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 |**Delegates to Confederation**|Wilf Rider & Ken Smith| |**Delegates to Confederation**|Wilf Rider & Ken Smith|
  
-n This Issue MAY 1994 
-2 Coolana Birds Geoff aracieash 
- 2 Saturated Maurice Snit 
-2 uy svriap iv& sell 
-2 'laving your say 
- 5 Climbing in Malasia David robinson 
-6 Rescuing Erith Mauricp Sinith 
- 7 The great Ocean Ride Barbar Btuce 
-S An Invitation Dot 1,3utitir 
-S Wilderness rescue Jim Riven 
-January 1994 Erol Sh4: 
-11 South West Tasmania Ian Wolfe 
-13 Reminder 
-14 A Deep Experience Tom Wvorman 
-15-. April general meeting 'Batry Wallace 
-16 Change of address 
-Advertisers: 3 Alpsports 
-4 Eastwood Camping Cadre 
-6 Willis Walkabouts 
-9 
-Mountain Equipment 
-10 Pyrenees Adventures 
-17 Paddy Palmn 
  
-From The Editor +This Issue MAY 1994 
-Hello everyone, well our new format =wine is + 
-and running. Or rather-"todcriin' g". There is siiil a long +|Coolana Birds, Geoff McIntosh |2| 
-way to go. As we can now pack a lot more into is magazine space, we need more input fiom mry available some so please lets have your copy.+|Saturated, Maurice Smith |2| 
 +|Buy Swap and Sell | 2| 
 +|Having your say |2| 
 +|Climbing in Malaysia, David Robinson| 5| 
 +|Rescuing Erith, Maurice Smith |6| 
 +|The Great Ocean Ride, Barbara Bruce |7| 
 +|An Invitation, Dot Butler | | 
 +|Wilderness Rescue, Jim Rivers | 8| 
 +|January 1994, Erol Sheedy |9| 
 +|South West Tasmania, Ian Wolfe |11| 
 +|Reminder |13| 
 +|A Deep Experience, Tom Wenman |14| 
 +|April General Meeting, Barry Wallace |15| 
 +|Change of address |16| 
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 +4 Eastwood Camping \\ 
 +6 Willis Walkabouts\\ 
 +9 Mountain Equipment\\ 
 +10 Pyrenees Adventures\\ 
 +17 Paddy Pallin 
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 + 
 +===== From The Editor ===== 
 + 
 +Hello everyone, well our new format magazine is up and running. Or rather-"toddling". There is still a long way to go. As we can now pack a lot more into is magazine space, we need more input from every available some so please lets have your copy. 
 Modern Communication Systems Modern Communication Systems
-No ubt my members will have beard + 
-suggeotion that walkers lecrittning into rvmote plac +No doubt my members will have heard suggestion that walkers venturing into remote places should carry a mobile telephone. The idea being that the time delay in getting assistance when needed would be greatly reduced. Assistance could be in the form of, for example medical advicewhich might be life saving. Or assistance when seemingly lostThere am obvious benefits in being able to get quick response to a call for help for an injured person. Reduced anxiety by being able to report in when overdue, (could be job saving), etc etc The list of possible benefits could be a long one and I don't doubt that it wont be long before these devices will be commonplace on all walks
-should cany a mobile telephone. The idea being that + 
-the ,tivac delay in getting assistance when needed would be grog* reduted. Assistance could be in the form of, for example- edical advice.- which Eight be 2ife +It is not unreasonable to expect that there will be a lot of purists who will argue strongly against them. There is perhaps the greatly increased risk to the idiot fringe who may think "I'm fineI've got my phone with me" and do things they otherwise would not. What do you think?George.
- savin. Or assistance when seemingly lost There am obviagis benefits in being able to get quick peaportscg to a can for help for an._ injured person. Reduced *t'Lly by being able to report in when overdue, (could rv-: job ming), etc etc Theist of possible benefits t,ould be a I ng one and I don't doubt that it wont be long before 4.ese devices will be commonplace on all wiies+
-ist tmeasonable to expect that there *yid be a lot of puns' ts who will argue strongly against them. There is perhaps the greafly increased risk to the i4t fringe who may think 'Tin 52ferve got my phone wit vie and do filf, gA they the:wise would not. What do you think?Geom.+
  
 ===== Coolana Bird Life ===== ===== Coolana Bird Life =====
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 by GEOFF MCINTOSH by GEOFF MCINTOSH
    
