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| - | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Inc, PO Box 431 Milsons Point 1565. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Inc, PO Box 431 Milsons Point 1565. |
| - | Editor: Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873 | + | |
| - | Business Manager: Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone 9958 7838 | + | To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. |
| - | Production Manager: Frances Holland | + | |
| - | Printer: | + | |**Editor**| Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873| |
| + | |**Business Manager**| Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone 9958 7838| | ||
| + | |**Production Manager**| Frances Holland | ||
| + | |**PrinterS**| | ||
| 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, (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, (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. | ||
| - | President: Eddy Giacomel | + | |**President**| Eddy Giacomel |
| - | Vice-President: Tony Holgate | + | |**Vice-President**| Tony Holgate |
| - | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |**Public Officer**| Fran Holland |
| - | Treasurer: Edith Baker | + | |**Treasurer**| Edith Baker| |
| - | Secretary Rosemary MacDougal | + | |**Secretary** |Rosemary MacDougal |
| - | Walks Secretary: Bill Capon | + | |**Walks Secretary**| Bill Capon | |
| - | Social Secretary: Elwyn Morris | + | |**Social Secretary**| Elwyn Morris |
| - | Membership Secretary: BarryWallace | + | |**Membership Secretary**| Barry Wallace| |
| - | New Members Secretary: Frank Brennan | + | |**New Members Secretary**| Frank Grennan | |
| - | Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland | + | |**Conservation Secretary**| Bill Holland |
| - | Magazine Editor: Ray Hookway | + | |**Magazine Editor**| Ray Hookway |
| - | Committee Members: Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas | + | |**Committee Members**| Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas |
| - | Delegates to Confederation: Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder | + | |**Delegates to Confederation**| Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder |
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| + | **APRIL 1999 Issue No. 773** | ||
| - | APRIL 1999 | + | |2. |Editorial, Vale Tine Matthews| |
| - | Issue No. 773: | + | |3. |Letter to editor by Gretel Woodward | |
| + | |4. | Letter to editor by Owen Marks | | ||
| + | |5. |Letter to Editor by Pamela Irving | | ||
| + | | | Reunion report by Bill Holland| | ||
| + | | | Salute to Marie Byles by Dot Butler| | ||
| + | |8. |Coolana questions answered by Bill Holland| | ||
| + | |10. |New Bushwalking Publications | | ||
| + | |II. |We Need Coolana by Alex Colley | | ||
| + | |12. |February Meeting report by Barry Wallace | | ||
| + | |13. |First Coolana Committee meeting report by Rosemary MacDougal | | ||
| + | |14. |Competency training by Brad X | | ||
| + | |15. |Temporary Archivist wanted | | ||
| + | |16. |Bush Lovers Beware by Henry Gold | | ||
| - | 2. Editorial, Vale Tine Matthews | + | ADVERTISERS\\ |
| - | 3. Letter to editor by Gretel Woodward | + | Alpsport front cover\\ |
| - | 4: Letter to editor by Owen Marks | + | Eastwood Camping Centre 7\\ |
| - | 5. Letter to Editor by Pamela Irving | + | Outland 10\\ |
| - | Reunion report by Bill Holland | + | Paddy Palm back cover\\ |
| - | Salute to Marie Byles by Dot Butler | + | U Relax 4 We'll Drive 15\\ |
| - | 8. Coolana questions answered by Bill Holland | + | Willis' |
| - | 10. New Bushwalking Publications: | + | |
| - | II. We Need Coolana by Alex Colley | + | |
| - | 12. February Meeting report by Barry Wallace | + | |
| - | 13. First Coolana Committee meeting report by Rosemary MacDougal | + | |
| - | 14. Competency training by Brad X | + | |
| - | 15. Temporary Archivist | + | |
| - | 16. Bush Lovers Beware by Henry Gold | + | |
| - | ADVERTISERS | ||
| - | Alpsport front cover | ||
| - | Eastwood Camping Centre 7 | ||
| - | Outland 10 | ||
| - | Paddy Palm back cover | ||
| - | U Relax 4 We'll Drive 15 | ||
| - | Willis' | ||
| + | ====== Editorial ====== | ||
| - | **Editorial** | ||
| Somehow I have ended up as editor of this prestigious journal. I don't know whether it was Patrick' | Somehow I have ended up as editor of this prestigious journal. I don't know whether it was Patrick' | ||
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| The first committee meeting was held on April 15th prior to the general meeting and a full report which includes a list of committee members, be found on page 13. | The first committee meeting was held on April 15th prior to the general meeting and a full report which includes a list of committee members, be found on page 13. | ||
| - | ** | + | **New Club Post Box Number** |
