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-SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 'GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. +**SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001.  To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. 
-Editor: Patrick James + 
-5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 +|Editor| Patrick James 5/2 Hardie Street Neutral Bay 2089 Telephone 9953 8384| 
-Telephone 9904 1515 +|Business Manager| George Mawer. 42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall Telephone 9707 1343| 
-Business Manager: Elizabeth Miller +|Production Manager| Fran Holland| 
-1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 +|Printers| Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell| 
-Telephone 9958 7838 + 
-Production Manager: Frances Holland +THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre: 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. 
-Printers: Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, + 
-Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven +|President| Eddy Giacomel| 
-& Les Powell +|Vice-President| Tony Holgate| 
-SYDNEY BUSH- WALKERS -.INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near +|Public Officer| Fran Holland| 
-'-Milsons Point 'Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome. any Wednesday. +|Treasurer| Greta James| 
-President: Eddy Giacomel +|Secretary| Don Wills| 
-Vice-President: Tony Holgate +|Walks Secretary|Bill Capon | 
-Public Officer: Fran Holland +|Social Secretary| Peter Dalton| 
-Treasurer: Greta James +|Membership Secretary| Barry Wallace| 
-Secretary: Don Wills +|New Members Secretary| Jennifer Giacomel| 
-Walks Secretary: Bill Capon +|Conservation Secretary| Bill Holland| 
-Social Secretary: Peter Dalton +|Magazine Editor| Patrick James| 
-'Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace +|Committee Members| Elwyn Morris & Louise Verdon| 
-New Members Secretary: +|Delegates to Confederation| Jim Callaway & Ken Smith| 
-Jennifer Giacomel + 
-Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland + 
-Magazine Editor: Patrick James +**March 1998** 
-Committee Members: +
-Elwyn Morris & Louise Verdon +
-Delegates to Confederation: +
-Jim Callaway & Ken Smith +
-March 1998+
 In This Issue, No. 760: In This Issue, No. 760:
-P 2 Walking Abandoned Railways by Jim Longworth. + 
-P 4 The Wild Dogs Lament by Harry Hill. +|P   2 | Walking Abandoned Railways by Jim Longworth| 
-P 6 Committee 1998 +|P   4 |The Wild Dogs Lament by Harry Hill|  
-Investiture of the New President Subscriptions for 1998/99 +|P   6 |Committee 1998| 
-P7 Cars vs Public Transport by George Carter and Elwyn Morris. +| |Investiture of the New President | 
-Kakadu by Carole Beales. +| |Subscriptions for 1998/99|  
-P8 Viva La Difference Part 2 by Peter Rossel. +|P7 |Cars vs Public Transport by George Carter and Elwyn Morris| 
-P11 Selling the Parks by Alex Colley. +| |Kakadu by Carole Beales| 
-P 13 General Meeting by Barry Wallace +|P8 |Viva La Difference Part 2 by Peter Rossel| . 
-P14 Ode to David Trinders 1997 Christmas Walk by Karen Brading +|P11 |Selling the Parks by Alex Colley| 
-Footnotes+|P 13 |General Meeting by Barry Wallace| 
 +|P14 |Ode to David Trinders 1997 Christmas Walk by Karen Brading| 
 +| | Footnotes|  
 Advertisers Advertisers
-P 5 Eastwood Camping Centre + 
-P 10 Alpsports +P  5  Eastwood Camping Centre\\ 
-P 12 Willis's Walkabouts +P  10  Alpsports \\ 
-Back cover Paddy Pallin +P  12  Willis's Walkabouts\\ 
-Page 2 The Sydney Bushwaiker, January 1998 +Back cover  Paddy Pallin 
-WALKING ABANDONED + 
-RAILWAYS By Jim Longworth For some walkers "wilderness" offers the peak Walking experience, however for Others coming across remnants of long abandoned human activity, heightens the experience of walking through a landscape. For those who enjoy the synergistic effect of seeing a rustic relic gradually being appropriated back into the natural landscape, walking abandoned railway lines offers, history, easy walking, exercise, nature study, and the opportunity for creative historic fantasy. +  
-In NSW railway lines have been built and later abandoned by both the NSW government for general carriage, and private companies for industrial purposes. +====== Walking Abandoned Railways ====== 
-At its maximum extent the NSW government railways operated approximately 10,194 Kilometres of railway line routes. Of these 7,385 Kilometres remain operational, leaving 2,809 Kilometres that have been "abandoned" (as at June 1995). Some abandoned lines near the Victorian border were actually operated by the Victorian government railways though the lines were in NSW. +  
-Abandoned government lines in NSW are to be found from the coast at Toronto to the western plains at Bourke, from Wallan-garra in the north to Bombala in the south, from the rain forests of the Dorrigo Plateaux to the desert at Tarrawingee, from the New England highlands at Glen Innes to western plains at Hay, from Mudgee in the central highlands to the centre of Sydney at Darling Harbour. While most were dead-end rural branch lines such as- Uranquinty to Kywong, others such as Glen Innes to %Ilan-gal-fa were major cross country through lines. Most served wheat or sheep growing areas, while others served timber getting such as Glenreagh to Dorrigo, or mines such as Bungendore to Captains Flat. +By Jim Longworth 
- , The total kilometerage of private industrial railway lines is unknown, but runs into the many many hundreds. + 
-Private industrial lines while usually shorter than government lines, may be, found anywhere coal was hauled out of an old mine, ore containing precious metal was hauled to a crusher, coal was carried into a coal fired electricity generating power house or water pumping station, logs were hauled from the forest into an old sawmill, sugar cane_ was hauled from the fields into the crushing mill, rock was excavated from an old quarry, materials were hauled into a dam construction site, supplies were hauled up to an old lighthouse, metal was moved around within a steel works, ammunition was hauled to gun emplacements along the coast, or an old breakwater was constructed. Private industrial lines predated the opening of the NSW government railway system in 1855 by at least twenty-four years, when the Australian Agricultural Company constructed an inclined plane between their "A Pit" and a loading wharf on the banks of the Hunter River (c.1831). +For some walkers “wilderness” offers the peak walking experience, however for others coming across remnants of long abandoned human activity, heightens the experience of walking through a landscape.  For those who enjoy the synergistic effect of seeing a rustic relic gradually being appropriated back into the natural landscape, walking abandoned railway lines offers, history, easy walking, exercise, nature study, and the opportunity for creative historic fantasy. 
-For those with a penchant for history, walking abandoned railways offers the opportunity to inspect sites of historical association in the flesh. Distinctive architecture, relics of long gone modes of handling goods and people, industrial archaeology spreads out along the line before you. + 
-Railway tracks cross the landscape in a series of sweeping curves, valleys were crossed by embankments, bridges, and trestles, hills were cut through by cutting or tunnel. All of these offer the walker potentially easy walking, though leasing by adjoining landowners, and demolition of some bridges means that detours will have to be made. Solid boots are recommended as hours of walking on ballast can leave the ankles sore, and sleepers are never a convenient stride apart. Fortunately most lines were accompanied by a vehicle access track/firebreak, which eases the effort. +In NSW railway lines have been built and later abandoned by both the NSW government for general carriage, and private companies for industrial purposes.   
-As a specific Act of Parliament is required to "close" a particular railway line, very few lines have truly been abandoned in the legal + 
-Investiture of the New president: at General Meeting 8 April 1998. +At its maximum extent the NSW government railways operated approximately 10,194 Kilometres of railway line routes.  Of these 7,385 Kilometres remain operational, leaving 2,809 Kilometres that have been “abandoned” (as at June 1995).  Some abandoned lines near the Victorian border were actually operated by the Victorian government railways though the lines were in NSW.   
-The Sydney Bushwalke!c, + 
-sense. Most so called "abandoned" lines,,have merely been mothballed, disused, or had their service suspended. The result is that a: great deal of infrastructure (track, bridges, tunnels, stations, platforms, signal posts: - signs, crossings, etc.) remains in place once the line no longer carries railway traffic. +Abandoned government lines in NSW are to be found from the coast at Toronto to the western plains at Bourke, from Wallan-garra in the north to Bombala in the south, from the rain forests of the Dorrigo Plateaux to the desert at Tarrawingee, from the New England highlands at Glen Innes to western plains at Hay, from Mudgee in the central highlands to the centre of Sydney at Darling Harbour.  While most were dead-end rural branch lines such as Uranquinty to Kywong, others such as Glen Innes to Wallan-garra were major cross country through lines.  Most served wheat or sheep growing areas, while others served timber getting such as Glenreagh to Dorrigo, or mines such as Bungendore to Captains Flat. 
-An abandoned railway line is a dynamic environment. The land for most railway corridors was resumed at either one and a half or two Chains wide, usually widening to four Chains wide at stations. Railway corridors always have a high to extreme edge/area ratio. Even within the corridor the land is almost all edges. Ecotones. occur between the corridor and adjoining land-uses on both sides, between the ballasted track areas and the right-of-way, between the access road/fire break and the adjoining land, between the drains and land surface, and along under power or telegraph lines. Cuttings and embankments further diversify the environments available to colonisation by adventitious plants. + 
-Once the railway is abandoned, regular routine maintenance changes from works that are directed specifically at allowing trains to run, to works that are directed at only complying with statutory obligations'. Regular weed control in the ballasted area ceases (apart from controlling noxious weeds), burning off is minimised, use of access tracks becomes infrequent, infrastructure falls into disrepair, drains clog, and fences fall down or are realigned to suit the desires of adjoining land owners. Changing the maintenance regime alters the environmental forces acting on the land, which in turn alters the ecological dynamics: vegetation, wildlife, and finally landscape. +The total kilometerage of private industrial railway lines is unknown, but runs into the many many hundreds. 
