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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER
+======July 1995======
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc. GPO Box 4476 Sydney 2001.
+THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager
-To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager.
+|Editor:|George Mawer|42 Lincoln Road, Georges Hall 2198|Telephone 707 1343|
+|Business Manager:|Joy Hynes|36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099|Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (B)|
+|Production Manager:|Fran Holland|||
+|Editorial Team:|George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce|||
+|Printers:|Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell|||
+|Clubroom Reporter:|Jan Roberts|||
-|Editor             |George Mawer: 42 Lincoln Road George's Hall 2198 Telephone 707 1343          |
-|Business Manager   |Joy Hynes: 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144(B) |
+|President:| Greta James |
-|Production Manager |Fran Holland                                                                 |
+|Vice-President:| Ian Debert |
-|Editorial Team     |George Mawer, Barbara Bruce, Jan Roberts, Maurice Smith                      |
+|Public Officer:| Fran Holland|
-|Printers           |Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman,Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven,Les Powell           |
+|Treasurer:| Tony Holgate |
+|Secretary:| Spiro Hajinakitas|
+|Walks Secretary:| Eddy Giacomel |
+|Social Secretary:| Jan Roberts|
+|Membership Secretary:| Barry Wallace|
+|New Members Secretary:| Bill Holland|
+|Conservation Secretary:| Alex Colley|
+|Magazine Editor:|George Mawer|
+|Committee Members:| Morie Ward & Annie Maguire |
+|Delegates to Confederation:| Ken Smith & Wilf Hilder; Jim Callaway|
-THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held eveiy Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
-|President                  |Greta James                |
+=====IN THIS ISSUE=====
-|Vice-President             |Ian Debut                  |
-|Public Officer             |Fran Holland               |
-|Treasurer                  |Tony Holgate               |
-|Secretary                  |SpiiHajinakitas            |
-|Walks Secretary            |Eddy Giacomel              |
-|Social Secretary           |Jan Roberts                |
-|Membership Secretary       |Barry Wallace              |
-|New Members Secretary      |Bill Holland               |
-|Conservation Secretary     |Alex Colley                |
-|Magazine Editor            |George Mawer               |
-|Committee Members          |Morie Ward & Annie Maguire |
-|Delegates to Confederation |Ken Smith & Will Hilder    |
-IN THIS ISSUE
+|2 |From The Clubrooms**
-JULY 1995
-From The Clubrooms
 Jan Roberts recounts some of the June Clubroom activities and lists some upcoming events
- Notices
+**5 Notices**
 Overdue subscriptions
-The passing of Marjory Croker Walk change Notice
+The passing of Marjory Croker
-Don't Compromise Safety
+Walk change Notice
+**6 Don't Compromise Safety**
 A few words from Nan Bourke on packing to suit the walking conditions and covering the possibilities of accidents and the weather.
-Notes on past and future Wilderness Rescue Practice Sessions - from Confederation representative Ken Smith
-Mountain Poets Ray Hookways submissions may stir you into writing something appropriate for this magazine
+** 9 Notes on past and future Wilderness Rescue Practice Sessions** - from Confederation representative Ken Smith
-A Walk in the Snowy Mountains
-David Trinder takes us from Round Mountain to Round Mountain
+**9 Mountain Poets** Ray Hookway's submissions may stir you into writing something appropriate for this magazine
-The June General Meeting
+**10 A Walk in the Snowy Mountains** David Trinder takes us from Round Mountain to Round Mountain
+**13 The June General Meeting**
 Barry Wallis as entertaining as ever
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-**FROM THE CLUBROOM - Jan Roberts**
+=====FROM THE CLUBROOM - Jan Roberts====
 It's well and truly winter time in Sydney and if you're like me, you'll add a couple of kilos at this time of the year. So blame the cooler weather for tucking into a little more nourishment than usual, or instead be creative and tell everyone you are adding a few extra kilos as "conditioning for the Six Foot Track and K to K in September". Whether you intend to participate or not doesn't matter it makes for a great excuse.
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 **Winter Solstice Feast - June 21st**
 June 21st was the coldest June day in Sydney for 100 years, but that didn't deter approximately 50 members arriving at the clubroom rugged up against the chill and laden with goodies of every description.
