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- | A monthly bulletin Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, evening from 7.45 pm at 34 Falcon Street, Crow's | + | ====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ====== |
+ | Established June 1931 | ||
- | of matters of interest to The SydneyBushyalkers, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday the Cahill | + | A monthly bulletin |
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- | EDITOR: | + | |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: | + | |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER: | + | |
- | PRINTERS: | + | |
- | Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428 3178. | + | |
- | Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |
- | Helen Gray. Kath Brown. | + | |
- | Phil Butt, Barry Wallace, Morag Ryder, Fran Longfoot. | + | |
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- | JANUARY, 1986. | + | |
+ | | **EDITOR:** | Ainslie Morris, 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Telephone 428-3178. | | ||
+ | | **BUSINESS MANAGER:** | Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | ||
+ | | **PRODUCTION MANAGER:** | Helen Gray. | | ||
+ | | **TYPIST:** | Kath Brown.| | ||
+ | | **PRINTERS: | ||
- | Colo Adventure by Tom Wenman | + | **JANUARY, 1986** |
- | Incorporation Barrie | + | |
- | What Now? Series on First Aid Ainslie Morris Family Walk on the Cox's River | + | |
- | "We Made Pictures with the Stars" Alistair Read | + | |Colo Adventure by Tom Wenman |
- | "We Had Heaps of Fun" Hayden Read | + | |Incorporation Barrie |
- | Batsch Camp to Yerranderie Ray Hookway Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement | + | |Blackheath Taxi - Advertisement |
- | Car Dilemmas Peter Rossell | + | |What Now? Series on First Aid Ainslie Morris |
- | Search & Rescue Practice Ainslie Morris | + | |Family Walk on the Cox's River |7| |
- | (1) Carrying a Stretcher Casualty Down a Steep Slope | + | |"We Made Pictures with the Stars" Alistair Read |7| |
- | (2) Lifting A Stretcher Casualty Up a Cliff | + | |"We Had Heaps of Fun" Hayden Read |8| |
- | The December General Meeting Barry Wallace What-Now? Answers | + | |Batsch Camp to Yerranderie Ray Hookway |
- | Advertisement - Canoe & Camping, Gladesville | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre Advertisement |
- | Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa Joseph Glascott | + | |Car Dilemmas Peter Rossell |
- | Letter - Boiling Water Burns David Rostron Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers | + | |Search & Rescue Practice Ainslie Morris |
- | New Train Timetables Jim Brown | + | |(1) Carrying a Stretcher Casualty Down a Steep Slope| | |
- | Advance Notice of Walk - July 1986 Peter Harris | + | |(2) Lifting A Stretcher Casualty Up a Cliff | | |
- | For Those Who Like Talking | + | |The December General Meeting Barry Wallace |
- | Amende Honorable Jim Brown | + | |What Now? Answers |
- | Social Notes for February Bill Holland | + | |Advertisement - Canoe & Camping, Gladesville |
- | Page | + | |Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa' |
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- | 5 | + | |Attention! Achtung! Day Walkers, New Train Timetables Jim Brown |18| |
- | 6 | + | |Advance Notice of Walk - July 1986 Peter Harris |
- | 6 | + | |For Those Who Like Talking, Spiro Hajinakitas |
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- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986. | + | |
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It did not seem long before we came upon the alternative choice for last night' | It did not seem long before we came upon the alternative choice for last night' | ||
- | **The Capertee River.** | + | **The Capertee River** |
The river bank walking had by now considerably improved with stretches of flat grassy areas and of course the wonderful cow track. Tall and stately casuarinas reminiscent of the Cox River abounded with some magnificent examples of Turpentine trees, their rough bark trunks soaring upwards towards the sky. Following the cattle track became the order of the day, crossing the river where it crossed, and locating it through some delightful but on occasions somewhat nettle-covered glades. | The river bank walking had by now considerably improved with stretches of flat grassy areas and of course the wonderful cow track. Tall and stately casuarinas reminiscent of the Cox River abounded with some magnificent examples of Turpentine trees, their rough bark trunks soaring upwards towards the sky. Following the cattle track became the order of the day, crossing the river where it crossed, and locating it through some delightful but on occasions somewhat nettle-covered glades. | ||
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The track was pleasant enough and presently we came to a deserted farm house, shortly after which we joined a black, shale made road, which led us to the now desolate scene of the ruined retorts of the former shale treatment works. All looked sad and deserted but one could well imagine the activity, the smells and industry which formerly flourished here. On a nearby hill 'The Paradise Mineral Works', | The track was pleasant enough and presently we came to a deserted farm house, shortly after which we joined a black, shale made road, which led us to the now desolate scene of the ruined retorts of the former shale treatment works. All looked sad and deserted but one could well imagine the activity, the smells and industry which formerly flourished here. On a nearby hill 'The Paradise Mineral Works', | ||
