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+++ 199610 [2016/12/07 14:17] (current) – [The September 1996 General Meeting] joan
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 After his training Alan worked at the Richardson Studio where he made the acquaintance of the 17-year-old Enid Greenacre. They realised that they had already met two years before when Alan and his cousin, Jack Gillespie, had arrived in Burragorang from a walk down the Christies Creek and Enid and her sister Olive were returning from a holiday. They later became engaged and were married in 1932. (An article on Enid Rigby will be printed in the November issue of The Sydney Bushwalker.)
-Alan was a keen cyclist and together with his cousin Jack, Walter Tarr and others made many trips as far south as the Snowy Mountains and north to the Queensland border. He later estimated that he had ridden a total of 80,000 k ms, all without the benefit of gears!
+Alan was a keen cyclist and together with his cousin Jack, Walter Tarr and others made many trips as far south as the Snowy Mountains and north to the Queensland border. He later estimated that he had ridden a total of 80,000 kms, all without the benefit of gears!
 About 1921 he attended a lecture at Sydney Technical College on the subject of bushwalking (as it became known). The speaker was Myles Dunphy. Alan was very quick to show enthusiasm for "mountain trailing" or "trailing" as Myles then called it. Myles had formed his Mountain Trails Club in 1914 and by this time it contained ten members.
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 Responsible bushwalkers today observe 'minimal impact' bushwalking practices - a code of ethics and behaviour aimed at preserving the ecological and wilderness values of bushwalking areas. Unless we learn to walk with less impact on the environment, the number of bushwalkers allowed to use some locations may have to be reduced.
-Plan Your Trip With Care
+**Plan Your Trip With Care**\\
   * Good planning is the key to successful bushwalking with minimal impact.
   * You must obtain a camping permit before leaving to camp out overnight. Bookings are compulsory for some parks. The ranger will provide you with up to date information on camping and park conditions. Limits are placed on group sizes in sorn. parks. Campsites may be closed because of fire threat or for regeneration.
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   * Obtain permission before crossing private property.
-Essential Equipment
+**Essential Equipment**\\
 Taking the right equipment will help you to walk with minimal impact. As well as your normal bushwalking gear, please take:
   * A fuel stove and fuel for cooking.
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   * A hand trowel for human waste disposal.
-Cooking, campfires and fuel stoves.
+**Cooking, campfires and fuel stoves**\\
-Fuel stoves are essential. Many national parks are now 'fuel stove only' areas. Using fuel stoves minimises the risk of bushfires and reduces environmental degradation.
+Fuel stoves are essential. Many national parks are now 'fuel stove only' areas. Using fuel stoves minimises the risk of bushfires and reduces environmental degradation. There are many practical reasons for using fuel stoves. They are safer, faster and cleaner; are easier to use in wet weather, don't leave unsightly scares at the site and make it easier to clean up properly afterwards. Consider using a stove on all bushwalking trips.
-There are many practical reasons for using fuel stoves. They are safer, faster and cleaner; are easier to use in wet weather, don't leave unsightly scares at the site and make it easier to clean up properly afterwards. Consider using a stove on all bushwalking trips.
-Campfires
+**Campfires**\\
-The pleasant tradition of gathering around a campfire is causing increasing environmental damage to bushwalking sites. Gathering firewood leads to trampling around campsites, removes vital habitat for insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals and prevents normal recycling of nutrients.
+The pleasant tradition of gathering around a campfire is causing increasing environmental damage to bushwalking sites. Gathering firewood leads to trampling around campsites, removes vital habitat for insects, reptiles, birds and small mammals and prevents normal recycling of nutrients. Escaped campfires can become devastating bushfires, causing great danger to bushwalkers and the environment. Think about the effects of lighting a fire in a given area.
-Escaped campfires can become devastating bushfires, causing great danger to bushwalkers and the environment. Think about the effects of lighting a fire in a given area.- If you have any doubts - don't do it! If you light a campfire, be a responsible bushwalker and follow these general rules for fire safety:
-Don't light fires in an area or time of severe fire danger or in a place where wind could scatter live embers.
+If you have any doubts - don't do it! If you light a campfire, be a responsible bushwalker and follow these general rules for fire safety:
-Light fires only in an area clear of surrounding vegetation and four metres awaY from tents.
+  * Don't light fires in an area or time of severe fire danger or in a place where wind could scatter live embers.
-Keep fires small. Don't put rocks around them (their heat can cause burns to ground vegetation). Use a safe, existing fireplace rather than making a new one.
