THE CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. NEWSLETTER it GPO Box 160, Canberra ACT 2601 VOLUME 39 October 2003 NUMBER 10

OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING 8pm Wednesday 15th THE KIMBERLEY TO THE CAPE Speaker: Meg McKone Slides from recent travels on sea and land in northern , including a Sea Safari from Wynd- ham to Derby, the "Lost City" formations of the Gulf country, and a glimpse of Shelburne Bay. Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science Gordon Street, Canberra City Make the most of the evening and join other members at 6.00pm for a convivial meal at the Vietnam Restaurant, 8-10 Hobart Place, Canberra City (opposite Canberra House Arcade, next to Aussie Home Loans) Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in good time knowledge, competence and forms to him, either via the club’s PRESIDENT’S judgment I will depend heavily. mail box or directly to his home PRATTLE Rob Horsfield takes over as Walks address. The unfilled position is Secretary after acting in this role important especially for the for some time. Gary Trevean is organisation of training, especially In this, my first Prattle, I would Club Secretary and Lucinda in first aid and navigation. Please like to thank my predecessor, Prickett is Social Secretary. Gary contact me if interested. Jenny Horsfield, for her contribu- is not quite new - he was Treasurer tion as President. The keys to her The AGM also decided to when I first joined the committee. success were, I think, her strong strengthen our insurance coverage. Lucinda is one of our newer personal qualities and her inclusive We now have the most comprehen- members whom I believe has much approach. I plan to continue the sive insurance arrangements to offer as Social Secretary. inclusive approach. It doesn’t possible under the policy now in matter what type of walk you like Two positions were unfilled at the place with both public liability and or lead, I will support you. But I AGM, those of Assistant Walks personal accident insurance for will need your help, your support, Secretary and Training and Safety everyone on our walks. your ideas and contributions. The Officer. Keith Thomas has There are also three committee club is the sum of its members, the subsequently accepted the former decisions I need to tell you about. officers are just the beginning. and walk leaders will now need to check in to him. His details are in 1. Since activities not covered by The Annual General Meeting the committee list at the back of our insurance cannot be advertised elected a new committee. It is a this IT. You will also need to send in our Activity Program, the strong committee with many your ‘Acknowledgement of Risks’ committee has decided to institute experienced members, on whose Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 1 a new page in IT, to be called ‘The Leanne Aust’s 4WD by biting Bulletin Board’, where these through the wall of the front tyre. I BIMBERI activities can be advertised. Ads wouldn’t have thought it possible. WILDERNESS for items for sale by members will The Bulletin Board is for items also be advertised there. It will be not usually put in the Activities made clear that the club doesn’t Letter to the Editor Program. warrant these activities. More What is it about our society that details elsewhere in IT. There will be a combined it for makes every generation want to do Dec/Jan. Members leading walks 2. To give people greater the equivalent of reinventing the in the period will need to have flexibility in paying membership wheel? Is there nothing that we can details in by the November it fees, it will now be possible to learn from the consolidated closing date. The Wild Card make direct bank payments to the wisdom of past efforts? option, where the Walks Secretary club. See the section at the bottom acts as a telephone control for This was the main thought that of the walks program for details of walks arranged through him at came to mind when I read John this. short notice, is not to be relied I'Ons suggestion in the August IT 3. As was the case last summer, upon as he might be away. that we call the Bimberi Wilder- there will be no January IT. ness something else because the In reviewing some of the charac- Consequently, leaders wishing to fire and weed problems there are teristics of our walks program and offer activities over the Christmas just too hard to solve in the its participants, there has been a period will need to get their ads to wilderness context. reasonable volume and variety of Rob Horsfield in time for inclusion trips with good leaders. This is What John was describing as the in the December IT. surprising since the number of difficulties at Bimberi are to some We have been using the Shine people who lead trips each year is extent or other the problems faced Dome at the Academy of Science large, but only a very few lead by all wilderness managers. Their for our monthly meetings for some more than two or three in that time. challenge is to provide the time now. This has been at We try to have two one-day and management prescriptions required privileged rates and this arrange- two overnight trips each weekend to tackle the problems and meet the ment will come to an end after our and extended or other activities like distinctive needs of wilderness. November meeting. We thank the canoeing are considered additional They are the type of challenges Academy for the use of this to the schedule. I think this which have been studied and excellent facility for so long. Next ambitious but worth plugging for addressed in the alpine region of year, we will need to meet at a new but it obviously needs a healthy which Bimberi is a part for thirty place. Further information next IT. supply of leaders. years. Anyone interested in a This is a good club with good The bush is fantastic at this time of worthwhile discussion of problems people and a good program. You the year, particularly with the post- and practice could well begin by can take the opportunity to meet fire regrowth and doubtless we’ll reading Roger Good's informed other members at the Christmas see many of you out and about. article on "Fire and Wilderness Party to be held at Roger Edwards’ Protection" in ' Wilderness and the home, 101 McInnes St, Weston at Rob Horsfield Future' (Envirobook, 1994). 6pm, Sunday, 7 December. See the Walks Secretary By its very nature, as a result of ad elsewhere in this IT. it Collations being the exact opposite of the land uses preferred by the economic and Stan Marks, President technological forces which it collations are held on the second dominate our contemporary Wednesday evening of each month Walks Waffle culture, wilderness is under at a member’s home. Come and constant probing and attack by its help fold, stick, label and sort A minor caution is needed for enemies. In this situation the last newsletters between chatting about people entering the thing it deserves is desertion by its the next walks you plan to do. It is N.P. , as described by Warrick natural friends; walking away a great opportunity to get together. Blayden in last month’s it: Roger under the banner of 'realism'. Edwards helpfully provided us If you can offer your home as a with the details of entry and whilst venue for the collation in Decem- Very little of what is worthwhile I understand that he met the ber or any month next year after was easily won and its preservation friendly farmer, I doubt that he February, please give me a call on requires unremitting vigilance and became acquainted with his dogs. 6247 6857. solidarity. One of the muts was able to “kill” Cynthia Breheny, Publisher Geoff Mosley

