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THE TRAIL WALKER TH.Rougholi the Y,:;- AR THE TRAILWALKER NEWSLETTER OF THE FRIENDS OF ISSUE No. 69 AUGUST1998 THE HEYSEN TRAIL AND OTHER WALKING TRAILS INC. PRINT POST APPROVED PP565001/CXX>79 •• •• •• •• •• ··7k7~w~·· •• • • The Trailwalker FRIENDS OF THE HEYSEN TRAIL AND OTHER WALKING TRAILS INC 10 PITT STREET, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 PHONE (08) 8212 6299 FAX (08) 8211 8041 PATRON: C. WARREN BONYTHON AO COUNCIL MEMBERS 1998/99 SUBCOMMITTEES TRAIL MAINTENANCE Richard Schmitz President Listed in this issue Arthur Smith Vice President John Wilson Treasurer TRAILWALKER Lyn Condon Secretary Richard Schmitz Editor I Typist Barry Finn Jamie Shephard WALKING Dean Killmier Sadie Leupold Convener John Crouch Colin Edwards Marlene Edwards HONORARY MEMBERS Ric Trutwin Teny Lavender Mick Thomas Jim Crinion Jon Selby Neville Southgate Jill McPherson DougLeane John Crouch Council Liaison Fred Brooks Sadie Leupold Thelma Anderson OFFICE HOURS Monday 10.00-2.30 John Crouch Tuesday 10.00- 2. 30 Lyn Condon, David Beaton Wednesday 10.00- 2.30 Bany Finn, Jack Marcelis Thursday 10.00-2.30 Richard Schmitz, Arthur Smith Friday 10.00-2.30 Ric Trutwin, Brad Howell, Kath Pa1yga Saturday - Sunday Closed Closed Office hours are approximate only. Remember, we are run entirely by volunteers, and we need more. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the organisation. THE OLD SCHOOlHOUSE at Inman Valley on che Heysen Trail ADELAIDE CENTRAL MISSION INC. VICTORS COFFEE SHOP Ligh t Meals & Snacks Low cost accommodation Victor Donato Owner for groups (up to 24 people), families or travellers. > $12 10 Pitt Sc Adelaide From per person Monday to Friday 7. .30 a.m. • 4.00 p.m. Phone 8231 82 78 •Three bunlcrooms ead wilh ensuile • Recreation room wilh pot belly [ve •separale equipped kitchen Jet or Carole (08) 8558 8376 (2) •• •• •• •• •• ··7k7~w~·· •• • • The Trailwalker PRESIDENTS REPORT It's that time of the year again when as President I am required to write my Presidents Report. As every President before me knows, this is not as easy as it sounds. When there hasn't been much happening it is difficult to write a report, but I'll give it a go. Firstly there has been a change within the Friends Council. Our Vice President Liz O'Shea resigned a couple of months ago following a difference of opinion with the Council. I would like to thank Liz for all the good work she has put in as Vice President and Council Member over the years. Our new Vice President is Arthur Smith (who is an old hand at this position). Arthur will remain as Vice President until the AGM next March. Following Arthurs promotion we then had a vacancy for a Council Member. Barry Finn who works in. the office on Wednesdays and is a section leader, agreed to take this on until the AGM Thanks Arthur and Barry. In this issue ofTrailwalker you will notice that there are articles on the opening of Rossiter Hut and the installation of a water tank near Mount Arden. I would like to thank all those involved in these two projects. As usual the most newsworthy items have been written by other members of the organisation. But, don't get me wrong. The Friends always welcome articles from its members for inclusion in Trailwalker. In the November 1998 ofTrailwalkerfinancia/ members of the Friends will have the opportunity to purchase Movie Tickets at a lower price of$7 Adults and $5 Children. Credit cards and EFTPOS will be accepted. Remember that financial members of the Friends are entitled to discounts at various businesses. Please remember to support these businesses when making your next purchase. Richard Schmitz PRESIDENT 0 OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND FRIDAY OCT. 1,3,4,5 WALK IN THE GRAMPIANS JOIN ONTRAK WAIXING LEADERS COLIN EDWARDS, Jn..L MACPHERSON A..i\ID MICK TiiOMAS FOR DAY WALKS OUT OF HAllS GAP AN INTERESTING PROORAM HAS BEEN ORGANISED TO INCLUDE SOME OF ~LESSER KNOWN AREAS SUCH AS THE FORTRESS ETC .. Sll~.OO INCUJDES AU MEALS~. ACCOMMODATION CONTACT COI..JN EDWARDS ON 8264 1492 FOR FURTIIER INFO~\!ATION (3J •• .,. •• •• •• ··7k7~w~·· •• • • The Trailwalker DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS FRIENDS OF THE HEYSEN TRAIL 10 Pitt Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8212 6299 10% Discount on all maps and books SCOUT OUTDOOR CENTRE 192 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8233 5544 10% Discount on outdoor gear (excluding sale items) ANNAPURNA OUTDOOR SHOP 210 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8223 4633 10% Discount (excluding sale items) FLINDERS CAMPING 187 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8223 1913 10% Discount (excluding sale items) FLINDERS OUTDOOR LEISURE 235 Pirie Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8359 3344 10% Discount (excluding sale items and fridges) PADDY PALLIN 228 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8232 3155 10% Discount (excluding sale items) MOUNTAIN DESIGNS 203 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8232 