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 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. 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.
  
-President: Eddy Giacomel+|President| Eddy Giacomel| 
 +|Vice-President| Tony Holgate| 
 +|Public Officer| Fran Holland| 
 +|Treasurer| Greta James| 
 +|Secretary| Don Wills | 
 +|Walks Secretary| Bill Capon| 
 +|Social Secretary| Peter Dalton| 
 +|Membership Secretary| Barry Wallace| 
 +|New Members Secretary| Jennifer Giacomel| 
 +|Conservation Secretary| Bill Holland| 
 +|Magazine Editor| Patrick James| 
 +|Committee Members| Elwyn Morris & Louise Verdon | 
 +|Delegates to Confederation| Jim Callaway & Ken Smith|
  
-Vice-President: Tony Holgate+**September 1998 Issue, No. 766:**
  
-Public Officer: Fran Holland+|P  2|New Zealand by Christine Austin| 
 +|P  5|Govetts Leap Closure| 
 +|    | How a Compass Works| 
 +|P  6|August 1998 General Meeting by Barry Wallace| 
 +|P  8|Pilot Pirouette by Kenn Clacher| 
 +|P 10|Ernie Austen by Clio| 
 +|P 14|Footnotes by Patrick James| 
 +|     |Walks Secretariat| 
  
-Treasurer: Greta James+Advertisers\\
  
-Secretary: Don Wills +P   7 Willis's Walkabouts\\  
 +P   9 U Relax 4 We'll Drive\\ 
 +P   12 Eastwood Camping Centre\\ 
 +Back Cover Paddy Pallin\\
  
-Walks Secretary: Bill Capon+ 
  
-Social Secretary: Peter Dalton +====== New Zealand ======
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-Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace +
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-New Members Secretary: Jennifer Giacomel +
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-Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland +
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-Magazine Editor: Patrick James +
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-Committee Members: Elwyn Morris & Louise Verdon  +
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-Delegates to Confederation: Jim Callaway & Ken Smith +
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-September 1998 +
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-In This Issue, No. 766: +
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-P   2 New Zealand +
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-by Christine Austin. +
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-P  5 Govetts Leap Closure +
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- How a Compass Works +
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-P   6 August 1998 General Meeting by Barry Wallace. +
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-P   8 Pilot Pirouette by Kenn Clacher. +
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-P   10 Ernie Austen by Clio. +
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-P 14 Footnotes by Patrick James. +
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- Walks Secretariat.  +
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-Advertisers +
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-P    7 Willis's Walkabouts  +
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-P    9 U Relax 4 We'll Drive +
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-P    12 Eastwood Camping Centre +
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-Back Cover Paddy Pallin +
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-NEW ZEALAND by Christine Austin+by Christine Austin
  
 After our successful family walk to the Walls of Jerusalem ( Central Plateau, Tasmania ) we decided our teenage children might be ready to try a serious walk in New Zealand.  Richard, Vivien and Melanie Winthorpe were interested in coming, so two weeks in the South Island were arranged during mid January 1998.  After our successful family walk to the Walls of Jerusalem ( Central Plateau, Tasmania ) we decided our teenage children might be ready to try a serious walk in New Zealand.  Richard, Vivien and Melanie Winthorpe were interested in coming, so two weeks in the South Island were arranged during mid January 1998. 
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 The following Westland poem aptly describes our impressions of the New Zealand mountains. The following Westland poem aptly describes our impressions of the New Zealand mountains.
  
-RAIN+**Rain**
  
-It rained and rained and rained+It rained and rained and rained\\ 
 +The average fall was well maintained\\ 
 +And when the tracks were simply bogs\\ 
 +It started raining cats and dogs\\ 
 +After a drought of half an hour\\ 
 +We had a most refreshing shower\\ 
 +And then most curious thing of all\\ 
 +A gentle rain began to fall\\ 
 +Next day but one was fairly dry\\ 
 +Save for one deluge from the sky\\ 
 +Which wetted the party to the skin\\ 
 +And then at last the Rain set in\\ 
  
-The average fall was well maintained+Anonymous
  
-And when the tracks were simply bogs+This poem was published in The Sydney Bushwalker Sep. 1986 and in the 70th Anniversary edition of the Sydney Bushwalker. However since the author sent it in, and since Sydney has had more than it's fair share of rain, why not publish it again. Editor.
  
