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-=====The Sydney Bushwalkers.=====+======The Sydney Bushwalker======
  
 Established June 1931 Established June 1931
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 A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, Box 4476 GPO, Sydney 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milson's Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager. A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, Box 4476 GPO, Sydney 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milson's Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager.
  
-|Editor|Judy O'Connor, 43 Pine Street, Cammeray 2062 Telephone 929 8629| +|**Editor**|Judy O'Connor, 43 Pine Street, Cammeray 2062 Telephone 929 8629| 
-|Busienss Manager|Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 (H) - 888 3144 (Business)| +|**Business Manager**|Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 (H) - 888 3144 (Business)| 
-|Production Manager|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| +|**Production Manager**|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| 
-|Typist|Kath Brown| +|**Typist**|Kath Brown| 
-|Illustrator|Morag Ryder| +|**Illustrator**|Morag Ryder| 
-|Printers|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan|+|**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan|
  
 ====October - 1991.==== ====October - 1991.====
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 Dot produced "150th Birthday of the Dinosaur" with "Professor" Colley as narrator. She also organised me into telling something of the history of Coolana, and had Don Matthews bring his photographic history of the hut building. We were treated to a number of songs this year, thanks to Mike Reynolds, Geof Wagg, Don, Bob Duncan, Karen Brading, and visitor Andrew Pettigrew (Dot's daughter's husband's brother) who sang and played the mandolin in a tribute to Dot, while his daughter Bindi modified a South American poem to fit the occasion. Dave Macintosh gave us a poetry recitation, and Bob Hodgson played on the mouth organ. Dot produced "150th Birthday of the Dinosaur" with "Professor" Colley as narrator. She also organised me into telling something of the history of Coolana, and had Don Matthews bring his photographic history of the hut building. We were treated to a number of songs this year, thanks to Mike Reynolds, Geof Wagg, Don, Bob Duncan, Karen Brading, and visitor Andrew Pettigrew (Dot's daughter's husband's brother) who sang and played the mandolin in a tribute to Dot, while his daughter Bindi modified a South American poem to fit the occasion. Dave Macintosh gave us a poetry recitation, and Bob Hodgson played on the mouth organ.
  
-The President was festooned with the sumbols of office yet again. ("Tradition's important," said Bill. "So I want to be inducted here at Coolana even if we did have the ceremony in March.") For the umpteenth time we missed Jim Brown as we ex-Presidents struggled to remember the right words to say. With an "Ode to Dot" by Don (again!)* and a short speech from Bill Holland, Dot was presented with a large signed birthday card, and a tree (to be planted by her the next day and to have a plaque attached - again by her - on the occasion of her 100th birthday!)+The President was festooned with the symbols of office yet again. ("Tradition's important," said Bill. "So I want to be inducted here at Coolana even if we did have the ceremony in March.") For the umpteenth time we missed Jim Brown as we ex-Presidents struggled to remember the right words to say. With an "Ode to Dot" by Don (again!)* and a short speech from Bill Holland, Dot was presented with a large signed birthday card, and a tree (to be planted by her the next day and to have a plaque attached - again by her - on the occasion of her 100th birthday!)
  
 (* Don's Ode will be published in our next issue - ED.) (* Don's Ode will be published in our next issue - ED.)
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 Well actually they didn't turn and fly. Instead they were some what irritated at us for displacing them from their favourite afternoon sunning spot and disconsolately wandered about down by the creek for some time. We didn't complain as it was very pleasant watching these wild creatures as we set up camp by Cascade Hut. The hut itself is quite picturesque being constructed of split logs and very well sited. Inside there is a sleeping bench for five and outside a very fine loo with a view. Well actually they didn't turn and fly. Instead they were some what irritated at us for displacing them from their favourite afternoon sunning spot and disconsolately wandered about down by the creek for some time. We didn't complain as it was very pleasant watching these wild creatures as we set up camp by Cascade Hut. The hut itself is quite picturesque being constructed of split logs and very well sited. Inside there is a sleeping bench for five and outside a very fine loo with a view.
  
-We then decided to go a-skiing in the gloaming. Out along the Casacde Trail in the soft twilight of the passing day we sloped. Once over the ridge we entered the realm of the mighty Mountain Ash forest. To ski amongst these cathedral like trees covered in fresh snow is one of the most peaceful activities I have encountered on this earth. You can feel the tranquillity of these ancient trees seep into your soul.+We then decided to go a-skiing in the gloaming. Out along the Cascade Trail in the soft twilight of the passing day we sloped. Once over the ridge we entered the realm of the mighty Mountain Ash forest. To ski amongst these cathedral like trees covered in fresh snow is one of the most peaceful activities I have encountered on this earth. You can feel the tranquillity of these ancient trees seep into your soul.
  
