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-'tHE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to members of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc +**THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to members of The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, PO, Box, 431 Milsons Point 1565. 
-PO, Box, 431 MilsOns Point 1565. +
-.+
 To advertise in this magazine, contact the Business Manager To advertise in this magazine, contact the Business Manager
-Editor: Ray Hookway 
-1 Telephone 9411 1873 
-Email rraymphd@ozemail com au 
-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, Kirribilli (near 
- Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and 'prospective members 'are welcome any Wednesday. 
-President:. Eddy Giacomel 
-Vice-President: .Tony Holgate 
-Pubiic Officer: Fran Holland 
-'Treasurer: - Edith Baker 
-Secretary: Rosemary MacDougal Wallcs Secretary: Bill Capon 
-Social Secretary Elwyn Morris Membership Secretary: Barry Wallace NeVi Members Secretary. Frank Grennan -Conservation Secretary: Bill Holland Magazine Editor: .; Ray Hookway Committee Members: 
-Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas ,Delegates to confederation:" 
-Jim Callaway & Witf Hilder 
-please 
-SEPTEMBER 
-1999 
-Issue No. 778 
-2. The Mitchell River. 
-Kimberley 
-by Wayne Steele 
-4. Know Them By their words 
-by Henry Gold 
-5. Coolana Barn Dance Ad. 
-6. Yerranderie Walking by Ray Hookway 
-10. Letter re Coolana 
-by Frank Rigby 
-11. Nowra Braidwood Road Closure Advice 
-11. Social Notes 
-Peter Stitt's broken leg 
-12. Coolana Some Answers letter by Will' Hilder 
-13. SBW Photograph Comp. 
-14. August General Meeting reported by Barry Wallace 
-15. Club Insurance Policies by Rosemary MacDougal 
-16. Personal Insurance Cover by Maurice Smith 
-17. Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz supplied by Geoff McIntosh 
-18. Lightening The Load by George Mawer 
-. - 
-ADVERTISERS' 
- Alpsport front cover 
-Eastwood Camping Centre 9 
-Ecotrek 7 
-I3ogong Jack Adventures 
-Outland 17 
-Paddy Pain back cover 
-V, Relax 4 We'll Drive 11 
-Willis's.Walkabouis 5 
-Page 2 The Sydney Bushwalker, September 1999 
  
-THE MITCHELL RIVER. KIMBERLEY +|**Editor**| Ray Hookway Telephone 9411 1873 Email rraymphd@ozemail com au | 
 +|**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, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday. 
 + 
 +|**President** | Eddy Giacomel | 
 +|**Vice-President** |Tony Holgate | 
 +|**Public Officer** | Fran Holland | 
 +|**Treasurer**| Edith Baker | 
 +|**Secretary** | Rosemary MacDougal | 
 +|**Walks Secretary**| Bill Capon | 
 +|**Social Secretary** | Elwyn Morris | 
 +|**Membership Secretary**| Barry Wallace | 
 +|**New Members Secretary**| Frank Grennan | 
 +|**Conservation Secretary**| Bill Holland | 
 +|**Magazine Editor**| Ray Hookway | 
 +|**Committee Members**| Anthony Crichton & Spiro Hajinakitas | 
 +|**Delegates to Confederation**| Jim Callaway & Wilf Hilder | 
 + 
 +**SEPTEMBER 1999 Issue No. 778** 
 + 
 +|2. |The Mitchell River Kimberley by Wayne Steele | 
 +|4. | Know Them By their words by Henry Gold | 
 +|5. |Coolana Barn Dance Ad. | 
 +|6. | Yerranderie Walking by Ray Hookway | 
 +|10. | Letter re Coolanaby Frank Rigby | 
 +|11. |Nowra Braidwood Road Closure Advice | 
 +|11. |Social Notes, Peter Stitt's broken leg | 
 +|12. |Coolana  Some Answers letter by Wilf Hilder | 
 +|13. |SBW Photograph Comp.| 
 +|14. | August General Meeting reported by Barry Wallace | 
 +|15. | Club Insurance Policies by Rosemary MacDougal | 
 +|16. | Personal Insurance Cover by Maurice Smith | 
 +|17. | Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz supplied by Geoff McIntosh | 
 +|18. | Lightening The Load by George Mawer | 
 + 
 +ADVERTISERS\\ 
 +Alpsport front cover\\ 
 +Eastwood Camping Centre 9\\ 
 +Ecotrek 7\\ 
 +Bogong Jack Adventures\\ 
 +Outland 17\\ 
 +Paddy Pain back cover\\ 
 +U Relax 4 We'll Drive 11\\ 
 +Willis's Walkabouts 5\\ 
 + 
 + 
 +====== The Mitchell River, Kimberley ====== 
 13 June to 23 June 1999 13 June to 23 June 1999
 by Wayne Steele by Wayne Steele
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 After some years of promises and talk it was finally decided that 1999 was the year to walk in the Mitchell Plateau area of The Kimberley, Western Australia. So it came about that four members and one ex- member (now living in Canberra), of the Sydney Bushwalkers Club went on an eleven day walk through the Mitchell River area. After some years of promises and talk it was finally decided that 1999 was the year to walk in the Mitchell Plateau area of The Kimberley, Western Australia. So it came about that four members and one ex- member (now living in Canberra), of the Sydney Bushwalkers Club went on an eleven day walk through the Mitchell River area.
  
