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| Exploratory trip in the Primitive Area of the Warrumbungles National Park. | Exploratory trip in the Primitive Area of the Warrumbungles National Park. | ||
| - | I had just come back from a beaut work session at son Wade's 400 acre property on the western fall of the Warrumbungles, | + | I had just come back from a beaut work session at son Wade's 400 acre property on the western fall of the Warrumbungles, |
| - | Cars arrived at " | + | Cars arrived at " |
| We crossed round to the back of Wade's small mountain, then into another property whose owner might tactfully be referred to as "the man who is away" - vanished - wanted by the police for growing marijuana in a secret paddock among the hills. There were some trail-bike trails near the open paddocks and later wallaby trails through the Callitris pines and ironbarks. The weather had turned overcast which made for pleasant walking - this western country can be very hot in March. | We crossed round to the back of Wade's small mountain, then into another property whose owner might tactfully be referred to as "the man who is away" - vanished - wanted by the police for growing marijuana in a secret paddock among the hills. There were some trail-bike trails near the open paddocks and later wallaby trails through the Callitris pines and ironbarks. The weather had turned overcast which made for pleasant walking - this western country can be very hot in March. | ||
| - | The long line of walkers wound pleasantly on, with barefoot Wade and his three littlies at the front. Suddenly commotion 7 Jane had not noticed a knife-sharp spike of ironbark which gave her a savage jab in the shin. Everyone gathered around to see the awful wound with a white gleam of bone showing through the red. Five or more First Aid kits were hastily dragged out of packs and the wound treated with antibiotic powder, lint, etc and bound up. Then Don, as co-leader, President or what-have-you, | + | The long line of walkers wound pleasantly on, with barefoot Wade and his three littlies at the front. Suddenly commotion 7 Jane had not noticed a knife-sharp spike of ironbark which gave her a savage jab in the shin. Everyone gathered around to see the awful wound with a white gleam of bone showing through the red. Five or more First Aid kits were hastily dragged out of packs and the wound treated with antibiotic powder, lint, etc and bound up. Then Don, as co-leader, President or what-have-you, |
| As they set off Finchy bowed low before Jane: "Hail, Great White Queen" and the carriers in the first flush of enthusiasm lifted their burden and sailed right over him. The patient survived, and two hours later she was safely in John's car and hurried off to Coonabarabran Hospital where she had 22 stitches put in - one for each member of the party and another for luck. John returned her to " | As they set off Finchy bowed low before Jane: "Hail, Great White Queen" and the carriers in the first flush of enthusiasm lifted their burden and sailed right over him. The patient survived, and two hours later she was safely in John's car and hurried off to Coonabarabran Hospital where she had 22 stitches put in - one for each member of the party and another for luck. John returned her to " | ||
| - | It was now heavily overcast and spitting rain so we decided to camp where we were in a beautiful bit of open forest on Wheoh Creek. The creek was, of course, dry, but all our wineskins had been filled from the tank of Frank whose homestead John had passed on the way in. It xained | + | It was now heavily overcast and spitting rain so we decided to camp where we were in a beautiful bit of open forest on Wheoh Creek. The creek was, of course, dry, but all our wineskins had been filled from the tank of Frank whose homestead John had passed on the way in. It rained |
| We saw three feral pigs and a small flock of goats which rapidly disappeared. As we got higher long views were obtained of Crater Bluff and Belougerie away to the south in the tourist section of the National Park where there were undoubtedly hundreds of people, whereas we had the whole beautiful solitude of the primitive area to ourselves. | We saw three feral pigs and a small flock of goats which rapidly disappeared. As we got higher long views were obtained of Crater Bluff and Belougerie away to the south in the tourist section of the National Park where there were undoubtedly hundreds of people, whereas we had the whole beautiful solitude of the primitive area to ourselves. | ||
