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- | =====The Sydney Bushwalker.===== | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker====== |
Established June 1931 | Established June 1931 | ||
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A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Incorporated, | ||
- | |Editor|Judy O' | + | |**Editor**|Judy O' |
- | |Production Manager|George Gray, Telephone 86 6263| | + | |**Production Manager**|George Gray, Telephone 86 6263| |
- | |Typist|Kath Brown| | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown| |
- | |Illustrator|Morag Ryder| | + | |**Illustrator**|Morag Ryder| |
- | |Printers|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Kay Chan & Barrie Burdoch| | + | |**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Les Powell, Margaret Niven, Kay Chan & Barrie Burdoch| |
=====April 1991===== | =====April 1991===== | ||
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- If unsuccessful call (02) 01 6020 __and__ | - If unsuccessful call (02) 01 6020 __and__ | ||
- Ask the operator to page 016 27 7321 or 016 27 7322. | - Ask the operator to page 016 27 7321 or 016 27 7322. | ||
- | - Leave a short mesbage | + | - Leave a short message |
__Note__: Always try to ring one of the SBW contacts before using the paging system. | __Note__: Always try to ring one of the SBW contacts before using the paging system. | ||
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The S.B.W. Search and Rescue contact will phone people on the S.B.W. Call Out List:- | The S.B.W. Search and Rescue contact will phone people on the S.B.W. Call Out List:- | ||
- To find out who is available | - To find out who is available | ||
- | - To pass on isntructions | + | - To pass on instructions |
- To co-ordinate transport | - To co-ordinate transport | ||
- To relay this information back to the Confederation of Bushwalkers contact as soon as possible. | - To relay this information back to the Confederation of Bushwalkers contact as soon as possible. | ||
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* W = Available weekends only | * W = Available weekends only | ||
- | |Name|Code|Adress|Home phone|Business phone| | + | |Name|Code|Address|Home phone|Business phone| |
- | |Austin, Mr Graig|W|59 Hannah Street Beecroft|| | | + | |Austin, Mr Craig|W|59 Hannah Street Beecroft|484 1519| | |
- | |Bloom, Mr Maurie|S|9 Conjola Place Gymea Bay|| | | + | |Bloom, Mr Maurie|S|9 Conjola Place Gymea Bay|525 4698| | |
- | |Bolton, Mr Birian|W|23 Achilles Road Engadine|| | | + | |Bolton, Mr Brian|W|23 Achilles Road Engadine|520 2921| | |
- | |Bruce, Ms Carol|O|10/ | + | |Bruce, Ms Carol|O|10/ |
- | |Bruce, Ms Barbara|W|11/ | + | |Bruce, Ms Barbara|W|11/ |
- | |Burke, Mr Bill|S|3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford|| | | + | |Burke, Mr Bill|S|3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford|871 1207| | |
- | |Butler, Mr David|O|99 7th Avenue Nth Katoomba|| | | + | |Butler, Mr David|O|99 7th Avenue Nth Katoomba| | | |
|Capon, Mr Bill|S|32 Milford Street Randwick|398 7820| | | |Capon, Mr Bill|S|32 Milford Street Randwick|398 7820| | | ||
|Clacher, Mr Kenn|W|5 Leeds Place Turramurra|449 4853|968 0059| | |Clacher, Mr Kenn|W|5 Leeds Place Turramurra|449 4853|968 0059| | ||
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|Hart, Mr Brian|W|P.O. Box 54 Kings Cross| | | | |Hart, Mr Brian|W|P.O. Box 54 Kings Cross| | | | ||
|Hodgson, Mr Bob|W|18 Dobroyd Road Balgowlah Heights|949 6175| | | |Hodgson, Mr Bob|W|18 Dobroyd Road Balgowlah Heights|949 6175| | | ||
- | |Holden, Mr Brian|W|12 Cassandra Place Stanwell | + | |Holden, Mr Brian|W|12 Cassandra Place Stanwell |
|Holland, Mr Bill|W|216C Quarter Sessions Road Westleigh|484 6636|925 3309| | |Holland, Mr Bill|W|216C Quarter Sessions Road Westleigh|484 6636|925 3309| | ||
|Hookway, Mr Ray|O|9/38 Cleland Road Artarmon|411 1873| | | |Hookway, Mr Ray|O|9/38 Cleland Road Artarmon|411 1873| | | ||
|James, Ms Greta|S|5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay|953 8384|234 5459| | |James, Ms Greta|S|5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay|953 8384|234 5459| | ||
- | |King, Mr Robert|S|78/ | + | |King, Mr Robert|S|78/ |
|Laing, Mr Jim|W|9/2 Greenlees Ave.Concord|73 5771| | | |Laing, Mr Jim|W|9/2 Greenlees Ave.Concord|73 5771| | | ||
|Lee, Mr Gordon|W|2 Bowerbird Close Berkley Vale|043 88 5589| | | |Lee, Mr Gordon|W|2 Bowerbird Close Berkley Vale|043 88 5589| | | ||
