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===== Editorial Notes ===== | ===== Editorial Notes ===== | ||
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+ | by Deborah Shapira | ||
This month we are featuring wild flowers together with some magnificent drawings from Morag Ryder who went to a great deal of trouble to research botanical and common names to accompany the illustrations. Unfortunately we were unable to gather material on safety matters in time for this issue but will hopefully deal with it in a later issue. | This month we are featuring wild flowers together with some magnificent drawings from Morag Ryder who went to a great deal of trouble to research botanical and common names to accompany the illustrations. Unfortunately we were unable to gather material on safety matters in time for this issue but will hopefully deal with it in a later issue. | ||
Your attention is to be drawn to the information given on " | Your attention is to be drawn to the information given on " | ||
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Happy walking! | Happy walking! | ||
- | DIURIS AUREA (Donkey Orchid) | + | |
- | ACACIA ELAIA -(Cedar Wattle) | + | ===== New Members ===== |
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- | ACACIA PYCNAilliA (Golden Wattle) | + | ^Name^Address^Home Ph.^Business |
- | NEW MEMBERS IA | + | |CALANDRA Ms Jacqui|3 Nursery Street, Hornsby 2077|476 6538|-| |
- | | + | |HOLGATE Tony|43 Landers Road, Lane Cove 2066|428 -5294|922 8792| |
- | Home Business | + | |MOORE Kenneth|C/- C.G.M., P.O. Box 1608, Sydney |
- | CALANDRA Ms Jacqui | + | |EVANS Mrs Marilyn|20 Laurel Chase, Forestville |
- | HOLGATE Tony - 43 Landers Road, Lane Cove 2066 428 -5294 922 8792 | + | |SMITH Mrs Beverly|27 boyce Street, Ryde 2112|888 2726|736 6775| |
- | MOORE Kenneth | + | |STEPHENSON Mrs Kris|17/1 Libya Place, Marsfield 2122|876 3681|684 7200| |
- | 2001 | + | |WILKINSON Ms Andrea|Cl- P & 0 Container Shipping 154 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000|692 8510|229 0457| |
- | EVANS Mrs Marilyn | + | |YOUNG Graham|27 Boyce Street, Ryde 2112|888 2726|808 8359| |
- | 2087 SMITH Mrs Beverly | + | |
- | STEPHENSON Mrs Kris - 17/1 Libya Place, Marsfield | + | ===== Wattles |
- | 2122 WILKINSON Ms Andrea | + | |
- | 154 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000 YOUNG Graham | + | |
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- | 451 5657 436 7940 | + | |
- | 888 2726 736 6775 | + | |
- | 876 3681 684 7200 | + | |
- | 692 8510 229 0457 | + | |
- | 888 2726 808 8359 | + | |
- | September | + | |
- | WATTLES | + | |
by Kath Brown | by Kath Brown | ||
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This is a very basic look at our national emblem - the Wattle (Acacia). The name " | This is a very basic look at our national emblem - the Wattle (Acacia). The name " | ||
- | There are some interesting facts about wattles. Everyone knows their | + | |
- | golden fluffy flowers, made up of numerous tiny flowerheads. But have you | + | There are some interesting facts about wattles. Everyone knows their golden fluffy flowers, made up of numerous tiny flowerheads. But have you noticed that some wattles have golden balls while others have their flowers in golden spikes or catkins? |
- | noticed that some wattles have golden balls while others have their flowers in golden spikes or catkins? | + | |
- | Another difference between wattles is that although some have " | + | Another difference between wattles is that although some have " |
- | ata very early 'stage. Of course, there are quite a number of acacias which keep their bi-pinate leaves all their life. | + | |
The seeds of the wattles are in pods, or legumes, some quite long, and in fact wattles belong to a sub-family-of the leguminosae. Another sub- | The seeds of the wattles are in pods, or legumes, some quite long, and in fact wattles belong to a sub-family-of the leguminosae. Another sub- | ||
family is, of course, peas (and beans). The seeds of the various wattles are edible and are used as one of their natural foode by aborigines. | family is, of course, peas (and beans). The seeds of the various wattles are edible and are used as one of their natural foode by aborigines. | ||
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BANKSIA MARGINATA ,(Gully Banksia) | BANKSIA MARGINATA ,(Gully Banksia) | ||
- | WHO'D BE A BOTANIST?... .Who...Who | + | |
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+ | ===== Who'd be a Botanist? ... Who ... Who ... Who ... ===== | ||
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | No, don't look at me, even though I've posed A question that needs to be asked in an issue of the magazine that enjoins us to consider our bush flowers, and reproduces some of Morag' | + | |
+ | No, don't look at me, even though I've posed a question that needs to be asked in an issue of the magazine that enjoins us to consider our bush flowers, and reproduces some of Morag' | ||
Rather more than 20 years ago, about the time my stride was beginning to lose some of its spring, I decided I really ought to find out the proper names of some of the vegetation along the tracks, ridges and streams that I trod. I soqn found there were some problems | Rather more than 20 years ago, about the time my stride was beginning to lose some of its spring, I decided I really ought to find out the proper names of some of the vegetation along the tracks, ridges and streams that I trod. I soqn found there were some problems | ||
