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 A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm at the Cahill Community Centre (Upper Hall), 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest.
  
-EDITOR: Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428-3178.\\ +|EDITOR:   |Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428-3178.  | 
-BUSINESS MANAGER: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118. Telephone 871-1207.\\ +|BUSINESS MANAGER:  |Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118. Telephone 871-1207.  | 
-PRODUCTION MANAGER: Helen Gray.\\ +|PRODUCTION MANAGER:  |Helen Gray  | 
-TYPIST: Kath Brown.\\ +|TYPIST:   |Kath Brown  | 
-DUPLICATOR OPERATORS: Phil Butt and Barbara Evans.\\+|DUPLICATOR OPERATORS:  |Phil Butt and Barbara Evans  |
  
-==== APRIL, 1984. ====+==== APRIL 1984 ====
  
-A Voyage Around Jagungal by Tom Wenman Page 2\\  +| | |  Page| 
-An Unremarkable Gorge Peter Harris 6\\ +|A Voyage Around Jagungal  |by Tom Wenman  |  2| 
-1984 Reunion Ronald Knightley 7\\ +|An Unremarkable Gorge  |Peter Harris  |  6| 
-Social Notes for May 9\\ +|1984 Reunion  |Ronald Knightley  |  7| 
-Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement 10\\ +|Social Notes for May  | |  9| 
-The Walls of Jerusalem and the Central Plateau Malcolm Steele 11\\ +|Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement  | |  10| 
-"Daintree Day" 15\\ +|The Walls of Jerusalem and the Central Plateau  |Malcolm Steele  |  11| 
-The 56th Annual General Meeting Barry Wallace 16\\ +|"Daintree Day"  | |  15| 
-S.B.W. Committee Report 18\\ +|The 56th Annual General Meeting  |Barry Wallace  |  16\ 
-Federation Notes 18\\ +|S.B.W. Committee Report  | |  18| 
-New Members  18\\ +|Federation Notes  | |  18| 
-Annual Subscriptions 1984 18\\+|New Members  |  |  18| 
 +|Annual Subscriptions 1984  | |  18|
  
-===== A VOYAGE AROUND JAGUNGAL. ===== +===== A VOYAGE AROUND JAGUNGAL ===== 
 ==== KOSCIUSKO N.P. ==== ==== KOSCIUSKO N.P. ====
-by Tom Wenman.+by Tom Wenman
  
-The red raw hills of the Monaro under an uncompromising blue sky, the thousands of pathetically thin sheep staggerrig or pushing their emaciated bodies along the roadside as they searched for any remaining feed, gave +The red raw hills of the Monaro under an uncompromising blue sky, the thousands of pathetically thin sheep staggering or pushing their emaciated bodies along the roadside as they searched for any remaining feed, gave 
 dramatic evidence of man's improvidence and nature's fickleness. That was January, 1983. dramatic evidence of man's improvidence and nature's fickleness. That was January, 1983.
  
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 __Up Tabletop Way.__\\  __Up Tabletop Way.__\\ 
-A quick ascent of Tabletop gave us a splendid 360o view - cycloramic is the word according to Bob. To the south the Jagungal Wilderness, the bare light green of Happy Jack's Plain in the foreground contrasting with the darker green of the tree-clad ridges which we were to cross, whilst blue-grey and sombre in the distance was the lion couchant bulk of Jagungal. To the east Lake Eucumbene, flat and grey, bordered the park, reflecting the heavy grey-white clouds which moved across the sky occasionally revealing some blue patches. Could it be hoped that the weather was on the improve?+A quick ascent of Tabletop gave us a splendid 360 degree view - cycloramic is the word according to Bob. To the south the Jagungal Wilderness, the bare light green of Happy Jack's Plain in the foreground contrasting with the darker green of the tree-clad ridges which we were to cross, whilst blue-grey and sombre in the distance was the lion couchant bulk of Jagungal. To the east Lake Eucumbene, flat and grey, bordered the park, reflecting the heavy grey-white clouds which moved across the sky occasionally revealing some blue patches. Could it be hoped that the weather was on the improve?
  
-It was easy walking across the intervening valleys to Arsenic Ridge - what a fascinating name - along the ridge, which is open at first, and then down through the trees to Brook's Hut. One of my favourites, it is neat and clean with an excellent sleeping platform. Reg soon had the fire going and we boiled the billy for lunch.+It was easy walking across the intervening valleys to Arsenic Ridge - what a fascinating name - along the ridge, which is open at first, and then down through the trees to Brooks Hut. One of my favourites, it is neat and clean with an excellent sleeping platform. Reg soon had the fire going and we boiled the billy for lunch.
  
