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**Congratulations to the Carr Government**\\ | **Congratulations to the Carr Government**\\ | ||
The cancellation of the planned raising of the Warragamba Dam has ended yet another of the threats to the Blue Mountains wilderness which the Colong Foundation has been continually fighting since its inception.The decision has very significant implications. The raising of the dam would have permitted residential subdivision low lying rural land, which development would inevitably spread under the policy of unlimited population growth followed by all previous governments. | The cancellation of the planned raising of the Warragamba Dam has ended yet another of the threats to the Blue Mountains wilderness which the Colong Foundation has been continually fighting since its inception.The decision has very significant implications. The raising of the dam would have permitted residential subdivision low lying rural land, which development would inevitably spread under the policy of unlimited population growth followed by all previous governments. | ||
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+ | =====The Club Recipe===== | ||
+ | Numerous pairs of volleys,\\ | ||
+ | bound together with tapes and glues; | ||
+ | Various other boots; KT261,\\ | ||
+ | and "those perfect walking shoes"; | ||
+ | Woollen socks galore;\\ | ||
+ | colours and sizes never matching; | ||
+ | Frayed canvas gaiters,\\ | ||
+ | desperately needing patching; | ||
+ | Favourite pairs of nickers\\ | ||
+ | that up the bums won't creep; | ||
+ | Shorts so stained and grungy\\ | ||
+ | even the Salvo' | ||
+ | Ripped cotton shirts,\\ | ||
+ | not worth two bob for the lot; | ||
+ | Holey flowered gardening gloves\\ | ||
+ | (leather ones are too hot); | ||
+ | Hats with floppy brims\\ | ||
+ | to shade faces, ears, and necks; | ||
+ | No jewellery, lippy or mouthwash\\ | ||
+ | to impress the opposite sex;\\ | ||
+ | Bananas, sandwiches, chocolates\\ | ||
+ | tossed in the bottom of packs; | ||
+ | Raincoats, lollies and cameras\\ | ||
+ | shoved in the remaining cracks; | ||
+ | One broken compass and\\ | ||
+ | a few tattered topographical maps; | ||
+ | Strictly for safety purposes,\\ | ||
+ | a mobile phone perhaps; | ||
+ | Introverts and extroverts\\ | ||
+ | of every shape and size;\\ | ||
+ | Maybe even a few normal folks,\\ | ||
+ | but certainly in disguise;\\ | ||
+ | Who are all these people,\\ | ||
+ | are they all off their rockers?\\ | ||
+ | Good gracious no,\\ | ||
+ | they' | ||
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+ | Jan Hodges 30/10/95 | ||
=====First Aid Weekend 2nd and 3rd December.===== | =====First Aid Weekend 2nd and 3rd December.===== | ||
- | This is another residential first aid weekend, giving you the opportunity of gaining a senior first aid certificate. | + | This is another residential first aid weekend, giving you the opportunity of gaining a senior first aid certificate.\\ |
- | Cost is only $58.00. (about half normal cost) | + | Cost is only $58.00. (about half normal cost)\\ |
- | Qualified St John instructor Alan Donally. | + | Qualified St John instructor Alan Donally.\\ |
- | The course will be held at Fran and Bill Holland' | + | The course will be held at Fran and Bill Holland' |
- | Overland Track Upgrade | + | |
+ | **Overland Track Upgrade**\\ | ||
One of Tassie' | One of Tassie' | ||
- | With the aid of a $65,000 Commonwealth grant, Tasmania' | + | With the aid of a $65,000 Commonwealth grant, Tasmania' |
Work is also almost complete on the rough sections of Frog Flats, Pelican Gap and Windermere. | Work is also almost complete on the rough sections of Frog Flats, Pelican Gap and Windermere. | ||
- | Work should be finished by early December in time for the annual sharp increase in walkers and will go a long way towards improving walking conditions as well as dramatically reducing erosion and protecting the fragile alpine flora. | + | Work should be finished by early December in time for the annual sharp increase in walkers and will go a long way towards improving walking conditions as well as dramatically reducing erosion and protecting the fragile alpine flora. |
- | Coolana Bush Care Group | + | |
+ | =====Coolana Bush Care Group===== | ||
Our lovely Coolana is suffering from weed infestation in some places. Although this is quite common for most bushland close to developed areas, we of course we don't want the problem to grow to unmanageable proportions. Accordingly some club members are currently assessing the extent of the infestation and the best methods of control and will shortly make recommendations for a plan of management. | Our lovely Coolana is suffering from weed infestation in some places. Although this is quite common for most bushland close to developed areas, we of course we don't want the problem to grow to unmanageable proportions. Accordingly some club members are currently assessing the extent of the infestation and the best methods of control and will shortly make recommendations for a plan of management. | ||
- | As it is simply not possible to eliminate weeds permanently. (they keep coming back), a " | + | |
+ | As it is simply not possible to eliminate weeds permanently (they keep coming back), a " | ||
If you feel that you might be able to spare a few weekends throughout the year (or even a few days), please phone me to register your name. | If you feel that you might be able to spare a few weekends throughout the year (or even a few days), please phone me to register your name. | ||
