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- | THE SYDNEY | + | =====THE SYDNEY |
- | President Greta James Vice-President Ian Debert | + | |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | **The Sydney Bushwalker** |
- | Treasurer Tony. Holgate | + | |
- | Secretary: Maureen Carter | + | |**Editor**|George Mawer, 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198, Telephone 707 1343| |
- | Walks ' | + | |**Business Manager**|Joy Hynes, 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144 (B)| |
- | Social Secretary; John Hogan | + | |**Production Manager**|Fran Holland| |
- | Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace New Members Secretary: Bill Holland Conservation Secretary: Alex Colley | + | |**Editorial Team**|Barbara Bruce, Bill Holland, Jo Robertson & Maurice Smith| |
- | Magazine Editor: George Mawer | + | |**Printers**|Ken Clacher, Kay Chan, Barrie |
- | Committee Members: Denise Shaw & | + | |
- | | + | **The Sydney Bushwalkers Incorporated** was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kiribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | | + | |**President**|Greta James| |
- | 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 | + | |**Vice-President**|Ian Debert| |
- | Telephone 707 1343' | + | |**Public Officer**|Fran Holland| |
- | Business Manager: 'Joy Hynes | + | |**Treasurer**|Tony Holgate| |
- | 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 | + | |**Secretary**|Maureen Carter| |
- | Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144 (B) | + | |**Walks Secretary**|Morrie Ward| |
- | Production Manager: Fran Holland | + | |**Social Secretary**|John Hogan| |
- | Editorial Team: Barbara Bruce, Bill Holland,. | + | |**Membership Secretary**|Barry Wallace| |
- | Jo Robertson & Maurice Smith | + | |**New Members Secretary**|Bill Holland| |
- | Printers: Ken. Clacher; Kay Chan, | + | |**Conservation Secretary**|Alex Colley| |
- | In This Issue April 1994 | + | |**Magazine Editor**|George Mawer| |
- | 2 Walks Notices | + | |**Committee Members**|Denise Shaw & Maurice Smith| |
- | 2 Conservation Letters | + | |**Delegates to Confederation**|Wilf Rider & Ken Smith| |
- | 5 A Lady in the. Chair - Kath Brown | + | |
- | . 5 S&R Training Weekend | + | =====In This Issue April 1994===== |
- | 6 Erith' | + | |
- | 6 Confederation Navigation Exercise | + | | | |Page| |
- | 6 A Cry from the Wilderness | + | |Walks Notices| | 2| |
- | 9 In Anticipation | + | |Conservation Letters|Alex Colley| 2| |
- | 9 Australian Andean Expedition 1969 | + | |A Lady in the Chair|Kath Brown| 5| |
- | 10 From the Clubroom | + | |S&R Training Weekend|George Mower| 5| |
- | 10 Court Claim Finalised | + | |Erith' |
- | 10 General Notices | + | |Confederation Navigation Exercise| | 6| |
- | 11 The A. G. M. - Barry Waliace | + | |A Cry from the Wilderness|Dot Butler| 6| |
- | 12 Fire Damaged Track Maintenance | + | |In Anticipation|Barbara Bruce| 9| |
- | Advertisers: 3 Pyrenees Expeditions | + | |Australian Andean Expedition 1969| | 9| |
- | 7 Eastwood Camping Centre | + | |From the Clubroom|Maurice Smith|10| |
- | 8 Mountain Equipment | + | |Court Claim Finalised|Bill Holland|10| |
- | 11 Willis' | + | |First Aid Course| |10| |
- | 13 Paddy Pallin | + | |General Notices| |10| |
- | From The Editor | + | The A.G.M.|Barry Waliace|11| |
- | This issue of your magazine is the first one for many years to be compiled by persons other than Kath Brown and I miss her already. | + | |Fire Damaged Track Maintenance| |12| |
- | It is only natural that the appearance, style and layout of the magazine will change considerably from what it has been. Whereas most of the typing was previously produced on a typewriter, it is now almost entirely created on computer. This method of word processing allows for a much greater variety of style and presentation, | + | |
- | Over the past year quite a number of computer produced articles have been submitted, and usually in a form that. required no editing, allowing their inclusion "as received" | + | =====Advertisers===== |
- | Now, of course, we accept contributions. that are hand written, typed or on Floppy Disk. We have a few people who can quickly type Up your. hand written articles so please keep them coming. We need them. Contributions received on disk will be that much ea siei to handle, so if you can - submit it on disk. We'll get your disk back to you. Also any one that has access to a PC and can spare a little time for typing please.. contact me. | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BVSHWALKER | + | |Pyrenees Expeditions| 3| |
- | }up till 3/3194 were not sufficient to reduce the danger sufficiently for | + | |Alpsports| 4| |
- | the park to be opened - bushwalking at May 22nd. | + | |Eastwood Camping Centre| 7| |
- | Errol SheedY* | + | |Mountain Equipment| 8| |
- | Note that NathcOte N.P. is' open again. Ed | + | |Willis' |
- | PAGE' 2 | + | |Paddy Pallin|13| |
- | Walks Notice | + | |
- | More easy walks for April/May Our walks secretary advises that there will be two additional easy grade walld to Supplement | + | =====From The Editor===== |
- | Sunday April 24th | + | |
- | Ktirin g-Gai MP, | + | This issue of your magazine is the first one for many years to be compiled by persons other than Kath Brown and I miss her already. |
- | Wahroonga Stn (9-00am) - Grosvenor Track - Bobbin Head - Mt Kuring-Gai Stn. Bring 'water. A beautiful day walk on Sunday of the Anzac weekend. Grade: Easy. Bill Holland 484 6636 (H) 925 3309 (W) | + | |
