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|3| |Is It Time to Change the Magazine Cover|Peter Miller| | |3| |Is It Time to Change the Magazine Cover|Peter Miller| | ||
|4| |Ettrema Creek Cheesecake|Maurice Smith | | |4| |Ettrema Creek Cheesecake|Maurice Smith | | ||
- | |6| |Walking at Dua|Jo Van Sommers| | + | |6| |Walking at Deua|Jo Van Sommers| |
|7| |Suckers in The Bush|Roger Pierson| | |7| |Suckers in The Bush|Roger Pierson| | ||
|8| | Hangliding in Tandem| Brian Holden| | |8| | Hangliding in Tandem| Brian Holden| | ||
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**ORCA** - The Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia. National Outdoor Recreation Leadership Division, Advocacy Division, Services division | **ORCA** - The Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia. National Outdoor Recreation Leadership Division, Advocacy Division, Services division | ||
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Secretary | Secretary | ||
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The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Incorporated | The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Incorporated | ||
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NORLD - (The National Outdoor Recreation Leadership Development Project), has evolved into a new organisation known as the Outdoor Recreation Council Of Australia. This was necessary for a number of reasons, not the least being that NORLD in its original form was a process, rather than an entity. The Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia (ORCA), expands from and builds upon the base established by NORLD, and in fact retains NORLD as a | NORLD - (The National Outdoor Recreation Leadership Development Project), has evolved into a new organisation known as the Outdoor Recreation Council Of Australia. This was necessary for a number of reasons, not the least being that NORLD in its original form was a process, rather than an entity. The Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia (ORCA), expands from and builds upon the base established by NORLD, and in fact retains NORLD as a | ||
- | division | + | division within its structure. The Office of the Council has been relocated in Sydney - Stewart Lennox has returned to his previous position and I have been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer. I won't attempt at this time to explain the structure |
- | The main NORLD project; (though it may become one of many), was the development of National Activity Standards, and I understand you have the latest copy of this document. This work continues under ORCA. You will notice that style and format vary throughout the document. Shortly, activity review groups will be invited to meet and participate in a validation of these standards, and i sincerely hope that Confederation will contribute to that process. | + | The main NORLD project, (though it may become one of many), was the development of National Activity Standards, and I understand you have the latest copy of this document. This work continues under ORCA. You will notice that style and format vary throughout the document. Shortly, activity review groups will be invited to meet and participate in a validation of these standards, and I sincerely hope that Confederation will contribute to that process. |
Pressure to develop National standards came from a number of areas, many of whom could be viewed as external or peripheral to the industry. I use the term " | Pressure to develop National standards came from a number of areas, many of whom could be viewed as external or peripheral to the industry. I use the term " | ||
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It is not necessary to be a paid employee to be considered part of the industry. Our industry is recognised as having a huge volunteer base, including organisations such as the Confederation, | It is not necessary to be a paid employee to be considered part of the industry. Our industry is recognised as having a huge volunteer base, including organisations such as the Confederation, | ||
- | You mention opposing views within the Confederation towards participation in standards development. I would encourage involvement by any organisation, | + | You mention opposing views within the Confederation towards participation in standards development. I would encourage involvement by any organisation, |
- | At this stage, I am unsure as to the extent it is likely that leadership standards will become mandatory for volunteer groups. You have identified this issue as a major concern of the Confederation, | + | At this stage, I am unsure as to the extent it is likely that leadership standards will become mandatory for volunteer groups. You have identified this issue as a major concern of the Confederation, |
- | pushing the industry towards standards. ORCA is committed to continuing discussions with these agencies as to the application of any control measures across industry | + | |
- | groups. Recognised as the peak outdoor recreation body, advocacy for the industry is a major function of the council. | + | |
A commercial operator leading a group on a bushwalk, and a volunteer leading a group on a bushwalk perform the same function of leadership. They are leading for different reasons, and may have different outcomes, but they are performing the same function. I realise this as a general statement, but the fact that one is paid and the other is not does not change the role and consequent responsibility of a leader to a group. | A commercial operator leading a group on a bushwalk, and a volunteer leading a group on a bushwalk perform the same function of leadership. They are leading for different reasons, and may have different outcomes, but they are performing the same function. I realise this as a general statement, but the fact that one is paid and the other is not does not change the role and consequent responsibility of a leader to a group. | ||
- | Any leader, should therefore have a base knowledge and skill level appropriate to the activity they are leading. The standards development work that. has been done so far, has been for the industry to decide what that level should be. | + | Any leader, should therefore have a base knowledge and skill level appropriate to the activity they are leading. The standards development work that has been done so far, has been for the industry to decide what that level should be. |
A priority of the activity standards project has been to establish a mechanism for RPL (recognition of | A priority of the activity standards project has been to establish a mechanism for RPL (recognition of | ||
prior learning) for those already operating in the industry. I can understand the apparent threat the development of standards may present. Your involvement in the process may help to develop a method of applying RPL to the particular needs of groups such as the Confederation. As a responsible organisation, | prior learning) for those already operating in the industry. I can understand the apparent threat the development of standards may present. Your involvement in the process may help to develop a method of applying RPL to the particular needs of groups such as the Confederation. As a responsible organisation, | ||
- | I hope the information I have provided answers more questions than it creates! The development of activity standards is continuing, and the participation of the Confederation is I believe, both. appropriate and of mutual benefit. It would seem a waste not to call ut5otit::,; | + | I hope the information I have provided answers more questions than it creates! The development of activity standards is continuing, and the participation of the Confederation is I believe, both appropriate and of mutual benefit. It would seem a waste not to call upon the considerable expertise and the established network of the Confederation. |