 The rounded grassy hillocks of Happy Jack's Plain had recovered well from the fire which must have taken place towards the end of last summer and we found the simple but effective one-plank bridge across Happy Jack's The rounded grassy hillocks of Happy Jack's Plain had recovered well from the fire which must have taken place towards the end of last summer and we found the simple but effective one-plank bridge across Happy Jack's
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 __Why Cup and Saucer?__\\  __Why Cup and Saucer?__\\ 
-In the.past, I have contrived all sorts of reasons for its name, however it was Bob who pointed out the very clear outline of an upturned, cup, complete with handle, sitting in a saucer-like depression below the+In the past, I have contrived all sorts of reasons for its name, however it was Bob who pointed out the very clear outline of an upturned cup, complete with handle, sitting in a saucer-like depression below the
 main summit. After establishing camp we climbed the hill and were rewarded once again by a magnificent cyclorama. To the north lay the bulk of Jagungal whilst to the south the Main Range showed some of its teeth in the form of Watson's Crags. main summit. After establishing camp we climbed the hill and were rewarded once again by a magnificent cyclorama. To the north lay the bulk of Jagungal whilst to the south the Main Range showed some of its teeth in the form of Watson's Crags.
  
 It was Reg's turn that evening to demonstrate his culinary accomplishments which he did with a number of little cakes which proved a refreshing addition to our fare. Low clouds moving up the valley of the Valentine's prepared us for a wet night. It was Reg's turn that evening to demonstrate his culinary accomplishments which he did with a number of little cakes which proved a refreshing addition to our fare. Low clouds moving up the valley of the Valentine's prepared us for a wet night.
  
-In the event however the weather was kind to us on our fourth day as we followed roughly the course of the Valentine downstream before picking up the Valentine Fire Trail.  Some magnificent views of the Grey Mare Range are revealed along this track which plunges down to the Geehi before climbing over a ridge and descending into the valley overlooked by the Grey Mare Hut. As we descended, a delightful distant view of the Valentine Falls was offered to us. After a refreshing swim in Back Flat Creek we repaired to the hut, for lunch away from the flies.+In the event however the weather was kind to us on our fourth day as we followed roughly the course of the Valentine downstream before picking up the Valentine Fire Trail.  Some magnificent views of the Grey Mare Range are revealed along this track which plunges down to the Geehi before climbing over a ridge and descending into the valley overlooked by the Grey Mare Hut. As we descended, a delightful distant view of the Valentine Falls was offered to us. After a refreshing swim in Back Flat Creek we repaired to the hut for lunch away from the flies.
  
 __"No Room! No Room!" they cried out ....__\\  __"No Room! No Room!" they cried out ....__\\ 
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 __Pleasures of Pretty Plain__\\  __Pleasures of Pretty Plain__\\ 
-Pugilistic Creek Hut seemed to suggest itself as a reasonable campsite and there we eventually camped alongside a noisy boisterous creek, and dined convivially under the roofed but open-sided hut. Some stargazing that night revealed a number of satellites, and a new moon made a brief appearance  over the valley.+Pugilistic Creek Hut seemed to suggest itself as a reasonable campsite and there we eventually camped alongside a noisy boisterous creek, and dined convivially under the roofed but open-sided hut. Some stargazing that night revealed a number of satellites, and a new moon made a brief appearance over the valley.
  
 Our way now took us through the valley by easy walking track to the junction with Hell Hole Creek where we joined the fire trail of that name and ascended out of that valley through tall stands of Mountain Ash and Our way now took us through the valley by easy walking track to the junction with Hell Hole Creek where we joined the fire trail of that name and ascended out of that valley through tall stands of Mountain Ash and
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 ===== AN UNREMARKABLE GORGE - Or So It Seems! ===== ===== AN UNREMARKABLE GORGE - Or So It Seems! =====
-by Peter Harris.+by Peter Harris
  
-There is nothing particularly remarkable about the -small gorge near the, great bend of Tullyangela Creek. Or so it seems, at first. It is quiet. The stillness is only pervaded by the quiet run of cascading water and the bend of branches whistling in the wind.+There is nothing particularly remarkable about the small gorge near the, great bend of Tullyangela Creek. Or so it seems, at first. It is quiet. The stillness is only pervaded by the quiet run of cascading water and the bend of branches whistling in the wind.
  