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|Reynolds, Mr Michael|S|45 Austin St Lane Cove|428 3178| | | |Reynolds, Mr Michael|S|45 Austin St Lane Cove|428 3178| | | ||
|Sowden, Mr David|S|4 Eden Drive Asquith|476 2998| | | |Sowden, Mr David|S|4 Eden Drive Asquith|476 2998| | | ||
- | |Stichter, Mr hans|S|61 Bryson St Toongabbie|688 3050| | | + | |Stichter, Mr Hans|S|61 Bryson St Toongabbie|688 3050| | |
|Stow, Ms Bronwyn|W|99 7th Avenue North Katoomba| | | | |Stow, Ms Bronwyn|W|99 7th Avenue North Katoomba| | | | ||
|Taeker, Mr Frank|S|13 Kirkham Road Auburn|645 1658| | | |Taeker, Mr Frank|S|13 Kirkham Road Auburn|645 1658| | | ||
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by Deborah Shapira | by Deborah Shapira | ||
- | Thia meeting began with a special meeting which was called for the purpose of approving some amendments in the Constitution. None of the rules changed the spirt of the organisation, | + | This meeting began with a special meeting which was called for the purpose of approving some amendments in the Constitution. None of the rules changed the spirit |
The general meeting then decided the following:- That the Annual Reunion will be held in the first week of November, hopefully at Coolana, Sydney Bush Walkers if agreeable to act as hosts. The Annual General Meeting will be in the form of a weekend seminar on 24/25.8.91. Club secretaries please to note. The bush dance will be on 13.9.91. | The general meeting then decided the following:- That the Annual Reunion will be held in the first week of November, hopefully at Coolana, Sydney Bush Walkers if agreeable to act as hosts. The Annual General Meeting will be in the form of a weekend seminar on 24/25.8.91. Club secretaries please to note. The bush dance will be on 13.9.91. | ||
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===Saturday, | ===Saturday, | ||
- | Hot, sunny morning climbed up past Mt. Cope Hut, which was full of families with small children. They hadn't come very far, their cars were parked about 50 metres away, on the firetrail! After morning tea on the aquaduct, we passed a huge snowdrift, perched | + | Hot, sunny morning climbed up past Mt. Cope Hut, which was full of families with small children. They hadn't come very far, their cars were parked about 50 metres away, on the firetrail! After morning tea on the aquaduct, we passed a huge snowdrift, perched |
Leaving the aqueduct, we joined the Alpine Walking Track again. Up a hill, with great views of Rocky Valley Storage and down again to the creek for lunch, at Marm Point. Along the way we saw cattlemen ' | Leaving the aqueduct, we joined the Alpine Walking Track again. Up a hill, with great views of Rocky Valley Storage and down again to the creek for lunch, at Marm Point. Along the way we saw cattlemen ' | ||
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For the next 28, days we were due to walk some 350 Kms pretty much across Nepal, from Hille in the southeast, along the Arun River and then crossing various passes, following the Dudh Kosl through the Sagarmatha National park to the site of the Everest Base Camp. | For the next 28, days we were due to walk some 350 Kms pretty much across Nepal, from Hille in the southeast, along the Arun River and then crossing various passes, following the Dudh Kosl through the Sagarmatha National park to the site of the Everest Base Camp. | ||
- | The trek was commercially organised by Peregrine Adventures of Melbourne, whose price iticluded | + | The trek was commercially organised by Peregrine Adventures of Melbourne, whose price included |
So, on a slightly misty Tuesday morning eleven Sydney Bushies, 5 sherpas, 30 porters and 300 eggs began their journey across Nepal. | So, on a slightly misty Tuesday morning eleven Sydney Bushies, 5 sherpas, 30 porters and 300 eggs began their journey across Nepal. | ||
- | For the first 6 days of the walk we followed the Arun River Valley - a mighty waterway which drains the icy waters of Makalu & Kanchenjunga in the North East of the country. Icy it may be to start with, cool to swim in, it was, but the temperature during that part of our walk was anything but cool. At one lunchtime stop, Maurie' | + | For the first 6 days of the walk we followed the Arun River Valley - a mighty waterway which drains the icy waters of Makalu & Kanchenjunga in the North East of the country. Icy it may be to start with, cool to swim in, it was, but the temperature during that part of our walk was anything but cool. At one lunchtime stop, Maurie' |
