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 |3| |Is It Time to Change the Magazine Cover|Peter Miller| |3| |Is It Time to Change the Magazine Cover|Peter Miller|
 |4| |Ettrema Creek Cheesecake|Maurice Smith | |4| |Ettrema Creek Cheesecake|Maurice Smith |
-|6| |Walking at Dua|Jo Van Sommers|+|6| |Walking at Deua|Jo Van Sommers|
 |7| |Suckers in The Bush|Roger Pierson| |7| |Suckers in The Bush|Roger Pierson|
 |8| | Hangliding in Tandem| Brian Holden| |8| | Hangliding in Tandem| Brian Holden|
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-====== Leadership Accreditation Is Coming. ======+====== Leadership Accreditation Is Coming ======
  
 The following letter from **ORCA** (which is not an organisation for saving stranded whales) will give an introduction to possible future controls on our recreational activities. The following letter from **ORCA** (which is not an organisation for saving stranded whales) will give an introduction to possible future controls on our recreational activities.
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 I would certainly appreciate the opportunity to explain in further detail the structure and function of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia, and in doing so perhaps work towards a closer relationship with the Confederation. Please contact me on 99234275 if I can be of further assistance. I would certainly appreciate the opportunity to explain in further detail the structure and function of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia, and in doing so perhaps work towards a closer relationship with the Confederation. Please contact me on 99234275 if I can be of further assistance.
  
-I look forward to your response +I look forward to your response 
 Regards Robert Ridley Regards Robert Ridley
 +
 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
  
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 (P.S. Here's your platypus Jo...  from the typist, guess who!) (P.S. Here's your platypus Jo...  from the typist, guess who!)
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 ====== Leeches - 'Suckers From The Bush' ====== ====== Leeches - 'Suckers From The Bush' ======
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 ====== Hangliding In Tandem ====== ====== Hangliding In Tandem ======
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 **by Brian Holden** **by Brian Holden**
 +
 09/05/96 09/05/96
 +
 The preceding apprehension is replaced by a sort of numbness as I am strapped into my jacket. Is this really happening to me? As the pilot checks over the glider and my gear, he moves as in a kind of shadow as my Mind has sought refuge in some nether-world. I hear him say "whatever you do, do not touch this bar" and my silent response is that. would rather die than touch that bar - which I suppose is what he Was implying would happen to both of us if I did grab a hold of it in panic. The preceding apprehension is replaced by a sort of numbness as I am strapped into my jacket. Is this really happening to me? As the pilot checks over the glider and my gear, he moves as in a kind of shadow as my Mind has sought refuge in some nether-world. I hear him say "whatever you do, do not touch this bar" and my silent response is that. would rather die than touch that bar - which I suppose is what he Was implying would happen to both of us if I did grab a hold of it in panic.
  
-Then suddenly the pilot says ready, now go! With my mind gone into retirement, my body runs about 4 metres and instantly I become aware that the grass li'as gone and there is 100 metres of space between me and the ground. I again ask myself "Is this really happening to me?"+Then suddenly the pilot says ready, now go! With my mind gone into retirement, my body runs about 4 metres and instantly I become aware that the grass has gone and there is 100 metres of space between me and the ground. I again ask myself "Is this really happening to me?"
  
 After about 3 seconds my thinking changes tack. The fabric and aluminium are now all that matters. My whole world revolves around the structure a metre above, hi these first few seconds the pilot doesn't mater as, if the structure gibes, we both go. The pilot then gives his first instruction and my mind changes tack again. 1 now realise that he does really matter.. Suddenly he is my hero, my guru, my mother, my everything.  After about 3 seconds my thinking changes tack. The fabric and aluminium are now all that matters. My whole world revolves around the structure a metre above, hi these first few seconds the pilot doesn't mater as, if the structure gibes, we both go. The pilot then gives his first instruction and my mind changes tack again. 1 now realise that he does really matter.. Suddenly he is my hero, my guru, my mother, my everything. 
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 After 45 minutes I was getting a bit bored as only the pilot has the bird feel envied by man for thousands of years. One has to go up alone for the real experience. It was the historical significance of joining the birds that interested me more than the views or the dare. In a way the hang glider can be seen as being of more historical significance than the aeroplane. It rates with the aqualung which allows man to experience the world. of the fish. I can easily understand why piloting a glider can become an addiction but just going along for the ride could not. I was glad when he announced that I should prepare for landing. After 45 minutes I was getting a bit bored as only the pilot has the bird feel envied by man for thousands of years. One has to go up alone for the real experience. It was the historical significance of joining the birds that interested me more than the views or the dare. In a way the hang glider can be seen as being of more historical significance than the aeroplane. It rates with the aqualung which allows man to experience the world. of the fish. I can easily understand why piloting a glider can become an addiction but just going along for the ride could not. I was glad when he announced that I should prepare for landing.
  
-We started a slow spiral down towards the beach. I saw a glider pilot seem to ram into the sand below and my pilot assured me that our landing would be more skilful than that. He told me to get out of the stirrup and let my legs hang. The launch and the spiral down are the highlights for the passenger as in between the passenger feels a bit like luggage. As we got about 3 metres from the sand it seemed to be racing by under my feet at a great rate. Then the pilot tilted back and we were standing On the sand as if some giant hand had simply placed us there.  +We started a slow spiral down towards the beach. I saw a glider pilot seem to ram into the sand below and my pilot assured me that our landing would be more skilful than that. He told me to get out of the stirrup and let my legs hang. The launch and the spiral down are the highlights for the passenger as in between the passenger feels a bit like luggage. As we got about 3 metres from the sand it seemed to be racing by under my feet at a great rate. Then the pilot tilted back and we were standing On the sand as if some giant hand had simply placed us there. 
-**************************+ 
 I had been watching gliders from Bald Hill pass over my roof at Stanwell Park for years and promised myself that one day I would give it a go. I got the push I needed when a friend of mine was given a prepaid glide as a birthday present. So Lmade an open booking as it is difficult to pick a day when the wind is right. I am sure many arrive only to have to go home again due to:' winds being too light or blowing out to sea. I was home when my pilot rang me three days after I had made the open booking and asked me to meet 'him at Bald Hill in 10 minutes. I had been watching gliders from Bald Hill pass over my roof at Stanwell Park for years and promised myself that one day I would give it a go. I got the push I needed when a friend of mine was given a prepaid glide as a birthday present. So Lmade an open booking as it is difficult to pick a day when the wind is right. I am sure many arrive only to have to go home again due to:' winds being too light or blowing out to sea. I was home when my pilot rang me three days after I had made the open booking and asked me to meet 'him at Bald Hill in 10 minutes.
  
