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-|  | |Regular Features| +|  | |**Regular Features**| 
-|  6| |From the Clubroom|Jan Roberts | +|  6| |From The Blubroom |Jan Roberts | 
 |  11| |General Meeting Notes|Barry Wallace | |  11| |General Meeting Notes|Barry Wallace |
-|  | |Trip Stories||+|  | |**Trip Stories**||
 |  13| |The Sydney Water babies (Feb '71) An oldie, but a goody, and well worth reading again|Ray Hookway   | |  13| |The Sydney Water babies (Feb '71) An oldie, but a goody, and well worth reading again|Ray Hookway   |
 |  5| |A Few Days at Coolana|George Mawer  | |  5| |A Few Days at Coolana|George Mawer  |
-|  | |Vale| |+|  | |**Vale**| |
 |  2| |Tim Coffey| | |  2| |Tim Coffey| |
 |  5| |Kath Brown| | |  5| |Kath Brown| |
-|  | |General| |+|  | |**General**| |
 |  3| |Be a Coolana Friend| | |  3| |Be a Coolana Friend| |
 |  | |A Christmas Wish ?| |  | |A Christmas Wish ?|
 |  | |For the 'Computer literate'| |  | |For the 'Computer literate'|
-| 7| |First Aid Training| | +|  7| |First Aid Training| | 
-| 10| |Personal Accident Insurance| | +|  10| |Personal Accident Insurance| | 
-| 13| |The S & R Response Team| |+|  13| |The S & R Response Team| |
  
  
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- Eastwood Camping Centre P15 Paddy Pallin 
  
- +====== Tim Coffey ======
-====== TIM COFFEY ======+
  
 Tim died from a melanoma initiated cancer at the age of 79 on Sunday 7th January 1996. Tim died from a melanoma initiated cancer at the age of 79 on Sunday 7th January 1996.
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 Tim had been a member of the Club for almost 60 years and there was nothing he liked better than being out in the bush on extended overnight camps. An earlier lover of surf sun and sand, in the time when men were only allowed to bare their chests on some beaches, gave Tim the newfound freedom that many indulged in to excess as the dangers were then unknown. Coconut oil applied liberally by hand or spray was thought to provide adequate protection from the burning sun. Tim had been a member of the Club for almost 60 years and there was nothing he liked better than being out in the bush on extended overnight camps. An earlier lover of surf sun and sand, in the time when men were only allowed to bare their chests on some beaches, gave Tim the newfound freedom that many indulged in to excess as the dangers were then unknown. Coconut oil applied liberally by hand or spray was thought to provide adequate protection from the burning sun.
  
-The "Tigers" soon enlisted Tim into their walking parties and many exploratory, tough walks, which have gone down into the annals of the Club, were undertaken. These were just right for Tim's spirit of adventure. One memorable "non walk" was a canoe trip down the Sh oalhaven from Tallong to Nowra over the Christmas New Year period about 1942. The transportation of the canoes from Bomaderry creek to Nowra station was a push-over compared to carrying Watt weighing about 90 kg's and the lighter Neiius plus 10 days food down the newly constructed track around King Pin mountain. +The "Tigers" soon enlisted Tim into their walking parties and many exploratory, tough walks, which have gone down into the annals of the Club, were undertaken. These were just right for Tim's spirit of adventure. One memorable "non walk" was a canoe trip down the Shoalhaven from Tallong to Nowra over the Christmas New Year period about 1942. The transportation of the canoes from Bomaderry creek to Nowra station was a push-over compared to carrying Watto weighing about 90 kg's and the lighter Nerius plus 10 days food down the newly constructed track around King Pin mountain. 
-Many photographs were taken and these formed the basis for a scripted, two comentator, twin projector epic story of the trip. The story of the main trip was interspersed with segments showing the Club identities in situations they were unaware of. Tim at this time had just met his future wife, Gloria, and brought her specially into the Club to see the show from the front row of seats. Little did he know that a special segment had been made, with simulated scenes of him, as the foreman at his work paying too much attention to his all female staff Today it would have been a case of sexual harassment. - This did not prevent the marriage and Tim remained a loving caring husband until Gloria's death from a tumour. Tim himself was not without problems when he had a large section of his stomach removed because of excessive ulceration. +Many photographs were taken and these formed the basis for a scripted, two commentator, twin projector epic story of the trip. The story of the main trip was interspersed with segments showing the Club identities in situations they were unaware of. Tim at this time had just met his future wife, Gloria, and brought her specially into the Club to see the show from the front row of seats. Little did he know that a special segment had been made, with simulated scenes of him, as the foreman at his work paying too much attention to his all female staff Today it would have been a case of sexual harassment.  
-During the war at the time of a possible Japanese invasion, Tim as a member of the Civil Defence Corp, with other members of the:Club, spent weekend reconnoitring possible + 
-evacuation routes for stock to be taken up, from the coast to the Bundanoon area. +This did not prevent the marriage and Tim remained a loving caring husband until Gloria's death from a tumour. Tim himself was not without problems when he had a large section of his stomach removed because of excessive ulceration. 
-. One memorable Club walk that created a lasting impression on Tim' was over an Easter when it was to have terminated in the Brindabella valley. Upon arrival at the rendezvous for the bus, they were told that the bus was up at Piccadilly Circus and unable to come down the road because of its condition. A forced March to the top of the range after a particularly arduous walk was a test of stamina coupled with a very late return to Sydney to go almost immediately to work the next day. + 
-House building and child rearing with many of us caused an interruption in our active participation of the Club activities and when this era passed Tim and I enjoyed many walks together from Canberra into Morton, Kosciusko and Namadgi National Parks. Titus initiation back into the Club was to undertake the classic Kanangra-Katoomba walk. He became a regular attendee on walks and at the Club meetings. +During the war at the time of a possible Japanese invasion, Tim as a member of the Civil Defence Corp, with other members of the Club, spent weekend reconnoitring possible evacuation routes for stock to be taken up from the coast to the Bundanoon area. 