 Next morn it was back up Bobs Ridge to drop the packs before skiing out along the open tops towards Jerusalem Hill. This was a perfect day of warming sun, gentle breezes and extended views. The tops hereabouts undulate through a series of gentle knobs, little saddles and open meadows. This makes for effortless skiing as you enter into the pervasive rhythm of stride and pole. Next morn it was back up Bobs Ridge to drop the packs before skiing out along the open tops towards Jerusalem Hill. This was a perfect day of warming sun, gentle breezes and extended views. The tops hereabouts undulate through a series of gentle knobs, little saddles and open meadows. This makes for effortless skiing as you enter into the pervasive rhythm of stride and pole.
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 We had received wine with our food drop, so we had another lovely evening on a flat rock next to the creek, firstly in the declining light with the wine and good food and good company and, later, gazing at the heavens with their shooting stars and satellites. We had received wine with our food drop, so we had another lovely evening on a flat rock next to the creek, firstly in the declining light with the wine and good food and good company and, later, gazing at the heavens with their shooting stars and satellites.
  
-The next day we continued up Twin Falls creek with loth of lovely rockhopping and more impressive gorge scenery. Later, the character of the creek changed as the rocks gave way to trees. A hot afternoon slog followed a long lunch break with the creek scenery and the trees in particular very pretty. After finding a campsite on yet another flat sandy area next to the water, some of us did various excursions away from the creek out to rock formations in search of as yet undiscovered rock art. Andrew took Michele and I to such a site and we spent a most absorbing hour or two around this area clambering around the rocks, losing one another (a very disorienting place), shouting to keep in touch with one another. When out of contact with the others and therefore temporarily alone, with just the whining of flies and the hot sun and the still air, I experienced deeply the feeling of ancient people having been here and the time that has passed since then; a strange sensation, for me it added on another thick layer of perception of the whole land, of the whole of Australia in fact. There was also one particular sequence of rock formations, a little away from the others, which I can only say resembled the ruins of some ancient now ruined city - they were shaped and arranged as large vertical pillars of rock in groupings. Amazing.+The next day we continued up Twin Falls creek with lots of lovely rockhopping and more impressive gorge scenery. Later, the character of the creek changed as the rocks gave way to trees. A hot afternoon slog followed a long lunch break with the creek scenery and the trees in particular very pretty. After finding a campsite on yet another flat sandy area next to the water, some of us did various excursions away from the creek out to rock formations in search of as yet undiscovered rock art. Andrew took Michele and I to such a site and we spent a most absorbing hour or two around this area clambering around the rocks, losing one another (a very disorienting place), shouting to keep in touch with one another. When out of contact with the others and therefore temporarily alone, with just the whining of flies and the hot sun and the still air, I experienced deeply the feeling of ancient people having been here and the time that has passed since then; a strange sensation, for me it added on another thick layer of perception of the whole land, of the whole of Australia in fact. There was also one particular sequence of rock formations, a little away from the others, which I can only say resembled the ruins of some ancient now ruined city - they were shaped and arranged as large vertical pillars of rock in groupings. Amazing.
  
 On the following day, which was the Wednesday, we looked at another extensive rock art gallery with, once again, some interesting and different drawings - a "frieze" of a battle scene (we presumed) caught our attention as did a type of "animated cartoon" of a kangaroo in a series of hopping poses, supposedly being pursued, ending with a depiction of its death by spearing. Afterwards we continued across the hot plains, now headed towards the Koolpin Creek system. Into the shade again and through some particularly lovely rainforest, in which was an extremely large mound of leaf and other debris, I suppose made by a scrub turkey. We were still in the Twin Falls Creek system with the side creeks becoming drier as we progressed. On the following day, which was the Wednesday, we looked at another extensive rock art gallery with, once again, some interesting and different drawings - a "frieze" of a battle scene (we presumed) caught our attention as did a type of "animated cartoon" of a kangaroo in a series of hopping poses, supposedly being pursued, ending with a depiction of its death by spearing. Afterwards we continued across the hot plains, now headed towards the Koolpin Creek system. Into the shade again and through some particularly lovely rainforest, in which was an extremely large mound of leaf and other debris, I suppose made by a scrub turkey. We were still in the Twin Falls Creek system with the side creeks becoming drier as we progressed.
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 During the night, in the early hours of the morning it would have been, a number of us heard the most eerie, agonised, tormented cry form somewhere high up, quite close by. Presumably some bird-like creature. Andrew informed us next day that it was most probably a thick-kneed curlew. Whatever it was, it was the strangest noise I have ever heard in the bush from any creature be it feathered or anything else for that matter. During the night, in the early hours of the morning it would have been, a number of us heard the most eerie, agonised, tormented cry form somewhere high up, quite close by. Presumably some bird-like creature. Andrew informed us next day that it was most probably a thick-kneed curlew. Whatever it was, it was the strangest noise I have ever heard in the bush from any creature be it feathered or anything else for that matter.
  