-Some species of plants that were held in check by routine maintenance will now grow prolifically, others that required the artificial railway environment in which to thrive, will succumb to the more aggressive species better suited to the new conditions. Some species are common agricultural weeds, others are garden escapes form what were + 
-- _ +Private industrial lines while usually shorter than government lines, may be found anywhere coal was hauled out of an old mine, ore containing precious metal was hauled to a crusher, coal was carried into a coal fired electricity generating power house or water pumping station, logs were hauled from the forest into an old sawmill, sugar cane was hauled from the fields into the crushing mill, rock was excavated from an old quarry, materials were hauled into a dam construction site, supplies were hauled up to an old lighthouse, metal was moved around within a steel works, ammunition was hauled to gun emplacements along the coast, or an old breakwater was constructed.  Private industrial lines predated the opening of the NSW government railway system in 1855 by at least twenty-four years, when the Australian Agricultural Company constructed an inclined plane between their “A Pit” and a loading wharf on the banks of the Hunter River (c.1831). 
- ebruary 1998 page 3. + 
-often prize winning gardens lovingly tended by the Station Master his pride and joy: The population of animals that are dependent on the vegetation, will in turn change in response to the altered floral characteristics. +For those with a penchant for history, walking abandoned railways offers the opportunity to inspect sites of historical association in the flesh.  Distinctive architecture, relics of long gone modes of handling goods and people, industrial archaeology spreads out along the line before you. 
-At some stations the station buildings or goods shed remain. Many station buildings have been converted into tourist information centres, local history museums, craft galleries, residences, and farm storage sheds. There is potential to convert others into back-packer accommodation, should a member be so enterprising. + 
-The sinuous, tracks seductively beckon on, on to explore around the next bend, who knows what may lie, beyond the ,ridge, or what is to be found at the next station. Go forth and explore, wander the landscape, study the changing., patterns of nature as relics are reclaimed, and ;dream. Step back in awe as a mighty. Garrett thunders over the high and lofty stone viaduct, or listen for the faint shrill whistle of the tiny narrow, gauge loco rocking along its over-grown track as it hauls a rake of wood-bodied skips from mine to crushing plant. +Railway tracks cross the landscape in a series of sweeping curves, valleys were crossed by embankments, bridges, and trestles, hills were cut through by cutting or tunnel.  All of these offer the walker potentially easy walking, though leasing by adjoining landowners, and demolition of some bridges means that detours will have to be made.  Solid boots are recommended as hours of walking on ballast can leave the ankles sore, and sleepers are never a convenient stride apart.  Fortunately most lines were accompanied by a vehicle access track/firebreak, which eases the effort. 
-The following lines are knol,_,V.n. to have well established walking tracks along their length: North coast: + 
-Booyong Ballina (in parts ) +As a specific Act of Parliament is required to “close” a particular railway line, very few lines have truly been abandoned in the legal sense.  Most so called “abandoned” lines have merely been mothballed, disused, or had their service suspended.  The result is that a great deal of infrastructure (track, bridges, tunnels, stations, platforms, signal posts, signs, crossings, etc.) remains in place once the line no longer carries railway traffic.   
-Syndicate Ridge + 
-Crawford River Purgatory +An abandoned railway line is a dynamic environment.  The land for most railway corridors was resumed at either one and a half or two Chains wide, usually widening to four Chains wide at stations.  Railway corridors always have a high to extreme edge/area ratio.  Even within the corridor the land is almost all edges.  Ecotones occur between the corridor and adjoining land-uses on both sides, between the ballasted track areas and the right-of-way, between the access road/fire break and the adjoining land, between the drains and land surface, and along under power or telegraph lines.  Cuttings and embankments further diversify the environments available to colonisation by adventitious plants. 
-Langley Vale - bush+ 
 +Once the railway is abandoned, regular routine maintenance changes from works that are directed specifically at allowing trains to run, to works that are directed at only complying with statutory obligations.  Regular weed control in the ballasted area ceases (apart from controlling noxious weeds), burning off is minimised, use of access tracks becomes infrequent, infrastructure falls into disrepair, drains clog, and fences fall down or are realigned to suit the desires of adjoining land owners.  Changing the maintenance regime alters the environmental forces acting on the land, which in turn alters the ecological dynamics: vegetation, wildlife, and finally landscape.   
 + 
 +Some species of plants that were held in check by routine maintenance will now grow prolifically, others that required the artificial railway environment in which to thrive, will succumb to the more aggressive species better suited to the new conditions.  Some species are common agricultural weeds, others are garden escapes form what were often prize winning gardens lovingly tended by the Station Master his pride and joy.  The population of animals that are dependent on the vegetation, will in turn change in response to the altered floral characteristics. 
 + 
 +At some stations the station buildings or goods shed remain.  Many station buildings have been converted into tourist information centres, local history museums, craft galleries, residences, and farm storage sheds.  There is potential to convert others into back-packer accommodation, should a member be so enterprising. 
 + 
 +The sinuous tracks seductively beckon on, on to explore around the next bend, who knows what may lie beyond the ridge, or what is to be found at the next station.  Go forth and explore, wander the landscape, study the changing patterns of nature as relics are reclaimed, and dream.  Step back in awe as a mighty Garrett thunders over the high and lofty stone viaduct, or listen for the faint shrill whistle of the tiny narrow gauge loco rocking along its over-grown track as it hauls a rake of wood-bodied skips from mine to crushing plant. 
 + 
 +The following lines are known to have well established walking tracks along their length: 
 + 
 +North coast: \\ 
 +Booyong - Ballina (in parts )\\ 
 +Syndicate Ridge\\ 
 +Crawford River - Purgatory\\ 
 +Langley Vale - bush\\
 Wooten - bush Wooten - bush
-Newcastle: + 
-Adamstown - 13elmOnt +Newcastle:\\ 
-Fassifern TOi'onto +Adamstown - Belmont\\ 
-Hunter Valley various closed coal mine lines Blue Mountains: +Fassifern - Toronto\\ 
-Giant laticislfde Ruined Castle +Hunter Valley - various closed coal mine lines 
-Lapstone Zig Zag + 
-Hartley - summit of the inCline +Blue Mountains:\\ 
-Mount Victoria - chert incline +Giant landslide - Ruined Castle\\ 
-Darvan..; deviation+Lapstone Zig Zag\\ 
 +Hartley - summit of the incline\\ 
 +Mount Victoria - chert incline\\ 
 +Darvans deviation\\
 Newnes Junction - Newnes Newnes Junction - Newnes
-Sydney: 
-West Head incline 
-Thornleigh Zig Zag 
-The Sydney Bush Walkers, founded 1927. , 
-Page 4 --- The Sydney Iiiii*;waiker,lanuary 1998  
-Ric Orid Kurrajon Rookwood Cemetry Como railway bridge St. James tunnels, 
-lllawarra: 
-Waterfall - Stanwell Park Southern Tablelands and Slopes: 
-Bargo.- Nepean Dam Colo Vale - Hill Top Welby - Box Vale Swifts,7)Nrrinjuck Dam 
  
-Those wishing to know more about walking abandoned railway lines, or a.Sigi converting them into walking tracks, should contact, either: Donal,d. Ellsmore, SRA Heritage Manager, 11731 York Street Sydney, 200q Rails to Trails, PO Box +Sydney:\\ 
-223 East Melbourne 3002. Maps of disused +West Head incline\\ 
-lines are readily available. A couple of walking guides have already been published. For those wishing to learn more about the history of the abandoned lines that they are walking: the Australian Railway Historical. Society, 67 Renwick Street Redfern 2016 (predominantly interested in the government lines), or the Light Railway lieSelith SOciety of Australia, PO Box 21 Surrey Hills Victoria 3127 (specialising in the industrial lines), have published: histories. :of, ,...many of these now abandoned railway lines. +Thornleigh Zig Zag\\ 
-Additional Walk Easter -2 x Three +Richmond - Kurrajong\\ 
-Peals Walk (4 days, medium hard) Maps: Jenolan & Kanangra Canons Farm, Breakfast Crk, Mt Warrigal, Splendour Rock, Cox's River, Kooriecone Ridge, Gentles Pass, Dex Crk, Mt Cloudmaker, Mt Stormbreaker, Kanangra Crk, Mt Paralyser, Whalania Crk, Nooroo Buttress, Mt Guougang, Mt Queahgong, Mt Jenolan, Jenolan Gorge, Cox's River, Tinpot Ridge, Canons Farm - light weight trip, 50% + off track, bring gloves - Tigers where are you? Ian Wolfe 02 +Rookwood Cemetry\\ 
-9904 3370 (H), 02 9378 8885 (W), 02 9378 -, 8870 (W fax) +Como railway bridge\\ 
-'The Wild Dog's Lament +St. James tunnels 
-by Harry Hill + 
-Do I have a favorite? Yes, I do, It's warrigal; dingo, wild dog poo. I admit I admire that chap, +Illawarra:  
-There's such diversity in his crap. +Waterfall - Stanwell Park\\ 
-I have seen what dogs can do, Doggy droppings, doogy poo. Some of it is glistening white, Like a beacon in the night. + 
-Once upon the Grey mare track, A turd I saw, it took me back. A wild dog had defecated there, +Southern Tablelands and Slopes:\\ 
-But where's the bones, the fir, the hair? +Bargo - Nepean Dam\\ 
-Upon Echidna he had dined, +Colo Vale - Hill Top\\ 
-Anteater, porcupine, I don't mind. and that dog to get his fill,+Welby - Box Vale\\ 
 +Swifts - Burrinjuck Dam 
 + 
 +Those wishing to know more about walking abandoned railway lines, or assist in converting them into walking tracks, should contact either: Donald Ellsmore, SRA Heritage Manager, 11-31 York Street Sydney 2000, or Australian Rails to Trails, PO Box 223 East Melbourne 3002. Maps of disused lines are readily available.  A couple of walking guides have already been published.  For those wishing to learn more about the history of the abandoned lines that they are walking: the Australian Railway Historical Society, 67 Renwick Street Redfern 2016 (predominantly interested in the government lines), or the Light Railway Research Society of Australia, PO Box 21 Surrey Hills Victoria 3127 (specialising in the industrial lines), have published histories of  many of these now abandoned railway lines. 
