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- | | | |Regular Features| | + | | | |**Regular Features**| |
- | | 6| |From the Clubroom|Jan Roberts | | + | | 6| |From The Clubroom |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 ' | | | |For the ' | ||
- | | 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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|Paddy Pallin | |Paddy Pallin | ||
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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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**Reg Alder** | **Reg Alder** | ||
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====== Be a Coolana Friend ====== | ====== Be a Coolana Friend ====== | ||
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- | **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 | + | **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; 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, | + | |
- | 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. | + | What do we need? Six to eight people for track work; chainsaw |
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+ | **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. | ||
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+ | ====== Computer Literate Volunteers Required. ====== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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 | + | 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** |
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+ | 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 " | + | 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 ' | + | I quickly lied that I'd been good |
- | "While the thoughts that dwell in others' | + | I hoped a present he would find |
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+ | Said he " | ||
+ | No gift have I for you | ||
+ | but tell me what you'd desire | ||
+ | and I' | ||
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+ | I told him what was on my mind | ||
+ | said he "you need not a gift | ||
+ | simply a lesson in ' | ||
+ | nudge nudge get my drift | ||
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+ | "While the thoughts that dwell in others' | ||
+ | can to us be only a guess | ||
an abrupt request may yield a ' | an abrupt request may yield a ' | ||
where gentle tact can extract a ' | where gentle tact can extract a ' | ||
- | 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 | + | |
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- | 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!" |
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- | FEBRUARY 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 5 | + | |
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- | 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.) | ||
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- | 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 | + | 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. |
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+ | 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 | ||
If you have a canoe you can drive to a launching place just across the river at ' | If you have a canoe you can drive to a launching place just across the river at ' | ||
- | 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. | ||
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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 | + | **George Mawer** |
- | Improvising First Aid in the Bush - (or 110 uses for pantyhose!) - January 24 | + | |
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+ | ====== From The Clubroom ====== | ||
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+ | **By Jan Roberts** | ||
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+ | ===== 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' | Emergency First aid took on a whole new meaning after John Hogan' | ||
- | A number of SBW members acted as patients throughout the demonstration, | + | |
- | Finally, having covered just about any calamity that could befall the hapless | + | A number of SBW members acted as patients throughout the demonstration, |
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+ | Finally, having covered just about any calamity that could befall the hapless | ||
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 ===== |
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+ | 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' | ||
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 | + | 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 |
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From the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the pigeons at Times Square, this final presentation provided an interesting contrast to the previous two ' | From the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the pigeons at Times Square, this final presentation provided an interesting contrast to the previous two ' | ||
- | 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 | + | |
- | 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 |
- | Footwear from the Experts! - February 28th | + | |
- | Tone Dean has had to cancel her presentation but in its' | + | ===== SOCIAL PROGRAM CHANGE! |
- | Don't miss this opportunity to update your footwear knowledge, and be better prepared for walkingin | + | |
- | 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' |
- | 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! |
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+ | 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. |
