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=== Round Mountain. === | === Round Mountain. === | ||
- | Having parked cars, we started out on the Round Mountain fire trail under a very overcast sky, with a S.E. breeze in the face. The possibility of reaching a camp site near Pugilistic Creek was now remote, as it was now about 3 pm; by 3.30 pm a heavy drizzle smote us on the face. Jagungal was sighted, but clouds and rain shrouded the crest. However, Peter was at the camera, in spite of the weather looking for the impossible special shot. At 5 pm a gleam of sunlight squeezed through a crack in the cloud, as predicted by Don, but it still went on raining. Near by on a ridge top, some flat ground lay among the snow gums, so a camp was made there. New Year's Eve was passed with a lot of drying out and wetting in, wine by Peter, | + | Having parked cars, we started out on the Round Mountain fire trail under a very overcast sky, with a S.E. breeze in the face. The possibility of reaching a camp site near Pugilistic Creek was now remote, as it was now about 3 pm; by 3.30 pm a heavy drizzle smote us on the face. Jagungal was sighted, but clouds and rain shrouded the crest. However, Peter was at the camera, in spite of the weather looking for the impossible special shot. At 5 pm a gleam of sunlight squeezed through a crack in the cloud, as predicted by Don, but it still went on raining. Near by on a ridge top, some flat ground lay among the snow gums, so a camp was made there. New Year's Eve was passed with a lot of drying out and wetting in, wine by Peter, |
The New Year's Greetings was in the form of very threatening low cloud. The mid-morning rest on Pugilistic Creek found patches of sunlight brightening the day. The other bright spot was Peter and Vivien busily gathering gold, "Fools Gold", by the handful, much to the enjoyment of the onlookers. With walking conditions now much improved we pushed on to the junction with the Grey Mare trail at the head of Tooma Swamp and Tumut River saddle. Turning N.E. along the Grey Mare trail, past the N.W. base of Jagungal, we came to rest at the S.M.A. rain and weather station for lunch. | The New Year's Greetings was in the form of very threatening low cloud. The mid-morning rest on Pugilistic Creek found patches of sunlight brightening the day. The other bright spot was Peter and Vivien busily gathering gold, "Fools Gold", by the handful, much to the enjoyment of the onlookers. With walking conditions now much improved we pushed on to the junction with the Grey Mare trail at the head of Tooma Swamp and Tumut River saddle. Turning N.E. along the Grey Mare trail, past the N.W. base of Jagungal, we came to rest at the S.M.A. rain and weather station for lunch. | ||
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The Bush Dance to be held on 3rd May by the Federation B.W. is being held to raise funds for a custom-built $7,000 trailer for S. & R. | The Bush Dance to be held on 3rd May by the Federation B.W. is being held to raise funds for a custom-built $7,000 trailer for S. & R. | ||
- | Steve and Wendy Hodgman | + | Steve and Wendy Hodgman |
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Mr King said the Apsley, Macleay and other wild rivers of the Oxley area cut spectacular gorges which were the most extensive in NSW. Numerous waterfalls, including the highest in Australia, cascaded down from the escarpment. | Mr King said the Apsley, Macleay and other wild rivers of the Oxley area cut spectacular gorges which were the most extensive in NSW. Numerous waterfalls, including the highest in Australia, cascaded down from the escarpment. | ||
- | Many of these were already accessible by car from the main highway to scenic | + | Many of these were already accessible by car from the main highway to scenic |
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- | __The Editor__ welcomes letters on this conservation issue, on opinions on walking gear for the alpine areas - or anything else that is on your midd and you want to unload. | + | __The Editor__ welcomes letters on this conservation issue, on opinions on walking gear for the alpine areas - or anything else that is on your mind and you want to unload. |
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- | A "WHITE CHRISTMAS" | + | ===== A White Christmas In The Snowy Mountains. ===== |
by Rudi Dezelin. | by Rudi Dezelin. | ||
+ | |||
