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 +=====The October General Meeting.=====
  
-THE  OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING. by Barry Wallace. 
 The meeting began at around 2018 with the President in the chair, some 30 or so members, and what appeared to be one long stall, down the western wall. The meeting began at around 2018 with the President in the chair, some 30 or so members, and what appeared to be one long stall, down the western wall.
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 There were apologies from Ian Wolfe, Valerie Douglass, Fran Holland, Alex Colley, and two or three others (the meeting was moving at an almost frenzied pace at this stage, with the President, Secretary and floor, contributing apologies in random order). It seemed unlikely that Valerie Douglass would come forward to receive badge, but we checked, just in case. There were apologies from Ian Wolfe, Valerie Douglass, Fran Holland, Alex Colley, and two or three others (the meeting was moving at an almost frenzied pace at this stage, with the President, Secretary and floor, contributing apologies in random order). It seemed unlikely that Valerie Douglass would come forward to receive badge, but we checked, just in case.
 +
 The Minutes of the previous meeting were read, reviewed at some length, and received with minor corrections. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read, reviewed at some length, and received with minor corrections.
-Correspondence comprised a letter or letters to the Ella Community Centre, variously accepting a rise in our rent, applying for corporate membership of whatever organisation we are now required to join if we want to go on renting their hall, and apologising for cookie monstering the biscuits belonging to others, with an offer to pay for thebiscuits so consumed. There were other letters as well; one to L. W. Reid ordering more anniversary T-shirts, one from the N.P.W.S. confirming receipt of our letter re the damaged water tank on the Mt. Hay road and indicating that they will schedule repairs as funds permit; a letter from Alex Colley, our Conservation Secretary, to the State Premier urging that action be taken on theWilderness Act; a letter from the Total Environment Centre requesting a donation; a letter from Tim Moore, State Liberal M.L.C., enclosing an Environment Newsletter; and a letter from Hogg Robinson Nesbitt regarding our Public Liability insurance.+ 
 +Correspondence comprised a letter or letters to the Ella Community Centre, variously accepting a rise in our rent, applying for corporate membership of whatever organisation we are now required to join if we want to go on renting their hall, and apologising for cookie monstering the biscuits belonging to others, with an offer to pay for the biscuits so consumed. There were other letters as well; one to L. W. Reid ordering more anniversary T-shirts, one from the N.P.W.S. confirming receipt of our letter re the damaged water tank on the Mt. Hay road and indicating that they will schedule repairs as funds permit; a letter from Alex Colley, our Conservation Secretary, to the State Premier urging that action be taken on the Wilderness Act; a letter from the Total Environment Centre requesting a donation; a letter from Tim Moore, State Liberal M.L.C., enclosing an Environment Newsletter; and a letter from Hogg Robinson Nesbitt regarding our Public Liability insurance. 
 The meeting also received a notice of motion from the October Committee meeting to the effect that Committee were concerned that the September General Meeting had seen fit to directly contravene a Committee ruling without the courtesy of referring the matter back to the Committee for reconsideration, and suggesting that some thought be given to returning to the previous practice of operating under a series of standing orders (motions of continuing effect they used to be called B.W.) for the purpose of maintaining an orderly system of decision making and control, particularly in financial matters. The meeting also received a notice of motion from the October Committee meeting to the effect that Committee were concerned that the September General Meeting had seen fit to directly contravene a Committee ruling without the courtesy of referring the matter back to the Committee for reconsideration, and suggesting that some thought be given to returning to the previous practice of operating under a series of standing orders (motions of continuing effect they used to be called B.W.) for the purpose of maintaining an orderly system of decision making and control, particularly in financial matters.
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 There followed somewhat of a Q. and A. session, as people who had not been present at the September meeting attempted to establish just what had led to this situation. There were references to great emotion and turbulence, but no really rational explanation. There also seemed, to me at least, to be a general drawing back. The meeting passed a motion that the meeting take note of the Committee notice and requesting that a sub-committee be set up to review and recommend on this, and on standing orders. There followed somewhat of a Q. and A. session, as people who had not been present at the September meeting attempted to establish just what had led to this situation. There were references to great emotion and turbulence, but no really rational explanation. There also seemed, to me at least, to be a general drawing back. The meeting passed a motion that the meeting take note of the Committee notice and requesting that a sub-committee be set up to review and recommend on this, and on standing orders.
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 The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the month with $8666.16, acquired $2990.13, spent $2946.95 and closed with a balance of $8709.34. We also received the 60th Anniversary sub-committee financial report and activity report. The meeting authorised disbursements to cover the cost of drinks for the invited guests at the dinner. Arising from the activity report the meeting moved that clearing bushes etc. at Coolana prior to the 60th Anniversary camp be kept to the minimum necessary. The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the month with $8666.16, acquired $2990.13, spent $2946.95 and closed with a balance of $8709.34. We also received the 60th Anniversary sub-committee financial report and activity report. The meeting authorised disbursements to cover the cost of drinks for the invited guests at the dinner. Arising from the activity report the meeting moved that clearing bushes etc. at Coolana prior to the 60th Anniversary camp be kept to the minimum necessary.