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| We spiralled half-way round to the back of the peak. At the final rock scramble Wade took up the safety rope. Half the party settled down among the rocks on the ridge to escape the wind, huddled up in parkas, and watched the other half one by one clamber up a small couloir, then through a bit of treed area to the top. When they returned the steep descent down the other side of the mountain commenced. There was some excitement descending into the now misted gullies, which looked almost like Kosciusko country. In effect we did a complete circuit to get back to camp. | We spiralled half-way round to the back of the peak. At the final rock scramble Wade took up the safety rope. Half the party settled down among the rocks on the ridge to escape the wind, huddled up in parkas, and watched the other half one by one clamber up a small couloir, then through a bit of treed area to the top. When they returned the steep descent down the other side of the mountain commenced. There was some excitement descending into the now misted gullies, which looked almost like Kosciusko country. In effect we did a complete circuit to get back to camp. | ||
| - | This little excursion was supposed to take only a couple of morning hours, but it was 6i hours before we were back. It was now 3.30 and it hardly seemed worth packing up wet tents just to move on for an hour or so. Lunch turned into the evening meal and we stayed where we were. Rain didn't dampen spirits and we had a beaut stand-up sing-song by a big fire, leaders in song being Geof and Mike, and Michele with her unique little transister voice. | + | This little excursion was supposed to take only a couple of morning hours, but it was 6.5 hours before we were back. It was now 3.30 and it hardly seemed worth packing up wet tents just to move on for an hour or so. Lunch turned into the evening meal and we stayed where we were. Rain didn't dampen spirits and we had a beaut stand-up sing-song by a big fire, leaders in song being Geof and Mike, and Michele with her unique little transister voice. |
| - | Sunday 9 am. Today we are supposed to be off to Dingo Tops, but rain and mist hid the views so we headed for a spring Wade knell of for the mid-day camp. We found a local farmer had protected it from pollution by feral pigs and goats by enclosing it inside a 6-strand wire fence. Outside this it ran into a dam half the size of an Olympic pool, which gave Rod and Wade ideas. While we huddled round the blazing logs and dug channels to divert the rainwater from coursing through the centre of our fire these two lunatics peeled off and dived into the orange clayey water, and what's more, said they enjoyed the swim. | + | Sunday 9 am. Today we are supposed to be off to Dingo Tops, but rain and mist hid the views so we headed for a spring Wade knew of for the mid-day camp. We found a local farmer had protected it from pollution by feral pigs and goats by enclosing it inside a 6-strand wire fence. Outside this it ran into a dam half the size of an Olympic pool, which gave Rod and Wade ideas. While we huddled round the blazing logs and dug channels to divert the rainwater from coursing through the centre of our fire these two lunatics peeled off and dived into the orange clayey water, and what's more, said they enjoyed the swim. |
| - | I had been expecting it to be at least dry in the Western District, but No, and the rain continued to spit as we headed back to " | + | I had been expecting it to be at least dry in the Western District, but No, and the rain continued to spit as we headed back to " |
| - | " | + | " |
| - | After enthusing about the observatory site we sidled along a wallaby track and descended to see Wade's cave where he lived for five years after he came back from wintering in Antarctica. After he had married Margaret and had two children they still preferred to spend the nights in the cave, but when the third arrived they found it easier to stay put in the house. The house, by the way, is built of termite-proof logs from Wade's callitris forest, and ironbark sleeper offcuts from the wood dumps in the rilliga | + | After enthusing about the observatory site we sidled along a wallaby track and descended to see Wade's cave where he lived for five years after he came back from wintering in Antarctica. After he had married Margaret and had two children they still preferred to spend the nights in the cave, but when the third arrived they found it easier to stay put in the house. The house, by the way, is built of termite-proof logs from Wade's callitris forest, and ironbark sleeper offcuts from the wood dumps in the Pilliga |
| Solar panels generate heat, light and power; rain fills the dams and tanks. The orchard and vegetable garden keep the family in fruit and vegetables; there is honey from the bees and milk from the goat. The whole place has sprung from the native earth and cost practically nothing. There is the key to happiness - SIMPLICITY. | Solar panels generate heat, light and power; rain fills the dams and tanks. The orchard and vegetable garden keep the family in fruit and vegetables; there is honey from the bees and milk from the goat. The whole place has sprung from the native earth and cost practically nothing. There is the key to happiness - SIMPLICITY. | ||
