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-**Walking Clubs\\**
+**Walking Clubs**
 Dear Sir or Madam,
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 ===== Paddy Pallin Foundation 1979 Grants =====
-In all 39 applications were received this year for grants. The committee consisting of Mr. Wilf Hilder(Kosciusko Huts Association), Mr. Tim Lamble, Mr. Bruce Vote (N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs), Mr. Col Watson (National Parks Association) and Mr. Robert Pallin (Trustee for Paddy Pallin Foundation) restated their intention of supporting projects that were likely to produce the most good for the most people.
+In all 39 applications were received this year for grants. The committee consisting of Mr. Wilf Hilder (Kosciusko Huts Association), Mr. Tim Lamble, Mr. Bruce Vote (N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs), Mr. Col Watson (National Parks Association) and Mr. Robert Pallin (Trustee for Paddy Pallin Foundation) restated their intention of supporting projects that were likely to produce the most good for the most people.
 Successful applicants were-\\
-(1) The Budawang Committee - $1000 is granted as a loan to ensure the publication of the book "Pigeon House and Beyond.". This brings to $2,800 the total loan available from the foundation for this project ($1,800 was granted in 1978). All profits from the sale of the book after repayment of loans will go into a fund to aid publication of conservation literature.
+(1) The Budawang Committee - $1000 is granted as a loan to ensure the publication of the book "Pigeon House and Beyond". This brings to $2,800 the total loan available from the foundation for this project ($1,800 was granted in 1978). All profits from the sale of the book after repayment of loans will go into a fund to aid publication of conservation literature.
-(2) The Colo Committee - (a) $200 is granted to enable publication of the study "Wilderness and Power" - the case against a power - station on Newnes Plateau and suggested alternatives. (b) 7*04.00 is granted for a study of the Forestry/National Park conflict in the Colo/Hunter Wilderness. This committee has been doing extremely valuable work to preserve this area close to Sydney and so important a wilderness area close to a major city.
+(2) The Colo Committee - (a) $200 is granted to enable publication of the study "Wilderness and Power" - the case against a power - station on Newnes Plateau and suggested alternatives. (b) $400.00 is granted for a study of the Forestry/National Park conflict in the Colo/Hunter Wilderness. This committee has been doing extremely valuable work to preserve this area close to Sydney and so important a wilderness area close to a major city.
 (3) Mr. Martin Curtis $25. Mr. Curtis is mainly after information etc. which is being supplied by Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd.
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 (6) The Tasmanian Wilderness Society - $1,500 is granted to this society to continue its work in Tasmania. It is intended to mainly cover the cost of a project officer for 40 weeks at $40. Mr.Ian Cartle is doing this important work for this small amount and needs every conservationist's support.
-(7) Federation of Bushwalking Clubs (N.S.W.) - A total of $800 has been allocated to cover: (a) Production of a "Walk in a National Park" programme - $500. (b) Production of member club lists for general circulation - $200. (c) Search and Rescue instruction leaflets $100. This organisation acts on behalf of all bushwalkers in N.S.W. and not only club members.
+(7) Federation of Bushwalking Clubs (N.S.W.) - A total of $800 has been allocated to cover: (a) Production of a "Walk in a National Park" programme - $500. (b) Production of member club lists for general circulation - $200. ( c) Search and Rescue instruction leaflets $100. This organisation acts on behalf of all bushwalkers in N.S.W. and not only club members.
-(8) Rozelle Ramblers: BaImain Uniting Church Missions - $75 worth of vouchers for hire of equipment for introductory walking trips for young people of the Balmain area.
+(8) Rozelle Ramblers: Balmain Uniting Church Missions - $75 worth of vouchers for hire of equipment for introductory walking trips for young people of the Balmain area.
 The total amount granted for 1979 was $5,000. Applications for 1980 will close 29th February 1980. The amount available will be announced towards the end of 1979. Any enquiries should be forwarded to:- R. B. Pallin, Paddy Pallin Foundation, -C/- 69 Liverpool Street, Sydney, Phone (02) 26-2685. 2000.
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 **Footnote**\\
-Hans had some discussions with a couple of new members who lightly complained about the lack of trips and, leaders that weekend. Hans said, "The Club is made up of members and not the'Secretary and Executive alone. We need more leaders to lead more walks".
+Hans had some discussions with a couple of new members who lightly complained about the lack of trips and leaders that weekend. Hans said, "The Club is made up of members and not the Secretary and Executive alone. We need more leaders to lead more walks".
 So I have decided to lead a future walk! God help you and me! See the next programme!