 A wedgetail eagle soars overhead; the updrafts carrying it almost out of view before plummeting back to tree-top level like a crashing aeroplane. Its head pivots as it passes directly above the gorge, searching for stray food on the smooth, flat bedrock of Tullyangela Creek. With no success, it leaves. There is a pair of red-capped robins nearby. Their antics amuse me as they flit about from acacia to acacia. The head of the gorge is a large pool encased on the eastern side by a substantially-high conglomerate cliff rising directly from the water. The western shore is a large area of flat land, about one acre in size and mostly clear of A wedgetail eagle soars overhead; the updrafts carrying it almost out of view before plummeting back to tree-top level like a crashing aeroplane. Its head pivots as it passes directly above the gorge, searching for stray food on the smooth, flat bedrock of Tullyangela Creek. With no success, it leaves. There is a pair of red-capped robins nearby. Their antics amuse me as they flit about from acacia to acacia. The head of the gorge is a large pool encased on the eastern side by a substantially-high conglomerate cliff rising directly from the water. The western shore is a large area of flat land, about one acre in size and mostly clear of
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 breathing apparatus, an adventurous body may discover a route into, and through, this complex part of the Tullyangela Gorge. It was during one of these fruitless upstream forays that we came upon a large boulder, water-worn and adorned with aboriginal axe-sharpening grooves.  I guess Paradise Campsite was oft-frequented long before we 'discovered' it in 1975. breathing apparatus, an adventurous body may discover a route into, and through, this complex part of the Tullyangela Gorge. It was during one of these fruitless upstream forays that we came upon a large boulder, water-worn and adorned with aboriginal axe-sharpening grooves.  I guess Paradise Campsite was oft-frequented long before we 'discovered' it in 1975.
  
-It is easy to continue walking downstream into the gorge proper, but without abseiling equipment it can only be successfully bypassed on its true right side. Between Paradise Campsite and the first major cascade, a distance of probably half a mile, we found a mighty cave flanking the western-bank. Its ribbed, overhung veins of rock extend upwards of one hundred feet. The floor is flat. It resembles a crown roast. We named it the Crown Cave. There is some evidence of aboriginal occupancy thereabouts, and indeed I am unable to imagine a more peaceful and protective place to shelter in stormy weather. Between the floor Of the Crown Cave and the waters of Tullyangela Creek, the bank is covered in tall cabbage- tree ferns, and a few mallee trees.+It is easy to continue walking downstream into the gorge proper, but without abseiling equipment it can only be successfully bypassed on its true right side. Between Paradise Campsite and the first major cascade, a distance of probably half a mile, we found a mighty cave flanking the western-bank. Its ribbed, overhung veins of rock extend upwards of one hundred feet. The floor is flat. It resembles a crown roast. We named it the Crown Cave. There is some evidence of aboriginal occupancy thereabouts, and indeed I am unable to imagine a more peaceful and protective place to shelter in stormy weather. Between the floor Of the Crown Cave and the waters of Tullyangela Creek, the bank is covered in tall cabbage-tree ferns, and a few mallee trees.
  
 A little way downstream begins the gorge. First is a series of deep pools, like roman baths, where the cool water cascades in at the head of each, and tumbles through an outlet into the next pool. Each pool is a little lower in height than the preceding one. There is not much to do, here but swim and relax, and contemplate nature in its finest display. The gorge here is well-worn, the bedrock smooth granite with many fine places for drying off in sunshine.  A little way downstream begins the gorge. First is a series of deep pools, like roman baths, where the cool water cascades in at the head of each, and tumbles through an outlet into the next pool. Each pool is a little lower in height than the preceding one. There is not much to do, here but swim and relax, and contemplate nature in its finest display. The gorge here is well-worn, the bedrock smooth granite with many fine places for drying off in sunshine. 
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 When you arrive there you too will probably agree that there is nothing remarkable about the Tullyangela Gorge. But spend a weekend there! When you arrive there you too will probably agree that there is nothing remarkable about the Tullyangela Gorge. But spend a weekend there!
  
-===== 1984 REUNION. ===== +===== 1984 REUNION ===== 
-by Ronald Knightley.+by Ronald Knightley
  
 My old friend Transfuscius alerted me; and I knew I should remember. Half way up the wrong side of Murdering Gully one moonless Sunday night and heading for the last train from Katoomba (he was one of those Tigers, you see), he quietly mused, "If you go looking for trouble, it's sure to find you." It was such an elegantly complete description of bushwalking that I forthwith recognised it as a thought to treasure. My old friend Transfuscius alerted me; and I knew I should remember. Half way up the wrong side of Murdering Gully one moonless Sunday night and heading for the last train from Katoomba (he was one of those Tigers, you see), he quietly mused, "If you go looking for trouble, it's sure to find you." It was such an elegantly complete description of bushwalking that I forthwith recognised it as a thought to treasure.
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 us with the smell of kerosene. us with the smell of kerosene.
  
