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 ===== Editorial. ===== ===== Editorial. =====
  
-__Happy New Year__ to all bushies and their families! 1985 is starting well, considering that a January issue of the magazine was touch and go - or gone, like most regular magazine collators. Hardly anyone was going to be left in Sydney to produce this issue, but tradition is traditon, and the mag. must go on every month. It is now in its 54th year.+__Happy New Year__ to all bushies and their families! 1985 is starting well, considering that a January issue of the magazine was touch and go - or gone, like most regular magazine collators. Hardly anyone was going to be left in Sydney to produce this issue, but tradition is tradition, and the mag. must go on every month. It is now in its 54th year.
  
 This month lots of people are away on extended trips - in Tassie, New Zealand, South Coast, Snowies. And you'll notice that the articles in this issue are mostly about overseas places. So all you battlers of the Xmas bulges, we want your accounts of your trips coming in over the next few weeks. I promise I'll lead the way if you'll follow. This month lots of people are away on extended trips - in Tassie, New Zealand, South Coast, Snowies. And you'll notice that the articles in this issue are mostly about overseas places. So all you battlers of the Xmas bulges, we want your accounts of your trips coming in over the next few weeks. I promise I'll lead the way if you'll follow.
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 A creek flowing through Pennant Hills Park is no longer a stream without a name. A creek flowing through Pennant Hills Park is no longer a stream without a name.
  
-The National Trust approved of the name, Byles Creek, after an approach by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust through the Hornsby douncil.+The National Trust approved of the name, Byles Creek, after an approach by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust through the Hornsby Council.
  
 However, the name still has to be lodged with the Geographical Names Board, which is expected to approve. However, the name still has to be lodged with the Geographical Names Board, which is expected to approve.
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 Our party of 15, consisting of 9 girls and 6 boys, lined up outside and we checked our 10-speed gears and the brakes ready for the days' ride. I was appointed leader and Malcolm the "tail". Although it is impossible for a Westerner to get lost in China it made for better organisation if we were grouped together between the leader and the "tail". We were all clothed in jeans, beanies and gloves because of the cold weather. Our party of 15, consisting of 9 girls and 6 boys, lined up outside and we checked our 10-speed gears and the brakes ready for the days' ride. I was appointed leader and Malcolm the "tail". Although it is impossible for a Westerner to get lost in China it made for better organisation if we were grouped together between the leader and the "tail". We were all clothed in jeans, beanies and gloves because of the cold weather.
  
-Over the next 16 days we would ride 660 kms, cycling on each alternate day, with a bus tour on each rest day. The longest day's ride would consist of 110 kms between Foshan and Shaoquing. Our route with deviations would be from the border to Guangzhou (Canton) and north to Hot Springs. Some of us had trained in Australia prepatatory to the trip but two of the girls had not ridden a bike for years. To the cry of "mush" we cycled out of the walled compound onto a tarred road which skirted an angry sea.+Over the next 16 days we would ride 660 kms, cycling on each alternate day, with a bus tour on each rest day. The longest day's ride would consist of 110 kms between Foshan and Shaoquing. Our route with deviations would be from the border to Guangzhou (Canton) and north to Hot Springs. Some of us had trained in Australia preparatory to the trip but two of the girls had not ridden a bike for years. To the cry of "mush" we cycled out of the walled compound onto a tarred road which skirted an angry sea.
  
 Our route passed by a number of small seaside villages where bamboo fenced pods stocked with white ducks could be seen. A large fishing net was draped across the entrance to the lagoon. Our route passed by a number of small seaside villages where bamboo fenced pods stocked with white ducks could be seen. A large fishing net was draped across the entrance to the lagoon.
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 Probably, a complete set of S.B.W. magazines Probably, a complete set of S.B.W. magazines
  
-The magazine has been published since 1933. It has been extensively used by the writers of the books "Wild Places", "The Colo", and "Pigeon touse and Beyond" and other publications and scripts.+The magazine has been published since 1933. It has been extensively used by the writers of the books "Wild Places", "The Colo", and "Pigeon House and Beyond" and other publications and scripts.
  
 We believe that the conservation work of the early bushwalkers is an important part of the nation's history. If material from these early days is not soon collected and preserved, it will remain dispersed and much of it will eventually be lost. We believe that the conservation work of the early bushwalkers is an important part of the nation's history. If material from these early days is not soon collected and preserved, it will remain dispersed and much of it will eventually be lost.
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-MUSEUM OF BUSHWALKING & BUSHWA KERS CENTRE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINSNEW SOUTH WALES +===== Museum Of Bushwalking And Bushwalkers Centre In The Blue MountainsNew South Wales. ===== 
 A submission to the NSW Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority for a grant under the Commemorative Programme. A submission to the NSW Council of the Australian Bicentennial Authority for a grant under the Commemorative Programme.
 +
 This submission is presented by Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street, Sydney, 2000, phones: (12) 27 4714 and 27 2523. This submission is presented by Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street, Sydney, 2000, phones: (12) 27 4714 and 27 2523.
 +
 It is supported by: It is supported by:
-* Mr. Bob Debus, M.P. Minister for Employment and Finance and Member for Blue Mountains. + 
-* The NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. +  * Mr. Bob Debus, M.P. Minister for Employment and Finance and Member for Blue Mountains. 