- | Sunday May 15th | + | It is only natural that the appearance, style and layout of the magazine will change considerably from what it has been. Whereas most of the typing was previously produced on a typewriter, it is now almost entirely created on computer. This method of word processing allows for a much greater variety of style and presentation, |
- | Berowra Bushland - Benowie Track Pennant Hills Stn (9-00 am) Benowie Track to Hornsby with some interesting deviations. Please bring water. Grade: easy 18km. Bill Holland 484 6636 (H) 925 3309 | + | |
+ | Now, of course, we accept contributions that are hand written, typed or on Floppy Disk. We have a few people who can quickly type up your hand written articles so please keep them coming. We need them. Contributions received on disk will be that much easier | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Walks Notice===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====More easy walks for April/May.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our walks secretary advises that there will be two additional easy grade walks to supplement | ||
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+ | **Sunday April 24th** | ||
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+ | Kuringai NP, Wahroonga Stn (9-00am) - Grosvenor Track - Bobbin Head - Mt Kuring-Gai Stn. Bring water. A beautiful day walk on Sunday of the Anzac weekend. Grade: Easy. Bill Holland 484 6636 (H) 925 3309 (W) | ||
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+ | **Sunday May 15th** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Berowra Bushland - Benowie Track Pennant Hills Stn (9-00 am) Benowie Track to Hornsby with some interesting deviations. Please bring water. Grade: easy 18km. Bill Holland 484 6636 (H) 925 3309 (W) | ||
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+ | **Walk Cancellation - Royal National Park, May 22nd** | ||
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+ | I phoned the National Parks and Wildlife Service this week and was informed that following the January bush fires the Royal National Park will remain closed to bushwalking for at least six months, and certainly until after the beginning of spring. I was told that this was because of the fragile nature of the ground where plant matter has been burnt from the soil creating the risk of erosion where feet break through the crust. | ||
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+ | Therefore to avoid confusion I am cancelling my Royal N.P. walk of 22/5/1994. Unfortunately I am unable to provide a substitute walk. | ||
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+ | I was also told that even though the fire damage to Heathcote N.P. was minimal (burning being confined to the south edge where fire briefly crossed the freeway) the Heathcote N.P. is closed until heavy rains reduce the high fire danger. I was informed that the rains received up till 3/3/94 were not sufficient to reduce the danger sufficiently for the park to be opened at May 22nd. Errol Sheedy | ||
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+ | __Note that Heathcote N.P. is open again. Ed__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Letters From The Conservation Secretary===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alex Colley | ||
+ | |||
+ | **The Hon. John Fahey** | ||
+ | **Premier ofNew South Wales,** | ||
+ | **Dear Mr. Fahey,** | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Sydney Bushwalkers are concerned that your view that section 8 (5) of the WildernesS Act, which prescribes that the act does not affect existing interests, enables off-road vehicle drivers and horse riders to continue using these areas. We believe this section applies only to property interests, but that if your view of existing interests is accepted, bushwalkers, | ||
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+ | Our interest accords with that of most of the people of NSW, i e. to preserve wilderness: from damaging use. It also accords With the management principal laid down in section 9: (3) of the Act, that of permitting opportunity for solitude and appropriate self-reliant recreation. | ||
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+ | We believe that the demands of the off-road vehicle lobby should be met by giving effect to the findings of the State Pollution Control Commission' | ||
- | Walk Cancellation | ||
- | Royal National Park, May 22nd | ||
- | I phoned the National Parks and Wildlife Service this week and was informed that following the January bush fires the Royal National Park will remain closed to bushwalking for at ,least six months, and certainly until after the beginning of spring. I was told that this was because. of the fragile nature of the ground where plant matter has been burnt from the soil creating the risk of erosion where feet break through the, crust. | ||
- | Therefore to avoid ' | ||
- | I was also told that even though the fire damage. to Heathcate N.P. was minimal, - (burning being Confined to the south edge where fire briefly crossed the freeway) the Heathcote N.P. is closed until heavy rains reduce the high fire danger. I was informed that the rains received | ||
- | Letters From 'The | ||
- | Conservation | ||
- | Secretary | ||
- | ALEX COLLEY | ||
- | The Hon. John Fahey, | ||
- | Premier ofNew South Wales, Dear Mr . Fahey, | ||