| - | New Club Post Box Number** | + | |
| Please note that the SBW PO Box number is now PO Box 431 Milsons Point NSW 1565. The old city box will be retained for 2 months. | Please note that the SBW PO Box number is now PO Box 431 Milsons Point NSW 1565. The old city box will be retained for 2 months. | ||
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| - | **Letters to the Editor** | + | ====== |
| - | **Fire Sale of Coolana** by Gretel Woodward | + | **Fire Sale of Coolana** |
| + | by Gretel Woodward | ||
| Since the late 1920s SBW has been a club whose main objective has been to provide top quality bush walking for its members and because of this the club has attracted (in the main) like minded people with high ideals and principles. Wherever possible they have endeavoured to protect the bush that gives us all so much pleasure, by accepting and adhering to the rules of the bushwalking code i e. leave nothing but footprint, and to protect where possible a small portion of this precious bushland for the future - Blue Gum, Myuna Creek, Garrawarra, North Era and the clubs present icon, Coolana. | Since the late 1920s SBW has been a club whose main objective has been to provide top quality bush walking for its members and because of this the club has attracted (in the main) like minded people with high ideals and principles. Wherever possible they have endeavoured to protect the bush that gives us all so much pleasure, by accepting and adhering to the rules of the bushwalking code i e. leave nothing but footprint, and to protect where possible a small portion of this precious bushland for the future - Blue Gum, Myuna Creek, Garrawarra, North Era and the clubs present icon, Coolana. | ||
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| - | **A Prospective' | + | ====== |
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| + | By Pam Irving. | ||
| Just a few thoughts on the Coolana situation. I am new to SBW (four months as a prospective) and perhaps that puts me in a position to be dispassionate relative to long standing members. I have been to Coolana | Just a few thoughts on the Coolana situation. I am new to SBW (four months as a prospective) and perhaps that puts me in a position to be dispassionate relative to long standing members. I have been to Coolana | ||
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| - | **The Annual Celebration 30th SBW Reunion at Coolana** by Bill Holland | + | ====== |
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| + | by Bill Holland | ||
| About a dozen or so campers had arrived by Friday evening. As expected, the river flats were a picture. We gathered around the table under the trees for an evening of star gazing and discussion and then having solved the problems of the world we went to bed. The 30th Annual Reunion of Sydney Bush Walkers had begun. | About a dozen or so campers had arrived by Friday evening. As expected, the river flats were a picture. We gathered around the table under the trees for an evening of star gazing and discussion and then having solved the problems of the world we went to bed. The 30th Annual Reunion of Sydney Bush Walkers had begun. | ||
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| Although most of us departed late Sunday afternoon, others stayed on until Monday. What Was different about this reunion? Not much really, it was the usual pleasant occasion. Numbers were up but there were fewer children. We had a great weekend and look forward to next year. What will it be? The Millennium Reunion or perhaps the Year 2000 Celebration. We might even feature the Bushies Olympics. Whatever we call it, Coolana will be just as beautiful and the weekend something to look forward to. | Although most of us departed late Sunday afternoon, others stayed on until Monday. What Was different about this reunion? Not much really, it was the usual pleasant occasion. Numbers were up but there were fewer children. We had a great weekend and look forward to next year. What will it be? The Millennium Reunion or perhaps the Year 2000 Celebration. We might even feature the Bushies Olympics. Whatever we call it, Coolana will be just as beautiful and the weekend something to look forward to. | ||
| - | **Salute to Marie Byles** | + | |
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| At this year's reunion a tree at Coolana was dedicated to Marie Byles, a SBW member of 50 years standing. Marie was born on 5th April 1900 and died on 21st November 1979. She packed a lot of living into those 79 1/2 years. Marie studied law at Sydney University and in 1924, at the age of 24 this pocket edition, seven stone, 5' | At this year's reunion a tree at Coolana was dedicated to Marie Byles, a SBW member of 50 years standing. Marie was born on 5th April 1900 and died on 21st November 1979. She packed a lot of living into those 79 1/2 years. Marie studied law at Sydney University and in 1924, at the age of 24 this pocket edition, seven stone, 5' | ||