-SUMMARY.+  * The NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. 
 + 
 +=== Summary=== 
 This is a proposal for the planning and construction of - This is a proposal for the planning and construction of -
-(1) A permanent museum of the bushwalking movement, with public displays, at the entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park, the area where the bushwalking movement began. From the early bushwalkers of NSW came the strongest strand of the present-day conservation movement in this State. One of the most important and successful national park concepts in the State is the Greater Blue MOuntains National Park. This concept was put forward by bushwalkers/conservationists in 1934 and isnow almost fully realised. Thus the Museum will be an important educational and cultural resource regarding the growth of the conservation movement and Australia's only indigenous sport: Bushwalking. + 
-The proposal also includes (2) a facility for modern bushwalkers visiting the Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Parks. This bushwalkers' centre provides storage, toilet, cooking and rest facilities for those using the park.:+(1) A permanent museum of the bushwalking movement, with public displays, at the entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park, the area where the bushwalking movement began. From the early bushwalkers of NSW came the strongest strand of the present-day conservation movement in this State. One of the most important and successful national park concepts in the State is the Greater Blue Mountains National Park. This concept was put forward by bushwalkers/conservationists in 1934 and is now almost fully realised. Thus the Museum will be an important educational and cultural resource regarding the growth of the conservation movement and Australia's only indigenous sport: Bushwalking. 
 + 
 +The proposal also includes (2) a facility for modern bushwalkers visiting the Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Parks. This bushwalkers' centre provides storage, toilet, cooking and rest facilities for those using the park. 
 Funding sought for this project is seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), over three years (see Budget). Funding sought for this project is seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), over three years (see Budget).
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-. 'ORDER FORM - 1985 CALENDAR  +---
-1985 Wilderness Calendars are now available, containing 13 Heniy Gold coloured photos, reproductions, an introduction by Milo Dunphy, a map showing the location of the wilderness areas depicted, and a table of phases of the moon. There is space below each date on the calendar grid for the noting of + 
-engagements. By purchasing your calendar from the Colong Committee, rather +=== Order Form - 1985 Calendar. === 
-than commercial booksellers, you will be contributing to wilderness conserv- +  
-ation. It is an ideal gift for your conservation friends, or anybody else. +1985 Wilderness Calendars are now available, containing 13 Henry Gold coloured photos, reproductions, an introduction by Milo Dunphy, a map showing the location of the wilderness areas depicted, and a table of phases of the moon. There is space below each date on the calendar grid for the noting of engagements. By purchasing your calendar from the Colong Committee, rather than commercial booksellers, you will be contributing to wilderness conservation. It is an ideal gift for your conservation friends, or anybody else. Price includes postage to any address - $6.95. 
-Price includes postage to any address - $6.95. + 
-To:- The Secretary, Colong Committee, 18 Argyle Street, SYDNEY, 2000. PLease send   copies of the 1985 Wilderness Calendar to:- +To:- The Secretary, Colong Committee, 18 Argyle Street, Sydney, 2000. Please send   copies of the 1985 Wilderness Calendar to:- 
-NAME  + 
-ADDRESS POSTCODE  +Name: ..... 
-Enclosed is   for $   + 
-SAVE THE DAINTREE - World Heritage Rainforest. CAR STICKERS +Address: ..... Postcode: ..... 
 +  
 +Enclosed is .....   for $ ..... 
 + 
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 + 
 +=== Save The Daintree - World Heritage Rainforest. Car Stickers. ===  
 Available from Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street for 40 cents, or from Colong Committee for 80 cents posted, or collect some to sell. Available from Total Environment Centre, 18 Argyle Street for 40 cents, or from Colong Committee for 80 cents posted, or collect some to sell.
-ICAMPING EQUIPMENT + 
-Large Tents Stoves  Lamps-  Folding Furniture. +---- 
-DISTRIBUTORS OF+ 
-Paddymade  Karrimor  Berghaus  Hallmark  Bergans  Caribee  Fairydown  Silva  Primus  Companion and all leading brands. +=== Eastwood Camping Centre. === 
-BUSHWALKERS + 
-ILightweight Tents  Sleeping Bags  Rucksacks  Climbing 8- Caving Gear  Maps  Clothing  Boots  Food. +__Bushwalkers__. 
-Proprietors: Jack & Nancy Fox Sales Man ger: David Fox + 
-EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS CAMPING SUPPL1 ES Treawney St Eastwood NSW 2122 Phone858 2775 +Lightweight Tents - Sleeping Bags - Rucksacks - Climbing & Caving Gear - Maps - Clothing - Boots - Food. 
-Rutledge Street + 
-Rowe Street +__Camping equipment__. 
-: January, 1985THE aDNEY DUSHWALKER  Page 9 + 
-NEW ZEALAND NOTES: +Large Tents Stoves Lamps - Folding Furniture. 
