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- | DNEY BUSHWAL,KER | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker====== |
- | ,,Established June 1931 | + | |
- | s Ro a vA4.4.etA | + | Established June 1931 |
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- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers |
- | Street, Kirribilli (near Milson' | + | |
- | prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager. | + | |**Editor**|Judy. O' |
- | EDITOR | + | |**Business Manager**|Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099. Telephone 982.2615 (H), 888 3144 (Business)| |
- | BUSINESS : | + | |**Production Manager|George Gray - Telephone 876 6263| |
- | - Telephone 982.2615 (H),.888 3144 (Business) | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown| |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER | + | |**Illustrator**|Morag Ryder| |
- | TYPIST | + | |**Printers**|Kenn Clacher, Lee Powell, Margaret Niven, Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan| |
- | ILLUSTRATOR | + | |
- | PRINTERS | + | ====September 1991==== |
- | Barrie Murdoch & Kay Chan | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER1991 | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | Western Macdonnells Central Australia June 1991 | + | |
- | Down Memory Lane to Bungonia Gorge Conservation - A Plea for our National Parks In Memoriam - Dr. Bob Binks | + | | | |Page| |
- | Obituary - Roy Braithwaite A Night at the Observatory The August General Meeting Walks Report 11/8/91 | + | |Western Macdonnells Central Australia June 1991|Deborah Shapira| 2| |
- | Mailbag | + | |Down Memory Lane to Bungonia Gorge|Barbara Bruce| 7| |
- | The Club Debate 17/7/91 | + | |Conservation - A Plea for our National Parks| | 8| |
- | The Confederation Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc. | + | |In Memoriam - Dr. Bob Binks|Dot Butler| 9| |
- | Combined Annual General Meeting & Annual Conference 24/8/91 | + | |Obituary - Roy Braithwaite|Kath Brown| 9| |
- | New Members | + | |A Night at the Observatory|Alex Colley|10| |
- | Advertisement | + | |The August General Meeting|Barry Wallace|13| |
- | It Eastwood Camping Centre 12 | + | |Walks Report 11/8/91|Tony Manes|14| |
- | - Willis Is Walkabouts 11 | + | |Mailbag|John Newman|15| |
- | Page | + | |Mailbag|Lucy Sullivan|15| |
- | by Deborah Shapira 2 | + | |The Club Debate 17/7/91| |16| |
- | Barbara Bruce 7 | + | |The Confederation Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc. Combined Annual General Meeting & Annual Conference 24/8/91|Spiro Hajinakitas|17| |
- | 8 | + | |New Members| |18| |
- | Dot Butler 9 | + | |
- | Kath Brown 9 | + | =====Advertisement.===== |
- | Alex Colley 10 | + | |
- | Barry Wallace 13 | + | | |Page| |
- | Tony Manes 14 | + | |Paddy Pallin - the Leaders in Adventure| 6| |
- | John Newman 15 | + | |Willis' |
- | Lucy Sullivan 15 | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre|12| |
- | . 16 | + | |
- | Spiro Hajinakitas 17 | + | =====Western MacDonnells, Central Australia, June 1991.===== |
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- | Page 2 The Sydney Bust-walker | + | by Deborah Shapira |
- | WESTERN IVIACDONNELLS, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, JUNE 1991. by Deborah Shapira | + | |
- | Participants: | + | Participants: |
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- | Arrived rather bleary-eyed at Sydney Airport some time before dawn.. An uneventful flight followed with a 2.5 hour stopover in Brisbane on the way to Alice Springs. Our transport picked us ,up and took us to our motel where we booked in five to a room, A few of us went in to town where We achieved not Much more than the purchase of an ice cream. Arriving back we found that Peg and Alistair had arrived from Tasmania. We went out to dinner and took Grant, a local bush walker, who had been so helpful in finding our transport. | + | ===Day 1=== |
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- | Most of us arose early either due to anticipation of our pending adventure or the eagerness to enjoy the last " | + | Arrived rather bleary-eyed at Sydney Airport some time before dawn. An uneventful flight followed with a 2.5 hour stopover in Brisbane on the way to Alice Springs. Our transport picked us up and took us to our motel where we booked in five to a room. A few of us went in to town where we achieved not much more than the purchase of an ice cream. Arriving back we found that Peg and Alistair had arrived from Tasmania. We went out to dinner and took Grant, a local bush walker, who had been so helpful in finding our transport. |
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- | Today' | + | ===Day 2=== |
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- | Today we wandered east along the northern arm of Ormiston Creek and enjoyed plenty of stops in the shade of red river gums to escape the heat. We had a glorious long lunch beside one waterhole where | + | Most of us arose early either due to anticipation of our pending adventure or the eagerness to enjoy the last " |
- | we could swim and use the facilities for such chores as sock washing. After lunch we continued along | + | |
- | whilst observing some 'rather unusual cloud formations to the south east. At yet another rest stop we observed a helicopter which appeared to be circling us. On its return some of us waved. The next thing we knew it had landed and three men were emerging. | + | ===Day 3=== |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 3 | + | |
- | camp in a creek-bed below Mt Giles. | + | Today' |
- | day (something I imagine does not occur frequently). Camp was set up in the immediate vicinity. The fires | + | |
- | . | + | ===Day 4=== |
- | burned most of the night and there was still one or two smouldering in the morning. | + | |
- | We walked through the blackened ridges on an overcast morning until we reached a creek below Mt Giles. After a fairly lengthy morning tea most of the party embarked upon the climb up Mt Giles (the one which has the trig). Dot stayed to mind the gear and Alex stayed to mind Dot. It was a steep rocky climb to reach the top which eventually gave us 360 degree views. Climbing down was reasonably tricky with both Ros and I succeeding. in ripping the seats of our trousers. After lunch we walked across a few more ridges and camped in a oreek7bed | + | Today we wandered east along the northern arm of Ormiston Creek and enjoyed plenty of stops in the shade of red river gums to escape the heat. We had a glorious long lunch beside one waterhole where we could swim and use the facilities for such chores as sock washing. After lunch we continued along whilst observing some rather unusual cloud formations to the south east. At yet another rest stop we observed a helicopter which appeared to be circling us. On its return some of us waved. The next thing we knew it had landed and three men were emerging. |
- | SHOWING THE : | + | |
- | Nil eIDONNELL RANGES FROM oRmisToN 60R6 TO STANDLE\f Cl4R5M | + | ===Day 5=== |
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- | ; | + | We walked through the blackened ridges on an overcast morning until we reached a creek below Mt Giles. After a fairly lengthy morning tea most of the party embarked upon the climb up Mt Giles (the one which has the trig). Dot stayed to mind the gear and Alex stayed to mind Dot. It was a steep rocky climb to reach the top which eventually gave us 360 degree views. Climbing down was reasonably tricky with both Ros and I succeeding in ripping the seats of our trousers. After lunch we walked across a few more ridges and camped in a creek bed full of huge trees, an area looking rather other-worldly compared to the dry ridges above it. In the evening Ros and I engaged in emergency needlework while we sang Happy Birthday to Peg. |
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- | "Si II4: | + | Due to the presence of a cloud cover most of us had our flies up. It was just as well as we awoke to a light drizzle in the early light. We wandered off towards Giles Springs. At about mid-morning a canyon was found so some of us wandered into it to have a look. At about lunchtime we reached Giles Springs, apparently now approachable by 4WD due to the presence of tyre tracks and fireplaces. We climbed up a fair way only to find that higher up would prove to be too damp to sleep there so down we came again to indulge in an afternoon of eating, hot water hair washing, clothes washing and then after the chores were done some of us undertook some exploration up to the top of the Springs. It is amazing to find in the middle of the "Dry Centre" |