-Forthwith, the throng assembled for the concert; expectant, hushed, disciplined. Led by our comperes, Geoff Wagg with built-in bullhorn and Barbara Bruce with her illuminated navel looking like the golden screw, we burst into choruses of "Fire Burning", "Happy Wanderer" and many another tear-jerker of yesteryear.+Forthwith, the throng assembled for the concert; expectant, hushed, disciplined. Led by our comperes, Geoff Wagg with built-in bullhorn and Barbara Bruce with her illuminated navel looking like the golden screw, we burst into choruses of "Fire's Burning", "Happy Wanderer" and many another tear-jerker of yesteryear.
  
 Yet, through our tears some rays of laughter shone, some of them intentional. Barbara Bo Peep lost her sheep and something else as well in the long grass and the moonlight as Boy Blue Matthews, Jack Horner Brown  Yet, through our tears some rays of laughter shone, some of them intentional. Barbara Bo Peep lost her sheep and something else as well in the long grass and the moonlight as Boy Blue Matthews, Jack Horner Brown 
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 The riddle of the Apocalypse was solved by Dot Butler's version of "So faithful in love and so dauntless in war, there never was knight like the young Lochinvar". The apocalyptic forequarters looked much like Gordon The riddle of the Apocalypse was solved by Dot Butler's version of "So faithful in love and so dauntless in war, there never was knight like the young Lochinvar". The apocalyptic forequarters looked much like Gordon
 Lee and the hinds like Brian Bolton; and in failing to take a hidden hurdle in the grass, they nearly upstaged themselves before being mounted. In tartans mostly Scottish and fashioned from Butler cast-offs, comely Carol of the long blonde mops was wooed by dastardly Don with cardboard sporran, but thwarted by Lochinvar Finch -\\  Lee and the hinds like Brian Bolton; and in failing to take a hidden hurdle in the grass, they nearly upstaged themselves before being mounted. In tartans mostly Scottish and fashioned from Butler cast-offs, comely Carol of the long blonde mops was wooed by dastardly Don with cardboard sporran, but thwarted by Lochinvar Finch -\\ 
-"So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung,\\  +| | |"So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung,  | 
-So light to the saddle before her he sprung;\\  +| | |So light to the saddle before her he sprung;  | 
-She is won! Wee are gone! Over bank, bush and scour.\\  +| | |She is won! We are gone! Over bank, bush and scour.  | 
-They'll have fleet steeds that follow the young Lochinvar."+| | |They'll have fleet steeds that follow the young Lochinvar."  |
  
 But alack! Forequarters Gordon made off alone with comely Lady Ellen of Netherby. But alack! Forequarters Gordon made off alone with comely Lady Ellen of Netherby.
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 As Sunday midday approached, one after another buried billies and pans under the embers of the camp fire, later to transfer their contents to the damper-judging table. But lackaday! Security was lax. For years, they had threatened to sink our hero of heroes, Spiro. They had threatened superglue in his flour, substitution of plaster of paris and many another cowardly deed. This year, they struck; with a pressure pack of whipped cream, they transformed his entry into a gooey mess. But was our hero Spiro daunted? Nay, not he. He had __several__ dampers in reserve! As Sunday midday approached, one after another buried billies and pans under the embers of the camp fire, later to transfer their contents to the damper-judging table. But lackaday! Security was lax. For years, they had threatened to sink our hero of heroes, Spiro. They had threatened superglue in his flour, substitution of plaster of paris and many another cowardly deed. This year, they struck; with a pressure pack of whipped cream, they transformed his entry into a gooey mess. But was our hero Spiro daunted? Nay, not he. He had __several__ dampers in reserve!
  
-Hirsute Len Newlands and his silver foil Ron Knightley performed the judging. Following the thump test, the dump test, the lump test and the slump test, they tried crunchability, lunchability and nubility: After all of which they declared a three way tie between - did you guess it? -- Spiro Hajinakitas plus Don Finch and Finchlet Kylie. Than, with much misguided kibbitzing from Dot Butler, they awarded the children's prize for best floral decoration to tiny. Ainslie Morris!+Hirsute Len Newlands and his silver foil Ron Knightley performed the judging. Following the thump test, the dump test, the lump test and the slump test, they tried crunchability, lunchability and nubility: After all of which they declared a three way tie between - did you guess it? - Spiro Hajinakitas plus Don Finch and Finchlet Kylie. Than, with much misguided kibbitzing from Dot Butler, they awarded the children's prize for best floral decoration to tiny. Ainslie Morris!
  