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 2 is not an area that our club gets to other community groups, CBC has 42nd AGM often. I will certainly be going been badly affected by the very President’s Report again next year and think it would litigious climate in which society be great for the cub to have a operates these days. We are no Welcome to our 42nd Annual regular presence at the event. longer able to offer the full range of outdoor activities that until General Meeting. Thank you for Dave Drohan, our training officer, recently provided challenges to the showing your support for the club organised a Senior First Aid course more adventurous members of the by coming along tonight. The main in conjunction with a Remote Area club: rock-climbing, canyoning, purpose of my report is to provide First Aid course late last year. This cross-country skiing and walking an overview of the club’s activities was made possible through an ACT above the snow line. These events over the past year and highlight its Sport and Recreation grant of $1 are not covered by the insurance main features in retrospect. 000 for club training, which policy which we have as members allowed us to subsidize 50% of the 2003 has been a year of difficulties of the NSW Confederation of costs of all members who attended and setbacks for most community Bushwalking Clubs. The commit- the courses. The Remote Area organisations in Canberra. The tee did recently try to obtain a Course was very valuable, January fires and the insurance separate snow insurance cover presenting useful scenarios about crisis both had the potential to from another insurance company, how we’d cope with emergencies severely limit our normal running with the support of the club in the bush. The committee has as a club. Nevertheless, we have membership. But we found that discussed the importance of our survived. Every week members of that option was too expensive to members having first aid qualifica- our club continue to go out into the pursue at this stage. Meg has tions, and the new committee will local bush or travel further afield to explained the background to the hopefully be looking at ways to follow their chief recreational motion proposed tonight, which, if encourage members to acquire and pleasure, which is bushwalking. passed, will provide personal keep current, this very important The club will stay a healthy accident cover for all club skill. community organisation while it members and also extend our allows like-minded people to get One of the themes this year’s degree of personal liability cover to together and pursue activities committee addressed was the need include all members. which are so important to our to induct new members into the Conservation: The January physical and emotional well-being. club culture and impart useful bushfires and their aftermath have The main requirement for our club, bushwalking skills. To this end we set the agenda for all conservation as always, is for new leaders who held a series of navigation sessions efforts this year. Along with other are prepared to have a go at leading which were attended by a small but community groups for whom a walk and contribute to the enthusiastic group. It is important Namadgi has been like a second creation of a varied and interesting that the club keeps welcoming new home, we have had to come to activity program. members and also offering them terms with how much has been challenges, wider horizons, and Training and Safety: As was lost, and are following with great opportunities to increase their skills announced last year, CBC no interest the slow progress of and confidence in the bush. longer has a search and rescue recovery in the mountains. Shortly component, which is now handled On a related matter, you will see after the January fires the commit- by the Bushwalkers Wilderness that we have available for sale tee sent a letter of support to Rescue Squad as part of the NSW tonight a wide range of maps being Maxine Cooper, head of Environ- Confederation of Bushwalking disposed of very cheaply by ment ACT, and offered our help as Clubs. Dave Drohan is our contact BWRS. Have a look at these over a club in any recovery efforts for that service. BWRS again supper. Rob is handling the sales. where our services might be useful. advertised their NavShield as a Why not avail yourself of the Since then our Conservation training exercise for S&R and opportunity to replenish your own officer, John Thwaite, has provided bushwalking groups in June this supply or acquire some new maps. liaison between the club and year. Having taken part in this Even if you are not a walks leader Environment ACT. John’s event for two years now, I can it is very helpful if you can take coordination of the long-running vouch for what an excellent and your own map along on a walk and Broom eradication project at Cotter enjoyable weekend it is, offering take an intelligent interest in the Hut will continue this year, with challenging navigation training in a route. added urgency given the explosion competitive atmosphere and always of weeds since the fires. A work in a scenic location. This year’s Insurance: Our committee meetings this year have been party has already spent a day in a event was at the Gardens of Stone clean-up exercise around the Cotter National Park near Lithgow, which dominated by the question of public liability insurance. Like all Hut. A small group was invited to

