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===== Paddy Pallin Foundation 1979 Grants ===== | ===== 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), | + | In all 39 applications were received this year for grants. The committee consisting of Mr. Wilf Hilder (Kosciusko Huts Association), |
Successful applicants were-\\ | Successful applicants were-\\ | ||
- | (1) The Budawang Committee - $1000 is granted as a loan to ensure the publication of the book " | + | (1) The Budawang Committee - $1000 is granted as a loan to ensure the publication of the book " |
- | (2) The Colo Committee - (a) $200 is granted to enable publication of the study " | + | (2) The Colo Committee - (a) $200 is granted to enable publication of the study " |
(3) Mr. Martin Curtis $25. Mr. Curtis is mainly after information etc. which is being supplied by Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. | (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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**Footnote**\\ | **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! | So I have decided to lead a future walk! God help you and me! See the next programme! | ||
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Three wise men saw an owl. The first said it was an owl. The second said, " | Three wise men saw an owl. The first said it was an owl. The second said, " | ||
- | The point was brought home smartly to me early in my bushwalking career when my glasses were neatly removed, by a large bush, and caused me five minutes' | + | The point was brought home smartly to me early in my bushwalking career when my glasses were neatly removed, by a large bush, and caused me five minutes' |
- | of scrub exists next to decent drops, and in that situation there could be real bother - apart from the possibility of falling off while retrieving | + | |
- | the spectacles, it is also the case that the eyes take a few moments to | + | However, the same type of scrub exists next to decent drops, and in that situation there could be real bother - apart from the possibility of falling off while retrieving the spectacles, it is also the case that the eyes take a few moments to adjust to not seeing through glasses, and this period of changing perspective represents a period when a false step can easily be taken, leading to an injury, Thus, if glasses are suddenly missing, the wearer should immediately stop to let the eyes readjust before conducting the necessary search. |
- | adjust to not seeing through glasses, and this period of changing perspective represents a period when a false step can easily be taken, leading to an injury, Thus, if glasses are suddenly missing, the wearer should immediately stop to let the eyes readjust before conducting the necessary search. | + | |
- | The second danger is the possibi4by | + | The second danger is the possibility |
- | Looking at the ceilings of caves is an open invitation to sandy particles to jump at eyeballs. Also moving material, such as from a bush shaken by a walker or animal at a higher level than yourself, is ready to enter | + | |
- | the eyes of anyone looking up at it. Material entering the eyes in this | + | A related, but worse, danger is that of material penetrating the eye. This can happen particularly when a branch is pushed out of his way by the walker in front and is suddenly released as he passes it. If you are too close, this branch can strike you quite sharply. Glasses are no protection here. One member told me of the case of another walker whose glasses simply served to point the splinter straight into his eye, by virtue of |
- | way can be extremely irritating, particularly if it is allowed to remain | + | |