 Damper and golden syrup was soon followed by lunch and the exodus up the hill. As I paused by the shed for a breather, around the corner and up the track came steaming the table. Gordon Lee was bearing the front, while Spiro's voice was emerging from under the rear, propounding, "Say what you like about Beethoven being a rebel, but every one of his nine symphonies has the mark of genius." "Indeed, I agree," quoth Gordon. "But in contrast you can take Haydn's one hundred and four symphonies. Prolific, yes; but boring, every one of them." Damper and golden syrup was soon followed by lunch and the exodus up the hill. As I paused by the shed for a breather, around the corner and up the track came steaming the table. Gordon Lee was bearing the front, while Spiro's voice was emerging from under the rear, propounding, "Say what you like about Beethoven being a rebel, but every one of his nine symphonies has the mark of genius." "Indeed, I agree," quoth Gordon. "But in contrast you can take Haydn's one hundred and four symphonies. Prolific, yes; but boring, every one of them."
 Such classical erudition was too much for me. I headed for the esky in my car boot without another pause. Such classical erudition was too much for me. I headed for the esky in my car boot without another pause.
  
-===== SOCIAL NOTES FOR MAY. ===== +===== SOCIAL NOTES FOR MAY ===== 
-May 2 Committee Meeting.\\  + 
-May 9 Members Slide Night. (No general meeting in May, Nov.)\\  +|May 2   |Committee Meeting.  | 
-May 16 - Bush Dance. Very informal tuition ensures a good night's exercise for clod-hoppers and twinkle-toes alike.\\  +|May 9   |Members Slide Night. (No general meeting in May, Nov.)  | 
-May 23 - Magazine Wrapping Night. Come along and help with the collating, wrapping and sorting of the May issue.\\  +|May 16   |Bush Dance. Very informal tuition ensures a good night's exercise for clod-hoppers and twinkle-toes alike.  | 
-May 30 - Musical Evening. The Blue Grass Band, with club members Gordon Lee and Len Newland, will entertain us.+|May 23   |Magazine Wrapping Night. Come along and help with the collating, wrapping and sorting of the May issue.  |  
 +|May 30   |Musical Evening. The Blue Grass Band, with club members Gordon Lee and Len Newland, will entertain us.  |
  
 ===== THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM AND THE CENTRAL PLATEAU TASMANIA ===== ===== THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM AND THE CENTRAL PLATEAU TASMANIA =====
-by Malcolm Steele.+ 
 +by Malcolm Steele
  
 At 4.10 pm on Friday, 20th January, 1984, David Rostron, Craig Austin, Ray and Fusae Dargan and Malcolm Steele boarded one of East-West Airlines new F28 Jets destined for Devonport, Tasmania. (Return Apex fare $197.50) After a short delay caused by air traffic congestion at Mascot the jet was accelerating down the runway to its liftoff. Whilst in flight the captain extended an invitation to any passengers wishing to inspect the cockpit. When my turn arrived we were crossing Bass Strait and I was able to catch a good view of Flinders Island and observe the water below capped with any white crests from the strong winds for which the strait is notorious. Upon touching down at Devonport at 6 pm we disembarked to a cooler climate and knew Sydney's humidity was far behind us. At 4.10 pm on Friday, 20th January, 1984, David Rostron, Craig Austin, Ray and Fusae Dargan and Malcolm Steele boarded one of East-West Airlines new F28 Jets destined for Devonport, Tasmania. (Return Apex fare $197.50) After a short delay caused by air traffic congestion at Mascot the jet was accelerating down the runway to its liftoff. Whilst in flight the captain extended an invitation to any passengers wishing to inspect the cockpit. When my turn arrived we were crossing Bass Strait and I was able to catch a good view of Flinders Island and observe the water below capped with any white crests from the strong winds for which the strait is notorious. Upon touching down at Devonport at 6 pm we disembarked to a cooler climate and knew Sydney's humidity was far behind us.
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 Heading south over the Plateau we were treated to many small lakes and tarns with their blue waters sparkling in the sunlight and lined with small groves of deep green pencil pines. It was along this section of the walk that we encountered our first snake - a small whip snake - in the button grass. Taking a wide traverse around Lake Nugara and turning to the west brought us to a high point above Lake Adelaide and the perfect place for lunch. Heading south over the Plateau we were treated to many small lakes and tarns with their blue waters sparkling in the sunlight and lined with small groves of deep green pencil pines. It was along this section of the walk that we encountered our first snake - a small whip snake - in the button grass. Taking a wide traverse around Lake Nugara and turning to the west brought us to a high point above Lake Adelaide and the perfect place for lunch.
  