- | The Wolgan River had stirred memories of the " | + | The Wolgan River had stirred memories of the " |
- | My thoughts however did not linger on these matters. It was 7.15 pm, we had been walking for twelve hours, ahead were the cars, and there the agony would stop. Well I and three others might think so, but fate had something else in store for us. | + | |
- | **Postscript.** | + | **Postscript** |
We agreed to meet for tea in Lithgow and thither we departed. But some five miles from Lithgow an unfortunate kangaroo decided to cross the road. Our driver had no chance as a foolish motorist proceeding in the opposite direction had his lights on full beam. For a second or two the roo was illuminated by our head lamps, being by then directly in front of the car. There was a bang and our saga for the night had commenced. | We agreed to meet for tea in Lithgow and thither we departed. But some five miles from Lithgow an unfortunate kangaroo decided to cross the road. Our driver had no chance as a foolish motorist proceeding in the opposite direction had his lights on full beam. For a second or two the roo was illuminated by our head lamps, being by then directly in front of the car. There was a bang and our saga for the night had commenced. | ||
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====== Family Walk on the Coxs River ====== | ====== Family Walk on the Coxs River ====== | ||
- | "WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS" | + | "**WE MADE PICTURES WITH THE STARS**". by Alistair Read. (aged 11) |
On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn' | On Friday, 15th November '85, at 6.00 pm we were all packed. There was my sister Janelle, 16 years, my two brothers Blair (14) and Hayden (9), and our three friends Andrew, Steven and Sarah. I couldn' | ||
good luck the next morning because the rain had gone and the sun was shining. | good luck the next morning because the rain had gone and the sun was shining. | ||
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At 8.00 am we arrived at the "Six Foot Track" | At 8.00 am we arrived at the "Six Foot Track" | ||
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Later on Saturday afternoon we camped at a beautiful grassy plain near the river and we all helped pitch the tents. Mr. Rostron organized a game of cricket with a tennis ball and bits of wood. Andrew and I slept out for the first time and we made pictures with the stars. A satellite moved slowly across the sky. | Later on Saturday afternoon we camped at a beautiful grassy plain near the river and we all helped pitch the tents. Mr. Rostron organized a game of cricket with a tennis ball and bits of wood. Andrew and I slept out for the first time and we made pictures with the stars. A satellite moved slowly across the sky. | ||
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After Sunday lunch Andrew and I left our group and joined Mr.Rostron' | After Sunday lunch Andrew and I left our group and joined Mr.Rostron' | ||
- | I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there | + | |
- | and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend. | + | I'd like to thank John Redfern and Ray Hookway for driving us there and back, Aunty Fazeley for filling us up with porridge and especially David Rostron for such a good weekend. |
- | "WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN" | + | |
+ | "**WE HAD HEAPS OF FUN**" | ||
(aged 9) | (aged 9) | ||
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Aunty Fazeley asked me if I would like to come on a bush walk, so I asked my friend Steven because I knew he was fit. We couldn' | Aunty Fazeley asked me if I would like to come on a bush walk, so I asked my friend Steven because I knew he was fit. We couldn' | ||
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After a bit of mucking around we started and Steven and I kept up front. We had heaps of fun in the river all that day. There were slippery rocks, rapids, mini waterfalls, deep places, shallow places and warm water in rock pools like a bath. | After a bit of mucking around we started and Steven and I kept up front. We had heaps of fun in the river all that day. There were slippery rocks, rapids, mini waterfalls, deep places, shallow places and warm water in rock pools like a bath. | ||
- | Steven and I had a large tent just for the two of us. I chased a | + | |
- | rabbit through the nettles and nearly got one. The next day you should have seen us rocket out of the water when Mr. Butt said that a snake was coming down stream, but I wasn't scared. | + | Steven and I had a large tent just for the two of us. I chased a rabbit through the nettles and nearly got one. The next day you should have seen us rocket out of the water when Mr. Butt said that a snake was coming down stream, but I wasn't scared. |
