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-PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER APRIL 1993 +=====Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs N.S.W. Meeting - March 1993.===== 
-. - CONFEDERATION OF BEHWALKING CLUBS.N.S.W. +
-METING MARCH 493 =+
 by Jim Callaway by Jim Callaway
-N.P.W.S. Blue Mountains advisory Committee - Confederation had made a nomination for this Committee to the Minister for the Environment. The nominee 'as not appointed to this Committee. The Confederation had sent 
-ajetter to the 'Minister 'questioning that there was no bushwalking representative on this Committee. The Minister replied that he considers that there is bushwalking representation as there is a member of Central West N.P,A. and there are other members who have been walks, leaders. 
-Insurance - Confederation would like toknow from each member club the rimportance of cycling in each club's activities so that cycling could be added as an activity in Confederation's Insurance Policy. 
-Nepean, Bushwalking & Outdoor Club_ - This club has been accepted as,a member club of the Confederation. ' 
-Treasurer's Report - Business arising. N.P.A. is now a financial member 
--of the Confederation. 
-Search & Rescue The meeting approved the purchase of a photocopier ($810) and punches (30 @ $6.50 each) for. the Rogaining event. 
-Concrete Sleeper Plant, - Ametex & Rocklea have plans for a factory at. WillowVale in the headwaters of the Nattai River. 
-Hacking'Rivet Catchment Committee - Bob Cavill (Sutherland) was nominated by Confederation, and the Minister for the Environment had appointed Bob to this Committee last year, but there has not been a meeting of this Committee. A request was made that the Secretary write to the Minister asking "If this Committee is ever going to function". 
-Tracks & Access Maurice Smith (Sutherland) was appointed as the new Tracks & Access Officer. 
-. - 
-' Blue Mountains Community Workshop From the last workshop held at the District Office N.P.W.S. the "Friends of Blue Gum" was formed. Varney Bridge -'Royal National Park - This bridge is the wooden bridge 
-across the Hacking River at Audley upstream from the concrete causeway. is intended to renew the wooden decking on this bridge between April and October. This work will stop a crossing of the Hacking upstream of the Kangaroo Creek junction at Audley. 
  
-Anzac Day Service Confederation is holding a service at SPLENDOUR ROCK. Those who are unable to walk in,thefull distance are requested to meet at Megalong Crossing at 10.30 hours so that arrangements can be made for transport to Medlow Gap. +===N.P.W.S. Blue Mountains advisory Committee=== 
-* * * * 73F + 
-APRIL 1993 THE SYDNEY, BUSHWALKER PADE +Confederation had made a nomination for this Committee to the Minister for the Environment. The nominee was not appointed to this Committee. The Confederation had sent a letter to the Minister questioning that there was no bushwalking representative on this Committee. The Minister replied that he considers that there is bushwalking representation as there is a member of Central West N.P.A. and there are other members who have been walks leaders. 
-NEW NATIONAL PARES + 
- 1111..11M01.111 by Alex Colley +===Insurance=== 
-.The National Parks and Wildlife (New Areas and Miscellaneous PTovisions)'Bill, prepared by the National Parks Association and moved by Dr. Macdonald, is now before State Parliament. Itseeks to create + 
-some of the 20 parks promised by the ALP atthe 1987 election and requires the National Parks and Wildlife Service to investigate some of the +Confederation would like to know from each member club the importance of cycling in each club's activities so that cycling could be added as an activity in Confederation's Insurance Policy. 
-Association's proposals. The legislation wouldprotect 'many of the last refuges of biodiversity and endangered speciessuch as Ben Hall's Gap. In view of Australia's signature of the UN Biodiversity Convention, which Commits. us to establish and manage components of biological diversity, and the State's signature of the National Forest Policy, which commits NSW to preserve forests and wilderness with conservation values, the Bill should be passed. + 
--What-remains unmined of the "Gardens of Stone" (headwaters of The Wolgan and Capertee Rivers) is included in the Bill as an area fon investigation.. The Colong Foundation is seeking an amendment which would create +===Nepean Bushwalking & Outdoor Club=== 
-Gardens of Stone" park, consisting of a section-extending from Mount Genowlan, through the Pantoney's Crown Nature Resserve arid along the Capertee-Wolgan divide to Wollemi National Park. If accepted'it will + 
-ensure that this remnant of the scenic "pa"goda" country is preserved from the depredations of the miners. +This club has been accepted as a member club of the Confederation. 
