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+ | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | ||
+ | NOvember, 1985 | ||
+ | 11 wins APPARENTIM• ET DE NON EXISTENTIBUS. EADEM EST RATION, | ||
+ | -7=E5 755 3: , | ||
+ | Part One. | ||
+ | Mot Ayder | ||
+ | As it is now virtually the third anniversary of my most recent journey to the South West of Tasmania I am of the opinion it be appropriate that I should endeavour to recount some of the experiences I enjoyed on one of the better walks in which I have had the privilege of participating. And so it came to pass in the year of grace Nineteen Hundred and Eighty. Two, having finished my conferences and other businesses in the city of Hobart, for which purpose I had travelled thereto, that I did set out Southwards to commence an expedition along the South Coast. As it was well nigh impossible to travel by public conveyances to the small settlement of Cockle Creek, the elected commencement of my expedition, and similarly difficult to inveigle strangers to give me free passage, I called upon a fellow conference-goer to convey me thither. To this propos-ition he agreed with the greatest alacrity, deeming it a most pleasureable diversion for the afternoon. | ||
+ | In my preparation for my proposed expedition I was cogniscant of the ecological damage occasioned to camp sites in the South West of Tasmania by large parties and therefore I considered it behoved me to take proper notice of this. I therefore did decide to travel alone without horse, dog or divining rod. In further preparation for my proposed expedition I did also organise certain foods for my consumption, | ||
The next four days were fine and friendly as I luxuriated in extremely pleasant late November weather, valiantly endeavouring to devour some of the mass of my food, prior to my ascent of the Ironbounds, at camp sites at Granite Beach, Osmiridium Beach, Rocky Boat Inlet and finally Deadman' | The next four days were fine and friendly as I luxuriated in extremely pleasant late November weather, valiantly endeavouring to devour some of the mass of my food, prior to my ascent of the Ironbounds, at camp sites at Granite Beach, Osmiridium Beach, Rocky Boat Inlet and finally Deadman' | ||
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(2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY? \\ | (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY? \\ | ||
(3) TREATMENT - \\ | (3) TREATMENT - \\ | ||
- | (a) of knee? \\ | + | (a) of knee? \\ |
- | | + | (b) of patient? \\ |
(4) FURTHER ACTION? | (4) FURTHER ACTION? | ||
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by Barrie Murdoch. | by Barrie Murdoch. | ||
- | These days people tend to be more aware of their rights and are prepared to do something about them. The age of the energetic consumer is with us. New South Wales has for years enjoyed the distinction of being the most litigious State of Australia. Sydney | + | These days people tend to be more aware of their rights and are prepared to do something about them. The age of the energetic consumer is with us. New South Wales has for years enjoyed the distinction of being the most litigious State of Australia. Sydney |
- | I believe that the bundle of facts, assertions and prejudices set out above is not far from the truth. I also believe that the legal position of the Club, in the cirumstances | + | I believe that the bundle of facts, assertions and prejudices set out above is not far from the truth. I also believe that the legal position of the Club, in the circumstances |
Let us assume that a visitor to a club walk has suffered a broken leg when a member accidentally dislodged a rock which rolled down on to the unfortunate visitor. After the visitor was capable of hobbling into his solicitor' | Let us assume that a visitor to a club walk has suffered a broken leg when a member accidentally dislodged a rock which rolled down on to the unfortunate visitor. After the visitor was capable of hobbling into his solicitor' | ||
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The present situation is that the Club is not recognized in law as having any existence apart from the individual members of which it is made up. The property and funds of the Club belong equally to each member, but each member cannot transfer his property in them. So far as contracts are concerned there are often problems as to who is the person liable for payment on goods supplied to the Club or on agreements supposedly made on behalf of the Club. There is an assumption that members when joining do not propose to become liable for any sum beyond their annual subscription, | The present situation is that the Club is not recognized in law as having any existence apart from the individual members of which it is made up. The property and funds of the Club belong equally to each member, but each member cannot transfer his property in them. So far as contracts are concerned there are often problems as to who is the person liable for payment on goods supplied to the Club or on agreements supposedly made on behalf of the Club. There is an assumption that members when joining do not propose to become liable for any sum beyond their annual subscription, | ||