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It is hoped that we will get about thirty or more people to register so that from time to time the various members of the group can be contacted until we get enough to form a working party. Or perhaps a notice in the magazine and or the walks program will advise of " | It is hoped that we will get about thirty or more people to register so that from time to time the various members of the group can be contacted until we get enough to form a working party. Or perhaps a notice in the magazine and or the walks program will advise of " | ||
- | The Club Recipe | + | |
- | Numerous pairs-of volleys, | + | |
- | bound together withtapes and glues; Various other boots; KT261, | + | |
- | and "those perfect walkirig shoes"; | + | |
- | colours and sizes never matching; Frayed canvas gaiters, | + | |
- | desperately needing patching; Favourite pairs of nickers | + | |
- | that up the bums won't creep; Shorts so stained and grtingy | + | |
- | . even the Salvo' | + | |
- | not worth two bob for the lot; Holey flowered gardening glOves | + | |
- | (leather ones are too hot); Hats with floppy brims | + | |
- | to shade faces, ears, and necks; No jewellery, lippy or mouthwash | + | |
- | to impress the opposite sex; | + | |
- | Bananas, sandwiches, chocolates | + | |
- | tossed in the bottom of packs; Raincoats, lollies and cameras | + | |
- | shoved in the remaining cracks; One broken compass and | + | |
- | a few tattered topographical maps; Strictly for safety purposes, | + | |
- | a mobile phone perhaps; Introverts and extroverts | + | |
- | of every shape and size; | + | |
- | Maybe even a few normal folks, | + | |
- | but certainly in disguise; | + | |
- | Who are all these people, | + | |
- | are they all off their rockers? | + | |
- | Good gracious no, | + | |
- | they' | + | |
- | Jan Hodges 30/10/95 | + | |
George Mawer (02) 707 1343 | George Mawer (02) 707 1343 | ||
- | PAGE 6 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSH-WALKER | + | =====TALES OF THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS===== |
- | NOVEMBER 1995 | + | How the Schlink Pass to Munyang |
- | TALES OF THE SNOWY | + | |
- | MOUNTAINS | + | With some early snow falls on the Snowy Mountains, two heroes and a lady decided to make an early start to the ski season. On their trip down to the snow it became clear that all the snow that had fallen had been washed away by rain storms and some very temperate weather. Thus with all their wealth of knowledge of the area, their many years of skiing, and many days of battling the elements in that rugged country, they discounted the possibility of there being any snow on which to ski once they reached the high parts of the 'high country' |
- | How the Schlink Pass to Muriyang | + | |
- | how the maid of the mountains was right, | + | |
- | after all. | + | |
- | With some early snow falls on the Snowy Mountains, two heroes and a lady decided to make an early start to the ski season. On their trip down to the snow it became clear that all the snow that had fallen had been washed away by rain storms and some very temperate weather. Thus with all their wealth of knowledge of the area, their many years of skiing, and many days of battling the elements in that rugged country, they discounted the possibility of, there being any snow on which to ski once they 'reached the high parts of the 'high country' | + | |
Notwithstanding the opinion of their companion, a mere novice and a woman as well, the two heroes made the decision that they would leave their skis down with the cars and walk across the tops, camping on the splendid snowgrass slopes which the precipitate thaw had exposed. Well it was a very wet tramp to the first pass and very wet and somewhat disenchanted they eventually decided to stop the night in an old hut which was equipped with an admirable potbellied stove and a plentiful supply of fire wood. The weather was very wet and stormy outside and they were very cosy in their little hut with a good fire going. They were obliged to make it a very early, night as they only had a small candle and anyway had had a fairly strenuous day. So they talked in the dark and gradually fell asleep as they listened to the rain and wind lashing the hut - all very satisfying. | Notwithstanding the opinion of their companion, a mere novice and a woman as well, the two heroes made the decision that they would leave their skis down with the cars and walk across the tops, camping on the splendid snowgrass slopes which the precipitate thaw had exposed. Well it was a very wet tramp to the first pass and very wet and somewhat disenchanted they eventually decided to stop the night in an old hut which was equipped with an admirable potbellied stove and a plentiful supply of fire wood. The weather was very wet and stormy outside and they were very cosy in their little hut with a good fire going. They were obliged to make it a very early, night as they only had a small candle and anyway had had a fairly strenuous day. So they talked in the dark and gradually fell asleep as they listened to the rain and wind lashing the hut - all very satisfying. | ||