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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/ | + | |
+ | This course will be held on 22nd/ | ||
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, | + | |
- | 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. | + | ====== Kath Brown ====== |
- | 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. | + | |
- | We offer four distinct trips. All include flights to and/or from Ktmunurra. | + | 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. |
- | May. Three weeks, three walks. A short acclimatisation walk followed by loop walks along the Mitchell and Lawley Rivers. | + | |
- | July. Two weeks, one long walk along the Mitchell and Hunter Rivers, helicopter food drop. | + | 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 |
- | 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. | + | |
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- | 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 | + | |
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 | + | |
+ | 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 | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
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- | Briefly, this is what the insurance cover provides. | + | Bushwarkers |
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+ | Briefly, this is what the insurance cover provides. | ||
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, |
- | . 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 | + | |
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 | + | |
+ | The cover operates for just about every type of activity | ||
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 | + | |
- | -For bushwalkers the main benefit is the cover for costs that Mediocre | + | The cover provides for death and permanent disablement benefits. Since Confederation |
- | and so on. Most of the claims that are notified to | + | |
- | ., | + | -For bushwalkers the main benefit is the cover for costs that Medicare |
- | confederation's insurer are for broken limbs. | + | |
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. | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
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+ | 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' | The Australian bush is a very fragile environment that can easily be destroyed by people being careless or thoughtless. Bushfires starting from walkers' | ||
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* 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. | ||
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* 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. | ||
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* 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. | + | ====== |
- | 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 | + | 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. |
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+ | Correspondence was next. We received a letter from Morrie | ||
The treasurer' | The treasurer' | ||
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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' | + | 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' |
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' | 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' | ||
- | 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' | 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' | ||
- | 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. | + | |
- | Tony Holgate' | + | 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. |
- | PAGE 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996 | + | |
- | .momaMo | + | Tony Holgate' |
- | 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 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 planne4 | + | |
- | Dates: Mon and Tues 12 and 13 February 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; 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, | + | |
- | 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 recoyer | + | 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 |
- | Joan Rigby (06) 247 2035General | + | |
+ | |**Dates** | Mon and Tues 12 and 13 February| | ||
+ | | | Mon and Tues 19 and 20 February| | ||
+ | | | Mon and Tues 26 and 27 February| | ||
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+ | **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. | ||
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+ | What do we need? Six to eight people for track work; chainsaw | ||
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+ | **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 | ||
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+ | Joan Rigby (06) 247 2035 | ||
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+ | ===== General | ||
continued from P 11 | continued from P 11 | ||
- | They stayed amused by doing day walks to.: various locations around the area. Geoff Dowsed cancelled his South West Tasmania trip scheduled for the same time. | + | |
- | The weekend of 5, 6, 7, January saw a no report for Ian Wolfe' | + | They stayed amused by doing day walks to various locations around the area. Geoff Dowsed cancelled his South West Tasmania trip scheduled for the same time. |
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+ | The weekend of 5, 6, 7, January saw a no report for Ian Wolfe' | ||
There being no Alex there was no Conservation report. | There being no Alex there was no Conservation report. | ||
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Confederation report indicated. that the ' | Confederation report indicated. that the ' | ||