- | for any length of tithe, and should in any case be rels oved as soon as possible - if not by a member of the party at the time, then by a nurse or doctor on | + | Bush does not have to be moving to be dangerous. On one of my walks, a member bent down in semi-darkness to his pack, which was lying at the base of a tree. A small hard projection on the tree trunk missed his eye by no more than half an inch, and broke the skin on his cheek. He does not wear glasses. Many walkers would have made no more of the incident but this party spent the next two hours in discussing what we would have done if the projection had not missed his eye. Discussion of bush dangers and accidents helps other individuals to be more wary and therefore safer, and should be indulged in. Walkers should be particularly careful about moving in darkness, as small projections of the above type abound in the bush. Often they are overhead, while we mostly look down at our feet. |
- | your return. If the material does irritate, then your efficiency in | + | Overhead logs and thick branches are often overlooked as a danger to the eyesight. Even I was not aware of this one, until gathering information for this article, when one member told me of the worst eye accident of all. It seems that the walker concerned was watching his feet (typical of prospective members particularly), |
- | looking where you're going is impaired, and the false step danger mentioned above is again present, whether you wear glasses or not. Try not to look up at such shaking bushes and cave ceilings where a lot of sand is present on the floor. | + | was a headache, and he completed the walk. Within a short period afterwards, he became totally blind. It appears that the optic nerves were affected by the impact, and I understand he was fortunate enough to have his sight restored after some years. To avoid this type of situation (this result would admittedly be rare, but as this example shows, it is possible), keep an eye on what is overhead as well as what is on the ground. Particularly remember that the prospective members on your walk are prone to be watching their feet, so where there is ducking to be done, take it easy. |
- | A related, but worse, danger is that of material penetrating the eye. | + | |
- | This can happen particularly when a branch is pushed out of his way by the | + | |
- | walker in front and is suddenly released as he passes it. If you are too | + | |
- | close, this branch can strike you quite sharply. Glasses are no protection here. One member told me of the case of another walker whose glasses simply served to point the splinter straight into his eye, by_virtue_of, | + | |
- | shape of the open space between the brow ridge and thel6Op | + | |
- | separated from the walker in front of you. (b) Use our arms to protect your face from face-level branches whether they are moving or not. My informant on this accident told inc she always keeps one arm across her face. I take this one step further - as branches are normally | + | |
- | imately | + | |
- | Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHIVA.LKER August, 1979. | + | |
- | vertical, and held in front of and to either side of the face keeps me out of trouble. | + | |
- | Bush does not have to be moving to be dangerous. On ,one of my walks, a member bent down in semi-darkness to his pack, which was lying at the | + | |
- | base of a tree., A small hard projection on the tree trunk missed his eye by no more than half an inch, and_ broke the skin on his cheek. He does not wear glasses. Many walkers would have made no more of the incident but this party spent the next two hours in discussing what we would have done if the projection had not missed his eye. Discussion of bush dangers and accidents helps other individuals to be more wary and therefore safer, | + | |
- | and should be indulged in. Walkers should be particularly careful about | + | |