-The walkers were.; Wendy Lippiatt, Patrick McBride, Bob Milne, Tony Marshall, Wayne Steele (Leader). +The walkers were : Wendy Lippiatt, Patrick McBride, Bob Milne, Tony Marshall, Wayne Steele (Leader). 
-Our packs weighed in at about 18 kg each which included 5.4 kg "of Communal food and equipment for dinners and breakfasts and of course no long trip is complete without the OP rum and lemon barley for the evening hot toddy.+Our packs weighed in at about 18 kg each which included 5.4 kg of communal food and equipment for dinners and breakfasts, and of course no long trip is complete without the OP rum and lemon barley for the evening hot toddy.
  
-We wore boots and gaiters to cope with the rocky terrain and spinifex, and long-sleeved shirts. Wendy and Patrick wore long pants, the others shorts. We drank water from all the streams with no ill effects although the taste was sometimes musty like moss vegetation. Firewood , burned readily with a hot flame and was always plentiful.+We wore boots and gaiters to cope with the rocky terrain and spinifex, and long-sleeved shirts. Wendy and Patrick wore long pants, the others shorts. We drank water from all the streams with no ill effects although the taste was sometimes musty like moss vegetation. Firewood burned readily with a hot flame and was always plentiful.
  
 The walk started and finished at the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. A local light aircraft company was employed to deliver us and our rucksacks at the airstrip and hopefully, not forget to pick us up 11 days later. The Mitchell Plateau airfield consists of two landing strips located on a flat featureless plateau surrounded by savannah woodland of Acacia and Eucalyptus trees, Livistonia palms and 1.5-2.0 metres tall spear grass. The walk started and finished at the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. A local light aircraft company was employed to deliver us and our rucksacks at the airstrip and hopefully, not forget to pick us up 11 days later. The Mitchell Plateau airfield consists of two landing strips located on a flat featureless plateau surrounded by savannah woodland of Acacia and Eucalyptus trees, Livistonia palms and 1.5-2.0 metres tall spear grass.
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 The Lower Mitchell River cuts its way, through the sandstone plateau and we did not obtain a clear view. until we reached the cliff overlooking the tidal reaches on the river. From the vantage point we were directly above the famous rock bar which is known for the spectacular sight during the tidal changes. Unfortunately we arrived at the turning of the low tide and so missed the tidal race over the bar, however the low tide was a benefit in that it enabled us to negotiate the exposed. mangrove beds and rock ledges to gain access along the gorge to the higher fresh water reaches of the Mitchell. We had seen a salt water crocodile in the gorge and crossing the mangrove beds required keeping a wary eye open for crocodile drag marks in the mud. The Lower Mitchell River cuts its way, through the sandstone plateau and we did not obtain a clear view. until we reached the cliff overlooking the tidal reaches on the river. From the vantage point we were directly above the famous rock bar which is known for the spectacular sight during the tidal changes. Unfortunately we arrived at the turning of the low tide and so missed the tidal race over the bar, however the low tide was a benefit in that it enabled us to negotiate the exposed. mangrove beds and rock ledges to gain access along the gorge to the higher fresh water reaches of the Mitchell. We had seen a salt water crocodile in the gorge and crossing the mangrove beds required keeping a wary eye open for crocodile drag marks in the mud.
  
-Amongst the rocks bordering the river we saw our first bettong, a possum-sized hopping marsupial with a tuft of hair on the tip of the tail. During the rest of the trip we saw three more of them, all in daylight. Bettongs are now extinct in most parts of Australia and we had never seen them before in the wild. We also sighted three bandicoots which bounded away almost from underfoot.+Amongst the rocks bordering the river we saw our first Bettong, a possum-sized hopping marsupial with a tuft of hair on the tip of the tail. During the rest of the trip we saw three more of them, all in daylight. Bettongs are now extinct in most parts of Australia and we had never seen them before in the wild. We also sighted three bandicoots which bounded away almost from underfoot.
  
 We encountered a number of relatively low height waterfalls whilst walking upstream. Even though these waterfalls were not great in height they were all impressive as a result of the attractive rock ledges and rock formations in the vicinity. Evidence of the high wet season water levels can be gauged by the remains of timber in high ledges, sometimes several metres above the present water level. The falls must be very spectacular in the wet season. The Mitchell River flows generally through flat sandstone country from the main Mitchell Falls, and there are many long deep reaches along which to walk and camp. Tall paperbarks provide dappled shade. These reaches are perfect settings to sit in the evening with a rum and lemon barley drink in hand and watch the colours change as the sun sets, and listen to the calls of cockatoos and other birds as they settle for the night. We encountered a number of relatively low height waterfalls whilst walking upstream. Even though these waterfalls were not great in height they were all impressive as a result of the attractive rock ledges and rock formations in the vicinity. Evidence of the high wet season water levels can be gauged by the remains of timber in high ledges, sometimes several metres above the present water level. The falls must be very spectacular in the wet season. The Mitchell River flows generally through flat sandstone country from the main Mitchell Falls, and there are many long deep reaches along which to walk and camp. Tall paperbarks provide dappled shade. These reaches are perfect settings to sit in the evening with a rum and lemon barley drink in hand and watch the colours change as the sun sets, and listen to the calls of cockatoos and other birds as they settle for the night.
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-KNOW THEM BY THEIR WORDS +====== Know Them By Their Words ====== 
-by Henry Gold+ 
 + by Henry Gold
    