- | , The' Sydney bushwalkers are concern. ed that your view that section 8 (5) of the WildernesS Act, which prescribes that the act does not affect existing interests, enables off-road vehicle drivers and horse riders to continue using these areas. We believe this section applies only to property interests, but that if your 'view of existing interests is accepted,. buShwalkers, | ||
- | Our interest accords with that of most of the people of NSW, i e. to preserve wilderness: from damaging use. It also' accords With the, management principal laid down in section 9: (3) of the Act, that of permitting opportunity for. solitude | ||
- | and appropriate self-reliant | ||
- | recreation: , | ||
- | We believe that the demands of the off-road vehicle lobby should be met by giving effect to the findings of the State Pollution Control Commission' | ||
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
- | AG. Colley | + | AG. Colley |
- | Hon. Conservation Secretary.* | + | Hon. Conservation Secretary |
- | The Rt. Hon. Paul Keeting, M.P., | + | |
- | Prime Minister of Australia, | + | **The Rt. Hon. Paul Keating, M.P.,** |
- | Dear Mr, Keating, | + | **Prime Minister of Australia,** |
- | The, Sydney. | + | **Dear Mr, Keating,** |
- | Members of this club' ,have an intimate knowledge:of the coast and | + | |
- | the degradation of its ,natural:features. Development is now | + | The Sydney. |
- | almost continuous from Newcastle to Nowra. We took a leading part in the reservation of three of the few natural remnants - Bouddi, Garrawarra and Era; We have supported the reservation of Beecroft Peninsular ever since our founding member, | + | |
- | We 'also urge that a marine park be established in concert With the State Government in order to preserve the clear waters and. rich and diVerse | + | Members of this club have an intimate knowledge of the coast and the degradation of its natural features. Development is now almost continuous from Newcastle to Nowra. We took a leading part in the reservation of three of the few natural remnants - Bouddi, Garrawarra and Era; We have supported the reservation of Beecroft Peninsular ever since our founding member, |
- | Jervis Bay is an irreplaceable recreational resource for more than 4 rnilliOn | + | |
+ | We also urge that a marine park be established in concert With the State Government in order to preserve the clear waters and.rich and diverse | ||
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+ | Jervis Bay is an irreplaceable recreational resource for more than 4 million | ||
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
- | . A.G. Colley OAM | + | A.G. Colley OAM |
- | . Hon. Conservation Secretary* | + | Hon. Conservation Secretary |
- | APRIL 1994 | + | |
- | vehicles. The Commission recommended that special areas should be made available for their use. | + | |
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- | APRIL 19.4 THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKER PAGE. 5 | + | =====A Lady in the Chair===== |
- | LADY IN. THE | + | |
- | CHAIR | + | By Kath Brown |
- | | + | |
- | When I attended the AGM on Wednesday 8th March, I was | + | When I attended the AGM on Wednesday 8th March, I was delighted to find that the new President elected was a woman. Greta James is a strong walker and a strong personality, |
- | delighted to find that the new | + | |
- | President elected was a woman: Greta James is a strong walker and a strong personality, | + | The first woman president was Dorothy Lawry 1942/1943. In addition to being involved with the first " |
- | interested to know who they were | + | |
- | The first womari | + | Two years later our next woman President was Edna Garrad, who was also a strong walker - I know, because I went on several trips that she led. She was also involved with new members and of course was on the committee. |
- | generations. Dorothy | + | |
- | Two years later our next woman President was Edna Garrad, who was also a strong walker - I know, because I went on several trips that she led. She was also involved with new members and of course was on the committee. | + | In 1964 our next female President was Heather Joyce, a very strong walker (she completed one of the "85 miler" trips) and was very popular with the younger members of the Club: Unfortunately this year was a rather |
- | In 1964 our next female President was Heather. Joyce, a very strong walker (she completed one of the "85 miler" trips) and was very popular with the younger members of the Club: Unfortunately this year was a father | + | |
- | now live in retirement in Tasmania. | + | Then we had two women presidents for two years each, in succession, Helen Gray. 1976/1977 and Fazeley |
- | Then we had two women | + | |
- | presidents for two years each, in succession, Helen Gray. 1976/1977 and FazeleY | + | Our sixth woman President, Barbara Bruce, is also still walking Strongly and 1iVing in Sydney. Her years were 1985/1986. As she is a great personal friend of Jim and myself, all I can say is that she made an excellent President and we love her. |
- | Our sixth woman President, Barbara Bruce, is also still walking Strongly and 1iVing in Sydney. Her years were 1.985/1986. As she is a great personal friend of Jim and myself, all I can say is that she made an excellent President and | + | |
- | we love her. | + | From the time the Club was formed in 1927 we now have had 36 different Presidents, mostly men. So We welcome another woman President and wish her well in the coming |