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- | 7 Rain overnight | + | |
- | 9.10 Carop at Ellery Creek Fish Holes | + | |
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- | 11 Camp near big. chasm | + | |
- | 12 Camp near Berry' | + | |
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- | Due to the presence of a cloud cover most of us had our flies up. It was just as well as we awoke to a light drizzle in the early light. We wandered off towards Giles Springs. At about mid-morning a canyon was found so some of us wandered into it to have a look. At about lunchtime we reached Giles Springs, apparently now approachable by 4WD due to the presence of tyre tracks and fireplaces. We climbed up a fair way only to find that higher up would provd to be too damp to sleep there so down we came again to indulge in an afternoon of eating, hot water hair washing, clothes washing and then after the chores were done some of us undertook some exploration up to the top of the Springs. It is amazing to find in the middle of the "Dry Centre' | ||
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At dawn it rained lightly and we set off in cool and cloudy conditions. Walking along a gully we drove off a dingo. Lunch was a rather chilly affair in another creek. During the afternoon Dot entertained us with some rather wild tales of dubious authenticity, | At dawn it rained lightly and we set off in cool and cloudy conditions. Walking along a gully we drove off a dingo. Lunch was a rather chilly affair in another creek. During the afternoon Dot entertained us with some rather wild tales of dubious authenticity, | ||
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- | It rained almost ALL night, We were supposed to follow the creek to Ellery Creek, a distance of 3.5 return trips to Wahroonga Station from Dot's house. At about 1045 we realised that Alec had decided to try another railway station and was no longer with us. search | + | ===Day 8=== |
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- | A very early start on a day dawning bright and cleir. We went at a brisk pace to Eliery | + | It rained almost ALL night, We were supposed to follow the creek to Ellery Creek, a distance of 3.5 return trips to Wahroonga Station from Dot's house. At about 10:45 we realised that Alec had decided to try another railway station and was no longer with us. Search |
- | Just as we were contemplating a dinner of one teaspoon of red jam, one of yellow jam and a scrape of peanut butter the party returned, some staggering, after a marathon effort of about 28 km. After washing in warm water we had dinner which included a cask of white wine which had mysteriously turned up in the food drop. | + | |
- | Day 10 | + | ===Day 9=== |
- | A beautiful dawn complete with bird calls. There appeared to be.no rush and it was apparent that no one | + | |
- | was going anywhere before lunch. Heather and I decided to explore the creek upstream, as although several of us had camped in that particular spot before none of us knew what lay beyond. We climbed around the cliff at the northern end of the pool and continued along the left-hand fork. This Tisted | + | A very early start on a day dawning bright and clear. We went at a brisk pace to Ellery |
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- | We walked beside the Chewinos | + | ===Day 10=== |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 5 | + | |
- | should mention that we all shared food for three meals a day plus beverages in one food group. Don had worked out a fairly complicated system of who was carrying what for each meal and it did not take long.. for party members to produce whatever was required quickly in order that their packs would be lightened. A food group does require a fair amount of pro organisation However, everyone was pleased with the variety of food we had and overall I think everyorfd,' | + | A beautiful dawn complete with bird calls. There appeared to be no rush and it was apparent that no one was going anywhere before lunch. Heather and I decided to explore the creek upstream, as although several of us had camped in that particular spot before none of us knew what lay beyond. We climbed around the cliff at the northern end of the pool and continued along the left-hand fork. This twisted |
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- | A group of us left early to enjoy the religious experience - another hitherto unknown | + | ===Day |
- | - through hot ridges. | + | |
- | e developed an attack | + | We walked beside the Chewings |
- | seored.- The water this time was Only 6 mins from the only suitable camping place' | + | |
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- | some -young fierce-looking spinifex bushes. | + | A group of us left early to enjoy the religious experience - another hitherto unknown |
- | .Day 13 | + | |
- | We spent the first part of the morning exploring possible canyons in the immediate vicinity then -returned | + | ===Day 13=== |
- | of Spencer,s Gorge, arriving there rather late. Just as we approached we suddenly heard voices and then saw yvtlat | + | |
- | . Crept surreptiously into the gorge and collected water unseen. This was achieved in the very last light and at the end of it most of us had pretty weary feet. | + | We spent the first part of the morning exploring possible canyons in the immediate vicinity then returned |
- | Day 14 | + | |
- | A light wind became a gale during the night. Breakfast was eaten in gusty conditions. Two litres of water was distributed to each person as it was uncertain as to the quality of water we might find along the Hugh River. We trudged all morning in hot weather to a place on the map called Reedy Hole, a loop in the river bypassed by the main thoroughfare. The water there looked dubious so we boiled it for 10-15 minS before using it. The afternoon was spent quietly: Just as we were going to bed we heard a great chorus of dingo howling in close proximity. This caused one person to move her gear and sleeping place rather speedily - abei.itZ | + | ===Day 14=== |
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- | Set off fairly early in steamy conditions. At the Heavitree Gap we saw a massive encampment of various vehicles and large tents. The road which ran alongside the Hugh River had a lot of litter mainly in the form of beer cans. All the same the big river trees were very beautiful and we were rewarded with a visit of a flock of pink cockatoos (also known as Major Mitchell cockatoos I believe). We arrived at the main road at 10.30 and the bus arrived 15 mins later. | + | A light wind became a gale during the night. Breakfast was eaten in gusty conditions. Two litres of water was distributed to each person as it was uncertain as to the quality of water we might find along the Hugh River. We trudged all morning in hot weather to a place on the map called Reedy Hole, a loop in the river bypassed by the main thoroughfare. The water there looked dubious so we boiled it for 10-15 mins before using it. The afternoon was spent quietly. Just as we were going to bed we heard a great chorus of dingo howling in close proximity. This caused one person to move her gear and sleeping place rather speedily - about 5 seconds, I think. Don tried to reply but they remained unimpressed. For our last night out we had a magnificent sky complete with the rare occasion of the line up of Jupiter, Venus and Mars. |
- | Scarpa TRIONIC SL is a revolutionary step scending slopes | + | |
- | forward in footwear Crafted in Italy, it tea- Due to its unique construction. and comb- | + | ===Day 15=== |
- | . tures an all leather upper suede lining, full nation of modern materials with traditional bellows tongue and removable contoured craftsmanship. TRIONIC requires a mini. toothed mum of breaking-in, | + | |
