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|P 6| Cover Story |Dennis Gittoes| | |P 6| Cover Story |Dennis Gittoes| | ||
|P 11| Quo Vadis |Peter Miller| | |P 11| Quo Vadis |Peter Miller| | ||
- | |P 11| A Christmas message from the Walks Secretary | + | |P 11| A Christmas message from the Walks Secretary| | |
|P 12| A Breath of Fresh Air| Hans Stichter| | |P 12| A Breath of Fresh Air| Hans Stichter| | ||
|P 13| Mail and Notices| | |P 13| Mail and Notices| | ||
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- | ===== Foundation member Enid Rigby looking forward to 1997 celebrations =====\ | + | ===== Foundation member Enid Rigby looking forward to 1997 celebrations ===== |
by Peter Miller | by Peter Miller | ||
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On the subject of the magazine cover Enid feels that it is " | On the subject of the magazine cover Enid feels that it is " | ||
- | Omission\\ | + | **Omission**\\ |
Page 16 of the November '96 issue of the magazine contained information on tick-born Lyme disease. Part of the article was to include identification sketches of the progressive development stages of the Ixodes Tick. The sketches were omitted. You can draw in the sketches yourself under each appropriate heading, as follows:\\ | Page 16 of the November '96 issue of the magazine contained information on tick-born Lyme disease. Part of the article was to include identification sketches of the progressive development stages of the Ixodes Tick. The sketches were omitted. You can draw in the sketches yourself under each appropriate heading, as follows:\\ | ||
lava nymphs adults engorged adult - | lava nymphs adults engorged adult - | ||
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- | A Letter to: The Planning Officer, Kakadu National Park, Kakadu Draft Plan of Management | + | ===== A Letter to: The Planning Officer, Kakadu National Park, Kakadu Draft Plan of Management |
Section 3 states that the traditional owners are proud to share parts of their country with park visitors. However the restrictions placed on bushwalking belie this statement. | Section 3 states that the traditional owners are proud to share parts of their country with park visitors. However the restrictions placed on bushwalking belie this statement. | ||
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The sign outside the hut said " | The sign outside the hut said " | ||
- | VVhen you are leading and fall into a drift; take off the pack and roll out... if you still have the strength... if you don't, your friends can help roll you. Crawling on hands and knees spreads the weight better but still only works where the snow is hard. Sometimes breaking while dragging the pack helps. | + | When you are leading and fall into a drift; take off the pack and roll out... if you still have the strength... if you don't, your friends can help roll you. Crawling on hands and knees spreads the weight better but still only works where the snow is hard. Sometimes breaking while dragging the pack helps. |
When all this failed, we broke trail by first crawling, followed by tramping down (without packs), followed by moving on with packs. It's slow going when you have to make three passes. Breaking snow wears you down quick and you can only lead for 15 to 30 minute shifts. Just before dark on this 'one hour' walk, we spotted the tent of three walkers who'd given up and spent two days stranded. They were really glad to see us (Why?). We tramped down squares, trenched them and pitched tents near our new members. By some miracle Paul got a billy going for soup (our first meal since breakfast). We turned in warm and proud of our snow camping skills and hopeful of finishing the next day. | When all this failed, we broke trail by first crawling, followed by tramping down (without packs), followed by moving on with packs. It's slow going when you have to make three passes. Breaking snow wears you down quick and you can only lead for 15 to 30 minute shifts. Just before dark on this 'one hour' walk, we spotted the tent of three walkers who'd given up and spent two days stranded. They were really glad to see us (Why?). We tramped down squares, trenched them and pitched tents near our new members. By some miracle Paul got a billy going for soup (our first meal since breakfast). We turned in warm and proud of our snow camping skills and hopeful of finishing the next day. | ||
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As there was already a passable road into the Megalong Valley from Blackheath, a hotel also graced the Megalong community. In later times, its location would become a much used Friday night campsite for bushwalkers. | As there was already a passable road into the Megalong Valley from Blackheath, a hotel also graced the Megalong community. In later times, its location would become a much used Friday night campsite for bushwalkers. | ||