-I now understand one Of the reason g why S.B.W. members appreciate the club's 116 acre (47 hectare)"Coolana" property on the Kangaroo River, in that it is "Sydney Bushwalkers Wildlife refuge No 383", being a Virtual extension of Morton National Park +I now understand one of the reasons why S.B.W. members appreciate the club's 116 acre (47 hectare) "Coolana" property on the Kangaroo River,in that it is "Sydney Bushwalkers Wildlife refuge No 383", being a virtual extension of Morton National Park
-On February 21st 1994 I visited "Coolana"accompanied by a "birdy" (bird-watcher) from BendigO, Victoria who was most enthused and identified 12 species of bird between 9am and 1 pm. Not bad for such a short period+ 
- especially as many other species were seen but not positively identified.  +On February 21st 1994 I visited "Coolana" accompanied by a "birdy" (bird-watcher) from Bendigo, Victoria who was most enthused and identified 12 species of bird between 9am and 1 pm. Not bad for such a short period especially as many other species were seen but not positively identified.  
-The 12 species which werepositively identified were: + 
- Wedge tailed Eagle +The 12 species which were positively identified were:\\ 
- Brown Pidgin +Wedge tailed Eagle\\ 
- Crimson Rosella +Brown Pidgin\\ 
- Pallid Cuckoo +Crimson Rosella\\ 
- Scaly Thrush +Pallid Cuckoo\\ 
- Eastern Yellow Robin +Scaly Thrush\\ 
-Black Faced Flycatcher +Eastern Yellow Robin\\ 
-Grey Fantail +Black Faced Flycatcher\\ 
- Variegated Fairy Wren +Grey Fantail\\ 
- White Throated Tree Creeper +Variegated Fairy Wren\\ 
- Yellow Faced Honeyeater. +White Throated Tree Creeper\\ 
- Lewin'Horieyeater+Yellow Faced Honeyeater.\\ 
 +Lewin'Honeyeater 
 No water birds have been included and naturally no nocturnal species were seen. The weather was clear with no wind and 24C. No water birds have been included and naturally no nocturnal species were seen. The weather was clear with no wind and 24C.
-Buy - Swap - Sell + 
-Some of that gear that you haven't used for years could bring you Some dollars and perhaps allow some prospective a lower cost entry into our sport. Or perhaps someone has some item of gear that you are looking for. Well run a few lines for members and prospective's free. copy received up to the first day of the month will be printed in the next issue. Ed.+**Buy - Swap - Sell** 
 + 
 +Some of that gear that you haven't used for years could bring you some dollars and perhaps allow some prospective a lower cost entry into our sport. Or perhaps someone has some item of gear that you are looking for. Well run a few lines for members and prospective's free. Copy received up to the first day of the month will be printed in the next issue. Ed.
  
  
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 by MAURICE SMITH by MAURICE SMITH
  
-There I was, a human version of a 'spider descending a barge vertical rock face, my life depending on what seemedto be a mere thread of gossamer. I was enjoying, no, enjoying is not the correct wont, my senses were saturated and overloaded bythe incredibly beautiful location. We were in Heart Attack Canyon the Upper Blue Mountains prior to the devastating bush fires January 1994 +There I was, a human version of a spider descending a barge vertical rock face, my life depending on what seemed to be a mere thread of gossamer. I was enjoying, no, enjoying is not the correct word, my senses were saturated and overloaded by the incredibly beautiful location. We were in Heart Attack Canyon the Upper Blue Mountains prior to the devastating bush fires January 1994.
-Most of the group had already descended the 30 metre plus abseil that gives the canyon its name. There I was making my way down the rock face. I stopped for a moment to take in the beauty surrounding me, suspended in mid air on the gossamer thread. Words are such a poor means of conveyingthe beauty of the waterfall and the way the sun filtered through the waterfall, the huge chock stones high above, the sunlight making its way partly down the walls of the canyon, the creek trickling on its +
- way along the canyon floor. Who is that figure far below waving to me? +
- After arriving at the bottom of. the abseil the scene had changed and I was overawed, by the spectacle of the canyon. +
-As we splashed our way down the creek the occasional brave yabby poked its head up to complain about the passage of our +
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- The. entire party seemed to be stunned by the beauty of the canyon. At the end of the canyon we were like's large group of school children unexpectedly let out of 'school far the day, full of adrenalin and in high spirits as a result of enjoying the sheer beauty and exhilaration' of making our way down the canyon. . +
-This feeling, was reinforced when Ian Wolfe our trip leader took Us to Rocky Creek Canyon where we swam, Walked, waded and talked our way through a. second superb canyon in one day. In its own way it was also one of stunning beauty.  +
-What a day that wail. It is one that will live long in my meinories. Ian. Wolfe arid the rest of the grOup for that weekend, thanks for an incredible weekend. +
-Most definitely my senses Were Saturated and overloadedthat day. +
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-I don'seen.' to get many. Why don't more of you write? We will print your letter in the magazine if we can (and if it seems that it won't do any harm). We don't want any verbal dog fights in our magazine but a little wrangling between a few contributors via Letters to the Editor could be interesting reading. Your letters will be very welcome. . +  
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 ===== Taking up the challenge ===== ===== Taking up the challenge =====
  
