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MONTHLY MAGAZINE OFOFOF THE BRISBANE CATCATHOLHOLHOLICIC BUSHWALKING CLUB

ISSUE N OOO 6 0600444 ISSN: 18361836----3121

JANUARY 2021

DATE Day DESCRIPTION LEADER Phone Type Grade DE CEMBER 16 Wed Bowen Hills to City Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S11 18 Fri JTS – Coffee Club @ Park Rd, Milton Karen 0417 718 591 Social 19 Sat Christmas Party @ Indooroopilly Hotel Andrea Social 21 Mon Monthly Meeting Russ 0427 743 534 Meeting 21 Mon Ph oto Competition Greg 3351 4092 Social 23 Wed Coorparoo to City Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S11 27 Sun Coorparoo Finger Parks & Norman Ck Greg 3351 4092 DW L23 30 Wed Toowong to City Twilight Stroll Greg 3351 4092 Stroll S11 JANUARY 2021 02 Sat Daves Creek Sue 0403 487 737 DW M33 06 Wed Coffee Night – Kafe Meze Graceville Russ 0427 743 534 Soc ial 07 Thu Bridges of Brisbane Phil 5522 9702 DW M22 09 Sat Booloumba Falls Michele J 0414 635 542 DW M34 13 Wed Dutton Park to Roma St Stn via West End Wayne 0419 665 317 Stroll S21 15 Fri JTS – Normanby Hotel Karen 0417 718 591 Soc ial 17 Sun Mt Tamborine Russ 0427 743 534 DW L33 18 Mon Monthly Meeting Russ 0427 743 534 Meet 20 Wed Dinner at Gaythorne RSL for St Vinnies Greg 0418 122 995 Soc ial 23 Sat Pat’s Bluff Phil 5533 9702 DW M33 26 Tues OZ Day Picnic Greg 0418 122 995 Soc ial 27 Wed Whitton Creek Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll S22 30 Sat Mt Glorious Russ 0427 743 534 DW L33 30 Sat Obi Obi Lilo Trip Phil 5522 9702 DW M66 FEBRUARY 03 Wed Honeyeater Track Russ 0427 743 534 Stroll S33 04 Thu Cabbage Tree Creek Greg 0418 122 995 DW L22 07 Sun Albert River Circuit Kylie 0432 095 659 DW L34 10 Wed Cavendish Road Mt Gravatt to Griffith Uni Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll S22 13 Sat Stairway Falls John C 043 3 279 771 DW M55 15 Mon AGM & Monthly Meeting Russ 0427 743 534 Meet 16 Tues Pancake Tuesday Greg 0418 122 995 Soc ial 17 Wed Rail #1 – Roma Street to Indooroopilly Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll M11 19 Fri JTS – Soapbox Beer Karen 0417 718 591 Soc ial 20 Sat Annual Mass & Lunch Greg 0418 122 995 Soc ial 21 Sun Toolona Creek Circuit Phil 5522 9702 DW M34 24 Wed Maundrell Terrace to Geebung Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll 27 Sat Noosa Heads NP Michele J 0414 635 542 DW M34 MARCH 03 Wed Coffee Night Russ 0427 743 534 Soc ial 04 Thu Centenary Bridge to Wacol via River Russ 0427 743 534 DW M22 06 Sat Baroon Pocket Dam to Kondalilla Needed DW M33 07 Sun Villanova Players (2pm Matinee) Greg 0418 122 995 Soc ial 10 Wed Belmont Bushland Reserve Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll 13 Sat Mt Beerwah Matthew 3876 8125 DW S66 15 Mon Monthly Meeting Meet 17 Wed Bulimba Ck #2 – Stretton to Eight Mile Plns Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll 19 Fri JTS Karen 0417 718 591 Soc ial 20 Sat Club Hut Feast Iain 0401 429 0 85 M44 M44 21 Sun Club Hut Needed DW M44 24 Wed Western Ck – Stuartholme to Milton Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll 27 Sat Byron Bay to Cape Byron Phil 5522 9702 DW M22 31 Wed Bunyaville State Forest Greg 0418 122 995 Stroll APRIL 01 Thu Mitchelton Back Streets Greg 0418 122 995 DW M22 02-05 Easter Biggenden; Main - Mt Walsh Richard J 0409 871 641 BC M33 05 Mon Spicer’s Gap - Easter Monday Walk Pat L 3366 1956 DW M33 07 Wed Coffee Night Russ 0427 743 534 Social The Calendar is subject to change without notice WARNING: All persons, adult or child, member or visitor, undertakes all activities of the Club at their own risk January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 3

KEY – Walk Types DW Day Walk BC Base Camp ON Over Nighter CW City Walk TW Through Walk SOC/SW Social/Social Walk TRN Training SP Spiritual Event FMR Federation Mountain Rescue S&T Safety & Training

KEY – Walk Gradings Distance Terrain Fitness/Endurance Short Under 1 - Smooth reasonably flat path 1 - Basic - Suitable for beginners. Up to 4 10km / day hours walking. Flat 2 - Graded path/track with minor obstacles 2 - Basic - Suitable for beginners. Up to 4 hours walking. Minor Hills Medium 10- 3 - Graded track with obstacles such as 3 - Intermediate - Suitable for fit beginners. 15km / day rock, roots, fallen debris or creek Up to 5 hours walking and/or minor hills crossings 4 - Rough unformed track or open terrain 4 - Intermediate - Suitable for fit beginners. with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen Up to 5 hours walking and/or up to 300m debris or creek crossings gain/loss Long 15-20 5 - Rough or rocky terrain with small 5 - Moderate - Up to 6 hours walking and/ km per day climbs using hands or rock hopping or up to 450m gain/loss. Agility required 6 - Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large 6 - Moderate - Up to 6 hours walking climbs using hands or rock hopping and/or up to 600m gain/loss. Agility required Extra Long 7 - Climb/descend steep rock using hands 7 - High - Up to 8 hours walking and/or up Over 20 km or footholds. May be some exposure. to 750m gain/loss. High fitness. Endurance per day Good upper body strength and agility required 8 - Climb/descend near vertical rock with 8 - High - Up to 8 hours walking and/or up exposure. Climbing skills may be required to 1000m gain/loss. High fitness. Endurance and agility required 9 - Sustained climbing or descending of 9 - Challenging - Up to 12 hours walking vertical or near vertical rock with and/or over 1000m gain/loss. Very high exposure. Advanced climbing skills fitness. Endurance and agility required required. Good upper body strength Example: M48 is a Medium distance walk 10 to 15kms long, over unformed rough ground with obstacles, in which the trip is hard or strenuous for fit walkers requiring agility and endurance.

PRAYER OF THE MONTH • No sharing of anything – water, hats, gear, equipment, food, lollies, biscuits – nothing where We give thanks for the powers you have given us; you put your hand in to take something out. The joy of movement and dance, • Carry hand sanitiser with you. Of sport and speed and thrill. • The Health Dept have said that car-pooling We remember too our power of thought is OK, as is going by bus, to an event. And creation , • There is a limit of 40 persons at walks. If And imagination more than 40, we need 2 parties with 2 And awareness of you. competent leaders separated by a reasonable Amen distance. The parties can overtake each other, (Johnson 1986:33) but only at a distance. No swapping groups or OUR COVID-19 POLICY mingling. Watch Government announcements for any update. • At any Club gathering, maintain your • If you are experiencing Covid symptoms, distance - 1.5m minimum between people. please stay away. A good proportion of our • No physical contact between people. members is in the danger age range. • No handshaking.

ABOUT WALKS

Trips leave from St Brigid’s Car Park at 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill unless otherwise advised.

Leaders are asked to print their own Nomination Forms and to consult the Leaders’ Guide on the Club website. http://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/LeadersGuideV5-02-06.html

If changes are made to walks (date, location, cancelation etc.) leaders are asked to advise Phil Murray on Ph: 5522 9702.

Visitors are required to do two walks before the Committee officially declares them Club members.

Nominations for walks are needed at least 3 days in advance to allow adequate time to make suitable arrangements such as carpooling.

COMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 13 th JANUARY DUTTON PARK to ROMA STREET Stn Via HIGHGATE HILL & BOUNDARY St STROLL

Leader: Wayne Bullock Ph: 0419 665 317. Meet at: Dutton Park Place Bus Station - Dutton Park side of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge. Time: 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Grading: S21. Distance: 7km. Duration: 2 hours. Location: Highgate Hill, West End, South Brisbane, & The City. Emergency Officer: Wayne Ph: 0419 665 317. Bring this number with you.

This Stroll will start at one of our favourite places – Dutton Park Place Busway stop, then go downhill to the path across the park and onto St Ita’s. Soon, we go down towards the River and explore the back streets of Highgate Hill. Very old houses and surprising gullies going down to the River blocking our path. One is almost full of rainforest. There are paths and easements to help us through.

At this point, the party will go parallel to the River, at times going down to make sure it is still there. Once we get to Boundary St, we will follow it all the way from River to River – West End to South Brisbane. I bet you have never even driven the full length of Boundary Street, let alone Strolled it. -one great feet for you on this day.

Once behind the Pauls milk factory at Sth Brisbane, the group will head to the Kurilpa Bridge and go over it to the back entrance of Roma Street Station.

A lovely short Stroll over territory you have never explored or knew existed. Lovely old houses, gracious colonial trees, green palms, extensive views, narrow easements, rainforest gullies, old shops, busy restaurants, factories, building sites, and more.

See you there. Greg.

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FRIDAY 15 th JANUARY THE NORMANBY HOTEL JOHN TOOHEY SOCIETY

Leader: Karen Franklin Ph 0417 718 591. Meet at: 1 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill, cnr of Kelvin Grove Rd. Getting There: Carpark beside the pub – just as you pass the building. It comes up Very suddenly. The Normanby Busway Station is over the road. Stop ID: 000892. Buses in Musgrave Rd – Stop ID: 000859. Time: From 4pm till 8ish. What For: A chat, a beer and a meal. Web: https://thenormanby.com.au/ Emergency Officer: Karen Ph: 0417 718 591.

Another new venue this month, the Normanby Hotel. You’ve probably seen the hotel many times as it’s situated just down the road from our meeting point for walks. It seems the hotel is under new ownership and with over 129 years of history, the hotel has been resurrected to her former beauty.

Their website say is all. ‘With over 16 different beers & 8 wines on tap, there’s a drop for everyone. From local drafts like Guinness, Stella Artois & Great Northern to your craft beer favourites like Balter, Brookvale Union, Stone & Wood.

So, join me and rediscover the new, old Normanby Hotel.

SUNDAY 17 th JANUARY Mt TAMBORINE Fruit Salad Version DAYWALK

Leader: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534. Meet at: St Brigid’s, Red Hill. Time: 7.00am. Cost: $20.00 (Car $16 and $4 swimming) Grade: L33…about 18km. Location: Gold Coast Hinterland. Emergency Officer: Joe Tottenham Ph: 0423 469 704.

This walk earns the “Fruit Salad Version” title because you will have an opportunity to gain a full appreciation of the tableland called, Mt Tamborine.

We will begin with a brief excursion to Cedar Creek in the north, and then move east to Curtis Falls. From there we will transfer to the south-east at Palm Grove to do both the Jenyns and Palm Grove Circuits before heading westerly over to the Witches Falls.

At this point in time, it will be early afternoon, and there will be an opportunity to wash off the sweat of the day by having a shower and / or swim in the local swimming pool. After this we will have a leisurely walk in the north to the Knoll and enjoy the views looking north.

See you all there for this lovely rainforest walk.

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MONDAY 18 th JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

Contact: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534. Time: 7.30pm. Where: St Michael’s Parish Hall, 250 Banks St, Dorrington. The hall is in the lower carpark behind the church. Drive down the ramp at the left.

Come along to find out how we do things.

Our meetings are friendly and relaxed gatherings where members and visitors can hear about recent and upcoming club events and ask questions about walks that interest them.

Nominations for walks are taken after the formalities and people catch up over a friendly supper.

All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY 20 th JANUARY OUR NEW YEAR GET TOGETHER “The Social For St Vinnies”

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Our table inside the Gaythorne RSL bistro. Location: 534 Samford Road, Mitchelton, near the corner of Heliopolis Pde. Time: 6.00pm (or later) OR come earlier straight after work. Cost: Depends on your order – approximately $12 to $30 for a main course. Web: https://gaythornersl.com.au/ Entrance: At the back in Tel-El-Kebir Street through the carpark. Emergency Officer: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995. RSVP: Monday 18 th – I need to book a table or two or even three.

At the start of every year, we have a fundraiser for St Vinnies. This a dinner / coffee night. Each person donates a gold coin or three and Terry will send a cheque for the amount to the local St Vinnies chapter.

We have been to the Gaythorne RSL a few times now and enjoyed it immensely. It is a nice club with a family atmosphere - not all glitz and pokies. The meals aren't too bad, the drinks good and we can stay & talk. Service is fast. Staff is friendly. There is no music till later. This is one event where we easily get 20 or more members, thus you can catch up with your friends and hear how the Christmas break went.

Come when you like, leave when you like. Stay as long as you want. Come along to have a meal with friends, talk, show photos of Christmas, and have a good time. Bring my mobile number with you. If you make a last-minute decision to come along, just come along – do not worry if you have not RSVP’d - I would like you there with us.

More Information:

Parking: At the rear; off Tel-El-Kebir Street. Getting In: Membership for life is $1. You can sign up at the counter. If not a member, use your membership in another club to gain reciprocal rights, OR call me to sign you in. Transport: https://www.translink.com.au/ Bus Stop outside – Samford Rd at Gaythorne RSL, Stop 33; Stop ID: 002068 Buses 390, 598 & 599. Mitchelton Train Station is within walking distance – Ferny Grove Line. Free courtesy bus covers wide area – see their web. Last bus home at 9pm.

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SATURDAY 23 rd JANUARY PAT’S BLUFF DAYWALK NEW

Leader: Phil Murray Ph: 0416 650 160. Meet At: St Brigid’s Carpark, 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill. Time: 7.00am. Cost: $20. Grade: M33. Location: The O’Reilly’s end of Lamington National Park – above Canungra. Web: https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/qld/lamington/pats-bluff Emergency Officer: Sue Murray Ph: 0420 510 214.

There will be lots of nice views along the way today. The walk is about 16km and is mainly along graded track with only a bit of “off track” walking.

The walk is a circuit starting and finishing at O’Reilly’s. Initially we will walk past the accommodation units at O’Reilly’s. The party will then descend to Moran’s Creek via the Wishing Tree Track. Then to Balancing Rock and back to Moran’s Falls. Now the group will go up to O’Reilly’s Road, and out to Python Rock, then a quick out & back to Pat’s Bluff. After this, you go down to the Creek near Bridal Veil Falls, and up to Luke’s Bluff, then back to O’Reilly’s.

The walk traverses several types of forest from rainforest, to dry woodland and montane heath and across a few cow paddocks, but we get great views of the Scenic Rim from the paddocks.

Bring the usual daywalk gear. Ensure you bring raingear - a raincoat or an umbrella. You should apply insect repellent. Also, please bring a change of clothes and shoes for the end of the trip and a ride home.

TUESDAY 26 th JANUARY OZ DAY PICNIC SOCIAL

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Mt Coot-tha; Brush Box Picnic Area Beside Channel 7, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. Time: 7am at Ch7, 7@7. Cost: Free. Bring: Everything – blanket, chair, games, ball, food, drinks, umbrella. Emerg Off: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995.

Come and celebrate this holiday by a picnic breakfast on top of Mt Coot-the. The Brush Box Picnic Area is beside Chanel 7; with toilets, shelter shed, table, benches & BBQ. We probably won’t get the picnic shed since you have to be there very early to grab one. However, there will be a lot of open grass to spread out on, play games, eat lamingtons and macadamia cookies, violet crumble bars, pavlova, even the mighty Vegemite sandwich.

