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| In fact we met Ian and Glad at Wallace Craigie Lookout, just finishing their lunch. Our tribe of 20 eventually arrived at Jacobs, and around 2 pm we splashed across and strolled along the old fire-trail beside the Snowy River. Emus had fed on the abundant rose-hips, leaving interesting droppings; like mini cow-pats studded with seeds. | In fact we met Ian and Glad at Wallace Craigie Lookout, just finishing their lunch. Our tribe of 20 eventually arrived at Jacobs, and around 2 pm we splashed across and strolled along the old fire-trail beside the Snowy River. Emus had fed on the abundant rose-hips, leaving interesting droppings; like mini cow-pats studded with seeds. | ||
| - | Passing Several vast campsites, Ian finally halted at one large enough to accomodate | + | Passing Several vast campsites, Ian finally halted at one large enough to accommodate |
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| Having secured our pieces of real estate, we congregated around the fire to eat and sing. Later, when the stars burned bright and the fire burned low, Ian told us of his exploratory visit here with his son Tim. About 2am, they were asleep under their fly, when they heard a piercing scream. Startled, they sat up and heard another scream, this time from the opposite side of the clearing. | Having secured our pieces of real estate, we congregated around the fire to eat and sing. Later, when the stars burned bright and the fire burned low, Ian told us of his exploratory visit here with his son Tim. About 2am, they were asleep under their fly, when they heard a piercing scream. Startled, they sat up and heard another scream, this time from the opposite side of the clearing. | ||
| - | What was it - the ghost of some despairing settler, going mad with lonliness? They never did find out, but at first light they departed with all speed. Later that night, we too heard a couple of faint screams, but they seemed to come from the direction of Bill's tent. Bad dreams?.... We didn't ask. | + | What was it - the ghost of some despairing settler, going mad with loneliness? They never did find out, but at first light they departed with all speed. Later that night, we too heard a couple of faint screams, but they seemed to come from the direction of Bill's tent. Bad dreams?.... We didn't ask. |
| ===Sunday 11 April=== | ===Sunday 11 April=== | ||
| - | The Easter Bunny did several rounds, dropping assorted eggs in the frosty morning. Fortified with chocolate, we began again the up, up, up, to Big Byadbo Mountain. | + | The Easter Bunny did several rounds, dropping assorted eggs in the frosty morning. Fortified with chocolate, we began again the up, up, up, to Big Byadbo Mountain. |
| - | A couple of deepish pools were too good to resist, so there was much scrubbing in the creekbed. Suitably washed and dressed for dinner, we organized the Happy Hour. Enough rum-and lemon, cheese, oysters, dips, chocolate and other delectables to make dehydes seem definately | + | A couple of deepish pools were too good to resist, so there was much scrubbing in the creekbed. Suitably washed and dressed for dinner, we organized the Happy Hour. Enough rum-and lemon, cheese, oysters, dips, chocolate and other delectables to make dehydes seem definitely |
| ===Monday 12 April=== | ===Monday 12 April=== | ||
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| has rare beauty,\\ | has rare beauty,\\ | ||
| while these vines\\ | while these vines\\ | ||
| - | have uncommanly | + | have uncommonly |
| In the sky, galahs\\ | In the sky, galahs\\ | ||
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| * Travel with a Spanish speaking guide. | * Travel with a Spanish speaking guide. | ||
| - | * Spend a few days on Easter | + | * Spend a few days on Easter |
| * Climb an active volcano. | * Climb an active volcano. | ||
| * Cruise through the Chilean fiords. | * Cruise through the Chilean fiords. | ||
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| Have moved to Ballina on the far north coast of NSW and would be delighted to have any of their SBW friends drop in when passing through. Could arrange a walk with the Northern Rivers Bush walking Club based at Lismore. There is good walking in the surrounding hills. | Have moved to Ballina on the far north coast of NSW and would be delighted to have any of their SBW friends drop in when passing through. Could arrange a walk with the Northern Rivers Bush walking Club based at Lismore. There is good walking in the surrounding hills. | ||
| - | The new address is Cedar Crescent, East Balllina, 2478. | + | The new address is Cedar Crescent, East Ballina, 2478. |
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| The copter landed in a nearby clearing and we spent a fascinating hour and half talking with the pilot and crewmen about such matters as: | The copter landed in a nearby clearing and we spent a fascinating hour and half talking with the pilot and crewmen about such matters as: | ||
| - | * the best wey to be seen from the air, in daylight, a marine smoke flare, at night, a marine magnesium flare, both are quite cheap and extremely effective, if these are not available, brightly coloured (red or yellow) regular shaped cloth (pack covers, sleeping bag covers, etc). | + | * the best way to be seen from the air, in daylight, a marine smoke flare, at night, a marine magnesium flare, both are quite cheap and extremely effective, if these are not available, brightly coloured (red or yellow) regular shaped cloth (pack covers, sleeping bag covers, etc). |