-With a 3600 field of vision David commented that this was probably the best panorama he had seen anywhere in Australia. Below us lay the tranquil blue waters of Lake Adelaide with Lake Meston to the south, whilst along the skyline Mt. Oakleigh, Mt. Pelion East, Mt. Ossa and the Du Cane Range were all in view. We were almost tempted to remain here for a high camp and a ringside seat for the sunset over the Reserve peaks. +With a 360 degree field of vision David commented that this was probably the best panorama he had seen anywhere in Australia. Below us lay the tranquil blue waters of Lake Adelaide with Lake Meston to the south, whilst along the skyline Mt. Oakleigh, Mt. Pelion East, Mt. Ossa and the Du Cane Range were all in view. We were almost tempted to remain here for a high camp and a ringside seat for the sunset over the Reserve peaks. 
  
 However, having heard of a superb campsite on the northern shore of Lake Meston, we pushed through the dense scrub and picked up the track along the east shore of Lake Adelaide. Whilst crossing a button grass moor between Lake Adelaide and Lake Meston we observed another snake - a red-bellied black snake swimming in one of the small tarns. The northern shore of Lake Meston did provide us with our best campsite for the trip. After However, having heard of a superb campsite on the northern shore of Lake Meston, we pushed through the dense scrub and picked up the track along the east shore of Lake Adelaide. Whilst crossing a button grass moor between Lake Adelaide and Lake Meston we observed another snake - a red-bellied black snake swimming in one of the small tarns. The northern shore of Lake Meston did provide us with our best campsite for the trip. After
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 After a good night's sleep we awoke early on Wednesday morning to an absence Of rain and good visibility. Leaving our packs in the hut we dashed up Mount Rogdona (1320 m) and across the dolerite once more for views of Ike Myrtle beneath us and Lakes Bill and Louisa to the north. The surrounding mountains took on an air of mystery with their peaks protruding above the drifts of low level cloud which lingered in the area. Back at the hut we collected our packs and continued along the track above the west shore of Lake Meston. It was delightful to experience the contrast of moving out from the beech forest across an open area comprising button grass and then entering a forest of eucalypts on our journey to Junction Lake. We paused beside another hut at this lake for lunch and to keep a watchful eye on the weather. Since conditions had not deteriorated and visibility was good, we opted for the high country and after a brief scrub bash picked up the small track which led us to Lake Artemis. From here it was another short scrub bash until we emerged upon the Mountains of Jupiter (1280 m). With a fierce wind from the west we pitched our tents on the east side of a small rock and scrub screen and prepared the evening meal. With the meal almost over rain set in and we were confined to our tents for the night. After a good night's sleep we awoke early on Wednesday morning to an absence Of rain and good visibility. Leaving our packs in the hut we dashed up Mount Rogdona (1320 m) and across the dolerite once more for views of Ike Myrtle beneath us and Lakes Bill and Louisa to the north. The surrounding mountains took on an air of mystery with their peaks protruding above the drifts of low level cloud which lingered in the area. Back at the hut we collected our packs and continued along the track above the west shore of Lake Meston. It was delightful to experience the contrast of moving out from the beech forest across an open area comprising button grass and then entering a forest of eucalypts on our journey to Junction Lake. We paused beside another hut at this lake for lunch and to keep a watchful eye on the weather. Since conditions had not deteriorated and visibility was good, we opted for the high country and after a brief scrub bash picked up the small track which led us to Lake Artemis. From here it was another short scrub bash until we emerged upon the Mountains of Jupiter (1280 m). With a fierce wind from the west we pitched our tents on the east side of a small rock and scrub screen and prepared the evening meal. With the meal almost over rain set in and we were confined to our tents for the night.
  
-After a long night we emerged from our bags at 6 am on Thursday morning. Conditions were cool that morning, prompting David to comment that our breakfast porridge was like receiving a transfusion of life-giving blood.  Nevertheles Ray was delighted with the visibility which had obviated any need to return to Junction Lake followed by an arduous 7-hour scrub bash down the Mersey River valley. With the cold prevailing winds little encouragement was needed to start walking that morning and by 8 am we were setting a vigorous pace for Du Cane Gap.+After a long night we emerged from our bags at 6 am on Thursday morning. Conditions were cool that morning, prompting David to comment that our breakfast porridge was like receiving a transfusion of life-giving blood.  Nevertheless Ray was delighted with the visibility which had obviated any need to return to Junction Lake followed by an arduous 7-hour scrub bash down the Mersey River valley. With the cold prevailing winds little encouragement was needed to start walking that morning and by 8 am we were setting a vigorous pace for Du Cane Gap.
  