- | Steven and I dragged ourselves up the hill and waited for ages for A.F. When we got there we all had a fizzy drink. Steven said it was the hardest | + | |
- | bush walk he had ever gone on. I'd like to do it more often but I have to go to church. | + | Steven and I dragged ourselves up the hill and waited for ages for A.F. When we got there we all had a fizzy drink. Steven said it was the hardest bush walk he had ever gone on. I'd like to do it more often but I have to go to church. |
Thank you, Mr. Rostron. I am looking forward to going again next year. | Thank you, Mr. Rostron. I am looking forward to going again next year. | ||
- | "A SINGULAR WOMAN" the life storey of Marie Byles, will he shown on ABC TV, Australia wide at 9.25 p.m. on | + | |
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+ | "A SINGULAR WOMAN" the life storey of Marie Byles, will be shown on ABC TV, Australia wide at 9.25 p.m. on | ||
+ | Monday. | ||
====== Batsh Camp to Yerranderie ====== | ====== Batsh Camp to Yerranderie ====== | ||
- | 11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985. by Ray Hookway. | + | 11,12,13th OCTOBER 1985 by Ray Hookway. |
- | Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/25,000. Leader: Ray Hookway. | + | Maps: Bindook 1/25,000. Yerranderie 1/ |
+ | Leader: Ray Hookway.\\ | ||
Participants: | Participants: | ||
- | The first time I visited | + | |
- | Batsh Camp allegedley | + | The first time I visited |
- | era campsite of the collectors of bat droppings from the nearby Colong Caves. | + | |
- | . We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificient | + | Batsh Camp allegedly |
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+ | We drove from Oberon to Batsh Camp in blinding rain interspersed with magnificent | ||
Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David' | Next morning we drove nearer to Batch Camp in David' | ||
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We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map. | We walked north along Kooragang Ridge to 353179 and headed east to the point at 363176. There is a route down from this cliff down a steep cleft at the western side of this point. Pat Harrison and I found the route years ago and named it Flannel Flower Pass. The cartographers obviously dismissed our discovery because it isn't marked on the map. | ||
- | We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. | + | |
- | Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificient | + | We set out for the ruin of Colong Station, skirting the massif at the end of Bulls Gap. Lunch was eaten in light rain around a fire near Colong Creek before heading NNE to Colong Gap skirting Little Rick (Square Rock) on the way. The normal spectacular scenery of Mount Colong and its approaches and the sheer cliffs of the Mootik Plateau were only occasionally glimpsed through the thick mist and rain as we reached the old overgrown bridle trail which crosses the Mootik Walls via Colong Gap. The Tonalli Plateau, Byrnes Gap, the Axehead Range and all of the other magnificent |
The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie. | The only route to Yerranderie Peak is very obvious from this point. Keeping high to avoid scrub we approached the causeway to the peak. After crossing the causeway we skirted the first small cliff to the right and then proceeded up the first gully to the left and clambered up onto the main ridge to avoid the sheer cliffs on the r4ht. Keeping high we skirted the main peak on its right till we hit the well-worn track to the peak, worn by visitors from Yerranderie. | ||
- | January, 1986 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 9 | + | |
David left us briefly to bag Yerranderie Peak now hidden in the gloomy mist (it was now 5.20 pm), while we followed the track down the cleft in the cliff on the north side of the peak. The cleft becomes a creek at 425205. | David left us briefly to bag Yerranderie Peak now hidden in the gloomy mist (it was now 5.20 pm), while we followed the track down the cleft in the cliff on the north side of the peak. The cleft becomes a creek at 425205. | ||
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Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster! | Heading north we met the Yerranderie Road, and after a cursory examination of the bleak camping conditions at the old Court House we proceeded to West Yerranderie and got permission to sleep out of the rain on the verandah of the old Store. This was a rare privilege, but a possible help was the sight of Blair, 13 years old, wet and bedraggled and with one arm in plaster! | ||
- | A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' | + | |
- | of their tails, whilst they menacingly scratched their chests with both front paws, but it all appeared to be-friendly bluff. | + | A cheerful meal was enjoyed under moist conditions around a large fire surrounded by dozens of large kangaroos. Females grazed with their large joeys also grazing whilst warmly ensconced in their mothers' |
- | Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett' | + | |
- | Morning tea was had by a creek at the start of the track to Colong Caves at 367213. | + | Next morning, after inspection of some of the Bartlett' |