Here is an account of a recent pack-walk in the Pilot Wilderness area of Kosciusko National Park, where I experienced the usual extremes in weather conditions of the High Country. | Here is an account of a recent pack-walk in the Pilot Wilderness area of Kosciusko National Park, where I experienced the usual extremes in weather conditions of the High Country. | ||
- | SaturdayL | + | |
- | Arrived at Thredbo Alpine Village, looking forward to the most welcome comforts of clean and comfortable lodge accommodation after " | + | === Saturday, |
- | south from Sydney for the past week or so. The previous night was spent in a shelter hut at Thredbo Diggings, halfway between Jindabyne and Thredho | + | |
- | Most of the previous day (Friday) was spent sheltering in the hut as gale-force | + | Arrived at Thredbo Alpine Village, looking forward to the most welcome comforts of clean and comfortable lodge accommodation after " |
- | Sunday, 23rd Dec. | + | |
- | Set off early morning from Thredbo in ideal walking weather: sunny and dry,with refreshing cool westerly breezes. | + | Most of the previous day (Friday) was spent sheltering in the hut as gale-force |
- | After' | + | |
- | enjoyable to lunch in the shade of the hut. Cascade Hut is one of the best-kept huts in the Kosciusko National Park: it is maintained by the Illawarra Alpine Club from Wollongong. | + | === Sunday, 23rd Dec. === |
- | Monday, 24th Dec. | + | |
- | Christmas Eve dawned sunny, dry and warm after an unusually mild and clear night. I left early morning to avoid walking in the heat of the day, for the 3i hours stroll to the Tin Mine Huts. The Tin Mine Huts area looked much worse than on my previous visit here two years ago. " | + | Set off early morning from Thredbo in ideal walking weather: sunny and dry with refreshing cool westerly breezes. |
- | Three men from Adelaide Bushwalkers Club were also camping at these huts and we had an enjoyable evening yarning around the campfire. On a short walk at dusk we surprised a beautiful solitary stallion brumby but he made off with a snort at a fast gallop, as soon as he noticed us! | + | |
- | Other fauna sighted included a spectacular bright red-breasted "Flame Robin", | + | After leaving Dead Horse Gap, on the Cascades Firetrail, I spotted a beautiful, glossy, orange-yellow fox scurrying off the trail. After a three hour trudge up and down Bob's Ridge I arrived at Cascade Hut just in time for lunch. After a refreshing dip in the nearby stream, it was enjoyable to lunch in the shade of the hut. Cascade Hut is one of the best-kept huts in the Kosciusko National Park: it is maintained by the Illawarra Alpine Club from Wollongong. |
- | Tuesday, 25th Dec. | + | |
+ | === Monday, 24th Dec. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Christmas Eve dawned sunny, dry and warm after an unusually mild and clear night. I left early morning to avoid walking in the heat of the day, for the 3 1/2 hours stroll to the Tin Mine Huts. The Tin Mine Huts area looked much worse than on my previous visit here two years ago. " | ||
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+ | Three men from Adelaide Bushwalkers Club were also camping at these huts and we had an enjoyable evening yarning around the campfire. On a short walk at dusk we surprised a beautiful solitary stallion brumby but he made off with a snort at a fast gallop, as soon as he noticed us! Other fauna sighted included a spectacular bright red-breasted "Flame Robin", | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Tuesday, 25th Dec. === | ||
Christmas Day turned out a very unsettled day: mostly cloudy, very windy morning then a brief thunderstorm with hail at lunchtime; clear and sunny, warm by the afternoon. The weather in the High Country certainly is extremely unpredictable and changeable! | Christmas Day turned out a very unsettled day: mostly cloudy, very windy morning then a brief thunderstorm with hail at lunchtime; clear and sunny, warm by the afternoon. The weather in the High Country certainly is extremely unpredictable and changeable! | ||
- | Left Tin Mine Huts early morning for the long (mostly uphill) trudge back to Cascade Hut, and again saw a multitude of brightly coloured parrots along the track. It was very pleasant walking among the beautiful and colourful profusion of Alpine flowers which are only out for a very brief | + | |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY alISHWALKER April, 1985 | + | Left Tin Mine Huts early morning for the long (mostly uphill) trudge back to Cascade Hut, and again saw a multitude of brightly coloured parrots along the track. It was very pleasant walking among the beautiful and colourful profusion of Alpine flowers which are only out for a very brief season in the short alpine summers. The countryside in general was very lush and green after the good rains since the drought broke in March 1983. |