-I am answering a reply by Peter Stitt and Garth Coulter in the July issue to my earlier article in the April issue. Peter and Garth claim that their party, the Outdoor. +I am answering a reply by Peter Stitt and Garth Coulter in the July issue to my earlier article in the April issue. Peter and Garth claim that their party, the Outdoor Recreation Party (ORP), is a conservation minded and wilderness friendly organisation. Here is an extract from the ORP's Website Newsletter No 9, Spring 1998, Volume 1, in response to some wilderness nominations by the National Parks and Wildlife Service 
-Recreation Party (ORP), is a conservation Minded and wilderness friendly organisation. Here is an extract from the ORrs Website Newsletter No 9, Spring 1998, Volume 1, in response to some wilderness nominations by the National 'Parks and Wildlife 'Service + 
-"16 new wilderness areas have been identified, mostly in the New England area. There will be it line Of wilderness along the Great Dividing Range '280 Ions long, when all this is eventually declared. Horse riders may have to say goodbye forever to the concept of the Bi- +"16 new wilderness areas have been identified, mostly in the New England area. There will be a line of wilderness along the Great Dividing Range 280 klms long, when all this is eventually declared. Horse riders may have to say goodbye forever to the concept of the Bicentenary Trail.  
-(:`enienary+
 We must as clubs, and individuals protest against these proposals, otherwise the NPWS will simply assume that there is no opposition to wilderness, and be able to prove through lack of protest letters that their argument is valid. We must as clubs, and individuals protest against these proposals, otherwise the NPWS will simply assume that there is no opposition to wilderness, and be able to prove through lack of protest letters that their argument is valid.
-An area in the entre of Yengo National Park is also being prepared to be identified as wilderness. This area will clearly have addition after addition added to it, making a huge "no go" area in no time. In previous newsletters we have telegraphed the Central Coast branch of NPWS's intention of creating wilderness in Yengo. So if we don't fight, say goodbye to Heartbreak Hill and Fred's Hill. Motorcyclists especially will be badly disadvantaged"+ 
 +An area in the centre of Yengo National Park is also being prepared to be identified as wilderness. This area will clearly have addition after addition added to it, making a huge "no go" area in no time. In previous newsletters we have telegraphed the Central Coast branch of NPWS's intention of creating wilderness in Yengo. So if we don't fight, say goodbye to Heartbreak Hill and Fred's Hill. Motorcyclists especially will be badly disadvantaged." 
 Peter and Garth deny that the ORP is not a political front for the Public Land Users Alliance (PLUA) but the ORP and PLUA have held numerous combined public meetings throughout NSW. If two organisations hold joint meetings, one must conclude that they at least share each other's views. Peter and Garth deny that the ORP is not a political front for the Public Land Users Alliance (PLUA) but the ORP and PLUA have held numerous combined public meetings throughout NSW. If two organisations hold joint meetings, one must conclude that they at least share each other's views.
-The following are some responses by the PLUA to wilderness nominatiOns, as they are stated in the Journal of the PLUA, February 
-1996. 
  
 +The following are some responses by the PLUA to wilderness nominations, as they are stated in the Journal of the PLUA, February 1996.
  
-'Many of these nominations have come from extreme groups such as:: The Wilderness Society, The Colon* Foundation, the Australian Conservation Foundation arid several' Bushwalking clubs, organisations who through their publications have shown themselves to be anti-horses, anti-vehicles; anti-social and the 'consequences of their lock-up-and-leave it mentality shows them to be anti-environment. +"Many of these nominations have come from extreme groups such as: The Wilderness Society, The Colong Foundation, the Australian Conservation Foundation and several Bushwalking clubs, organisations who through their publications have shown themselves to be anti-horses, anti-vehicles, anti-social and the consequences of their lock-up-and-leave it mentality shows them to be anti-environment.
-We propose a three day rally at parliament House in Sydney, in ,conjunction with our friends from the mining, forestry and agricultural industries."' +
-Instructions-to members, taken from the 'June 1996 issue. +
-"YoOcive until the end of this month (June 90 -to write a letter of opposition to these new nominated wilderness areas. Please make the first sentence very clear as to your opposition to wilderness and then state your reasons why." +
-Here is one more statement from the ORP Website Newsletter No 19, Spring 1998, Volume L Readers should keep in mind that this is meant to be serious. +
-"Our intelligence sources who closely watch - and listen to the Green movement, and have a perfect record in predicting what can be expected next from our opponents predict that recreational fishing is the next target on the Green's hit list. This will be an attempt to merge with Animal Liberation to bolster flagging support. So all our members who like to "wet a line" be warned " +
-0000000 COOLANA BARN DANCE +
-Don't forget the 'Hootenanny' November 5.6.7 +
-Consult the walks program for details +
-C10000E10 +
-e m er e o 4D m e in e w+
  
 +We propose a three day rally at Parliament House in Sydney in conjunction with our friends from the mining, forestry and agricultural industries."
  