- | Now, the existence of this hotel riled the Jamison crowd somewhat. | + | Now, the existence of this hotel riled the Jamison crowd somewhat. Whereas the Megalong mob cold slake their collective thirst at weekends, the Jamison men just got thirstier |
- | creating a remedy | + | |
- | They carved a let of Steps up the causeway and, down the Megalong side, established a set of iron ladders known as " | + | They carved a let of steps up the causeway and down the Megalong side, established a set of iron ladders known as " |
- | Thus, the Jamison miners could, in a matter of two hours after | + | |
- | downing their working tools for the weekend, be carousin4 | + | Unverified tradition has it that, climbing up the Jamison side, they used to sing a Salvation Army song, " |
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- | Be Sunsmart | + | As a post script, I would add that, subsequently, a tram tunnel was punched right through The Causeway, |
- | One Life, One Skin - | + | |
- | Why Risk It | + | |
- | Unverified tradition has it that, climbing up the Jamison side, they used to sing a Salvation | + | ===== Cover Story ===== |
- | As a post script, I would add that, subSeqtfently, a tram tunnel was punched right through The | + | Thank you for producing and forwarding my copy of the October issue of THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKER. |
- | Causeway, | + | |
- | tramways and, fortuitously, | + | As one of the team who helped produce the first " |
- | I can vouch for winter ' | + | |
- | Thank you for producing and | + | Similarly the white front piece is unattractive so I suggest, for the convenience of production, that at least buff paper be utilised to impart some character. |
- | 1 forwarding my copy of the October issue of THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKER. | + | |
- | As one of the team- who helped produce the first " | + | The quality of the paper as used quite satisfactory but if heavy recycled paper used, difficulty |
- | Similarly the white frontispiece | + | |
- | .. The 'quality of the 'paper as used quite satisfactory but if heavy ecyclO., | + | I consider the inclusion of the occasional black and white makes the journal more attractive. I have not the faintest idea what desktop |
- | I consider the inclusion of the occasional black and white makes the journal more attractive. I have not the faintest idea Mat desk top production is all about. | + | |
- | state that ,I am "print blind" and therefor | + | I spent 18 years on the physical production of the magazine, in broken periods, on a manual |
- | I spent 18 years on the physical production of the magazine, in broken periods, on a manual | + | |
- | It was not until sometime, fairly | + | It was not until sometime, fairly |
- | Later I am sending you a photocopy of the magazine annual | + | |
- | subscription form with a covering (brilliant!) article explaining that the magazine sold for the cost price, including the printed coloured cover, for three pence or today' | + | Later I am sending you a photocopy of the magazine annual subscription form with a covering (brilliant!) article explaining that the magazine sold for the cost price, including the printed coloured cover, for three pence or today' |
- | In the olden days, pre war, we held an Annual Sports Carnival, being a combined weekend camp and Sunday.;yvalk, at a borrowed | + | |
- | Yes, I could go on but I won't. Times chadge. | + | In the olden days, pre war, we held an Annual Sports Carnival, being a combined weekend camp and Sunday |
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+ | Yes, I could go on but I won't. Times change. | ||
And of course I also founded the somewhat despised DUNGALLA CLUB in 1968 for those members and past members whose walking days were long over and for whom the club supplied absolutely nothing. A sort of bushwalkers R.S.L. ! Still going strong. | And of course I also founded the somewhat despised DUNGALLA CLUB in 1968 for those members and past members whose walking days were long over and for whom the club supplied absolutely nothing. A sort of bushwalkers R.S.L. ! Still going strong. | ||
- | It tias occurred to me that if heavy recycled paper is utilised, the folded thickness may exceed the Regulation 5 mm thickness. Likewise the 70th anniversary special will in any case be thick and may have to' | + | |
- | Yours sincerely Brian Harvey | + | It has occurred to me that if heavy recycled paper is utilised, the folded thickness may exceed the Regulation 5 mm thickness. Likewise the 70th anniversary special will in any case be thick and may have to be posted in an envelope at standard postal charges. |