Anyone got a cricket bat, ball and stumps? Bring them along.

Pack you Oz food treats and goodies. Wear a brazenly Oz hat. Bring a thermos of hot water. Chair. Mug. Blanket. Hat. Camera. All the paraphernalia needed for a Picnic In The Park. Remember, there is a BBQ to cook your bacon and egg breakfast.

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WEDNESDAY 27 th JANUARY WHITTON CREEK STROLL

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Green Hill Reservoir; Russell Tce, Chapel Hill; cnr Chapel Hill Rd. Time: 3:45pm. Bus Stop: Stops at Burbong St at Burbong West, Chapel Hill; Stop ID: 004612 Near Robyn St. Buses: 425; P426 – Arr 3.30pm with a 15min walk to the Reservoir. Cost: Free. Grading: S22. Distance: 9km. Duration: 2½hr. Location: Western Suburbs in Chapel Hill, in the foothills of Mt Coot-tha. End: Chelmer Rail Station OR Bus Station at the Indo Shopping Centre. Emergency Officer: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.

We will be continuing our Creek Series of Strolls – there are plenty more of them where this one came from.

This Creek starts on Mt Coot-tha in some unidentifiable gullies that come off the Chapel Hill Road Trail that leads to The Summit. We will cut into them near the bottom of the Mount, after circumnavigating the water tank and climbing to the lookout at it’s top. Then, once in the forest for only a short time, you will hit a forgotten part of suburbia. The creek goes under the Western Freeway where we cannot follow it – must do a big deviation to join up with it on the other side of the bitumen,

Form here, you will follow paths within sight of the water, just not beside The Creek. Once you cross Moggill Rd, the creek is behind businesses and housing – not much chance to see it till it crosses a road or two.

Finally, it enters the Brisbane River near the Indooroopilly Bridge, which you will cross so you can finish at Chelmer Station. (Bus people can finish at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Bus Station.

Come along to enjoy this little creek that no one knew existed till I stumbled on it when looking at the map.

SATURDAY 30 th JANUARY OBI OBI CREEK LILO TRIP DAYWALK

Leader: Phil Murray Ph: 5522 9702 or 0416 650 160 or [email protected] Meet at: St Brigid’s Carpark. Time: 6.30am. Cost: $20. Distance: 12km. Location: Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Grade: M66. Emergency Officer: Sue Murray Ph: 5522 9702.

The Obi Obi lilo outing is a classic trip. The date we go out is usually dependent on the rains. In 2019 we went on 24 th March. The trip is rain dependent and hopefully we will go again on 30 th January.

It is just such fun paddling down through the Narrows gorge. Last time we did it we only went halfway down which made it a much shorter trip. Hopefully, we can do the full trip which is about 11km and we spend about 10km in the water. It takes about 4 to 6 hours. There are about 12 long pools of water joined by zippy stretches of moving water. Some are wonderful mini-waterfalls and sometimes they are babbling brooks that bounce along under the overhanging rainforest.

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Bring a lilo, wear thermals for sun protection and bring some food for a great day out. Bring either a dry bag (cost about $40) or 3 garbage bags to use as waterproof bags to go inside your pack. I highly recommend wearing Dunlop volleys as footwear and garden gloves for your hands as your hands get very soft after a few hours in the water.

The trip is great fun but it has a serious element of risk and you need to be aware of the danger as we will be in moving water and there is a risk of drowning. Yep, it can be very serious. Anyhow, it is a trip for the young at heart and the adventurous. Phil.

SATURDAY 30 th JANUARY MOUNTS GLORIOUS AND NEBO DAYWALK

Leader: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534. Meet at: St Brigid’s, Red Hill. Time: 7.00am. Cost: $15.00. Grade: L33…about 20kms. Emergency Officer: Joe Tottenham Ph: 0423 469 704.

This walk in D’Aguilar National Park begins at Maiala near Mt Glorious. From there we will head out to Green Falls. Then we will drive south to Manoorina where we will walk to Mt Nebo Lookout. Next we drive south, after lunch, to Mt Nebo and at the village we will do a car shuffle to Jolly’s Lookout. We will then walk from Boombana near Mt Nebo to Jolly’s Lookout. The walking on this trip is gentle with no steep climbs. On arrival at Jolly’s Lookout we will have afternoon tea and watch the change in colours in the Samford Valley. So bring a cup and your afternoon tea.

WEDNESDAY 3rd FEBRUARY Honeyeater Track (Mt Coot-tha to Kenmore and beyond) STROLL

Leader: Russ Nelson 0427 743 534. Meet at: Summit Café, Mt Coot-tha. Time: 4.15pm. Cost: Free but bring your Go Card. Grade: S33…about 9 kms. Location: Western slopes of Mt Coot-tha. Emergency Officer: Greg Endicott 0418 122 995.

Joining Instructions

It is assumed that you are at the Baroona Shops, on Baroona Road, Milton within sight of Milton Railway Station. Park your car at the shops and catch the bus. If you use public transport, either catch the train to Milton or catch the 471 bus from Broadway in Adelaide St at 3.35pm.

If you are joining at Baroona Shops, catch the 471 bus at 3.43pm and proceed to Summit Café, Mt Coot-tha.

The Stroll Itself

This Stroll will gently descend Mt Coot-tha via the Honeyeater Track to Chapel Hill and we will pick up Cubberla Creek and walk down to Kenmore at Moggill Road. So you will enjoy the bush and creek lands. On reaching Moggill Road we will follow the Creek downstream and go under the Western Freeway and across park land. From there we will walk towards Ambrose Treacy College at Indooroopilly. The Stroll will end at Indooroopilly Railway Station. There we can head home directly or return to the start by catching a train to Milton Railway Station. As always, bring your torch.

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THURSDAY 4 th FEBRUARY CABBAGE TREE CREEK DAYWALK

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Ferny Grove Rail Station, 1348 Samford Road. Time: 8.30am. Cost: $2. Grading: L22. Distance: 19km. Duration: 6hrs including breaks, lunch and photo stops. Location: North-Western Suburbs – Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, McDowall, Aspley. Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-27.3857/152.9476 Emergency Officer: Greg Ph 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.

You have done this daywalk as two strolls – now I am combining them into one longer walk. You will start at Ferny Grove Railway Station – in the forecourt near the ticket office, and end at the old Aspley Hypermarket, cnr Gympie and Albany Creek Rds (where there is a bus station taking you to almost anywhere.

The first part is along a fire trail through the Samford Sate Forest to the tip of the ridge – a climb of 90m along a dirt road, and then a drop down into THE Creek. From here, it is downhill all the way – water does not flow uphill, does it. In fact, you will end up at 20m above sea level – that is a looong drop from 150m.

Once in the creek valley, you basically stay with it all the way – travelling along a continuous path most of the way – there is a little suburban walking when the concrete path ceases because the Council or developer have not put one in yet.

Most of the day you will be in our native green bush surrounded by ore lovely furry or feathered native wildlife, There will be big trees, thick shrubs, lovely grasses, rhythmical water flowing over rocks and slabs – what more could you want.

Bring lunch with you, as well as water, rain & sun protection and snacks.

At the end, buses take you further out along Gympie Rd, or into the City, the Chermside Interchange, the Cultural Centre, or to Albany Ck, Everton Hills, Enoggera, & Ashgrove. Or, for a further 2km and 30min, I can lead you to Carseldine Rail Station.

When we did this as a Stroll, it was in drought with little water in the creek and not-so-lush grass and vegetation along the banks. With our current weather pattern, it should be spectacular.

Come with me on this magical tour in our lovely green bush amongst the suburbia you will hardly see on the day.

SUNDAY 7 th FEBRUARY ALBERT RIVER CIRCUIT DAY WALK

Leader: Kylie Moore [email protected] . Meet at: St Brigid’s Carpark. Time: 6.30am. Cost: $25. Location: O’Reillys. Grade: L34, about 20kms. Emergency Officer: Karen Franklin Ph: 0417 718 591.