- | transition onto the sole without jolting, yet at Paddy Pallin equipment lets you put your the same time gives excellent grip when de- best foot forward. | + | Set off fairly early in steamy conditions. At the Heavitree Gap we saw a massive encampment of various vehicles and large tents. The road which ran alongside the Hugh River had a lot of litter mainly in the form of beer cans. All the same the big river trees were very beautiful and we were rewarded with a visit of a flock of pink cockatoos (also known as Major Mitchell cockatoos I believe). We arrived at the main road at 10.30 and the bus arrived 15 mins later. |
- | Paddy Pullin Adventure Equipment | + | |
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- | MIRANDA 527 kingsway (02) 525 6829 | + | |
- | PARRAMA' | + | Barbara Bruce |
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- | eafiets & Mail Orders Contact your nearest store or Paddy' | + | __Members |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | |
- | DOWN MEMORY LANE TO BUNGONIA GORGE Barbara. Bruce | + | On 6-7 July I had been part of Sev Sternhell' |
- | Members | + | |
- | On 6-7 July I had been part of Say Sternhell' | + | Apparently the rest of the party intended to arrive early on the Saturday morning, but Rob, Michelle and myself, all agreed we would rather drive up on the Friday night and enjoy a good night' |
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Saturday morning we were all rugged up against the wind as we headed down Long Nose Point, noting the growing ravagement of the landscape by the Portland Cement mine. An hour later and I was enjoying our wander along the picturesque banks of Bungonia Creek, amused at the sight of John's pack, which reminded me of a modern day swag the way he had his tent stowed underneath and his billy strung on behind. That night we found out why he couldn' | Saturday morning we were all rugged up against the wind as we headed down Long Nose Point, noting the growing ravagement of the landscape by the Portland Cement mine. An hour later and I was enjoying our wander along the picturesque banks of Bungonia Creek, amused at the sight of John's pack, which reminded me of a modern day swag the way he had his tent stowed underneath and his billy strung on behind. That night we found out why he couldn' | ||
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A pleasant stop in the sun for morning tea and then we were on the steep climb up Mt Ayre. It felt like the middle of summer as the salt of my sweat stung my eyes. At the false top we digressed to catch the view down the Shoalhaven towards the Chimneys - quite a picture - then proceeded to the top where we found a relatively sheltered area for lunch. I believe I had the best spot - a good sized rock at my back and just enough protection from the wind for me to be able to lie back and enjoy the warmth of the sun for a nice snooze. | A pleasant stop in the sun for morning tea and then we were on the steep climb up Mt Ayre. It felt like the middle of summer as the salt of my sweat stung my eyes. At the false top we digressed to catch the view down the Shoalhaven towards the Chimneys - quite a picture - then proceeded to the top where we found a relatively sheltered area for lunch. I believe I had the best spot - a good sized rock at my back and just enough protection from the wind for me to be able to lie back and enjoy the warmth of the sun for a nice snooze. | ||
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It was difficult to have to shift from this position of comfort, but as usual needs must. Back into the wind and down the steep shale track on the northern side of Mt Ayre. A few of us were very aware of our knees after this experience. Jan advised us to collect water from the creek before crossing and as Morag and I were waiting for the rest of the party on the further bank (we didn't bother taking off our shoes to cross - the rest did) we were discussing the current high level of the water and what it looked like without any water at all. I reflected at this point that I probably used to do a lot of talking (be quiet, Bob Younger!) because I couldn' | It was difficult to have to shift from this position of comfort, but as usual needs must. Back into the wind and down the steep shale track on the northern side of Mt Ayre. A few of us were very aware of our knees after this experience. Jan advised us to collect water from the creek before crossing and as Morag and I were waiting for the rest of the party on the further bank (we didn't bother taking off our shoes to cross - the rest did) we were discussing the current high level of the water and what it looked like without any water at all. I reflected at this point that I probably used to do a lot of talking (be quiet, Bob Younger!) because I couldn' | ||
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Campfires are always very satisfying to the soul and this one was no different. The moon shone dully as we stole off to our tents for a good night' | Campfires are always very satisfying to the soul and this one was no different. The moon shone dully as we stole off to our tents for a good night' | ||
- | Sunday morning Jan took a group further up the gorge to inspect the waterfalls. He was concerned about the unusually high water level- in the creek due to the recent rains, but they were able to get most of the way before having to turn back. | + | |
- | Page 8 | + | Sunday morning Jan took a group further up the gorge to inspect the waterfalls. He was concerned about the unusually high water level in the creek due to the recent rains, but they were able to get most of the way before having to turn back. |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker September 1991 | + | |
As Saturday' | As Saturday' | ||
- | Eventually we made it across to the other bank and after negotiating past the stinging tree it became quite easy, going before we stopped for lunch at our previous day's morning tea point. | + | |
- | A stroll back along the pleasant banks of Bungonia Creek and then we were climbing the well graded track of 'Long Nose Point. Aside from the people of various. trips and the boulders,. this track is one of my main riterhar..ies:. 'not difficult, even pleasant, just take it nice and steady. Until you are almost at the top, anyway; the last 150 metres are a different story. | + | Eventually we made it across to the other bank and after negotiating past the stinging tree it became quite easy going before we stopped for lunch at our previous day's morning tea point. |
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+ | A stroll back along the pleasant banks of Bungonia Creek and then we were climbing the well graded track of Long Nose Point. Aside from the people of various trips and the boulders, this track is one of my main memories: not difficult, even pleasant, just take it nice and steady. Until you are almost at the top, anyway; the last 150 metres are a different story. | ||
We reached the cars at around 4 pm - again not a bad time. One more trip down Memory Lane completed - I'll remember it a lot better this time. | We reached the cars at around 4 pm - again not a bad time. One more trip down Memory Lane completed - I'll remember it a lot better this time. | ||
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What's next???! | What's next???! | ||
- | Conservation | + | |
- | A FLEA FOR OUR NATIONAL PARKS | + | =====Conservation.===== |
- | . Following | + | |
- | Premier, | + | ====A Plea For Our National Parks.==== |
- | members, | + | |
- | the-ureation | + | Following |
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- | cat-- k,u1 l.ly beint; | + | " |
- | pU llution, roadint, off-Loiid penetrettlon, | + | |
- | activi.ties' | + | Alex also pointed out that if the State' |
- | Alex also pointed out that. if the State' | + | |
- | should be augmented | + | It will be interesting |
- | It will be int.eiestin | + | |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | =====In Memoriam |
- | IN MEMORIAM | + | |
by Dot Butler | by Dot Butler | ||
- | Bob Sinks died an the 28th August, just short Of his 70th birthday. | + | |
+ | Bob Binks died an the 28th August, just short of his 70th birthday. | ||
A Memorial Service was held on 3rd September at Killara Uniting Church, where his many friends assembled to say " | A Memorial Service was held on 3rd September at Killara Uniting Church, where his many friends assembled to say " | ||
