BUSH WALKING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER

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VOLUME 30 DECEMBER 1994 NUMBER 12

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This is our traditional Christmas social event and replaces the usual monthly meeting. Bring your own everything - food, drink, plates, cutlery, and also your swimming costume! Turn up with from about 6.30 onwards. We'll find a nice spot at the end of Ga/yowen Drive (off Lady Denman Drive), so pack the sausages and bring your family for a great time!

PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE (no matter how pretty the yellow bloom looks!) Other conservation projects in the Namadgi IT IS wrm sadness and regret that I inform Club National Park may indude tree planting, members of Bill Burford's unexpected death on restoration and track work and surveying areas November 20. Many will remember with for research. We will keep you posted. affection his walks, gourmet events, Christmas Some members have expressed a wish to be more parties and lively conversation. He will be active in caring for our environment. For my part, missed. An obituary from Doug Wright is I have adopted some of Mt Taylor Nature Park. presented in this IT. At first, the amount of rubbish appalled me but I At the last Committee meeting it was felt we did nothing about it. Then, reluctantly, I decided should try and help members, particularly newer to dean it up and see if it would remain dean. ones, be better informed about areas appearing in Well, after six garbage bags full and months later, the walks program. The Committee will be asking it has. Perhaps people don't litter a dean place? different members to speak about areas with Would you consider 'Adopting a Park' too? In which they are familiar. We hope also to be able this IT there is information about Parkeare and to introduce some of the leaders and for them to contact phone numbers for members wishing to speak briefly about their walks - past and future. help care for our Nature Parks. Your involvement Please let the committee know if you like these might only mean collecting rubbish, but could 'Walk Talks'. even include helping to weed the park, collecting seed and replanting areas. The Walks Program reflects the effort of many members and the chief organizer, Alan Vidler. I hope that many members will attend the Thank you. When you give your walk to Alan Christmas Party on Wednesday 14 December, at please give him a choice of dates if possible, as it . The Committee allows him to present a more balanced program. decided a local venue would be better than out in the bush where the distance and fire restrictions Thank you John Thwaite for organizing the could complicate matters. The Committee wishes Broom-clearing weekend. The environs of the all members a very happy Christmas and safe Cotter Hut look better without those exotic weeds holiday season. Janet Edstein P OBITUARY - BILL BURFORD

THOSE OF YOU who knew Bifi Burford, auctioneer extraordinaire, when he was a member of the Club and afterwards, will be sad to know he died on 20 November, two months after his liver packed up. He was bored stiff flat on his back in hospital after an operation, but in his typically honest way said he could only blame himself for his position.

Gusto and cheerfulness pervaded his conversation with friends scattered worldwide. Politicians, his job and the world in general caught the brunt of his irreverent and sometimes bawdy humour.

He was a first dass photographer with a love of camera gear. He had a delight in being out of coat and tie and in the bush in a sarong, perhaps to the consternation of his fellow Taswegians. He took great delight in fine food, cheesecake (Sara Lee) and above all, good wine and good company.

He was a good mate and Eon Viveur and we wish him good weather. Doug Wright

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IT IS W-I deep regret that I am stepping down r from the position of Vice-President/Treasurer. The V-P/Treasurer deputizes for the My circumstances changed dramatically about President and manages the one week after the elections. This has resulted in finances of the. Club, my having very little free time and I am maintains the account books, consequently pruning activities not directly advises the Committee and related to work. I have tried to j%gle the jigsaw Club members on Club pieces together for two months, but it is getting financial matters, pays too distressing. I've enjoyed being on the accounts, banks moneys, Committee and look forward to helping again at provides receipts and drafts the ACM in 1996. the budget for the following year.

If you are interested in volunteering for this position, please approach the President (Janet Edstcin) or any other Committee member. Contact phone numbers are published on the back page of this It.

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CBC II December 1994 page 2 TRIP REPORT: THE RAMSHEAD Which brings me back to the coffee shop. By the RANGE - 5-6 NOVEMBER 1994 time we had reached Brett's Old Camp, I had LEADER: Richard Bain quietly used mind over matter plus a lot of snow PARTY: Roger Beddis, Rino, Maurice and Carol and wind, suddenly to hear Maurice say 'Let's go MAP: Kosciusko 1:100000 (The one with the snow) to the coffee shop at Perisher Valley". Naturally I responded in a manner so not to give away that I WEATHER: Snow, high velocity wind and cold had already decided on this course of action some TERRAIN: Slow, almost flat with white stuff many snowflakes ago. on it; plus concrete with coffee shop After Carol had something to eat, we ventured on CURRENT SITUATION REPORT: All survived. to the coffee shop at the Ski Tube Station. The Frostbite did not set in. terrain had now bnned into a THE NARRATIVE (Part 1) At Cooma I suspected that something was amiss, so to avoid alarming myself, I headed straight to tKL the pie shop, which brought security and peace of was not white. The coffee and chips were a mind that this might be my last meal perhaps only combined lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper: until I got to Jindabyne. I was not expecting to eat again for a while. Now At Jindabyne the party regrouped at the usual on the subject of food, one of the members of the coffee shop, only my second meal for the day. As party has gone on a fruit diet. This resulted in we drifted along the road I sensed a strong feeling poor Roger having to sit at a table and pretend not to be interested in what we were eating. of hunger caused by the lack of any sensible weather outside the confines of the passenger seat The rest of the day? In short - snow, wind, more of Roger Beddis's shell on four wheels. snow and wind and a camp somewhat less than To my dismay the party did the dirty on the ideally suited to our taste. leader and decided that snow was more fun than Situation report by end of Saturday 5 November the confines of a coffee shop. However, this was 1994: Members still alive (just); cold feet. Rino to change. You see, the secret of leading a talks about frostbite. bushwallcing trip is get .the people on the trip to do To be continued what you want them to do, without them knowing that they are doing it.