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 3 survey part of the Alpine Walking available next year if we are Club Finances: This topic will be Track between Cotter Gap and required to move. addressed in detail by Michael Pond Creek in April, and recorded Sutton in his Treasurer’s Report. I We have had a number of trees across the track, fire damage will just make a brief mention of interesting guest speakers this year. to the swamp and vegetation, and our fund-raising for International Alan Norman from NPWS talked also collected animal scats. It is to Year of the Mountains, which was about the maintenance of tracks be hoped that a more comprehen- a way of combining the pleasure and access in the Budawangs and sive survey of the Alpine Walking we get from climbing mountains has encouraged the club to organise Track after the fire may take place with some fund-raising for a good work parties in the area, the first of in the future, in which the club can cause. Club members who took which will be taking place in take part. part in any IYM walks (so October. David Scott and Brett designated because a peak or A number of reports and draft McNamara gave a very timely maybe a few hills were part of the plans of management have been in presentation on the bushfire circuit) were invited to contribute a circulation this year and required recovery process in the ACT, in little extra with their petrol money . our attention as a club. I submitted April. These amounts, together with a a response on behalf of the club to Our own club members continue to club auction at the mid-winter the Post-Fire Recreation Survey show their photographic skills with dinner, produced a modest total of and the Survey into use of Non- a number of excellent slide shows: $1260 which was forwarded to the Urban land in the ACT, and a small Paul Edstein on Patagonia and Canberra branch of Ox- sub-committee has submitted a Easter Island; Roger Farrow on the fam/Community Aid Abroad. response to the Namadgi Draft Plan Himalayas; Reet Vallak on of Management. Our tireless club Looking ahead: There will Antarctica; Cynthia Breheny on member, Di Thompson, has spent probably be quite a few new faces the Mont Blanc circuit; Steven many hours over the past year on the committee this year, which Shaw on a variety of trips in the attending a number of planning will hopefully bring new points of local area. Ross Andrews, Ailsa bodies: the Community Forums view and new approaches to the Brown and I gave power point for KNP; the advisory committee business of running the club. I presentations on two long-distance preparing a Plan of Management have very much enjoyed my two walks, the Barallier and the for Wild Horses in KNP; and as years as President, and look back Bibbulmun. Gosta Lynga was to conservation rep on the Interim with pleasure on such projects as have shown his slides of Kiliman- Namadgi Board of Management. the 40th Anniversary Photo jaro but they were all lost in the In all these positions she has ably Exhibition, the publication of the fires that destroyed his home. So represented and promoted a anniversary magazine, and the Sandy Berry showed her slides of a conservationist point of view in a social weekend at Wee Jasper. For similar trip done in the 1970s, as a climate where the more strident all of us of course, the chief kind of visual commentary to voices tend to belong to the pro- memories we have in common are Gosta’s talk. development lobby groups. of bushwalks we’ve done, with one Thanks are also owed to David IT publication: The question of or two friends or in a larger party, Campbell for his continuing receiving our newsletter electroni- experiences that have enriched out representation of the Bushwalking cally and thus paying smaller lives and provide sufficient reason Confederation on the Wild Horse membership fees, continues to be for continuing our membership of Management steering committee debated by the committee. For the the club. Many thanks to all the and as NPA rep on a NPWS interim, copies will continue to be volunteers who have contributed in advisory committee. posted to all members. The editor various ways this year: to all walks is always keen to receive contribu- leaders, to the committee members; Social Program: We have been tions of articles, photos and walks to our equipment officer; to very fortunate to have continued reports which make his job of Confederation delegates and access to this beautiful venue for producing an interesting and Conservation Associates; and to our Wednesday meetings, for readable bulletin so much easier. the Auditor and Public Officer. which we owe thanks to Rosanne Please use the opportunity over Walker who turns up early each It collations continue to attract a supper to think about nominating week to provide access to the small group of helpers each month. someone for one of these voluntary building and stays behind to lock If you are a new member you positions open for election tonight. up and secure it after everyone has might like to offer to host one of The club will prosper only if there left. Thank you Rosanne- please these occasions both as a service to are keen volunteers who are happy accept a bottle of wine as a token the club and as a way of getting to to give something back to the club. of our appreciation. Our meetings know some of the club members. will continue to be held at the Jenny Horsfield Shine Dome but other options are President 2002-03 Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 4 abseiling, any rapids or whitewater 3-4 trips: Chris Leslie 4, Vance ANNUAL WALKS activities, skiing, any activities Brown 4, Keith Thomas 3, Doug REPORT, 2002 – 2003 intended to take place in the snow, Wright 3, Dave Drohan 3, James and track construction, clearing and Ashburner 3, Robert Bibo 3, Gosta Lynga 3, Terence Uren 2.5, Steve maintenance. The policy recog- This has been a difficult year for Galliford 2.5. the Canberra Bushwalking Club. nises our predominant activity as For months over the spring- bushwalking, with recognition that 1-2 trips: Lauraine Reynolds, Sandra Berry, Kevin Frawley, Doug summer-autumn period, bushfires we do participate “infrequently” (whatever that may mean) in Floyd, Mark Hopkins, Bob Vickery, and the threat of fires, culminating John Thwaite, Steve Shaw, Peter canoeing / kayaking (including sea- in the terrible firestorms of January Henderson, Michael Robbins, Ros that devastated parts of Canberra kayaking) / liloing, leadership Woodward, Mike Bremers, John and most of the Brindabellas, navigation courses, rafting, I’Ons, Stephen Thearle, Sylvia Namadgi and the Snowy Moun- swimming, bicycle touring, rope Flaxman, Chris Bellamy, Lorraine tains, as well as the bushland south assisted walking (as a safety Tomlins, Alan Vidler, Rosanne of the Shoalhaven through Ettrema precaution only), scouting and Walker, Glen Anido, Eric Pickering, and into the northern Budawangs, previewing walking trips. Rene Davies, Ann Gibbs-Jordan, made walking in much of our Lucinda Prickett, Felicity Furnass, This year the club purchased two Donna Wilson, Janet Wheeler, closest and most popular areas EPIRBS, for use free of charge on Heather Aubrey, Keith Aubrey, impossible. During the weeks that club trips where, subject to Michael Sutton. Canberra remained threatened by approval by the Walks Secretary or And of course, thanks to all those fire, many members were under- President, the leader considers unnamed members who supported standably loath to leave their there may be special dangers or a the leaders by going on their walks. homes. For months after the fires, prolonged period in obtaining help 51 chiefs require quite a lot of many areas remained closed and for a sick or injured walker. As the Indians. are still environmentally fragile. EPIRBS were taken out on only Nevertheless, leaders made the three activities, it would seem that Now to the Awards for those most of whatever bushland was two are adequate for our present members who were deemed by the accessible and sought out new or purposes. Greg Buckley Award sub- infrequently walked-in areas. committee to have rendered extra- Many of our members were deeply praiseworthy service to the club. A total of 224 walks and related saddened by the untimely death of First our new leaders; we hope activities was programmed, of Murray Dow this year. Murray led your first walk will not be your which 107 were day and part-day a total of 68 trips for the club, his last: Bob Vickery, Michael trips, 92 were weekend trips and 25 first being in February 1987. His Robbins and Lucinda Prickett. were extended trips of three days quirky sense of humour and or longer. Unfortunately, a number encyclopaedic knowledge of birds Special mention is due to Stan of these had to be cancelled, and their calls, as well as of the Marks, who programmed the mainly due to the fires and their flora and fauna generally, were highest number of walks and aftermath, or because of a lack of greatly appreciated by those who hunted out new areas close to takers. It is becoming more and had the good fortune to walk with Canberra after the fires for his day more difficult to coax Canberrans him. walks; and to Allan Mikkelsen, out of their cosy homes and into who each month puts on his The most essential people in the the bush overnight during winter. Wednesday Walk, greatly club are, of course, our leaders, Is this because the membership is appreciated by retirees and those who despite the difficulties growing older and perhaps wiser, who can get a day off work, and is mentioned above, provided club or because some of our closest obliged to drive to Kambah or members and visitors with many walking areas have bans on Weston Creek even if it is pouring memorable, enjoyable experiences campfires? Who wants to go to with rain, just in case anyone with in the bush. This year we thank the bed at 5.30 for a long, cold night in a masochistic bent has turned up. Namadgi? 51 members who programmed trips. They are (note that a co-led Now to the recipient of the Exclusions in our Insurance Policy, trip counts as 0.5): prestigious Greg Buckley Award, held through the Confederation of donated by the parents of one of Australian Bushwalking Clubs, 10 or more trips: Stan Marks 34, Allan Mikkelsen 25, Rob Horsfield our members who sadly died of an continue to limit the range of 13, Jenny Horsfield 12. illness in Nepal thirteen years ago. activities the club can offer. Our It is awarded for services to the insurance cover specifically 5-9 trips: John Kelly 9, George club’s bushwalking program, not Carter 9, Roger Edwards 9, Jeff excludes canyoning, caving, rock necessarily in the current year. The climbing, mountaineering, Bennetts 6, Janet Edstein 5, Meg McKone 5, Alan Davey 4.5. previous winners were Alan Vidler,