-The lemon-scented boronia was emitting a strong odour that morning as we crashed through the scrub on our descent from the Mountains of Jupiter. The red colour from several waratahs in bloom stood out in the scrub and we also came across a number of pandani plants. We clambered over the outlet for the Orion Lakes and continued along a bearing of 280 to a high point above Du Cane Gap where we found shelter from the wind amongst some rocks and stopped for lunch with a close-up view of the rugged edge of Falling Mountain.+The lemon-scented boronia was emitting a strong odour that morning as we crashed through the scrub on our descent from the Mountains of Jupiter. The red colour from several waratahs in bloom stood out in the scrub and we also came across a number of pandani plants. We clambered over the outlet for the Orion Lakes and continued along a bearing of 280 degrees to a high point above Du Cane Gap where we found shelter from the wind amongst some rocks and stopped for lunch with a close-up view of the rugged edge of Falling Mountain.
  
 After a one hour scrub bash down Du Cane Gap we found ourselves strolling along the Overland Track. We paused at Windy Ridge Hut to examine the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park map, and after a brief discussion opted to push on for a further 8 kilometres to Pine Valley Hut, from which we had the opportunity of climbing The Acropolis, weather permitting, on Friday. With light rain falling the track along the western bank of Cephissus Creek, through a forest of intertwining trees, was very wet underfoot. The hut itself was particularly dank and firewood in the region was scarce and damp. The hut provided accommodation for a total of ten walkers that night. One Tasmanian walker read a most appropriate extract from a small book on the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Parke "All who venture into these mountains should not only be prepared for rain, but should also learn to enjoy it!" After a one hour scrub bash down Du Cane Gap we found ourselves strolling along the Overland Track. We paused at Windy Ridge Hut to examine the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park map, and after a brief discussion opted to push on for a further 8 kilometres to Pine Valley Hut, from which we had the opportunity of climbing The Acropolis, weather permitting, on Friday. With light rain falling the track along the western bank of Cephissus Creek, through a forest of intertwining trees, was very wet underfoot. The hut itself was particularly dank and firewood in the region was scarce and damp. The hut provided accommodation for a total of ten walkers that night. One Tasmanian walker read a most appropriate extract from a small book on the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Parke "All who venture into these mountains should not only be prepared for rain, but should also learn to enjoy it!"
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 (Editor's. Note: When I Went walking with David Rostron on 18/19th February to 100-man Cave, Cloudmaker, I saw he was enjoying his Pritikin diet food, adopted after his trip to Tasmania.) (Editor's. Note: When I Went walking with David Rostron on 18/19th February to 100-man Cave, Cloudmaker, I saw he was enjoying his Pritikin diet food, adopted after his trip to Tasmania.)
  
-===== "DAINTREE DAY". =====+===== "DAINTREE DAY" ===== 
 At the March Federation meeting, the delegate from the Wilderness Society gave an up-to-date report an developments in the Daintree country of North Queensland. At the March Federation meeting, the delegate from the Wilderness Society gave an up-to-date report an developments in the Daintree country of North Queensland.
  
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 Meanwhile, on April 28th a rally will be held in Hyde Park, Sydney, and simultaneously in other cities of Eastern Australia. This will be observed as "DAINTREE DAY". Meanwhile, on April 28th a rally will be held in Hyde Park, Sydney, and simultaneously in other cities of Eastern Australia. This will be observed as "DAINTREE DAY".
  
-===== THE 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. ===== +===== THE 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ===== 
-by Barry Wallace.+ 
 +by Barry Wallace
  
 The meeting began at 1955 hours with the President in the chair persistently gonging the gong to subdue the gathering of some 35 or so members and declare the meeting open. The number of members present grew through the evening to a peak of about 70, so it seems not everyone believed the published start time of 7.45 pm. There were apologies from Fazeley Read, Heather Finch, Don and Jenny Cornell, Bob and Christa Younger, Anton Gillezeau, Gladys Roberts and John Newman. The meeting began at 1955 hours with the President in the chair persistently gonging the gong to subdue the gathering of some 35 or so members and declare the meeting open. The number of members present grew through the evening to a peak of about 70, so it seems not everyone believed the published start time of 7.45 pm. There were apologies from Fazeley Read, Heather Finch, Don and Jenny Cornell, Bob and Christa Younger, Anton Gillezeau, Gladys Roberts and John Newman.
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 of the meeting". This was passed, and after some explanation of the voting system which was to be used, we proceeded with the elections. I have no intention of fully describing the twists and turnings of the election process. Sufficient to say that there was healthy but friendly rivalry for most positions. Office bearers for the coming year will have been reported in the March issue of the magazine. of the meeting". This was passed, and after some explanation of the voting system which was to be used, we proceeded with the elections. I have no intention of fully describing the twists and turnings of the election process. Sufficient to say that there was healthy but friendly rivalry for most positions. Office bearers for the coming year will have been reported in the March issue of the magazine.
  
