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 +======THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER======
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 **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of
 matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc,
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 |**Editor**|George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198, Telephone: 9707 1343| |**Editor**|George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198, Telephone: 9707 1343|
 |**Business Manager**|Jan Roberts, 5 Sharland Av Chatswood 2067, Telephone: 9411 5517 (H) 9925 4000 (B)| |**Business Manager**|Jan Roberts, 5 Sharland Av Chatswood 2067, Telephone: 9411 5517 (H) 9925 4000 (B)|
-Production ManagerFran Holland +|**Production Manager**|Fran Holland| 
-Editorial TeamGeorge Mawer, Jan Roberts +|**Editorial Team**|George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce.| 
-& Barbara Bruce. +|**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell| 
-PrintersKenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, +|**Clubroom Reporter**|Jan Roberts
-Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven + 
-& Les Powell +**The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated**
-Clubroom ReporterJan Roberts +
-THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED+
 was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every
-Wednesday evening 'at 8 Pin at Kirribilli Neighbourhood+Wednesday evening at 8 Pin at Kirribilli Neighbourhood
 Centre, Centre,
-16 Fitzroy Street, ,ICinibilli(nearMilsons Point Railway +16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway 
-Station):+Station).
 Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Visitors and prospective members are welcome any
 Wednesday. Wednesday.
-President: Tony Holgate 
-Vice-President: Peter Miller 
-Public Officer: Fran Holland 
-Treasurer: Greta James 
-Secretary: Michele Powell 
-Walks Secretary: Eddy Giacomel 
-Social Secretary: Jan Roberts 
-Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace 
-New Members Secretary: Miriam Kirwan 
-Conservation Secretary: Alex Colley 
-Magazine Editor: George Mawer 
-Committee Members: Morie Ward & 
-Jennifer Trevor-Roberts 
-Delegates to Confederation: Ken Smith 
-and Jim Callaway 
-August 1996 
  
-In this issue: +|President|Tony Holgate| 
-Editorial - Peter Miller +|Vice-President|Peter Miller| 
-VHS Tapes - Peter Christian Letters to the Editor +|Public Officer|Fran Holland| 
-70th Anniversary Dinner Committee +|Treasurer| Greta James| 
-A Prospective's View - Nick Bertsos +|Secretary| Michele Powell| 
-Personal Accident Insurance First Aid - Patrick James +|Walks SecretaryEddy Giacomel| 
-Ballooning at Canowindra - Peter Miller +|Social Secretary| Jan Roberts| 
-Spiro's New Address +|Membership Secretary| Barry Wallace| 
-Walks Secretary's Mid Year +|New Members Secretary| Miriam Kirwan| 
-Report - Eddy Giacomel P. 11 +|Conservation Secretary| Alex Colley| 
-From the Club Room - Jan Roberts P. 12 +|Magazine Editor| George Mawer| 
-July General Meeting - Barry Wallace P. 13 +|Committee Members| Morie Ward & Jennifer Trevor-Roberts| 
-Protect Wildlife P. 14 +|Delegates to Confederation| Ken Smith and Jim Callaway|
-Advertisers: +
-Alsport P.6 +
-Eastwood Camping P.7 +
-Willis's Walkabouts P.10 +
-Paddy Pallin P.15 +
-P.2 P.2 +
-P. 3 4 +
-P.4 +
-P.5 P.5 +
-P.8 +
-P.9 +
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-Editorial+=====August 1996=====
  
 +**In this issue:**
 +|Editorial - Peter Miller|P. 2|
 +|VHS Tapes - Peter Christian|P. 2|
 +|Letters to the Editor|P. 3-4|
 +|70th Anniversary Dinner Committee|P. 4|
 +|A Prospective's View - Nick Bertsos|P. 5|
 +|Personal Accident Insurance|P. 5|
 +|First Aid - Patrick James|P. 8|
 +|Ballooning at Canowindra - Peter Miller|P. 9|
 +|Spiro's New Address|P. 11|
 +|Walks Secretary's Mid Year Report - Eddy Giacomel|P. 11|
 +|From the Club Room - Jan Roberts|P. 12|
 +|July General Meeting - Barry Wallace|P. 13|
 +|Protect Wildlife|P. 14|
 +
 +**Advertisers**
 +|Alsport|P. 6|
 +|Eastwood Camping|P. 7|
 +|Willis's Walkabouts|P. 10|
 +|Paddy Pallin|P. 15|
 +
 +=====Editorial=====
 For this month only I am editing the magazine - putting my computer where my mouth is - and attempting to show how the magazine may look in future editions. I have felt for some time that we should update the look of the magazine but in saying this I do not in any way denigrate the hard work and dedication that has gone into this most important club organ of news and views over the many years it has been published. For this month only I am editing the magazine - putting my computer where my mouth is - and attempting to show how the magazine may look in future editions. I have felt for some time that we should update the look of the magazine but in saying this I do not in any way denigrate the hard work and dedication that has gone into this most important club organ of news and views over the many years it has been published.
  