I would certainly appreciate the opportunity to explain in further detail the structure and function of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia, and in doing so perhaps work towards a closer relationship with the Confederation. Please contact me on 99234275 if I can be of further assistance. | I would certainly appreciate the opportunity to explain in further detail the structure and function of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia, and in doing so perhaps work towards a closer relationship with the Confederation. Please contact me on 99234275 if I can be of further assistance. | ||
- | I look forward to your response | + | I look forward to your response |
Regards Robert Ridley | Regards Robert Ridley | ||
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Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer | ||
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I have thought for some time that the club should update the look of the magazine. This is not meant as a criticism of the magazine or of the hard work that so many people have put into it but a wish for the club to take advantage of the latest computer technology and make our magazine one that represents us in the 1990s and beyond. | I have thought for some time that the club should update the look of the magazine. This is not meant as a criticism of the magazine or of the hard work that so many people have put into it but a wish for the club to take advantage of the latest computer technology and make our magazine one that represents us in the 1990s and beyond. | ||
- | As the magazine covers are due for reprinting I suggest this is the time ask the members if they want to change the artwork, content, paper and general presentation of the mapp7ine. We reprint the covers once every several years and I feel that it is time for a change and respectfully suggest the following steps be taken: | + | As the magazine covers are due for reprinting I suggest this is the time ask the members if they want to change the artwork, content, paper and general presentation of the magazine. We reprint the covers once every several years and I feel that it is time for a change and respectfully suggest the following steps be taken: |
1. Ask the members if they think there is merit in changing the present format. | 1. Ask the members if they think there is merit in changing the present format. | ||
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**Please note:** | **Please note:** | ||
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The reason why this subject has surfaced at this time is that we are about to run out of covers. The cover can't be printed on our own printer because it has too much black It requires an industrial printer. Also for reasons of economy, the covers are produced in large numbers. | The reason why this subject has surfaced at this time is that we are about to run out of covers. The cover can't be printed on our own printer because it has too much black It requires an industrial printer. Also for reasons of economy, the covers are produced in large numbers. | ||
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**by Maurice Smith** | **by Maurice Smith** | ||
- | Several of the last walks that I have led for the club have been on Ettrema Creek (in Morton National Park). On the first, in November last year, rain forced us out of Myall Creek and up onto Myall Ridge. On the second, earlier this year, we couldn' | + | Several of the last walks that I have led for the club have been on Ettrema Creek (in Morton National Park). On the first, in November last year, rain forced us out of Myall Creek and up onto Myall Ridge. On the second, earlier this year, we couldn' |
The weekend of May 11, 12 saw a group of 9 from the club start from Quiera Clearing, cross Myall Creek and have lunch at the top of Jingles Pass. After descending through the Pass and making our way down the ridge we were pleasantly surprised to find Ettrema Creek flowing well but not in flood conditions. That had been my main concern after the previous weekend' | The weekend of May 11, 12 saw a group of 9 from the club start from Quiera Clearing, cross Myall Creek and have lunch at the top of Jingles Pass. After descending through the Pass and making our way down the ridge we were pleasantly surprised to find Ettrema Creek flowing well but not in flood conditions. That had been my main concern after the previous weekend' | ||
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Sunday morning started off with a mid thigh wade across the Creek as we progressed further downstream. Many crossings of the creek were undertaken, at one point on the river stones we found a dead, one metre long, tiger snake with a rather fat mid section. Our guess was that it had been caught in the flood shortly after eating. There was even a suggestion that we should perform an autopsy to find out what it last meal had been. However, time didn't permit this. The carrion eaters had yet to commence dining on it. As progress was made down the Creek the beauty of the Creek also increased. | Sunday morning started off with a mid thigh wade across the Creek as we progressed further downstream. Many crossings of the creek were undertaken, at one point on the river stones we found a dead, one metre long, tiger snake with a rather fat mid section. Our guess was that it had been caught in the flood shortly after eating. There was even a suggestion that we should perform an autopsy to find out what it last meal had been. However, time didn't permit this. The carrion eaters had yet to commence dining on it. As progress was made down the Creek the beauty of the Creek also increased. | ||
- | At the bottom of Transportation Spur we filled our water bottles for the rest of the day. The slog up the Spur was punctuated by a few breather and drink stops. After lunch we made our way through the break in the cliffline at Pardon Point for further superb views. Then ensued about three kilometres of walking on a compass bearing back to the road, emerging from the horrible | + | At the bottom of Transportation Spur we filled our water bottles for the rest of the day. The slog up the Spur was punctuated by a few breather and drink stops. After lunch we made our way through the break in the cliffline at Pardon Point for further superb views. Then ensued about three kilometres of walking on a compass bearing back to the road, emerging from the horrible |
Oh yes, I suppose you are wondering about the why the report is titled Ettrema Creek Cheesecake. Well, when we arrived at our campsite on Saturday afternoon Chris Miller made up a lemon cheesecake from a packet mix. We felt obliged to help him eat it for dessert. It was as delicious, as it was unexpected. | Oh yes, I suppose you are wondering about the why the report is titled Ettrema Creek Cheesecake. Well, when we arrived at our campsite on Saturday afternoon Chris Miller made up a lemon cheesecake from a packet mix. We felt obliged to help him eat it for dessert. It was as delicious, as it was unexpected. | ||
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**By Jo Van Sommers** | **By Jo Van Sommers** | ||
- | It was twelve or more since I had been to the Deua National Park, as I had come to believe the area was too difficult for me_ But when Tony Holgate offered a medium walk in the area, only, 45K in four days with promises of " | + | It was twelve or more since I had been to the Deua National Park, as I had come to believe the area was too difficult for me. But when Tony Holgate offered a medium walk in the area, only 45K in four days with promises of " |
- | Deua N.P. is a long drive from Sydney to Braidwood, then 74K of mostly-gravel road south to the starting point. Jim and I, being members of the newly leisured classes, set off in the afternoon and arrived about 7. We made camp by the side of the' | + | Deua N.P. is a long drive from Sydney to Braidwood, then 74K of mostly gravel road south to the starting point. Jim and I, being members of the newly leisured classes, set off in the afternoon and arrived about 7. We made camp by the side of the road and had a pleasant dinner by moonlight. But where was everybody? The site had been hard to find, it was true, since the guidepost indicating the fire trail turnoff |