- | Brian is 84 years old and:still going strong - relatively | + | |
+ | Yours sincerely\\ | ||
+ | Brian Harvey\\ | ||
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+ | Brian is 84 years old and still going strong - relatively | ||
As previously explained, We use recycled paper - not because it's cheaper - (it actually costs more than new paper) but because it uses less trees. Ed | As previously explained, We use recycled paper - not because it's cheaper - (it actually costs more than new paper) but because it uses less trees. Ed | ||
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- | That scraperboard drawing is really a sort of ikon in that it expresses the very character of those times when the conservation movement began, but more than that it is a brilliant work of art in atechnique | + | |
- | It is a technique derived from the nineteenth century platemakers, | + | |
- | It could be said that 'Alan was one of Australia' | + | |
The illustrations herewith may show the high degree of craftsmanship which goes into scraperboard illustration and hopefully engender a higher appreciation of Alan's work. | The illustrations herewith may show the high degree of craftsmanship which goes into scraperboard illustration and hopefully engender a higher appreciation of Alan's work. | ||
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3 Lines scraped into dark areas | 3 Lines scraped into dark areas | ||
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4 Scraperboard is a layer of fine semi-hard white clay on a cardboard backing. | 4 Scraperboard is a layer of fine semi-hard white clay on a cardboard backing. | ||
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- | Advice is only a phone call away. | + | ===== Quo Vadis ===== |
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- | The Sydney Bushwalker? byPeter | + | |
Judging by the intemperate tones of some of the letters published in answer to my query "Quo Vadis The Sydney Bushwalker?" | Judging by the intemperate tones of some of the letters published in answer to my query "Quo Vadis The Sydney Bushwalker?" | ||
- | The cover. | + | |
+ | The cover.\\ | ||
To some members the cover is sacred and cannot be touched. To others it is repetitious, | To some members the cover is sacred and cannot be touched. To others it is repetitious, | ||
- | Layout. | + | |
+ | Layout.\\ | ||
The dub should purchase a desk top publishing program to lay out the magazine. Except for the August and October issues the magazine is laid out using Word which is a word processing program only and not suited to the more sophisticated finish that can be obtained with desk top publishing soft ware. | The dub should purchase a desk top publishing program to lay out the magazine. Except for the August and October issues the magazine is laid out using Word which is a word processing program only and not suited to the more sophisticated finish that can be obtained with desk top publishing soft ware. | ||
- | Drawings and photographsWe | + | |
- | previoUs | + | Drawings and photographs\\ |
+ | We can produce good quality line drawings and photographs, | ||
I had pages three and four photo copied because our printer will not satisfactorily print scanned images. Our printer only prints in a shade or grey and misses out on the sharp definition that is necessary for a good quality page. This is not meant as a criticism of the printers, who like myself are all volunteers, but unless we provide them with the right equipment we cannot expect them to do a good job. Having pages commercially photo copied is expensive and time consuming for the editor and we should have the equipment to do the work ourselves. | I had pages three and four photo copied because our printer will not satisfactorily print scanned images. Our printer only prints in a shade or grey and misses out on the sharp definition that is necessary for a good quality page. This is not meant as a criticism of the printers, who like myself are all volunteers, but unless we provide them with the right equipment we cannot expect them to do a good job. Having pages commercially photo copied is expensive and time consuming for the editor and we should have the equipment to do the work ourselves. | ||
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The artwork on pages seven and eight of the November issue is of particularly poor quality and we should ask the advertisers to submit new copy. | The artwork on pages seven and eight of the November issue is of particularly poor quality and we should ask the advertisers to submit new copy. | ||
- | The position of Editor | + | |
- | George | + | The position of Editor\\ |
+ | George | ||
I will be standing for the position of editor with the intention of offering the following: | I will be standing for the position of editor with the intention of offering the following: | ||