 + 
 +-------------- 
 + 
 +Additional Walk Easter - 2 x Three Peaks Walk (4 days, medium hard) Maps: Jenolan & Kanangra Carlons Farm, Breakfast Crk, Mt Warrigal, Splendour Rock, Cox’s River, Kooriecone Ridge, Gentles Pass, Dex Crk, Mt Cloudmaker, Mt Stormbreaker, Kanangra Crk, Mt Paralyser, Whalania Crk, Nooroo Buttress, Mt Guougang, Mt Queahgong, Mt Jenolan, Jenolan Gorge, Cox’s River, Tinpot Ridge, Carlons Farm - light weight trip, 50% + off track, bring gloves - Tigers where are you?  Ian Wolfe 02 9904 3370 (H), 02 9378 8885 (W), 02 9378 8870 (W fax)  
 + 
 +  
 +====== The Wild Dog’s Lament ====== 
 + 
 +by  Harry Hill 
 + 
 +Do I have a favorite? Yes, I do,\\ 
 +It’s warrigal, dingo, wild dog poo.\\ 
 +I admit I admire that chap,\\ 
 +There’s such diversity in his crap. 
 + 
 +I have seen what dogs can do,\\ 
 +Doggy droppings, doogy poo.\\ 
 +Some of it is glistening white,\\ 
 +Like a beacon in the night. 
 + 
 +Once upon the Grey mare track,\\ 
 +A turd I saw, it took me back.\\ 
 +A wild dog had defecated there,\\ 
 +But where’s the bones, the fur, the hair?  
 + 
 +Upon Echidna he had dined,\\ 
 +Anteater, porcupine, I don’t mind.\\ 
 +and that dog to get his fill,\\
 Had eaten every bloomin quill. Had eaten every bloomin quill.
-That dog turd it fairly bristled, + 
-In passing it he surely whistled. +That dog turd it fairly bristled, \\ 
-Each spine, each quill, it did protrude, Don't get me wrong, I'm not being rude. +In passing it he surely whistled.\\ 
-That dog was cast-iron intestined, +Each spine, each quill, it did protrude,\\ 
-. He'd passed them all non-aligned. Many an anus would be mangled, To pass them all right-angled. +Don’t get me wrong, I’m not being rude. 
-I know that you've all been saying "struth," So I'll finish with the truth. + 
-; Perhaps you laughed at the dirty bits' But in the main you've had the shits. +That dog was cast-iron intestined,\\ 
-So if one night at Pretty Plain, +He’d passed them all non-aligned.\\ 
-You hear a howl, it sounds like pain, You'll all know the reason now, +Many an anus would be mangled,\\ 
-It's a wild dog saying, "O-o-o-o wwww1" +To pass them all right-angled. 
-This poem by Harry Hill was published in the KHA newsletter Issue 76 of December 1991, and is republished here with the authors consent. + 
-Investiture of the New president: at General Meeting 8 April 1998. +I know that you’ve all been saying “struth,”\\ 
-At Eastwood Camping Centre  +So I’ll finish with the truth.\\ 
-WE'LL GET YOU COVERED +Perhaps you laughed at the dirty bits\\ 
-. , +But in the main you’ve had the shits. 
-irers, + 
-eastwood +So if one night at Pretty Plain,\\ 
-sotwg +You hear a howl, it sounds like pain,\\ 
-Give us a call now. (02) 9858 3833 +You’ll all know the reason now,\\ 
-3 Trelawney Street (PO Box 131) Eastwood. N.S.W. 2122 +It’s a wild dog saying, “O-o-o-o wwww!” 
-Packs, Tents,Sleepingbags, Abseiling gear & Ropes, Boots, Clothing and everthing else you'll need to replace your prehistoric gear. + 
-wage 6 The Sydney Bushwalker,,January 1998 +This poem by Harry Hill was published in the KHA newsletter Issue 76 of December 1991, and is re-published here with the authors consent. 
-Committee 1998/99 + 
-Committee Positions +====== Committee 1998/99 ====== 
-President +  
-Vice-president Secretary + 
-Treasurer +The AGM was held on 11 March 1998 and  the new committee elected.  Although you may have missed out on a Committee position your input to the management of the Club is always welcome; there's usually more work to be done than there are workers.  So don't be shy contact the appropriate Committee members and make your contribution known.  
-Public Officer Walks Secretary Social Secretary Membership Secretary New Members Secretary Conservation Secretary Magazine Editor Confederation Delegates +
-Members Representatives +
-Eddy Giacomel Tony Holgate Don Wills +
-Greta James Frances Holland Bill Capon +
-Peter Dalton Barry Wallace Jennifer Giacomel Bill Holland Patrick James Jim Callaway Ken Smith +
-Elwyn Morris Louise Verdon +
-Assistants to Walks Secretary +
-Assistants to New Members Secretary Archivist, +
-Hon. Auditor +
-Hon. Solicitor +
-Kosciuszko Huts' Association Representatives +
-Search & Rescue Contacts +
-Coolana Maintenance +
-Cindy Holland +
-Chris Sonter Rosemary MacDougal Kenn Clacher +
-Ian Wolfe +
-Bill Holland Greta James Morrie Ward Don Brooks Frances Holland Patrick James Peter Rossel Spiro Hajinakitas Allen Donnelly, Bill Holland Patrick James +
-Non-Committee Posit +
-Confederation Delegates +
-Magazine Production Manager +
-Magazine Business Manager +
-Printers +
-ions +
-Bill Holland Tom Wenman Frances Holland +
-Elizabeth Miller +
-Kenn Clacher Barrie Murdoch Margaret Niven Les Powell +
-Tom Wellman Tony Marshall +
-Carol Faulkner +
-Reunion Organiser Training +
-COMMITTEE 1998/99 +
-The AGM was held on 11 March 1998 and the new committee elected. Although you may have missed out on a Committee position your input to the management of the Club is always welcome; there's usually more work to be done than there are workers. So don't be shy contact the appropriate Committee members and make your contribution known. +
-year AND ARE NOW DUE. single members +
-household membership Non-active member +
-Non-active member + magazine magazine subscription only +
-You may pay at the Clubrooms (cash or cheque) or by mail (cheque, bank cheque or money order), cheques etc. made out to Sydney Bushwalkers Inc. Payment by mail to the Treasurer, +
-Sydney Bushwalkers Inc. +
-GPO Box 4476 +
-Sydney 2001 +
-Include with your payment by mail the following details: +
- membership type, +
- name(s) of member(s) covered by this subscription, +
- if changed, telephone numbers, mailing address + post code, +
-If you changed your family name during the year Oease tell us both names (old name & new name) to assist in identification of your membership record.+
  
 INVESTITURE OF THE NEW PRESIDENT INVESTITURE OF THE NEW PRESIDENT
-At the General Meeting, 8 April our new president, Eddy Giacomel, will be invested with the Symbols of Office. For new members in particular, and also for old members with a sense of tradition and history, this is a moving and heart-warming ceremony definitely not to be missed. Refreshments will be served and the meeting will be minimised to make this a night to remember.+ 
 +At the General Meeting, 8 April our new president, Eddy Giacomel, will be invested with the Symbols of Office.  For new members in particular, and also for old members with a sense of tradition and history, this is a moving and heart-warming ceremony definitely not to be missed.  Refreshments will be served and the meeting will be minimised to make this a night to remember. 
 SUBSCRIPTIONS for 1998/99 SUBSCRIPTIONS for 1998/99
-The 'subscriptions remain the same as for last + 
-$35 +The subscriptions remain the same as for last year AND ARE NOW DUE.  
-$58 + 
-$12 +single members $35\\ 
-$25 +household membership $58\\ 
-$12 +Non-active member $12\\ 
-Investiture of the New president: it General Meeting 8 April 1998. +Non-active member + magazine $25\\ 
-TiieSicfney Bushwalkeediebruary 1998 page -7 +magazine subscription only $12 
-CARS vs PUBLIC TRANSPORT + 
-by George Carter and Elwyn- Morris (having lost hi3s,:caray flookvv,ay is lost for,words,, so Elwyn & George de,cifle. to have, their two bobs worth and reply to Ray's article published last month) +You may pay at the Clubrooms (cash or cheque) or by mail (cheque, bank cheque or money order), cheques etc. made out to Sydney Bushwalkers Inc.  Payment by mail to the Treasurer, Sydney Bushwalkers Inc. 