 +
 Federation Report indicated that F.B.W. are concerned at the increasing use of National Parks by horse riding parties and the changes being made to some park areas as a result. There was also some uncertainty about the exact intention behind changes to Warragamba Dam. Copies of the new S. & R. Calender, using the normal conventions for calenders this time, will be available in the near future. Federation Report indicated that F.B.W. are concerned at the increasing use of National Parks by horse riding parties and the changes being made to some park areas as a result. There was also some uncertainty about the exact intention behind changes to Warragamba Dam. Copies of the new S. & R. Calender, using the normal conventions for calenders this time, will be available in the near future.
-In the matter of Incorporation of the Club we have now lodged our, certificate of insurance and the recently amended constitution     don't hold your breath.+ 
 +In the matter of Incorporation of the Club we have now lodged our certificate of insurance and the recently amended constitution... don't hold your breath. 
 Then followed a Federation Ball report which consisted largely of raffle ticket numbers and prize amounts. Rather like, I imagine, a game of housie. Then followed a Federation Ball report which consisted largely of raffle ticket numbers and prize amounts. Rather like, I imagine, a game of housie.
 +
 The Walks Report began, after we had successfully fended off Alan's offer to present two months' worth to make up for the previous meeting's lack, with no report of Wayne Steele's Byangee Walls traverse over the weekend of 11,12,13 September. Ian Debert had 6 people on his Mt. Jellore trip the same weekend, and of the day walks - there was no report of Ken Gould's Brisbane Waters walk, Alan Mewett reported 15 starters and good weather and great views on his Jenolan Canyon trip. The Walks Report began, after we had successfully fended off Alan's offer to present two months' worth to make up for the previous meeting's lack, with no report of Wayne Steele's Byangee Walls traverse over the weekend of 11,12,13 September. Ian Debert had 6 people on his Mt. Jellore trip the same weekend, and of the day walks - there was no report of Ken Gould's Brisbane Waters walk, Alan Mewett reported 15 starters and good weather and great views on his Jenolan Canyon trip.
-Maurie Bloom's Neriga walk over the weekend 18,19,20 September attracted 11 people on what + 
-Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1987 +Maurie Bloom's Neriga walk over the weekend 18,19,20 September attracted 11 people on what was described as a good walk, apart from the absence of Maurie, who was sick. Carol Bruce did the honours. Tom Wenman had 4 people out on his Cloudmaker trip the same weekend. 
-was described as a good walk, apart from the absence of Maurie, who was sick. Carol Bruce did the honours. Tom Wenman had 4 people out on his Cloudmaker trip the same weekend. + 
-There was no report of Ainslie Morris' Pearl Beach day walk but Errol Sheedy had 26 people on +There was no report of Ainslie Morris' Pearl Beach day walk but Errol Sheedy had 26 people on his Waterfall to Otford walk which was described as excellent on all counts, includin wildflowers. 
-his Waterfall to Otford walk which was described as excellent on all counts, includinF + 
-- wildflowers. +The following weekend 25,26,27 September saw Oliver Crawford and a party of 11 loving the exploring of the area, particularly the descent at the Yarramunmun Creek/Bungleboori Creek junction. Of Tony Marshall's Colboyd Range trip there was no report, but Barry Wallace's Bonnum Pic walk had a party of 6 enjoying the wildflowers and witnessing a curious snake dance in fine, rather warm weather. Peter Christian's day walk to West Head attracted a party of 6 for a little scrub-bashing, Paul Mawhinney had 12 on his Kangaroo Creek walk and Bill Hall led 12 people on his Wondabyne wildflower walk. Wilf Hilder's walk went - no report. 
-The following weekend 25,26,27 September saw Oliver Crawford and a party of 11 loving the exploring of the area, particularly the descent at the Yarramunmun Creek/Bungleboori Creek junction. Of Tony Marshall's Colboyd Range trip there was no report, but Barry Wallaces Bonnum Pic walk had a party of 6 enjoying the wildflowers and witnessing a curious snake dance in fine, rather warm weather. Peter Christian's day walk to West Head attracted a party of 6 for a little scrub-bashing, Paul Mawhinney had 12 on his Kangaroo Creek walk and Bill Hall led 12 people on his Wondabyne wildflower walk. Wilf Hilder's walk went - no report.+
 All of which brought us to October 2,3,4,5. Oliver Crawford had a party of 10 on his Axehead Range walk and Ian Debert gentled his party of 13 through the rigours of a base camp at Joadja. George Walton's day walk around Narrowneck went to program for the party of 9. All of which brought us to October 2,3,4,5. Oliver Crawford had a party of 10 on his Axehead Range walk and Ian Debert gentled his party of 13 through the rigours of a base camp at Joadja. George Walton's day walk around Narrowneck went to program for the party of 9.