- | There were no items of general business, so after an extended costumed recitation by Eddie in support of contributions to the walks programme, the meeting closed at about2127. 0 | + | |
- | S&R Response Team | + | There were no items of general business, so after an extended costumed recitation by Eddie in support of contributions to the walks programme, the meeting closed at about 2127. |
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The interest shown by many members has been most encouraging. We already have 18 walkers registered and are now in a much better position to respond quickly to a call out. | The interest shown by many members has been most encouraging. We already have 18 walkers registered and are now in a much better position to respond quickly to a call out. | ||
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If you are thinking of registering, | If you are thinking of registering, | ||
- | This means that you have to be available on weekdays. Possibly Wednesday through Sunday. Ask yourself "Do I have a better than 50% chance of being available" | + | |
+ | This means that you have to be available on weekdays. Possibly Wednesday through Sunday. Ask yourself "Do I have a better than 50% chance of being available" | ||
Training? - Yes there will be. | Training? - Yes there will be. | ||
- | George Mawer phone/fax 707 1343. | + | |
- | FEBRUARY 1996 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 13 | + | **George Mawer** phone/fax 707 1343. |
- | The Sydney Water Babies. | + | |
- | Ray Hookway (Reprinted from February 1971 Bushwalker) | + | |
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+ | **Ray Hookway** | ||
+ | (Reprinted from February 1971 Bushwalker) | ||
The trip was advertised as a bludge trip thus leaving myself open to charges of false advertising. | The trip was advertised as a bludge trip thus leaving myself open to charges of false advertising. | ||
- | On the wedriesday | + | |
- | Thirteen gullible people signed on, but Owen Marks due either to second sight or superstition, | + | On the Wednesday |
- | The Tomerong-Braidwood road was a greasy, sliding, slithering, quagmire and rumblings of discontent began to be heard from the back seat. Remarks such as "where is the nearest | + | |
+ | Thirteen gullible people signed on, but Owen Marks due either to second sight or superstition, | ||
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+ | The Tomerong-Braidwood road was a greasy, sliding, slithering, quagmire and rumblings of discontent began to be heard from the back seat. Remarks such as "where is the nearest | ||
The bad weather appeared to have set in so I hurriedly shepherded the party into Major Sturgess' | The bad weather appeared to have set in so I hurriedly shepherded the party into Major Sturgess' | ||
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We breakfasted in the barn and set off down the road to Tanderra Camp. The road was very muddy and as the rain appeared to become a permanent feature of the weekend we left the cars at the top of a particularly bad hill and set off, thus adding an extra ten miles to the round trip. Brian Griffith carried an umbrella which remained open for most of the weekend. | We breakfasted in the barn and set off down the road to Tanderra Camp. The road was very muddy and as the rain appeared to become a permanent feature of the weekend we left the cars at the top of a particularly bad hill and set off, thus adding an extra ten miles to the round trip. Brian Griffith carried an umbrella which remained open for most of the weekend. | ||
- | 'The road from the Red Ground turn-off to the last creek before Styles creek is badly overgrown with large Broom-like | + | |
+ | 'The road from the Red Ground turn-off to the last creek before Styles creek is badly overgrown with large Broom-like | ||
The view across the valley was not reassuring. The thick fog completely obscured Mt Houghton and Hoddles Castle appeared only occasionally through the swirling mist and falling rain. | The view across the valley was not reassuring. The thick fog completely obscured Mt Houghton and Hoddles Castle appeared only occasionally through the swirling mist and falling rain. | ||
- | We slushed our way across the valley over a beautiful carpet of large Christmas | + | |
- | penetrated the heel of the palm of my left hand. Fearing that the more rebellious members of the party might use | + | We slushed our way across the valley over a beautiful carpet of large Christmas |
- | this incident as an excuse to abandon the walk I bravely hid my agony and we pressed on. | + | penetrated the heel of the palm of my left hand. Fearing that the more rebellious members of the party might use this incident as an excuse to abandon the walk I bravely hid my agony and we pressed on. |
- | We paused at the Fusiliers | + | |
+ | We paused at the Fusiliers | ||
At 3.50pm we set off across Mt Tarn steering by compass through the mist, again walking over carpets of large Christmas bells. I counted up to 12 bells on one stalk. | At 3.50pm we set off across Mt Tarn steering by compass through the mist, again walking over carpets of large Christmas bells. I counted up to 12 bells on one stalk. | ||
- | The mist and the rain stayed with us till we reached Mt Cole just before 6pm and set up camp in the cave on the southern end of Cole where a large waterfall thundered down into a normal trickling creek. | + | |
+ | The mist and the rain stayed with us till we reached Mt Cole just before 6pm and set up camp in the cave on the southern end of Cole where a large waterfall thundered down into a normal trickling creek. | ||
We spent a dry and warm night and awoke to more mist and rain. | We spent a dry and warm night and awoke to more mist and rain. | ||
