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+ | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | ||
+ | Editor: George Mawer | ||
+ | 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 | ||
+ | Telephone 707 1343 | ||
+ | Business Manager: Joy Hynes | ||
+ | 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 | ||
+ | Telephone 982 2615 (II), 888 3144 (B) | ||
+ | Production Manager: Fran Holland | ||
+ | Editorial Team: George IVIawer, Barbara Bruce, | ||
+ | Jan Roberts & Maurice Smith | ||
+ | Printers: Kenn Clacher, Kay Chan, | ||
+ | Barrie Murdoch, | ||
+ | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | ||
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+ | President: Greta James | ||
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+ | Vice-President: | ||
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+ | Public Officer: Fran Holland | ||
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+ | Treasurer: Tony Holgate | ||
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+ | Secretary: Maureen Carter | ||
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+ | Walks Secretary: Morrie.Ward | ||
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+ | Social Secretary: John.Hogan | ||
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+ | Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace | ||
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+ | New Members Secretary: Bill Holland | ||
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+ | Conservation Secretary: Alex Colley. | ||
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+ | Magazine Editor: George Mawer | ||
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+ | Committee Members: Denise Shaw & Maurice Smith | ||
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+ | Delegates to Confederation: | ||
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+ | CHRISTMAS ISSUE | ||
+ | DECEMBER 1994 | ||
+ | Best Wishes From The President | ||
+ | The year has gone so quickly and, it's almost. Christmas. •I'd like to wish you and your family all the best for the holidays and for the new year. Many people will be walking over Christmas and New Year and I look forward to either walking with you or to, at least, exchanging stories in January. Remember that the most dangerous part of a walk is the drive, so please take particular care. | ||
+ | I hope to also see lots of old and new friends at the Club Christmas party on Wednesday 21st December and at the barbecue at Balinoral on Wednesday 4th January. So have a meny Christmas and a Happy New Year. | ||
+ | Greta | ||
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+ | In This Issue | ||
+ | P 2 A letter from Gordon Lee | ||
+ | -P 3 | ||
+ | P 5 From the Clubroom Jan Roberts | ||
+ | P 6 Hats Off David Triuder ••. | ||
+ | P 9 Wilderness Lost Conservation | ||
+ | P10 The November M Barry Wallace | ||
+ | P1 1 It's on, It's off Bill Holland | ||
+ | P13 Managing The Royal Alex Colley | ||
+ | Willis' | ||
+ | Eastwood Camping Centre Mountain Equipment Paddy Pallin | ||
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+ | L.se ,r5sk _ • ., | ||
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+ | PAGE 2 | ||
+ | A Letter | ||
+ | From " Gordon. Lee | ||
+ | The Searetary | ||
+ | Please let me apologise for not having replied to your letter of 11 July 1994 offering . me the opportunity to became an. honorary member of the club. | ||
+ | This honour literally "took the Wind out of my sails" and. I am happy. to say that I accept with thanks. | ||
+ | YOu will, I hope, allow me to reminisce. | ||
+ | I joined the Club in 1975 after. having-met David Rostron inMhites River Hut _ some months before. Although not a precedent I had the privilege of leading a walk while still a prospective. And so anxious was I to gain membership I didn't do a " | ||
+ | Joining SBW changed | ||
+ | dramatically my way of life. Had I not met Lynda Robins (also a prospective at that time) I may not -.have travelled. She put the idea and I travelled Nepal, India, Afghanistan and S.E. Asia for 12 months. | ||
+ | When I returned from Asia in '77 I was persuaded by, then, Christine Rigby to join a folk singing group which became "The Scrub Bashers" | ||
+ | At the same time I was introduced to "Blue Grass" music by Len Newland and joined a band that took the name " | ||
+ | Being a member of the Club gave me the opportunity to see more of the Australian Bush than perhaps I otherwise would have and because there were people of like mind I was able to walk (tramp} the high country of New Zealand as well as the dry country of Central Australia. | ||
