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17 - 19 August: Don Brooks, Paul Crook, Laurie Quaken, Joan Rigby. | 17 - 19 August: Don Brooks, Paul Crook, Laurie Quaken, Joan Rigby. | ||
+ | ===== Delicious Dahl ===== | ||
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+ | by Elwin Morris | ||
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+ | For something quick, cheap, filling, lightweight, | ||
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+ | 375g packet of red lentils (costs around a dollar). Unlike brown lentils, these don't need soaking and cook fast to a mush. | ||
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+ | Pre-mix one tablespoon each of 1) powdered cumin 2) powdered 3) Ayam satay seasoning (a great Malaysian canned powder, in big supermarkets) 4) Vegeta seasoning (a marvellous cheap Croatian product including dehydrated vegetables, distributed by Marco Polo Foods, Campsie) 5) cardamom seeds 6) dried parsley or basil 7) chopped fresh ginger 8) chopped fresh garlic. | ||
- | -E` or something quick, cheap, | ||
- | filling, lightweight, | ||
- | This recipe didn't win the clubnight buihwalk cooking contest, but people kept corning back for more. | ||
- | 375g packet of red lentils, | ||
- | Pre-mix one tablespoon each of 1) powdered cumin 2) powdered 3) Ayam satay seasoning (a great Malaysian canned powder,. in big supermarkets) 4) Vegeta. seasoning (a marvellous cheap Croatian product including dehydrated vegetables, distributed by Marco Polo Foods, Campsie) 5) cardamom seeds 6) dried parsley or basil 7) chopped fresh ginger 8) chopped fresh garlic. | ||
Add three times as much water; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stir to stop bottom burning; add more water if needed. | Add three times as much water; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stir to stop bottom burning; add more water if needed. | ||
- | EATING IT:- Serve with rice or any other carbohydrate, | + | |
- | This amount fills two starving walkers, it's tasty, yet has no fat whatsoever - a rare combination! Those not watching their weight or cholesterol can add oil to help spreading on bread, mix in fried extras like onions, or roll into balls and fry like felafel, with an optional sauce. | + | EATING IT - Serve with rice or any other carbohydrate, |
- | SEPTEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 05 | + | |
+ | This amount fills two starving walkers, it's tasty, yet has no fat whatsoever - a rare combination! Those not watching their weight or cholesterol can add oil to help spreading on bread, mix in fried extras like onions, or roll into balls and fry like felafel, with an optional sauce. | ||
=====Ettrema entrances===== | =====Ettrema entrances===== | ||
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I wade in and find out how cold the water is in July. Bracing, biting, bitter, brisk, brass monkeyish, all come to my mind to describe the water. Half of the group do it my way, the other half show their mountain goat heritage finding a tricky up and down climb to avoid the water. | I wade in and find out how cold the water is in July. Bracing, biting, bitter, brisk, brass monkeyish, all come to my mind to describe the water. Half of the group do it my way, the other half show their mountain goat heritage finding a tricky up and down climb to avoid the water. | ||
- | On the Morning | + | On the morning |
- | At lunch time on the Creek one of our party made a brief foray into the water for a swim. Refreshing was the description supplied by the swimmer. | + | At lunch time on the Creek one of our party made a brief foray into the water for a swim. Refreshing was the description supplied by the swimmer. After dipping hands into the water various other members muttered words like " |
- | pools. In due course we found, a superb campsite on a sandy bank of the creek. | + | pools. In due course we found a superb campsite on a sandy bank of the creek. |
- | The usual camp fire discussions solve, the problems of the world. One of the party was heard making snoring type noises as he lay on the ground near the fire. However, a few minutes later he assured me that he was wide awake. I had my doubts shortly after when I heard the same noise from the same member. | + | The usual camp fire discussions solve the problems of the world. One of the party was heard making snoring type noises as he lay on the ground near the fire. However, a few minutes later he assured me that he was wide awake. I had my doubts shortly after when I heard the same noise from the same member. |
- | Up and away. from the camp site the next moming saw us arrive at the Ettrema and Jones Creek junction referred to above. As we approached that junction we met another party of about eight bushwalkers heading in the opposite direction. They had spent the night at the campsite at the junction. | + | Up and away from the camp site the next moming saw us arrive at the Ettrema and Jones Creek junction referred to above. As we approached that junction we met another party of about eight bushwalkers heading in the opposite direction. They had spent the night at the campsite at the junction. |
