strolls through to delight the eye. After lunch and a swim at Lake Nutting we proceeded into the area that had been devastated by the 1967 wild fires which ravaged much of Tasmania. After 25 years this area has only just begun to recover and we walked through a surrealistic scene of bare pink rock, bleached skeletons of trees and darkened lakes. Overall, our afternoon walk was a subduing experience and we were quite - glad to quit that blasted heath. Some of us elected to gamble that the clouds would clear and climbed to the summit of Mount Jerusalem to be rewarded, after a wait, with marvellous views in all directions., except over the blasted heath (perchance nature wished to hide her loss). We rejoined the others at Dixon' | + | |
+ | Next day began with easing rain and we elected to set off on a day trip and take things as they came. Down the Glade we strode under the face of the East Wall to have " | ||
- | The morrow again brought drifting rain so having seen all there was to see we shouldered our packs, bid farewell to the mighty forest of Pencil Pines and slowly walked down through Jaffa Vale to the shores of Lake Ball. We followed the shoreline in lifting weather and accompanied by a family of black swans cruising on the Lake to its terminus. 'A short walk up a moss-covered valley bottom brought us-to the edge of the Great Pine Tier. This is a geological feature abruptly marking the end of the plateau which we descended to the end of Lake Adelaide. As we descended we went through the full range of flora habitats from Pencil Pine to eucalyptus forest to the incipient rain forest of Myrtle and Celery Top Pine by the Lake. Here we set up camp and had lunch before setting off up the broad open valley feeding the lake to retrieve our food drop. This scenic route is much like walking in the Snowies with snow grass, rounded boulders and Snow Gums to mark the way. A series of little lakes were passed before we rejoined our previous track at Trappers Hut. A quick descent revealed that the positioning of our food caches had frustrated the attempts of the nocturnal marauders. Shouldering our packs, somewhat heavier, we returned in fine weather to Lake Adelaide to enjoy our evening meal under a waxing moon. The night was completed by one of the girls, whilst visiting a bush, having a close encounter with a Tassie Devil who doubtless was somewhat bemused by the appearance of these strange visitors' | + | The morrow again brought drifting rain so having seen all there was to see we shouldered our packs, bid farewell to the mighty forest of Pencil Pines and slowly walked down through Jaffa Vale to the shores of Lake Ball. We followed the shoreline in lifting weather and accompanied by a family of black swans cruising on the Lake to its terminus. 'A short walk up a moss-covered valley bottom brought us-to the edge of the Great Pine Tier. This is a geological feature abruptly marking the end of the plateau which we descended to the end of Lake Adelaide. As we descended we went through the full range of flora habitats from Pencil Pine to eucalyptus forest to the incipient rain forest of Myrtle and Celery Top Pine by the Lake. Here we set up camp and had lunch before setting off up the broad open valley feeding the lake to retrieve our food drop. This scenic route is much like walking in the Snowies with snow grass, rounded boulders and Snow Gums to mark the way. A series of little lakes were passed before we rejoined our previous track at Trappers Hut. A quick descent revealed that the positioning of our food caches had frustrated the attempts of the nocturnal marauders. Shouldering our packs, somewhat heavier, we returned in fine weather to Lake Adelaide to enjoy our evening meal under a waxing moon. The night was completed by one of the girls, whilst visiting a bush, having a close encounter with a Tassie Devil who doubtless was somewhat bemused by the appearance of these strange visitors' |
This concluded our exploration of the Walls of Jerusalem area and thus ended the first stage of our trip the next stage was to walk for two days to link up with the Overland Track before proceeding on to the Labyrinth. | This concluded our exploration of the Walls of Jerusalem area and thus ended the first stage of our trip the next stage was to walk for two days to link up with the Overland Track before proceeding on to the Labyrinth. | ||
TO BE CONTINUED. | TO BE CONTINUED. | ||
- | VICTORIAN ALPS WALK | + | ===== Victorian Alps Walk Christmas |
- | CHRISTMAS | + | |
by Deborah Shapira | by Deborah Shapira | ||
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Participants: | Participants: | ||