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| The following-annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 8th March 1989: | The following-annual subscriptions were decided at the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 8th March 1989: | ||
| - | Single active member $25 | + | |
| - | Household | + | |Single active member |
| - | Non-active member $ 6 | + | |Household |
| - | If 11 ft plus magazine $18 | + | |Non-active member |
| - | Magazine subscription only $12 | + | |Non-active member |
| - | The Club's present constitution states that members who are unfinancial as at 30th June are no longer considered members - the Treasurer would like to receive your subscriptions as soon as possible. | + | |Magazine subscription only |$12| |
| - | (See also Page 16) | + | |
| + | The Club's present constitution states that members who are unfinancial as at 30th June are no longer considered members - the Treasurer would like to receive your subscriptions as soon as possible. (See also Page 16) | ||
| ===== The Treasure of Discovery Cave ===== | ===== The Treasure of Discovery Cave ===== | ||
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| A leisurely start to Sunday enabled some of us to slip away and view the ' | A leisurely start to Sunday enabled some of us to slip away and view the ' | ||
| - | We lunched on the edge of the plateau, enjoying once again some extensive views, and then dropped off the side of a ridge, sidling along through luxurious ferns until reaching the foot of the nose. Descending once more to the tranquil junction of Booligah | + | We lunched on the edge of the plateau, enjoying once again some extensive views, and then dropped off the side of a ridge, sidling along through luxurious ferns until reaching the foot of the nose. Descending once more to the tranquil junction of Boolijah |
| Led by Jan Mohandas, the party did this at something of a sprint, then paused at the top to relax and review our route of the weekend. Thanks were given to Bob for a delightful weekend and once again the fire trail echoed to the ' | Led by Jan Mohandas, the party did this at something of a sprint, then paused at the top to relax and review our route of the weekend. Thanks were given to Bob for a delightful weekend and once again the fire trail echoed to the ' | ||
| - | ===== Conversation | + | ===== Conservation |
| - | ==== COOLANGUBRA | + | ==== Coolangubra |
| by Jim Oxley | by Jim Oxley | ||
| - | Is there a difference between those who gave freely in 1931 to save the Blue Gum Forest and those who are prepared to risk life, limb and freedom to save the South East Forests in | + | |
| - | 1989? | + | Is there a difference between those who gave freely in 1931 to save the Blue Gum Forest and those who are prepared to risk life, limb and freedom to save the South East Forests in 1989? |
| In 1931 one man was easily persuaded. In 1989 defenders of Tantawangalo, | In 1931 one man was easily persuaded. In 1989 defenders of Tantawangalo, | ||
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| When I arrived at Reedy Creek camp for a four-day stay, I was met with an open friendliness based on more than a common purpose. I was accepted as a friend and emissary of support from a distant place, dispelling any feeling of isolation. | When I arrived at Reedy Creek camp for a four-day stay, I was met with an open friendliness based on more than a common purpose. I was accepted as a friend and emissary of support from a distant place, dispelling any feeling of isolation. | ||
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| Actions by opponents of 'clear felling' | Actions by opponents of 'clear felling' | ||
| - | 1. A stroll in Coolangubra State Forest (now a ' | + | |
| - | 2. Holding a demonstration in the precincts of a woodchip mill .. trespass. | + | - A stroll in Coolangubra State Forest (now a ' |
| - | 3. Prussiking onto a high platform in a tree .. a crime - willful damage to a tree. (Too bad about the chainsaws!) | + | |
| - | 4. Three people attaching themselves to a forest road by a 1Bletchert | + | |
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| The last two manouvers result in convictions and criminal records. Such is their love for the forest that these young people will readily make sacrifices for it. | The last two manouvers result in convictions and criminal records. Such is their love for the forest that these young people will readily make sacrifices for it. | ||
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| As I left the scene, a thought occurred. What would happen if a government declared the Budawangs a ' | As I left the scene, a thought occurred. What would happen if a government declared the Budawangs a ' | ||
| - | ==== COOLANGUBRA | + | ==== Coolangubra |
