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- | SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | + | **SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. |
- | Editor: Patrick James 5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 Telephone 9953 8384 | + | |Editor| Patrick James 5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 Telephone 9953 8384| |
- | Business Manager: George Mawer. 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall Telephone 9707 1343 | + | |Business Manager| George Mawer. 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall Telephone 9707 1343| |
- | Production Manager: Fran Holland | + | |Production Manager| Fran Holland| |
- | Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell | + | |Printers| Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell| |
THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre: 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre: 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | ||
- | President: Tony Holgate | + | |President| Tony Holgate| |
- | Vice-President: Morie Ward | + | |Vice-President| Morie Ward| |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |Public Officer| Fran Holland| |
- | Treasurer: Greta James | + | |Treasurer| Greta James| |
- | Secretary: Michele Powell | + | |Secretary| Michele Powell| |
- | Walks Secretary: Eddy Giacomel | + | |Walks Secretary| Eddy Giacomel| |
- | Social Secretary: Peter Dalton | + | |Social Secretary| Peter Dalton| |
- | Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace | + | |Membership Secretary| Barry Wallace| |
- | New Members Secretary: Jennifer Trevor-Roberts | + | |New Members Secretary| Jennifer Trevor-Roberts| |
- | Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland | + | |Conservation Secretary| Bill Holland| |
- | Magazine Editor: Patrick James | + | |Magazine Editor| Patrick James| |
- | Committee Members: Suzanne Garland & Don Wills | + | |Committee Members| Suzanne Garland & Don Wills| |
- | Delegates to Confederation: Jim Callaway & Ken Smith | + | |Delegates to Confederation| Jim Callaway & Ken Smith| |
- | NOVEMBER 1997 | + | **NOVEMBER 1997** |
- | In This Issue, No. 756 | + | **In This Issue, No. 756** |
- | P 2 Letters. Letters. Letters. Letters. | + | |
- | P 3 Secretariat Mergers | + | |
- | P 4 Conservation Corner. | + | |
- | The Day my Shoes lost their Soles by Ute Foster, Expressions of Interest: Remote Areas walking. | + | |
- | P 6 Honorary Membership | + | |
- | P 7 Address & Phone Changes | + | |
- | P 8 Will's Winter Solstice Weekend Joint by Judy Jones | + | |
- | P 9 Army Training in the Grose Valley by Ralph Sutton | + | |
- | P 11 Book Review by Frank Davis | + | |
- | P 12 Test Walk in the Royal National Park by Errol Sheedy | + | |
- | SBW Song Book | + | |
- | P 14 Forty Degrees South by Frank Davis | + | |
- | P 15 Problems in Kakadu | + | |
- | P 16 Lightweight Stove by Don Brooks | + | |
- | Little Wobby & Beyond by Don Brooks | + | |
- | Walking Wedding in the Swiss Alps by Carol Lubbers | + | |
- | P 17 September General Meeting | + | |
- | P 18 Vale Ivor Ashby. | + | |
- | Footnotes | + | |
- | Advertisers | + | |P 2 |Letters. Letters. Letters. Letters.| |
- | P 3 I Willis' | + | |P 3 |Secretariat Mergers| |
- | P 5 Alpsports | + | |P 4 |Conservation Corner| |
- | P 13 Eastwood Camping Centre | + | | | The Day my Shoes lost their Soles by Ute Foster| |
+ | | | Expressions of Interest: Remote Areas walking| | ||
+ | |P 6| Honorary Membership| | ||
+ | |P 7| Address & Phone Changes| | ||
+ | |P 8| Wilf's Winter Solstice Weekend Joint by Judy Jones| | ||
+ | |P 9 |Army Training in the Grose Valley by Ralph Sutton| | ||
+ | |P 11| Book Review by Frank Davis| | ||
+ | |P 12 |Test Walk in the Royal National Park by Errol Sheedy| | ||
+ | | | SBW Song Book| | ||
+ | |P 14 |Forty Degrees South by Frank Davis| | ||
+ | |P 15 |Problems in Kakadu| | ||
+ | |P 16 | Lightweight Stove by Don Brooks| | ||
+ | | | Little Wobby & Beyond by Don Brooks| | ||
+ | | |Walking Wedding in the Swiss Alps by Carol Lubbers| | ||
+ | |P 17 |September General Meeting| | ||
+ | |P 18 |Vale Ivor Ashby| | ||
+ | | | Footnotes| | ||
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+ | Advertisers\\ | ||
+ | P 3 I Willis' | ||
+ | P 5 Alpsports\\ | ||
+ | P 13 Eastwood Camping Centre\\ | ||
Back cover Paddy Pallin | Back cover Paddy Pallin | ||
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We have been very active in seeking members' | We have been very active in seeking members' | ||
- | 1 Wollemi National Park Draft Plan of Management, and | + | 1 Wollemi National Park Draft Plan of Management, and\\ |
2 NP&WS Draft Public Access Strategy | 2 NP&WS Draft Public Access Strategy | ||