 by David Robinson by David Robinson
-Commencing in November 1988, Dick Smith, adventurer and publisher of Australian Geographic Magazine, circled the world in a Twin Otter aircraft. As part of this record breaking fiiiht, Dick flew over Sarawak -in Malaysia and saw on the horizon a magnificent spire rising over 2000 Metres over the rainforest. So impressed was he that he photographed it and included it in his book, Our Fantastic Planet which recorded his adventures. The caption read, On the horizon we spotted this fantastic looking peak and altered course to fly towards it It'sabout 2150 metres + 
-high and if you want to go and climb it, you'll find it at about 3 degrees 48' North,115 degrees 24' East.] +Commencing in November 1988, Dick Smith, adventurer and publisher of Australian Geographic Magazine, circled the world in a Twin Otter aircraft. As part of this record breaking flight, Dick flew over Sarawak in Malaysia and saw on the horizon a magnificent spire rising over 2000 Metres over the rainforest. So impressed was he that he photographed it and included it in his book, Our Fantastic Planet which recorded his adventures. The caption read, "On the horizon we spotted this fantastic looking peak and altered course to fly towards itIt's about 2150 metres high and if you want to go and climb it, you'll find it at about 3 degrees 48' North,115 degrees 24' East.
-Marie Ward and I from the SBW and a team of four + 
- other climbers led by Peter (if it hasn't been done before let's do it)Treseder have recently returned from a successful expedition to Borneo (sponsored by Australian Geographic and Wild Sports) where we took up Dick's challenge and successfully completed what is believed to be the first ascent of "Ba tu Lawi". According to local history, two previous attempts were made but both were unsuccessful.+Marie Ward and I from the SBW and a team of four other climbers led by Peter (if it hasn't been done before let's do it) Treseder have recently returned from a successful expedition to Borneo (sponsored by Australian Geographic and Wild Sports) where we took up Dick's challenge and successfully completed what is believed to be the first ascent of "Batu Lawi". According to local history, two previous attempts were made but both were unsuccessful. 
 The first problem the team faced was finding out exactly where 3 degrees 48' N 115 degrees 24' is! A The first problem the team faced was finding out exactly where 3 degrees 48' N 115 degrees 24' is! A
-quick look at the atlas shows it to be on the Malaysian border with Indonesia  +quick look at the atlas shows it to be on the Malaysian border with IndonesiaAfter extensive investigation, planning and training, the team found themselves on their way to Malaysia to climb Batu Lawi. It was simple. An eight hour plane trip to Kuala Lumpur, a twelve hour wait over, a two hour flight to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah; another day cooling our heels, a four hour 4WD trip over rugged roads to Lawas in Sarawak, a 30 minute light aircraft flight to Ba Kelalan in the highlands then a walk through the rainforest for five days into the Kelabit Highlands, then set up a base camp 1000 metres below the summit. EASY!  
-After extensive investigation, planning and training, the team found themselves On their ,way to Malaysia :toclimb "Batu Law?, It was simple. An eight hour plane trip to Kuala Lumpur, a twelve hour wait over, a two hour flight to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah; another day cooling Our heels, a four hour 4WD trip over rugged roads to Lawas in Sarawak, a30 minute light aircraft flightto :Ba Kelalan in the highlands then a walk through the rainforest for five days into the Kelabit Highlands, then set up a base camp 1000 metres below the suimnit. EASY!  + 
-The walk from Ba Kelalan was totigh going over rough jungle carryingfull packs. All members of the team fell 'Victim to the slippery surfaces with numerous falls occurring on the steeper descents. Ourguides, natives from Ba Kelalan were better equipped for the conditions, wearing soccer boots with studs to stop. theM slipping and- +The walk from Ba Kelalan was tough going over rough jungle carrying full packs. All members of the team fell victim to the slippery surfaces with numerous falls occurring on the steeper descents. Our guides, natives from Ba Kelalan were better equipped for the conditions, wearing soccer boots with studs to stop. them slipping. 
-In the way of wildlife, we saw gibbons and silver leaf monkeys high up in the tree canopies. Hornbills and many other smaller birds were conspictious with their colourful plumage and noisy calls. Leeches of course were in abundance. and -deleeching stops were made frequently during the day! + 
-In tropical style, it rained each afternoon just as you began to think that you might end the day with dry feet and campsite. No such luck. After the first three days the steamy tropical jungle changed abruptly to cloud forest with every tree and rock covered with moss. There were literally thousands of orchids and several types of giant pitcher plants. Along with the splashes of colour from Rhododendrons the area around Bittu Lawi was a wonderland for nature lovers but made for very poor conditions for rock climbing. +In the way of wildlife, we saw gibbons and silver leaf monkeys high up in the tree canopies. Hornbills and many other smaller birds were conspicuous with their colourful plumage and noisy calls. Leeches of course were in abundance. and de-leeching stops were made frequently during the day! 
-The ascent of the major peak was done over three days, the team leaving base camp before daWn each day 'to maximise the time available, the rains made the conditions dangerous. Injury toany one of us would have been a major problem due to the remote area and difficult terrain. The climb went without problems and the views from the summit were spectacular though interrupted continually bymist and cloud. + 
-After the climb the mood of the group changed with +In tropical style, it rained each afternoon just as you began to think that you might end the day with dry feet and campsite. No such luck. After the first three days the steamy tropical jungle changed abruptly to cloud forest with every tree and rock covered with moss. There were literally thousands of orchids and several types of giant pitcher plants. Along with the splashes of colour from Rhododendrons the area around Batu Lawi was a wonderland for nature lovers but made for very poor conditions for rock climbing. 
- no-one looking forward to the long trek out of the rainforest to civilisation. r> continued on page 14 +The ascent of the major peak was done over three days, the team leaving base camp before dawn each day to maximise the time available, the rains made the conditions dangerous. Injury to any one of us would have been a major problem due to the remote area and difficult terrain. The climb went without problems and the views from the summit were spectacular though interrupted continually by mist and cloud. 
-Bat u Lawi+ 
 +After the climb the mood of the group changed with no-one looking forward to the long trek out of the rainforest to civilisation. (continued on page 14) 
  
 ===== The Rescuing of Erith ===== ===== The Rescuing of Erith =====
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 Well, how did it go then?? Well, how did it go then??
  