This circuit, with its numerous names, encompasses both subtropical and temperate rainforest, antarctic beech trees, numerous waterfalls, and spectacular views from lookouts. It is especially beautiful after heavy rain, when the waterfalls are at their best. So we may be lucky with the current weather patterns. The circuit will be done in an anticlockwise direction. We will turn right after about 4.5kms at the first Echo Point/Albert River junction with the Border Track. January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 11

We now wind our way through rainforest past numerous waterfalls for about 2 hours to Echo Point where will spend a little time enjoying the views west, east and south. Echo Point is the turn off to follow the McPherson Range to its junction with the Great Dividing Range at Wilson’s Peak.

We now follow the escarpment for about 30/45 minutes back to the Border Track. We now retrace our steps for an hour or so downhill back to the carpark.

This is not a difficult walk but is a long walk at approximately 20kms. So come prepared to be thrilled by nature. We will stop at Canungra for a welcome cold drink before heading home.

WEDNESDAY 10 th FEBRUARY CAVENDISH ROAD TO GRIFFITH UNI STROLL

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Cavendish Rd at Mt Gravatt TAFE, Stop 55; Stop ID: 006425. Time: 4pm. Cost: Free. Grading: S22. Distance: 7km. Duration: 2hrs. Height Gain/Loss: 55m/60m. Location: Southern Suburbs: Mt Gravatt East, Mt Thompson, Mt Gravatt Central, Griffith Uni Mt Gravatt Campus. Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-27.5346/153.0695 Emergency Officer: Greg Ph 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.

You have done this daywalk as parts of other Strolls – now I am combining them into one. You will start near where some of the White’s Hill Strolls normally commence, near the corner of Camlet St and outside the TAFE College.

From here, you will follow Camlet St, taking a loopy deviation to see the shops, past Chester Park Reserve, duck up Panorama Pl just for old times’ sake, and then go down to Logan Rd. During all this, you shall be walking past some lovely houses built in the 1980’s – in their day they were mansions.

Once across Logan Rd, the party will skirt Mt Gravatt proper and Stroll amongst the foothills. You will go up Mountain St to view some classy houses on the side of the hill and they have classic views over the city. After this, the party drops down, winding around older streets to find our way to Griffith Uni and the Busway Station to take us back to the City and home.

Come along for this surprisingly short, did I say short, Stroll.

SATURDAY 13 th FEBRUARY STAIRWAY FALLS DAYWALK

Leader: John Carter Ph: 0433 279 771. Meet: St Brigid’s, 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill. Time: 6.00 am. Cost: $25.00. Grade: M55. Emerg Off: TBA.

Stairway Fall is located on West Canungra Creek and is downstream of the formed walking track network. It is off the road to Green Mountains, Lamington NP. The daywalk is a mostly off track and a creek walk down to the Falls.

We will descend into the valley via the steep Bull Ant Spur (near Duck Creek Road) and more than likely return the same way. This route leads to Yerralahla (Blue Pool). Then it is downstream following the creek and crossing it several times. There will be some rock hopping. With recent rains, water levels January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 12 may be higher. There is evidence of the old graded track along the way. There is a large pool at the base of Stairway Falls and is a nice swimming spot.

Overall walk distance is about 8-9 kms. With a minimum height gain of over 425 metres on the return. Be prepared for leeches & damp conditions. An option is to return via the walking track from Blue Pool to the day use area.

MONDAY 15 th FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING & AGM

Contact: Russ Nelson Ph: 0427 743 534 Time: 7.30pm – Doors open & meeting starts soon after. Where: St Michael’s Parish Hall, 250 Banks St, Dorrington (in the lower carpark behind the church. Drive down the ramp at the left.) Web: http://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/page4.html

We need a quorum for the AGM to be held. A quorum is 11 members – so come along and help make up the quorum and ensure that the AGM can proceed.

The business conducted will include: • Receive the Committee’s Report, • Receive the Statement of Income & Expenditure, Assets & Liabilities, for the year 2020; • Receive the Auditor’s Report; • Election of Committee for 2021; • The appointment of the 2021 Auditor; • Voting of Honorary Members;

All persons are welcome to attend – Do NOT be put off – you are getting two (2) meetings for the price of one.

Members should attend to carry out their democratic right of questioning, in a civilised and polite manner, the outgoing committee about the running of the Club during 2020, and to vote in the new committee. It works better if we have more than the usual number of members present.

As soon as the AGM is completed, the normal February Monthly Meeting will commence under the command of the new committee.

Visitors will find it a bit slow, but will see the Club in operation. Also, the regular monthly meeting is on afterwards, so Visitors can ask leaders about their coming trips.

WEDNESDAY 17 th FEBRUARY ROMA STREET TO INDOOROOPILLY RAIL #1 STROLL

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Outside Roam Street Station in Roma Street. Time: 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Grading: M11. Distance: 10km. Duration: 2½hrs. Location: Northern Suburbs: CBD, Milton, Auchenflower, Taringa, Indooroopilly. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/@-27.4810862,152.9795227,15z Emerg Off: Greg Ph 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.

We are beginning a new series of Strolls – following the railway lines from Roma Street Station to their outer suburban ends. Here is the first – the Western Line.

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You begin at the beginning, a very good place to start. You cannot follow the line religiously; that is not the aim, the purpose is to see what you see from the train. After following Milton Road, you follow the train line through Auchenflower to Toowong. Then the path takes us through the back streets to Taringa Station, and continuing on the wrong side of the tracks to Indooroopilly. From here, catch a train or bus to home.

Our group will be essentially on footpaths in suburban areas and a few bike tracks.

Come along with me on this inaugural Stroll – be part of history.

SATURDAY 20 th FEBRUARY ANNUAL MASS AND LUNCH

Leader: Liz Little Ph: 0414 252 003 [email protected] Meet: St Ita’s, 247 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park / Yeronga Services Club, cnr Fairfield Rd and Kadumba St, Yeronga. Time: Mass 11.00 am / Lunch 12 Noon. Cost: Pay for lunch and drinks upon ordering.

The Annual Mass is a significant gathering of our Club community. It presents an opportunity to reflect upon what we do and who we are. It is a time to celebrate the beauty of creation and the precious gift of friendship. It is also the time when we give thanks for the past year of bushwalking and anticipate the upcoming programme.

To drive to the lunch venue from the church, turn right into Gladstone Rd. After one kilometre, turn right into Noble St which becomes Fairfield Rd. After two kilometres, turn right into Kadumba St and immediately right into the car park of the Club.

There are also trains and buses from Dutton Park to Yeronga. Consult the Translink website. At the Yeronga Services Club, most of the meals are $20 or less. There are also specials for $15 or $12-for-members or $10- for-Seniors. It is possible to become a member for $2 at the Club’s Reception or online at https://yerongaservices.com.au/ .

Nominations for the lunch are essential. If you are willing to read or play a non-speaking role at the Mass, please advise Liz.

SATURDAY 21 st FEBRUARY TOOLONA CREEK CIRCUIT DAYWALK

Leader: Phil Murray 0416 650160. Meet: St Brigid’s 78 Musgrave Road, Red Hill. Time: 6.30 am. Cost: $25. Grade: L35. Emergency Officer: Sue Murray 5522 9702.

The walk is long at 18.5 km but is entirely along graded track. But I should mention that there are a few creek crossings but usually they are not too difficult.

We will be descending to Picnic Rock and then visiting Elabana Falls. Then up along Toolona Creek and on to Wanungra Lookout on the Border Track. There is some gentle uphill walking from Toolona Creek to Wanungra Lookout which may be a bit onerous if you haven’t being working on your fitness. We turn left here and walk about 100 metres to Wanungra Lookout where we will have lunch. There should be views of Mt Warning from here. We will then return to O’Reilly’s along the Border Track. The trip has being done several times over the years but it is always a great walk.

Bring the usual daywalk stuff, plus I suggest you bring at least 3 litres of water as it will probably be warmish. Ensure you bring raingear namely a raincoat or an umbrella. Ensure you apply insect repellent. Also, please ensure you have a change of clothes and shoes for the end of the trip. I recommend you bring a thermos of cold water for the end of the walk to be left in the car.