- | a) a new cover eacti'month. | + | a) a new cover each month.\\ |
- | b) a magazine laid ouf with sophistcated desk top publishing software. | + | b) a magazine laid ouf with sophistcated desk top publishing software.\\ |
c) the replacement of our present printer with a good quality photo copier which will allow us to print our own covers and artwork. | c) the replacement of our present printer with a good quality photo copier which will allow us to print our own covers and artwork. | ||
- | d) deliVery | + | d) delivery |
- | contributions. (The magazine | + | e) quality scanned |
- | e) quality, scanned | + | f) the careful editing of articles, poems and notices so that we present the best possible image and give our members the encouragement to contribute material.\\ |
- | f) the careful editing of articles, poems and notices so that we present the best possible image and give our members the encouragement to contribute material. | + | |
g) the formulation of an editorial policy (in consultation with the members). | g) the formulation of an editorial policy (in consultation with the members). | ||
- | Other magazine positions | + | |
+ | Other magazine positions\\ | ||
All those associated with the production and distribution of the magazine should have deputies. We should have a deputy editor, printer and collator so that the magazine can stick to a predetermined timetable and not be late when people are away on holidays. Also, with the editorial policy formulated and the position of deputy editor decided at the Annual General Meeting you won't get any upstarts like myself of only 24 years standing coming up with new ideas will you? | All those associated with the production and distribution of the magazine should have deputies. We should have a deputy editor, printer and collator so that the magazine can stick to a predetermined timetable and not be late when people are away on holidays. Also, with the editorial policy formulated and the position of deputy editor decided at the Annual General Meeting you won't get any upstarts like myself of only 24 years standing coming up with new ideas will you? | ||
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See you all at the next AGM. | See you all at the next AGM. | ||
- | From the Walks | + | |
- | Secretary | + | |
+ | ===== From the Walks Secretary | ||
1. May you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy whatever you get up or down to. | 1. May you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy whatever you get up or down to. | ||
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2. May "St Nick bring you whatever you ask. | 2. May "St Nick bring you whatever you ask. | ||
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3. May you have a happy new year. | 3. May you have a happy new year. | ||
- | 4. May 1997 bring you good fortune and happyness. | + | |
- | 5. May you not forget the Autumn 1997 Walks Program closing date (Friday 24 January). | + | 4. May 1997 bring you good fortune and happiness. |
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+ | 5. May you not forget the Autumn 1997 Walks Program closing date (Friday 24 January). | ||
program last page. | program last page. | ||
- | May you not be short of ideas for walks. | + | |
+ | 6. May you not be short of ideas for walks. | ||
Eddy | Eddy | ||
- | 12 The Sydney Bushwalker December 1996 | + | |
- | Ah, what a breath of fresh air! | + | |
+ | ===== Ah, what a breath of fresh air! ===== | ||
At last, someone in the Club prepared to suggest and trial improvement in the Club for the purpose of keeping up with the times. But at what cost for it appears from discussion that I have had with some members and as evidenced from some letters to the editor (Nov.' | At last, someone in the Club prepared to suggest and trial improvement in the Club for the purpose of keeping up with the times. But at what cost for it appears from discussion that I have had with some members and as evidenced from some letters to the editor (Nov.' | ||
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Yes, the trial change certainly stirred up sentiment and traditionalist views and it appears in one case, even opened up old wounds from many years ago. | Yes, the trial change certainly stirred up sentiment and traditionalist views and it appears in one case, even opened up old wounds from many years ago. | ||
- | Whilst supportive of reviewing and implementing change which may improve processes and outputs within the Club, it disappoints me to see the negativity and the way in Mich the opposing views is being so openly displayed. Surely the long time member in the middle of this controversy (Peter Miller), has the Club's interest at heart. Let's not create an image of "power building" | + | |
