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=====Attention.===== | =====Attention.===== | ||
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers were unable to book any meeting space in "Anzac House" for the August General Meeting during the week starting 8th August 1971. The meeting will be held on 17th August | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers were unable to book any meeting space in "Anzac House" for the August General Meeting during the week starting 8th August 1971. The meeting will be held on 17th August |
The Social Evening set down for 16 August 1971 has been cancelled. | The Social Evening set down for 16 August 1971 has been cancelled. | ||
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The results are interesting. There are 219 members spread over 96 suburbs. Of these 101 reside in northern suburbs, 49 in the south, 32 in eastern suburbs and 37 to the west. | The results are interesting. There are 219 members spread over 96 suburbs. Of these 101 reside in northern suburbs, 49 in the south, 32 in eastern suburbs and 37 to the west. | ||
- | On the face of it, the north has it made. But wait! If you dig deeper, you find that Oatley, an Illawarra (southern) suburb has fourteen resident S.B.W.-plus two abroad, not to count a few on the non-active list. We called it 14 for short. Like Abou ben Adhem, Oatley leads all the rest. There follows Mosman with nine, Turramurra and Bondi (equal at 8), and the neighbouring Beecroft and Pennant Hills with six each. Most of the remaining suburbs are " | + | On the face of it, the north has it made. But wait! If you dig deeper, you find that Oatley, an Illawarra (southern) suburb has fourteen resident S.B.W.-plus two abroad, not to count a few on the non-active list. We called it 14 for short. Like Abou ben Adhem, Oatley leads all the rest. There follows Mosman with nine, Turramurra and Bondi (equal at 8), and the neighbouring Beecroft and Pennant Hills with six each. Most of the remaining suburbs are " |
Of course, it is unlikely that these unfortunate localities are aware of their deficiency, or appreciate the poverty of status it entails. Fortunately for us, perhaps. After all, in some highly competitive sports, usually those with either overt or covert gambling associations, | Of course, it is unlikely that these unfortunate localities are aware of their deficiency, or appreciate the poverty of status it entails. Fortunately for us, perhaps. After all, in some highly competitive sports, usually those with either overt or covert gambling associations, | ||
- | Yet it is somehow difficult to imagine the St. George District, intent on restoring its image after the loss of Rugby League pre-eminence several seasons ago, negotiating for the acquisition of walkers from northern suburbs. Perhaps it would do better to emulate the example of the walking stronghold already within its boundalties | + | Yet it is somehow difficult to imagine the St. George District, intent on restoring its image after the loss of Rugby League pre-eminence several seasons ago, negotiating for the acquisition of walkers from northern suburbs. Perhaps it would do better to emulate the example of the walking stronghold already within its boundaries |
=====At The June General Meeting.===== | =====At The June General Meeting.===== | ||
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Our forces gathered for the first time in the College Street lodgings to hear Spiro welcome three of the five new members admitted in June. Ann Emery, Ella Neef and Errol Sheedy were there, and we will no doubt catch up with Ross Wi1son and Brian Holden at a later date. Everyone was in agreement with the minutes after a minor adjustment, and in Correspondence we heard that the Dungalla Club had contributed a further $10 for upkeep at Coolana; apart from which, letters in and out were all routine matters. | Our forces gathered for the first time in the College Street lodgings to hear Spiro welcome three of the five new members admitted in June. Ann Emery, Ella Neef and Errol Sheedy were there, and we will no doubt catch up with Ross Wi1son and Brian Holden at a later date. Everyone was in agreement with the minutes after a minor adjustment, and in Correspondence we heard that the Dungalla Club had contributed a further $10 for upkeep at Coolana; apart from which, letters in and out were all routine matters. | ||
- | One way and another - donations to conservation causes and rent - our financial outgoings for May had been fairly solid, and the Treasurer' | + | One way and another - donations to conservation causes and rent - our financial outgoings for May had been fairly solid, and the Treasurer' |
Perhaps the Walks Report and allied matters covered a large part of the doings; there certainly seemed an abundance to record, beginning with Sheila Binn's trip to Blue Gum at the outset of May. Eight people went along and camp was made away from the Forest itself, which seemed to be cleaner and in better shape than it has been for some time. Sunday saw Jim Callaway' | Perhaps the Walks Report and allied matters covered a large part of the doings; there certainly seemed an abundance to record, beginning with Sheila Binn's trip to Blue Gum at the outset of May. Eight people went along and camp was made away from the Forest itself, which seemed to be cleaner and in better shape than it has been for some time. Sunday saw Jim Callaway' | ||
