CANISIRRA NJMWALJUNG CLU1 1111CC 1NJIWLIETTIR ITP.O. Box 160, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601 Registered by Post; Publication number NBH 1859

VOLUME 25 SEPTEMBER 1988 NUMBER 9

PresidenVs Prattle

As promised last month, a brief outline is provided below of all the positions up for election this month. Let us have plenty of nominations on the night. Committee work (at least for the CEC) is rarely onerous and it is a great way to ensure you get a' say in how your Club runs. If you would like any further details about individual positions please give the current office bearer a call. President Chairs the Committee and General meetings and prepares controversial copy for "President's Prattle" each month. Vice President/Treasurer Controls the Clubs accounts includihg the banking of monies received and the payment of accounts - is also responsible for the preparation of the Club's Annual Report and the preparation of all RMURL \ financial statements and their submission \ to the Club Auditor. Acts as President \ when required. Minute Secretary J1ICCT7JYQ Records discussion &t and decisions made at Committee meetings. wUL &d.d at 8 pim.. n/iàAJftt&&oit Walk Secretaru 21 ot Is responsible for \ att&e,&t&m/ ensuring a balanced and comprehensive walk programme throughout the year, ie. harries members to lead walks. Prepares copy for IT.

Correspondence Secretarg Clears the mail from a P.O. Box in Civic and brings relevant correspondence to the attention of committee members and the general membership at meetings and through a regular column in IT. In some cases the correspondence secretary will undertake to reply to letters on behalf of the membership. Assistant Walk Secretary/Check-in Officer Provides a back up for the Walk Secretary. As Check-in Officer, ensures that all leaders telephone to confirm their party's safe return and if necessary initiates the search and rescue procedures in conjunction with the Search and Rescue Officer. Hassles walk leaders to ensure that all walk lists are forwarded to the Club's Statistician. 2

Publisher Collects the IT manuscript from the Editor and arranges printing. Seeks out IT Collation venues from amongst the membership and delivers the copies to those venues and organises subsequent posting. Reviews printing costs periodically. Editor Collects and edits the copy for the newsletter and prepares it (pun intended) for publication. Membership Secretary Handles all membership enquiries both telephone and written and ensures, in conjunction with the Club's Statistician, that the membership lists are up-to-date. Collects all membership dues. Social Secretary Arranges the various social events conducted by the Club during the year including monthly meetings. Is responsible for the sale of the dreaded frogs and T-shirt s! Conservation Officer Represents the Club at meetings of the Conservation Council of Canberra and the South-East Region and is responsible for keeping the membership informed of conservation matters relevant to the Club. Coordinates any Club response to these matters. Conservation Associates The Club's membership of the Conservation Council entitles it to three members on the main committee. Two further Club members are elected to represent the CEC: at these meetings and provide a back-up to the Conservation Officer where necessary. These are not regular committee positions. Greg Ellis

I [1# = In the July IT Greg and I outlined proposed changes to the system for registering on trips. In essence these changes involve Abolishing the lists in Paddy's in favour of telephone bookings only; and arranging for a copy of the latest IT to be displayed in each bushwalking/ski shop for inspection by non-members. The old booking forms facilitated the recording of all relevant information about participants on each trip and provided useful information for leaders and persons registering in Paddy's. It is most important for search and rescue purposes that all relevant information is recorded and that proper procedures are followed and a new form has been designed to meet these objectives. A copy of the new form has been included in this IT and should be used by all leaders from October. You can copy the sample or obtain further copies from the Walk Secretary or Assistant Walk Secretary. A new feature of the form is the requirement that leaders give particulars of their proposed route. This can be given by description, diagramme or attaching a marked photo copy of the relevant part of the map. This information should be invaluable for search and rescue purposes. The "information for leaders" on the reverse side of the form gives a step by step summary of the procedures to be followed. Rob Parriell of the Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG) has kindly offered to lead a bird watching expedition in the Mount Kelly area on October 16-16th. Other specialty trips in this IT are the "Castle and Monolith Valley Photography Trip" 3

on September 17-18th and "Botanising in the Budawangs" on September 24- 26th. These trips should be lots of fun and should give participants a greater appreciation of what the bush has to offer. Finally I wish to thank everybody who contributed to the programme during the year. Without your efforts the Club could not exist. George Carter (Walk Secretary)