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 The muscular tension the novice feels when hang gliding is probably due to using muscles in an unusual way rather than anxiety. One has the same experience when snow skiing for the first time hangliding and para gliding is an. almost totally controlled situation - which driving to and from the site of the glide is - not. Accidents are very rare now that learners have to be enrolled in a recognised course with the object of The muscular tension the novice feels when hang gliding is probably due to using muscles in an unusual way rather than anxiety. One has the same experience when snow skiing for the first time hangliding and para gliding is an. almost totally controlled situation - which driving to and from the site of the glide is - not. Accidents are very rare now that learners have to be enrolled in a recognised course with the object of
 gaining a licence. About 2 years ago a glider dropped into the sea off Stanwell Park. The pilot was lucky somebody saw it happen and she was duly rescued. gaining a licence. About 2 years ago a glider dropped into the sea off Stanwell Park. The pilot was lucky somebody saw it happen and she was duly rescued.
 +
  
 ====== Lamington National Park walks from 7th to 15th September 1996 ====== ====== Lamington National Park walks from 7th to 15th September 1996 ======
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 Jan Mohandas has planned to reach the camping area near O'Reilleys on Saturday, 7th September morning and depart on the following Saturday, 14th September afternoon to go to camp near Mt Warning in order to do that climb on Sunday morning before heading for Sydney. Further details can be obtained from Jan Mohandas. Jan Mohandas has planned to reach the camping area near O'Reilleys on Saturday, 7th September morning and depart on the following Saturday, 14th September afternoon to go to camp near Mt Warning in order to do that climb on Sunday morning before heading for Sydney. Further details can be obtained from Jan Mohandas.
 +
  
 ====== The May 1996 General Meeting ====== ====== The May 1996 General Meeting ======
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 **May General Meeting** **May General Meeting**
-There was mention of Roger Brown on a flying visit from the U.K. and prospective named Lucy Sullivan. Lucy is a readmitted full member. There seem to' be some confusion there. Maurie Bloom's cycling trip on the Sunday went- but there were no details. Eddie Giacomel led 16 on his Sunday walk in the Megalong Valley.+ 
 +There was mention of Roger Brown on a flying visit from the U.K. and prospective named Lucy Sullivan. Lucy is a readmitted full member. There seem to be some confusion there. Maurie Bloom's cycling trip on the Sunday went- but there were no details. Eddie Giacomel led 16 on his Sunday walk in the Megalong Valley.
  
 Anzac Weekend saw the return of weekend walks to the program.- Jim Rivers led a Party Of 7, on his Morton NP walk. The diligent among you will have read the account that appeared in the previous Magazine. For those who didn't, or the Condensed book lovers out there, the walk was severely rerouted due to certain car problems of an inverse nature. The weather was good however. Tony Holgate had 9 on his walk in the Deua NP. They enjoyed it all so much they stayed out Sunday evening as well. John Hogan sort of combined his Kanangra walk with Paul McCann's Oxley Wild Rivers NP trip. There were 5 on the trip and John provided an extensive report. Anzac Weekend saw the return of weekend walks to the program.- Jim Rivers led a Party Of 7, on his Morton NP walk. The diligent among you will have read the account that appeared in the previous Magazine. For those who didn't, or the Condensed book lovers out there, the walk was severely rerouted due to certain car problems of an inverse nature. The weather was good however. Tony Holgate had 9 on his walk in the Deua NP. They enjoyed it all so much they stayed out Sunday evening as well. John Hogan sort of combined his Kanangra walk with Paul McCann's Oxley Wild Rivers NP trip. There were 5 on the trip and John provided an extensive report.
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 found to be in flood. At about there they called it a day, and returned to Katoomba.. Dennis Morgan and Shiela Speter cancelled their hot air balloon trip due to weather conditions and Peter Miller had already postponed his BeroWra walk to go on the hot air balloon trip. Maureen Carter led a party of 7 on her Romp in the Royal on the Saturday. It turned out to be a long, wet day with leeches aplenty. Don Brooks had 12 on his Sunday walk out from Woodford in similar conditions. They rerouted the trip to avoid Wilsons Glen and lunched early in a cave to avoid the unpleasantness of lumbar trickles while masticating. Margaret Read cancelled her Brisbane Waters NP trip the same day. found to be in flood. At about there they called it a day, and returned to Katoomba.. Dennis Morgan and Shiela Speter cancelled their hot air balloon trip due to weather conditions and Peter Miller had already postponed his BeroWra walk to go on the hot air balloon trip. Maureen Carter led a party of 7 on her Romp in the Royal on the Saturday. It turned out to be a long, wet day with leeches aplenty. Don Brooks had 12 on his Sunday walk out from Woodford in similar conditions. They rerouted the trip to avoid Wilsons Glen and lunched early in a cave to avoid the unpleasantness of lumbar trickles while masticating. Margaret Read cancelled her Brisbane Waters NP trip the same day.
  