-Did I get a sore backside? Let me tell you, it seems no amount of training will stop you from getting a sore seat! The only cure seems to be having a rest now and again because the 'soreness seems to go fairly quickly. _There may be some expensive technology that helps, but apart from that +Did I get a sore backside? Let me tell you, it seems no amount of training will stop you from getting a sore seat! The only cure seems to be having a rest now and again because the soreness seems to go fairly quickly. There may be some expensive technology that helps, but apart from that  I might as well get the bad bits over with first; well that's what happened on the trip, so I might as well repeat the sequence here. You see, the coach ride from Melbourne was cool but dry, but as soon as we reached Port Fairy and commenced to get organised, the heavens opened up. And they stayed opened while we were queuing to get our passes and Great Ocean Road Bike Ride lunch bumbags and while we ate lunch and retrieved and reassembled our bikes. Could not have been much worse, actually. No sooner had we set off on the 37 klm scenic ride to Wannambool than the weather settled into the odd light shower which was to accompany us for the next couple of days; it felt good to be on our bikes and on our way.
-I might as well get the bad bits over with first; well that's what happened on the trip, so I might as well repeat the sequence here. You see, the coach ride from Melbourne was cool but dry, but as soon as we +
-reached Port Fairy and commenced to get organised, the heavens opened up. And they stayed opened+
-while we were queuing to get our passes and Great Ocean Road Bike Ride lunch bumbags and while we ate lunch and retrieved and reassembled our bikes. Could nothave been much worse, actually. No sooner had we set off on the 37krn scenic tide to Wannambool than the weather settled into the odd light shower which was to accompany us for the nextcouple of days; it felt good to be on our bikes and on our way. +
-Our first night at Warmambool was an interesting experience as I accustomed myself to the ride routine and location of Information, Catering, Cafe de Canvas, Massage, Medical, Bike repairs and so on.  +
-All our meal times were flexible but a queue would form at the opening time, dilly bags holding eating gear over shoulders, ready to+
  
-have'passes clicked before moving into a quickly moving queue to have +Our first night at Warmambool was an interesting experience as I accustomed myself to the ride routine and location of Information, Catering, Cafe de Canvas, Massage, Medical, Bike repairs and so on.  All our meal times were flexible but a queue would form at the opening time, dilly bags holding eating gear over shoulders, ready to have passes clicked before moving into a quickly moving queue to have plates filled by the friendly volunteers in the catering tent. There was certainly plenty to eat because in addition to the meal there would usually be supplied for the grabbing extra bread rolls and fruit. Those in the know brought something to sit on as well or pinched one of the crates in the beverage tent. By the way, the coffee was AWFUL; maybe that was their way of encouraging you to buy one of the delicious cappuccinos from the Cave de Canvas...
- plates filled by the friendly volunteers in thecatering tent. There was certainly plenty to eatbecause in addition to the meal there would usually be supplied for the grabbing extra breadrolls and fniit Thosein the know brought something to sit on as wellor pinched one of the crates in the beverage tent. By the way, the coffee was AWFUL; maybe that was their way 'of encouraging you to buy one of the delicious cappuccinos from the Cave de Canvas...+
  
-From the first morning I set my routine of rising promptly at 6am to get myself ready,break camp, have breakfast and deliver my gear to the truck before riding off at about 7.45arn. This way I would give myself the maximum leeway for any lingering at attractive spots the day had to offer. It would also allow me to go at my own relaxed speed. It teemed that a large proportion of the ride were racers, or were the sort who did 70km -before 'breakfast on Sunday. They certainly took their cycling a lot more seriously than I did! My motivation was generally to be at the next camp by about 2230' pm so that I could choose where I wanted to set up my tent+From the first morning I set my routine of rising promptly at 6am to get myself ready, break camp, have breakfast and deliver my gear to the truck before riding off at about 7.45 am. This way I would give myself the maximum leeway for any lingering at attractive spots the day had to offer. It would also allow me to go at my own relaxed speed. It teemed that a large proportion of the ride were racers, or were the sort who did 70km before breakfast on Sunday. They certainly took their cycling a lot more seriously than I did! My motivation was generally to be at the next camp by about 2.30 pm so that I could choose where I wanted to set up my tent. An hour or so later and it would be take the best spot you could find. Wow! 
-. An hour or so later and it would be take the best spot you could find. Wow!  +
-The first couple of days set the tone of most of the trip as we travelled peacefully through quiet rural countryside with cattle, and sheep for company as we passed.  +
-As an example of the attention to detail that went into the organisation of the , ride, on the night of our second camp at 'Port Campbell we had the opportunity of listening to a local historian talk on the 'story of the Shipwreck. Coast. His detailed tales of the shipwrecks had me shuddering later, especially+
  
