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- | ====A christmas message | + | ====A Christmas Message |
Out calendar year is just about over and a few of us are looking forward to the extended Christmas walks, which have become so popular over the years. Other people are doing different things - socialising, | Out calendar year is just about over and a few of us are looking forward to the extended Christmas walks, which have become so popular over the years. Other people are doing different things - socialising, | ||
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Les Powell was concerned that he had come to Coolana on the wrong weekend, as he was the only member present for quite some time. However, he was eventually joined by other members during the course of Saturday afternoon, thus allaying his fears. | Les Powell was concerned that he had come to Coolana on the wrong weekend, as he was the only member present for quite some time. However, he was eventually joined by other members during the course of Saturday afternoon, thus allaying his fears. | ||
- | Talking of John Hogan, he was seen on Saturday afternoon wearing just a pair of Volleys while weilding | + | Talking of John Hogan, he was seen on Saturday afternoon wearing just a pair of Volleys while wielding |
Louise (" | Louise (" | ||
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===Crazy whist (a la Oliver Crawford).=== | ===Crazy whist (a la Oliver Crawford).=== | ||
- | A smaller than usual crowd of members indulged in Oliver Crawford' | + | A smaller than usual crowd of members indulged in Oliver Crawford' |
A fun night was had and I got to see my fellow members in a new light when involved in a competition. No, I'm not a sore loser, even though John Hogan, our social secretary, and I vied for right to possess the wooden spoon, ultimately won by John. Thanks for organising it Oliver. | A fun night was had and I got to see my fellow members in a new light when involved in a competition. No, I'm not a sore loser, even though John Hogan, our social secretary, and I vied for right to possess the wooden spoon, ultimately won by John. Thanks for organising it Oliver. | ||
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This month I faced two interesting challenges when I sat down at my computer keyboard to write this column. | This month I faced two interesting challenges when I sat down at my computer keyboard to write this column. | ||
- | The first problem was how to describe the visit of Mr. Macpac (alias Dan Collison) without being an unpaid advertisement for Macpac | + | The first problem was how to describe the visit of Mr. Macpac (alias Dan Collison) without being an unpaid advertisement for Macpac |
It seems that club members were also very interested in what Dan had to say as there was a very good attendance at the meeting, with standing room only for the late comers. | It seems that club members were also very interested in what Dan had to say as there was a very good attendance at the meeting, with standing room only for the late comers. | ||
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Dan displayed the new season models of Macpac' | Dan displayed the new season models of Macpac' | ||
- | The second | + | The second |
Jan had a large number of members in attendance to sample the food which he cooks when out on bushwalks, using no more than two billies and a campfire. The secret is in premixing the spices and herbs at home before setting off on a walk and planning their use in your cooking. | Jan had a large number of members in attendance to sample the food which he cooks when out on bushwalks, using no more than two billies and a campfire. The secret is in premixing the spices and herbs at home before setting off on a walk and planning their use in your cooking. | ||
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===A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.=== | ===A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.=== | ||
- | To all SW members from the magazine workers. | + | To all SWB members from the magazine workers. |
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+ | =====The November General Meeting.===== | ||
- | THE NOVEMBER'' | ||
by Barry Wallace | by Barry Wallace | ||
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It was around 2015 when the President in the chair gonged the gong and called the 17 or so members present to order. There were apologies from Joy Hynes, George Mawer and Patrick James. | It was around 2015 when the President in the chair gonged the gong and called the 17 or so members present to order. There were apologies from Joy Hynes, George Mawer and Patrick James. | ||
