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198511 [2014/02/18 20:49] – [WHAT NOW? Series on FIRST AID.] simon198511 [2019/11/18 11:05] (current) – p2 sbw
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 Wednesday evening from 7.45 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall) 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. Wednesday evening from 7.45 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall) 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest.
  
-EDITOR | Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428 3178.| +Editor | Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428 3178.| 
-BUSINESS MANAGER | Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118. Telephone 871 1207. | +Business Manager | Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118. Telephone 871 1207. | 
-PRODUCTION MANAGER | Helen Gray. | +Production Manager | Helen Gray. | 
-|TYPIST | Kath Brown. | +|Typist | Kath Brown. | 
-PRINTERS | Phil Butt, Barry Wallace & Morag Ryder. |+Printers | Phil Butt, Barry Wallace & Morag Ryder. |
  
-===== NOVEMBER, 1985. =====+===== November, 1985. =====
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 | "De Non Apparentibus et de Non Existentibus Eadem Est Ratio" | Phil Butt | 2 | | "De Non Apparentibus et de Non Existentibus Eadem Est Ratio" | Phil Butt | 2 |
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 | New Members | | 18 | | New Members | | 18 |
  
-PAGE 2 MISSING+===== "De Non Apparentibus Et De Non Existentibus Eadem Est Ratio" ===== 
 + 
 +by Phil Butt 
 + 
 +Illustrations by Morag Ryder 
 + 
 +As it is now virtually the third anniversary of my most recent journey to the South West of Tasmania I am of the opinion it be appropriate that I should endeavour to recount some of the experiences I enjoyed on one of the better walks in which I have had the privilege of participating. 
 + 
 +And so it came to pass in the year of grace Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Two, having finished my conferences and other businesses in the city of Hobart, for which purpose I had travelled thereto, that I did set out Southwards to commence an expedition along the South Coast.  
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 +As it was well nigh impossible to travel by public conveyances to the small settlement of Cockle Creek, the elected commencement of my expedition, and similarly difficult to inveigle strangers to give me free passage, I called upon a fellow conference-goer to convey me thither. To this proposition he agreed with the greatest alacrity, deeming it a most pleasurable diversion for the afternoon.  
 + 
 +In my preparation for my proposed expedition I was cognisant of the ecological damage occasioned to camp sites in the South West of Tasmania by large parties and therefore I considered it behooved me to take proper notice of this. I therefore did decide to travel alone without horse, dog or divining rod. In further preparation for my proposed expedition I did also organise certain foods for my consumption, equipment for my protection against the diverse elements and equipment so that I might reasonably convey the said items. To assist in navigation I took compass and maps, together with a route guide, which I now believe should have properly been called "A Canoeist's Guide to the Bushwalking Tracks of South West Tasmania".  
 + 
 +In brief, I carried some eighteen days' food of a mass of approximately one kilogram per diem, with an all up pack mass of no less than 38 kilograms, which included such luxuries as an SLR camera, a Gortex parka, a modicum of Scotch Whisky and some coffee beans. My tent system, anticipating the normally dismal weather, was a three person Golden Tan South-Wester, together with a two person tent fly, borrowed for the occasion from an esteemed member of the Club. In spite of daylight saving and a relatively early start from Hobart (approximately 1730) it was at nautical twilight-in fine weather that camp was made but a short distance from the Southern Ocean (some two hours walking beyond the aforesaid Cockle Creek). 
  
 The next four days were fine and friendly as I luxuriated in extremely pleasant late November weather, valiantly endeavouring to devour some of the mass of my food, prior to my ascent of the Ironbounds, at camp sites at Granite Beach, Osmiridium Beach, Rocky Boat Inlet and finally Deadman's Bay. Although I was very much aware of the deteriorating weather pattern as I strolled along Prion Beach and as I followed the track between Rocky Boat Inlet and Deadman's Bay, I should perhaps have taken more notice of these The next four days were fine and friendly as I luxuriated in extremely pleasant late November weather, valiantly endeavouring to devour some of the mass of my food, prior to my ascent of the Ironbounds, at camp sites at Granite Beach, Osmiridium Beach, Rocky Boat Inlet and finally Deadman's Bay. Although I was very much aware of the deteriorating weather pattern as I strolled along Prion Beach and as I followed the track between Rocky Boat Inlet and Deadman's Bay, I should perhaps have taken more notice of these
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 I proceeded, with only a slight improvement in the weather, to New Harbour. From here it was Northwards to Moth Creek and Port Davey International Airport, where the weather, concluding I had had my baptism so to speak, decided it were time to become a little more serious. And it did! I proceeded, with only a slight improvement in the weather, to New Harbour. From here it was Northwards to Moth Creek and Port Davey International Airport, where the weather, concluding I had had my baptism so to speak, decided it were time to become a little more serious. And it did!
  