 Of the many people who have contacted either George Mawer or myself there seems to be a clear division between those who want the cover, paper and the layout to remain same and those who want to see a new cover, a more modern layout and better quality paper. As I was the one who set the feral cat amongst the Wonga Pigeons I felt that I should take over the August issue while George is having a well earned holiday in Queensland. My only intention in stirring the pot is to make sure that the club has the very best magazine to see us into the next century by which time I will have hung up my boots but the club will go marching on, stronger than ever. The last thing that I want is to cause is a schism between those opting for change and those who want to retain the status quo. Of the many people who have contacted either George Mawer or myself there seems to be a clear division between those who want the cover, paper and the layout to remain same and those who want to see a new cover, a more modern layout and better quality paper. As I was the one who set the feral cat amongst the Wonga Pigeons I felt that I should take over the August issue while George is having a well earned holiday in Queensland. My only intention in stirring the pot is to make sure that the club has the very best magazine to see us into the next century by which time I will have hung up my boots but the club will go marching on, stronger than ever. The last thing that I want is to cause is a schism between those opting for change and those who want to retain the status quo.
  
-A bit of discussion is, I think, good for the club because we are interesting combination of tradition and innovation. I will (next issue) drawn up some alternative front pages for you to think about and set out the type using a desk top publishing program instead of a word processing program. George will be back at the Editor's desk next month so please let him know which direction you think the magazine should be taking in the 1990s. A selection of letters is printed showing once again, as if we needed reminding, that SBW members are never short of an opinion.+A bit of discussion is, I think, good for the club because we are an interesting combination of tradition and innovation. I will (next issue) drawn up some alternative front pages for you to think about and set out the type using a desk top publishing program instead of a word processing program. George will be back at the Editor's desk next month so please let him know which direction you think the magazine should be taking in the 1990s. A selection of letters is printed showing once again, as if we needed reminding, that SBW members are never short of an opinion.
  
 For better or worse at least it shows that the members take a lively interest in the magazine and care passionately about its future. For better or worse at least it shows that the members take a lively interest in the magazine and care passionately about its future.
-Peter Miller. 
  
 +**Peter Miller.**
 +
 +=====VHS TAPES of the Sydney Bushwalkers=====
 +
 +====TAPE No I - THE EARLY YEARS====
 +
 +**Tiger, orangutangs, hippopotami, Mouldy, ugly queens, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs etc, etc.**
  