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New members Chris Wong and Brian Beavan were welcomed to membership and the Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | New members Chris Wong and Brian Beavan were welcomed to membership and the Minutes of the previous general meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
- | Correspondence brought a post card from an Unidentified correspondent located at Macalu(?), apparently working with some group there whom they appeared to think would be familiar to us- If anyone can shed light on that, | ||
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- | There were two letters from Natural Areas Ltd, one relating to our request for issue of script dovering our investment and asking for a copy of our, certificate of incorporation and street address, and one advising us of the intention to carry out weeding on the block of land Unfortunately this letter was received too late for any action on our part. The matter of the copy of our | ||
- | certificate of incorporation is in hand and this will be furnished. A letter | ||
- | has been sent to Natural Areas Ltd advising them of the delays imposed by mail | ||
- | clearance times and general meeting Schedules. . | ||
- | We also received a copy of a letter from the Budawangs Committee to Chris - Harcher regarding the problems of access to the Clyde River and requesting restraints be placed on sub-divisions which are contributing to the problem. The Club resolved to write to the Minister supporting the Budawangs Committee and to pass information on the the Confederation for further action.. We also received a letter from a Mr. J. Sorenson asking for advice of possible jobs in the leisure industry. If only we knew. A letter has been sent to Mr. George Souris regarding the closureof part of the Great North Walk near Hornsby. There were no further matters arising from the correspodnence. - | ||
- | The Treasurer' | + | Correspondence brought a post card from an unidentified correspondent located at Macalu(?), apparently working with some group there whom they appeared to think would be familiar to us. If anyone can shed light on that, please put us out of our mystery. The matter of the fence along the railway at Glenbrook got another mention. It seems there will be no great problem as an alternative walking track already exists from near the road bridge to the existing track. At present it does involve walking through some bush but there is a body of opinion which holds this to be no great obstacle for bushwalkers. |
- | The Walks Report began with the advice that no details were available for David Rostron' | + | |
- | and there were 12 starters, not one of whom was Jan, and even if one had been, | + | There were two letters from Natural Areas Ltd, one relating to our request for issue of script covering our investment and asking for a copy of our certificate of incorporation and street address, and one advising us of the intention to carry out weeding on the block of land. Unfortunately this letter was received too late for any action on our part. The matter of the copy of our certificate of incorporation is in hand and this will be furnished. A letter has been sent to Natural Areas Ltd advising them of the delays imposed by mail clearance times and general meeting schedules. |
- | it's unlikely he would have recognised his own walk. Bronny Niemeyer, still high on caffeine, reported 26 at lunchtime on her Harbour Foreshores walk. | + | |
- | The following weekend saw the Club Reunion at Coolana. There were around | + | We also received a copy of a letter from the Budawangs Committee to Chris Harcher regarding the problems of access to the Clyde River and requesting restraints be placed on sub-divisions which are contributing to the problem. The Club resolved to write to the Minister supporting the Budawangs Committee and to pass information on the the Confederation for further action. We also received a letter from a Mr. J. Sorenson asking for advice of possible jobs in the leisure industry. If only we knew. A letter has been sent to Mr. George Souris regarding the closure of part of the Great North Walk near Hornsby. There were no further matters arising from the correspondence. |
- | PAGE 14 THE -SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DECEMBER 1993 | + | |
- | It was an excellent walk with 5 large waterfalls and several smaller ones. Greta James cancelled. her Kowmung River (Introduction to walking) due to a lack of starters. Dick Weston' | + | The Treasurer' |
- | led by Frank Woodgate with Dick Weston(?). Zol Bodlay led a patty of 7 on his Marra Marra National Park Saturday day walk in sunny conditions. The water in the pristine pool was cool however, and there was little swimming. Maurie Bloom had 28 starters, some of whom were Sutherland Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | Ian Wolfe' | + | The Walks Report began with the advice that no details were available for David Rostron' |