-As environmentalists, we wish public transport were cheaper and more freely available for seeing' the coUntryside thproughly in the UK, Ireland, 'France, the Spanish Pyrenees, America, Canada and Australia. But it isn't. +GPO Box 4476, Sydney 2001 
-We need a car to: + 
-1) save money by camping or staying in hostels, often in remote places with no public transport, rather than Spend, at 14st.:$35 pp a night on B & B's or hotels in towns, plus restaurant meals. With a car,, we carry car- camping equipment, table and. chairs, stove and food to do our Own cooking.+Include with your payment by mail the following details: 
 + 
 +• membership type,\\ 
 +• name(s) of member(s) covered by this subscription,\\ 
 +• if changed, telephone numbers, mailing address + post code, 
 + 
 +If you changed your family name during the year please tell us both names (old name & new name) to assist in identification of your membership record.  
 + 
 +  
 +Committee 1998/99 
 + 
 +Committee Positions \\ 
 +President Eddy Giacomel\\ 
 +Vice-president Tony Holgate\\ 
 +Secretary Don Wills\\ 
 +Treasurer Greta James\\ 
 +Public Officer Frances Holland\\ 
 +Walks Secretary Bill Capon\\ 
 +Social Secretary Peter Dalton\\ 
 +Membership Secretary Barry Wallace\\ 
 +New Members Secretary Jennifer Giacomel\\ 
 +Conservation Secretary Bill Holland\\ 
 +Magazine Editor Patrick James\\ 
 +Confederation Delegates Jim Callaway, Ken Smith\\ 
 +Members Representatives Elwyn Morris, Louise Verdon 
 + 
 +Non-Committee Positions\\ 
 +Confederation Delegates Bill Holland, Tom Wenman\\ 
 +Magazine Production Manager Frances Holland\\ 
 +Magazine Business Manager Elizabeth Miller\\ 
 +Printers Kenn Clacher, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell, Tom Wenman\\ 
 +Assistants to Walks Secretary Tony Marshall\\ 
 +Assistants to New Members Secretary Carol Faulkner \\ 
 +Archivist Cindy Holland\\ 
 +Hon. Auditor Chris Sonter\\ 
 +Hon. Solicitor Rosemary MacDougal\\ 
 +Kosciuszko Huts Association Representatives Kenn Clacher, Ian Wolfe\\ 
 +Search & Rescue Contacts Bill Holland, Greta James, Morrie Ward\\ 
 +Coolana Maintenance Don Brooks, Frances Holland, Patrick James, Peter Rossel\\ 
 +Reunion Organiser Spiro Hajinakitas\\ 
 +Training Allen Donnelly, Bill Holland, Patrick James 
 + 
 +====== Cars Vs Public Transport ====== 
 + 
 + 
 +by George Carter and Elwyn  Morris 
 + 
 +(having lost his car, Ray Hookway is lost for words, so Elwyn & George decide to have their two bobs worth and reply to Ray's article published last month) 
 + 
 +As environmentalists, we wish public transport were cheaper and more freely available for seeing the countryside thoroughly in the UK, Ireland, France, the Spanish Pyrenees, America, Canada and Australia. But it isn’t. 
 + 
 +We need a car to:  
 + 
 +l) save money by camping or staying in hostels, often in remote places with no public transport, rather than spend at least $35 pp a night on B & B’s or hotels in towns, plus restaurant meals. With a car, we carry car-camping equipment, table and chairs, stove and food to do our own cooking. 
 2) get to, see, walk and camp in the most spectacular scenery, sites and wilderness areas, anywhere. We still get to converse in campgrounds and hostels, and with volunteer guides in historic buildings. 2) get to, see, walk and camp in the most spectacular scenery, sites and wilderness areas, anywhere. We still get to converse in campgrounds and hostels, and with volunteer guides in historic buildings.
-3) see the National Trust houses, gardens, villages, coastlines and Heritage castles in the UK '(all free for members) and the ruins and scenery of Ireland. Rather than making a snap decision to hop on a ferry to Dublin, where car hire rates are $15 a day higher than in Belfast, it would have been cheaper for Ray to book ahead and pay for a car for three or four weeks from Belfast International Airport, already 30 km out in the countryside, 62 return from London. We get the smallest cars using the least petrol, and by parking a bit further away and walking, mostly avoid the parking fees. + 
-We agree with Ray that cars are not needed: +3) see the National Trust houses, gardens, villages, coastlines and Heritage castles in the UK (all free for members) and the ruins and scenery of Ireland. Rather than making a snap decision to hop on a ferry to Dublin, where car hire rates are $l5 a day higher than in Belfast, it would have been cheaper for Ray to book ahead and pay for a car for three or four weeks from Belfast International Airport, already 30 km out in the countryside, £62 return from London. We get the smallest cars using the least petrol, and by parking a bit further away and walking, mostly avoid the parking fees. 
-1) in cities, which could be seen first by public transport + 
-2) in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Turkey, all of which, in our experience, have cheap, efficient public transport; Norway (buses); Switzerland (with a holiday pass), and possibly Germany and Austria; and +We agree with Ray that cars are not needed:  
-Eastern Europe, where the cities are most important, public transport is cheap, and cars are sometimes stolen, and+ 
 +l) in cities, which could be seen first by public transport 
 + 
 +2) in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Turkey, all of which, in our experience, have cheap, efficient public transport; Norway (buses); Switzerland (with a holiday pass), and possibly Germany and Austria; and Eastern Europe, where the cities are most important, public transport is cheap, and cars are sometimes stolen, and  
 3) for a long-distance walk or cycling trip with public transport access. 3) for a long-distance walk or cycling trip with public transport access.
-For Australians having spent thousands to fly abroad, it is false economy to miss out on many of the best sights that can only be reached by car. + 
-KAKADU: HELP SAFEGUARD THIS WORLD HERITAGE AREA+For Australians having spent thousands to fly abroad, it is false economy to miss out on many of the best sights that can only be reached by car.  
 + 
 +====== Kakadu:  Help Safeguard This World Heritage Area ====== 
 by Carole Beales by Carole Beales
 +
 Many club members have enjoyed the wonders of Kakadu National Park and returned to share with us their tales, slides and memories. If you have been thinking about a visit now is a good time as the Federal Government has given approval for ERA Limited to mine for uranium at Jabiluka which is right in the middle of this unique area. The local Mirrar Aboriginal people are strongly opposed to the mine and the European Union and the Australian Senate have stated that Australia should not be adding to unsafe nuclear power and the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The tailings dam for storage of waste is to be built 500 metres from a major wetland system. We all know that accidents happen and any problems here would be disastrous for the whole area. Many club members have enjoyed the wonders of Kakadu National Park and returned to share with us their tales, slides and memories. If you have been thinking about a visit now is a good time as the Federal Government has given approval for ERA Limited to mine for uranium at Jabiluka which is right in the middle of this unique area. The local Mirrar Aboriginal people are strongly opposed to the mine and the European Union and the Australian Senate have stated that Australia should not be adding to unsafe nuclear power and the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The tailings dam for storage of waste is to be built 500 metres from a major wetland system. We all know that accidents happen and any problems here would be disastrous for the whole area.
 +
 What you can do to help: What you can do to help:
- Write to politicians and express your horror. Ask friends, colleagues and family to do the same. + 
- Attend the RALLY on Sunday 5th April, +• Write to politicians and express your horror. Ask friends, colleagues and family to do the same.\\ 
-12pm at First Fleet Park, Circular Quay- +• Attend the RALLY  on Sunday 5th April, 12pm at First Fleet Park, Circular Quay- speakers, music, cultural events. This is an issue of concern to all Australians.\\ 
-speakers, music, cultural events. This is an +• Make a donation of your time or funds to the Jabiluka Campaign c/- The Wilderness Society, PO Box 928, Broadway 2037.\\ 
-issue of concern to all Australians. +• Visit Kakadu now. The Mirrar Aboriginal people are arranging a blockade at the proposed mine site starting on 23rd March 1998. Transport available. 