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 5 Chris Leslie, George Carter, Vance Our next concern was with the time this washed down with fine wine Brown, Allan Mikkelsen, Richard it was taking the party to reach our and port around a modest yet cozy Bain, Terence Uren, Jeff Bennetts, waypoints. Our heavy packs were campfire. Well mostly fine Meg McKone, David Campbell, laden with the night’s feast and wines…. Alan Davey had seven Janet Edstein and Roger Edwards. some in the party were finding the litres of liquid in his pack alone, going hard. I could personally counting his wine, fuel and water. This year I am very pleased to attest to this with the old knees To top it all off his wine bladder announce that the Greg Buckley complaining all the way and Rob had split and he could only squeeze Award goes to one of our founding Horsfield was still recovering from a cup full out of his sleeping bag. club members, a man who led his the flu. Fortunately there was plenty more first walk for the club in February in the other packs. 1962 and who is still leading The final ascent was particularly challenging trips 41 years later. In slow with packs needing to be It is a long time since I got recent years he has taken to passed up the steep sections and inebriated on a trip, a very exploring the newly created safety ropes laid out for those of us dangerous thing to do when Brindabella National Park. Many who were now feeling the effects camped so close to the edge of club members have appreciated of vertigo. I was also preoccupied cliffs. But I must say the views Gosta Lynga’s walks, for his with taking photographs of the were superb. In spite of the winds selection of beautiful and interest- sunset on the surrounding cliff the heavens were full of stars and ing areas to walk in, and the lines. The panoramas were a the lights of the coastal communi- unfailing good humour with which photographers dream and fortu- ties with the moonlight reflections he conducts his trips. nately I had brought all my camera off the sea on the horizon made a lenses, much to the annoyance of beautiful sight. To top it off I did Finally, I would like to thank Rob those who had to lift my over- that uncool thing and rang home so Horsfield who took over the time- weight pack over the many difficult I could share my delight. ?And consuming job of producing the boulders. then I rang someone in Newcas- Walks Program for half the year tle… And then I rang….it was the from April through to September wine talking. while I was out of Canberra. All through the night we were Meg McKone blasted by strong winds as if on the Walks Secretary 2002-2003 high seas and John Kelly’s tent was completely shredded. Others TRIP REPORT simply wrapped themselves in their tent flys to avoid the constant The Castle slapping sound of fabric. The next morning we took a tour to the On Saturday 13 September 9 eastern extremity of the Castle but members of the Canberra Bush the wind was too extreme for us to walking Club set out from Yadboro linger near the edge and soak up car park in the Budawangs on what the views. Fortunately the rain was to have been a moonlight walk stayed away and our descent was up the Castle. Five hours later we without mishap, though I must say were all very relieved not to have the initial climb down was quite been scaling the side of the Castle challenging and tore the seat out of in the dark under the assault of the at least one pair of pants. unanticipated gale force winds. We reached cars by lunchtime and Our first dilemma was to find water On the tail of the Castle by this stage the rain was just as half of the party had decided to beginning. By the time we reached make the climb up to the saddle We arrived on the top at last Braidwood it was torrential. Hot with lighter packs. Having recently picanniny light and sought the few pies, chips, hamburgers, milk- visited the area I was sure water protected flat spots amongst the shakes and cappuccinos finished would not be a problem but the low scrub. A feast was soon off another great weekend. Not to first two water stops were dry. It assembled that was befitting of any mention the lady who was so was with relief that John Ions fine restaurant. Camembert cheese, impressed with all the OLD people found a concealed stream off the and dips for entrees and a variety out walking. main track about 30 minutes before of delicious fresh curries and we arrived at the saddle below the deserts that had been carefully Stephen Thearle Castle. manhandled up the track. All of

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 6 known standards. Measured Membership concentrations and toxicity data Club Christmas Party Matters were obtained for the identified compounds and were used to Enjoy an evening of relaxation and friendship with your bushwalking Prospective members: Jenny and evaluate the noncarcinogenic and friends. The evening is fully Trevor Fowler. carcinogenics risks. catered but it is BYOG. New members: Kathryn Flynn, Four compounds, 1,4- Where: Roger Edwards’ place, 101 Alice and Allan Bedford, Alexan- benzenedicarboxaldehyde, benzoic McInnes St, Weston der Webb, Douglas MacKenzie. acid butyl ester, 4-ethoxy-benzoic acid ethyl ester, di(2-ethylhexyl) Date: Sunday, 7 December Roger Edwards adipate (DEHA), were found to Time: 6pm migrate from PET bottles exposed Membership Secretary Cost: $15 per head, children under to conditions of reuse. It was found 12, free. Drink Bottles that PET bottle reuse increased organic chemical migration and To get your tickets, please send a concentrations increased with cheque to Christmas Party, How do you carry water on your length of reuse. Original and Canberra Bushwalking Club, GPO walks? Water bottle "safety" might reused PET bottles were found to Box 160, Canberra 2601 or contact be of interest to bushwalkers The have different migration potentials either: website with this article is at based on the color or brand of Lucinda Prickett (h) 6295 2854 http://www.riskworld.com/Abstract/ bottle. A preliminary screening of [[email protected]] 2001/SRAam01/ab01aa189.htm other types of non-PET reusable or Abstract of Meeting Paper water bottles found that migration Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 was not limited to PET alone and 7350(w)[[email protected]] Society for Risk Analysis 2001 might also pose a health concern. Annual Meeting The analytical procedure used was TRIP REPORT This study identified and quantified better than current FDA testing migration compounds from reused procedures because it allowed a PET bottles and evaluated both detailed risk assessment to be Macquarie Rivulet Sep 14 conducted. non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic I had seen it before, the dramatic risks. A preliminary survey of the PET bottles may exceed acceptable escarpment near Robertson as the university community found that carcinogenic risk levels, especially Highway winds down the 88% of the participants reused for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate hairpin bends where mindless polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (DEHA), under different reuse youngsters squeal their tyres. I had plastic bottles used for bottled exposure scenarios, however little dreamt about walking through the water, some for as long as six is known about the toxicity of most rainforests near the base of the months. These bottles are not made PET migration compounds. More descent and it was with excitement or regulated for reuse and may not research is needed on the toxicity that I booked into Stan’s explora- possess the physical characteristics of the migration compounds from tory trip along the Macquarie necessary to be safely reused. both PET and non?PET bottles Rivulet. Bottles are only approved for a before a risk assessment can single use and the long-term safety adequately predict the human Nor were the four intrepid of bottle reuse has not been health risks associated with explorers disappointed when investigated. For this study, 1 liter prolonged bottle reuse. following the trail among coach- PET bottles were exposed to Reuse of PET bottles may be wood and turpentine trees, cabbage realistic but extreme reuse tree palms and huge tree ferns. The parameters, such as sunlight, heat, increasing organic chemical migration into the water being rock hopping in the river provided storage time, and physical the usual interesting situations, degradation, which are known to consumed and consumers may be exposing themselves to elevated each moment requiring attention increase chemical migration into and decisions. Many clear pools the water being consumed. Water levels of migration compounds for which few toxicity data exist. seemed to welcome us for a samples were then extracted using summer swim next time Stan put a solid phase extraction, followed Food for thought! this trip on the programme. It by GC-MS. Migration compounds I will still use PET bottles but now turned out that there are side creeks were tentatively identified by GC- make sure that I throw out the old and waterfalls as impressive as the MS analysis using Wiley and NIST ones.[Ed] main features so further exploration libraries and were verified and will certainly be warranted. quantified when possible using