- | After breakfast six of us set out to complete the first stage of the wa lk leaving five white ants and Max Crisp who was experiencing trouble from an old knee injury, to nurse the fire and to sip their private morale restorer. The rain during the night had been steady and heavy and the whole length of Mt Cole was a series of thundering waterfalls and cascades, several of which could only be negotiated by passing under them. John Campbell insisted on testing all with his head. | + | |
+ | After breakfast six of us set out to complete the first stage of the walk leaving five white ants and Max Crisp who was experiencing trouble from an old knee injury, to nurse the fire and to sip their private morale restorer. The rain during the night had been steady and heavy and the whole length of Mt Cole was a series of thundering waterfalls and cascades, several of which could only be negotiated by passing under them. John Campbell insisted on testing all with his head. | ||
The three camping caves on the western side of Mt Cole were all dry and stocked with wood and each would have accommodated our party. | The three camping caves on the western side of Mt Cole were all dry and stocked with wood and each would have accommodated our party. | ||
- | The floor of the small treefern | + | |
+ | The floor of the small tree fern filled gully between Mt Cole and Mt Donjon was under ten inches of water and presented a lovely sight in the eerie light. | ||
We entered Monolith Valley by a slightly different route than normal. Walking up the slight saddle alongside the Seven Gods Pinnacles before dropping down into the tunnel to the rain forest, we bore slightly left and climbed higher to follow a grassy slope skirting the rock on the eastern side of the tunnel and joined the Monolith Valley track on the eastern side of the rain forest. The track appears well used but may not be known to some club members. | We entered Monolith Valley by a slightly different route than normal. Walking up the slight saddle alongside the Seven Gods Pinnacles before dropping down into the tunnel to the rain forest, we bore slightly left and climbed higher to follow a grassy slope skirting the rock on the eastern side of the tunnel and joined the Monolith Valley track on the eastern side of the rain forest. The track appears well used but may not be known to some club members. | ||
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Monolith Valley presented a magnificent but unusual sight with the monoliths wreathed in mist, and water cascading down every crevice, a big change from the last time I saw it bathed in the light of a full moon. | Monolith Valley presented a magnificent but unusual sight with the monoliths wreathed in mist, and water cascading down every crevice, a big change from the last time I saw it bathed in the light of a full moon. | ||
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Visibility at Mt Boorang was down to 50 feet so I grudgingly dropped climbing the Castle from the walk and headed for the camping cave in the gully on the western side of Mt Owen. | Visibility at Mt Boorang was down to 50 feet so I grudgingly dropped climbing the Castle from the walk and headed for the camping cave in the gully on the western side of Mt Owen. | ||
- | continued on P14 r> | + | |
- | PAGE , 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FEBRUARY 1996 | + | |
- | <I continued from P13 | + | |
The creek through the gully was over two feet deep. The low cave on the right in the first gully was dry and stocked with wood but the area in front was ten inches under water. | The creek through the gully was over two feet deep. The low cave on the right in the first gully was dry and stocked with wood but the area in front was ten inches under water. | ||
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The overhangs in the main gully were a disaster area (I had planned to camp there!) The picture was made more depressing by the large heap of old cans and bottles left by previous visitors. | The overhangs in the main gully were a disaster area (I had planned to camp there!) The picture was made more depressing by the large heap of old cans and bottles left by previous visitors. | ||
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We headed back to our camp via the Natural Arch and the Tunnel, with a side trip to inspect the cave on the Northern side of Mt Donjon, this is approached from the valley between Donjon and Cole. This cave was also dry but from bitter experience it is a miserable place when the wind is blowing from the north. | We headed back to our camp via the Natural Arch and the Tunnel, with a side trip to inspect the cave on the Northern side of Mt Donjon, this is approached from the valley between Donjon and Cole. This cave was also dry but from bitter experience it is a miserable place when the wind is blowing from the north. | ||
- | The rain had been falling steadily all morning and the thoughts of the three drivers had been dwelling on the state of the Sassafras road so after lunch we decided to head 'back and camp at Styles cave. This would ensure that we had several hours of daylight to dig out the cars on Monday if necessary. | + | |
- | The walk back was uneventful until we reached Yarrabee Brook below Mt Hoddle. The brook was running a banker. We scouted up and down for a place to cross but the water was running fast and deep and to step off the bank was to step in up to your waist. Eventually Max got across and a rickety bridge was constructed from several logs. The bridge gave a shaky crossing collapsing finally as Brian Griffith, the tail end charlie, stepped off onto the bank. | + | The rain had been falling steadily all morning and the thoughts of the three drivers had been dwelling on the state of the Sassafras road so after lunch we decided to head back and camp at Styles cave. This would ensure that we had several hours of daylight to dig out the cars on Monday if necessary. |