It has to be admitted however that some customs were not exactly to our enjoyment. The amount and frequency of human detritus - none of which was buried, meant that it was necessary to keep an appreciative eye on the ground as well as the near and distant hills. | It has to be admitted however that some customs were not exactly to our enjoyment. The amount and frequency of human detritus - none of which was buried, meant that it was necessary to keep an appreciative eye on the ground as well as the near and distant hills. | ||
- | There were no roads in this part of the country. Indeed, we were not to see another road once we left Hille, until we flew back from Lukla to Kathmandu. We were in fact walking along a very busy highway and trading route where the mode of transport for any goods was chiefly porters' | + | There were no roads in this part of the country. Indeed, we were not to see another road once we left Hille, until we flew back from Lukla to Kathmandu. We were in fact walking along a very busy highway and trading route where the mode of transport for any goods was chiefly porters' |
Each day seemed to present some new and interesting experience. However there were, during this part of the walk some events which stood out rather from the rest. | Each day seemed to present some new and interesting experience. However there were, during this part of the walk some events which stood out rather from the rest. | ||
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Still each day brought its new experience such as the elaborately built fish trap, directing the rushing waters of the mountain stream through a narrow contraption of bamboo stakes and matting, with the hopeful fishermen waiting for the fish to be deposited in a basket at the end - they seemed to have been waiting a long time and we saw no fish! | Still each day brought its new experience such as the elaborately built fish trap, directing the rushing waters of the mountain stream through a narrow contraption of bamboo stakes and matting, with the hopeful fishermen waiting for the fish to be deposited in a basket at the end - they seemed to have been waiting a long time and we saw no fish! | ||
- | Continuing up the Irkhu Khola for some distance we left the narrow confines of the creek and began our first major climb up to Salpa Pass (3475 m). Of all the subjects which had dominated our discussions before we commenced the holiday, undoubtedly the most important were those of hygeine | + | Continuing up the Irkhu Khola for some distance we left the narrow confines of the creek and began our first major climb up to Salpa Pass (3475 m). Of all the subjects which had dominated our discussions before we commenced the holiday, undoubtedly the most important were those of hygiene |
Our climb up to Salpa Pass took us through different country to that which we had encountered along the rivers. Native Oak and Rhodedendron forests gave us a pleasantly shaded walk along some well defined ridges with some fine views, and the coolness was much appreciated. That is until we reached our first really high camp just below Salpa Pass, where with setting of the sun the temperature plunged to 0° from about 20° in about as many minutes. | Our climb up to Salpa Pass took us through different country to that which we had encountered along the rivers. Native Oak and Rhodedendron forests gave us a pleasantly shaded walk along some well defined ridges with some fine views, and the coolness was much appreciated. That is until we reached our first really high camp just below Salpa Pass, where with setting of the sun the temperature plunged to 0° from about 20° in about as many minutes. | ||
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The first of the cool mornings greeted us the next day but the sunshine quickly warmed things up. We resumed our climb amongst the beautiful mixed forests of tall native Oak (quite unlike the English variety), Rhododendron trees, Junipers, Fir and Maple in an air as crisp and sparkling as Champagne, and Ray Turton our resident horticulturalist was in great demand to identify the various trees and shrubs. | The first of the cool mornings greeted us the next day but the sunshine quickly warmed things up. We resumed our climb amongst the beautiful mixed forests of tall native Oak (quite unlike the English variety), Rhododendron trees, Junipers, Fir and Maple in an air as crisp and sparkling as Champagne, and Ray Turton our resident horticulturalist was in great demand to identify the various trees and shrubs. | ||