- | Eventually, we went to bed, leaving the fire, glowing to indicate our presence. | + | Eventually, we went to bed, leaving the fire, glowing to indicate our presence. When the wind got up in the night and we saw it was 3 a m., we doused it. Next morning we ate a chilly breakfast in the penetrating wind with a hint of snow and were quite relieved to see a convoy of cars arrive - everyone else had stayed overnight, Braidwood. This is the new breed of Sydney Bush Walkers? |
- | We set off on the Big Badja logging trail, nicely overgrown but still passable to 4.W.Ds, and detoured to the rocky. summit of Bigr..Badja (1363m). We crouched behind the cairn to enjoy the view and avoid the wind, which threatened to blow us out horizontally like a string of flags had we lifted our heads. Ominous billows of wildfire smoke filled the ,distant valleys below us, but f.C*Whately. | + | We set off on the Big Badja logging trail, nicely overgrown but still passable to 4.W.Ds, and detoured to the rocky summit of Big Badja (1363m). We crouched behind the cairn to enjoy the view and avoid the wind, which threatened to blow us out horizontally like a string of flags had we lifted our heads. Ominous billows of wildfire smoke filled the distant valleys below us, but fortunately |
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- | dropping down through the swampy ground to have lunch amongst the scribbly-gums. Pressing on, we covered a lot of ground at a steady pace, but the light was getting low by the time we reached the junction with Falcon Road - bulldozed aggressively to provide passing lanes for Fords, it seemed - and still a long way to go. | + | |
- | We covered this jarring section at a great rate for six Ks. then dropped off a steep ridge to avoid private land at Woila Creek. This ridge was very kind to us, as it led straight and true to the river flats a long way below and allowed us to find an excellent camp in the last of the light. Next morning in this delightful. spot we saw a pair of Scarlet Robins in the leaf litter and fallen branches of the large stand of Sydney Blue Gums we had camped in, while gangs of Yellow-tailed Black- Cockatoos screeched in the River She-oaks lining the creek. Another screech came from, .Pat, the only person brave enough to try an early- morning swim: and another! | + | We covered this jarring section at a great rate for six Ks. then dropped off a steep ridge to avoid private land at Woila Creek. This ridge was very kind to us, as it led straight and true to the river flats a long way below and allowed us to find an excellent camp in the last of the light. Next morning in this delightful spot we saw a pair of Scarlet Robins in the leaf litter and fallen branches of the large stand of Sydney Blue Gums we had camped in, while gangs of Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos screeched in the River She-oaks lining the creek. Another screech came from Pat, the only person brave enough to try an early morning swim: and another! |
- | Tony had promised us two easy days if we made it to Woila Creek On the first day (not that there was anywhere else to camp along the way) so off we went at a very civilized hour with light hearts and joyful step. There are inholdings of private land along the creek and a few cows eyed us with astonishment. | + | Tony had promised us two easy days if we made it to Woila Creek on the first day (not that there was anywhere else to camp along the way) so off we went at a very civilized hour with light hearts and joyful step. There are inholdings of private land along the creek and a few cows eyed us with astonishment. |
- | Jim thought they were wondering- why we were so foolish as to move away from such a perfect place. A placid wombat eyed us contemptuously | + | Jim thought they were wondering why we were so foolish as to move away from such a perfect place. A placid wombat eyed us contemptuously |
- | The third day was 'more of the same - beautiful weather, lovely unspoiled creek, easy crossings, good swimming. I even had time to birdwatch. | + | The third day was more of the same - beautiful weather, lovely unspoiled creek, easy crossings, good swimming. I even had time to birdwatch. |
- | The lunch-spot was so pleasant we decided to make it the campsite as well - not, as it was to turn out, the right decision. A serious discussion took place about the appropriate time to start Happy Hour. The time set, 4pm, limited the time for scouting forays which several people undertook, but no-one picked up 'the fact that we were not were we thought we were. All unaware of the retribution for our sloth awaiting us on the morrow, we enjoyed our leisurely dinner, watched the moon through the trees and wondered why we hadn't seen a platypus yet. The platypus was Jan's idea, she'd convinced Tony it was necessary to " | + | The lunch-spot was so pleasant we decided to make it the campsite as well - not, as it was to turn out, the right decision. A serious discussion took place about the appropriate time to start Happy Hour. The time set, 4pm, limited the time for scouting forays which several people undertook, but no-one picked up the fact that we were not were we thought we were. All unaware of the retribution for our sloth awaiting us on the morrow, we enjoyed our leisurely dinner, watched the moon through the trees and wondered why we hadn't seen a platypus yet. The platypus was Jan's idea, she'd convinced Tony it was necessary to " |
- | Early start next morning, the start of pay-back day. At least we were all well-rested. Erith had a gut-feeling about which ridge we should | + | Early start next morning, the start of pay-back day. At least we were all well-rested. Erith had a gut-feeling about which ridge we should |
- | Our ridge started nicely through a forest of Brown Barrel and brilliant bushes of aptly. names Sunshine Wattle but soon became steep rocky and nasty. | + | Our ridge started nicely through a forest of Brown Barrel and brilliant bushes of aptly named Sunshine Wattle but soon became steep rocky and nasty. |
- | We have a quick lunch, looking across at Mother Woila and still lower than we had been in the early morning. The party moved well, but we lost the sun. early behind the hill we Were climbing and darkness crept upon us with still a long way to go. The moon sulked behind the clouds but we saved the torches for as long as possible. Keeping the party close together, Tony moved us along over piles of rocks, through the only thick scrub of the Whole trip, another rock scramble by torchlight, another climb, until with sighs of relief we hit the fire-trail. A brisk 'gallop got us back to the cars at 7.45, thus completing an " | + | We have a quick lunch, looking across at Mother Woila and still lower than we had been in the early morning. The party moved well, but we lost the sun early behind the hill we Were climbing and darkness crept upon us with still a long way to go. The moon sulked behind the clouds but we saved the torches for as long as possible. Keeping the party close together, Tony moved us along over piles of rocks, through the only thick scrub of the whole trip, another rock scramble by torchlight, another climb, until with sight of relief we hit the fire-trail. A brisk gallop got us back to the cars at 7.45, thus completing an " |
At Braidwood most of us stopped for an excellent meal at " | At Braidwood most of us stopped for an excellent meal at " | ||
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On a most pleasant walk in the very damp high country near Tanjil Bren recently, the talk amongst the group turned to leaches. Why? Because we were all being hounded by this friendly little sucker from the bush. But no one knew a great deal about leaches and I was no exception. | On a most pleasant walk in the very damp high country near Tanjil Bren recently, the talk amongst the group turned to leaches. Why? Because we were all being hounded by this friendly little sucker from the bush. But no one knew a great deal about leaches and I was no exception. | ||
- | So, if you would like, to learn a little more about leaches, as 1 did with a few minutes of research, read on. | + | So, if you would like, to learn a little more about leaches, as I did with a few minutes of research, read on. |
Leaches are first cousins of the earth worm. They belong to the phylum ANNELIDA (the roundworms) and to the class HIRUDINEA (Latin for leach). | Leaches are first cousins of the earth worm. They belong to the phylum ANNELIDA (the roundworms) and to the class HIRUDINEA (Latin for leach). | ||