-Conservation report indicated that the forest peace process is still in progress. It's all getting down to the fate of the high conservation value forest areas, left in the "too hard" basket until last. The NSW government is assessing a further eight wilderness areas. The meeting unanimously agreed to write to the government supporting their actions on wilderness areas. There was a report from the body of the meeting of a horseriding _party setting out into the park from Kanangra Walls on Easter Friday morning.+Conservation report indicated that the forest peace process is still in progress. It's all getting down to the fate of the high conservation value forest areas, left in the "too hard" basket until last. The NSW government is assessing a further eight wilderness areas. The meeting unanimously agreed to write to the government supporting their actions on wilderness areas. There was a report from the body of the meeting of a horseriding  party setting out into the park from Kanangra Walls on Easter Friday morning.
  
 Confederation report indicated that stories of vandalism at Bluegum have been exaggerated. It appears the damage was confined to the area near the Acacia Flat camping area. Confederation are to establish a home page on the internet. There have been further protests about the number of cattle being encountered on the Kowrnung River. There is a possibility that NPWS will request that park users provide advance notice of: Confederation report indicated that stories of vandalism at Bluegum have been exaggerated. It appears the damage was confined to the area near the Acacia Flat camping area. Confederation are to establish a home page on the internet. There have been further protests about the number of cattle being encountered on the Kowrnung River. There is a possibility that NPWS will request that park users provide advance notice of:
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 After that it was just a matter of the announcements and the meeting closed at 2131. After that it was just a matter of the announcements and the meeting closed at 2131.
  
