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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.
  
-EditorPatrick James+|EditorPatrick James 5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 Telephone  9904 1515| 
 +|Business Manager| Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone  9958 7838| 
 +|Production Manager| Frances Holland| 
 +|Printers| Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell|
  
-5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 
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-Telephone  9904 1515 
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-Business Manager: Elizabeth Miller  
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-1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068  
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-Telephone  9958 7838 
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-Production Manager: Frances Holland 
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-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.
  
-PresidentEddy Giacomel +|PresidentEddy Giacomel| 
- +|Vice-PresidentTony Holgate| 
-Vice-PresidentTony Holgate +|Public OfficerFran Holland| 
- +|TreasurerGreta James| 
-Public OfficerFran Holland +|SecretaryDon Wills | 
- +|Walks SecretaryBill Capon| 
-TreasurerGreta James +|Social SecretaryPeter Dalton| 
- +|Membership SecretaryBarry Wallace| 
-SecretaryDon Wills  +|New Members SecretaryJennifer Giacomel| 
- +|Conservation SecretaryBill Holland| 
-Walks SecretaryBill Capon +|Magazine EditorPatrick James| 
- +|Committee MembersElwyn Morris & Louise Verdon | 
-Social SecretaryPeter Dalton +|Delegates to ConfederationJim Callaway & Ken Smith|
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-Membership SecretaryBarry Wallace +
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-New Members SecretaryJennifer Giacomel +
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-Conservation SecretaryBill Holland +
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-Magazine EditorPatrick James +
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-Committee MembersElwyn Morris & Louise Verdon  +
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-Delegates to ConfederationJim Callaway & Ken Smith+
  
    
- +**October 1998 Issue No. 767.**
-October 1998 +
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-Issue No. 767. +
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-page +
  
   
  
-2 Club Update  by Eddy Giacomel +|2|Club Update  by Eddy Giacomel| 
- +|2|Letter to the Editor| 
-2 Letter to the Editor +|3|Nepal by Libby Harrington| 
- +|4|A Very Special Invitation| 
-3 Nepal  +|4|Barley Water| 
- +|5|The Southern Ports of South Australia by Brian Holden| 
-by Libby Harrington +|6|An Exceptional Mid Week Treat| 
- +|7|What Fascinating Creeches are Leeches by John Poleson| 
-4 A Very Special Invitation +|8|Bug-Free Drinking Water| 
- +|8|A Weekend on an Unusual Farm by Elwyn Morris| 
-4 Barley Water +|9|Clubnight Reports by Elwyn Morris| 
- +|11|The Six Foot Track by Rosemary MacDougal| 
-5 The Southern Ports of South Australia  +|12|Footnotes by Patrick James| 
- +|12|Wednesday 28 October SPECIAL|
-by Brian Holden +
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-6 An Exceptional Mid Week Treat +
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-7 What Fascinating Creeches are Leeches   +
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-by John Poleson +
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-8 Bug-Free Drinking Water +
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-8 A Weekend on an Unusual Farm  +
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-by Elwyn Morris +
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-9 Clubnight Reports  +
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-by Elwyn Morris +
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-11 The Six Foot Track  +
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-by Rosemary MacDougal +
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-12 Footnotes by Patrick James+
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-12 Wednesday 28 October SPECIAL+
  
   
  
- Advertisers+Advertisers\\ 
 +page 6 Willis's Walkabouts\\ 
 +page 8 Relax 4 We’ll Drive\\ 
 +page 9 Eastwood Camping Centre\\ 
 +Back Cover Paddy Pallin\\
  
-page 6 Willis's Walkabouts 
  
-page 8 Relax 4 We’ll Drive 
  
-page 9 Eastwood Camping Centre+====== Club Update ======
  
-Back Cover Paddy Pallin 
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-CLUB UPDATE 
  