 +Instructions to members, taken from the June 1996 issue.
 +"You have until the end of this month to write a letter of opposition to these new nominated wilderness areas. Please make the first sentence very clear as to your opposition to wilderness and then state your reasons why."
  
 +Here is one more statement from the ORP Website Newsletter No 19, Spring 1998, Volume L. Readers should keep in mind that this is meant to be serious. "Our intelligence sources who closely watch and listen to the Green movement, and have a perfect record in predicting what can be expected next from our opponents predict that recreational fishing is the next target on the Green's hit list. This will be an attempt to merge with Animal Liberation to bolster flagging support. So all our members who like to "wet a line" be warned ".
 +
 +
 +**Coolana Barn Dance**
 +Don't forget the 'Hootenanny' November 5.6.7. Consult the walks program for details
  
    
-Yerranderie Walking+====== Yerranderie Walking ====== 
 by Ray Hookway by Ray Hookway
-Maps, Bindook 1-25 000. Yerranderie 1725 000+Maps, Bindook 1-25 000. Yerranderie 1-25 000
  
 Three walks in the Yerranderie area appear on the Spring 1999 walks program, one to be led by Wayne Steele on Oct 22/24, has been labelled by Bill Capon an SBW classic. I have done this walk several times in past years and a few comments may engender some interest in this historic and spectacular area. The view from the top of Yerranderie Peak, overlooking the old silver mining town of Yerranderie is a high point of a walk packed with interest. Three walks in the Yerranderie area appear on the Spring 1999 walks program, one to be led by Wayne Steele on Oct 22/24, has been labelled by Bill Capon an SBW classic. I have done this walk several times in past years and a few comments may engender some interest in this historic and spectacular area. The view from the top of Yerranderie Peak, overlooking the old silver mining town of Yerranderie is a high point of a walk packed with interest.
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- +====== Letter to the Editor ====== 
-Letter to the Editor from Frank Rigby+  
 +from Frank Rigby
  
 I realise that many words about Coolana have been written in recent months but Elwyn Morris' negative, slanted letter(August issue) demands a reply. I will address Elwyn's comments point by point. I realise that many words about Coolana have been written in recent months but Elwyn Morris' negative, slanted letter(August issue) demands a reply. I will address Elwyn's comments point by point.
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 An historical note. An historical note.
 Regarding the proposal that the club build or acquire a house in the mountains for use by members. Regarding the proposal that the club build or acquire a house in the mountains for use by members.
-In 1951 there was a proposal that the club build a ski lodge. All of the investigation and planning for the project 2 vos.,,done by Viterestedualified-'members but when the project reached the implementation stage it was 1)66:lied out that a booking manager would be required. There were no volunteers for the position and so the project immediately lapsed.+In 1951 there was a proposal that the club build a ski lodge. All of the investigation and planning for the project 2 was done by interested qualified members but when the project reached the implementation stage it was pointed out that a booking manager would be required. There were no volunteers for the position and so the project immediately lapsed.
  
 The Moral of the story is before commencing on a said project, the club should appoint (or hire) a manager to ensure that the asset acquired will be always managed and maintained in a satisfactory manner. Ed. The Moral of the story is before commencing on a said project, the club should appoint (or hire) a manager to ensure that the asset acquired will be always managed and maintained in a satisfactory manner. Ed.
-anima 
  
-Social Notes+ 
 +**Social Notes** 
 We were sorry to hear the news that Peter Stitt suffered a broken leg whilst ferrying a ski club member to his lodge on the club skidoo.  This makes a pigeon pair as Peter told me that he broke the other leg whilst skiing 43 years ago. Mend well, Peter. We were sorry to hear the news that Peter Stitt suffered a broken leg whilst ferrying a ski club member to his lodge on the club skidoo.  This makes a pigeon pair as Peter told me that he broke the other leg whilst skiing 43 years ago. Mend well, Peter.
  
  
-LATE NEWS FROM CONFEDERATION ABOUT THE NOWRA BRAIDWOOD ROAD CLOSURE +**Late News From Confederation About The Nowra Braidwood Road Closure** 
-Construction will be carried out with one way traffic access for approximately 32 of the 37 klms between the ED:kick River and the Turpentine road. There will be some delays of up to one hour depending upon traffic density and pattern. + 
-In other areas there will be some delays of up to 5 hours. Relative dates are between September 29th and October 27th.+Construction will be carried out with one way traffic access for approximately 32 of the 37 klms between the ED:kick River and the Turpentine road. There will be some delays of up to one hour depending upon traffic density and pattern. In other areas there will be some delays of up to 5 hours. Relative dates are between September 29th and October 27th.
  