The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves. | The start of the track on the northern side of the creek from Colong Saddle is marked with discs on trees but these discs appear only occasionally as you proceed. The very faint track, which was marked on earlier maps, crosses the saddle and skirts Mount Colong at about the 730 m contour, crossing the end of several deep gullies which drop off to the right. At 344205 on the ridge from Mount Oolong to Mount Billy there is a cairn marking the start of the old track down Green Gully to Colong Caves. | ||
- | We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and | + | |
- | down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. | + | We proceeded a short distance west along a spur, then swung back and down around the eastern side of Green Gully and dropped down into Caves Creek. Lunch was eaten at the spring near the caves before tackling the almost sheer 1,000 feet (it sounds higher in the old units) Acetylene Spur. David, Blair and Bob made a brief inspection of one cave before we set out. We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills. |
- | We followed the fire trail from the top of the spur back to Batsh Camp, but a foot track can be used to shorten the trip and cut out a few hills. | + | |
Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most " | Back at the cars at 3.15 pm we proceeded to Katoomba for hot chocolate at Aroneys, and pizzas at the Pizza Parlour for some. Aroneys was deserted, the rain having driven most " | ||
- | With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, | + | |
- | ICAMPING EQUIPMENT Large Tents Stoves | + | With pleasantly full stomachs and dressed in dry warm clothes the ordeal of the past two days took on a different aspect to the participants, |
- | Paddymade | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS | + | |
- | Lightweight Tents Sleeping Bags Rucksacks | + | |
- | Proprietors: | + | ====== Car Dilemmas ====== |
- | EASTWOOD CANVAS GOODS CAMPING SUPPLIES 3 Trelawney St Eastwood NSW 2122 Phone: 858 2775 | + | |
- | January, 1986. SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11 | + | Peter Rossell |
- | CAR DILEMMAS. by Peter Rossell. | + | |
Organising a Bush Walk is one thing; getting there and returning home safely with your passengers and car is another. It is generally and sensibly accepted that a minimum number of cars should be involved and all walk participants be distributed evenly over the available car space. People accept lifts either out of necessity or convenience, | Organising a Bush Walk is one thing; getting there and returning home safely with your passengers and car is another. It is generally and sensibly accepted that a minimum number of cars should be involved and all walk participants be distributed evenly over the available car space. People accept lifts either out of necessity or convenience, | ||
- | This was highlighted during the recent "Glen Davis - Six Brothers" | + | |
- | During this trip two cars received damage. Oliver' | + | This was highlighted during the recent "Glen Davis - Six Brothers" |
- | This type of misfortune no doubt is not new in the history of the Club. It has happened before and will happen again. What concerns me is that the car owner(s) can be left with the cost! This I don't think is fair. By | + | |
- | providing their cars, they are helping others. If things go wrong, beyond | + | This type of misfortune no doubt is not new in the history of the Club. It has happened before and will happen again. What concerns me is that the car owner(s) can be left with the cost! This I don't think is fair. By providing their cars, they are helping others. If things go wrong, beyond their control, they should be assured that financial help from the other members of the party can be expected. |
- | their control, they should be assured that financial help from the other members of the party can be expected. | + | |
On a bush walk all participants are in it together, for better and for worse. This situation exists from the moment you are picked up till you are safely deposited again at your doorstep. In Oliver' | On a bush walk all participants are in it together, for better and for worse. This situation exists from the moment you are picked up till you are safely deposited again at your doorstep. In Oliver' | ||
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Don Finch took the initiative and wrote to each member of the group requesting a proportional donation, totalling $25.60 per member. | Don Finch took the initiative and wrote to each member of the group requesting a proportional donation, totalling $25.60 per member. | ||
- | In the event of a similar car accident I would like to suggest the following: | + | |
- | 1. Payment of damage cost can only be considered when the accident was not due to negligence on the part of the owner and the car is insured. Mechanical failures are excluded. | + | In the event of a similar car accident I would like to suggest the following:\\ |