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The morning came and they awoke and rather slowly and reluctantly abandoned the pleasant warmth of their sleeping bags to put on boots and in the small area of the hut, get their breakfast. A glance out of the window revealed an extraordinary sight, the whole area was covered with snow! They ventured outside. Covered with snow and to a depth of about one foot! They would have been the only skiers on the mountains, completely surrounded by snow, and without their skis! Definitely an embarrassing moment. | The morning came and they awoke and rather slowly and reluctantly abandoned the pleasant warmth of their sleeping bags to put on boots and in the small area of the hut, get their breakfast. A glance out of the window revealed an extraordinary sight, the whole area was covered with snow! They ventured outside. Covered with snow and to a depth of about one foot! They would have been the only skiers on the mountains, completely surrounded by snow, and without their skis! Definitely an embarrassing moment. | ||
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Needless to say, the lady companion was rather superior about the matter. They tramped through the snow back to Schlink Pass (which rather described their feelings on encountering other skiers, WITH skis) and it was here that one of the heroes, no doubt seeking to redeem some of his wounded pride, offered to run down to Munyang, get the skis and return. A fierce argument developed, for the other hero had some pride too, but he eventually agreed to this. | Needless to say, the lady companion was rather superior about the matter. They tramped through the snow back to Schlink Pass (which rather described their feelings on encountering other skiers, WITH skis) and it was here that one of the heroes, no doubt seeking to redeem some of his wounded pride, offered to run down to Munyang, get the skis and return. A fierce argument developed, for the other hero had some pride too, but he eventually agreed to this. | ||
- | Thus it was that the Schlink Pass - Munyang half marathon' | + | |
+ | Thus it was that the Schlink Pass - Munyang | ||
Eomer | Eomer | ||
- | Snake and Spider bite first aid | + | |
+ | =====Snake and Spider bite first aid===== | ||
St Johns Ambulance has released a new snake and spider bite first aid kit - an " | St Johns Ambulance has released a new snake and spider bite first aid kit - an " | ||
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The old treatment of cutting and sucking the wound and applying a tourniquet is now known to do more harm than good. Walking the bite victim around to "keep them awake" is even more dangerous as it speeds the spread of venom in the bloodstream. | The old treatment of cutting and sucking the wound and applying a tourniquet is now known to do more harm than good. Walking the bite victim around to "keep them awake" is even more dangerous as it speeds the spread of venom in the bloodstream. | ||
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These obsolete notions have now been replaced by the use of a " | These obsolete notions have now been replaced by the use of a " | ||
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The pressure immobilisation bandage exerts moderate pressure around the whole of the bitten limb to slow down the circulation of venom without cutting off the blood supply completely, as with a tourniquet. | The pressure immobilisation bandage exerts moderate pressure around the whole of the bitten limb to slow down the circulation of venom without cutting off the blood supply completely, as with a tourniquet. | ||
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An elastic bandage about 10 cm’s wide is applied firmly around the bitten area then along the limb towards the fingers or toes, and finally up to the armpit or groin. The limb is then immobilised using a splint if necessary, with a second bandage. | An elastic bandage about 10 cm’s wide is applied firmly around the bitten area then along the limb towards the fingers or toes, and finally up to the armpit or groin. The limb is then immobilised using a splint if necessary, with a second bandage. | ||
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Usually, a pressure immobilisation bandage is not required for non-lethal bites and stings, such as those of bees, wasps, and red-back spiders. A cold compress will suffice. | Usually, a pressure immobilisation bandage is not required for non-lethal bites and stings, such as those of bees, wasps, and red-back spiders. A cold compress will suffice. | ||
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The St John Envenomation Pack contains two 4.5 metre, heavy duty elastic compression bandages and a single use, instant ice pack. Also included is an information sheet on bites and stings and a first aid quick reference booklet. | The St John Envenomation Pack contains two 4.5 metre, heavy duty elastic compression bandages and a single use, instant ice pack. Also included is an information sheet on bites and stings and a first aid quick reference booklet. | ||
- | The pack is available from St John Centres or by phoning 008 809187. St John has a range of high quality first aid kits for all situations such as home, workplace, motoring, boating and special interest groups. | + | |
- | NOVEMBER 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7 | + | The pack is available from St John Centres or by phoning 008 809187. St John has a range of high quality first aid kits for all situations such as home, workplace, motoring, boating and special interest groups. |
- | BOLTON' | + | |
- | The article in the September 1990 edition of the newsletter of the NSW Nordic Ski Club, Kick and Glide, caught my eye. It explained how Ian Wolfe had embarked on an excursion of discovery to find the elusive Bolton' | + | =====BOLTON' |
- | by Huts of the High Country and the Kosciusko Huts Association. Chris was not able to nominate the grid r | + | The article in the September 1990 edition of the newsletter of the NSW Nordic Ski Club, Kick and Glide, caught my eye. It explained how Ian Wolfe had embarked on an excursion of discovery to find the elusive Bolton' |
