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+ | ===== Conservation News. ===== | ||
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+ | === The Coastline Cop-Out. === | ||
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+ | Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' | ||
- | CONSERVATION NEWS | ||
- | THE COASTLINE COP-OUT | ||
- | Recently, the State Government used a large amount of taxpayers' | ||
- | money (and a considerable number of trees) to produce a P.R. leaflet on its guidelines to coastal development. This leaflet was a perfect example of political speeches - colourful, wordy and of very little significance. | ||
The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/ | The so-called guidelines contain more loopholes than a fishing net, and in essence absolve the Government of almost all responsibility for any future development/ | ||
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Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of ' | Due to a recent amendment to the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, both re-zoning and development approval is left to the councils; third parties (such as local residents) are denied the right of appeal to the court. In short, the State Government is making a vague pretence of ' | ||
- | In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more support | + | |
- | ive of sand-mining" | + | In addition to this cheering news, sand miners are again preparing to assault our beaches. A recent newspaper article stated that "there is a feeling among sand-miners that the Greiner Government will be more supportive |
- | In March, 'Australminl | + | |
+ | In March, 'Australmin' | ||
Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work. | Thus in a few years time, a visit to the coast could well offer you a choice of two charming scenarios. A huge, glitzy tourist resort, or mining machinery at work. | ||
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Which would you prefer? | Which would you prefer? | ||
- | * 31* * * * * * * | + | |
- | FEDERATION OF BUSHATALICENG CLUBS N.S W. - Notes from the June Meeting. | + | ---- |
- | Tracks & | + | |
- | SociAl | + | ===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs N.S.W. - Notes from the June Meeting. |
- | Federation Contact: To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, | + | |
- | Bushwalker Leadership: A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. | + | === Tracks & Access: |
- | Page 8 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | |
- | LACEY'S CREEK RE-VISITED | + | On a suggestion by SBW delegates it was resolved to protest to the authorities over the excessive and garish trail markings |
+ | |||
+ | === Social | ||
+ | |||
+ | In bad weather only 68 people from nine clubs were present for the Bush Dance in May, and the financial result was virtually a break even. The Federaton Ball is set down for 22nd September at Petersham Tbwn Hall - admission $8 and the theme for table settings is "The Greenhouse Effect" | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Federation Contact: | ||
+ | |||
+ | To avoid the necessity to make enquiries through the Environment Centre, Federation has obtained a telephone contact, (with answering device) at the home of the Secretary, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Bushwalker Leadership: | ||
+ | |||
+ | A conference was held in Adelaide on 21/24 May, attended by two representatives of Federation. The hope is to promote the establishment of Leadership Training Courses in NSW, similar to those already operating in Victoria and Tasmania, while other States are also interested. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== Lacey's Creek Re-Visited. ===== | ||
by Morag Ryder | by Morag Ryder | ||
- | 1,0 reom c ems rftEL4Jp | + | |
- | EASTER | + | Easter |
+ | |||
+ | Leader | ||
Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder. | Other Masochists - Fazeley Read, Bob Milne, Ray Hookway, Chris Perry, Wayne Steel, Bob Younger, Geoff MacIntosh, Rod Webb & Morag Ryder. | ||
- | With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed | ||
- | into Bill' | ||
- | Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, | ||
- | Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - | ||
- | a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. | ||
- | Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did | ||
- | help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and | ||
- | swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. | ||
- | With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey' | ||
- | trailing bootlace. The bootlace prompty shot down a hole, and Chris realised he had been trying to knot a baby snake. | ||
- | ACNE LEECH OR TWO? | ||
- | WHAT A NERVE | + | With seven bodies squeezed into Rod's car, three bodies and most of the packs squeezed into Bill' |
- | I GET KNOTTED YOURSELF ! | + | |
+ | Leaving the cars near Yerranderie, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Having decided on 'Pass X' we spent the afternoon floundering down the creek, using any un-occupied hand to pull off leeches. By 5 pm we had an interesting campsite - a choice of smooth slope or soggy flat. The party divided equally on the issue, but decided to be friendly and all dine together. | ||
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+ | Saturday passed in an un-interrupted flow of thigh-deep water, slippery rock and lawyer vine. The steady rain did help to wash off blood from the leeches. By 5 pm we again had a campsite; large, flat, and swarming with leeches. They were everywhere, I even found a couple in my sugar-bag. | ||
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+ | With an early shower to get us going on Sunday, we continued to the rocky nose where the two arms of Lacey' | ||
The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up. | The rest of the morning was occupied with a sidle so steep that crampons would have been useful. Filling our water bottles, we climbed away from the leeches onto a rocky headland for lunch. While we lounged on dry rocks and munched, Bill and Wayne went hunting for a way off the isolate and on to the main ridge. Aided by a piece of rope, a liberal application of mud, and encouraging cries from Bill, we went down and up. | ||