-A move to Gosford made for a change in his activities and Tim soon became active on weekday walks with a local group as well as joining in the activities of the local branch of the National Parks Association. In this he was a vice president and a member of it's subcommittees. He carried out extensive modifications to his new home as well as joining in wood turning classes. An earlier operation did not finally stem the onset of the cancer which invaded his body and Tim remained active until the last few weeks when confirmation of the extent of the cancer was confirmed. Tim took this news stoically, put his affairs in order and remained at home until the last week.+ 
 +One memorable Club walk that created a lasting impression on Tim was over an Easter when it was to have terminated in the Brindabella valley. Upon arrival at the rendezvous for the bus, they were told that the bus was up at Piccadilly Circus and unable to come down the road because of its condition. A forced March to the top of the range after a particularly arduous walk was a test of stamina coupled with a very late return to Sydney to go almost immediately to work the next day. 
 + 
 +House building and child rearing with many of us caused an interruption in our active participation of the Club activities and when this era passed Tim and I enjoyed many walks together from Canberra into Morton, Kosciusko and Namadgi National Parks. Tim's initiation back into the Club was to undertake the classic Kanangra-Katoomba walk. He became a regular attendee on walks and at the Club meetings. 
 + 
 +A move to Gosford made for a change in his activities and Tim soon became active on weekday walks with a local group as well as joining in the activities of the local branch of the National Parks Association. In this he was a vice president and a member of its subcommittees. He carried out extensive modifications to his new home as well as joining in wood turning classes. An earlier operation did not finally stem the onset of the cancer which invaded his body and Tim remained active until the last few weeks when confirmation of the extent of the cancer was confirmed. Tim took this news stoically, put his affairs in order and remained at home until the last week.
 He led a very active life, was a friend and helper to many with a generosity of friendship and assistance which has little parallel. He led a very active life, was a friend and helper to many with a generosity of friendship and assistance which has little parallel.
--Reg Alder. + 
-FEBRUARY 1996 +**Reg Alder** 
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 3 + 
-Be a Coolana Friend +====== Be a Coolana Friend ====== 
-We are co-operating with the "Water Board" in their routine weed eradication program in the Shoalhaven district. This involves making access easier along the Coolana river flats. We have had one working bet and plan to have three more in the next few weeks. There is some hard yakka involved, good company, cleared paths to the river for swimming and perhaps a social gathering at the Valley pub afterwards. If you can join us on any of these planned dates, please ring George Mawer (42) 707 1343 or Helen Gray (044) 641 724. + 
-Dates: Mon and Tues 12 and 13 February Mon and Tues 19 and 20 February Mon and Tues 26 and 27 February +We are co-operating with the "Water Board" in their routine weed eradication program in the Shoalhaven district. This involves making access easier along the Coolana river flats. We have had one working bee and plan to have three more in the next few weeks. There is some hard yakka involved, good company, cleared paths to the river for swimming and perhaps a social gathering at the Valley pub afterwards. If you can join us on any of these planned dates, please ring George Mawer (02) 707 1343 or Helen Gray (044) 641 724. 
-What do we do? We slash and stamp tracks on an established grid through the rubbish, clear fallen wood then widen and improve with a brush cutter. A considerablepart of this was done at the beginning of the month. The less energetic may help with seed removal and systematic weeding in our bush areas, or just enjoy Coolana. + 
-What do we need? Six to eight people for track 'Work; chain saw and brush cutter owners particularly welcome but brush cutters will be hired. Bring bush saws, heavy duty gloves, slashers and secateurs if you have them. Boots gaiters and long trousers are recommended, protective goggles may be useful. +|**Dates** | Mon and Tues 12 and 13 February| 
-Why come? Coolana is beautiful but the weeds, having taken over the flats, are now invading the bustiland. This is a one off chance to reduce the threat and try to recover our river access. It is not a cure but should give us a chance for partial and easier control. 0+| | Mon and Tues 19 and 20 February| 
 +| | Mon and Tues 26 and 27 February| 
 + 
 + 
 +**What do we do?** We slash and stamp tracks on an established grid through the rubbish, clear fallen wood then widen and improve with a brush cutter. A considerable part of this was done at the beginning of the month. The less energetic may help with seed removal and systematic weeding in our bush areas, or just enjoy Coolana. 
 + 
 +What do we need? Six to eight people for track work; chainsaw and brush cutter owners particularly welcome but brush cutters will be hired. Bring bush saws, heavy duty gloves, slashers and secateurs if you have them. Boots, gaiters and long trousers are recommended, protective goggles may be useful. 
 + 
 +**Why come?** Coolana is beautiful but the weeds, having taken over the flats, are now invading the bushland. This is a one off chance to reduce the threat and try to recover our river access. It is not a cure but should give us a chance for partial and easier control.  
 + 
 + 
 +====== Computer Literate Volunteers Required. ====== 
 + 
 +I have taken on the task of producing a computerised index of all Sydney Bushwalker magazines and would welcome assistance from computer-literate club members with access to the Ashton Tate data base Program "Dbase DIII or Dbase IV" or any fully, compatible equivalent. 
 + 
 +Reading the early magazines as the index is compiled has proved most interesting and I am sure any keen bushwalker would also enjoy the task. 
 Volunteers with limited time who could compile only one or two years information would be most welcome. Volunteers with limited time who could compile only one or two years information would be most welcome.
-I can be contacted on 411 1873 and if not home a message can be left on my answering machine. Ray Hookway 0 +I can be contacted on 411 1873 and if not home a message can be left on my answering machine.  