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Ian joined the Club in 1977 and has been an active walker and walks leader for 20 years. In 1986 Ian was elected Delegate to the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. In 1987 Ian was chairman of 60th Anniversary Committee. Then in 1988 he was Social Secretary. He took over the top job as President in 1992-1994. In between this Ian was archivist from 1990 - 1997. | Ian joined the Club in 1977 and has been an active walker and walks leader for 20 years. In 1986 Ian was elected Delegate to the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. In 1987 Ian was chairman of 60th Anniversary Committee. Then in 1988 he was Social Secretary. He took over the top job as President in 1992-1994. In between this Ian was archivist from 1990 - 1997. | ||
- | Besides these stints in the limelight, Ian is the type of person who works away in the background, doing what is necessary and required. Bringing lights and tables and barbeque | + | Besides these stints in the limelight, Ian is the type of person who works away in the background, doing what is necessary and required. Bringing lights and tables and barbecue |
==== Frank Rigby ==== | ==== Frank Rigby ==== | ||
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(It has not escaped the Editor' | (It has not escaped the Editor' | ||
- | ===== ADDRESS | + | ===== Address |
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- | Forty Degrees South: The the island' | + | ==== Forty Degrees South, Enigma that is Flinders Island |
- | Frank Davis, | + | |
+ | Frank Davis | ||
Remnant of a land bridge that once joined Tasmania to Victoria, Flinders Island sits astride the Fortieth Parallel of Latitude. Lapped by sparkling, clear blue water, this enigmatic land is in many ways a place of contrasts. | Remnant of a land bridge that once joined Tasmania to Victoria, Flinders Island sits astride the Fortieth Parallel of Latitude. Lapped by sparkling, clear blue water, this enigmatic land is in many ways a place of contrasts. | ||
- | The island: Fronting winds and seas that arrive unchecked from Africa, the west coast is predominantly a granite bulwark. Smallish beaches and an occasional outcrop of erosion sculptured limestone the only chinks in this armoured shore. The east coast is almost entirely beach, interrupted by a couple of inlets and backed by a half dozen shallow lagoons that, during dry periods., can become sandy deserts. | + | The island: Fronting winds and seas that arrive unchecked from Africa, the west coast is predominantly a granite bulwark. Smallish beaches and an occasional outcrop of erosion sculptured limestone the only chinks in this armoured shore. The east coast is almost entirely beach, interrupted by a couple of inlets and backed by a half dozen shallow lagoons that, during dry periods, can become sandy deserts. |
Between the major granite outcrops of Mt. Killiecrankie in the north, the Patriarchs to the east and Mt. Leventhorpe in the Darling Range, lie flat sandy plains. Some ten thousand years ago these plains were seabed, this surface needs barely to be scratched to reveal sea shells from this by-gone age. It is largely these plains that were divided and cleared by soldier-settlers, | Between the major granite outcrops of Mt. Killiecrankie in the north, the Patriarchs to the east and Mt. Leventhorpe in the Darling Range, lie flat sandy plains. Some ten thousand years ago these plains were seabed, this surface needs barely to be scratched to reveal sea shells from this by-gone age. It is largely these plains that were divided and cleared by soldier-settlers, | ||
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A 'dry spell' had proceeded our arrival, the pasture on these plains was desiccated and the one time sea bottom looked like it would require constant nourishing to maintain adequate stock grazing. | A 'dry spell' had proceeded our arrival, the pasture on these plains was desiccated and the one time sea bottom looked like it would require constant nourishing to maintain adequate stock grazing. | ||
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Now numbering some 600, the population is less than half than at its peak. Many farms are up for sale (with no buyers). Few young people stay on after school age. There must be some concern over the future of the island, but then, a local identified Australia as 'the north island' | Now numbering some 600, the population is less than half than at its peak. Many farms are up for sale (with no buyers). Few young people stay on after school age. There must be some concern over the future of the island, but then, a local identified Australia as 'the north island' | ||
- | Sitting atop Mt. Strzelecici you could believe this, besides, as the brochure says ' | + | |
- | I97 The Sydney . .The Walks: Our first walk was an easy 5k warm up on the west coast. Starting on the edge of an extensive tidal marsh flat on an arm of Parrys Bay, rock-hopping around the prominent Long Point, returning via the western facing beach. | + | Sitting atop Mt. Strzelecici you could believe this, besides, as the brochure says ' |