- Make a donation of your time or funds to the Jabiluka Campaign c/- The Wilderness Society, PO Box 928, Broadway 2037. +
- Visit Kakadu now. The Mirrar Aboriginal +
-people are arranging a blockade at the +
-proposed mine site starting on 23rd March +
-1998. Transport available. +
-The Sydney Bush Walkers, founded 1927. +
-'.6 +
-Page The Sydney Bushwalker, January 1998 +
-VIVA LA DIFFERENCE - OR WALK IN THE PYRENEES +
-by Peter Rossel  +
-The second and final instalment of Peter's Spanish walk. Last month saw Peter and Roy - survive rain, fog, mist and the wrong track to arrive at Hotel Portua: 1111 hotel fres bon marchee. Read on... +
-14th September 1997 Having enjoyed a 'good breakfast prepared by our still slightly inebriated cook, we left Hotel Portua in high spirits to return to the village of Sare, some kilometres up the road. In the near distance gunshots could be heard, reminding us the hunting season had started. The village square which also functions as Pelote court was being prepared for today's big match (Pelote a Basque outdoor game comparable to squash). We would , have liked to stay longer in this friendly and picturesque Basque village but today's objective, git d'etappe Ferme Esteben, was still some 7 to 8 hours , away with a long, hot day forecast. +
-At about 10am we left Sare and followed a narrow track towards the Spanish border, and subsequently the small village of Ainhoa, where we arrived at noon. The track wound through attractive undulating farming and forestry country. En route we met a group of local hunters who proudly displayed the one hare they had bagged. Invitations were extended to come to Australia and hunt. our "cochons sauvages" (wild pigs), roaming the country side in abundance. Eyes lit up, hands were shaken and it was "bon chasser et au revoir77 , whilst they wished us "bon courage et. bon route". +
-After lunch we followed the steep track to col de Trois-Croix (570m), presenting spectacular views of sunny valleys and mountain slopes all around. The col was an alpine meadow with a small chapel and three huge crosses symbolising the crucifixion. Next came col - Zucutta about an hour. away. The unmarked track, littered with stones and rocks slowed our progress, but gradually improved and became alpine meadows. On +
-top we stretched out to enjoy the views and find the down hill track to Ferme Esteben. After, some wandering around, the well hidden track was located even faint traces of white and red paint markings indicating the OR - 10 could be seen on a rock face. +
-Ferme Esteben is an isolated farm with a small restaurant and gite d'etappe. The farmer told us a German couple was staying in the hut but no other visitors had been here for quite some time. The stone hut offered great views of the valleys below, and could accommodate about fifteen people comfortably. Once settled we sat around for a chat and a cup of tea before going to the farm for dinner. The farmers wife served a tasty and generous meal supplemented by caraffes of Spanish red. It was late when the party broke up and had a last look at the clear, star sprinkled sky before turning in. +
-for the night. +
-15th September 1997 Today we can afford a late start. Our objective is the village of Birdarray, according to the topo guide only four hours away. +
-It was already warm when we made our way to col - des Veaux (540m) and followed the ridge along the Spanish border up to col - de Mehatche (716m). As on the previous day the ridges consisted mainly of alpine meadows, offering great views in all directions. +
-Occasionally we came across small herds of goats and horses. The leading animal usually carried a bell around its neck. We continued along the border till col - d'Artztey where we had to make our way down to Bidan-ay, faintly visible in the valley far below. Large birds circled overhead, presumably eagles and buzzards. Some swooped past us with a rush of air as we sat down to enjoy this magnificent, all around scenery. The hardly visible steep track leading to the valley seemed only suitable for goats with no fear of heights! +
-Slowly we set off, one wrong step could result in a nasty tumble over the edge. My +
-Investiture of the New president: at General Meeting 8 April 1998. +
-The Sydney Bushwalke-r,'"february- 1998 page 9 +
-adjustable walking stick proved invaluable.. Eventually the track improved and the valley floor was safely reached. At a mountain 'Stream We had a refreshing dip and drank the last of our water, Bidan-ay was only an hour away. +
-At the village edge the gite d'etappe was easily located. It looked like a large ski lodge which in fact it was. The caretaker advised we were the only guests. Accommodation for the night was Fr. 50 each, including towels! +
-Bidarray consists of an upper and lower part, the latter mainly, for the locals. The upper part had a few hotels and a church. dating back to 1625. Having first sampled the local ale we then headed down town for a meal and a chat with the locals. This was a very pleasant affair:. and we returned to our lodge much later than intended. Tomorrow would be a harder day!' +
-16th September 1997 Bright and sunny day. On our way at 7am when still pleasantly, cool. Our objective, the village of St: Etienne. "de Baigorry was ;. about - eight hours 'away including some stiff:hill climbs. First on, the programme was Pic d'Iparla (1044m).: The top was reached at about4m..; We were a bit, behind schedule, water Siiii*Was low and I, suffered some sore toes as well! We figured that St. Etienne would not be reached before 7prn, if we followed the planned route. Fortunately the map showed a bad weather escape route to the hamlet of Urdos from where it would be an easy five kilometre to St. Etienne. In view of the circumstances it was decided to take this route. Also the topo guide mentioned the existence of a cafe, that sealed the deal! We proceeded to cold'Harrieta (808m) the start of the track to Undos where we arrived at about 4pm. +
-The hamlet was only a small group of farm '-buildings with some nasty dogs, but no cafes of any other sign' of humanity. Instead we fottfid a water tap and had a welcome drink and wash. I changed my boots for sandals, what a An hour later we walked into St. Eiternie,Ao6ated the gite d'etappe behind a +
-largeancient,13asque farm and moved in as no e +
-one could be raised at the farm except a friendly watch dog. Then into the 'village for a, drink and dinner. +
-Tomorrow's destination, St Jean - Pied - de - Port is about 10 kilometres away which could mean a walk along the road due to absence of public transport. An excellent dinner was enjoyed at a local restaurant. Upon returning to our gite we were greeted by a very charming young lady, the fanners daughter who came to collect the rent, Fr 48 each. +
-During conversation she kindly offered to drivelis to St. Jean the following day. The offer *vas gladly accepted, departure time set 'at 8m. +
-17 September 1997 Arrived in St. Jean as arranged and dropped our packs at the railway station before setting out for some 'sight seeing in this magnificent, ancient Basque town. Caught the late pm train to Bayonne and arrived back at the Paris +
-. Madrid to be welcomed by Patrice, our friendly host. Booked seats on the GTV train to Paris for tomorrow. Patrice kindly arranged our hotel accommodation in Paris near Gore Montparnasse and gave me the address of a super camping shop "Le Vieux Campeur", near the Sorbonne - Rue des Ecoles. It was now time to proceed to "Le Bistrot Ste. Cluque" for the farewell dinner to this lovely ancient and friendly Basque country. +
-Before departing the following morning, Patrice was presented with the Mstralian Chateau Cardboard wine bladder to be used on his future exploits in the Pyrenees as a walker and mountaineer. The train journey to Paris was fast and pleasant. After a few days of R&R in Paris our ways parted. My solo walk from Belfort, direction Strassbourgh through the Vosges and Alsace-Lorraine was about to commence. But that is another story. +
-CHANGES: Changes to name, address or phone numbers should be sent ASAP to Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace. +
-The Sydney Bush Walkers, founded 1927. +
-Club members have asked for their favourite bushwalking tent to be +
-modified in two very specific ways to better suit their particular needs. +
-Firstly a full size flyscreen for maximum ventilation and +
-Secondly two extra guy points on the pole itself for use in more +
-extreme conditions. +
-There are only a limited number of these special Microlights being produced. +
-So come into Alpsport soon and see one for yourself +
-macpac  +
-rnicrolight  +
-.1.'?:,411411gAi! +
-'+
    
 +====== Viva La Difference - Or Walk in the Pyrenees ======
  
-modified for Australian Bushvvalk +by Peter Rossel 
-by Australian Bush walkers + 
-Features +The second and final instalment of Peter's Spanish walk.  Last month saw Peter and Roy survive rain, fog, mist and the wrong track to arrive at Hotel Portua: un hotel tres bon marchee.  Read on… 
- A roomy one-person tent, but a snug fit for two + 
- Macpac's unique Multi-Pitch +14th September 1997. Having enjoyed a good breakfast prepared by our still slightly inebriated cook, we left Hotel Portua in high spirits to return to the village of Sare, some kilometres up the road. In the near distance gunshots could be heard, reminding us the hunting season had started. The village square which also functions as Pelote court was being prepared for today’s big match (Pelote a Basque outdoor game comparable to squash). We would have liked to stay longer in this friendly and picturesque Basque village but today’s objective, git d'etappe Ferme Esteben, was still some 7 to 8 hours away with a long, hot day forecast. 
- Fully seam-sealed tub floor + 
- Extractor vent and storm fin fitted +At about 10am we left Sare and followed a narrow track towards the Spanish border and subsequently the small village of Ainhoa, where we arrived at noon. The track wound through attractive undulating farming and forestry country. En route we met a group of local hunters who proudly displayed the one hare they had bagged. Invitations were extended to come to Australia and hunt our “cochons sauvages” (wild pigs), roaming the country side in abundance. Eyes lit up, hands were shaken and it was “bon chasser et au revoir”, whilst they wished us “bon courage et bon route”. 
- UV40 fly fabric for lightness and durability + 
-EXTRA  +After lunch we followed the steep track to col de Trois-Croix (570m), presenting spectacular views of sunny valleys and mountain slopes all around. The col was an alpine meadow with a small chapel and three huge crosses symbolising the crucifixion. Next came col - Zucutta about an hour away. The unmarked track, littered with stones and rocks slowed our progress, but gradually improved and became alpine meadows. On top we stretched out to enjoy the views and find the down hill track to Ferme Esteben. After some wandering around, the well hidden track was located even faint traces of white and red paint markings indicating the GR-10 could be seen on a rock face. 
-GUY + 
- POINT +Ferme Esteben is an isolated farm with a small restaurant and gite d'etappe. The farmer told us a German couple was staying in the hut but no other visitors had been here for quite some time. The stone hut offered great views of the valleys below and could accommodate about fifteen people comfortably. Once settled we sat around for a chat and a cup of tea before going to the farm for dinner. The farmers wife served a tasty and generous meal supplemented by caraffes of Spanish red. It was late when the party broke up and had a last look at the clear, star sprinkled sky before turning in for the night. 
-Specifications + 
-Floor Area: 2.0m2 Vestibule:: +15th September 1997. Today we can afford a late start. Our objective is the village of Birdarray, according to the topo guide only four hours away. 