- | DAY 1. | + | ==== Day 1 ==== |
7.30 am. We all meet at the bus station in Mansfield, a sleepy country town in summer, no doubt a roaring metropolis during the snowy season given the number of signposts pointing the way to Mount Buller. Some of us have misread the information sheet thoughtfully mailed to each intending participant by the leader, Ian Rannard, and are still fooling around in the caravan debating whether to remove the extra woolly socks and woolly hat at 7.40 am when.the leader enters, no, not for a chat, but wondering why I am not at the bus stop like everyone. else. ' | 7.30 am. We all meet at the bus station in Mansfield, a sleepy country town in summer, no doubt a roaring metropolis during the snowy season given the number of signposts pointing the way to Mount Buller. Some of us have misread the information sheet thoughtfully mailed to each intending participant by the leader, Ian Rannard, and are still fooling around in the caravan debating whether to remove the extra woolly socks and woolly hat at 7.40 am when.the leader enters, no, not for a chat, but wondering why I am not at the bus stop like everyone. else. ' | ||
- | A longish bus ride up into the mountains with a commentary from the driver about where various vehicles had fallen off the road down the various sheer drops. We eventually arrive at the starting point, just above the Upper Jamieson Hut and after discovering a telephone there put in several calls to nationally prominent personalities before realising that the telephone is not connected. We then make our way to Mount McDonald in very hot and sticky conditions (I was going to say unseasonal, but I guess I cannot get away with that, it being December 27th). Mount McDonald involves a net climb of 1,000 metres in two steps each rise representing a wall. After struggling up the second of these we promptly forget the climb because of the fantastic views. The rest of the trip will be along the ridge tops of this rugged and awe-inspiring mountain range. We continue east along the Alpine Walking Track, for some of Us heat and exhaustion are starting to get the better of us and with some encouragement from Ian we reach the proposed campsite near the tops. | + | A longish bus ride up into the mountains with a commentary from the driver about where various vehicles had fallen off the road down the various sheer drops. We eventually arrive at the starting point, just above the Upper Jamieson Hut and after discovering a telephone there put in several calls to nationally prominent personalities before realising that the telephone is not connected. We then make our way to Mount McDonald in very hot and sticky conditions (I was going to say unseasonal, but I guess I cannot get away with that, it being December 27th). Mount McDonald involves a net climb of 1,000 metres in two steps each rise representing a wall. After struggling up the second of these we promptly forget the climb because of the fantastic views. The rest of the trip will be along the ridge tops of this rugged and awe-inspiring mountain range. We continue east along the Alpine Walking Track, for some of Us heat and exhaustion are starting to get the better of us and with some encouragement from Ian we reach the proposed campsite near the tops. |
The next problem is to find water which we have on authority is to be found in the gullys leading off from the hill we are camped on. Unfortunately due to lack of recent rain the water is a lot further down than we hope, but eventually we get to cook dinner and go to bed. | The next problem is to find water which we have on authority is to be found in the gullys leading off from the hill we are camped on. Unfortunately due to lack of recent rain the water is a lot further down than we hope, but eventually we get to cook dinner and go to bed. | ||
- | DAY 2. | + | ==== Day 2 ==== |
- | After a wonderful restful sleep 'I am awoken by Ian calling each person by crying joyfully, "Get up, it's cold!!" | ||
- | DAY 3. | + | After a wonderful restful sleep 'I am awoken by Ian calling each person by crying joyfully, "Get up, it's cold!!" |
