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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. | 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. | ||
- | Editor: George Mawer | + | |
- | 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198 | + | |Editor:|George Mawer|42 Lincoln Road, Georges Hall 2198|Telephone 707 1343| |
- | Telephone 707 1343 | + | |Business Manager:|Joy Hynes|36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099|Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (B)| |
- | . Business Manager: Joy Hynes | + | |Production Manager:|Fran Holland| | | |
- | 36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 | + | |Editorial Team:|George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce| | | |
- | Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144 (B) | + | |Printers:|Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell| || |
- | Production Manager: Fran Holland | + | |Clubroom Reporter:|Jan Roberts| | | |
- | Editorial Team: George Mawer, Jan Roberts | + | |
- | & Barbara Bruce.. | + | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. |
- | Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, | + | |
- | Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven | + | |** President: |
- | & Les Powell | + | |** Vice-President: |
- | Clubroom Reporter: Jan Roberts | + | |** Public Officer: |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every 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. | + | |** Treasurer: |
- | President: Greta James | + | |** Secretary: |
- | Vice-President: | + | |** Walks Secretary: |
- | Public Officer: Fran Holland | + | |** Social Secretary: |
- | Treasurer: Tony Holgate | + | |** Membership Secretary:**|Barry Wallace| |
- | Secretary: Spiro Hajinakitas | + | |** New Members Secretary: |
- | Walks Secretary: Eddy Giacomel | + | |** Conservation Secretary: |
- | Social Secretary: Jan Roberts | + | |** Magazine Editor: |
- | Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace | + | |** Committee Members: |
- | New Members Secretary: Bill Holland | + | |** Delegates to Confederation: |
- | Conservation Secretary: Alex Colley | + | |
- | Magazine Editor: George Mawer | + | ===== In This Issue ===== |
- | Committee Members: Morie Ward & | + | |
- | Annie Maguire | + | |2|From The Clubroom\\ Allan Donnelly on looking after those very important legs.\\ Peter Treseder - risk management. Macpac Gear Update.\\ Underwater walking and Alaskan adventures.\\ The Magic of Bandelier\\A very special report.|Jan Roberts| |
- | Delegates to Confederation: | + | |7 |Ettrema |
- | & Wilf Hilder, Jim Callaway | + | |9|The November General Meeting| Barry Wallace| |
- | December 1995 | + | |10|First Aid Weekend|Bill Holland| |
- | In This Issue | + | |8|A Matter of Sole|Don Cornell| |
- | 2 From The Clubroom | + | |11|The Presidents Christmas Message\\ The search for Wade Butler\\ Coolana Weed Update|Greta James| |
- | Jan Roberts | + | |12|A Fun Walk in the Blue Mountains|Carol Lubbers| |
- | Allan Donnelly on looking after those very important legs. | + | |
- | Peter Treseder - risk management. | + | |
- | Macpac Gear Update. | + | |
- | Underwater walking and Alaskan adventures. The Magic of Bat: | + | |
- | A very special report'. | + | |
- | 7 Ettrema | + | |
- | George | + | |
- | 8 A Matter of Sole | + | |
- | Don Cornell | + | |
- | The November General Meeting | + | |
- | Barry Wallace | + | |
- | 10 First Aid Weekend | + | |
- | Bill Holland | + | |
- | 11 The Presidents Christmas Message The search for Wade Butler Coolana Weed Update | + | |
- | Greta James | + | |
- | 12 A Fun Walk in the Blue Mountains | + | |
- | Carol Lubbers | + | |
Best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Safe driving, good walking. Ed | Best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Safe driving, good walking. Ed | ||
- | Alpsports | + | ^Advertisers^^^ |
- | 7 Mountain Equipment | + | |6|Alpsports|| |
- | 10 Willis Walkabouts | + | |7|Mountain Equipment|| |
- | 13 Paddy Pallin | + | |10|Willis Walkabouts|| |
- | PAGE 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DECEMBER 1995 | + | |13| Paddy Pallin|| |
- | FROM THE CLUBROOM By Jan Roberts | + | |
- | Bushwalking and Health of the Lower Limb - October 18 | + | |
+ | =====FROM THE CLUBROOM===== | ||
+ | By Jan Roberts | ||
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+ | **Bushwalking and Health of the Lower Limb - October 18**\\ | ||
October' | October' | ||
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Allan is Senior Head Teacher of Podiatry at the Sydney Institute of Technology, and his many hours of tutoring really showed in the quality of information we were exposed to during the evening. The evening bought out a large crowd of members eager to understand why various part of their lower limbs don't always perform as required. Allan gave us lots of good reasons. | Allan is Senior Head Teacher of Podiatry at the Sydney Institute of Technology, and his many hours of tutoring really showed in the quality of information we were exposed to during the evening. The evening bought out a large crowd of members eager to understand why various part of their lower limbs don't always perform as required. Allan gave us lots of good reasons. | ||
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- | Questions abounded of course, about just what is the best footwear, with many of us expecting the humble Volley to be criticised unmercifully. Allan pointed out however, that it was very much ' | + | Surprisingly, |
- | The final message for the night was to consider buying what we wear on our feet the same way as we would in buying tyres for the car. Our, most important asset Allan emphasised, deserves careful consideration how it is dressed and treated each body comes with one pair only. | + | We saw many of those injuries in Allan' |
- | Thank you Allan, for a most informative and entertaining evening. Our feet are very grateful also | + | |
- | Motivation and Fear - October 25 | + | Questions abounded of course, about just what is the best footwear, with many of us expecting the humble Volley to be criticised unmercifully. Allan pointed out however, that it was very much ' |
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+ | The final message for the night was to consider buying what we wear on our feet the same way as we would in buying tyres for the car. Our most important asset Allan emphasised, deserves careful consideration how it is dressed and treated each body comes with one pair only. | ||
