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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. | 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. | ||
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We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4pm on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson who was sitting on the top rail of the stockyard and demanded that we line up in front of him and show him the soles of our shoes. As expected all ten of us were wearing Dunlop Volleys. | We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4pm on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson who was sitting on the top rail of the stockyard and demanded that we line up in front of him and show him the soles of our shoes. As expected all ten of us were wearing Dunlop Volleys. | ||
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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' | + | |
+ | 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' | 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' | ||
Ian Wolfe’s extended X.CD trip from 16 to 22 October went but it rained. Oliver Crawford cancelled, his Budawangs trip. Tom Wellman and the party of 6 who came out for his walk along the Kowmung allowed discretion to take the better part of valour when they faced inclement weather. The walk was rerouted to 100 Man cave but two of the party elected to keep their powder dry and departed for home. The remainder were making distance toward Cloudmaker when Chris Poleson had a fall, gashing his face over one eye. At this point they abandoned the trip, returning to the cars at around 1600. The injury required 7- stitches when they reached medical help. There was no report for Peter Miller' | Ian Wolfe’s extended X.CD trip from 16 to 22 October went but it rained. Oliver Crawford cancelled, his Budawangs trip. Tom Wellman and the party of 6 who came out for his walk along the Kowmung allowed discretion to take the better part of valour when they faced inclement weather. The walk was rerouted to 100 Man cave but two of the party elected to keep their powder dry and departed for home. The remainder were making distance toward Cloudmaker when Chris Poleson had a fall, gashing his face over one eye. At this point they abandoned the trip, returning to the cars at around 1600. The injury required 7- stitches when they reached medical help. There was no report for Peter Miller' | ||
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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. | ||
- | The Hole | + | |
+ | The Hole\\ | ||
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 | + | |
+ | 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' | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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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