- | For many years Bob was doctor for the Bush Walkers Search & Rescue | + | |
- | He was.happy, | + | For many years Bob was doctor for the Bush Walkers Search & Rescue |
- | University Alpine Club. -Friends remember many fine | + | |
- | weekends skiing and laying cork tiles on the floor of the U.A.C. Hut, and drinking " | + | He was.happy, |
- | We say " | + | |
- | OBITUARY - ROY BRAITHWAITE | + | We say " |
- | . Club members who knew him well over the years will hear with sadness of the death on 24th August of Roy Braithwaite after a long illness. | + | |
- | Roy joined the Club in September 1947 and was a strong, vigorous and enthusiastic walker who went on many overnight walks and also on holiday trips to Kgsciusko | + | =====Obituary - Roy Braithwaite.===== |
- | for many years. However in the '70s, with the children grown up, he returned to the Club and led many day test walks as well as going on overnight trips and holiday trips to Kosciusko. | + | |
+ | Club members who knew him well over the years will hear with sadness of the death on 24th August of Roy Braithwaite after a long illness. | ||
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+ | Roy joined the Club in September 1947 and was a strong, vigorous and enthusiastic walker who went on many overnight walks and also on holiday trips to Kosciusko | ||
The Club sends its condolences to Mary and his family. | The Club sends its condolences to Mary and his family. | ||
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by Kath Brown | by Kath Brown | ||
- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1991 | + | |
- | A NIGHT AT THE' | + | =====A Night At The Observtory.===== |
by Alex Colley | by Alex Colley | ||
- | Bushwalkers, | ||
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- | obviously Venus, the brightest of the planets. Another was either Saturn or Jupiter, on the | ||
- | other side of the sun. The third was harder to pick, was it Mercury? no, it was too high | ||
- | in the sky. Was it Uranus? no, Uranus can't be seen with the naked eye. 'Mars perhaps? | ||
- | Very small for Mars, though slightly reddish, but being the other side of the sun a long way | ||
- | off it would be dim. Yes, it was Mars. | ||
- | It Was not surprising that some 40 members turned up at the Sydney Observatory on July | ||
- | 31st to learn more about the stars; We assembled at 8.15 pm and spent the next quarter hour | ||
- | or so operating a series of very instructive models on the ground floor. There was one which | ||
- | suspended two packets of cornflakes over pulleys. They could be raised by pulling on strings. | ||
- | One represented the weight of the packet on the moon - a featherweight - the other could hardly | ||
- | be shifted. It was the weight of a packet on Jupiter. Another of particular interest was | ||
- | a simulation of the movement of planets round the sun. The movement of the planets is | ||
- | governed by two balancing forces - centrifugal and gravity. If it weren' | ||
- | attraction they would shoot off into space like a shot from a sling. The planet' | ||
- | sun have to move pretty fast to maintain their orbits. Mercury goes round in about three of | ||
- | our months. Saturn, near the edge of the solar system, takes nearly 30 years. | ||
- | Then we went to the small theatre, where Vicki gave us a talk on the history of the | ||
- | Observatory and Australia' | ||
- | Mount Stromlo, Parkes etc, and showed us a video explaining some of the constellations. Most | ||
- | of them were named long ago, in ancient Greece. The stars do change positions, but only very | ||
- | slowly. | ||
- | . After, this we. were divided into three groups, each with a guide, and shown the telescopes. The oldest one, a 12 inch teleScope, installed aro6nd 1858, was originally manually operated. Because the stars are continually moving around the sky, the telescope must move with them at the same height above the horizon and the same speed. This necessitates accurate movement of | ||
- | the telescope and its housing. -If it didn't move with the stars they would streak across the | ||
- | eyepiece too fast for observation. Picking up the field to be looked at wasn't so easy. It | ||
- | was necessary to look through a Stroll telescope attached to the main tube to find the approximate field, then define it further by looking through another with larger magnification before aligning the big tube. | ||
- | Unfortunately we. couldn' | ||
- | was clearly recalled on the computer screen - nebulae, star clusters, galaxies etc. Some | ||
- | example of these phenomena can be.seen with the naked eye. For instance the star cluster | ||
- | "The Garden of the Pleides" | ||
- | only as blurred objects. | ||
- | Galaxies too can be seen, the Magellan Clouds, near the Southern Cross, are galaxies. They are in a variety of shapes, most, like our own, a flattened spiral and perhaps slightly fufzy but indistinguishable From stars without magnification. Some clusters are so concentrated | ||
- | that they appear as a solid mass, even when viewed through a telescope. How would it be if | ||
- | our solar system were part of a cluster, instead of being comparatively isolated? Would we | ||
- | be surrounded by suns? No, not really. The stars of the cluster are mostly a few light years | ||
- | .aparti- but.they would appear, probably, as bright as Venus. | ||
- | After this we went back to the theatre for further videos and questions. How is distance | ||
- | measured? The angle of the earth to the nearer stars is measured from opposite sides of the | ||
- | Earth' | ||
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- | the angles on either side of the base line and from that the distance to the apex of the | ||
- | triangle. This doesn' | ||
- | There is a star type known as a Cepheid variable which becomes brighter or dimmer at regular, intervals. They are known ta be about the same size, and distance of a galaxy can be calculated by brightness if one is found. | ||
- | At the end of the evening we were shown a video which simulated a journey from the earth at distances measured in multiples of 10. At somewhere round 10 we could see the | ||
- | whole ea,fth. Then we could see the whole solar system and eventually, at 1023, our galaxy | ||
- | ' as a small Olpr. Then we came back again to the earth. We didn't stop there but went down | ||
- | to ever smaller particles - cells, atoms, protons and quarks. Is there a limit to space? | ||
- | Einstein said there was, of a sort. Are quarks made up of smaller particles? Perhaps we | ||
- | will never know. Nor will we ever know how it was all organised or why it'is there at all., | ||
- | ADDITIONAL WALK -HOLIDAY WEEKEND - Mondax | ||
- | Helensburgh Burgh Track - North Era - Burning Palms - Figure Eight Pools - | ||
- | Werrong Otford. MEDIUM. Leader: JIM CALLAWAY - Phone 520 7081 (H) | ||
- | Please contact leader if interested so that a suitable train time can be arrang.ed. | ||
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- | THE KIMBERLEY COAST | ||
- | In early 1992, we are offering a unique opportunity to see the rugged | ||
- | Kimberley Coast at its best, when the land is green and the rivers and d, waterfalls are at their spectacular best. | ||
- | We begin with a bus ride from Kununurra | + | Bushwalkers, |
- | to the Berkeley River where we spend a full day exploring Berkeley Gorge on foot. Next day, the boat brings us to King George Falls where the river plunges 80 metres | + | |
- | we can relax and do some fishing or do some exploring up the gorge on foot or do a-bit of both before | + | It was not surprising that some 40 members turned up at the Sydney Observatory on July 31st to learn more about the stars. We assembled at 8.15 pm and spent the next quarter hour or so operating |
- | Charter boats and planes | + | |
- | WILLIS' | + | Then we went to the small theatre, where Vicki gave us a talk on the history |
- | 12 Carrington Street | + | |
- | Milner NT 0810 | + | After this we were divided into three groups, each with a guide, and shown the telescopes. The oldest one, a 12 inch telescope, installed around 1858, was originally manually operated. Because the stars are continually moving around the sky, the telescope must move with them at the same height above the horizon |