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- | 0 ' | + | Spent overnight at Cascades Hut once again then returned to Thredbo the following morning for a very welcome |
- | season in the short alpine summers. The countryside in general was very lush and green after the good rains snce the droughtbroke | + | |
- | Spent overnight at Cascades Hut ,,nce again then returned to Thredbo the following morning for a very welcme | + | Just before leaving Cascades Hut on the dawn of Boxing Day, through the heavy mist appeared a beautiful |
- | Just before leaving Cascades Hut on the dawn of Boxing Day, through the heavy mist appeared a beautiful | + | |
- | All in all, a most rewarding | + | All in all, a most rewarding |
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===== The 1985 Annual General Meeting. ===== | ===== The 1985 Annual General Meeting. ===== | ||
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Correspondence brought letters from Ron Knightley, proposing various activities as the Club's contribution to the bi-centenary celebration and an application for reinstatement to full membership from Dorothy Webb. | Correspondence brought letters from Ron Knightley, proposing various activities as the Club's contribution to the bi-centenary celebration and an application for reinstatement to full membership from Dorothy Webb. | ||
+ | |||
The Annual Reports for the President, the Walks Secretary, Social, New Members, Coolana, Magazine Editor, and Conservation Secretary were taken as read and adopted. | The Annual Reports for the President, the Walks Secretary, Social, New Members, Coolana, Magazine Editor, and Conservation Secretary were taken as read and adopted. | ||
- | The Treasurer' | + | The Treasurer' |
The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers for the coming year. A voting system was agreed, and elections proceeded. The results will have appeared in last month' | The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers for the coming year. A voting system was agreed, and elections proceeded. The results will have appeared in last month' | ||
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At this point the motion on the Agenda to replace " | At this point the motion on the Agenda to replace " | ||
- | The Treasurer then proposed that the annual subscription for the coming year be set at $11 per household of one person, with an addition of $5 per person for households larger than one. The student subscription | + | The Treasurer then proposed that the annual subscription for the coming year be set at $11 per household of one person, with an addition of $5 per person for households larger than one. The student subscription was to be $9, and the entrance fee $3. In support of the proposed fees the Treasurer outlined the budget for the coming year, primarily one of containment with a small surplus predicted. After some discussion, and one or two unsuccessful amendments the proposed subscription levels were accepted. |
- | was to be $9, and the entrance fee $3. In support of the proposed fees the Treasurer outlined the budget for the coming year, primarily one of containment with a small surplus predicted. After some discussion, and one or two unsuccessful amendments the proposed subscription levels were accepted. | + | |
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
- | All of which only served as a warm up for the Walks Report. For the weekend of 15,16,17 February Elwyn Morris took a party of 5 to the Munmoral State Recreation area, Barry Wallace had 6 people on his Kbwmung | + | All of which only served as a warm up for the Walks Report. For the weekend of 15,16,17 February Elwyn Morris took a party of 5 to the Munmoral State Recreation area, Barry Wallace had 6 people on his Kowmung |
Roger Browne led the bidding for the weekend of 22,23,24 February with 20 people on his Shoalhaven River walk. Hans Stichter' | Roger Browne led the bidding for the weekend of 22,23,24 February with 20 people on his Shoalhaven River walk. Hans Stichter' | ||
- | Over the weekend of 1,2,3 March Bill Holland had 22 starters on his Bob Turner' | + | |
- | The weekend of 8,9,10 March saw Roger Browne leading 12 people on another trip in the Shoalhaven area. David Rostron and Laurie Quaken both cancelled their ttips that weekend, so it was left to the day walks to carry the day, so t6 speak. Joan Cooper' | + | Over the weekend of 1,2,3 March Bill Holland had 22 starters on his Bob Turner' |