-when I visited Loch Ard, where they used to fire ropes attached to rockets to floundering ships at sea. +The first couple of days set the tone of most of the trip as we travelled peacefully through quiet rural countryside with cattle, and sheep for company as we passed.  As an example of the attention to detail that went into the organisation of the ride, on the night of our second camp at Port Campbell we had the opportunity of listening to a local historian talk on the story of the Shipwreck Coast. His detailed tales of the shipwrecks had me shuddering later, especially when I visited Loch Ard, where they used to fire ropes attached to rockets to floundering ships at sea. 
- Well worth it too was the bus trip atsunset to view the Twelve Apostles. +  
-We passed all this scenery again next morningand enjoyed some easy riding before our first major hill climb of 11km. Then my strategy was to get into the lowest gear when necessary and just keep going. It worked. And what a fantastic downhill ride to the campsite on Johanna Beach! A wild night it was too .. lots of people had problems of one sort or another, particularly with tents. The combination of exercise and comfort meant I slept well, despite the thoughts for long lost shipwreck victims in such conditions. +Well worth it too was the bus trip at sunset to view the Twelve Apostles. We passed all this scenery again next morning and enjoyed some easy riding before our first major hill climb of 11km. Then my strategy was to get into the lowest gear when necessary and just keep going. It worked. And what a fantastic downhill ride to the campsite on Johanna Beach! A wild night it was too .. lots of people had problems of one sort or another, particularly with tents. The combination of exercise and comfort meant I slept well, despite the thoughts for long lost shipwreck victims in such conditions. 
-The next morning the weather changed completely and we had continuously splendid weather from here to Melbourne. Today we had to contend with the 'second and 'last major hill climb. Except for thesteep incline of the first 2km enjoyed every turn of my wheels, because it wound through the 'rain forest of Cape Otway National Park with its 'attendant sights and smells. Once at the top these sights and smells were overtaken by the magnificent scenery leading down to the beach at Apollo Bay and the smell of the sea. Pm sure everyone enjoyed long sojourns here at the sidewalk cafes in reward for having completed the hardest parts of the trip. + 
-From now on the ride consisted of undulations of varying ,degrees as we meandered our Way past many beaches to pretty Lorne and our rest day. It seemed like a good idea to get my washing out of the way the afternoon I arrived and this was rewarded by a relaxing but eventful day. when I enjoyed the sights of Lome and took a bus trip to adjacent areas and the +The next morning the weather changed completely and we had continuously splendid weather from here to Melbourne. Today we had to contend with the second and last major hill climb. Except for the steep incline of the first 2km enjoyed every turn of my wheels, because it wound through the rain forest of Cape Otway National Park with its attendant sights and smells. Once at the top these sights and smells were overtaken by the magnificent scenery leading down to the beach at Apollo Bay and the smell of the sea. Im sure everyone enjoyed long sojourns here at the sidewalk cafes in reward for having completed the hardest parts of the trip. 
-pretty Erskine Falls. '(These actually reminded me of the Zoe Creek Falls on Hinchinbrook Island.) I closed the day enjoying in luxury a delicious crayfish (lobster to us) salad at the .Lorne Pier Restaurant.+ 
 +From now on the ride consisted of undulations of varying degrees as we meandered our way past many beaches to pretty Lorne and our rest day. It seemed like a good idea to get my washing out of the way the afternoon I arrived and this was rewarded by a relaxing but eventful day. when I enjoyed the sights of Lorne and took a bus trip to adjacent areas and the pretty Erskine Falls. (These actually reminded me of the Zoe Creek Falls on Hinchinbrook Island.) I closed the day enjoying in luxury a delicious crayfish (lobster to us) salad at the Lorne Pier Restaurant.
  
 As we cycled past Anglesea we could see all the new homes which replace those completely burnt, out in the Ash Wednesday fires 11 years ago. At Anglesea too we came across the first of the cycleway that Bicycle Victoria has managed to have constructed in that state. What a difference these make to both cyclists and motorists. It was about here we first noticed any traffic. As we cycled past Anglesea we could see all the new homes which replace those completely burnt, out in the Ash Wednesday fires 11 years ago. At Anglesea too we came across the first of the cycleway that Bicycle Victoria has managed to have constructed in that state. What a difference these make to both cyclists and motorists. It was about here we first noticed any traffic.
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 An overnight stop was at pretty and historically interesting Queenscliff, where next morning we queued for our 40 minute ferry ride to Sorrento. Many of us then took the side trip to Portsea and Nepean National Park before heading for our last campsite in Mornington Park. I will always remember the serenity I felt as I wandered along the pier at Mornington and watched the sun set into the sea. An overnight stop was at pretty and historically interesting Queenscliff, where next morning we queued for our 40 minute ferry ride to Sorrento. Many of us then took the side trip to Portsea and Nepean National Park before heading for our last campsite in Mornington Park. I will always remember the serenity I felt as I wandered along the pier at Mornington and watched the sun set into the sea.
  
-From the campsite we could also see in the distance the end of our ride the next day, Melbourne, 55 klm away around Port Phillip Bay. I would have loved to have taken two days to do just this leg, there were so many titillating places to turn off. I hear that a lot of Melbourne cyclists ride Melbourne to 1.4onriington and return as a run of a Sunday morning. - Id hate to go so fast!  +From the campsite we could also see in the distance the end of our ride the next day, Melbourne, 55 klm away around Port Phillip Bay. I would have loved to have taken two days to do just this leg, there were so Mornington and return as a run of a Sunday morning. I'hate to go so fast!  
  
-Onceat Catani :Gardens in St Kilda my biggest concern was getting back to the airport this was when I had my one and only lift in the "Sag Wagon" which during the ride had picked up people unable to make it to camp under their own power. +Once at Catani Gardens in St Kildamy biggest concern was getting back to the airport. This was when I had my one and only lift in the "Sag Wagon" which during the ride had picked up people unable to make it to camp under their own power. 
  
 It's hard to believe that it's all over, but largely on account of the excellent organisation by Bicycle Victoria, I now have some warm memories and a great sense of achievement. It's hard to believe that it's all over, but largely on account of the excellent organisation by Bicycle Victoria, I now have some warm memories and a great sense of achievement.
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 **From Dot Butler** **From Dot Butler**
-An Invitation To All S.B.W. to help celebrate the AUSTRALIAN ANDEAN EXPEDMON-1969, SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, FRIDAY, 10Th JUNE 1994\\+An Invitation To All S.B.W. to help celebrate the AUSTRALIAN ANDEAN EXPEDITION-1969, SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, FRIDAY, 10Th JUNE 1994\\
 An evening to celebrate Australian mountaineering will be held at Australian Geographic Headquarters, Terry Hills on 10th June 1994 at 7 pm. Slides, supper. Admission $30\\ An evening to celebrate Australian mountaineering will be held at Australian Geographic Headquarters, Terry Hills on 10th June 1994 at 7 pm. Slides, supper. Admission $30\\
 Proceeds to Nepal Eye Program Australia (NEPA) and Peru relief fund.  Proceeds to Nepal Eye Program Australia (NEPA) and Peru relief fund. 
  
-===== JANUARY 1994 =====+===== January 1994 =====
  
 by Errol Sheedy by Errol Sheedy
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 Footnote: Peter Treseder will be presenting a slide programme of this trip at a forthcoming club meeting. Footnote: Peter Treseder will be presenting a slide programme of this trip at a forthcoming club meeting.
  