- | Phone (089) 85 2134 | + | |
- | Fax: (089) 85 2355 | + | Unfortunately |
- | QLD | + | |
- | | + | Galaxies too can be seen, the Magellan Clouds, near the Southern Cross, are galaxies. They are in a variety of shapes, most, like our own, a flattened spiral |
- | NT | + | |
- | Beef Jet | + | After this we went back to the theatre for further videos and questions. How is distance measured? The angle of the earth to the nearer stars is measured from opposite sides of the Earth's orbit. This enables the computation of a triangle with the base line Earth' |
- | ACT | + | |
- | | + | At the end of the evening we were shown a video which simulated a journey from the earth at distances measured in multiples of 10. At somewhere round 10 to the power of 5 we could see the whole earth. Then we could see the whole solar system and eventually, at 10 to the power of 23, our galaxy as a small blur. Then we came back again to the earth. We didn't stop there but went down to ever smaller particles - cells, atoms, protons and quarks. Is there a limit to space? Einstein said there was, of a sort. Are quarks made up of smaller particles? Perhaps we will never know. Nor will we ever know how it was all organised or why it'is there at all. |
- | Vic | + | |
- | | + | =====Additional Walk - Holiday Weekend - Monday 7th October.===== |
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- | Giant Trees' | + | Helensburgh |
- | NSW | + | |
- | | + | Please contact leader if interested so that a suitable train time can be arranged. |
- | Rainwear | + | |
- | Mont, J & H, Superior | + | =====The August General Meeting.===== |
- | Day Packs High Tops, Summit Gear | + | |
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- | Holeproof Undies 4 Socks | + | |
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- | TAS. | + | |
- | Blundstone | + | |
- | Boots | + | |
- | WA | + | |
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- | Goretex Clothing | + | |
- | -/ Cycle Panniers | + | |
- | SA | + | |
- | Rossi Bo ts | + | |
- | F1nders Baby Carriers | + | |
- | EASTWOOD | + | |
- | CAMPING | + | |
- | CENTRE | + | |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | |
- | September 1991 | + | |
- | THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING | + | |
by Barry Wallace | by Barry Wallace | ||
- | There were around 16 members present when the President, in the chair, called the meeting to order at 2023. The call for apologies brought responses on behalf of Joy Hynes, Ian | + | |
- | Debert, Dot Butler and Peter Yardley. Of the new members, both Helen Hestelow.and Bill Hope | + | There were around 16 members present when the President, in the chair, called the meeting to order at 2023. The call for apologies brought responses on behalf of Joy Hynes, Ian Debert, Dot Butler and Peter Yardley. Of the new members, both Helen Hestelow and Bill Hope came forward |
- | came fOrward | + | |
The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read, and after some sorting out of the type of problem you can only have with a word processing package, received as a true and correct record. | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read, and after some sorting out of the type of problem you can only have with a word processing package, received as a true and correct record. | ||
- | . Incoming correspondence included a letter from Keith Sherlock agreeing to our proposal to auction the offered painting and put the funds into the conservation fund, from Veronique Crowther, Ernie Austin and Arnold Medbury resiging from membership, a notice, of the A.G.M. from Confederation together with minutes of the previous A.G.M. and leaflets on various aspects of bushwalking, | + | |
- | The only matter arising gave rise to a discussion of the disposal of the painting offered by Keith Sherlock. The painting is valued at around $300 and the feeling was that this value | + | Incoming correspondence included a letter from Keith Sherlock agreeing to our proposal to auction the offered painting and put the funds into the conservation fund, from Veronique Crowther, Ernie Austin and Arnold Medbury resiging from membership, a notice of the A.G.M. from Confederation together with minutes of the previous A.G.M. and leaflets on various aspects of bushwalking, |
- | would not be likely to be realised through the club auction. It was decided to raffle the | + | |
- | painting over the period leading up to the club Christmas Party. | + | The only matter arising gave rise to a discussion of the disposal of the painting offered by Keith Sherlock. The painting is valued at around $300 and the feeling was that this value would not be likely to be realised through the club auction. It was decided to raffle the painting over the period leading up to the club Christmas Party. |
- | There were also outgoing letters; to Confederation notifying them that Spiro has been elected to the position of delegate and that Bill Holland will act as delegate in the absence of Jim Callaway, to.Kirribilli Heighbourhood Centre confirming our use of the upstairs meeting room on every Wednesday of the month, to Y.H.A. providing them with requested details of the club memberhsip and activities, to the. Commonwealth Bank employer of Peter Tresseder confirming arrangements for him to address the Club as part of our Social Program, to John Newman recommending that he consider non-active membership, and a letter, written by the Conservation Secretary to Mr. Webster, N.S.W. Minister for Planning, regarding the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment plan. | + | |
- | The Treasurer' | + | There were also outgoing letters; to Confederation notifying them that Spiro has been elected to the position of delegate and that Bill Holland will act as delegate in the absence of Jim Callaway, to Kirribilli Heighbourhood Centre confirming our use of the upstairs meeting room on every Wednesday of the month, to Y.H.A. providing them with requested details of the club memberhsip and activities, to the Commonwealth Bank employer of Peter Tresseder confirming arrangements for him to address the Club as part of our Social Program, to John Newman recommending that he consider non-active membership, and a letter, written by the Conservation Secretary to Mr. Webster, N.S.W. Minister for Planning, regarding the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment plan. |
- | - - | + | |
- | bank balance of $7,372. A motion that the Treasurer be authorised to transfer surplus | + | The Treasurer' |
- | into appropriate accounts which will yield a higher rate of return was passed. | + | |
- | And so it was, that as pink angora is inexorably drawn to lblue serge, we proceeded, you guessed it, to the Walks Reports. The weekend of July 12 to 14th saw both weekend trips, Jan 'Mohandas' | + | And so it was, that as pink angora is inexorably drawn to blue serge, we proceeded, you guessed it, to the Walks Reports. The weekend of July 12 to 14th saw both weekend trips, Jan Mohandas' |
- | Waterfall walk. It was that sort of weekend, you see. | + | |
- | Ian.Debert incorporated the party.left over from Bill Holland' | + | Ian Debert incorporated the party left over from Bill Holland' |
- | walk. They reported some prblemS | + | |
- | all appears to have gone well. Judy Mehaffey had 4 cyclists on her Built cycleway ride. | + | July 26th to 28 saw Jim Rivers and assistant leading a party of 11 on his Shay Ridge Dam to Mount Wilson trip. After a very cold Friday night they made up for this by sleeping-out down on the Wollongambe River on Sunday night. They rose early after a fairly miserable meal the night before and reached Mount Wilson by 0830. Dick Weston was having none of this nonsense for his Faulconbridge to Wentworth Cave walk - he cancelled it. Details of Chris Perry' |
- | The day was magnificent, | + | |
- | Biamee Creek Track had.... er, problems. The party of 14 (snapshot count - lunchtime) became | + | Jan Mohandas had 19 walkers on his visit to Cloudmaker trip over the 2nd to 4th August. They reported good cold weather and a rather tough Sunday. The combined Coolana maintenance and bush skills weekend attracted parties of around 3 and 15 respectively. The weather was gloriously sunny and mild and the ticks appear to have been on holiday. Ian Wolfe' |