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+ | The weekend of 8,9,10 March saw Roger Browne leading 12 people on another trip in the Shoalhaven area. David Rostron and Laurie Quaken both cancelled their trips that weekend, so it was left to the day walks to carry the day, so to speak. Joan Cooper' | ||
We were advised that there was no significant report of S.B.W. matters to present. | We were advised that there was no significant report of S.B.W. matters to present. | ||
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It was then only a matter of declaring the meeting closed, together with some prompting from the audience, before a near approximation of the traditional call "LET US RE-UNE" | It was then only a matter of declaring the meeting closed, together with some prompting from the audience, before a near approximation of the traditional call "LET US RE-UNE" | ||
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+ | === For Sale. === | ||
- | FOR SALE: One pair Volley O.C. sandshoes, size 5 (feel more like size 6), $12 - Barbara Bruce, phone 546-6570. | + | One pair Volley O.C. sandshoes, size 5 (feel more like size 6), $12 - Barbara Bruce, phone 546-6570. |
- | PaGE 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | ===== The Longest Day. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Jim Brown. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Sketch presented at the S.B.W. Annual Re-union, Coolana, | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Introduction__: | ||
- | THE LONGEST DAY. | ||
- | by Jim Brown: (Sketch presented at the S.M. Annual Re-union, | ||
- | Coolana, 16-17 March, 1985). | ||
- | Introduction: | ||
- | tackled the Three Peaks trip. A key feature is the " | ||
The sketch is dedicated to those S.B.W. who have accomplished the longest day - and also to those who have tried. All the tunes are national anthems or national songs. | The sketch is dedicated to those S.B.W. who have accomplished the longest day - and also to those who have tried. All the tunes are national anthems or national songs. | ||
- | Scene: Cox's River at the base of White Dog on a Saturday morning. | + | |
- | The various bodies are lying on the ground. The leader rises, and shakes into wakefulness one of the others. | + | ---- |
- | Leader: (to "The Star Spangled Banner" | + | |
- | Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light | + | __Scene__: Cox's River at the base of White Dog on a Saturday morning. The various bodies are lying on the ground. The leader rises, and shakes into wakefulness one of the others. |
- | These ridges we'll climb when the daylight is beaming? All these poor suckers here, when the stars spark tonight Will be still on their feet when they ought to be dreaming. In the evening, climbing Nooroo, their steps will surely, | + | |
- | surely, flag | + | __Leader__: (to "The Star Spangled Banner" |
- | At last on Gou-oo-oh-gang | + | |
- | Deputy Leader: O.K. boss. Let's wake 'em all up. (to "The Internationale" | + | Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light\\ |
- | Awake ye walkers from your slumbers, | + | These ridges we'll climb when the daylight is beaming?\\ |
- | Arouse ye toilers on the tracks. | + | All these poor suckers here, when the stars spark tonight\\ |
- | Eat any tucker that encumbers, | + | Will be still on their feet when they ought to be dreaming.\\ |
- | Then we'll take off with light packs. | + | In the evening, climbing Nooroo, their steps will surely, surely, flag\\ |
- | To the ridges, to the trig points, We'll make it freeand | + | At last on Gou-oo-oh-gang |
- | Scene: Late afternoon on Kanangra River, below Paralyser and at the | + | |
- | foot of Nooroo Buttress. Most of the party lying in a stricken attitude | + | __Deputy Leader__: O.K. boss. Let's wake 'em all up. (to "The Internationale" |
- | on the ground. One struggles to feet, almost falls, rises again | + | |
+ | Awake ye walkers from your slumbers,\\ | ||
+ | Arouse ye toilers on the tracks.\\ | ||
+ | Eat any tucker that encumbers,\\ | ||
+ | Then we'll take off with light packs.\\ | ||
+ | To the ridges, to the trig points,\\ | ||
+ | We'll make it free and fair and fast.\\ | ||
+ | But oh, the creaking in your knee joints\\ | ||
+ | When this longest day is past. | ||
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+ | __Scene__: Late afternoon on Kanangra River, below Paralyser and at the foot of Nooroo Buttress. Most of the party lying in a stricken attitude on the ground. One struggles to feet, almost falls, rises again... | ||
