CANfflS1!flA 1UfrllWALKliMG CLUIBS INC. NIEWflIETTIEIQ ITPA Box 160, Canberra, R.C.T. 2601 Registered by Australia Post; Publication number NBF1 1859 VOLUME 25 MARCH 1988 NUMBER 3 President's Pnttle At the last committee meeting members raised concerns about the level of awareness of first aid when bushwalking. On a recent day walk to Ettrema, one participant received a minor injury which required a number of party members to delve into their packs for various antiseptic creams, bandages etc. While there is an expectation that all who participate on Club walks Cand on any other trips for that matter) carry their own first aid requirements, it is often the case that items must be provided by others, often the walk leader. Whilst the odd band-aid causes little financial strain, items such as pressure bandages for sprains etc. are quite expensive to replace. Thus, the committee believes that where people have had to assist others on Club walks by using such relatively expensive first aid consumables, the Club should reimburse that person the replacement cost. On a related matter we are hoping to provide interested Club members with the opportunity to attend a St. John's Ambulance first aid course. By doing so as a group, it should be possible to concentrate on those first aid matters of particular relevance to bushwalking. Details will be published in later ITs when arrangements and costs have been established. Greg Ellis Concerning Conservation you will now all be aware of the new parks proposed by the Unsworth Government for the Eden area. These include •a southern extension to Wadbilliga National Park, Tantawangalo. Coolangubra, Vowaka and a small area just north of Coopracambra in Victoria. This is a major acknowledgement by the government of the importance of these areas for all Australians. The P48W election will be the final deciding factor. Recently a Club member mentioned that Park officers at Kosciusko National Park had instructed them not to camp near Hedley Tarn. At this stage there are no restrictions related to camping in the summit area, however, because of the detrimental effects that are created by the many people who do decide to camp in this area, the Park Service actively will be discouraging camping in the area. Most Club members would be aware of the consequences of many people camping in these extremely fragile areas and I would suggest that we take this into account when planning walks in the area and camp in appropriate places. As Greg mentioned in the previous IT, please pass on information to committee members about infringements of national park regulations. Reports of activities such as grazing, four wheel driving, etc. in prohibited areas will be made to the relevant authorities. It is only with detailed information that these problems can be overcome. Please supply details of where, when and to what degree Ceg type and numbers of cattle, vehicle) these activities were witnessed. Two Club representatives attended the Conservation Council meeting on E 17/2/88 where discussion was held on firstly the proposed future of the Rocks area; secondly active campaigning or otherwise for the Unsworth Government (related to the Eden Park Proposal); and thirdly the proposed gun licensing legislation in NSW. Julie Andrew MEMBERSHIP MATTERS New Members Christopher Dawkins, 10/60 Trinculo Place, QUEANBEYAN. NSW 2620, 979319(h), 688104(w). Michael Gauci, Macquarie Private Hotel, BARTON. ACT 2600. 482262(w). John Gill, 32 Rosenthal Street, CAMPBELL, ACT 2601, 479662(h), 469949(w). Jennifer Hawkins, 2 Coutie Place. MACGREGOR, ACT 2616, 549862(h), 750221(w). Wendy Highett. 19 Jarrah Street, O'CONNOR, ACT 2601. 480816(h), 621207(w). Elisa Kaczynska, 8 Hale Street. TURNER. ACT 2601. 571462(h), 437243(w). Janis Layton, 127 Majura Avenue, DICKSON. ACT 2602, 476706(h). Kathleen Mullins, 12 Cambage Street,. YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600, 812092(h). 818327(w). Stephen Rimmer, 13 Grylls Crescent. COOK, ACT 2614, 516276(h). 732381(w). Stuart Row. 349 Northgate Gardens. Forbes St. TURNER, ACT 2601. 472973(h) 46882aw) Paul Walker, 1 Main Close, CHISHOLM. ACT 2906, 919307(h), 767442(w). Prospective Members Sally Ashworth, 138 Lambrigg Street, FRASER. ACT 2607, 866966(h). 621429(w). Judy Chappell. 7 Ambara Place, ARANDA. ACT 2614. 616240(h). 81496S(w). Noami Landau. 8 Burdon Place, HOLT, ACT 2616, 649440(h). Wayne Lawler. 1/810-218 Newman Morris Circuit, OXLEY. ACT 2904, 961664(h), 496311(w). Mary Welch, 1/210-218 Newman Morris Circuit, WILEY. ACT 2904. 961664(h), 726421(w) Gene Schembri, 4 fore Circuit, EVATT. ACT 2614. 686687(h). 586687(w). Lorna Stephenson. 21/34 Mowatt St. QUEANBEVAN, 145W 2620. 973609(h), 687302(w). Brian Thomas, 66 Burrinjuck Cres. DUFFY, ACT 2611, 889262(h). 