+ | Whilst supportive of reviewing and implementing change which may improve processes and outputs within the Club, it disappoints me to see the negativity and the way in which the opposing views is being so openly displayed. Surely the long time member in the middle of this controversy (Peter Miller), has the Club's interest at heart. Let's not create an image of "power building" | ||
It would appear to me that certain comments made by several of the writers in the Nov. Issue have been based on emotion. With comments like " | It would appear to me that certain comments made by several of the writers in the Nov. Issue have been based on emotion. With comments like " | ||
- | Perhaps the last two comments of those mentioned above may have been better left to rest. After all, let's not start hitting below the belt but rather | + | |
- | leadership and based on teatriWork; particularly among the committee members. | + | Perhaps the last two comments of those mentioned above may have been better left to rest. After all, let's not start hitting below the belt but rather maintain strong leadership and based on teamwork; particularly among the committee members. |
- | Of Att6 letters published, the comments and views of Geoff Bradley probably expresses the most objective case for | + | |
- | considering change within the Club - well done! | + | Of all the letters published, the comments and views of Geoff Bradley probably expresses the most objective case for considering change within the Club - well done! |
Peter, you have my support. During the 20 years during which I have been a member of the Club there has been little change. It is refreshing to see improvements now being considered and trialed. | Peter, you have my support. During the 20 years during which I have been a member of the Club there has been little change. It is refreshing to see improvements now being considered and trialed. | ||
- | After all, should change not be successful, it is always possible to revert back to the way it used to be. Above all, let us all become supporters of worthwhile change which in turn encourages the Club to grow and improve, | + | |
+ | After all, should change not be successful, it is always possible to revert back to the way it used to be. Above all, let us all become supporters of worthwhile change which in turn encourages the Club to grow and improve, | ||
Hans Stichter. | Hans Stichter. | ||
- | Your Name, Address | + | |
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+ | **Your Name, Address & Telephone | ||
The SBW listing for 1997 is closing now. Please check your entry and if it's wrong advise Barry Wallace promptly. You must do this before the end of this year (1996) or you will be too late. | The SBW listing for 1997 is closing now. Please check your entry and if it's wrong advise Barry Wallace promptly. You must do this before the end of this year (1996) or you will be too late. | ||
- | Barry Wallace | + | |
- | 1/20 Elfrida Street | + | Barry Wallace\\ |
+ | 1/20 Elfrida Street\\ | ||
Mosman 2088. | Mosman 2088. | ||
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Do it now | Do it now | ||
- | WANTED | + | |
- | Magazine Copy | + | |
+ | **WANTED- | ||
We are forever in need of stories and items for this magazine. | We are forever in need of stories and items for this magazine. | ||
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You like reading about what someone else did don't you? Well someone else would like to read about what you did. Or what happened and how it turned into a disaster or maybe something wonderful. | You like reading about what someone else did don't you? Well someone else would like to read about what you did. Or what happened and how it turned into a disaster or maybe something wonderful. | ||
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We all need to know what's happening to you - the good and the bad. Gossip? - There is almost nothing reported and yet there must be a lot of juicy interesting things to blab about. There' | We all need to know what's happening to you - the good and the bad. Gossip? - There is almost nothing reported and yet there must be a lot of juicy interesting things to blab about. There' | ||
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If you don't have something to tell, perhaps you want to know something about bushwalking or rock climbing or abseiling or some other aspect of our activities. | If you don't have something to tell, perhaps you want to know something about bushwalking or rock climbing or abseiling or some other aspect of our activities. | ||
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Or maybe you want to sell or buy something. Let's have it. | Or maybe you want to sell or buy something. Let's have it. | ||