- | From the top of Salpa Pass and by a fine Chorten, the superb vista of the snowy peaks of Numbu greeted our eyes and set against a clear blue sky beckoned majestically to us. The descent from the pass was one of the most delightful I have ever encountered. The mixture of trees many in their autumn tonings provided a beatiful | + | From the top of Salpa Pass and by a fine Chorten, the superb vista of the snowy peaks of Numbu greeted our eyes and set against a clear blue sky beckoned majestically to us. The descent from the pass was one of the most delightful I have ever encountered. The mixture of trees many in their autumn tonings provided a beautiful |
Our walk continued with descents and ascents by now becoming a little bit more than just 'a little bit up and a little bit down', and the altitude produced some shortness of breath. Two more passes, Sipki (3350 m) and Satu La (3200 m) were climbed and although we encountered some mist and cloud towards mid day the morning views of the high Himalayan peaks grew more prominent and more beautiful as we drew closer. | Our walk continued with descents and ascents by now becoming a little bit more than just 'a little bit up and a little bit down', and the altitude produced some shortness of breath. Two more passes, Sipki (3350 m) and Satu La (3200 m) were climbed and although we encountered some mist and cloud towards mid day the morning views of the high Himalayan peaks grew more prominent and more beautiful as we drew closer. | ||
- | Already we were anticipating the next part of our trek, following Dudh Kosl (milky river) | + | Already we were anticipating the next part of our trek, following Dudh Kosl (milky river) |
On the other hand the best was yet to come and we were also anxious to see if Angela and David would be at Lukla to join up with us. | On the other hand the best was yet to come and we were also anxious to see if Angela and David would be at Lukla to join up with us. | ||
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To be continued... | To be continued... | ||
+ | =====S.B.W. Conservation Fund.===== | ||
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+ | The setting up of a Conservation Fund, to be adminiStered on the same lines as the Coolana Fund, was proposed by John Porter early last year and has since been approved. | ||
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+ | The fund would be built up from the following sources:- | ||
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+ | * The existing fund set aside for conservation | ||
+ | * Donations | ||
+ | * Grants from the ACF (see note below) | ||
+ | * Allocations from general club funds at the direction of a general meeting | ||
+ | * Interest earned but not spent | ||
+ | * Bequests | ||
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+ | It will be administered as a capital fund and invested in trustee securities. All interest earned during any club year will be available for club conservation projects or donations to organisations primarily concerned with the preservation of natural areas. | ||
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+ | Proposals for expenditure should, except in a case of extreme urgency, be referred to a sub-committee comprising the President, the Treasurer and the Conservation Secretary, who will report to Committee which will make a recommendation to a general meeting. | ||
- | S.B0114 CONSERVATION !FUND | ||
- | The setting up. of a CONSERVATION FUND, to be adminiStered on the same lines as the | ||
- | Coolana Fund, ,was proposed by John Porter early last year and has since been approved. | ||
- | The fund Would. be built up. from the following sources:- | ||
- | The existing fund set aside for conservation | ||
- | Donations | ||
- | o Grants from the ACF (see note below) | ||
- | o Allocations from general club funds at the direction of a general meeting | ||
- | Interest earned but not spent Bequests | ||
- | ' It will be administered as a capital fund and invested in trustee securities. All interest ' earned during any club year will be available for club conservation projects or donations to organisations primarily concerned with the preservation of natural areas. | ||
- | Proposals for expenditure should, except in a case of extreme urgency, be referred to a , | ||