-Off again next morning and we pushed on at a very rapid pace to reach Koolpin Creek some five hours later. This morning's terrain was varied including dried up creeks, more rainforest, woodland. We walked some 15 Km to Koopin and lunch and two hours of eating, resting and swimming. Afterwards, we emerged from the shade into the extreme heat and into Koolpin Gorge, which like everywhere else has some attractive geology - with smooth pink/gold rocks weathered by the water. It was a beautiful gorge to walk down, with some aboriginal art and scrambling by the deep pools. We shortly arrived at our campsite, yet another idyllic spot on a beach with a large pool, for another perfect Kakadu night under the stars.+Off again next morning and we pushed on at a very rapid pace to reach Koolpin Creek some five hours later. This morning's terrain was varied including dried up creeks, more rainforest, woodland. We walked some 15 Km to Koolpin and lunch and two hours of eating, resting and swimming. Afterwards, we emerged from the shade into the extreme heat and into Koolpin Gorge, which like everywhere else has some attractive geology - with smooth pink/gold rocks weathered by the water. It was a beautiful gorge to walk down, with some aboriginal art and scrambling by the deep pools. We shortly arrived at our campsite, yet another idyllic spot on a beach with a large pool, for another perfect Kakadu night under the stars.
  
 Friday and our last full day of the walk. We continued down Koolpin Creek, great scenery all the way (usual sort of thing, rocks, waterfalls and pools). Today our campsite was reached at 11 am. The afternoon was to provide us with one of the highlights of the whole walk, our side trip to the Freezing Canyon. Freezing Canyon - it seemed a misnomer in the midst of all this hot weather, hot country. But we were to see just how well it was named. Carrying just our lunch and water bottles, we got to the creek which soon gave us classic creek scenery; large boulders, pools, gorges and glorious shade. A long pause for lunch and a swim, then-things started to get exciting as the creek got wilder, the boulders got bigger and the adrenalin running high, we screamed along, looking for routes through or over each set of boulders, attacking them, and each one went. The reliable volleys stuck marvellously, as though fitted with suction pads. Whoever invented the volleys should get the Nobel Prize, I reckon. Emerged from a gap under a massive boulder and there we were at the beginning of Freezing Canyon. To describe it would just sound like hype, better to see it. It was just a superb canyon. At first we sat down and looked at in quite awe. Then Andrew shed clothes and shoes and began wading along its cold water and we followed, similarly shoeless and shedding clothes as we went. The water became deeper and the final 30/40 metres or so was a swim, a cold swim. For me personally, a non-swimmer, it was doubly exciting and gratifying to get to the end of the canyon (thanks to Michele who found little hand-holds for me in the canyon wall and when there weren't any pulled me along, with Tony anxiously looking on to give support if need be). At the end of this main part of the canyon was a small dry rocky area, then another pool which ended at an abrupt rock face down which the creek trickled. Returning down the canyon the cold water finally got to us and I think we were all shivering as we waded along before regaining our clothing where left. I know I was. Friday and our last full day of the walk. We continued down Koolpin Creek, great scenery all the way (usual sort of thing, rocks, waterfalls and pools). Today our campsite was reached at 11 am. The afternoon was to provide us with one of the highlights of the whole walk, our side trip to the Freezing Canyon. Freezing Canyon - it seemed a misnomer in the midst of all this hot weather, hot country. But we were to see just how well it was named. Carrying just our lunch and water bottles, we got to the creek which soon gave us classic creek scenery; large boulders, pools, gorges and glorious shade. A long pause for lunch and a swim, then-things started to get exciting as the creek got wilder, the boulders got bigger and the adrenalin running high, we screamed along, looking for routes through or over each set of boulders, attacking them, and each one went. The reliable volleys stuck marvellously, as though fitted with suction pads. Whoever invented the volleys should get the Nobel Prize, I reckon. Emerged from a gap under a massive boulder and there we were at the beginning of Freezing Canyon. To describe it would just sound like hype, better to see it. It was just a superb canyon. At first we sat down and looked at in quite awe. Then Andrew shed clothes and shoes and began wading along its cold water and we followed, similarly shoeless and shedding clothes as we went. The water became deeper and the final 30/40 metres or so was a swim, a cold swim. For me personally, a non-swimmer, it was doubly exciting and gratifying to get to the end of the canyon (thanks to Michele who found little hand-holds for me in the canyon wall and when there weren't any pulled me along, with Tony anxiously looking on to give support if need be). At the end of this main part of the canyon was a small dry rocky area, then another pool which ended at an abrupt rock face down which the creek trickled. Returning down the canyon the cold water finally got to us and I think we were all shivering as we waded along before regaining our clothing where left. I know I was.
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 Saturday morning, the last few kilometres of the walk, passed quickly as we walked by the creek back towards the road where our bus and trailer was parked. A final swim in the creek, and it was good then to put on different and clean clothes, which a lot of us did - as a change from the clothes we had been walking in for the past fortnight, which were quite "high" by now. Saturday morning, the last few kilometres of the walk, passed quickly as we walked by the creek back towards the road where our bus and trailer was parked. A final swim in the creek, and it was good then to put on different and clean clothes, which a lot of us did - as a change from the clothes we had been walking in for the past fortnight, which were quite "high" by now.
  