+ | Then of course there was the -qntact with all those personalities | ||
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+ | THE SYD' | ||
+ | and characters that make up the Club which, in the main,- was an enriching experience. | ||
+ | Last, bid not least, it was my association with. SBW that allowed me to meet the young lady who eventually became my wife. | ||
+ | May I now have the temerity to list what I feel were my contributions to the Club and its activities. | ||
+ | As I have stated above, I became a member of the "Scrub Bashers", | ||
+ | For many years: also Len Newland, Bob Hodgson and I played for the " | ||
+ | In 1977 . also I became a member of Committee as a Federation Councillor and so began my long association with the Federation. As a Councillor of Federation I. was a Ball Convenor, was elected President in 1981 and as far as' I know was the longest running President, . holding that position for ten years. | ||
+ | Through this association I became involved with the S&R and in 1982 I was placed 'on the 24 hour call list for SBW. At about the same time I took my place as a member of the .S&R Committee as a Field Officer. As a result of this I took .part in a number of searches. | ||
+ | In addition I represented Confederation, | ||
+ | 'For about eight. years I was editor of "The Bushwalker" | ||
+ | For SBW I had the unique privilege of putting on almost every program for ' | ||
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+ | DECEMBER 1994 | ||
+ | Saturday "Rock Scrambling" | ||
+ | In addition during the time I was very active with the Club till 1989 I led quite a number of walks in a varied spread of terrain. | ||
+ | On a few other occasions I have run Navigation and Ski Touring Instruction days and weekends for the Club as well as for Confederation. | ||
+ | My support of events :at " | ||
+ | This I, have to mention. An exploit of Bill Capon and I led to a donation of $100 being made to " | ||
+ | On the program some time later I had a "Three Peaks" walk - from Katoomba Station. In completing the walk Bill Capon and I, though benighted fo1 five hours_, managed to get 'from Cox to Cox in 17 hours and so win the bet. This was donated to the " | ||
+ | So perhaps I can claim that I have returned to the Club something of that which the Club has given to me. | ||
+ | Gordon Lee. | ||
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+ | PYRENEES ADVENTURES | ||
+ | Guided walking holidays in South West France | ||
+ | Based in a heautifuliy restored 18th C Basque farmhouse, you can enjoy guided walks in the Pyrenees. Our 7, 10 and 14 day holidays for up to ten guests provide family style hospitality and excellent cuisine. Walk some of the pilgrim trails and other routes in this stunning chain of mountains forming the age old border between France and Spain. Explore the architectural and other delights of ancient Basque villages. Soak up other aspects of the culture in this unspoiled, green and remote corner of southern Europe. Your hosts are experienced guides offering a wealth of local knowledge to make this a holiday with a difference. | ||
+ | Graded walks for all levels Transport to and from walks | ||
+ | Transport to and from station | ||
+ | Prices from $750 per week. | ||
+ | Full hoard offering excellent cuisine and wine | ||
+ | Generous discounts available for groups | ||
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+ | For a brochure and details of Pyrenees Adventures holidays phone | ||
+ | Dave or Chris on (02) 929 5347 | ||
+ | Soda evening slide presentations gladly arranged | ||
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+ | THE AMAZON | ||
+ | AND BOLIVIAN ANTIPLANO -. | ||
+ | SOUTH AMERICA | ||
+ | Last month Sydney Bush Walkers were once again treated to excellent `Infotainment' | ||
+ | La Paz is four thousand metres above sea level and crams its citizens into an amazing number of houses on very little ground space. Even the cliff faces were dotted with little shacks which Gerhard explained | ||
+ | From here we travelled through many of the surrounding towns and then Gerhard joined an organised group to explore the vast Antiplano by 4 wheel drive. | ||
+ | . .The Antiplano region of Bolivia was breathtaking to say the least, with vast lakes and rolling mountain ranges = rainbow stained by layers of sulphur and minerals. Yellow Mountain was particularly wellnamed with its golden hues of crystallised sulphur, made more brilliant by reflected sunlight. | ||
+ | Gerhard' | ||
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+ | As • , a result • of Gerhard' | ||
+ | . presentation and Maureen Carter' | ||