-It started raining cats and dogs 
  
-After a drought of half an hour +====== Govetts Leap Track Closure. ======
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-We had a most refreshing shower +
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-And then most curious thing of all +
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-A gentle rain began to fall +
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-Next day but one was fairly dry +
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-Save for one deluge from the sky +
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-Which wetted the party to the skin +
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-And then at last the Rain set in  +
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- Anonymous +
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-This poem was published in The Sydney Bushwalker Sep. 1986 and in the 70th Anniversary edition of the Sydney Bushwalker. However since the author sent it in, and since Sydney has had more than it's fair share of rain, why not publish it again. Editor.+
  
-Govetts Leap Track Closure. 
  
 The National Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise you of the temporary closure of the walking track between Govetts Leap and Junction Rock in the Grose Valley, Blackheath.  This is the track which leads to Blue Gum forest from Govetts Leap. The National Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise you of the temporary closure of the walking track between Govetts Leap and Junction Rock in the Grose Valley, Blackheath.  This is the track which leads to Blue Gum forest from Govetts Leap.
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 It would be appreciated if this information could be disseminated to your members and the general public as soon as possible.  We apologise for the inconvenience.  We will endeavour to inform you when the track re-opens. It would be appreciated if this information could be disseminated to your members and the general public as soon as possible.  We apologise for the inconvenience.  We will endeavour to inform you when the track re-opens.
  
-Yours faithfully+Yours faithfully\\ 
 +Greg Wellham\\ 
 +Manager, Blue Mountains Central for Director-General\\ 
 +14 August, 1998
  
-Greg Wellham+====== How a Compass Works ======
  
-Manager, Blue Mountains Central for Director-General 
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-14 August, 1998 
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-How a Compass Works 
  
 No matter where you stand on earth you can hold a compass in your hand and it will point toward the north pole. What an unbelievably neat and amazing thing! Imagine that you are in the middle of the ocean, and you are looking all around you in every direction and all you can see is water, and it is overcast so you cannot see the sun... how in the world would you know which way to go unless you had a compass that told you which way is "up"? Long before GPS satellites and other high-tech navigational aids, a compass gave humans an easy and inexpensive way to know which way to go. But what makes a compass work the way it does?  No matter where you stand on earth you can hold a compass in your hand and it will point toward the north pole. What an unbelievably neat and amazing thing! Imagine that you are in the middle of the ocean, and you are looking all around you in every direction and all you can see is water, and it is overcast so you cannot see the sun... how in the world would you know which way to go unless you had a compass that told you which way is "up"? Long before GPS satellites and other high-tech navigational aids, a compass gave humans an easy and inexpensive way to know which way to go. But what makes a compass work the way it does? 
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-August 1998 General Meeting. by Barry Wallace.+====== August 1998 General Meeting. ====== 
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 +by Barry Wallace.
  
 The meeting began at around with some 18 or so members present.  There was one apology, for Denise Shaw.  The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. The meeting began at around with some 18 or so members present.  There was one apology, for Denise Shaw.  The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received with no matters arising.
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 Announcements brought news of another step in the quest for the perfect General Meeting.  The new format will feature slide shows after the business is concluded.  You will understand, I hope, gentle reader if this feature is not covered in the notes.  Geoff Wagg as I recall once wrote up a walks report as a series of descriptions of snapshots.  It seemed to work fairly well.  I wonder if Geoff would be interested in the contract.  This shot here is the chairman gonging the gong to close the meeting at 2101.  The guy with the tape recorder nodding off in the front row?  Don’t know what you mean.   Announcements brought news of another step in the quest for the perfect General Meeting.  The new format will feature slide shows after the business is concluded.  You will understand, I hope, gentle reader if this feature is not covered in the notes.  Geoff Wagg as I recall once wrote up a walks report as a series of descriptions of snapshots.  It seemed to work fairly well.  I wonder if Geoff would be interested in the contract.  This shot here is the chairman gonging the gong to close the meeting at 2101.  The guy with the tape recorder nodding off in the front row?  Don’t know what you mean.  
  