-Over the weekend 9,10,11 October, Greta Davis' Blackhorse Range walk went, but there was no report and Les Powell's Ettrema Creek trip had 3 starters coping with a hot Saturday and cooler Sunday, but went to program. Jan Mohandas, starting from Saturday led an excellent gourmet weekend for his party of 9. They enjoyed an easy day on the Saturday but paid for it on the Sunday by scrub-bashing and rock-hopping their way back to catch the 4.35 pm train. Jim Percy's day test walk in the Royal N.P. attracted a party of 21, but of George Mawerls Mount Banks day walk there were few details, but we did hear that Sev Sternhell was along, testing out his leg.+ 
 +Over the weekend 9,10,11 October, Greta Davis' Blackhorse Range walk went, but there was no report and Les Powell's Ettrema Creek trip had 3 starters coping with a hot Saturday and cooler Sunday, but went to program. Jan Mohandas, starting from Saturday led an excellent gourmet weekend for his party of 9. They enjoyed an easy day on the Saturday but paid for it on the Sunday by scrub-bashing and rock-hopping their way back to catch the 4.35 pm train. Jim Percy's day test walk in the Royal N.P. attracted a party of 21, but of George Mawer's Mount Banks day walk there were few details, but we did hear that Sev Sternhell was along, testing out his leg. 
 Then followed the announcements, and the President released us yet again, with a gentle flick of the wrist, at 2158. Then followed the announcements, and the President released us yet again, with a gentle flick of the wrist, at 2158.
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-BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH 
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-. UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS + 
-. SIX FOOT TRACK +=====Central Australia - How To Organize A Walking Trip.===== 
-PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT +
-Share the Fare Competitive Rates +
-November, 1967 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 15 +
-CENTRAL AUSTRALIA - HOW TO ORGANIZE A WALKING TRIP.+
 by Ainslie Morris. by Ainslie Morris.
 +
 I was inspired by David Rostron to organize a group to walk in the MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs. Having been unable to join David's previous trips, his encouragement and detailed advice on a suitable route and the location of water for camps were all I needed. I also sought and was given reassurance from Frank Rigby, the S.B.W. pioneer of walking in the MacDonnells and author of "The MacDonnell Ranges" with photography by Henry Gold (1971). This book is out of print, but its clear map showing the general topography of this major Australian mountain range has been reduced and reproduced to illustrate this article. I was inspired by David Rostron to organize a group to walk in the MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs. Having been unable to join David's previous trips, his encouragement and detailed advice on a suitable route and the location of water for camps were all I needed. I also sought and was given reassurance from Frank Rigby, the S.B.W. pioneer of walking in the MacDonnells and author of "The MacDonnell Ranges" with photography by Henry Gold (1971). This book is out of print, but its clear map showing the general topography of this major Australian mountain range has been reduced and reproduced to illustrate this article.
-1. RECOMMENDED WALKS.+ 
 +====1. Recommended Walks.==== 
 The following five routes have been covered by various members and they are by no means exhaustive of the possibilities; the whole point of walking there is to explore the complex canyon country. You can take one day to walk past an area, or several days in it. The following five routes have been covered by various members and they are by no means exhaustive of the possibilities; the whole point of walking there is to explore the complex canyon country. You can take one day to walk past an area, or several days in it.
-(a) HUGH GORGE TO STANDLEY CHASM - 6 - 7 days Brinkley Bluff 3,950 feet a.s.l. (allow half day extra); allow 1 or 2 days extra to explore east of Standley Chasm. + 
-(b) ELLERY CREEK BIG HOLE TO STANDLEY CHASM - 6 to 7 days or 8 days to give 2 nights at Hugh Gorge. There is also a one day of hard and dreary walking which links up Mt. Giles with HUgh Gorge - better to organize transport for two separate walks if possible. +===(a) Hugh Gorge to Standley Chasm.=== 
-(c) MT. CONWAY TO HUGH GORGE and return to STANDLEY CHASM - 10 to 11 days. + 
-(d) REDBANK GORGE TO SERPENTINE GORGE - 8 to 9 days, one more if walking from Glen Helen Tourist Camp. Includes Mt. Sonder 4,417 feet. +6 - 7 days Brinkley Bluff 3,950 feet a.s.l. (allow half day extra); allow 1 or 2 days extra to explore east of Standley Chasm. 