-We tarted up the clubroom with red and green streamers and table cloths, carefully stuck together by many eager bands, while Angelika supervised the chopping of vast quantities of lemons and the de-caskivag of red wine for the hot Gluhwein. Prospectives and members ducked and weaved ,through the kitchen at the same time, bringing in their feast offerings while the resident caretaker replaced light bulbs from atop his ladder - chaos reigned supreme!
+We tarted up the clubroom with red and green streamers and table cloths, carefully stuck together by many eager bands, while Angelika supervised the chopping of vast quantities of lemons and the de-casking of red wine for the hot Gluhwein. Prospectives and members ducked and weaved ,through the kitchen at the same time, bringing in their feast offerings while the resident caretaker replaced light bulbs from atop his ladder - chaos reigned supreme!
 By the end of the night 20 litre of Gluhwein had vanished, as had the huge amount of food.. Thanks to all the helpers and participators and especially to Angelika for her very popular beverage. Lots of people asked for the recipe on the night so here it is.
-GIL UHWEIN EXTRAORDINAIRE
-One lemon sliced up, 2 cinnamon sticks, a little water (about a cup) and 5 cloves... slowly saute together for about 10 minutes and then add 4 - litres -otred wine and heat through without boiling for 10 more minutes. Add sugar to taste pour into glass, sip carefully and you're in Europe!
-Eco Adventures - June 28th
+**GLUHWEIN EXTRAORDINAIRE**
+One lemon sliced up, 2 cinnamon sticks, a little water (about a cup) and 5 cloves... slowly saute together for about 10 minutes and then add 4 litres of red wine and heat through without boiling for 10 more minutes. Add sugar to taste pour into glass, sip carefully and you're in Europe!
+**Eco Adventures - June 28th**
 Don Rosenfeldt planned to present a video made in the Bartle Frere rainforest wilderness on the
-night, but in spite of bringing all his own gear along, and having presented it twice that week, the video refused to run. It was disappointing for all of us, but tire information was interesting and luckily John Hogan, having just returned from the trip he won to the Kakadu, had brought along his slides hot off the press. Don's slides covered many other Eco destinations, and as a result we were treated to slides from virtually all around Australia, including some excellent rainforest slides John had taken during our wonderful Easter Washpool trip. Thanks to Don and John.... maybe we'll make another time to see that video? UPCOMING EVENTS
+night, but in spite of bringing all his own gear along, and having presented it twice that week, the video refused to run. It was disappointing for all of us, but tire information was interesting and luckily John Hogan, having just returned from the trip he won to the Kakadu, had brought along his slides hot off the press. Don's slides covered many other Eco destinations, and as a result we were treated to slides from virtually all around Australia, including some excellent rainforest slides John had taken during our wonderful Easter Washpool trip. Thanks to Don and John.... maybe we'll make another time to see that video?
-Climbing in the Argentinian Andes - August 16th
-Don't forget SBW member Rob Pillars will be presenting his slides on the expedition made to climb Mt Aconcagua in February last year. If you enjoyed Warwick Paton's presentation on Maka/u in May, then this is another breathtaking experience you can have from the warmth and safety of Kirribilli. Meet us for dinner first at the Maharajah Palace arotmd 6.00pm with :a bottle of while and then reconvene' at the clubroom around the corner for an 8.00pm start.
-WIRES-August 23rd
-The Wildlife Information and Rescue Service is totally funded and operated by individual carers and devoted to saving cur native birds and animals. Maureen Naccachian will talk about the valuable Work this group do in the community and will bring along a 'patient' for us to meet.,
-SBW at Vinegar Hill Woolshed - Saturday, 26th of August
-Still a few spots left for this great night out. At $28.00 per head for a hearty 3 coursemeal and all the Australian bush dancing and singalongs you can handle, this will be one not to be missed. For those joining us at Rouse Hill, the balance for your meal is due for payment to Jan Roberts on the '12th of August. All enquiries and further
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+Don't forget SBW member Rob Pillars will be presenting his slides on the expedition made to climb Mt Aconcagua in February last year. If you enjoyed Warwick Paton's presentation on Makalu in May, then this is another breathtaking experience you can have from the warmth and safety of Kirribilli. Meet us for dinner first at the Maharajah Palace around 6.00 pm with a bottle of wine and then reconvene at the clubroom around the corner for an 8.00 pm start.