 Contact. Rossane Moore at the contractors, Contact. Rossane Moore at the contractors,
  
  
-Letter To The Editor.+**Letter To The Editor**. 
 + 
 +====== Coolana - Some Answers ======
  
-COOLANA - SOME ANSWERS  
 from Wilf Hilder from Wilf Hilder
 +
 I was very surprised to read Elwyn Morris's letter" Some problems with Coolana" in the August issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker"- particularly the suggested market value of the property. Every bushwalker knows that the real, value of bushland cannot be Measured in dollars. Every accountant knows that some assets have an intangible value. I was very surprised to read Elwyn Morris's letter" Some problems with Coolana" in the August issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker"- particularly the suggested market value of the property. Every bushwalker knows that the real, value of bushland cannot be Measured in dollars. Every accountant knows that some assets have an intangible value.
  
 Dealing with the alleged "problems" with Coolana in the order she presented them: Dealing with the alleged "problems" with Coolana in the order she presented them:
  
-I. Ownership of,t1 +I. Ownership of the river flats. 
-We have a licence from Sydney Water to use the river flats, granted when the land -'W&'"teSiiiriied:by-theirit some  years ago. It seems most unlikely that Sydney Water would cancel all licences along the Kangaroo River and open the whole riverfront to the public. +We have a licence from Sydney Water to use the river flats, granted when the land was resumed by them some  years ago. It seems most unlikely that Sydney Water would cancel all licences along the Kangaroo River and open the whole riverfront to the public. 
-AS';a'inatter -of interest, this area is not the most attractive, part - a pleasant .taniOini 'ground.. -Elwyn should visit the rain forest in the creeks and the beautiful rocky cliffs. +As a matter of interest, this area is not the most attractive, part - a pleasant camping ground. Elwyn should visit the rain forest in the creeks and the beautiful rocky cliffs.
- +
-42. fsg_iseng_rtion:+
  
-I believe that Coolana is and has been our major conservation area for the last thirty years. It forms a natural wildlife corridor for birds and animals. Our members' views on conservation are enshrined in the Club's Constitution. In SBW, we have put our money and effort into supporting conservation principles rather than selling these principles to the highest bidder.+2. Conservation: I believe that Coolana is and has been our major conservation area for the last thirty years. It forms a natural wildlife corridor for birds and animals. Our members' views on conservation are enshrined in the Club's Constitution. In SBW, we have put our money and effort into supporting conservation principles rather than selling these principles to the highest bidder.
  
-3 Never Ending Work: The weeds along the river flat are not a burden unique to our club. Every property owner is well aware that some effort is required to maintain an asset in working order. Thanks to our dedicated voluntary maintenance effort we can continue to enjoy the Coolana bushland at its best.+3. Never Ending Work: The weeds along the river flat are not a burden unique to our club. Every property owner is well aware that some effort is required to maintain an asset in working order. Thanks to our dedicated voluntary maintenance effort we can continue to enjoy the Coolana bushland at its best.
  
 4. Expenses: I think Elwyn has overstated the expenses side of Coolana and understated the income. Our national Bushwalking Treasure - Dot Butler and others, set up the Coolana Fund many years ago so that the expenses of Coolana would never be a burden on our club. A simple analysis of the accounts shows that the interest on this Fund's investments, and other income has not only covered Coolana expenses (rates etc), but over the years has generated surplus funds. 4. Expenses: I think Elwyn has overstated the expenses side of Coolana and understated the income. Our national Bushwalking Treasure - Dot Butler and others, set up the Coolana Fund many years ago so that the expenses of Coolana would never be a burden on our club. A simple analysis of the accounts shows that the interest on this Fund's investments, and other income has not only covered Coolana expenses (rates etc), but over the years has generated surplus funds.
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 Editors comment. Editors comment.
-As Frank Rigby said at the beginning of his letter: "many words have been written about Coolana. I have published all that 1 have received because I consider that the matter is important and has raised some emotion in the club, but now, 1 would appreciate that any future letters on the subject be short. Thank you. Ed+As Frank Rigby said at the beginning of his letter: "many words have been written about Coolana". I have published all that I have received because I consider that the matter is important and has raised some emotion in the club, but now I would appreciate that any future letters on the subject be short. Thank you. Ed
  
- +**Change of Date of Walk**
-CHANGE OF DATE OF WALK+
 Early risers please note. The date of Margaret Sheen's early morning Balmoral Beach walk has been changed from Saturday October 16th to Saturday October 9th Early risers please note. The date of Margaret Sheen's early morning Balmoral Beach walk has been changed from Saturday October 16th to Saturday October 9th
 For details phone Margaret on 9953 7300(h) For details phone Margaret on 9953 7300(h)
  
-Siff PHOTOGRAPH AND SLIDE COMPETITION+**Staff Photograph and Slide Competition**
 Wednesday 24th November 1999. $300 total prize value Wednesday 24th November 1999. $300 total prize value
-the May 1999 Magazine or the It' rear page of the programs. There will be a $50 gift voucher for the winner.+For full details see the May 1999 Magazine or the rear page of the programs. There will be a $50 gift voucher for the winner. 
  