BLUE MOUNTAINS FIRE DANGER SITUATION STILL SERIOUS CLUB MEMBERS USING the Internet (the 'information superhighway) might be interested to know that on Nuntius there is a newsgroup called aus.bushwalking. I pulled the following message off the Internet on 25 November from Michael Maack,Tracks and Access Officer for the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs (Inc) - email address [email protected]. Track closure - Blue Mts: Below is a verbatim transcript of a Public Notice issued by the BlueMountains National Parks and Wildlife Service (Blackheath Office) dated November 10, 1994: 'Due to the present volatile bush fire situation in the Blue Mountains National Park it is suggested visitors restrict their activities to lookouts and short walks such as the Heritage Track (Blackheath) and to the top of the Three Sisters (Katoomba). All other bushwalking and camping is discouraged especially in isolated areas until the situation improves. The Glenbrook area of the National Park is closed to all visitors until the fire risk decreases and public safety is ensured. There is a Park Fire Ban in place which will remain until the risk of fire is minimized. The Park Fire (Ban) allows only gas cookers. Open fires, barbecues and other fuel cookers are not permitted. Thank you for your cooperation and we will keep you informed. Geoff Luscombe, Assistant District Manager' I checked the situation with the Parks Service in Blackheath on 25 November. Latest position is that the whole of Blue Mountains National Park (including the Glenbrook area and the Grose Valley) has now been reopened. While the Grose Valley was burnt earlier this year, grass has regrown and the area is relativelj safe for walking. The fire in and around the Blue Gum Forest was of low intensity and trees are regenerating. Water is now extremely scarce on Mt Solitary. Kanangra-Boyd is very dr. The whole of Blue Mountains National Park remains under total fire ban. Small fires are continuing to occur and the Park might be closed at anytime. In Royal National Park, the main picnic and visitor areas are now open but a number of the tracks are still closed. Heathcote National Park remains open - it was not burnt during the fires earlier this year - but the persisting dry conditions make it less safe. David Truman - email address [email protected]. P

cac it Dember 1994 page 3 S WAGS the strain too hard to handle he gave a good deal of thought to the design and wearing of the traditional swag. He saw an advantage to having THE BACKPACK IS to the hiliwalker what the rope it carried vertically and balanced in the front by a or axe is to the climber - a badge of intent, a gunny bag (preferably in the ratio of 3:2). This membership card to a confraternity. allowed exceptionally heavy loads to be carried.

Probably the one thing that identifies a GraduaHy Myles and his mate, Bert Gallop, bushwallcer is the pack. In the early part of this developed a style which they called the Dungal(l) century any person wanting to take up walking or Trailers Swag. First the swag cover, which with overnight camps had little recreational gear doubled as a ground sheet, was laid out. This available. While there were haversacks, army was made of 'American cloth' - a shiny black- knapsacks and shoulder bags, these were little faced twill, which was pliable in summer but more than day packs. became stiff and liable to crack in winter. Blankets were spread out on top and the rest of Round the turn of the century members of the the contents placed in a line, with the soft items in Warragamba Walking Club carried the bushman's the middle and the rest spread out towards the swag with a tucker bag over the left shoulder and ends. Both ends of the blanket were folded over a bffly or water bag in the hand. Women, who the contents, then the whole thing was roijed up sometimes accompanied their husbands or fathers, fairly. tightly. Myles later modified this by tying a usually carried their swag vertically down the cord round the blanket roll, slipping this into a back...The Secretary of the Club referred to their cylinder of japara before wrapping it in the large swag in 1906 as 'Duncan' rather than Matilda. waterproof.

In 1910 Messrs Cosgrove, Pitt, Paul and Schlink set A 100 cm leather strap was tied just about the out from the Hotel Kosciusko for Kiandra carrying centre of the swag and the excess length tucked in three days' provisions in sugar bags attached to at the back of the strap. A second, longer (180 cm) their backs with twine. strap was tied 10-15 cm away, above the first buckle, and the soft side of the bag placed closest About this time Myles Dunphy was making his to the body. The long strap was then placed over first pack. This was a horse—collar arrangement the right shoulder, under the right armpit round similar to that worn in the field by soldiers. It back to the left side then across the chest. consisted of a waterproof poncho and blanket rolled together into a long sausage. Food was A towel to ease the weight could be placed round tucked into either end and tied off above and the neck to form a pad on the right shoulder under below. The middle section of the roll was the coat (common attire early this century). The flattened to rest upon the right shoulder, with the other end of the towel could be similarly treated ends tied together to hang against the left hip. A or left hanging down. On warm days the middle large billy containing mug, cutlery, some food and of the towel could be moistened. candle stubs was carried in the hand. This was mainly used for one—night bivouacs, as no tent Paddy Pallin's Bushwalking and Camping was carried. featured the Dungal swag in successive issues till 1959. This method included the gunny bag or Myles, however, found this method 'Sheeba' acting as a larder; it could also double as uncomfortable and looked round stores and in a day pack. Up to 14 kgs could be carried in the overseas roll and 9 kgs in the bag. The problem with the magazines to see swag was that it was designed for the road: the what was free—hanging gunny bag was a nuisance when available. He balance was needed or when both hands were experimented required. making several packs but was not Myles persevered with his swag carrying and satisfied with espoused its virtues to others provided it was their weight worn correctly. It wasn't till about 1927 that he distribution or saw a rucksack which some members of the newly their centre of formed Sydney Bush Walkers were using. He gravity. Finding