Details of the proposal should be published in the magazine, or in the form of an insert. | Details of the proposal should be published in the magazine, or in the form of an insert. | ||
- | The fund will be a practical means of furthering object (iii) of the constitution "to establish a definite regard for the welfare and preservation of the wildlife and natural' | + | |
- | NOTE ON DONATIONS TO THE AUSTRALIAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | + | The fund will be a practical means of furthering object (iii) of the constitution "to establish a definite regard for the welfare and preservation of the wildlife and natural beauty of this country" |
+ | |||
+ | ====Note on donations to the Australian Conservation Foundation.==== | ||
The ACE has notified the SBW that it has been approved as an organisation eligible to receive a specific grant from the Foundation. The ACF's approval is much appreciated. It will be an incentive to doners to support the Conservation Fund. | The ACE has notified the SBW that it has been approved as an organisation eligible to receive a specific grant from the Foundation. The ACF's approval is much appreciated. It will be an incentive to doners to support the Conservation Fund. | ||
- | In order to make a donation to the ACF, stating a preference that the donation should be spent for the purposes of the SBW Conservation Fund, donors should send their cheque to the ACE, accompanied by the following form:- | ||
- | The Director | ||
- | Australian Conservation Foundation 340 Gore STreet | ||
- | FITZROY VIC 3065 | ||
- | I attach a donation to the Australian Conservation Foundation.. I prefer that this donation should be spent for the purposes of The Sydney Bush Walkers Conservation Fund. understand that this donation is tax deductible and look forward to your receipt. | ||
- | NAME (MR MS MRS MISS) | ||
- | ADDRESS | ||
- | SIGNED. | ||
- | The ACF advises that donations over $2 are tax deductible if you fill in the form. | ||
- | Make the cheque out to the Australian Conservation Foundation, fill in the form expressing a preference that the donation be used for the purposes of The Sydney Bush Walkers Conservation Fund and send the cheque and form to ACF. | ||
- | (Please note that ACE mail out receipts only once a month) | ||
- | April 1991 The Sydney Bu.shwalker Page | ||
- | TR TO, BARRINGTONTOPS | ||
- | - 1 ' | ||
- | Day 1. After leaving Charlestown at 7.30 am with my brother Dick, a couple of stops along the way and travelling 190 km we arrived at the Tomalla area of Barrington Tops at around 11.00 am. For once we were not camping out and were staying in a building on a farm complete with most modern conveniences including beds and plumbing and a beautiful view fwm the verdandah. | ||
- | One of the first things nfticed was a small lizard caught in a strong spider' | ||
- | Bird life was prolific and notable amongst those seen or heard were: Crimson and Eastern Rosella, Red Wattle Bird, Magpie, Peewit, Yellow Rump Thornhill, Swans, Wood Duck, Lyrebird, Pied Cormorant, Pied Faced Heron and Spur Winged Plover. Towards the end of the | ||
- | day additional Cormorants arrived at high altitude from the south. When they sighted the farm dams they went into a steep dive arid made a spectacular sound when they applied the air | ||
- | brakes prior to landing. The Kookaburras rendered a deafening evening chorus and fortunately did not repeat this at dawn. | ||
- | The scenery was tremendous for photography and in addition to the Scenery I took portraits of a tame bull and his entourage of heifers and also a horse. During fishing of the dama there were signs of some fish life but no result except for losing the leader and fly from my line. | ||
- | Weather was very fine with maximum day temperature around 25 and minimum evening temperature of 14 degrees. This with low humidity Made life very comfortable during our stay compared with life on the coast. Our elevation was 1000 metres above sea level and Our location was right on the sOurce (No. 2) of the Hunter River. | ||
- | Day. 2. Drove by road and bush track to John and Del O' | ||
- | Manning River. We had a chat with Del who was just about to paint out her lounge room. Del very kindly gave us a cup of tea and telephoned the Manager of ToMaila Station (C.P.H./ | ||