 +====== The August 1999 General Meeting ======
  
-The August 1999 General Meeting, 
 Reported by Barry Wallace Reported by Barry Wallace
  
-Around 24 members were present when the president called the meeting to order at around 20.15 and got things underway. The call for apologies brought these forth for Greta James and Gretel Woodward. New members Kate Jones, Peter Love and Jan Lovgren were welcomed to the club in the usual way+Around 24 members were present when the president called the meeting to order at around 20.15 and got things underway. The call for apologies brought these forth for Greta James and Gretel Woodward. New members Kate Jones, Peter Love and Jan Lovgren were welcomed to the club in the usual way.
  
 Foreshadowed motions relating to Coolana have been withdrawn from consideration. The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received as true and correct with no matters arising. The meeting was informed that Greg Bridge had passed away recently. Foreshadowed motions relating to Coolana have been withdrawn from consideration. The minutes of the July general meeting were read and received as true and correct with no matters arising. The meeting was informed that Greg Bridge had passed away recently.
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 Correspondence included a letter from Wilf Hilder proposing that a suitable memorial site at Coolana be dedicated to Kath and Jim Brown, a Notice Of Meeting from Natural Areas Limited, and several commercial entreaties. Correspondence included a letter from Wilf Hilder proposing that a suitable memorial site at Coolana be dedicated to Kath and Jim Brown, a Notice Of Meeting from Natural Areas Limited, and several commercial entreaties.
  
-The treasurer's, report indicated that we began the previous month with a balance of $14,179 and closed with a balance of $14,323.+The treasurer's report indicated that we began the previous month with a balance of $14,179 and closed with a balance of $14,323.
  
 Bill Capon's presentation of the walks' reports was prefaced by Bill's thanks to those who have stood in for him over recent weeks when he was unable to be present at the meetings. The first weekend covered Bill Capon's presentation of the walks' reports was prefaced by Bill's thanks to those who have stood in for him over recent weeks when he was unable to be present at the meetings. The first weekend covered
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 Announcements came and went, and the meeting closed at around 21.23. Announcements came and went, and the meeting closed at around 21.23.
  
 +**A correction and apology.**
  
-A correction and apology. +Somehow I mislaid a few evocative lines of Christine Austin's article in the August magazine. 'Taking Teenagers Walking' Sony Christine. Readers please insert the following at the top of page 13.
- +
-Somehow I mislaid a few evocative lines of Christine Austin's article in the August magazine. 'Taking Teenagers Walking' Sony Christine. - +
-Readers please insert the following at the top of page 13. Ect.-r +
-7 ,+
 'Saturday, and reluctant daughter surged up Roots Ridge, driven by the lure of home and accumulated fitness. At the coal seam cave we met our first people for days. Raindrops on a casuarina backlit by low sunlight shone with the full spectrum of colours - a Bush Christmas Tree.' 'Saturday, and reluctant daughter surged up Roots Ridge, driven by the lure of home and accumulated fitness. At the coal seam cave we met our first people for days. Raindrops on a casuarina backlit by low sunlight shone with the full spectrum of colours - a Bush Christmas Tree.'
  
-Club Insurance Policies by Rosemary MacDougal+ 
 +====== Club Insurance Policies ====== 
 + 
 +by Rosemary MacDougal
  
 At the June 1999 General Meeting the Club voted (unanimously) to take out personal injury insurance for all members (including prospective members) and the compulsory public liability policy which provides cover for the club as a legal entity for an amount of $10 mil through the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW. At the June 1999 General Meeting the Club voted (unanimously) to take out personal injury insurance for all members (including prospective members) and the compulsory public liability policy which provides cover for the club as a legal entity for an amount of $10 mil through the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW.
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-HELP SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF VH-MDX+**Help Solve The Mystery of VH-MDX** 
 The Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue (BWR) are organizing what they hope will be the final search at Barrington Tops for the Cessna plane which crashed in the area on August 9th 1981. The search will take place between October 15th-17th 1999. For further information contact John Tonitto on 9789 2527 The Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue (BWR) are organizing what they hope will be the final search at Barrington Tops for the Cessna plane which crashed in the area on August 9th 1981. The search will take place between October 15th-17th 1999. For further information contact John Tonitto on 9789 2527
  
-Personal Injury Insurance Cover by Maurice Smith 
  
-Readers may remember the recent good news that SBW now provides its members, including prospective members, with personal injury cover while they are participating in most club activities. Now we all know that there are rocks, logs and other parts of the inanimate landscape out there in the bush just waiting to ambush us, to trip us up, impale us, drop upon us and so on, when we aren't too wary. Other dangers can also be animals, such as, club member eating snakes, crocodiles, leeches, Tasmanian terrorists (see David Trinder's article in an earlier issue of this year's magazine), and so on.+====== Personal Injury Insurance Cover ====== 
 + 
 +by Maurice Smith 
 + 
 +Readers may remember the recent good news that SBW now provides its members, including prospective members, with personal injury cover while they are participating in most club activities. Now we all know that there are rocks, logs and other parts of the inanimate landscape out there in the bush just waiting to ambush us, to trip us up, impale us, drop upon us and so on, when we aren't too wary. Other dangers can also be animals, such as, club member eating snakes, crocodiles, leeches, Tasmanian terrorists (see David Trinder's article in an earlier issue of this year's magazine) and so on.
  