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Ed | Ed | ||
- | Seasons Greetings | + | |
+ | **Seasons Greetings**\\ | ||
Well, it's that time of the year again. A time of goodwill. A time for giving and forgiving. A time for being grateful for the good things that came to us in the past year, and looking forward with optimism, expecting good things to come. Best wishes to everyone. | Well, it's that time of the year again. A time of goodwill. A time for giving and forgiving. A time for being grateful for the good things that came to us in the past year, and looking forward with optimism, expecting good things to come. Best wishes to everyone. | ||
My thanks to all who gave some of their time and energy to help with the production of the magazine. The editorial assistants, the dedicated small band of printers and collators, the advertisers, | My thanks to all who gave some of their time and energy to help with the production of the magazine. The editorial assistants, the dedicated small band of printers and collators, the advertisers, | ||
- | The magazine is very much a joint effort and every contribution, | + | The magazine is very much a joint effort and every contribution, |
My sincere thanks, Ed. | My sincere thanks, Ed. | ||
- | Gear-checks | + | |
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+ | **Gear-checks**\\ | ||
For all those intending to do an extended walk over the big break, now is the time for that final checkup. | For all those intending to do an extended walk over the big break, now is the time for that final checkup. | ||
Have a thorough and critical look at your footwear. Will they hold together for at least twice times the trip you are planning? | Have a thorough and critical look at your footwear. Will they hold together for at least twice times the trip you are planning? | ||
- | You tent seam sealing and proofing. Ropes, poles and pegs. Same with your rain coat and over- pants. Your back pack - Stitching and straps. Waterproofing. Zips. | + | |
+ | Your tent seam sealing and proofing. Ropes, poles and pegs. Same with your rain coat and over-pants. Your back pack - Stitching and straps. Waterproofing. Zips. | ||
Take a strong needle and thread - just in case | Take a strong needle and thread - just in case | ||
- | The Sydney Bushwalker December 1996 13 | + | |
- | I would like to respond to Maurice | + | |
- | Smith' | + | ===== Mail and Notices ===== |
- | CROWD CONTROL - having | + | |
- | problems. | + | I would like to respond to Maurice Smith' |
- | having proper planning, communication problems should hardly ever arise. | + | |
- | Secondly, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - many areas, including The Snowy Mountains, have large | + | CROWD CONTROL - having participated in or led numerous |
- | open spaces suitable for accommodating camping groups in excess of 10 with minimal impact. Most impact problems arise through selection of unsuitable camp sites, non use of stoves or inappropriate positioning of camp fire(s); improper hygiene habits and lack of toilet training. | + | |
+ | Secondly, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - many areas, including The Snowy Mountains, have large open spaces suitable for accommodating camping groups in excess of 10 with minimal impact. Most impact problems arise through selection of unsuitable camp sites, non use of stoves or inappropriate positioning of camp fire(s); improper hygiene habits and lack of toilet training. | ||
Thirdly, SOCIALISING - I have rarely found lack of socialising a problem and often many of the participants already know each other. Socialising is more an individual thing. At the end of extended trips I have often seen a dozen or more contented people happy with their wilderness experience. | Thirdly, SOCIALISING - I have rarely found lack of socialising a problem and often many of the participants already know each other. Socialising is more an individual thing. At the end of extended trips I have often seen a dozen or more contented people happy with their wilderness experience. | ||
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For those people who wish to walk in smaller parties - great. There should always be that opportunity. If a particular area is likely to suffer adverse environmental impact I would expect that any responsible leader would always take this into account. In respect to the notion that Club Guidelines should impose a blanket limit of 10 walkers on any weekend walk, I regard this as too ludicrous to discuss. The number of people participating on a club walk should be at the discretion of the leader and the prerogative of those who wish to take part. | For those people who wish to walk in smaller parties - great. There should always be that opportunity. If a particular area is likely to suffer adverse environmental impact I would expect that any responsible leader would always take this into account. In respect to the notion that Club Guidelines should impose a blanket limit of 10 walkers on any weekend walk, I regard this as too ludicrous to discuss. The number of people participating on a club walk should be at the discretion of the leader and the prerogative of those who wish to take part. | ||