-Walks Secretaries Christmas Wish + 
-T'was on the eve of Christmas around midnight I recall+**Ray Hookway** 
 +  
 + 
 +====== Walks Secretaries Christmas Wish ====== 
 + 
 +T'was on the eve of Christmas 
 + around midnight I recall
 as I gazed towards the heavens as I gazed towards the heavens
 a star, I thought, did fall a star, I thought, did fall
-It sped along, it neared the ground it turned and came my way+ 
 +It sped along, it neared the ground 
 + it turned and came my way
 but wait, a few reindeer but wait, a few reindeer
 and a bearded man on a sleigh and a bearded man on a sleigh
-I had long since stopped believing but this has changed my mind I quickly lied that I'd been good I hoped a present he would find + 
-Said he "You've placed no order No gift have I for you +I had long since stopped believing 
-but tell me what you'd. desire and IT see what I can do" +but this has changed my mind  
-I told him what was on my mind said he "you need not a gift simply a lesson in 'enticement' nudge nudge get my drift +I quickly lied that I'd been good  
-"While the thoughts that dwell in others' minds can to us be only a guess+I hoped a present he would find 
 + 
 +Said he "You've placed no order 
 +No gift have I for you 
 +but tell me what you'd desire 
 +and I'll see what I can do" 
 + 
 +I told him what was on my mind 
 + said he "you need not a gift  
 +simply a lesson in 'enticement'  
 +nudge nudge get my drift 
 + 
 +"While the thoughts that dwell in others' minds 
 + can to us be only a guess
 an abrupt request may yield a 'no' an abrupt request may yield a 'no'
 where gentle tact can extract a 'yes'" where gentle tact can extract a 'yes'"
-Computer Literate Volunteers Required. +We talked for a while and then he left  
-have taken on the task of producing a computerised index of all Sydney BushwaLker Magazines and would welcome assistance from computer-literate club members with access to the Ashton Tate data base Program "Dbase DI or Dbase IV" or any fully, compatible equivalent. +it was his special night 
-Reading the early magazines as the index is compiled has proved triost interesting and I am sure any keen bu shwalker would also enjoy the task. +I shall never forget his parting words  
-We talked for a while and then he left it was his special night +as he vanished from my sight 
-I shall never forget his parting words as he vanished from my sight + 
-"You've done it before me lad and if! had to bet +"You've done it before me lad  
-rd wager, me last Norwegian krone you'll fill the Walks Program yet!" +and if I had to bet 
-Eddy Giacomel - January 1996 +or wager me last Norwegian krone 
-ARCTERYX +you'll fill the Walks Program yet!" 
-mac ac swj,LDERNESS + 
-NtTEC +**Eddy Giacomel -**  
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-We offer you personalised knowledgeable service to help you purchase the correct equipment for your needs, naturally we offer the best prices too. + 
-Advice is only a phone call away. +And a happy meeting place it is - 
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-FEBRUARY 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 5 +
-'Coolana' - +
-Aboriginal for 'Happy Meeting Place' And a happy meeting place it is -+
 I recently spent three days (three glorious days) with five other Club members at our beautiful Coolana property doing a little clearing and weeding interspersed with quite a bit of swimming and chatting and socialising. (And not so much as one live Tick the whole time.) I recently spent three days (three glorious days) with five other Club members at our beautiful Coolana property doing a little clearing and weeding interspersed with quite a bit of swimming and chatting and socialising. (And not so much as one live Tick the whole time.)
-'Coolana' for those who haven't been there, is our 50 ha bushland property in the Kangaroo Valley about 2 1/2 hours south from Sydney. (You can go via Berry on the coast or via Mittagong.) It's a lovely piece of natural bushland, a declared 'Nature Reserve', with a great variety ofplants, shrubs and trees and the birds, insects, possums and wombats and things that you'd expect in such a place. It's on the south west side of the Kangaroo River, about 50 metres wide, and with virtually zero flow because it backs up from Tallowa Dam. The riverwater is cool and clean and great for swimming. Road access is by a good bitumen road right to our gate, then a dirt track for about 100m to a car park clearing well out of sight of the road, then a 10 to 15 minute walk down to thebig_shelter shed where there is clean cold wit W tap. There is a big log fireplace inside the shed and a brick construction cooking fireplace outside. + 
-There is a clean pit toilet with tap water nearby at the top camping flat, above the shelter shed, and we've cleared a large grassy area a few minutes walk down from the shelter shed for +'Coolana' for those who haven't been there, is our 50 ha bushland property in the Kangaroo Valley about 2 1/2 hours south from Sydney. (You can go via Berry on the coast or via Mittagong.) It's a lovely piece of natural bushland, a declared 'Nature Reserve', with a great variety of plants, shrubs and trees and the birds, insects, possums and wombats and things that you'd expect in such a place. It's on the south west side of the Kangaroo River, about 50 metres wide, and with virtually zero flow because it backs up from Tallowa Dam. The river water is cool and clean and great for swimming. Road access is by a good bitumen road right to our gate, then a dirt track for about 100m to a car park clearing well out of sight of the road, then a 10 to 15 minute walk down to the big shelter shed where there is clean cold water on tap. There is a big log fireplace inside the shed and a brick construction cooking fireplace outside. 
-tent camping. This area is closer to the river and there is an abundance of firewood nearby. Again there is plenty of light shade provided by groves of large wattle trees. + 
-We've cleared a nice little sandy beach in a quiet river cove, and just above it a reasonably large grassy patch where there is plenty of tree shade. Access is by a wide cleared pathway allthe way down from the shelter shed. Then we've cut a grid pattern of wide walkways at 20 metre spacing all over the river flats.+There is a clean pit toilet with tap water nearby at the top camping flat, above the shelter shed, and we've cleared a large grassy area a few minutes walk down from the shelter shed for tent camping. This area is closer to the river and there is an abundance of firewood nearby. Again there is plenty of light shade provided by groves of large wattle trees.  
 + 
 +We've cleared a nice little sandy beach in a quiet river cove, and just above it a reasonably large grassy patch where there is plenty of tree shade. Access is by a wide cleared pathway all the way down from the shelter shed. Then we've cut a grid pattern of wide walkways at 20 metre spacing all over the river flats.  
 If you have a canoe you can drive to a launching place just across the river at 'Bendeela' and paddle across to Coolana. The Kangaroo River runs into Tallowa Dam and is very popular for canoeing and I believe there are fish in the dam (trout 1 think). If you have a canoe you can drive to a launching place just across the river at 'Bendeela' and paddle across to Coolana. The Kangaroo River runs into Tallowa Dam and is very popular for canoeing and I believe there are fish in the dam (trout 1 think).
-In the nearby Kangaroo Valley Village (7km away) there are a few stores and cafes, a bread shop and a pub and several old wares shops to browse through if you like that sort of Ming. Canoes can be hired at the village. +In the nearby Kangaroo Valley Village (7km away) there are a few stores and cafes, a bread shop and a pub and several old wares shops to browse through if you like that sort of thing. Canoes can be hired at the village. 