l LTo make any. sense of the botanical names one had to realise that, for | l LTo make any. sense of the botanical names one had to realise that, for | ||
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Its loveliness increases: it can never Pass into nothingness." | Its loveliness increases: it can never Pass into nothingness." | ||
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- | Please note the new address of Craig and Christine Austin:- | + | ===== Change of Address ===== |
- | , | + | Please note the new address of Craig and Christine Austin:- 159 Copeland Road East, Beecroft 2119 Phone 484 1519 |
- | 159 Copeland Road East, Beecroft 2119 Phone 484 1519 | + | |
+ | ===== The Paddy Pallin Update ===== | ||
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EARTH WIND FIRE RAIN | EARTH WIND FIRE RAIN | ||
elcome to issue 1 of the Update, our way of letting you know the latest developments in products and activities | elcome to issue 1 of the Update, our way of letting you know the latest developments in products and activities | ||
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360 !Me Bourke St VIC 3000 (Melbourne Residents Ph 03 67094853 | 360 !Me Bourke St VIC 3000 (Melbourne Residents Ph 03 67094853 | ||
- | Ph 02 2642685 | + | |
- | Ph 02 5256829, - Ph 06 2573883 | + | ===== Jan Mohandas' |
- | P11064 562922 | + | |
- | Ph 03 6704845 | + | Katoomba to Jenolan Caves - 15th August 1992 |
- | Ph 03 8988596 | + | |
- | Ph 08.2323155 | + | |
- | Ph 002 310777 | + | |
- | Ph 003 314240 | + | |
- | Toll Free 0081305398 | + | |
- | SEPTEMBER 1992 CTTHE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7 | + | |
- | Jan Mohandas' | + | |
- | Katoomba to Jenolan Caves - 15th 'August 1992 | + | |
by Carole Beales | by Carole Beales | ||
- | Walkers: Carole Beales, Maurie | + | |
- | arter, Mary Carter, Kay Chan, Tony Cluichton, Terry Daley, Anne Davison, Peter Dorman, Simon Fountain, Eddy Giacomel, Austin Greenwood, Jan Hodges, Marella Hogan, Tony Holgate, Frances Holland, Jean Kendall, Angelica Langley,, Sonia Lloyd, Dianne Mather, Jan Mohandas, Chris Maher, Neville Osborne, Michele Powell, Doreen Provan, David Robinson, Sylvia Ruocco, Jenny Stillwell, Louise Sylva, Mori Ward, Louise Werden, Dick Weston, Nigel Wingate, Marlise Woolford, Peter Yardley. | + | |Walkers:|Carole Beales, Maurie |
- | Support Group: Maureen Carter, | + | |Support Group:|Maureen Carter, |
- | After, helping with the Support Group for Jan's now famous yearly walk several times, I decided to ,bite, the bullet this year and attempt to complete the walk myself. As I have an aversion to cold water,. I was thrilled to hear that the army had built a bridge across the Cox's River. | + | |
+ | After, helping with the Support Group for Jan's now famous yearly walk several times, I decided to bite the bullet this year and attempt to complete the walk myself. As I have an aversion to cold water, I was thrilled to hear that the army had built a bridge across the Cox's River. | ||
Many of the walkers drove up from Sydney on the morning of the walk to arrive at the Explorer' | Many of the walkers drove up from Sydney on the morning of the walk to arrive at the Explorer' | ||
This year was quite extraordinary in that the walk attracted 38 walkers who planned to complete the 46.kilometres. Maurie Bloom was heard commenting, -" | This year was quite extraordinary in that the walk attracted 38 walkers who planned to complete the 46.kilometres. Maurie Bloom was heard commenting, -" | ||
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We had a short break for water and nibbles at the Megalong Valley Road. I began to realise the importance of the Support Group - even early in the day it was , | We had a short break for water and nibbles at the Megalong Valley Road. I began to realise the importance of the Support Group - even early in the day it was , | ||
Everyone was in high spirits as we continued across rolling farmland with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. As we climbed a hill, we passed a new sign saying " | Everyone was in high spirits as we continued across rolling farmland with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. As we climbed a hill, we passed a new sign saying " | ||
- | PAGE:: 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SEPTEMBER 1992 | + | |
We gathered quietly athund a beautiful gum tree just over the brow of the hill. The following was kindly compiled by ivlaurie Bloom - | We gathered quietly athund a beautiful gum tree just over the brow of the hill. The following was kindly compiled by ivlaurie Bloom - | ||
On a hillside in the Ivlegalong Valley beneath a spreading Eucalypt, Rob Webb's ashes were scattered and his spirit allowed to run free. In a brief ceremony, over 40 of Rob's many friends listened to Jan Mohandas recall some of Rob's outdoor experiences and his love of the Bush. | On a hillside in the Ivlegalong Valley beneath a spreading Eucalypt, Rob Webb's ashes were scattered and his spirit allowed to run free. In a brief ceremony, over 40 of Rob's many friends listened to Jan Mohandas recall some of Rob's outdoor experiences and his love of the Bush. | ||