- | Having regard to the possibility of accident claims the Club at its September General Meeting resolved to take out a Public Liability | + | Having regard to the possibility of accident claims the Club at its September General Meeting resolved to take out a Public Liability |
In addition a sub-committee has recommended to the general committee of the Club that the advantages of incorporating under the Associations Incorporation Act outweigh the disadvantages. | In addition a sub-committee has recommended to the general committee of the Club that the advantages of incorporating under the Associations Incorporation Act outweigh the disadvantages. | ||
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===== FROM THE PRESIDENT. ===== | ===== FROM THE PRESIDENT. ===== | ||
- | With the seriousness demanded in " | + | With the seriousness demanded in " |
- | To my mind, by incorporating (becoming Sydney Bush Walkers | + | To my mind, by incorporating (becoming Sydney Bush Walkers |
Amongst the points to be considered are the relevant changes in our Constitution, | Amongst the points to be considered are the relevant changes in our Constitution, | ||
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On being given the walks programme, we were told that some of the leaders were hard walkers. So what did we do but pick Gordon Lee for our first week-end walk leader! In the programme it read "Tree- spotting walk in Chichester State Forest", | On being given the walks programme, we were told that some of the leaders were hard walkers. So what did we do but pick Gordon Lee for our first week-end walk leader! In the programme it read "Tree- spotting walk in Chichester State Forest", | ||
- | We finally reached the Karuah Creek which was our first goal, and after a very welcome lunch on the bank, our tree-spotting week-end turned into a rock-slipping criss-crossing of said creek. Gordon gave us encouragement and instruction, | + | We finally reached the Karuah Creek which was our first goal, and after a very welcome lunch on the bank, our tree-spotting week-end turned into a rock-slipping criss-crossing of said creek. Gordon gave us encouragement and instruction, |
After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we broke camp and headed off again for 7 hours of wading and rock hopping. On one scramble along a bank we passed a copperhead snake which was, fortunately for us, still sleepy from the cold. | After a good sleep and a hearty breakfast, we broke camp and headed off again for 7 hours of wading and rock hopping. On one scramble along a bank we passed a copperhead snake which was, fortunately for us, still sleepy from the cold. | ||
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Finally at 4 pm we arrived at "the ford" which had been our goal, as cars had been left there, to transport us back to Evelyn and Michael Elphick' | Finally at 4 pm we arrived at "the ford" which had been our goal, as cars had been left there, to transport us back to Evelyn and Michael Elphick' | ||
- | Then all headed off for home, Bob and I feeling that we had managed our first outing. How appreciative we were for all the advice and encouragement we had received from our leader, Gordon | + | Then all headed off for home, Bob and I feeling that we had managed our first outing. How appreciative we were for all the advice and encouragement we had received from our leader, Gordon |
===== FAMILY WALK. Sunday, 1st December. ===== | ===== FAMILY WALK. Sunday, 1st December. ===== | ||
- | __ Woodford Station__ - Bedford Road - Linda Rock - Wilson' | + | __ Woodford Station__ - Bedford Road - Linda Rock - Wilson' |
Adult Fare $7.50. Leader:- MARGARET REID 94-2630. | Adult Fare $7.50. Leader:- MARGARET REID 94-2630. | ||
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Because of the recent changes to the Yerranderie Road the turn-off to the left to Batsh Camp can easily be missed. The first part of the last 3 kms of road to Batsh Camp is impassable in the wet and I would consider it even difficult for some four-wheel-drive vehicles. Once past the churned up mud the road is reasonable. | Because of the recent changes to the Yerranderie Road the turn-off to the left to Batsh Camp can easily be missed. The first part of the last 3 kms of road to Batsh Camp is impassable in the wet and I would consider it even difficult for some four-wheel-drive vehicles. Once past the churned up mud the road is reasonable. | ||