(to " | (to " | ||
- | Nooroo Gable towering over us Makes a man feel awful frail. Nooroo Gable lowering over us Even boldest spirits quail. | + | |
- | My dash is done, it's gone with the sun | + | Nooroo Gable towering over us\\ |
- | Crawling like a ruptured snail. | + | Makes a man feel awful frail.\\ |
- | Spine and ankles creak, knees are feeling weak, | + | Nooroo Gable lowering over us\\ |
+ | Even boldest spirits quail.\\ | ||
+ | My dash is done, it's gone with the sun\\ | ||
+ | Crawling like a ruptured snail.\\ | ||
+ | Spine and ankles creak, knees are feeling weak,\\ | ||
Must tell the leader this is where I fail. | Must tell the leader this is where I fail. | ||
+ | |||
To the leader - " | To the leader - " | ||
- | Leader: Oh, well, this is the place where the rabbits check out. Any more? | + | |
- | Deputy: Er....Ah....Well, | + | __Leader__: Oh, well, this is the place where the rabbits check out. Any more? |
- | keep Don company. If you don't mind. Wish I could go on. (Wipes | + | |
- | furtive tear from eye) | + | __Deputy__: Er....Ah....Well, |
- | April, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 | + | |
- | At this, another member of the party hurries over and tries at first to persuade the two defectors to go on then has some doubts | + | At this, another member of the party hurries over and tries at first to persuade the two defectors to go on... then has some doubts... |
(to "La Marseillaise" | (to "La Marseillaise" | ||
- | Now come, you can't just drop out here There' | + | |
- | And the end of this long day is near - Only one thousand metres to scale. | + | Now come, you can't just drop out here\\ |
- | Only one thousand metres to scale | + | There' |
- | (Reflectively) Oh my! A whole thousand metres | + | And the end of this long day is near -\\ |
- | No wonder they seem so distraught! | + | Only one thousand metres to scale.\\ |
- | Perhaps I should give it some thought..... Perhaps I should stick with the retreaters | + | Only one thousand metres to scale... |
- | (Cheerfully) Cheer up, don't look so blue! Cheer up, Ifl11 go with you! | + | |
- | Let's go...let' | + | (Reflectively) Oh my! A whole thousand metres...\\ |
+ | No wonder they seem so distraught!\\ | ||
+ | Perhaps I should give it some thought...\\ | ||
+ | Perhaps I should stick with the retreaters. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Cheerfully) Cheer up, don't look so blue!\\ | ||
+ | Cheer up, I' | ||
+ | Let's go...let' | ||
Let's quit this crazy crew. | Let's quit this crazy crew. | ||
- | Scene: Several hours later. Summit of Guouogang. Remainder of party 'arrives by torch-light. | + | |
- | One of Party: | + | ---- |
- | (to " | + | |
- | Now walkers all let us rejoice | + | __Scene__: Several hours later. Summit of Guouogang. Remainder of party arrives by torch-light. |
- | We've topped Gou-oo-ph-gang. | + | |
- | No whimpers, | + | __One of Party__: (to " |
- | Now let us spread our flea-bags here With sense of deep delight, | + | |
- | Then as we lie, with one deep sigh We'll go out like a light. | + | Now walkers all let us rejoice\\ |
- | We've done what we set out to do We've earned a tranquil night. | + | We've topped Gou-oo-oh-gang.\\ |
- | REPORT ON FIRST AID COURSE. | + | No whimpers, |
- | The 14st weekend in March was fruitfully spent by twenty seven S.B.W. members doing their St.John Ambulance Basic Certificate. | + | Well go out with a bang. |
- | Included were eleven regular walks leaders and a couple of prospectives, | + | |
+ | Now let us spread our flea-bags here\\ | ||
+ | With sense of deep delight,\\ | ||
+ | Then as we lie, with one deep sigh\\ | ||
+ | We'll go out like a light. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We've done what we set out to do\\ | ||
+ | We've earned a tranquil night. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== Report On First Aid Course. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The last weekend in March was fruitfully spent by twenty seven S.B.W. members doing their St.John Ambulance Basic Certificate. Included were eleven regular walks leaders and a couple of prospectives, | ||
We practised on mannikins with no arms or legs; Brian Bolton got a vicious lovebite doing the "kiss of life" on one, so she wasn't as ' | We practised on mannikins with no arms or legs; Brian Bolton got a vicious lovebite doing the "kiss of life" on one, so she wasn't as ' | ||
- | had by all, thanks to our instructor and cave rescue | + | |