-0.8m2 + 
-In Use Weight: 1.6kg +It was already warm when we made our way to col - des Veaux (540m) and followed the ridge along the Spanish border up to col - de Mehatche (716m). As on the previous day the ridges consisted mainly of alpine meadows, offering great views in all directions.  
-Total Weight: 1.8kg + 
-RolledSize: . 40cm x 12cm +Occasionally we came across small herds of goats and horses. The leading animal usually carried a bell around its neck. We continued along the border till col - d'Artztey where we had to make our way down to Bidarray, faintly visible in the valley far below. Large birds circled overhead, presumably eagles and buzzards. Some swooped past us with a rush of air as we sat down to enjoy this magnificent, all around scenery. The hardly visible steep track leading to the valley seemed only suitable for goats with no fear of heights! 
-Colour: Indigo, 'Tussock Green Persons: + 
-EXTRA +Slowly we set off, one wrong step could result in a nasty tumble over the edge. My adjustable walking stick proved invaluable. Eventually the track improved and the valley floor was safely reached. At a mountain stream we had a refreshing dip and drank the last of our water, Bidarray was only an hour away. 
-GUY + 
-POINT +At the village edge the gite d'etappe was easily located. It looked like a large ski lodge which in fact it was. The caretaker advised we were the only guests. Accommodation for the night was Fr.50 each, including towels! 
-FULL + 
-FLYSCREEN +Bidarray consists of an upper and lower part, the latter mainly for the locals. The upper part had a few hotels and a church dating back to 1625. Having first sampled the local ale we then headed down town for a meal and a chat with the locals. This was a very pleasant affair and we returned to our lodge much later than intended. Tomorrow would be a harder day! 
-DOOR + 
-LTh +16th September 1997. Bright and sunny day. On our way at 7am when still pleasantly cool. Our objective, the village of St. Etienne de Baigorry was about eight hours away including some stiff hill climbs. First on the programme was Pic - d'Iparla (1044m). The top was reached at about 1pm. We were a bit behind schedule, water supply was low and I suffered some sore toes as well! We figured that St. Etienne would not be reached before 7pm, if we followed the planned route. Fortunately the map showed a bad weather escape route to the hamlet of Urdos from where it would be an easy five kilometre to St. Etienne. In view of the circumstances it was decided to take this route. Also the topo guide mentioned the existence of a cafe, that sealed the deal! We proceeded to col-d'Harrieta (808m) the start of the track to Undos where we arrived at about 4pm. 
-220 an + 
-ONLY AVAILABLE AT +The hamlet was only a small group of farm buildings with some nasty dogs, but no cafes or any other sign of humanity. Instead we found a water tap and had a welcome drink and wash. I changed my boots for sandals, what a relief! An hour later we walked into St. Eitenne, located the gite d'etappe behind a large ancient Basque farm and moved in as no one could be raised at the farm except a friendly watch dog. Then into the village for a drink and dinner.  
-ALPSPORT + 
-' +Tomorrow’s destination, St Jean - Pied - de - Port is about 10 kilometres away which could mean a walk along the road due to absence of public transport. An excellent dinner was enjoyed at a local restaurant. Upon returning to our gite we were greeted by a very charming young lady, the farmers daughter who came to collect the rent, Fr 48 each.  
-1045 VICTORIA ROAD, WEST RYDE 2114 + 
-- PH: 9858 5844 +During conversation she kindly offered to drive us to St. Jean the following day. The offer was gladly accepted, departure time set at 8am. 
-11111111111111111111111111111111111W "11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 + 
-IIMINININIIIIIIIMMINIIII 1111011111MNIMINNIMENNEN +17 September 1997.   Arrived in St. Jean as arranged and dropped our packs at the railway station before setting out for some sight seeing in this magnificent, ancient Basque town. Caught the late pm train to Bayonne and arrived back at the Paris - Madrid to be welcomed by Patrice, our friendly host. Booked seats on the GTV train to Paris for tomorrow. Patrice kindly arranged our hotel accommodation in Paris near Gare Montparnasse and gave me the address of a super camping shop “Le Vieux Campeur”, near the Sorbonne - Rue des Ecoles. It was now time to proceed to “Le Bistrot Ste. Cluque” for the farewell dinner to this lovely ancient and friendly Basque country. 
-imfEmmir Niliv wismiamor + 
-miniiimmur +Before departing the following morning, Patrice was presented with the Australian Chateau Cardboard wine bladder to be used on his future exploits in the Pyrenees as a walker and mountaineer.  The train journey to Paris was fast and pleasant. After a few days of R&R in Paris our ways parted.  My solo walk from Belfort, direction Strassbourgh through the Vosges and Alsace-Lorraine was about to commence. But that is another story.  
-1.1.1..i.+ 
 +CHANGES: Changes to name, address or phone numbers should be sent ASAP to Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace. 
 + 
 +====== Selling the Parks ======
  
-mummorro -mmemmin 
-The Sydney Bushwalker," 
-.SELLING THE PARKS  
 by Alex Colley by Alex Colley
-The NPWS has recently issued two draft stratee reports. The first covers access, the second covers Draft Nature Tourism and Recreation Strategy. Access to parks is already adequate. All can be reached by road or rail, they are open to the public and there are 2636 km. of public or park roads, 158 camping grounds, 400 picnic areas, 115 lookouts and 57 visitor centres within them. + 
-Increased access could therefore could only mean more roads, or opening some or all of the 7,000 km. of fire trails and management tracks to vehicular and equestrian use. The Tourism Strategy report confirms this view and adds a further dimension. It aims to achieve ecologically sustainable development. Parks are to be "marketed" with a view to increasing revenue. "Key Regional Destinations" and marketing campaigns are to be developed and actively promoted, ,World Heritage and Biosphere Reserves are to be important components of promotion on an international level; information will be +The NPWS has recently issued two draft strategy reports. The first covers access, the second covers Draft Nature Tourism and Recreation Strategy. Access to parks is already adequate. All can be reached by road or rail, they are open to the public and there are 2636 km. of public or park roads, 158 camping grounds, 400 picnic areas, 115 lookouts and 57 visitor centres within them.  
-provided about commercial tour opportunities and advertised in the print media. + 
-The Strategy gives prominence to conservation. It gives priority to "the need to achieve the '..conservatidn of the protected areas system, the need to achieve ecologically sustainable visitor use." The community, it is stated, "is entitled to experience national parks in a way that does not damage the environment." The "desired future" is "Firstly te ensure that the protected areas of NSW fulfil their primary function, the conservation of heritage values." TheS.B.W. could not have expressed it better. However the Strategy keport admits to a trade-off between heritage conservation and visitor use and the need to repair damage. "Nature tourism is defined as all visitor use of protected areas" and includes "recreation pursuits such s horseriding and using 4WD for access." +Increased access could therefore could only mean more roads, or opening some or all of the 7,000 km. of fire trails and management tracks to vehicular and equestrian use. The Tourism Strategy report confirms this view and adds a further dimension. It aims to achieve ecologically sustainable development. Parks are to be "marketed" with a view to increasing revenue. "Key Regional Destinations" and marketing campaigns are to be developed and actively promoted, World Heritage and Biosphere Reserves are to be important components of promotion on an international level; information will be provided about commercial tour opportunities and advertised in the print media. 
-These ,,privileged 'users are incorrectly described as "stakeholdirs." The parks are + 
-: ebruari1998 page 11  +The Strategy gives prominence to conservation. It gives priority to "the need to achieve the conservation of the protected areas system, the need to achieve ecologically sustainable visitor use." The community, it is stated, "is entitled to experience national parks in a way that does not damage the environment." The "desired future" is "Firstly to ensure that the protected areas of NSW fulfil their primary function, the conservation of heritage values." The S.B.W. could not have expressed it better. However the Strategy Report admits to a trade-off between heritage conservation and visitor use and the need to repair damage. "Nature tourism is defined as all visitor use of protected  areas" and includes "recreation pursuits such as horse riding and using 4WD for access."  
-not 'created for the use of any specific. group. The stakeholders are the people of NSW + 
-It would be possible to have greatly increased visitor use with little or no environmental 'damage. Entrance fees would cause no damage, through car usage creates a need for parking areas. In heavily used parks bus transport could replace private cars (as in some U.S. parks). Heavily used sites would need to be "hardened."+These privileged users are incorrectly described as "stakeholders." The parks are not created for the use of any specific group. The stakeholders are the people of NSW  
 + 
 +It would be possible to have greatly increased visitor use with little or no environmental damage. Entrance fees would cause no damage, through car usage creates a need for parking areas. In heavily used parks bus transport could replace private cars (as in some U.S. parks). Heavily used sites would need to be "hardened."  
 Damage to park roads by tourist buses is reparable. If essential facilities were concentrated in "key regional destinations" the natural environment of the rest of the park would be little affected. This is not however the aim of the access lobby, which wants to spread access across the parks. Damage to park roads by tourist buses is reparable. If essential facilities were concentrated in "key regional destinations" the natural environment of the rest of the park would be little affected. This is not however the aim of the access lobby, which wants to spread access across the parks.