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- | Ian is concerned - that some of us are showing signs of exhaustion and thinks, we should have an easy day by walking along the road and around the King Billies and have an early camp. However we reach the proposed campsite by morning tea, and after -collecting some water Ian decides we are more full of beans than he expected, and so we decide to climb Mount Magdala and camp in the saddle on the other side where it is known that water is accessible. Lunching in the saddle just before the climb. we meet the first group of Victorian walkers to whom, upon admiring our obvious NSW footwear (i.e. Dunlop Volleys), I explain my leather boots as being in training to become a Victorian bush walker. Mount Magdala is a pleasant mountain, we are above the tree line and, there are lots of alpine flowers growing in the gras. Descending Mount Magdala we come across a strange formation called Hell's Window, which is a deep cleft in the escarpment. Our campsite is a well-known one at Hellfire Creek, but fortunately we have it to ourselves. The track has now virtually become a highway due to the easy access from another track from Macalister Springs. This is borne out by the well-worn track to the water supply just below. A wind has blown up and we are grateful for the fire and Ian is grateful for my woolly hat. We try to keep warm by singing songs either from memory or from various song books. | + | Ian is concerned - that some of us are showing signs of exhaustion and thinks, we should have an easy day by walking along the road and around the King Billies and have an early camp. However we reach the proposed campsite by morning tea, and after -collecting some water Ian decides we are more full of beans than he expected, and so we decide to climb Mount Magdala and camp in the saddle on the other side where it is known that water is accessible. Lunching in the saddle just before the climb. we meet the first group of Victorian walkers to whom, upon admiring our obvious NSW footwear (i.e. Dunlop Volleys), I explain my leather boots as being in training to become a Victorian bush walker. Mount Magdala is a pleasant mountain, we are above the tree line and, there are lots of alpine flowers growing in the grass. Descending Mount Magdala we come across a strange formation called Hell's Window, which is a deep cleft in the escarpment. Our campsite is a well-known one at Hellfire Creek, but fortunately we have it to ourselves. The track has now virtually become a highway due to the easy access from another track from Macalister Springs. This is borne out by the well-worn track to the water supply just below. A wind has blown up and we are grateful for the fire and Ian is grateful for my woolly hat. We try to keep warm by singing songs either from memory or from various song books. |
- | DAY 4. | + | ==== Day 4 ==== |
- | It is fairly cool and partially cloudy as we set off in eager anticipation of what the day will bring. The first mountain is Mount Howitt and from the top we can see the rest of the day unfolding along the ridge tops which become the Cross-cut Saw, Mount Buggery and Mount Speculation. All day we will have wonderful views of the Razor and the Viking, an aptly named formation and the direction Of the Bluff. Walking along the teeth of the Cross- | + | It is fairly cool and partially cloudy as we set off in eager anticipation of what the day will bring. The first mountain is Mount Howitt and from the top we can see the rest of the day unfolding along the ridge tops which become the Cross-cut Saw, Mount Buggery and Mount Speculation. All day we will have wonderful views of the Razor and the Viking, an aptly named formation and the direction Of the Bluff. Walking along the teeth of the Cross-cut Saw some of us consider how treacherous it would be to ski there with a steep drop on each side of the track. |
- | cut Saw some of us consider how treacherous it would be to ski there with a steep drop on each side of the track. | + | |
Lunch is spent on top of Mount Buggery, named probably because of the descent from it complete with snake family. We walk along to Mount Speculation and drop off at the end towards a camping area near Camp Creek. Unfortunately this is an overused area but with gathering clouds we are faced with little alternative. During dinner the weather breaks - and it soon becomes a choice of drinking very watery milo or settling down in one's waterproof tent with the book one has been carting all over the mountains. | Lunch is spent on top of Mount Buggery, named probably because of the descent from it complete with snake family. We walk along to Mount Speculation and drop off at the end towards a camping area near Camp Creek. Unfortunately this is an overused area but with gathering clouds we are faced with little alternative. During dinner the weather breaks - and it soon becomes a choice of drinking very watery milo or settling down in one's waterproof tent with the book one has been carting all over the mountains. | ||
- | DAY 5. | + | ==== Day 5 ==== |