- | will be held in April, 1986, for those who want a anyone wishing to upgrade to the Voucher Certificate. | + | A good time was had by all, thanks to our instructor and cave rescue |
- | . A gdod time was expert, Grace Matts. | + | |
- | The next course Basic Certificate or | + | The next course |
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1985 | + | |
- | THE S.B.W. | + | ---- |
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+ | ===== The S.B.W. | ||
by Helen Gray. | by Helen Gray. | ||
- | "Will you write up this re-union?" | + | |
- | end of the 'weekend. I hadn't observed the weekend' | + | "Will you write up this re-union?" |
- | I arrived early Saturday afternoon to find Coolana almost deserted. This, plus the fact that only 4 persons had contacted me re transport, caused | + | |
- | ever flop? (First ever? Perhaps a re-union of the 50s could be called | + | I arrived early Saturday afternoon to find Coolana almost deserted. This, plus the fact that only 4 persons had contacted me re transport, caused |
- | a flop, with a roll-up of one at the venue at Wood's Creek. George Gray | + | |
- | was the only one to cross the flooded Nepean River that rain-drenched | + | Soon the place filled. The high camp among the banksias and angopheras suited some, others chose grassy river banks beneath the wattles, while the light sleepers and solitary types scattered themselves around the umpteen |
- | weekend. But that's another story.) Coolana this re-union wasn.'t | + | |
- | deserted. I'd failed to notice that some had already parked their cars | + | |
- | on the opposite side of the river and waded or canoed across, and were now | + | |
- | happily " | + | |
- | didn't recognise them without their clothes on.) | + | |
- | Soon the place filled. The high camp among the banksias and angopheras suited some, others chose grassy river banks beneath the wattles, while the light sleepers and solitary types scattered themselves around the u pteen pleasant | + | |
"What about Barbara, our new President?" | "What about Barbara, our new President?" | ||
- | " | + | |
- | replied Kath. | + | " |
Suitably shamed, we got to work. | Suitably shamed, we got to work. | ||
- | In the meantime, Spiro and John Redfern had arrived with the former' | + | |
- | freshly-baked carrot cakes and fruitcakes, coffee and cocoa, etc., drums | + | In the meantime, Spiro and John Redfern had arrived with the former' |
- | of water, a table, and a candelabra. Elsewhere, babies and toddlers | + | |
- | were being fed and bedded down. (The latter being unsuccessful, | + | It was quite dark before people started for the fire, but the lighting of the tinder-dry wattle (helped by a little |
- | by the number of happy, wide-awake under-twos at the camp fire later.) | + | |
- | It was quite dark before people started for the fire, but the lighting of the tinder-dry wattle (helped by a litle kerosene) soon drew the rest, a crowd of 80 or more. As is almost traditional, | + | The S.B.W. Theatrical Company was up to its usual high standard, with Don Matthew' |
- | and Barbara Bruce started the sing-song going and attempted to keep us all in key, time, and tune, always a difficult task in the open air and this year made more difficult by a small group who (with the aid of more than natural | + | |
- | The S.B.W. Theatrical Company was up to its usual high standard, with Don Matthew' | + | Our energetic President, Barbara Bruce, never left the stage. Even after conducting, acting, singing or organising, she was the centre of interest for the presidential inauguration when eight past presidents placed the Symbols of Office around her neck. She even had the voice left to make a small speech and the energy to do a quick waltz in the arms of an enthusiastic admirer, resulting in all the chains around her neck becoming hopelessly tangled. (Barbara was still wearing the symbols the next afternoon, so I assume she had to sleep in them. The large horn carvings, particularly the flannel flower, must have been most uncomfortable!) |
- | present. The five players (with Barbara as the Princess) each had a song | + | |
- | to sing and wore fanciful costumes, which unfortunately were not seento | + | Supper was delicious. Thank you, Spiro, for the cakes. Smaller groups now formed for more singing. Some of the shyer (?) members (who won't step forward before the campfire crowd) were persuaded to air their talent. Mike Reynold' |
- | best advantage owing to lack of stage illumination. Roger Browne, at | + | |