-. - 4 - by Gordon Lee. + 
-Over "there" is a different country. "They" even speak a +__Distributors of__: 
-different language - N.Z.'ese. Ask any native, whether North or South, to say "hit" and his/her (Feminists please note) sounding of the short "i" vowel is a dead giveaway. Despite their peculiar speech they are friendly people, certainly those in the South Island which so far is the only I have visited. + 
-My main object on this trip was to walk. Here again the languate difference intrudes. Walking is not "walking" over there, it's "tramping". This is not to be wondered at since the indigenous trampers have huge appendages hanging on the ends of their legs with which they pound the country into submission. Anyone who has the temerity to "tramp" their countryside in anything less than Blundstones, at 6 lbs a pair, is considered to be seriously lacking in the upper register. +Paddymade Karrimor Berghaus Hallmark Bergans Caribee Fairydown Silva Primus Companion and all leading brands. 
-The previous time I was here ('79) I was regarded by N.Z.lers as a creature from outer space. They looked down at my sandshoed feet and + 
-wagged their heads knowingly. However this time I notice quite a large percentage of trampers are wearing lightweight footwear. +Proprietors: Jack & Nancy FoxSales Manager: David Fox. 
-Offtrack tramping requires lots of patience and time. In fact I + 
-would say that by N.S.W. bushwalking standards it's extremely difficult. The surface of the terrain especially in forest areas is "lumpy". Obviously the land has not had time to weather and erode as Australia has and this adds considerably to the problem of navigation. +Eastwood Canvas Good Camping Supplies. 
-Mostof the tramping here has the object of getting to a "saddle". To achieve this usually means anAipward:lift of from 1000' to 4000' up a ridge or stream valley till you are above the treeline, up over snowgrass to the saddle then down again via the same into another river system.+ 
 +Trelawney St., EastwoodNSW2122Phone 858 2775. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== New Zealand Notes===== 
 + 
 +by Gordon Lee. 
 + 
 +Over "there" is a different country. "They" even speak a different language - N.Z.'ese. Ask any native, whether North or South, to say "hit" and his/her (Feminists please note) sounding of the short "i" vowel is a dead giveaway. Despite their peculiar speech they are friendly people, certainly those in the South Island which so far is the only I have visited. 
 + 
 +My main object on this trip was to walk. Here again the language difference intrudes. Walking is not "walking" over there, it's "tramping". This is not to be wondered at since the indigenous trampers have huge appendages hanging on the ends of their legs with which they pound the country into submission. Anyone who has the temerity to "tramp" their countryside in anything less than Blundstones, at 6 lbs a pair, is considered to be seriously lacking in the upper register. 
 + 
 +The previous time I was here ('79) I was regarded by N.Z.'ers as a creature from outer space. They looked down at my sandshoed feet and wagged their heads knowingly. However this time I notice quite a large percentage of trampers are wearing lightweight footwear. 
 + 
 +Offtrack tramping requires lots of patience and time. In fact I would say that by N.S.W. bushwalking standards it's extremely difficult. The surface of the terrain especially in forest areas is "lumpy". Obviously the land has not had time to weather and erode as Australia has and this adds considerably to the problem of navigation. 
 + 
 +Most of the tramping here has the object of getting to a "saddle". To achieve this usually means an upward lift of from 1000' to 4000' up a ridge or stream valley till you are above the treeline, up over snowgrass to the saddle then down again via the same into another river system. 
 Once again differences become obvious before you have tramped very far. As we have our hazards in Australia (N.S.W.) so too in New Zealand there are those with which you must learn to cope. Once again differences become obvious before you have tramped very far. As we have our hazards in Australia (N.S.W.) so too in New Zealand there are those with which you must learn to cope.
-Travel above the treeline looks easy but looks deceive. N.Z. snow- + 
-gra'ss, the steepness and sometimes snow sees to this. Then there are the slip'sWhere for hundreds of feet the hillsides have slid downhill, leaving bare impassable areas of mica schist. +Travel above the treeline looks easy but looks deceive. N.Z. snowgrass, the steepness and sometimes snow sees to this. Then there are the slipswhere for hundreds of feet the hillsides have slid downhill, leaving bare impassable areas of mica schist. 
-N.Z. snowgrass, the hazard of the hills, is slippery wet or dry. + 
-Its frictionless action could be likened to a 45' slope covered with ball bearings. The tussocks occasionally hide a small spiky plant with 2 cm needles which can create a nuisance for the perspiring tramper grasping +N.Z. snowgrass, the hazard of the hills, is slippery wet or dry. Its frictionless action could be likened to a 45° slope covered with ball bearings. The tussocks occasionally hide a small spiky plant with 2 cm needles which can create a nuisance for the perspiring tramper grasping handfuls of grass for life preservation. Something like the iron maiden in reverse. However, since it is tussocked it does have the redeeming feature of being used as footsteps up or down, and other than the hidden nasties mentioned it offers lifesaving handholds so that over all it's not as black as it's painted. 
-handfuls 'of grass for life preservation. Something like the iron maiden + 
-in reverse. However, since it is tussocked it does have the redeeming feature of being used as footstops up or down, and other than the hidclen nasties mentioned it offers lifesaving handholds so that over all it'snot as black as it's painted. +N.Z. bush has almost as many nasties as ours, minus snakes of course. The low scrub is particularly thick and tough requiring a lot of time and energy to push through. Then there are things called "spaniards", like pineapples gone wrong, with needles on strong, long, up and out leaves which penetrate even stout gaiters causing pain and blood. 