| The South-eastern forests are fast disappearing before the onslaught of chainsaws and bulldozers in the name of economics, although the operation is so unprofitable for Australia that even the ' | The South-eastern forests are fast disappearing before the onslaught of chainsaws and bulldozers in the name of economics, although the operation is so unprofitable for Australia that even the ' | ||
| - | As the major shareholder is a Japanese company, substantial profits will be repatriated to Japan. For turning 850,000 tonnes of timber into woodchips, they will make a profit conservatively estimated at $37 million, | + | |
| + | As the major shareholder is a Japanese company, substantial profits will be repatriated to Japan. For turning 850,000 tonnes of timber into woodchips, they will make a profit conservatively estimated at $37 million, | ||
| Logging contractors are paid about $26 per tonne for felling, barking, loading and transporting. Mill costs are estimated to be about $3 per tonne and the Forestry Commission receives royalties between $14 and $17 per tonne, for roadbuilding and management. | Logging contractors are paid about $26 per tonne for felling, barking, loading and transporting. Mill costs are estimated to be about $3 per tonne and the Forestry Commission receives royalties between $14 and $17 per tonne, for roadbuilding and management. | ||
| - | The Commission states that 5000 hectares of natural regrowth will reach age 30 each year. This equals approx 450,000 tonnes of wood. Half of this will be thinned and passed to chip mills. By 2013, those 225,000 tonnes will be virtually the only pulpwood in the management | + | |
| - | Coolangubral wonderland today- | + | The Commission states that 5000 hectares of natural regrowth will reach age 30 each year. This equals approx 450,000 tonnes of wood. Half of this will be thinned and passed to chip mills. By 2013, those 225,000 tonnes will be virtually the only pulpwood in the management area. Only a small amount of timber will come from other sources. |
| - | area. Only a small amount of timber will come from other sources. | + | |
| Therefore, an absolute maximum of 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available annually. Yet the current export licence guarantees the mill 530,000 tonnes each year from Eden alone. If total pulpwood supplies fall below 600,000 the mill will probably close. | Therefore, an absolute maximum of 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available annually. Yet the current export licence guarantees the mill 530,000 tonnes each year from Eden alone. If total pulpwood supplies fall below 600,000 the mill will probably close. | ||
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| It is painfully clear that large scale woodchipping has a limited life and most of the profit leaves Australia. Not only as cash, but as very cheap raw materials which are processed and then re-imported at many times the export price. | It is painfully clear that large scale woodchipping has a limited life and most of the profit leaves Australia. Not only as cash, but as very cheap raw materials which are processed and then re-imported at many times the export price. | ||
| - | We are razing our forests to provide others with quick profits. By returning to saw- logging we could avoid importing building timber which costs Australia millions every year. If trees are to be chipped, then paper and chipboard should be made in Australia. This would provide more jobs and contribute significantly to reducing our crushing foreign debt. | + | |
| + | We are razing our forests to provide others with quick profits. By returning to saw-logging we could avoid importing building timber which costs Australia millions every year. If trees are to be chipped, then paper and chipboard should be made in **Australia**. This would provide more jobs and contribute significantly to reducing our crushing foreign debt. | ||
| THE EDITOR. | THE EDITOR. | ||
| - | ===== KANANGRA BOYD ===== | + | ===== Kanangra Boyd ===== |
| The Club was invited to make a submission to the Kanangra Boyd National Park Plan of Management, and a letter has been sent recommending the following:- | The Club was invited to make a submission to the Kanangra Boyd National Park Plan of Management, and a letter has been sent recommending the following:- | ||
| - | 0 No tracks are to be open for private vehicle access within the park. Park headquarters to be outside the entrance to the park. | ||
| - | O No permanent structures for overnight accommodation allowed in the park, and a minimum of buildings. | ||
| - | O Acquisition of Kanangaroo Clearing and inholdings in the Bindook area. | ||
| - | O Exclusion of helicopters except for rescue or fire. lighting purposes. | ||
| - | O Fire breaks to be established outside the park, not within it. | ||
| - | O Opposition to the erection of obtrusive structures visible from within the park. | ||
| - | O An active program to eradicate feral animals, including campaigns to increase public awaremess of the devastation caused by these predators. | ||