+  * Light fires only in an area clear of surrounding vegetation and four metres awaY from tents.
-Use only dead, fallen wood. Dead standing trees are often used by animals for nesting and shelter.
+  * Keep fires small. Don't put rocks around them (their heat can cause burns to ground vegetation). Use a safe, existing fireplace rather than making a new one.
-Be absolutely sure the fire is out. Douse it with water. If the ground beneath is still hot, douse it again. Do not cover with earth - embers can smoulder for days.
+  * Use only dead, fallen wood. Dead standing trees are often used by animals for nesting and shelter.
+  * Be absolutely sure the fire is out. Douse it with water. If the ground beneath is still hot, douse it again. Do not cover with earth - embers can smoulder for days.
-A place to camp
+**A place to camp**\\
 With modern camping equipment you can leave a campsite looking untouched.
-Choose low impact campsites. Camp at an existing site where possible, or search for a spot where you don't have to remove rocks or branches or damage vegetation.
+  * Choose low impact campsites. Camp at an existing site where possible, or search for a spot where you don't have to remove rocks or branches or damage vegetation.
-Sandy or hard surfaces are better than boggy or vegetated areas.
+  * Sandy or hard surfaces are better than boggy or vegetated areas.
-Camp away from vulnerable frontal dunes in coastal areas.
+  * Camp away from vulnerable frontal dunes in coastal areas.
-Never dig trenches around your tent or cut vegetation for bedding.
+  * Never dig trenches around your tent or cut vegetation for bedding.
-Aim to leave camp sites as you found them, or cleaner. Remove rubbish and dismantle unnecessary or unsafe fireplaces.
+  * Aim to leave camp sites as you found them, or cleaner. Remove rubbish and dismantle unnecessary or unsafe fireplaces.
-Hygiene in the bush
+**Hygiene in the bush**\\
 Bushwalkers must observe proper sanitation and hygiene methods and must avoid polluting water in any way.
-Use toilets if available. Away from toilets, ensure all faecal matter and toilet paper are properly buried (15cm deep) well away from tracks, campsites, water courses and drainage channels (100m). Carry out sanitary pads and tampons.
+  * Use toilets if available. Away from toilets, ensure all faecal matter and toilet paper are properly buried (15cm deep) well away from tracks, campsites, water courses and drainage channels (100m). Carry out sanitary pads and tampons.
-When bathing or washing cooking equipment or clothes, always wash at least 100m from streams and lakes. Waterways should be kept free of all pollutants like soap, detergents, shampoo, sunscreens and food scraps.
+  * When bathing or washing cooking equipment or clothes, always wash at least 100m from streams and lakes. Waterways should be kept free of all pollutants like soap, detergents, shampoo, sunscreens and food scraps.
-Take your rubbish home - don't rubbish the bush.
+  * Take your rubbish home - don't rubbish the bush.
-Minimal impact bushwalkers take great care to avoid leaving any rubbish. They carry it all out.
+  * Minimal impact bushwalkers take great care to avoid leaving any rubbish. They carry it all out.
-Pack to minimise rubbish. Avoid taking items such as bottles, cans, excess wrappings and aluminium foil. Take a rubbish bag.
+  * Pack to minimise rubbish. Avoid taking items such as bottles, cans, excess wrappings and aluminium foil. Take a rubbish bag.
-Don't burn or bury rubbish. This disturbs the soil, and buried rubbish is often dug up and scattered by animals.
+  * Don't burn or bury rubbish. This disturbs the soil, and buried rubbish is often dug up and scattered by animals.
-Do the park a favour and pick up other peoples rubbish too.
+  * Do the park a favour and pick up other peoples rubbish too.
-Even food scraps should be carried out as they disturb the natural. nutrient balance and can create weed problems.
+  * Even food scraps should be carried out as they disturb the natural nutrient balance and can create weed problems.
-Remember: pack it in - pack it out.
-Track tips
+**Remember: pack it in - pack it out.**
-Cutting corners on walking tracks and marking unofficial bushwalking routes are unacceptable practices for modern bushwalkers. You can help protect vegetation and limit erosion;
-Keep on the track and do not cut corners, particularly in wet weather. Shortcutting promotes erosion and degradation and can confuse other bushwalkers.
-Avoid walking on fragile vegetation. Whenever possible, stay on rock and hard ground.
-Walk softly. Choose your footwear for the terrain, softer soled shoes can lessen the impact of every footstep.