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+ | Thank you Allan, for a most informative and entertaining evening. Our feet are very grateful also. | ||
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+ | **Motivation and Fear - October 25**\\ | ||
Always a popular presenter, Peter Treseder, Australian Geographic adventurer and multi- skilled athlete, treated us to another meaningful and entertaining evening during October. | Always a popular presenter, Peter Treseder, Australian Geographic adventurer and multi- skilled athlete, treated us to another meaningful and entertaining evening during October. | ||
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This time the theme was not so much focused on any particular trip, but rather Peter sharing with us how he has overcome the many challenges faced over years of taking considerable risks. To many of us the thought of traveling alone, over great distances to the remote areas Peter has explored, is just a little too intimidating. Peter explained however, that these expeditions have not happened without a lot of careful planning and weighing up of the risks involved. Having said that, he admitted that there have been many times when the unexpected happened and circumstances placed him in real personal danger. | This time the theme was not so much focused on any particular trip, but rather Peter sharing with us how he has overcome the many challenges faced over years of taking considerable risks. To many of us the thought of traveling alone, over great distances to the remote areas Peter has explored, is just a little too intimidating. Peter explained however, that these expeditions have not happened without a lot of careful planning and weighing up of the risks involved. Having said that, he admitted that there have been many times when the unexpected happened and circumstances placed him in real personal danger. | ||
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I think we were all somewhat relieved to learn that Peter Treseder DOES experience fear like the rest of us. The key as he puts it is 'risk management' | I think we were all somewhat relieved to learn that Peter Treseder DOES experience fear like the rest of us. The key as he puts it is 'risk management' | ||
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Thank you once again Peter for a very motivating night, and for sharing some of your more personal experiences and insights with us. | Thank you once again Peter for a very motivating night, and for sharing some of your more personal experiences and insights with us. | ||
- | SBW Annual Reunion - November 4 & 5 | + | **SBW Annual Reunion - November 4 & 5**\\ |
- | I was on the Gold Coast at the company sales conference much to my disappointment, | + | I was on the Gold Coast at the company sales conference much to my disappointment, |
The traditional damper baking competition was once again judged by Dot Butler and won by Annie Maguire, with Tess Holgate coming a close second. | The traditional damper baking competition was once again judged by Dot Butler and won by Annie Maguire, with Tess Holgate coming a close second. | ||
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Thanks to all those who participated to ensure this annual event lives on. | Thanks to all those who participated to ensure this annual event lives on. | ||
- | Macpac Gear Update - October 14 | + | |
+ | **Macpac Gear Update - October 14**\\ | ||
Mike Smith was out from New Zealand dining October sponsored by the boys from Alpsport, and presented lots of new gear on this special Tuesday night. | Mike Smith was out from New Zealand dining October sponsored by the boys from Alpsport, and presented lots of new gear on this special Tuesday night. | ||
- | As on previous occasions we were able to try out all the latest bits and pieces, ask deep and meaningful questions, and generally catch up on one of the most talked about subjects at SBW: walking gear! | + | |
- | I've finally decided to 'bite the bullet' | + | As on previous occasions we were able to try out all the latest bits and pieces, ask deep and meaningful questions, and generally catch up on one of the most talked about subjects at SBW walking gear! |
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+ | I've finally decided to 'bite the bullet' | ||
Thanks to Mike, Paul and Joint for coming along to the clubroom once again to update our gear knowledge. | Thanks to Mike, Paul and Joint for coming along to the clubroom once again to update our gear knowledge. | ||
- | Underwater Walking and Alaskan Adventures - November 15 | + | |
+ | **Underwater Walking and Alaskan Adventures - November 15**\\ | ||
Maureen Carter (ably assisted by her charming husband David) together with new SBW member Bob Stewart, provided a feast of entertainment during November with their joint presentations. | Maureen Carter (ably assisted by her charming husband David) together with new SBW member Bob Stewart, provided a feast of entertainment during November with their joint presentations. | ||
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Maureen and David were first, and guided us through the magnificence of the Alaskan wilderness with lots of humorous walking stories. In particular, Maureen kept us laughing with her story about the sacrifices she and David had to make to ensure they were not attacked by bears during the night in their tent. | Maureen and David were first, and guided us through the magnificence of the Alaskan wilderness with lots of humorous walking stories. In particular, Maureen kept us laughing with her story about the sacrifices she and David had to make to ensure they were not attacked by bears during the night in their tent. | ||
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From pristine alpine areas to vast expanses of cracking and groaning seas of ice, the scenery was breathtaking. During the night Maureen passed a number of curious objects around the gathering for correct identification. This bought lots of interesting suggestions, | From pristine alpine areas to vast expanses of cracking and groaning seas of ice, the scenery was breathtaking. During the night Maureen passed a number of curious objects around the gathering for correct identification. This bought lots of interesting suggestions, | ||