CBC It December 1994 page 4 was to concede that 'the rucksack During the early 1930s method was quick when it came to Paddy started to packing and unpacking. manufacture rucksacks. All were suspended from Victorian walker Richard Croll a central point between noted that even in those days the shoulders, had a (around 1928) of impossible prices, drawstring in the top, a handy knapsack could be bought and were carried low on for $1.25. The shape varied from a the back. There were square bag that opened with a two types. A frameless buckled flap and was carried model could be bought straight across the shoulders, to a for between $1.50 and $2. deeper sack which settled well The frame rucksack was along the line of the backbone, and which was much more comfortable and made to measure to usually dosed with a cord run through eyelets. ensure a good fit. A cane frame rucksack cost The knapsack carried sufficient gear for one day about $3.75, and a steel frame $4.75. or for ten, provided sleeping accommodation was available each night. A waterproof cape was For very long walks or trips gunny bags and usually strapped on the outside as it did not additional straps were fitted to the rucksacks. always fit inside. These bags or 'Mae Wests', hung in front, were clipped to the strap at the shoulder and to the Marie Byles travelled and hiked overseas with her bottoth section of the frame. A photograph of trusty Bergen framed rucksack which was 'used Bob and Harry Savage on the upper Kowmung in the world over by those who know'. When she January 1932 showed them using this style with a came back in 1929 she was 'treated to a discourse rolled bundle (tent or sleeping bag?) across one of on the virtues of the Australian swag. ... Although their chests. Eighty years before, on his way to a few of them used a rucksack, yet most of them the goldfields, John Sherer noted 'we had to tramp adopt the soldier's knapsack, which is little better with our things in bundles, half in front and the than a swag.' other half at our back and strapped across our shoulders'. In an unpublished manuscript around 1930 Myles Dunphy listed a number of different ways of After the War the style and material used for carrying gear, though it is not known whether all camping equipment overseas changed were in use in Australia. These induded a dramatically. Packs became common and lighter frameless version of the Bergen rucksack; an forms of canvas came onto the market. The four- American basket of tightly woven wicker or cane pocket A frame pack cost about $7.75 in 1945, but worn as a pack with an optional 'tump line' the three-pocket version was preferred when (forehead to the base of the load); an 'L' shaped scrub-bashing. As a consequence the two side frame pack with a waist strap; and the Duluth pockets (on the 4-pocket pack) were usually left Pack, which was a rectangular envelope with a top empty. Later Paddy made a pack with only.two flap long enough to be tied off at the base. back pockets, which he named the Federation (manufactured till 1972). Other methods were the pack harness - where one's effects were wrapped in a waterproof Around 1960 interest began to be aroused in the material, compressed into a rectangular package Mountain Mule pack from New Zealand, but it and tied onto a solid piece of padded leather was only towards the end of the decade that H- which fitted across the back and shoulders and frames made their appearance. Their popularity down the spine, with tucker bags hung down the was possibly helped by the discovery of chest to counteract the backward pull. There was horizontal scrub in Tasmania, because the 'H' had alsO the soldier's bandolier, the sundowner's pack no side pockets to impede movement. By 1976 the and of course the Dungal swag. internal frame pack, aimed initially at dimbers, Strangely, Myles also includes began to appeal to the average walker. P the use of the yoke across the 'CLIO' shoulders with loads hung off either end, explaining the need References: Byles - By Cargo Boat and Mountain; for a special gait to ensure one is Dunphy - various papers; 5 not forced off balance. John Sherer - The Gold-Finder in Australia. CAC It Dember 1994 page 5

TRIP PREVIEW A Saturday walk in the Snowies plus extra days for lazing or doing your own thing, at low cost: Guthega - Blue Cow - Mt Perisher - The Paralyser - Guthega: M/M

TWO or THREE NIGHTS - AUSTRALIA DAY 1995 AND FOLLOWING WEEKEND THURSDAY 26 JANUARY TO SUNDAY 29 inclusive

or, if you can't get Friday off - FRIDAY (evening) 27 JANUARY TO SUNDAY 29 inclusive

A good time to see the spring alpine flowers.

Accommodation at a ski lodge in Guthega, or camp nearby if this sounds too comfortable, is available for those interested in enjoying a low cost 2, 3 or 4 days in the Snowy Mountains.

Saturday 28 January is the day for the walk. Make your own walks or laze around on the other days.

Minimum accommodation cost is $28 for Friday and Saturday nights, or $40 including Thursday night. Cheques to be made out to the 'Snowy River Ski Club. You will need to supply your own sheets and pfflowcases and most requirements. Coffee, tea, sugar, breakfast cereals, margarine and condiments are supplied. Transport costs and arrngements will be based on the normal Club calculations, plus the Park entry fee. Leader: Chris Roper - 2871243(h). Bookings for beds in by 8 January at the latest.

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Officer is Maurice Wicks on 258 8890 (h).

The equipment available and current rates per weekend are as follows. Please note that a refundable deposit of $20 is also required.

Olympus two person tent $15 Assorted packs $5 + Madpac Microlight one person tent $15 Long bed compass no charge - + 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 just a deposit of $5 Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 Trangia and fuel bottle $5

CBC It December 1994 page 6 WALKS SECRETARY'S WAFFLE

I will be away from 10 December for three weeks. During this time please send your walks contributions directly to the Editor, David Truman (fax 272 5736, or by mail to Unit 79, The Pines, Murdoch Street, Lyneham 2601). In particular, those who have contributed wallcs with an 'open' date are invited to nominate a date compatible with their own availability and the rest of the program, and the hordes of others bursting to lead walks should look at the program and help fill in gaps. A gap is any date which does not have a trip of similar grading to your trip, or where existing trips have a small limit. Note that Saturday trips have become popular. I have descriptions available for a range of trips suited for new leaders. Contact me for a copy. In each of my six terms as Walks Secretary or Presi4ent I've been approached by people with strident demands for more S/E day walks (usually), or some other type of trip. My usual response is to ask which weekends they wish to lead such walks, and offer to suggest destinations. I recognize (but usually not to individuals) that some people are not able to lead trips for various reasons. There are a number of ways non-leaders can contribute to improving the walks program, by assisting or by making it easier for others who do. For example: • Read the trip pre'iew, and other information sources, to minimize questions to the leader. • Select your walks based on the grade and the trip preview, not some story you've heard regarding the type of trip the leader normally leads. If experienced leaders try and help out by leading easy-to- walk trips (which are often harder to lead because of less experienced participants), but then get few starters, they'll stop putting such trips on the program. • Make your vehide available, but also be prepared to be a passenger. • Minimize hassles for your driver. Be ready on time; get to a more convenient place if you can; bring a change of dothes and footwear to avoid dirtying the car on the way home; have money in lumps suited to the likely transport cost. • If you need to be home by a particular time, discuss this in advance with the leader. If it's not dear the party will be back in Canberra by your desired time, don't go on the trip and then hassle your driver. • Talk to newer party members - explain gear and procedures, make them feel welcome. • On the walk, be ready to depart from stops when others are starting off; don't iffush on ahead; help look after newer or slower party members. • Help with fire lighting, gathering wood, fetching water, assisting newcomers with tents, and so on. The leader is often busy with other matters, such as planning the rest of the trip. • Try and follow what is happening, rather than just following blindly. Be ready to contribute to decisions if invited, but do not question items such as the leader going one way round a tree (or..) when you would have gone the other! • Offer to write a trip report for IT - this generates interest in the type of trip you've been on, and a fresh outlook is often more entertaining than that of a jaded, worn out leader! (Hear hear! - Editorj • Ensure that leaders know their efforts are appreciated - and remember that on trips where things 'go wrong', such as bad weather, the leader has usually put in extra effort. • Consider co-leading trips. For example, you may feel (for some strange reason) unable to navigate, but able to take bookings and organize transport. • - Encourage other people to lead walks - by whatever means you have available! • If the reason you can't lead walks is inexperience, set about rectifying the matter. You can lead suitable trips with surprisingly little experience, and doing so is a potent means of building experience and confidence for grander things and increased personal safety. Most new leaders start out by leading a walk somewhere they've already been. In summary, Club activities are a mutual and voluntary experience, not a fee for service commercial venture. Try and minimize the burden on those contributing to your pastime, and contribute yourself in whatever ways you 4) 4) can. Alan Vidler