-In order to "market" the parks, saleable facilities are necessary. These 'would take several forms. The sale of permits for "controlled access," which would involve the marketing of the trails within the park, would mean the wide dispersion of damage. If provision must be made on public lands for off road vehicular and equestrian recreation the recommendation of the State Pollution Control Commission; that special areas be made available, should be implemented. As the Strategy states, "Public lands such as State Forest, Crown Lands and Local Council managed lands may also provide a range of vehicle touring opportunities." Both State Forests and Local Councils opposed the admittance of off road vehicles at the SPCC Inquiry. The October 1997 Report of the NSW Regulatory Review Committee reveals that only five areas have been provided for recreational vehicle use and only two are actively used. It therefore appears that the NPWS, which also opposed 4WD intrusion, is the "bunny." 
-Even more damaging is the intention to provide "a large range of accommodation where appropriate -,from bush camping areas to caravan sites cabins and lodge" Hotels and resorts are not mentioned, bui,- judging from Kosciuszko development, they -Will be 
  
-The Sydney Bush Walkers, founded 1927. +In order to "market" the parks, saleable facilities are necessary. These would take several forms. The sale of permits for "controlled access," which would involve the marketing of the trails within the park, would mean the wide dispersion of damage. If provision must be made on public lands for off road vehicular and equestrian recreation the recommendation of the State Pollution Control Commission, that special areas be made available, should be implemented. As the Strategy states, "Public lands such as State Forest, Crown Lands and Local Council managed lands may also provide a range of vehicle touring opportunities." Both State Forests and Local Councils opposed the admittance of off road vehicles at the SPCC Inquiry. The October 1997 Report of the NSW Regulatory Review Committee reveals that only five areas have been provided for recreational vehicle use and only two are actively used. It therefore appears that the NPWS, which also opposed 4WD intrusion, is the "bunny." 
-Page!.12 . The Sydn0 Bush er, Jinuary 1998  + 
-included. These facilities may be provided by the Service itself, as in the Warrumbungles, or by the leasing of parkland to private enterprise, as at KosciusikO. Commercial opportunities are to be "enhanced." Staff is expected to be "trained in business matiagethent" so as to "significantly improve return of revenue." Commercial enhancement invOlves land clearing and the provision of essential services such as water, sewerage and electricity. These facilities, together with shops, coffee lounges, golf courses etc are provided in abundance outside the parks. Their provision 'within the parks simply deprives the local business community of patronage The Policy of "Controlled access" means that 4Wd and equestrian organisations will be granted permits, at a price, to use the trails within-the parks. The granting of this privilege to favoured organisations is a denial of public land use rights. Access may be controlled, but the immeasurable damage to flora and fauna, the cutting of deep impressions as vehicles tyre spin their way to gain traction, the widening of narrow trails, +Even more damaging is the intention to provide "a large range of accommodation where appropriate - from bush camping areas to caravan sites cabins and lodges." Hotels and resorts are not mentioned, but, judging from Kosciuszko development, they will be  included. These facilities may be provided by the Service itself, as in the Warrumbungles, or by the leasing of parkland to private enterprise, as at Kosciuszko. Commercial opportunities are to be "enhanced." Staff is expected to be "trained in business management" so as to "significantly improve return of revenue." Commercial enhancement involves land clearing and the provision of essential services such as water, sewerage and electricity. These facilities, together with shops, coffee lounges, golf courses etc are provided in abundance outside the parks. Their provision within the parks simply deprives the local business community of patronage  The policy of "controlled access" means that 4Wd and equestrian organisations will be granted permits, at a price, to use the trails within the parks. The granting of this privilege to favoured organisations is a denial of public land use rights. Access may be controlled, but the immeasurable damage to flora and fauna, the cutting of deep impressions as vehicles tyre spin their way to gain traction, the widening of narrow trails, the rutting of hillsides, the erosion (as described in the State Pollution Control Commission Report) and the impact of shod hooves on dirt trails cannot be controlled. 
-the rutting of hillsides, the erosiim (as described in the State Pollution Control Commission Report) and the impact of shod hooves on dirt trails cannot be controlled. + 
-The reason for the presentation of the strategy reports is unstated. There can be no reason for them other than to open the parks to off road vehicular and equestrian access and to raise revenue from commercial development. The access report was no doubt inspired by the desire to win the support of the anti-conservation lobby, as was the reduction of the nominated Wollemi Wilderness by over 100,000 ha., but it may well enhance the overwhelming support for conservation measured in opinion polls, which was a factor in the election of the Carr and Howard Governments. The object of the tourism report is to provide justification for the raising of revenue by the commercialisation of parks at the expense of the natural environment. +The reason for the presentation of the strategy reports is unstated. There can be no reason for them other than to open the parks to off road vehicular and equestrian access and to raise revenue from commercial development. The access report was no doubt inspired by the desire to win the support of the anti-conservation lobby, as was the reduction of the nominated Wollemi Wilderness by over 100,000 ha., but it may well enhance the overwhelming support for conservation measured in opinion polls, which was a factor in the election of the Carr and Howard Governments. The object of the tourism report is to provide justification for the raising of revenue by the commercialisation of parks at the expense of the natural environment.   
-Soft Adventure Not Us + 
-No one can give you a real wilderness experience. You have to earn it. + 
-Even on our light-pack trips, you spend far more time walking than sitting in a vehicle. How else could +====== February 1998 General Meeting ====== 
-it be? Wilderness ends where + 
-4, it meets a road or rj track. If you want +by Barry Wallace 
-.00 ' to experience + 
-a truly pristine area on its own terms, the only way to do so is on Foot. +It was around 20.20 and there were some 16 or so members present when the president called the meeting to order and got proceedings underway.  The only apology was for John Hogan, so we moved on to welcome our new members. Richard Darke and Rollin Burford were welcomed into membership in the usual way. 
-On our bushwalking holidays you exchange the pollution, machines and noise of the city for the clean air, clear water and sounds of + 
-nature around you. Being at one with nature can raise your spirit, and soothe your soul. +The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters arising.  There was also a dearth of correspondence, with the secretary reduced to reading offers of accommodation in Katoomba. 
-Some of the best remaining + 
- -wilderness areas in the world are in the regions where we operate: Kakadu and the Top End of the NT, central Australia and the Kimberley. Join us and see what makes these areas so special, see why nearly a third of our +The treasurer was able to open with the happy news that the annual audit was complete.  The report for the month indicated that we began with a balance of $3,893, acquired income of $384, disbursed $394 and closed with a balance of $3,791. 
-each year are people who have-,, walked with us before. + 
-Ask for our brochure. +The walks reports opened with no report for Paul McCann’s Buckenbowra State Forest walk over the Australia Day weekend.  Bit of an anticlimax really.  Bill Holland led a party of 8 on his Danjerra Dam area trip that same weekend.  Conditions were hot and not greatly relieved by the thunderstorm that turned up.  Tony Holgate had 10 on his Upper Ettrema walk which was re arranged into a patchwork or trips in the South-East Forest because of closures due to bushfires or threats of bushfires.  Don Brooks packed a great deal of variety into his Saturday walk out from Springwood for the party of 14.  They had rain, a storm, fine weather, some swims and numerous leeches.  There was no report for Ken Cheng’s Waterfall to Otford trip on the Sunday.  Alan Doherty’s midweek walk also failed to produce a report at the meeting. 
-kg, + 
--Willis's Walkabouts 12 Carrington St Millner NT 0810 +Kenn Clacher’s two one day canyon trips went, but no details were available to the meeting.  John Poleson reported a party of 9 on his Edgecliff to South Head urban stroll on the Saturday.  The day was pleasant and punctuated by swims.  Ken Smith rerouted his Medlow Bath trip on the same day to Faulconbridge for the party of two.  Greta James reported 9.5 (well that’s what she said) on her Bundeena to Bundeena Sunday walk.  Conditions were hot, so they resorted to swimming to control their temperature.  Bill Holland was out of town when the date for his Berowra area walk came around, so it was scrubbed.  Anne Maguire let the party of 13 on her Sunday walk out from Blackheath through storm, tempest and hail, on an otherwise perfectly all-right day. 
-Phone: 08) 8,985.2134 Fax: 08) 89852355+ 
 +David Trinder had 12 on his extended walk down the Overland Track in Tasmania during February.  Somehow or other they managed to slip the walk into a spell of fine weather. 
 + 
 +There were no details for Ian Rennard’s Tuesday midweek walk on the Tuesday.  Jim Percy postponed his walk out from Lawson over the weekend of 7, 8 February, to a date to be advised.  Rosemary MacDougal’s walk from Winmalee to Faulconbridge on the Saturday went, with an undisclosed number of participants, in rather warm conditions.  There was no report for Zol Bodlay’s Magic Gourmet Lunch walk on the same day.  Tony Crichton experienced the vacillation that is sometimes characteristic of day walk starters when the weather is variable; with excursions in the number of intending and would be walkers persisting up to and indeed beyond, the start of his Sunday walk in Erskine Creek.  The final number was 16, conditions were very hot and humid with numerous swims.  Frank Grennan had 6 walkers, a stray dog and numerous leeches on his Sunday walk out from Grose Vale. The same day Sandy Johnson had four walkers on his West Head walk which went to program despite a storm. There was no report for Ian Rennard’s mid week walk around Middle Harbour, which concluded the walks reports for the month. 
 + 
 +With the Conservation Secretary away we had no Conservation report, and with no Confederation meeting in the intervening period, no Confederation report. 