-We -loaded our packs on to the trailer, boarded the bus and heard the unfamiliar sound of an internal combustion engine. We were driven to Cooinda, where we were to stay the night at an accommodation area; but first, a cruise on nearby Yellow Water, two hours of this just before and including sunset. Once again, what can I say? Just that it was glorious display of wetlands, nature and birdlife - and the sunset. Another fitting climax to our walk. Another fitting climax followed, with an evening of eating, music, dancing and a quick nocturnal plunge in the swimming pool.+We loaded our packs on to the trailer, boarded the bus and heard the unfamiliar sound of an internal combustion engine. We were driven to Cooinda, where we were to stay the night at an accommodation area; but first, a cruise on nearby Yellow Water, two hours of this just before and including sunset. Once again, what can I say? Just that it was glorious display of wetlands, nature and birdlife - and the sunset. Another fitting climax to our walk. Another fitting climax followed, with an evening of eating, music, dancing and a quick nocturnal plunge in the swimming pool.
  
 Sunday, the very last day of all, we had our long hot drive back to Darwin airport, where most of our party boarded the return flight to Sydney, and presumably the reality of work next day. Sunday, the very last day of all, we had our long hot drive back to Darwin airport, where most of our party boarded the return flight to Sydney, and presumably the reality of work next day.
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 Confederation will write to the Premier to have the remaining State Recreation Reserves (such as Lane Cove N.P.) under the Control of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Confederation will write to the Premier to have the remaining State Recreation Reserves (such as Lane Cove N.P.) under the Control of the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
  
-Roger Lembit will submit a Kcisciusko N.P. Plan of Management.+Roger Lembit will submit a Kosciusko N.P. Plan of Management.
  
 N.C.C. Conference is to be held on 26/27 October in the Royal Botanic Gardens commencing at 10.30 am. N.C.C. Conference is to be held on 26/27 October in the Royal Botanic Gardens commencing at 10.30 am.
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 As a result of last week's Council elections in which the "greenies" had a victory in the Blue Mountains City Council, further undesirable developments may now be more difficult for developers. As a result of last week's Council elections in which the "greenies" had a victory in the Blue Mountains City Council, further undesirable developments may now be more difficult for developers.
  