CaC It Decmber 1994 page? Correspondence received RECENT CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED by the Club and of potential interest to members indudes: • Reflections - the journal of the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee, which aims to have Lake Pedder, flooded 21 years ago, restored by the year 2000. Bob Brown is the convenor and can be contacted at 130 Davey Stree, Hobart Tas. 7000. He is advocating letters of support to the Federal Environment Minister, Senator John Faulkner. • National Forest Policy News - reporting progess on the implementation of the National Forest Policy Statement. • A copy of the National Forest Policy Statement and a summary. • An information kit titled Our Forests prepared by John Faulkner's Department. Mention is made of the objective of phasing out of export woodchips by the year 2000 - in favour of downstream processing, that is, local pulp and paper manufacturing. But will this relieve the pressure on our native old growth forests? • A brochure from the Society for Growing Australian Plants, urging those interested to • become a member of 'Friends of Grasslands' with the object of preserving our remaining lowland native grassland ecosystems in the ACT and region.

All the above r!aterial is available from your Conservation Officer - John Webster - tel 2414646 P

Broom Clearing in Namadgi National Park

OUR 1994 BROOM clearing exercise was held on Saturday 29 October and for the second year we concentrated on the area surrounding the Cotter Hut: Our hard working band of volunteers worked tirelessly removing plants varying in size from several centimetres in height to, in one case, over two metres! Unfortunately the seeds of this "woody weed" can survive for between 10 and 20 years so I envisage us returning to the area on an annual basis. We checked over all the areas we thoroughly cleared last year and to our horror found that tiny broom plants were appearing, albeit in far fewer numbers. Let's hope that next year there will be fewer still! All agreed that the exercise was a very worthwhile and was enhancing an environment in which the Club derives great enjoyment. To date we have provided the equivalent of one person working full-time in the area for one month. Thanks to Alan Vidler, Allan Mikkelsen, Roger Edwards, Paul Edstein, Sylvia Sheffield, Rene Lays, James Ashburner and Glenn Anido for their hard work.

John Thwaite, Convenor, Namadgi Sub-Committee P

Park Care

DuRING 1989 A series of public meetings focused interest on community participation in the management of Canberra Nature Park (CNP). Voluntary work groups were formed and coordinated by CNP employees to enable community participation in a range of activities. - The initial phase of the Park Care program is 'Bush regeneration' which aims to remove weeds and re- establish native vegetation in degraded CNP areas. Groups have been involved in cutting weedsand dabbing with a safe use herbicide, collecting seed from local species and propagating tube stock. Seedlings will be planted back in areas from where seeds were taken. Plants will be actively maintained by the groups and success of the program monitored.

CBC It December 1994 pageS Other activities proposed for Park Care groups are vegetation mapping, wildilife recording and habitat evaluation. The success of Park Care will depend on the commitment and participation of individuals, families and groups who are willing to give their time to improving the quality of the local environment. If you would like to be a Park Carer, or would like further information, contact CNP on 286 5358 or one of the group contacts listed.

PARKCARE CONTACT LIST

PINNACLE ENVIRONMENT GROUP Kate Mashford, 47 Elkedra Close, Hawker 2614 FRIENDS OF GOSSAN HILL Phone 250 0713 (w), 254 3074 (h) Martin Butterfield, 4/18 Jaeger Circuit, Bruce 2617 Phone 252 5938 (w), 253 1286 (h) FRIENDS OF MOUNT PAINTER Kerry Keneally, 58 Skinner St, Cook 2614 WEEDERS Phone 276 4950 (w), 2514358 (h); or John Pratt, 179 Duffy St, Ainslie 2602 Trish Fletcher, 30 Skinner St, Cook 2614 Phone 247 6572 (h) Phone 2513020 (h) FRIENDS OF URAMBI HILLS O'CONNOR RIDGE PARKCARE GROUP Harold Alksnis, 65 Learmonth Dr, Kambah 2904 Kate Mossop & Steven Bartos, 6 Nardoo Cres Phone 2317590 (h) O'Connor 2601. Phone 270 2817 (w), 247 3940 (h) FARRER RIDGE REGENERATION GROUP FRIENDS OF MACARThUR HILL Jenny Widdowson, 30 Ngunawal Dr, Isaacs 2607 Trevor and Judith Lee, 32 Fihelly St, Fadden 2904 Phone 252 6416(w), 286 6450 (h) Phone 2917313 COnER PARICCARE GROUP (Mb MRC) FRIENDS OF ARANDA BUSHLAND Tineke Charles, Cottage 2, Pumping Station, Merilyn Evans, 66 Bindaga St, Aranda 2614 Cotter 2611. Phone 2883654 Phone 2511294 (h); Cohn McDonald 2512978 CORRIDOR SOUTH PARICCARE GROUP COOLEMAN RIDGE PARKCARE GROUP Mathew Cain, Phone 275 9699 Bess Sedge, 21 Ordell St, Chapman 2611 Phone 288 7536 FRIENDS OF TIDBINBILLA Odile Armon - Ranger. Phone 237 5120 FRIENDS OF MOUNT TAYLOR Ann IOns, 5 Provis Place, Kambah 2902 Phone 2416147 (w), 231 6326(h)