-N.Z. bush has almost as many nasties as ours, minus snakes of course. The low scrub is particularly thick , /ad tough requiring a lot of time and energy to push through. Then there are things called "spaniards", like pineapples gone wrong, with needles on strong, long, up and out leaves which penetrate even stout gaiters causing pain and blood. + 
-\ +And of course you can never forget, you are never allowed to forget, that you are in the land of the long white cloud, though this is mostly grey and invariably dripping. It rains and rains and rains so woebetide the unwary or foolish whose raingear is not the best for it can be a miserable existence. So in choosing gear, prevention of wetting is a prime consideration. 
-And of course you can never forget, you are never allowed to forget, that you are in the land of the long white cloud, though this is mostly grey and inVariably dripping. It rains and rains and rains so woebetide + 
-Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1985. +Who said N.Z. was the land of the long white cloud? Seems this person may have been colour blind. More likely the land of the small black cloud - of sandflies. These persistent small black demons, unlike mosquitoes, approach with silent stealth to go about their gory business. It has to be an optical illusion that their probing proboscides are almost miscroscopic, for in use they have the nerve tingling shockingness of a dentist's drill, calculated to penetrate the awareness of even the most obtuse. 
-the unwary or foolish whose raingear is not the best for it can be a miserable existence. So in choosing gear, prevention of wetting is a prime consideration. +
-Who said N.Z. was the land of the long white cloud? Seems this person may have been colour blind. MOre likely the land of the small black cloud - of sandflies. These persistent small black demons, unlike +
-mosquitoes, approach with silent stealth to go about their gory business. It has to be an optical illusion that their probing proboscides are almost miscroscopic, for in use they have the nerve tingling shockingness of a dentist's drill, calculated to penetrate the awareness of even the most obtuse.+
 On an idyllic day (when it is not raining) and no black speck can be detected, if you move offtrack for the purpose of relief, these harbingers of itchy nights materialise and with the swiftness and unerring accuracy of cruise missiles home in on the small or large mounds of virgin flesh, there to satisfy their Draculan urges. On an idyllic day (when it is not raining) and no black speck can be detected, if you move offtrack for the purpose of relief, these harbingers of itchy nights materialise and with the swiftness and unerring accuracy of cruise missiles home in on the small or large mounds of virgin flesh, there to satisfy their Draculan urges.
-Many are the means employed by the tramper to thwart these miniscule  marauders. Among these the most frequently used is a type of repellent with the innocuous title of "Dimp". Or in N.Z.ese, a cross between + 
-"Dump" and "Doomp". This clear "innocuous" liquid smarts the eyes, stings cuts and scratches, dissolves plastic watchglasses and has the bouquet and palate of diesolene, but it does outsmart the sandflies - well, for a time. But as noted before, certain unmentionable parts cannot be so coated and are therefore vulnerable. +Many are the means employed by the tramper to thwart these miniscule  marauders. Among these the most frequently used is a type of repellent with the innocuous title of "Dimp". Or in N.Z.ese, a cross between "Dump" and "Doomp". This clear "innocuous" liquid smarts the eyes, stings cuts and scratches, dissolves plastic watchglasses and has the bouquet and palate of diesolene, but it does outsmart the sandflies - well, for a time. But as noted before, certain unmentionable parts cannot be so coated and are therefore vulnerable. 
-Combating the little black devils is definitely an individual matter. And some individuals adopt very novel approaches to the problem, but none more novel than one member of our party who shall remain nameless. I suppose "apparition" would be the best single word description of the + 
-oVerall effect. If encountered round the bend of a track on a moonlit +Combating the little black devils is definitely an individual matter. And some individuals adopt very novel approaches to the problem, but none more novel than one member of our party who shall remain nameless. I suppose "apparition" would be the best single word description of the overall effect. If encountered round the bend of a track on a moonlit night the appearance of this diaphonous creation would be enough to blanch the features of even the most rugged macho man. 
-night the appearance of this diaphonous creation would be enough to blanch the features of even the most rugged macho man. + 
-The contraption seems to be a combination of a bridal veil and flat coathangered umbrella under which the wearer sits or stands wearing such a -smug self-satisfied look that the mere mortals around him slapping and scratching find the situation less than bearable. Seeing this berobed +The contraption seems to be a combination of a bridal veil and flat coathangered umbrella under which the wearer sits or stands wearing such a smug self-satisfied look that the mere mortals around him slapping and scratching find the situation less than bearable. Seeing this berobed dignitary, entrained in volumes of nylon netting, floating over the grass or at rest being fed scroggin while trying to prevent the black invasion was sufficient to reduce the rest of the party to tears of mirth. Strange as it may be, the system works. 
-diknitary, entrained in volumes of nylon netting, floating over the grass or at rest being fed scroggin while trying to prevent the black invasion wa0 sufficient to reduce the rest of the party to tears of mirth. Strange as:it may be, the system works. + 
-N.Z. beer is different. It's delivered in petrol tankers and offloaded into holding tanks in the pubs where it is gassed and pumped +N.Z. beer is different. It's delivered in petrol tankers and offloaded into holding tanks in the pubs where it is gassed and pumped into glasses of varying sizes or into a litre jug at $NZ 1.75. You can have as many glasses as you want and it is a very convenient way of sharing a drink. Its mostly "Old English" style brew, and there are not great differences in taste between the various breweries. The general consensus was that D.B. (Dominion Bitter) was best. Nothing gave me greater pleasure when emerging from the bush after five hard, wet days than to have an icecream and a jug of beer - great stuff. 