 A short note to keep you informed and reminded about what is happening. Meetings on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month.  An important part of these meetings is socialising, renewing  friendships, meeting and welcoming new members, planning walks, getting home when its not too late, etc.  From now on, to allow time for these other activities, the formal presentation part of these meetings will finish by 9 PM.  For this to happen it is important that the meetings start punctually at 8 PM.  Only the formal presentation will finish by 9 PM,  the time after 9 PM being for informal activities.  This will hopefully encourage members (and prospectives) not to rush home as soon as the formal presentation finishes but to stay for a while, perhaps adjourning to the pub or a cafe.  This is not to state that the presentation is not important or interesting, this is making time for social activities which are essential for the club.  It also allows the Social Secretary or assistant and whoever else washes up and packs things away to get early away at a reasonable hour. A short note to keep you informed and reminded about what is happening. Meetings on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month.  An important part of these meetings is socialising, renewing  friendships, meeting and welcoming new members, planning walks, getting home when its not too late, etc.  From now on, to allow time for these other activities, the formal presentation part of these meetings will finish by 9 PM.  For this to happen it is important that the meetings start punctually at 8 PM.  Only the formal presentation will finish by 9 PM,  the time after 9 PM being for informal activities.  This will hopefully encourage members (and prospectives) not to rush home as soon as the formal presentation finishes but to stay for a while, perhaps adjourning to the pub or a cafe.  This is not to state that the presentation is not important or interesting, this is making time for social activities which are essential for the club.  It also allows the Social Secretary or assistant and whoever else washes up and packs things away to get early away at a reasonable hour.
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 Due to the visit by Russell Willis on Wednesday 28 October, Bill Capon's presentation will finish a little later.  It has not yet been decided if Russell's presentation will be before or after Bill's presentation.   Due to the visit by Russell Willis on Wednesday 28 October, Bill Capon's presentation will finish a little later.  It has not yet been decided if Russell's presentation will be before or after Bill's presentation.  
  
-Next Year's Committee and Other Positions+**Next Year's Committee and Other Positions**
  
 There is a challenge ahead.  Next year there will be at least 5 committee members not standing again for their "seats" We thank them for their input over the years and move on to seek replacements.  Many of these members have been on the committee for several years, keeping the machinery of the club moving.  It is easy to overlook the work done by the committee and others until it isn't done - ie. somewhat like electricity in Auckland and Queensland, water in Sydney and gas in Victoria.   There is a challenge ahead.  Next year there will be at least 5 committee members not standing again for their "seats" We thank them for their input over the years and move on to seek replacements.  Many of these members have been on the committee for several years, keeping the machinery of the club moving.  It is easy to overlook the work done by the committee and others until it isn't done - ie. somewhat like electricity in Auckland and Queensland, water in Sydney and gas in Victoria.  
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 Eddy Giacomel President Eddy Giacomel President
  
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR. + 
 +====== Letter to the Editor ====== 
  
 To vege or not to vege. To vege or not to vege.
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-Nepal by Libby Harrington+====== Nepal ====== 
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 +by Libby Harrington
  
 During October 1997, I joined four other intrepid adventurers on a trek into the Arun Everest Region of Eastern Nepal. During October 1997, I joined four other intrepid adventurers on a trek into the Arun Everest Region of Eastern Nepal.
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 We had trekked over 250 KM, lived with a most beautiful and friendly race, enjoyed spontaneous singing and dancing, experienced  five star camping with delicious Nepalese food, learnt the art of bartering and showed no fear in traffic. It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Nepalese friends.   We had trekked over 250 KM, lived with a most beautiful and friendly race, enjoyed spontaneous singing and dancing, experienced  five star camping with delicious Nepalese food, learnt the art of bartering and showed no fear in traffic. It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Nepalese friends.  
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 FOR  SALE FOR  SALE
  
 "Zamberlain" Ladies Italian Leather Walking Boots with Vibram tread sole.  Size: 42 "Zamberlain" Ladies Italian Leather Walking Boots with Vibram tread sole.  Size: 42
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 Worn only once. $120.00 Worn only once. $120.00
  
-Contact: Robyn on 9482 5471,  +Contact: Robyn on 9482 5471, after 6.00 p.m.
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-after 6.00 p.m.+
  
    
 +====== A Very Special Invitation ======
  
-A VERY SPECIAL INVITATION! 
  
 You are invited to join us on a PROSPECTIVES TRAINING WEEK END on Saturday/Sunday 21 and 22 November at the Club's property at Coolana in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley.  You are invited to join us on a PROSPECTIVES TRAINING WEEK END on Saturday/Sunday 21 and 22 November at the Club's property at Coolana in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley. 
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 Patrick James (h & w) 9904 1515 Patrick James (h & w) 9904 1515
  
-BARLEY WATER + 
 +====== Barley Water ====== 
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 100 grams Pearl Barley  100 grams Pearl Barley 
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 Instructions Rinse the pearl barley, put into a jug and pour in the boiling water. Add the lemon rind and lemon juice and sugar and stir thoroughly. Leave to cool then strain into a clean jug or bottle before serving. This drink will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge, but do cover it as barley water easily picks up other flavours.  Instructions Rinse the pearl barley, put into a jug and pour in the boiling water. Add the lemon rind and lemon juice and sugar and stir thoroughly. Leave to cool then strain into a clean jug or bottle before serving. This drink will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge, but do cover it as barley water easily picks up other flavours. 
  