- | moving in darkness, as small projections of the above type abound in the bush. Often they are overhead, while we mostly look down at our feet. | + | |
- | Overhead logs and thick branches are often overlooked as a danger | + | |
- | to the eyesight. Even I was not aware of this one, until gathering information for this article, when one member told me of the worst eye accident of all. It seems that the walker concerned was watching his feet (typical of prospective members particularly), | + | |
- | which struck him on the forehead (not the eyes at all). Immediate result | + | |
- | was a headache, and he completed the walk. Within a short period afterwards, he became totally blind. It appears that the optic nerves were affected by the impact, and I understand he was fortunate enough to have his sight restored after some years. To avoid this type of situation (this result would admittedly be rare, but as this example shows, it is | + | |
- | possible), keep an eye on what is overhead as well as what is on the ground. Particularly remember that the prospective members on your walk are prone to be watching their feet, so where there is ducking to be done, take it easy. | + | |
To summarise, danger to eyesight exists in the bush. To reduce the danger, stop if your glasses disappear, avoid looking directly up, don't walk too close to the person in front, ward off scrub and branches with both forearms if possible (not with your hands; they are smaller and offer less-protection), | To summarise, danger to eyesight exists in the bush. To reduce the danger, stop if your glasses disappear, avoid looking directly up, don't walk too close to the person in front, ward off scrub and branches with both forearms if possible (not with your hands; they are smaller and offer less-protection), | ||
- | I would like your opinions on the edges of cliffs, viewpoints, etc. | + | |
- | by the September General Meeting. I would also like to hear from a few more pcople. | + | I would like your opinions on the edges of cliffs, viewpoints, etc. by the September General Meeting. I would also like to hear from a few more people. |
Three wise men saw an owl. They saw it. | Three wise men saw an owl. They saw it. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | Note from Kath Brown (typist). | + | Note from Kath Brown (typist).\\ |
- | ,. Further to the above. | + | Further to the above. On my very first walk a small insect flew into my eye. It was taken out all right, but left the eye very sore. From that time on, I always have some eye drops (small plastic container) in my first aid pack to soothe a sore eye which, |
- | my eye. It was taken out all right, but left the eye very sore. From | + | |
- | that time on, I always have some eye drops (small plastic container) in my first aid pack to soothe a sore eye which, | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS SPRING WALKS PROGRAMME | + | ===== The Sydney Bushwalkers Spring Walks Programme- September ===== |
- | CLUB ROOMS: 14 Atchison St., St. Leonards | + | CLUB ROOMS: 14 Atchison St., St. Leonards Wireless Institute Building. |
- | ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE CLUB: Marcia: | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER | + | POSTAL ADDRESS |
- | NTH BUDAWANGS - Wog Wog Stn - Monolith Valley - the Castle - Return 35 km | + | |
- | MEDIUM Good open plateau walking, sensational views from the Castle over Byangee Walls, Mt. Pidgeon House to the coast. LEADER: GORDON LEE 6426448 (H) | + | ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE CLUB: Marcia: |
- | PUSH BIKE TRIP - DHARUG NAT. PARK Enjoy the scenery of the old convict road. whilst leisurely pedalling on your bike. A light truck will most probably transport the-bikes. TRADER: STEVE & WENDY HODGMAN- 1574582 (H) | + | |
- | ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Lilyvale Garramarra Farm - Curra Moors - Wattamolla - Bundeena 17 km MEDIUM Map: Royal Nat. Park Train: 8.45 (C) | + | |
- | LEADER: MERYL WATMAN 5701831 (H) (before 8.00 p m.) | + | |Aug. 31|NTH BUDAWANGS - Wog Wog Stn - Monolith Valley - the Castle - Return 35 km MEDIUM Good open plateau walking, sensational views from the Castle over Byangee Walls, Mt. Pidgeon House to the coast. LEADER: GORDON LEE 6426448 (H)| |
- | GROSE VALLEY:Mt Hay Rd. - the Pinnacles - Mt. Stead - Lockley' | + | |SEPTEMBER| |
- | scenery LEADER: IAN DEBERT 6461569 (H) (7-9 P.m.) | + | |1,2 0|PUSH BIKE TRIP - DHARUG NAT. PARK Enjoy the scenery of the old convict road. whilst leisurely pedalling on your bike. A light truck will most probably transport the-bikes. TRADER: STEVE & WENDY HODGMAN- 1574582 (H)| |
- | ;ept 798,9 RED ROCKS: Newnes - Mt Dawson - Red Rocks - Newnes. Lots of short ups and -H- downs - may have to carry water - breathtaking distant scenery as well as spectacular rock formations. 25 km MED/HARD Map: Glen Alice | + | |Aug 31-Sept 1-2 |ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Lilyvale Garramarra Farm - Curra Moors - Wattamolla - Bundeena 17 km MEDIUM Map: Royal Nat. Park Train: 8.45 (C) LEADER: MERYL WATMAN 5701831 (H) (before 8.00 p m.)| |
- | LEADER: BOB HODGSON 9496175 (H) | + | |2 0|GROSE VALLEY:Mt Hay Rd. - the Pinnacles - Mt. Stead - Lockley' |
- | 7/8,9 MT. YANGO Macdonnell River 25 km MEDIUM LEADER: BRIAN HART 723447 (B) | + | |7,8,9 ++|RED ROCKS: Newnes - Mt Dawson - Red Rocks - Newnes. Lots of short ups and -H- downs - may have to carry water - breathtaking distant scenery as well as spectacular rock formations. 25 km MED/HARD Map: Glen Alice LEADER: BOB HODGSON 9496175 (H)| |
- | 9 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Waterfall - Ulbola Falls-- Royal National Park Station 12 km -EASY -Map:' Port Hacking LEADER: SHEILA BINNS 789 1854 | + | |7,8,9|MT. YENGO Macdonnell River 25 km MEDIUM LEADER: BRIAN HART 723447 (B)| |
- | 9 COWAN: Jerusalem Bay - Elenora Bluff - Cowan 14 km MED/HARD Train:8.45 (C) Tickets to Cowan LEADER: ROY BRAITHWAITE 445211 (H) | + | |9|ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Waterfall - Ulbola Falls-- Royal National Park Station 12 km -EASY -Map:' Port Hacking LEADER: SHEILA BINNS 789 1854| |
- | 15916 WONDABYNE: Brooklyn - 9.30 am ferry to Patonga Etymalong Swamp to dam - Dillons Crater - Bob's Farm - Mt Wondabyne - Staples Lookout - Wondabyne Station 28 km MED/EASY Map: Hawkesbury River LEADER: WAL LIDDLE 4521172 (H) | + | |9 0|COWAN: Jerusalem Bay - Elenora Bluff - Cowan 14 km MED/HARD Train:8.45 (C) Tickets to Cowan LEADER: ROY BRAITHWAITE 445211 (H)| |
- | 2401 X402 (B) Waratahs and wildflowers - beautiful views of Hawkesbury River, Broken Bay, Brisbane Waters and Gosford | + | |15/16|WONDABYNE: Brooklyn - 9.30 am ferry to Patonga Etymalong Swamp to dam - Dillons Crater - Bob's Farm - Mt Wondabyne - Staples Lookout - Wondabyne Station 28 km MED/EASY Map: Hawkesbury River LEADER: WAL LIDDLE 4521172 (H) 2401 X402 (B) Waratahs and wildflowers - beautiful views of Hawkesbury River, Broken Bay, Brisbane Waters and Gosford| |
- | 15,16 0 KANANGRA LEADER: GORDON LEE 6426448 (B) | + | |15,16 0|KANANGRA LEADER: GORDON LEE 6426448 (B)| |
- | 16 ROYAL NAT. PARK: Helensburgh - Burgh Track - Bola Heights - Couranga Track 7. | + | |16|ROYAL NAT. PARK: Helensburgh - Burgh Track - Bola Heights - Couranga Track 7. Waterfall 14 km MED/ |
- | Waterfall 14 km MED/ | + | |17/18,19,20 Drones Walk|WONDABYNE: Piles Creek - Popran Creek Dharuk National Park - Wiseman' |
- | ----TictP:: | + | |21, |
- | 17918,19 WONDABYNE: Piles Creek - Popran Creek Dharuk National Park - Wiseman' | + | |23 |
- | 20 Ferry 70 km MEDIUM. Train: 9.20 a m. from Sydney or 9.54 Hornsby. Return | + | |23| WISEMAN' |