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 7 more of those useful birds! How while she poured the Devonshire half of the party managed to lose Tea without batting an eyelid. the track on their way back, Having read in the pamphlet that nobody ever understood, but they escorted services are provided, were found and we arrived safely Stan made further enquiries but back after a rewarding five hour was told that the young lady only walk. worked there on Sundays and it is certainly “Never on a Sunday”. Driving home, we followed After a guided tour by the manager Virginia’s suggestion to call at the of the numerous rooms and fire Ranelagh House at Robertson. places we departed for the return Through the elegant doorways onto trip to Canberra through the the deep blue carpets and reflected increasing rainfall. in huge wall mirrors strode your four rugged bushwalkers with Participants: Stan Marks (leader), muddy boots, dirty shorts and Virginia De Luca, Kaaren Sephton, uncombed hair (if any). The young Gösta Lyngå (note taker) Rapids of Macquarie Rivulet attendant appraised the situation, took a quick look into the tea room More than once we frightened a and regretted that all tables were lyrebird supposedly devouring its occupied (it was barely half full) lunch of local leeches with a sprig and found us an elegant little room of stinging nettle. There should be where we relaxed on the sofas

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Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 8 to the Editor. Please keep Youth Hostels or Backpackers The Bulletin Board information for advertisements to a between walks and use public minimum. For example, ‘John transport to get to and from As mentioned in my Prattle, it has Bloggs is interested doing a three trackheads. If you are (still?) been decided to institute the week trip walking in South New interested, please let me know bulletin board for activities that Zealand in September 2004. ASAP so we can fix flight dates. members wish to advertise but Anyone interested, please contact Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h), which do not fit in the Activities Mary Jones on 6123 4567.’ email: [email protected]. program eg items for sale or activities not covered by insurance. FOR SALE Nepal, India The approach has been cleared by confederation. The following New Zealand Alpine Journal, 15 Next year, 2004 in April, I hope to paragraph will form the heading for annual issues, 1961 - 1975 climb a virgin peak in Nepal. It the Board to make totally clear the inclusive. $60. will be led by experienced mountaineers, all found , $US1500, status of the items advertised. Gerry Jacobson 6281 3850 then travel by bus to Bangladesh , ‘This page is provided for House sitter then southern India: Goa ,and members to advertise (at no cost) Kerala. I have 3 starters now. goods for sale, private trips or other Housesitting required over the Perhaps some club members would personal bushwalking-related christmas break and beyond, I am a like to join me for all or part of the matters. The Club is not involved professional and reliable person journey. Alan Davey (02) in, takes no responsibility for, and who has been housesitting for 4845 9127(h). does not endorse, the activities or various people in the club, goods advertised here. Hence, if references available, very good South Queensland people participate in any activities with gardens, any part of town. advertised here, they do so as I would like to put on a bush Cate Kennedy Home 62551070 private individuals, not as members walking trip in Sth Q'ld over the Work 62226642 Mobile of the Club, and they will not be New Year/early Jan. period, which 0407266942 covered by the Club’s insurance may include Mt Barney, Lost arrangements’. New Zealand Walking World, Glasshouse Mtns, and would also a few days at the You may submit items for the Woodford Folk festival. Please Bulletin Board direct to the Editor. I intend to do some of the tracks on contact John Kelly 6241 3814(h) if However, if you submit an ad to the North Island, particularly in the interested. the Walks Secretary and he thinks Tongariro area and north of it should be advertised under the Auckland, with the trip starting in More member items welcome Bulletin Board not as part of the mid-February. I expect to be away activities program, he will refer it for about 3 weeks. We will stay in Namadgi Reopens

Most of Namadgi National Park has now re-opened - for more information contact the Visitor Centre. It is now possible to check out fire damage (and visit spots that were virtually inaccessible due to thick scrub).

The "rabbit ears" on Mount Orroral Water on the south-east summit of Orroral

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 9 INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES

GRADING OF WALKS - Distance/Difficulty BOOKINGS: Distance: Ring the leader early rather than late. Please ring by Thursday 2.00pm for the following weekend (both one day (S) Short - under 12km/day. and two day walks) so the leader has time to arrange (M) Medium - 12-20km/day. transport. (L) Long - over 20km/day. 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller number is advertised in NOTE: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every the program. 100 metres climbed. Difficulty: Please be specific if the leader asks about your (E) Easy - fire trail, tracks, beaches etc. experience in the activity. Check with the leader about: • the need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub. • appropriate clothing, suitable foot-wear, etc; and (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles. • any precautions you might need to take for severe (W) Wet - compulsory swims, some river crossings. weather changes, etc. Ask about anything you’re unsure of, especially if you’re new to our Club.. NOTE: Every person taking part in a CBC activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any personal injury or loss incurred. Visitors may join Club trips. However, because of insurance limitations visitors are restricted to a total of 3 trips with the Club. After that visitors MUST join the Club to join more Club trips Prospective participants should check with the leader that they are capable of completing the proposed trip based on their previous experience, fitness and personal capabilities. Participants should also ask the leader what the trip entails and what food, equipment or special skills are required. Conversely, leaders should also ensure these points are checked and may reject an applicant they consider unsuitable for the trip. TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 30¢/km/car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount may 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 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. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION See separate information provided to all members / leaders and on the Club web site. CHECK-IN / CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the Club is Keith Thomas Ph: 6230 1081 (h). He, or failing Keith, the President (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.