 Fortunately, our club members are generally alert to the physical and psychological dangers that await us in the bush. However, in the event that you are injured as a result of an accident while participating in a club activity here is what you need to know and what you need to do. Fortunately, our club members are generally alert to the physical and psychological dangers that await us in the bush. However, in the event that you are injured as a result of an accident while participating in a club activity here is what you need to know and what you need to do.
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 First, the cover is for injury only. It does not provide for medical emergencies, such as, heart attack, severe asthma or similar. Second, you are required to notify our insurance broker within 30 days of the incident as a result of which you sustained an injury. If you notify the broker after the 30 day period your claim may be rejected. Third, if you are injured then you telephone the insurance broker directly on the telephone number 1 800 679 096. Advise the insurance broker that you have been injured and want to make a claim on policy number 009326, which is the national personal injury insurance policy for bushwalkers. The insurance broker will send you by mail the relevant forms and will guide you through the claim process. First, the cover is for injury only. It does not provide for medical emergencies, such as, heart attack, severe asthma or similar. Second, you are required to notify our insurance broker within 30 days of the incident as a result of which you sustained an injury. If you notify the broker after the 30 day period your claim may be rejected. Third, if you are injured then you telephone the insurance broker directly on the telephone number 1 800 679 096. Advise the insurance broker that you have been injured and want to make a claim on policy number 009326, which is the national personal injury insurance policy for bushwalkers. The insurance broker will send you by mail the relevant forms and will guide you through the claim process.
  
-Fourth, if you are injured, please don't think that you have won lotto. You won't get rich by receiving money from this policy. But, it will help with some of the pain in the hip pocket nerve. You are required to first claim against Medicare and any personal health insurance. Due to the Federal Health Insurance scheme (known to you as Medicare) the 'gap' isn't covered under this policy. Neither we, nor Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs who organise this cover can do anything about this fact, much as we might like to change it. Remember also, because the club has insured all of its members, then visitors on club activities are also automatically covered for personal injury as well. However, the visitor will wear out, his or her welcome for insurance purposes if they attend more than five club activities +Fourth, if you are injured, please don't think that you have won lotto. You won't get rich by receiving money from this policy. But, it will help with some of the pain in the hip pocket nerve. You are required to first claim against Medicare and any personal health insurance. Due to the Federal Health Insurance scheme (known to you as Medicare) the 'gap' isn't covered under this policy. Neither we, nor Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs who organise this cover can do anything about this fact, much as we might like to change it. Remember also, because the club has insured all of its members, then visitors on club activities are also automatically covered for personal injury as well. However, the visitor will wear out, his or her welcome for insurance purposes if they attend more than five club activities. 
-HOUMA +
  
-Apology and thanks to Bill Burke+**Apology and Thanks to Bill Burke**
  
 In my list of the names of people who helped with Alex Colley's birthday celebration there were several names that I overlooked but I feel one omission must be rectified. Despite his desire to remain anonymous I must mention long time member Bill Burke who, with the club as equal financial sponsors, made the whole thing possible. Thank you Bill and thanks to the club. In my list of the names of people who helped with Alex Colley's birthday celebration there were several names that I overlooked but I feel one omission must be rectified. Despite his desire to remain anonymous I must mention long time member Bill Burke who, with the club as equal financial sponsors, made the whole thing possible. Thank you Bill and thanks to the club.
  