-===== The April General Meeting=====+===== The April General Meeting =====
  
-It was around 2010 when the new president called the 18 or so +It was around 2010 when the new president called the 18 or so members and Peter Miller (recently driven from his sumptuously appointed park bench, or so he said, but we saw. no chauffeur) to order and started proceedings. There were apologies from Jim Callaway, Patrick James, Maurice Smith and Margaret Niven. 
- members and Peter Miller (recently driven from his sumptuously +  
- appointed park bench, or so he said, but we saw. no chauffeur) to order and started proceedings. There were apologies from Jim Callaway, Patrick James, Maurice Smith and Margaret Niven. +The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters arising. 
- The 'minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no mattersarising. +  
- Cozrespondence saw mention of a letter of congratulations to the diub freim. Confederation S&R on +Correspondence saw mention of a letter of congratulations to the club from Confederation S&R on our participation in a recent search. There was a letter from Anne Brown advising us that her husband Neil, who walked with the club and served for some time a club treasurer, passed away on 25 February this year after being partially disabled by a stroke in 1992. Ann and some family friends have planted a silky, oak tree at Coolana as a memorial to Neil. She wrote seeking assurance that we had no objections to this. A letter will be sent expressing our sympathy in their bereavement and indicating that we agree to the tree-planting. 
- our participation in a recent search. + 
-There was a 'letter from Anne Brown advising us that her husbandNeil, who walked with the club and served for some time aclub +Alex Colley, the conservation secretary, sent a letter to the Prime Minister, Paul Keating, addressing 
-treasurer, passed away on 25 February this year after being partially disabled by a stroke in 1992. Ann and some family friends have planted a silky, oak tree at Coolana as a memorial to Neil. She wrote seeking assurance that We had no objections to this. A letter will be sent expressing our sympathy in their bereavement and indicating that we agree to the tree-planting. +the matter of the ACF's coastal campaign and the urgent need to preserve Beecroft Peninsular from further damage. There was also a letter from Alex to the NSW premier John Fahey regarding the wilderness act and the need to protect wilderness areas from damage by 4WDs and horses. Each of these letters was published in last month's magazine. 
-Alex Colley, the conservation + 
- secretary, sent a letter to the Prime +The treasurer's report indicated that we spent $156, acquired money of $1,137 and ended the 
- Minister, Paul Keating,addressing +month with a balance of $1,857. 
- the matter of the ACF's coastal campaign and the urgent need to preserve Beecroft Peninsular from further damage. There was also a + 
- letter fromAlex to the NSW'premier John Fahey regarding the wilderness act and the need to +The new walks secretary led off his first walks report with the combined walk/canoe trip to/on 
-protect wilderness areas from damage b..,-4WDs and horses. Each of these 'letters was published in last month's magazine. +Lake Yarrunga led jointly by Ian Debert and Bill Holland. After all that lead-up it was a shame to hear that due to high winds the canoe part of the event was a virtual nonstarter with only Mike and Ainslie braving the waves. There were 7 or so people on the walking segment enjoying fine but cool and windy conditions that made swimming less attractive than they may have expected for that time of year. 
-The treasurer's report indicated that we spent$156, acquired moome of $1,137 and ended the + 
-month with a balance of $1..857. +Tom Wenman reported a party of 11 on his Breakfast Creek, Galong Creek trip on the Saturday. The weather was pleasant and sunny, in contrast to the cold wet conditions which greeted the 9 starters on David (fairweather) Rostron's walk in Morong Deep. As is traditional, the walk ended up going to Hundred Man Cave. They made a virtue of this particular necessity however, by doing a trip down Compagnoni Pass and up Gingra Creek when the weather improved on the Sunday. 
-The new walks secretary led offhis first walks report with the combined want/canoe trip to/on + 
- Like Yarrunga led jointly by In +Bronny Niemeyer's day walk from Homebush Bay to Botany Bay had around 20 starters but was lacking in the all important details. We were left to speculate as to the exact number of ice cream and cappuccino stops and so forth. 
- Debert and Bill Holland. After all 'that lead-up it was a shame to hear that due to high winds the canoe part of the event was avirtual nonstarter with only Mike and Ainslie braving the waves. There were 7 or so people on the walking segment enjoying fine but cool and windy conditions that made swimming less attractive than they may have expected for that time of year. + 
-Torn Wellman reported a party of 11 on his Breakfast Creek, Galong Creek trip on the Saturday. The weatherwas pleasant and sunny, in contrast to the cold wet conditions whichgreeted the 9 starters on David (fairweather) Rostron's walk in Morong Deep. As is traditional, the walk ended up +The 18, 19, 20 March saw the confederation S&R training weekend attended by an undisclosed number of SBW 
- going to Hundred Man Cave. They. -made a virtue of this particular necessity however, by doing a trip +personnel. Maureen Carter described it all as a good exercise and George Mawer published an article about it in last month's magazine. Morrie Ward was out there enjoying the leeches in the Barrington Tops area with a party of 16, and Peter Christian led the 4 or so starters who came on his Gloucester tops canyons trips to Gular canyon for a bit of variety. 
- down Compagnoni Pass and up Gingra Creek when the weather improved on the Sunday. +  
-Bronny Niemeyer's day walk from Hornebush Bay to Botany Bay had around 20 startersbut was +Errol Sheedy led 10 on his trip from Waterfall to Heathcote along the Bullawaring Track. They reported spending some time swimming along the way. There was no report of Eddie Giacomel's Colo walk but Peter Miller indicated that the 6 or so people who went on his trip in the Berowra Bushland were pleased to discover that the fires had mostly spared the area they walked through and lounged upon during their long luncheon break. 
- lacking in the all important details. We were left to speculate as to the exact numberof :ice cream and cappuccino stops and so forth. +  
-The 18, 19, 20 March saw the confederation S&R training +The weekend of 26, 27 March was all a bit more dramatic with Erith Hamilton breaking an ankle on Mt Sturgiss during Maurice Smith's Weekend in the Buddawangs trip. You probably read about that in last month's magazine too. Just for the record there were 6 on the walk. The instructional weekend at Coolana attracted a legion of students (well around 10 of them) but instructors were a little thin on the ground. Bill expressed his disappointment that the students didn't get to be tested on their acquired knowledge during the weekend.  
-weekend attended by an + 
-undisclosed number of SBW +Greta James took the party of 10 who turned out for her walk in the Royal to Kanuka Brook because of closure of The Royal for fire damage recovery. Ione Dean's Great Boudi Coastal Walk saw the party of 21 staggering somewhat under the load of champagne and chocolate dispensed at the start for some celebration or other that Ione dreamed up for the occasion. (The anniversary of her first walk as leader someone said.) The walk was described as delightful by the ones who could remember and they enjoyed sobering swims at Lobster Bay and Maitland Beach on the way. Peter Christian's walk to Banks Canyon went with a party of 4 and not much other detail.  
-personnel. Maureen Carter described it all as a good exercise and George Ma wer published an article about it in last month's magazine. Morie Ward was out there enjoying the leeches in the Barrington Tops area with a party of 16, and Peter Christian led the 4 or so starters who came on his Gloucester tops canyons trips to Gular canyon for a bit of variety. + 
- Errol Shetdy led 10 on his tripfrom Waterfall to Heathcote along theBullawaring Track. They reported spending some time swimming along the way. There was no report of Eddie Giacomel's Colo walk 'but Peter Miller indicated that the 6 or so people +The Easter weekend saw a variety of weather conditions. Ian Rennard reported fine conditions
- who went on his trip in the BerOwra Bushland were pleased to discover that the fires had mostly spared the area they walked through and lounged upon during their long luncheonbreak. +
- The weekend of 26, 27 March was all a bit more dramatic with Erith Hamilton bieaking an ankle on Mt Sturgiss during Maurice Smith's Weekend in the Buddawangs trip. Youprobably read about that in last month's magazine too.. Just for the record there were 6 on the walk. The instructional weekend at Coolana attracted a legion of 'students (well around10 of them) but instructors were a little thin on the ground. Bill expressed his disappointment that the Students didn't get to be tested on theiracquired knowledge during the 'weekend. Greta James took the party of 10 who turned out for her Walk In the Royal to K.anulca Brook because of closure of The Royal for fire damage recovery. lone. Dean's Great Boudi Coastal Walk saw the party of 21 staggering somewhat under the load of champagne and chocolate dispensed at the start for some celebration or other that lone 'dreamed up for theoccasion. (The anniversary of her first walk as leadersomeone said.) The walk was described as delightful by the ones who couldremember and they enjoyed sobering swims at Lobster Bay and Maitland Beach on the way. Peter Christian's walk to Banks Canyon wentwith a party of 4 and not much other detail+
-The Easterweekend saw a Variety of weather conditions. Ian Rennard reported fine conditions+
  