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Approaching the, forestry hut I saw Jan Roberts busily massaging Anne Davison' | Approaching the, forestry hut I saw Jan Roberts busily massaging Anne Davison' | ||
My veteran was right about being at the back. By the time I'd unpacked my first-aid kit and helped out a fellow walker with blisters, Jan was calling out that we were on our way again. This may well have been a blessing in disguise as I had no time to sit down and stiffen up. In fact I drank my cup of steaming black coffee as I walked down the road. | My veteran was right about being at the back. By the time I'd unpacked my first-aid kit and helped out a fellow walker with blisters, Jan was calling out that we were on our way again. This may well have been a blessing in disguise as I had no time to sit down and stiffen up. In fact I drank my cup of steaming black coffee as I walked down the road. | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SEPTEMBER 1992 | + | |
I was just thinking it was a pity that Anne had not been able to complete the walk when she appeared power walking. In fact, Anne disappeared into the distance in no time at all. Jan had performed some sort of magic on her massage table. | I was just thinking it was a pity that Anne had not been able to complete the walk when she appeared power walking. In fact, Anne disappeared into the distance in no time at all. Jan had performed some sort of magic on her massage table. | ||
- | At the 40 kilometre mark on the road, I felt like getting down and kissing it but was unsure if I | + | |
- | " | + | At the 40 kilometre mark on the road, I felt like getting down and kissing it but was unsure if I would ever get up again! Some water and chocolate was enough to give us the boost needed to |
- | Would ever get up again! Some water and chocolate was enough to give us the boost needed to | + | |
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It was a great thrill to be able to complete the walk and share the experience with so many lovely people. The front " | It was a great thrill to be able to complete the walk and share the experience with so many lovely people. The front " | ||
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I would like to thank Jan on behalf of all the walkers for his tireless efforts in organising these wonderful walks for us and for ensuring everyone was transported back to the Explorer' | I would like to thank Jan on behalf of all the walkers for his tireless efforts in organising these wonderful walks for us and for ensuring everyone was transported back to the Explorer' | ||
Thanks again, Jan!' | Thanks again, Jan!' | ||
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+ | ===== The Club Auction ===== | ||
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- | THE :CLUB AUCTION | ||
Aleld7; | Aleld7; | ||
--anda lotof,fun was hadby all. The auctioneer was Patrick James who': | --anda lotof,fun was hadby all. The auctioneer was Patrick James who': | ||
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06024.104. | 06024.104. | ||
Paddy Pain's has made Club members a generous offer of complimentary membership to the Paddy Pallin Club valid until 30th April, 1993. To take advantage of this offer members should visit one of their stores, present proof of membership (in our case the address label from one of the magazines should sufice) and one of the staff will ask them to fill in one of their Complimentary Membership Application Forms and they will be issued with an interim membership card on the spot. Within 21 days they will receive their official Club Card entitling them to the range of benefits which include a,10% discount on store purchases. If members are unable to visit a store they can send details of their name, address and identification of membership Of 813W to Kevin Westren at 14F Horden Place, Camperdown NSW 2050. This offer is only open until 31st December, 1992. After this date discounts on purchases will only be available to Paddy' | Paddy Pain's has made Club members a generous offer of complimentary membership to the Paddy Pallin Club valid until 30th April, 1993. To take advantage of this offer members should visit one of their stores, present proof of membership (in our case the address label from one of the magazines should sufice) and one of the staff will ask them to fill in one of their Complimentary Membership Application Forms and they will be issued with an interim membership card on the spot. Within 21 days they will receive their official Club Card entitling them to the range of benefits which include a,10% discount on store purchases. If members are unable to visit a store they can send details of their name, address and identification of membership Of 813W to Kevin Westren at 14F Horden Place, Camperdown NSW 2050. This offer is only open until 31st December, 1992. After this date discounts on purchases will only be available to Paddy' | ||
- | PE YHE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SEPTEMBER 1992 | + | |
- | DURRAS LAKE STILL UNDER THREAT | + | ===== Durras Lake still under threat ===== |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | LETTER TO THE EDITOR | ||
Lying on the South Coast of New. South Wales, just a few kilometres north of Batemans Bay, is one of the jewels of Australia' | Lying on the South Coast of New. South Wales, just a few kilometres north of Batemans Bay, is one of the jewels of Australia' | ||