- | World wide there are about 300 species of leach, distinguished by their worm-like shape and a sucker at each end.. 'Most are aquatic but a few have moved onto the land. | + | World wide there are about 300 species of leach, distinguished by their worm-like shape and a sucker at each end. Most are aquatic but a few have moved onto the land. |
- | In the bush, leaches stand erect on their rear sucker and wait for you (the suckee) to venture along. Once it sees you, (Yes, they have one to four sets of eyes), it silently drops onto you. I finds a nice soft spot on your skin and attaches by its front sucker. | + | In the bush, leaches stand erect on their rear sucker and wait for you (the suckee) to venture along. Once it sees you (yes, they have one to four sets of eyes), it silently drops onto you. It finds a nice soft spot on your skin and attaches by its front sucker. |
Sets of saw like tiny teeth hack into your tissue. Into the wound goes some saliva containing hirudin, an anticoagulant, | Sets of saw like tiny teeth hack into your tissue. Into the wound goes some saliva containing hirudin, an anticoagulant, | ||
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**Roger Pierson** | **Roger Pierson** | ||
- | **Waverley. (Victoria) Bushwalking Club** | + | |
+ | **Waverley (Victoria) Bushwalking Club** | ||
====== Hangliding In Tandem ====== | ====== Hangliding In Tandem ====== | ||
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**by Brian Holden** | **by Brian Holden** | ||
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09/05/96 | 09/05/96 | ||
- | The preceding apprehension is replaced by a sort of numbness as I am strapped into my jacket. Is this really happening to me? As the pilot checks over the glider and my gear, he moves as in a kind of shadow as my Mind has sought refuge in some nether-world. I hear him say " | ||
- | Then suddenly | + | The preceding apprehension is replaced by a sort of numbness as I am strapped into my jacket. Is this really happening to me? As the pilot checks over the glider and my gear, he moves as in a kind of shadow as my mind has sought refuge in some nether-world. I hear him say " |
- | After about 3 seconds my thinking changes tack. The fabric and aluminium are now all that matters. My whole world revolves around the structure a metre above, hi these first few seconds | + | Then suddenly |
- | He tells me to unlatch the trapeze bar from its velcro attachment on my chest, drop it down and get my feet on top of it. But it only drops to knee level, With one hand grasping | + | After about 3 seconds |
- | hear him tell me to push down on the bar. For some reason I have to push very hard and as soon as I do this, I hang horizontal. It occurs to me that he has been in that position since we took off. What he was doing as we went into space was a blur. The parameters of my zone of perspective was the ground and the tenuous unit of my poor fragile body and the structure above my head - with nothing else occupying that zone. I can easily get my other foot on the bar. ' Now I feel happier. | + | |
- | "This thing is really going to stay up" I say to myself. "It is a controlled situation" | + | He tells me to unlatch the trapeze bar from its velcro attachment on my chest, drop it down and get my feet on top of it. But it only drops to knee level. With one hand grasping the pilot's neck and probably threatening to cut off his circulation, |
- | The wobble had just left when I became aware of a genuine danger_ There were about 8.gliders | + | "This thing is really going to stay up" |
- | He asked me if I was prepared for a sudden drop.' | + | The wobble had just left when I became aware of a genuine danger. There were about 8 gliders up, so I diplomatically suggested to the pilot that he should keep a sharp eye out - to which he assured me that he was constantly aware of the location of all gliders in our area. One passed about 40 metres away and the turbulence we felt was surprising. Collisions probably never happen as that would require both pilots not to be concentrating and the manoeuvrability of a hang glider probably cannot be matched. |
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+ | He asked me if I was prepared for a sudden drop. My response was that I had paid $110 to get up, so I | ||
wanted the works. A dream I once had had me hurtling down in a lift with a broken cable. The sudden drop experience happens so fast I, thankfully, did not relive the dream. It was over before I realised it was happening. I was all confidence now. | wanted the works. A dream I once had had me hurtling down in a lift with a broken cable. The sudden drop experience happens so fast I, thankfully, did not relive the dream. It was over before I realised it was happening. I was all confidence now. | ||
- | I had also paid $25 to have 5 photos taken. One was to,have my head in it which required my head and his head to be as far apart as possible. With me almost tipping the glider over to the left, his hand came off the control bar as he appeared to get into an awful contortion to get me at a photograph-able distance. My newfound confidence vanished as for a moment I felt we were in crashable mode. For all his efforts the picture turned out to be a dud. | + | I had also paid $25 to have 5 photos taken. One was to have my head in it which required my head and his head to be as far apart as possible. With me almost tipping the glider over to the left, his hand came off the control bar as he appeared to get into an awful contortion to get me at a photograph-able distance. My newfound confidence vanished as for a moment I felt we were in crashable mode. For all his efforts the picture turned out to be a dud. |
- | After 45 minutes I was getting a bit bored as only the pilot has the bird feel envied by man for thousands of years. One has to go up alone for the real experience. It was the historical significance of joining the birds that interested me more than the views or the dare. In a way the hang glider can be seen as being of more historical significance than the aeroplane. It rates with the aqualung which allows man to experience the world. of the fish. I can easily understand why piloting a glider can become an addiction but just going along for the ride could not. I was glad when he announced that I should prepare for landing. | + | After 45 minutes I was getting a bit bored as only the pilot has the bird feel envied by man for thousands of years. One has to go up alone for the real experience. It was the historical significance of joining the birds that interested me more than the views or the dare. In a way the hang glider can be seen as being of more historical significance than the aeroplane. It rates with the aqualung which allows man to experience the world of the fish. I can easily understand why piloting a glider can become an addiction but just going along for the ride could not. I was glad when he announced that I should prepare for landing. |
- | We started a slow spiral down towards the beach. I saw a glider pilot seem to ram into the sand below and my pilot assured me that our landing would be more skilful than that. He told me to get out of the stirrup and let my legs hang. The launch and the spiral down are the highlights for the passenger as in between the passenger feels a bit like luggage. As we got about 3 metres from the sand it seemed to be racing by under my feet at a great rate. Then the pilot tilted back and we were standing | + | We started a slow spiral down towards the beach. I saw a glider pilot seem to ram into the sand below and my pilot assured me that our landing would be more skilful than that. He told me to get out of the stirrup and let my legs hang. The launch and the spiral down are the highlights for the passenger as in between the passenger feels a bit like luggage. As we got about 3 metres from the sand it seemed to be racing by under my feet at a great rate. Then the pilot tilted back and we were standing |