-Walk in Kakadu + 
-by John Hogan+====== Walk in Kakadu ====== 
 + 
 +**by John Hogan** 
 The good news is that by the time you read this report I will probably be working as a tour guide in Cairns! I am very excited about the prospects as i will be primarily working with a company who specialises in adventure tours - perfect! The good news is that by the time you read this report I will probably be working as a tour guide in Cairns! I am very excited about the prospects as i will be primarily working with a company who specialises in adventure tours - perfect!
-However this means that the trip i had booked on in Kakadu will be pout of the question. So rather than pass it up altogether I would prefer to offer it to another member at a discount.+ 
 +However this means that the trip i had booked on in Kakadu will be out of the question. So rather than pass it up altogether I would prefer to offer it to another member at a discount. 
 The trip commences on July 14 and runs for 2 weeks. The trip commences on July 14 and runs for 2 weeks.
 +
 The first week takes in Barramundi Gorge. This is one of the few Kakadu creeks which flows all year around. There is an area of rain forest and several large pools and waterfalls. The first week takes in Barramundi Gorge. This is one of the few Kakadu creeks which flows all year around. There is an area of rain forest and several large pools and waterfalls.
 +
 The second week you will do Graveside, and Surprise. This combines the magic of ,spectacular views with sparkling falls and a visit to a gorge which you are unable to visit on any other trip. The second week you will do Graveside, and Surprise. This combines the magic of ,spectacular views with sparkling falls and a visit to a gorge which you are unable to visit on any other trip.
 +
 The trip is being conducted by Willis's Walkabouts and 4 other SBW members are booked on the walk. The trip is being conducted by Willis's Walkabouts and 4 other SBW members are booked on the walk.
 +
 If you are interested please contact me through my brother, Brian on 757 3715 or 725 1890 or contact Jo Robertson on 9922 2648. If you are interested please contact me through my brother, Brian on 757 3715 or 725 1890 or contact Jo Robertson on 9922 2648.
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-IlliblueWater +====== We will be 70 years young in 1997 ====== 
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-_ LDERNESS +//Next year the Sydney Bushwalkers celebrates its seventieth birthday and now is the time to start planning for the big event.// 
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-Next year the Sydney Bushwalkers celebrates its seventieth birthday and now is the time to start planning for the big event +
-A committee is being formed and volunteers are required to make up a group of about six who will take up the task of making the celebrations a big success. +
-If you would like to be on the committee please ring on the +
-number shown below.+
 If you have way suggestions as to what form the celebrations should take please ring. Don't wait until the last minute and say we should have done this or that instead of that or this - the committee needs your input as soon as possible so please ring NOW. If you have way suggestions as to what form the celebrations should take please ring. Don't wait until the last minute and say we should have done this or that instead of that or this - the committee needs your input as soon as possible so please ring NOW.
 +
 Some of the ideas that may have to be considered are listed here and could help to jog your brain for other suggestions. They are not listed in any order of importance but are just ideas at this stage. Some of the ideas that may have to be considered are listed here and could help to jog your brain for other suggestions. They are not listed in any order of importance but are just ideas at this stage.
 Dinner dance (where - what kind of music?) Dinner dance (where - what kind of music?)
-Commemorative walk (where to, how far, should it be 70 tuns?)+ 
 +Commemorative walk (where to, how far, should it be 70 kms?)
 Guest speakers. Guest speakers.
 Guests. Guests.
 Longest time as members-(do we still have any foundation members still alive?) Longest time as members-(do we still have any foundation members still alive?)
-, 
 Newest member. Newest member.
 Memorabilia night. Memorabilia night.
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 How do we estimate numbers for the various events? How do we estimate numbers for the various events?
 What are members willing to pay for a dinner dance? What are members willing to pay for a dinner dance?
-All ideas are welcome. + 
-Please ring Peter Miller on 456 5326 (home after 7pm or at weekends) +//All ideas are welcome.// 
-JUNE 1996 + 
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER +**Please ring Peter Miller on 456 5326 (home after 7pm or at weekends)** 
-page 13 + 
-New. Members Admitted First Quarter 1996. +====== New Members Admitted First Quarter 1996 ====== 
-Name. Address Rome Phone Bus Phone + 
-Mr Nun i Chorvat 85 Dumfries Ave Mt Ousley 2519 (042) 296746 (042) 757850 +|Name |Address |Home Phone|Bus Phone| 
-Mr William Midson 1/67 Ryde Rd Hunters Hill 2110 817 1974 9926 8182 +|Mr Nuri Chorvat |85 Dumfries Ave Mt Ousley 2519 |(042) 296746 |(042) 757850| 
-Mr Chris Miller Po Box 1615 Crows Nest 2065 9955 1547 9901 1533 +|Mr William Midson |1/67 Ryde Rd Hunters Hill 2110 |817 1974 |9926 8182| 
-Mr Paul Veltman 16 Fern St Randwick 2031 664 2929 248 4126 +|Mr Chris Miller |PO Box 1615 Crows Nest |2065 9955 1547 |9901 1533| 
-Apology   +|Mr Paul Veltman |16 Fern St Randwick 2031 |664 2929 |248 4126| 
-DuOtO bie Of 'those types of errors that have been made possible by the use of computers (incorrect file selected for forthatting and -printing) the list of members produced at the end of last year did not include changes made during December. The following members admitted during December should have been included. My thanks to Jan Roberts for Pointing out the omission. + 
-Name /Address 21 Warrowa Ave West Pymble 2073 Pb. Bowe (042) Ph. Bus. + 
-Ms Margaret Carey; 9 King St Turramurra 2074 449 8733 9955 0777 +====== Apology ====== 
-Mrs Maree Davidson; 9 Kink St Turramurra 2074 449 2378 449 8844 +   
-Mr lain Davidson.; GPO Box 1360 Sydney 2001 449 2378 449 8844 +Due to one of those types of errors that have been made possible by the use of computers (incorrect file selected for formatting and printing) the list of members produced at the end of last year did not include changes made during December. The following members admitted during December should have been included. My thanks to Jan Roberts for pointing out the omission. 
-Ms Susan Garland; 12/271 Sailors Bay Rd Northbridge 2063 9969 3153 321 1153 + 
-Ms Penelope Morse; 1/390 Miller St Cammeray 2060 9958 8891 9934 3433 +|**Name**|**Address** |**Ph. Home**|**Ph. Bus**| 
-Mr David Peet; 105 Ocean St Narrabeen 2101 9964 9061 9995 7878 +|Ms Margaret Carey|21 Warrowa Ave West Pymble 2073|449 8733 |9955 0777| 
-Mr John Pozniac; 9 Bath St Thirroul 2515 (042) 9912 2701 240 5277 +|Mrs Maree Davidson |9 Kink St Turramurra 2074 |449 2378 |449 8844| 
-Mr Hal Pratt; 19/345 Victoria P1 Drummoyne 2047 675 179 675 179 +|Mr lain Davidson |GPO Box 1360 Sydney 2001 |449 2378 |449 8844| 
-Mrs Kate Raffle; 19/345 Victoria Pi Drummoyne 2047 815 075 694 5601 +|Ms Susan Garland |12/271 Sailors Bay Rd Northbridge 2063 |9969 3153 |321 1153| 
-Mr Bill Raffle; 6/120 Blues Point Rd Mcmahons Point 2060 815 075 335 7482 +|Ms Penelope Morse |1/390 Miller St Cammeray 2060 |9958 8891 |9934 3433| 
-Ms Debbie Tong; 9922 4084 869 2200 +|Mr David Peet |105 Ocean St Narrabeen 2101 |9964 9061 |9995 7878| 
-Barry Wallace Hon, Membership Sec. +|Mr John Pozniac |9 Bath St Thirroul 2515 |(042) 9912 2701| (042) 240 5277| 