+ | HISTORIC ROCKS WALK - 23 November | ||
+ | An eager group of SBW historians met at 6.00 .pm at the Clubrooms for John Hogan' | ||
+ | With historical significance of the evening mostly forgotten, we progressed to the Hero of Waterloo and then the mercantile unassisted by compass or map, where our Irish SBW's demonstrated. how to test the quality of the Guinness by tracing a figure 8 on the top. With diminishing navigation skills and even less interest in anything but food we headed for Zia Pina's where the waiters seemed to pull chairs and tables out of thin air to seat our patty of 20 plus. | ||
+ | Finally, at a much slower pace, we headed back across the Bridge and home, with many of the group hoping that history would,. repeat itself in the near future. It was lots of fun. Thanks John. | ||
+ | HINCHINBROOK ISLAND - 30 November | ||
+ | Our final treat for the month came from a jointly lead slide presentation form Morie Ward and David Robinson. Hinchinbrook Island was the | ||
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+ | by JAN ROBERTS destination and more specifically the summit of Mt Bowen (1121 metres) which had escaped conquering on a previous SBW trip. | ||
+ | lvforie' | ||
+ | In spite of this and the fact that it took the party three days to Cover 11 of the more difficult kilometres involved, they all successfully reached the summit and signed the logbook. | ||
+ | Marie assured us that the view was worth any discomfort and certainly the slides presented were impressive. From the dense emerald vegetation of the rainforest to the contrasting golden arch of beaches and dazzling ocean' to the east of the island, Hinchinbrook was inspiring. | ||
+ | Having Made a safe descent and back on the beach, Tom Wetunan discovered a new fish bait accidentally. Having wrestled his salami from a hungry goanna, Tom decided that the chewed part was not good for much else and hooked it to a line. The result was two fresh bream for dinner - a fitting end to the trip. | ||
+ | We can only hope that the new resort planned by Keith Williams on the mainland nearby will be achieved without damage to this special pocket of wilderness. | ||
+ | The evening was concluded with a short video complete with sound effects and personal interviews of Marie' | ||
+ | next month ... your roving reporter. 0 | ||
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+ | Hats Off To Birrabang Brook,. | ||
+ | Sunday, 6th November | ||
+ | David Trinder | ||
+ | Birrabang Canyon was alive with the roar of the wind. Everything was moving except the walls of this spectacular canyon. Eucalyptus trees normally, have tufts of leaves hanging from an irregular of branches, but on this day the leaves were being drawn horizontal and were vibrating in the wild wind, while the branches swayed violently under the enormous stresses, dead trees swung threateningly, | ||
+ | The canyon of -Birrabang brook is formed by irregular, orange coloured towering cliffs. The sandstone is in layers and Parts are Weathered to a grey orange, but chunks have fallen out leaving newish orange rock. There are overhangs and ledges where trees and bushes grow. At the bottom, the brook tumbles over slippery rocks, over and under logs, into quiet clear pools and across sandy creek beds. | ||
+ | On Sunday, 6th November Marie Ward took a party of twenty one, through Birrabang Brook. Following the creek down, the party were sliding | ||
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+ | down banks and, rocks, climbing through log jams, jumping onto sandy creek beds, wading through cold water, rock hopping and crawling under logs as they negotiated the obstacle course. | ||
+ | Birraba.ng Brook and its catchment runs from the Bell Road ridge south west to. the. Grose River and meets the Grose downstream from Victoria Creek and upstream from the Pearces Pass crossing. | ||
+ | They walked in from the Bell Road south along a ridge into the head of the brook and followed it downstream until lunch. They returned up the brook for a short distance, then scaled the eastern escarpment and took the Birrabang Ridge to the Bell Road, and walked west along the road to their cars. | ||
+ | All of the bush along the rout except for the moist area near the brook itself had been burnt in the January fires. New growth was obviously slow in the cold and dry conditions of winter, but the new growth is very fresh looldng and covers black trunks for their full height. Many new plants are germinating and wild flowers are abundant. | ||
+ | Morie took them to the Ivy Inn at Bilpin for an, interesting meal on the way home, and the group thanked him for a very pleasant day in the new area. 0 | ||