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- | I had been watching gliders from Bald Hill pass over my roof at Stanwell Park for years and promised myself that one day I would give it a go. I got the push I needed when a friend of mine was given a prepaid glide as a birthday present. So Lmade an open booking as it is difficult to pick a day when the wind is right. I am sure many arrive only to have to go home again due to:' winds being too light or blowing out to sea. I was home when my pilot rang me three days after I had made the open booking and asked me to meet 'him at Bald Hill in 10 minutes. | + | I had been watching gliders from Bald Hill pass over my roof at Stanwell Park for years and promised myself that one day I would give it a go. I got the push I needed when a friend of mine was given a prepaid glide as a birthday present. So I made an open booking as it is difficult to pick a day when the wind is right. I am sure many arrive only to have to go home again due to' winds being too light or blowing out to sea. I was home when my pilot rang me three days after I had made the open booking and asked me to meet him at Bald Hill in 10 minutes. |
- | I thought $110 for 45 minutes was fairly easy money for him but about 45 minutes spent in preparation and another 45 minutes packing up for the trip from the beach up to the top again. Commercial gliders are replaced every two years - and they Cost about $5000. Then there are all those times when the wind is not right and their business lies idle. Was it worth the money? Yes. Would I go up again? No. I would recommend | + | I thought $110 for 45 minutes was fairly easy money for him but about 45 minutes |
- | The muscular tension the novice feels when hang gliding is probably due to using muscles in an unusual way rather than anxiety. One has the same experience when snow skiing for the first time hangliding and para gliding is an. almost totally controlled situation - which driving to and from the site of the glide is - not. Accidents are very rare now that learners have to be enrolled in a recognised course with the object of | + | The muscular tension the novice feels when hang gliding is probably due to using muscles in an unusual way rather than anxiety. One has the same experience when snow skiing for the first time hangliding and para gliding is an almost totally controlled situation - which driving to and from the site of the glide is not. Accidents are very rare now that learners have to be enrolled in a recognised course with the object of |
gaining a licence. About 2 years ago a glider dropped into the sea off Stanwell Park. The pilot was lucky somebody saw it happen and she was duly rescued. | gaining a licence. About 2 years ago a glider dropped into the sea off Stanwell Park. The pilot was lucky somebody saw it happen and she was duly rescued. | ||
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====== Lamington National Park walks from 7th to 15th September 1996 ====== | ====== Lamington National Park walks from 7th to 15th September 1996 ====== | ||
- | Several camp sites have been booked in Jan Mohandas' | + | Several camp sites have been booked in Jan Mohandas' |
Jan Mohandas has planned to reach the camping area near O' | Jan Mohandas has planned to reach the camping area near O' | ||
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====== The May 1996 General Meeting ====== | ====== The May 1996 General Meeting ====== | ||
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**by Barry Wallis** | **by Barry Wallis** | ||
- | If you were there before 2015 you might have seen the president call the 20 or so members present to order and 'begin the meeting. There were also apologies from Michelle Powel and Bill and Fran Holland and new member Lucy Moore was welcomed into membership. in the usual way. | + | If you were there before 2015 you might have seen the president call the 20 or so members present to order and begin the meeting. There were also apologies from Michelle Powel and Bill and Fran Holland and new member Lucy Moore was welcomed into membership in the usual way. |
- | The minutes of the April general meeting were read and received. The only matter arising was a note that NPWS, :South Metropolitan Area are undertaking a review of toilet facilities in parks under their control. It is unclear whether that is related in any way to our letter regarding Werrong Beach. | + | The minutes of the April general meeting were read and received. The only matter arising was a note that NPWS, South Metropolitan Area are undertaking a review of toilet facilities in parks under their control. It is unclear whether that is related in any way to our letter regarding Werrong Beach. |
- | Correspondence covered letters out from Alex Colley as Conservation Secretary to NPWS, in from NPWS acknowledging our letters, in from Newcastle. Bushwalkers asking for information on procedures for care of abseiling equipment, in from Elwyn Morris commenting on grading problems for programmed walks and a notice regarding the Forest Parks countdown. | + | Correspondence covered letters out from Alex Colley as Conservation Secretary to NPWS, in from NPWS acknowledging our letters, in from Newcastle Bushwalkers asking for information on procedures for care of abseiling equipment, in from Elwyn Morris commenting on grading problems for programmed walks and a notice regarding the Forest Parks countdown. |
The treasurer reported that we acquired income of $6,509, spent a measly $611 and closed with a balance of $8,927. | The treasurer reported that we acquired income of $6,509, spent a measly $611 and closed with a balance of $8,927. | ||
- | Greg Bridge' | + | Greg Bridge' |
The weekend of 20, 21 April was similarly bereft of weekend walks. Peter Kaye led 20 on a car shuffle based trip from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba on the Saturday. They ended the walk at about 1700 in a beautiful sunset. There was no report of Frank Sandor' | The weekend of 20, 21 April was similarly bereft of weekend walks. Peter Kaye led 20 on a car shuffle based trip from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba on the Saturday. They ended the walk at about 1700 in a beautiful sunset. There was no report of Frank Sandor' | ||
**May General Meeting** | **May General Meeting** | ||
- | There was mention of Roger Brown on a flying visit from the U.K. and prospective named Lucy Sullivan. Lucy is a readmitted full member. There seem to' be some confusion there. Maurie Bloom' | ||
- | Anzac Weekend saw the return of weekend walks to the program.- Jim Rivers led a Party Of 7, on his Morton NP walk. The diligent among you will have read the account that appeared in the previous | + | There was mention of Roger Brown on a flying visit from the U.K. and prospective named Lucy Sullivan. Lucy is a readmitted full member. There seems to be some confusion there. Maurie Bloom' |
- | Editor please note! Nancye Alderson | + | |
+ | Anzac Weekend saw the return of weekend walks to the program. Jim Rivers led a party Of 7, on his Morton NP walk. The diligent among you will have read the account that appeared in the previous | ||
+ | Editor please note! Nancye Alderson | ||
- | The weekend of May 3, 4, 5 saw Tom Wenman and Ken Smith cancel their Kanangra to Katoomba walks on: what turned out to be a wet weekend following a wet week. Ken hitched a ride with Tom out to The Golden Stairs and set off -with a party reduced to 4 to do a walk of some sort at 2230 on the Friday evening. On Saturday they passed' | + | The weekend of May 3, 4, 5 saw Tom Wenman and Ken Smith cancel their Kanangra to Katoomba walks on what turned out to be a wet weekend following a wet week. Ken hitched a ride with Tom out to The Golden Stairs and set off with a party reduced to 4 to do a walk of some sort at 2230 on the Friday evening. On Saturday they passed through Mobbs Soak, briefly visiting a school group who were attempting to dry out in the cave, and went out to Splendour Rock. On Sunday |
- | found to be in flood. At about there they called it a day, and returned to Katoomba.. Dennis Morgan and Shiela Speter cancelled their hot air balloon trip due to weather conditions and Peter Miller had already postponed his BeroWra | + | |