- | MAURIE BLOOM. | + | |
+ | Maurie Bloom. | ||
EDITORS COMMENT | EDITORS COMMENT | ||
- | Refering to Maude Bloom' | + | Refering to Maurie |
- | Regrettably one sees too much evidence that this is very true. There are 'still (and always will be) lots of people who need training in these simple skills. | + | Regrettably one sees too much evidence that this is very true. There are still (and always will be) lots of people who need training in these simple skills. Leaders should not assume that everyone on their walk knows how to shit in the bush and how not to pollute streams with soap, toothpaste and urine. |
- | - | + | |
- | Leaders should not assume that everyone on their walk knows how to shit in the bush and how not to pollute streams with soap, toothpaste and urine. | + | Maurie also mentions |
- | Maurie also Mentions | + | |
- | Fallen timber serves a multitude of environmental purposes. Let's conserve it. | + | |
Ed. | Ed. | ||
- | I would like to put an alternative | + | |
- | point of view to the opinions expressed by Maurice Smith in his article headed ' | + | |
- | Contrary to Maurice' | + | |
- | be someone slower than | + | I would like to put an alternative point of view to the opinions expressed by Maurice Smith in his article headed ' |
- | themselves. | + | |
- | Maurice exaggerates the degree of difficulty involved in organising | + | Contrary to Maurice' |
- | and managing larger groups compared to smaller groups. He cites the difficulty in communicating accurately, the amount of pre-walk organisation, | + | |
- | Maurice states that " | + | Maurice exaggerates the degree of difficulty involved in organising and managing larger groups compared to smaller groups. He cites the difficulty in communicating accurately, the amount of pre-walk organisation, |
- | Maurice asks "How can there be a genuine wilderness experience if the group has over 20 people?" | + | Maurice states that " |
- | 1 4 The Sydney Bushwalker. December 1996 | + | |
- | or the trails in Barrington Tops couldn' | + | Maurice asks "How can there be a genuine wilderness experience if the group has over 20 people?" |
- | Maurice' | + | or the trails in Barrington Tops couldn' |
- | 'discomforts of the walk. After listening on many walks to the happy chatter of voices on the final fire trail, the murmur of voices in the camp on long summer evenings in the high country, observing spirited debates around the campfire, the jokes, the singing, it seems to me that " | + | |
- | On the issue of park policy, NPWS restrictions on group size where they now apply are directed at reducing the total numbers of 'walkers in an area at any one time, sharing the available places among applicants. | + | Maurice' |
- | We don't all come out of the same walking mould. Some of us like 'walking in small groups, some in large groups, some in both. Our walks program offers many graded walks for most weekends which helps to spread numbers and so prevent excessively large groups forming. Implementing rules and :regulations that unnecessarily restrict our group sizes is not in the best interests of our club. | + | |
- | IAN RANNARD. | + | On the issue of park policy, NPWS restrictions on group size where they now apply are directed at reducing the total numbers of walkers in an area at any one time, sharing the available places among applicants. |
- | WHERE HAVE THEY GONE? R Aary Perry, the visitor to our inclub | + | |
- | included a five page itinerary, of her trek to the Himalayas / Pakistan. | + | We don't all come out of the same walking mould. Some of us like walking in small groups, some in large groups, some in both. Our walks program offers many graded walks for most weekends which helps to spread numbers and so prevent excessively large groups forming. Implementing rules and regulations that unnecessarily restrict our group sizes is not in the best interests of our club. |
- | She also included a copy of ' | + | |
- | photographs, | + | IAN RANNARD. |
- | Anyone wishing to view these should contact Eddy Giacomel on | + | |
- | 9477 6475. | + | |
- | Mary's new address is: 155 Andrewes House Barbican | + | **Where have they gone?**\\ |
- | London EC2Y 86A UK. | + | Mary Perry, the visitor to our in club from London earlier this year, has written to the club and sends her regards to all. She has included a five page itinerary, of her trek to the Himalayas / Pakistan. |