-PAGES FROM THE PAST+=====Pages From The Past.===== 
 (extracts from the Club's first minute book) (extracts from the Club's first minute book)
-October 1991 + 
-Page 13. +In October 1927 there existed only one walking club in Sydney, The Mountain Trails Club of N.S.W.. There were also large numbers of recreational walkers who desired to amalgamate for mutual benefit, some of them approached the M.T.C. for membership. 
-In October 1927 there existed. only one walking club in Sydney, The Mountain Trails Club of N.S.W.. There were also large numbers of recreational.walkers who desired to amalgamate for mutual benefit, some of them approached the M. T. C. for membership.+
 The members of that club were primarily an amateur exploring and bushcraft body with a rigorous constitution and conditions of membership preventing acceptance of other than qualified bushmen and ladies were debarred from membership. The members of that club were primarily an amateur exploring and bushcraft body with a rigorous constitution and conditions of membership preventing acceptance of other than qualified bushmen and ladies were debarred from membership.
-In a spirit of helpfulness some of the M.T.C. members took the initiative and on Friday October 21st. 1927 constituted themselves as A separate we body + 
-First Meeting (21st October 1927)+In a spirit of helpfulness some of the M.T.C. members took the initiative and on Friday October 21st. 1927 constituted themselves as a separate we body. 
 + 
 +===First Meeting (21st October 1927)=== 
 Room 3. N.S.W. Sports Club Building. 10 Hunter St. Sydney. Room 3. N.S.W. Sports Club Building. 10 Hunter St. Sydney.
-Present: + 
-Roy Davies, Maurice Berry, Alfred Cranston, Alan Rigby, John Cockerill, Erit Dickson, John Gillespie, Harold G. Peatfleld, Myles J. Dunphy.+Present: Roy Davies, Maurice Berry, Alfred Cranston, Alan Rigby, John Cockerill, Eric Dickson, John Gillespie, Harold G. Peatfield, Myles J. Dunphy. 
 Gathering declared to be the first meeting of the Waratah Walking Club, the name to be changed later if desired. Gathering declared to be the first meeting of the Waratah Walking Club, the name to be changed later if desired.
-(this meeting dealt with membership, objects of the club, the constitution and conditions of membership) + 
-Second Meeting (11th November 1927) +(This meeting dealt with membership, objects of the club, the constitution and conditions of membership) 
-On account of the large attendance the gathering was forced to leave Room 3. and use room 5. (the long room) Mr. Eric Dickson was elected to the chair. + 
-Present: +===Second Meeting (11th November 1927)=== 
-Miss G. Adams, Mrs J. Austen, Miss W. Lewis, Miss L. Loxdale, Miss M. Loxdale, Miss L. Smeaton, Miss D. Smeaton, Messrs. E.Austen, M. Berry; A. Rigby, J. Gillespie, M. Dunphy G. Banks, L. Brown,. A. Cook, R. Foster, H. Gallop, ? Goldberg, A. Gallagher, A. Hodson, G. Kilpatrick, W. Livingstone, W. MacQueen, R. Murphy, K. Matthews, G. Mitchell, J. Pawley, F. POrtlands, R. Rudder, F. Rice, G. Smith, H. Sherrard, W. Tur, J. Toten, J. Turner, L. Pira (37 in all)+ 
 +On account of the large attendance the gathering was forced to leave Room 3 and use room 5 (the long room). Mr. Eric Dickson was elected to the chair. 
 + 
 +Present: Miss G. Adams, Mrs J. Austen, Miss W. Lewis, Miss L. Loxdale, Miss M. Loxdale, Miss L. Smeaton, Miss D. Smeaton, Messrs. E. Austen, M. Berry, A. Rigby, J. Gillespie, M. Dunphy G. Banks, L. Brown, A. Cook, R. Foster, H. Gallop, ? Goldberg, A. Gallagher, A. Hodson, G. Kilpatrick, W. Livingstone, W. MacQueen, R. Murphy, K. Matthews, G. Mitchell, J. Pawley, F. Portlands, R. Rudder, F. Rice, G. Smith, H. Sherrard, W. Tarr, J. Toten, J. Turner, L. Pira (37 in all) 
 (First business dealt with subscriptions, much discussion then) (First business dealt with subscriptions, much discussion then)
-Motion by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Cook, 'that the annual subscription be 10/-" carried on the voices. + 
-(Members were given the option of paying in advance or by instalments. The election of officers was next followed by discussion on the name for the'club) +Motion by Mr. Kilpatrick, seconded by Mr. Cook, "that the annual subscription be 10/-" carried on the voices. 