- | From the time the Club was formed in 1927 wenow have had 36 different Presidents, mostly men, So We welcome another woman President and' | + | |
- | One of the traditions of SBW is that each President only 'keeps office for two years, not more. This gives Many keen walkers a chance to aspire to the job. We' | + | One of the traditions of SBW is that each President only keeps office for two years, not more. This gives many keen walkers a chance to aspire to the job. We are fortunate that so many good walkers |
- | S&R Training Weekend.' | + | =====S&R Training Weekend===== |
- | by GEORGE MAWER | + | |
- | . There were about 120 of us at the Cataract Scout Camp Complex over the. weekend of 19th/20th March, participating in' | + | by George Mawer |
- | On the Saturday we were given instruction on how to set up and operate the S&R two way radio system, rope-work recovery techniques, some instruction by the police on how not to mess up " a crime scene arid some practical training on working with a rescue Helicopter. | + | |
- | The. S&R radio system consists of a base station radio transmitter- receiver controlled and operated by the experts, and a, number, of smallish portable and hand held two way units allocated one to each ground party participating in, a search. | + | There were about 120 of us at the Cataract Scout Camp Complex over the weekend of 19th/20th March, participating in a S&R training workshop covering Search and rescue procedures and Survival techniques. Regrettably I cant find words sufficient to convey to the reader my opinion |
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- | introduction to some of the | + | On the Saturday we were given instruction on how to set up and operate the S&R two way radio system, rope-work recovery techniques, some instruction by the police on how not to mess up " a crime scene" and some practical training on working with a rescue Helicopter. |
- | equipment and procedures employed when lifting and lowering people up and down cliffs and' from a. hovering helicopter. We actually had a visit by the NRMA Care- flight Helicopter. and a most informative talk by some of the crew. The helicopter had to leave a little earlier than planned but returned later in the afternoon to " | + | |
- | during the entire exercise. | + | The S&R radio system consists of a base station radio transmitter- receiver controlled and operated by the experts, and a number of smallish portable and hand held two way units allocated one to each ground party participating in a search. |
- | Spectacular | + | |
- | The police attempted to make us aware of the need to think ahead when looking for a person who may not have made it. _Leave | + | Rope-work included an introduction to some of the equipment and procedures employed when lifting and lowering people up and down cliffs and' from a hovering helicopter. We actually had a visit by the NRMA Care-flight Helicopter and a most informative talk by some of the crew. The helicopter had to leave a little earlier than planned but returned later in the afternoon to " |
- | Sunday was "get out there and practise what we taught you yesterday" | + | |
- | The next S&R practice will be at. Barrington, 15th/16th October.. | + | The police attempted to make us aware of the need to think ahead when looking for a person who may not have made it. Leave some evidence for them to work out what happened. |
- | PAGE 6 | + | |
- | How Erith Joined | + | Sunday was "get out there and practise what we taught you yesterday" |
- | The Bushwalkers | + | |
- | Broken. Ankle Society | + | The next S&R practice will be at Barringah, 15th/16th October. |
- | by MAURICE SMITH | + | |
- | On Sunday 27 March, 1994 while walking: ross the top of Sturgiss Mountain in the Budawang | + | =====How Erith Joined |
- | We were walking across Sturgisi Mountain heading towards the Hidden Valley exit. As Erith, stepped off a small rock ledge. onto a grass tussock area; she p. laced her. left foot onto a small ma ledge hidden in the grass. As her weight came down onto her ankle she fell forward and she let us know that she had become a. member of the Society. | + | |
- | When new members join the Society>. other walkers in the area are required to attend to the initiate. This we did, while ,Erith was quite stoic about the situation. Initiates to the Society need to be examined by medicos who take mysterious pictures to confirm membership, | + | by Maurice Smith |
- | who then place large lumps of plaster n the relevant lower limb as a sign of membership. | + | |
- | However, as we were sitting on top of a mountain | + | On Sunday 27 March, 1994 while walking |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | Erith. This was achieved the next morning when a large and noisy bird of the Westpac variety landed on the top of the mountain nearby to carty us away. This they did, with Erith taken to St. George Hospital where the medical personnel confirmed that Erith has' | + | We were walking across Sturgisi Mountain heading towards the Hidden Valley exit. As Erith, stepped off a small rock ledge onto a grass tussock area, she placed |
- | Erith has fractured her left. ankle in three places and has had Several | + | |