-***********4***#'. + 
-ADVANCE NOTICE  +===Treasurer's Report=== 
-LEADER: PETER CHRISTIAN + 
-476.1312 +Business arising. N.P.A. is now a financial member of the Confederation. 
-SOUTH AMERICAN ODYSSEY  + 
-APPROX DEC '93 JAN '94.. +===Search & Rescue=== 
-'COMPREHENSIVE JOURNEY WITH AN EXTENSIVE ITINERARYIN CONJUNCTION WITH RUSSELL WILLIS OF WILLIS'S WALKABOUTS WHO HAS 'CONSIDERABLE EXPERTISE AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AREAPLUS FLUENCY IN SPANISH+ 
-NOTETHIS TRIP WILL APPROX 20-25% CHEAPER THAN OTHER SIMILAR COMMERCIALLY OPERATED VENTURES+The meeting approved the purchase of a photocopier ($810) and punches (30 @ $6.50 each) for the Rogaining event. 
-DURATIONMINIMUM 41/2 WEEKS. + 
-mAxImum 51/2 WEEKS+===Concrete Sleeper Plant=== 
-CONTACT TIMEPLEASE RING ONLY BEFORE MAY 20 (8 - 9.30 PM) + 
-OR BETWEEN JUNE 15- 21 +Ametex & Rocklea have plans for a factory at Willowvale in the headwaters of the Nattai River. 
-OR SHORT LETTER BY ,JUNE 21.+ 
 +===Hacking River Catchment Committee=== 
 + 
 +Bob Cavill (Sutherland) was nominated by Confederation, and the Minister for the Environment had appointed Bob to this Committee last year, but there has not been a meeting of this Committee. A request was made that the Secretary write to the Minister asking "If this Committee is ever going to function"
 + 
 +===Tracks & Access=== 
 + 
 +Maurice Smith (Sutherland) was appointed as the new Tracks & Access Officer. 
 + 
 +===Blue Mountains Community Workshop=== 
 + 
 +From the last workshop held at the District Office N.P.W.S. the "Friends of Blue Gum" was formed. 
 + 
 +===Varney Bridge - Royal National Park=== 
 + 
 +This bridge is the wooden bridge across the Hacking River at Audley upstream from the concrete causeway. It is intended to renew the wooden decking on this bridge between April and October. This work will stop a crossing of the Hacking upstream of the Kangaroo Creek junction at Audley. 
 + 
 +===Anzac Day Service=== 
 + 
 +Confederation is holding a service at Splendour Rock. Those who are unable to walk in the full distance are requested to meet at Megalong Crossing at 10.30 hours so that arrangements can be made for transport to Medlow Gap. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====New National Parks.===== 
 + 
 +by Alex Colley 
 + 
 +The National Parks and Wildlife (New Areas and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, prepared by the National Parks Association and moved by Dr. Macdonald, is now before State Parliament. It seeks to create some of the 20 parks promised by the ALP at the 1987 election and requires the National Parks and Wildlife Service to investigate some of the Association's proposals. The legislation would protect many of the last refuges of biodiversity and endangered speciessuch as Ben Hall's Gap. In view of Australia's signature of the UN Biodiversity Convention, which commits us to establish and manage components of biological diversity, and the State's signature of the National Forest Policy, which commits NSW to preserve forests and wilderness with conservation values, the Bill should be passed. 
 + 
 +What remains unmined of the "Gardens of Stone" (headwaters of The Wolgan and Capertee Rivers) is included in the Bill as an area fon investigation. The Colong Foundation is seeking an amendment which would create "Gardens of Stone" park, consisting of a section extending from Mount Genowlan, through the Pantoney's Crown Nature Resserve and along the Capertee-Wolgan divide to Wollemi National Park. If accepted it will ensure that this remnant of the scenic "pagoda" country is preserved from the depredations of the miners. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +====Advance Notice - South American Odyssey.==== 
 + 
 +Approximately December 1993 January 1994. 
 + 
 +Leader: Peter Christian
 + 
 +comprehensive journey with an extensive itineraryInconjunction with Russell Willis of Willis's Walkabouts who has considerable expertise and local knowledge in this areaplus fluency in Spanish
 + 
 +__Note__This trip will be approximately 20-25% cheaper than other similar commercially operated ventures
 + 
 +__Duration__Minimum 4 1/2 weeksMaximum 5 1/2 weeks
 + 
 +__Contact time__Please ring __only__ before May 20 (8-9.30pm__or__ between June 15-21 (8-9.30pm) __or__ short letter by June 21. 