- | upstream. I got one eel on natural bait and a couple of strikes but no take on spinners. Dick got one fish on fly and lost a good one along the way. Most of the country we fished was open and this with the intense summer light was against us. Had a chat with John who had been busy all day with the tractor pasturing for winter feed for the cattle and returned to our base. | ||
- | Day. 3. We awoke to a spectacular carolling of Grey Butcherbirds, | ||
- | After packing up we proceeded directly | + | In order to make a donation |
- | not quite as vicious as usual as if something had removed | + | |
- | excellent for walking inta for camping. Wading upstream is relatively easy and comfortable | + | |
- | at summer temperatures. This area is about 5 km upstream from the previous day's venue. | + | |
- | Fishing produced plenty of small to takable fish so it could be better in the autumn. One fish was so keen it followed my lure over a small waterfall. | + | |
- | We'had lunch back at the car during which we had a visit by what looked like a pale brown snake which would not pose for a photo except in the shade. | + | |
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- | Day Packs High Tops, Summit Gear | + | |
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- | EASTWOOD | + | |
- | CAMPING | + | |
- | CENTRE | + | |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | |
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- | Beef Jet | + | |
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- | Goretex Clothing | + | |
- | Cycle Panniers | + | |
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+ | The Director\\ | ||
+ | Australian Conservation Foundation\\ | ||
+ | 340 Gore Street\\ | ||
+ | Fitzroy VIC 3065 | ||
- | THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MARCH 1991 by Barry Wallace. | + | I attach a donation to the Australian Conservation Foundation. I prefer that this donation should be spent for the purposes of The Sydney Bush Walkers Conservation Fund. I understand that this donation is tax deductible and look forward to your receipt. |
+ | |||
+ | Name (Mr Ms Mrs Miss)...... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Address...... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Signed...... | ||
+ | |||
+ | The ACF advises that donations over $2 are tax deductible if you fill in the form. Make the cheque out to the Australian Conservation Foundation, fill in the form expressing a preference that the donation be used for the purposes of The Sydney Bush Walkers Conservation Fund and send the cheque and form to ACF. | ||
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+ | (Please note that ACF mail out receipts only once a month) | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====A Trip To Barrington Tops - 30 January - 1 February | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Frank Woodgate | ||
+ | ===Day 1.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | After leaving Charlestown at 7.30 am with my brother Dick, a couple of stops along the way and travelling 190 km we arrived at the Tomalla area of Barrington Tops at around 11.00 am. For once we were not camping out and were staying in a building on a farm complete with most modern conveniences including beds and plumbing and a beautiful view from the verdandah. | ||
+ | |||
+ | One of the first things noticed was a small lizard caught in a strong spider' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Bird life was prolific and notable amongst those seen or heard were: Crimson and Eastern Rosella, Red Wattle Bird, Magpie, Peewit, Yellow Rump Thornhill, Swans, Wood Duck, Lyrebird, Pied Cormorant, Pied Faced Heron and Spur Winged Plover. Towards the end of the day additional Cormorants arrived at high altitude from the south. When they sighted the farm dams they went into a steep dive and made a spectacular sound when they applied the air brakes prior to landing. The Kookaburras rendered a deafening evening chorus and fortunately did not repeat this at dawn. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The scenery was tremendous for photography and in addition to the scenery I took portraits of a tame bull and his entourage of heifers and also a horse. During fishing of the dams there were signs of some fish life but no result except for losing the leader and fly from my line. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Weather was very fine with maximum day temperature around 25 and minimum evening temperature of 14 degrees. This with low humidity made life very comfortable during our stay compared with life on the coast. Our elevation was 1000 metres above sea level and our location was right on the source (No. 2) of the Hunter River. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Day. 2.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Drove by road and bush track to John and Del O' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Day. 3.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We awoke to a spectacular carolling of Grey Butcherbirds, | ||