- | dispersed somewhat due to some person (un-named in this account) locking the keys in their | + | |
- | newish car and requiring assistance from various other persons to retrieve them. There was | + | For the weekend of 9th to 11th August Morrie Ward cancelled his Kanangra Walls - Stormbreaker |
- | also a small outbreak of navigational inexactitutde. None-the-less, | + | |
- | July 26th to 28 saw Jim Rivers and assistant leading a party of 11 on his Shay Ridge Dam | + | |
- | to Mount Wilson trip. After a verry cold Friday night they made up for this by sleeping-out | + | |
- | down on the Wollongambe River on Sunday night. They rose early after a fairly miserable meal | + | |
- | the night before and reached Mount Wilson by 0830. Dick Weston was having none of this | + | |
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- | nonsense for his Faulconbridge to Wentworth Cave walk - - he cancelled it. Details of Chris Perry' | + | |
- | Jan Mohandas had 19 walkers on his visit to Cloudmaker trip over the 2nd to 4th August. They reported good cold weather and a rather tough Sunday. The combined Coolana maintenance | + | |
- | and bush skills weekend attracted parties of around 3 and 15 respectively. The weather was | + | |
- | gloriously, sunny and mild and the ticks appear to have been on holiday. Ian Wolfe' | + | |
- | country ski trip was cancelled. Tony Manes reported an initial party of 8 on his Bundeena to | + | |
- | Otford via the rocks and littoral day walk. For some reason there were numerous drop-outs as | + | |
- | the day wore on. Chris Sonter' | + | |
- | there were around 15 on the trip. | + | |
- | For the weekend of 9th to 11th August Morrie Ward cancelled his Kanangra Walls - Storm- breaker | + | |
- | atrocious blizard. The Perrys, Chris and Keith, were there and lived to tell. Tony Manes' Mount Hay Road to Neates Glen day walk attracted a party of 20 on a great day and Morag Ryder saw her party of 15 safely along the Heathcote to Bundeena route. | + | |
The Social Report indicated that we managed to choose the only overcast night in a long run of fine weather for our visit to the Sydney Observatory. | The Social Report indicated that we managed to choose the only overcast night in a long run of fine weather for our visit to the Sydney Observatory. | ||
- | Conservation Report brought news that we have received a response from Tim Moore, N.S.W, Minister for the Environment, | + | |
- | of opposition to the two proposals by the N.P.W.S. The only expression of opinion by the | + | Conservation Report brought news that we have received a response from Tim Moore, N.S.W, Minister for the Environment, |
- | minister himself | + | |
- | wilderness areas must be judged in-terms of their individual merit and consequences." | + | We have also received a letter thanking us for ours regarding the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment Plan. There was notice of a meeting of parties interested in conservation issues in the Blue Mountains. Copies of the Colang Bulletin are available gratis in the clubroom. |
- | We have also received a letter thanking us for ours regarding the Blue Mountains draft Local Environment Plan. There was notice of a meeting of parties interested in conservation | + | |
- | issues in the Blue Mountains. Copies of the Colang Bulletin are available gratis in the clubroom. | + | General Business saw advice of the decision to renew our public liability policy in view of the lack of resolution of details for the Confederation policy. The Club's delegates will seek clarification of this and subscription conditions at the Confederation A.G.M. We appear to have a problem justifying the total cost of Confederation membership to our Club. In the absence of details of Confederation financial reports for the year prior to the A.G.M. we will have to ask our delegates to act on general rather than specific guidelines. |
- | General Business saw advice of the decision to renew our public liability policy in view of the:lack of resolution of details for the Confederation policy. The Club's delegates will seek clarification of this and subscription conditions at the Confederation A.G.M. We appear to have a problem justifying the total cost of Confederation membership to our Club. , In the absence of details of Confederation financial reports for the year prior to the A.G.M. we will have to ask our delegates to act on general rather than specific guidelines. | + | |
The meeting closed at 2147. | The meeting closed at 2147. | ||
- | * II 4 * * * * * | + | |
- | WALKS REPORT | + | =====Walks Report.===== |
- | Twenty one people (14 members, 5 prospectives and 2 visitors) attended the walk on | + | |
- | 11th August last from Mount Hay to Evans Lookout. Excellent weather for a walk - blue sky, | + | by Tony Manes |
- | cool fresh air, no wind and bright sunlight. A very good group of fast walkers made leading | + | |
- | easy. Morning tea at Lockley' | + | Twenty one people (14 members, 5 prospectives and 2 visitors) attended the walk on 11th August last from Mount Hay to Evans Lookout. Excellent weather for a walk - blue sky, cool fresh air, no wind and bright sunlight. A very good group of fast walkers made leading easy. Morning tea at Lockley' |
- | others chose to walk up to Perry' | + | |
- | Water in all creeks and river was crystal clear - the cleanest I have ever seen it. The walk up to Beauchamps Falls was pleasant, but quite cold for the rest of the walk up to Neate' | + | Water in all creeks and river was crystal clear - the cleanest I have ever seen it. The walk up to Beauchamps Falls was pleasant, but quite cold for the rest of the walk up to Neate' |
All in all, it was an excellent day out. | All in all, it was an excellent day out. | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 15 | + | =====Mailbag.===== |
- | MAILBAG | + | |
+ | ====Too old? Never!==== | ||
Letter to the Editor- from John Newman | Letter to the Editor- from John Newman | ||
- | Too old? Never! | + | |
- | In recent years it has become apparent that fewer " | + | In recent years it has become apparent that fewer " |
- | This is not due to lack of interest but mainly to a changed lifestyle which retirement and increasing years.imposes on senior citizens. | + | |
+ | This is not due to lack of interest but mainly to a changed lifestyle which retirement and increasing years imposes on senior citizens. | ||
Many clubs and associations have recognised these problems and rather than lose these " | Many clubs and associations have recognised these problems and rather than lose these " | ||
+ | |||
Such action is recommended to our Club and could be effected by extending the membership grade of " | Such action is recommended to our Club and could be effected by extending the membership grade of " | ||
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(Subscriptions 1991:- Active $30, non-active $9, non-active with magazine $21. Editor.) | (Subscriptions 1991:- Active $30, non-active $9, non-active with magazine $21. Editor.) | ||
- | Readers may remember we recently quoted excerpts of a letter Club member Rudi Dezelin received from the Minister for the Environment, | + | |
- | We invited Club members to let us know their thoughts and to tell us if they recalled such a scheme operating in the past. Lucy Sullivan of Killara has kindly sent us.the following letter:- | + | ---- |
- | Letter to the Editor- from Lucy Sullivan | + | |
- | I have heard of two people getting | + | Readers may remember we recently quoted excerpts of a letter Club member Rudi Dezelin received from the Minister for the Environment, |
- | friend who had his place disturbed by bikies and other louts making use of a large piece of | + | |
- | vacant land adjoining his house. He had himself made an honorary ranger so that he could tell them off - he was a large and aggressive man. | + | We invited Club members to let us know their thoughts and to tell us if they recalled such a scheme operating in the past. Lucy Sullivan of Killara has kindly sent us the following letter:- |
+ | |||
+ | ====Re Rudi's suggestion of honorary rangers.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Letter to the Editor - from Lucy Sullivan. | ||
+ | |||