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+ | The Walks: Our first walk was an easy 5k warm up on the west coast. Starting on the edge of an extensive tidal marsh flat on an arm of Parrys Bay, rock-hopping around the prominent Long Point, returning via the western facing beach. | ||
On day 2 we tackled Mt. Strzelecki. An easy climb through small trees and scrub to begin - steeper and rougher as we progressed. A strong, chill wind in exposed areas saw us seek shelter at the top for lunch: Some cloud and haze made it less than ideal for photography but the panorama was spectacular. | On day 2 we tackled Mt. Strzelecki. An easy climb through small trees and scrub to begin - steeper and rougher as we progressed. A strong, chill wind in exposed areas saw us seek shelter at the top for lunch: Some cloud and haze made it less than ideal for photography but the panorama was spectacular. | ||
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Day 3. While in mountain mode we headed for Mt. Killiecrankie. An hours beach walk took us to the beginning of the Quoin Cattle Co. property. With prior permission we followed extensive trails through tea-tree, small eucalypts and miniature banksias to reach the base of this granite crown. | Day 3. While in mountain mode we headed for Mt. Killiecrankie. An hours beach walk took us to the beginning of the Quoin Cattle Co. property. With prior permission we followed extensive trails through tea-tree, small eucalypts and miniature banksias to reach the base of this granite crown. | ||
- | We scrambled almost to the top, then came a time when the wind was so heavy, (would have blown the spots off a Dalmatian), it would have been irresponsible folly to continue. Retreating, we lunched in the shelter. of scrub-bordered fire- trail, then returned along the beach to Killiecrankie settlement. | ||
- | Next day saw the start of the 3-day walk along the N-W coastline. This was 451cm from the mouth of the North East River around to West End. A shortage of water necessitated caches to be left for the end of day 1 and day 2. This also meant that our packs could be left, so on days 1 and 3 we carried only day packs (a wonderful idea). | ||
- | The route was a mixture of some serious rock- hopping on small and large granite boulders, a patch or two of some spiteful looking ragged limestone, small sandy coves and beaches, headlands of thick tussock grass and areas of fallen casuarinas. We used some tracks through low, wind pruned vegetation that would have | ||
- | low, wind pruned vegetation that ri 7' you' | + | We scrambled almost to the top, then came a time when the wind was so heavy, (would |
- | Landmarks such as Sleepy Beach, She Oak Point; The Dock, Stackeys Bite, Twelve Hour Point and Egg Beach were reached and passed: there is possibly | + | |
- | Back to day walks; the east coast beaches were attacked, then a switch to the west to Walk from Emita to Castle Rock. In the south we visited Logan: Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, then walked | + | Next day saw the start of the 3-day walk along the N-W coastline. This was 45km from the mouth of the North East River around to West End. A shortage of water necessitated caches to be left for the end of day 1 and day 2. This also meant that our packs could be left, so on days 1 and 3 we carried only day packs (a wonderful idea). |
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+ | The route was a mixture | ||
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+ | Landmarks such as Sleepy Beach, She Oak Point, The Dock, Stackeys Bite, Twelve Hour Point and Egg Beach were reached and passed: there is possibly a book in just how these locations got their names. As well, in the south, there is Trousers Point, Pigs Head Point, Tongue Point and Badger Corner (the local name for wombats): sure wouldn' | ||
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+ | Back to day walks; the east coast beaches were attacked, then a switch to the west to walk from Emita to Castle Rock. In the south we visited Logan: Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, then walked | ||
For a change of pace the next walk was through the Darling Range. This walk started with a gradual climb on a compacted loam/clay road, a surface not encountered before. We took a side track to see the 'White Gum' grove and to spot the rare Forty-spotted Pardalote. | For a change of pace the next walk was through the Darling Range. This walk started with a gradual climb on a compacted loam/clay road, a surface not encountered before. We took a side track to see the 'White Gum' grove and to spot the rare Forty-spotted Pardalote. | ||