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+ | Our Club | ||
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+ | by Blue Gum | ||
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+ | Sydney people eVerywhere, wonder who they are,. | ||
+ | You see them there, you see them here, they come from near and far Dressed in shorts and hobnail bootS and rucksacks on their backs, | ||
+ | Not just men but ladies too, take to the rough bush tracks. | ||
+ | Each one staggers 'neath his load of grub and sleeping bag, | ||
+ | You wonder if they are "all there" to cp.n-y such a swag. | ||
+ | But you dont know the pleasures that they find in these bushwalks Until you've shared their company, their campfires and their talks. Should a walker beconie lost - no matter where or when - | ||
+ | Hooper' | ||
+ | Willing hands are always there to share the work or play, | ||
+ | And rousing songs they sing around the fire at close of day. | ||
+ | Let others ride in shiney cars and -travel the easy way; | ||
+ | Kowmung, Blue Gum,' or Carlon' | ||
+ | Remember if you want to roam the bushland wild and wide | ||
+ | Sydney Bush Walkers, that's their name, so let them be your guide. | ||
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+ | 1045-1047 Victoria Rd West Rycle NSW 2114. Ph: 02) 858 5844 | ||
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+ | eastwood 3 Trelawney Street | ||
+ | camping Eastwood NSW 2122 | ||
+ | centre Telephone (02) 858 3833 | ||
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+ | WILDERNESS LOST | ||
+ | In March 1985 the Colong Committee (now -the Colong Foundation) comprised largely of bushwalkers, | ||
+ | Four years later no areas had been declared under the Act, a situation which might have continued indefulitely 'had. not Terry Metherell, who had resigned from the Liberal Party, proposed to introduce a Wilderness (Declaration of .NeW Areas) Bill, which might have resulted in .the defeat of the Government This enabled Tim Moore, Minister for the, Environment to announce a time-table for the assessment of the 10 areas which had been nominated and a period for the receipt of submissions on the nominations, | ||
+ | Between 70 and 80 per cent of submissions were in favour of the assessed areas except in the case of Goodradigbee, | ||
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+ | A year later; on Dec. 23rd 1993, the Government announced the declaration' | ||
+ | The announcement was. bitterly attacked by the anti-wilderness lobby, led by the anti-wilderness faction within the Government, mainly composed of National Party members, two of whoni threatened to resign, putting the Government' | ||
+ | The Surveyor General sought the views of 4WD clubs, ,horse riders, miners, graziers, loggers and everybody else with an interest in exploiting the areas for profit or pleasure. Notably missing :was any reference to . the interest of bushwalkers, | ||
+ | Acting on the Surveyor-General' | ||
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+ | immeasurable damage to floret and fauna leaving deep impressions as vehicles tyre-spin their way to gain traction in rough terrain. The damage to tracks caused by horses is only too evident in areas such as Mobbs Swamp and Ku-ring-gai. The National Parks Association opposes the use of horses not only in wilderness but in all national parks. | ||
+ | On Sept 22nd Bob Can moved "That this House censures the Premier for breaching his promise on wilderness." | ||
+ | In reply Government speakers ignored the purpose of wilderness protection, which is to preserve the last substantial remnants of the' natural environment and the last refuge of many endangered species. Nor did they recognise the damage caused by the interests which were served by the reduction of the wilderness areas from 800,000 to 113;000 ha. All the well worn anti-wilderness themes were repeated, such as: | ||
+ | "That there is no " | ||
+ | ****** | ||
+ | "That wilderness ,is only for the' young and fit". Anyone can enjoy -it. | ||
+ | continued on page 14 i> | ||
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+ | THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING | ||
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+ | There were approximately 18 members present at around 2005 when, the president called them to order and began the meeting by calling for apologies. Fran Holland, George Mawe• and Patrick James were those who had sent emissaries. to convey their. profound regret at being unable to be with us on the occasion, | ||