-TO BE CONTINUED.+To Be Continued. 
 + 
 +===== Additions To Blue Mountains National Park =====
  
-===== ADDITIONS TO BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK. ===== 
 (Reprinted with permission from The Colong Bulletin, September 1985.) (Reprinted with permission from The Colong Bulletin, September 1985.)
  
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 The escarpment addition appears to end at the cliff line. It is important that abominations such as the road down to Kedumba, the bulldozing of Nellie's Glen, pipe lines and the once proposed road along Narrow Neck be prevented, but even more important is the prevention of structures such as the Leura resort, near enough to the escarpment to intrude on its natural scenic beauty. This will only be achieved if the Council, and the Government, restricts development to environmentally acceptable sites zoned in advance for the purpose, rather than letting developers pick the sites they want, then legitimising their choice by legislation. The escarpment addition appears to end at the cliff line. It is important that abominations such as the road down to Kedumba, the bulldozing of Nellie's Glen, pipe lines and the once proposed road along Narrow Neck be prevented, but even more important is the prevention of structures such as the Leura resort, near enough to the escarpment to intrude on its natural scenic beauty. This will only be achieved if the Council, and the Government, restricts development to environmentally acceptable sites zoned in advance for the purpose, rather than letting developers pick the sites they want, then legitimising their choice by legislation.
  
-===== WHAT NOW? Series on FIRST AID. =====+===== What Now? Series On First Aid. =====
  
 by Ainslie Morris. by Ainslie Morris.
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 There is more than one way of handling the situation - if you want to give another opinion, write to the Editor. There is more than one way of handling the situation - if you want to give another opinion, write to the Editor.
  
-SITUATION 3: \\+Situation 3: \\
 A person carrying a weekend pack slips on a rock in a creek bed. A person carrying a weekend pack slips on a rock in a creek bed.
  
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 What is your - \\ What is your - \\
-(1) MEDIATE ACTION? \\+(1) IMMEDIATE ACTION? \\
 (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY? \\ (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY? \\
 (3) TREATMENT - \\ (3) TREATMENT - \\
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 Test Walk? It would be greatly appreciated. Please phone Tom Moss 389-5583. Test Walk? It would be greatly appreciated. Please phone Tom Moss 389-5583.
  
-===== THE WOLLANGAMBE WILDERNESS. =====+===== The Wollangambe Wilderness. ===== 
 by Oliver Crawford.  by Oliver Crawford. 
  
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 So down we went until we reached the small dry creek bed running north on grid 550. Some rearrangement of the vegetation was necessary in this creek bed, but apart from that, it proved to be an easy access to the main creek. Perhaps a half hour was consumed in taking in the delights of Yarramun Creek and finding a camp site, whereupon we had lunch at about 12.30. So down we went until we reached the small dry creek bed running north on grid 550. Some rearrangement of the vegetation was necessary in this creek bed, but apart from that, it proved to be an easy access to the main creek. Perhaps a half hour was consumed in taking in the delights of Yarramun Creek and finding a camp site, whereupon we had lunch at about 12.30.
  
-Some clearing of bracken, dead branches and stones was necessary to put up our three tents and clear a fire place, but this was achieved in quick time (no cave of any worth was found in the vicinity), and we set out on an afternoon stroll to find a ridge out to the north for the next leg. Believe it or not, the one immediately above the camp site proved to be quite easy. There were only a couple of spots where 4 WD, had to be engaged, just to get over a couple of low ledges. This ridge then followed the familiar undulating pattern, but we turned to the right as soon as we headed the creek and came back down the next spur over a conical hill. This proved much harder at the bottom and when compared to the previous spur, I would not recommend it as a good route. However the views from the peak of the cone were worthwhile. Mt. Cameron and Tambo Limb were visible to the north, also Mt. Wilson to the south.+Some clearing of bracken, dead branches and stones was necessary to put up our three tents and clear a fire place, but this was achieved in quick time (no cave of any worth was found in the vicinity), and we set out on an afternoon stroll to find a ridge out to the north for the next leg. Believe it or not, the one immediately above the camp site proved to be quite easy. There were only a couple of spots where 4WD had to be engaged, just to get over a couple of low ledges. This ridge then followed the familiar undulating pattern, but we turned to the right as soon as we headed the creek and came back down the next spur over a conical hill. This proved much harder at the bottom and when compared to the previous spur, I would not recommend it as a good route. However the views from the peak of the cone were worthwhile. Mt. Cameron and Tambo Limb were visible to the north, also Mt. Wilson to the south.
  
 In the evening our small group enjoyed the usual conviviality around the camp fire. Jim had brought wine for four but only two of us partook of it so the ground that night became really soft. In the evening our small group enjoyed the usual conviviality around the camp fire. Jim had brought wine for four but only two of us partook of it so the ground that night became really soft.
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 I believe that all four of us enjoyed the walk which turned out easier than at least one member thought. He envisaged us following the streams all the way. If that were so, I believe we would still have been walking, or swimming, or something! I believe that all four of us enjoyed the walk which turned out easier than at least one member thought. He envisaged us following the streams all the way. If that were so, I believe we would still have been walking, or swimming, or something!
  