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-THE SOUTHERN PORTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA+====== The Southern Ports of South Australia ====== 
  
 by Brian Holden by Brian Holden
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 Coming soon “The Northern Sherries of South Australia”. Editor Coming soon “The Northern Sherries of South Australia”. Editor
  
-AN EXCEPTIONAL MID WEEK TREAT!+**AN EXCEPTIONAL MID WEEK TREAT!**
  
 Members with time on their hands, retirees, semi-retirees or those who want to sample the delights of the mid-week activities.  Take a break and join us, at  Members with time on their hands, retirees, semi-retirees or those who want to sample the delights of the mid-week activities.  Take a break and join us, at 
  
-WOMBEYAN CAVES  +**WOMBEYAN CAVES**  
  
 Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th November Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th November
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 +====== What Fascinating Creeches are Leeches ======
  
-What Fascinating Creeches are Leeches  by John Poleson+by John Poleson
  
 Most bushwalkers regard leeches as distasteful if not downright nasty critters.  There is not a lot of popular information about their habits so I decided to do a little research to try and uncover some details of their lifestyle.  Close inspection reveals a fascinating and extraordinary group of animals.  Let me share my findings with you. Most bushwalkers regard leeches as distasteful if not downright nasty critters.  There is not a lot of popular information about their habits so I decided to do a little research to try and uncover some details of their lifestyle.  Close inspection reveals a fascinating and extraordinary group of animals.  Let me share my findings with you.
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-Bug-Free Drinking Water.+====== Bug-Free Drinking Water. ====== 
  
 How long should you boil water to make it fit to drink?  The following are the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for boiling water made in September 1994 on the basis of a contemporary literature review (1, 2).  These recommendations have been followed by the New South Wales health authorities in responding to the recent water contamination incidents.   How long should you boil water to make it fit to drink?  The following are the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for boiling water made in September 1994 on the basis of a contemporary literature review (1, 2).  These recommendations have been followed by the New South Wales health authorities in responding to the recent water contamination incidents.  
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 +====== A Weekend on an Unusual Farm ======
  
-A WEEKEND ON AN UNUSUAL FARM by Elwyn Morris+by Elwyn Morris
  
 Thirteen club members enjoyed a balmy spring weekend on Robyn O’Bryan's (Fran Holland's sister) biodynamic farm south of Bathurst on September 26 and 27. We walked on a nearby property whose owner had revegetated it with 6,500 native plants, marvelling at the variety of colourful orchids and flowers. Fran found a 19th century clay pipe bowl in an abandoned copper digging. Four cyclists rode the l6km back, while seven explored the 'black dam'. After a convivial evening meal, we retired to tents, rooms and the floor. Next morning we walked round the 300-acre farm, which was as green and lush as Ireland after the rains, and learnt how natives were being planted to hold the soil. The group consisted of Bill and Fran Holland, John and Lyn Poleson, Patrick James, Frank Woodgate, Margaret Niven and George Mawer (on their way to a South Australian cycling trip), Denise Shaw and John Hogan, whose ex-dog went ecstatic on seeing him myself and George,. For the Sunday barbecue we were joined by Judy and Colin Barnes from Carcoar. Thank you, Robyn, for a memorable weekend! Thirteen club members enjoyed a balmy spring weekend on Robyn O’Bryan's (Fran Holland's sister) biodynamic farm south of Bathurst on September 26 and 27. We walked on a nearby property whose owner had revegetated it with 6,500 native plants, marvelling at the variety of colourful orchids and flowers. Fran found a 19th century clay pipe bowl in an abandoned copper digging. Four cyclists rode the l6km back, while seven explored the 'black dam'. After a convivial evening meal, we retired to tents, rooms and the floor. Next morning we walked round the 300-acre farm, which was as green and lush as Ireland after the rains, and learnt how natives were being planted to hold the soil. The group consisted of Bill and Fran Holland, John and Lyn Poleson, Patrick James, Frank Woodgate, Margaret Niven and George Mawer (on their way to a South Australian cycling trip), Denise Shaw and John Hogan, whose ex-dog went ecstatic on seeing him myself and George,. For the Sunday barbecue we were joined by Judy and Colin Barnes from Carcoar. Thank you, Robyn, for a memorable weekend!
  