- | Erith, the rest of the group wish you well following your initiation into the Bushwalkers Broken Ankle Society and look forward to, seeing you back on the track later in the year. Other members of the 'party were Carol Lubbers, David Trind er, Patrick Trinder, John Nagy, Vic Gosbell and Maurice Smith. | + | When new members join the Society other walkers in the area are required to attend to the initiate. This we did, while Erith was quite stoic about the situation. Initiates to the Society need to be examined by medicos who take mysterious pictures to confirm membership, who then place large lumps of plaster n the relevant lower limb as a sign of membership. |
- | Confederation | + | |
- | Navigation Exercise | + | However, as we were sitting on top of a mountain |
- | Each year the S&R section of the Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs runs the Navigation Shield for the Emergency Services of NSW. This year it will be held on the 25th and 26th of June in the Tenolan | + | |
- | APRIL' | + | Erith has fractured her left ankle in three places and has had several |
- | practice | + | |
- | - The S&R committee also. needs help in the running of this event. Assistance in setting the course | + | Erith, the rest of the group wish you well following your initiation into the Bushwalkers Broken Ankle Society and look forward to seeing you back on the track later in the year. Other members of the party were Carol Lubbers, David Trinder, Patrick Trinder, John Nagy, Vic Gosbell and Maurice Smith. |
- | Please contact John Tonitto on 528 6174 if you are able to assist. | + | |
- | A Cry from the | + | =====Confederation |
- | Wilderness | + | |
- | A note from Dot | + | Each year the S&R section of the Confederation Of Bushwalking Clubs runs the Navigation Shield for the Emergency Services of NSW. This year it will be held on the **25th and 26th of June** in the Jenolan |
- | Dot Butler and Alex Colley, inspecting future Wilderness Areas in the Pilliga Forest, are having a marvellous | + | |
- | magazine: | + | The S&R committee also needs help in the running of this event. Assistance in setting the course is much needed. People who would like to help on the day either, with catering or administration are also required. |
- | Help wanted | + | |
- | "Large family with Pottery and Farm enterprise, requires housekeeper/ | + | **Please contact John Tonitto on 528 6174 if you are able to assist.** |
- | work. expected in exchange for bed and board - extra earnings possible. Person with horse welcome" | + | |
- | Richard and Maria Rickert | + | =====A Cry from the Wilderness===== |
- | (068)42 2239 | + | |
- | Dot Butler 489 2208 | + | A note from Dot Butler |
- | There should be sorneone,among our 500 members who would jump at the chance. | + | |
- | Dot Butler. | + | Dot Butler and Alex Colley, inspecting future Wilderness Areas in the Pilliga Forest, are having a marvellous |
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- | | + | =====In Anticipation===== |
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- | | + | by Barbara Bruce |
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- | Undies 4 Socks | + | In September 1993 I was in conversation with my friendly bike-shop man, David, when one of the cycle touring catalogues caught my eye. Not only that, but one of the trips advertised played havoc with my imagination. That trip was: scheduled |
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- | DB | + | One of life's pleasures for me is a cycling trip of, say, a day's duration in our scenic countryside. Spasmodic as these events are in my life, 1 am well aware of the tenderness |
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- | TAS- | + | This was to be. From1I March - 6 weeks prior to the trip beginning. Except that, on Australia Day, I rode from my place at Allawah to Kurnell and back- a distance of 35k practically non stop. This was wearing. proper bike nicks and all, and you could say I was very aware of my seat, by the time I arrived home. So I brought forward the date from 1 March to 1 February. |
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- | Boots | + | I am rather glad I did, as much for the unexpected side benefits, as the beneficial effects of the training itself. It meant reorganising my life to a fair degree to make the time and also taking my bike and a change of clothes to work so I could stop off at a large bike track on the way home and "do laps". This was far easier for me than trying to clock up the same number of kms along roads. Another advantage of starting in February I quickly realised was daylight saving, so I made a determined effort to get as much training as I could under my belt while I had the extended daylight hours. (By the time of my last training session I expect to be finishing in semi darkness) This way, if necessary,I merely had to ensure, I maintained what I gained early. |
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- | | + | There was the motivation, but I really thought the practice of it may require some mind closing discipline to achieve my ends. It hasn't proven that way at all. The times I've spent 'doing the circuit' |
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- | Fr | + | It's not long to go now before I will actually be cycling that Great Ocean Road but already I know that the effort was worth making. |
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- | APRII, 1994 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 9 | + | |
- | In Anticipation | + | |
- | by BARBARA BRUCE | + | |
- | In September | + | |
- | 1993 I was in | + | |
- | conversation with | + | |
- | my friendly bike- | + | |
- | shop man, David, | + | |