It rains very hard all night. Each hour the next day Ian visits each of us in turn with a new plan and a later starting time. It seems that we can reach our final campsite by walking along the fire trail for 14 km and given the inclement, weather this is what we do, starting at midday. We march along and reach the King River Hut in time to collect wood with the Weather so much improved that nearly everyone decides to pitch their sodden tents | It rains very hard all night. Each hour the next day Ian visits each of us in turn with a new plan and a later starting time. It seems that we can reach our final campsite by walking along the fire trail for 14 km and given the inclement, weather this is what we do, starting at midday. We march along and reach the King River Hut in time to collect wood with the Weather so much improved that nearly everyone decides to pitch their sodden tents | ||
outdoors after all. | outdoors after all. | ||
- | We eat dinner, wash and whilst preparing our New Year's Eve feast we hear an almighty crash. Some minutes later Victor discovers where a huge tree has fallen down in the middle of a foreSt | + | We eat dinner, wash and whilst preparing our New Year's Eve feast we hear an almighty crash. Some minutes later Victor discovers where a huge tree has fallen down in the middle of a forest |
- | DAY 6. | + | ==== Day 6 ==== |
- | The bus arrives accompanied by a 4WD vehicle pulling the trailer to carry our packs. It seems that the torrential rain has caused bits of the road to be washed away and the driver felt that he would not be able to complete the trip without assistance. As it turned out we arrived back to the creature comforts at the Mansfield Caravan Park without much problem. It was a wonderful trip with great company and excellent leadership. | + | The bus arrives accompanied by a 4WD vehicle pulling the trailer to carry our packs. It seems that the torrential rain has caused bits of the road to be washed away and the driver felt that he would not be able to complete the trip without assistance. As it turned out we arrived back to the creature comforts at the Mansfield Caravan Park without much problem. It was a wonderful trip with great company and excellent leadership. |
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Hawkesbury River - Brooklyn - Danger Island - Little Wobby - Rocky Ponds. | Hawkesbury River - Brooklyn - Danger Island - Little Wobby - Rocky Ponds. | ||
- | It was fitting that we visited Danger Island on Australia Day; a few weeks after the arrival of the First Fleet, in fact in March 7, 1768, Governor Phillip and others made camp on Mullet Island (now Danger) as named by Phillip because of the plentiful mullet they caught there. Swimming was enjoyed at Rocky Ponds, an agreeable lunch spot with a view of the Hawkesbury. The weather was fine, warm and a breeze. One prospective turned back on the climb up from Little Wobby. Prospective Zol .Bodlay,- member of Three Peaks Club, will be an acquisition to our Club because of his. knowledge of | + | It was fitting that we visited Danger Island on Australia Day; a few weeks after the arrival of the First Fleet, in fact in March 7, 1768, Governor Phillip and others made camp on Mullet Island (now Danger) as named by Phillip because of the plentiful mullet they caught there. Swimming was enjoyed at Rocky Ponds, an agreeable lunch spot with a view of the Hawkesbury. The weather was fine, warm and a breeze. One prospective turned back on the climb up from Little Wobby. Prospective Zol .Bodlay,- member of Three Peaks Club, will be an acquisition to our Club because of his knowledge of northern areas. There were 13 members and 6 prospectives. |
- | northern areas. There were 13 members and 6 prospectives. | + | |
+ | ==== 12/1/92 - Leader: Geoff McIntosh. Waterfall to Otford ==== | ||
- | 12/1/92 - Leader: Geoff McIntosh. Waterfall to Otford. | ||
Route: To Burning Palms south end was via the " | Route: To Burning Palms south end was via the " | ||
- | Weather: | + | Weather: Fine enough for a swim by most at Burning Palms Beach. There were 21 walkers including 2 prospectives. |
- | WALLS PASS - Sunday | + | ==== WALLS PASS - Sunday |
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A party of 16 walkers including two prospectives experiencd the 45 foot high Walls, Pass and chains, coming through without mishap, then rock-scrambled along the Cedar Head viewing platform before dropping down to the beautiful Cedar Creek for lunch and, in the case of one hardy ms, a swim. Afternoon tea was taken on top of Ruined Castle in beautiful weather before returning to the cars. Afterwards, in the Chinese restaurant, Les Powell scored what was probably a first for this particular establishment when he produced two luscious leeches from somewhere within his shorts. | A party of 16 walkers including two prospectives experiencd the 45 foot high Walls, Pass and chains, coming through without mishap, then rock-scrambled along the Cedar Head viewing platform before dropping down to the beautiful Cedar Creek for lunch and, in the case of one hardy ms, a swim. Afternoon tea was taken on top of Ruined Castle in beautiful weather before returning to the cars. Afterwards, in the Chinese restaurant, Les Powell scored what was probably a first for this particular establishment when he produced two luscious leeches from somewhere within his shorts. | ||