-VHS TAPES of the Sydney Bushwalkers 
-TAPE No I - THE EARLY YEARS 
-Tiger, orangutangs, hippopotami, Mouldy, ugly queens, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs etc, etc. 
 Who were they? Buy a tape and find out and help the conservation cause at the same time. Who were they? Buy a tape and find out and help the conservation cause at the same time.
 +
 Briefly, the tape covers the following: Briefly, the tape covers the following:
- Archival history of the formation of the club. +  * Archival history of the formation of the club. 
-Interviews with foundation, past, present and veteran members. +  Interviews with foundation, past, present and veteran members. 
- Extensive coverage of early walks and exploratory trips. +  Extensive coverage of early walks and exploratory trips. 
- Early conservations issues, notable individuals and initiatives taken by the club. +  Early conservations issues, notable individuals and initiatives taken by the club. 
- Background history to the "Bones of Office" and the "Ten Commandments of Presidential Office" etc, etc. +  Background history to the "Bones of Office" and the "Ten Commandments of Presidential Office" etc, etc. 
-TAPE No 2- COOLANA REVISITED Come to "Re-Une". + 
- Experience the grandeur and tranquillity of this special place. +====TAPE No 2 - COOLANA REVISITED==== 
- Come on a unique tour of the area with an irresistible personal guide - no other than Dot Butler. + 
- Visit the "harems" on the previously weed free, luxurious river flats. +**Come to "Re-Une"** 
- Frolic with water nymphs during the swimming festivals. + 
- Dance the night away with the original Coolana Hut Bush Band. +  * Experience the grandeur and tranquillity of this special place. 
- Kayak the sublime Kangaroo River and visit Ian Debert's hideaway. +  Come on a unique tour of the area with an irresistible personal guide - no other than Dot Butler. 
- Witness the annual cooking competition. +  Visit the "harems" on the previously weed free, luxurious river flats. 
- Enjoy the delightful Kangaroo Valley scenery. +  Frolic with water nymphs during the swimming festivals. 
-COST: $20.00 per tape collected from the club premises (postage $5.00 extra). $10.00 per tape (honbrary members only.) +  Dance the night away with the original Coolana Hut Bush Band. 
-PLEASE NOTE: a $10.00 per tape donation will be made to nominated conservation groups. +  Kayak the sublime Kangaroo River and visit Ian Debert's hideaway. 
-CONTACTPETER CHRISTIAN -9476 1312 or 017 822651.+  Witness the annual cooking competition. 
 +  Enjoy the delightful Kangaroo Valley scenery. 
 + 
 +|**Cost:**|$20.00 per tape collected from the club premises (postage $5.00 extra).
 +|     |$10.00 per tape (honorary members only.)| 
 + 
 +**Please note:** a $10.00 per tape donation will be made to nominated conservation groups. 
 + 
 +**ContactPeter Christian - 9476 1312 or 017 822651.**
  
 +=====What members are saying about the magazine...=====
  
-What members are saying about the magazine... 
 Dear Peter, Dear Peter,
 +
 I read your recent article about updating in the SBW magazine with interest and I would like to make the following comments: I read your recent article about updating in the SBW magazine with interest and I would like to make the following comments:
 +
 1. Is there merit in changing the present format of the magazine? 1. Is there merit in changing the present format of the magazine?
 +
 The format was updated a couple of years ago when the magazine was typed on computer. I think the use of columns as at present is a reasonable presentation. What change would be envisaged? The format was updated a couple of years ago when the magazine was typed on computer. I think the use of columns as at present is a reasonable presentation. What change would be envisaged?
-Suggestions for the cover. + 
-The present cover symbolises SBW to me. It has historic significance (dating from 1932) and is symbolic of the past and present, i e. trees, a bush track etc. It is a familiar design which I like.+2. Suggestions for the cover. 
 + 
 +The present cover symbolises SBW to me. It has historic significance (dating from 1932) and is symbolic of the past and present, i.e. trees, a bush track etc. It is a familiar design which I like. 
 3. A wrap around cover sounds a practical idea. 3. A wrap around cover sounds a practical idea.
 +
 4. Improve the standard of the paper. 4. Improve the standard of the paper.
-If the club can afford it,better quality would improve the appearance of the publication.+ 
 +If the club can afford it, better quality would improve the appearance of the publication. 
 5. I would like to see a mock-up of any changes proposed before a final decision is made. 5. I would like to see a mock-up of any changes proposed before a final decision is made.
 +
 Thank you for your suggestion to reconsider the magazine. I assume the matter will be discussed at a future meeting of the Club? Thank you for your suggestion to reconsider the magazine. I assume the matter will be discussed at a future meeting of the Club?
-Naneye Alderson. Eastwood. 
  
-COVER OLD BUT NOT SACRED+**Nancye Alderson. Eastwood.** 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +**COVER OLD BUT NOT SACRED** 
 It is a truism of publishing that the front cover of any magazine or newsletter has a big impact on whether people bother to write for it, read it - or even open it. I suspect that quite a few busy members, who don't pay for it separately, don't read the SBW magazine. It is a truism of publishing that the front cover of any magazine or newsletter has a big impact on whether people bother to write for it, read it - or even open it. I suspect that quite a few busy members, who don't pay for it separately, don't read the SBW magazine.
  