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The track is closed at the moment but is expected to be re-opened by the time the walk is scheduled to go out.

WEDNESDAY 24 th FEBRUARY DOWNFALL CREEK #2 MAUNDRELL TERRACE TO GEEBUNG STROLL

Leader: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Meet at: Whites St at Kenna Street, Stop 46; Chermside West. Time: 3.40pm. Cost: Free. Grading: S11. Distance: 9km. Bus: 345 Aspley leaves Elizabeth Street Stop 87 near Edward St, at 2.45pm. Duration: 2½hrs. Location: Northern Suburbs: West Chermside, Cragislea, Chermside, Aspley, Geebung. Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-27.3756/153.0289 Emergency Officer: Greg Ph 0418 122 995. Bring this number with you.

You have followed Downfall Creek twice already, and now for #3 from a completely different angle. This is a minor tributary that is now covered by houses, so you will be having fun trying to see where it goes.

We begin our chase behind St Gerard Majella Church and meander through nice old suburbs to Chermside, then deviate at Marchant Park heading north into Aspley to find another tributary so as not to follow our previous path to Geebung.

Come along on this sedate Stroll through our suburban backblocks and forgotten streets for another satisfying adventure.

SATURDAY 27 th FEBRUARY NOOSA NATIONAL PARK DAY WALK

Leader: Michele Johns 0414 635 542. Meet at: St Brigid's Car Park, Red Hill. Time: 7.00am. Cost: $25 (car pool), $2 (private). Grading: M34. Location: Noosa National Park. Emergency Officer: Richard Johns 0409 871 641.

Put this walk on your to do walks for 2021 and join me as we explore what this iconic part of Queensland has to offer. This walk offers a diverse range of flora ranging from open eucalypt woodland and shrub land to coastal heathland. The coastal stretch on our return has the most spectacular panoramic views with coastal breezes.

We will start by walking the 1.2km stretch from Sunshine Beach and onto Alexandria Bay. The challenge for the day will be 212 steps up to the Headland with spectacular ocean views. A morning tea stop is planned at the northern end of Alexandria Bay and an optional swim.

From Alexandria Bay a short track connects with the Tanglewood Track and onto Noosa Hill.

The views from Noosa Hill are limited but still worth it for the diversity of flora passed along the way.

From here it is a short stroll back to the Coastal Track and onto Tea Tree Bay for a lunch stop and optional swim. We will now follow the Coastal Track.

There are several photo opportunities along the way, and we might even spot a koala.

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The walk is relatively easy with gentle slopes and should be attainable by most. There are a couple of seats along the way to take in the spectacular views. All up it is expected that we will walk about 12 – 14 kms.

Be sure to pack the usual day gear as well as your swimmers.

SUNDAY 7 th MARCH THE IDEAL HUSBAND SOCIAL

Contact: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092. Where: 28 Tallowwood St, Off Clearview Terrace, Seven Hills. Who: Villanova Players. Time: 2pm. Cost: $25 ($20 with a concession card). Web: https://www.villanovaplayers.com/ Emergency Officer: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995.

Book early as some of the other sessions are already booked out With Covid restrictions, seating is limited – get in now

Sooner Or Later, We Shall All Have To Pay For What We Do. It all starts at a lavish party. The wine is flowing, the lights are flattering, and the diamonds are twinkling. Sir Robert is a rising politician with a bright future and devoted wife, but the arrival of the mysterious woman from his shady past, threatens to bring his career, his marriage and his whole world crashing down. A delicious play about blackmail and political corruption, public and private honour. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband

Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, The Seven Hills Theatre, Cnr Tallowwood St & Griffith Pl - Clearview Urban Village, off Clearview Terrace, Seven Hills Book at TriBooking:

In the early days of the Club, we were involved in the Villanova Players – members of BCBC were also members of the Players. Many a social was at their plays. Re-create the “old days” by going to this play with us.

Oscar Wilde is famous for his hilarious farces concerning the English upper classes. Come with us to this enjoyable play.

SATURDAY 11 th APRIL PAT’S POSTPONED PARTY Date Claimer

Earlier this year, we had planned to celebrate Pat Lawton’s significant birthday with a party. However, Covid put a stop to any sort of gathering. Well, now we are planning it for April 2021.

Date: Saturday 11th April, 2021. Time: 11am till…whenever. Venue: Dorrington Park (at the Enchanted Forest Playground), Mirrabooka Rd, Ashgrove. Contact: Michele Endicott Ph: 0418 708 638.

Please put these details in your diary now and stay tuned for more info over the coming months.

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SUNDAY 17 th OCTOBER EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES GOMA SOCIAL

Contact: Greg Endicott Ph: 3351 4092 Where: GOMA, Stanley Place, South Bne Beside the Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am Emergency Officer: Greg Ph: 0418 122 995

Book early so you do not miss out. This will be a popular exhibition, and with Covid rules still in place (the New Normal), numbers in the gallery will be restricted.

EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES From The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York Goma | Gallery 1.1 The Fairfax Gallery, Gallery 1.2, Gallery 1.3 Eric & Marion Taylor Gallery | Ticketed

Spanning 500 years, ‘European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York’ offers a breath-taking journey from the 1420s and emerging Renaissance to conclude at the height of early twentieth century post-impressionism.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows visitors to experience works by painters such as Fra Angelico, Titian, Raphael, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Gogh and Monet, direct from The Met’s collection – one of the finest collections of European painting in the world, the majority of which rarely leave permanent display in New York.

Highlights of the exhibition include Fra Angelico’s finely painted altarpiece The Crucifixion of ca. 1420–23; Titian’s poetic Venus and Adonis of the 1550s; the immediacy and drama of Caravaggio’s The Musicians 1597; Rembrandt’s painterly Flora of c.1654; Vermeer’s beautifully observed Allegory of the Catholic Faith c.1670-72, and van Gogh’s idyllic The Flowering Orchard 1888.

‘European Masterpieces’ includes portraiture, still-life, landscape and figure studies and will be a must-see for audiences of all ages, art-lovers and anyone with an interest in history, society, beauty, religious iconography, mythology and symbolism.

This Australian-exclusive exhibition is organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and Art Exhibitions Australia.

This will be a very popular exhibition, so you should book earlier rather than closer to the date. This is the last day of the Exhibition – so all the latecomers will be trying to get is at the last moment. Better if you book soon at: https://qagoma.qtix.com.au/eventseatblockprices.aspx

See you there in October with us.

ELECTION TIME

We will be having our AGM in February, and part of this is THE Elections. You all should start thinking of nominating for Committee, and to nominate someone else for a position. It takes a little bit of time to come to the realisation you can make a difference to the Club by being part of the management team.

The forms are in this Jilalan, the January Edition – they are already on the Club website.

SUBS ARE DUE

Your 2021 Membership Subscription were due on 1 st January. There is a discount for early payment.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Despite the disruption caused by Covid-19 throughout 2020, the Club has continued to thrive, with good numbers of members and visitors attending walks, strolls and socials. To ensure the continued viability of the Club, it is essential that the Committee positions be filled. Over the last two years less than 50% of the positions have been filled. Some of those who have been serving on Committee have advised they will not be standing for re-election at the Annual General Meeting in February.

Please give serious consideration to nominating for a position on Committee. Our constitution provides nine positions on the Committee, namely President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Outings Secretary, Social Secretary, Editor, Safety & Training Officer and Membership Officer. For the Club to be effective in the future, we need people to volunteer to the leadership function of the Club. Which Committee role will you nominate to undertake? Russ Nelson.