-===== USE STOVES IN TASMANIA PLEASE. =====+===== Use Stoves In Tasmania Please. =====
  
 The Tasmanian National Parks & Wildlife Service is asking walkers in the State's South-West and Central Plateau areas to carry and use portable stoves instead of lighting campfires. The Tasmanian National Parks & Wildlife Service is asking walkers in the State's South-West and Central Plateau areas to carry and use portable stoves instead of lighting campfires.
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 Firewood is a diminishing resource around many highland campsites. Please help to conserve our heritage. Carry and use a stove. Firewood is a diminishing resource around many highland campsites. Please help to conserve our heritage. Carry and use a stove.
  
-===== WELCOME TO VISIT. =====+===== Welcome To Visit. =====
  
 Don and Jenny Cornell have moved to Queensland, and have said they'd like to see their old bushwalking friends. They are at 2 Palm Glen, 21 Martin Street, Nerang, 4211. Phone (075)58-3826 for directions. Nerang is on the road to Brisbane behind the Gold Coast, and is where you can turn off for the Lamington National Park. I hear they have bought a bush block nearby. Don and Jenny Cornell have moved to Queensland, and have said they'd like to see their old bushwalking friends. They are at 2 Palm Glen, 21 Martin Street, Nerang, 4211. Phone (075)58-3826 for directions. Nerang is on the road to Brisbane behind the Gold Coast, and is where you can turn off for the Lamington National Park. I hear they have bought a bush block nearby.
  
-===== ONE MORE PRINTER WANTED FOR 1986! =====+===== One More Printer Wanted For 1986! =====
  
 A second volunteer has agreed to help print the Club magazine next year when the present printers take a rest from the job. But a third  helper is needed.  A second volunteer has agreed to help print the Club magazine next year when the present printers take a rest from the job. But a third  helper is needed. 
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-===== THE ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT. ===== +===== The Associations Incorporation Act. =====  
 by Barrie Murdoch. by Barrie Murdoch.
  
-These days people tend to be more aware of their rights and are prepared to do something about them. The age of the energetic consumer is with us. New South Wales has for years enjoyed the distinction of being the most litigious State of Australia. Sydney BUsh Walkers have suffered serious personal injury and death in the past and are likely to do so in the future. One of these days the Club will be on the wrong end of a writ seeking the recovery of damage for negligence.+These days people tend to be more aware of their rights and are prepared to do something about them. The age of the energetic consumer is with us. New South Wales has for years enjoyed the distinction of being the most litigious State of Australia. Sydney Bush Walkers have suffered serious personal injury and death in the past and are likely to do so in the future. One of these days the Club will be on the wrong end of a writ seeking the recovery of damage for negligence.
  
-I believe that the bundle of facts, assertions and prejudices set out above is not far from the truth. I also believe that the legal position of the Club, in the cirumstances of a claim for damages, is a mess.+I believe that the bundle of facts, assertions and prejudices set out above is not far from the truth. I also believe that the legal position of the Club, in the circumstances of a claim for damages, is a mess.
  