-Do not mark your walking route. Blazed trees are prone to fungal attack and may die; extra markers, even tape, can confuse later groups of walkers.
-Walk safely. Become skilled in bush navigation, leave a walking itinerary and take maps. Large scale searches for overdue bushwalkers can have a marked impact on the local environment. They are also expensive and can be dangerous for the searchers.
-How can you help
+**Track tips**\\
-Bushwalkers are a vital source of information to park staff who are interested in the condition of campsites, trails and water points, sightings of animals and bushfires. You will be making a real contribution to the management of the park if you talk to or write to the ranger on your return.
+Cutting corners on walking tracks and marking unofficial bushwalking routes are unacceptable practices for modern bushwalkers. You can help protect vegetation and limit erosion.
-Promote minimal impact bushwalking by following the code and discussing issues with your bushwalking friends.
+  * Keep on the track and do not cut corners, particularly in wet weather. Shortcutting promotes erosion and degradation and can confuse other bushwalkers.
-Further information about the subject may be found in recent publications available from outdoor equipment stores and environmental bookshops.
+  * Avoid walking on fragile vegetation. Whenever possible, stay on rock and hard ground.
-Protect your recreation opportunities.
+  * Walk softly. Choose your footwear for the terrain, softer soled shoes can lessen the impact of every footstep.
-Bushwalk with minimal impact.
+  * Do not mark your walking route. Blazed trees are prone to fungal attack and may die; extra markers, even tape, can confuse later groups of walkers.
+  * Walk safely. Become skilled in bush navigation, leave a walking itinerary and take maps. Large scale searches for overdue bushwalkers can have a marked impact on the local environment. They are also expensive and can be dangerous for the searchers.
+**How can you help**\\
+Bushwalkers are a vital source of information to park staff who are interested in the condition of campsites, trails and water points, sightings of animals and bushfires. You will be making a real contribution to the management of the park if you talk to or write to the ranger on your return. Promote minimal impact bushwalking by following the code and discussing issues with your bushwalking friends.
+Further information about the subject may be found in recent publications available from outdoor equipment stores and environmental bookshops. Protect your recreation opportunities. Bushwalk with minimal impact.
-FIRST AID -
+===== First Aid =====
 Notes supplied by Patrick James
 This is the third of a series of articles on this important subject
-Snake Bite Treatment
+**Snake Bite Treatment**\\
 (continued from September issue)
-Immobilise the limb with a splint and sling or, if the leg is affected, bind one leg to the other. )Keep the casualty under observation. If the casualty become unconscious,, turn onto their side and ensurthat airways and breathing are unrestricted. Minimise movement and if possible bring medical attention to the casualty.
-Insect Bite
+Immobilise the limb with a splint and sling or, if the leg is affected, bind one leg to the other. Keep the casualty under observation. If the casualty become unconscious, turn onto their side and ensure that airways and breathing are unrestricted. Minimise movement and if possible bring medical attention to the casualty.
-Red-back spiders, funnel-web spiders, ticks, leeches, bees, hornets, wasps, ants, mosquitos and sandflies can and do bite, usually not all at once.
-Signs & Symptoms
+**8 Insect Bite**\\
+Red-back spiders, funnel-web spiders, ticks, leeches, bees, hornets, wasps, ants, mosquitoes and sandflies can and do bite, usually not all at once.
+Signs & Symptoms\\
 These vary depending on the insect and the patient's response to the bite. Some people can have a severe allergic reaction (called anaphylactic shock) to insect bites.
-Treatment
-Assume spider bites are venomous and treat as for snake bite. Ticks can be removed with kero, methylated spirits or Teatree oil, be sure that the whole of the tick is out and do not to leave the tick head in the skin. Leeches can be removed as for a tick, with salt, insect repellent, or with a small flame. Bee (hornets and wasps) stings Should be removed by scraping with the blade of a knife or
-a long finger nail. Ant bites can be considered as bee stings. For all bites and stings, except spider bites, apply a cold compress to the affected area, rest the casualty, apply antihistamine cream if available. Keep the patient under observation for anaphylactic shock. If bitten near the mouth, throat or neck be prepared for transfer to hospital. (Allergic reaction could cause swelling and blockage of the airway.) For mosquito and sandfly bites use antihistamine cream. Better still is to use an insect repellent and minimise the amount of exposed skin.