-PILOT PIROUETTE by Kenn Clacher+ 
 +====== Pilot Pirouette ====== 
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 +by Kenn Clacher
  
 Yes Virginia!  There sometimes is enough snow in the Snowy Mountains in winter to ski to the Pilot.  Ian Wolfe will no doubt provide a full account in his inimitable style at some time in the future, but in the meantime, there is some spare space in the newsletter that must be filled.  Consider this a pre-emptive strike. Yes Virginia!  There sometimes is enough snow in the Snowy Mountains in winter to ski to the Pilot.  Ian Wolfe will no doubt provide a full account in his inimitable style at some time in the future, but in the meantime, there is some spare space in the newsletter that must be filled.  Consider this a pre-emptive strike.
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 SBW SONG BOOK  SBW SONG BOOK 
  
-The official "SBW Song Book" has been printed and is available to members at a cost of $5-00.  Now you can sing around the campfire - no longer lost for words!  There have been earlier songbooks, but  this version has old songs (from 1930/40 etc.) and new songs (1960/70 etc.).  Price $5.00 (available in the Clubrooms or mailed if you include $1.00 for postage).  +The official "SBW Song Book" has been printed and is available to members at a cost of $5-00.  Now you can sing around the campfire - no longer lost for words!  There have been earlier songbooks, but  this version has old songs (from 1930/40 etc.) and new songs (1960/70 etc.).  Price $5.00 (available in the Clubrooms or mailed if you include $1.00 for postage).  
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-"U RELAX 4 WE'LL DRIVE" +
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-Experience Tropical North Queensland as you wish, the choice is yours.  We specialise in customised tours for small special interest parties +
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-# Trek in pristine rainforests or rugged sandstone country. +
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-# See the Daintree and Bloomfield regions plus quaint Cooktown (while it still is!) +
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-# Visit remote aboriginal areas, meet the locals and learn about their culture. +
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-# Experience the Gulf Savannah Region - an exciting area seldom visited. +
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-# Adventure to central and far western Queensland - the real outback. +
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-# Visit the Reef - dive or snorkel.  +
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-# Trek, cycle, balloon, kayak, canoe, snorkel, dive, sail, birdwatch or just relax. +
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-# 2 bedroom self contained unit available in Cairns at very reasonable rates. +
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-# All tours in luxury, air conditioned 8 seater 4 wheel drive fully guided.  +
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-Contact John Hogan (S.B.W. member) on (07) 4054 3313 or 015 066 870 to plan your "adventures in paradise".+
  
    
 +====== Ernie Austen: a Life ======
  
-ERNIE AUSTEN: a LIFE by Clio.+by Clio.
  
 Given twenty cents by his elder sister for his eighteenth birthday Ernie joined the newly formed Campsie Harriers and first indulged in long distance runs.  One of the races was from Parramatta to Sydney which finished at Vic's Hotel at Moore Park.  Ernie participated in this event twice, both without success. Given twenty cents by his elder sister for his eighteenth birthday Ernie joined the newly formed Campsie Harriers and first indulged in long distance runs.  One of the races was from Parramatta to Sydney which finished at Vic's Hotel at Moore Park.  Ernie participated in this event twice, both without success.
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- +**CAREER HIGHLIGHTS**
-CAREER HIGHLIGHTS+
  
 Highlights of Ernie's walking career:  Highlights of Ernie's walking career: 
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 +====== Footnotes ======
  