+ | |||
+ | After packing up we proceeded directly to the Upper Manning Camping area on Forestry Commission land, left our car and walked a few kilometres along the ridges behind the river. As we got further down our way was impeded by masses of tree ferns and vines. The vines were not quite as vicious as usual as if something had removed the barbs and-they seemed to release their hold when I held a knife against their stem. This is best described as long pants and gaiter country but there are plenty of open spots near good pools which in summer would be excellent for walking into for camping. Wading upstream is relatively easy and comfortable at summer temperatures. This area is about 5 km upstream from the previous day's venue. Fishing produced plenty of small to takable fish so it could be better in the autumn. One fish was so keen it followed my lure over a small waterfall. | ||
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+ | We had lunch back at the car during which we had a visit by what looked like a pale brown snake which would not pose for a photo except in the shade. | ||
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+ | =====The Annual General Meeting - March 1991.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Barry Wallace. | ||
The meeting began at 20.12 with the President in the chair and around 55 members present. There were apologies from Tony Marshall, Hans Stichter, Jim Brown, Bob Niven and Jeff Niven, Bev Foulds, Ian Wolfe, and Alan and Anita Doherty. | The meeting began at 20.12 with the President in the chair and around 55 members present. There were apologies from Tony Marshall, Hans Stichter, Jim Brown, Bob Niven and Jeff Niven, Bev Foulds, Ian Wolfe, and Alan and Anita Doherty. | ||
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Minutes of the previous A.G.M. were read and received with no matters arising. The Annual Reports were presented, taken as read and accepted. The Financial Statements were taken as read and accepted. | Minutes of the previous A.G.M. were read and received with no matters arising. The Annual Reports were presented, taken as read and accepted. The Financial Statements were taken as read and accepted. | ||
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All of which brought us to the election of office bearers for the coming year and the associated motions permitting the business of the meeting to proceed concurrently with the elections and establishing the methods for counting votes cast. No doubt the results of the elections were published last month. | All of which brought us to the election of office bearers for the coming year and the associated motions permitting the business of the meeting to proceed concurrently with the elections and establishing the methods for counting votes cast. No doubt the results of the elections were published last month. | ||
- | The determination of the level of subscriptions for the coming year brought a recommendation from the Treasurer that rates remain unchanged, and that's how we finished up. There was extensive debate and argument on a series of amendments to a motion that we set a separate rate for pensioner members, but in the end the votes swept it all off into oblivion. | + | The determination of the level of subscriptions for the coming year brought a recommendation from the Treasurer that rates remain unchanged, and that's how we finished up. There was extensive debate and argument on a series of amendments to a motion that we set a separate rate for pensioner members, but in the end the votes swept it all off into oblivion. |
- | The Treasurer' | + | The Treasurer' |
- | The Walks Report began with the weekend of 15,16,17 February. Les Powell' | + | The Walks Report began with the weekend of 15,16,17 February. Les Powell' |
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+ | Alex Colley' | ||