| - | O An ongoing program to minimise water pollution of the park's river systems, particularly Cox's River and Kedumba Creek. | ||
| - | O Implementation of ongoing weed infestation eradication programs. | ||
| - | if If it- * if if if | ||
| - | ===== 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY | + | * No tracks are to be open for private vehicle access within the park. Park headquarters to be outside the entrance to the park. |
| + | * No permanent structures for overnight accommodation allowed in the park, and a minimum of buildings. | ||
| + | * Acquisition of Kanangaroo Clearing and inholdings in the Bindook area. | ||
| + | * Exclusion of helicopters except for rescue or fire. lighting purposes. | ||
| + | * Fire breaks to be established outside the park, not within it. | ||
| + | * Opposition to the erection of obtrusive structures visible from within the park. | ||
| + | * An active program to eradicate feral animals, including campaigns to increase public awareness of the devastation caused by these predators. | ||
| + | * An ongoing program to minimise water pollution of the park's river systems, particularly Coxs River and Kedumba Creek. | ||
| + | * Implementation of ongoing weed infestation eradication programs. | ||
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| + | ===== 60th Wedding Anniversary | ||
| We were delighted, to hear that May and Paddy Pallin had their 60th wedding anniversary on the 11th of this month. | We were delighted, to hear that May and Paddy Pallin had their 60th wedding anniversary on the 11th of this month. | ||
| - | , Equally delighted to hear that Paddy is back home from hospital, well in time for the celebrations. | + | |
| + | Equally delighted to hear that Paddy is back home from hospital, well in time for the celebrations. | ||
| Our warmest congratulations to you, May and Paddy - it must be all that fresh air and exercise which keeps you so young! | Our warmest congratulations to you, May and Paddy - it must be all that fresh air and exercise which keeps you so young! | ||
| - | ===== 1988-1989 | + | ===== 1988-1989 |
| - | Story & Illustrations by Deborah | + | Story & Illustrations by Deborah Shapira |
| - | Tea Maker & Fire Bug: Les Powell | + | |
| - | Wombat Wrestler: Greta Davis | + | |
| - | Converted Cross-country Skiier: Chris Perry | + | |
| - | Diarist & Sometime Water-Skiier: | + | |
| - | Monday 26th December. | + | |Leaders:| Carol Bruce & John Porter| |
| + | |Tea Maker & Fire Bug:| Les Powell| | ||
| + | |Wombat Wrestler:| Greta Davis| | ||
| + | |Converted Cross-country Skiier:| Chris Perry| | ||
| + | |Diarist & Sometime Water-Skiier: | ||
| - | The drive south was punctuated by meetings with Snowy Mountains trippers in Goulburn | + | **Monday 26th December** |
| - | and Cooma all indulging in last minute junk food binges. After Cooma we went to Bemboka and then to Yankee' | + | |
| - | Tuesday 27th December. | + | The drive south was punctuated by meetings with Snowy Mountains trippers in Goulburn and Cooma all indulging in last minute junk food binges. After Cooma we went to Bemboka and then to Yankee' |
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| + | **Tuesday 27th December** | ||
| After the early morning cup of tea courtesy of Les we prepared to set off on The Adventure. From Tuross River we walked along a fire trail which would lead us through the park boundary. Eventually we were to reach a 1300m altitude, complete with semi-alpine vegetation. On the way we sighted two echidnas and several wallabies. After lunch we began to descend to the Brag River, a feat which took three and a half hours with almost impenetrable scrub at the top. We camped at the bottom on river stones. | After the early morning cup of tea courtesy of Les we prepared to set off on The Adventure. From Tuross River we walked along a fire trail which would lead us through the park boundary. Eventually we were to reach a 1300m altitude, complete with semi-alpine vegetation. On the way we sighted two echidnas and several wallabies. After lunch we began to descend to the Brag River, a feat which took three and a half hours with almost impenetrable scrub at the top. We camped at the bottom on river stones. | ||
| - | Wednesday 28th December. | + | **Wednesday 28th December** |
| - | We began rockhopping downstream at about 8 am. Progress was slavish | + | We began rockhopping downstream at about 8am. Progress was slowish |
| - | Thursday 29th December. | + | **Thursday 29th December** |
| - | We had a good rest although Greta awoke with an interesting set of bruises on her legs which we decided she'd received from camping next to a wombat hole. It. was slightly. easier going th' | + | We had a good rest although Greta awoke with an interesting set of bruises on her legs which we decided she'd received from camping next to a wombat hole. It was slightly easier going that day although crossing remained |
| - | exciting. Eventually we adopted the " | + | exciting. Eventually we adopted the " |