- | 15 starters and no other details for his Engadine to Heathcote walk, and Vic Lewin led 13 in fine conditions on his trip from Loftus to Heathcote. All of which brought the Walks Report to a close. | + | |
- | Conservation Report indicated that Natural Areas Ltd have decided to pay | + | The following weekend saw the Club Reunion at Coolana. There were around 25 or so people enjoying perfect weather and it was described as a most enjoyable occasion. Tony Maynes had a party of 21 rock-hopping around from Waterfall to Otford. Conditions were pleasant but the water was reported as too cold for enjoyable swimming. Morag' |
- | for professional assistance in weeding the block at Wheelers'Creek and will | + | |
- | attempt to have dumped car bodies and fridges removed. The South East Forest Preservation Bill was defeated through the good offices. of the Niles. Thanks Fred, thanks Elaine. The Labor Party has asked for a list of proposed areas for preservation a National Parks. The opinion was expressed that there is little hope-for any real progress in conservation under the present State Government. | + | The weekend of 29/30/31 October saw a total of 6 walks scheduled. Bill Capon led 8 walkers through scrub on his Budawangs trip down Freemans Creek. |
- | There was no general business so after the announcements, | + | |
- | DISCOUNT BUSHWALKING HOLIDAYS | + | Ian Wolfe' |
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+ | Conservation Report indicated that Natural Areas Ltd have decided to pay for professional assistance in weeding the block at Wheelers Creek and will attempt to have dumped car bodies and fridges removed. The South East Forest Preservation Bill was defeated through the good offices of the Niles. Thanks Fred, thanks Elaine. The Labor Party has asked for a list of proposed areas for preservation a National Parks. The opinion was expressed that there is little hope for any real progress in conservation under the present State Government. | ||
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+ | There was no general business, so after the announcements, | ||
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+ | ====Kakadu - Kimberley - Red Centre - Discount Bushwalking Holidays.==== | ||
Leave the traffic, telephones and stress of the city behind. Enjoy an extended wilderness experience with a small group of like minded people. | Leave the traffic, telephones and stress of the city behind. Enjoy an extended wilderness experience with a small group of like minded people. | ||
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Plan ahead. If you can help us, we will help you with a discount. | Plan ahead. If you can help us, we will help you with a discount. | ||
- | 20% discount if you boGk and pay 4 months in advance. 10% discount if you book and pay 2 months in advance. 10% discount if you book as part of a group of ten or more. 5% discount if you book as part of a group of five or more. | + | |
+ | 20% discount if you book and pay 4 months in advance. 10% discount if you book and pay 2 months in advance. 10% discount if you book as part of a group of ten or more. 5% discount if you book as part of a group of five or more. | ||
Ask for our new 1994-95 program. | Ask for our new 1994-95 program. | ||
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- | tl p. | + | Willis' |
- | WILLIS' | + | |
- | 12 Carrington Street | + | 12 Carrington Street, Milner NT 0810. Phone (089) 85 2134. Fax: (089) 85 2355. |
- | Milner NT 0810 | + | |
- | Phone (089) 85 2134 | + | ---- |
- | Fax: (089) 85 2355 | + | |
- | DECEMBER 1993 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER' | + | =====Book Review - "The Life And Journeys Of Barralier |
- | BOOK REVIEW | + | |
- | 1773 - 1853" | + | ===by Andy Macqueen.=== |
- | by ANDY MACQUEEN | + | |
- | Andy Macqueen opens the Preface to his "Life and Journeys of Barrallier" | + | Jim Brown |
- | They are valid questions, bearing in mind that France and Britain were at war for most of the years between 1795 and 1815: and that the regimental commander of the NSW Corps had forbidden the- utilisation of military, personnel on exploratory missions. Even before | + | |
- | had some answers to' | + | Andy Macqueen opens the Preface to his "Life and Journeys of Barrallier" |
- | (1) Following the:Revolution of 1789, France was divided for some years between Republican and Monarchist factions (Funny, but I seem to: have heard of similar arguments somewhere recently)'. Some Royalists ultimately sought | + | |
- | refuge even with the archenemy | + | They are valid questions, bearing in mind that France and Britain were at war for most of the years between 1795 and 1815: and that the regimental commander of the NSW Corps had forbidden the utilisation of military personnel on exploratory missions. Even before |
- | Andy Macqueen' | + | |