 + 
 +General business saw passage of a motion the we write to the federal defence minister and NSW state Premier, pointing out the increasing access problems along the foreshore between Middle Head and Clifton Gardens and requesting assistance to maintain and facilitate access for recreational purposes.  This all relates to the curious intention of the federal government to permit the defence department, a federal servant, to sell off federally owned land to reduce its dependence on federal funding.  There is an even more Gilbertian suggestion that the federal government might pay itself moneys out of the Telstra derived conservation fund to purchase the land it already owns, from itself, for conservation purposes of course.  I hope you are paying attention at the back there.  The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 21.05.  
 + 
 +====== Footnotes ====== 
 + 
 +by Patrick James 
 + 
 +I see from my calendar that this month celebrates the Greek, Hungary and Mauritius national days, for our Kiwi cousins Taranaki, Otago and Southland Anniversaries, for those from Old South Wales St. David's day, Canberra Day for John, Kim and Co. and of course St. Patrick's Day for those lucky, fortunate people with an Irish heritage.
  
-C. 
-The _Sydney BuSlii'valkeri,february 1998 page 13 
-Februar'y' 1998 Genrerral Meeting by Barry Wallace 
-It was around 2020 and there were some 16 or so members present when the -president called the meeting to order and.. got proceedings underway. The only apology , was for John Hogan, so we moved on to welcome our new members. Richard Darke and Rollin Burford were welcomed into membership in the usual way. 
-The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters arising. There was also a dearth of correspondence, with the secretary reduced to reading offers of accommodation in Katoomba. 
-The treasurer was able to open with the happy news that the annual audit was complete. The report for the month indicated that we began with a balance of $3,893, acquired income of $384, disbursed $394 and closed with a balance of $3,791. 
-The walks reports opened with no report for Paul McCann's Buckenbowra State Forest walk over the Australia Day weekend. Bit of an anticlimax really. Bill Holland led a party of 8 on his Danjerra Dam area trip that same weekend. Conditions were hot and not greatly relieved by the thunderstorm that turned up. Tony Holgate had 10 on his Upper Ettrema walk which was re arranged into a patchwork or trips in the South-East Forest because of closures due to bushfires or threats of bushfires. Don Brooks packed a great deal of variety into his Saturday Walk out from Springwood for the party of 14. They had rain, a storm, fine weather, some sWims and numerous leeches. There was no report for Ken Cheng's Waterfall to Otford' trip on the Sunday. Alan Doherty's midweek' walk also failed to produce a report at the meeting. 
-Kenn Clacher's two, one day canyon trips went, but no details were available to the meeting. John Poleson reported a party of 9 on his Edgecliff to South 'Head urban stroll on the Saturday. The day was. pleasant and 
-punctuated by swims. Ken Smith rerouted his Medlow Bath trip on the same day to Faulconbridge for the party of two. Greta James reported 9.5(well that's what she said) on her Bundeena to Bundeena Sunday walk. Conditions were hot, so they resorted to swimming to control their temperature. Bill Holland was out of town when the date for his Berovvra area walk came around, so it was scrubbed. Anne Maguire let the party of 13 on her Sunday walk out from Blackheath through storm, tempest and hail, on an otherwise perfectly all-right day. 
-David Trinder had 12 on his extended walk down the Overland Track in Tasmania during February. Somehow or other they managed to slip the walk into a spell of fine weather. 
-There were no details for Ian Rennard's Tuesday midweek walk on the Tuesday. Jim Percy postponed his walk out from Lawson over the weekend of 7, 8 February, to a date to be advised. Rosemary MacDougal's walk from Winmalee to Faulconbridge on the Saturday went, with an undisclosed number of participants, in rather warm conditions. There was no report for Zol Bodlay's Magic Gourmet Lunch walk on the same day. Tony Crichton experienced the vacillation that is sometimes characteristic of day walk starters when the weather is variable; with excursions in the number of intending and would be walkers persisting up to and indeed beyond, the start of his Sunday walk in Erskine Creek. The final number was 16, conditions were very hot and humid With numerous swims. Frank Grennan had 6 walkers, a stray dog and numerous leeches on his Sunday walk out from Grose Vale. The same day Sandy Johnson had four walkers on his West Head walk which went to program despite a storm. There was no report for Ian Rennard's mid week walk around Middle Harbour, which concluded the walks reports for the month. 
-With the Conservation Secretary away we had no Conservation report, and- with no Confederation meeting in the intervening period, no Confederation report. 
-The Sydney Bush Walkers, founded 1927. 
-Page 14 The Sydney Bushwalker, January 1998 
-General business saw passage of a motion the we write to the federal defence minister and NSW state Premier, pointing out the increasing access problems along the foreshore between Middle Head and Clifton Gardens and requesting assistance to maintain and facilitate access for recreational purposes. This all relates to the curious intention of the federal government to permit the defence department, a federal servant, to sell off federally owned land to reduce its dependence on federal funding. There is an even more Gilbertian suggestion that the federal government might pay itself moneys out of the Telstra derived conservation fund to purchase the land it already owns, from itself, for conservation purposes of course. I hope you, are paying attention at the back there. The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2105. 
-FOOTNOTES by Patrick James I see from my calendar that this month celebrates the Greek, Hungary and Mauritius national days, for our Kiwi cousins Taranaki, Otago and Southland Anniversaries, for those from Old South Wales St. David's day, Canberra Day for John, Kim and Co. and of course St. Patrick's Day for those lucky, fortunate people with an Irish heritage. 
 This month Jan Holland, daughter of Bill, gave birth to a daughter: a sister to Christopher. Mother father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews all doing well. This month Jan Holland, daughter of Bill, gave birth to a daughter: a sister to Christopher. Mother father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews all doing well.
-Young Tine Mathews celebrates a significant birthday this month. And when is a day both gray,, and sunny? For George Gray on his significant birthday this month. Happy birthday Tine and George. + 
-I understand some members are searching for back issues of the Magazine, viz issues 18 and 19j Well dear readers little do they know that the Issue numbers were mixed up, 18 was printed on the front cover and 19 printed inside on the contents page, one magazine with two numbers, cunning what! It was only after looking at practically every magazine I was able to determine that September 1997 was actually Issue No. 754. +Young Tine Mathews celebrates a significant birthday this month.  And when is a day both gray and sunny? For George Gray on his significant birthday this month. Happy birthday Tine and George.  
-ODE TO DAVID TRINDER'S 1997 CHRISTMAS WALK + 
-by Karen Brading +I understand some members are searching for back issues of the Magazine, viz issues 18 and 19.  Well dear readers little do they know that the Issue numbers were mixed up, 18 was printed on the front cover and 19 printed inside on the contents page, one magazine with two numbers, cunning what!  It was only after looking at practically every magazine I was able to determine that September 1997 was actually Issue No. 754. 
-It's a story of a man and lady + 
-Who were bringing up a boy and 3 girls All of them love walking with their parents The youngest one in curls + 
-Now the fella had a little brother Who carried a baby in his pack She awoke at night every hour But slept on the track +====== Ode to David Trinder's 1997 Christmas Walk ====== 
-It's a story of our fearless leader + 
-Whose yellow pants are really quite a sight He goes searching for map and compass In the dead of night +by Karen Brading  
-It's a story of his partner Carol + 
-Who brought along a daughter of her own Selina has hair which is the blondest But it is not her own +It’s a story of a man and lady\\ 
-It's a story of speedy Jitka +Who were bringing up a boy and 3 girls\\ 
-Who had a tiny blister on her foot On a walk it burst and got infected And now she hobbles to the toot +All of them love walking with their parents\\ 
-It's a story of Geoff Bradley +The youngest one in curls 
-Who brought down John Carlson in his car John felt quite sick and went to.Cooma So Geoff didn't walk too far + 
-It's a story of John and Erith +Now the fella had a little brother\\ 
-Who missed a walk because they did sleep in They climbed Koskiuszko a day later+Who carried a baby in his pack\\ 
 +She awoke at night every hour\\ 
 +But slept on the track 
 + 
 +It’s a story of our fearless leader\\ 
 +Whose yellow pants are really quite a sight\\ 
 +He goes searching for map and compass\\ 
 +In the dead of night 
 + 
 +It’s a story of his partner Carol\\ 
 +Who brought along a daughter of her own\\ 
 +Selina has hair which is the blondest\\ 
 +But it is not her own 
 + 
 +It’s a story of speedy Jitka\\ 
 +Who had a tiny blister on her foot\\ 
 +On a walk it burst and got infected\\ 
 +And now she hobbles to the toot 
 + 
 +It’s a story of Geoff Bradley\\ 
 +Who brought down John Carlson in his car\\ 
 +John felt quite sick and went to Cooma\\ 
 +So Geoff didn’t walk too far 
 + 
 +It’s a story of John and Erith\\ 
 +Who missed a walk because they did sleep in\\ 
 +They climbed Koskiuszko a day later\\
 and were blasted in the wind and were blasted in the wind
-It's a story of Joy and Ian 
-Who came down as quickly as they can They keep their curtains drawn down low To hide the cats in their van 
-Till one day when these walkers got together And they knew that it was much more than a hunch 
-That this group would join the Brading family That's the way we became a crazy bunch 
-Investiture of the New president: at General Meeting 8 April 1998. 
  
 +It’s a story of Joy and Ian\\
 +Who came down as quickly as they can\\
 +They keep their curtains drawn down low\\
 +To hide the cats in their van
 +
 +Till one day when these walkers got together\\
 +And they knew that it was much more than a hunch\\
 +That this group would join the Brading family\\
 +That’s the way we became a crazy bunch
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