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+The Wildlife Information and Rescue Service is totally funded and operated by individual carers and devoted to saving our native birds and animals. Maureen Naccachian will talk about the valuable work this group do in the community and will bring along a 'patient' for us to meet.
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+**SBW at Vinegar Hill Woolshed - Saturday, 26th of August**
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+Still a few spots left for this great night out. At $28.00 per head for a hearty 3 coursemeal and all the Australian bush dancing and singalongs you can handle, this will be one not to be missed. For those joining us at Rouse Hill, the balance for your meal is due for payment to Jan Roberts on the 12th of August. All enquiries and further details (02) 411 5517.
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+**Death Notice**
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+We have received a letter from L.G. 'Mouldy' Harrison dated 19th June advising of the death of Marjory Croker, wife of Richard Croker, long serving past member of the Club. Richard Croker was a one time Secretary of The Sydney Bush Walkers. Richard and Marjory moved to England in the late 1970s. They returned to Australia about 1980 and Richard died in 1981. Marjory in 1983 moved back to England to be with her daughters, Diana and Caroline. She returned to Australia in 1993. She died on 30th May this year. Richard was a keen and active walker and much respected by members.
-Twelve $280 $145 $80 $45
-Six $150 $80 $25
+('Mouldy' Harrison was present as Best Man at Richard and Marjorie's wedding in 1939.)
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+**Change Notice**
-Death Notice
-We have received a letter from L.G, 'Mould:ifs- Harrison dated 19th June advising of the death of Marjory Croker, wife of Richard Croker, long serving past member of the Club. Richard Croker was a one time Secretary of The Sydney Bush. Walkers. Richard and Marjory moved to England in the late 1970s.. They returned to Australia about 1980 and Richard died in 1981. Marjory in 1983 moved back to England to be with her daughters, Diana and Caroline. She returned ''to Australia in 1993. She died on 30th May this year. Richard was a keen and active walker and much respected by members.
-(Mouldy' Harrison was present. as Best Man at Richard and Marjorie's wedding in 1939.)
-Change Notice
 Kenn Clacher's walk scheduled for August 12/13 is now deferred to the following weekend 7 August 19/20.
-Expressions of Interest Please
-. From Members interested in participating in an extended walk in the Snowy Mountains "High Country" over the coming Christmas - New Year period. Probably about 60k or so in 7 days. This will be a medium grade pleasure trip in a beautiful area.
-George Mawer. 707-1343. 0
+**Expressions of Interest Please**
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-PAGE 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JULY 1995
+From Members interested in participating in an extended walk in the Snowy Mountains "High Country" over the coming Christmas - New Year period. Probably about 60k or so in 7 days. This will be a medium grade pleasure trip in a beautiful area.
-Don't Compromise Safety
+George Mawer 707-1343.
-by Nan Bourke.
+=====Don't Compromise Safety=====
+===by Nan Bourke.===
 I am concerned that the article in the June Sydney Bushwalker,- "Lighten your 'Pack (and enjoy walking)" is not qualified in any way, implying that this basic list of equipment is suitable for all seasons and in all areas.
-While agreeing: that the lightest possible pack makes for more enjoyable walking, I think it is unwise to carry this to such lengths as to compromise safety., I have been snowed on during a day walk on Mt Torbreck, not far from Melbourne, early in December and was ,very cold -because I had no long trousers and inadequate footwear. I also spent three -days of wind, fog and pouring rain in SW Tasmania one January when in spite of parkas and over trousers we were wet through and would have been very uncomfortable indeed if we had not been carrying spare dry clothes to change into at the end of the day. (We had to put our wet things on again each morning)