 Let us assume that a visitor to a club walk has suffered a broken leg when a member accidentally dislodged a rock which rolled down on to the unfortunate visitor. After the visitor was capable of hobbling into his solicitor's office he would be advised to get a copy of the Club membership list if possible, or failing that, the walks programme, the annual report and the magazine. Dependent on the material produced to the solicitor all the members of the Club would be sued or everyone mentioned in the walks programme, the annual report and the magazine would be sued. Almost certainly the walks leader and the other participants on the walk would find themselves having special mention in the writ which would include particulars alleging that the leader was negligent in that he didn't find a safe route, didn't organise the party so that there were sufficient intervals between them, didn't ensure that one person wasn't below another, didn't keep a proper look out for falling rocks, etc, etc. In the event that a judgment was obtained against the people mentioned in the writ they would be left to their own devices to obtain contributions from other Club members. Let us assume that a visitor to a club walk has suffered a broken leg when a member accidentally dislodged a rock which rolled down on to the unfortunate visitor. After the visitor was capable of hobbling into his solicitor's office he would be advised to get a copy of the Club membership list if possible, or failing that, the walks programme, the annual report and the magazine. Dependent on the material produced to the solicitor all the members of the Club would be sued or everyone mentioned in the walks programme, the annual report and the magazine would be sued. Almost certainly the walks leader and the other participants on the walk would find themselves having special mention in the writ which would include particulars alleging that the leader was negligent in that he didn't find a safe route, didn't organise the party so that there were sufficient intervals between them, didn't ensure that one person wasn't below another, didn't keep a proper look out for falling rocks, etc, etc. In the event that a judgment was obtained against the people mentioned in the writ they would be left to their own devices to obtain contributions from other Club members.
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 The present situation is that the Club is not recognized in law as having any existence apart from the individual members of which it is made up. The property and funds of the Club belong equally to each member, but each member cannot transfer his property in them. So far as contracts are concerned there are often problems as to who is the person liable for payment on goods supplied to the Club or on agreements supposedly made on behalf of the Club. There is an assumption that members when joining do not propose to become liable for any sum beyond their annual subscription, which is all very well provided the Treasurer has done her homework when preparing the budget. Nice questions develop concerning the scope of authority of committee members, subsequent notification of particular transactions, actions for breach of warranty of authority, and the relationship of principal and agent in Club business. At first sight Sydney Bush Walkers are not greatly involved in contracts - we hire a hall and we supply some miniscule amounts of food and drink, but we did buy a printer for $3500 and we do own Coolana. The present situation is that the Club is not recognized in law as having any existence apart from the individual members of which it is made up. The property and funds of the Club belong equally to each member, but each member cannot transfer his property in them. So far as contracts are concerned there are often problems as to who is the person liable for payment on goods supplied to the Club or on agreements supposedly made on behalf of the Club. There is an assumption that members when joining do not propose to become liable for any sum beyond their annual subscription, which is all very well provided the Treasurer has done her homework when preparing the budget. Nice questions develop concerning the scope of authority of committee members, subsequent notification of particular transactions, actions for breach of warranty of authority, and the relationship of principal and agent in Club business. At first sight Sydney Bush Walkers are not greatly involved in contracts - we hire a hall and we supply some miniscule amounts of food and drink, but we did buy a printer for $3500 and we do own Coolana.
  
-Having regard to the possibility of accident claims the Club at its September General Meeting resolved to take out a Public Liability Bolicy for $5 million, and resolved in principle to take out Personal Accident cover for members including prospective members. The question of the Personal Accident cover is to be further investigated and will be put to the next General Meeting.+Having regard to the possibility of accident claims the Club at its September General Meeting resolved to take out a Public Liability Policy for $5 million, and resolved in principle to take out Personal Accident cover for members including prospective members. The question of the Personal Accident cover is to be further investigated and will be put to the next General Meeting.
  
 In addition a sub-committee has recommended to the general committee of the Club that the advantages of incorporating under the Associations Incorporation Act outweigh the disadvantages. In addition a sub-committee has recommended to the general committee of the Club that the advantages of incorporating under the Associations Incorporation Act outweigh the disadvantages.
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 On the other hand incorporation might save you from appearing on a writ. What do you think? On the other hand incorporation might save you from appearing on a writ. What do you think?
  
-===== FROM THE PRESIDENT. =====+===== From The President. =====
  
-With the seriousness demanded in "consigning a soul to the depths", entreat you to give the matter of Incorporation your earnest consideration.+With the seriousness demanded in "consigning a soul to the depths", entreat you to give the matter of Incorporation your earnest consideration.
  
-To my mind, by incorporating (becoming Sydney Bush Walkers Ideorporated) the Club is reacting to current world trends in sueing, and putting S.B.W. members in a more desirable position should such a suit occur.+To my mind, by incorporating (becoming Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated) the Club is reacting to current world trends in sueing, and putting S.B.W. members in a more desirable position should such a suit occur.
  
 Amongst the points to be considered are the relevant changes in our Constitution, for which it may be necessary to call an Extraordinary General Meeting prior to the Annual General Meeting to be held in March, 1986. Amongst the points to be considered are the relevant changes in our Constitution, for which it may be necessary to call an Extraordinary General Meeting prior to the Annual General Meeting to be held in March, 1986.
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 Please read Barrie Murdoch's notes carefully, and come along to the December General Meeting, when the subject will be given a full hearing. Please read Barrie Murdoch's notes carefully, and come along to the December General Meeting, when the subject will be given a full hearing.
  
-BARBARA BRUCE. President.+Barbara Bruce. President. 
 + 
 +===== Impressions Of A Prospective. =====
  
-===== IMPRESSIONS OF A PROSPECTIVE. ===== 
 by Margaret Niven. by Margaret Niven.
  
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 When my husband, Bob, and I decided to apply to S.B.W. for prospective membership, we had already done quite a bit of track walking, involving some overnighting, usually accompanied by our two youngest children, so done at a very sedate pace. When my husband, Bob, and I decided to apply to S.B.W. for prospective membership, we had already done quite a bit of track walking, involving some overnighting, usually accompanied by our two youngest children, so done at a very sedate pace.
  