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 Rob Horsfield, who can be contacted on 6231 4535 (h). The equipment available and current rates per weekend/week are set out below. Hirers are responsible for collecting and returning the equipment. The hiring charge (but not the deposit) is waived for members who are 'first time' weekend walkers. A deposit of $20 is required and part or all of this will be refunded, depending on the condition of the items upon return (eg. damaged or dirty) and whether they are returned late. Item w.e./week Item w.e./week Olympus two person tent $15 / $40 Assorted packs $5 / $15 Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 / $40 Trangia and fuel bottle $5 / $15 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 / $25 Long bed compass no charge - just a $5 deposit Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 / $40 EPIRB No charge Check you have ALL the bits and pieces you need when collecting gear.

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Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Rob Horsfield (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), E-mail: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley St Kambah ACT 2902 Please see " INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CBC ACTIVITIES" in this It, or on the Club website

Saturday 11 October- Nursery Swamp- S/E 18-19 October 2003- Bimberamala Tributary A short day with a ramble up to the swamp for Exploratory - M/R/W - morning tea. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000 The saga continues as we venture further into the Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4536(h) Transport: lush rainforested labyrinth of gullies beneath the $8-50. Limit of 8. shadow of the mighty Currockbilly. What lies beyond the triple waterfall and the crystal pool? 11- 12 October- Work-party, Budawangs Map: Brooman 1:25000 Leader: Chris Leslie Details yet to be determined. Leader: Jenny 6251 6123(h) 6246 5713(w) [email protected] Horsfield 6231 4535(h). Transport: ~ $25 10, 11 & 12 October Upper (17)18-19 October: Barren Grounds Reserve canoeing Weekend - L/E' Fri/Sat/Sun.Base camp at scenic Berlang on the Leave Canberra Friday evening, spend the first day upper Shoalhaven. 3 one day trips progressing walking in this reserve famous for bird life and downstream to Ballalaba Bridge. Walk to the wildflowers and the second day do a short walk to spectacular Big Hole/Marble Arch if time permits. Geringong Falls. On Sat we will do a 20km walk Suitable for Canadians & kayaks. Life jackets through heath country to the edge of the escape- compulsory & helmets recommended. Maps : ment and enjoy spectacular views of the coast and Bendoura, Kain & Krawarree 1:25,000 Leader: nearby ranges. Sun will be shorter, 6km total, David Carmichael (02) 4822 2466 Transport : returning home on Sun afternoon. Dormitory TBA accommodation in the Reserve Lodge has been Wednesday 15 October- Monthly Meeting booked for a max of 14 persons (we have the lodge to ourselves) so book on the walk early to avoid Meg McKone disappointment. Sat night dinner will be provided "The Kimberley to the Cape" by a caterer organised by the Reserve followed by a slideshow on the wildlife in the Reserve. The 8pm Australian Academy of Science Park Ranger will also organise a spotlight tour 16-19 October: Blue Mountains N.P. M / M after dinner. Leader: Barry Keeley 6241 3843(h), Carlons Farm - Splendour Rock - Yellow Pup 6252 7469 (w), email: [email protected] Ridge - - Breakfast Ck - Carlons. Transport: $32 Rating: Sat L/E, Sun S/E Leave Thursday morning for a relaxed three and a Accommodation: $65 for the 2 nights, including half day walk through the scenic heart of the Blue fully catered dinner Sat night Mountains. Great views from Splendour Rock; Wednesday 22 October- Committee Meeting swimming in the Coxs. Delicious afternoon tea at 8pm at the home of Keith Thomas Maps: Megalong Valley on the way home. 6 Ryrie Street, Campbell. Jenolan, Kanangra, Jamison (mainly the first two) 1:25 000. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 5902(h). Saturday 25 October- Rainbow Falls- S/M Transport: ~$50- 60 Walk up a creek in National Park Sunday 19 October - Mt. Palerang - M/R to Rainbow Falls through wall to wall rain forest. Start at Mulloon Creek ford on the Mulloon fire Much of the walk is on track beside the creek but trail up a steady climb through some scrub to a there will be some rock scrambling, nothing diffi- ridge leading on to Mt. Palerang (total of 480 m cult. The walk is relatively short, 10km at most climb). Back via a shorter steeper and scrubbier but involves about 4 1/2hrs of actual walking. We route to a fire trail back to the cars. 4wd drives will also visit some unnamed falls on a tributary of needed to get to the start. Limit 12. Map: Bombay the main creek. Map: Robertson 1:25,000 1:25,000. Leader: Bob Vickery 6251 4528 or Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), [email protected]. Transport: 6274 7350(w), Email: [email protected] ~$15. Transport: ~$25

