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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Inc, PO Box 431 Milsons Point 1565. To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. +**THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Inc, PO Box 431 Milsons Point 1565.  
-Editor: Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873 + 
-Business Manager: Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone 9958 7838 +To advertise in this magazine, please contact the Business Manager. 
-Production Manager: Frances Holland  + 
-Printer: Kenn Clacher, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell, Tom Wenman,+|**Editor**| Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873| 
 +|**Business Manager**| Elizabeth Miller 1 The Babette, Castlecrag, 2068 Telephone 9958 7838| 
 +|**Production Manager**| Frances Holland | 
 +|**PrinterS**| Kenn Clacher, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell, Tom Wenman|
  
 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, (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. 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, (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
  
-President: Eddy Giacomel  +|**President**| Eddy Giacomel | 
-Vice-President: Tony Holgate  +|**Vice-President**| Tony Holgate | 
-Public Officer: Fran Holland  +|**Public Officer**| Fran Holland | 
-Treasurer: Edith Baker +|**Treasurer**| Edith Baker| 
-Secretary Rosemary MacDougal  +|**Secretary** |Rosemary MacDougal | 
-Walks Secretary: Bill Capon  +|**Walks Secretary**| Bill Capon | 
-Social Secretary: Elwyn Morris  +|**Social Secretary**| Elwyn Morris | 
-Membership Secretary: BarryWallace +|**Membership Secretary**| Barry Wallace| 
-New Members Secretary: Frank Brennan +|**New Members Secretary**| Frank Grennan | 
-Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland +|**Conservation Secretary**| Bill Holland | 
-Magazine Editor: Ray Hookway +|**Magazine Editor**| Ray Hookway | 
-Committee Members: Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas  +|**Committee Members**| Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas | 
-Delegates to Confederation: Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder+|**Delegates to Confederation**| Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder | 
 + 
 +**APRIL 1999 Issue No. 773**
  
-APRIL 1999 +|2. |Editorial, Vale Tine Matthews| 
-Issue No. 773:+|3. |Letter to editor by Gretel Woodward | 
 +|4. | Letter to editor by Owen Marks | 
 +|5. |Letter to Editor by Pamela Irving | 
 +| | Reunion report by Bill Holland| 
 +| | Salute to Marie Byles by Dot Butler| 
 +|8. |Coolana questions answered by Bill Holland| 
 +|10. |New Bushwalking Publications | 
 +|II. |We Need Coolana by Alex Colley | 
 +|12. |February Meeting report by Barry Wallace | 
 +|13. |First Coolana Committee meeting report by Rosemary MacDougal | 
 +|14. |Competency training by Brad X | 
 +|15. |Temporary Archivist wanted | 
 +|16. |Bush Lovers Beware by Henry Gold |
  
-2. Editorial, Vale Tine Matthews +ADVERTISERS\\ 
-3. Letter to editor by Gretel Woodward  +Alpsport front cover\\ 
-4: Letter to editor by Owen Marks +Eastwood Camping Centre 7\\ 
-5. Letter to Editor by Pamela Irving +Outland 10\\ 
-Reunion report by Bill Holland +Paddy Palm back cover\\ 
-Salute to Marie Byles by Dot Butler +U Relax 4 We'll Drive 15\\ 
-8. Coolana questions answered by Bill Holland +Willis's Walkabouts 5\\
-10. New Bushwalking Publications: +
-II. We Need Coolana by Alex Colley +
-12. February Meeting report by Barry Wallace +
-13. First Coolana Committee meeting report by Rosemary MacDougal +
-14. Competency training by Brad X +
-15. Temporary Archivist  wanted +
-16. Bush Lovers Beware by Henry Gold +
  
-ADVERTISERS 
-Alpsport front cover 
-Eastwood Camping Centre 7 
-Outland 10 
-Paddy Palm back cover 
-U Relax 4 We'll Drive 15 
-Willis's Walkabouts 5 
  
 +====== Editorial ======
  
-**Editorial** 
  
 Somehow I have ended up as editor of this prestigious journal. I don't know whether it was Patrick's persuasive talents or his offer of a complimentary set of steak knives that persuaded me, but I am sure that I. will find it difficult to continue the excellent standard that Patrick has maintained in the three years that he filled the position of editor. Thank you Patrick. Somehow I have ended up as editor of this prestigious journal. I don't know whether it was Patrick's persuasive talents or his offer of a complimentary set of steak knives that persuaded me, but I am sure that I. will find it difficult to continue the excellent standard that Patrick has maintained in the three years that he filled the position of editor. Thank you Patrick.
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 The first committee meeting was held on April 15th prior to the general meeting and a full report which includes a list of committee members, be found on page 13. The first committee meeting was held on April 15th prior to the general meeting and a full report which includes a list of committee members, be found on page 13.
  