-On being given the walks programme, we were told that some of the leaders were hard walkers. So what did we do but pick Gordon Lee for our first week-end walk leader! In the programme it read "Tree- spotting walk in Chichester State Forest", and sounded just right for us. Well, we did spot some beautiful tallowwood, turpentine, giant banksias and fantastic bird's nest and elkhorn ferns and orchids whilst scrambling through bush laced with lawyer vine and "wait-a-while".+On being given the walks programme, we were told that some of the leaders were hard walkers. So what did we do but pick Gordon Lee for our first week-end walk leader! In the programme it read "Tree-spotting walk in Chichester State Forest", and sounded just right for us. Well, we did spot some beautiful tallowwood, turpentine, giant banksias and fantastic bird's nest and elkhorn ferns and orchids whilst scrambling through bush laced with lawyer vine and "wait-a-while".
  
-We finally reached the Karuah Creek which was our first goal, and after a very welcome lunch on the bank, our tree-spotting week-end turned into a rock-slipping criss-crossing of said creek. Gordon gave us encouragement and instruction, as we had not done much wading before. After 2i hours of this, it had started raining and dusk was falling, so we elected to set up camp in the first likely place we found. Gordon, despite the soaked wood and rain, soon had a good fire going and a "happy hour" drink soon had all of us admitting it had been a fun day.+We finally reached the Karuah Creek which was our first goal, and after a very welcome lunch on the bank, our tree-spotting week-end turned into a rock-slipping criss-crossing of said creek. Gordon gave us encouragement and instruction, as we had not done much wading before. After 2.5 hours of this, it had started raining and dusk was falling, so we elected to set up camp in the first likely place we found. Gordon, despite the soaked wood and rain, soon had a good fire going and a "happy hour" drink soon had all of us admitting it had been a fun day.
  
 After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we broke camp and headed off again for 7 hours of wading and rock hopping. On one scramble along a bank we passed a copperhead snake which was, fortunately for us, still sleepy from the cold. After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we broke camp and headed off again for 7 hours of wading and rock hopping. On one scramble along a bank we passed a copperhead snake which was, fortunately for us, still sleepy from the cold.
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 Finally at 4 pm we arrived at "the ford" which had been our goal, as cars had been left there, to transport us back to Evelyn and Michael Elphick's home, where their two lovely teenage daughters had a super high tea ready for the cold, wet but happy group. We perched around their dining room table and enjoyed chocolate cake etc. whilst recapping the highlights of our walk. Finally at 4 pm we arrived at "the ford" which had been our goal, as cars had been left there, to transport us back to Evelyn and Michael Elphick's home, where their two lovely teenage daughters had a super high tea ready for the cold, wet but happy group. We perched around their dining room table and enjoyed chocolate cake etc. whilst recapping the highlights of our walk.
  
-Then all headed off for home, Bob and I feeling that we had managed our first outing. How appreciative we were for all the advice and encouragement we had received from our leader, Gordon Leel+Then all headed off for home, Bob and I feeling that we had managed our first outing. How appreciative we were for all the advice and encouragement we had received from our leader, Gordon Lee!
  
-===== FAMILY WALK. Sunday, 1st December. =====+===== Family Walk. Sunday, 1st December. =====
  
-__ Woodford Station__ - Bedford Road - Linda Rock - Wilson's Glen - Woodford. PLease bring water. Distance: 7 km. Train 8.12 (C) Central.+__ Woodford Station__ - Bedford Road - Linda Rock - Wilson's Glen - Woodford. Please bring water. Distance: 7 km. Train 8.12 (C) Central.
 Adult Fare $7.50. Leader:- MARGARET REID 94-2630. Adult Fare $7.50. Leader:- MARGARET REID 94-2630.
  
-===== YERRANDERIE 11/12/13 OCTOBER WALKS REPORT. =====+===== Yerranderie 11/12/13 October Walks Report. ===== 
 by Ray Hookway. by Ray Hookway.
  
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 Because of the recent changes to the Yerranderie Road the turn-off to the left to Batsh Camp can easily be missed. The first part of the last 3 kms of road to Batsh Camp is impassable in the wet and I would consider it even difficult for some four-wheel-drive vehicles. Once past the churned up mud the road is reasonable. Because of the recent changes to the Yerranderie Road the turn-off to the left to Batsh Camp can easily be missed. The first part of the last 3 kms of road to Batsh Camp is impassable in the wet and I would consider it even difficult for some four-wheel-drive vehicles. Once past the churned up mud the road is reasonable.
  
-The country between Kooragang Mountain and Colong Station and also approaches to the bridle track through Oolong Gap over the Mootik Wall has become very overgrown and harder to penetrate than last time.+The country between Kooragang Mountain and Colong Station and also approaches to the bridle track through Colong Gap over the Mootik Wall has become very overgrown and harder to penetrate than last time.
  