-FOOTNOTES  by Patrick James+ 
 +by Patrick James
  
 The 71st Annual Reunion is on the weekend of 31 October-1 November at Coolana.  By design and according to an ancient druid ritual the reunion is held on the weekend before the first full moon, after the long weekend in October.  Members active, inactive, non-active, honorary and prospective, their spouses, partners, children and parents (as the case may be) are invited, charged, perhaps even commanded to attend.  There is/are oodles of room to camp in the park-like beauty of Coolana.  Gallons of water fit to drink.   Heactares of bush through which to walk.  Details of the Reunion program will be published next month.  The usual program of events is to arrive on the Saturday at about morning tea time, meet, walk and talk till dinner time, happy hour starts sometime after afternoon tea and finishes sometime around dinner time.  When the sun goes down and the tide goes out, people gather round and the entertainment begins.  See the president become invested by being decked with the bones, enjoy campfire entertainment, feast on early Christmas cake, spinach pie, Greek coffee and/or hot Milo.   The 71st Annual Reunion is on the weekend of 31 October-1 November at Coolana.  By design and according to an ancient druid ritual the reunion is held on the weekend before the first full moon, after the long weekend in October.  Members active, inactive, non-active, honorary and prospective, their spouses, partners, children and parents (as the case may be) are invited, charged, perhaps even commanded to attend.  There is/are oodles of room to camp in the park-like beauty of Coolana.  Gallons of water fit to drink.   Heactares of bush through which to walk.  Details of the Reunion program will be published next month.  The usual program of events is to arrive on the Saturday at about morning tea time, meet, walk and talk till dinner time, happy hour starts sometime after afternoon tea and finishes sometime around dinner time.  When the sun goes down and the tide goes out, people gather round and the entertainment begins.  See the president become invested by being decked with the bones, enjoy campfire entertainment, feast on early Christmas cake, spinach pie, Greek coffee and/or hot Milo.  
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 A new billy has been developed made of plastic; importantly besides being non-stick, it neither rusts or contaminates food with aluminium, excess of which is thought to be detrimental to one's health. A new billy has been developed made of plastic; importantly besides being non-stick, it neither rusts or contaminates food with aluminium, excess of which is thought to be detrimental to one's health.
  
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-WALKS SECRETARIAT+====== Walks Secretariat ======
  
-The Winter Walks Program is out and it is time to start constructing the Spring Walks Program.  (Like painting the Harbour Bridge, the walks program never stops.) You can send in walks by mail to the Club, or by fax, or come into the Clubrooms.  Bill Capon, Walks Secretary. 
  
-telephone: 02 9398 7820, fax: 02 9314 5791+The Winter Walks Program is out and it is time to start constructing the Spring Walks Program.  (Like painting the Harbour Bridge, the walks program never stops.) You can send in walks by mail to the Club, or by fax, or come into the Clubrooms.  Bill Capon, Walks Secretary. Telephone: 02 9398 7820, fax: 02 9314 5791
  
 Coolana    (Monday 5th October - Sunday 11th October)  Join Gemma Gagne for the week or just a day or two.  There will be working bees and walks in the valley. Coolana    (Monday 5th October - Sunday 11th October)  Join Gemma Gagne for the week or just a day or two.  There will be working bees and walks in the valley.
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 Coolana   (Tuesday 13th October - Friday 16th October) Frances and Bill Holland would like company for all or some of the days. Easy walks perhaps stretching out a little for those who feel energetic.  Otherwise, bird watching, relaxing and happy times each evening.  Coolana   (Tuesday 13th October - Friday 16th October) Frances and Bill Holland would like company for all or some of the days. Easy walks perhaps stretching out a little for those who feel energetic.  Otherwise, bird watching, relaxing and happy times each evening. 
  
-Wombean Caves  (Tuesday 10th November - Thursday 12th November)  This commences with a bus tour from Mittagong to Old Joadja historical township then on to Wombean Caves where we have reserved accommodation (or camping).  The next two days will include walking and optional cave tours.  Contact Bill Holland for early booking.+Wombean Caves  (Tuesday 10th November - Thursday 12th November)  This commences with a bus tour from Mittagong to Old Joadja historical township then on to Wombeyan Caves where we have reserved accommodation (or camping).  The next two days will include walking and optional cave tours.  Contact Bill Holland for early booking.
  
-CLAYTONS WEEKEND WALK at KANANGRA. Weekend walk on 7 and 8 Nov. 1998, of two Kanangra day walks:  Day 1, 13 Km Craft Walls area,  and Day 2, 9 Km in the Cottage Rock area.  Limit 16, with accommodation in comfortable on-site vans at Oberon.  Early expression of interest for this tentfrree weekend walk would be appreciated.  Contact the leader, Don Brooks on 9807 1657 before 9.30 PM. +CLAYTONS WEEKEND WALK at KANANGRA. Weekend walk on 7 and 8 Nov. 1998, of two Kanangra day walks:  Day 1, 13 Km Craft Walls area,  and Day 2, 9 Km in the Cottage Rock area.  Limit 16, with accommodation in comfortable on-site vans at Oberon.  Early expression of interest for this tent free weekend walk would be appreciated.  Contact the leader, Don Brooks on 9807 1657 before 9.30 PM.
  
    
  
  
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