- | 2. The maximum amount the car owner can be re-imbursed is the basic excess on his insurance policy, which I believe is approximately $200 at present. | + | 1. Payment of damage cost can only be considered when the accident was not due to negligence on the part of the owner and the car is insured. Mechanical failures are excluded.\\ |
- | 3. The car owner, through the Walk's organiser, can request that all participants make an equal contribution to help to raise up to $200. | + | 2. The maximum amount the car owner can be re-imbursed is the basic excess on his insurance policy, which I believe is approximately $200 at present.\\ |
- | 4. Should the party be small in numbers, or for other reasons is unable to raise the required amount, Club assistance may be requested. | + | 3. The car owner, through the Walk's organiser, can request that all participants make an equal contribution to help to raise up to $200.\\ |
- | 5. A sub-committee be formed to investigate the claim and make recommendations to the Club Committee. | + | 4. Should the party be small in numbers, or for other reasons is unable to raise the required amount, Club assistance may be requested.\\ |
+ | 5. A sub-committee be formed to investigate the claim and make recommendations to the Club Committee.\\ | ||
6. The Club Committee' | 6. The Club Committee' | ||
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No doubt arguments for and against the proposal can be raised, but let's start the ball rolling. Perhaps we will finish up with a solution which may be beneficial to all concerned. | No doubt arguments for and against the proposal can be raised, but let's start the ball rolling. Perhaps we will finish up with a solution which may be beneficial to all concerned. | ||
(The Committee received a letter from Wendy Aliano in December on the same issue. Members are invited to write in with their opinions. Ed.) | (The Committee received a letter from Wendy Aliano in December on the same issue. Members are invited to write in with their opinions. Ed.) | ||
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- | SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE-- 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985. (1) Carrying a Stretcher'Casualty Up or Down.a-Steep Slope. | + | **SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE** 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985. (1) Carrying a Stretcher Casualty Up or Down a Steep Slope. |
Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. | Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. | ||
- | The casualty is lowered in a stretcher down a steep slope by using | + | |
- | a rope and pulley with juma as brake. Six people lift the stretcher using webbing over their shoulders, which makes it surprisingly easy. Any | + | The casualty is lowered in a stretcher down a steep slope by using a rope and pulley with juma as brake. Six people lift the stretcher using webbing over their shoulders, which makes it surprisingly easy. Any |
number of people (shown in background of picture) take the strain by pulling on the rope downhill. (To go up, they pull on the rope uphill.) | number of people (shown in background of picture) take the strain by pulling on the rope downhill. (To go up, they pull on the rope uphill.) | ||
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- | THE SYDNEi, | + | **SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE** - 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985. (2) Lifting a Stretcher Casualty up a Cliff. |
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- | January, 1986. | + | |
- | JanUary, 1986. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 | + | |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE - 19/20 OCTOBER, 1985. (2) Lifting a Stretcher Casualty up a Cliff. | + | |
Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. | Drawing by Ainslie Morris from photograph taken by Mike Reynolds. | ||
- | The casualty lifted in a stretcher up acliff | + | |
- | rescue. It requires practice with a small group, use of a two-way radio | + | The casualty lifted in a stretcher up a cliff is a much more complex rescue. It requires practice with a small group, use of a two-way radio (shown), abseiling gear and prussicking gear. The stretcher was devised after trial and error and made by S. & R. It can be dismantled to carry in packs. The two rescuers shown held the stretcher as they and it were pulled up by people on a ledge above. |
- | (shown), abseiling gear and prussicking gear. The stretcher was devised | + | |
- | after trial and error and made by S. & R. It can be dismantled to carry | + | |
- | in packs. The two rescuers shown held the stretcher as they and it were pulled up by people on a ledge above. | + | |
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- | January, 1986. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 15 | + | |
A motion that we build a second, more accessible fireplace in the hut at Coolana was discussed at some length. There did not appear to be a cost estimate or consensus, so a motion that the motion lie on the table was agreed upon to permit further working through of the idea. | A motion that we build a second, more accessible fireplace in the hut at Coolana was discussed at some length. There did not appear to be a cost estimate or consensus, so a motion that the motion lie on the table was agreed upon to permit further working through of the idea. | ||