| * how to approach a copter which has landed and has its rotors in motion, from the front and uphill, so that you can be seen and so you do not go any where near the tail rotor, which is far more dangerous than the main overhead rotor; speaking personally, as either rotor can chop you into small messy pieces inside a second, I don't want to find out the hard way. | * how to approach a copter which has landed and has its rotors in motion, from the front and uphill, so that you can be seen and so you do not go any where near the tail rotor, which is far more dangerous than the main overhead rotor; speaking personally, as either rotor can chop you into small messy pieces inside a second, I don't want to find out the hard way. | ||
| - | * what is involved in being winched into or out of a copter, two of the walkers attending the sessions were volunteers and were winched into the copter which hovered about 10 meters above the ground, the most importent | + | * what is involved in being winched into or out of a copter, two of the walkers attending the sessions were volunteers and were winched into the copter which hovered about 10 meters above the ground, the most important |
| * how to make the pilot' | * how to make the pilot' | ||
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| There were around 15 members present when the President called the meeting to order at around 2015. Apologies were received from Denise Shaw, Margaret Sheens and Fran Holland. New members Alexander (Sasha) Lituak and Gerhard Ruhl were welcomed into membership in the usual way. | There were around 15 members present when the President called the meeting to order at around 2015. Apologies were received from Denise Shaw, Margaret Sheens and Fran Holland. New members Alexander (Sasha) Lituak and Gerhard Ruhl were welcomed into membership in the usual way. | ||
| - | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising/ Correspondence was Comprised of letters from:- The Total Environffient | + | The Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising/ Correspondence was Comprised of letters from:- The Total Environment |
| The Treasurer advised the meeting that we earned income of $3,789, spent $862 and closed with a balance of $4,368. | The Treasurer advised the meeting that we earned income of $3,789, spent $862 and closed with a balance of $4,368. | ||
| - | The Walks Report was next, wtih David Rostron leading a party of 12 on his stroll in the Wollongambe Wilderness over the weekend of 16,17,18 April. Saturday conditions were cloudy with misty rain and David experienced some navigational " | + | The Walks Report was next, with David Rostron leading a party of 12 on his stroll in the Wollongambe Wilderness over the weekend of 16,17,18 April. Saturday conditions were cloudy with misty rain and David experienced some navigational " |
| - | The Anzac weekend saw Oliver | + | The Anzac weekend saw Oliver |
| Greta James reported a beautiful trip for the 10 starters who went on her Red Rocks walk over 31 April, 1, 2 May. There were some water problems but such is the way of that area. Ray Hookway' | Greta James reported a beautiful trip for the 10 starters who went on her Red Rocks walk over 31 April, 1, 2 May. There were some water problems but such is the way of that area. Ray Hookway' | ||
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| Conservation Report informed us that a bill proposed by the National Party to the NSW Parliament would have had the effect of so restricting wilderness declaration proposals as to virtually eliminate them. It seems the Independents managed to put paid to that one. Clover Moore has indicated that she will move an amendment to a National Parks Bill due to be introduced into the NSW Parliament, to include the Gardens of Stone area. A gold mine is proposed for the Sarah (?) River which flows on the boundary of Guy Fawlks National Park. The ALP is to introduce a bill to attempt to protect the rare and endangered species in the South East Forests area. This area is believed to be home to 30 species in this category. Concerned citizens are urged to write to Fred Nile putting the case for such provisions. | Conservation Report informed us that a bill proposed by the National Party to the NSW Parliament would have had the effect of so restricting wilderness declaration proposals as to virtually eliminate them. It seems the Independents managed to put paid to that one. Clover Moore has indicated that she will move an amendment to a National Parks Bill due to be introduced into the NSW Parliament, to include the Gardens of Stone area. A gold mine is proposed for the Sarah (?) River which flows on the boundary of Guy Fawlks National Park. The ALP is to introduce a bill to attempt to protect the rare and endangered species in the South East Forests area. This area is believed to be home to 30 species in this category. Concerned citizens are urged to write to Fred Nile putting the case for such provisions. | ||
| - | Confederation Report brought advice that the National Parks Association have now decided to join Confederation. A group of 6 4WDs have been sighted at the junction of the Wolgan River and Rocky Creek. Concerns continue | + | Confederation Report brought advice that the National Parks Association have now decided to join Confederation. A group of 6 4WDs have been sighted at the junction of the Wolgan River and Rocky Creek. Concerns continue |
| General Business was thin on the ground, but there was a proposed Mapping Instructional Aid for review. This is in the form of a self-test procedure which takes learners through a series of exercises. If you wish to contribute contact your local Committee Member. It was eventually resolved that they should consider it over the coming month. Committee will also deliberate on a proposal that we prepare a booklet for distribution to prospective members incorporating the information to new members, first aid, mapping notes and potentially this instructional aid. | General Business was thin on the ground, but there was a proposed Mapping Instructional Aid for review. This is in the form of a self-test procedure which takes learners through a series of exercises. If you wish to contribute contact your local Committee Member. It was eventually resolved that they should consider it over the coming month. Committee will also deliberate on a proposal that we prepare a booklet for distribution to prospective members incorporating the information to new members, first aid, mapping notes and potentially this instructional aid. | ||