-r- +**Change of address** 
-Change of address +Ainsley and Mike Reynolds tell us they intend moving to the South Coast June 7th.
-AinsleY and Mike Reynolds tell us they intend moving to the South Coast June 7th.+
 They will set up temporarily at No 13 Allambee Street South. D'ui-ras for a few months until their new house at No 18 Allambee Street is ready to move into. They will set up temporarily at No 13 Allambee Street South. D'ui-ras for a few months until their new house at No 18 Allambee Street is ready to move into.
 Phone number later. Phone number later.
-general meeting. notes 
-continued. 
-a and pleasant going, mostly on fire trails and tracks around farm lands, for the 16 (less 2 at an early stage) who attended his Hume and " Hovel Track walk. Ian Debert reported some showers, numerous mosquitos.. and, due to an injudicious siting of the fly net tent that kept the mosSies at bay for happy hour, an abundance of bull, ants. The bull ant problem. 
- was: solved by relocating the tent, but the Mossies persisted it seems. The party also went for day walks to and swims at. Box Head beach and Lobster Bay. They reported Lobster. 'Bay as overrun by boats and Water skiers. Tony Holgate, the Most northerly location, reported rain overnight on each night in the rainforest The party. of 17 also enjoyed leeches,. ticks', and lawyer Vines, 'with a few navigation problems thrown in for good measure. To add polish to their, adversity training it also contrived to rain on them for most of Monday:as they climbed out up the ridge. Tony described the walk as pleasant_ Peter Miller took the 5 starters for his Leura to Mt Victoria walk to the Megalong Valley: They had some rain on Friday evening, . otherwise 
-conditions were pleasant with the water level in the Cox surprisingly "low.. Peter is still impressed by the black snake that brushed past his leg at Kanangaroo clearing. He 
- was less impressed by the helicopter that' shared the flat with them.- If anyone out there has hard "information on the' use of helicopters- in this way could they please advise our Confederation delegates. John Hogan got into the act over Easter as well, leading a. party of 5 to the Blue Breaks area, over Axehead range. down Ditchers Creek and up'. Roots Ridge. David' lOstron's extended walk froni The Cobberas to 
- Thredbo went, led by- Kenn Clacher. The party of 6. was serenaded by dingoes, saw brumbies, emus and made the acquaintance of a rat at one of the huts The weekend of 9, 10 April saw John Hogan cancel his Six Foot Track in Two Days Walk: would have been a bit of 'an anti climax after the Blue Breaks. Peter Christian, in a change of 'form that will keep. the. punters guessing for a while, led the party of 4 who came on his Glen Alice canyons abseiling trip to. Banks Canyon and Crikey Canyon.' Greg Bridge had 17 starters out on a hot day. on his' Megalong Valley Sunday walk. and Wilf, (remember Wilt)? defetred stage -4 of 'the Great South Walk to the' following weekend.- All of which brought the walks report to an end. Amen!Conservation report saw mention of a letter from the -Priine Minister's Department acknowledging ours regarding Jervis 'Bay.. We also heard of a, letter from , the Buddawangs Committee to the NSW minister, :Chris Hartcher, asking about access to Newhaven Gap and Quilty's Mountain. It seems the plan of management for the area is still being stalled after 15 years 
-preparations. The latest manoeuvre on the wilderness declarations has been to refer them to,the Surveyor General for comment. This could look like a delaying tactic if one were the least bitcynical about it all.. 
  