--WEEKEND WALK CHANGE:- +|Mr Hal Pratt |19/345 Victoria P1 Drummoyne 2047 |675 179 |675 179| 
-. +|Mrs Kate Raffle |19/345 Victoria Pi Drummoyne 2047 |815 075 |694 5601| 
-BLUE MOUNTAINS BLUDGE "RIP AUGUST 17/18 changed to AUGUST 23,24,25. Since this weekend clashes with two others - Jan Roberts'. winery tour and weed clearing at Coolana - it will be postponed to the following weekend, and stait on- friday evening:. It could be combined with Morag's Glenbrpok walk on Saturday 24th and -Geoff's Narrow Neck one on Saturday 25th, for those not Wanting to do mine - Elwyn Morris. +|Mr Bill Raffle |6/120 Blues Point Rd Mcmahons Point 2060 |815 075 |335 7482| 
-IGNORED BY THE RIVER CAT +|Ms Debbie Tong|9922 4084 |869 2200| 
-Anyone counting on any river cat at the end of a walk, be warned that when it is 'full' i e. has the maximum number of passengers allowed on it, it flashes right past all the wharves it's supposed to stop at e g. Gladesville. Neither the timetables nor ferry inquiries warn you about this. - + 
-Elwyn Morris+//Barry Wallace Hon. Membership Sec.// 
 + 
 +====== WEEKEND WALK CHANGE ====== 
 + 
 +BLUE MOUNTAINS BLUDGE TRIP 
 +AUGUST 17/18 changed to AUGUST 23,24,25. 
 +Since this weekend clashes with two others - Jan Roberts'. winery tour and weed clearing at Coolana - it will be postponed to the following weekend, and start on- Friday evening:. It could be combined with Morag's Glenbrook walk on Saturday 24th and Geoff's Narrow Neck one on Saturday 25th, for those not wanting to do mine - Elwyn Morris. 
 + 
 +====== IGNORED BY THE RIVER CAT ====== 
 + 
 +Anyone counting on any river cat at the end of a walk, be warned that when it is 'full' i e. has the maximum number of passengers allowed on it, it flashes right past all the wharves it's supposed to stop at e g. Gladesville. Neither the timetables nor ferry inquiries warn you about this.  
 +- Elwyn Morris 
 'KNEEDED?' - by Elwyn Morris 'KNEEDED?' - by Elwyn Morris
 On twisting my knee and making it worse on an 'easy' SBW walk on the eroded, log-strewn Kuring-gai to Apple Tree Bay track, I went to the much-recommended North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre. There I was told (for $70, with $35 back) by a GP specialising in such injuries, that it was probably a cartilage injury. If anti-inflammatories didn't work within ten days, I may need an arthroscopy costing On twisting my knee and making it worse on an 'easy' SBW walk on the eroded, log-strewn Kuring-gai to Apple Tree Bay track, I went to the much-recommended North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre. There I was told (for $70, with $35 back) by a GP specialising in such injuries, that it was probably a cartilage injury. If anti-inflammatories didn't work within ten days, I may need an arthroscopy costing
 $1,600. $1,600.
-By sheer luck I was referred by my GP to an older orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees, Dr N Thomson at Lane Cove. He said it definitely wasn't cartilage, but bruising of the ligament and bone/ An arthroscopy at nw age, could result after 13 or 18 months in a permanent knee problem. It was always a last resort. His main prescription was swimming - and no bushwalking for some months. + 
-PAGE 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER JUNE 1996 +By sheer luck I was referred by my GP to an older orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in knees, Dr N Thomson at Lane Cove. He said it definitely wasn't cartilage, but bruising of the ligament and bone/ An arthroscopy at my age, could result after 13 or 18 months in a permanent knee problem. It was always a last resort. His main prescription was swimming - and no bushwalking for some months. 
-In Your Memories + 
-by Jim Brown+====== In Your Memories ====== 
 + 
 +**by Jim Brown** 
 Your memories? Oh, yes, for they are almost all that is left to some worn out old bushwalkers like myself. At least in my case they are rich and rewarding memories. Your memories? Oh, yes, for they are almost all that is left to some worn out old bushwalkers like myself. At least in my case they are rich and rewarding memories.
-In the S.M. Herald of Saturday, 20th April, there was an article complete with a large photograph of President: Tony Holgate spread- eagled -over a...jutting. boulder in a newly discovered canyon around Mount Coricudgy... + 
-"Coricudgy" - the name rang a bell in my memories. Mount Coricudgy, 1256 imetres, is one of those volcanic. 'residuals that dot the northern Blue Mountains. It Stands at an interesting elbow in the Great Dividing Range, about 35 - 40 km by bush road east of Rylstone. Water draining off Coricudgy towards the north-west, north and north-east flows into the Hunter system. The drainage towards south and south-east goes into Woll-omi Creek, thence to the Colo and Hawkesbury Catchment, while streams flowing from Coricudgy towards west. and south-west enter the Cudgegong River and so ultimately to the Macquarie and inland to the Murray Darling- Rivers. +In the S.M. Herald of Saturday, 20th April, there was an article complete with a large photograph of President: Tony Holgate spread- eagled -over a...jutting. boulder in a newly discovered canyon around Mount Coricudgy. 
-was first introduced to the region during a "walk on the wild side" organised by Alex Colley back in gine 1.953. "We" included the late Ray Kirkby, Ira Butler, Alex and myself - I was "the boy" of the party at 35 years of age. Starting at Putty, just off the Windsor- Singleton road, we went up onto the FlUnter range, 'Which. separates the Hunter River system from waters draining to the Colo-Hawkesbury. Topping this divide at Mount" Kinderun, we headed west along a devious ridge that led to Monundilla, thence south-west to the Kekeelbon Peaks and on to Corigudgy, itself on the Grcat,,Dividing Range. + 
-Looking out from the shoulders of Cotigudgy, where a. sawmill was still operating but closed down a few years later, we saw a wild and wonderful landscape of ridges and valleys, some farm land and a number of abrupt hill-tops crowned with conical rocky peaks. I knew instantly I would have to come back and rub my nose on it.+"Coricudgy" - the name rang a bell in my memories. Mount Coricudgy, 1256 imetres, is one of those volcanic. 'residuals that dot the northern Blue Mountains. It Stands at an interesting elbow in the Great Dividing Range, about 35 - 40 km by bush road east of Rylstone. Water draining off Coricudgy towards the north-west, north and north-east flows into the Hunter system. The drainage towards south and south-east goes into Wollomi Creek, thence to the Colo and Hawkesbury Catchment, while streams flowing from Coricudgy towards west and south-west enter the Cudgegong River and so ultimately to the Macquarie and inland to the Murray Darling Rivers. 
 + 
 +I was first introduced to the region during a "walk on the wild side" organised by Alex Colley back in gine 1.953. "We" included the late Ray Kirkby, Ira Butler, Alex and myself - I was "the boy" of the party at 35 years of age. Starting at Putty, just off the Windsor- Singleton road, we went up onto the Hunter range, which separates the Hunter River system from waters draining to the Colo-Hawkesbury. Topping this divide at Mount" Kinderun, we headed west along a devious ridge that led to Monundilla, thence south-west to the Kekeelbon Peaks and on to Corigudgy, itself on the Great Dividing Range. 
 + 
 +Looking out from the shoulders of Cotigudgy, where a sawmill was still operating but closed down a few years later, we saw a wild and wonderful landscape of ridges and valleys, some farm land and a number of abrupt hill-tops crowned with conical rocky peaks. I knew instantly I would have to come back and rub my nose on it. 