-(e) ORMISTON GORGE AND MT. GILES - 3 to 6 days. + 
-Also you could drive or take a coach to KINGS CANYON where you can camp free, then continue beyond th end of the Tourist Track upstream and explore the extraordinary "lost City" of dome rocks which form a maze cut by narrow deep splits. Worth at least 1 night pack walk. +===(b) Ellery Creek Big Hole to Standley Chasm.=== 
-OLGAS - no camping permits. Easily seen in one day. Try the Olga Gorge for a challenging rock scramble. There are water pools. + 
-2. REFERENCES. +6 to 7 days or 8 days to give 2 nights at Hugh Gorge. There is also a one day of hard and dreary walking which links up Mt. Giles with Hugh Gorge - better to organize transport for two separate walks if possible. 
-(a) Start by talking to previous leaders such as David Rostron , Jim Laing (knowledgable on whole area), Frank Rigby (lives in Canberra), myself, or others who have walked there. + 
-(b) Read - The Sydney Bushwalker magazine articles (in the archives):- +===(c) Mt. Conway to Hugh Gorge and return to Standley Chasm.=== 
-Dot Butler's "Land of Altjira" - February & March 1972 + 
-Craig and Christine Austen's - September 1978 +10 to 11 days. 
-David Rostron's - July 1984 + 
-Tom Wilhelm's - September, October, November 1986+===(d) Redbank Gorge to Serpentine Gorge.=== 
 + 
 +8 to 9 days, one more if walking from Glen Helen Tourist Camp. Includes Mt. Sonder 4,417 feet. 
 + 
 +===(e) Oromiston Gorge and Mt. Giles.=== 
 + 
 +3 to 6 days. 
 + 
 + 
 +Also you could drive or take a coach to Kings Canyon where you can camp free, then continue beyond th end of the Tourist Track upstream and explore the extraordinary "lost City" of dome rocks which form a maze cut by narrow deep splits. Worth at least 1 night pack walk. 
 + 
 +===Olgas.=== 
 + 
 +No camping permits. Easily seen in one day. Try the Olga Gorge for a challenging rock scramble. There are water pools. 
 + 
 +====2. References.==== 
 + 
 +===(a) Talking.=== 
 + 
 +Start by talking to previous leaders such as David Rostron , Jim Laing (knowledgable on whole area), Frank Rigby (lives in Canberra), myself, or others who have walked there. 
 + 
 +===(b) Read.=== 
 + 
 +The Sydney Bushwalker magazine articles (in the archives):- 
 + 
 +  * Dot Butler's "Land of Altjira" - February & March 1972 
 +  * Craig and Christine Austen's - September 1978 
 +  * David Rostron's - July 1984 
 +  * Tom Wilhelm's - September, October, November 1986 
 Also Route Notes by Frank Rigby 1978 for Serpentine Gorge to Redbank Gorge. Also Route Notes by Frank Rigby 1978 for Serpentine Gorge to Redbank Gorge.
-(c) Maps - Hermannsburg 1:250,0110 - order 3-4 months before required - useful only for very general navigation and access from the road, Laparinta Drive.+   
 +===(c) Maps.=== 
 + 
 +Hermannsburg 1:250,0110 - order 3-4 months before required - useful only for very general navigation and access from the road, Laparinta Drive. 
 Similar scale maps of the whole area of about 200 km east to west can be obtained from N.R.M.A. and Northern Territory Tourist Office in Sydney. These show Aboriginal Land for which you need an entry permit. Similar scale maps of the whole area of about 200 km east to west can be obtained from N.R.M.A. and Northern Territory Tourist Office in Sydney. These show Aboriginal Land for which you need an entry permit.
-(d) Aerial Photographs. No large scale maps exist except for the small area east of Standley Chasm drawn by Alice Springs Bushwalkers. + 
-For the area from HUGH GORGE to STANDLEY CHASM I bought 3 black and white, and for Hugh +===(d) Aerial Photographs.=== 
-Gorge two colour as well. Total cost $27.52 (including postage of $2). Order about 3 months + 
-before required from:- Division of National Mapping, +No large scale maps exist except for the small area east of Standley Chasm drawn by Alice Springs Bushwalkers. 
-P.O. Box 31, Belconnen, 2616. + 
-Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1987 +For the area from Hugh Gorge to Standley Chasm I bought 3 black and white, and for Hugh Gorge two colour as well. Total cost $27.52 (including postage of $2). Order about 3 months before required from:- Division of National Mapping, P.O. Box 31, Belconnen, 2616. 
-To order, state: Area Name: Hermannsburg + 
-Area Number: F 53-13 +To order, state: 
-Film Number: CRC 2836 + 
-Run No.: 8 +  * Area Name: Hermannsburg 
-Print Numbers: 225, 228, 231 +  * Area Number: F 53-13 
-Product Code: 1111 (Black and White) +  * Film Number: CRC 2836 
-Total Quantity: 3+  * Run No.: 8 
 +  * Print Numbers: 225, 228, 231 
 +  * Product Code: 1111 (Black and White) 
 +  * Total Quantity: 3 
 +  
 The scale is 1:80,000 and adequate for detailed navigation. The colour photos are even larger scale and a pleasure to use for intense exploration of very small areas, which we did. All photos are of a convenient size to put in a normal broad map case. For assistance on ordering for areas further west of Hugh Gorge or east of Standley Chasm, ring up. The office is very helpful. The scale is 1:80,000 and adequate for detailed navigation. The colour photos are even larger scale and a pleasure to use for intense exploration of very small areas, which we did. All photos are of a convenient size to put in a normal broad map case. For assistance on ordering for areas further west of Hugh Gorge or east of Standley Chasm, ring up. The office is very helpful.