- | Klaus Heuneke in Huts of the High Country describes the hut thus: | + | |
- | " the most ,primitive stockmen' | + | by //Huts of the High Country// and the Kosciusko Huts Association. Chris was not able to nominate the grid r |
- | " in 1.975 the only things visible were the four | + | Klaus Heuneke in //Huts of the High Country// describes the hut thus:\\ |
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+ | //" the most primitive stockmen' | ||
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+ | " in 1975 the only things visible were the four | ||
corner posts and the iron roof; all the bottom. | corner posts and the iron roof; all the bottom. | ||
plates had rotted and the slabs lay on the | plates had rotted and the slabs lay on the | ||
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back in place. The fit is not perfect and the hut | back in place. The fit is not perfect and the hut | ||
has plenty of natural air-conditioning but I | has plenty of natural air-conditioning but I | ||
- | suspect it was never much better, even in 1941." This was the edifice that we were to track down. | + | suspect it was never much better, even in 1941." |
- | Like Ian, 1 Was thwarted' | + | |
- | The party of five gathered at Munyang on Saturday morning and were away early. The day was perfect after some overnight snow, then rain. The snow, 'although being Skiable | + | This was the edifice that we were to track down. |
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+ | Like Ian, I was thwarted by the elements for a couple | ||
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+ | The party of five gathered at Munyang on Saturday morning and were away early. The day was perfect after some overnight snow, then rain. The snow, although being skiable | ||
At Tin Hut we met Chris, who asked if we realised that Bolton' | At Tin Hut we met Chris, who asked if we realised that Bolton' | ||
- | After lunch we pushed on over Mount Porcupine and into the headwaters of Farm Creek. An earlier plan to ski along Bar Ridge was abandoned in favour of skiing along the creek, as the timber on the ridge looked rather thick and the snow cover thin. An exciting descent into the creek was punctuated by occasional" | + | |
- | What we found was a really delightful hut that is provided luxuries | + | After lunch we pushed on over Mount Porcupine and into the headwaters of Farm Creek. An earlier plan to ski along Bar Ridge was abandoned in favour of skiing along the creek, as the timber on the ridge looked rather thick and the snow cover thin. An exciting descent into the creek was punctuated by occasional head plants in the gooey snow but we eventually made it to the flats. Having been told by Chris at Tin Hut that Farm Creek was a little rocky 'just before the hut, we left the creek at the bend at 305 822 with the intention of skiing over the ridge and down to the hut. This discounted my famous capacity to encounter scrub where more sensible people fear to tread. Well we had skied around 20 km, a short walk presented a welcome change |
- | There were half a dozen cut logs for stools and the usual useful hut hardware; old rabbit traps, old bottles with burnt-out candles, bits of wire and an old jumper. You would not want to sleep in the hut unless in a dire emergency because the floor is somewhat damp, but the airiness mentioned by Klaus Heuneke | + | |
- | None of this worried us as we pitched our, tents nearby and were treated to one of the most agreeable nights I have spent in the mountains. Absolute stillness, together with a clear sky and full moon, made it a night to cherish. All that was missing was good snow on which to ski on in the moonlight. That would have made it perfect. | + | What we found was a really delightful hut that it provided luxuries like wooden floors, benches, bunks and the like are not high on your list of priorities. The hut is about 2½ metres wide and 3½ metres long, not counting the fireplace. Because of its relative isolation there is plenty of dead wood around the hut, and the fireplace works well. |
- | On the return journey we took a more direct route than on the outward leg and skied up the Finn River. The going was a little slow because of thin snow cover near. the river, but we pressed on steadily and caught up with our outward tracks near Gungartan Pass. By now some wind and cloud had arrived and, surprise surprise, the Rolling Grounds were in whiteout! Still, to get home from there was a mere formality as, alternating flowing poleplant and headplant, we pushed our way downhill through the goo, now somewhat diminished from the previous day. | + | |
+ | There were half a dozen cut logs for stools and the usual useful hut hardware; old rabbit traps, old bottles with burnt-out candles, bits of wire and an old jumper. You would not want to sleep in the hut unless in a dire emergency because the floor is somewhat damp, but the airiness mentioned by Klaus Heuneke | ||
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+ | None of this worried us as we pitched our tents nearby and were treated to one of the most agreeable nights I have spent in the mountains. Absolute stillness, together with a clear sky and full moon, made it a night to cherish. All that was missing was good snow on which to ski on in the moonlight. That would have made it perfect. | ||