-"U RELAX 4 WE'LL DRIVE" 
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-You are invited to join me in an exploratory trip in the Gulf Savannah Region of Queensland to Lawn Hill National Park during November 1998 
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-Dates to be decided.   
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-Costs to be shared.  
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-Contact  
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-JOHN HOGAN  
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-(SBW member) on  
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-(07) 4054 2111  
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-or  
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-041 7733 352 
  
 +====== Clubnight Reports ======
    
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-PAGE 9 FIRST FULL PAGE AD  
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-CLUBNIGHT REPORTS  
  
 by Elwyn Morris by Elwyn Morris
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 NEPAL On October 21, Sev Sternhell, who has done seven treks in Nepal and is about to go again, will show slides of the highlights and suggest routes and guides. We are trying a different Indian restaurant, the Shehnai near Milsons Point Station, for the pre-meeting dinner. Book with me on 9955.1827, day or evening. I like their food! NEPAL On October 21, Sev Sternhell, who has done seven treks in Nepal and is about to go again, will show slides of the highlights and suggest routes and guides. We are trying a different Indian restaurant, the Shehnai near Milsons Point Station, for the pre-meeting dinner. Book with me on 9955.1827, day or evening. I like their food!
  
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-FOR SALE +
  
 BUSH RETREAT  BUSH RETREAT 
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 P.O. Box 100, RYLSTONE,  NSW.  2849. P.O. Box 100, RYLSTONE,  NSW.  2849.
  
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-THE SIX FOOT TRACK+====== The Six Foot Track ====== 
  
 by Rosemary MacDougal by Rosemary MacDougal
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-FOOTNOTES  by Patrick James+====== Footnotes ====== 
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 +by Patrick James
  
 The 71st Annual Reunion is nigh.  On the weekend of 31 October-1 November at Coolana. Members active, inactive, non-active, honorary and prospective, their spouses, partners, children and parents (as the case may be) are invited, charged, perhaps even commanded to attend.  There is/are oodles of room to camp in the park-like beauty of Coolana. Litres of water fit to drink.  Hectares of bush through which to walk.  The 71st Annual Reunion is nigh.  On the weekend of 31 October-1 November at Coolana. Members active, inactive, non-active, honorary and prospective, their spouses, partners, children and parents (as the case may be) are invited, charged, perhaps even commanded to attend.  There is/are oodles of room to camp in the park-like beauty of Coolana. Litres of water fit to drink.  Hectares of bush through which to walk. 
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 Wednesday 28 October Special Wednesday 28 October Special
  
-SPECIAL TREAT FOR ALL+**SPECIAL TREAT FOR ALL**
  
 Russell Willis of Willis's Walkabout in Darwin has flown into Sydney for a lightning visit and will give a short presentation at the club on Wednesday 28 October.  Your chance to meet this peripatetic Darwinian who turned a hobby into a business.  Get inside information about forthcoming Willis walking trips.  Hear stories of sunken treasure off the coast of Broom, little known valleys where diamonds sparkle in the sunlight and the lost kingdom of the Olgas led by a group of blond Amazonian  princesses.   Russell Willis of Willis's Walkabout in Darwin has flown into Sydney for a lightning visit and will give a short presentation at the club on Wednesday 28 October.  Your chance to meet this peripatetic Darwinian who turned a hobby into a business.  Get inside information about forthcoming Willis walking trips.  Hear stories of sunken treasure off the coast of Broom, little known valleys where diamonds sparkle in the sunlight and the lost kingdom of the Olgas led by a group of blond Amazonian  princesses.  
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 AND THERE’S MORE AND THERE’S MORE
  
-THE THREE TENORS SING THE BLUES +**THE THREE TENORS SING THE BLUES** 
  
 A presentation by Bill Capon, Don Matthews and David Rostron on the Blue Breaks.  These smooth, sophisticated raconteurs and leaders of international repute will have you enthralled with this epic story of high adventure, romance and true love along crocodile infested rivers and fever ridden swamps to the ancient, forgotten temples in the wilderness between Warragamba Dam and Yerranderie.  Relive the joys, sorrows and triumphs of Bill and his team of trusty companions and loyal porters.   A presentation by Bill Capon, Don Matthews and David Rostron on the Blue Breaks.  These smooth, sophisticated raconteurs and leaders of international repute will have you enthralled with this epic story of high adventure, romance and true love along crocodile infested rivers and fever ridden swamps to the ancient, forgotten temples in the wilderness between Warragamba Dam and Yerranderie.  Relive the joys, sorrows and triumphs of Bill and his team of trusty companions and loyal porters.  
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