Those readers who have been there may remember that the junction campsite is quite small. When we saw their campsite I was quite disappointed with their standard of bushcraft. A campfire had been left smouldering and it had been placed in one of the few good tent sites. We quickly smothered the fire and went on our way. | Those readers who have been there may remember that the junction campsite is quite small. When we saw their campsite I was quite disappointed with their standard of bushcraft. A campfire had been left smouldering and it had been placed in one of the few good tent sites. We quickly smothered the fire and went on our way. | ||
- | Shortly after the wade / climb we came to one of most beautiful pools on the creek. Another hardy member had a very quick swim. After assuring us that he was used to swimming in very cold water we continued on our way up to the junction of Ettrema and Myall Creeks. The day was one of those superb sunny winter' | + | Shortly after the wade/climb we came to one of most beautiful pools on the creek. Another hardy member had a very quick swim. After assuring us that he was used to swimming in very cold water we continued on our way up to the junction of Ettrema and Myall Creeks. The day was one of those superb sunny winter' |
- | In due course we arrived back at the cars and so to home ending a great weekend. Thanks to all the group members who were: Margaret Carey, Steve Graham, Stephen Lilloija, Michele Morgan, John Nagy, Jan Pieters, David Sheppard and Maurice Smith (leader) | + | |
- | . El | + | In due course we arrived back at the cars and so to home ending a great weekend. Thanks to all the group members who were: Margaret Carey, Steve Graham, Stephen Lilloija, Michele Morgan, John Nagy, Jan Pieters, David Sheppard and Maurice Smith (leader). |
- | ceoff Spencer, District, Manager | + | |
- | Tlist hereunder a number of | + | ===== Coolana - Noxious weeds and other ' |
- | sPeCieS.:which the service believes are invasive and several of them are probably a significant threat to natural areas especially rainforest. One species Coriopsis Lanceolata (yellow roadside daisy) is spreading at an extraordinary rate along dry roadsides and disturbed areas particularly on lateritic soils. However whether the plants would be accepted as " | + | |
- | Roadside daisy - | + | by Geoff Spencer, District Manager, Nowra NPWS |
- | Coreopsis lanceolata Potato vine - | + | |
- | Andredera cordifolia Lantana - | + | I list hereunder a number of species |
- | Lantana camara | + | |
- | Turkey Rhubarb - | + | Roadside daisy - Coreopsis lanceolata\\ Potato vine - Andredera cordifolia\\ Lantana - Lantana camara\\ Turkey Rhubarb - Acetosa sagitata\\ Wandering Jew - Tradescantia spp\\ Moth Vine - Araugia hortorum\\ Morning Glory - |
- | Acetosa sagitata Wandering Jew | + | Ipomoia indica\\ Asparagus Fern - Protosparagus plumosus\\ Black Eyed Susan - Thunbergia alata\\ Passionfruit |
- | Tradescantia spp | + | |
- | Moth Vine | + | |
- | Araugia hortorum Morning Glory | + | |
- | Ipomoia indica Asparagus Fern, | + | |
- | Protosparagus plumosus Black Eyed Susan | + | |
- | Thunbergia alata Passionfruit | + | |
Passaflora spp | Passaflora spp | ||
- | Bill Metzenthen Melbourne | + | ===== GPS Units ===== |
- | My name was mentioned in the May news in connection with GPS (Global Positioning System) units. I have gathered some information on these devices which I think will be of interest to members | + | |
- | The units operate by receiving radio wave signals from satellites. The frequencies used are such that they are significantly affected by moisture. Some units are not useable in forests due to the attenuation of the signals by moisture in the leaves. It may be necessary to find a 'clearing in order to get a positive reading. Similarly, rain Or falling snow can effect the ability of the units to operate correctly. | + | by Bill Metzenthen, Melbourne |
- | Other objects may attenuate, reflect or otherwise impair the signals. | + | |
- | position reading if you are in a valley, gully, hut or similar situation.. | + | My name was mentioned in the May news in connection with GPS (Global Positioning System) units. I have gathered some information on these devices which I think will be of interest to members |
- | The current practical accuracy of GPS for bushwalking under good conditions is about 100 'metres horizontally, | + | |
- | system which is roughly similar to GPS). You can buy receivers for these systems but they are much more expensive and/or currently impractical for our bushwalking use. For various reasons this will probably remain the case for the next couple of years. | + | The units operate by receiving radio wave signals from satellites. The frequencies used are such that they are significantly affected by moisture. Some units are not useable in forests due to the attenuation of the signals by moisture in the leaves. It may be necessary to find a clearing in order to get a positive reading. Similarly, rain or falling snow can effect the ability of the units to operate correctly. |
- | To give you position, the GPS needs to gather information from several satellites (at least three to give a position without height | + | |