- | his first re-union, took the part of the Frog Prince at short notice - | + | __Sunday__: The early-rising children were swimming noisily when the Ranger, from the reserve across the river, made his first round of the day. The children' |
- | thanks, Roger. Later in the evening "The Longest Day" was presented | + | |
- | (no costumes necessary), and several people asked that the words be printed in the magazine. | + | "You shouldn' |
- | April, 1985 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 19 | + | |
- | Our energetic President, Barbara Bruce, never left the stage. Even | + | I guess it's good to know our property is being watched for us. |
- | after conducting, acting, singing or organising, she was the centre of interest for the presidential-, inauguration when eight past presidents placed the Symbols of Office around her neck. She even had the voice left to make a small speech and the energy to do a quick waltz in the arms of an enthusiastic admirer, resulting in all the chains. around her | + | |
- | neck becoming hopelessly tangled. (Barbara was still wearing the symbols | + | I had woken to bright sunlight, with the river valley below still in mist, a beautiful sight. Already the keener cooks were preparing for the damper competition and speculating as to who would win. Joan Rigby, a hot favourite, didn't enter this year. (She was too busy answering questions - about her accident of some months ago while on her motor-bike - to the seemingly endless number of people asking after her injury. Joan has made good progress and is again back on the bike and intends to discard her walking stick very soon.) Joan would have had stiff competition |
- | the next afternoon, so I assume she had to sleep in them. The large horn carvings, particularly the flannel flower, must have been most uncomfortable!) | + | |
- | Supper was delicious. Thank you, Spiro, for the cakes. Smaller | + | Eighty or more enjoyed this re-union, and about 350 missed out and the loss is their' |
- | groups now formed for more singing. Some of the shyer (?) members (who | + | |
- | won't step forward before the campfire crowd) were persuaded to air their talent.' | + | |
- | Sunday: The early-rising children were swimming noisily when the Ranger, from the reserve across the river, made his first round of the day. The | + | |
- | children' | + | |
- | "You shouldn' | + | |
- | we own the land." "Then you shouldn' | + | |
- | I gueSs it's good to know our property is being watched for us. | + | |
- | I had'woken to bright sunlight, with the river valley below still | + | |
- | in mist, 'a 'beautiful sight. Already the keener cooks were preparing for | + | |
- | the damper competition and speculating as to who would win. Joan Rigby, | + | |
- | a hot favourite, didn't enter this year. (She was too busy answering | + | |
- | questions - about her accident of some months ago while on her motor-bike - to the seemingly endless number of people asking after her injury. Joan has made good progress and is again back on the bike and intends to | + | |
- | discard her walking stick very soon.) Joan would have had stiff compet- | + | |
- | ition this year. While judges Jim Percy and Barbara Bruce (yes! Barbara again - now in a bikini but still with tangled dingle-dangles) finally decided on the winner, we who devoured the dampers found all were delicious. | + | |
- | Eighty or more enjoyed this re-union, and about 350 missed out and the loss is their' | + | |
- | reporter' | + | |
- | the other side. They enjoyed the Saturday night' | + | |
- | to Nowra station the next day. Hardly a soft weekend! Others have done | + | |
- | virtually the same trip on foot. Yet others enjoy a canoeing weekend. Of course there is always li-loing and swimming, not to mention exploring the over 100 acres of bushland of the property (YOUR property, as a | + | |
- | member.). Start thinking about next year. Could you lead a walk/canoe | + | |
- | trip/bike ride/car swap trip, with Coolana as the Saturday night venue? | + | |
But leave me out. I'll continue to enjoy S.B.W. re-unions in my usual manner; renewing old friendships, | But leave me out. I'll continue to enjoy S.B.W. re-unions in my usual manner; renewing old friendships, | ||
- | Footnote: The price of lazyness is... grass ticks! I got 200 or more. | + | |
- | Can anyone better that? | + | __Footnote__: The price of lazyness is... grass ticks! I got 200 or more. Can anyone better that? |
- | Page 20 THE SYDNEY BIT3HWALKER April, 1985 | + | |
- | BUSH DANCE - The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is holding a dance- to raise money to pay for a S. & R. trailer. | + | ---- |