-into glasses of varying sizes or into a litre jug at $NZ 1.75. You can + 
-have as many glasses as you want and it is a very convenient way of sharing +Icecream! Other than the magnificent scenery the thing which stands out in your mind, something that comes closest to a taste treat El Dorado is N.Z. icecream. This is of course "bulk", and for those who can remember, N.Z. icecream today is like what Australian icecream was 30-40 year ago. At least it's possible to discern that it's made from cream. And the flavours!! Boysenberry, Casata, Hokey Pokey! If this is not enough you can have your choice dipped in hundreds and thousands or chocolate or both. Truly a gastronome's great gobful. However, I miss the huge wafer baskets this creamy delight was dished up in when I was here before - another of the depredations of inflation. 
-a drink. Its mostly "Old English" style brew, and there are not great + 
-differences in taste between the various breweries. -The general consensus +In all towns large and small are to be found "dairies". If the uninformed traveller thinks that here he (unisex concept for the avid feminists) is going to hear the lowing of cattle or witness the milking of a cow he (same as before) is going to be sadly disappointed. For these are simply the equivalent of our "corner shop" and always the vendoria of icecream. 
-was that D.B. (Dominion BItter) was best. NOthing gave me greater pleasure when emerging from the bush after five hard, wet days than to have an icedream and a jug of beer - great stuff. +
-Icecream! Other than the magnificent scenery the thing which stands out in your mind, something that comes closest to a taste treat El Dorado is N.Z. icecream. This is of course "bulk", and for those who can remember, N.Z. icecream today is like what Australian icecream was 30-40 +
-year ago. At least it's possible to discern that it's made from cream. +
-And the flavours!! Boysenberry, Casata, Hokey Pokey! If this is not +
-enough you can have your choice dipped in hundreds and thousands or +
-chocolate or both. Truly a gastronome's great gobful. However, I miss +
-January, 1985. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 +
-the huge wafer baskets this creamy delight was dished up in when I was here before - another of the depradations of inflation. +
-In all towns large and small are to be found "dairies". If the uninformed traveller thinks that here he (unisex concept for the avid feminists) is going to hear the lowing of cattle or witness the milking +
-of a cow he (same as before) is going to be sadly disappointed. For these are simply the equivalent of our "corner shop" and always the vendoria of icecream.+
 And of course there are the "Fush and Chup" shops. A generous meal of a variety of fish and other fried concoctions can be purchased for between $1.00 and $2.00. These always seem to be well patronised. And of course there are the "Fush and Chup" shops. A generous meal of a variety of fish and other fried concoctions can be purchased for between $1.00 and $2.00. These always seem to be well patronised.
-One of the very depressing things I have noted this time is the increasing number of "permanents" in the Motor Camps - the equivalent of our Caravan Parks, and the proliferation of "motor camp kids". They don't appear to have parents or, if they do, these don't seem to care. A lot of them smoke and play the slot machines. Where the money comes from I don't know. Anothei. of the results of a depressed economy and unemployment. + 
-We here (that is, some of the more avid conservationists) are having huts removed from National Parks, especially Kosciusko, so that it won't be long before there won't be any. Quite the contrary in N.Z. -Every  hut which I had previously lunched in, stayed in, or passed by had been +One of the very depressing things I have noted this time is the increasing number of "permanents" in the Motor Camps - the equivalent of our Caravan Parks, and the proliferation of "motor camp kids". They don't appear to have parents or, if they do, these don't seem to care. A lot of them smoke and play the slot machines. Where the money comes from I don't know. Another of the results of a depressed economy and unemployment. 
-demolished and replaced with a bigger and better. I certainly applaud-  + 
-the Park Service and the Forestry Service for their,fine efts. Both +We here (that is, some of the more avid conservationists) are having huts removed from National Parks, especially Kosciusko, so that it won't be long before there won't be any. Quite the contrary in N.Z. __Every__ hut which I had previously lunched in, stayed in, or passed by had been demolished and replaced with a bigger and better. I certainly applaud the Park Service and the Forestry Service for their fine efforts. Both these services are also responsible for the formationmarking and maintenance of tracks which do make walking a little easier.  
-these services are also responsible for the formationmarking and maintenance of tracks which do make walking a little easier.  + 
-One other thing worth mentioning, something which makes me feel ashamed as an Australian, is the obvious pride N.Z.ers have in their country. Vandalism of the huts was not evident, nor was littering. I +One other thing worth mentioning, something which makes me feel ashamed as an Australian, is the obvious pride N.Z.ers have in their country. Vandalism of the huts was not evident, nor was littering. I only wish I could say the same about us. 