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We were heartened to learn also, that in spite of the vast devastation caused by the Valdez oil spill some years back, that the environment is recovering. | We were heartened to learn also, that in spite of the vast devastation caused by the Valdez oil spill some years back, that the environment is recovering. | ||
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Bob Stewart was next, and took us virtually around the world on a diving trip to kill for. Over the years, Bob and his wife Marilyn have lived in many countries as a result of Bob's profession, and as a consequence, | Bob Stewart was next, and took us virtually around the world on a diving trip to kill for. Over the years, Bob and his wife Marilyn have lived in many countries as a result of Bob's profession, and as a consequence, | ||
- | PAGE 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DECEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | We dived with Bob from the corals of Palanaca Reef in Mexico, to the crystal clear visibility of fresh water sink holes in Texas, and many of the special diving spots in between. During our tour of the depths Bob introduced us to underwater ' | + | We dived with Bob from the corals of Palanaca Reef in Mexico, to the crystal clear visibility of fresh water sink holes in Texas, and many of the special diving spots in between. During our tour of the depths Bob introduced us to underwater ' |
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+ | Thanks to Maureen and Bob, together with their supporting partners David and Marilyn for a lively and enjoyable night at the clubroom. | ||
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+ | **The Magic of Bandelier -November 22**\\ | ||
And finally the last presentation for 1995, but by no means least, came from SBW member and leader David Robinson. David and partner Jan Hodges' | And finally the last presentation for 1995, but by no means least, came from SBW member and leader David Robinson. David and partner Jan Hodges' | ||
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We were informed that one of the first challenges of the walk was getting out of the car park, which ended up taking two and a half hours! Pulling out their own map and discarding the one supplied by the Park authorities, | We were informed that one of the first challenges of the walk was getting out of the car park, which ended up taking two and a half hours! Pulling out their own map and discarding the one supplied by the Park authorities, | ||
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Throughout the night we were treated to David' | Throughout the night we were treated to David' | ||
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An interesting but frightening part of the trip was the huge number of trees exploded by lightening along the way. In one of his last slides, David showed us a landscape covered with charred and exploded trunks; the sombre remains of multiple lightning strikes. | An interesting but frightening part of the trip was the huge number of trees exploded by lightening along the way. In one of his last slides, David showed us a landscape covered with charred and exploded trunks; the sombre remains of multiple lightning strikes. | ||
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So much for the myth of lightening never striking twice in the same place. | So much for the myth of lightening never striking twice in the same place. | ||
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A wonderful experience David. Thank you for taking the time to share the magic of Bandelier with SBW. | A wonderful experience David. Thank you for taking the time to share the magic of Bandelier with SBW. | ||
- | Special Announcement! | + | |
+ | **Special Announcement!**\\ | ||
No final social report for the year would be complete without a romantic inclusion, and on that basis Congratulations to Tony Crichton and Gail Murray from all your friends in SBW on the announcement of your Engagement, and all the very best for the future… | No final social report for the year would be complete without a romantic inclusion, and on that basis Congratulations to Tony Crichton and Gail Murray from all your friends in SBW on the announcement of your Engagement, and all the very best for the future… | ||
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and to all Sydney Bush Walkers, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Walking in 1996! | and to all Sydney Bush Walkers, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Walking in 1996! | ||
- | Thanks to Maureen and Bob, together with their supporting partners David and Marilyn for a lively and enjoyable night at the clubroom. | ||
- | The Magic of Bandelier -November 22 | ||
- | DECEMBER 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7 | ||
- | =====Ettrema Creek===== Nov 18, 19, 1995 | + | =====Ettrema Creek===== |
+ | Nov 18, 19, 1995 | ||
- | by George Mawer | + | George Mawer |
I had enthusiastically booked with Maurice Smith for his “Ettrema Creek" trip when I first saw the walk in the spring, program. Memories of a much earlier visit to the area with Bill Capon brought back (now fading) pictures of those spectacular Ettrema Gorges and the rugged Myall Creek and I thought it would be wonderful to do it again. | I had enthusiastically booked with Maurice Smith for his “Ettrema Creek" trip when I first saw the walk in the spring, program. Memories of a much earlier visit to the area with Bill Capon brought back (now fading) pictures of those spectacular Ettrema Gorges and the rugged Myall Creek and I thought it would be wonderful to do it again. | ||
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Maurice phoned me on the Wednesday before the walk to confirm that I still intending to go and told me that his numbers had dropped from an original fifteen to only seven. " | Maurice phoned me on the Wednesday before the walk to confirm that I still intending to go and told me that his numbers had dropped from an original fifteen to only seven. " | ||