OUTINGS REPORT

Numbers on Walks The participation on walks has been good. The average numbers on walks for December was good at 9.3. Past Outings Summary for December & early January 2021 Day Date Trip leader No. Sat 5 Dec Coomera Crk Khaleel 9 Sat 12 Dec Bribie Island Michele E 9 Sun 27 Dec Coorparoo Greg E 10 Average

Coming Walks for December & January Day Date Trip leader Type JANUARY Thurs 07 Jan Bridges of Bris Phil DW Sat 9-Jan Booloumba Michele J DW Sun 17-Jan Mt Tamborine Russ DW Sat 23-Jan Toolona Creek Phil DW Sat 30 Jan Mt Gloriuos Russ DW Sat 30 Jan Obi Obi Lilo Phil Lilo FEBRUARY Thurs 04 Feb Cabbage Tree Greg DW Sun 07-Feb Albert River Kylie DW Sat 13-Feb Stairway Falls John C DW Sun 21 Feb Toolona Creek Phil DW Sat 27 Feb Noosa Heads MicheleJ DW

Changes in walks

Day Date Previous Trip Current Trip Comment Sat 02 -Jan Warrie Ct Daves Creek Storm damage Sun 17-Jan Spare Mt Tamborine New walk Sat 23-Jan Toolona Pat’s Bluff Storm damage Sat 30 Jan New Mt Glorious New walk Sun 21 Feb Tba Toolona

Leader’s Needed for Walks in 2020 Sun 22 Mar Club Hut Daywalk

Wet weather blast & Storm Damage Last month I commented on the very hot November weather and then the following month we had a huge amount of rain with lots of track damage up at Lamington and Springbrook. Gold Coast had 300 mm of rain whereas the long term average is 129 mm. Cairns and Townsville are about to be hit by ex- tropical cyclone Imogen and hopefully the flooding rains are not as bad as the media are predicting. The one good thing about the rain was that the serious fires on Fraser Island have been extinguished. Of note is that the Warrie Circuit on 2 Jan walk was changed to the Daves Creek walk up at Binna Burra. The initial forecast for the Daves creek walk was for showers but the trip was completed without any January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 18 rain. There is still plenty of rain about but the mere forecast of rain or showers shouldn’t prevent a trip going out.

Planning for 2021 The program for 2021 is finalised, sort of, as soon as we publish the program things happen; for example the storm damage to the tracks up at Lamington and Springbrook required several amendments. The Outings program is basically settled but of course there will be a few minor changes to cater for weather and leaders becoming unavailable. There is also of course the potential problem of Covid which may require we make alterations but hopefully the new vaccine will put a lid on any future surges in number of cases. Keen eyed observers will notice that there is a trip scheduled to Cape Byron (NSW) in late March and hopefully the border restrictions will be lifted by then.

Wollangambe Canyon. Usually Wollanngambe is a very placid place but the recent news of a tragedy where 2 people were killed in the water flow is a reminder that we will need to be ever vigilant when bushwalking and doing lilo trips. Our sympathies are extended to the families of the 2 walkers. An update is on the ABC website – https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-03/nsw-police-resume-search-for-missing-canyoners-blue- mountains/13028364

By way of background over the last 30 years I have done about 30 bushwalks with the Sydney Catholic Bushwalking Club and about 8 of them have been lilo trips to Wollangambe Canyon. This canyon is located about 30 kilometres north of Katoomba as the crow flies. The Wollangambe canyon is a series of box canyons carved into the sandstone plateau with a series of long pools with short portages. It is a must do experience for any self-respecting bushwalker.

The above photo of a lilo trip on the Wollangambe is from the David Noble Blog. http://www.david- noble.net/blog/?p=702 Of note is the link between David Noble and the Wollemi pine. In particular, the Wollemi Pine was discovered by David Noble in 1994 and he was given special recognition in the scientific name of the species as Wollemia nobilis (to state the obvious nobilis is the latin form of noble).

Go on a throughwalk in 2021 Last year the Club had no throughwalks go out due to the problems caused by Covid. It used to be said that the real spirit of bushwalking can best be found on multi day trips (or throughwalks as they are called in our Club and other Clubs in south east Queensland but the term is not used in Sydney or Melbourne). Hopefully in 2021 we can inspire old and new members to join us on a throughwalk at least once in 2021. The walks aren’t easy but always very memorable and what bushwalking is about. Throughwalks in cricket parlance are like test matches and daywalks are equivalent to 20/20 games.

The throughwalks planned for 2021 are as follows. DATE DESCRIPTION LEADER 22-23 May Rat-a-Tat TW Khaleel Petrus 25 26 27 June Glen Rock Iain Renton 24-25 July Mt Ballow area Matthew P 28- 29-Aug Blue Mountains TW Phil Murray 30 Oct to 2 Nov Vic Alps Mt Feathertop, Mt Bogong & others Phil Murray

Do yourself a favour and savour the delights of a throughwalk in 2021.

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“Walking Quotes” for the month

“Chasing angels or fleeing demons, go to the mountains.” Jeffrey Rasley

“It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks.” (the three rules of mountaineering)

“Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top.” Dag Hammarskjold

I hope to see you on the track, soon. Phil, Outings Secretary

TREASURER’S REPORT

Balance 16/11/2020 $2595-55 Plus Receipts $1096-13 $3691-68 Less Payments $ 192-42 Balance 16/11/2020 $3499-26

Term Deposit $2933-34

Congratulations to Paddy Taylor who won our Christmas Hamper raffle. Paddy is on a roll as she won both raffles that we had last year.

Now, for some good news, the membership subscription rates have not changed. Also, in some more good news, when members renew their membership before the end of March, they can claim a ten percent discount as compensation for the disruptions caused to the club by Covid-19. This means that the discounted subs for an electronic magazine are $18.00 for Ordinary Members and $14.40 for Associate Members and for a mailed magazine $40.50 for Ordinary Members and $36.90 for Associate Members. Included in this magazine is a Membership Renewal Form which you MUST complete, sign and return when you pay your fees. This is a requirement of our insurance company. Your membership renewal is now due. Terry.

ABOUT PEOPLE

Michael Brophy, Michael Dowd, Terri Evetts, Maria Galvin, Janet Galos, Khaleel Petrus, Peggy Roe, Ray Rowe, Paulette Schmidt and Jarrod Sefton are celebrating their birthdays in January.

Gina Russell and Stafford Sheperd were first time visitors on Khaleel’s Coomera Creek Circuit Walk and Katrina and Neale Hall were second time visitors on Sue Walsh’s Dave’s Creek Circuit Walk. Visitors are most welcome on any of our activities.

Needless to say that the pandemic is having a big impact on the travel plans of our members.

PAST EVENTS

CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY 19 th DECEMBER SOCIAL

A new Christmas Party format was tried in this pandemic year – at the Indooroopilly Hotel. We ended up having our own little private area adjacent to the Bistro, with three large tables to accommodate the 23 members who attended – and we were given a bar tab to make up for not having the original reception room we’d booked; that was excellent compensation, which we all enjoyed throughout the evening! January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 20

There were three dinner options – beef, pork and fish – and all three were delicious. There was no loud background music, so we were able to talk to each other throughout the evening and share our plans for Christmas.

Russ once again tested our knowledge with a fun, but challenging, quiz that he’d prepared and printed off for us; and the victors were Jan and friends, who kindly shared their chocolate Favourites prize with us all. Thanks, ladies – and thanks, Russ, for being our quizmaster once again.

Thanks to Andrea T and Michele J for taking the nominations and doing the original negotiations with the pub re: our menu. Those who supported this new-style Christmas Party were: Sofia R; Sue W; Graham G; Lorraine N; John B; Antonia S; Susan T; Liz L; Paddy T; Kahlil P; Maria K; Janet G; Terri E; Russ & Jan N; Wayne & Jenny B; Rusty & Louise J; Benno & Michelle G; and Greg & Michele E.

ANNUAL PHOTO COMP

After our December meeting, we held the Annual Photo Competition.

The rules are too long to list here: they are in your last Jilalan.

The categories of the competition were –

1. Landscape - this includes all the landscapes, waterscapes, mountains, 2. Moods of nature - sunrises, sunsets, storm and rain or misty days, 3. Nature Close up - plants, animals, birds, rocks, leaf litter etc., 4. People and faces - portraiture & club character, 5. Miscellaneous - any photos that do not fit into any other category, 6. Best overall - awarded to the print deemed to be best overall by the invited judge, 7. People’s choice - the best photo selected by the members.