I am pleased that our slide competition attracted such enthusiastic response from participants and audience. In appreciation and practical terms the judging by popular vote may not be ideal but it does make for an accessible, friendly exercise. Precisely what I believe the Club stands for. The 1988 competition contained many stunning, awesome, hilarious and possibly shocking entries. One projection also advised us who to elect for president. To choose the four best out of 45 landscape entries was painfully difficult. Eventually a rank was established even among Alan Vidler's psychedelic experimentation of fusing film and snow in a volcanic eruption of colour. My congratulations to the winners and thanks to all participants and assistants. When I became Social Secretary it seemed quite a task to organise interesting and entertaining Club nights for a whole year. Looking back it has been easy thanks to the valuable suggestions and support I received from the members. I would like to encourage interest in this committee position by pointing out that there are really only seven nights that require a speaker as the other months are occupied by two outdoor meets and taree traditional events. The September meeting will, of course, be the Annual General Meeting when all positions will be open for election. I would like to thank you all for your help and friendship, particularly those who helped out in the kitchen. Best wishes. Eddy

The Correspondence Column

The Club has received a letter of thanks from the Reverend and Mrs Crofts concerning the book of photographs and anecdotes compiled by several Club members about Mick's life in the Club. Some walks which will be of interest to members are coming up later in the year. If you enjoy long walks with lots of company the bicentennial Katoomba to Mittagong walk may interest you. It is sponsored by the Mittagong Chamber of Commerce and will cover 140 kilometres over 7 days. There is a registration fee of $90 and a limit on numbers, the dates are from October 7th to 13th. The Federation of Bushwalking Clubs requires fit bushwalkers to go to the Barrington Tops area to locate a Cessna which went down in 1982. This is for the weekend of October the 8th to 9th. Please contact me if you require more details.

HUME AND HOtJELL WALKING TRACK The Club has an invitation from the Talbingo Bushwalkers to join in the inaugural walking of the Flume and Hovell track. The dates are tentative but George Carter has a full itinerary for anyone who is interested. Please contact him. Kate Moore Concerning Conservation

This is my last contribution as Club Conservation Officer although one can hardly switch off conservation once it is in the system. I hope that there is an increasing awareness amongst members of the importance of our national areas. All of us who spend time "in the bush", allowing ourselves to reflect on our place on the planet. I believe, feel this value intuitively 4

People from all eras have felt this strong affinity with nature, although they may not be in the majority. The rapacious demands on our natural areas to produce raw resources for ceaseless and, we are told, necessary development only serve to increase their inherent value. As the demands grow stronger: calls to allow inappropriate development. logging, grazing and mining within national parks and nature reserves will increase. The Victorian Alpine National Park. Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef are but a few of the threatened areas. Feeling the inner glow of communing with nature is not enough bushwalkers; now you have to fight to keep what should be an unequivocal right. Expectations that someone else, maybe those greenies who keep getting arrested in Queensland and Tasmania, might keep these areas sacred are not good enough. You need to be the people taking actionm Julie Andrew MEMBERSHIP MaTTERS New Members

Judith Upton, 8 Shore Place, WESTON, ACT 2611, 886690(h), 464250(w). Robert Walters. 26 Trenwith Close, SPENCE. ACT 2616, 983831(h), 612076(w). UJanda Kayaba 17 Burara Crescent, WARAMANGA, ACT 2611, 883613(h), 803434(w). Prospective Members

Stuart Dennis. 42 Bonython Street, DOWNER. ACT 2602, 470008(h), 499368(w). Marianne Lund, 13 Ridley Street, TURNER, ACT 2601, 473932(h). 466111(w). Alan Nelson. 102 Bangalay Crescent, RIVETT. ACT 2611, 889666(h), 849198(w). Ian Ryall. 72 Rivett Street. HACKETT, ACT 2602. 496307(h), 741662(w). Ian Sinclair, 13 Twelvetrees Crescent, FLaRE?. ACT 2616, 681464(h). Mark Turner. The flat. 23 Bun-a Place, BRADDON. ACT 2601, 674874(h). 792616(w). Change of Telephone Number

Carolyn Ho's work number is now 837864. Geoff Wood's work number is now 482346. Heino Lepp's new work number is 627328. Change of Address

Myra Croke, 86 Eggleston Crescent. CHIFLEY. ACT 2616. Eliza Kaczynska, 61 Tasmania Circuit, FORREST, ACT 2602, 962736(h). Jan Rowland, 49 Simpson Street, WATSON, ACT 2602.