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+ | The walk back was uneventful until we reached Yarrabee Brook below Mt Hoddle. The brook was running a banker. We scouted up and down for a place to cross but the water was running fast and deep and to step off the bank was to step in up to your waist. | ||
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+ | Eventually Max got across and a rickety bridge was constructed from several logs. The bridge gave a shaky crossing collapsing finally as Brian Griffith, the tail end charlie, stepped off onto the bank. | ||
We pushed on, Adding the valley high on the side of Mt Hoddle to avoid the lake that we knew must be in the valley floor. | We pushed on, Adding the valley high on the side of Mt Hoddle to avoid the lake that we knew must be in the valley floor. | ||
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Several Kangaroos were flushed and they looked most puzzled at the sight of our waterlogged party as we squelched our way across the valley. | Several Kangaroos were flushed and they looked most puzzled at the sight of our waterlogged party as we squelched our way across the valley. | ||
- | We continued around the valley till we met the fire trail from Mt Quay and followed it to Styles creek. Two further creek crossings on this road were running high and fast making crossing extremely difficult. Styles creek was also high and running fast, the force of the water being great enough to sweep you off your feet. Geoff Mattingley after testing the firmness of the far bank with a large stone, attempted to leap across from one shallow spot to another but the bank collapsed under him and he disappeared under the water, surfaced and grabbed some bushes a few yards downstream on the same side of the creek. | + | |
- | We finally proceeded up the valley on the eastern side of Quilty' | + | We continued around the valley till we met the fire trail from Mt Quilty |
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+ | We finally proceeded up the valley on the eastern side of Quilty' | ||
creek using a large dead tree and climbed up to the Quilty cliff line. | creek using a large dead tree and climbed up to the Quilty cliff line. | ||
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Styles cave consists of two overhangs about 60 yards apart, the southern one being adjacent to a very large slab of rock which has slid down off the face of the mountain leaving a large white patch visible from the valley floor. There were small waterfalls at each cave. As the floor of each cave is very rocky and each would only sleep 6 or 7 we split up for the night. | Styles cave consists of two overhangs about 60 yards apart, the southern one being adjacent to a very large slab of rock which has slid down off the face of the mountain leaving a large white patch visible from the valley floor. There were small waterfalls at each cave. As the floor of each cave is very rocky and each would only sleep 6 or 7 we split up for the night. | ||
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At about 6pm the rain stopped and next morning by about 8.30am the clouds had cleared and the trees and scrub appeared already dry. The air was clear and clean and the views of Tarn, Houghton and Hoddle were magnificent. | At about 6pm the rain stopped and next morning by about 8.30am the clouds had cleared and the trees and scrub appeared already dry. The air was clear and clean and the views of Tarn, Houghton and Hoddle were magnificent. | ||
- | The long walk back to the cars passed without incident and we lunched at the cars at about one o' | + | |
+ | The long walk back to the cars passed without incident and we lunched at the cars at about one o' | ||
Two further incidents highlighted the trip, Geoff left his Rollei camera at the lunch spot and his wallet at Nowra hospital where we went to get treatment for my hand. Both were recovered and after a ' | Two further incidents highlighted the trip, Geoff left his Rollei camera at the lunch spot and his wallet at Nowra hospital where we went to get treatment for my hand. Both were recovered and after a ' | ||
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1.All bushwalkers should have anti-tetanus injections. | 1.All bushwalkers should have anti-tetanus injections. | ||
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2.The creeks and streams in the area should not be taken too lightly. | 2.The creeks and streams in the area should not be taken too lightly. | ||
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3 Compass bearings of area landmarks should be checked when the visibility is good not when it is zero. | 3 Compass bearings of area landmarks should be checked when the visibility is good not when it is zero. | ||
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4.You should not rely on finding dry caves when the weather is bad unless you have been there in similar conditions. | 4.You should not rely on finding dry caves when the weather is bad unless you have been there in similar conditions. | ||
- | But the main lesson was that the Budawangs is good walking country even in bad weather and that ru be going back frequently. | + | |
+ | But the main lesson was that the Budawangs is good walking country even in bad weather and that I' | ||
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