I must begin by saying that we had the greatest number of entrants and of entries for a great number of years. The competition was fierce. This year, the display tables were covered in photos – very encouraging to see this. It will entice more members to submit entries at the end of this year when we hole the next competition.

I know you are waiting with bated breath to hear who the winners are. 1. Landscape – Nippers in Beauty by Paulette Schmidt 2. Moods of Nature – Pat’s Bluff by Liz Little 3. Nature Close-Up – White Rock by Louise Jones 4. People & Faces – Pat and Her New Friend by Sue Walsh 5. Miscellaneous – Glasshouse Mountains by Liz Little 6. Judge’s Choice – Glasshouse Mountains by Liz Little 7. People’s Choice – Pat’s Bluff by Liz Little.

Congratulations to the winners and thank-you to all who submitted entries.

Keep taking those photos on Club events – I hear a rumour that entries this year will be allowed from any Club event – not just Outings. Keep those fingers on the shutter release to capture those exceptional views of us, nature, our beautiful countryside for our viewing pleasure. Bring your shots along to the meetings to share your joy of our pastime. Greg.

COORPAROO FINGER PARKS TO THE CITY SUNDAY 27 th DECEMBER DAYWALK

You will be surprised how much natural bush there still is out in the burbs. We found a lot on this walk. Perhaps, in the old days, some land was too steep or the gully too deep to build on – not today though.

We were surprised by the thickness of the forest and the size of the trees. When we left one of the parks, turn the corner and there is the beginning of the next. Why “finger parks” – they were laid out like the fingers on the palm of your hand – long & narrow and almost parallel.

Some of us arrived in the “Christmas Bus” – the Sherwood Depot’s entry in the Council Decorations Comp. Boy, was it decorated – not a square mm of space left.

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The waking commenced when we walked down a few blocks along Cavendish Rs, turning into View Rd. At the end, our first park – caused some dismay with the bank to be descended. All happy at the bottom. Then the party crossed the next road to enter another of the parks – this time more natural than the first. The grass underfoot quickly turned into leaves and mulch. These parks are long, but thin, with the houses backing onto them – not too closely in most places.

Flowers are still out in full bloom – especially the poinciana. We enjoyed seeing the flowering trees and shrubs throughout the day. We zig-zagged our way down and up and down again through these parks.

After doing four of these parks, we finally got into a long forgotten (and piped underground) watercourse which took us through the back areas of Coorparoo to Bridgewater Creek down near Leicester St. Here we found Bowies Flat Wetland on Old Cleveland Rd – a surprise series of ponds full of bird life. We followed this creek all the way to Norman Creek with its brackish water, mangroves and flood plains. Talking of planes, the flight path was right over us for most of the day and they were coming in low – what a great site. Norman Creek was followed downstream to the Norman Park Bowls Club and here we crossed over the new footbridge to East Brisbane for lunch. Time was spent in the shade catching our breath, discussing the meaning of life amongst ourselves and eating a well-earned lunch. After a quick inspection of the Creek, we crossed over Lytton Rd to Mowbray Park for our longest part of the day in suburbia and roads.

Around to Dockside, a walk along the River to check out the parked boats and up to the Story Bridge, Captain Burke Park and around the actual point of Kangaroo Point to the Holman Street Ferry. Crossing the River on a KittyCat, we had an early afternoon tea at the Coffee Club.

The weather was fine and hot, a cool breeze in places and not a sign of rain. Thanks to my fellow Boxing walkers: Michele E, Louise & Rusty Jones, Sofia Ramsay, Jeanette Chew, Terry Silk, Jan & Russ and Benno G. Greg.

DAVES CREEK CIRCUIT SATURDAY 2 nd JANUARY DAYWALK

First walk of the year proved to be a very nice walk, through rainforest and open heathlands with the sound of running water again after a few dry months. With other tracks closed in the Binna Burra section, it was a crowded track with heaps of fallen trees from storm damage.

After leaving the Trailhead, we set off at a good pace to the Coomera Seat before the paths became muddy and we had to walk slower. It was great to hear the creeks flowing again and seeing more waterfalls. We branched off the Border Track to Dave’s Creek Circuit and Shipstern before we arrived at Nagarigoon Falls and then proceeded on to Nagarigoon Clearing for morning tea.

We went back to Dave’s Creek Circuit passing by Nebani Rock and then Surprise Rock, where the tracks were dry once again and the sun was shining. The group climbed up both sides of Surprise Rock to get good photos before we headed to Numinbah Lookout. You could hear the buzz of crickets along the way. We then headed via the ridge passing Picnic Creek to Molongolee Cave, where we had lunch and were rewarded with a beautiful breeze and more water dripping from the rocks above the cave. The view across to the Woggunba Valley provided us with another waterfall in the distance.

It was just after the middle of the day and quite hot and humid when we finished lunch and headed back to the Trailhead at Binna Burra. One visitor in the group spotted a paddy melon and another walker on the track pointed out a small snake to us, but we didn’t see any Lamington Crayfish. A big thank you to Jarrod Sefton, Benno Giuliani, Katrina and Neale Halls for joining me on this walk.

COFFEE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 6 th JANUARY SOCIAL

Twelve members attended this event at Kafe Meze, a cosy Eastern Mediterranean / Greek café. It also turned out to be a train spotters delight as the café overlooked the main western line. This day was very hot and, as sunset approached, so did early evening storms. The storms were late enough to arrive so that all of us arrived in dry weather plus the temperatures had begun to drop dramatically. After glancing at the menu people were asking what all the non-English words meant. Fortunately, the Wait January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 22 staff came to our assistance. In the end we all enjoyed a taste of eastern Mediterranean food so much that we plan to revisit in 2022. Those enjoying the food were Rusty and Louise Jones, Russ and Jan Nelson, Graham Glasse, Liz Little, Maria Kerruish, Susan Wear, Pat Lawton, Jonas Bernotas, Paddy Taylor and Janet Galos.

AROUND THE RIDGES

YOUR COVID SITES

Qld Covid Sites: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/

Mass at the Cathedral https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast-schedule/

2017 PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION Results in category order. Judge – Joe Tottenham.

Best Overall & Miscellaneous Glasshouse Mountains – Liz Little

People’s Choice & Moods of Nature Pat’s Bluff – Liz Little

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Landscape Nippers in Beauty – Paulette Schmidt

Nature Close Up White Rock – Louise Jones

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People & Faces Pat and Her New Friend – Sue Walsh

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 15 th February 2021 Contact: Russ Nelson 0427 743 534. Location: St Michael’s Hall, 250 Banks St, Dorrington. Time: 7:30pm

We need a quorum for the AGM to be held. A quorum is 11 members – so come along and help make up the quorum and ensure that the AGM can proceed.

The business conducted will include: • Receive the Committee’s Report, • and Statement of Income & Expenditure, Assets & Liabilities, for the year 2020; • Receive the Auditor’s Report; • Election of Committee for 2021; • The appointment of the 2021 Auditor; • Voting of Honorary Members;

All persons are welcome to attend – Do NOT be put off – you are getting 2 meetings for the price of one.

As soon as the AGM is completed, the normal February Monthly Meeting will commence under the command of the new committee.

Visitors will find it a bit slow, but will see the Club in operation. Also, the regular monthly meeting is on afterwards, so Visitors can ask leaders about their coming trips.