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The track then passed through larger trees; this area reminiscent of the Lower Blue Mountains with vegetation of eucalypts, tea-tree, hakeas and xanthorrhoea. We missed the side track to Mt. Leventhorpe but then, the wind strength would have made the climb uncomfortable if not dangerous. This 17 km walk through the low range was a stark contrast to the coastal walks. | The track then passed through larger trees; this area reminiscent of the Lower Blue Mountains with vegetation of eucalypts, tea-tree, hakeas and xanthorrhoea. We missed the side track to Mt. Leventhorpe but then, the wind strength would have made the climb uncomfortable if not dangerous. This 17 km walk through the low range was a stark contrast to the coastal walks. | ||
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Our last day available and we at last visited Trousers Point: a mystery solved at last, so named because someone swam ashore from a ship sans trousers. Why not NO TROUSERS POINT? | Our last day available and we at last visited Trousers Point: a mystery solved at last, so named because someone swam ashore from a ship sans trousers. Why not NO TROUSERS POINT? | ||
- | This programme of walks had been great, the diversity of terrain and scenery unforgettable. Don's planning, as usual, immaculate. The daily return to bed, hot water shower and micro-wave oven, however, has been a mixed blessing. The | + | |
+ | This programme of walks had been great, the diversity of terrain and scenery unforgettable. Don's planning, as usual, immaculate. The daily return to bed, hot water shower and micro-wave oven, however, has been a mixed blessing. The walks have lacked the flow and cohesion of say a Hume and Hovell walk or a Kakadu Trek. | ||
The Place: Carnsdale, our host farm, is situated just north of the centre of the island and some 4k from the east coast beaches. The house has every facility to make a stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our hosts, Judy and Rob Wilson could not have been more pleasant or helpful. | The Place: Carnsdale, our host farm, is situated just north of the centre of the island and some 4k from the east coast beaches. The house has every facility to make a stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our hosts, Judy and Rob Wilson could not have been more pleasant or helpful. | ||
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The location could be considered isolated without transport, but then our programme would have been impossible with no vehicle. We had a white, 8-seater van to begin with, which was later replaced by a red one. This one went much faster (red vehicles are always faster than other colours, aren't they). | The location could be considered isolated without transport, but then our programme would have been impossible with no vehicle. We had a white, 8-seater van to begin with, which was later replaced by a red one. This one went much faster (red vehicles are always faster than other colours, aren't they). | ||
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Barry Hall shouldered the task of driving. In no time he knew his way around the island like a local. Barry did a wonderful job, shielding the rest of us from this chore. I'm sure the rest of the party much appreciated his efforts. I know I enjoyed being able to pay full attention to the scenery. | Barry Hall shouldered the task of driving. In no time he knew his way around the island like a local. Barry did a wonderful job, shielding the rest of us from this chore. I'm sure the rest of the party much appreciated his efforts. I know I enjoyed being able to pay full attention to the scenery. | ||
- | Feb/Mar 1997: Ron Barr, Don (Milo) Brooks, Frank Davis, Barry Hall, Joan Hannan, Norah Mace, Dick Weston and George Winter . | ||
+ | Feb/Mar 1997: Ron Barr, Don (Milo) Brooks, Frank Davis, Barry Hall, Joan Hannan, Norah Mace, Dick Weston and George Winter. | ||
- | PROBLEMS IN KAKADU | ||
- | Russell Willis has written to seek our assistance in having changes made to Draft Area Plans For Jim Jim & Twin Falls, | + | **PROBLEMS IN KAKADU** |
- | If you would like to add your voice in protest, please write to: The Planning Officer | + | |
- | Kakadu National Park | + | Russell Willis has written to seek our assistance in having changes made to Draft Area Plans For Jim Jim & Twin Falls, |
- | PO Box 71 | + | |
+ | If you would like to add your voice in protest, please write to: \\ | ||
+ | The Planning Officer\\ | ||
+ | Kakadu National Park\\ | ||
+ | PO Box 71\\ | ||
Copies of the draft plans for the three areas can be obtained by fax addressed to Sandy Toth Kakadu Park Headquarters (Fax 08 8938 1115) or by letter to the above address. | Copies of the draft plans for the three areas can be obtained by fax addressed to Sandy Toth Kakadu Park Headquarters (Fax 08 8938 1115) or by letter to the above address. | ||
==== Lightweight Stove ==== | ==== Lightweight Stove ==== | ||
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by Don Milo Brooks | by Don Milo Brooks | ||