| - | now apparent that there was a lot more flowing water than was expected. We camped in another attractive place beyond the beautiful junction at Green' | + | |
| - | Friday 30th December. | + | **Friday 30th December** |
| - | It wts a warm day, such that we were able to have a great swim complete with spa at lunch. We had made friends with a wombat who after a few moments of shyness turned around to pose for photographs. The side of the river after lunch was steep and closed in, causing a fair bit of scrambling to slow our progress. When we came upon a large pool our leaders, after -investigating the situation, decided we should camp on the beach. John | + | It was a warm day, such that we were able to have a great swim complete with spa at lunch. We had made friends with a wombat who after a few moments of shyness turned around to pose for photographs. The side of the river after lunch was steep and closed in, causing a fair bit of scrambling to slow our progress. When we came upon a large pool our leaders, after investigating the situation, decided we should camp on the beach. John |
| - | became a bachelor that night as Carol became involved with Jeffrey | + | became a bachelor that night as Carol became involved with Jeffrey |
| - | Saturday 31st December. | + | **Saturday 31st December** |
| The morning' | The morning' | ||
| - | complete with various beverages and other assorted goodies. Big blackugly | + | complete with various beverages and other assorted goodies. Big black ugly clouds were looming as we made our way upstream. In what appears to be turning into an annual event, Carol tried to step on a death adder, and then having missed that one, tried to step on a second one, also unsuccessfully. There was now a heavy thunderstorm in progress to add to all this drama so we made camp in a lovely grassy area and in between downpours had a very enjoyable New Year's Eve at 9pm BWT (Bushwalker Time). |
| - | (Bushwalker Time). | + | |
| - | Sunday 1st January '89. | + | **Sunday 1st January '89** |
| - | Upstream again - however this creek was defying all the laws and was getting fuller and faster flowing as we progressed. Crossings now required cajolery; coercion and bribery - at one stage, I, clinging desperately onto the handline, tried to step on top of a cascade, an act which the others thought rather hilarious. Eventually, we found the road to Yankee' | + | Upstream again - however this creek was defying all the laws and was getting fuller and faster flowing as we progressed. Crossings now required cajolery; coercion and bribery - at one stage, I, clinging desperately onto the handline, tried to step on top of a cascade, an act which the others thought rather hilarious. Eventually, we found the road to Yankee' |
| - | hardened seasoned bushwalkers jumping up and down with excitement to see a road! | + | |
| - | Monday 2nd January. | + | **Monday 2nd January** |
| - | A ten kilometre road bash in intermittent sunshine to reach Greta' | + | A ten kilometre road bash in intermittent sunshine to reach Greta' |
| - | Nextmonth: Read how the Crazy Scots conquered Centre Pass on the Dusky Sound Track, | + | |
| - | New Zealand! | + | |
| - | ===== THE APRIL GENERAL | + | Next month: Read how the Crazy Scots conquered Centre Pass on the Dusky Sound Track, New Zealand! |
| + | ===== The April General Meeting | ||
| by Barry Wallace | by Barry Wallace | ||
| The meeting began at 2015 with the President in the chair and some 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, Wendy Aliano and Alan Mewett. | The meeting began at 2015 with the President in the chair and some 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, Wendy Aliano and Alan Mewett. | ||
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| There were no new members to welcome, so we proceeded to read and receive the Minutes of the A.G.M. There were no matters arising. | There were no new members to welcome, so we proceeded to read and receive the Minutes of the A.G.M. There were no matters arising. | ||
| - | Correspondence brought a letter from The Wilderness Society, advising of a forthcoming bush dance, from F.B.W. enclosing minutes of their latest meeting and notes on a recent discussion with N.P.W.S., from a Mr. Harry Hill thanking us for the donation toward his preparation of a book on the Hume and Hovell Track, from Canoe and Camping requestion copies of the Club magazine for sale in their shops, and from F.B.W. providing notice of an extra- | + | Correspondence brought a letter from The Wilderness Society, advising of a forthcoming bush dance, from F.B.W. enclosing minutes of their latest meeting and notes on a recent discussion with N.P.W.S., from a Mr. Harry Hill thanking us for the donation toward his preparation of a book on the Hume and Hovell Track, from Canoe and Camping requestion copies of the Club magazine for sale in their shops, and from F.B.W. providing notice of an extra-ordinary meeting being called to further discuss incorporation. There were also two outgoing letters, to Mr. Tim Moore requesting that the Government consider adding a recently resumed area of land in the Coonabarabran area to the Warrumbungles National Park and to N.P.W.S. regarding their draft Plan of Management for the Kanangra Boyd National Park. |