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Then followed the announcements. The Walks Report was taken as read, and it was all over at 2206 hours (K+1 that is). | Then followed the announcements. The Walks Report was taken as read, and it was all over at 2206 hours (K+1 that is). | ||
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WHAT NOW? | WHAT NOW? | ||
- | FIRST AID ANSWERS. | + | |
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+ | ====== First Aid Answers ====== | ||
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+ | by Ainslie Morris.\\ | ||
Situation 5. | Situation 5. | ||
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(1) IMMEDIATE ACTION: | (1) IMMEDIATE ACTION: | ||
- | o Ask the casualty to lie down in the shade. | + | o Ask the casualty to lie down in the shade.\\ |
- | o Give a cup of Staminade or water with glucose and teaspoon of salt per litre to replace lost fluid and body salt. If nauseous, ask to sip slowly. | + | o Give a cup of Staminade or water with glucose and teaspoon of salt per litre to replace lost fluid and body salt. If nauseous, ask to sip slowly.\\ |
- | o Gently stretch the affected muscle:- if a calf muscle, press the toe end of foot towards the knee; if a thigh (front), bend knee tightly and pull foot toward buttock; if a hamstring (back of thigh), sit up with legs straight and reach for toes. | + | o Gently stretch the affected muscle: if a calf muscle, press the toe end of foot towards the knee; if a thigh (front), bend knee tightly and pull foot toward buttock; if a hamstring (back of thigh), sit up with legs straight and reach for toes.\\ |
o Apply cold. I found an aluminium water bottle very cool when full, and very effective in relieving cramp. Another good reason to carry water at all times! | o Apply cold. I found an aluminium water bottle very cool when full, and very effective in relieving cramp. Another good reason to carry water at all times! | ||
- | (2) ASSESSMENT: | + | |
+ | (2) ASSESSMENT: | ||
Cramp. Some heat exhaustion may be setting in, so ask if a headache is developing and watch the casualty when you continue walking. | Cramp. Some heat exhaustion may be setting in, so ask if a headache is developing and watch the casualty when you continue walking. | ||
- | (3) TREATMENT: | + | |
- | When pain and spasm ceases, no further treatment is necessary. | + | (3) TREATMENT: |
- | Suggest that the person does not exert him/herself too much, and if symptoms recur, to rest. | + | When pain and spasm ceases, no further treatment is necessary. Suggest that the person does not exert him/herself too much, and if symptoms recur, to rest. |
- | CAUSES AND PREVENTION. | + | |
- | See St. John's " | + | CAUSES AND PREVENTION. |
- | Causes: Overuse, excessive jarring, a small tear, loss of body salts and | + | See St. John's " |
- | fluids caused by excessive sweating. | + | Causes: Overuse, excessive jarring, a small tear, loss of body salts and fluids caused by excessive sweating.\\ |
- | Prevention; Drink Staminade or similar before the climb, and as soon as thirsty. Climb at your own pace - it's not a race. | + | Prevention; Drink Staminade or similar before the climb, and as soon as thirsty. Climb at your own pace - it's not a race.\\ |
GET FIT before summer walking. | GET FIT before summer walking. | ||
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EARLY NOTICE OF ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE FIRST AID COURSE. | EARLY NOTICE OF ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE FIRST AID COURSE. | ||
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Set aside the weekend before Easter, 22 and 23 March, 1986, when Grace Matts, caver and bush first aid instructor, will teach and examine all who want a Basic Certificate or to upgrade. | Set aside the weekend before Easter, 22 and 23 March, 1986, when Grace Matts, caver and bush first aid instructor, will teach and examine all who want a Basic Certificate or to upgrade. | ||
- | 265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE, | + | |
- | THURS. 9-8 | + | |
- | SAT. 9-4 | + | |
- | (PARKING AT REAR OFF PITTWATER ROAD) | + | ====== Conservation Award to Honour Paul Landa ====== |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, | + | |
- | | + | From The Sydney Morning Herald, November 23, 1985. by Joseph |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | Environment groups will mark the first anniversary tomorrow of the death of Mr. Paul Landa, the former N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment, |
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- | | + | The groups behind the award are the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W., Wilderness Society, Australian Conservation Foundation, Federation of Bushwalkers, Total Environment Centre, National Parks Association, |
- | WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. | + | |
- | QUALITY TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | + | |
- | A HUGE RANGE OF PADDLES FOR ALL TYPES OF CANOEING | + | |
- | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | + | |
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | January, 1986. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 | + | |
- | CONSERVATION AWARD TO HONOUR PAUL LANDA. | + | |
- | From The Sydney Morning Herald, November 23, 1985. by JOseph | + | |
- | Environment groups will mark the first anniversary tomorrow of the death of Mr. Paul Landa, the former N.S.W. Minister for Planning and Environment, | + | |
- | It will be known as the Paul Landa Award for Excellence in Conservation. The first recipient will be named next year. | + | |
- | The groups behind the award are the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W., Wilderness Society, Australian Conservation Foundation, Federation of Bush- walkers, Total Environment Centre, National Parks Association, | + | |
Mr. Landa suffered a heart attack while playing tennis on November 24 last year and died at the age of 44. | Mr. Landa suffered a heart attack while playing tennis on November 24 last year and died at the age of 44. | ||
The environment groups said yesterday that Mr. Landa' | The environment groups said yesterday that Mr. Landa' | ||
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He set up the Wollemi National Park in the Colo ranges area west of Sydney - the second largest after Kosciusko in N.S.W. and covering 500,000 ha. With the Premier, Mr. Wran, he was an architect of the N.S.W. rainforest protection policy which saw the State' | He set up the Wollemi National Park in the Colo ranges area west of Sydney - the second largest after Kosciusko in N.S.W. and covering 500,000 ha. With the Premier, Mr. Wran, he was an architect of the N.S.W. rainforest protection policy which saw the State' | ||
- | He was responsible for rewriting the State' | + | |
- | He introduced the N.S.W. Heritage Act in 1977 and oversaw a program of restoration and conservation of historic buildings. | + | He was responsible for rewriting the State' |
- | He moved to protect the coastline from exploitation and phased out sandmining | + | |
- | The establishment of a string of long-awaited coastal parks was announced during his term, including the Broadwater, Bundjalung, Yuragir, Hat Head and Crowdy Bay national parks. | + | The establishment of a string of long-awaited coastal parks was announced during his term, including the Broadwater, Bundjalung, Yuragir, Hat Head and Crowdy Bay national parks. However, he regarded the Wollemi park in the Colo-Hunter region, the largest wilderness area in N.S.W., as one of his proudest achievements. |
- | However, he regarded the Wollemi park in the Colo-Hunter region, the largest wilderness area in N.S.W., as one of his proudest achievements. | + | |
A spokesman for the environmental movement said yesterday, "Paul Landa will be remembered by environmentalists as an outstanding Australian who translated his concern for the environment into effective action. He often stated his belief that human beings had an obligation to the next generation to leave the world in as good a condition as they inherited it. The award is being established with that sentiment in mind". | A spokesman for the environmental movement said yesterday, "Paul Landa will be remembered by environmentalists as an outstanding Australian who translated his concern for the environment into effective action. He often stated his belief that human beings had an obligation to the next generation to leave the world in as good a condition as they inherited it. The award is being established with that sentiment in mind". | ||
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Mr. Landa' | Mr. Landa' | ||
- | The environment groups said the award would take the form of medal and a cash prize. | + | |
- | Members of the public and organisations would be asked to contribute to a fund over the next year to establish the award. | + | The environment groups said the award would take the form of medal and a cash prize. Members of the public and organisations would be asked to contribute to a fund over the next year to establish the award. |
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- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986. | + | |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. | + | ====== Boiling Water Burns ====== |
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+ | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. | ||
I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two | I would like to comment on your second article. I have had two | ||
serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked | serious boiling water burns in recent years through billies being knocked | ||
over. I have also investigated a number, of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn. | over. I have also investigated a number, of boiling water accidents. It is obvious that the severity of the burn is caused by the retention of hot water in clothing - the longer the clothing is left on, the more severe the burn. | ||
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Accordingly, | Accordingly, | ||