- | Friday night at a dry car camp on the Yarramunmun Fire Trail. A starry night with the local frog population to sing us to sleep and away at 7:30 am to "The Jumps" the headwaters of Bullfrog Creek. A 51cm car swap and we were off to find Bullfrog Creek. We lost some time finding a way into Bullfrog Creek but after a successfully identifying two ways that do not go we found one that does, then continued down to Ettrema Creek. | + | Friday night at a dry car camp on the Yarramunmun Fire Trail. A starry night with the local frog population to sing us to sleep and away at 7:30 am to "The Jumps" the headwaters of Bullfrog Creek. A 5km car swap and we were off to find Bullfrog Creek. We lost some time finding a way into Bullfrog Creek but after a successfully identifying two ways that do not go we found one that does, then continued down to Ettrema Creek. |
Ettrema Creek must be one of the most beautiful rugged wilderness areas in the world with spectacular towering side walls and many glorious cascades, small waterfalls and rocky pools. Being springtime there were lots of wildflowers, | Ettrema Creek must be one of the most beautiful rugged wilderness areas in the world with spectacular towering side walls and many glorious cascades, small waterfalls and rocky pools. Being springtime there were lots of wildflowers, | ||
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Myall Creek was a problem right from the start. Gayle slipped and crashed in a small pool and banged a shin which slowed her down for a while. Then slow progress until we got to the first waterfall. The pool looked good for swimming but the sheer sides were quite impassable. We investigated a rather exposed way up and eventually opted for a climb up and around and even that was difficult enough in the very wet conditions with slippery mud and loosened vegetation. Maurice placed a climbing tape to reduce the risk and then called for a " | Myall Creek was a problem right from the start. Gayle slipped and crashed in a small pool and banged a shin which slowed her down for a while. Then slow progress until we got to the first waterfall. The pool looked good for swimming but the sheer sides were quite impassable. We investigated a rather exposed way up and eventually opted for a climb up and around and even that was difficult enough in the very wet conditions with slippery mud and loosened vegetation. Maurice placed a climbing tape to reduce the risk and then called for a " | ||
- | The exit ridge wasn't quite vertical. In fact it was probably much less than forty five degrees in most places but for me it was a very hard slog. Once we reached our traversing ridge the views from the saddle humps were spectacular and ever changing as we climbed. There were occasional signs of previous walkers so we were hopeful that the way through the escarpment would be obvious and this was so. Just as well too because it was about five in the afternoon when we reached the home fire trail with about one km back to the swap car. By then the day was starting to get cold and we all started, to chill down. I was pleased to get into a warm Car. | + | The exit ridge wasn't quite vertical. In fact it was probably much less than forty five degrees in most places but for me it was a very hard slog. Once we reached our traversing ridge the views from the saddle humps were spectacular and ever changing as we climbed. There were occasional signs of previous walkers so we were hopeful that the way through the escarpment would be obvious and this was so. Just as well too because it was about five in the afternoon when we reached the home fire trail with about one km back to the swap car. By then the day was starting to get cold and we all started to chill down. I was pleased to get into a warm Car. |
- | One of Margaret' | + | One of Margaret' |
- | This was a little harder than normal on the footwear. We were in and out of the water all the time climbing up and down wet rocks, always looking for a corner or crevice to jamb the foot into to gain a- positive footing, or wading through rippling water where the bottom was made up of football | + | This was a little harder than normal on the footwear. We were in and out of the water all the time climbing up and down wet rocks, always looking for a corner or crevice to jam the foot into to gain a positive footing, or wading through rippling water where the bottom was made up of football |
The weather could have been kinder but all in all I think everyone was pleased with the trip. Ettrema Creek is well worth the effort necessary to see it. | The weather could have been kinder but all in all I think everyone was pleased with the trip. Ettrema Creek is well worth the effort necessary to see it. | ||
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Thank you Maurice, and thank you Margaret and Paul and Elizabeth and Gayle. L | Thank you Maurice, and thank you Margaret and Paul and Elizabeth and Gayle. L | ||
- | A Matter of Sole | + | =====A Matter of Sole===== |
Don Cornell | Don Cornell | ||
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The article by Karen Brading in September Sydney Bush Walker has prompted me to recall incident some years ago when Jenny and tried a walk down from Wanganderry into the Wollondilly River Valley. | The article by Karen Brading in September Sydney Bush Walker has prompted me to recall incident some years ago when Jenny and tried a walk down from Wanganderry into the Wollondilly River Valley. | ||
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Prior to setting out I had phoned Mr Samson the property owner seeking permission to cross his property and leave vehicles next to the stockyards. | Prior to setting out I had phoned Mr Samson the property owner seeking permission to cross his property and leave vehicles next to the stockyards. | ||
- | We camped there on Friday night and set off about 8 - am Saturday down the track leading into the valley. | + | |
- | We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4 pin on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson | + | We camped there on Friday night and set off about 8am Saturday down the track leading into the valley. |
- | Up to-this time he had refused any request for an explanation. He then asked each vehicle owner to stand next to their vehicle. I encouraged the angry owners to do so realising that our opportunity to cross his property might be in jeopardy. | + | |
+ | We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4pm on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson | ||
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+ | Up to this time he had refused any request for an explanation. He then asked each vehicle owner to stand next to their vehicle. I encouraged the angry owners to do so realising that our opportunity to cross his property might be in jeopardy. | ||