With the tend towards prohibition of fires in National Parks the need to carry stoves arises. If your Trangia seems more than adequate for a weekend, or if weight and space are a consideration on an extended trek there is a simple solution. | With the tend towards prohibition of fires in National Parks the need to carry stoves arises. If your Trangia seems more than adequate for a weekend, or if weight and space are a consideration on an extended trek there is a simple solution. | ||
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Take a 750 gram Milo can, and with a can punch (the type used to open beer cans before ring pulls were invented) pierce holes around the side at the top of the can. Next about halfway down from the top drill 4 holes to allow tent pegs to be passed through the can, parallel and about 45 mm apart. Finally remove the bottom of the can. The base of the can is now the top (and the top is of course the bottom). The can is positioned over the Trangia burner and a 110 mm diameter billy rests on the tent pegs. | Take a 750 gram Milo can, and with a can punch (the type used to open beer cans before ring pulls were invented) pierce holes around the side at the top of the can. Next about halfway down from the top drill 4 holes to allow tent pegs to be passed through the can, parallel and about 45 mm apart. Finally remove the bottom of the can. The base of the can is now the top (and the top is of course the bottom). The can is positioned over the Trangia burner and a 110 mm diameter billy rests on the tent pegs. | ||
- | This does not have the versatility of the full Trabgia | + | |
+ | This does not have the versatility of the full Trangia | ||
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All being well, they collided at the door of the church on the right day at the right time and the wedding went off without a hitch. Wonder if she wore white walking boots? | All being well, they collided at the door of the church on the right day at the right time and the wedding went off without a hitch. Wonder if she wore white walking boots? | ||
- | Enrica sends her best wishes to all the SBW she met on such activities as the Hunter Valley wine weekend, City to Surf; Tony Manes & Kay Chan's walks, Six Foot Track, and others. Enrica' | + | Enrica sends her best wishes to all the SBW she met on such activities as the Hunter Valley wine weekend, City to Surf; Tony Manes & Kay Chan's walks, Six Foot Track, and others. Enrica' |
- | MAGAZINE ARTICLES. | + | **MAGAZINE ARTICLES** |
Dear Readers, it is most satisfying to receive your contributions: | Dear Readers, it is most satisfying to receive your contributions: | ||
+ | ===== September General Meeting ===== | ||
- | ===== September Genera1 Meeting ===== | ||
- | + | Tony declared the meeting open about 8.10 pm with about twenty members present (not counting those chatting in the kitchen). Your replacement scribe overlooked getting details of correspondence etc but recollects that the financial report showed the club remains quite solvent with a bank balance near $7,000 despite paying a hefty fee to Confederation. | |
- | Tony declared the meeting open about 8-10 pm with about twenty members present (not counting those chatting in the kitchen). Your replacement scribe overlooked getting details of correspondence etc but recollects that the financial report showed the club remains quite solvent with a bank balance near $7,000 despite paying a hefty fee to Confederation. | + | |
A very subdued Walks Secretary (big day getting closer Eddy?) presented the walks report. Bill Capon' | A very subdued Walks Secretary (big day getting closer Eddy?) presented the walks report. Bill Capon' | ||
- | Wilf Hilder' | + | Wilf Hilder' |
Ian Rannard prepared for hospital entry on his mid-week walk on Tuesday 26th August, finishing at 1 pm. No report of Kenn Clacher' | Ian Rannard prepared for hospital entry on his mid-week walk on Tuesday 26th August, finishing at 1 pm. No report of Kenn Clacher' | ||
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The Conservation report drew attention to the Draft Access Strategy for National Parks. Bill Holland urged members to write and protest at proposed relaxing of access restrictions to give 4WD, horse riders et al " | The Conservation report drew attention to the Draft Access Strategy for National Parks. Bill Holland urged members to write and protest at proposed relaxing of access restrictions to give 4WD, horse riders et al " | ||
- | Ken Smith presented the Confederation report. Seems SBW were successful in moving for monthly general meetings at the AGM. Also we recorded our protest at Confederation' | + | Ken Smith presented the Confederation report. Seems SBW were successful in moving for monthly general meetings at the AGM. Also we recorded our protest at Confederation' |
Patrick James gave details of the 70th anniversary celebrations and the meeting closed about 9.10 pm . | Patrick James gave details of the 70th anniversary celebrations and the meeting closed about 9.10 pm . | ||
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===== Vale Ivor Ashby ===== | ===== Vale Ivor Ashby ===== |
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