-only wish I could say the same about us. + 
-Unfortunately, all halos have some tarnish. Lake Mackenzie (Routeburn Track) is a gorgeous blue. I wonder if the flushing toilets of Mackenzie +Unfortunately, all halos have some tarnish. Lake Mackenzie (Routeburn Track) is a gorgeous blue. I wonder if the flushing toilets of Mackenzie Hut with its "Bloohoo" is responsible in some small measure? This septic system is no more than 56 metres from the Lake shore!! 
-Hut with its "Bloohoo" is responsible in some small measure? This septic system is no more than 56 metres from the Lake shore!! + 
-CORRECTION.  +---- 
-The map in the NOvember 1984 issue on page 3 should show BEEFSTEAK, not Breakfast, Creek. - Ed. + 
-Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. January, 1985. +=== Correction=== 
-THE DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING.+  
 +The map in the November 1984 issue on page 3 should show BEEFSTEAK, not Breakfast, Creek. - Ed. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== The December General Meeting===== 
 by Barry Wallace. by Barry Wallace.
-The meeting began at around 2018 hours with the President in the chair and 30 or so members in attendance. The were no apologies. The + 
-call for new members brought forth Stewart Maxwell and Gregory Warner for the traditional welcome, while Stephen Brown and David Lewis were not present. +The meeting began at around 2018 hours with the President in the chair and 30 or so members in attendance. The were no apologies. The call for new members brought forth Stewart Maxwell and Gregory Warner for the traditional welcome, while Stephen Brown and David Lewis were not present. 
-The Minutes of the September Half-Yearly Meeting were read and received with no matters arising. Correspondence comprised, apart from + 
-circulars and other clubs' magazines, the letters to new members and a letter from our Hon. Conservation Secretary to the Australian Bicentennial Committee offering bushwalking magazines and records for a proposed Museum of Bushwalking.+The Minutes of the September Half-Yearly Meeting were read and received with no matters arising. Correspondence comprised, apart from circulars and other clubs' magazines, the letters to new members and a letter from our Hon. Conservation Secretary to the Australian Bicentennial Committee offering bushwalking magazines and records for a proposed Museum of Bushwalking. 
 Our Treasurer then revealed that we had begun the quarter with a balance of $1753.29, had received income of $2354.98, had spent $1492.73 and had closed with a balance of $2614.54. Our Treasurer then revealed that we had begun the quarter with a balance of $1753.29, had received income of $2354.98, had spent $1492.73 and had closed with a balance of $2614.54.
 +
 The Walks Secretary advised of a need for members to submit walks for the Autumn Programme. He also advised the following details of walks conducted during the month. The Walks Secretary advised of a need for members to submit walks for the Autumn Programme. He also advised the following details of walks conducted during the month.
-Over the weekend 2,3,4 NOvember the Club held its Annual Barn Dance at Coolana. This was well attended, no numbers mentioned. That same weekend, on Sunday 4th November, Jan Mohandas led a party of 29 people on his Faulconbridge to Glenbrook walk. + 
-The following weekend saw the deluge, of both walks and rain. Oliver Crawford reported the Colo in flood and cancelled his Canoe Creek exploratory as a result. Ian Debert told of glorious wildflowers on the Grose River, but we do not know how many people he shared them with. Ken Gould had 7 people on his Jerusalem Bay Saturday walk, and on the Sunday Jim Brown had 16 people and some measure of intestinal affliction on his Helensburgh to Otford walk, and Paul Mawhinney's Waterfall to Heathcote +Over the weekend 2,3,4 November the Club held its Annual Barn Dance at Coolana. This was well attended, no numbers mentioned. That same weekend, on Sunday 4th November, Jan Mohandas led a party of 29 people on his Faulconbridge to Glenbrook walk. 
-walk was described as "good". Gordon Lee's programmed abseiling weekend at Kanangra was cancelled.+ 
 +The following weekend saw the deluge, of both walks and rain. Oliver Crawford reported the Colo in flood and cancelled his Canoe Creek exploratory as a result. Ian Debert told of glorious wildflowers on the Grose River, but we do not know how many people he shared them with. Ken Gould had 7 people on his Jerusalem Bay Saturday walk, and on the Sunday Jim Brown had 16 people and some measure of intestinal affliction on his Helensburgh to Otford walk, and Paul Mawhinney's Waterfall to Heathcote walk was described as "good". Gordon Lee's programmed abseiling weekend at Kanangra was cancelled. 
 Over the weekend of 16,17,18 November Jim Laing led 12 people on his Constance Gorge walk, Gordon Lee had 3 starters on his Budawangs trip, and of the day walks Peter Christian, acting out his beliefs, led a party of 19 from Waterfall to Otford, and Errol Sheedy had 19 on his Engadine to Waterfall walk. Over the weekend of 16,17,18 November Jim Laing led 12 people on his Constance Gorge walk, Gordon Lee had 3 starters on his Budawangs trip, and of the day walks Peter Christian, acting out his beliefs, led a party of 19 from Waterfall to Otford, and Errol Sheedy had 19 on his Engadine to Waterfall walk.