- | Frenchman and gives much detail of his exploratory work in NSW in 1800/1802. | + | (1) Following the Revolution of 1789, France was divided for some years between Republican and Monarchist factions (Funny, but I seem to have heard of similar arguments somewhere recently). Some Royalists ultimately sought refuge even with the arch-enemy |
- | He is not the first bushWalker | + | |
- | In 1957 Dot Butler wrote an absorbing | + | Andy Macqueen' |
- | Yerranderie area.. | + | |
- | 'Since these gigantic | + | In 1957 Dot Butler wrote an absorbing |
- | Andy Macqueen' | + | |
- | way into the Nattai Valley from the Depot Camp south of Oakdale. It has generally been believed this followed Sheehy' | + | Since these gigantic |
- | PAGE 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER .DECEMBER 1993 | + | |
- | It has been believed Bartallier' | + | Andy Macqueen' |
- | down to the Kowmung River,. and then turned up Christy' | + | |
- | It is' | + | It has been believed Bartallier' |
- | The book may be obtained from bookshops or. direct from A. Macqueen, | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * *,* * * | + | It is easy to understand why Barrallier's journeys have captured the imagination of bush walkers over the years.... the man himself was one of the first European bush walkers in Australia, but of course he didn't know it. How could he?. It was 125 years later that a gathering of respectable.Sydney citizens decided to call themselves "The Sydney Bush Walkers" |
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+ | The book may be obtained from bookshops or direct from A. Macqueen, | ||
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+ | =====Social Notes.===== | ||
by John Hogan | by John Hogan | ||
- | Where has the year gone? It can' | ||
- | it is arid our Christmas Party is upon us once again. Several of our recent activities have not attracted as many members as we might have expected, but I'm sure you won't let us down for the big event on December 15th. The Club will supply refreshments and you are simply asked to bring along a. plate filled with some imaginative goodies and I promise you a very enjoyable evening! | ||
- | I wish each and every one of you a safe and happy Christmas and those of you who are walking have a ball! | ||
- | Our first activity in the New Year will be the traditional beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach on January 5th. We trust that the weather will be a lot kinder than the past couple of years but if not we will rig up some shelters and have a great time anyway. We will have the barbecues available, just toss in 'some food and drinks.... and a towel! | ||
- | The following week, the 12th, the Clubrooms will not be available so we are": going to walk across The Bridge and do a bit of a "pub crawl" around The Rocks. If you haven' | ||
- | . Then on the 26th we have the AustraliaDay holiday so again there will not -1jea. meeting; 'but there will be a day walk conducted by Zol Bodlay,and Tony Holgate: | ||
- | Take care and have a wonderful Christmas. *Good, walking!: | ||
- | ***)E4******* | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES | ||
+ | Where has the year gone? It can't be Christmas, already! Well, I guess it is and our Christmas Party is upon us once again. Several of our recent activities have not attracted as many members as we might have expected, but I'm sure you won't let us down for the big event on December 15th. The Club will supply refreshments and you are simply asked to bring along a plate filled with some imaginative goodies and I promise you a very enjoyable evening! | ||
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+ | I wish each and every one of you a safe and happy Christmas and those of you who are walking... have a ball! | ||
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+ | Our first activity in the New Year will be the traditional beach barbecue at Obelisk Beach on January 5th. We trust that the weather will be a lot kinder than the past couple of years but if not we will rig up some shelters and have a great time anyway. We will have the barbecues available, just toss in some food and drinks.... and a towel! | ||
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+ | The following week, the 12th, the Clubrooms will not be available so we are going to walk across The Bridge and do a bit of a "pub crawl" around The Rocks. If you haven' | ||
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+ | Then on the 26th we have the Australia Day holiday so again there will not be a meeting, but there will be a day walk conducted by Zol Bodlay, and Tony Holgate will lead an evening walk. If you can make it along please refer to the program or contact the respective leader. | ||
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+ | Take care and have a wonderful Christmas. Good walking! | ||
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