It then became apparent that there was a white van that didn't belong to anyone from our group. | It then became apparent that there was a white van that didn't belong to anyone from our group. | ||
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Mr Samson then told us that a person with a distinctive boot pattern had walked into his shed and removed the control knobs from his tractor and taken several spanners. | Mr Samson then told us that a person with a distinctive boot pattern had walked into his shed and removed the control knobs from his tractor and taken several spanners. | ||
- | He then apologised for delaying us. I phoned him later - He told me that the van which was owned by a religious group and carried about eight young people arrived after we had left the site. He had his spanners and lambs returned after lining them up and checking each sole pattern to reveal the culprit. | + | |
- | The November, 1995 General Meeting. | + | He then apologised for delaying us. I phoned him later. He told me that the van which was owned by a religious group and carried about eight young people arrived after we had left the site. He had his spanners and lambs returned after lining them up and checking each sole pattern to reveal the culprit. |
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+ | =====The November 1995 General Meeting.===== | ||
Barry Wallace | Barry Wallace | ||
- | Around 20 members had arrived by 2013 so, the president called the meeting to order and began proceedings. There were no apologies, so, we moved on to welcome new members Bob Stewart Michael Moulton and Steve Hine. | + | |
+ | Around 20 members had arrived by 2013 so the president called the meeting to order and began proceedings. There were no apologies, so, we moved on to welcome new members Bob Stewart, Michael Moulton and Steve Hine. | ||
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters arising. | ||
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Correspondence out saw letters to our new members, to Kuring-gai Chase N.P. thanking them for assistance with the sump catcher for Coolana, to Peter Downes and Lucy Sullivan re-admitting them to membership. We also received a more detailed response from the South Australian walking clubs' confederation to our question regarding leader accreditation. There was also a letter from the Victorian Clubs' Federation indicating that they feel such moves would be unworkable and would tend to drive mutual clubs underground. They have indicated they will advise if they come across any such proposal. All of which is fairly enlightening in view of the fact that the push for accreditation is supposed to have originated in Victoria. A letter from Maurice Smith as Confederation Secretary indicated that SBW would need to maintain detailed records of any Members wishing to take out sports injury insurance through Confederation. As a result of an approach by the club, David Rostron has advised us on the clauses used and cover provided by Public Liability insurance policies. He has also commented favourably on the Sports Injury, policy available through Confederation. Gordon and Serala Lee have written to update their address and fill us in on their recent moves. A letter from the Total Environment Centre indicated a continuing need for donations to assist with their work. We also wrote to our new members. | Correspondence out saw letters to our new members, to Kuring-gai Chase N.P. thanking them for assistance with the sump catcher for Coolana, to Peter Downes and Lucy Sullivan re-admitting them to membership. We also received a more detailed response from the South Australian walking clubs' confederation to our question regarding leader accreditation. There was also a letter from the Victorian Clubs' Federation indicating that they feel such moves would be unworkable and would tend to drive mutual clubs underground. They have indicated they will advise if they come across any such proposal. All of which is fairly enlightening in view of the fact that the push for accreditation is supposed to have originated in Victoria. A letter from Maurice Smith as Confederation Secretary indicated that SBW would need to maintain detailed records of any Members wishing to take out sports injury insurance through Confederation. As a result of an approach by the club, David Rostron has advised us on the clauses used and cover provided by Public Liability insurance policies. He has also commented favourably on the Sports Injury, policy available through Confederation. Gordon and Serala Lee have written to update their address and fill us in on their recent moves. A letter from the Total Environment Centre indicated a continuing need for donations to assist with their work. We also wrote to our new members. | ||
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In matters arising, Tony Holgate foreshadowed a motion that he intends to move at the AGM to change the clauses in the constitution relating to our non-profit status and the procedures for dissolution of the club: | In matters arising, Tony Holgate foreshadowed a motion that he intends to move at the AGM to change the clauses in the constitution relating to our non-profit status and the procedures for dissolution of the club: | ||
From there it was a minor transition to Tony presenting the financial statements for the month. We spent $800 and received income of $291. | From there it was a minor transition to Tony presenting the financial statements for the month. We spent $800 and received income of $291. | ||
- | Not to be outdone, Eddie Giacomel led off the walks, report with an extended review of the month from the statistician' | + | |
- | The first walk covered was the extended 4 day walk in the area of Discovery Cave led by Jan Mohandas. This was postponed to another date. Margaret Sheens' | + | Not to be outdone, Eddie Giacomel led off the walks, report with an extended review of the month from the statistician' |
- | Ian Wolfe’s extended | + | |
+ | The first walk covered was the extended 4 day walk in the area of Discovery Cave led by Jan Mohandas. This was postponed to another date. Margaret Sheens' | ||
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+ | Ian Wolfe’s extended | ||