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 My suggestion is that if the old cover must be retained it be reduced in size and included inside, with a historical explanation. The front cover, in this age of cheap desk top printing technology, could show for each issue a different member's photo or line drawing - and the club can produce a very high standard of both. This would distinguish one issue from the another and inspire members and others to read the magazine and take a livelier interest in the club. My suggestion is that if the old cover must be retained it be reduced in size and included inside, with a historical explanation. The front cover, in this age of cheap desk top printing technology, could show for each issue a different member's photo or line drawing - and the club can produce a very high standard of both. This would distinguish one issue from the another and inspire members and others to read the magazine and take a livelier interest in the club.
-Elwyn Morris. Kirribilli. 
  
-More letters next page+**Elwyn Morris. Kirribilli.** 
 + 
 +//More letters next page// 
 + 
 +---- 
 I refer to Patrick James' letter to the Editor, July issue re the bulletin cover. I refer to Patrick James' letter to the Editor, July issue re the bulletin cover.
 +
 I agree that the drawing used on the cover is an enjoyable example of the very early Lloyd Rees era and involves clever use of contrast in tones. However, a picture like this is occupying most of an A4 size sheet and needs to be viewed, from at least one metre away because when it is viewed at ordinary reading distance, as is the case with a magazine, it becomes very heavy and overpowering. I agree that the drawing used on the cover is an enjoyable example of the very early Lloyd Rees era and involves clever use of contrast in tones. However, a picture like this is occupying most of an A4 size sheet and needs to be viewed, from at least one metre away because when it is viewed at ordinary reading distance, as is the case with a magazine, it becomes very heavy and overpowering.
 +
 Secondly, on page 1 of the bulletin at the head of column one we have what is usually referred to as a masthead consisting of a flannel flower and the words "The Sydney Bushwalker". Secondly, on page 1 of the bulletin at the head of column one we have what is usually referred to as a masthead consisting of a flannel flower and the words "The Sydney Bushwalker".
  
-As you know, Peter Miller is reviewing the style and format of the bulletin and it might be possible that we go to the more modem A5 format which is half the sizeof the present A4 format and gives a professional result when run through a desk top publishing program.+As you know, Peter Miller is reviewing the style and format of the bulletin and it might be possible that we go to the more modem A5 format which is half the size of the present A4 format and gives a professional result when run through a desk top publishing program. 
 I would like to submit the following options for consideration: I would like to submit the following options for consideration:
 +
 1. Reduce the size of the picture and enclose it in two box surrounds to give a framing effect. [See this month's cover. Ed.] 1. Reduce the size of the picture and enclose it in two box surrounds to give a framing effect. [See this month's cover. Ed.]
 +
 2. Reduce the picture even further to get the same effect on an A5 format. 2. Reduce the picture even further to get the same effect on an A5 format.
 +
 3. Use another picture from time to time using the above techniques. 3. Use another picture from time to time using the above techniques.
 +
 4. Move the masthead from page 1 to the front cover with appropriate size adjustment. 4. Move the masthead from page 1 to the front cover with appropriate size adjustment.
-Frank Woodgate. Charlestown. 
  
 +**Frank Woodgate. Charlestown.**
 +
 +----
 +
 +//Letters to the Editor continued.//
  
-Letters to the Editor continued. 
 Dear Peter, Dear Peter,
  
 Yes it is time to update. Yes it is time to update.
  
-Fordiscussion purposes is the back cover from the June 1996 National Parks Journal. It is a magnificent forest scene. It has excellent composition not far removed from the present SBW scene, great contrast, great definition and real life colour. It is an evocative picture. It is expensive glossy but worth every cent. It is the standard of presentation we could and should have on the cover of our publication. +For discussion purposes is the back cover from the June 1996 National Parks Journal. It is a magnificent forest scene. It has excellent composition not far removed from the present SBW scene, great contrast, great definition and real life colour. It is an evocative picture. It is expensive glossy but worth every cent. It is the standard of presentation we could and should have on the cover of our publication. 
-With the words THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER in traditional size, type and colour printed onto a dark panel at the bottom of the scene exactly as current (forming a link with the past) and with absolutely nothing else. I would be happy for that type of scene and quality of presentation to be our front cover and yes, if feasible, let's make it a folder. On the rear page include any necessary text along with the club emblem.. +With the words **The Sydney Bushwalker** in traditional size, type and colour printed onto a dark panel at the bottom of the scene exactly as current (forming a link with the past) and with absolutely nothing else. I would be happy for that type of scene and quality of presentation to be our front cover and yes, if feasible, let's make it a folder. On the rear page include any necessary text along with the club emblem..
-The cost should not be a consideration. For many, including many elderly SBW members, when THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER arrives it may be the main contact they have with the club. It should evoke memories of bushwalks through similar pristine bushland... +
-Geoff Grace Hunters Hill+
  