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 11 Sunday 26 October- McKeahnie Trig- M/R Leader: John Thwaite 6207 5040(w) 6254 3193 Smokers Gap- trig- Kangaroo Creek- Smokers (h) email: [email protected] Transport $10. Gap. Map: Corin Dam 1:25,000 Leader: Rob 1-2 November- Broom clearing and Coronet Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Transport:~$8. Peak- M/R 25-26 October- Budawang Classic - Wog Wog Help with the broom clearing Saturday, camp at to Bibbenluke - M/M Pond Creek and climb Coronet Peak Sunday, exit Ford Wog Wog creek (610m). Track through to the Orroral. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. forest to rock outcrop (710m, 4.5km from start - Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Trans- morning tea). Ridge through heath (nice flowers port:~$8. & views) then muddy path, steps & duck boards Sunday 2 November- Mt Majura/Ainslie- S/E passed Korra Hill to excellent views (770m, 9km - This walk will enable you to enjoy the afternoon lunch). Over or passed Corang Peak, scramble in our immediate vicinity. It starts from the down Conglomorate Slope (680m, 12km) swampy Campbell Park offices car park at 2pm (this has sections(& maybe emu wrens) for couple km, up been cleared with Dept of Defence). Park right at to 808m (15km) and along ridge to overnight tent the Sydney end on the airport side. The walk site (740m, 18km). Return same route, maybe with follows the track that through light bush along the side trips to lookouts. Maps: CMW Budawangs, eastern side of the Mt Ainslie reserve toward (but Corang 1:25,000 Leader: Michael Robbins email: not up) Mt Majura. It loops back up Mt Ainslie [email protected], 6231 7391(h). Trans- via a relatively gentle route before descending port: ~$23. Limit of 12 along a little known route on the SE side of the 25-26 October: Namadgi National Park: mountain, finish about 5pm. Map: n/a Leader: Sentry Box and Surrounds -M / M-R Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), Email: We were snowed out in June and went to Booth [email protected] Transport: drive Hill instead. Hopefully we should have better yourself whether in Spring. Saturday: Naas Car Park to Tuesday evening, 4 November - Black Sheep Station Creek, along Naas Valley to set-up Mountain Hatband S/E camp. After lunch in the picturesque shearing This is the first of a series of walks during daylight shed, a bush-bash to Sentry Box Hill and return. saving, all of 1 ½ to 2 hours, ending around sunset. Sunday: A walk along and through/over Grassy Meet 6.45pm, car park at end of Frith St near Creek, via Lone Pine Homestead (ruins), Pheasant electricity sub-station. There is a track up the Hill, and eventual return Naas Car Park, by early mountain and some distance from the top, a track to mid-afternoon. Some off-track walking but around it with 360 degree views. No need to book. shouldn't be too challenging. Plan to have campfire Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), but it may be wise to bring fuel stoves - just in 6274 7350 (w), email: [email protected] case. Map: Yaouk 1:25,000. Leader: John Kelly Transport: drive yourself 6241 3814(h) Transport: ~$12 Saturday 8 November -Googong/ Quean- Saturday 1 November- BROOM CLEARING XI beyan Escarpment (L/M) AT COTTER HUT From the picnic area below the dam wall we will Over the past 11 years the club has carried out a take the "Black Wallaby" track, then join the program of removal of the invasive Broom plant "Bradleys Creek" track, with a stop off at the which established itself on the area around the Googong Lookout. Then another 5kms on track Cotter hut. The seeds of the plants have the capac- before going bush near "Hells Hole" to access the ity to stay in the ground for more than 20 years main ridgeline and hoperfully obtain some more and each mature plant produces many thousands of excellent views over the waters of the dam. Re- seeds. Conditions in the area, especially the sandy turn via the track system. Total ascent of 300m. soil adjacent to the Cotter River, seem ideal for the Map: Hoskinstown 1:25,000. Leader: Frank plants and it had reached plague proportions Bergersen 6231 7753 (h). Transport: $8. before a program of removal was implemented. Our contribution has involved searching the area 8- 9 November- Deua N.P.- Woila Clearing- to locate infestations, removal by digging and S/R detailed mapping using GPS receivers. This year This area is spectacular and the clearing reputed to will be somewhat different as most of the vegeta- be a good camping spot. Map: Snowball 1:25,000 tion has been burnt leaving lots of open areas Leader: Jenny Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Trans- where plants can easily establish. You will have port: ~$25 the opportunity to travel to the Upper Cotter by vehicle and see first hand the impact of the Janu- ary fires. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 12 Tuesday evening, 11 November - Majura Saturday 22 November- Kambah Pool, Bullen Foothills S/E Range- Red Rock Gorge- Kambah Pool- M/M A track walk through bush on the western side of This is always a good ‘round’ and it should be Mt Majura. Park at the gate to the horse paddocks interesting to check the post fire regeneration of on Antill St between the last house in Hackett and the range. Map: ACT 1:100,000 Leader: Rob the old Health Services Complex. No bookings, Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Transport: N/A just turn up at 6.45pm. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Sunday 23 November 2003 - Morton National Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: Park - S-M/E-M [email protected] Transport: drive Flat Top Mountain A leisurely walk from the yourself Nerriga NP entrance mostly on a fire trail to a Wednesday 12 November- Wednesday Walk cliff-encircled mountain at the western edge of the The regular mid-week walk series continues, close Budawangs. Would be S/E but for the last 500m to Canberra with a destination to be decided. steeply up to and through the cliffs via a crevasse Contact the leader before 8pm Tuesday to find out (not difficult). Good views from the top, and destination and meeting place. Leader: Allan interesting "cubby holes" in the cliffs. Round trip Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). drive there via Tarago and Oallen Ford and back via Braidwood (and the Old Garage Cafe) Map: Wednesday 12 November- It Collation CMW Budawangs or Endrick 1:25,000. Leader: 8pm at the home of Steven and Judy Shaw Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899h, 6240 9704w, 0418 662870m. Transport: ~ $25. 30 Allambee Street, Reid 22-23 November 2003- Deua N.P. Breakfast 15-16 November- Shoalhaven River, Tryers Creek - M/R/W Gorge - M/R From Pikes saddle we take the Minima fire trail We follow a very direct ridge into the Shoalhaven before diverting bush to the picturesque headwa- from Long Point Lookout, then stroll down the ters of Breakfast Creek at a tall waterfall. We shall river to enter Tryers Gorge. I’ve only seen the follow the creek to the junction of Woila Creek. beginning of the Gorge, but it looks interesting and Our return will be via ridges which afford spec- easy. We climb out of the Gorge into Rainbow tacular view across to the Mother Woila/Tabletop Saddle, then over the raser-sharp and breathtaking country. Map: Snowball 1:25000, Badja 1:25000 Rainbow Ridge to camp by a big pool on the Leader: Chris Leslie 62516123(h) 62465713(w) Shoalhaven. Sunday morning will be spent swim- [email protected] Transport: ~ $20 ming and lazing around pool before strolling 3k Sunday 30 November- Ridge East of Nursery upstream to pick up the Kingpin Mountain track Swamp- M/R back to the cars. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: There is rocky ridge on the eastern side of Nursery George Carter 6251 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mo- Swamp. Plan to follow the ridge north before bile). Transport: ~ $20. descending into Nursery Swamp and following the 15-16 November- Byangee Walls- M/M creek back to the cars. There will be about 300 Yadboro about lunch time, afternoon walk, metres of climbing. Map: Rendezvous Creek Byangee Walls early Sunday morning. Map: 1:25,000. Leader Roger Edwards 6288 7863 h Corang 1:25,000 Leader: Stephen Thearle 6271 1351 w Transport $10. 6253 9351(h) Transport:~$27. 6-7 December- The Ramshead, Kosciuszko Tuesday evening, 18 November - Mulligan's and Swampy Plain River. M/M Flat West S/E Up the path from Dead Horse Gap, over the Ram- Meet 6.45pm in the main Mulligan's Flat carpark. shead Range and down to Swampy Plain River Go down Old Gundaroo Road (off Horse Park Rd) (and Cootapatamba Hut). Camp somewhere on the until you see the car park on your right. Nice open west side of Kosi. Sunday, continue around to bush and interesting views from the hills. No need Townsend and then back over the Ramshead and to book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 down to Dead Horse gap. Map: Mount Kosciuszko 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: 1:50000. Leader: Steve Galliford 62865744(h). [email protected] Transport: drive Transport:~$35. yourself Sunday 7th Dec Xmas BBQ Wednesday 19 November- Monthly Meeting From 6.30pm. See notice in this it. TBA Wednesday 10 December- It Collation 8 pm Australian Academy of Science. 8pm at the home of TBA