The weekend of 27, 28, 29 October saw Alan Donnelley leading a party of 6 on his Budawangs walk. Maureen and David Carter postponed their Kanangra Walls walk but Ron Howlett led 10 on his Barrington Tops trip. The walk turned out longer than anticipated but at least the weather did it right, raining overnight and remaining fine during the days. There were no details for Morag Ryder' | The weekend of 27, 28, 29 October saw Alan Donnelley leading a party of 6 on his Budawangs walk. Maureen and David Carter postponed their Kanangra Walls walk but Ron Howlett led 10 on his Barrington Tops trip. The walk turned out longer than anticipated but at least the weather did it right, raining overnight and remaining fine during the days. There were no details for Morag Ryder' | ||
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The following weekend was reunion weekend at Coolana. Did anyone count the total present? The days were fine enough but on Saturday evening just as the campfire entertainment was about to begin a large, wet, thunderstorm arrived, forcing a retreat to the hut. Spiro' | The following weekend was reunion weekend at Coolana. Did anyone count the total present? The days were fine enough but on Saturday evening just as the campfire entertainment was about to begin a large, wet, thunderstorm arrived, forcing a retreat to the hut. Spiro' | ||
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Confederation report saw mention of a plan to close off part or the Mount Hay firetrail. The discussions with Sydney Water are continuing. A coal company has lodged an application for an exploration licence adjacent to the existing Clarence colliery. The Confederation' | Confederation report saw mention of a plan to close off part or the Mount Hay firetrail. The discussions with Sydney Water are continuing. A coal company has lodged an application for an exploration licence adjacent to the existing Clarence colliery. The Confederation' | ||
Conservation report brought further details of the proposal to close off roads in the vicinity of the Grose River near Mount Hay with a view to establishing a sort of wilderness zone. There was some debate and a narrow, vote opposing the idea. The NPW is preparing a plan of management for the private and commercial use of the canyons in the Blue Mountains area. Some of the proposed annual person trip numbers are enough to create great alarm in those who love the areas. It was unclear whether they propose to produce an EIS but the meeting seemed to think this was a good starting point. | Conservation report brought further details of the proposal to close off roads in the vicinity of the Grose River near Mount Hay with a view to establishing a sort of wilderness zone. There was some debate and a narrow, vote opposing the idea. The NPW is preparing a plan of management for the private and commercial use of the canyons in the Blue Mountains area. Some of the proposed annual person trip numbers are enough to create great alarm in those who love the areas. It was unclear whether they propose to produce an EIS but the meeting seemed to think this was a good starting point. | ||
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General business saw mention of meeting proposed by Hornsby council to discuss their policy on the use of open space in the municipality, | General business saw mention of meeting proposed by Hornsby council to discuss their policy on the use of open space in the municipality, | ||
- | First. Aid Weekend - St Johns | + | =====First. Aid Weekend - St Johns===== |
- | Senior Certificate. | + | Senior Certificate.\\ |
Bill Holland | Bill Holland | ||
- | The second of two residential first aid instruction weekend courses Was held on 2nd/3rd December; Seven people participated in the St John Senior First Aid qualifying course with instruction provided by Dave Shepherd, an accredited St Johns instructor. Dave is an active bushwalker and regularly - conducts courses for the Confederation. | + | |
+ | The second of two residential first aid instruction weekend courses Was held on 2nd/3rd December. Seven people participated in the St John Senior First Aid qualifying course with instruction provided by Dave Shepherd, an accredited St Johns instructor. Dave is an active bushwalker and regularly - conducts courses for the Confederation. | ||
We had a lot of fun. Dave applied his training skiffs to practical bushwalking experiences. Some of the " | We had a lot of fun. Dave applied his training skiffs to practical bushwalking experiences. Some of the " | ||
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The Club encourages all members to have formal First Aid qualifications. Both The Club, and Confederation, | The Club encourages all members to have formal First Aid qualifications. Both The Club, and Confederation, | ||
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The Wilderness Rescue Unit of The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs is seeking to have all participants in search, and rescue activities qualified to at least a current St Johns senior certificate level. As well, a certificate for Remote Area First Aid is desirable. | The Wilderness Rescue Unit of The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs is seeking to have all participants in search, and rescue activities qualified to at least a current St Johns senior certificate level. As well, a certificate for Remote Area First Aid is desirable. | ||
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To assist in this, the Club is considering holding another residential course in the first half of next year. This time it will be an advanced course, leading to a Remote Area First Aid qualification. It will be open to all those who have a current Senior certificate. If you are interested please advise so that a place can be reserved for you. | To assist in this, the Club is considering holding another residential course in the first half of next year. This time it will be an advanced course, leading to a Remote Area First Aid qualification. It will be open to all those who have a current Senior certificate. If you are interested please advise so that a place can be reserved for you. | ||
- | Prospective Members Please | + | |
- | Note | + | **Prospective Members Please Note**\\ |
The Club video " | The Club video " | ||
+ | =====President' | ||
+ | Greta James | ||
- | KIMBERLEY COAST | ||
- | EXPEDITION | ||