-If you like you can indulge in a little bushwalking There are some good short walks around our property and if you want to go further afield, the Morton National Park is nearby for day walks. There are plenty of interesting rock formations on Coolana if you ,want to practice rock climbing or scrambling. There are some very nice nature walks with a wide variety of trees and shrubs to identify and plenty of birds for the keen birdwatcher. We even have a couple of cool rain forested creeks. Wonderful stuff.+ 
 +If you like you can indulge in a little bushwalking There are some good short walks around our property and if you want to go further afield, the Morton National Park is nearby for day walks. There are plenty of interesting rock formations on Coolana if you want to practice rock climbing or scrambling. There are some very nice nature walks with a wide variety of trees and shrubs to identify and plenty of birds for the keen birdwatcher. We even have a couple of cool rain forested creeks. Wonderful stuff.  
 A few quiet days at Coolana will definitely recharge your batteries, get you closer to nature, lower your heart rate and give you back some of that zing. It's a good place for the whole family and your kids should enjoy it too. A few quiet days at Coolana will definitely recharge your batteries, get you closer to nature, lower your heart rate and give you back some of that zing. It's a good place for the whole family and your kids should enjoy it too.
 +
 What will it cost? $100 per day per head with double rates at weekends and holidays would be cheap but to Club members with their family and/or friends it's free. Yes - free of charge with no obligations whatsoever (other than you leave it clean and tidy). You don't need to book as yet but nevertheless please treat your trip to Coolana as you would any other bushwalk and leave details with someone and check in when you return. What will it cost? $100 per day per head with double rates at weekends and holidays would be cheap but to Club members with their family and/or friends it's free. Yes - free of charge with no obligations whatsoever (other than you leave it clean and tidy). You don't need to book as yet but nevertheless please treat your trip to Coolana as you would any other bushwalk and leave details with someone and check in when you return.
-Tall( it over with your family and friends and fellow Club members and arrange to spend a few days there soon. You'll love it. + 
-George Mawer +Talk it over with your family and friends and fellow Club members and arrange to spend a few days there soon. You'll love it. 
-PAGE 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996 + 
-FROM THE CLUBROOM By Jan Roberts +**George Mawer** 
-Improvising First Aid in the Bush - (or 110 uses for pantyhose!) - January 24+ 
 +====== FROM THE CLUBROOM ====== 
 +  
 +**By Jan Roberts** 
 + 
 +===== Improvising First Aid in the Bush (or 110 uses for pantyhose!) - January 24 ===== 
 Emergency First aid took on a whole new meaning after John Hogan's presentation during January. Far from being an 'all fact and no fun' night, John, with the assistance of numerous pairs of pantyhose and fruit, managed to both inform and entertain us. Emergency First aid took on a whole new meaning after John Hogan's presentation during January. Far from being an 'all fact and no fun' night, John, with the assistance of numerous pairs of pantyhose and fruit, managed to both inform and entertain us.
-A number of SBW members acted as patients throughout the demonstration, with complaints ranging from broken collar bones to being fully uncobscious. John demonstrated how to use pantyhose to strap up arms and restrict limb movements, and with the addition of an orange, even how to rescue a drowning person! We marveled at his ingenuity. + 
-Finally, having covered just about any calamity that could befall the hapless bush walker, John demonstrated (with assistance from Eddy and a new prospective who hopefully will return someday to the clubroom), how to transport an injured walker in a backpack.+A number of SBW members acted as patients throughout the demonstration, with complaints ranging from broken collar bones to being fully unconscious. John demonstrated how to use pantyhose to strap up arms and restrict limb movements, and with the addition of an orange, even how to rescue a drowning person! We marvelled at his ingenuity. 
 + 
 +Finally, having covered just about any calamity that could befall the hapless bushwalker, John demonstrated (with assistance from Eddy and a new prospective who hopefully will return someday to the clubroom), how to transport an injured walker in a backpack. 
 Thanks John for giving us all a lot of good reasons not to throw away our laddered pantyhose ever again, and for some very effective methods of applying first aid. Thanks John for giving us all a lot of good reasons not to throw away our laddered pantyhose ever again, and for some very effective methods of applying first aid.
-Christmas Walks - Slide Night - January 31 + 
-Ian Wolf was first to the projector, and took us to South Western Tasmania and the Precipitous Bluff (PB) region to relive his trip there last year. The party of seven it seemed experienced extraordinarily good weather for Most of the walk, and Ian slides (courtesy of Armidale based member, Paul McCann) were breathtaking in the extreme.+===== Christmas Walks - Slide Night - January 31 ===== 
 + 
 +Ian Wolfe was first to the projector, and took us to South Western Tasmania and the Precipitous Bluff (PB) region to relive his trip there last year. The party of seven it seemed experienced extraordinarily good weather for most of the walk, and Ian's slides (courtesy of Armidale based member, Paul McCann) were breathtaking in the extreme. 
 From the craggy acropolis of the top of PB to the unpolluted sandy beaches of the Southern Ocean, our trip with Ian was stunning. From the craggy acropolis of the top of PB to the unpolluted sandy beaches of the Southern Ocean, our trip with Ian was stunning.
-John Hogan was next, and started with his walk over the Australia Day weekend to Morton + 
-National Park and Mt Talaterang led by Jim Rivers. The Castle and Byangee walls in particular were clearer than many of the trips SBW walkers have experienced in the past, and many of us could pick out favorite spots along the route. John's Christmas, walk was not forgotten however, and we were treated next to scenes from Maude Bloom's Cross Cut Saw Christmas walk in the Southern Alps. The walk went well with perfect weather we were told but water was the big problem. Many of the party fell ill with stomach problems caused by drinking polluted water during the walk. A sad sign of the times.+John Hogan was next, and started with his walk over the Australia Day weekend to Morton National Park and Mt Talaterang led by Jim Rivers. The Castle and Byangee walls in particular were clearer than many of the trips SBW walkers have experienced in the past, and many of us could pick out favourite spots along the route. John's Christmas walk was not forgotten however, and we were treated next to scenes from Maurie Bloom's Cross Cut Saw Christmas walk in the Southern Alps. The walk went well with perfect weather we were told but water was the big problem. Many of the party fell ill with stomach problems caused by drinking polluted water during the walk. A sad sign of the times. 
 'Desert' as she described it was the final course for the night, with Christine Sullivan serving up a slice of the 'Big Apple'. 'Desert' as she described it was the final course for the night, with Christine Sullivan serving up a slice of the 'Big Apple'.