- | With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. | + | |
- | Also a minimum. of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, | + | With Bill/Wayne leading, we zig-zagged to our campsite. Flat, dry and a minimum of leeches. Also a minimum of water - incredible after all the rain. A deep descent revealed rock pools, so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. |
- | so we were saved from death by dehydration (all the wine having already been consumed). Before dinner was over, the water shortage was solved - it was raining again. | + | |
- | Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/ | + | Monday morning was so wet we decamped at 7 am with Bill/ |
- | by by a late lunch-cum-something. There was talk of bolting for Tonalli River, but when we | + | |
- | saw the view from the escarpment, everyone wanted to camp high. The water problem was again | + | |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | |
- | solved with a rock pool, and for the first time we camped without rain or leeches. | + | |
On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it ' | On Tuesday morning there was a blinding light in the sky - someone called it ' | ||
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All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk. | All things considered, I'd call it a memorable walk. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | AnGUST | + | ---- |
- | !WELL, I CERTAINLY GOT %MOILING 1 DIFFERENT FROM THIS WALK | + | |
- | AUGUST | + | August |
- | Its on again folks, that grand annual event, the one and only club auction. Donate your superseded/ superannuated gear and help to fill the club's kitty. Make a few bids yourself and enjoy the fun! | + | |
- | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | + | August |
- | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | ---- |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | |
- | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | === Belvedere Taxis Blackheath. === |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | 10 seater mini bus taxi. 047-87 8366. |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + | |
- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker July 1989 | + | Kanangra Boyd. Upper Blue Mountains. Six Foot Track. |
- | THE WHISTLING KETTLE | + | |
- | I knew a most superior camper Whose methods were absurdly wrong He did not live on tea and damper But took a little stove along | + | Pick up anywhere for start or finish of your walk - by prior arrangement. |
- | At every place he chose to settle He spread with gadgets, saving toil He even had a whistling kettle To warn him it was on the boil | + | |
- | Beneath the banksia and wattles Boronia and coolibah | + | Share the fare - competitive rates. |
- | He scattered paper, cans and bottles And parked his nasty little car | + | |
- | He camped, this sacreligeous stranger (The moon was at the full that week) Once, in a spot that teemed with danger Beside a bunyip-haunted creek | + | ---- |
- | He spread his junk, but did not plunder Hoping to stay the weekend long | + | |
- | He watched the blood red sun go under Across the silent billabong | + | ===== The Whistling Kettle. ===== |
- | He ate tinned food without demurring He put the kettle on for tea | + | |
- | He did not see the water stirring Out there beside the sunken tree | + | I knew a most superior camper\\ |
- | e" | + | Whose methods were absurdly wrong\\ |
- | Then, for the day had made him swelter And the night was hot and tense to spring He donned a bathing suit in shelter And left the firelights' | + | He did not live on tea and damper\\ |
- | He felt the water kiss and tingle Then came the silence, none too soon A ripple broke against the shingle | + | But took a little stove along |
- | And dark with blood, it met the moon (' | + | |
- | Abandoned in the hush, the kettle | + | At every place he chose to settle\\ |
- | Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' | + | He spread with gadgets, saving toil\\ |
- | (Submitted by Barry Wallace | + | He even had a whistling kettle\\ |
- | rqr | + | To warn him it was on the boil |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | + | |
- | MAIL BAG | + | Beneath the banksia and wattles\\ |
+ | Boronia and coolibah\\ | ||
+ | He scattered paper, cans and bottles\\ | ||
+ | And parked his nasty little car | ||
+ | |||
+ | He camped, this sacreligeous stranger\\ | ||
+ | (The moon was at the full that week)\\ | ||
+ | Once, in a spot that teemed with danger\\ | ||
+ | Beside a bunyip-haunted creek | ||
+ | |||
+ | He spread his junk, but did not plunder\\ | ||
+ | Hoping to stay the weekend long\\ | ||
+ | He watched the blood red sun go under\\ | ||
+ | Across the silent billabong | ||
+ | |||
+ | He ate tinned food without demurring\\ | ||
+ | He put the kettle on for tea\\ | ||
+ | He did not see the water stirring\\ | ||
+ | Out there beside the sunken tree | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then, for the day had made him swelter\\ | ||
+ | And the night was hot and tense to spring\\ | ||
+ | He donned a bathing suit in shelter\\ | ||
+ | And left the firelights' | ||
+ | |||
+ | He felt the water kiss and tingle\\ | ||
+ | Then came the silence, none too soon\\ | ||
+ | A ripple broke against the shingle\\ | ||
+ | And dark with blood, it met the moon | ||
+ | |||
+ | Abandoned in the hush, the kettle | ||
+ | Screamed, as if it guessed its masters' | ||
+ | And loud it screamed, the lifeless metal\\ | ||
+ | Far into the malicious night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Submitted by Barry Wallace) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Mail Bag. ===== | ||
From Kath Brown | From Kath Brown | ||
+ | |||
Dear Editor, | Dear Editor, | ||
+ | |||
You have asked in the April magazine " | You have asked in the April magazine " | ||
- | It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, | + | |
- | And of course there are some Fairly | + | It would be good if more people were not only interested in attending reunions, but were also glad to help with the arrangements, |
- | is all part of one aspect of the Club's program that appeals to them. | + | |