+ | On the return journey we took a more direct route than on the outward leg and skied up the Finn River. The going was a little slow because of thin snow cover near the river, but we pressed on steadily and caught up with our outward tracks near Gungartan Pass. By now some wind and cloud had arrived and, surprise surprise, the Rolling Grounds were in whiteout! Still, to get home from there was a mere formality as, alternating flowing poleplant and headplant, we pushed our way downhill through the goo, now somewhat diminished from the previous day. | ||
As for Bolton' | As for Bolton' | ||
- | Kenn Clacker | + | |
- | From The Clubroom | + | Kenn Clacher |
- | Sony folks but our clubroom reporter Jan Roberts simply couldn' | + | |
+ | **From The Clubroom**\\ | ||
+ | Sorry folks but our clubroom reporter Jan Roberts simply couldn' | ||
Ed | Ed | ||
- | Kakadu and the Top End of the NT, central Australia, and the Kimberley. All are, in some degree, under threat. | ||
- | No one can give you a | ||
- | real wilderness experience. | ||
- | You have to earn it | ||
- | On a wilderness holiday you exchange the pollution, machines and noise of the city for the clean air, clear water and sounds of nature around you. Being at one with nature can raise your spirit and soothe your soul. | ||
- | Wilderness ends where it meets a road or track. If you want to experience a truly pristine area on its own terms, the only way to do so is on foot, carrying a pack. | ||
- | Gaining this kind of experience requires both time and effort. Most of our trips last two weeks or more. Most of our walking is done off- track. How could it be otherwise? A man made track in a wilderness is a contradiction in terms. | ||
- | Some of the best remaining wilderness areas in the world are in the regions where we operate: | ||
- | Join us and see what makes these areas so special. See for yourself why it is so important for us to fight to preserve them for all time.. A world without wilderness is a world without a soul. | ||
- | When over 30% of our clients each year are repeat customers, we must be doing something right. Ask for our free brochure. | ||
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- | WILLIS' | ||
- | 12 Carrington Street | ||
- | Millner NT 0810 | ||
- | Phone (089) 852 134 | ||
- | Fax (089) 852 355 | ||
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- | NOVEMBER 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 9 | ||
- | The October General Meeting. | ||
- | by Barry Wallis | ||
- | It was somewhere near 2008 and around 22 members had arrirg and begun to generate that wall of sound that is so characteristic Whenever groups of people assemble The gong was gonged :And the multitude called to some semblance of order. In the absence of the president, laid low by a particularly vicious strain of flu, and the vice president who was unable to attend due to prior commitments, | ||
- | New members Ann Jonquieres, Geoff Oxley, Men-ilyn Sach and Jennifer, Trevor-Roberts were welcomed into membership with badge, membership list and constitution. The minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence saw the receipt of letters froth MauriCe Smith. as Confederation secretary public liability insurance and sports injury insurance. There was a letter from a member pointing out the growing tendency for some walkers to dash off to.. catch the early train, | ||
- | . leaving the rest of the party to make shift as best they can. We also received a preliminary response to our questions to interstate walking clubs regarding their experiences with the accreditation process for walks' leaders. The South Australian walking clubs', | ||
- | . Someone else sent us survey forms asking that we provik information for a project examining the folk-law of cooking (?). Outgoing mail was 'sent to the AC.F, providing information requested for a Green Pages listing, to Wild magazine providing information they requested,, audio various interstate bushwallcing clubs asking for the. , information mentioned above. We also wrote to our new members. | ||
- | There was some debate on the matter. of walkers dashing off at the end of walks to catch early trains and even one report of a leader leaving the end of walk before all party members were satisfactorily accounted for. There was general. agreement that such practises were unaCdeptable.': | ||
- | The treasurer reported that we earned $5,488, spent $2,247 and closed the month with $2,557. - | ||
- | Walks reports were next, with Alan Wells leading his Coxs River walk out from Canons over the weeken& | ||
- | In any case they all made it to Katoomba in reasonable shape. Ian Debert had similar conditions on his Perrys Lookdown to Lockleys Pylon car swap trip. The party of 9 'must have hurried a bit, they were out at the pars by' 1530. There were no reports of anyone bolting to catch the early car, however. Geoff Dowsett led 17 on his Sunday walk in the Wattagans. They started late, ended late, and it rained all day. | ||
- | The Coolana training weekend, over the weekend of 22, 23, 24 September, was conducted at Bill Holland' | ||
- | The October long weekend saw Bill Capon with a no- go for his rather nebulous proposal for a walk in the Budawangs. There was no report for Ian Wolfe' | ||
- | Continued on page 11 | ||
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- | Or II ION | + | =====The October General Meeting.===== |
- | 1X ! | + | by Barry Wallace |
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- | ..' | + | It was somewhere near 2008 and around 22 members had arrived and begun to generate that wall of sound that is so characteristic whenever groups of people assemble. The gong was gonged and the multitude called to some semblance of order. In the absence of the president, laid low by a particularly vicious strain of flu, and the vice president who was unable to attend due to prior commitments, |