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| - | **Coolana** | + | ====== |
| - | **Answers to frequently asked questions** | + | Compiled by W Holland |
| Originally circulated at the March AGM | Originally circulated at the March AGM | ||
| - | 1. Where did the money to buy Coolana come from? | + | 1. Where did the money to buy Coolana come from?\\ |
| Purchase cost of $4,060 was funded by North Era Trust $1,557 | Purchase cost of $4,060 was funded by North Era Trust $1,557 | ||
| SBW Special Fund $1,000 | SBW Special Fund $1,000 | ||
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| Dot Butler advanced $3,000 of her own money to secure the property pending the club arranging finance. The original North Era Trust was formed from members' | Dot Butler advanced $3,000 of her own money to secure the property pending the club arranging finance. The original North Era Trust was formed from members' | ||
| - | 2. How is the ownership identified? | + | 2. How is the ownership identified? |
| On purchase the land titles for Coolana were vested in a Trust with three Club Members as trustees. The ownership was transferred to the SBW when the club became incorporated. | On purchase the land titles for Coolana were vested in a Trust with three Club Members as trustees. The ownership was transferred to the SBW when the club became incorporated. | ||
| - | 3. What does Coolana cost to keep? | + | 3. What does Coolana cost to keep? \\ |
| A " | A " | ||
| - | D Butler Fund for Conservation $5,012 | + | D Butler Fund for Conservation $5,012, |
| - | Marie Byles Fund for Conservation $1,305 (set up with money left to Dot Butler in Marie Byte 's will) | + | Marie Byles Fund for Conservation $1,305 (set up with money left to Dot Butler in Marie Byte 's will), |
| - | M Davidson Fund for Conservation $2,937 | + | M Davidson Fund for Conservation $2,937, |
| Natural Areas Ltd $450 | Natural Areas Ltd $450 | ||
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| Coolana does not impose a burden on the Club finances. In the last ten years the fund income was $21,633 and expenditure $17,256 ie a surplus of $4,377. This is after the purchase of lawnmowers and other equipment. | Coolana does not impose a burden on the Club finances. In the last ten years the fund income was $21,633 and expenditure $17,256 ie a surplus of $4,377. This is after the purchase of lawnmowers and other equipment. | ||
| - | 4.Does Coolana have conservation value? | + | 4.Does Coolana have conservation value?\\ |
| The land has very high conservation value. It forms part of a natural cliff-line link from the upper part of Kangaroo Valley down to Tallowa Dam and the Morton National Park. This cliff-line is home to threatened species including one of the remnant colonies of brush-tailed rock wallabies, presently located in the vicinity of our property. Kangaroo Valley has been allocated $135,000 (over three years) for protection of this species. The National Parks and Wildlife Service are assisting us, and our neighbours, in identifying threatened species of flora and fauna in the Kangaroo Valley. | The land has very high conservation value. It forms part of a natural cliff-line link from the upper part of Kangaroo Valley down to Tallowa Dam and the Morton National Park. This cliff-line is home to threatened species including one of the remnant colonies of brush-tailed rock wallabies, presently located in the vicinity of our property. Kangaroo Valley has been allocated $135,000 (over three years) for protection of this species. The National Parks and Wildlife Service are assisting us, and our neighbours, in identifying threatened species of flora and fauna in the Kangaroo Valley. | ||
| A study entitled " | A study entitled " | ||
| - | + | 5. Who uses Coolana?\\ | |
| - | 5. Who uses Coolana? | + | |
| All club members, including prospective members, and their families may use Coolana. In fine weather, each week will see people casually camping with more on the holiday weekends. For instance, last Christmas 35 people enjoyed the facilities, at Easter six families. Up to 100 people have attended the Club's annual reunion although numbers have been lower in recent years. The prospectives' | All club members, including prospective members, and their families may use Coolana. In fine weather, each week will see people casually camping with more on the holiday weekends. For instance, last Christmas 35 people enjoyed the facilities, at Easter six families. Up to 100 people have attended the Club's annual reunion although numbers have been lower in recent years. The prospectives' | ||
| - | 6. Is camping and access to the river flats secure? | + | 6. Is camping and access to the river flats secure?\\ |