| - | Members were also urged to complete and submit one of the National Parks & Wildlife Service questionnaires | + | Members were also urged to complete and submit one of the National Parks & Wildlife Service questionnaires |
| - | After the annountements | + | After the announcements |
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| by Bob Duncan | by Bob Duncan | ||
| - | (When bushwalkers travel overseas either on holiday or for buiness | + | (When bushwalkers travel overseas either on holiday or for business |
| We have had a fantastic year. During the eight months of winter Rosslyn and the children became fanatical skiers, so that except for one very good 4-day walk, little walking was done. But with the coming of summer they became equally fanatical walkers. | We have had a fantastic year. During the eight months of winter Rosslyn and the children became fanatical skiers, so that except for one very good 4-day walk, little walking was done. But with the coming of summer they became equally fanatical walkers. | ||
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| The walking has changed dramatically since I was here 20 years ago. Then one did one's own route-finding and almost never saw a track or anyone else on the trip. Now unbelievable numbers walk so that to save the tundra from trampling the authorities have put in tracks to above the tundra line and impose severe penalties for leaving them. It makes walking much less challenging, | The walking has changed dramatically since I was here 20 years ago. Then one did one's own route-finding and almost never saw a track or anyone else on the trip. Now unbelievable numbers walk so that to save the tundra from trampling the authorities have put in tracks to above the tundra line and impose severe penalties for leaving them. It makes walking much less challenging, | ||
| - | The most spectacular peak here, which we can see from our bedroom window, is Long's Peak at 14,236 feet, and 10,000 people climb it each year! When I read this I couldn' | + | The most spectacular peak here, which we can see from our bedroom window, is Long's Peak at 14,236 feet, and 10,000 people climb it each year! When I read this I couldn' |
| :The big problem in climbing here, which you don't get in Australia and New Zealand is lightning. In summer, thunderstorms build up virtually every day by lunchtime and vicious ground strikes bang down on all sides. In the USA 500 people a year are killed by lightning and another 1,500 maimed. It is the next biggest cause of accidental death and injury after road accidents. Furthermore a disproportionate number of these deaths and injuries occur in Colorado, and a disproportionate number of the Coloradan deaths and injuries occur to climbers. | :The big problem in climbing here, which you don't get in Australia and New Zealand is lightning. In summer, thunderstorms build up virtually every day by lunchtime and vicious ground strikes bang down on all sides. In the USA 500 people a year are killed by lightning and another 1,500 maimed. It is the next biggest cause of accidental death and injury after road accidents. Furthermore a disproportionate number of these deaths and injuries occur in Colorado, and a disproportionate number of the Coloradan deaths and injuries occur to climbers. | ||
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| Members of SBW are a truly amazing group of people, with a love of walking and a strong interest in Mother Nature' | Members of SBW are a truly amazing group of people, with a love of walking and a strong interest in Mother Nature' | ||
| - | A bush walkers paradise they are not, but rather they are great places for astronauts to be trained in'travelling over harsh lunar landscapes, with all the comforts of the flesh spots close to hand (figuratively speaking, of course). Peter was fortunate to be a member of a small group who visited many of the volcanoes of Hawaii as part of a geology tour of the islands. Peter explained how the islands in the chain had been formed by the earth' | + | A bush walkers paradise they are not, but rather they are great places for astronauts to be trained in travelling over harsh lunar landscapes, with all the comforts of the flesh spots close to hand (figuratively speaking, of course). Peter was fortunate to be a member of a small group who visited many of the volcanoes of Hawaii as part of a geology tour of the islands. Peter explained how the islands in the chain had been formed by the earth' |
| The harsh waterless landscape of craters, cinder cones, lava tubes, lava flows, and so on, were a fascinating insight into how new land is formed and moulded by the climate, the ocean and by man. Among the slides shown were some of the recent eruptions, which Peter was quick to admit were slides purchased in Hawaii, these slides showed the spectacle of volcanic eruptions, giving us a brief glimpse at the processes which formed significant parts of the earth' | The harsh waterless landscape of craters, cinder cones, lava tubes, lava flows, and so on, were a fascinating insight into how new land is formed and moulded by the climate, the ocean and by man. Among the slides shown were some of the recent eruptions, which Peter was quick to admit were slides purchased in Hawaii, these slides showed the spectacle of volcanic eruptions, giving us a brief glimpse at the processes which formed significant parts of the earth' | ||
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