RED HILL REGENERATION GROUP Michael Mulvaney, 6 Carmichael St, Deakin 2600 Phone 2712139 (w), 2824778(h) CBC It Cermber 1994 page 9 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

GRADING OF WALKS: (5) Shod - under 12km/day; (M) Medium - 12-20km1day; Long - over 20km1day. (E) Easy - firetrail, tracks, beaches etc; Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub; (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (L1t9 Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents a kilometre per car, divided "W'' equally among ALL participants. This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads, the number of passengers per car and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough estimates only, based on four people per car, and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. Members are reminded that bookings normally close at 2 pm on Thursday. NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: The leader should check with you that you are capable of completing the proposed trip. He may assess this from observation on previous walks or by asking where, when and with whom you have walked previously. He should also check that you are aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed. LEADERS may reject any applicant they think is not suitable for the trip.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATION S&R Contacts are: David Campbell 2722025(w) 2541511(h), Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h), 2643472(w). Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Pat Miethke 2493085(w) 24 12798(h), Woden - Doug Wright 28 14148(h).

CHECK-IN / CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in / Contact Officer for the Club is Michael Pedvin 288 5750 (h), 277 5177 (w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in Officer.

Saturday 10 December - Big Hole and Marble Arch - S-M/E Waddle through the Shoalhaven River (before the Sydney Water Board abolishes it), then a short and gentle climb to the Big Hole. Carry on to Marble Arch, which has interesting rock formations, multitudinous leeches, and a bit of a climb back after lunch. Bring a torch, old runners for wading, and insect repellent. Map: Kain 1:25000. Leader: Jan Hoad 285 2236 (until 8pm Thursday). Transport cost around $15.

Saturday 10 December - Mount Domain and Tidbinbilla Mountain - M/M This popular walk has spectacular views back to Canberra and to the more remote peaks and valleys of Namadgi National Park. Map; Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Mark Hopkins 273 3036(h), 252 5647(w). Transport cost about $5.

10-11 December - Mt Scabby, Mt Morgan and Oldfield's Hut - L/M A car swap between Yaouk and Tantangara with a common campsite where Bung Harris Creek meets the Yaouk Trail. Day 1: climb Mt Scabby from Old Yaouk Creek. Day 2: climb Mt Morgan and follow Lone Pine Trail down to Oldfield's Hut, thence to the cars at the bather on the road north from Tantangara Dam. Second party will do the reverse. Maps: Yaouk, Rendezvous Creek and Rules Point 1:25000 or Tantangara 1:100000. Leader: David Truman 2476744(h), 272 4632(w). Transport cost about $27.

10-11 December - Tantangara Dam, Goodradigbee River - M/M-R A great walk in North KNP in early summer. Not too rough but some blackberries and some scrambling.. We will camp on Saturday night on Cave Creek at Cooleman pools. Maps: Peppercorn & Rules Point 1:25000 Leader: Maurice Wicks 258 8890 (h,w). Transport Cost about $25. CBC It December1994 page 10 10-11 December - Murrumbidgee Canoe Trip - M/W Whitewater/flatwater trip from Childowlah, through Jugiong to Gundagai River. This two day trip has up to grade 2 rapids. The distance will vaiy with water level, if you can handle the pace and the lovely beaches contact Jill Roberts 249 1390(h) or Brian Palm 248 9245(h) by Wednesday 7th. Transport cost about $37.

10-12 December - Rivers and Rainforests of the Budawangs - M/R Three days of glorious relaxation before Christmas in the best of the Budawangs. Use up a flex thy. Map: Corang 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h) 263 3549(w). Transport cost about $22.

Sunday 11 December - Shoaihaven River from Ward Bridge - S/EM Walk downstream on the Shoalhaven River from Wait Bridge near Braidwood. Interesting rock hopping and numerous pools for swimming. Map: Braidwood 1:100000. Leader: Sylvia Sheffield 299 2430(h). Transport cost about $10.

Wednesday 14 December - CHRISTMAS 880 at Black Mountain Peninsula, 6pm onwards. See details elsewhere in IT. This replaces the December meeting.

Friday 16 December - IT CLOSING - copy to David Truman 247 6744 (Ii), 272 4632 (w), fax 272 5736 (w) or preferably by disk to Unit 79, The Pines, Lyneham. This includes walks program additions & modifications, as Alan Vidler will be sampling the delights ofNi

Saturday 17 December - Gingera Wildflowers - M/E—M Walk from Mt Ginini to the summit of Gingera via Stockyard Arboretum Spur for good views of the ACT and Kosciusko National Park. There should be early summer wildflowers in abundance. Return over Mt Ginini. Suitable for fit beginners. Map: 1:25000. Leader: Ian Sinclair 254 7034(h) 2162531(w). Transport cost about $10.

Sunday 18 December - Gigerilne Gorge - S/M/W Drop into the Murnimbidgee River via Reedy creek and follow it downstream through the dramatic Gigerline Gorge to Tharwa, swimming at various pools along the way. Optional side trip to take in Gigerline trig if it's not too hot. Map: Williamsdale 1:25000. Leader: Terence Uren 2822403(h). Transport cost about $4.

Sunday 18 December - Mt Domain, , Fishing Gap - L/R An alternative, for the adventurous, to the popular DomainiTidbinbilla Mountain trip. From Domain, descend to the Cotter River, then return via Fishing Gap. Good views of Namadgi National Park. Maps: Brindabella 1:1 00000 or Corin Dam & Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader: Arthur Knight 294 2966(h) 242 1606(w). Transport cost about $5.

17-18 December - Tabletop Mountain and Broken Dam Hut - M/E From Mt Selwyn to Nine Mile Diggings and Broken Dam Hut. On Sunday a stroll to the top of Tabletop, before returning to Broken Dam hut to catch up on the weekend papers and a cuppa. Lunchtime departure back to Mt Selwyn. Map: Yarrangobilly 1:100000 Leader: Richard Bain 2574816(h), 265 5222 (w). Transport cost about $25.