688932(w). Winifred Vincent, 7/28 Springvale Drive. HAWKER, ACT 2614. S40811(h), 884799(w). For Sale Berghaus Goretex parka, large, good condition, dark green in colour, $90.00 0.14.0., contact David Cregan, 476296(ah). Accommodation Available Nick Bendelli has two rooms available for rent (approx. $40 per week) in his new home at 11 Thom Crescent, Kambah. Applicants must be non-smokers and females are preferred, ring Wick on 319711(h). A "THANK Y0U I have received a letter from Dorothy Crofts, Mick's mother. She wishes to thank all those who helped Hick pack up and who wrote to Hick and to his parents in England. She is unable to thank personally many of them as she does not have their addresses. Pat Miethke BIRTH The way of the world is such that we mourn the loss of one unique individual from it, then turn to welcome another soul into it. Pat Miethke and George Stacey have a brand new son. Geoffrey George. with a fine pair of buahwalker's lungs and great big feet. a r - y -- y -- '--:'-'- LhL APAcAIAAI ?i Judging from the response most people were very enthusiastic about our Budawang presentation and speaking for the contributors I can say that it was a pleasure to see it come together. New members will surely have gained from Alan Vidler's information on access routes and walking tracks. Heino Lepp gave us a close look at the fascinating miniature gardens of mosses and liverworts, they deserve more attention. Thanks Heino for sharing your knowledge, your patience to observe these tiny plants should be an example to all that enjoyment of the bush is not determined by distance covered. I am also grateful to Warren Hudson who selected, arranged and rearranged the slides and projectors. I wonder who can afford to go anywhere without a camera after this presentation. Our next meeting will be on March the 16th, the speaker will be Alan Fox, who has, for the last six years been a consultant on the environment. Previously he was with the N.T. Parks Service and NSW Parks and Wildlife. He is author or co-author of three books including "Kakadu Man'. He also set up the training scheme for Aboriginal rangers in Kakadu National Park and led the team that put together the management plan for that park. Last month I forgot to mention the T-shirts ($5.60) and frog badges ($2). They are still with us -----and, you guessed it, they will be present at the meeting on March the 16th. Eddy Dc Wilde The Ccrrescndence Column If you ever feel like a change from your Sunday bushwalk have you thought of giving a Sunday morning (first of the month) to help out at the Kingsley Street markets. As the Club is a member of the Canberra and South-East Regional Environment Centre. we are often asked for volunteers to assist in the coffee shop or to collect monies from the stall holders. As you need to get there early you can also be the first to pick up all the bargains!!. For more information about times and dates contact me. Kate Moore Letter to the editor We were shocked, horrified, stunned, amazed, surprised, distressed and concerned (yes, all of these!) after reading in the "Canberra Times", on the front page no less, of allegations made by a prominent Japanese visitor, that skinny dipping actually took place on a recent Canberra Bushwalking Club walk. (It would not happen on one of my walks - ed.) Could this possibly be true? Surely not!, and how could this have occurred? (Obviously our Club morals officer was not in attendance.) There are no excuses for such behaviour. The Club can not afford such adverse publicity and we propose a tightening of Club dress rules, and, if necessary, the incorporation of these into the Club's constitution. The Club's morals must be maintained at their current high standards. Our proposal entails strict summer dress regulations for swimming. "NECK TO KNEE" coverage must be mandatory. We sincerely hope that all Club members will take up this proposal seriously and if, on the next river walk, members are found to be dressed inadequately, watch out! Action will be taken to remedy the situation. Yours sincerely, PT Shocked of Scullin KM Horrified of Higgins RD Stunned of Spence GE Amazed of Ainslie TM Surprised of Stirling HA Distressed of Downer RH Concerned of Charnwood P.S. We would consider sandshoes, long socks and balaclava or, at a pinch, a beanie pulled down low to be acceptable dress! 4 To mark Heritage Week CI6-23rd of April 1988) a photographic competition. co-ordinated by the National Trust of Australia (ACT) and sponsored by Kodak (Australasia), is being held. The theme will be "Canberra's Journey" and entrants are invited to submit prints of some aspect of ACT heritage. Subjects could include historic buildings, gardens, streetscapes, landscapes, engineering and mechanical heritage (early model cars, railways etc.).