 + 
 +----  
 + 
 +=====Wet Weather Walking.===== 
 + 
 +by Morag Ryder 
 + 
 +In the Annual:Report the Walks SecretaryBill Holland, commented that recently, walkers have cancelled weekend walks if the weather looked like rain. 
 + 
 +In times past walkers went out, no matter what the weather. Despite having only cape-groundsheets or oiled japara rain jackets. Their shelters were fly sheets, or a prized Golden Tan japara tent.
  
-PAGE 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKE'R APRIL. 993 
-WET- WEATHF'T.R VIALX NG 
-- by Morag Ryder 
-In the Annual:Report. the Walks Secretary, Bill Holland, commented that recently, 'walkers have cancelled weekend walks if the weather looked like 
-rain 
-In tiMes past walkers went out, no matter what the weather. Despite 
-having only cape-groundsheets or oiled jaPara rain jackets. Their shelters. were fly sheets, or a prized Golden Tan japara tent. 
 Now we have all manner of breathable waterproof fabrics, framed tents with 'seam-sealed tub floors' - and still the walkers cancel! Now we have all manner of breathable waterproof fabrics, framed tents with 'seam-sealed tub floors' - and still the walkers cancel!
-Have we all become a nation of wimps - so sugary sweet that we might dissolve in the wet? Or could it be that all the sales-talk hasn't quite convinced us of the effectiveness of these high priced, high tech goodies? 
-Provided your gear does keep you dry, walking in the wet can be exciting. Everythjing becomes more adventurous, and how the adrenalin flows! Creeks become a,challengenavigation more critical, and a simple rock scramble 
-makes you feel positively intrepid., 
  
-One of the most enjoyable walks I can remember, was down Bonnum Pic Creek when it poured all weekend. Perhaps the rain made us all slightly mad,but I have never heard so many jokes and stories, or laughed so much on any +Have we all become a nation of wimps - so sugary sweet that we might dissolve in the wet? Or could it be that all the sales-talk hasn't __quite__ convinced us of the effectiveness of these high priced, high tech goodies? 
-other walk. And yes, we DID have fires. We built them under an awning, + 
-until they were so big not even the rain could extinguish them. +Provided your gear __does__ keep you dry, walking in the wet can be exciting. Everything becomes more adventurous, and how the adrenalin flows! Creeks become a challenge, navigation more critical, and a simple rock scramble makes you feel positively intrepid. 
-Wilderness seems wilder and more dramatic in the wet. The flare and crackle of lightning over Clyde River; rain and wind driving me up Gordon Smith Pass with low cloud boiling up from Kanangra Gorge, like a witches + 
-cauldron. Of these-things aregreat memories made - I've enjoyed all the +One of the most enjoyable walks I can remember, was down Bonnum Pic Creek when it poured all weekend. Perhaps the rain made us all slightly mad, but I have never heard so many jokes and stories, or laughed so much on any other walk. And yes, we DID have fires. We built them under an awning, until they were so big not even the rain could extinguish them. 
-wet walks I've done, both with the club and by myself. + 
-Let the wimps stay at home and cringe; they'll never know what they have missed. The melodrama of a thunderstorm over Burragorang, the magic of a rainboW over Pigeon.House. nAnd ah, the bliss of dry shoes and socks when +Wilderness seems wilder and more dramatic in the wet. The flare and crackle of lightning over Clyde River; rain and wind driving me up Gordon Smith Pass with low cloud boiling up from Kanangra Gorge, like a witches cauldron. Of these things are great memories made - I've enjoyed all the wet walks I've done, both with the club and by myself. 
-you get back to the cars!! + 
-Keep walking..., +Let the wimps stay at home and cringe; they'll never know what they have missed. The melodrama of a thunderstorm over Burragorang, the magic of a rainbow over Pigeon House. And ah, the bliss of dry shoes and socks when you get back to the cars!! 
- 74,1..*.,*.N.t1,(7,:i.* + 
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR MAY +Keep walking... 
-19 May "Top End" slides - Jo Hynes.& Margaret Niven. + 
-26 May Hawaiian Slides.- Peter Miller. +---- 
-DINNER before meeting 19th May at Thai Restaurant (upstairs) in Fitzroy Street, a few doors from the club.+ 
 +====Social Notes For May.==== 
 + 
 +19 May "Top End" slides - Jo Hynes & Margaret Niven. 
 + 
 +26 May Hawaiian Slides - Peter Miller. 
 + 
 +Dinner before meeting 19th May at Thai Restaurant (upstairs) in Fitzroy Street, a few doors from the club.
  
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