- | when one of the cycle touring | + | |
- | catalogues caught my eye.. Not only | + | |
- | that, but one of the trips advertised | + | |
- | played havoc with my imagination. | + | |
- | That trip was one: sdheduled | + | |
- | cycle The Great Ocean Road in Victoria from Port Fairy to Melbourne; over 609 km in 8 days., in April 1994. I had to do it! | + | |
- | One of Life's pleasures for me is a cycling trip of, Say, a day's duration in our scenic countryside. Spasmodic as these events are in my life, 1 am well aware of the | + | |
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- | tenderness | + | |
- | An In-vitation | + | |
- | AUSTRALIAN ANDEAN EXPEDITION-1969 | + | |
- | SILVER ANNIVERSA.RY CELEBRATION | + | |
- | FRIDAY, 10TH JUNE 1994 | + | |
An evening to celebrate Australian mountaineering will be held at Australian Geographic Headquarters, | An evening to celebrate Australian mountaineering will be held at Australian Geographic Headquarters, | ||
- | This was to be. from I March - 6 weeks prior to the., trip beginning. Except that, on Australia Day, I rode from my place at Allawah to Kurnell and back'- a distance of 35k practically ruin stop. This was wearing. proper bike nicks and all and you could say I was very aware of my seat, by the _time I arrived home. So I brought forward the date from 1 March to 1. February. | ||
- | I am rather glad' I did, as much for the unexpected side benefits. as the beneficial effects of the training itself. It meant reorganising my life to a fair degree to make the time and also ' | ||
- | There was the motivation, but I really thought the ' | ||
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- | haven' | ||
- | Circuit training has predominated but some of the greater pleasures have come from the spur of the moment rides with friends. (some of whom had toP, dust the cobWebs off their bikes). One of the mdre membrabie of these was a Sunday trip from my Place to Bundeena and back (partly via ferry) with Maurice Smith and Bronnie Niemeyer. Not only did we enjoy the journey, we also visited a corner of the Royal National Park at Bundeena.. As this visit was just six weeks after the disastrous bustifireS, we were intrigued to see all the new growth. on the trees and scrub as well as a few wildflowers. Fascinating. | ||
- | It's not long to go now before r11 actually be cycling that Great Ocean Road but , already I know that the effort was worth making.* | ||
- | PAGE 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ARIL 1994 | + | =====From The Clubroom: Ensign Barrallier===== |
- | From The Clubroom: | + | |
- | Ensign Barrallier | + | by Maurice Smith |
- | ' | + | |
- | Andy McQueen, author of "Life and Journeys of Barrallier", | + | Andy McQueen, author of "Life and Journeys of Barrallier", |
- | Andy. is. bushwalker who became interested, then intrigued, and ultimately " | + | |
- | Unfortunately Barrallier' | + | Andy is a bushwalker who became interested, then intrigued, and ultimately " |
- | Andy described how Barrallier and his party in two major expeditions in late 3802 discovered the Nattai River, Byrne' | + | |
- | A Message To All Friends Of Jim Brown: | + | Unfortunately Barrallier' |
- | Jim is currently in Concord Hospital where he is slowly recovering from an operation. He has had much joy from visits of SBW friends. We wish Jim a | + | |
- | full and early recovery. | + | Andy described how Barrallier and his party in two major expeditions in late 1802 discovered the Nattai River, Byrne' |
- | Burragorang Valley. However, they were prevented by a large waterfall, from penetrating through to Kanangra Walls. | + | |
- | To illustrate his talk Andy had: an excellent | + | To illustrate his talk Andy had an excellent |
- | A limited number of copies of Andy' | + | |
Andy, we enjoyed your talk, thanks, for an interesting evening. | Andy, we enjoyed your talk, thanks, for an interesting evening. | ||
- | First Aid Course - | + | |
- | Cheap! | + | =====A Message To All Friends Of Jim Brown: |
- | -.Ls your first aid knowledge out of date?.- How long is it since you passed a first aid test? A first aid. certificate is current for only three years. If yours is older than that or if you have never had one, here is an opportunity too good miss: A St John First Aid Certificate for S53 instead of the usual $120! | + | |
- | Courses are organised for bushwalkers by _the S&R Committee of the Confederation of | + | Jim is currently in Concord Hospital where he is slowly recovering from an operation. He has had much joy from visits of SBW friends. We wish Jim a full and early recovery. |
- | Bushwalking Clubs. The next course will be held on the week-end of 28729 May. (Another on the 29,30 October). Advance booking is essential. SBW members should contact Denise Shaw, 922 6093 (h) or Judy Mehaffey, (042) 26 3589 | + | |
+ | =====First Aid Course - Cheap!===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is your first aid knowledge out of date?. How long is it since you passed a first aid test? A first aid. certificate is current for only three years. If yours is older than that or if you have never had one, here is an opportunity too good miss: A St John First Aid Certificate for $53 instead of the usual $120! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Courses are organised for bushwalkers by the S&R Committee of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs. The next course will be held on the week-end of 28-29 May. (Another on the 29-30 October). Advance booking is essential. SBW members should contact Denise Shaw, 922 6093 (h) or Judy Mehaffey, (042) 26 3589 | ||