- | DronqW | + | | |LONG WEEK-END 8 HOUR DAY. | |
- | NOTE: 1. 0 indicates a Test Walk 4-+ indicates harder than a Test Walk | + | |Sept 28,29,30 & Oct 1|KANANGRA: Cloudmaker - Ti-Willa Plateau - Kuwmung River - Rainbow Bluff - Root's Ridge - Kanangra 38 km MEDIUM Map: Yerranderie LEADER: LAURIE QUAKEN 407 0288 (H)| | |
- | 2. All train times are from Central Station E. Electric C Country | + | |Sept 28,29,30 & Oct 1|DANJERA: Blaydon' |
+ | |Sept 28,29,30 & Oct 1 ++|BARRINGTON/ | ||
+ | |Sunday 30 |HEATHCOTE: Karla Pool - Uloola Falls - Uloola Brook - Kangaroo Ck - Head of Navigation - Engadine 15 km MEDIUM Map: Pt Hacking LEADER: PAUL MAWHINNEY 3445439 between 7.00 & 9.30 p m. Train: 8.20 (E)| | ||
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+ | NOTE:\\ | ||
+ | 1. 0 indicates a Test Walk. ++ indicates harder than a Test Walk | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2. All train times are from Central Station E=Electric C=Country | ||
3. All walks without transport details are private transport - contact leader for details - vehicles are not expected to wait more than 15 minutes after pick-up time. | 3. All walks without transport details are private transport - contact leader for details - vehicles are not expected to wait more than 15 minutes after pick-up time. | ||
- | .ug.31 lept. 1,2 | + | |
- | 31 ept.192 | + | |
- | ept 2 | + | |PRESIDENT| FAZELEY READ|909 3671 (H)| |
- | ept 2 | + | |SECRETARY|SHEILA BINNS |7891854 (H)| |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER WALKS PROGRAMME - SEPT. 1979 | + | |TREASURER| NEIL BROWN|(042)941316(H)| |
- | SEPTEMBER | + | |WALKS SECRETARY|SPIRO HAJINAKITAS |3571381 (H)| |
- | 21,22,23 GROSE VALLEY: Bell Station - Hartley Vale - Surveyor' | + | |SOCIAL SECRETARY| AILSA HOCKING|887 8498 (B) 560-9081 (H)| |
- | Blue Gum 7 Jnt Rock Govett' | + | |MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY|JOHN REDFERN |808 1702 (H)| |
- | & Katoomba Train: 6.00 p m. (C) LEADER: VIC LEWIN 504096(H) | + | |SEARCH & RESCUE CONTACTS| DON FINCH| |
- | 23 LILYVALE: Lilyvale to Bundeena - Coastal track via Era, Garie Beach, Wattamolla MEDIUM 22km Train: 8.45 (C) Tickets to Lilyvale LEADER: ROY BRAITHWAITE | + | | |RAY HOOKWAY |4111873 (H)| |
- | 445211 (H). | + | | |MARCIA SHAPPERT |302028.(H)| |
- | 23 WISEMAN' | + | |
- | LONG NmK-END 8 HOUR DAY. | + | |
- | KANANGRA: Cloudmaker - Tiwilla Plateau - Kuwmung River - Rainbow Bluff - Root's Ridge - Kanangra 38 km MEDIUM Map: Yerranderie LEADER: LAURIE QUAKEN | + | KEEP THE BUSH 'CLEAN AND GREEN - PUT YOUR FIRE OUT. |
- | 407 0288 (H) | + | |
- | DANJERA: Blaydon' | + | Sept 22-23 ROCK CLIMBING INSTRUCTIONAL: |
- | BARRINGTON/ | + | |
- | LEADER: GORDON LEE 642 6448 (H) | + | |
- | HEATHCOTE: Karla Pool - Uloola Falls - Uloola Brook - Kangaroo Ck - Head of Navigation - Engadine 15 km MEDIUM Map: Pt Hacking LEADER: PAUL MAWHINNEY 3445439 between 7.00 & 9.30 p m. Train: 8.20 (E) | + | |
- | Sept 289299 30 Oct 1 | + | |
- | Sept 28,29, 30 Oct 1 | + | |
- | Sept 28,29 30 Oct 1 | + | |
- | + | + | |
- | Sunday 30 | + | |
- | PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: TREASURER: | + | |
- | WALKS SECRETARY: SOCIAL SECRETARY: | + | |
- | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: | + | |
- | FAZELEY READ SHEILA BINNS NEIL BROWN SPIRO HAJINAKITAS AILSA HOCKING | + | |
- | JOHN REDFERN | + | |
- | SEARCH & RESCUE CONTACTS: DON FINCH RAY HOOKWAY MARCIA SHAPPERT | + | |
- | 909 3671 (H) | + | |
- | 7891854 (H) | + | |
- | (042) '941316(R) | + | |
- | 3571381 (H) | + | |
- | 887 8498 (B) | + | |
- | 560-9081 (H) | + | |
- | 808 1702 (H) | + | |
- | 47 2251 (H) | + | |
- | 4111873 (H) | + | |
- | 302028.(H) | + | |
- | - KEEP THE BUSH 'CLEAN AND GREEN - PUT YOUR FIRE OUT. | + | |
- | Sept 22:23' | + | |
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