 +
 From the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the pigeons at Times Square, this final presentation provided an interesting contrast to the previous two 'bushy' walks. From the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the pigeons at Times Square, this final presentation provided an interesting contrast to the previous two 'bushy' walks.
-Thanks to Ian, John and Christine for taking the time to share their Christmas walks with us at SBW. Thanks also to Peter Miller who traveled south a'second time with his prints of David Trinder and Carol Lubbers post Christmas week in the Snowys + 
-SOCIAL PROGRAM CHANGE! +Thanks to Ian, John and Christine for taking the time to share their Christmas walks with us at SBW. Thanks also to Peter Miller who travelled south a second time with his prints of David Trinder and Carol Lubbers post Christmas week in the Snowys. 
-Footwear from the Experts! - February 28th + 
-Tone Dean has had to cancel her presentation but in its' place we have Vaughan Scott coming to talk to us from 'The Athlete's Foot'. For those members who enjoyed Allan Donnelley's talk on bush walking and care of the lower limb last year, this night will provide a great follow up. Vaughan (a foot technologist) will be discussing the various types of walking shoes available, fabrics, features, etc., and will provide examples of each for discussion during the night. +===== SOCIAL PROGRAM CHANGE! ===== 
-Don't miss this opportunity to update your footwear knowledge, and be better prepared for walkingin '96! + 
-FEBRUARY 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7 +**Footwear from the Experts! - February 28th** 
-Senior First Aid Course +Ione Dean has had to cancel her presentation but in its place we have Vaughan Scott coming to talk to us from 'The Athlete's Foot'. For those members who enjoyed Allan Donnelley's talk on bush walking and care of the lower limb last year, this night will provide a great follow up. Vaughan (a foot technologist) will be discussing the various types of walking shoes available, fabrics, features, etc., and will provide examples of each for discussion during the night. 
-Another residential first aid course will be held on the weekend of 16th/ 17th March. This will be a qualifying course for the St. John's Senior First Aid Certificate with instruction given by + 
-club member, Allan Donnelly, an accredited St. Johns instructor.+Don't miss this opportunity to update your footwear knowledge, and be better prepared for walking in '96! 
 + 
 + 
 +====== Senior First Aid Course ====== 
 + 
 +Another residential first aid course will be held on the weekend of 16th/ 17th March. This will be a qualifying course for the St. John's Senior First Aid Certificate with instruction given by club member, Allan Donnelly, an accredited St. Johns instructor. 
 To lighten the work load we will have short walks around the area and a happy hour followed by a barbecue on Saturday evening. To lighten the work load we will have short walks around the area and a happy hour followed by a barbecue on Saturday evening.
-The cod($58) is a substantial saving on the normal price for this course. Numbers will be limited so please book early and enclose a deposit of $20-00. + 
-Remote Area First Aid +The cost ($58) is a substantial saving on the normal price for this course. Numbers will be limited so please book early and enclose a deposit of $20-00. 
-Course+ 
 + 
 +====== Remote Area First Aid Course ====== 
 This is a more advanced course for those who have a current senior First Aid Certificate. It is particularly suitable for bushwalking with emphasis on practical first aid in circumstances where medical assistance is not readily available. This is a more advanced course for those who have a current senior First Aid Certificate. It is particularly suitable for bushwalking with emphasis on practical first aid in circumstances where medical assistance is not readily available.
-This course will be held on 22nd/23rdJune. It also will be a weekend residential course with instruction provided by an accredited, St. Johns instructor. The cost is $65.00 and afdeposit of $20.00 is required with your booking.+ 
 +This course will be held on 22nd/23rdJune. It also will be a weekend residential course with instruction provided by an accredited, St. Johns instructor. The cost is $65.00 and a deposit of $20.00 is required with your booking. 
 We expect strong demand for this course and with numbers limited early bookings are advisable. Phone me on 484 6636 We expect strong demand for this course and with numbers limited early bookings are advisable. Phone me on 484 6636
-...a superb and fascinating trip, + 
- through some of the most spectacular country in Australia." + 
-(Ian Landon-Smith, Sydney, Mitchell Plateau, Aug-Sep 95) +====== Kath Brown ====== 
-The variety of ecosystems present in a relatively small area makes this one of the most ecologically important areas in northern Australia. The scenery includes everything from open woodland and broad river valleys to deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls. Aboriginal alt sites are exceptionally plentiful, perhaps a reflection of the diverse habitats and abundant natural food supplies. + 
-Sadly, the area is under threat from a large mining proposal. It is also subject to a number of conflicting Native Title land claims. The relatively easy access of today could easily disappear tomorrow. See it while you can and discover for yourself what makes the area is so special. +Last month, SBW lost one of its hardest working members, and a dear friend. After a short illness, and a long healthy life, Kath Brown died on January 16th 1996. 
-We offer four distinct trips. All include flights to and/or from Ktmunurra. + 
-May. Three weeks, three walks. A short acclimatisation walk followed by loop walks along the Mitchell and Lawley Rivers. +Kathleen Hardy was a prospective in 1947. Her first walks were those that started on Saturday afternoons. (Kath, a bank employee, worked Saturday mornings- as many people did then). Prior to one of these walks, it was suggested that Kath ring one of the party, Jim Brown, to ask if she and a friend could share his tent. Kath and Jim found that they shared similar goals and were soon organising SBW one and a half day walks to areas they wished to see. In March 1949 they married, and continued bushwalking until the birth of their daughter Christine five years later. 