- | March 24- April 27 1996 Space is still available but time is running out. | ||
- | This is the longest, most adventurous trip we offer. It is not an endurance test. | ||
- | You begin with a boat from Wyndham to the head of the spectacular, | ||
- | Berkeley Gorge. After a day's walk to and from Berkeley Falls, you walk back north along the gorge, past a number of side gorges and waterfalls, then walk from creek to creek as you move overland to King George ' | ||
- | Too long? The trip is divided into three sections. The seaplane that brings in the two food drops provides transport for those doing only one part of the trip. | ||
- | The more people we have, the less it costs us per person. Book together with two friends and we'll give the three of you an additional 5% discount on top of any other discounts which may apply. For more information about this expedition and the rest of our bushwalking program contact | ||
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- | 12 Carrington Street, M1LLNER NT 0810 | ||
- | Ph: (089) 85 2134 Fax: (089) 85 2355 | ||
- | 1. DECEMBER 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 | ||
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- | Greta James Wade Butler Search | ||
- | Greta James | ||
Another year is almost over and once again, many people are planning their Christmas walking. The walks program has a terrific selection not only for Christmas but for the entire three months. Whatever your plans are over the holidays - walking or staying home or holidaying with the family I hope that you enjoy the break. | Another year is almost over and once again, many people are planning their Christmas walking. The walks program has a terrific selection not only for Christmas but for the entire three months. Whatever your plans are over the holidays - walking or staying home or holidaying with the family I hope that you enjoy the break. | ||
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If you are driving, please, take care. Remember that the drive could be the most dangerous part of the walk. | If you are driving, please, take care. Remember that the drive could be the most dangerous part of the walk. | ||
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In the new year, we plan to get advice on how best to deal with the weeds at Coolana and then from time to time, we will be asking for volunteers to participate in working bees. We tend to mostly see the camping and hut areas at Coolana which are lovely, but there are other sections of the property which are less frequented, which have different vegetation and which are also very beautiful I. hope many people can find time to help with the " | In the new year, we plan to get advice on how best to deal with the weeds at Coolana and then from time to time, we will be asking for volunteers to participate in working bees. We tend to mostly see the camping and hut areas at Coolana which are lovely, but there are other sections of the property which are less frequented, which have different vegetation and which are also very beautiful I. hope many people can find time to help with the " | ||
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I look forward to seeing you at the Christmas party or on a walk or both! In any case, Patrick and I wish you a happy Christmas and a safe and fulfilling New Year. | I look forward to seeing you at the Christmas party or on a walk or both! In any case, Patrick and I wish you a happy Christmas and a safe and fulfilling New Year. | ||
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+ | **Wade Butler Search**\\ | ||
Six club members spent several days in Tasmania searching for Wade Butler. At the time of writing, no news of Wade has yet been received. Our thoughts are with Dot at this most difficult time. | Six club members spent several days in Tasmania searching for Wade Butler. At the time of writing, no news of Wade has yet been received. Our thoughts are with Dot at this most difficult time. | ||
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Dick Smith has provided magnificent financial support which has allowed the search to continue after it had officially been called off but, even so, additional money will be needed. For this reason, the committee has decided to donate $500 toward the search (to be ratified at the next General Meeting). | Dick Smith has provided magnificent financial support which has allowed the search to continue after it had officially been called off but, even so, additional money will be needed. For this reason, the committee has decided to donate $500 toward the search (to be ratified at the next General Meeting). | ||
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In addition, if members would like to donate money, please send it to Tony Holgate at the Club's postal address (PO Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001) and make cheques payable to " | In addition, if members would like to donate money, please send it to Tony Holgate at the Club's postal address (PO Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001) and make cheques payable to " | ||
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The six SBW members who joined the search, leaving Sydney with less than 24 hours’ notice, were Bill Capon, Alan Donnelly, Don Finch, Tony Holgate, Tony Manes and Jim Percy. I would like to thank you personally, for your magnificent response. | The six SBW members who joined the search, leaving Sydney with less than 24 hours’ notice, were Bill Capon, Alan Donnelly, Don Finch, Tony Holgate, Tony Manes and Jim Percy. I would like to thank you personally, for your magnificent response. | ||
- | Coolana Weed Update | + | |
- | Greta James | + | **Coolana Weed Update**\\ |
No, these are not ineffectual individuals who inhabit the Club's Kangaroo Valley property, but vigorous plant growth which infests areas of our land, particularly along the river flats. Joan Rigby has done some fine work documenting the flora of Coolana and she has been investigating ways of controlling the weeds - particularly methods which will not require large amounts of work over long periods. The most promising avenue at present appears to be to work with Sydney Water who own the river flats and Joan is organising a meeting with them at Coolana. | No, these are not ineffectual individuals who inhabit the Club's Kangaroo Valley property, but vigorous plant growth which infests areas of our land, particularly along the river flats. Joan Rigby has done some fine work documenting the flora of Coolana and she has been investigating ways of controlling the weeds - particularly methods which will not require large amounts of work over long periods. The most promising avenue at present appears to be to work with Sydney Water who own the river flats and Joan is organising a meeting with them at Coolana. | ||