- | information). Better accuracy is obtained if more satellites are used (under ideal conditions more than 12 are possible, but 5 or 6 are probably more typical in good locations). Most of the cheaper GPS units process the signals one satellite at a time. Some units are capable of processing several signals simultaneously. The advantage of this approach is that it enables the unit to give good results on poorer signals. For the bushwalker, this means that these units are much more likely to be useable in forests, valleys, etc. | + | Other objects may attenuate, reflect or otherwise impair the signals. |
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+ | The current practical accuracy of GPS for bushwalking under good conditions is about 100 metres horizontally, | ||
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+ | To give you position, the GPS needs to gather information from several satellites (at least three to give a position without height information). Better accuracy is obtained if more satellites are used (under ideal conditions more than 12 are possible, but 5 or 6 are probably more typical in good locations). Most of the cheaper GPS units process the signals one satellite at a time. Some units are capable of processing several signals simultaneously. The advantage of this approach is that it enables the unit to give good results on poorer signals. For the bushwalker, this means that these units are much more likely to be useable in forests, valleys, etc. | ||
GPS units get data from the satellites at a low data rate (50 bits per second). It normally takes 12.5 minutes for a satellite to transmit its whole message. To avoid having to wait this time, GPS units store information even when they are turned off. This way, it can take as little as 15 seconds or so for a GPS unit to give you a reading when you turn it on. It will take longer, perhaps several minutes, if the information it contains is not sufficiently accurate or is stale. | GPS units get data from the satellites at a low data rate (50 bits per second). It normally takes 12.5 minutes for a satellite to transmit its whole message. To avoid having to wait this time, GPS units store information even when they are turned off. This way, it can take as little as 15 seconds or so for a GPS unit to give you a reading when you turn it on. It will take longer, perhaps several minutes, if the information it contains is not sufficiently accurate or is stale. | ||
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You can leave the GPS unit switched on and get a continuous reading of your position as you walk along. However, a new set of batteries will be drained in less than 10 hours (perhaps as little as 2 hours by some GPS units when used this way. | You can leave the GPS unit switched on and get a continuous reading of your position as you walk along. However, a new set of batteries will be drained in less than 10 hours (perhaps as little as 2 hours by some GPS units when used this way. | ||
- | The GPS unit keeps very accurate time, which can be used by the UPS receiver to give you a very accurate clock. However this information may not be accurately displayed while the GPS unit is performing position calculations. | + | |
+ | The GPS unit keeps very accurate time, which can be used by the UPS receiver to give you a very accurate clock. However, this information may not be accurately displayed while the GPS unit is performing position calculations. | ||
The price of GPS units is becoming more attractive. It is claimed that it is currently possible to buy a small | The price of GPS units is becoming more attractive. It is claimed that it is currently possible to buy a small | ||
hand held unit (250 g with batteries) for $250 Australian. | hand held unit (250 g with batteries) for $250 Australian. | ||
- | The usefulness of GPS units in Australian | + | |
- | If you want to use a GPS unit as a navigational aid when bushwallcing | + | The usefulness of GPS units in Australian |
- | 1. The earth is not spherical. The mapping authorities model the earth with an object called a spheroid. Different spheroids are used for different regions of the earth. The spheroid, in combination with other information gives a datum which is used when making maps. a consequence is that the latitude and longitude of a given place depends upon which datum is used. In Australia the maps we use for bushwalking are based on the Australian Geodetic Datum 1996 (AGD66) or the later version (AGD84). | + | |
- | 2. With the datum, you get to latitude and longitude. For bushwallcing | + | If you want to use a GPS unit as a navigational aid when bushwalking |
- | If you purchase a GPS unit you should make sure that it supports either A0D66 or AGD84 datum (the difference between these wont matter to you, look for the words Australian, datum and 1966 or 1984). If your unit doesn' | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. PAGE 7 | + | 1. The earth is not spherical. The mapping authorities model the earth with an object called a spheroid. Different spheroids are used for different regions of the earth. The spheroid, in combination with other information gives a datum which is used when making maps. A consequence is that the latitude and longitude of a given place depends upon which datum is used. In Australia the maps we use for bushwalking are based on the Australian Geodetic Datum 1996 (AGD66) or the later version (AGD84). |