+While agreeing that the lightest possible pack makes for more enjoyable walking, I think it is unwise to carry this to such lengths as to compromise safety. I have been snowed on during a day walk on Mt Torbreck, not far from Melbourne, early in December and was very cold - because I had no long trousers and inadequate footwear. I also spent three days of wind, fog and pouring rain in SW Tasmania one January when in spite of parkas and over trousers we were wet through and would have been very uncomfortable indeed if we had not been carrying spare dry clothes to change into at the end of the day. (We had to put our wet things on again each morning). The following is my list of gear and weights, compared with Jim's and also some explanatory notes. It is interesting that, although my choice of food for a weekend was, somewhat different, it came to exactly the same weight of 4lbs 1 oz (1870 grams)
-...TheJollowing is my list of gear and weights. compared with Jim's and also some explanatory notes. It is.,interesting that, although- my choice of food for a weekend was, somewhat different, it came to exactly the same weight of,41bs I. oz (1870 grams)
-Item Jim V grams Nan B grams
+|Item |Jim V grams| Nan B grams|
-Pack 450 2265 *
+|Pack| 450 |2265*|
-Sleeping Bag 1360 1770
+|Sleeping Bag| 1360 |1770*|
-Tent and Pegs 540 1130
+|Tent and Pegs| 540| 1130*|
-Ground Sheet 320 420
+|Ground Sheet| 320 |420*|
-Parka 680 550
+|Parka| 680| 550|
-Wool Sweater 400 480
+|Wool Sweater| 400| 480|
-Billy (small) 170 ,10
+|Billy (small)| 170| 210|
-Map & ComP 170 170
+|Map & Compass| 170| 170|
-Spoon 30 30
+|Spoon| 30| 30|
-Cup 30 30
+|Cup| 30| 30|
-Wineskin 60 90
+|Wineskin| 60| 90|
-Torch 80 90
+|Torch |80| 90|
-First Aid 450 *
+|First Aid| |450*|
-Matches 40
+|Matches| |40|
-Miscellaneous 300 180 *
+|Miscellaneous| 300| 180*|
-Total 4590 7905
+|Total| 4590 |7905|
-Silk Inner Bag 150
+|Silk Inner Bag| |150|
-Foam Mat 180
+|Foam Mat| |180|
-Tent Poles. 450
+|Tent Poles| |450|
-'Spare Clothes
+|Spare Clothes|  |
-Thentals T&B )
+|Thermals T&B )| |
-Wool Shirt )1110 *
+|Wool Shirt )| |1110*|
-Wool Trousers
+|Wool Trousers||
-Wool Socks
+|Wool Socks ||
-Towel (light) 90
+|Towel (light)| |90|
-Balaclava and
+|Balaclava and Gloves|
-Gloves
+|Over trousers .170|
-Over trousers .170
+|Swiss Knife on lanyard| |60*|
-Swiss Knife on 60 *
+|Bottle & Water -*
-lanyard
+|Stove - optimus with Shellite| |780|
-Bottle & Water -*
+|Trowel| |60|
-Stove - optimus 780
+|Scrub Gloves| |170|
-with Shellite
+|Pack Cover| |90|
-Trowel 60
+|Sun screen| |80|
-Scrub Gloves 170
+|Food |1870 |1870 |
-Pack Cover 90
+|Totals |6460 grams |14445 grams|
-Sun screen 80
-Food 1870 1870
-Totals 6460 grams 14445 grams
 .46 kg 14.50 kg
 1/4 lb 31 3/4 lb
-Notes:
-The underlined items are those necessary in summer or winter, but they almost cancel Out' (assuming that you carry some water, not a full litre, in winter) at 2 lb (909 grams) so the total pack weight can be reduced to about 29 3/4 lb or 13.5 kg for summer or winter.
-* PACK I know this ,is excessive, but I am still carrying a Paddy Pallin Kameruka frame pack because it is comfortable and not Worn out. However we have a Paddy Pallin 4 pocket frameless pack which weighs 3 lb, which is probably more i-ealistic. Even my day pack weighs 1 lb 11 ozs (770 gm), so I think a pack weighing 1 lb (455 grams) would not stand up to rough rocks and thick scrub for long and would probably' not be waterproof.
-* SLEEPING BAG This is my winter bag.
-* TENT AND PEGS AND POLES If you are above the treeline, you will need aluminium tent poles or a modem tunnel or dome tent with floor and flexible frame. The best way to save weight on tents is to share.
-* GROUND SHEET I have found lightweight nylon groundsheets are easily damaged. Mine is vinyl.
-* WINESKIN WATERBAG I use my spare clothes (and other odds and ends) as a pillow. Wineskins are hard to parry full if you have to go any distance for water. An old fashioned Paddy Pallin waterbag is better.
-* FIRST AID My first aid (in a waterproof plastic box) contains the following:
-Lambswool and foot powder (for feet) Bandaids and sticking plaster
-Pain killers: Panadol, PanadeMe, Panadine forte, Allergy cream for insect bites
-MAC Antiseptic cream for bums, cuts etc. Scissors, tweezers, needles and thread.