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- | fig_ j ffirs. | + | New members Ann Jonquieres, Geoff Oxley, Merrilyn Sach and Jennifer Trevor-Roberts were welcomed into membership with badge, membership list and constitution. The minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. |
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- | Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thur-sday: Friday: Sa!tArday: - SUnday: | + | Correspondence saw the receipt of letters froth Maurice Smith as Confederation secretary public liability insurance and sports injury insurance. There was a letter from a member pointing out the growing tendency for some walkers to dash off to catch the early train, leaving the rest of the party to make shift as best they can. We also received a preliminary response to our questions to interstate walking clubs regarding their experiences with the accreditation process for walks' leaders. The South Australian walking clubs' confederation have provided a preliminary response by way of a clipping from one of their local newspapers and promised more when their secretary returns from holidays. A letter from John Faulkner, federal minister for conservation, |
- | 9:004" -530", 9:00,u) | + | |
- | 9:003m 9:(x)pn. 5:30pm_ | + | Someone else sent us survey forms asking that we provide information for a project examining the folk-law of cooking (?). Outgoing mail was sent to the ACF, providing information requested for a Green Pages listing, to Wild magazine providing information they requested, audio various interstate bushwalking clubs asking for the information mentioned above. We also wrote to our new members. |
- | 9:00'14 - 11:30Pm CLOSED | + | |
- | | + | There was some debate on the matter of walkers dashing off at the end of walks to catch early trains and even one report of a leader leaving the end of walk before all party members were satisfactorily accounted for. There was general agreement that such practises were unacceptable. Mention of this will be incorporated into leadership training nights in future. |
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- | 111-TEC t e gtoros "11S7. | + | The treasurer reported that we earned $5,488, spent $2,247 and closed the month with $2,557. |
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- | East:/vood. NSW 2122 | + | Walks reports were next, with Alan Wells leading his Coxs River walk out from Canons over the weekend of 16, 17 September, one week later than programmed. It was a mistake! The party of 4 experienced wet, wet, wet conditions. The 17 walkers who went on Morrie Ward's Kanangra to Katoomba Saturday walk started out in fog and drizzle and conditions got worse as they went along. In any case they all made it to Katoomba in reasonable shape. Ian Debert had similar conditions on his Perrys Lookdown to Lockleys Pylon car swap trip. The party of 9 must have hurried a bit, they were out at the park by 1530. There were no reports of anyone bolting to catch the early car, however. Geoff Dowsett led 17 on his Sunday walk in the Wattagans. They started late, ended late, and it rained all day. |
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- | ,x44.1itipping you-.toujoy-the Australian | + | The Coolana training weekend over the weekend of 22, 23, 24 September, was conducted at Bill Holland' |
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- | camping | + | The October long weekend saw Bill Capon with a no- go for his rather nebulous proposal for a walk in the Budawangs. There was no report for Ian Wolfe' |
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- | The Nattai at that point usually smells faintly of all the cheap detergent perfumes in all the world.. They caught a Taxi back from Hilltop after emerging very close to their starting point | + | |
Undaunted by all this Ken Smith was out again over the weekend of 6, 7, 8 October with a party of 3 on his trip in the Snowball area. They reported the area as spectacular and pleasant. Eddie Giacomel had 15 on his Saturday walk in Dharug National Park. Bronny Niemeyer reported 23 brave souls venturing out from the Town Hall steps in rain and drizzle on her Sunday walk along the Sydney Harbour Foreshores. The weather improved as the day wore on and the ferry ride back was considered a fitting finale. Things were so tough that only 17 survived the succession of ice cream and cappuccino stops. One participant even left a set of keys at the ice cream Shop at Parsley Bay. The owners handed them on to the Rose Bay police station so if whoever is still living on the footpath outside, that's where to find them. | Undaunted by all this Ken Smith was out again over the weekend of 6, 7, 8 October with a party of 3 on his trip in the Snowball area. They reported the area as spectacular and pleasant. Eddie Giacomel had 15 on his Saturday walk in Dharug National Park. Bronny Niemeyer reported 23 brave souls venturing out from the Town Hall steps in rain and drizzle on her Sunday walk along the Sydney Harbour Foreshores. The weather improved as the day wore on and the ferry ride back was considered a fitting finale. Things were so tough that only 17 survived the succession of ice cream and cappuccino stops. One participant even left a set of keys at the ice cream Shop at Parsley Bay. The owners handed them on to the Rose Bay police station so if whoever is still living on the footpath outside, that's where to find them. | ||