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After this meeting we will organise a series of working bees/social gatherings at Coolana - so stay tuned. We'll keep you informed! | After this meeting we will organise a series of working bees/social gatherings at Coolana - so stay tuned. We'll keep you informed! | ||
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DECEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | Blue Mountains NP: Hat Hill, | + | =====Blue Mountains NP: Hat Hill, Crayfish Creek, The Hole & Return===== |
- | Crayfish Creek, The Hole & Return | + | |
Carol Lubbers | Carol Lubbers | ||
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This reprint story is about a walk that took place back in January 1993 but as Geoff McIntosh has included "The Hole" in his February 96 walk, it 'seems appropriate to run the story again now. | This reprint story is about a walk that took place back in January 1993 but as Geoff McIntosh has included "The Hole" in his February 96 walk, it 'seems appropriate to run the story again now. | ||
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Leader: Geoff McIntosh. Party: 7 members & 1 visitor: Bendigo Kerry, Pat Bradley, George Mawer, Peter Lafferty, Carol Lubbers, Keith Perry, Vince Smith & Louise Sylva | Leader: Geoff McIntosh. Party: 7 members & 1 visitor: Bendigo Kerry, Pat Bradley, George Mawer, Peter Lafferty, Carol Lubbers, Keith Perry, Vince Smith & Louise Sylva | ||
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The weather was very hot as our party left Hat Hill and negotiated the short steep descent into lush and beautiful Hat Hill Creek. Lush is the word, the Blackheath Sewage Treatment Works are up creek! If you ever need liverwort, this is the place. Just don't drink the effluent. | The weather was very hot as our party left Hat Hill and negotiated the short steep descent into lush and beautiful Hat Hill Creek. Lush is the word, the Blackheath Sewage Treatment Works are up creek! If you ever need liverwort, this is the place. Just don't drink the effluent. | ||
- | The climb up the other side was excruciating - hot, 'steep and scrubby. Frogs sat in trees calmly watching us claw by. We were consoled by the expansive views of the Grose Valley from Baltzer Lookout and awed by the sheer drop below us. "It became a weekend of proposed abseils. If Only we had a long enough rope! | + | |
- | Late on -Saturday afternoon, we sidled through the scrub along Crayfish Creek to where it drops to the Grose Valley. Along the way, we indulged in several well deserved ice cold sit baths in the creek. | + | The climb up the other side was excruciating - hot, 'steep and scrubby. Frogs sat in trees calmly watching us claw by. We were consoled by the expansive views of the Grose Valley from Baltzer Lookout and awed by the sheer drop below us. It became a weekend of proposed abseils. If only we had a long enough rope! |
- | First thing Sunday, we made a short trip to a side canyon running into Crayfish - cold, slippery, wet and dark but worth the wriggling and risk of hypothermia. Could' | + | |
+ | Late on Saturday afternoon, we sidled through the scrub along Crayfish Creek to where it drops to the Grose Valley. Along the way, we indulged in several well deserved ice cold sit baths in the creek. | ||
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+ | First thing Sunday, we made a short trip to a side canyon running into Crayfish - cold, slippery, wet and dark but worth the wriggling and risk of hypothermia. Could' | ||
Whilst making our way to The Hole we found an impossible side creek (just as well only one of us went over the overhang - we had to pull him back!). Geoff vowed to return to conquer by abseil. While the retrieval attempts were happening, we were buzzed by a nesting pair of rufous fantails whose nest was precariously glued to a meagre branch above the drop. We retraced our steps and continued on to Geoff’s usual way and then, THE HOLE. | Whilst making our way to The Hole we found an impossible side creek (just as well only one of us went over the overhang - we had to pull him back!). Geoff vowed to return to conquer by abseil. While the retrieval attempts were happening, we were buzzed by a nesting pair of rufous fantails whose nest was precariously glued to a meagre branch above the drop. We retraced our steps and continued on to Geoff’s usual way and then, THE HOLE. | ||
- | Ominous clouds rolled across above and we became very cold, but it wasn't just because of the weather! We gladly donned our thermals. Cold, wet, slimy, scary - one at a time, with our packs on, we slid into a freezing deep pool, swam a few metres, slipped and slithered, quivered and quaked across a short, slimy, sloping section to dangle over the next edge on a rope. A few feet of freefall to more slippery rocks and Geoffs | + | |
- | Following a short exciting rainforest sidle back to the exit point on Hat Ii1llJ | + | Ominous clouds rolled across above and we became very cold, but it wasn't just because of the weather! We gladly donned our thermals. Cold, wet, slimy, scary - one at a time, with our packs on, we slid into a freezing deep pool, swam a few metres, slipped and slithered, quivered and quaked across a short, slimy, sloping section to dangle over the next edge on a rope. A few feet of freefall to more slippery rocks and Geoff' |
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+ | Following a short exciting rainforest sidle back to the exit point on Hat Hill Creek, a hot climb was had by all back to Hat Hill Amazing to think that all this rugged walking was so close to the tourist traps. | ||
A magnificent weekend. Thanks, Geoff! | A magnificent weekend. Thanks, Geoff! | ||
- | New Zealand South Island | + | |
- | Expressions of interest invited for a 6 to 10 day walk:, in New Zealand | + | **New Zealand South Island**\\ |
+ | Expressions of interest invited for a 6 to 10 day walk in New Zealand | ||
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