-3. TRANSPORT. + 
-Sydney to Alice Springs - cheapest is APEX direct flight - for school holidays you need to book and pay 6 months ahead at least. In July 1987 the fare was $404 return. The walking season is winter, May to September. +====3. Transport.==== 
-Transfers - Book with Nbrthern Territory Tourist Office in Sydney which contacts suitable operators for you. Also our motel owners at ARURA SAFARI LODGE in Alice Springs, Tanya and Bruce, would be happy to book a minibus with trailer for you if staying there. Our transfers cost $35 return each for about 65 km out. + 
-Accommodation is not necessary but the cheapest is Arura Safari Lodge (apart from the Youth Hostel or camping area). Single $20, twin $30, share bathroom, use of kitchen and B.B.Q. and +===Sydney to Alice Springs.=== 
-laundry - all very useful. Phone number is (089) 52,3843. Book early for school holidays; + 
-other motels $50-$65 twin minimum. +Cheapest is Apex direct flight - for school holidays you need to book and pay 6 months ahead at least. In July 1987 the fare was $404 return. The walking season is winter, May to September. 
-Possible "Drop-off" Points - + 
-(1) For Hugh Gorge - Just before the Hugh River (signposted) - 60 km west of Alice Springs there is the 4WD road to STuart Pass clear and obvious on the right; or you can try to pick a suitable gap in the Heavitree Range and head north (about 15 km to the Hugh River further upstream); or enter at Standley Chasm. +===Transfers.=== 
-(ii) For further west, say Redbank Gorge, either Glen Helen Tourist Camp or if possible, about 20 km west of it; or you could start at Ormiston Gorge for Mt. Slander (no water), north into the Gorge (good water), east to Mt. Giles (water, allow 3 days for trip including one day to erplore); or Serpentine Gorge and go west to Ormiston Gorge; or Ellery Creek Big Hole and go east to Hugh Gorge. + 
-4. PERMITS TO 'ENTER ABORIGINAL LAND. +Book with Northern Territory Tourist Office in Sydney which contacts suitable operators for you. Also our motel owners at Arura Safari Lodge in Alice Springs, Tanya and Bruce, would be happy to book a minibus with trailer for you if staying there. Our transfers cost $35 return each for about 65 km out. 
-Write at least 3 to 4 months before your walk if going on to aboriginal land, e.g. for Standley Chasm you are on the Iwdpataka Land Trust. PLEASE do not bushwalk or camp without apermit as S.B.W. could be banned forever, or you could be charged and fined a large sum. They were happy to grant us a permit, but leave plenty of time. Write for application forms to:- Central Land Council, P.O. Box 3321, Alice Springs, 5750. Or ring the Manager/ + 
-Administration (089) 52,3800. +===Accommodation.=== 
-5. SPECIAL GEAR. + 
-Shoes or boots of leather are essential for comfort as spinifex grass will pierce canvas and even enter ventilation holes; gaiters or strong cotton work trousers are also essential for comfort. +Is not necessary but the cheapest is Arura Safari Lodge (apart from the Youth Hostel or camping area). Single $20, twin $30, share bathroom, use of kitchen and B.B.Q. and laundry - all very useful. Phone number is (089) 52,3843. Book early for school holidays; other motels $50-$65 twin minimum. 
-Water bags e.g. 4 litre wine casks, one per person. + 
-Hat, and possibly light leather gloves or gardening gloves to keep out spinifex and briar thorns when climbing up or down steep hillsides.+===Possible "Drop-off" Points.=== 
 + 
 +(1) __For Hugh Gorge__ - Just before the Hugh River (signposted) - 60 km west of Alice Springs there is the 4WD road to Stuart Pass clear and obvious on the right; __or__ you can try to pick a suitable gap in the Heavitree Range and head north (about 15 km to the Hugh River further upstream); or enter at Standley Chasm. 
 + 
 +(ii) __For further west__, say Redbank Gorge, either Glen Helen Tourist Camp or if possible, about 20 km west of it; or you could start at Ormiston Gorge for Mt. Slander (no water), north into the Gorge (good water), east to Mt. Giles (water, allow 3 days for trip including one day to erplore); __or__ Serpentine Gorge and go west to Ormiston Gorge; or Ellery Creek Big Hole and go east to Hugh Gorge. 