 Our 1953 trip continued south to Gosper's Mountain. (then, usually called "Uratera") and out along a rather obscure ridge with a rough stock trail in some places to reach Mount Wirraba, then down into Wollemi Creek and so back to Putty. The whole trip took about a week, but because Q.E.rf had her Coronation at that time, we needed only four days leave from our work places. Our 1953 trip continued south to Gosper's Mountain. (then, usually called "Uratera") and out along a rather obscure ridge with a rough stock trail in some places to reach Mount Wirraba, then down into Wollemi Creek and so back to Putty. The whole trip took about a week, but because Q.E.rf had her Coronation at that time, we needed only four days leave from our work places.
-Over a spread of some 25 years I did come back and prowl around the area first sighted from Coricudgy. Some of these walks I can still recall fairly precisely with the aid of the modem 1:25000 maps now available. Others, I'm afraid, are a bit fuzzy in my memory, but it doesn't stop me conjuring up snippets of the more spectacular spots. Sometimes I. find I can make erroneous assumptions - such as when I saw the recent "Herald" story about the newly found ravine and because it referred to "Coricudgy" ( the journalist spelled it "Corucudgi") I assumed it was in the headwaters of Coricudgy Creek, flowing west and north-west to Widdin Brook and so to the Hunter. Only after talking on the phone to Tony did I discover it is one of the valleys south-east of the mountain, and goes out to Wollemi Creek. This explains why I had no inkling of its existence - I had walked in parts of north-west flowing creek, but not at all in its s outh-ea stem valleys., + 
-There is one jaunt in the region covered by a written, account in our magazines (in 1964),H so I can recreate that readily enough. I +Over a spread of some 25 years I did come back and prowl around the area first sighted from Coricudgy. Some of these walks I can still recall fairly precisely with the aid of the modem 1:25000 maps now available. Others, I'm afraid, are a bit fuzzy in my memory, but it doesn't stop me conjuring up snippets of the more spectacular spots. Sometimes I. find I can make erroneous assumptions - such as when I saw the recent "Herald" story about the newly found ravine and because it referred to "Coricudgy" ( the journalist spelled it "Corucudgi") I assumed it was in the headwaters of Coricudgy Creek, flowing west and north-west to Widdin Brook and so to the Hunter. Only after talking on the phone to Tony did I discover it is one of the valleys south-east of the mountain, and goes out to Wollemi Creek. This explains why I had no inkling of its existence - I had walked in parts of north-west flowing creek, but not at all in its south-eastern valleys. 
-started on Nullo Mountain where I left my wheels before dropping into Never Never Creek, passing over some farmland, going over the saddle between two of the abrupt cone shaped hills,- Mt Kelgoola and Mt Miderulla, to pick up the earth road coming out from Rylstone and leading up onto Coricudgy.+ 
 +There is one jaunt in the region covered by a written, account in our magazines (in 1964),H so I can recreate that readily enough. I started on Nullo Mountain where I left my wheels before dropping into Never Never Creek, passing over some farmland, going over the saddle between two of the abrupt cone shaped hills,- Mt Kelgoola and Mt Miderulla, to pick up the earth road coming out from Rylstone and leading up onto Coricudgy. 
 Arriving near nightfall on a stinking hot evening, I had a rather disturbed night. Waking about midnight I looked out through the top of my little tent at a series of red eyes - sundry bushfires at distances I couldn't assess. In the morning heavy cloud and a little drizzle reducing the fires to a smoky environment. I was working by the only map of the area I could find - the Singleton "Strategic" map on a scale of 1:250,000 - one tenth the scale of present maps and about 4 miles to the inch. Arriving near nightfall on a stinking hot evening, I had a rather disturbed night. Waking about midnight I looked out through the top of my little tent at a series of red eyes - sundry bushfires at distances I couldn't assess. In the morning heavy cloud and a little drizzle reducing the fires to a smoky environment. I was working by the only map of the area I could find - the Singleton "Strategic" map on a scale of 1:250,000 - one tenth the scale of present maps and about 4 miles to the inch.
 +
 My intended way was to the north and north-east to the companion peak of Coriaday - another of the dramatic cone tops. I kept on finding bits of trail 7 probably a relic of the sawmills activity, but finally made it to Coriaday - a disappointment - too much vegetation around the summit to take any photographs of the immense blue vista out towards the Hunter valley. My intended way was to the north and north-east to the companion peak of Coriaday - another of the dramatic cone tops. I kept on finding bits of trail 7 probably a relic of the sawmills activity, but finally made it to Coriaday - a disappointment - too much vegetation around the summit to take any photographs of the immense blue vista out towards the Hunter valley.
- Now what I wanted to do was find a way out along the ridge and down into Widdin Brook. On the eastern side of Coriaday I was lured by another of these elusive old trails, which led out to a cliffline looking down into Blackwater Creek .. but it looked highly doubtful that I could get down into that stream, and if I did I would be a long way. upstream from Widdin. I doubled back to spend another troubled night on the shoulder of Coriaday wondering how to get out. + 
-Next day I looked at my wretchedly inadequate map and began to grope my solitary path along r> +Now what I wanted to do was find a way out along the ridge and down into Widdin Brook. On the eastern side of Coriaday I was lured by another of these elusive old trails, which led out to a cliffline looking down into Blackwater Creek .. but it looked highly doubtful that I could get down into that stream, and if I did I would be a long way. upstream from Widdin. I doubled back to spend another troubled night on the shoulder of Coriaday wondering how to get out. 
-JIM 1996 + 
-TETE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER +Next day I looked at my wretchedly inadequate map and began to grope my solitary path along  a sprawling  trackless ridge leading at first north and then a shade West of north. Fortunately the vegetation wasn't too thick, so I made reasonable progress despite heatwave conditions. _About 11.00 there was a dramatic view west over the Widdin Valley I went to photograph it and found the film in the camera had buckled in the heat and couldn't be advanced. (Later, when I tried to clear the stoppage with the open camera in my sleeping bag and at night.) the overheated film snapped and I lost the lot. 
-PAGE 15 + 
-< a ' sprawling,'' trackless ridge leading at first north and then a shade West of north. Fortunately the vegetation wasn't too thick, so I made reasonable progress despite heatwave conditions. _About 11.00 there was a dramatic view west over the Widdin valley I went to photograph it and found the ,filin +At least my ridge treated me decently, led to a small cliff I could out-flank, down into a creek with ample clean water, dense tree shade, and only one hour leisurely march down to the main stream of :Widdin Brook, upstream of the last, occupied property. I camped. that night several Miles up Widdin, at a place where 1 thought I could see a possible, outlet on the western (Nullo) side. 
-the camera had buckled in the 'heat and couldn't be advanced. (Later, when I tried to clear the stoppage with the open camera in my sleeping bag and at night.) the overheated film snapped and I lost the lot. + 