-July. Two weeks, one long walk along the Mitchell and Hunter Rivers, helicopter food drop. +
-Aug-Sep. Two weeks. A short acclimatisation walk followed by a relaxing, ten day walk along the Mitchell and its tributaries. +
-Jan-Feb '97. Two weeks. One long walk offering you a chance to see the waterfalls at their spectacular. best. +
-We can't put many details in a short ad like this. Please ask for our trip notes and brochure. +
-4, WILLIS'S WALKABOUTS 12 Carrington Street Millner NT 0810 +
-Phone (089) 852 134 +
-Fax (089) 852 355 +
-414"Egia +
-PAGE 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996 +
-KATH BROWN +
-Last month, SBW lost one of its hardest working members, and a dear friend. After a short illness, and a long healthy life, Kath Brown died on January 16th +
-1996. +
-Kathleen Hardy was a prospective in 1947. Her first walks were those that started on Saturday afternoons. (Kath, a bank employee, worked Saturday mornings- as many people did then). Prior to one of these walks, it was suggested that Kath ring one of the party, Jim Brown, to ask if she and a friend could share his tent. Kath and Jim found that they shared similar goals and were soon organising SBW one and a half day walks to areas they wished to see. In march 1949 they married, and continued bushwalldng until the birth of their daughter Christine five years later.+
 Kath's walking activities were limited for the next few years, but not her interest in SBW. The family was seen at every reunion. (At age 20 Chris boasted that she'd been to 21 reunions!) When Chris was eight, Kath was doing one day walks with Chris in tow. Kath walked regularly and for well over a decade went on numerous Sunday walks as well as leading two walks every program, always test walks. The help she gave to hundreds of prospectives was invaluable, to them and to SBW. Kath's walking activities were limited for the next few years, but not her interest in SBW. The family was seen at every reunion. (At age 20 Chris boasted that she'd been to 21 reunions!) When Chris was eight, Kath was doing one day walks with Chris in tow. Kath walked regularly and for well over a decade went on numerous Sunday walks as well as leading two walks every program, always test walks. The help she gave to hundreds of prospectives was invaluable, to them and to SBW.
-Kath's interest in, and work for, the Club is well known. She attended all general meetings, firmly steering business in the right direction (often needed when emotional issues arose). Behind the scenes she was a tower of strength. To + 
-those of us who were secretaries she gave much appreciated help and advice, and the many magazine editors were even more grateful. For 22 years she not only typed the magazine on difficult stencils, she also inserted notices when due, arranged the layouts, researched background material, and for some years organised the collating in her home.+Kath's interest in, and work for, the Club is well known. She attended all general meetings, firmly steering business in the right direction (often needed when emotional issues arose). Behind the scenes she was a tower of strength. To those of us who were secretaries she gave much appreciated help and advice, and the many magazine editors were even more grateful. For 22 years she not only typed the magazine on difficult stencils, she also inserted notices when due, arranged the layouts, researched background material, and for some years organised the collating in her home. 
 Kath always modestly dismissed her contributions to the Club, but at the same time noticed the work of others. She, with Jim, was responsible for nominating a number of Honorary members and promoted the category of Honorary Active. When two members were given this honour in 1987, NEVER were two members more deserving. Kath always modestly dismissed her contributions to the Club, but at the same time noticed the work of others. She, with Jim, was responsible for nominating a number of Honorary members and promoted the category of Honorary Active. When two members were given this honour in 1987, NEVER were two members more deserving.
-In her last weeks, Kath said to me how lucky she was to have had such a healthy and happy life, how fortunate she was to have Jim and Chris, and how she was pleased that her end was to be quick Her positive outlook, facing death, was inspiring. At her own request, Kath's funeral was private, with old friends Cluista and Bob Younger representing SBW.+ 
 +In her last weeks, Kath said to me how lucky she was to have had such a healthy and happy life, how fortunate she was to have Jim and Chris, and how she was pleased that her end was to be quick. Her positive outlook, facing death, was inspiring. At her own request, Kath's funeral was private, with old friends Christa and Bob Younger representing SBW. 
 Kath - apart from all your work, you were a dear friend to many of us. We shall miss you very much. Kath - apart from all your work, you were a dear friend to many of us. We shall miss you very much.
 To Jim, Christine and Geoff, and their children Alex, Ross and Sian, Sydney Bushwalkers extends its deepest sympathy. To Jim, Christine and Geoff, and their children Alex, Ross and Sian, Sydney Bushwalkers extends its deepest sympathy.
-Helen Gray 
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-.. .j."r +====== Personal Accident Insurance Cover ====== 
-. '4 101 . -.I.. + 
-. r."-br II +The bushwalkers' Personal Accident Insurance cover is now obtainable through the Club's Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas. This cover which is obtained by Sydney Bushwalkers through The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW provides a good accident cover for Club members. 
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-PAGE 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996 +
-Personal Accident Insurance +
-Cover +
-The bushwalkers' Personal Accident Insurance comer is now obtainable through the Club's Secretary, Spiro Hajinakitas. This cover which is obtained by Sydney Bushvvalkers through The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW provides a god accident cover for Club members.+
 The total cost is currently $2.65 per year (or any part of a year) or about 5 cents per week. The total cost is currently $2.65 per year (or any part of a year) or about 5 cents per week.
- Bushwatkers are notorious for having deep pockets and short arms, however, this cover has to be considered very good value. + 
-Briefly, this is what the insurance cover provides. tcovers each member personally when you are involved in just about any activity approved by any 614(that is affiliated with theconfederation of bughwalking clubs. This means that you are covered even if you go on a walk with another affiliated club.+Bushwarkers are notorious for having deep pockets and short arms, however, this cover has to be considered very good value. 
 + 
 +Briefly, this is what the insurance cover provides. It covers each member personally when you are involved in just about any activity approved by any club that is affiliated with the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs. This means that you are covered even if you go on a walk with another affiliated club.
 The cover operates for activities within Australia. The cover operates for activities within Australia.
-, . , +Cover outside Australia can also be obtained on request. If you are a member of another club affiliated with Confederation and that club has taken out personal accident insurance cover for all its members, then there is no need to also insure yourself again through Sydney Bush Walkers. 
-. CoVer outside Australia can also be obtained on request. If you are a member of another club affiliated with Confederation and that club has taken out personal accident insurance cover for all its +
-then there is no need to also insure yourself gain ''through Sydney Bush Walkers.+
 The cover operates from the time you leave home until you return home at the end of the activity. So you are covered while you are travelling to and from the activity. There is a restriction about the use of chartered aircraft. The cover operates from the time you leave home until you return home at the end of the activity. So you are covered while you are travelling to and from the activity. There is a restriction about the use of chartered aircraft.
-The cover operates for just about every type of ktivity that the Club does. Thus, the activities of bushwalking, camping, cross country skiing (not downhill skiing), bicycle. touring, canyoning. abseiling, rogaining, hieing, social activities and a few other activities are covered.+ 
 +The cover operates for just about every type of activity that the Club does. Thus, the activities of bushwalking, camping, cross country skiing (not downhill skiing), bicycle touring, canyoning. abseiling, rogaining, liloing, social activities and a few other activities are covered. 