- | Venue - Lane Cove Town Hall, Longueville Road. Cost - $7 at door. | + | |
- | B.Y.O. drink AND supper. | + | === Bush Dance. === |
- | The S.B.W. PARTY is being arranged by Barbara Bruce (546,6570) and | + | The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is holding a dance to raise money to pay for a S. & R. trailer. |
- | Denise Shaw (525, | + | |
- | ******** | + | __Date__ |
- | SOCIAL NOTES. by Bill Holland. | + | |
- | May 1 .. Committee meeting - where matters of international importance are discussed behind closed doors, and new members get their chance to meet the committee. | + | The __S.B.W. PARTY__ |
- | May 3 . Federation Bush Dance at Lane Cove Town Hall. | + | |
- | May 8 .. Learn to give a back massage. A professional instructor will teach you how to give a relaxing back massage to soothe those | + | Come along and have a great night! 7 pm - 1 am. |
- | aches and pains. The lesson starts at 7 pm sharp! Bring a | + | |
- | towel and a mat such as a Therm-a-rest or foam pad. | + | ---- |
- | May 15 Maurie Bloom will show his slides of the South Island of New | + | |
- | Zealand, together with an informative commentary. Sorry, | + | ===== Social Notes. ===== |
- | Maurie, for mis-spelling your name on the Walks Programme. | + | |
- | DINNER | + | by Bill Holland. |
- | Don't be late, since the restaurant closes just after 6.30 pm. We'll be in the private room at the back. Impressions of | + | |
- | this place were most favourable last time we ate there. | + | === May 1. === |
- | May 22 .. Magazine wrapping night - come along to help out, and to see what's involved in the production of our monthly magazine. | + | |
- | May 29 .. Members Slide night - the theme this time is PEOPLE. Bring | + | Committee meeting - where matters of international importance are discussed behind closed doors, and new members get their chance to meet the committee. |
- | a dozen or two of your favourite slides to show. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | === May 3. === |
- | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS | + | |
+ | Federation Bush Dance at Lane Cove Town Hall. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === May 8. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Learn to give a back massage. A professional instructor will teach you how to give a relaxing back massage to soothe those aches and pains. The lesson starts at 7 pm sharp! Bring a towel and a mat such as a Therm-a-rest or foam pad. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === May 15. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Maurie Bloom will show his slides of the South Island of New Zealand, together with an informative commentary. Sorry, Maurie, for mis-spelling your name on the Walks Programme. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dinner | ||
+ | |||
+ | === May 22. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Magazine wrapping night - come along to help out, and to see what's involved in the production of our monthly magazine. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === May 29. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Members Slide night - the theme this time is __people__. Bring a dozen or two of your favourite slides to show. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Annual Subscriptions | ||
At the Annual General Meeting on 13th March Annual Subscriptions were fixed as follows:- | At the Annual General Meeting on 13th March Annual Subscriptions were fixed as follows:- | ||
- | Single member $11 | + | |
- | Household - $11 plus $5 for each extra | + | Single member|$11| |
- | person in household $16 (for 2 people) | + | Household - $11 plus $5 for each extra person in household|$16 (for 2 people)| |
- | $21 ( " | + | | |$21 (for 3 people)| |
- | $26 ( " | + | | |$26 (for 4 people)| |
- | Full-time student (unless included in household subscription) $ 9 | + | |Full-time student (unless included in household subscription)|$ 9| |
- | Entrance Fee $ 3 | + | |Entrance Fee|$ 3| |
At the April Committee Meeting the following subscriptions were fixed:- | At the April Committee Meeting the following subscriptions were fixed:- | ||
- | Non-active member + magazine posted $ 9 | ||
- | " (no magazine) $ 3 | ||
- | Prospective member - for 6 months $ 5 | ||
+ | |Non-active member + magazine posted|$ 9| | ||
+ | |Non-active member (no magazine)|$ 3| | ||
+ | |Prospective member - for 6 months|$ 5| | ||
+ | |||
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