-At least my ridge treated me decently, led to a small cliff I could out-flank, down into a creek with ample clean water, dense tree shade, and only one hour leisurely march down to the main stream of :Widdin Brook, upstream of the last, occupied property. I camped. that night several Miles up Widdin, at a place where 1 thought I could see a possible, outlet ori., the western: (Nullo) side. +On the last morning of this venture I went up a good ridge to a cliffline, decided it was a "no-go"with my totally missing capacity for rock-climbing, but then saw the parallel "Hool-'em-boy" Creek, which brought me without effort onto a saddle, not far from the south-west shOulders of Nullo Mountain. I was home in Sydney that night to find that my four. days in the. wild had recorded maximum temperatures (in Sydney) ranging from 28C to 39C. What it was east of Mudgee can only guess. 
-On thlast morning of thii lventure I went -tip a good ridge t4,:1,:*.:Cliffline, decided it was a ":no my totally missing capacit'fOr rock- climbing, but then savc,r the parallel + 
-"HoOliem-boy" Creek, Which brought me without effort 'onto a saddle, not far from the. south-West shOulders of Nullo Mountain. I was home in Sydney that night to find that my four. days in the. wild had recorded maximum temperatures (in Sydney) ranging from 28C to 39C. What it was east of Mudgee can only guess. +Half a dozen times since I have been tempted back to this marvellous wild place, including two walks to the scenic crown of Mount Pomany. At least Once, on a vantage point overlooking a densely forested valley on a hot day, I was aware of a strong pine fragrance in the almost still air. Did I smell the recently, discovered "Wollorni Pine" - or was it just one of our other native conifers, some of which favour rain forest habitat? Obviously r11 never go back to those places. 
-Half a dozen times since I have been tempted back to this marvellous wild place, including two walks to the scenic crown of Mount Pomany. At least Once, on a vantage point overlooking a densely forested valley on a hot day, I was aware of a strong pine fragrance in the almost still air. Did I smell the recently, discovered "Wollorni Pine" - or was +
-it just one of our other native conifers, some of which favour rain forest habitat? Obviously r11 never go back to those places.+
 Some seven or eight years ago, following a year in which the Club's walks programs had featured quite a handsome collection of trips in the Colo River area, I wrote a sketch to be played at the Reunion :camp-fire, called it "Colorific" and included the words (to be sung to the tune of "Red River Valley") - Some seven or eight years ago, following a year in which the Club's walks programs had featured quite a handsome collection of trips in the Colo River area, I wrote a sketch to be played at the Reunion :camp-fire, called it "Colorific" and included the words (to be sung to the tune of "Red River Valley") -
 You'll remember the wild Colo Valley You'll remember the wild Colo Valley
 You'll remember that you battled on You'll remember that you battled on
-You'll remember the scrub and the saliee +You'll remember the scrub and the sallee 
-When a lot of yotir Memories are gone +When a lot of your memories are gone... 
-hi Your Memories one day you will reaSure +In your memories one day you will reassure 
-When:yeti;walked out CulOul in the rain.+When you walked out Culoul in the rain.
 For the rough ones can give us strange pleasure For the rough ones can give us strange pleasure
-.And you'll wish you could do it again. +And you'll wish you could do it again. 
-("Walked out Culciul" -- The Culoul Range, leading west from the Singleton road, was one of the more commonly used routes into the Colo Gorge) + 
-I allocated the "remember" song to a valued friend,. and one of my "Club daughters". I knew she had walked out Culoul in the rain" on one Friday night Start, as I had done but in daylight some years 'before. I thought her clear, pleasant voice may convey the trace of poigaancy I'd felt when setting down the words. Barbara Bruce did it perfectly. +("Walked out Culcoul" -- The Culoul Range, leading west from the Singleton road, was one of the more commonly used routes into the Colo Gorge) 
-So, all you people coming to join us, don't be too dismayed if you strike a few rough trips. The day might come when you treasure that "walk on the wild side" and wish you could do it again. 0 + 
-A Winter Reminder. +I allocated the "remember" song to a valued friend,. and one of my "Club daughters". I knew she had walked out Culoul in the rain" on one Friday night Start, as I had done but in daylight some years 'before. I thought her clear, pleasant voice may convey the trace of poignancy I'd felt when setting down the words. Barbara Bruce did it perfectly. 
-Exposure (climatic + 
-hypothermia) +So, all you people coming to join us, don't be too dismayed if you strike a few rough trips. The day might come when you treasure that "walk on the wild side" and wish you could do it again.  
-Hypothermia is the condition associated with lowered body core temperature, following Subjection of the body to climatic conditions which cause severe chilling Of the body surface (exposure). The body core is the brain, heart, lungs; these organs cannot function (and you die) if their + 
-temperature falls too low. Hypothermia, like shock, is far easier to prevent than to treat. Death as a result of hypothermia is not an accident. +====== A Winter Reminder ====== 
-Prevention of exposure+ 
 +**Exposure** (climatic hypothermia) 
 + 
 +Hypothermia is the condition associated with lowered body core temperature, following Subjection of the body to climatic conditions which cause severe chilling Of the body surface (exposure). The body core is the brain, heart, lungs; these organs cannot function (and you die) if their temperature falls too low. Hypothermia, like shock, is far easier to prevent than to treat. Death as a result of hypothermia is not an accident. 
 + 
 +**Prevention of exposure**
 This depends on sound planning, adequate training, appropriate clothing, appropriate equipment and thorough. preparation before the trip. This depends on sound planning, adequate training, appropriate clothing, appropriate equipment and thorough. preparation before the trip.
-Be prepared for bad weather conditions whatever the length of the trip, and pack accordingly. You must take waterproof and windproof outer clothing, and woollen clothes, mittens and balaclava. You should be aware of the need to put on extra clothing when necessary. Ideally, when clothed for extremes of cold in wet and windy conditions; only the face Should be exposed.. Remember that up to one third of the body's total heat loss can be through an unprotected head. + 
-Be prepared to-make camp early in bad weather, or if lost or benighted. Do not try to push on. Exhaustion can be fatal, ,It, is time to stop when any member of your party is seriously fatiegued. Each party member should carry an emergency groundsheet or bivvy bag - it could save their life.0 +Be prepared for bad weather conditions whatever the length of the trip, and pack accordingly. You must take waterproof and windproof outer clothing, and woollen clothes, mittens and balaclava. You should be aware of the need to put on extra clothing when necessary. Ideally, when clothed for extremes of cold in wet and windy conditions; only the face should be exposed. Remember that up to one third of the body's total heat loss can be through an unprotected head. 
-PAGE 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHVVALKER JUNE 1996+ 
 +Be prepared to make camp early in bad weather, or if lost or benighted. Do not try to push on. Exhaustion can be fatal. It is time to stop when any member of your party is seriously fatigued. Each party member should carry an emergency groundsheet or bivvy bag - it could save their life. 
 + 
 +  
 +====== Six Foot Track Walk on 31st August 1996 ======
    