-** +**New Club Post Box Number**
-New Club Post Box Number**+
  
 Please note that the SBW PO Box number is now PO Box 431 Milsons Point NSW 1565. The old city box will be retained for 2 months. Please note that the SBW PO Box number is now PO Box 431 Milsons Point NSW 1565. The old city box will be retained for 2 months.
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-**Letters to the Editor**+====== Letters to the Editor ======
  
-**Fire Sale of Coolana** by Gretel Woodward+ 
 +**Fire Sale of Coolana**  
 +by Gretel Woodward
  
 Since the late 1920s SBW has been a club whose main objective has been to provide top quality bush walking for its members and because of this the club has attracted (in the main) like minded people with high ideals and principles. Wherever possible they have endeavoured to protect the bush that gives us all so much pleasure, by accepting and adhering to the rules of the bushwalking code i e. leave nothing but footprint, and to protect where possible a small portion of this precious bushland for the future - Blue Gum, Myuna Creek, Garrawarra, North Era and the clubs present icon, Coolana. Since the late 1920s SBW has been a club whose main objective has been to provide top quality bush walking for its members and because of this the club has attracted (in the main) like minded people with high ideals and principles. Wherever possible they have endeavoured to protect the bush that gives us all so much pleasure, by accepting and adhering to the rules of the bushwalking code i e. leave nothing but footprint, and to protect where possible a small portion of this precious bushland for the future - Blue Gum, Myuna Creek, Garrawarra, North Era and the clubs present icon, Coolana.
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-**A Prospective's view of Coolana** By Pam Irving.+====== A Prospective's view of Coolana ====== 
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 +By Pam Irving.
  
 Just a few thoughts on the Coolana situation. I am new to SBW (four months as a prospective) and perhaps that puts me in a position to be dispassionate relative to long standing members. I have been to Coolana Just a few thoughts on the Coolana situation. I am new to SBW (four months as a prospective) and perhaps that puts me in a position to be dispassionate relative to long standing members. I have been to Coolana
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-**The Annual Celebration 30th SBW Reunion at Coolana** by Bill Holland+====== The Annual Celebration 30th SBW Reunion at Coolana ====== 
 +  
 +by Bill Holland
  
 About a dozen or so campers had arrived by Friday evening. As expected, the river flats were a picture. We gathered around the table under the trees for an evening of star gazing and discussion and then having solved the problems of the world we went to bed. The 30th Annual Reunion of Sydney Bush Walkers had begun. About a dozen or so campers had arrived by Friday evening. As expected, the river flats were a picture. We gathered around the table under the trees for an evening of star gazing and discussion and then having solved the problems of the world we went to bed. The 30th Annual Reunion of Sydney Bush Walkers had begun.
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 Although most of us departed late Sunday afternoon, others stayed on until Monday. What Was different about this reunion? Not much really, it was the usual pleasant occasion. Numbers were up but there were fewer children. We had a great weekend and look forward to next year. What will it be? The Millennium Reunion or perhaps the Year 2000 Celebration. We might even feature the Bushies Olympics. Whatever we call it, Coolana will be just as beautiful and the weekend something to look forward to. Although most of us departed late Sunday afternoon, others stayed on until Monday. What Was different about this reunion? Not much really, it was the usual pleasant occasion. Numbers were up but there were fewer children. We had a great weekend and look forward to next year. What will it be? The Millennium Reunion or perhaps the Year 2000 Celebration. We might even feature the Bushies Olympics. Whatever we call it, Coolana will be just as beautiful and the weekend something to look forward to.
  