+ | I have heard of two people getting | ||
The second is a friend whose house backs on to the Lane Cove River Park. After several disputes with the rangers over their attempts to drive a fire trail past the foot of her land, she became an hororary ranger with responsibility for maintaining access and also ability to reprimand others abusing the park, e.g. dumping garden rubbish in the creek. | The second is a friend whose house backs on to the Lane Cove River Park. After several disputes with the rangers over their attempts to drive a fire trail past the foot of her land, she became an hororary ranger with responsibility for maintaining access and also ability to reprimand others abusing the park, e.g. dumping garden rubbish in the creek. | ||
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I think she thinks she is still a ranger, so perhaps the program hasn't entirely lapsed. | I think she thinks she is still a ranger, so perhaps the program hasn't entirely lapsed. | ||
- | (Thanks, Lucy. Most interesting. Any other-thoughts or recollections, | + | |
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO - Helen and Brian GOLDSTRAW | + | (Thanks, Lucy. Most interesting. Any other-thoughts or recollections, |
- | MEMBERSHIP | + | |
- | THE EDITOR wishes | + | ---- |
- | Page 16 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1991 | + | |
- | THE CLUB DEBATE | + | ===Congratulations to:=== |
- | THE STANDARDS OF THE CLUB ARE MOST CERTAINLY NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE THANK HEAVENS | + | |
- | Our hard working and enterprising social secretary, Fran Holland, recently arranged a highly successful and amusing debating evening at the Club. Apart from anything else, it was | + | Helen and Brian Goldstray |
- | a good way of sorting out the bravehearted from the shy, and it soon became clear as the former strode through the front door that, while some members do not hesitate to jump across chasms, surge up mountains and forge rivers, they are less than enthusiastic (let's face it, terrified) to speak in public. | + | |
- | However, one such person who has no trouble doing both with aplomb, is of course, Dot | + | ===Membership enquiries: |
- | BuLler, who proved that her performance in both areas is neck and neck in excellence. Dot | + | |
- | chose the intriguing topic: "That the standards of the Club are not what they used to be" | + | Peter Yardley |
- | and, as Dot can do so well, she managed to inject a perfect blend of humour and sauciness into her argument. | + | |
- | She began her case by reflecting on the recent incident where a number of Club members were stranded on the wrong side of the Kowmung River and compared it to a time way back in the 1930s when another group of members were " | + | ===The Editor: |
- | Dot, that the young ladies, who were accompanied by a member of the opposite sex, would lose their reputations if it became known they had spent a whole night alone in the bush with a MAN (despite the numbers being in their favour). | + | |
- | Club member Edgar Yardley, who was the uncle of none other than our current New Members Secretary, Peter Yardley, and another member called Ian Malcolm, later composed a song to commemorate the occasion much to the dismay of a third member, Harold Chardon (the fiance of one of the ldst girls) who had tried to hush the whole event for the sake of the girls' reputations. Ah, where is such chivaly today' | + | Wishes |
- | Dot's case, of course, was watertight if these were the standards of the Club then | + | |
- | they have definitely dropped. She capped off her already convincing argument by producing the | + | =====The Club Debate |
- | words of the song which were beautifully sung by Make Reynolds and Tom Wenman. We reproduce them here in the intefgts | + | |
- | The Search | + | ====The standards of the Club are most certainly not what they used to be (thank heavens...)==== |
- | (Written by 1930s Club members Edgar Yardley and Ian Malcbim) | + | |
- | Now walkers, this clear hill's a wonderful sight With its mountains uprising to left and to right, | + | Our hard working and enterprising social secretary, Fran Holland, recently arranged a highly successful and amusing debating evening at the Club. Apart from anything else, it was a good way of sorting out the bravehearted from the shy, and it soon became clear as the former strode through the front door that, while some members do not hesitate to jump across chasms, surge up mountains and forge rivers, they are less than enthusiastic (let's face it, terrified) to speak in public. |
+ | |||
+ | However, one such person who has no trouble doing both with aplomb, is of course, Dot Butler, who proved that her performance in both areas is neck and neck in excellence. Dot chose the intriguing topic: "That the standards of the Club are not what they used to be" and, as Dot can do so well, she managed to inject a perfect blend of humour and sauciness into her argument. | ||
+ | |||
+ | She began her case by reflecting on the recent incident where a number of Club members were stranded on the wrong side of the Kowmung River and compared it to a time way back in the 1930s when another group of members were " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Club member Edgar Yardley, who was the uncle of none other than our current New Members Secretary, Peter Yardley, and another member called Ian Malcolm, later composed a song to commemorate the occasion much to the dismay of a third member, Harold Chardon (the fiance of one of the lost girls) who had tried to hush the whole event for the sake of the girls' reputations. Ah, where is such chivaly today... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dot's case, of course, was watertight... if these were the standards of the Club then they have definitely dropped. She capped off her already convincing argument by producing the words of the song which were beautifully sung by Make Reynolds and Tom Wenman. We reproduce them here in the interests | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The Search | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Written by 1930s Club members Edgar Yardley and Ian Malcolm) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now walkers, this clear hill's a wonderful sight\\ | ||
+ | With its mountains uprising to left and to right,\\ | ||
+ | And bushwalkers love in that region to roam\\ | ||
Though it's bleak and it's lonely and far, far from home. | Though it's bleak and it's lonely and far, far from home. | ||
- | Large parties assembled to hike out that way | + | |
- | To celebrate good. old King George' | + | Large parties assembled to hike out that way\\ |
- | In the.depths of a beautiful fine frosty night Page, Duncan and Yardley awoke in great fright; They had camped in the valley away down below | + | To celebrate good old King George' |
- | And were snoozing so snug in the c6Np-fire' | + | They feasted, they sang, and they scrambled o'er rocks\\ |
- | When they heard echoes sounding way up on the hill, Sure, it gave thepoor | + | Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the Cox. |
+ | |||
+ | In the.depths of a beautiful fine frosty night\\ | ||
+ | Page, Duncan and Yardley awoke in great fright;\\ | ||
+ | They had camped in the valley away down below\\ | ||
+ | And were snoozing so snug in the camp-fire' | ||
+ | |||
+ | When they heard echoes sounding way up on the hill,\\ | ||
+ | Sure, it gave the poor fellows a terrible thrill.\\ | ||
+ | "Who is it?" they said, "at our solitude mocks\\ | ||
Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the Cox? | Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the Cox? | ||
- | They saw torches gleaming - - a signal, of course, | + | |
- | But no one could read it, 'twas Harold' | + | They saw torches gleaming - - a signal, of course,\\ |
- | September 1991 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 17 | + | But no one could read it, 'twas Harold' |
- | "Ach, sorrer,." | + | Then they heard bushes crashing and voices quite near\\ |
- | We sympathised | + | And three stalwart fellows in camp did appear. |
- | Then ROLLED UP IN OUR BLANKETS TO FINISH OUR SNOOZE. | + | |
- | Spent the ' | + | "Ach, sorrer," |
- | But nothing they found, and when morning dawned clear | + | With four lovely ladies he's lost in some way!\\ |