+ | There were no new members fOr welcome so we moved on to' read and receive the minutes of the previous meeting. The call for matters arising brought no response so we proceeded to the correspondence. | ||
+ | There was a letter from Cordon Lee, accepting our offer of honorary membership, | ||
+ | co-operative bodies, such as bushwalking clubs. Our letter to Chris Harcher, the relevant -NSW government: | ||
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+ | There were no matters arising from the correspondence. | ||
+ | The treasurer' | ||
+ | presented after the walks ' | ||
+ | The club's annual reunion at Coolana led off the walks reports, with fine warm weather and around 60 attendees. Tony Holgate led a reunion sub-group of 12 to Mount Carrialoo on the Sunday. Despite a hot day and late start they managed to avoid overheating by sticking to the shade. Tony claims you can see forever from the top of that hill. The Confederation search and• rescue practice was also conducted that weekend. They didn 't find the aeroplane. | ||
+ | Over the weekend of 22, 23 October Tom Wenman cancelled his walk out from Kanangra Walls due to his need to recuperate from a minor operation. Eddie Giacomel' | ||
+ | David (fairweather) Rostron led an X-tended X-country ski trip over the period 22 to 29 October in the Kosciusko area There was a party of 6, with some of the best skiing David can remember, whatever that, means nowadays. They 'went to Mount Twynam on the Saturday in perfect conditions. The snow cover | ||
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+ | was so good that there were ' | ||
+ | The weekend of 29, 30 October saw. Bill Holland with a party of 6 on his cycling trip out froin Bathurst. What with Fran away and Bill busy tending to the prospective members that's as much as we know. Jan Mohandas cancelled .his Megalong Valley weekend walk -due to lack of starters and John Hogan did the same for his Na_ttai walk due to late notifications of interest. Peter Miller' | ||
+ | There were no details of Jim River' | ||
+ | continued on page 11 | ||
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+ | DECEMBER. 1994 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 | ||
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+ | • Its On, Its Off, Its On, | ||
+ | And The Ice Cream Man • Came at Lunch tithe! | ||
+ | Bill Holland | ||
+ | The radio said, "Hot! about ,36° " so I cancelled the walk. Phoned everybody and put of 'the new Callers. But one was insistent. " | ||
+ | Well twelve turned up at the Palm Beach ferry .wharf. Actually, I found them drinking coffee at the cafe across the road. So we caught the ferry across the water to Currawong • and the walk commenced. | ||
+ | The views of PittWater from the headland were, as' usual; - magnificent. So were the views from West Head Road! They shouldn' | ||
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+ | It Was hot on top with the tree cover burnt but we made up for it at lunch time with swimming in America Bay. That's where we lost a member (shall remain nameless). We went down to the next inlet for lunch, he went back 'up to the top' looking. for us. We had ice-cream when the ice-cream boat pulled into shore NI he missed out | ||
+ | Is this the first time that the leader has been able to organise the ice-cream man to call at lunch time in the middle of the .bush? | ||
+ | Around the headland and back over the top after lunch, down to Bennetts Wharf for the ferry. Here, despite the undoubted sharks lurking beneath the surfaCe, many of the-members went for a swim. | ||
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+ | Did we find our missing member? Well, we expected to see him join: theferry at The Basin He missed it, being asleep ander a shady tree, and caught the last ferry two hours later. | ||
+ | I'm glad the walk went,* but it v‘ras bloody hot! 0 | ||
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+ | Meeting Notes Continued r> | ||
+ | MOrie reckons the area is -• | ||
+ | speCtacular and be might just go ba4 there sometime. All of which ended the walks reports. | ||
+ | Conservation report indicated that the NPWS draft plan of ' | ||
+ | Confederation report indicated that they have noted the details of'the SBW discussion with NPWS about the tracks in the Royal. It also appears that Springwood bushwalkers have expressed an opinion similar to ours on the subject of accreditation. • | ||
+ | Of . general . business there was none so we proceeded through the announcements to . close at something like 2123.0 | ||
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+ | A Happy Ending | ||
+ | Fred , (a bushwalking friend of mine) was having trouble " | ||