 The cover does not apply to solo activities. The cover does not require that the activities be conducted in any particular manner. Impromptu, off program activities can be approved retrospectively by the Club committee. The cover does not apply to solo activities. The cover does not require that the activities be conducted in any particular manner. Impromptu, off program activities can be approved retrospectively by the Club committee.
-The cover provides for death and permanent disablement benefits. Since confederation introduced this scheme there have been no claims of this type. + 
--For bushwalkers the main benefit is the cover for costs that Mediocre doesn't allow, such as, physiotherapy, ambulance transport, loss of income +The cover provides for death and permanent disablement benefits. Since Confederation introduced this scheme there have been no claims of this type. 
-and so on. Most of the claims that are notified to + 
-., +-For bushwalkers the main benefit is the cover for costs that Medicare doesn't allow, such as physiotherapy, ambulance transport, loss of income and so on. Most of the claims that are notified to Confederation's insurer are for broken limbs. Usually there will be physiotherapy required in the course of treatment for a broken limb, Medicare doesn't cover such costs, although if you are a private health fund member this type of medical cost may be covered.  
-confederation's insurer are for broken limbs. Usuallythere will be physiotherapy required in the course of treatment for a broken limb, Medicare doesn't cover such costs, although if you are a private health fund member this type of medical cost may be covered.+
 In the event of an accident the insurer is to be notified within 30 days. In the event of an accident the insurer is to be notified within 30 days.
-The insurance year ends on 30 August. Personal accident cover can be taken out at any time during the insurance year, however, there is no pro rata payment arrangement. El + 
-Campfires, bushfires and +The insurance year ends on 30 August. Personal accident cover can be taken out at any time during the insurance year, however, there is no pro rata payment arrangement.  
-walkers. + 
-from NI:WS newsletter summer '95/96+====== Campfires, bushfires and walkers. ====== 
 + 
 +from NPWS newsletter summer '95/96 
 The Australian bush is a very fragile environment that can easily be destroyed by people being careless or thoughtless. Bushfires starting from walkers' campfires can be devastating, particularly during the hot summer months. When out in the bush, treat fire with caution and whenever possible avoid lighting fires. The Australian bush is a very fragile environment that can easily be destroyed by people being careless or thoughtless. Bushfires starting from walkers' campfires can be devastating, particularly during the hot summer months. When out in the bush, treat fire with caution and whenever possible avoid lighting fires.
 +
 * Don't light a fire if you have any doubts whether it is allowed or not. There are fire restrictions in most national parks and nature reserves and no fires can be lit on total fire ban days. Don't light fires on hot windy days. * Don't light a fire if you have any doubts whether it is allowed or not. There are fire restrictions in most national parks and nature reserves and no fires can be lit on total fire ban days. Don't light fires on hot windy days.
 +
 * Always carry a fuel stove when camping. Fuel stoves are more efficient, quicker to light and cleaner than wood fires. Fuel stoves have a minimum impact on the environment. * Always carry a fuel stove when camping. Fuel stoves are more efficient, quicker to light and cleaner than wood fires. Fuel stoves have a minimum impact on the environment.
 +
 * Some areas, such as above 1700 metres in Kosciusko National Park, are fuel stove areas only. Camp fires are not allowed in these areas and fines will be issued to people who light fires. Check with the park or district officer before visiting an area. * Some areas, such as above 1700 metres in Kosciusko National Park, are fuel stove areas only. Camp fires are not allowed in these areas and fines will be issued to people who light fires. Check with the park or district officer before visiting an area.
 * Keep fires small (under one metre in area) and under control. Don't use rocks to build a wall around the fire as this disturbs the habitat of many small creatures. * Keep fires small (under one metre in area) and under control. Don't use rocks to build a wall around the fire as this disturbs the habitat of many small creatures.
 * Use only dead fallen wood. Dead standing trees are often home to wildlife. Collect small pieces of wood that don't need to be chopped. Logs are often habitat for animals. * Use only dead fallen wood. Dead standing trees are often home to wildlife. Collect small pieces of wood that don't need to be chopped. Logs are often habitat for animals.
-* Put out the fire before you leave an area. Pour water on the fire to put it out. Before leaving check the ground underneath the fire - if it is warm the fire is not out. CI +* Put out the fire before you leave an area. Pour water on the fire to put it out. Before leaving check the ground underneath the fire - if it is warm the fire is not out.  
-FEBRUARY 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 11 + 
-The January 1996 General Meeting. +====== The January 1996 General Meeting. ====== 
-Barry Wallace+ 
 +**Barry Wallace** 
 Approximately 20 members had found their way into the hall by 2030 so the president opened the meeting with an official dong and cough. There were apologies for Don Brooks, Alex Colley and Dot Butler. Approximately 20 members had found their way into the hall by 2030 so the president opened the meeting with an official dong and cough. There were apologies for Don Brooks, Alex Colley and Dot Butler.
-There were no new members for welcome so we went on to the minutes, of the previous meeting. These were read and received with nO matters arising. + 
-Correspondence was next. We received a letter from Morie Ward thanking us for the flowers sent during his recent stay in hospital and from Jim Brown thanking us for the flowers sent to Kath who is also in hospital. There was a letter from Marion Lloyd offering materials from the club's past. We also received a further letter from the NSW Department of Mineral resources assuring us that although there has been damage to Bungonia Gorge due to the nearby mining activities it is expected that new techniques will prevent this in future. They also indicated that the company concerned, Blue Circle Southern Cement is willing to discuss the matter with us should we wish. A letter from Confederation provided information on the cover provided by their personal accident insurance policy. We received a letter from Dot Butler thanking us for participation in the extended search for Wade. Two letters went out to Margaret Butler indicating our support and concern and providing donations from the club, and from individual members. Margaret has also written to us expressing her thanks. We have written to Dick Smith thanking him for his generous support for the search activities.+There were no new members for welcome so we went on to the minutes, of the previous meeting. These were read and received with no matters arising. 