-Peter Miller and Tony Marshall combined their walks over the weekend of 23,24,25 November to produce a Gourmet Instructional Birthday walk. It was described as a delightful weekend. David Rostron's family walk + 
-that same weekend had around 38 starters, was described as a pleasant trip, and saw the party split up to follow either Galong Creek or the Tinpot Track. JOe Marton's day walk with a difference, down the Grand Canyon the wet way, had 7 starters and Len Berlin had 11 people and some train problems on his Jerusalem Bay walk. +Peter Miller and Tony Marshall combined their walks over the weekend of 23,24,25 November to produce a Gourmet Instructional Birthday walk. It was described as a delightful weekend. David Rostron's family walk that same weekend had around 38 starters, was described as a pleasant trip, and saw the party split up to follow either Galong Creek or the Tinpot Track. Joe Marton's day walk with a difference, down the Grand Canyon the wet way, had 7 starters and Len Berlin had 11 people and some train problems on his Jerusalem Bay walk. 
-Over the weekend of 30th November, 12 December, Frank Woodgate's walk on the Hawkesbury had some problems with trains. Ainslie MOrris had 13 people on her McMasters Beach day walk, Errol Sheedy's Waterfall to Waterfall trip was led by Brian Bolton with 13 other starters. Jim Laing's Katoomba cafe to cafe walk was cancelled due to lack of starters.+ 
 +Over the weekend of 30th November, 12 December, Frank Woodgate's walk on the Hawkesbury had some problems with trains. Ainslie Morris had 13 people on her McMasters Beach day walk, Errol Sheedy's Waterfall to Waterfall trip was led by Brian Bolton with 13 other starters. Jim Laing's Katoomba cafe to cafe walk was cancelled due to lack of starters. 
 Over the period 3rd to 7th December Alex Colley led 7 people on his Batemans Bay beach crawl. The walk was described as pleasant with beaut campsites. Over the period 3rd to 7th December Alex Colley led 7 people on his Batemans Bay beach crawl. The walk was described as pleasant with beaut campsites.
-Over the weekend 7,8,9 December Gordon Lee had 3 people on his Davies Canyon walk. They had good weather and a minor navigational problem. + 
-January, 1985. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 +Over the weekend 7,8,9 December Gordon Lee had 3 people on his Davies Canyon walk. They had good weather and a minor navigational problem. John Redfern's programmed Goulburn River trip did not go - John was sick that weekend. Roger Browne's Faulconbridge to Richmond trip had 5 people and good weather. They reported the Grose River as "different". Ken Gould ran the other Saturday walk, a bike trip, which did not go. Bill Hall's Sunday day walk from Otford to Waterfall had 27 starters, plus 2, minus one and was described as uneventful. All of which brought the Walks Report to an end. 
-John Redfern's programmed Goulburn River trip did not go - JOhn was sick that weekend. Roger Browne''s Faulconbridge to Richmond trip had 5 people and good weather. They reported the Grose River as "different". Ken Gould ran the other Saturday walk, a bike trip, which did not go. Bill Hall's Sunday day walk from Otford to Waterfall had 27 starters, plus 2, minus one and was described as uneventful. All of which brought the Walks Report to an end. + 
-Federation Report brought news that Barbara Evans has been elected Federation Publicity Officer, that SBW will organise the 1985 FBW Reunion, and that the FBW 1984 Ball returned a profit of $1700. Federation have also written to the NPWS regarding the proposed Plan of Management for MYall Lakes National Park.+Federation Report brought news that Barbara Evans has been elected Federation Publicity Officer, that SBW will organise the 1985 FBW Reunion, and that the FBW 1984 Ball returned a profit of $1700. Federation have also written to the NPWS regarding the proposed Plan of Management for Myall Lakes National Park. 
 Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2110 hours. Of General Business there was none and the meeting closed at 2110 hours.
-* * * * * * * * * + 
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR.  +---- 
-Madam, 3/12/84. + 
-I noted the "Reminder from Committee" in the NOvember issue, and felt some dismay with both its form and its implications; I shall, howev er, deal only with the latter aspect of the message, and only with reference to day walks. +===== Letter To The Editor===== 
-It has been the practice for as long as I have been associated + 
-with the S.B.W. to regard members as free spirits as regards walks, within the limitations imposed by considerations of party safety and the leader's plans; abuse of this freedom has, to the best of my knowledge, been non-existent. A logical extension of this principle has been the practice or non-practice, of members who feel themselves to be familiar with-the logistical details of a walk to turn up unheralded. Such a practice is reprehensible only on those walks for which the leader must arrange transport; for all other walks it relieves the leader of the chore of answering unnecessary telephone calls, so leaving more time for those callers in need of information. +3/12/84. 
-Should a leader feel otherwise, then surely it is more appropriate for 111m/her to indicate that prior notice is required - "P.N.R." should suffice-7- upon the programme, or, as has been done in the summer programme by one leader, details of transport could be omitted. + 
-There thus seems to be little to commend in the -"reminder", and its Intent will no doubt be subverted by convenience and commonsense. +Madam, 
-To conclude, I wish to advise my fellow S.B.W. members that I do not expect them to notify me of their planned attendance on the walks which I conduct, unless unusual circumstances prevail, such as public transport disruptions, floods, bushfires, plagues; i.e. when doubt exists about the walk. 'Otherwise, I do feel that I can cope with unexpected arrivals, and that the majority of day walk leaders will feel the same about the matter.+ 
 +I noted the "Reminder from Committee" in the November issue, and felt some dismay with both its form and its implications; I shall, however, deal only with the latter aspect of the message, and only with reference to day walks. 