-Due to space considerations I have cut this letter short It went on to discuss the type of picture on the cover and the possible sources such as picture by Henry Gold or our own members - Editor. +The cost should not be consideration. For many, including many elderly SBW members, when **The Sydney Bushwalker** arrives it may be the main contact they have with the club. It should evoke memories of bushwalks through similar pristine bushland...
-There have always been differences of opinion about the cover of our magazineIn The Sydney Bushwalkers: The First Sixty Years (1987) I wrote: "The cover, as now, remained exactly as it first appeared in December 1937 (an Alan Rigby drawing)Some said we were loyal, others nostalgia- bound, others ultra-conservative, others sticking to a good thing. That cover, now 50 years old, must surely be a record for an Australian publication".+
  
-I disagree with Patrick James (July issue) because I believe that the magazine should be 'modem, contemporary and state of the art' (his words) BOTH outside and inside. The present cover has served us well but that does not mean we have to live with it for the rest of our days. Let's have a vibrant new cover each month, something to look forward to. I visualise a quality photograph illustrating some aspect of our recreation. Is such a concept beyond the expertise and budget of this club? Surely not! I recognise the appeal of Alan's drawing for many members but after 45 years membership the magazine, from my point of view, may as well be wrapped in brown paper, so repetitive has the cover become. +**Geoff Grace. Hunters Hill.** 
-Frank Rigby Canberra.+ 
 +//Due to space considerations I have cut this letter short It went on to discuss the type of picture on the cover and the possible sources such as a picture by Henry Gold or our own members - Editor.// 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +There have always been differences of opinion about the cover of our magazine. In **The Sydney Bushwalkers: The First Sixty Years (1987)** I wrote: "The cover, as now, remained exactly as it first appeared in December 1937 (an Alan Rigby drawing). Some said we were loyal, others nostalgia-bound, others ultra-conservative, others sticking to a good thing. That cover, now 50 years old, must surely be a record for an Australian publication"
 + 
 +I disagree with Patrick James (July issue) because I believe that the magazine should be 'modern, contemporary and state of the art' (his words) **both** outside and inside. The present cover has served us well but that does not mean we have to live with it for the rest of our days. Let's have a vibrant new cover each month, something to look forward to. I visualise a quality photograph illustrating some aspect of our recreation. Is such a concept beyond the expertise and budget of this club? Surely not! I recognise the appeal of Alan's drawing for many members but after 45 years membership the magazine, from my point of view, may as well be wrapped in brown paper, so repetitive has the cover become. 
 + 
 +**Frank RigbyCanberra.** 
 + 
 +----
  
 I would like to see a more professional look to the magazine, while retaining the historic cover in some form. I would like my view on this made known to the club. I would like to see a more professional look to the magazine, while retaining the historic cover in some form. I would like my view on this made known to the club.
-Ainslie Morris South Durras+ 
 +**Ainslie MorrisSouth Durras.** 
 + 
 +=====70th Anniversary Celebrations=====
  
 The Committee for next years celebrations has been formed and by the time you are The Committee for next years celebrations has been formed and by the time you are
 reading this issue of the magazine will have held its first meeting. reading this issue of the magazine will have held its first meeting.
 +
 The following members have volunteered to work on the Committee: The following members have volunteered to work on the Committee:
 +
 Greta James. Greta James.
 +
 Denise Shaw. Denise Shaw.
 +
 Paul Haynes. Paul Haynes.
 +
 Anne Maguire. Anne Maguire.
 +
 Judith O'Connor. Judith O'Connor.
  
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 We are particularly interested in making contact with past and present members of the club so if you know the names of past members please contact the Committee. A feature of the Anniversary Dinner will be to make presentations to the longest serving member and to the newest member. We are particularly interested in making contact with past and present members of the club so if you know the names of past members please contact the Committee. A feature of the Anniversary Dinner will be to make presentations to the longest serving member and to the newest member.
  