 + 
 +====4. Permits To Enter Aboriginal Land.==== 
 + 
 +Write at least 3 to 4 months before your walk if going on to aboriginal land, e.g. for Standley Chasm you are on the Iwapataka Land Trust. __Please__ do not bushwalk or camp without apermit as S.B.W. could be banned forever, or you could be charged and fined a large sum. They were happy to grant us a permit, but leave plenty of time. Write for application forms to:- Central Land Council, P.O. Box 3321, Alice Springs, 5750. Or ring the Manager/Administration (089) 52,3800. 
 + 
 +====5. Special Gear.==== 
 + 
 +Shoes or boots of __leather__ are essential for comfort as spinifex grass will pierce canvas and even enter ventilation holes; gaiters or strong cotton work trousers are also essential for comfort. 
 + 
 +__Water bags__ e.g. 4 litre wine casks, one per person. 
 + 
 +__Hat__, and possibly light leather gloves or gardening gloves to keep out spinifex and briar thorns when climbing up or down steep hillsides. 
 Tent fly is useful to keep wind out and for rain, which, although extremely rare in winter, can come down in torrents. Tent fly is useful to keep wind out and for rain, which, although extremely rare in winter, can come down in torrents.
 +
 Sleeping bag rated minus 10 - it is usually mild to cool, but can freeze. Sleeping bag rated minus 10 - it is usually mild to cool, but can freeze.
 +
 I hope this information helps you. Happy walking! I hope this information helps you. Happy walking!
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-MMSIONAUY + 
-NOTES +"Altjira. Showing the MacDonnell Ranges from Mt Sonder to Alice Springs." 
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-November, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page T +
-"FLIES".+
 by Ray Franklin. by Ray Franklin.
-Think of bushwalking in summer, particularly early summer, and invariably one thinks of flies: small flies, hovering around the eyes and hat-band; big ones, on your + 
-fellow-walker's back (or in our case, back-pack!). +Think of bushwalking in summer, particularly early summer, and invariably one thinks of... flies: small flies, hovering around the eyes and hat-band; big ones, on your fellow-walker's back (or in our case, back-__pack__!). 
-And if you've ever wondered what they were all doing there: well, the answer was in a recent edition of the "Sydney Morning Herald". Tucked away on page 3, somewhat less prominently displayed than the budget predictions, and the latest minsteria1 scandals, it was the good oil from the C.S.I.R.O. The reasons for those irritating habits which, for + 
-the creatures concerned, are literally matters of life and death. +And if you've ever wondered what they were all doing there: well, the answer was in a recent edition of the "Sydney Morning Herald". Tucked away on page 3, somewhat less prominently displayed than the budget predictions, and the latest minsteria1 scandals, it was the good oil from the C.S.I.R.O. The reasons for those irritating habits which, for the creatures concerned, are literally matters of life and death. 
-It seems that as far as the little beasties are concerned, the attraction is gastronomic. For them our faces, however lovely or otherwise they may seem to us humans, are nothing more than so many mobile larders, in which the tiny flies search out proteins contained in tears, nasal mucus and saliva. And we're not even very full larders: the C.S.I.R.O. says humans contribute very little to the average fly's diet, since most of it comes from the eyes and nose fluids of farm animals, particularly cattle. + 
-But searching for a feed is not what the big flies on your back are doing. In fact, +It seems that as far as the __little__ beasties are concerned, the attraction is gastronomic. For them our faces, however lovely or otherwise they may seem to us humans, are nothing more than so many mobile larders, in which the tiny flies search out proteins contained in tears, nasal mucus and saliva. And we're not even very full larders: the C.S.I.R.O. says humans contribute very little to the average fly's diet, since most of it comes from the eyes and nose fluids of farm animals, particularly cattle. 
-they're not doing anything: just waiting. And what they're waiting for is a somewhat delicate matter: they're mostly egg-bearing females, you see, and they need you to (ahem!) defecate, so they can have suitable material in which to lay their eggs. + 
-And they're remarkably patient in this matter, according to the C.S.I.R.O. Its +But searching for a feed is not what the big flies on your back are doing. In fact, they're not doing anything: just waiting. And what they're waiting __for__ is a somewhat delicate matter: they're mostly egg-bearing females, you see, and they need you to (ahem!) defecate, so they can have suitable material in which to lay their eggs. 
-scientists say the flies are able to withhold egg-laying for several days, in readiness for a dollop of dung that's fresh enough, and big enough, to ensure maximum egg survival rates. + 
-This suggests, of course, that the size of the bush-fly population could be controlled, to a small extent, by the exercise of severe restraint in the bowel-moving department: +And they're remarkably patient in this matter, according to the C.S.I.R.O. Its scientists say the flies are able to withhold egg-laying for several days, in readiness for a dollop of dung that's fresh enough, and big enough, to ensure maximum egg survival rates. 