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers is a club of members who all embrace one great love the bushland and the pleasures of walking in the bush. But in other respects, we have great diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (from eighteen to eighty), from different homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music, |
- | diversity. We are of both sexes, of all ages (From eighteen to eighty), from different | + | |
- | homes, with different freedoms or responsibilities. We Like different kinds of music. inema, | + | So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home too long or they are no longer |
- | theatre, art and literature. We belong to different political parties, although I'm sure | + | |
- | that we would all wish our political party to support the cause of conservation. | + | Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the lectures, |
- | So it is not surprising that we have different responses to the various walks and social events that the Club offers. Some strong walkers only like to go on hard walks | + | |
- | and find in the challenge of long distances, big climbs, rough scrub in the company of other | + | When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn' |
- | Like-minded Club members that in this way the Club fulfills their bushwalking needs. Others prefer easy day walks perhaps they find weekend packs too heavy, the time away from home | + | |
- | toc long or they are no Longer | + | However, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons |
- | great enjoyment in being in the bush and getting their exercise on the track. There are, of course, many other grades of walks between the very hard or the very easy, and many Club members enjoy all kinds. | + | |
- | Then the social side of the Club the meetings, the slide nights, the Lectures. | + | ---- |
- | the auction, the get-togethers in the clubroom to talk to their friends and meet other | + | |
- | members. Some members enjoy this, others have other things to do. Some members who have | + | === Honorary membership for Bill Burke. === |
- | busy working lives and perhaps also do various jobs for the Club, can only manage to fore | + | |
- | gather | + | In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month' |
- | offers. | + | |
- | When you think of it, 200 members in the clubroom would be too many they wouldn' | + | === A new arrival! === |
- | to be short-circuited. If 100 members attend a day walk they would be spread over several | + | |
- | kilometres of track, And this applies to a certain extent to the Reunion. | + | Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June. Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! |
- | qopwever, Coolana, being a very large area, could accommodate 100 or 200 members in the different areas of bush from the hillsides to the river flats, and it would be very good if more members felt like attending. Those who don't probably have good reasons | + | |
- | going. And if only FIFTY attend, at least those 50 have a happy, enjoyable weekend with | + | === 1-2-3 September. === |
- | their bushwalking friends. So, yes, we do still want the Reunions. | + | |
- | HONORARY MEMBERSHIP FOR BILL BURKE In June, the Committee decided to offer Bill Burke honorary membership, in recognition of the many years of service which he has given to the club. Bill has been pleased to accept - more details in next month' | + | George Mawer is leading a 3-day walk from Kanangra to Katoomba, via Gangarang |
- | A NEW ARRIVAL! Brian and Helen Goldstraw have announced the birth of their first baby. A son, named Geoffrey Eric, was born on 25th June Congratulations to the happy parents from all of us! | + | |
- | 1-2-3 SEPTEMBER. | + | ---- |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHW E | + | |
- | 265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE 211 | + | === Canoe & Camping. === |
- | PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS - HON-FRI | + | |
- | THURS - 9-7 | + | 265 Victoria Road, Gladesville, |
- | SAT -9-4 (PARKING AT REAR, OFF PITIWATER ROAD) | + | |
- | 226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS --HON-FRI | + | 226 Princes Highway, Kogarah Bay, 2217. Phone (02) 546 5455. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30, Thurs 9-7, Sat - 9-4. |
- | THURS - 9-7 | + | |
- | SAT | + | A large range of lightweight, quality, bushwalking & camping gear: |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, OUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR | + | |
- | LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS. | + | * Lightweight food for backpackers and canoeists |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | * Maps, books and leaflets |
- | INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS | + | * Information service for canoeists and walkers |
- | KNIVES | + | |
- | WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. | + | * Compasses |
- | QUALITY TOURING CRAFT OF ALL TYPES HIGH QUALITY. PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | + | * Survival gear |
- | | + | |
- | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | + | We stock the largest range of canoeing gear in N.S.W. |
- | FOOTWEAR | + | |
- | July 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | Quality touring craft of all types. High quality, performance competition craft. |
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+ | * A huge range of paddles for all types of canoeing | ||
+ | * Wetsuits | ||
+ | * Surf skis | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Wide range of jackets | ||
+ | * Face masks | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Many types of buoyancy | ||
+ | * Helmets | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING by Barry Wallace | THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING by Barry Wallace | ||
The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Pbrter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. | The meeting began at 2017 with the Vice-President in the chair and around 25 or so members present. There were apologies from Carol Bruce, John Pbrter, Don Finch and Geoff Bridger. |
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