- | used internationally by the GPS systems, but your position readings (latitude, longitude and grid -coordinates) will have an additional | + | |
- | -abOirt," | + | 2. With the datum, you get to latitude and longitude. For bushwalking |
- | liiiih | + | |
- | will Want the unit to be able to give' | + | If you purchase a GPS unit you should make sure that it supports either A0D66 or AGD84 datum (the difference between these wont matter to you, look for the words Australian, datum and 1966 or 1984). If your unit doesn' |
- | . | + | In addition |
- | you Australian map grid coordinates but the manual for your GPS unit probably wont mention the Australian map grid, however it will hopefully mention UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) which is the projecti6ii | + | |
- | Once you have purchased your GPS unit and set it up, you can probably safely forget all of this, at least for the next few years (however; see below.). | + | Once you have purchased your GPS unit and set it up, you can probably safely forget all of this, at least for the next few years (however, see below). |
- | Australia is currently shifting to a new mapping datum called GDA94. On the good side, this is for our purposes identical to the WGS84 now will be able to give horizontal position with the new datum. On the bad side, the new datum gives positions which differ horizontally from the old by about 200 metres (a different datum is used for height). | + | |
- | There you have it. GPS Units are available, at prices which aren't outrageous. They are potentially useful as a bushwalking aid to navigation, but not as a substilute | + | Australia is currently shifting to a new mapping datum called GDA94. On the good side, this is for our purposes identical to the WGS84 now will be able to give horizontal position with the new datum. |
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- | (because it can process several signals simultaneously) lacks the UTM transformation and hence is difficult to use with maps. | + | There you have it. GPS Units are available, at prices which aren't outrageous. They are potentially useful as a bushwalking aid to navigation, but not as a substitute |
- | On a related topic,: AUSLIGhas | + | |
- | elevation detail to speak of at finer scales ie contours, mountains, etc" and is therefor | + | On a related topic, |
- | From the June 1996 issueof | + | |
- | Internet Access | + | From the June 1996 issue of the Melbourne |
- | You can now submit articles for the magazine via the intemet | + | |
- | "address terry*sydney net | + | ===== Internet Access |
- | Supply text in either Winword6 or ascii format please. Upload graphics as WMF. No tabs. Two spaces between sentences. One line of space between paragraphs. No hard returns at line endings, just let the lines wrap. A full pake takes about 650 words. | + | |
- | Our printing machine has | + | You can now submit articles for the magazine via the intenet |
- | limitations for. reproducing pictures. Best results are obtained from black and white photographs sketches and drawings. | + | |
- | Apology | + | Supply text in either Winword6 or ascii format please. Upload graphics as WMF. No tabs. Two spaces between sentences. One line of space between paragraphs. No hard returns at line endings, just let the lines wrap. A full page takes about 650 words. |
- | For some strange reason I changed Dennis Morgan' | + | |
- | MMI!OPIM | + | Our printing machine has limitations for reproducing pictures. Best results are obtained from black and white photographs sketches and drawings. |
- | The October Magazine | + | |
- | Will be edited and prepared by Peter Miler (well he did such a good job with the August issue and | + | ===== Apology |
- | foUnd, | + | |
- | your support-and get your copy to him early. By Tuesday October 1. | + | by Peter Miller |
- | Magazine Input | + | |
+ | For some strange reason I changed Dennis Morgan' | ||
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+ | ===== The October Magazine | ||
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+ | Will be edited and prepared by Peter Miller | ||
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+ | ===== Magazine Input ===== | ||
There is never enough copy for the magazine. Input need not be limited to trip stories. There is an almost inexhaustible number of subjects to choose from. | There is never enough copy for the magazine. Input need not be limited to trip stories. There is an almost inexhaustible number of subjects to choose from. | ||
- | Some examples: | + | |
- | Abseiling, Bums, Camperaft, Danger, Equipment, Fires, Group food/ | + | Some examples: Abseiling, Bums, Campcraft, Danger, Equipment, Fires, Group food/ |
I'm sure you can think of any number of subjects under every letter of the alphabet. | I'm sure you can think of any number of subjects under every letter of the alphabet. | ||
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Why not make a start now. Thanks. Ed | Why not make a start now. Thanks. Ed | ||
- | === From Peter Dyce === | + | ===== From Peter Dyce ===== |