-"More liquid concrete sandwiches!" should be our battle-cry, if we want to keep down the flies. + 
-But none of this helps to explain why there are always more flies on the backs of people wearing blue shirts, blouses or back-packs. Is it because the flies think they produce +This suggests, of course, that the size of the bush-fly population could be controlled, to a small extent, by the exercise of severe restraint in the bowel-moving department: "More liquid concrete sandwiches!" should be our battle-cry, if we want to keep down the flies. 
-"material", as the C.S.I.R.O. puts it, which is superior in either quality or quantity? Or is it, perhaps, that bush-flies have a hitherto unsuspected aesthetic sense, and like to spend their waiting time on something they find visually appealing - perhaps chatting the while about bush-babies, and the latest bush ballads?+ 
 +But none of this helps to explain why there are always more flies on the backs of people wearing __blue__ shirts, blouses or back-packs. Is it because the flies think they produce "material", as the C.S.I.R.O. puts it, which is superior in either quality or quantity? Or is it, perhaps, that bush-flies have a hitherto unsuspected aesthetic sense, and like to spend their waiting time on something they find visually appealing - perhaps chatting the while about bush-babies, and the latest bush ballads? 
 We'll just have to hope the "Sydney Morning Herald" eventually provides the answer. To that one, too. We'll just have to hope the "Sydney Morning Herald" eventually provides the answer. To that one, too.
 +
 (Info. from "Sydney Morning Herald", Tuesday Sept. 15, 1987; p.3) (Info. from "Sydney Morning Herald", Tuesday Sept. 15, 1987; p.3)
-'it 31. * + 
-LETTER TO THE. EDITOR.+---- 
 + 
 +====Letter To The Editor.==== 
 My thanks to those who responded to my letter in the September issue by making available the magazines I needed to complete my collection. I have photocopied these and my collection is now complete. They are bound in spring-back folders for easy reference or photocopying. My thanks to those who responded to my letter in the September issue by making available the magazines I needed to complete my collection. I have photocopied these and my collection is now complete. They are bound in spring-back folders for easy reference or photocopying.
 +
 Jim Brown's trip index of issues 1 to 235 appears in the September and October 1954 issues. Bringing this index up-to-date would be a time-consuming but interesting and useful job for a magazine buff. Jim Brown's trip index of issues 1 to 235 appears in the September and October 1954 issues. Bringing this index up-to-date would be a time-consuming but interesting and useful job for a magazine buff.
 +
 My collection will be available to any member seeking information on the past activities of the Club. My collection will be available to any member seeking information on the past activities of the Club.
-Yours sincerely, ALEX COLLEY. + 
-HELP NEEDED - Stan Madden would love to hear from someone interested in helping to print our magazine (from December on) with a view to learning all the little tricks and to take over the fun job next March. Someone who is free during the Week in the daytime who likes a little challenge will be very welcome. +Yours sincerely, 
-Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1987 + 
-OBITUARY - BILL GILLAM. +Alex Colley. 
-The death from cancer occurred on September 27th of Club member, Bill Gillam. Bill + 
-joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1948 as a teenager. He was an active walker and a keen +---- 
-worker, becoming part of the magazine staff within two months of becoming a member, and a magazine Editor at barely 21 years old. He was a good writer with a distinctive style who continued to write for the magazine for at least another 30 years which included another stint as Editor in 1969. + 
-Many S.B.W.s are indebted to Bill for teaching them to ski. For many winters during the 70s, Bill held ski instructional weekends at least once every month when he selflessly devoted all his time to teaching the new chums, while his former pupils were out on the +====Help Needed.==== 
-slopes enjoying themselves! Even more generously he spent many summer days as a volunteer + 
-fire fighter in the Koyal National Park. +Stan Madden would love to hear from someone interested in helping to print our magazine (from December on) with a view to learning all the little tricks and to take over the fun job next March. Someone who is free during the week in the daytime who likes a little challenge will be very welcome. 
-Bill was an expert on native plants and a gardener with green fingers who succeeded in growing, often from a tiny slip, the most difficult of plants. There are many S.B.W.s + 
-whose gardens are full of Bill's trees, for he gave most away to his friends. When Coolana was purchased he provided hundreds of native trees for its re-afforestation. Undeterred by their almost total destruction in a bushfire, he later replanted some new trees. These are part of his memorial. +---- 
-Bill was the world's fastest fire lighter! On any walk, if Bill decided it was time + 
-for a rest he'd suddenly sprint ahead of the leader and within seemingly seconds had a fire +=====Obituary - Bill Gillam.===== 
-going and the billy on. What could the leader do but stop! (Bill made many grateful friends for this.)+ 
 +The death from cancer occurred on September 27th of Club member, Bill Gillam. Bill joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1948 as a teenager. He was an active walker and a keen worker, becoming part of the magazine staff within two months of becoming a member, and a magazine Editor at barely 21 years old. He was a good writer with a distinctive style who continued to write for the magazine for at least another 30 years which included another stint as Editor in 1969. 