- | The country between Kooragang Mountain and Colong Station and also approaches to the bridle track through | + | The country between Kooragang Mountain and Colong Station and also approaches to the bridle track through |
- | When traversing the last section of Yerranderie Peak keep high | + | When traversing the last section of Yerranderie Peak keep high to avoid the lower cliff line. The start of the route down from Yerranderie Peak to Yerranderie Village is now a well defined track which can be lost lower down if not watched carefully but the way is obvious. |
- | to avoid the lower cliff line. The start of the route down from Yerranderie Peak to Yerranderie Village is now a well defined track which can be lost lower down if not watched carefully but the way is obvious. | + | |
- | The start of the route from the Tonalli Swamp over Oolong | + | The start of the route from the Tonalli Swamp over Colong |
The Billy' | The Billy' | ||
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Three members of the party made a brief inspection of the Colong Caves before tackling the 518 metre near vertical Acetylene Spur. | Three members of the party made a brief inspection of the Colong Caves before tackling the 518 metre near vertical Acetylene Spur. | ||
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David McIntosh punctured a tyre on his landrover with a sharp stone on the road back from Yerranderie. | David McIntosh punctured a tyre on his landrover with a sharp stone on the road back from Yerranderie. | ||
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I - Ice (or cold water in the bush - try wetting a hat or shirt). \\ | I - Ice (or cold water in the bush - try wetting a hat or shirt). \\ | ||
C - Cover with a pressure bandage. \\ | C - Cover with a pressure bandage. \\ | ||
- | E Elevate the' | + | E - Elevate the limb about 30 cm and support comfortably. |
__ (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY.__ \\ | __ (2) ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURY.__ \\ | ||
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__ (3) TREATMENT OF KNEE.__ \\ | __ (3) TREATMENT OF KNEE.__ \\ | ||
1. Do NOT attempt to straighten the knee. \\ | 1. Do NOT attempt to straighten the knee. \\ | ||
- | 2. SPLINT if it can be done without increasing discomfort, along back of limb from buttock to beyond the heel. | + | 2. SPLINT if it can be done without increasing discomfort, along back of limb from buttock to beyond the heel. \\ |
PAD the splint (e.g. limb of sapling) with spare clothing, especially in the natural hollows of the knee and ankle. \\ | PAD the splint (e.g. limb of sapling) with spare clothing, especially in the natural hollows of the knee and ankle. \\ | ||
- | 3. Apply a PRESSURE BANDAGE to surround | + | 3. Apply a PRESSURE BANDAGE to __surround__ |
- | 4. Secure the limb to the splint by a figure-of-eight bandage around the ankle and foot, broad bandage around the thigh, and broad bandage around the lower deg-. | + | 4. Secure the limb to the splint by a figure-of-eight bandage around the ankle and foot, broad bandage around the thigh, and broad bandage around the lower leg. |
__ (4) TREATMENT OF PATIENT.__ \\ | __ (4) TREATMENT OF PATIENT.__ \\ | ||
- | For shock (nausea, | + | For shock (nausea, |
- | __ (5)' | + | __ (5) FURTHER ACTION.__ \\ |
- | .Carry the' | + | Carry the patient out. (This is the hard part - see next page.) \\ |
===== OH DEAR, WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE...? ===== | ===== OH DEAR, WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE...? ===== | ||
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Ever heard of a rescue of a bushwalker? | Ever heard of a rescue of a bushwalker? | ||
- | The latest, on Tuesday 17th September 1985, was all in the news. | + | The latest, on Tuesday 17th September 1985, was all in the news. A couple of S.B.W. members were in the party lowered by helicopter which finally found the severely injured, and lost, young man. His life was saved. |
- | A couple of S.B.W. members were in the party lowered by helicopter which finally found the severely injured, and lost, young man. His life was saved. | + | This well coordinated search and rescue operation relied partly on __Bushwalkers |
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- | This well coordinated search and rescue operation relied partly on Bushwalkers | + | |
rough stuff in trackless bush and canyon, the fit and experienced walkers outshine most of the other members of the Volunteer Rescue Association. | rough stuff in trackless bush and canyon, the fit and experienced walkers outshine most of the other members of the Volunteer Rescue Association. | ||
- | Fitness | + | __Fitness |