- | Bob Stewart, the American Caltex executive has moved from Sydney to Singapore. His new postal address is: | + | She also included a copy of ' |
- | Bob Stewart | + | |
- | C/- Caltex Singapore | + | Anyone wishing to view these should contact Eddy Giacomel on 9477 6475. |
- | PO Box 646 Singapore 901246 | + | |
+ | Mary's new address is: | ||
+ | 155 Andrewes House Barbican London EC2Y 86A UK. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Bob Stewart, the American Caltex executive has moved from Sydney to Singapore. His new postal address is:\\ | ||
+ | C/- Caltex Singapore\\ | ||
+ | PO Box 646 Singapore 901246\\ | ||
Phone 0011 65 533 3000. | Phone 0011 65 533 3000. | ||
- | John O'Shea has moved from Goulbum | + | |
- | John O' | + | John O'Shea has moved from Goulburn |
- | Christian Brothers Private. Bag 154 | + | |
+ | John O'Shea\\ | ||
+ | Christian Brothers Private. Bag 154\\ | ||
Balmain NSW 2041. | Balmain NSW 2041. | ||
- | 1. SBW magazine. | + | |
- | I agree that the layout of the articles and news items need to be presented in more of a desktop manner. Since George Mawer took over the editorship the presentation has slowly become more easy to read. I would like to congratulate George in his endeavours as the skills of layout via the computer was something he learnt on the way. Personally now that the technology is cheaper we could do with photographs (professionally printed) of various walking activities and scenery. | + | |
- | Even photographs in the | + | |
- | magazine.(Photographs printed in | + | **1. SBW magazine.**\\ |
- | the Colong Bulletin cost $30 per page). | + | I agree that the layout of the articles and news items need to be presented in more of a desktop manner. Since George Mawer took over the editorship the presentation has slowly become more easy to read. I would like to congratulate George in his endeavours as the skills of layout via the computer was something he learnt on the way. Personally now that the technology is cheaper we could do with photographs (professionally printed) of various walking activities and scenery. Even photographs in the magazine (Photographs printed in the Colong Bulletin cost $30 per page). |
However on the way to having the smartest presentation of articles etc. I believe it is important to preserve the identity of the SBW magazine. It is not necessary to smarten up the cover. Allan Rigby' | However on the way to having the smartest presentation of articles etc. I believe it is important to preserve the identity of the SBW magazine. It is not necessary to smarten up the cover. Allan Rigby' | ||
- | 1. 70th Anniversary. | + | |
- | Congratulations to the forward thinking sub-committee on their early work towards a great event. As a long standjng | + | **2. 70th Anniversary.**\\ |
- | SHIRLEY DEAN II | + | Congratulations to the forward thinking sub-committee on their early work towards a great event. As a long standing |
- | Kedumba Creek | + | SHIRLEY DEAN |
- | Do not drink Kedumba Creek! When you're thirsty, elsewhere seek. | + | |
- | A thousand demons therein lie, Awaiting fools like you and I. Pollution harbours in this sink, Do not Drink! Do not Drink! | + | |
- | Crystal clear the water seems, But with hateful life it teems. | + | **Kedumba Creek**\\ |
- | For it stems from Leura' | + | Do not drink Kedumba Creek! |
+ | When you're thirsty, elsewhere seek.\\ | ||
+ | A thousand demons therein lie, \\ | ||
+ | Awaiting fools like you and I. \\ | ||
+ | Pollution harbours in this sink, \\ | ||
Do not Drink! Do not Drink! | Do not Drink! Do not Drink! | ||
- | Recall the fate of Key O' | + | |
- | Ivor tried its fateful lure, | + | Crystal clear the water seems,\\ |
- | Drank the stream that was not pure. | + | But with hateful life it teems.\\ |
- | Now his views are widely known, Leave Kedumba creek alone! | + | For it stems from Leura' |
- | Next time you cross, then at it wink But do not drink! Do not Drink! | + | And Katoomba' |
+ | Avoid these waters as if ink,\\ | ||
+ | Do not Drink! Do not Drink! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recall the fate of Kev O' | ||
+ | Drank the water with his meal, \\ | ||
+ | Then Kedumba Pass ascended, | ||
+ | Raving like a soul demented. | ||
+ | Let this be clear to all who think, | ||
+ | Do not Drink! Do not Drink! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ivor tried its fateful lure,\\ | ||
+ | Drank the stream that was not pure.\\ | ||
+ | Now his views are widely known, | ||
+ | Leave Kedumba creek alone!\\ | ||
+ | Next time you cross, then at it wink \\ | ||
+ | But do not drink! Do not Drink! | ||
Jim Barrett. The Waysider 1952 | Jim Barrett. The Waysider 1952 | ||
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