-Six Foot Track Walk REMOTE AREA on 31st August 1996 FIRST AID COURSE 
 Jan Mohandas has been able to organise one night accommodation at the Jenolan house for the walkers and helpers Jan Mohandas has been able to organise one night accommodation at the Jenolan house for the walkers and helpers
-on 31st August 1996. It is different from the previous occasions and will cost only $23 per person per, night in rooms +on 31st August 1996. It is different from the previous occasions and will cost only $23 per person per, night in rooms with 4 or 6 beds. This backpacker type accommodation at the Gatehouse in Jenolan House Complex is quite adequate. However this accommodation will only be available if the booking is done before 30th June 1996. Those who are interested should immediately contact the Jenolen House (Tel: 063 59 3304; fax 063 59 3227) and book and pay. The group booking has been done in the name of Sydney Bushwalkers. 
-with 4 or 6 beds. This backpacker type accommodation at the Gatehouse in Jenolan House Complex is quite + 
-adequate.. However this accommodation will ` only be available if the booking is done before 30th June 1996. Those who are interested should immediately contact the Jenolen House (Tel: 063 59 3304; fax 063 59 3227) and book and pay. The group booking has been done in the name of Sydney Bushwalk ers. +With regard to the group dinner, those who are interested should contact Jan in order to organise that. and the cost would be $35.00 per person. There is now a bistro opened for coffee, other drinks and meals. It is also quite good and for this no booking is necessary, Thpse who like to enjoy the delightful breakfast can
-With regard to the group dinner, those who are interested should contact Jan in order to organise that. and the cost would be $35.00 per person. There is now a bistro opened for coffee, other drinks and meals. It is also quite good and for this no booking is necessary, -lase who like. to enjoy the delightful breakfast can+
 without booking. without booking.
-, + 
-an +//Jan Mohandas// 
-From The Clubrooms + 
-Jan Roberts tenders her apologies to her many avid readers for this months oiamission.+====== From The Clubrooms ====== 
 + 
 +Jan Roberts tenders her apologies to her many avid readers for this months omission. 
 I believe it's due to heavy pressure being applied by persons with more clout than me. Ed I believe it's due to heavy pressure being applied by persons with more clout than me. Ed
-There was so much interest in this advanced first aid course that we have scheduled two courses for this year. The first will be held in late June (bookings closed) but we still have vacancies for the second course scheduled for 24th125th August. + 
-Remote area first aid is a more advanced course for those who already have a current Senior First Aid Certificate. It is +====== REMOTE AREA FIRST AID COURSE ====== 
-particularly suitable for + 
-bushwalkin g with emphasis on +There was so much interest in this advanced first aid course that we have scheduled two courses for this year. The first will be held in late June (bookings closed) but we still have vacancies for the second course scheduled for 24th/25th August. 
-practical first aid in circumstances where medical assistance is not readily available. It will be conducted as a weekend residential course with instruction conducted by Allen Donnelly, an accredited St Johns instructor. The cost is $65 and a deposit of $20 will be required with the booking. + 
-As numbers for the August course will be limited, early bookings are advisable. Phone me on 484 6636. +Remote area first aid is a more advanced course for those who already 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. It will be conducted as a weekend residential course with instruction conducted by Allen Donnelly, an accredited St Johns instructor. The cost is $65 and a deposit of $20 will be required with the booking. 
-Bill Holland 0 + 
-Hymn Of Hate +As numbers for the August course will be limited, early bookings are advisable. **Phone** me on 484 6636. 
-Oh, how I hate the race of packs! I'd like to hit mine with an axe. I'd like to bust it right in two, +//Bill Holland// 
-Or beat it till it's black and blue! Pd like to fling it in the sea,+  
 +====== Hymn Of Hate ====== 
 + 
 +Oh, how I hate the race of packs!  
 + 
 +I'd like to hit mine with an axe.  
 + 
 +I'd like to bust it right in two, 
 + 
 +Or beat it till it's black and blue!  
 + 
 +I'd like to fling it in the sea, 
 Or jump upon it savagely! Or jump upon it savagely!
-How dare it sit and mock at me, Knowing that it must carried be? How dare it grin, with beastly bulge, + 
-And naught but ribald mirth divulge? +How dare it sit and mock at me,  
-And does it feed upon the air, That it grows daily heavier?+ 
 +Knowing that it must carried be?  
 + 
 +How dare it grin, with beastly bulge, 
 + 
 +And naught but ribald mirth  
 + 
 +divulge? 
 + 
 +And does it feed upon the air,  
 + 
 +That it grows daily heavier? 
 Or slyly suck my puny strength, Or slyly suck my puny strength,
 +
 And take my breath, and leave but length? And take my breath, and leave but length?
-Just watch it try to break my neck. Using me as a landing-deck!+ 
 +Just watch it try to break my neck.  
 + 
 +Using me as a landing-deck! 
 Pompous pincushion! Loathsome lump! Pompous pincushion! Loathsome lump!
-:I vow you neer again I'll hump Grace Edgecombe SBW July + 
-1938 0+I vow you ne'er again I'll hump  
 + 
 +//Grace Edgecombe SBW July 1938// 
  
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