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3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood N | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood N | ||
W 2122 | W 2122 | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 1992 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 13 | + | |
- | 65-tVANNIVERSARY OF S-.B.W. | + | ===== 65th Anniversary of the S.B.W. |
- | On the 24th/25th October the Club will hold its 65 Anniversary at | + | |
- | the Club's property " | + | On the 24th/25th October the Club will hold its 65 Anniversary at the Club's property " |
On the Wednesday, prior to the Anniversary Weekend there will be a " | On the Wednesday, prior to the Anniversary Weekend there will be a " | ||
History you will never forget. Come along and clebrate the Club's history and birthday. | History you will never forget. Come along and clebrate the Club's history and birthday. | ||
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IAN DEBERT, President. | IAN DEBERT, President. | ||
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ACCESS | ACCESS | ||
The entrance to the property is located at grid reference 692513 on ak map Burner 8928-2-N. It is about two hours drive south ofSydney via either the Hume or Prince' | The entrance to the property is located at grid reference 692513 on ak map Burner 8928-2-N. It is about two hours drive south ofSydney via either the Hume or Prince' | ||
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(Native Iris) | (Native Iris) | ||
; BURCHARDIA UMBELLATA i (Milkmaids) | ; BURCHARDIA UMBELLATA i (Milkmaids) | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 1992 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 15 | + | |
- | BtLtJ CAPON'S BEAUT BANK HOLIDAY BUDAWANG BASH - | + | Bill Capon's Beaut Bank Holiday Budawang Bash |
- | Three-day weekend 31/7 - 3/8 by Geoff Grace | + | Three day weekend 31/7 - 3/8 by Geoff Grace |
Who went? - Bill Capon (leader), Bob Milne, Geoff McIntosh, John Nagey, Jan Mohandas, Jean Kendall, Carol Lubbers, Christine Floyd, Tony' | Who went? - Bill Capon (leader), Bob Milne, Geoff McIntosh, John Nagey, Jan Mohandas, Jean Kendall, Carol Lubbers, Christine Floyd, Tony' | ||
-You' | -You' | ||
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Not a walk for untested prospectives, | Not a walk for untested prospectives, | ||
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- | 'PAGE 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SEPTEMBER | + | ===== Confederation Notes - The Annual Conference: August |
by Bill Holland | by Bill Holland | ||
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This was the second Annual Conference of the Confederation held on the weekend 21/22 August. SBW had three delegatesT attending. | This was the second Annual Conference of the Confederation held on the weekend 21/22 August. SBW had three delegatesT attending. | ||
Holding this activity on the weekend was an idea initiated last year to provide an opportunity for country clubs to participate. Attendance was down, about 50 delegates compared with 70 - 80 last year The country | Holding this activity on the weekend was an idea initiated last year to provide an opportunity for country clubs to participate. Attendance was down, about 50 delegates compared with 70 - 80 last year The country | ||
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Announcements.of interest included, the Annual Bushdance and the Blue Gum Forest birthday celebrations, | Announcements.of interest included, the Annual Bushdance and the Blue Gum Forest birthday celebrations, | ||
Financially, | Financially, | ||
- | SEPTEMBER 1992 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 17 | + | |
: r - Finally, the election of office bearers included: | : r - Finally, the election of office bearers included: | ||
President: | President: | ||
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Roger Lembit | Roger Lembit | ||
Jim Callaway SBW Gordon Lee SBW Keith Maxwell | Jim Callaway SBW Gordon Lee SBW Keith Maxwell | ||
- | THE AUGUST MEETING | + | |
- | The meeting began at, 2008 with the President in the chair and around 18 membersTresent. There were apologies from Joy Hines and Margaret Niven. New members Marilyn Evans, Beverly Smith, Andrea Wilkinson and Graham Young were-welcomed into membership. | + | ===== The August Meeting ===== |
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+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
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+ | The meeting began at 2008 with the President in the chair and around 18 membersTresent. There were apologies from Joy Hines and Margaret Niven. New members Marilyn Evans, Beverly Smith, Andrea Wilkinson and Graham Young were-welcomed into membership. | ||
The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters aiising. Correspondence saw letters to new members and a letter to Hornsby | The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with no matters aiising. Correspondence saw letters to new members and a letter to Hornsby | ||
Council opposing the paint-ball combat facility proposed for the vicinity | Council opposing the paint-ball combat facility proposed for the vicinity |
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