-Committee and Financial Reports were taken as read and accepted: Then came the moment for which all Treasurers no doubt steel themselves: "The setting of the Annual Subscription". There were some questions, but the wily Barrie had prepared a budget the coming year, and as deficits are not in vogue, in this organisation at least, the recommendations were accepted. You will have read of the new subs if you read the March mag. Don't keep the new Treasurer waiting, pay now, - - you have already avoided the rush.+Committee and Financial Reports were taken as read and accepted: Then came the moment for which all Treasurers no doubt steel themselves: "The setting of the Annual Subscription". There were some questions, but the wily Barrie had prepared a budget the coming year, and as deficits are not in vogue, in this organisation at least, the recommendations were accepted. You will have read of the new subs if you read the March mag. Don't keep the new Treasurer waiting, pay now, - - - you have already avoided the rush.
      
 Then came the notified constitutional amendments. The motion to have only four general meetings per year was passed on a show of hands: The motion to change entry requirements brought forth a lively initial debate which extended into repetition, and eventually lost itself, along with the motion. Then came the notified constitutional amendments. The motion to have only four general meetings per year was passed on a show of hands: The motion to change entry requirements brought forth a lively initial debate which extended into repetition, and eventually lost itself, along with the motion.
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 Amen.   Amen.  
  
-CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona and Jim Vatiliotis on the birth of their daughter, Anne Lilian on 31st January last.+__CONGRATULATIONS__ to Fiona and Jim Vatiliotis on the birth of their daughter, Anne Lilian on 31st January last.
  
-===== COMMITTEE REPORT. =====+===== COMMITTEE REPORT =====
  
 The first meeting of the new Committee was held on 4th April and was chaired by new President, Jim Percy.  The first meeting of the new Committee was held on 4th April and was chaired by new President, Jim Percy. 
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 walks to the Editor. walks to the Editor.
  
-===== FEDERATION NOTES. =====+===== FEDERATION NOTES ===== 
 Four.S.B.W. members were present at the meeting on 20th March last. They were Federation President, Gordon Lee, Federation Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas, and two new delegates, Tim Coffey and Ainslie Morris. Four.S.B.W. members were present at the meeting on 20th March last. They were Federation President, Gordon Lee, Federation Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas, and two new delegates, Tim Coffey and Ainslie Morris.
  
 Among several reports, the Search & Rescue Committee reported two call-outs; one was in the Budawangs, which concluded successfully with helicopter-assistance and the other in the Jenolan area. There was also an alert at Barrington Tops. An extra-hard practice was planned for 23/24 March.  Among several reports, the Search & Rescue Committee reported two call-outs; one was in the Budawangs, which concluded successfully with helicopter-assistance and the other in the Jenolan area. There was also an alert at Barrington Tops. An extra-hard practice was planned for 23/24 March. 
  
-===== NEW MEMBERS. =====+===== NEW MEMBERS =====
  
 Please add the following new members to your Membership List:\\  Please add the following new members to your Membership List:\\ 
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 WILLIAMS,John, 32 Waterview Street, Five Dock, 2046 713 6515 WILLIAMS,John, 32 Waterview Street, Five Dock, 2046 713 6515
  
-===== ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1984. =====+===== ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1984 =====
 The annual subscriptions for 1984 as follows are now due:-\\  The annual subscriptions for 1984 as follows are now due:-\\ 
-Single Member $11\\  +|Single Member  |  $11| 
-Married Couple $15\\  +|Married Couple  |  $15| 
-Fill-time Student $9\\  +|Fill-time Student  |  $9| 
-Non-active Member  $3\\  +|Non-active Member  |  $3| 
-Non-active Member. with Magazine posted $9+|Non-active Member, with Magazine posted   |  $9|
  
 The price of the Magazine (single copy) has now been raised to 60 cents. The price of the Magazine (single copy) has now been raised to 60 cents.
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