- | Practice | + | __Practice__ |
These were two ways which Mike Reynolds and I found much less of a strain than carrying a stretcher up a steep slope as we did on an Easter trip in 1984. | These were two ways which Mike Reynolds and I found much less of a strain than carrying a stretcher up a steep slope as we did on an Easter trip in 1984. | ||
- | If you are not on the S. & R. list, going to a practice gives you the confidence to see that you can be of help, even if you aren't the world' | + | __If you are not on the S. & R. list__, going to a practice gives you the confidence to see that you can be of help, even if you aren't the world' |
- | people, not strength. At the last practice there were people up from Canberra, and Camden Club (total membership of 35) had 8 people there. | + | people, not strength. |
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+ | At the last practice there were people up from Canberra, and Camden Club (total membership of 35) had 8 people there. | ||
- | So we hope the next rescue isn't required by an S.B.W. member! How about making a special point of not planning something else on the next practice weekend, and do come and have an interesting, | + | So we hope the next rescue isn't required by an S.B.W. member! How about making a special point of __not__ |
===== COOLANA FIREPLACE ===== | ===== COOLANA FIREPLACE ===== | ||
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Members will be saddened to learn of the death this month of-well known club member, Jenny Madden. Our deepest sympathy to Stan and their sons John, Bruce and Peter. | Members will be saddened to learn of the death this month of-well known club member, Jenny Madden. Our deepest sympathy to Stan and their sons John, Bruce and Peter. | ||
- | November, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 | ||
===== NOTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING 6-11-85. ===== | ===== NOTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING 6-11-85. ===== | ||
- | Coolana | + | __Coolana__ |
- | Trustees | + | __Trustees |
- | Insurance | + | __Insurance__ |
===== NOTIFICATION OF OFF-PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. ===== | ===== NOTIFICATION OF OFF-PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. ===== | ||
- | Public Liability Insurance cover extends to all programmed Club activities. This cover will only extend to an off-program | + | Public Liability Insurance cover extends to all programmed Club activities. This cover will only extend to an off-program |
- | of which the Committee has been advised in writing prior to that activity. | + | |
===== SOCIAL NOTES. ===== | ===== SOCIAL NOTES. ===== | ||
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The Club Auction was a great success and raised $375 for the Club. Many thanks to our auctioneer, Charlie Brown, for his great performance. | The Club Auction was a great success and raised $375 for the Club. Many thanks to our auctioneer, Charlie Brown, for his great performance. | ||
- | December features the Quarterly General Meeting (Wednesday 11th) and the Club Xmas Party the following week. PLease | + | December features the Quarterly General Meeting (Wednesday 11th) and the Club Xmas Party the following week. Please |
- | Mark this date in your calendar, Wednesday, 22nd January ' | + | __Mark |
- | The Minister for Planning and Environment, | + | The Minister for Planning and Environment, |
| Programme: | Dec 4 | Committee Meeting | | | Programme: | Dec 4 | Committee Meeting | | ||
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| | Jan 8 | Club closed - Beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach (Please phone Bill Holland for details - 449 5189 (H) - 925 3309 (B)) | | | | Jan 8 | Club closed - Beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach (Please phone Bill Holland for details - 449 5189 (H) - 925 3309 (B)) | | ||
| | Jan 15 | Members' | | | Jan 15 | Members' | ||
- | | * | Jan 22 | The Minister for Planning & Environment, | + | | * | Jan 22 | The Minister for Planning & Environment, |
| | Jan 29 | Bushcraft | | | | Jan 29 | Bushcraft | | ||
- | * Dinner before the meeting at "Green Gardens Restaurant", | + | * Dinner before the meeting at "Green Gardens Restaurant", |
===== NEW MEMBERS. ===== | ===== NEW MEMBERS. ===== | ||
- | Please add the following names to your list of members:- | + | Please add the following names to your list of members: |
- | GARDAM, Brent, 29 North Parade, Auburn, 2144 Phone 648 5336 (work) | + | GARDAM, Brent, 29 North Parade, Auburn, 2144. Phone 648 5336 (work) |
- | SCOTT, Chris, 8 Fletcher Avenue, Miranda, 2228 524 3126 (H) | + | SCOTT, Chris, 8 Fletcher Avenue, Miranda, 2228. Phone 524 3126 (H) |
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