-'JULY 1995 - -  - - --THE "SYDNEY BUSHWALKER 'PAGE 7
-Bandages: 1 triangular, 1 elastic, I roller. Although it is impossible for a party to carrYr eriOUgh F equipment and/or remedies for a major accident, if everybody has 1 triangular bandage you can splint a broken leg. Most injuries will be blisters, cuts, burns and inset bites. Some people are strongly allergic to insect bites but may not know this until it happens, which is why I carry cream. My strong painkillers ,came. in useful recently wheri..a. member, of the party fell and badly brui'sed his ribs.' ' Perhaps the leader is carrying a party First Aid Kit, in which case you only need your personal remedies for feet etc., but if !;..everybody. wrongly ,assumes this is so you could be. in trouble.-
-* SWISS KNIFE Certainly not necessary for eating, but if you have to carry out emergency repairs on some piece of equipment you won't find.,a spoon mudLuse.
-WATERBOTTLE In Victoria in 'surnmer (and even in autumn) water is often scarce, so carrying water is a necessity.
-:* STOVE Above the treeline there is seldom any firewood, Also many of our national parks now require 4alkerS 16 use stoves, to' protect the environment. Pouring rain is another reason. Sharing :.reduces the weight.
-* SLEEPING MAT The environment is also one reason for Catiying a sleeping mat. It's no longer acceptable to cut fern for insulation, and you'll spend a miserable night in the Victorian Alps if you have only a ground sheet between you and the wet, told ground.
-* SCRUB GLOVES Not necessary on every trip of course, but if you're leading an off track walk through head high hakea scrub in the Grampians you'll be glad of them.
-* SUNSCREEN This is a new necessity with the hole in the ozone layer (perhaps more so down here than in NSW). 1 find the MISCELLANEOUS item, which probably covers tooth paste, etc, etc, rather light. In summer I carry insect repellent, not just for comfort, but because mosquitoes can carry Ross River Fever and Murray River encephalitis.
-So if you are coming clown to Victoria, or visiting Tasmania or New Zealand, please make sure you have adequate gear rather than aiming for some theoretical "ideal" pack weight. If you are fit you will still enjoy your walking. As I type this (at 10.30 a m., 10/7/95) it is 30 outside, raining, blowing and probably snowing on Mt William, which iS visible from our living room windows!
-And discover what makes Build Up Bushwalking such a special experience.
-As the year progresses, the hot, dry weather of September turns into the hotter, humid weather of October and November. All but a few creeks have completely disappeared. Major rivers are reduced to a series of isolated waterholes._ The land lies brown and parched, waiting, still, silent and sweltering.
-Suddenly; Wind springs Up. In a matter of minutes, the temperature drops five or even ten degrees. The first few drops of rain turn into a torrent as lightning flashes and thunder roars. Then it is over and still once more. The frogs began to call and the birds begin to sing. The land turns green again, almost as you watch. All nature rejoices in the change.
-Even in this, the hottest time of year, there are a' few beautiful, cool, -shady creeks and gorges where the bushwalker can relax and watch the birds as they come in for a drink or listen to the cicada chorus which announces the coming change. Knowledgeable locals head bush at every opportunity, leaving the ignorant to swelter in the city. Our routes have been, chosen with relaxation, swimming and shade in mind. Walking will generally be restricted to early inthe: Morning and late in the a fternoon.Thehot
-middle part of the day will devoted to taking it easy and soaking Up the sight's W ALI(
-and sounds of the environment a-rbund us., On our final walk of the year, we 4,,.$ finish With an overnight Stay on a houseboat on the Mary River, allowing you to experience the wetlands wildlife at its concentrated best.