(h), (042) 2901,09 (w). | (h), (042) 2901,09 (w). | ||
- | The Btishwalker | + | |
- | The Bushwalker, newsletter of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs, is published quarterly. Because of increased postal charges it is no longer posted to SBW members with The Sydney Bushwalker. Copies can be picked up at the club rooms on meetings nights. The first issue for 1994 is now available. | + | =====The Bushwalker===== |
- | Court claim Satisfactorily Finalised | + | |
+ | //The Bushwalker//, newsletter of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs, is published quarterly. Because of increased postal charges it is no longer posted to SBW members with //The Sydney Bushwalker//. Copies can be picked up at the club rooms on meetings nights. The first issue for 1994 is now available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Ambulance Insurance===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A bushwalking trip that ends with an ambulance ride can be very costly. Those members who are not covered for such an eventuality may be interested to know that for $30 single ($60 family) HCF (and probably many of the other funds) will provide Ambulance cover, including Air Ambulance, anywhere in Australia. Not much money for a lot of peace of mind. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Court claim Satisfactorily Finalised===== | ||
Several members have queried the terms of settlement of the recent court case brought against the club. We are not at liberty to discuss all of the details but the following points should be noted. | Several members have queried the terms of settlement of the recent court case brought against the club. We are not at liberty to discuss all of the details but the following points should be noted. | ||
- | The arbitration of the case found against the plaintiff and in | + | |
- | . favour of the. club. The plaintiff | + | * The arbitration of the case found against the plaintiff and in favour of the club.The plaintiff had costs awarded against her. |
- | had costs awarded against her. | + | |
- | She elected not to accept the arbitrators ruling and instead have the 'matter referred to the district court. | + | |
- | Our insurers have now accepted her offer to discontinue all claims against the club and for each party to meet their own | + | |
- | costs. | + | |
- | All matters relating to this case were handled by the. club's insurers. The club has not | + | |
- | incurred any costs in this matter. | + | |
Bill Holland | Bill Holland | ||
- | AMBULANCE | + | |
- | Insurance | + | |
- | A bushwalking trip that ends with an ambulance ride can be very costly: Those members who are not covered for, such an eventuallity may be interested to know that for 130 single ($60 family) HCF (and probably many of the other 1-11 funds) will provide Ambulance cover, including Air Ambulance, anywhere in Australia. Not much money for'a lot of peace of mind. | + | |
- | APRIL 1994 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 | + | |
- | The A.G.M. | + | =====The A.G.M. (9 March,1994)===== |
- | (9 March, 1994) | + | |
- | by BARRY WALLACE | + | by Barry Wallace |
- | . It was around | + | |
- | and blazer with p. ocket patch proclaiming his incumbency, belaboured the gong and allowed | + | It was around |
- | ' | + | |
- | . non. quorum. It was around | + | The minutes of the previous AGM were read and received, and, apart from a racy bit about the Kosciusko Hots Association that turned out a mispronunciation, |
- | .. Laurie Bore, Carol Lubbers, David | + | |
- | Trinder and Belinda McKenzie. | + | Correspondence was limited to a pleasant letter covering the donation of some material for the archives. This same letter also brought promise of further donations once the author can sort through the materials at hand. |
- | The minutes of the previous AGM were read and received, and, apart from a racy bit about the Kosciusko Hots Association that. turned out a mispronunciation, | + | |
- | Correspondence was limited to a pleasant letter covering the donation of some material for the archives. This same letter also brought promise of further donations once the author can sort through the materials at hand. . | + | |
The annual reports were taken as read, and received. The auditor' | The annual reports were taken as read, and received. The auditor' | ||
- | There came a brief interlude here where we paused to honour one in our midst, Kath Brown, for all her years of dedicated toil in assisting in so many ways with the preparation of copy for the club magazine. She was presented with a dried flower arrangement andchocolates by the president on behalf of the membership. | ||
- | After establishing the ground rules required to permit elections to proceed, we' proceeded with the elections. Greta James was elected as president and, although taking Up the outgoing president' | ||
- | The list of new 'club. officers appeared in last month' | ||
- | The treasurer recommended that annual subscriptions remain at the same level as last year. There seemed to be no argument against this point of view so we so resolved. | ||
- | The treasurer' | ||
- | The walks report began at the weekend of 11, 12, 13 February with Greta James choosing not to conduct a real bushwalk in summer | ||
- | TREK THE TROPICS | ||
- | Light packs | ||