-Mr. Tarr suggested that nothing American be selected (hear, hear). Mr.Gallop suggested "The Sydney Tramps" Mr. Dunphy suggested "Waratah Walking Club" because + 
-it something in common with the M.T.C. badge. Mr. Gallop said that in the first place he always objected to the M.T.C. badge because of the waratah embodied in the design, The waratah was too commonplace.....and generally done to death.... Mr. Pawiey said he listed carefully to Mr. Gallops remarks but was still in favour of the waratah...... as for the name of "Sydney Tramps" he asked members to imagine themselves going to a farmhouse and upon enquiry as to whom they were, replying that they were Sydney TraMps... the name was too common, it sounded low to him. +(Members were given the option of paying in advance or by instalments. The election of officers was next followed by discussion on the name for the club) 
-(After more discussion, illOt i 611 of abeyance carried. The balance of the meeting dealt + 
-with the constitution and amendments to membership rules.) +Mr. Tarr suggested that nothing American be selected (hear, hear). Mr.Gallop suggested "The Sydney Tramps". Mr. Dunphy suggested "Waratah Walking Club" because it has something in common with the M.T.C. badge. Mr. Gallop said that in the first place he always objected to the M.T.C. badge because of the waratah embodied in the design. The waratah was too commonplace.... and generally done to death.... Mr. Pawley said he listened carefully to Mr. Gallops remarks but was still in favour of the waratah..... as for the name of "Sydney Tramps" he asked members to imagine themselves going to a farmhouse and upon enquiry as to whom they were, replying that they were Sydney Tramps... the name was too common, it sounded low to him. 
-Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker CadDer 1991 + 
-PAGES FROM THE PAST (continued) +(After more discussion, motion of abeyance carried. The balance of the meeting dealt with the constitution and amendments to membership rules.) 
-Third Meetieg: (9th December 1927)+ 
 +===Third Meeting (9th December 1927)=== 
 Held in No. 5 room Held in No. 5 room
 +
 Mr. Roy Rudder was in the chair. Mr. Roy Rudder was in the chair.
-Present: The committee as elected, 17 other members and 14 nominees+ 
 +Present: The committee as elected, plus 17 other members and 14 nominees. 
 (The first half of the meeting dealt with correspondence etc. admitting new members and arranging a walks programme. Discussion on the Club's name followed) (The first half of the meeting dealt with correspondence etc. admitting new members and arranging a walks programme. Discussion on the Club's name followed)
-A Motion moved by Mr. Duncan that the word "Sydney" be in the lame of the Club was carried. The following names were suggested: + 
-Mr. Dunphy; +A Motion moved by Mr. Duncan that the word "Sydney" be in the name of the Club was carried. The following names were suggested: 
-Mr. Carr + 
-Mr, Berry Mr. Duncan Mr. Gallop +|Mr. Dunphy|Waratah Walking Club, Illawarra Walking Club, Gymea Walking Club, Talawalah Walking Club, Wilbura Walking Club, Bungama Walking Club, Werai Walking Club, Manmi Walking Club, Milpera Walking Club, Booral Walking Club, Elaroo Walking Club| 
-Mr. King Miss Loxdale +|Mr. Carr|The Bush Rovers| 
-The Bush Walkers or The Sydney Bush Walkers +|Mr. Berry|The Bush Walkers or The Sydney Bush Walkers| 
-The Sydney Walkabout Club +|Mr. Duncan|The Sydney Walkabout Club| 
-The Sydney Tramps or The Sydney Walkers, The Bushwalkers Guild pf Sydney, Kirrang Walkers +|Mr. Gallop|The Sydney Tramps or The Sydney Walkers, The Bushwalkers Guild of Sydney, Kirrang Walkers| 
-The Sydney Tramping Club +|Mr. King|The Sydney Tramping Club| 
-The Sydney Bushwalking Club +|Miss Loxdale|The Sydney Bushwalking Club| 
-Waratah Walking Club +
-Gymea PI +
-Talawalah +
-Wilbura Bungama Werai +
-The Bush Rovers +
-Ill awarra Walking Club Manmi +
-Milpera +
-Booral +
-Elaroo+
 Mr. Gallop stated his objection to the word "Club" as being suggestive of a gathering for beer drinking etc. Mr. Gallop stated his objection to the word "Club" as being suggestive of a gathering for beer drinking etc.
-(4 ballot was held and the final choice narrowed down to "The Sydney Bush Walkers" and The Sydney Bush Wa7king Club" and.finally our name was chosen. The rest of the meeting dea it with financial matters (balance of 19-18-11) meeting room and general 
  