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For New Zealand has no leeches or snakes over there. | For New Zealand has no leeches or snakes over there. | ||
- | Up andup the track tunneled | + | Up and up the track tunnelled |
With an occasional view through the jungle northwards, | With an occasional view through the jungle northwards, | ||
But then quite abruptly you're on open heath\\ | But then quite abruptly you're on open heath\\ | ||
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|August 29|The month ends with two day walks. The northsiders can go with Jim Brown from Cowan to Brooklyn, while the southsiders can go With Meryl Watman from Waterfall to Heathcote by way of Uloola Falls. Either way, the wildflowers should be abundant.| | |August 29|The month ends with two day walks. The northsiders can go with Jim Brown from Cowan to Brooklyn, while the southsiders can go With Meryl Watman from Waterfall to Heathcote by way of Uloola Falls. Either way, the wildflowers should be abundant.| | ||
- | FEDERATION REPORT | + | =====Federation Report - June 1971.===== |
- | June 1971 - by Ray Hookway | + | |
+ | - by Ray Hookway. | ||
The June meeting welcomed two more clubs to membership of Federation, the Sydney University Mountaineering Club and the Walkabout group of the All Nations Club. This brings to 29 the membership of Federation. It was also advised that the National Parks Association were to seek full affiliation. | The June meeting welcomed two more clubs to membership of Federation, the Sydney University Mountaineering Club and the Walkabout group of the All Nations Club. This brings to 29 the membership of Federation. It was also advised that the National Parks Association were to seek full affiliation. | ||
- | Wildlife Exhibition | + | |
- | Corresi5ondence | + | ====Wildlife Exhibition==== |
- | Clutha | + | |
- | held at the Sydney Town Hall on June 28th, attracted over 3,000 people. | + | Further details were given regarding the Conservation |
- | Search and Rescue | + | |
- | Page 19 THE SYDNEY BUSH.t-LICR July, | + | ====Correspondence |
- | the steep slope of Brindle Pup. The walker slipped whilst | + | |
- | descending and broke a vertebra (possibly on the horn of his cheap A-frame pack). Forty five members participated in the rescue. A helicopter landing area was cleared about a mile down the Cox from Merrigal Creek and the rescuers and the helicopter arrived at the clearing within minutes of each other. The patient was quickly whisked off to land in the centre of the football field alongside | + | In reply to letters from Federation the Minister of Lands advised that he had no notice of proposals to build either a road through Bouddi to Maitland Bay or from Mt. Hay to Mt. Whitton in the Blue Mountains. He also confirmed receipt of Federation' |
- | the Katoomba hospital. A well orgaftised | + | |
- | A Reminder | + | ====Clutha==== |
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+ | Discussion was held on the Clutha Development Act and it was decided that Federation write letters to both the N.S.W. Premier and to the State Governor stating our objections to all features of the Act. Details of three anti-Clutha protest meetings to be held in Sydney were announced. The largest of these meetings since held at the Sydney Town Hall on June 28th, attracted over 3,000 people. | ||
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+ | ====Search and Rescue==== | ||
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+ | The main S/R event for May demonstrated the benefit of training. Special stretcher handling techniques recently practised were required to carry the patient 600 ft down the steep slope of Brindle Pup. The walker slipped whilst descending and broke a vertebra (possibly on the horn of his cheap A-frame pack). Forty five members participated in the rescue. A helicopter landing area was cleared about a mile down the Cox from Merrigal Creek and the rescuers and the helicopter arrived at the clearing within minutes of each other. The patient was quickly whisked off to land in the centre of the football field alongside the Katoomba hospital. A well organised | ||
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+ | ====A Reminder==== | ||
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+ | The next Search and Rescue practise is to be held at Medlow Gap on July 17/18th. | ||
The June Federation meeting became slightly disorganised as advice of 3 lost walkers was received and about one-third of the delegates left to join the various search groups. | The June Federation meeting became slightly disorganised as advice of 3 lost walkers was received and about one-third of the delegates left to join the various search groups. | ||
- | Burning Off Win Melville protested against lack of publicity given to the recent burning off in the Jamieson Valley he called for 6/8 weeks notice and for an advertisL, | + | |
- | Federation Ball - To be held on Friday, September | + | ====Burning Off==== |
- | Now Maps - Blue Mountains and Burragorang Valley - 8 colours - | + | |
- | 2 mileTinch | + | Win Melville protested against lack of publicity given to the recent burning off in the Jamieson Valley; he called for 6/8 weeks notice and for an advertised |
- | KananE_s-Boyd National Park - The park service proposed to close off the track between the car parking area and the large cave at Kanangra Walls in order to contain erosion and to protect the park | + | |