0690 10% Discount (excluding sale items) MITCHELL'S DISPOSALS Shop 2045, 2nd Floor, Marion Shopping Centre (08) 8296 7700 Shop 217, Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre (08) 8395 9555 5% Discount (excluding sale items and selected stock) BOOTSGREATOUTDOORSCENTRE 183 Main North Road, Nailsworth, 5083 (08) 8344 8688 1277 South Road, St Marys, 5042 (08) 8277 7789 Up to 10% Discount (excluding sale items and fridges) SNO\VY'S OUTDOORS 92 Richmond Road, Keswick, 5035 (08) 8351 2111 Up to 10% Discount (it) •• •• •• •• •• ··7tw7~w~·· •• • • The Trailwalker DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS BARBECUES GALORE 734 North East Road, Holden Hill, 5088 (08) 8266 3255 41 Anzac Highway, Keswick, 5035 (08) 8297 6322 7.5% Discount (excluding sale items) AUSSIE DISPOSALS 119 Pirie Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8224 0388 57 Hindley Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8212 4333 Shop 12 Princess Ann Walk, Elizabeth Citi Centre, 5112 (08) 8287 3008 Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga, 5168 (08) 8326 3186 VIP 5% Discount with VIP card available at any store TRIMS 322 King William Street, Adelaide, 5000 (08) 8212 5099 5% Discount with Trims discount card Remember to support the above businesses when making your next purchase. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FINANCIAL MEMBERS ONLY MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE SHOWN TO OBTAIN DISCOUNT BACK IN STOCK The Friends of the Heysen Trail embroidered sew on badges are now back in stock. Cost $7.00 Members $6.30 plus $0.50 postage. Order yours today! MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS Remember to check the back of your membership card to see when your membership fees are due. If fees are paid more than one month after expiry a $5 fee will apply. FRIENDS OF ENGELBROOK Work bees Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5. Meet l .OOpm at the Wattle Street entrance. Info contact Russ Sinclair, 22 Kingsland Road, Aldgate, 5154 (s) .... •• •• •• ··7k7~w~·· •• •• • • The Trailwalker WALKING REPORT Members of our Walking Group spent Adelaide Cup weekend in May based at Angorichina Station in the Blinman area of the Flinders Ranges. Most enjoyable walks were spent in this vicinity as well as taking in the Artimor ruins. On the Saturday evening we Journeyed over to the Blinman Hotel and joined locals as well as 4 wheel drivers for a 'big' barbecue. Sundays meal was well catered for back at station headquarters. Many thanks to all the willing hands who helped over this weekend and to Colin Edwards our leader for taking us on some top walks. Our next weekend away is on 16th and 17th August at Reedy Creek in the Palmer area. Jill McPherson will be our leader for this weekend and she is currently doing a series of recces to ensure we get some good walking. The accommodation is hostel style and we intend to do the usual Saturday night barbecue. Bookings are now open for this weekend and to ensure a place it is wise to book promptly and secure with a deposit. We are currently putting arrangements into place for our Hahndorf Early Settlers walk. Jamie Shepherd will be our leader with assistance from members of the Walking Committee. There will be a $10 charge for this walk as we need to book buses for the trip to Hahndorf. Tea and coffee will be available at Woodhouse where we will stop for lunch. We expect a large number of people to take part and although it is not a difficult walk it is quite a full day. If people feel they can only walk as far as Eagle on the Hill it is a good idea to organise some transport from there to take you back to Burnside. Mick Thomas led a challenging weekend in the Edeowie Gorge area in June. Mick tells me all the backpackers who took part were very happy with this our first Trailmaster. If members are interested in doing day walks from some of the scenic areas in our State, YHA have a series of hostels in many of the popular walking areas. Wirrabara, Inman Valley and Sandy Creek are well maintained and can be secured at very little cost for overnight accommodation. Contact YHA in Sturt Street for more details. I cannot help but feel how fortunate we are in Adelaide to have areas of native vegetation quite close to the city. One can get to Belair National Park, Waterfall Gully, Morialta, Black Hill , Gandys Gully and Brownhill Creek which are all excellent areas to walk in a matter of minutes. They are all within a short drive from the CBD and make it easy if you do not want to drive too far to do some walking. Heres hoping the rest of the year will be as good as the beginning. See you on the Trail. SADIE LEUPOLD SS36/6.7 98 •• •• •• •• •• ··7tw7~w~·· •• • • The Trailwalker J1JLY 12 TRAILSTAR'I'ER Barry Finn around Bridge~;ater 26 TRAIL WAI...KER; Garnett Kelly Park, Yankaililla with Jill McPherson 26 TR.AJL WALKER: Mike Fretwell at or near Peters Hill (Riverton) AUGUST9 TR.-\ILSTARTER: Marlene Edwards at Golden Grove/Cobbler Creek 16 TRAIL W.
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