17-18 December - Paradise Hill - M/M A walk in the southern part of Kosciusko National park. From Dead Horse Gap follow the fire trail to Cascade Creek, then follow the creek to Paradise Hill. On Sunday we will traverse Purgatory and Jerusalem Hills. Should see a few bnmbies that live in the area. Bring fuel stoves. Map: Jacobs River 1:100000. Leader: Roger Edwards 288 7863(h), 295 4598(w). Transport cost about $25 plus park entry fees.

(16)17-18 December - Hannel's Spur to Mt Kosciusko - LIR Drive to Geehi on Friday night. Climb 1500+m up Hannel's Spur to Camp somewhere near Kosciusko. Return will be via the same route, or possibly Wilkinson's Creek. Spectacular scenery all the way, as you climb Australia's biggest(?) continuous spur. Map: Kosciusko 100000 or Mt Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Paul Rustomji 254 3500(h). Transport cost about $30 plus NP entry fee.

Saturday 24 December - Charlotte's Pass - Sentinel - M/M Easy stroll on the grey brick road to Blue Lake, then on to the ultra-imaginatively named Little Austria (not far horizontally, but not insignificant vertically). Great views if you can see between the March flies. Bring lots of drinking water and insect repellent (in separate containers). Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader Ian Hoad 285 2236 (8am- 9pm). Mahvin will take a message if I'm too hung over. Transport cost about $27 plus park entry fees.

24 or 26 December - 3 January - Tasmania Trip: Walls of Jerusalem - Lake St. Clair - M/M See preview in October IT. The route is: Fish River - The Walls - Lake Meston to the Overland Track via Mersey River or the Mountains of Jupiter - The Labyrinth - Lake St. Clair. For further details please contact leaders: Richard Bain 257 4816 th, 265 5222( w) or David Truman 247 6744 (Ii), 272 4632 (w). Cost about $330 for plane plus $70 for bus. CBC It December 1994 page II 24 December —2 January Cape Barren Island - StE A superb and leisurely walk around the pristine rarely visited coastline of Cape Barren Island. This trip is fully booked, but cancellations are likely. Contact Chris Sinkora 287 1033(h) 250 6902(w) for details.

Sunday 25 December - Springbank Island - VS/E— Festive Celebrate Christmas Day under magnificent trees on Springbank Island. Meet at noon on the banks of just west of the boat ramp on Acton Peninsula opposite Springbank Island (Where the old Canberra Hospital is situated). All members and their friends are welcome. Contact Doug if you can bring a canoe, boat or other vessel to transport the BYO gourmet picnickers across to the island for this relaxed festive occasion. Leader: Doug Wright 281 4148(h).

27 December - 1 January - Yankee's Creek and Brogo River - S/RW (slack) Leave Canberra on 27th and drive via Bemboka to near Yankee's Gap. A short first thy will end with camp at 322589. We will then potter down Yankee's Creek and up the Brogo for several days. On the second last day we will climb over the ridge back to, probably, the first camp site, ready for a final thy stroll back to the cars. Lots of river to explore for those so inclined, otherwise bring plenty of goodies and reading material. Discover why this area has been the target of numerous Christmas trips. Maps: Puen Buen and Yankees Creek 1:25000, Leader: Rene Lays 241 7862 (ii), 266 4368 (w). Transport cost about $25.

26 December - 1/2 January - Day Walks from a Charlotte's Pass Lodge - varIous grades Walk the Snowy Mountains through bush and over snow during the New Year break. Day walks will take place from 'Il-IA style accommodation in the Charlottes Pass Southern Alps Lodge, almost the highest building in Australia. Cost is $12.50/night, sharing double bunk rooms. Bring the remains of your goumet Christmas food and plan walks on a thy to day basis to see the alpine flowers and great views. You may wish to spend just a night or two, or the whdle week lazing including New year celebrations. Please contact Doug as soon as possible so bookings can be confirmed. During that week, you could ring him (say 8pm-9pm) at the lodge (065-575223) to see if accommodation is available for a shorter visit. Leader: Doug Wright 281 4148(h).

7-8 January - The Old Goal - S/M Follow the Kerrawary Creek and the Tarlo River down to a rock formation called the "Old Goal". The terrain looks fairly easy on the map, but I have no knowledge of the area. Map: Taralga 1:25000. Leader: Roger Edwards 2887863(h), 2954598(w). Transport cost about $22. Limit 8.

Sunday 8 January - Shanahan's Mountain and Horse Gully Hut - M/M (Subtitle: Lazarus Returns - .JA last led a walk in 197? in another club and State!) Follow a track from the road to Shanahan's Mountain for good views of the area. Descend to Shanahans Falls Creek. Negotiate swimming spots to join the fire trail near Horse Gully Hut, and amble back to the main road and the cars. Map: Colinton 1:25000. Leader: JarnesAshburner 254 1666(h), 252 7934(w). Transport cost about $10.

Tuesday 10 January - IT COLLATION 8 pm at John Kyatt's rural retreat, Forbes Creek Road, Hoskinstown NSW. To be preceded by a 813Q starting at 6 pm. Phone John on 238 2517 (h) if you need directions on how to get there.

Wednesday 11 January - Jews Corner - M/E Afternoon/evening walk to the big bend on the Murrumbidgee River mid-way between Kambah Pool and Casurina Sands, with opportunities for swimming along the way. No need to book, just meet on the Canberra side of the Cotter Bridge at 200pm. Note: Walk will not take place if there is a total fire ban on the thy. Map: 1:25000 or ACT 1:100000. Leader: Terence Uren 282 2403(h).

Saturday 14 January Kambah Pool To PIne Island - StE Start Saturday afternoon. After a car shuffle, amble from Pine Island to Kanibah Pool, with numerous opportunities for swimming if conditions and inclination so indicate. This will be followed by a BBQ at Pine Island. This is a repeat of Bill Stock's November trip, for those who like the area, or could not make Bill's trip. Leader: Vance Brown 251 399 7(h),

Saturday 14 January - Blue Lakes - LIE One of the classic day wallcs in the Kosciusko National Park. Start from Charlotte Pass, on to Blue Lake, over Mt Carruthers Pass and down to lunch overlooking Lake Albina. Return to the cars via the Kosciusko summit. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Jan Sinclair 254 7034(h) 216 2531(w). Transport cost about $25 plus park entiy fee.