- | WATERFALL to OTFORD. | + | ==== WATERFALL to OTFORD. |
The Saturday began with overcast skies, 4 members and one prospective. However by lunch the party had reached Bola Creek via the Forest Path and the sun was out. After lunch they climbed up to Carle Trig via the Wallamurra Track, the hot climb being compensated by a downhill walk to a pool on Curra Brook. More swimming opportunities were available at the campsite on Curracurrong Creek. Dinner was eaten on a large rock jutting out onto | The Saturday began with overcast skies, 4 members and one prospective. However by lunch the party had reached Bola Creek via the Forest Path and the sun was out. After lunch they climbed up to Carle Trig via the Wallamurra Track, the hot climb being compensated by a downhill walk to a pool on Curra Brook. More swimming opportunities were available at the campsite on Curracurrong Creek. Dinner was eaten on a large rock jutting out onto | ||
the creek with the sunset turning the water to gold and orange. The next day, Sunday, plans were slightly altered due to the forecast imminent southerly change, so they headed - north to Bundeena and the 1 pm ferry. The murky sky and sea discouraged swimming at Little ' | the creek with the sunset turning the water to gold and orange. The next day, Sunday, plans were slightly altered due to the forecast imminent southerly change, so they headed - north to Bundeena and the 1 pm ferry. The murky sky and sea discouraged swimming at Little ' | ||
- | THE B4th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | + | ===== THE B4th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
By Barry Wallace | By Barry Wallace | ||
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The meeting began at about 2009 with some 49 or so members present and the retiring, but not shy let it be said, President in the chair. There were apologies from Kenn Clacher, Jim Percy, Carol Bruce, John Porter, Alan and Anita Doherty and Wilf Hilder. | The meeting began at about 2009 with some 49 or so members present and the retiring, but not shy let it be said, President in the chair. There were apologies from Kenn Clacher, Jim Percy, Carol Bruce, John Porter, Alan and Anita Doherty and Wilf Hilder. | ||
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The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | The Conservation Report brought news that SBW are now listed in the Green Index, an internationally distributed listing of conservation related bodies. We have also received a letter from the NSW Dumocrats asking our opinion on the proposed Federal Resource Security legislation. The NSW State Timber Resources legislation is presently under debate. Indications are that the Forestry Commission will get something in the order of 18 months free | + | The Conservation Report brought news that SBW are now listed in the Green Index, an internationally distributed listing of conservation related bodies. We have also received a letter from the NSW Dumocrats asking our opinion on the proposed Federal Resource Security legislation. The NSW State Timber Resources legislation is presently under debate. Indications are that the Forestry Commission will get something in the order of 18 months free reign in the matter of what gets roaded (is that really a verb?) or cut without the constraints of those silly old Environmental Impact Statements which the pollies have always told us are such a bulwark against environmental damage. |
- | reign in the matter of what gets roaded (is that really a verb?) or cut without the constraints of those silly old Environmental Impact Statements which the pollies have always told us are such a bulwark against environmental damage. | + | |
- | The Walks Report began with the weekend of 14,15,16 February. Morrie Ward cancelled his Barrington Tops trip and Ian Debert reduced his northern beaches combined walk/ | + | The Walks Report began with the weekend of 14,15,16 February. Morrie Ward cancelled his Barrington Tops trip and Ian Debert reduced his northern beaches combined walk/ |
