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 What would you do if your campfire 'got away' from you? Would you know how to extinguish it without water? How to prevent a major bushfire starting? What not to do.. where not to go? If you don't, come along on Wednesday 31st May and learn all the do's and don'ts from Ben Esgate. Ben has a swag of slides on bushfires and an even bigger swag of knowledge from years of fighting fires in the Blue Mountains. Learn what every bushwalker should know, but very few do!
-===== SCOUTS STRANDED IN BUSH CAVE =====
+===== Scouts stranded in Bush Cave =====
+ - by Alec Field - Daily Telegraph, 3 April '89
- - by Alec Field - Daily Telegraph, 3 April 189
 Seven scouts - one with an ankle injury - huddled in a cave last night as torrential rain raised swollen creeks in a south coast ravine. The scouts, four days overdue on a 60 km trek through rugged country, were stranded by flash floods.
-All aged 15 to 17 and from Cnnberra, they were found yesterday below cliffs at Mount Talaterang, north west of Milton, by searchers with the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. More than 50 bushwalkers joined the search after helicopters were grounded by bad weather.
+All aged 15 to 17 and from Canberra, they were found yesterday below cliffs at Mount Talaterang, north west of Milton, by searchers with the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. More than 50 bushwalkers joined the search after helicopters were grounded by bad weather.
 The search breakthrough came yesterday when the bushwalkers found a log entry in a book at a bush campsite near Mount Talaterang. Three bushwalkers trekked to cliffs above the Talaterang Falls and their calls were heard by the stranded scouts in the ravine.
-The bushwalkers set up a shelter in a cave beneath the cliffs. Late yesterday, another bushwalking team established a base radio station above the ravine to provide contact with the group for a rescue attemp today. "There was absolutely no chance of getting them out by helicopter today so we've decided to walk them out tomorrow or bring in helicopters if weather conditions improve," Mr Roach said.
+The bushwalkers set up a shelter in a cave beneath the cliffs. Late yesterday, another bushwalking team established a base radio station above the ravine to provide contact with the group for a rescue attempt today. "There was absolutely no chance of getting them out by helicopter today so we've decided to walk them out tomorrow or bring in helicopters if weather conditions improve," Mr Roach said.
 Heavy rains have deluged the area during the past three days and creeks rose by 1 metre in less than 24 hours to 2 pm yesterday.
 (For the first time, bushwalkers with S & R have been acknowledged by the press! ED.)
+===== Federation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW =====
-===== FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW =====
  - Notes taken at April meeting.
 A special meeting was held at National Trust Centre to discuss incorporation and insurance. The main decisions were:-
+  * The Draft Constitution was adopted, with some amendments, the main points amended oeing listed below.
-The Draft Constitution was adopted, with some amendments, the main points amended oeing listed below.
+  * Having agreed on the Constitution, it was resolved to proceed with an application for Incorporation.
-O Having agreed on the Constitution, it was resolved to proceed with an application for Incorporation.
+  * It was agreed that Public Liability Insurance be undertaken. A policy offered by Insurance Exchange of Australia, with Norwich Insurance was agreed to, the premium in the initial year to be 50 cents per member covered.
-O It was agreed that Public Liability Insurance be'undertaken. A policy offered by Insurance Exchange of Australia, with Norwiei Insurance was agreed to, the premium in the initial year to be 50 cents permember covered.
+  * A further insurance policy offering some degree of Personal Accident Insurance from the same company was held in abeyance for further consideration. Such a policy would involve an additional premium of $1.50 per member (total $2 for two insurance cover). The offer from the insurer will be circulated to all Clubs, which will be required to indicate if they desire the additional Personal Accident policy.
-O A further insurance policy offering some degree of Personal Accident Insurance from the same company was held in abeyance for further consideration. Such a policy would involve an additional premium of $1.50 per member (total $2 for two insurance cover). The offer from the insurer will be circulated to all Clubs, which will be required to indicate if they desire the additional Personal Accident policy.
 The more significant amendments to the Draft Constitution were:-
-. The term "Federation" will be changed to "Confederation" (this because the word "federation" implies an Australia-wide body).
-. The"Objects" clause altered to include provision to "Maintain a Search & Rescue Organisation" which will be affiliated with other volunteer rescue bodies.
-. The category "Associate Membership" to be discontinued. All Clubs to be full members of the Confederation.
-. A proposal that the number of delegates be variable, depending on the size of the Club,
-wa held over for further discussion. It was suggested the ratio be 1 delegate up to 50 members; 2 for 51/100 members; 3 for 101/150 members, and 4 delegates for clubs with over 150 members.
-. General Meetings of the Confederation to be held monthly or as determined by a General Meeting.
-It is expected that the process of Incorporation will involve a period of at least three months, which should give time for Clubs to decide on the Insurance Policies.
+  - The term "Federation" will be changed to "Confederation" (this because the word "federation" implies an Australia-wide body).
+  - The "Objects" clause altered to include provision to "Maintain a Search & Rescue Organisation" which will be affiliated with other volunteer rescue bodies.
+  - The category "Associate Membership" to be discontinued. All Clubs to be full members of the Confederation.
+  - A proposal that the number of delegates be variable, depending on the size of the Club,  was held over for further discussion. It was suggested the ratio be 1 delegate up to 50 members; 2 for 51/100 members; 3 for 101/150 members, and 4 delegates for clubs with over 150 members.
+  - General Meetings of the Confederation to be held monthly or as determined by a General Meeting.
-===== SOCIAL NOTES =====
+It is expected that the process of Incorporation will involve a period of at least three months, which should give time for Clubs to decide on the Insurance Policies.
+===== Social Notes =====
  by Dot Butler
-Wednesday, 21st June - Keith Muir, Project Officer of the Colong Foundation for Wilderness, will give us a slide presentation they have prepared to explain the case for a Nattai National Park. This area should be reserved for lightweight bushwalking, meaning US, so come along and give encouragement.
-Wednesday, 28th June - A great night when Col Putt and Dr Graham Budd will co-operate in showing their wonderful adventure to Heard Island in the refurbished lobster fishing boat 'Patenellar, taking a climbing party to climb the virgin active volcano "Big Ben". A colour film, with sound, taken by the B.B.C. is part of the treat.
+**Wednesday, 21st June** - Keith Muir, Project Officer of the Colong Foundation for Wilderness, will give us a slide presentation they have prepared to explain the case for a Nattai National Park. This area should be reserved for lightweight bushwalking, meaning US, so come along and give encouragement.
+**Wednesday, 28th June** - A great night when Col Putt and Dr Graham Budd will co-operate in showing their wonderful adventure to Heard Island in the refurbished lobster fishing boat 'Patenella', taking a climbing party to climb the virgin active volcano "Big Ben". A colour film, with sound, taken by the B.B.C. is part of the treat.
 ===== FOOTNOTES =====