-WILLIS'S WALKA.BOLITS
+Notes:\\
-Carrington Street Millner NT 0810
+The underlined items are those necessary in summer or winter, but they almost cancel out (assuming that you carry some water, not a full litre, in winter) at 2 lb (909 grams) so the total pack weight can be reduced to about 29 3/4 lb or 13.5 kg for summer or winter.\\
-Phone (089) 85 2134 Fax: (089)8'5 2355
+* PACK I know this ,is excessive, but I am still carrying a Paddy Pallin Kameruka frame pack because it is comfortable and not Worn out. However we have a Paddy Pallin 4 pocket frameless pack which weighs 3 lb, which is probably more realistic. Even my day pack weighs 1 lb 11 ozs (770 gm), so I think a pack weighing 1 lb (455 grams) would not stand up to rough rocks and thick scrub for long and would probably not be waterproof.\\
-WOLLOMBI
+* SLEEPING BAG This is my winter bag.\\
-Magnificent natural 98 acres two hours drive northwest
+* TENT AND PEGS AND POLES If you are above the treeline, you will need aluminium tent poles or a modem tunnel or dome tent with floor and flexible frame. The best way to save weight on tents is to share.\\
-of Sydney surrounded by Yengo National Park. This
+* GROUND SHEET I have found lightweight nylon groundsheets are easily damaged. Mine is vinyl.\\
-property takes up one complete private valley, enclosed
+* WINESKIN WATERBAG I use my spare clothes (and other odds and ends) as a pillow. Wineskins are hard to carry full if you have to go any distance for water. An old fashioned Paddy Pallin waterbag is better.\\
-by lovely sandstone escarpments.
+* FIRST AID My first aid (in a waterproof plastic box) contains the following:\\
-Includes 3 acre spring & creek-fed lake stocked with
+Lambswool and foot powder (for feet) Bandaids and sticking plaster\\
-native fish (murray cod and perch). A lined colorbond
+Pain killers: Panadol, Panadeine, Panadine forte, Allergy cream for insect bites\\
-dwelling with quality Australian wood stove.
+MAC Antiseptic cream for burns, cuts etc. Scissors, tweezers, needles and thread.\\
-Varied flora (includes rainforest)....and fauna.
+Bandages: 1 triangular, 1 elastic, I roller. Although it is impossible for a party to carry enough equipment and/or remedies for a major accident, if everybody has 1 triangular bandage you can splint a broken leg. Most injuries will be blisters, cuts, burns and inset bites. Some people are strongly allergic to insect bites but may not know this until it happens, which is why I carry cream. My strong painkillers came in useful recently where a member of the party fell and badly bruised his ribs. Perhaps the leader is carrying a party First Aid Kit, in which case you only need your personal remedies for feet etc., but if everybody wrongly assumes this is so you could be in trouble.\\
-$149,000 ono
+* SWISS KNIFE Certainly not necessary for eating, but if you have to carry out emergency repairs on some piece of equipment you won't find a spoon much use.\\
-Phone owner:
+WATERBOTTLE In Victoria in summer (and even in autumn) water is often scarce, so carrying water is a necessity.
-Chris
+* STOVE Above the treeline there is seldom any firewood, Also many of our national parks now require walkers to use stoves to protect the environment. Pouring rain is another reason. Sharing reduces the weight.
-(02) 289 9560 Bihrs
+* SLEEPING MAT The environment is also one reason for carrying a sleeping mat. It's no longer acceptable to cut fern for insulation, and you'll spend a miserable night in the Victorian Alps if you have only a ground sheet between you and the wet, cold ground.\\
-(02) 534 5972 A/his
+* SCRUB GLOVES Not necessary on every trip of course, but if you're leading an off track walk through head high hakea scrub in the Grampians you'll be glad of them.\\
-JULY 1995'
+* SUNSCREEN This is a new necessity with the hole in the ozone layer (perhaps more so down here than in NSW). I find the MISCELLANEOUS item, which probably covers tooth paste, etc, etc, rather light. In summer I carry insect repellent, not just for comfort, but because mosquitoes can carry Ross River Fever and Murray River encephalitis.
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER
+So if you are coming down to Victoria, or visiting Tasmania or New Zealand, please make sure you have adequate gear rather than aiming for some theoretical "ideal" pack weight. If you are fit you will still enjoy your walking. As I type this (at 10.30 a m., 10/7/95) it is 30 outside, raining, blowing and probably snowing on Mt William, which is visible from our living room windows!\\
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+**WOLLOMBI**
+Magnificent natural 98 acres two hours drive northwest\\
+of Sydney surrounded by Yengo National Park. This\\
+property takes up one complete private valley, enclosed by lovely sandstone escarpments.\\
+Includes 3 acre spring & creek-fed lake stocked with native fish (murray cod and perch).
+A lined colorbond dwelling with quality Australian wood stove.\\
+Varied flora (includes rainforest)....and fauna.\\
+$149,000 ono\\
+Phone owner: Chris\\
+(02) 289 9560 B/hrs\\
+(02) 534 5972 A/hrs\\
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