- | Geoff Dowsett almost had to refund deposits to the 28 who came on his Sunday walk in the Wattagans. There was no rain and no leeches. David Trinder' | + | |
- | Conservation report brought news of a demonstration at the Sydney Water Corporation Limited' | + | Geoff Dowsett almost had to refund deposits to the 28 who came on his Sunday walk in the Wattagans. There was no rain and no leeches. David Trinder' |
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+ | Conservation report brought news of a demonstration at the Sydney Water Corporation Limited' | ||
Confederation report indicated that discussions are continuing on the Sydney Water Corporation Limited regulations. | Confederation report indicated that discussions are continuing on the Sydney Water Corporation Limited regulations. | ||
Natural Areas Limited has held their AGM. It seems there will be a move to enlist support from shareholders for regeneration of the bushland held. | Natural Areas Limited has held their AGM. It seems there will be a move to enlist support from shareholders for regeneration of the bushland held. | ||
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The meeting closed at 2128. | The meeting closed at 2128. | ||
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- | An apology | + | |
- | Regrettably the " | + | **An apology**\\ |
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- | printed, the October issue of the magazine were if fact the meeting notes for September 1994..1 was quite amazed when Spiro phoned and told me about it. This was very easily done with the way the magazine files were stored in my PC. The correct notes follow sorry Ed | + | |
- | The September General Meeting. | + | **The September General Meeting.**\\ |
There were around 20 members present by 2011 so the president called the meeting to order and began proceedings. Apologies were tendered on behalf of Joy Hynes and Ian Debert and Bill and Fran Holland. The minutes of the September general meeting were read and received with no matters arising other than a mention that Maurice Smith would address the meeting later on behalf of Confederation. | There were around 20 members present by 2011 so the president called the meeting to order and began proceedings. Apologies were tendered on behalf of Joy Hynes and Ian Debert and Bill and Fran Holland. The minutes of the September general meeting were read and received with no matters arising other than a mention that Maurice Smith would address the meeting later on behalf of Confederation. | ||
- | Correspondence was the next item called. We received a request for contact information from the ACF. Wonder how they got in touch with us? Confederation have sent us a copy of their strategic plan and Wild magazine have asked that we fill in a questionnaire. The KNC (our landlord) have sent us two new keys for the meeting rooms. We have received a copy of Natural Areas Limited' | + | |
+ | Correspondence was the next item called. We received a request for contact information from the ACF. Wonder how they got in touch with us? Confederation have sent us a copy of their strategic plan and Wild magazine have asked that we fill in a questionnaire. The KNC (our landlord) have sent us two new keys for the meeting rooms. We have received a copy of Natural Areas Limited' | ||
At this stage new members Patricia Bickley, Ken Cheng, Bill Ridley and Dianne Stewart were welcomed into membership with badge, constitution, | At this stage new members Patricia Bickley, Ken Cheng, Bill Ridley and Dianne Stewart were welcomed into membership with badge, constitution, | ||
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Then it was the treasurer' | Then it was the treasurer' | ||
- | The walks reports began at the weekend of]!, 12, 13 August with no report for Kenn Clacher' | + | |
- | The weekend of 18, 19, 20 August saw. Spiro conducting his annual visit to Mount Colong with a party of 18. Conditions that weekend were hotter than usual and the party managed to enjoy an appropriate level of suffering during Saturday afternoon by hauling the necessary water to the top of Colong to arrive at around 1800. The trip back to Kanangra provided a full day on the Sunday with the, party reaching the cars after dark. There was no report for Maurie Blume' | + | The walks reports began at the weekend of 11, 12, 13 August with no report for Kenn Clacher' |
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+ | The weekend of 18, 19, 20 August saw Spiro conducting his annual visit to Mount Colong with a party of 18. Conditions that weekend were hotter than usual and the party managed to enjoy an appropriate level of suffering during Saturday afternoon by hauling the necessary water to the top of Colong to arrive at around 1800. The trip back to Kanangra provided a full day on the Sunday with the party reaching the cars after dark. There was no report for Maurie Blume' | ||
4 starters on his Bundeena to Otford the hard way trip on the Saturday and Sandy. Johnson had 9 walkers on his walk around the old sites near Medlow Bath the same day. Sandy' | 4 starters on his Bundeena to Otford the hard way trip on the Saturday and Sandy. Johnson had 9 walkers on his walk around the old sites near Medlow Bath the same day. Sandy' | ||