CBC It December 1994 page 12 14-16 January (3 days) - Freemans Creek - M/R/W Freemans Creek comes down off the Budawangs into the Yadboro River. We proceed upstream from the Yadboro, mainly rockhopping and scrambling around small canyons and falls. Camping spaces are virtually non-existent, so bring bivvy or tent fly only. Map: Corang 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie, but bookings to A/an Vidler 254 5373(h) Transport cost about $18.

14-15 January Blue Lake from Charlottes Pass - S—M/E After morning tea at Jindabync, walk from Charlottes Pass to Blue Lake via Twynam to camp. On Sunday, return via Mt Kosciusko. Fuel stoves are required. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Richa?d Bain 265 222(w), 257 4816(h). Transport cost about $25 plus park entiy fees.

Saturday 14 January - Goodradlgbee 1110 Day Trip - S/R/W See the next walk.

14-15 January Goodgracfigbee Weekend Lilo trip M \ R \W The first day lilo down the Goodradigbee past Macdonalds Flat. Day trip participants can pull out and return easily, as the river meanders heavily, but the nearby track does not. On Sunday we continue to Flea Creek. Warning: This trip involves vigorous rapids and is not for beginner liloers. Helmet and wetsuit advisable. Map: Brindabella 1:100000 Leader: Dam/en Brown 248 9948 (h). Transport cost about $10.

14-15 January - Clyde River Canoe Trip - M/W Launching near the Batemans Bay Bridge, we will explore the inlets at the mouth of the Clyde Estuasy before heading up the Clyde in search of a nice beach to camp on, and return next day. Suitable for fit beginners. BYO canoe or hire in ACT. Leader: Tony Bomford 248 0142(h). Transport cost - please inquire.

Sunday 15 January - Mystery Trip to a River - S/F This trip will involve gentle walking and optional rockhopping on a river, with much swimming etc as befits the time of year. I know where I intend going, but I'm looking for a co-leader (you?) to actually take the trip after I organise transport etc, and they, if found, may have other ideas! Map: tba. Leader: 7? andAlan Vidler 254 5373(h). Transport cost not over $15.

Wednesday 18 January - 'General Meeting' to be held at Urlarra Crossing - BBQ at 6pm.

20-22 January (three days) - Upper Wadbllllga River and Queens Pound River - M/R Three days in the Wadbilliga wilderness area, taking in two of the most picturesque rivers in our area and crossing over via Wadbilliga trig. One night will be spent at a nice little spot halfway up the ridge to the trig (with running water!) and the other will be by a pool in the upper Queens Pound River,. Map: Yowrie 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w). Transport cost about $25. Limit 8, and filling - book now!

21-22 January - Snowy River Base Camp - S/F A leisurely gourmet weekend of fishing, swimming, sketching liloing and walking and, for the really energetic, planning winter walks. The gravel Barry Way tends to be steep, but the views are spectacular. We'll camp near the Pinch River after walking a few kilometres to escape the crowd. Map: Numb/a Vale 1:50000. Leaders: Janet & Paul Edstein, but contact Rene Lays 241 7862(h), 266 4368(w). Transport cost about $30.

21-22 January - Tuross Gorge to Tuross Cascades - M/R/W Leave Canberra about noon on Saturday and drive on to Tuross Cascades. Walk, mainly via track to the top of the ridge leading to Tuross/Bumberiy Creek Junction. Next day, descend the ridge, the spend 4-7 hours of superb scenery, great rockhopping and compulsory swims to cover the 4.5 km to Tuross Falls. Whip along the couple of km back to Tuross Cascades to join Vance's people and impress (bore) them with tall tales about agility and fitness. Map: Be/owra 1:25000. Leader: Alan Vidler 254 53 73h). Transport Cost about $22.

21-22 January - Bumberry Creek & Tuross Gorge - L/R/W An energetic trip involving much rock hopping, scrambling (some with the aid of a rope) and compulsory swims. Fantastic scenery from steep sided river valley to rocky gorge. Will possibly meet up with the Tuross Gorge and bludge trips on Sunday. Maps: Yowrie & Belowra 1:25000. Leader: John IOns 231 6326(h) 276 6582(w). Transport Cost about $22.

CBC It December 1994 page 13 Sunday 22 January - Tuross Cascades Bludge trip - VS/E This hardy annual, for which the Walks Sec has already granted exemption to the normal limit of 16, involves a walk of 0 to 4km depending on the condition of the road, followed by several hours of bludging in a great swimming pool complete with water slide etc. It is only a short (say 1 hour return) walk to the magnificent Tuross Falls, but Vance usually delegates leadership of that side trip. Map: Belowra 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h). Transport cost about $22.

Tuesday 24 January - COMMUTEE MEETING Ill CLOSING 7pm BBQ at Maurice Wicks's, 8 D'Hage Circuit, Melba.

26 January - Vacancy! This is a great opportunity for leaders to program a day trip for those of us not able to flex off to join the hordes of 4 day trips. If you have a trip to put on for this date, contact David Truman 247 6744 (h), 272 4632 (w) before 16 December.

26-29 January - Nadgee - S/E Booked out, with a waiting list! Richard Ham's trip following may interest you. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h).

26-29 January - Mallacoota to Newtons Beach - MIE Note that 27th is not a public holiday. This trip is essentially a beach walk from Mallacoota in NE Victoria, past lakes and Cape Howe into Nadgee nature reserve to finish at Newton's beach. It may be bi-directional (car swap) and may meet up with Bill Brown's fishing trip. There is a limit of 8 people, and the trip route is subject to change. Map: Mallacoota, Eden 1:100000. Leader: Richard Bain 265 5222(w), 257 4816(h). Transport cost about $40.