-Burns
+Treatment\\
+Assume spider bites are venomous and treat as for snake bite. Ticks can be removed with kero, methylated spirits or Teatree oil, be sure that the whole of the tick is out and do not to leave the tick head in the skin. Leeches can be removed as for a tick, with salt, insect repellent, or with a small flame. Bee (hornets and wasps) stings should be removed by scraping with the blade of a knife or a long finger nail. Ant bites can be considered as bee stings. For all bites and stings, except spider bites, apply a cold compress to the affected area, rest the casualty, apply antihistamine cream if available. Keep the patient under observation for anaphylactic shock. If bitten near the mouth, throat or neck be prepared for transfer to hospital. (Allergic reaction could cause swelling and blockage of the airway.) For mosquito and sandfly bites use antihistamine cream. Better still is to use an insect repellent and minimise the amount of exposed skin.
+**Burns**\\
 There are three grades of bums: superficial, intermediate and severe. (Previously termed first, second and third degree bums respectively.) Superficial and intermediate bums may not need medical attention. Severe burns require medical attention. In all cases of bums do not prick or burst blisters and do not use ointments or creams.
-Superficial Burns
+Superficial Burns\\
 Scalds from hot water, moderate sunburn.
-Signs & Symptoms
+Signs & Symptoms\\
 Reddening of the skin, perhaps minor blisters. The skin is not broken.
-Treatment
+Treatment\\
 Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for five to 10 minutes depending on the extent of the bum. Cover with a dry dressing.
-Intermediate Burns
+Intermediate Burns\\
 Scalds from boiling water, severe sunburn.
-Signs & Symptoms
+Signs & Symptoms\\
 Blistering of skin. The skin surface is not broken.
-Treatment
+Treatment\\
 Cool immediately with cold water, and continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of burn. Cover with a dry dressing.
-Severe Burns
+Severe Burns\\
 Severe scalds from boiling water or cooking oil, direct bums from fire, burning clothing etc.
-Signs & Symptoms
+Signs & Symptoms\\
 Severe blistering, damage or burning of the skin. The surface of the skin is broken.
-Treatment
+Treatment\\
 Cool immediately with cold water, continue cooling for at least 10 minutes depending on the extent of
 bum and the situation. Carefully remove clothing from the burnt area; cut away clothing with scissors or 'knife; leave clothing which is stuck to the skin. Cover with a dry sterile dressing and bandage loosely. Seek medical attention.
-Dehydration
+**10 Dehydration**\\
 This can occur under strenuous exercise in hot weather or as the result of vomiting or diarrhoea. Re- hydrate with drinking water or weak tea. For vomiting and diarrhoea do not give solid food until the casualty
-has stabilised, that is within 12 hours (or overnight) being able to retains liquids. If not stable continue re- hydration and consider giving simple, easily digested foods, seek medical assistance. Mild dehydration is usually experienced on most summer walks. The sign is that one's urine appears to be more concentrated. Treat by re-hydration with water and refrain from excessive quantities of tea, coffee, soft drink, beer, etc.
+has stabilised, that is within 12 hours (or overnight) being able to retains liquids. If not stable continue rehydration and consider giving simple, easily digested foods, seek medical assistance. Mild dehydration is usually experienced on most summer walks. The sign is that one's urine appears to be more concentrated. Treat by re-hydration with water and refrain from excessive quantities of tea, coffee, soft drink, beer, etc.
 To be continued next issue.
-YESTERDAY, TODAY &
-TOMORR a W
+===== Memorabilia Information Required =====
-A GRAND EXHIBITION OF BUSH WALKING
-MEMORABILIA IS PLANNED AS PART OF OUR
+YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW\\
-TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 1997
+A GRAND EXHIBITION OF BUSH WALKING MEMORABILIA IS PLANNED AS PART OF OUR 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 1997
-what was used yesterday
-what we have today
+What was used yesterday\\
-what lies ahead for tomorrow
+What we have today\\
+What lies ahead for tomorrow\\
 PLEASE LET US HAVE ANY ITEMS OR IDEAS
- photographs
+  * photographs
- equipment (tents, cooking utensils, footwear,
+  * equipment (tents, cooking utensils, footwear, clothing, ropes)
-clothing, ropes)
+  * navigation (maps, compasses)
-navigation (maps, compasses)
+  * publications (books, brochures, leaflets, etc)
- publications (books, brochures, leaflets, etc)
+  * songs/poetry/games/pastimes
- songs/poetry/games/pastimes
+  * war time memories/memorabilia
- war time memories/memorabilia
+  * conservation
- conservation
+  * club meetings (rooms, activities, social events)
- club meetings (rooms, activities, social events)
+  * rescues, first aid, weather
- rescues, first aid, weather
+  * reunions, Coolana
- reunions, Coolana
+  * geology/aboriginal rock art/native bush
- geology/aboriginal rock art/native bush
+  * transport
- transport
+  * or any other memorabilia
-* or any other memorabilia
 IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WELCOME
-Judy O'Connor: Plr.9929 8629 or Peter Miller Ph.9456 5326
+Judy O'Connor: Ph 9929 8629 or Peter Miller Ph. 9456 5326
 ===== The September 1996 General Meeting =====
 by Peter Miller
 With the President, Tony Holgate, in the chair and Secretary Michelle Powell back from her overseas trip hastily scribbling notes, the September General Meeting kicked off at 8.10 pm. There were no apologies and the meeting started with seven new members (Catherine Mulane, Ric Shorter, Donald Wills, Bruce Gilbert, Diane Richards, Kaite Matilda and Don Troy) being welcomed to the club.