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On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes, which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF". | On a recent trip I was contravening the golden rule of "No bare feet around a fire", and spilt a small quantity of boiling water on one foot. There was initial discomfort for about a minute and then no further symptoms after I had placed my foot in cold water. There was no redness of the skin. Over all, it proved the point that it is the retention of heat by clothing, socks and shoes, which causes the damage. So the first action must be "GET THAT GEAR OFF". | ||
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ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! -DAY WALKERS. | ATTENTION! ACHTUNG! -DAY WALKERS. | ||
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NEW TRAIN TIMETABLES. by Jim Brown. | NEW TRAIN TIMETABLES. by Jim Brown. | ||
From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/ | From 15th December it was proposed to introduce new railway timetables on the Illawarra (South Coast) line, to coincide with the opening of the Wollongong/ | ||
Line 336: | Line 340: | ||
Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked. | Since the changes affect the utilisation of inter-urban electric railway coaches, a new timetable for trains to Cowan, Gosford and Newcastle (Northern Line) has also been introduced, and there may be alterations to the Western Line (to Blue Mountains and Lithgow) which I have not yet checked. | ||
Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips. | Leaders of walks using rail transport should check the new transport facilities, and members wishing to go on day walks should either contact the leader or enquire about present train times - especially on Illawarra Line trips. | ||
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Free handbill timetables can be obtained at most stations and at the Information centres at Central Station and York Street, near Wynyard. | Free handbill timetables can be obtained at most stations and at the Information centres at Central Station and York Street, near Wynyard. | ||
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- | January, 1986. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 19 | + | |
ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK | ADVANCE NOTICE OF WALK | ||
by Peter Harris. | by Peter Harris. | ||
Line 353: | Line 358: | ||
Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, | Participation is invited from capable and compatible walkers. Humidity is expected to be high. The area is generally inaccessible, | ||
drive vehicles, and largely unexplored. Party complement will be finalised | drive vehicles, and largely unexplored. Party complement will be finalised | ||
- | by the end of February '86. | + | |
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FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING.... | FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TALKING.... | ||
The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has an ever-increasing demand | ||
Line 368: | Line 373: | ||
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Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986. | Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, 1986. | ||
- | AMENDE HONORABLE. | + | |
+ | ====== Amende Honorable ====== | ||
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+ | by Jim Brown. | ||
When Members of Parliament are accused of " | When Members of Parliament are accused of " | ||
- | Well, I have to confess to " | + | Well, I have to confess to " |
- | 'in the second slot' | + | |
I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went ' | I learn now that I was in error. To be quite correct, what I should have written was "On Tarn Mountain we were all at a loss. Various people went ' | ||
So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers | So now, 28 years later, I learn that George Gray found the way ahead on the day itself and found the easy link between Tarn Mountain and Corang heads since used by thousands of other walkers | ||
Line 377: | Line 386: | ||
However, like Ministers of the Crown who " | However, like Ministers of the Crown who " | ||
we're a lot more civilised than politicians, | we're a lot more civilised than politicians, | ||
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- | SOCIAL NOTES **** | + | ====== Social Notes ====== |
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As bushwaikers we are aware of the fragility of the environment and the damage caused by ill-conceived and opportunistic development. By time you read this magazine we will have had the | As bushwaikers we are aware of the fragility of the environment and the damage caused by ill-conceived and opportunistic development. By time you read this magazine we will have had the | ||
opportunity of voicing our concerns to the Minister for Planning and the Environment, | opportunity of voicing our concerns to the Minister for Planning and the Environment, | ||
Line 395: | Line 406: | ||
Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean) | Practical First Aid in the Bush (D. Wean) | ||
* Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" | * Dinner before the meeting at "The Fernery" | ||
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