| - | . ordinary meeting being called to further discuss incorporation. There were also two outgoing letters, to Mr. Tim Moore requesting that the Government consider adding a recently resumed area of land in the Coonabarabran area to the Warrumbungles National Park and to N.P.W.S. regarding their draft Plan of Management for the Kanangra Boyd National Park. | + | |
| The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
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| The Walks Report was next, opening with a report on the Reunion at Coolana over the weekend of 10,11,12 March. There were reported to have been around 50 people and 4000 ticks present and a generally quiet and pleasant time was had by all. The day walk that weekend, led by Jan Mohandas, is reported to have gone, but there was no report. | The Walks Report was next, opening with a report on the Reunion at Coolana over the weekend of 10,11,12 March. There were reported to have been around 50 people and 4000 ticks present and a generally quiet and pleasant time was had by all. The day walk that weekend, led by Jan Mohandas, is reported to have gone, but there was no report. | ||
| - | The following weekend, 17,18,19 March saw Oliver Crawford leading a group of 6 hardy souls through wet weather on his Wollangambe walk. Bob King reported 4 on his Crikey Canyon walk, suffering at the mercy of bad weather and un-mapped fire trails. The Rock Scrambling | + | The following weekend, 17,18,19 March saw Oliver Crawford leading a group of 6 hardy souls through wet weather on his Wollangambe walk. Bob King reported 4 on his Crikey Canyon walk, suffering at the mercy of bad weather and un-mapped fire trails. The Rock Scrambling |
| - | The Easter weekend saw reports of Bill Capon' | + | The Easter weekend saw reports of Bill Capon' |
| - | The weekend of March 31, April 1,2 saw John Porter' | + | The weekend of March 31, April 1,2 saw John Porter' |
| - | There was no report of Joe Marton' | + | There was no report of Joe Marton' |
| There was a Federation Report, it should be covered elsewhere in the magazine. | There was a Federation Report, it should be covered elsewhere in the magazine. | ||
| - | General Business brought news that Carol Bruce has resigned the position of Social Secretary, due to other commitments, | + | General Business brought news that Carol Bruce has resigned the position of Social Secretary, due to other commitments, |
| And then it was just a matter of the announcements, | And then it was just a matter of the announcements, | ||
| + | ===== Mail Bag ===== | ||
| + | From Reg Alder, one of our long-standing members, came a letter commenting on Don Finch' | ||
| - | ===== MAIL BAG ===== | + | "The sole will be seen to be quite thin and of a hard rubber, their wearing quality will substantiate this. Because of this hardness the tread depends for its grip on making an impression in the surface trodden on or of the surface being of sufficient roughness to indent the sole. Since once being committed to complete |
| + | a walk and there can be no guarantee of there always being fine weather, walking across a smooth wet surface can be as dangerous as walking on ice. In rock-hopping, | ||
| - | From Reg Alder, one of our long-standing members, came a letter commenting on Don Finch' | + | The tread has no indented surface across the width of the shoe and the wedges present a flat surface. Walking across or climbing on a surface which slopes to the side is particularly dangerous as the shoes offer no grip at all on a smooth, wet or sandy surface." |
| - | "The sole will be seen to be quite thin and of a hard rubber, their wearing quality will substantiate this. Because of this hardness the tread depends for its grip on making an impression in the surface trodden on or of the surface being of sufficient | + | |
| - | roughness to indent the sole. Since once being commited to complete | + | |
| - | a walk and there can be no guarantee of there always being fine weather, walking across a smooth wet surface can be as dangerous as walking on ice. In rockhopping, | + | |
| - | The tread has no indented surface across the width fthe shoe and the wedges present a flat surface. Walking across or climbing on a surface which slopes to the side is particularly dangerous as the shoes offer no grip at all on a smooth, wet or sandy surface." | + | |
| - | (Pity that Dunlop cannot put Volley treads on a KT26 sole the combination would make a | + | |
| - | near-perfect bushwalking shoe. EDITOR) | + | |