-Minutes of the August General Meeting
+Minutes of the August General Meeting\\
 The minutes of the August General Meeting were read and accepted with an amendment to the Treasurer's report by Greta James. The only business arising from the minutes concerned the Draft of the Tasmanian Permit system which will have an effect on walkers accessing Tasmanian heritage areas.
-Correspondence In and Out
+Correspondence In and Out\\
 The item of greatest interest was a press release from Senator Hill publishing the results of a survey showing overwhelming support for the conservation and preservation of our natural environment. Correspondence out concerned the catchment for the Sydney Water supply and the continuing problem of feral pigs in National Parks. The subject of the Tasmanian permit system which is intended to come into operation in the 1997 - 1998 summer season was explained and it boils down to a proposal to charge walkers a fee to access selected heritage areas and limit the size of walking parties. An interesting statistic showed that only five percent of walks in the affected areas are either organised by clubs or commercial operations and the remainder are privately organised.
-Treasurer's Report
+Treasurer's Report\\
 Greta James reported that we started the month with a balance of $12,133.18 and after outlaying $8330.34 (Including an investment of $5000) we finished the month with a balance of $5064.84.
-Conservation Report
+Conservation Report\\
 Alex Colley reported that he had good news from Senator Hill in the press release recognising that wild rivers had become a mainstream issue. (There must be a vote in there somewhere.) According to the survey more than 90 per cent of those surveyed supported the preservation of wilderness areas for future generations and around 80 per cent were in favour of banning activities such as road building, tracks, mining, four wheeled vehicles and buildings. Alex also had a letter from Pam Allan, the Minister for Conservation, concerning the protection of old growth forests
-Confederation Report
+Confederation Report\\
 Ken Smith reported on the Confederation Meeting held recently in Canberra which saw Bill Holland elected to the position of Secretary (congratulations Bill) and that the changes to Confederation's Constitution mean that General Meetings will be held only once every three months but the Management Committee will meet monthly. Ken has been
 elected to sit on Management Committee (congratulation Ken).
-The organisation TOPs (The Outdoor Professionals 4 with a membership of 150) is to be admitted the Confederation once they have submitted their constitution for approval.
+The organisation TOPs (The Outdoor Professionals with a membership of 150) is to be admitted the Confederation once they have submitted their constitution for approval.
 Confederation has regular meetings with the National Parks and Wild Life Service and has requested the service that blanket consent be given to its member clubs to engage in risky activities such as rock climbing and canyoning. The proposal is that all clubs engaging in risky activities send their programs to the district officers where the activities are to take place and reasonable limits will be placed on numbers. This is a subject which we will hear more about at future meetings.
-Walks Reports
+Walks Reports\\
 Eddy Giacomel started off in his inimitable manner by reminding us that we had only 44 thinking days left to get walks on the summer program.
 There were no reports on the extended walks in the Cooloola National Park led by Paul McCann from August 10 to 23 and only a comment that Bill Capon's walk in the Budawangs went but there were no details.
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 Finally Ken Cheng reported that he had between 12 and 14 walkers on his trip from Wondabyne to Patonga finishing with a ferry ride in perfect weather.
-Announcements
+Announcements\\
 Peter Miller gave a brief run down on the activities of the 70th Anniversary Committee (see next page for a full report) and, urged on by Tony Holgate, concluded with the news that Jan Brown is to become Jan Miller on November 23rd. The ceremony will be held at St Matthews Church, Windsor.
 Don Brooks made a plea for more help from members with the continuing weeding needed at Coolana which was supported by Tony Holgate.