I think that the August copy of the magazine was very good. As far as the cover is concerned, an option is to use the old cover a number of times per year and various appropriate scenes at other times. This would be a compromise which would please both the traditionalists and those wishing for a change. | I think that the August copy of the magazine was very good. As far as the cover is concerned, an option is to use the old cover a number of times per year and various appropriate scenes at other times. This would be a compromise which would please both the traditionalists and those wishing for a change. | ||
+ | Advertisement - Alpsport | ||
- | ==== Come to Cairns ==== | + | ===== Come to Cairns |
by John Hogan | by John Hogan | ||
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As many of you know my reason for coming to Cairns is to gain experience as a tour guide and this I am certainly doing. My initiation has been pretty torrid, almost daunting but at the same time very rewarding. I am currently working for only one company, "The Adventure Company" | As many of you know my reason for coming to Cairns is to gain experience as a tour guide and this I am certainly doing. My initiation has been pretty torrid, almost daunting but at the same time very rewarding. I am currently working for only one company, "The Adventure Company" | ||
- | The Adventure Company runs sea kayak trips off the coast to some beautiful coral islands, canoe trips down the Mulgrave River, mountain | + | The Adventure Company runs sea kayak trips off the coast to some beautiful coral islands, canoe trips down the Mulgrave River, mountain |
fire. I get fed so well all the time that it's a wonder I haven' | fire. I get fed so well all the time that it's a wonder I haven' | ||
- | Cairns is growing city, there is building work going on everywhere. I understand there are more hotel rooms per capita then anywhere else in the world and I can believe it! There are masses of tourists, many of them from overseas, and most of them on a whirlwind visit. For instance many of those who come through "The Adventure | + | Cairns is a growing city, there is building work going on everywhere. I understand there are more hotel rooms per capita then anywhere else in the world and I can believe it! There are masses of tourists, many of them from overseas, and most of them on a whirlwind visit. For instance many of those who come through "The Adventure |
Company" | Company" | ||
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Finally the big temptation is to go north up The Cape to "The Tip". I am currently looking for an opportunity to do just that so if you are interested please let me know and I'm sure I can work something out. | Finally the big temptation is to go north up The Cape to "The Tip". I am currently looking for an opportunity to do just that so if you are interested please let me know and I'm sure I can work something out. | ||
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As you may have guessed I am missing you guys a whole lot so if you feel like coming up for a visit you will be very welcome. Let me know before you book anything as I can arrange some excellent deals from this end (except airfares). | As you may have guessed I am missing you guys a whole lot so if you feel like coming up for a visit you will be very welcome. Let me know before you book anything as I can arrange some excellent deals from this end (except airfares). | ||
- | My address in Cairns is: | + | My address in Cairns is: 286 Gatton Street, Westcourt 4870. My phone number is 015 066 870. |
- | 286 Gatton Street, Westcourt 4870. My phone number is 015 066 870. | + | |
- | Good walking; John Hogan. | + | Good walking. |
- | ==== The August 1996 General Meeting ==== | + | ===== The August 1996 General Meeting |
by Barry Wallace | by Barry Wallace | ||
- | The president called the 18 or so members present to order and began the meeting at around 2008. There was a complete dearth of apologies; Most unusual! New members Nick Bertsos, Yvonne Brading, | + | The president called the 18 or so members present to order and began the meeting at around 2008. There was a complete dearth of apologies, most unusual! New members Nick Bertsos, Yvonne Brading, Aiison Clegg, Christine O' |
The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence for the month was comprised of a letter from Robert Pallin advising us that May Pallin has passed away, from a Michael Murphy, an artist, seeking locations of spectacular or unusual rock formations, from Confederation providing information on their recent AGM, from the Australia Day Council offering us the opportunity of nominating people for the young achievers award, from Sunny Yee seeking to offer sleeping bag liners to our membership and from the National Trust inviting us to a heritage festival. We mailed letters to our new members and Alex Colley sent two letters as Conservation Secretary, one to the Federal Environment Minister seeking assurances that the world heritage values of Hinchinbrook Island and the nearby channel will be preserved in conditions attached to any developthent approval in the area, and one to Sydney Water Corporation regarding access for bushwalkers to the proposed Kanangra Boyd wilderness area. | + | Correspondence for the month was comprised of a letter from Robert Pallin advising us that May Pallin has passed away, from a Michael Murphy, an artist, seeking locations of spectacular or unusual rock formations, from Confederation providing information on their recent AGM, from the Australia Day Council offering us the opportunity of nominating people for the young achievers award, from Sunny Yee seeking to offer sleeping bag liners to our membership and from the National Trust inviting us to a heritage festival. |