See you all there, Graham Glasse, Club Secretary

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NOTICE ELECTION 2021 Call for Nominations for All Committee Positions. 1. Elections will be held on Monday 15 th February at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is held prior to the February Monthly Meeting – from 7:30pm, and 2. The normal February Monthly Meeting will start straight after. 3. All existing Committee Positions are deemed vacant and all are up for election. 4. All existing Committee Members are eligible to stand for election. 5. The positions are voted on in the following order: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Outings Secretary, Social Secretary, Vice-President, Training Officer, and Membership Officer. 6. If you cannot make it to the AGM, you can vote by Proxy – the form is available from the website, in this Jilalan or from the Secretary – fully complete the form and have it in the hands of the Secretary by Monday 28 th January.. 7. Associate Members are not eligible to be on Committee. 8. Associate Members are not entitled to vote on any matter before any meeting of the Club, i.e. vote at the election of members to Committee. 9. Nominations must be in writing, signed by the Nominator, the Seconder & the Candidate. 10. Any two (2) members of the Club may nominate any Ordinary Member for a Committee Position. 11. The Candidate cannot be his/her own Nominator or Seconder, or nominate anyone else for the same position as she/he is standing for. 12. The Nomination Form must be in the hands of the Club Secretary at least 21 days prior to the AGM – This is Monday 25th January. The January Monthly Meeting is on Monday 18th January, so this is the best practicable time. You can post them to the Club (at PO Box 31, Red Hill Qld 4059), provided they are stamped by the Post Office prior to 25 th January. 13. The list of all the Nominated Candidates, their Nominators & Seconders will be emailed to all members by 31 st January. 14. A person can be nominated for more than one Committee Position. They are elected to the first position they win. If they do not win the first position nominated for, they are still in the ballot for the next nominated position until elected, or remain unelected at the end of the night. 15. If only one person stands for a position by having the fully completed form in the hands of The Secretary by the required date, that person is automatically elected to that position. 16. In the event of more than one person being nominated for a Position, there shall be an election by secret ballot. 17. Should there be no candidate for a position at the start of the AGM, nominations will be called from the floor for nominations to that position. 18. Nomination Forms are enclosed in this Jilalan. 19. In recent years, if a position has been left vacant due to no one nominating for it, the Club has allowed any member, regardless of category, to act in the position unofficially without being formally elected. Being in the position unofficially means the person is not actually in the position, thus cannot vote at committee when a vote is necessary.

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And for those who cannot attend the Annual General Meeting on Monday 15th February, here is the way to vote – complete the Proxy Form.

BRISBANE CATHOLIC BUSHWALKING CLUB INC - RULES AND BY-LAWS APPENDIX 1

FORM OF PROXY

APPOINTMENT OF PROXY BRISBANE CATHOLIC BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. (incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1981.)

I ______(Full Name)

Of ______(Residential Address) being a Financial Member of the above named Association,

hereby appoint ______(Full Name)

Of ______(Residential Address) whose signature appears below, and who also is a member of the Association, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held on the 15th day of February 2021 and at any adjournment thereof.

______/ / (Signature of Appointer)

I ______being a financial member of the (Full Name) Association, hereby agree to act as a proxy for the above named member.

______/ / (Signature of Appointee) (Date) ______

THIS FORM is also available on the Web at http://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/ProxyFormBCBC.pdf

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HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES OUTINGS (a) Always read the Jilalan article to check the departure point, date and time. (b) Walk departures are usually from Red Hill Parish Hall, 78 Musgrave Rd. Check “Jilalan” to determine the location to be sure. (c) The Club will usually organise transport for each outing, but you must nominate in advance to the leader. Contacting someone else may lead to your nomination becoming “lost”. Nominations should preferably be made by the Wednesday night prior to the activity so that transport etc. can be arranged. Note that nominations for some walks may close well in advance of this. Late nominations may not be accepted. (d) Walkers are responsible for their own transport to and from the departure point. (e) Walks are rarely cancelled – if they are, all nominees will be notified. Do not presume that outings are cancelled – ie, because of bad weather. (f) Should you change your mind and decide not to come to a Club event, please notify the leader as soon as possible. (g) If you are running late for the departure point, ring the Emergency Officer, or if the leader shows a mobile phone number, phone the leader. All visitors must sign an Assumption of Risk form for insurance purposes.

VISITORS – for general enquiries contact Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

GENERAL MEETINGS : Meetings are held on the 3 rd Monday of every month, at 7:30pm. The location is St Michael’s Parish Hall, Banks St, Dorrington. The hall is on the terrace below the church, out of sight – drive down to the lower car park. VISITORS are always welcome.

EMERGENCY OFFICER : If you have not returned from an outing by 9:00pm, your family may ring the Emergency Officer (Or “EO” or “Emerg Off”) for that outing – but please they are not to panic. If the EO is not mentioned, ring either the President or Vice President. IF any action is to occur, the Club will arrange it. https://fmrqld.bwq.org.au/bushwalkers-overdue/

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : The Club requires that all walkers on all trips should carry certain minimal basic equipment. This should comprise the following – medical information form, a first aid kit, a torch, a parka/raincoat, hat, shirt, 50+ sunscreen and at least 2 litres of water. Leaders may require that walkers carry other equipment. Advice of this will be given in Jilalan and/or by the leader.

MEMBERSHIP FEES - Membership Subscription fees are: Ordinary Members: $20; Associate Members: $16; Spouse Members - Ordinary: $20; Spouse Members – Associate: $16; Country: $20. Fees cover the period 1st January to 31st December. There is an additional $25 cost for Ordinary and Associate Members who elect to receive a printed Jilalan with the exception of Life & Honorary Members. Payment of fees can be made to the Treasurer. Pro-rata amounts apply to new members if you join during the year.

WARNING : All persons, adult or child, member or visitor, undertakes all activities of the Club at their own risk. January 2021 Jilalan Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Page 29

CONTACTS Postal Address PO Box 31, Red Hill, Qld 4059 E-Mail [email protected] Web https://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/ President Russ Nelson 0427 743 534 [email protected] Vice President Treasurer Terry Silk 3355 9765 Secretary Graham Glasse 3371 9623 [email protected] Membership Officer Phil Murray 5522 9702 [email protected] Outings Secretary Phil Murray 5522 9702 [email protected] Social Secretary Safety & Training Officer Phil Murray 5522 9702 [email protected] “Jilalan” Editor Greg Endicott 3351 4092 [email protected] Artist in Residence Iain Renton 3870 8082 Bushwalking Queensland Web: https://www.bushwalkingqueensland.org.au/index.php e-mail: [email protected] BWQ Blog: https://www.aussiebushwalking.com/ Federation Mountain Rescue FMR http://fmrqld.bwq.org.au/ Archdioceses Web Site https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ Jilalan Printer [email protected] For specific enquiries, contact the committee member (from above) concerned. For Outings or Socials, contact the leader shown in the calendar or article.

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EDITOR’S NOTE # The views expressed in Jilalan are not necessarily those of the Editor or of the Management Committee of the Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club. # As Editor, I reserve the right to alter, amend, move, shorten or not print articles. # If you “borrow” any words or image from another source, please acknowledge that source – author, publication, issue, date, publisher. # Look at last month’s Jilalan and copy that format – especially the “headings” in Comings # Type your article as a Word document, then attach it to the e-mail. A4 please, not in Columns. # Type Face is “Arial”, Font Size is “12”, though Date, Name of Event & Type are “14” # I need your articles on time – it makes it hard to fit in articles when I have started formatting. # Articles from this publication may be reproduced provided the source is acknowledged. If undeliverable return to POSTAGE PAID Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club Inc SURFACE PO Box 31

RED HILL QLD 4059 MAIL JILALAN

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Nomination Form for Management Committee 2021 Brisbane Catholic Bushwalkers Club Inc PO Box 31, Red Hill. Qld. 4059.

Position Nominee Nominee Nominator Nominator Seconder Seconder Name Signature Name Signature Name Signature

Committee positions are available to Ordinary Members only. This form must be in the hands of the Club Secretary – Graham Glasse, by Monday 25th January. Post it to the Club PO Box, or hand it to Graham at the Monthly Meeting on the 18 th January. You (the Candidate) can ask a member to nominate you and another member to second the nomination. You can nominate for more than one position. Note that all three must sign the form. Nominations in any other form cannot be accepted; ie, e-mail, by word, on paper without Nominee’s signature or “Seconder”, - using just 3 examples.

This form is also available on the Web at http://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au/NominationFormForManagementCommittee.pdf