-The 70 Anniversary Committee welcomes your suggestions on how we should celebrate - please don't leave it to the last minute - tell us NOW+The 70 Anniversary Committee welcomes your suggestions on how we should celebrate - please don't leave it to the last minute - tell us **now**
-Peter Miller - Convenor + 
-9456-5326+**Peter Miller - Convenor9456-5326**
  
-70th Anniversary Celebrations+{{::199608_p5.jpg?800|}}
  
 Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle viewed from Narrow Neck in the late afternoon - Tony Holgate's Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle viewed from Narrow Neck in the late afternoon - Tony Holgate's
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 and the close view of a large gum tree that we soared over just after taking off. By now the sun was well up in the sky and the air currents were making the balloon travel a little more quickly. We rose to height of 3000 feet and had a birds- eye view of the rich farming country spread below. We were fascinated by the intricate patterns in the ploughed fields that seemed to have been planned for our delight. The patterns ranging from the purely geometrical to fantastic Celtic Cross interweavings. The sheep and cattle were such as seen in toy-town models and the houses and other building seemed small and insubstantial. We could see for many kilometres in every direction as the balloon was rotated for our benefit while various natural and man-made features were pointed out. and the close view of a large gum tree that we soared over just after taking off. By now the sun was well up in the sky and the air currents were making the balloon travel a little more quickly. We rose to height of 3000 feet and had a birds- eye view of the rich farming country spread below. We were fascinated by the intricate patterns in the ploughed fields that seemed to have been planned for our delight. The patterns ranging from the purely geometrical to fantastic Celtic Cross interweavings. The sheep and cattle were such as seen in toy-town models and the houses and other building seemed small and insubstantial. We could see for many kilometres in every direction as the balloon was rotated for our benefit while various natural and man-made features were pointed out.
  
-Below us the Belubela Riverhurried to its junction with the Lachlan. Overhead the clear blue sky held not a hint of cloud or wind and I would have happily stayed up there all day (if it were not for having a very empty stomach as the early start precluded any thought of breakfast). In the distance we could see range upon range of hills and changing light patterns and then it was time to look for a suitable landing spot away from trees and power lines and hopefully close to a road which the chase vehicles could use. We crossed a main road and headed over a stretch of boggy ground startling a large kangaroo on the way. By this time we were less than 20 feet above the ground and we came down to gently touch the earth on a newly ploughed paddock. As the gate to the paddock was locked the pilot decided that we would 'walk' the balloon across the paddock and over the fence into the next paddock which could be reached by the chase vehicles. +Below us the Belubula River hurried to its junction with the Lachlan. Overhead the clear blue sky held not a hint of cloud or wind and I would have happily stayed up there all day (if it were not for having a very empty stomach as the early start precluded any thought of breakfast). In the distance we could see range upon range of hills and changing light patterns and then it was time to look for a suitable landing spot away from trees and power lines and hopefully close to a road which the chase vehicles could use. We crossed a main road and headed over a stretch of boggy ground startling a large kangaroo on the way. By this time we were less than 20 feet above the ground and we came down to gently touch the earth on a newly ploughed paddock. As the gate to the paddock was locked the pilot decided that we would 'walk' the balloon across the paddock and over the fence into the next paddock which could be reached by the chase vehicles. 
 To the encouraging cheers of the sluggards who remained in the basket three of us hopped over the side and grabbed the handles to tow the balloon. It was a struggle to get the load moving but once it started to shift it was quite easy. As we reached the barbed wire fence the pilot expertly gave a fmal burst on the burners and the basket lifted just the few extra centimetres necessary to clear the fence and then it slowly descended to the earth again for the last time to make a perfect, gentle landing. To the encouraging cheers of the sluggards who remained in the basket three of us hopped over the side and grabbed the handles to tow the balloon. It was a struggle to get the load moving but once it started to shift it was quite easy. As we reached the barbed wire fence the pilot expertly gave a fmal burst on the burners and the basket lifted just the few extra centimetres necessary to clear the fence and then it slowly descended to the earth again for the last time to make a perfect, gentle landing.
 Now the reverse of the early morning activity took place. The top of the envelope has a removable panel which is lowered by the pilot to release the hot air. As the envelope collapses one of the chase crew takes the head rope to lay the balloon out in a straight line so that it can be folded ready for placing in its large canvas carry bag. The Now the reverse of the early morning activity took place. The top of the envelope has a removable panel which is lowered by the pilot to release the hot air. As the envelope collapses one of the chase crew takes the head rope to lay the balloon out in a straight line so that it can be folded ready for placing in its large canvas carry bag. The
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