 + 
 +Many S.B.W.s are indebted to Bill for teaching them to ski. For many winters during the 70s, Bill held ski instructional weekends at least once every month when he selflessly devoted all his time to teaching the new chums, while his former pupils were out on the slopes enjoying themselves! Even more generously he spent many summer days as a volunteer fire fighter in the Royal National Park. 
 + 
 +Bill was an expert on native plants and a gardener with green fingers who succeeded in growing, often from a tiny slip, the most difficult of plants. There are many S.B.W.s whose gardens are full of Bill's trees, for he gave most away to his friends. When Coolana was purchased he provided hundreds of native trees for its re-afforestation. Undeterred by their almost total destruction in a bushfire, he later replanted some new trees. These are part of his memorial. 
 + 
 +Bill was the world's fastest fire lighter! On any walk, if Bill decided it was time for a rest he'd suddenly sprint ahead of the leader and within seemingly seconds had a fire going and the billy on. What could the leader do but stop! (Bill made many grateful friends for this.) 
 During the 70s Bill was involved in a car accident which left him with an injured neck. Although this was finally corrected with surgery, further complications arose and his run of ill-health seemed to have commenced. During the 70s Bill was involved in a car accident which left him with an injured neck. Although this was finally corrected with surgery, further complications arose and his run of ill-health seemed to have commenced.
 +
 For his generosity, his gentle nature, his quiet humour and his friendship, Bill will be missed, but fondly remembered, by his many Sydney Bush Walker friends. For his generosity, his gentle nature, his quiet humour and his friendship, Bill will be missed, but fondly remembered, by his many Sydney Bush Walker friends.
-##########** + 
-NOTE. Please note that Anita and Alan Doherty have a new address:-+---- 
 + 
 +===Note.=== 
 + 
 +Please note that Anita and Alan Doherty have a new address:- 
 2 Marine Crescent, Hornsby Heights, 2077. Tel. 476 6531. 2 Marine Crescent, Hornsby Heights, 2077. Tel. 476 6531.
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR DECEMBER.+ 
 +---- 
 + 
 +====Social Notes For December.==== 
 by Wendy Aliano. by Wendy Aliano.
-16th December: This Wednesday is the XMAS PARTY to be held at the Clubroom. Please 
-bring a plate of party food (and a glass). The Club will provide the drinks. 
-PLEASE NOTE: The Clubroom will be closed from the 18th December until 18th January, 1988 
-The last meeting for the year will be our Xmas Party and the first in the new year will be a short General Meeting combined with Gordon's Abseiling & Canyoning evening, on the 20th JANUARY.  
-NEW ZEALAND - FEB./MARCH 1988. 
-Would any fit walkers who would like to walk in South Island please contact me. It is expected that the tracks to be walked will come from the following: Stewart Island; Lake Houroko - Supper Cove - West Arm; Young River - Wilkins; Blue River (off Makarora R.); Copeland; Matukituki River. As these walks would be graded medium/hard or HARD, some hard training will be necessary before late February's departure (I've started). 
-JIM OXLEY, P.O. Box 94, Ryde, 2112. 807 2128 (H) 
-282 2670 (B) 
-NEW MEMBER. Please add the following name to your List of Members:- 
-DOUGLAS, Valerie, 328 Duff Street, Turramurra, 2074 - Tel. 488 9006 (H), 816 1555 (B) 
  
 +===16th December:===
 +
 +This Wednesday is the Xmas Party to be held at the Clubroom. Please bring a plate of party food (and a glass). The Club will provide the drinks.
 +
 +===Please Note:===
 +
 +The Clubroom will be closed from the 18th December until 18th January, 1988.
 +
 +The last meeting for the year will be our Xmas Party and the first in the new year will be a short General Meeting combined with Gordon's Abseiling & Canyoning evening, on the 20th January.
 +
 +----
 +
 +====New Zealand - Feb./March 1988.====
 +
 +Would any fit walkers who would like to walk in South Island please contact me. It is expected that the tracks to be walked will come from the following: Stewart Island; Lake Houroko - Supper Cove - West Arm; Young River - Wilkins; Blue River (off Makarora R.); Copeland; Matukituki River. As these walks would be graded medium/hard or Hard, some hard training will be necessary before late February's departure (I've started).
 +
 +Jim Oxley, P.O. Box 94, Ryde, 2112. 807 2128 (H) 282 2670 (B)
 +
 +----
 +
 +===New Member.===
 +
 +Please add the following name to your List of Members:-
 +
 +Douglas, Valerie, 328 Duff Street, Turramurra, 2074 - Tel. 488 9006 (H), 816 1555 (B)
 +
 +----
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