- | The treasurer indicated the following details for the month. We began with a balance of $13,147, | + | The treasurer indicated the following details for the month. We began with a balance of $13,147, received income of $881.00, spent $526.00 and closed with a balance of $13,502.00. |
- | received income of $881.00, spent $526.00 and closed with a balance of $13,502.00. | + | |
- | The walks report began at the weekend of 13,14 July with no details for Kenn Clacher' | + | The walks report began at the weekend of 13,14 July with no details for Kenn Clacher' |
Paul McCann' | Paul McCann' | ||
- | Ian Debert' | ||
- | July 26,27,28 saw Jan Mohandas with a party of 17 on his Talaterang Mountain walk with rain late on the Saturday and then dense fog to enhance the views. The lack of view stops saw the party out at the cars by 1600. Bill Capon' | + | Ian Debert' |
- | Pail McCann postponed his walk in Wollemi National Park over the weekend | + | |
- | The weekend of 9,10,11 August saw Maurice Smith leading a party of 8 on his weekend trip in the Ettrema. Of the day walks, Sandy Johnson had 12 on his Ku-Ring-Gai Chase walk on the Saturday, Don Brooks described the day as glorious for the party of 10 on his Six Foot Track walk, Eddy described the Sunday as lovely for the 9 on his Evans Lookout to Perrys | + | Greg Bridge led 18 on his Lockleys Pylon, Fortress Hill walk. There were strong, cold winds most of the day and one of the features of walking ridges is the degree of unimpeded enjoyment of such winds that is to be had. Nancye Alderson had 17 on her Linden to Hazelbrook Saturday walk. They also reported the cool wind along the ridges and thought they detected traces of sleet. Laurie Bore was farther north in milder temperatures on a fine sunny Sunday. The party of 16 still encountered strong winds all day but reported a good walk with some problems getting all the starters to the same finishing point at the same time. We are assured they all got together before darkness fell. Geoff Dowsett' |
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+ | July 26,27,28 saw Jan Mohandas with a party of 17 on his Talaterang Mountain walk with rain late on the Saturday and then dense fog to enhance the views. The lack of view stops saw the party out at the cars by 1600. Bill Capon' | ||
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+ | Paul McCann postponed his walk in Wollemi National Park over the weekend of 2,3,4,5 August. Check the current program for the deferred dates. Greta James led 13 on her weekend trip in Megalong Valley in fine but windy conditions. Jim Calloway' | ||
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+ | The weekend of 9,10,11 August saw Maurice Smith leading a party of 8 on his weekend trip in the Ettrema. Of the day walks, Sandy Johnson had 12 on his Ku-Ring-Gai Chase walk on the Saturday, Don Brooks described the day as glorious for the party of 10 on his Six Foot Track walk, Eddy described the Sunday as lovely for the 9 on his Evans Lookout to Perrys | ||
Conservation report included discussion of a letter received pointing out the extensive pig damage becoming apparent along the Kowmung River and in other parts of the Blue Mountains National Park. Alex will write to Sydney Water Corporation and copy the relevant NSW minister. | Conservation report included discussion of a letter received pointing out the extensive pig damage becoming apparent along the Kowmung River and in other parts of the Blue Mountains National Park. Alex will write to Sydney Water Corporation and copy the relevant NSW minister. | ||
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There was no general business so the meeting proceeded to the announcements and closed at 2133. | There was no general business so the meeting proceeded to the announcements and closed at 2133. | ||
- | ==== Notices ==== | + | ===== Notices |
=== Some Enchanted Evening - Thursday October 17 === | === Some Enchanted Evening - Thursday October 17 === | ||
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- | ==== A Snippet From Column 8 ==== | + | === A Snippet From Column 8 === |
observer Barbara Bruce | observer Barbara Bruce | ||
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"For some reason we have been told that at the AGM at the weekend of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs, representing 70 clubs, the new president was installed - Mr Brian Walker. | "For some reason we have been told that at the AGM at the weekend of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs, representing 70 clubs, the new president was installed - Mr Brian Walker. | ||
- | ==== Basic Rule in Treatment | + | ===== First Aid (continued from August 'first aid notes' |
- | First aid courses teach DRABC as the basic way of treatment. This check list may only take a couple of seconds but should be followed on all occasions. | + | === 2. Basic Rule in Treatment === |