- | Maurice Smith led a group of 12 on his Budawangs trip over the weekend of 25, 26, 27 August. The scrub was scratchy in the hot conditions that prevailed throughout the-day. on Saturday and the clear balmy evening around the fire gave no indication of the cold wind and rain that turned up in the early hours of Sunday morning. It was certainly, a surprise to Peter Miller who had elected to sleep out under the: stars. Reports indicated Peter struggling with a wind blown fly sheet and failed torch in the darkness and driving rain. Was it Pat Harrison who was seeking after people who did eccentric things? Ian Debert cancelled his Gingra Creek walk that weekend. Someone said. he went bush dancing instead, though why he did not combine the two activities was not clear. Rosemary MacDougal had a warm day for the 5. starters on her Winmalee to Faulconbridge via Grose River walk on the Saturday. Morag Ryder was also out that day leading some 7 souls through hot conditions on her Grand Canyon walk. They managed to catch the 1620 train despite the temperatures. Sunday saw David Trinder with a party estimated at 15 travelling fast to complete a Victoria Falls to Evans Lookout car shuffle. George Mawer' | + | |
- | Over the period 30 August to 11 September Ian Wolfe led group of 7 on his extended | + | Maurice Smith led a group of 12 on his Budawangs trip over the weekend of 25, 26, 27 August. The scrub was scratchy in the hot conditions that prevailed throughout the day on Saturday and the clear balmy evening around the fire gave no indication of the cold wind and rain that turned up in the early hours of Sunday morning. It was certainly, a surprise to Peter Miller who had elected to sleep out under the: stars. Reports indicated Peter struggling with a wind blown fly sheet and failed torch in the darkness and driving rain. Was it Pat Harrison who was seeking after people who did eccentric things? Ian Debert cancelled his Gingra Creek walk that weekend. Someone said he went bush dancing instead, though why he did not combine the two activities was not clear. Rosemary MacDougal had a warm day for the 5 starters on her Winmalee to Faulconbridge via Grose River walk on the Saturday. Morag Ryder was also out that day leading some 7 souls through hot conditions on her Grand Canyon walk. They managed to catch the 1620 train despite the temperatures. Sunday saw David Trinder with a party estimated at 15 travelling fast to complete a Victoria Falls to Evans Lookout car shuffle. George Mawer' |
- | Kenn Clacher' | + | Over the period 30 August to 11 September Ian Wolfe led group of 7 on his extended |
- | Conservation report indicated that the re-gazetted Sydney Water Corporation Limited regulations prohibit anything but walking around in circles in the 'outer catchments. These areas include large chunks of the Upper Blue Mountains National Park. Discussions are continuing to try to resolve the problem in some way other than the Corporation agreeing to turn a blind eye. Watch this space. | + | |
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+ | Conservation report indicated that the re-gazetted Sydney Water Corporation Limited regulations prohibit anything but walking around in circles in the outer catchments. These areas include large chunks of the Upper Blue Mountains National Park. Discussions are continuing to try to resolve the problem in some way other than the Corporation agreeing to turn a blind eye. Watch this space. | ||
Confederation report indicated that the strategic plan was further discussed and amended at the AGM to shift the focus outward a little more. The view still persists within Confederation that we can influence the course of events in the accreditation debate despite all signs to the contrary. A motion at the AGM that our organisations withdraw from participation in the process was defeated. | Confederation report indicated that the strategic plan was further discussed and amended at the AGM to shift the focus outward a little more. The view still persists within Confederation that we can influence the course of events in the accreditation debate despite all signs to the contrary. A motion at the AGM that our organisations withdraw from participation in the process was defeated. | ||
- | General business saw Ian Debut and Patrick James, smarting from the most recent chain cutting incident at Coolana, moving a motion to provide funds to reinforce and refurbish a second hand sump-buster obstruction device. | + | |
+ | General business saw Ian Debut and Patrick James, smarting from the most recent chain cutting incident at Coolana, moving a motion to provide funds to reinforce and refurbish a second hand sump-buster obstruction device. Was that Acme brand? The motion passed after an amendment to increase the amount to $200. | ||
Announcements included notice that Natural Areas Limited will hold their AGM on Friday 22 September and that they are considering forming a bush care group. We were also invited to join in the bicentennial re-enactment of a walk across the Blue Mountains by Everingham over 5, 6, 7, 8 October. | Announcements included notice that Natural Areas Limited will hold their AGM on Friday 22 September and that they are considering forming a bush care group. We were also invited to join in the bicentennial re-enactment of a walk across the Blue Mountains by Everingham over 5, 6, 7, 8 October. | ||
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Maurice Smith addressed the meeting in his capacity as secretary of Confederation, | Maurice Smith addressed the meeting in his capacity as secretary of Confederation, | ||
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The meeting closed at 2209. | The meeting closed at 2209. | ||
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+ | Barry Wallace | ||
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