+ | A_bout a week later Fred returned.. "And what did you and your wife decide?" | ||
+ | The Christmas Party | ||
+ | Will be held in the Clubrooins at Kirribillie on Dec 21st | ||
+ | Weather perniitting we. will gather in the area behind the Clubrooms. Please bring ..a plate of your finest goodies and the Club will' provide refreshments. | ||
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+ | New Year Barbeque | ||
+ | To be held at the southern end of Balmoral Beach (near the sailing club) Bring your own everything -including the kids: Happy New Year !! | ||
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+ | SYDNEY CHATSWOOD . | ||
+ | 291 SUSSEX STREET (CNR. BATHURST) 272 VICTORIA AVENUE | ||
+ | PH: (02) 264 3146 or (02) 267 3639 (OPP. CHATSWOOD CHASE CAR PARK) . FAX: (02) 264 2645. PH: (02) 419 6955 | ||
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+ | MANAGING THE ROYAL, GARRAWARRA AND HEATHCOTE NATIONAL PARKS | ||
+ | Conservation Alex Colley | ||
+ | The NPWS has issued a draft management plan for the above three parks. Had it not been for the campaigns initiated by the Mountain Trails Club and the S.B.W. there would be only one. park - the National, and had it not been for the efforts of the Total Environment Centre there would be no Garrawarra Recreational Area. Although the " | ||
+ | Because of its proximity to the metropolitan area, particularly the southern suburbs, the 15,078 ha.. of the Royal National Park are subjected to intensive usage. Some 3 miffion visits are made to the park every year. | ||
+ | Although 94% of visitors are car borne, picnicking and swimming are very popular and some 44% of visitors do some walking. This imposes heavy pressure on the natural | ||
+ | environment, | ||
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+ | bushwalkers will probably agree with many of the main | ||
+ | features of the' management plan. These are: | ||
+ | Control of weeds and introduced species, including cats, dogs, pigs, house mice, brown and black rats, rabbits, foxes domestic stock and fallow deer. | ||
+ | No additional public roads and promotion of the use of public transport. | ||
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+ | Camping is permitted in a number of locations, but • camp fires are forbidden. This will probably, not affect the S.B.W. since the areas are now used only for day walks. | ||
+ | Horse riding and the use of bicycles on walking tracks will be prohibited. | ||
+ | It is the long term aim of the Service to reduce, and if possible eliminate the number of non-park power lines and other utilities within the three areas. | ||
+ | It is likely that, in view of the usage pressure on the park, bushwalkers would approve the above features of the plan, but the fire management provisions are open to question. The Service' | ||
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+ | main responsibility for the protection of life and property should rest with those who choose to live in fire hazardous locations and the Councils which let them do so. | ||
+ | The Draft Plan's provision for the preservation of the 229 shacks in the Royal and Garrawarra Parks is unacceptable to the S.B.W. In the early days bushwalkers camped at Burning Palins. As the shacks took 'over there they went to South Era and as the shacks spread there to North Era. When a boarding house was proposed for North Era they bought the block which was the only . suitable site. The NPWS has published a " | ||
+ | We have until February 20th' to make a submission on the draft plan. This gives plenty of time for members to express their views at Club meetings and reach agreement on our submission to the NPWS. 0 | ||
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+ | continued from page 9, | ||
+ | A modicum of fitnesS, which most can achieve, is necessary only for overnight walks. | ||
+ | "That valuable resources are " | ||
+ | "That wilderness is solely for the benefit of bushwalkers" | ||
+ | • Preserifation is virtually `cost free. | ||
+ | "That- the areas are not, " | ||
+ | • Of course theyare. not The whole State _is affected by some form of deVelopment, | ||
+ | "That there are pests weeds and feral animals the areas" | ||
+ | *****4= | ||
+ | The reduction of the deelarations .,was described as a " | ||
+ | The wilderness campaign has been a boost for environmental awareness.. It has brought nature conservation to public attention and engendere,d widespread support. The censure motion, only. the third passed in 55' years, is strong proof of public concern. And, as Pam Allan, Shadow Minister for the Environment, | ||
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