- | Conservation report indicated that the forest peace process is still in progress. It's all getting down to the fate of the high conservation value forest areas, left in the "too hard" basket until last. The NSW government is assessing a further eight wilderness areas. The meeting unanimously agreed to write to the government supporting their actions on wilderness areas. There was a report from the body of the meeting of a horseriding | + | Conservation report indicated that the forest peace process is still in progress. It's all getting down to the fate of the high conservation value forest areas, left in the "too hard" basket until last. The NSW government is assessing a further eight wilderness areas. The meeting unanimously agreed to write to the government supporting their actions on wilderness areas. There was a report from the body of the meeting of a horseriding |
Confederation report indicated that stories of vandalism at Bluegum have been exaggerated. It appears the damage was confined to the area near the Acacia Flat camping area. Confederation are to establish a home page on the internet. There have been further protests about the number of cattle being encountered on the Kowrnung River. There is a possibility that NPWS will request that park users provide advance notice of: | Confederation report indicated that stories of vandalism at Bluegum have been exaggerated. It appears the damage was confined to the area near the Acacia Flat camping area. Confederation are to establish a home page on the internet. There have been further protests about the number of cattle being encountered on the Kowrnung River. There is a possibility that NPWS will request that park users provide advance notice of: | ||
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After that it was just a matter of the announcements and the meeting closed at 2131. | After that it was just a matter of the announcements and the meeting closed at 2131. | ||
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====== Walk in Kakadu ====== | ====== Walk in Kakadu ====== | ||
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**by John Hogan** | **by John Hogan** | ||
- | The good news is that by the time you read this report I will probably be working as a tour guide in Cairns! I am very excited about the prospects as i will be primarily working with a company who specialises in adventure tours - perfect! | + | The good news is that by the time you read this report I will probably be working as a tour guide in Cairns! I am very excited about the prospects as I will be primarily working with a company who specialises in adventure tours - perfect! |
- | However this means that the trip i had booked on in Kakadu will be out of the question. So rather than pass it up altogether I would prefer to offer it to another member at a discount. | + | However this means that the trip had booked on in Kakadu will be out of the question. So rather than pass it up altogether I would prefer to offer it to another member at a discount. |
The trip commences on July 14 and runs for 2 weeks. | The trip commences on July 14 and runs for 2 weeks. | ||
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The first week takes in Barramundi Gorge. This is one of the few Kakadu creeks which flows all year around. There is an area of rain forest and several large pools and waterfalls. | The first week takes in Barramundi Gorge. This is one of the few Kakadu creeks which flows all year around. There is an area of rain forest and several large pools and waterfalls. | ||
- | The second week you will do Graveside, and Surprise. This combines the magic of ,spectacular views with sparkling falls and a visit to a gorge which you are unable to visit on any other trip. | + | The second week you will do Graveside, and Surprise. This combines the magic of spectacular views with sparkling falls and a visit to a gorge which you are unable to visit on any other trip. |
The trip is being conducted by Willis' | The trip is being conducted by Willis' | ||
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//Next year the Sydney Bushwalkers celebrates its seventieth birthday and now is the time to start planning for the big event.// | //Next year the Sydney Bushwalkers celebrates its seventieth birthday and now is the time to start planning for the big event.// | ||
- | **A committee is being formed and volunteers are required to make up a group of about six who will take up the task of making the celebrations a big success. | + | **A committee is being formed and volunteers are required to make up a group of about six who will take up the task of making the celebrations a big success.** |
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- | //If you would like to be on the committee please ring on the | + | |
- | number shown below.// | + | //If you would like to be on the committee please ring on the number shown below.// |
If you have way suggestions as to what form the celebrations should take please ring. Don't wait until the last minute and say we should have done this or that instead of that or this - the committee needs your input as soon as possible so please ring NOW. | If you have way suggestions as to what form the celebrations should take please ring. Don't wait until the last minute and say we should have done this or that instead of that or this - the committee needs your input as soon as possible so please ring NOW. | ||
Some of the ideas that may have to be considered are listed here and could help to jog your brain for other suggestions. They are not listed in any order of importance but are just ideas at this stage. | Some of the ideas that may have to be considered are listed here and could help to jog your brain for other suggestions. They are not listed in any order of importance but are just ideas at this stage. | ||
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Dinner dance (where - what kind of music?) | Dinner dance (where - what kind of music?) | ||
Commemorative walk (where to, how far, should it be 70 kms?) | Commemorative walk (where to, how far, should it be 70 kms?) | ||
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Guest speakers. | Guest speakers. | ||
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Guests. | Guests. | ||
- | Longest time as members-(do we still have any foundation members still alive?) | + | |
+ | Longest time as members (do we still have any foundation members still alive?) | ||
Newest member. | Newest member. | ||
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Memorabilia night. | Memorabilia night. | ||
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Update of the 60 anniversary book. | Update of the 60 anniversary book. | ||
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Contact with ex members who might like to attend the celebrations. | Contact with ex members who might like to attend the celebrations. | ||
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Commemorative camp. | Commemorative camp. | ||
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How do we estimate numbers for the various events? | How do we estimate numbers for the various events? | ||
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What are members willing to pay for a dinner dance? | What are members willing to pay for a dinner dance? | ||
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**Please ring Peter Miller on 456 5326 (home after 7pm or at weekends)** | **Please ring Peter Miller on 456 5326 (home after 7pm or at weekends)** | ||
- | ====== | + | |
- | New Members Admitted First Quarter 1996 ====== | + | ====== New Members Admitted First Quarter 1996 ====== |
|Name |Address |Home Phone|Bus Phone| | |Name |Address |Home Phone|Bus Phone| | ||
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|Mr Chris Miller |PO Box 1615 Crows Nest |2065 9955 1547 |9901 1533| | |Mr Chris Miller |PO Box 1615 Crows Nest |2065 9955 1547 |9901 1533| | ||
|Mr Paul Veltman |16 Fern St Randwick 2031 |664 2929 |248 4126| | |Mr Paul Veltman |16 Fern St Randwick 2031 |664 2929 |248 4126| | ||
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====== Apology ====== | ====== Apology ====== | ||
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|Ms Debbie Tong|9922 4084 |869 2200| | |Ms Debbie Tong|9922 4084 |869 2200| | ||