- | Old Taro With maidens quite safe did appear - 7 | + | They have no food to eat! Not a match in their box\\ |
- | But they dote on search parties, it's "so orthodox" | + | Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the Cox." |
- | . Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the COx. | + | |
- | THE CONFEDERATION BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW INCORPORATED. | + | We sympathised |
- | COMBINED | + | Then ROLLED UP IN OUR BLANKETS TO FINISH OUR SNOOZE.\\ |
- | 24/8/91 | + | But Orangoutang Roots and the rest of his pals\\ |
- | by Spiro Hajinakitas | + | Spent the whole of the night searching round for the gals. |
+ | |||
+ | But nothing they found, and when morning dawned clear\\ | ||
+ | Old Taro with maidens quite safe did appear - -\\ | ||
+ | But they dote on search parties, it's "so orthodox" | ||
+ | Where the slopes of Mount Mouin sweep down to the Cox. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Confederation Bushwalking Clubs NSW Incorporated.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Combined | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
The president Gordon Lee gave a welcoming address and praised the many achievements of the Confederation and criticised the lack of support given to the skeleton staff of Confederation. | The president Gordon Lee gave a welcoming address and praised the many achievements of the Confederation and criticised the lack of support given to the skeleton staff of Confederation. | ||
+ | |||
Guest speaker Alex Colley spoke of the history of the conserVation movement in NSW. | Guest speaker Alex Colley spoke of the history of the conserVation movement in NSW. | ||
- | Secretary' | + | |
- | Search & Resci.02.222E1 presented | + | ===Secretary' |
- | and 5 " | + | |
- | overlooking Confederation' | + | Presented |
- | the situation by contacting each region. | + | |
- | Insurance | + | ===Search & Rescue Report.=== |
- | TrearLsilmallt, | + | |
- | Instead of penny pinching, "do nothing" | + | Presented |
- | Part of the 1991/ | + | |
- | ' GENERAL ACCOUNT INCOME | + | ===Insurance.=== |
- | 1991 1992 1992 | + | |
- | | + | Bill Holland SBW, Brian Walker |
- | | + | |
- | 9815 Fees 10 000 1 761 Newsletter 2 000 | + | ===Treasurer' |
- | 1900 Ball 1 700 | + | |
- | 2492 Insurance (sports accident) 2 500 504 Printing. & Stationery 2 000 | + | Presented |
- | 1145 Advertising newsletter 1 000 | + | |
- | 1433 Other 1 300 -3 925. Insurance 4 500 | + | ===Part of the 1991/ |
- | Bank account 11 665 125 Ball | + | |
- | | + | | |__General Account Income__| | |__General Account Expenditure__| | |
- | | + | |__1991__| |__1992__|__1991__| |__1992__| |
- | 16765 28 165 Conservation 1 000 | + | |9 815|Fees|10 000|1 761|Newsletter|2 000| |
- | 900 ,Postage 1 000 | + | |1 900|Ball|1 700|-|Photocopier|4 000| |
- | 918 Other 1 970' | + | |2 492|Insurance (sports accident)|2 500|504|Printing & Stationery|2 000| |
- | | + | |1 145|Advertising newsletter|1 000|-|A.G.M.|1 500| |
- | 10 333 28 165 | + | |1 433|Other|1 300|3 925|Insurance|4 500| |
- | + | | |Bank account|11 665|1 125|Ball|1 200| | |
- | Page 18 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1991 | + | |__16 785__| |__28 165__|1 200|to S.& R. A/c|2 000| |
- | ' | + | | | | |-|Conservation|1 000| |
- | + | | | | |900|Postage|1 000| | |
- | | + | | | | |918|Other|1 970| |
- | 1991 1992 1991 1992 | + | | | | |-|Accumulated Funds|6 995| |
- | 1 893 Rogain 2 000 - New Equipment - Radios 10 000 | + | | | | |__10 333__| |__28 165__| |
- | 1 200 Portion of Fees 2 000 - New Trailer 1 500 | + | | | | | | | | |
- | 5 872 Bequest & Donations 2 000 328 Printing & Stationery 700 | + | | |__S & R Account Income__| | |__S & R Account Expenditure__| | |
- | 2 480 VRA Grants: | + | |__1991__| |__1992__|__1991__| |__1992__| |
- | 1 159 Other 900. - Travel expenses 500 | + | |1 893|Rogain|2 000|-|New Equipment - Radios|10 000| |
- | Bank A/c 12 961 846 Pagers 900 | + | |1 200|Portion of Fees|2 000|-|New Trailer|1 500| |
- | | + | |5 872|Bequest & Donations|2 000|328|Printing & Stationery|700| |
- | 12 604 19 861 774 Other 1 700 | + | |2 480|VRA Grants|-|2 746|Rogain|2 000| |
- | Accumulated Funds 2 561 | + | |1 159|Other|900|-|Travel expenses|500| |
- | | + | |-|Bank A/c|12 961|846|Pagers|900| |
- | 7 554 19 861 | + | |__12604__| |__19 861__|2 860|Depreciation old equipment|-| |
- | A Motion | + | | | | |774|Other|1 700| |
- | Fee Structure: At present all Member Clubs are paying $3.50 per member per annum except NPA who are paying $600 for what they say is a percentage of their membership that are bushwalkers. Three of the four SBW delegates spoke of SBW's opposition to the fee structure and Bill Holland gave notice that SBW would not pay any increase in fees next year as by Bill's reckoning, the | + | | | | |-|Accumulated Funds|2 561| |
- | BUdget | + | | | | |__7 554__| |__19 861__| |
- | $X to run Confederation effectively, | + | |
- | New Office Bearers Elected: | + | __A Motion__ |
- | President - MICHAEL MAACK Springwood Club senior | + | |
- | Assistant Secretary. - SPIRO HAJINAKITAS | + | ===Fee Structure.=== |
- | Minute Secretary - ALAN DIXON CMW | + | |
- | Co-Editors - GORDON LEE SBW , MICHAEL MAACK and ANN BOWSKILL | + | At present all Member Clubs are paying $3.50 per member per annum except NPA who are paying $600 for what they say is a percentage of their membership that are bushwalkers. Three of the four SBW delegates spoke of SBW's opposition to the fee structure and Bill Holland gave notice that SBW would not pay any increase in fees next year as by Bill's reckoning, the Budget |
- | Conservation Officer - ROGER LEMBTT | + | |
- | Public Officer - JIM CALLAWAY | + | ===New Office Bearers Elected:=== |
- | Assistant Conservation Officer & Tracks & Access Officer'- PAUL LECKIE | + | |
- | | + | |President|Michael Maack - Springwood Club| |
- | Publicity Officer | + | |Senior |
- | Archives Officer | + | |Junior Vice-President|Tony Parr - Camden| |
- | The Conference proved to be a success and all present wished it to be staged every year. | + | |Treasurer|Diana Peters |
- | , Being held on a Saturday enabled Country Clubs to participate and many yet unresolved issues such | + | |Secretary|Garry Phillpott |
- | as the fee structure, aims of Confederation, | + | |Assistant Secretary|Spiro Hajinakitas |
- | ,got an airing, and the groundwork for the new Committee has been laid. | + | |Minute Secretary|Alan Dixon - CMW| |
- | .* * * * * * * * * * | + | |Co-Editors|Gordon Lee - SBW, Michael Maack and Ann Bowskill| |
- | WEDDING BELLS | + | |Conservation Officer|Roger Lembit |
- | Karen MCFARLANE. | + | |Public Officer|Jim Callaway |
- | address is:- | + | |Assistant Conservation Officer & Tracks & Access Officer|Paul Leckie| |
+ | |Search & Rescue Director|Keith Maxwell | ||
+ | |Publicity Officer|Robyn Arthur| | ||
+ | |Auditor|Ian Cox| | ||
+ | |Archives Officer|Warwick Blayden| | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | The Conference proved to be a success and all present wished it to be staged every year. Being held on a Saturday enabled Country Clubs to participate and many yet unresolved issues such as the fee structure, aims of Confederation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wedding Bells.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Karen McFarlane | ||
2/48 Pittwater Road, Gladesville 2111 Phone 816 5628 | 2/48 Pittwater Road, Gladesville 2111 Phone 816 5628 | ||
- | NEW MEMBERS | ||
- | Please add the following names to your Membership Listl- | ||
- | FAN John - 2/37 McKell Street, Birchgrove 2041 Phone 810 3516 (H) | ||
- | GRAY Erica - 5 Lurline Street, Wentworth Falls 2782 " (047) 57 3017.(H) | ||
- | " (047) 39 4622 (8) | ||
- | in r? Cu 14(-1 7- Ai I. if f\-: p (i 6, 35-37 | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===New Members.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please add the following names to your Membership List:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Fan, John|2/37 McKell Street, Birchgrove 2041 Phone 810 3516 (H)| | ||
+ | |Gray, Erica|5 Lurline Street, Wentworth Falls 2782 Phone (047) 57 3017 (H) (047) 39 4622 (B)| | ||
+ | |Niven, Margaret|New Phone No. 986 3537| |
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