- | |D|Danger, make sure that you do not put yourself in danger when you go to render first aid, one casualty is enough. | + | First aid courses teach **DRABC** as the basic way of treatment. This check list may only take a couple of seconds but should be followed on all occasions. |
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+ | |D|Danger. make sure that you do not put yourself in danger when you go to render first aid, one casualty is enough. | ||
|R|Response. Try to get a response from the patient before applying first aid. The patient may be sleeping and not unconscious. The Patient may not be able to talk, or to hear you or to speak your language. If your assistance is required then go to the next step.| | |R|Response. Try to get a response from the patient before applying first aid. The patient may be sleeping and not unconscious. The Patient may not be able to talk, or to hear you or to speak your language. If your assistance is required then go to the next step.| | ||
|A|Airways. Check that the airways are clear and not blocked. Look in the nose and mouth. Clear any obstructions from the mouth.| | |A|Airways. Check that the airways are clear and not blocked. Look in the nose and mouth. Clear any obstructions from the mouth.| | ||
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EAR and cardiac massage are not covered in these notes, see Additional Information below. | EAR and cardiac massage are not covered in these notes, see Additional Information below. | ||
- | === Signs & Symptoms | + | __Signs & Symptoms__ |
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+ | Signs are the clues which the first aider observes from the patient; eg colour, temperature, | ||
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+ | Symptoms are giddiness, dizziness, headache. | ||
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+ | === 3. Hypothermia Exposure (too cold) === | ||
- | Signs are the clues which the first aider observes from the patient; eg colour, temperature, | ||
- | 3 Hypothermia Exposure (too cold) | ||
Occurs when the body core cools too much, from prolonged immersion in cold water, damp clothes on a cold, windy and rainy day (NB chill factor), coupled with physical exhaustion and hunger. | Occurs when the body core cools too much, from prolonged immersion in cold water, damp clothes on a cold, windy and rainy day (NB chill factor), coupled with physical exhaustion and hunger. | ||
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
- | Treatment | + | __Signs |
- | mild cases wrap the casualty up and give warm, sweet drink (NB not too hot to scald, and make sure the casualty can have sugar). Give chocolate to eat. For severe cases cuddle up together in a sleeping bag with plenty of skin to skin contact. Don't be shy or embarrassed, | + | |
- | 4 Hyperthermia (Heat Exhaustion - too hot). | + | Irrational thinking, slurred speech, stumbling, consciousness. |
- | Included here are severe sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For sunburn see bums below. Heat stress is an elevated body temperature and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature by sweating. It can occur on bushwalks when the temperature is high, the humidity is high, wearing too much clothing, strenuous walking such as climbing. Heat stroke is extreme heat exhaustion. | + | |
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | __Treatment__ |
- | dizziness, feeling hot, exhausted but restless, muscular cramps, fast and shallow breathing, skin pale and clammy, pulse rapid and weak. | + | |
- | Treatment | + | Do not give alcohol to drink. Do not expose to excessive external heat. Immediately do what you can to prevent further heat loss and then get to a sheltered spot. For mild cases wrap the casualty up and give warm, sweet drink (NB not too hot to scald, and make sure the casualty can have sugar). Give chocolate to eat. For severe cases cuddle up together in a sleeping bag with plenty of skin to skin contact. Don't be shy or embarrassed, |
- | or cooler place-in the shade. | + | |
- | P 14 | + | === 4. Hyperthermia (Heat Exhaustion - too hot) === |
- | 5 Shock | + | |
- | The body's response to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues. The body reacts to shock by directing blood away from the less important tissues to the vital organs (brain, heart and | + | Included here are severe sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For sunburn, see burs below. Heat stress is an elevated body temperature and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature by sweating. It can occur on bushwalks when the temperature is high, the humidity is high, wearing too much clothing, strenuous walking such as climbing. Heat stroke is extreme heat exhaustion. |
- | kidneys). Shock may result from severe bleeding, severe burns, loss of fluids by vomiting or dehydration or an accident such as a fracture. Shock, called an anaphylactic shock may also result from severe allergic reaction to insect bite. | + | |
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | __Signs |
- | giddy, may lose consciousness, | + | |
- | Treatment | + | Headache, dizziness, feeling hot, exhausted but restless, muscular cramps, fast and shallow breathing, skin pale and clammy, pulse rapid and weak. |