- | Barry Wallace Hon, Membership Sec. | + | //Barry Wallace Hon. Membership Sec.// |
====== WEEKEND WALK CHANGE ====== | ====== WEEKEND WALK CHANGE ====== | ||
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BLUE MOUNTAINS BLUDGE TRIP | BLUE MOUNTAINS BLUDGE TRIP | ||
AUGUST 17/18 changed to AUGUST 23,24,25. | AUGUST 17/18 changed to AUGUST 23,24,25. | ||
- | Since this weekend clashes with two others - Jan Roberts' | + | Since this weekend clashes with two others - Jan Roberts' |
====== IGNORED BY THE RIVER CAT ====== | ====== IGNORED BY THE RIVER CAT ====== | ||
- | Anyone counting on any river cat at the end of a walk, be warned that when it is ' | + | Anyone counting on any river cat at the end of a walk, be warned that when it is ' |
- Elwyn Morris | - Elwyn Morris | ||
- | ' | + | ====== |
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+ | - by Elwyn Morris | ||
On twisting my knee and making it worse on an ' | On twisting my knee and making it worse on an ' | ||
$1,600. | $1,600. | ||
- | By sheer luck I was referred by my GP to an older orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees, Dr N Thomson at Lane Cove. He said it definitely wasn't cartilage, but bruising of the ligament and bone/ An arthroscopy at my age, could result after 13 or 18 months in a permanent knee problem. It was always a last resort. His main prescription was swimming - and no bushwalking for some months. | + | By sheer luck I was referred by my GP to an older orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees, Dr N Thomson at Lane Cove. He said it definitely wasn't cartilage, but bruising of the ligament and bone. An arthroscopy at my age could result after 13 or 18 months in a permanent knee problem. It was always a last resort. His main prescription was swimming - and no bushwalking for some months. |
====== In Your Memories ====== | ====== In Your Memories ====== | ||
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Your memories? Oh, yes, for they are almost all that is left to some worn out old bushwalkers like myself. At least in my case they are rich and rewarding memories. | Your memories? Oh, yes, for they are almost all that is left to some worn out old bushwalkers like myself. At least in my case they are rich and rewarding memories. | ||
- | In the S.M. Herald of Saturday, 20th April, there was an article complete with a large photograph of President: Tony Holgate spread- eagled -over a...jutting. boulder in a newly discovered canyon around Mount Coricudgy. | + | In the S.M. Herald of Saturday, 20th April, there was an article complete with a large photograph of President Tony Holgate spread-eagled -over a jutting boulder in a newly discovered canyon around Mount Coricudgy. |
- | " | + | " |
- | I was first introduced to the region during a "walk on the wild side" organised by Alex Colley back in gine 1.953. " | + | I was first introduced to the region during a "walk on the wild side" organised by Alex Colley back in June 1953. " |
- | Looking out from the shoulders of Cotigudgy, where a sawmill was still operating but closed down a few years later, we saw a wild and wonderful landscape of ridges and valleys, some farm land and a number of abrupt hill-tops crowned with conical rocky peaks. I knew instantly I would have to come back and rub my nose on it. | + | Looking out from the shoulders of Corigudgy, where a sawmill was still operating but closed down a few years later, we saw a wild and wonderful landscape of ridges and valleys, some farm land and a number of abrupt hill-tops crowned with conical rocky peaks. I knew instantly I would have to come back and rub my nose on it. |
- | Our 1953 trip continued south to Gosper' | + | Our 1953 trip continued south to Gosper' |
- | Over a spread of some 25 years I did come back and prowl around the area first sighted from Coricudgy. Some of these walks I can still recall fairly precisely with the aid of the modem 1:25000 maps now available. Others, I'm afraid, are a bit fuzzy in my memory, but it doesn' | + | Over a spread of some 25 years I did come back and prowl around the area first sighted from Coricudgy. Some of these walks I can still recall fairly precisely with the aid of the modern |
- | There is one jaunt in the region covered by a written, account in our magazines (in 1964),H so I can recreate that readily enough. I started on Nullo Mountain where I left my wheels before dropping into Never Never Creek, passing over some farmland, going over the saddle between two of the abrupt cone shaped hills,- Mt Kelgoola and Mt Miderulla, to pick up the earth road coming out from Rylstone and leading up onto Coricudgy. | + | There is one jaunt in the region covered by a written account in our magazines (in 1964), so I can recreate that readily enough. I started on Nullo Mountain where I left my wheels before dropping into Never Never Creek, passing over some farmland, going over the saddle between two of the abrupt cone shaped hills, Mt Kelgoola and Mt Miderulla, to pick up the earth road coming out from Rylstone and leading up onto Coricudgy. |
Arriving near nightfall on a stinking hot evening, I had a rather disturbed night. Waking about midnight I looked out through the top of my little tent at a series of red eyes - sundry bushfires at distances I couldn' | Arriving near nightfall on a stinking hot evening, I had a rather disturbed night. Waking about midnight I looked out through the top of my little tent at a series of red eyes - sundry bushfires at distances I couldn' | ||
- | My intended way was to the north and north-east to the companion peak of Coriaday - another of the dramatic cone tops. I kept on finding bits of trail 7 probably a relic of the sawmills activity, but finally made it to Coriaday - a disappointment - too much vegetation around the summit to take any photographs of the immense blue vista out towards the Hunter valley. | + | My intended way was to the north and north-east to the companion peak of Coriaday - another of the dramatic cone tops. I kept on finding bits of trail - probably a relic of the sawmills activity, but finally made it to Coriaday - a disappointment - too much vegetation around the summit to take any photographs of the immense blue vista out towards the Hunter valley. |
- | Now what I wanted to do was find a way out along the ridge and down into Widdin Brook. On the eastern side of Coriaday I was lured by another of these elusive old trails, which led out to a cliffline looking down into Blackwater Creek .. but it looked highly doubtful that I could get down into that stream, and if I did I would be a long way. upstream from Widdin. I doubled back to spend another troubled night on the shoulder of Coriaday wondering how to get out. | + | Now what I wanted to do was find a way out along the ridge and down into Widdin Brook. On the eastern side of Coriaday I was lured by another of these elusive old trails, which led out to a cliffline looking down into Blackwater Creek .. but it looked highly doubtful that I could get down into that stream, and if I did I would be a long way upstream from Widdin. I doubled back to spend another troubled night on the shoulder of Coriaday wondering how to get out. |
- | Next day I looked at my wretchedly inadequate map and began to grope my solitary path along a sprawling | + | Next day I looked at my wretchedly inadequate map and began to grope my solitary path along a sprawling |
- | At least my ridge treated me decently, led to a small cliff I could out-flank, down into a creek with ample clean water, dense tree shade, and only one hour leisurely march down to the main stream of :Widdin Brook, upstream of the last, occupied property. I camped. that night several | + | At least my ridge treated me decently, led to a small cliff I could out-flank, down into a creek with ample clean water, dense tree shade, and only one hour leisurely march down to the main stream of Widdin Brook, upstream of the last, occupied property. I camped that night several |
- | On the last morning of this venture I went up a good ridge to a cliffline, decided it was a " | + | On the last morning of this venture I went up a good ridge to a cliffline, decided it was a " |