  
-Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz+====== Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz ====== 
 + 
 supplied by Geoff McIntosh supplied by Geoff McIntosh
 +
 Test you preparedness. Test you preparedness.
 (Answers are given below) (Answers are given below)
-4. Is your tetanus immunisation up to date? +4. Is your tetanus immunisation up to date? YES / NO / DON'T KNOW 
-. YES / NO / DON'T KNOW +2. Tetanus bacteria is prevalent in the, bush and rural areas. It is found in soil and dust and spread by animal and human faeces. TRUE / FALSE ? 
-2. Tetanus bacteria is prevalent in the, bush and rural areas. It is found in soil and dust and spread by animal and human faeces. +3.The organism can enter the body through a break in the skin, especially from scratches, splinters or insect bites, and Tetanus immunisation is good for: 10/ 15Years? 
-TRUE / FALSE ? +4. If you are likely to suffer broken skin whilst in the bush, you should have a booster every: 5 or 20 Years ?
-3.The organism can enter the body through a break in the skin, especially from scratches, splinters or insect bites, and Tetanus immunisation is good for: +
-10/ 15Years? +
-4. If you are likely to suffer broken skin whilst in the bush, you should have a booster every: +
-5 or 20 Years ?+
 5. The tetanus bacteria attacks the central nervous system. The first indication of infection is usually: 5. The tetanus bacteria attacks the central nervous system. The first indication of infection is usually:
-a. Frothing at the mouth, or +a. Frothing at the mouth, or b. Stiffness of the jaw ? 
-b. Stiffiless of the jaw ? +6. Other eat/ signs are: a Difficulty swallowing b. Crankiness c. Headache d. Chills & Fever e. Convulsions f. All of the above g. A craving for Chocolate 
-6. Other eat/ signs are: + 
-a Difficulty swallowing b. Crankiness +Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz 
-c. Headache +Answers to Questions I. Yes = Excellent No = Make an appointment for a tetanus shot NOW Don't know + Find out.
-d. Chills & Fever +
-e. Convulsions +
-f. All of the above +
-g. A craving for Chocolate +
-0 0 0 0 0 Bushwalkers Tetanus Quiz +
-Answers to Questions I. Yes = Excellent +
-No = Make an appointment for a +
-tetanus shot NOW +
-Don't know + Find out.+
 2. True 2. True
 3. 10 years 3. 10 years
 4. 5 years 4. 5 years
 5. b. Stiffjaw. 5. b. Stiffjaw.
-6. f.Afloftheabove+6. f. All of theabove 
 Facts about Tetanus Facts about Tetanus
 Tetanus has an incubation period of from two weeks to several months. Tetanus has an incubation period of from two weeks to several months.
 The first symptom are usually headache and difficulty in swallowing and in moving the jaws. The first symptom are usually headache and difficulty in swallowing and in moving the jaws.
-Tetanus kills. Over 50% of cases prove fatal so if you are not immunized or if your booster shots are not up to date. +Tetanus kills. Over 50% of cases prove fatal so if you are not immunized or if your booster shots are not up to date. DO IT NOW
-DO IT NOW+
  
  
 +====== Lightening the Load ======
  
- +by George Illawer
-Lightening the load by George Illawer+
  
 It has been reported that on several walks in recent times it has been necessary to lighten the pack of one of the party. This is unquestionably the thing to do when one of the group has fallen victim to accident or illness as it decreases the risks of the victim's condition deteriorating further. However it does raise the question of the relevant fairness of any party member starting out with an excessively heavy pack. Its simply not fair on the rest of the party for you to be loaded up to your maximum. Quite apart from the fact that you increase your risk of injury by being heavily laden, you don't have any spare capacity to help out in an emergency. Also, if you happen to be the victim, there is the question of what to do with the contents of your heavy pack. It has been reported that on several walks in recent times it has been necessary to lighten the pack of one of the party. This is unquestionably the thing to do when one of the group has fallen victim to accident or illness as it decreases the risks of the victim's condition deteriorating further. However it does raise the question of the relevant fairness of any party member starting out with an excessively heavy pack. Its simply not fair on the rest of the party for you to be loaded up to your maximum. Quite apart from the fact that you increase your risk of injury by being heavily laden, you don't have any spare capacity to help out in an emergency. Also, if you happen to be the victim, there is the question of what to do with the contents of your heavy pack.
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 Make out your list and send it to the Editor. Three lists will be published. The person judged to have submitted the best list will receive a lightweight (empty) wineskin for carrying water. Ed Make out your list and send it to the Editor. Three lists will be published. The person judged to have submitted the best list will receive a lightweight (empty) wineskin for carrying water. Ed
  
-GOODE:10 Next Month+**Next Month**
 Budawangs Walk. August 1999. by Bob Duncan. Budawangs Walk. August 1999. by Bob Duncan.
 Kosciusko Christmas 1943. by Mice Duncan. Kosciusko Christmas 1943. by Mice Duncan.
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 GPS Receiver use information, GPS Receiver use information,
  
- +**STOP PRESS**
-STOP PRESS+
 This information was received after the magazine was ready for printing but as Russell Willis has many friends in the SBW and as the next magazine may be too late for people to organise attending the function, we have added an extra page. Ed This information was received after the magazine was ready for printing but as Russell Willis has many friends in the SBW and as the next magazine may be too late for people to organise attending the function, we have added an extra page. Ed
  
-** INVITATION TO DINNER**+** Invitation To Dinner**
  
 Join us at our house for dinner with Russell Willis (of Willis's Walkabouts) on Thursday November 4th. Russell will renew acquaintance with old friends and show slides of highlights of recent trips. Join us at our house for dinner with Russell Willis (of Willis's Walkabouts) on Thursday November 4th. Russell will renew acquaintance with old friends and show slides of highlights of recent trips.
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-The "Toothless Tigers"+**The "Toothless Tigers"**
  
 Here is an update on the activities of the The "Toothless Tigers" otherwise known as the Mid-Week Walkers' group of SBW. Membership of this illustrious group is unrestricted as are the activities we indulge in.  Here is an update on the activities of the The "Toothless Tigers" otherwise known as the Mid-Week Walkers' group of SBW. Membership of this illustrious group is unrestricted as are the activities we indulge in. 
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