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CANIIERRA NflHWALECW© CLUI JINC. ITP.O. Box 160, Canberra 1 A.C.T. asni Registered by Australia Post; Publication number NBH 1859 VOLUME 24 NOVEMBER 1987 NUMBER 11 PreskIenVs Annual Report For 1986/87 The past year has been another active and highly successful year for the Canberra Bushwalking Club- I understand that Alan Vidler, the statistician will provide quantitative evidence to support this very general statement. The walk programme maintained its usual high standard with the able assistance of the walk secretaries and not a few leaders. It was very gratifying to see a number of new members leading their first walks. It might be a bit stressful but it is worth it - as leader YOU can determine when the tea stops will occur. The Club's continuing interest and support for conservation issues is of paramount importance. Club members have been active in campaigns to stop further wood chipping on the south coast of 119W. However, much more work needs to be done to protect Australias magnificent natural heritage from the mindless depredations on money hungry developers. Some of the social highlights of the year were:- the mindbogglingly, slothful weekend of coastal camping at Meroo Point; Sue Feary. National Parks and Wildlife Service's archaeologist speaking on the prehistory of the Nursery Swamp area; Ed Stokes illustrated talk on his 3 month journey retracing the steps of McDouall Stuart's epic overland journeys from Adelaide to Darwin; Kern-Ann's report on a group trip to Kakadu. Very special and sincere thanks to our seemingly tireless and patient editor of "ITS. Vance Brown. (Over the past 2 years I have been late consistently with my reports and he has not been angry once!) øThis should not be used as an excuse for late copy - ed. fl! There are many hours of work involved in the production of each month's 'IT" - even with computers. Vance should be congratulated for the considerable amount of effort he has put into 'IT" over the past years. The literary merit of "IT" has also been boosted by Cue's contributions. While bushwalkers are often strong on oral history, those who actually research and write about the history of areas are a rare breed. Thank you. Clic - please keep the articles flowing. In conclusion I would like to thank all the members of the 1986-87 committee for their constant good humour and tireless efforts all the year to maintain the smooth running of the Club. It was a pleasure working with such a cheerful and committed group- Thanks also to those who led and participated in walks. Best wishes to the new committee for 1987-88 Rene Davies PresMent's Prattle Search. and Rescue issues feature prominently in this month's newsletter with a proposal to contribute $500 towards the purchase of new two-way radios for use by the NSW Federation of Bushwalkinq Clubs as well as a reminder about the next S & R practice weekend at Medlow Gap in the Blue Mountains. While the Club has not, to date, had to call upon Federation in this area, the fact that the service is provided is an assurance that assistance be available should we ever require it. Recently the Club was called upon to help with a search in the Bundanoon area. Owing to a number of factors only two club members were in a position to assist - a fairly poor showing considering our proximity to the search area Your Committee plans to review the Club's search and rescue procedures both for our own members and for the buhwalking frátePnity genetrally. Developments and any proposals affecting the current system will be discussed in later issues of "IT". In the meantime it is important that all Club members review their own commitment to S & R Can indication of your availability for S £ R is required with membership renewal). If you are unsure of what demands are put upon those who become involved give Dave Drohan a call or. better still, take the opportunity to attend the practice at Medlow Gap. To end on a social note do not forget that December 12/13th is the annual Christmas weekend. at Meroo Point. Offering walks for the energetic or sun, sand and surf for the slothful, this event has always been enjoyed by those who have attended in past years. Further details are elsewhere in this issue. Greg Ellis VT YVYVY VYT On November the 18th the Canberra Bushwalking Club will hold its annual trash and treasure sale. This is a most interesting event whereby members bring their surplus gear to be put under the hammer- So rummage through your used but useful gear and put it up for sale. Items preferably should be oriented towards Club activities. We can look forward to a one man show with Steve Gisz