| There has been no indication from Sydney Water that our use of the river flats will be discontinued. Our license to use these river flats has been renewed. There are alternative camping sites available on our land adjacent to the river flats, close to the shelter shed. There is no suggestion from the Sydney Water or NPWS (future managers of Sydney Water land) that access to the river will be denied. | There has been no indication from Sydney Water that our use of the river flats will be discontinued. Our license to use these river flats has been renewed. There are alternative camping sites available on our land adjacent to the river flats, close to the shelter shed. There is no suggestion from the Sydney Water or NPWS (future managers of Sydney Water land) that access to the river will be denied. | ||
| - | 7. Are there alternative camping sites for large groups? | + | 7. Are there alternative camping sites for large groups?\\ |
| It is becoming more difficult to find such camping sites. NPWS have imposed site limits in national parks and permits (with fees) may be introduced. | It is becoming more difficult to find such camping sites. NPWS have imposed site limits in national parks and permits (with fees) may be introduced. | ||
| - | 8. Does weed control place an intolerable burden on our members? | + | 8. Does weed control place an intolerable burden on our members?\\ |
| The river flats were cleared of weeds (with assistance from Sydney Water). The challenge now is to prevent reseeding for a further two to three years. Natural grass is being encouraged and indigenous trees planted (re-growth is occurring). This will return the area to its natural state and continuous mowing will not be required. Weeding is carried out by volunteers who willingly give their time for the benefit of Coolana. | The river flats were cleared of weeds (with assistance from Sydney Water). The challenge now is to prevent reseeding for a further two to three years. Natural grass is being encouraged and indigenous trees planted (re-growth is occurring). This will return the area to its natural state and continuous mowing will not be required. Weeding is carried out by volunteers who willingly give their time for the benefit of Coolana. | ||
| - | 9. What is a Voluntary Conservation Agreement and how will it affect Coolana? | + | 9. What is a Voluntary Conservation Agreement and how will it affect Coolana?\\ |
| A Voluntary Conservation Agreement is a contractual agreement, legally binding on the landholder, all future landholders, | A Voluntary Conservation Agreement is a contractual agreement, legally binding on the landholder, all future landholders, | ||
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| perpetuating the conservation values of our property. Our existing use of the land and possible extension of these uses can be safeguarded in the management agreement. Assistance from the NPWS may include funding for equipment/ | perpetuating the conservation values of our property. Our existing use of the land and possible extension of these uses can be safeguarded in the management agreement. Assistance from the NPWS may include funding for equipment/ | ||
| - | 10. What are the financial advantages of a Voluntary Conservation Agreement? | + | 10. What are the financial advantages of a Voluntary Conservation Agreement?\\ |
| Shoalhaven Council have indicated that new legislation now permits them to grant rate exemption for properties or sections of properties covered by a VCA. The council has also indicated that some rate relief may be granted a Wild Life Refuge if the management plan for the sanctuary excludes the erection of buildings etc. Coolana rates last year were $1300. NPWS have indicated that funding is available and, depending on the management plan obligations, | Shoalhaven Council have indicated that new legislation now permits them to grant rate exemption for properties or sections of properties covered by a VCA. The council has also indicated that some rate relief may be granted a Wild Life Refuge if the management plan for the sanctuary excludes the erection of buildings etc. Coolana rates last year were $1300. NPWS have indicated that funding is available and, depending on the management plan obligations, | ||
| - | 11. Has the Club committed itself to a Voluntary Conservation Agreement ? | + | 11. Has the Club committed itself to a Voluntary Conservation Agreement ?\\ |