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT October 2003 page 13 13-15 December- Rivers and Rainforests of 6-7 March- Shoalhaven River, Canoe Flat, the Budawangs- M/R Billy Bulloos Canyon- M/M Saturday we follow the tourist trail through Mono- The warmest river in our area to finish off the lith Valley to Mt Donjon, then drop steeply into summer. We drop into the Shoalhaven Gorge from Angel Creek to walk through a magnificent rain- Badgeries Lookout and follow the river down- forest to the top of Crooked Falls (Camp 1). stream to a superb campsite and pool at Canoo Sunday we descend into Hollands Gorge and stroll Flat. This part of the gorge is very picturesque, down the creek (stopping at five star swimming with magnificent sandstone cliffs running along holes) to the Clyde River junction (Camp 2). the top of the escarpment. There will be plenty of Monday we walk down the Clyde to have more time for a stroll up Billy Bullos Canyon and a swims and admire the giant cliffs that surround the swim. Sunday, we return the way we came in. gorge. We exit through Castle Gap and the fasci- Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: George Carter nating ‘Cathedral Cave’. Map: Corang 6251 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mobile). Trans- 1:25000/CMW Budawangs. Leader: George port: About $20. Carter 6251 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mobile). 2-4 April- Mt Kelly Spur, Mt Namadgi and Transport: ~ $28. Mavis Ridge - M/M 10-12 January- Lower Brogo, Yankeys Creek- This is a classic circuit again made possible by the M/M clearing of scrub by the bushfires. While the This is a scenic trip through pristine wilderness in vegetation may be damaged, not all the magic has southern Wadbilliga National Park. There are lots been lost. The views, the boulders and the inter- of five star pools and good campsites. The circuit esting ridges remain. Even the birds are still to be is completed by crossing the watershed between heard. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: the Brogo and Yankeys (a 400m climb with great George Carter 6251 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mo- views, done in the cool of early morning). Maps: bile). Transport: About $9. Yankeys Creek/Puen Buen 1:25000. Leader: TRIP PREVIEWS George Carter 6251 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mo- bile). Transport: ~ $25. Wanted: Leaders for workparties in the Budawangs October 2003 17- 19 January- Sassafras to Yadboro- M/R Allan Norman has identified maintenance work Follow the Clyde River from its source to Yad- along the Wog Wog track from Canowie and boro. Map: CMW Budawangs Leader: Alan Burrumbeet areas, and also work in the Monolith Davey (02) 4845 9127(h) Transport: TBA Valley, as priorities.NPWS would provide tools 24-26 January 2004: Kosciusko long week- and logistic help. Please contact Walks Secretary if end: Sat and Mon S/E, main walk L/E you are interested in leading such a weekend. Leave Canberra after lunch on Saturday and do the Open Invitation- Walking in the Budawangs- Waterfalls walk (1 ½ hrs all on track) at Sawpit Phone and express an interest and we’ll organize Creek on our way to our accommodation at South- something suitable. I intend doing the source of ern Alps Ski Lodge, Charlottes Pass. On Sunday, I the Clyde to Yadbro river in summer. Alan Davey will lead the Blue Lake-Kosciusko circuit (6hrs (02) 4845 9127(h) actual walking all on track) and may offer another harder walk as well. On Monday, do the Porcu- pine Track (2hrs all on track) at Perisher then IT CONTRIBUTIONS home. Two 'everyone bring something' meals in The closing date for copy for each issue of It is the the evenings. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:25,000 date of the monthly Committee Meeting Leader: Stan Marks (h) 6254 9568 (w) 6274 (ie .the 4th Wednesday of the month). 7350 email: [email protected] Trans- Handwritten and posted material is welcome, but I port: ~$50 incl park entry, accommodation: ~$40 would prefer to get computer readable files (any 7-8 February-Queens Pound River - M/R format but plain text preferred) by email. This is a beautiful wilderness circuit in the Wad- I also welcome photographs, preferably as sepa- billiga National Park. We walk up Lake Creek, rately scanned items or digital images. I can scan climb (400m) over a watershed, then return down original photographs. the delightful Queens Pound River to its junction My contact details are: with the . There are many idyllic Ph: 6278 3164 (h) pools and good views on the crossover. Map: E-mail: [email protected] Yowrie 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 6251 Post: 8D/4 Beetaloo St Hawker ACT 2614 2130 (h), 0419 603 334 (mobile). Transport: I also attend almost all it collations and monthly about $28. meetings and can accept information there.

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• Place a completed copy of this form in your letterbox before leaving on the trip. • All walkers must complete an indemnity form before starting on the trip. • 16 is the maximum number on a trip, unless varied with the approval of the Walks Secretary or Assistant Walks Secretary; but note that NPWS imposes a party size limit of 8 in some wilderness areas. Name Address Phone Transport* Club Member? Leader: H 1 W H 2 W H 3 W H 4 W H 5 W H 6 W H 7 W H 8 W H 9 W H 10 W H 11 W H 12 W H 13 W H 14 W H 15 W H 16 W

Particulars of Route:

This information is required for Search and Rescue purposes. Attach a sketch or marked copy of the map, if you wish *Transport: Indicate whether required (R) or available (A) and number of passengers.

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Position Name Home Work E-mail PRESIDENT Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 [email protected] GENERAL SECRETARY Gary Trevean 6285 1135 6266 9737 [email protected] TREASURER/VICE PRES. Michael Sutton 6249 1224 - [email protected] WALKS SECRETARY Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 - [email protected] EDITOR Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 - [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6271 1351 [email protected] TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER Vacant CONSERVATION OFFICER John Thwaite 6254 3193 6207 5040 [email protected] PUBLISHER Cynthia Breheny 6247 6857 - ASSISTANT WALKS SECRETARY Keith Thomas 6230 1081 - [email protected] SOCIAL SECRETARY Lucinda Prickett 6295 2854 6239 2220 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: Ring ROGER EDWARDS on 6288 7863 (h) CHECK IN: Ring KEITH THOMAS on 6230 1081 (h) For Internet users, the Club Home Page is at: http://www.pcug.org.au/~amikkels/cbc/ and the latest activity program is at: ___ http://www.pcug.org.au/~amikkels/cbcprog.html ___

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