-business) +(A ballot was held and the final choice narrowed down to "The Sydney Bush Walkers" and "The Sydney Bush Walking Club" and finally our name was chosen. The rest of the meeting dealt with financial matters (balance of £19-18-1 1/2) meeting room and general business) 
 Mr. Austen desired an expression of the opinion of the members as to the distance they were prepared to go on day walks... the Secretary was instructed to notify the estimated mileage of each walk. Mr. Austen desired an expression of the opinion of the members as to the distance they were prepared to go on day walks... the Secretary was instructed to notify the estimated mileage of each walk.
 +
 The meeting closed at 9-50 pm. The meeting closed at 9-50 pm.
-The Club is most fortunate in having regained possession of our first minute book. The early minutes are very detailed, obviously a dedicated secretary with time to spare. Extracts from these minutes will be published from time to time in 'the magazine.+ 
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 + 
 +The Club is most fortunate in having regained possession of our first minute book. The early minutes are very detailed, obviously a dedicated secretary with time to spare. Extracts from these minutes will be published from time to time in the magazine. 
 All minute books, magazines and other records from the past sixty four years are lodged in the safekeeping of our Club's Archivist, Ian Debert. All minute books, magazines and other records from the past sixty four years are lodged in the safekeeping of our Club's Archivist, Ian Debert.
-Please note that + 
-Bob & Christa Younger's telephone number has changed to 580 1158. +---- 
-. October 1991 The. Sydney Bushwalker Page 15 + 
-WALKS REPORT 7 BUNDEENA to OTFORD SundaylBth August.+Please note that Bob & Christa Younger's telephone number has changed to 580 1158. 
 + 
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 + 
 +=====Walks Report - Bundeena to Otford - Sunday 18th August.===== 
 by Keith Docherty by Keith Docherty
-There were five members and four prospectives. We caught the 8.30 am ferry from Cronulla and on arrival at Bundeena we were waylaid by Jim Callaway. He wanted us to sign + 
-a petition for the upgrading of the Coastal Track. There were a lot of people at Bundeena for the "Walk of Shame", due to start at 10 am. +There were five members and four prospectives. We caught the 8.30 am ferry from Cronulla and on arrival at Bundeena we were waylaid by Jim Callaway. He wanted us to sign a petition for the upgrading of the Coastal Track. There were a lot of people at Bundeena for the "Walk of Shame", due to start at 10 am. 
-.1 had walked from Otford to Bundeena the previous day and found the track from Marley + 
-to Bundeena via The Water-run in a shocking state. It has been located in the wrong place. +I had walked from Otford to Bundeena the previous day and found the track from Marley to Bundeena via The Water-run in a shocking state. It has been located in the wrong place. It is the most recently upgraded part of the track but it is the most eroded. It doesn't give me much faith in the NPWS ability to improve the rest of the track. 
-It is the most recently upgraded part of the track but it is the most eroded. It doesn't + 
-give me much faith in the NPWS ability to improve the rest of the track. +I elected to take the Tadpole Track from behind the caravan park to Marley. Some people seemed to want to make a race of the walk while others preferred a more leisurely pace so, at Little Marley, I gave them the choice of catching the 3.26 pm or the 5.38 pm train from Otford. Two members and a "power walking" prospective said they would like to try for the 3.26 pm train, so I sent them on their way. This left the rest of us to enjoy a relaxed stroll in glorious sunshine. 
-I elected to take the Tadpole Track from behind the caravan park to Marley. Some people seemed to want to make a race of the walk while others preferred a more leisurely pace so, at Little Marley, I gave them the choice of catching the 3.26 Pm or the 5.38 pm train from Otford. Two members and a "Power walking" prospective said they would like to + 
-try for the 3.26 pm train, so. I sent them on their way. This left the rest of us to enjoy +Just after leaving Wattamolla a small brown snake wriggled across the track, the first I've seen since autumn. At Curracurrong we had a side trip to see the pool and waterfall before crossing the creek to visit a cave, then walking across country to rejoin the track. Maurie Bloom had added considerably to the weight of his pack by collecting the many aluminium cans that had been discarded by thoughtless people. 
-a relaxed stroll in glorious sunshine: + 
-Just after leaving Wattamolla a small brown snake wriggled across the track, the first I've seen since autumn..  At Curracurrang we had a side trip to see the pool and waterfall before crossing the creek to Visit a cave, then walking across country to rejoin the track. Maurie Bloom had added considerably to the weight of his pack by collecting the many +On arrival at Curracurrong we were surprised to catch up with the three sprinters. They had stopped for lunch and they really must have had to sprint from then on to catch the 3.26! The rest of us had an hour for lunch and conversation. A few good jokes were told and many subjects were discussed. 