| - | ===== VALE, WILLIAM | + | (Pity that Dunlop cannot put Volley treads on a KT26 sole the combination would make a near-perfect bushwalking shoe. EDITOR) |
| + | ===== Vale, William | ||
| - | In the first week of April we lost one of our foundation members, Jack Cockerill, who died in his 88th year. He joined the Mountain Trails Club in 1917, and later the S.B.W. This cheerful and energetic man is commemorated by " | + | In the first week of April we lost one of our foundation members, Jack Cockerill, who died in his 88th year. He joined the Mountain Trails Club in 1917, and later the S.B.W. This cheerful and energetic man is commemorated by " |
| - | ===== BUSHFIRES! ===== | + | ===== Bushfires! ===== |
| - | What would you do if your campfire 'got away' from you? Would you know how to extinguish it without water? | + | 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' |
| - | ===== 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. | 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 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 | + | |
| + | 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 | ||
| 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. | 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. | ||
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| (For the first time, bushwalkers with S & R have been acknowledged by the press! ED.) | (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. | - Notes taken at April meeting. | ||
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| A special meeting was held at National Trust Centre to discuss incorporation and insurance. The main decisions were:- | A special meeting was held at National Trust Centre to discuss incorporation and insurance. The main decisions were:- | ||
| - | 0 | + | * 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. | + | |
| - | O Having agreed on the Constitution, | + | |
| - | O It was agreed that Public Liability Insurance be'undertaken. A policy offered by Insurance Exchange of Australia, with Norwiei | + | |
| - | 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 more significant amendments to the Draft Constitution were:- | ||
| - | 1. The term " | ||
| - | 2. The" | ||
| - | 3. The category " | ||
| - | 4. 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. | ||
| - | 5. 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 " | ||
| + | - The " | ||
| + | - The category " | ||
| + | - 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 | 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, | ||
| - | 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 ' | ||
| - | ===== FOOTNOTES ===== | + | **Wednesday, |
| - | o N.P.W.S. advise that there is a new marked walking track down to the Colo. Take the Bell Road to Mountain Lagoon and follow | + | **Wednesday, |
| - | o Happy 80th Birthday to L.G. (" | + | ===== Footnotes ===== |
| - | o Ray Page was given recognition by Kiama Municipal Council when she was made " | + | * N.P.W.S. advise that there is a new marked walking track down to the Colo. Take the Bell Road to Mountain Lagoon and follow the fire trail that goes to Condor Trig. Take the lower branch to Mailes Ridge. The walking track leads down Mailes Ridge near Merco Trig. There is a good campsite at the bottom. A 4WD vehicle is recommended for the fire trail. Mountain Lagoon map, 1:25,000. |
| - | Janet Waterhouse and David McIntosh were officially engaged in January, but have finally plucked up enough courage to announce it to the rest of the S.B.W. tribe! Congratulations David, it couldn' | + | * Happy 80th Birthday |
| - | Non-active members who are now Active Members again:- Tom Wilhelm, George Lauder | + | * Ray Page was given recognition by Kiama Municipal Council when she was made " |
| - | * it if it- | + | |
| - | ===== SUBSCRIPTION OWING ===== | + | * Janet Waterhouse and David McIntosh were officially engaged in January, but have finally plucked up enough courage to announce it to the rest of the S.B.W. tribe! Congratulations David, it couldn' |
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| - | paid in the last two weeks, please disregard this notice. If you have not yet paid your subscription, | + | ===== Subscription Owing ===== |
| - | Members who may for various reasons be crossed off, may apply to the Committee for re-instatement. | + | |
| - | See Page 4 of this issue of the magazine for full details of the rates. | + | |
| + | If the annotation ****SUBS OWING**** appeared at the top of your address label, our records indicate that your subscriptions are unpaid. If you have paid in the last two weeks, please disregard this notice. If you have not yet paid your subscription, | ||
| + | Members who may for various reasons be crossed off, may apply to the Committee for re-instatement. | ||
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| + | See Page 4 of this issue of the magazine for full details of the rates. | ||
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