 + 
 +It has been the practice for as long as I have been associated with the S.B.W. to regard members as free spirits as regards walks, within the limitations imposed by considerations of party safety and the leader's plans; abuse of this freedom has, to the best of my knowledge, been non-existent. A logical extension of this principle has been the practice or non-practice, of members who feel themselves to be familiar with the logistical details of a walk to turn up unheralded. Such a practice is reprehensible only on those walks for which the leader must arrange transport; for all other walks it relieves the leader of the chore of answering unnecessary telephone calls, so leaving more time for those callers in need of information. 
 + 
 +Should a leader feel otherwise, then surely it is more appropriate for him/her to indicate that prior notice is required - "P.N.R." should suffice - upon the programme, or, as has been done in the summer programme by one leader, details of transport could be omitted. 
 + 
 +There thus seems to be little to commend in the "reminder", and its intent will no doubt be subverted by convenience and commonsense. 
 + 
 +To conclude, I wish to advise my fellow S.B.W. members that I do not expect them to notify me of their planned attendance on the walks which I conduct, unless unusual circumstances prevail, such as public transport disruptions, floods, bushfires, plagues; i.e. when doubt exists about the walk. Otherwise, I do feel that I can cope with unexpected arrivals, and that the majority of day walk leaders will feel the same about the matter. 
 Regards, Regards,
-(SGD.) PAUL MAWHINNEY.+ 
 +(Sgd.) Paul Mawhinney. 
 (Any other members have views on this subject? Ed.) (Any other members have views on this subject? Ed.)
-Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1985. + 
-STJOHN AMBULANCE FIRST AID CERTIFCATE COURSE+----- 
 + 
 +=== StJohn Ambulance First Aid Certificate Course=== 
 Is your life worth $47,000? Is your life worth $47,000?
 +
 Is your limb worth 47 cents? Is your limb worth 47 cents?
 +
 Too much? Too little? How about $47 for both life and limb? Too much? Too little? How about $47 for both life and limb?
 +
 Send me your cheque (made out to St. John Ambulance) by 13th March next for the Weekend Course held 13th and 14th April 1985. Send me your cheque (made out to St. John Ambulance) by 13th March next for the Weekend Course held 13th and 14th April 1985.
-(Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 17th April 6 - 8 pm for the exam.) VENUE: 6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills. 
-*4****************** 
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR FEBRUARY. by Roger Browne. 
-February 6   Committee meeting. 
-February 13   A walking trail is being established from the Sydney suburb of Gladesville, to Maitland and Newcastle. Find out about this exciting project from Leigh Shearer-Herriot and Barry McDougall (the founders of the project), who will show slides of the walk and discuss the planning and implementation of the proj-ect. 
-DINNER before this meeting at the Curry Bazaar, 334 Pacific Higheay, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm sharp. Late arrivals ask for the 
-Sydney Bush Walkers' table. Cheap. BYO. 
-February 20   Magazine wrapping night - Help out with the collating, 
-stapling and wrapping of the Club Magazine and Walks Programme. 
-February 27   Members' slide night - Theme: Summer Trips. 
-Bring a few slides of your summer travels (bushwalking or otherwise 
-******** 
-ADVERTISEMENT.  
-LISA CALDER, S.B.W. member, is seeking a person to share accommodation. The details are as follows:- 
-Marrickville.  
-Person to share 2 bedroom semi - Preferably non-smoker. Large room, partly furnished - $48 per week plus expenses. House is close to trains, bus and shops. 
- Phone 558-9019 (Home) - 211-5844 Ext. 24 (Business) 
  
 +(Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 17th April 6 - 8 pm for the exam.) Venue: 6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills.
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Social Notes For February. =====
 +
 +by Roger Browne.
 +
 +=== February 6. ===
 +
 +Committee meeting.
 +
 +=== February 13. ===
 +
 +A walking trail is being established from the Sydney suburb of Gladesville, to Maitland and Newcastle. Find out about this exciting project from Leigh Shearer-Herriot and Barry McDougall (the founders of the project), who will show slides of the walk and discuss the planning and implementation of the project.
 +
 +Dinner before this meeting at the Curry Bazaar, 334 Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm sharp. Late arrivals ask for the Sydney Bush Walkers' table. Cheap. BYO.
 +
 +=== February 20. ===
 +
 +Magazine wrapping night - Help out with the collating, stapling and wrapping of the Club Magazine and Walks Programme.
 +
 +=== February 27. ===
 +
 +Members' slide night - Theme: Summer Trips. Bring a few slides of your summer travels (bushwalking or otherwise).
 +
 +----
 +
 +=== Advertisement. ===
 + 
 +Lisa Calder, S.B.W. member, is seeking a person to share accommodation. The details are as follows:-
 +
 +Marrickville. Person to share 2 bedroom semi - Preferably non-smoker. Large room, partly furnished - $48 per week plus expenses. House is close to trains, bus and shops.
 +
 +Phone 558-9019 (Home) - 211-5844 Ext. 24 (Business)
 +
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