-When traversing the last section of Yerranderie Peak keep high +When traversing the last section of Yerranderie Peak keep high to avoid the lower cliff line. The start of the route down from Yerranderie Peak to Yerranderie Village is now a well defined track which can be lost lower down if not watched carefully but the way is obvious.
-to avoid the lower cliff line. The start of the route down from Yerranderie Peak to Yerranderie Village is now a well defined track which can be lost lower down if not watched carefully but the way is obvious.+
  
-The start of the route from the Tonalli Swamp over Oolong Saddle and skirting Mount Colong up to Billy's Ridge is very well marked with metal tree markers and there is a defined track which at times almost disappears due to the lack of use. If the track is not followed trouble can be experienced with deep gullies and cliff lines if too low, and with gullies and scunge if too high.+The start of the route from the Tonalli Swamp over Colong Saddle and skirting Mount Colong up to Billy's Ridge is very well marked with metal tree markers and there is a defined track which at times almost disappears due to the lack of use. If the track is not followed trouble can be experienced with deep gullies and cliff lines if too low, and with gullies and scunge if too high.
  
 The Billy's Ridge end is not marked but the track leads to cairns marking the track down Green Gully which runs down to Caves Creek and Colong Caves. This track is overgrown and there are patches of nettles. The Billy's Ridge end is not marked but the track leads to cairns marking the track down Green Gully which runs down to Caves Creek and Colong Caves. This track is overgrown and there are patches of nettles.
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 Three members of the party made a brief inspection of the Colong Caves before tackling the 518 metre near vertical Acetylene Spur. Three members of the party made a brief inspection of the Colong Caves before tackling the 518 metre near vertical Acetylene Spur.
 +
 David McIntosh punctured a tyre on his landrover with a sharp stone on the road back from Yerranderie. David McIntosh punctured a tyre on his landrover with a sharp stone on the road back from Yerranderie.
  
 The party finished the walk with hot chocolates at Aroney's which was deserted of the other walkers due to the wet weather drawing them home early. The party finished the walk with hot chocolates at Aroney's which was deserted of the other walkers due to the wet weather drawing them home early.
  
-===== ACCOMMODATION. =====+===== Accommodation. =====
  
 Paddington terrace house available to share, or to lease over school Xmas holidays. Phone JUDY MCMILLAN 331-2593. Paddington terrace house available to share, or to lease over school Xmas holidays. Phone JUDY MCMILLAN 331-2593.
  
-===== WHAT NOWFIRST AID ANSWERS. =====+===== What NowFirst Aid Answers. ===== 
 by Ainslie Morris. by Ainslie Morris.
  
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 I - Ice (or cold water in the bush - try wetting a hat or shirt). \\ I - Ice (or cold water in the bush - try wetting a hat or shirt). \\
 C - Cover with a pressure bandage. \\ C - Cover with a pressure bandage. \\
-E Elevate thelimb about 30 cm and support comfortably.+Elevate the limb about 30 cm and support comfortably.
  
 __ (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY.__ \\ __ (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY.__ \\
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 __ (3) TREATMENT OF KNEE.__ \\ __ (3) TREATMENT OF KNEE.__ \\
 1. Do NOT attempt to straighten the knee. \\ 1. Do NOT attempt to straighten the knee. \\
-2. SPLINT if it can be done without increasing discomfort, along back of limb from buttock to beyond the heel.+2. SPLINT if it can be done without increasing discomfort, along back of limb from buttock to beyond the heel. \\
 PAD the splint (e.g. limb of sapling) with spare clothing, especially in the natural hollows of the knee and ankle. \\ PAD the splint (e.g. limb of sapling) with spare clothing, especially in the natural hollows of the knee and ankle. \\
-3. Apply a PRESSURE BANDAGE to surround the knee joint (figure-of-eight crepe). \\ +3. Apply a PRESSURE BANDAGE to __surround__ the knee joint (figure-of-eight crepe). \\ 
-4. Secure the limb to the splint by a figure-of-eight bandage around the ankle and foot, broad bandage around the thigh, and broad bandage around the lower deg-.+4. Secure the limb to the splint by a figure-of-eight bandage around the ankle and foot, broad bandage around the thigh, and broad bandage around the lower leg.
  
 __ (4) TREATMENT OF PATIENT.__ \\ __ (4) TREATMENT OF PATIENT.__ \\
-For shock (nausea, Pale) - reassure the patient, keep comfortable but NOT HOT. Sip of drinkonly. Check- pulse:, if weak and rapid,  medical aid is more urgent.+For shock (nausea, pale) - reassure the patient, keep comfortable but NOT HOT. Sip of drink only. Check pulse - if weak and rapid,  medical aid is more urgent.
  
-__ (5)FURTHER ACTION.__ \\ +__ (5) FURTHER ACTION.__ \\ 
-.Carry thepatient out. -(This is 'thehard part- see next page.) \\+Carry the patient out. (This is the hard part - see next page.) \\ 
 + 
 +===== Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be...? =====
  
-===== OH DEAR, WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE...? ===== 
 by Ainslie Morris. by Ainslie Morris.
  
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 Ever heard of a rescue of a bushwalker? Ever heard of a rescue of a bushwalker?
  