February 21,22,23,24 saw the trend Continue, with SPA, Sternhell cancelling his 3.day walk on the Kowmung. Keith Docherty reported 5 and a good walk on his Feb. 23,24 ramble through the Royal but there was no report of Peter Christian' | February 21,22,23,24 saw the trend Continue, with SPA, Sternhell cancelling his 3.day walk on the Kowmung. Keith Docherty reported 5 and a good walk on his Feb. 23,24 ramble through the Royal but there was no report of Peter Christian' | ||
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The meeting ended at 2207 with not so much a whimper, let alone a bang. It just isn't the same with the Reunion in September or October. | The meeting ended at 2207 with not so much a whimper, let alone a bang. It just isn't the same with the Reunion in September or October. | ||
- | Please add the following names to your List of Members:- | + | ===== Please add the following names to your List of Members |
Phone home -Business | Phone home -Business | ||
NEW MEMBERS - | NEW MEMBERS - | ||
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- | CONFEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW INCORPORATED | + | ===== CONFEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW INCORPORATED |
General Meeting 17 March | General Meeting 17 March | ||
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by Spiro Hajinakitas | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
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Search & Rescue | Search & Rescue | ||
- | Barrington Tops April 4/5 Training weekend. The search for the missing plane believed crashed, due to bad weather, about 10 years ago continues. One bus load of Confederation | + | |
+ | Barrington Tops April 4/5 Training weekend. The search for the missing plane believed crashed, due to bad weather, about 10 years ago continues. One bus load of Confederation | ||
Search & Rescue' | Search & Rescue' | ||
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It has been suggested by a State Emergency spokesperson that Confederation' | It has been suggested by a State Emergency spokesperson that Confederation' | ||
- | Newsletter | + | ==== Newsletter |
An edition of the Newsletter will be published for April and July. Confederation is to give some thought to the purchase of the necessary software to simplify the Editor' | An edition of the Newsletter will be published for April and July. Confederation is to give some thought to the purchase of the necessary software to simplify the Editor' | ||
- | Tracks 4 Access | + | ==== Tracks 4 Access |
The blockage. at the " | The blockage. at the " | ||
- | Conservation | + | ==== Conservation |
An article in SMH 12th March 1992 on the Victorian Alpine Track has raised the question why Victoria should dictate policy against NSW Wilderness objectives. The track continues into NSW. | An article in SMH 12th March 1992 on the Victorian Alpine Track has raised the question why Victoria should dictate policy against NSW Wilderness objectives. The track continues into NSW. | ||
- | Nab re Lanservation Council | + | ==== Nab re Lanservation Council |
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• NCC is looking into the Timber Industries Protection Bill. | • NCC is looking into the Timber Industries Protection Bill. | ||
NCC is meeting with NPWS to discuss Blue Gum Forest. Horse Riding is permitted on gazetted roads and historic bridle trails in National Parks. | NCC is meeting with NPWS to discuss Blue Gum Forest. Horse Riding is permitted on gazetted roads and historic bridle trails in National Parks. | ||
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Confederation passed a motion to oppose (b) and suggest 12 months, to oppose (c) and suggest $50,000. | Confederation passed a motion to oppose (b) and suggest 12 months, to oppose (c) and suggest $50,000. | ||
- | Publicity | + | ==== Publicity |
The Confederation Ball will be held on 4th September at Petersham Town Hall to coincide with Blue Gum Forest' | The Confederation Ball will be held on 4th September at Petersham Town Hall to coincide with Blue Gum Forest' | ||
- | General Business | + | ==== General Business |
The subscriptions for 1993 are likely to rise to $3.50 for metropolitan clubs and $3.25 for country clubs. i.e. per head based on membership as at 31st July 1992. | The subscriptions for 1993 are likely to rise to $3.50 for metropolitan clubs and $3.25 for country clubs. i.e. per head based on membership as at 31st July 1992. | ||
+ | ===== Social ===== | ||
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April 22 - ' | April 22 - ' | ||
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