| A sub-committee (Bill Holland, Rosemary McDougall, John Poleson and Patrick James) was appointed 11 April 1998 to investigate the possibility of entering into a VCA. Progress has been reported in the Club magazine and at general meetings. Current negotiation with NPWS has been deferred due to NPWS commitment to other properties and to our hesitation into entering into such an agreement. However, the NPWS have advised that they are willing to assist us in preparing a Management Plan for Coolana as a wildlife sanctuary. This is a requirement under the relevant Act and will form the basis of a VCA should club members decide to proceed. | A sub-committee (Bill Holland, Rosemary McDougall, John Poleson and Patrick James) was appointed 11 April 1998 to investigate the possibility of entering into a VCA. Progress has been reported in the Club magazine and at general meetings. Current negotiation with NPWS has been deferred due to NPWS commitment to other properties and to our hesitation into entering into such an agreement. However, the NPWS have advised that they are willing to assist us in preparing a Management Plan for Coolana as a wildlife sanctuary. This is a requirement under the relevant Act and will form the basis of a VCA should club members decide to proceed. | ||
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| - | **We Need Coolana** By Alex Colley | + | ====== |
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| + | By Alex Colley | ||
| This article by Alex fills in the background as to how the conservation fund that formed the basis of the Coolana fund. | This article by Alex fills in the background as to how the conservation fund that formed the basis of the Coolana fund. | ||
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| - | **The February 1999 General Meeting.** | + | ====== |
| There were some 29 or so members present when Tony Holgate as chairman, standing in for the President, absent on business interstate, declared the meeting open at 20.17 hours. There was an apology for Eddy, and new member Sara Ashley-Wilson was welcomed to the club. | There were some 29 or so members present when Tony Holgate as chairman, standing in for the President, absent on business interstate, declared the meeting open at 20.17 hours. There was an apology for Eddy, and new member Sara Ashley-Wilson was welcomed to the club. | ||
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| - | **Coolana Sub-Committee** | + | ====== |
| The resolution regarding Coolana which was carried at the General Meeting in February 1999 and in respect of which the rescission motion moved at the Annual General Meeting in March 1999 was lost, is as follows: | The resolution regarding Coolana which was carried at the General Meeting in February 1999 and in respect of which the rescission motion moved at the Annual General Meeting in March 1999 was lost, is as follows: | ||
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| - | **Competency Training** by Brad X | + | ====== |
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| + | by Brad X | ||
| Is this what you're looking for" said my flatmate and thrust an official looking letter into my hands. One quick glimpse at the return address and 1 knew it was. I dropped the letter a couple of times in my fumbles to open it. Damn! I passed the theory but 1 failed the practical test. Now what was I to do. My fiancee would be upset and all our wedding plans and preparations probably would be totally disrupted. | Is this what you're looking for" said my flatmate and thrust an official looking letter into my hands. One quick glimpse at the return address and 1 knew it was. I dropped the letter a couple of times in my fumbles to open it. Damn! I passed the theory but 1 failed the practical test. Now what was I to do. My fiancee would be upset and all our wedding plans and preparations probably would be totally disrupted. | ||
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| What will Brad do? Will the Wedding go ahead? Stay tuned next month for the next instalment. | What will Brad do? Will the Wedding go ahead? Stay tuned next month for the next instalment. | ||
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| - | ARTICLES WANTED** | + | **ARTICLES WANTED** |
| A new editor but the same old refrain! Walk reports or articles on any subject related to Bushwalking are welcome. Articles can be submitted on a floppy disk or by email on rraymond@ozemail.com.au or if you do not have a computer I will accept typed documents. I would prefer that they be done with " | A new editor but the same old refrain! Walk reports or articles on any subject related to Bushwalking are welcome. Articles can be submitted on a floppy disk or by email on rraymond@ozemail.com.au or if you do not have a computer I will accept typed documents. I would prefer that they be done with " | ||
| - | **Bush Lovers Beware !** | + | ====== |
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| by Henry Gold | by Henry Gold | ||
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| The PLUA newsletters attack conservation organisations, | The PLUA newsletters attack conservation organisations, | ||
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