-The latest, on Tuesday 17th September 1985, was all in the news. +The latest, on Tuesday 17th September 1985, was all in the news. A couple of S.B.W. members were in the party lowered by helicopter which finally found the severely injured, and lost, young man. His life was saved.
- +
-A couple of S.B.W. members were in the party lowered by helicopter which finally found the severely injured, and lost, young man. His life was saved.+
  
-This well coordinated search and rescue operation relied partly on Bushwalkers of New South Wales Search and Rescue, which many who saw the news reports felt were not given due credit. But when it comes to the+This well coordinated search and rescue operation relied partly on __Bushwalkers of New South Wales Search and Rescue__, which many who saw the news reports felt were not given due credit. But when it comes to the
 rough stuff in trackless bush and canyon, the fit and experienced walkers outshine most of the other members of the Volunteer Rescue Association. rough stuff in trackless bush and canyon, the fit and experienced walkers outshine most of the other members of the Volunteer Rescue Association.
  
-Fitness of a reasonable level and some off-track bush experience  are all that is needed to be of assistance on a "call-out"; you don't have to be an expert navigator or abseiler or superfit. You do have to be willing to be called out, but you can signify when, depending on your work. It is better to have your St.John's First Aid Basic Certificate - and you can get that knowledge at the Club's next instruction weekend in March 1986.+__Fitness of a reasonable level and some off-track bush experience are all that is needed to be of assistance on a "call-out"__; you don't have to be an expert navigator or abseiler or superfit. You do have to be willing to be called out, but you can signify when, depending on your work. It is better to have your St.John's First Aid Basic Certificate - and you can get that knowledge at the Club's next instruction weekend in March 1986.
  
-Practice is a good idea as well. If you are on the S. & R. list, it makes you familiar with the 2-way radio and search techniques, and also up-dates you on new and better rescue techniques. A good example was demonstrated on the 19-20th October practice near Campbelltown; a group of ten has developed over the past two years a method of rescuing a person from a rock ledge which is unique. This very active group also showed us how to raise and lower a person on a stretcher in rough steep country. One method uses a rope and pulley with jumah, the other is handing the stretcher up from one group of six to the next, with a rope round a tree above only for safety, not pulling.+__Practice__ is a good idea as well. __If you are on the S. & R. list__, it makes you familiar with the 2-way radio and search techniques, and also up-dates you on new and better rescue techniques. A good example was demonstrated on the 19-20th October practice near Campbelltown; a group of ten has developed over the past two years a method of rescuing a person from a rock ledge which is unique. This very active group also showed us how to raise and lower a person on a stretcher in rough steep country. One method uses a rope and pulley with jumah, the other is handing the stretcher up from one group of six to the next, with a rope round a tree above only for safety, not pulling.
  
 These were two ways which Mike Reynolds and I found much less of a strain than carrying a stretcher up a steep slope as we did on an Easter trip in 1984. These were two ways which Mike Reynolds and I found much less of a strain than carrying a stretcher up a steep slope as we did on an Easter trip in 1984.
  
-If you are not on the S. & R. list, going to a practice gives you the confidence to see that you can be of help, even if you aren't the world's greatest bushwalker. Passing up a stretcher just needs lots of +__If you are not on the S. & R. list__, going to a practice gives you the confidence to see that you can be of help, even if you aren't the world's greatest bushwalker. Passing up a stretcher just needs lots of 
-people, not strength. At the last practice there were people up from Canberra, and Camden Club (total membership of 35) had 8 people there. S.B.W. had 4. Our membership is 440. This doesn't look good.+people, not strength.
  
-So we hope the next rescue isn't required by an S.B.W. member! How about making a special point of not planning something else on the next practice weekend, and do come and have an interesting, fun time?+At the last practice there were people up from Canberra, and Camden Club (total membership of 35) had 8 people there. __S.B.W. had 4. Our membership is 440. This doesn't look good__.
  
-===== COOLANA FIREPLACE =====+So we hope the next rescue isn't required by an S.B.W. member! How about making a special point of __not__ planning something else on the next practice weekend, and __do__ come and have an interesting, fun time? 
 + 
 +===== Coolana Fireplace =====
  
 There we were, fourteen wet and hungry bushwalkers washed out of the Budawangs trying to cook our evening meal over the fire at Coolana. Only two or three could get to the fire at one time and There we were, fourteen wet and hungry bushwalkers washed out of the Budawangs trying to cook our evening meal over the fire at Coolana. Only two or three could get to the fire at one time and
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 Members will be saddened to learn of the death this month of-well known club member, Jenny Madden. Our deepest sympathy to Stan and their sons John, Bruce and Peter. Members will be saddened to learn of the death this month of-well known club member, Jenny Madden. Our deepest sympathy to Stan and their sons John, Bruce and Peter.
-November, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 
  
-===== NOTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING 6-11-85. =====+===== Notes Of Committee Meeting 6-11-85. =====
  
-Coolana has again had non-member visitors, including a 4-wheel drive vehicle going past the gate. It will be moved at the next General Meeting that a welded barrier gate replace the existing unlocked gate. Use of the property is likely to snowball and develop into abuse.+__Coolana__ has again had non-member visitors, including a 4-wheel drive vehicle going past the gate. It will be moved at the next General Meeting that a welded barrier gate replace the existing unlocked gate. Use of the property is likely to snowball and develop into abuse.
  