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+ | February 22,23,24 saw Bob Younger cancel his Ettrema walk but Geoff McIntosh reported a party of 13 on his Corang River swimming trip. Peter Christian' | ||
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+ | March 1,2,3 saw Ian Debert cancel his Yalwal gourmet weekend and Oliver Crawford' | ||
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+ | The weekend of March 8,9,10 saw Les Powell leading a party of 3 on his Gunmarl Saddle trip which was said to have gone well. Geoff McIntosh' | ||
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+ | There was a Conservation Report, and the Confederation Report revealed that there have been a succession of break-ins to cars parked near Claustral Canyon. | ||
- | Alex Colley' | ||
- | February 22;23,24 saw Bob Younger canOell his Ettrema walk but Geoff McIntosh reported a party of 13 on his Corang River swimming trip. Peter Christian' | ||
- | March 1,2,3 saw Ian Debert cancel his Yalwal gourmet weekend and Oliver Crawford' | ||
- | Narrowneck area walk, reported.as to schedule despite the trains. Tom Wenman cancelled his Colo River day walk. | ||
- | The weekend of March 8,9,10 saw Les Powell leading a party, of 3 on his Gunman i Saddle trip | ||
- | which was said to have gone well. Geoff' | ||
- | described as " | ||
- | There was a Conservatibn Report, and the Confederation Report revealed that there have been a succession of break-ins to' | ||
General Business brought only a report of a re-design to the letterhead on club stationery. After that it was simply a matter of closing the meeting, at 2218, with a hollow sounding "Let us re-une" | General Business brought only a report of a re-design to the letterhead on club stationery. After that it was simply a matter of closing the meeting, at 2218, with a hollow sounding "Let us re-une" | ||
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- | Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker April 1991 | ||
- | UNDER THE CITY STARS | + | =====Under The City Stars.===== |
- | The official induction of incoming. President, Bill Holland, took place according-to tradition after the Annual General Meeting. However, there was a notable difference: instead of the seclusion and darkness of Coolana, the ceremony took place against a backdrop of city skyscrapers and colourful neon lights on Wednesday 20th March. | + | The official induction of incoming President, Bill Holland, took place according to tradition after the Annual General Meeting. However, there was a notable difference: instead of the seclusion and darkness of Coolana, the ceremony took place against a backdrop of city skyscrapers and colourful neon lights on Wednesday 20th March. |
Because of the change of dates for the Coolana Reunion, the induction was held at the clubhouse at Kirribilli and, although the setting was the exact opposite to Coolana, it still had a special and significant meaning. | Because of the change of dates for the Coolana Reunion, the induction was held at the clubhouse at Kirribilli and, although the setting was the exact opposite to Coolana, it still had a special and significant meaning. | ||
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A most up-market barbecue followed in the spacious grounds of the clubhouse and the evening certainly passed as merrily as any similar occasion at Coolana. Congratulations Bill. | A most up-market barbecue followed in the spacious grounds of the clubhouse and the evening certainly passed as merrily as any similar occasion at Coolana. Congratulations Bill. | ||
+ | =====Social Notes For May.===== | ||
- | + | |May 1st|Committee Meeting| | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR MAY | + | |May 8th|General Meeting. |
- | MAY | + | |May 15th|Safe Motoring. |
- | 1st COMMITTEE MEETING , | + | |May 22nd|Bush PHotography |
- | 8111 GENERAL MEETING | + | |May 29th|Culture Night. |
- | A-seleqion | + | |
- | -15th pim MOTORING | + | |
- | Talk by Ile' | + | |
- | BUSILPHOTOGRAPHY-- -HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS | + | |
- | -29th CULTURE NIGHT | + | |
- | This is a repeat.of the very successful night held last year. If you would like to perform, contact Helen Gray on 876 6263. | + | |
- | BLACKHEATH TAXIS & TOURIST SERVICES | + | |
- | 10 & 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | |
- | UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK | + | |
- | BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + |
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