- | 6 Sprains & Fractures | + | |
- | For treatment sprains and fractures are the same, however the severity of the injury may be very different. If in doubt treat a sprain or suspected fracture as a fracture. Sprains and fractures may also cause shock. For bushwalking, | + | __Treatment__ |
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
- | an unusual angle, bone fracture protruding from the skin, inability to carry the full weight on the | + | Remove casualty to a cool or cooler place - in the shade. |
- | leg, shock, swelling of the joint, inability to move the fingers, wrist, toes, foot or great pain in doing so. Secondary injuries may be concussion, grazing, cuts and bruises from a fall. | + | |
- | Treatment | + | === 5. Shock === |
- | 7 Snake Bite | + | |
- | Assume the snake is venomous. Identify the snake if possible but do not waste time trying to catch it and maybe getting bitten yourself The majority of bites are to the lower leg with the rest to the hand or forearm. Bites elsewhere are difficult to treat, but the first aid is the same. The current (1996) theory and treatment for snake bite is as follows; because the snake venom travels along the lymph system to the heart, treatment is to apply pressure to the affected part of the body in order to slow down the rate of travel of the venom. At a slow rate the body can rid itself of the venom, | + | The body's response to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues. The body reacts to shock by directing blood away from the less important tissues to the vital organs (brain, heart and kidneys). Shock may result from severe bleeding, severe burns, loss of fluids by vomiting or dehydration or an accident such as a fracture. Shock, called an anaphylactic shock, may also result from severe allergic reaction to insect bite. |
- | Signs & Symptoms | + | |
- | the bite site, and one or more of the following: disturbed vision, nausea and vomiting, headache, drowsiness and fainting, sweating, pain in the abdomen, difficulty in breathing, diarrhoea, shock. | + | __Signs |
- | Treatment | + | |
+ | Feels weak, faint, giddy, may lose consciousness, | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Treatment__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | If unconscious apply DRABC, turn onto the casualty' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === 6. Sprains & Fractures | ||
+ | |||
+ | For treatment sprains and fractures are the same, however, the severity of the injury may be very different. If in doubt treat a sprain or suspected fracture as a fracture. Sprains and fractures may also cause shock. For bushwalking, | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Signs | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leg, foot or arm at an unusual angle, bone fracture protruding from the skin, inability to carry the full weight on the leg, shock, swelling of the joint, inability to move the fingers, wrist, toes, foot or great pain in doing so. Secondary injuries may be concussion, grazing, cuts and bruises from a fall. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Treatment__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | First DRABC, then carefully remove the casualty to an area free of danger and where treatment can be given. Surface wounds, cuts etc. may need to be attended to before treatment of the fracture. Immobilise the limb with a splint using wide bandages to spread the pressure and padding on the splint to prevent local pressure. For leg injuries, if splinting one leg with the other put padding between the bony places: knees and ankles. Watch for shock and treat accordingly. If the casualty is in pain, a pain-killer may be appropriate. (Depending | ||
+ | |||
+ | === 7. Snake Bite === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Assume the snake is venomous. Identify the snake if possible but do not waste time trying to catch it and maybe getting bitten yourself. The majority of bites are to the lower leg with the rest to the hand or forearm. Bites elsewhere are difficult to treat, but the first aid is the same. The current (1996) theory and treatment for snake bite is as follows; because the snake venom travels along the lymph system to the heart, treatment is to apply pressure to the affected part of the body in order to slow down the rate of travel of the venom. At a slow rate the body can rid itself of the venom. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Signs | ||
+ | |||
+ | Puncture marks at the bite site, and one or more of the following: disturbed vision, nausea and vomiting, headache, drowsiness and fainting, sweating, pain in the abdomen, difficulty in breathing, diarrhoea, shock. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Treatment__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Do not wash the bite site (at the hospital, a sample of the venom can be taken to identify the type of snake), cover the puncture with a dressing then bandage the whole limb with a crepe bandage firmly (as for a break or sprain) starting from the bite down to the extremity of the limb and then working upwards. Apply a second crepe bandage over the first. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (To be continued) | ||
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