26-29 January - Abselling. Blue Mountains, Kanangra Walls - L/R/W Abseiling and canyoning experience is mandatory. Tenative program is Kanangra Falls Saturday, Morong Deep Sunday, Danae Monday. Small party only. Leader: Nic Bendeli 252 1541 (h). 207 015 7(w)

26/28-29 January - Guthega, Blue Cow Mt, Mt Perisher, The Paralyser - S-M/E See preview on page 6 of this IT. Note requirement to book for lodge accommodation by 8 Januaiy. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Chris Roper 287 1243(h). Transport Cost about $25 plus park entry fees.

26-29 January - Murray River Canoe Trip - M/W Paddle from Albuiy to Corowa, camping in red gum forests en route. The Murray offers a good current on this stretch. Near the finish are some of Victoria's best wineries (for good currants? - A V}. This trip is a good introduction to canoe touring for beginners. Ring by previous weekend. Leader: Chris Bellamy 249 7167(h), 203 7682(w). Transport cost about $240 per car.

28-30 January - Rainforests of the Upper Bimberamala - M/R/W I plan to investigate further upstream in this glorious area than my previous trips, deciding exact route on the way. Map: Brooman 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h). Transport cost about $15.

28-29 January - Bolton's Hut - M/M-R Further details next month (If not from MW then A V will dream up something! - A V). Leader: Maurice Wicks

Wednesday 1 February - Red Rocks Gorge - StE Evening walk along the Murrumbidgee from to Red Rocks Gorge with opportunities for swimming. No need to book, just meet at 5:15pm at the western end of Pine Island Carpark (turn right after entering the reserve and travel for about 1 1cm). Note: Walk will not take place if there is a total fire ban on the day. Map: 1:25000 orACT 1:100000. Leader: Terence Uren 282 2403 (Ii) 269 5422(w).

Saturday 4 February - Shoalhaven from Warfi Bridge - S/E Walk downstream on the Shoalhaven River from Warn Bridge near Braidwood. Interesting rock hopping and numerous pools for swimming. This is a repeat of Sylvia's earlier trip for those who missed it - and those who enjoyed it. Map: Braidwood 1:100000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h). Transport cost about $10.

Saturday 4 February - - abselling A taste of canyoning for first-timers. Easy abseiling for inexperienced people, followed by a barbecue at Woods Reserve. Harnesses will be a help. Ring early to discuss what is involved. Leader: John I 'Ons 231 6326(h), 2766582(w). Transport cost about $5. Limit of 8.

CBC It December 1994 page 14 4-6 February (3 days) - Lady Northcote Canyon - L/R This time, down the ridge between Carruthers and the Sentinel, returning via another interesting route, maybe a gully up Carruthers. Visit the falls and other dark features. Lots of stamina required for a big climb out, but always a memorable experience in the Snowy's Main Range. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1 :50000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h). Transport cost about $25 plus park entry share.

Sunday 5 February - Currawan Creek and Falls - S/E—M From the base of Mt Budawang we will follow Currawan Creek down to the top of the spectacular Currawan Falls. The vegetation along the creek is stunningly beautiful temperate rainforest. After descending to the base of thge thlls return via a rainforest gully to the cars. Map: Braidwood 1:25000. Leader: Jan Sinclair 254 7034(h), 216 2531(w). Transport cost about $10.

Tuesday 7 February - IT COLLAI1ON BBQ at 6pm, Collation at 8pm, at home of Rene Lays, 57 Shannon Circuit, Kaleen - 2417862 (h).

See Next Month for further details of the following and more: Saturday 11 February - Shoalhaven Blockup - S-M/M -Vance Brown 11-12 February - Bolton's 1-Jill Hut Maintenance - S/E - Rod Peters.. 11-12 February - Yadboro, Clyde River, Castle Gap - S-M/E - Helen Stevens Tuesday 14 February Evening Walk Majura Ridge to Ainslie - S/E - Rene Lays Wednesday 15 February - Monthly Meeting Saturday 18 Februaty - Goodradigbee Vegetarian Gourmet - S/E - Bill Brown (17)18-19 February - Snowy Mountain Day Walks - L/E - Don Davidson Wednesday 22 February - Bullen Range - S/E - Terence Uren. February - Day walks In Monga Forest - Guy Cotsell & Morag Cameron Sunday 26 February - Currawan Creek & Falls - M/R •- Rene Lays [combined trip fitzroy, argentina with Family Bushwalkers] 25-26 February -Goodradigbee River Via Harry's Spur - M/M - Bill Brown 25-26 February Yadboro - Newhaven Gap Car Swap M-LIR - Mike Pedvin 25-26 February - Bolton's Hill Hut Maintenance - StE - Rod Peters MEMBERSHW MAflERS February - Chile and Argentina - L/E - David Truman New members: Sandy Wednesday 1 March - Mt McDonald - S/E - Terence Uren and C Smith, Chishoim; Gloria] Saturday 4 March - Tindeny Twin Peaks - M/M - Sylvia Flaxinan, Lynn Atkinson Maher, North Lyneham; Paul] Sunday 5 March - Corang Peak & Admiration Point - M/E - Matt James and Bob Bell, Captain's F1at; 4-5 March Orroral to Ginini Car Swap M-L/E - Bill Brown Leona Seib, Banks. March - Mt Tennent from Tharwa side - Sylvia Flaxman, Lynn Atkinson Prospective new members: Paul] March - Old Boboyan Rd & Boboyan Trig - Sylvia Flaxman, Lynn Atkinson Wilkinson, Greenway; David] 11 or 12 March - Endrick Falls - S/M/W - Bill Brown Knapp and Sue Williams,] Sunday 12 March - Mount Nungar - L/M - Arthur Knight Fadden; Ruth Parker, Faner; 11-12 March - Dubbo Falls - M/R - John & Margaret Cooper Sunday 19 March Compo Canyon and London Bridge StE Ron Waugh. Rino Damiano, Pearce; David] 18-20 March (Canberra Day) Ben Boyd National Park - MfE - Janet & Paul Edstein lsaacs. 25-26 March - Ettrema, Myall Creek, Tullangella Creek - M/R - Bill Brown Late March - Peppercorn Ck & Hill and Yarrangobilly Caves - M/EM - David Truman March/April - New Zealand Tracks - L/E - Bathe Chapman - Contact now if interested March - Mt Nungar to Tantangara Dam - L/M - Arthur Knight AND MORE WALKS YET ... See next month's list of goodies?

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