as the auctioneer. - Eddy De Wilde Concerning Conservation I attended the AGM of the Environment Centre on September the 30th. It was decided there that owing to lack of interest from member groups the Environment Centre would decline the offer of bicentennial funding for an environmental event in 1988. Unfortunately, although our club and four others indicated interest in the event, this was less than 85% of all member groups. The Conservation Council, in an attempt to gain financial independence from diminishing government crants, is organising a Conservation Festival, on December 4-6th See details elsewhere in "IT". Those members interested in walking in present state forest areas, proposed to be entered in the National Estate and maybe becoming the future Coolangubra National Park. are advised that Patrick Tobin and myself will be leading walks in these areas in late January and early February. Presently unlogged they may not remain that way for long. Julie Andrew 3 The Correspondence Column The Club has received a copy of the United Nations' annual report on the State of the Environment. It talks about world wide health/environmental issues and could be of interest to members. In case members are not aware. I would like to point out that the Club receives newsletters from other walking clubs which give information about their own club walks. These could be useful to members visiting interstate. The newsletters (recent editions) are available for perusal at monthly meeting and also from the Club library. The library is available at Keith Thomas's. 9 Barney Street. Downer before the Club meetings each month. Kate Moore To I!q Coa5taI Camping Weekend - December 12-13th This is the ultimate in lazy bushwalks I challenge anyone to white-ant a weekend that involves a mere 100 metre walk from the cars to set up camp. Following last year's highly acclaimed camping weekend at Meroo Point. this year's will be bigger and better. Held on December 12-13th at Meroo Point, this weekend is ideal for relaxing, for catching up with old friends, for introducing non-bushwalking friends to the Great Outdoors, and for bringing along those too young or too broken-down to do long - roughs. Meroo Point is on a lovely stretch of coastline near Termeil. It offers plenty of scope for daywalks for the energetic (eq George Carter's trip), and surfing and sunbaking for the rest. On Saturday night we may have a Maori-style hungi (a beast baked in a pit in the sand). On Sunday there will be a damper baking , competition. There are one or two minor inconveniences: there is no fresh water so bring your own; and there is not much good wood to spare so again try to bring a bundle. The above map will show you how to get there. Anyone wanting transport should contact the Social Secretary, Eddy De Wilde, on 589940(h). Notice of Motion The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs' Search and Rescue Unit has aked for a donation from clubs to help cover the cost of new two-way radios required for searches. These are needed urgently as the existing ones no longer carry out there function properly. The total cost of these radios is $20000 of which about $8000 has been raised. The Canberra Bushwalking Club does use S & R equipment when it helps in searches but, unfortunately, in the last call out in August to the Bundanoon -1- iI search on l y two club members responded. The motion to be put at the next meeting is 'that the Canberra Bushwalking Club donate $600 to the 145W Federation of Bushwalking Clubs' radio fund". Dave Drohan IT CQLLLITIQNS "IT" collations are social events where the Club magazine is collated, labelled and prepared for posting. These are traditionally hosted by non-committee members and provide an opportunity for people to participate in the running of the Club. They are normally held on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm. Venues from December onwards are needed so if you are prepared to host on of these events contact the publisher. Ted Rogers. on 909266(w), or a committee member. MEMBERSHIP MaTTERS New Members Dick Hodqson, S Bulloo Place, KALEEN, ACT 2617, 414639(h), 768933(w): June Hornby, 9/4 Keith Street, SCULLIN, ACT 2614. 640730(h), 465886(w) Prospective Members Dianne Bowey, 4 Olney Place, WANNIASSA. ACT 2903. 312273(h). Peter Bowey, 4 Olney Place, WANNIASSA. ACT 2903, 313273(h). 469143(w). Barry McHugh, 1/22 Blackall Avenue. QUEANBEYAN, NSUJ 2820, 976694(h), 761664(w). Margie McHugh, 1/22 Blackall Avenue, QUEANBEYAN. 145W 2620. 976694(h). Janne Stevenson. 48 Gellibrand Street, CAMPBELL, ACT 2601, 473481(h), 689092(w). Susan Turner, 3/36 Carinya Street. QUSANBEVAN, 145W 2620, 971229(h).