-aluminium cans that had been discarded by thoughtless people. + 
-On arrival at Curracurrong we were surprised to catch up with the three sprinters. They had -stopped for lunch and they reallY must have had to sprint from then on to catch +At Burning Palms a couple of deer were grazing near the new surf club that looks like a large motel (how did they get permission to build that in a National Park?). The steps from Palm Jungle seamed to be tiring some legs so I decided it wouldn't be fair to lead them all the way down to Werrong and then have to climb the hill on the other side. We continued on the track to Otford instead, arriving at the station at about 5.10 pm. That gave us plenty of time to freshen up and change our clothes before the train arrived. 
- the 3.26! The rest of us had an hour for lunch-and conversation. al few good jokes were told and mahy subjects were discussed, + 
-At Burning Palms a couple of deer were grazing near the new surf club that looks like a large motel (how did they get permission to build that in a National Park?). The steps' +It was an enjoyable walk In beautiful weather in good company. 
-from Palm Jungle seamed to be tiring some legs so I decided it wouldn't be fair to lead them all the way down to Werrong and then have to climb the hill on the other side. We continued + 
-on the track to Otford instead, arriving at the station dt about 5.1Q pm. That gave us +====="Name Of The Game"===== 
-plenty of-time to freshen up and change our clothes before the train arrived. + 
-It was an enjoyable walk In beautiful weather in good company.. +(First published March 1986) 
-###*#-**### + 
-"NAME OF THE GAME" +by Jim Brown 
-(First published March 1986) by Jim Brown + 
--Tune: ftiliburlerol +Tune: 'Liliburlero' 
-The term' "Bush Walking"'s the NAME OF THE GAME And WE are the people that gave it that name.. Whether, we' perish or go down to fame + 
-'That i8 the name no-other should claim. +The term "Bush Walking"'s the NAME OF THE GAME\\ 
-Walkers, walkers, Sydney Bush Walkers Our's is the name - the NAME OF THE GAME. While ever we last now, future or past +And WE are the people that gave it that name.\\ 
-That is a naMe no other should claim. +Whether we perish or go down to fame\\ 
-The seeds by our founders were carefully Sown And other bush walkers have come to be knew), The ranks of the walkers have grown and grown +That is the name no other should claim. 
-But the NAME OF THE GAME is our own -is our own. + 
-Walkers, walkers, Sydney Bush Walkers  etc. +Walkers, walkers, Sydney Bush Walkers\\ 
-Page 16 The SydneyBushwalker October lEIBI +Ours is the name - the NAME OF THE GAME.\\ 
-SOCIAL PROGRAMI by Fran Holland+While ever we last now, future or past\\ 
 +That is a name no other should claim. 
 + 
 +The seeds by our founders were carefully sown\\ 
 +And other bush walkers have come to be known,\\ 
 +The ranks of the walkers have grown and grown\\ 
 +But the NAME OF THE GAME is our own... is our own. 
 + 
 +Walkers, walkers, Sydney Bush Walkers... etc. 
 + 
 +=====Social Program.===== 
 + 
 +by Fran Holland 
 The social activities in September were most successful; the Coolana reunion was the best for some years whilst the two meetings addressed by our guest speakers attracted very good attendances. Our thanks to Ernest Feist and Nancy Bird Walton. The social activities in September were most successful; the Coolana reunion was the best for some years whilst the two meetings addressed by our guest speakers attracted very good attendances. Our thanks to Ernest Feist and Nancy Bird Walton.
-Now is time to remind you of the following events; OCTOBER 
-16th B.B.Q. and Singalong at the clubrooms. 
-Bring your own food, club will provide liquid refreshments. 
-23rd Wilderness Society 
-30th Slides video of Kakadu NOVEMBER 
-6th Committee Meeting 
-13th General Meeting 
-20th Abseiling and Canyoning.Techniques - Ken Clacher Slides from previous abseiling trips welcome 
-27th Peter Treseder - The 1st skyline traverse of Hinchinbrook Island- Slides and Talk by the famous long distance walker. 
-Pre-meeting dinner, 6-30pm 
-La Trattoria- (Italian restaurant), 34 Burton St. 
-BUSH WALK THE GREEN 
-KAKADU AND THE KIMBERLEY AT THEIR SPECTACULAR BEST 
-Join us on a tropical trek through a landscape full of wildflowers and waterfalls. Enjoy a swim with every break. Relax and let us prepare you a 3 course meal every night. 
-Write or phone for a free brochure. 
-WU," 
-It-!' 
-41, 
-7 
-4. 
-WILLIS'S WALKABOUTS 12 Carrington Street Millner 1VT 
-Phone (089) 85 2134 
-Fax: (089) 85 2355 
  
 +Now is time to remind you of the following events;
 +
 +===October===
 +
 +16th. B.B.Q. and Singalong at the clubrooms. Bring your own food, club will provide liquid refreshments.
 +
 +23rd. Wilderness Society.
 +
 +30th. Slides video of Kakadu.
 +
 +===November===
 +
 +6th. Committee Meeting.
 +
 +13th. General Meeting.
 +
 +20th. Abseiling and Canyoning Techniques - Ken Clacher Slides from previous abseiling trips welcome. Pre-meeting dinner, 6-30pm at La Trattoria (Italian restaurant), 34 Burton St.
 +
 +27th. Peter Treseder - The 1st skyline traverse of Hinchinbrook Island - Slides and Talk by the famous long distance walker.
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