- | service against possible legal claims for damages due to injuries. They have suggested the installation of a steel ladder | + | ====Federation Ball==== |
- | to the cave. Eventually when funds are available, the track will | + | |
- | be rebuilt. Federation agreed to a low fence and to a notice at the start of the track but expressed opposition to both the ladder proposal and to the complete closure of the track to tourists. The park service also roposes | + | To be held on Friday, September |
- | Slide Show - The Kamerukas are sponsoring a slide evening by Tim | + | |
- | 7alkden | + | ====Now Maps==== |
- | Page 2% THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER July, | + | |
- | Are bicycles baggage? If you don't know, please consult with Heather Williams, Clare Howden or Frank Taeker, who should be tack any day now after a jaunt in Tonga and Samoa. | + | Blue Mountains and Burragorang Valley - 8 colours - 2 mile/ |
- | At the time of their departure they reported to Q A N.T A S terminal with push bikes which were " | + | |
- | When our trio protested that the bikes were luggage, the air line was nonplussed. Never, they said, but never, no never, had they heard.of people taking push bikes by air as luggage. Tell, mate, they were not prohibited items..... | + | ====Kanangra-Boyd National Park==== |
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+ | The park service proposed to close off the track between the car parking area and the large cave at Kanangra Walls in order to contain erosion and to protect the park service against possible legal claims for damages due to injuries. They have suggested the installation of a steel ladder | ||
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+ | ====Slide Show==== | ||
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+ | The Kamerukas are sponsoring a slide evening by Tim Walkden | ||
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+ | Are bicycles baggage? If you don't know, please consult with Heather Williams, Clare Howden or Frank Taeker, who should be back any day now after a jaunt in Tonga and Samoa. | ||
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+ | At the time of their departure they reported to Qantas | ||
+ | |||
+ | When our trio protested that the bikes were luggage, the air line was nonplussed. Never, they said, but never, no never, had they heard of people taking push bikes by air as luggage. | ||
Are they perhaps Australia' | Are they perhaps Australia' | ||
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- | Talking about cycling.... Owen has had a letter from nverseas member Lyn Drummond, pelssing on good wishes to all the old crowd. Lyn is at present cycling around_ England, but presumably NOT on an | ||
- | Asutralian push bike. | ||
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- | Another exile returned is Roger Gowing, who rcnppeared in ane with 25cents in his pocket, and in a somewhat debilitated condition. Amongst his exploits abroad was an overland journey from India through Afghanistan, | ||
- | and became an tnthusiast far the life and the peopte. ********x x**** | ||
- | That Membership girl, Barbara, has taken herself off for a | ||
- | week with Bill Bourke' | ||
- | *************** | ||
- | On getting facts wrong or jumping to conclusions.... | ||
- | Last issue it waw reported that Club poet laureate Kath Mackay had recently-been in Sydney. Trong It was a misinterpretation of a remark by Brian Harvey that he had lately had lunch | ||
- | with Kath. He had but it wa,s at Armadale, near Perth, 17.Ae9 | ||
- | where she now lives. | ||
- | ************** | ||
- | MEETING PLACES. The site for the August, | ||
- | at Anzac House or elsewhere. For the following week, the gather- | ||
- | ing will be in the usual hall, but on TUESDAY, August 17. | ||
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+ | Talking about cycling.... Owen has had a letter from overseas member Lyn Drummond, passing on good wishes to all the old crowd. Lyn is at present cycling around England, but presumably NOT on an Australian push bike. | ||
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+ | Another exile returned is Roger Gowing, who reappeared in June with 25-cents in his pocket, and in a somewhat debilitated condition. Amongst his exploits abroad was an overland journey from India through Afghanistan, | ||
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+ | That Membership girl, Barbara, has taken herself off for a week with Bill Bourke' | ||
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+ | On getting facts wrong - or jumping to conclusions.... Last issue it was reported that Club poet laureate Kath Mackay had recently been in Sydney. Wrong! It was a misinterpretation of a remark by Brian Harvey that he had lately had lunch with Kath. He had - but it was at Armadale, near Perth, W.A., where she now lives. | ||
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+ | =====Meeting Places.===== | ||
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+ | The site for the August General Meeting, which would normally be on Wednesday, August 11, is still in doubt. We have been unable to obtain accommodation for that date, either | ||
+ | at Anzac House or elsewhere. For the following week, the gathering will be in the usual hall, but on TUESDAY, August 17. |
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