- | Magnificent scenery Beautiful swimming pools Ancient Aboriginal art Good food | ||
- | I | + | There came a brief interlude here where we paused to honour one in our midst, Kath Brown, for all her years of dedicated toil in assisting in so many ways with the preparation of copy for the club magazine. She was presented with a dried flower arrangement and chocolates by the president on behalf of the membership. |
- | The perfect holiday | + | |
- | WALAr | + | After establishing the ground rules required to permit elections to proceed, we proceeded with the elections. Greta James was elected as president and, although taking up the outgoing president' |
- | - | + | |
- | - | + | The list of new club officers appeared in last month' |
- | A | + | |
- | , | + | The treasurer recommended that annual subscriptions remain at the same level as last year. There seemed to be no argument against this point of view so we so resolved. The treasurer' |
- | Sit | + | |
- | For details | + | The walks report began at the weekend |
- | Willis' | + | |
- | 12 Carrington Street Ph: (089) 85 2134 | + | The weekend of 18, 19, 20 February saw Barrie Murdoch leading -a party of 3 through cool conditions on his trip on: the Kovvmung River and Arabanoo Creek. They reported numerous Lyre Birds in the area. Greg. Bridge' |
- | Miler NT 0810 Fax: (089) 85 2355 | + | |
+ | February 25, 26, 27 saw Geoff Mcintosh leadinga party of 4 on his Christie Creek Arabanoo Canyon trip in beautiful conditions. It is unclear what drove Geoff to want to visit the spot in the creek where the two fliers recently perished after surviving the crash of their aircraft but that' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The two weekend trips scheduled for 4, 5, 6 March disappeared without trace. There were no details forJim Rivers' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Confederation report revealed that we had all our delegates present for the discussions. The $6k amount slated to be credited to NPA against the cost of their annual subs in exchange for Office facilities was rescheduled to $lk for office space and $5k of donation to more truly reflect the reality of the deal. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There was discussion of the extensive park closures by NPWS and a report on proposed restrictions to be placed on the flight of light aircraft over national parks and wilderness areas. It was also mentioned that the Confederation are members of an organisation called SCOPE (?) which is reputed to be a 4WD users interest group. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Conservation report saw mention of the mysterious case of the state government' | ||
- | - | + | There was no general business, so after the announcements we closed the meeting at 21.38. |
+ | I don't recall hearing any "let us reune" but that probably has to do with rescheduled dates for the reunion. | ||
+ | =====Fire Damaged Track Maintenance===== | ||
- | ' . | + | Members wishing to contribute some of their time to assist |
- | ' | + | |
- | PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER APRIL 1994 | + | |
- | in torrential rain. The walk, from Newnes to Newnes via Constance Gorge involves spending most of the weekend on the wrong side of the Nolgan River. (In walking tenths the wrong side of any stream is taken to be the side of the stream wheit your cars, food, exit route or other desirable items are not located. The other side is where the easiest going is always seen to be.). John Hogan cancelled his walk to Belloon Pass and Kenn clacher cancelled ' his abseiling trip in Bowens. Creek. Eddie Giacomel' | + | |
- | Fire Damaged Track Maintenance | + | |
- | Members wishing to | + | |
- | contribute some of their time to asSist | + | |
- | Road Blackheath | + | |
- | Maurice Smith Modified his walk on the Woronora river to Make it a bike ride from Cronulla to Bundeena. | + | |
- | February 25., 26, 27 saw Geoff Mcintosh leading' | + | |
- | The two weekend trips scheduled for 4, 5, 6 March disappeared without trace' There Were no details for Jim Rivers' | + | |
- | surroundings. Mai* s bike trip in the Windsor area attracted 21 _starters and was described as 64 kilometres, uphill, into the wind, at 31 degrees Celsius. Otherwise it Was a Most enjoyable trip, if you like that sort of thing. Wilt' Hilder had the 15 starters on stage 3 of his great south walk (Sydney to Yass) enjoying a good if somewhat trundated day as | + | |
- | they ' | + | |
- | declaration at East Hills: | + | |
- | Confederation repOrt revealed that we had, all our delegates present for the discussions. The$6k amount slated to be Credited to NPA against the cost of their annual subs in exchange for Office facilities was rescheduled to Slk for office space and $5k of. donation to more truly reflect the reality of the deal. | + | |
- | There was discussion of the extensive park closures by NPWS and. a report on - proposed restrictions to be placed, on the flight of light aircraft over national parks and wilderness areas. It was also mentioned that Confederation are members of an organisation called SCOPE (?) which is reputed to be a 4WD users interest group.. | + | |
- | Conservation report saw mention of the mysterious case of the state government' | + | |
- | There was no general business, so after 'the announcements we. closed the meeting at 2138. | + | |
- | I don't recall ' | + | |
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