-**Salute to Marie Byles**+ 
 +====== Salute to Marie Byles ====== 
  
 At this year's reunion a tree at Coolana was dedicated to Marie Byles, a SBW member of 50 years standing. Marie was born on 5th April 1900 and died on 21st November 1979. She packed a lot of living into those 79 1/2 years. Marie studied law at Sydney University and in 1924, at the age of 24 this pocket edition, seven stone, 5'2" girl entered the law profession and became the first female solicitor in New South Wales. In 1929 Marie joined the Sydney Bush Walkers Club then just two years old. Marie alone and with S.B.W. friends went mountain climbing in Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Scotland. She wrote books On travel, mountain climbing, eastern religion and physical fitness. In 1941 Marie together with Paddy Pallin started the Bush Club, still an active Sydney bushwalking club. Marie espoused many Conservation issues, one of Which was having Bouddi National park declared. Marie acted as the Club's legal adviser in the purchase of Coolana, and donated significantly to the Coolana fund. A giant tree at a place she loved is a fitting tribute to this small, giant of a lady. At this year's reunion a tree at Coolana was dedicated to Marie Byles, a SBW member of 50 years standing. Marie was born on 5th April 1900 and died on 21st November 1979. She packed a lot of living into those 79 1/2 years. Marie studied law at Sydney University and in 1924, at the age of 24 this pocket edition, seven stone, 5'2" girl entered the law profession and became the first female solicitor in New South Wales. In 1929 Marie joined the Sydney Bush Walkers Club then just two years old. Marie alone and with S.B.W. friends went mountain climbing in Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Scotland. She wrote books On travel, mountain climbing, eastern religion and physical fitness. In 1941 Marie together with Paddy Pallin started the Bush Club, still an active Sydney bushwalking club. Marie espoused many Conservation issues, one of Which was having Bouddi National park declared. Marie acted as the Club's legal adviser in the purchase of Coolana, and donated significantly to the Coolana fund. A giant tree at a place she loved is a fitting tribute to this small, giant of a lady.
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-**Coolana**+====== Coolana, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ====== 
  
-**Answers to frequently asked questions** Compiled by W Holland+Compiled by W Holland
 Originally circulated at the March AGM Originally circulated at the March AGM
  
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-**We Need Coolana** By Alex Colley+====== We Need Coolana ====== 
 +  
 +By Alex Colley
  
 This article by Alex fills in the background as to how the conservation fund that formed the basis of the Coolana fund. This article by Alex fills in the background as to how the conservation fund that formed the basis of the Coolana fund.
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-**The February 1999 General Meeting.** +====== The February 1999 General Meeting ====== 
  
 There were some 29 or so members present when Tony Holgate as chairman, standing in for the President, absent on business interstate, declared the meeting open at 20.17 hours. There was an apology for Eddy, and new member Sara Ashley-Wilson was welcomed to the club. There were some 29 or so members present when Tony Holgate as chairman, standing in for the President, absent on business interstate, declared the meeting open at 20.17 hours. There was an apology for Eddy, and new member Sara Ashley-Wilson was welcomed to the club.
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-**Coolana Sub-Committee** +====== Coolana Sub-Committee ====== 
  
 The resolution regarding Coolana which was carried at the General Meeting in February 1999 and in respect of which the rescission motion moved at the Annual General Meeting in March 1999 was lost, is as follows: The resolution regarding Coolana which was carried at the General Meeting in February 1999 and in respect of which the rescission motion moved at the Annual General Meeting in March 1999 was lost, is as follows:
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-**Competency Training** by Brad X+====== Competency Training ====== 
 + 
 +by Brad X
  
 Is this what you're looking for" said my flatmate and thrust an official looking letter into my hands. One quick glimpse at the return address and 1 knew it was. I dropped the letter a couple of times in my fumbles to open it. Damn! I passed the theory but 1 failed the practical test. Now what was I to do. My fiancee would be upset and all our wedding plans and preparations probably would be totally disrupted. Is this what you're looking for" said my flatmate and thrust an official looking letter into my hands. One quick glimpse at the return address and 1 knew it was. I dropped the letter a couple of times in my fumbles to open it. Damn! I passed the theory but 1 failed the practical test. Now what was I to do. My fiancee would be upset and all our wedding plans and preparations probably would be totally disrupted.
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 What will Brad do? Will the Wedding go ahead? Stay tuned next month for the next instalment. What will Brad do? Will the Wedding go ahead? Stay tuned next month for the next instalment.
  
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-ARTICLES WANTED**+**ARTICLES WANTED**
 A new editor but the same old refrain! Walk reports or articles on any subject related to Bushwalking are welcome. Articles can be submitted on a floppy disk or by email on rraymond@ozemail.com.au or if you do not have a computer I will accept typed documents. I would prefer that they be done with "Word" using Times New Roman 12 pt font. A new editor but the same old refrain! Walk reports or articles on any subject related to Bushwalking are welcome. Articles can be submitted on a floppy disk or by email on rraymond@ozemail.com.au or if you do not have a computer I will accept typed documents. I would prefer that they be done with "Word" using Times New Roman 12 pt font.
  
  
-**Bush Lovers Beware !** +====== Bush Lovers Beware ! ====== 
 + 
 by Henry Gold by Henry Gold
  
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 The PLUA newsletters attack conservation organisations, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and individuals who don't share their views. The PLUA's aggressive and confrontational approach somewhat diminishes their credibility as a lobby group, The PLUA newsletters attack conservation organisations, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and individuals who don't share their views. The PLUA's aggressive and confrontational approach somewhat diminishes their credibility as a lobby group,
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