 + 
 +Correspondence was next. We received a letter from Morrie Ward thanking us for the flowers sent during his recent stay in hospital and from Jim Brown thanking us for the flowers sent to Kath who is also in hospital. There was a letter from Marion Lloyd offering materials from the club's past. We also received a further letter from the NSW Department of Mineral Resources assuring us that although there has been damage to Bungonia Gorge due to the nearby mining activities it is expected that new techniques will prevent this in future. They also indicated that the company concerned, Blue Circle Southern Cement is willing to discuss the matter with us should we wish. A letter from Confederation provided information on the cover provided by their personal accident insurance policy. We received a letter from Dot Butler thanking us for participation in the extended search for Wade. Two letters went out to Margaret Butler indicating our support and concern and providing donations from the club, and from individual members. Margaret has also written to us expressing her thanks. We have written to Dick Smith thanking him for his generous support for the search activities. 
 The treasurer's report was next, with the news that we started the month with a balance of $1,750 and closed with $1,369. The treasurer's report was next, with the news that we started the month with a balance of $1,750 and closed with $1,369.
 +
 The walks report was not preceded by statistics this time. Perhaps the strain of collation, calculation and analysis is beginning to take its toll. This is wrong, I hear you cry, the walks report should at least tell us where we have been, how far we have come and who we really are. How are we to face the new millennium without getting in touch with our true selves, or at least just metaphorically holding hands with whomever we have become. It won't do Eddie! The walks report was not preceded by statistics this time. Perhaps the strain of collation, calculation and analysis is beginning to take its toll. This is wrong, I hear you cry, the walks report should at least tell us where we have been, how far we have come and who we really are. How are we to face the new millennium without getting in touch with our true selves, or at least just metaphorically holding hands with whomever we have become. It won't do Eddie!
-The 15, 16, 17 December saw Kenn Clacher engaging in nonelastic bungy jumping at Kanangra + 
-with a party of 7 for the descent of Kalang Falls on the Saturday and 5 enjoying Wallara canyon on Sunday. There was no report of Wilf Hilder's stage 4 of the Port Jackson saga or of Alan Well's Bell Creek li-b trip on the Saturday. Peter Miller's Wondabyne to Girrakool and return walk on the Sunday had a party of 10 and was reported as routine. Errol Sheedy had 11 on his Cronulla to Bundeena walk which went to program in fine conditions with some swims for the brave.+The 15, 16, 17 December saw Kenn Clacher engaging in nonelastic bungy jumping at Kanangra with a party of 7 for the descent of Kalang Falls on the Saturday and 5 enjoying Wallara canyon on Sunday. There was no report of Wilf Hilder's stage 4 of the Port Jackson saga or of Alan Well's Bell Creek lilo trip on the Saturday. Peter Miller's Wondabyne to Girrakool and return walk on the Sunday had a party of 10 and was reported as routine. Errol Sheedy had 11 on his Cronulla to Bundeena walk which went to program in fine conditions with some swims for the brave. 
 December 23 saw Alan Donnelley reporting Hole In The Wall canyon as a great trip with four abseils for the party of 4 who ventured on the trip that day. Jim Calloway's walk from Helensburgh to Otford on December 26 had a party of 7, at least some of whom succumbed to the dreaded wetting by larger than expected waves along the way. December 23 saw Alan Donnelley reporting Hole In The Wall canyon as a great trip with four abseils for the party of 4 who ventured on the trip that day. Jim Calloway's walk from Helensburgh to Otford on December 26 had a party of 7, at least some of whom succumbed to the dreaded wetting by larger than expected waves along the way.
-The extended walks over Christmas attracted large numbers. Morrie Blume had 17 on his walk in the Victorian high country. Conditions were hotter, and the walk tougher than anticipated. So much so that the decision was made to split the party over the last days of the trip to provide an out for the rabbits that involved a shorter and easier route. They even Moved New Years eve forward a day for the purpose. The tigers went on to rendezvous with the transport and re-direct it to collect the rest of the party.+ 
 +The extended walks over Christmas attracted large numbers. Morrie Blume had 17 on his walk in the Victorian high country. Conditions were hotter, and the walk tougher than anticipated. So much so that the decision was made to split the party over the last days of the trip to provide an out for the rabbits that involved a shorter and easier route. They even moved New Years Eve forward a day for the purpose. The tigers went on to rendezvous with the transport and re-direct it to collect the rest of the party. 
 Jim Rivers had 6 on his Morton National Park trip over 26 to 31 December. Here too they truncated the walk somewhat due to problems with covering their ground. George Walton's trip in the north section of the Snowys over the same period had 11 starters, around 50% of whom were navigators, and went to program, plus or minus a bit here and there. Jim Rivers had 6 on his Morton National Park trip over 26 to 31 December. Here too they truncated the walk somewhat due to problems with covering their ground. George Walton's trip in the north section of the Snowys over the same period had 11 starters, around 50% of whom were navigators, and went to program, plus or minus a bit here and there.
-George Mawer led a party of 20 over the period 26 December to 1 January in much the same area as George, though never the twain did meet. The weather was fine and warm, up to New years Eve that is, when the deluge arrived. The continuing inclemency persuaded the party to opt for a more direct exit route than originally planned. fan Rennard's trip from the Cobberras to 'Fhredbo had 16 starters and fine weather for most of the way. They ran into the same conditions as George's party at New Year and reached the same conclusion that a rapid exit was warranted. + 
-Tony Holgate's Tuross River walk was cancelled when Tony did his back in in Tasmania a week or so earlier. David Trinder led a come as you please stay at a lodge in Smiggin Holes over the period 4 to 11 January with a cast that varied from 10 to 8 over that time. r> continued on P12 +George Mawer led a party of 20 over the period 26 December to 1 January in much the same area as George, though never the twain did meet. The weather was fine and warm, up to New years Eve that is, when the deluge arrived. The continuing inclemency persuaded the party to opt for a more direct exit route than originally planned. Ian Rennard's trip from the Cobberras to Tredbo had 16 starters and fine weather for most of the way. They ran into the same conditions as George's party at New Year and reached the same conclusion that a rapid exit was warranted. 
-PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996+ 
 +Tony Holgate's Tuross River walk was cancelled when Tony did his back in in Tasmania a week or so earlier. David Trinder led a come as you please stay at a lodge in Smiggin Holes over the period 4 to 11 January with a  cast that varied from 10 to 8 over that time.  continued on P12 
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