- | Half a dozen times since I have been tempted back to this marvellous wild place, including two walks to the scenic crown of Mount Pomany. At least Once, on a vantage point overlooking a densely forested valley on a hot day, I was aware of a strong pine fragrance in the almost still air. Did I smell the recently, discovered "Wollorni | + | Half a dozen times since I have been tempted back to this marvellous wild place, including two walks to the scenic crown of Mount Pomany. At least once, on a vantage point overlooking a densely forested valley on a hot day, I was aware of a strong pine fragrance in the almost still air. Did I smell the recently, discovered "Wollomi |
- | Some seven or eight years ago, following a year in which the Club's walks programs had featured quite a handsome collection of trips in the Colo River area, I wrote a sketch to be played at the Reunion | + | Some seven or eight years ago, following a year in which the Club's walks programs had featured quite a handsome collection of trips in the Colo River area, I wrote a sketch to be played at the Reunion camp-fire, called it " |
You'll remember the wild Colo Valley | You'll remember the wild Colo Valley | ||
You'll remember that you battled on | You'll remember that you battled on | ||
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- | I allocated the " | + | I allocated the " |
So, all you people coming to join us, don't be too dismayed if you strike a few rough trips. The day might come when you treasure that "walk on the wild side" and wish you could do it again. | So, all you people coming to join us, don't be too dismayed if you strike a few rough trips. The day might come when you treasure that "walk on the wild side" and wish you could do it again. | ||
- | ====== A Winter Reminder. ====== | + | ====== A Winter Reminder ====== |
**Exposure** (climatic hypothermia) | **Exposure** (climatic hypothermia) | ||
- | Hypothermia is the condition associated with lowered body core temperature, | + | Hypothermia is the condition associated with lowered body core temperature, |
**Prevention of exposure** | **Prevention of exposure** | ||
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This depends on sound planning, adequate training, appropriate clothing, appropriate equipment and thorough. preparation before the trip. | This depends on sound planning, adequate training, appropriate clothing, appropriate equipment and thorough. preparation before the trip. | ||
- | Be prepared for bad weather conditions whatever the length of the trip, and pack accordingly. You must take waterproof and windproof outer clothing, and woollen clothes, mittens and balaclava. You should be aware of the need to put on extra clothing when necessary. Ideally, when clothed for extremes of cold in wet and windy conditions; only the face should be exposed. Remember that up to one third of the body's total heat loss can be through an unprotected head. | + | Be prepared for bad weather conditions whatever the length of the trip, and pack accordingly. You must take waterproof and windproof outer clothing, and woollen clothes, mittens and balaclava. You should be aware of the need to put on extra clothing when necessary. Ideally, when clothed for extremes of cold in wet and windy conditions, only the face should be exposed. Remember that up to one third of the body's total heat loss can be through an unprotected head. |
Be prepared to make camp early in bad weather, or if lost or benighted. Do not try to push on. Exhaustion can be fatal. It is time to stop when any member of your party is seriously fatigued. Each party member should carry an emergency groundsheet or bivvy bag - it could save their life. | Be prepared to make camp early in bad weather, or if lost or benighted. Do not try to push on. Exhaustion can be fatal. It is time to stop when any member of your party is seriously fatigued. Each party member should carry an emergency groundsheet or bivvy bag - it could save their life. | ||
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Jan Mohandas has been able to organise one night accommodation at the Jenolan house for the walkers and helpers | Jan Mohandas has been able to organise one night accommodation at the Jenolan house for the walkers and helpers | ||
- | on 31st August 1996. It is different from the previous occasions and will cost only $23 per person per, night in rooms with 4 or 6 beds. This backpacker type accommodation at the Gatehouse in Jenolan House Complex is quite adequate. However this accommodation will only be available if the booking is done before 30th June 1996. Those who are interested should immediately contact the Jenolen | + | on 31st August 1996. It is different from the previous occasions and will cost only $23 per person per night in rooms with 4 or 6 beds. This backpacker type accommodation at the Gatehouse in Jenolan House Complex is quite adequate. However this accommodation will only be available if the booking is done before 30th June 1996. Those who are interested should immediately contact the Jenolan |
- | With regard to the group dinner, those who are interested should contact Jan in order to organise that. and the cost would be $35.00 per person. There is now a bistro opened for coffee, other drinks and meals. It is also quite good and for this no booking is necessary, | + | With regard to the group dinner, those who are interested should contact Jan in order to organise that and the cost would be $35.00 per person. There is now a bistro opened for coffee, other drinks and meals. It is also quite good and for this no booking is necessary, |
without booking. | without booking. | ||
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I believe it's due to heavy pressure being applied by persons with more clout than me. Ed | I believe it's due to heavy pressure being applied by persons with more clout than me. Ed | ||
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====== REMOTE AREA FIRST AID COURSE ====== | ====== REMOTE AREA FIRST AID COURSE ====== | ||
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Oh, how I hate the race of packs! | Oh, how I hate the race of packs! | ||
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I'd like to hit mine with an axe. | I'd like to hit mine with an axe. | ||
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I'd like to bust it right in two, | I'd like to bust it right in two, | ||
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Or beat it till it's black and blue! | Or beat it till it's black and blue! | ||
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I'd like to fling it in the sea, | I'd like to fling it in the sea, | ||
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Or jump upon it savagely! | Or jump upon it savagely! | ||
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How dare it sit and mock at me, | How dare it sit and mock at me, | ||
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Knowing that it must carried be? | Knowing that it must carried be? | ||
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How dare it grin, with beastly bulge, | How dare it grin, with beastly bulge, | ||
- | And naught but ribald mirth | + | |
- | divulge? | + | And naught but ribald mirth divulge? |
And does it feed upon the air, | And does it feed upon the air, | ||
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That it grows daily heavier? | That it grows daily heavier? | ||
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Or slyly suck my puny strength, | Or slyly suck my puny strength, | ||
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And take my breath, and leave but length? | And take my breath, and leave but length? | ||
Just watch it try to break my neck. | Just watch it try to break my neck. | ||
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Using me as a landing-deck! | Using me as a landing-deck! | ||
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Pompous pincushion! Loathsome lump! | Pompous pincushion! Loathsome lump! | ||
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I vow you ne'er again I'll hump | I vow you ne'er again I'll hump | ||
- | //Grace Edgecombe SBW July 1938// | + | //Grace Edgecombe |
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