-Trustees for Coolana will need to have all lots of land correctly recorded in their names; one advantage of an Incorporated Club would be that it would replace trustees as owner. Coolana would be owned by Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated - a legal entity. This and other matters in relation to Incorporation will be discussed at the General Meeting in December; it is not a clearcut issue.+__Trustees for Coolana__ will need to have all lots of land correctly recorded in their names; one advantage of an Incorporated Club would be that it would replace trustees as owner. Coolana would be owned by Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated - a legal entity. This and other matters in relation to Incorporation will be discussed at the General Meeting in December; it is not a clearcut issue.
  
-Insurance was again discussed and the matter of a Personal Accident Insurance Policy will be resolved at the next Genral Meeting. Members are advised to make their presence and views felt.+__Insurance__ was again discussed and the matter of a Personal Accident Insurance Policy will be resolved at the next General Meeting. Members are advised to make their presence and views felt.
  
 ===== NOTIFICATION OF OFF-PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. ===== ===== NOTIFICATION OF OFF-PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. =====
-Public Liability Insurance cover extends to all programmed Club activities. This cover will only extend to an off-program activity  +Public Liability Insurance cover extends to all programmed Club activities. This cover will only extend to an off-program __activity__ of which the Committee has been advised in writing prior to that activity. 
-of which the Committee has been advised in writing prior to that activity.+ 
 +===== Social Notes. =====
  
-===== SOCIAL NOTES. ===== 
 by Bill Holland. by Bill Holland.
  
 The Club Auction was a great success and raised $375 for the Club. Many thanks to our auctioneer, Charlie Brown, for his great performance. The Club Auction was a great success and raised $375 for the Club. Many thanks to our auctioneer, Charlie Brown, for his great performance.
  
-December features the Quarterly General Meeting (Wednesday 11th) and the Club Xmas Party the following week. PLease bring some Xmas delicacies - the Club will supply wines and juices.+December features the Quarterly General Meeting (Wednesday 11th) and the Club Xmas Party the following week. Please bring some Xmas delicacies - the Club will supply wines and juices.
  
-Mark this date in your calendar, Wednesday, 22nd January '86. +__Mark this date in your calendar, Wednesday, 22nd January '86. __
  
-The Minister for Planning and Environment, MR. BOB CARR, will join us on this date, first for dinner, and then to address the Club on the N.S.W. Government policies on National Parks and Conservation. These are matters of great concern and we are anxious to have a large audience of members prepared to show that they care. Please come on this special night.+The Minister for Planning and Environment, __MR. BOB CARR__, will join us on this date, first for dinner, and then to address the Club on the N.S.W. Government policies on National Parks and Conservation. These are matters of great concern and we are anxious to have a large audience of members prepared to show that they care. Please come on this special night.
  
 | Programme: | Dec 4 | Committee Meeting | | Programme: | Dec 4 | Committee Meeting |
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 | | Jan 8 | Club closed - Beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach (Please phone Bill Holland for details - 449 5189 (H)  - 925 3309 (B)) | | | Jan 8 | Club closed - Beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach (Please phone Bill Holland for details - 449 5189 (H)  - 925 3309 (B)) |
 | | Jan 15 | Members' slides (own choice) | | | Jan 15 | Members' slides (own choice) |
-|      * | Jan 22 | The Minister for Planning & Environment,Mr.Bob Carr |+|      * | Jan 22 | The Minister for Planning & Environment, Mr.Bob Carr |
 | | Jan 29 | Bushcraft | | | Jan 29 | Bushcraft |
-* Dinner before the meeting at "Green Gardens Restaurant", 55 Alexander Crow's Nest. BYOG. 6.30 pm sharp.+* Dinner before the meeting at "Green Gardens Restaurant", 55 Alexander Street, Crow's Nest. BYOG. 6.30 pm sharp.
  
-===== NEW MEMBERS. =====+===== New Members. =====
  
-Please add the following names to your list of members:- +Please add the following names to your list of members:\\ 
-GARDAM, Brent, 29 North Parade, Auburn, 2144 Phone 648 5336 (work) +GARDAM, Brent, 29 North Parade, Auburn, 2144Phone 648 5336 (work) \\ 
-SCOTT, Chris, 8 Fletcher Avenue, Miranda, 2228 524 3126 (H)+SCOTT, Chris, 8 Fletcher Avenue, Miranda, 2228. Phone 524 3126 (H)
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