-Confederation report was largely concerned with the question of whether there are plans to raise the Top Water Level(TWL), or the spillway height at Warragamba Dam. These are two distinctlydifferent possibilities. If anyone has any information could they please put us out of our mystery General business saw a decision that the reunion be held on 15, 16 October 1994 at Coolana. We also resolved that in futurewe will hold the reunion on 'or:immediately before the first full moon after the 15 October. If any mathematical genius out there can see a problem with this, please let us know. A working bee will be scheduled at Coolana in the near future. Contact Ian Debert if you can assist.+and pleasant going, mostly on fire trails and tracks around farm lands, for the 16 (less 2 at an early stage) who attended his Hume and Hovel Track walk. Ian Debert reported some showers, numerous mosquitos and due to an injudicious siting of the fly net tent that kept the mossies at bay for happy hour, an abundance of bull ants. The bull ant problem was solved by relocating the tent, but the mossies persisted it seems. The party also went for day walks to and swims at Box Head beach and Lobster Bay. They reported Lobster Bay as overrun by boats and water skiers. Tony Holgate, the most northerly location, reported rain overnight on each night in the rainforest. The party of 17 also enjoyed leeches, ticks, and lawyer vines, with a few navigation problems thrown in for good measure. To add polish to their adversity training it also contrived to rain on them for most of Monday as they climbed out up the ridge. Tony described the walk as pleasant. Peter Miller took the 5 starters for his Leura to Mt Victoria walk to the Megalong Valley: they had some rain on Friday evening otherwise conditions were pleasant with the water level in the Cox surprisingly low. Peter is still impressed by the black snake that brushed past his leg at Kanangaroo clearing. He was less impressed by the helicopter that shared the flat with them. If anyone out there has hard information on the use of helicopters in this way could they please advise our Confederation delegates. John Hogan got into the act over Easter as well, leading a party of 5 to the Blue Breaks area over Axehead range down Ditchers Creek and up Roots Ridge. David Rostron's extended walk from The Cobberas to Thredbo went, led by Kenn Clacher. The party of 6 was serenaded by dingoes, saw brumbies, emus and made the acquaintance of a rat at one of the huts. 
 + 
 +The weekend of 9, 10 April saw John Hogan cancel his Six Foot Track in Two Days. The walk would have been a bit of an anti climax after the Blue Breaks. Peter Christian, in a change of form that will keep the punters guessing for a while, led the party of 4 who came on his Glen Alice canyons abseiling trip to Banks Canyon and Crikey Canyon. Greg Bridge had 17 starters out on a hot day on his Megalong Valley Sunday walk and Wilf (remember Wilt)? deferred stage 4 of the Great South Walk to the following weekend. All of which brought the walks report to an end. Amen! 
 + 
 +Conservation report saw mention of a letter from the Prime Minister's Department acknowledging ours regarding Jervis Bay. We also heard of a letter from the Buddawangs Committee to the NSW minister, Chris Hartcher, asking about access to Newhaven Gap and Quilty's Mountain. It seems the plan of management for the area is still being stalled after 15 years preparations. The latest manoeuvre on the wilderness declarations has been to refer them to the Surveyor General for comment. This could look like a delaying tactic if one were the least bit cynical about it all. 
 + 
 +Confederation report was largely concerned with the question of whether there are plans to raise the Top Water Level (TWL), or the spillway height at Warragamba Dam. These are two distinctly different possibilities. If anyone has any information could they please put us out of our mysteryGeneral business saw a decision that the reunion be held on 15, 16 October 1994 at Coolana. We also resolved that in future we will hold the reunion on or immediately before the first full moon after the 15 October. If any mathematical genius out there can see a problem with this, please let us know. A working bee will be scheduled at Coolana in the near future. Contact Ian Debert if you can assist.
  
 Announcements saw a plea from the walks secretary for more easy day walks for the walks programme. The  Announcements saw a plea from the walks secretary for more easy day walks for the walks programme. The 
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- +**Erith's Ankle**\\ 
-'Erith's Ankle +We are told that the plaster is due to come off Erith's leg soon and no doubt by the time this issue goes to print this will be so. Erith, those of us who have "been there and done that" know that the real work will now begin We wish you a speedy and complete recovery, and remember the old saying "don't let your limp become a habit". Good luck, George.
-We are told that the plaster is due to come off Erith'sleg soon and no doubt by the time this issue goes to print this will be so. Erith, those of us who have "been there and done that" know that the real work will now begin We wish you a speedy and complete recovery, and remember the old saying "don't let your limp become a habit". Good luck, George.+
  
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