Ff 561if jJ qØ$ 000I41406•5 The Castle. which offers exquisite views of the Clyde Gorge, Pigeon House and the coast is guarded by mammoth cliffs on all sides. The walk to the Castle is long, it took 4 hours from the cars to the summit. A rope was required to negotiate safely some of the rock faces. Two members of the party did not have the stamina for the approach walk to the Castle and were left behind. There were no problems on the upward trip other than a deviation from the route which required a rope to continue safely. On the descent we found the correct route and seemed to be having no problems at all. In such exposed places you cannot afford to relax your guard. On the final rock scramble Renee slipped and fell a considerable distance down a rock face. I was mortified to stand helplessly as her body came bouncina past. I can only speak for myself but I am sure everyone would agree that we could have had a very serious injury on our hands. When we reached her resting place she was still conscious but in a state of shock, bleeding from the head and vomiting. We 5 were very lucky since our investigations showed there were no spinal injuries or even any broken limbs David Ramm and Vance Brown hurried back to the cars to raise the alarm. Everyone else helped assemble a stretcher collected firewood and helped move the patient to the base of the cliffline. Fifty metres away was a cave to which we carried Renee. People donated clothing to make a bed and a fire was lit for warmth. All surplus water and food was collected. Light was fading and we expected to stay out overnight. All except four people left to return to Canberra. We we most fortunate to have Dr Douglas Gillies a medical practitioner from 'lass in our midst. Renees condition had improved, she could talk but could not remember anything about what had happened. Bushwalking and crises bring out the best in people and I was very surprised when two people form Sydney turned up with their pack and sleeping bags They had been walking out when the alarm was raised and had carried their heavy packs up the hill. The sleeping back was really appreciated as Renee was feeling cold. At 18-15, well after dark, a helicopter flew over Two men were winched down through the trees and we placed Renee on the stretcher. We struggled as we carried the stretcher along the track to a rock where the winching operation could happen unobstructed by the tree canopy. By 19-20 the helicopter left the scene for Milton where an ambulance would complete the remaining journey to Port Kembla Hospital. I was very relieved that Renee was flown out that night, her injuries were causing discomfort and it would have been a long painful night had the helicopter been unable to come till morning. As leader of the walk I would personally like to thank the helicopter crew and pilot who spent so much time hovering at tree level at night beside the cliff face. I felt that they were risking their lives but their presence was appreciated so much. I would also like to thank the people from Sydney who, although weary from their own trip, donated their own gear. Royd Bussell deserves particular mention, he ran back to the cars and returned with more food and a sleeping bag which Ted had in his boot. Royd did the trip there and back in 3 hours. I would also like to thank all the others on the walk who helped with their donations and assistance in collecting firewood, and those in Canberra who helped contact Renee's daughters. Reilee is now well on the way to recovery though still finding it a little uncomfortable to sit down. She wishes to thank all those who helped her after the accident, both with the rescue and notification of her family; and also expresses thanks to Greg and the Club for the card and flowers. David King Thank you The Canberra Bushwalking Club wishes to express its deep gratitude to all those from outside the Club who gave assistance when one of our members was injured in a fall on the Castle Thanks go to - Mr Geddes of Ulladulla who allowed David Ramm and Vance Brown to call for help and provided them with tea and biscuits while they waited. - The weekend walkers from Sydney who went to considerable trouble to give our members spending the night out spare food and the loan of sleeping bags. - Constable Rean of the Milton Police who quickly and efficiently organised the rescue helicopter. - Most of all we would like to thank the crew of the National Safety Council helicopter which hovered off the Castle for an hour in the darkness before flying Renee to hospital, but for their courage and expertise Renee would have had a very unconifortable, painful and cold night out. $øw( September 24-25th - Botanistng in the Budawangs - M/M My main aim on this trip will be to photograph some fungi. Some of the moist. sheltered areas round the base of the Corang Plateau offer suitable sites as does the area below Yurnga Lookout. If weather permits I would not mind going up Bibbenluke (in case I do not go on David Truman's earlier trip) as I have not been there for several years. Otherwise I have not any firm plans yet (except that I would aim to finish at the Monkey Duck in Braidwood on Sunday afternoon). The fickleness of fungi will determine where we stop and for how long. The maps are CMUJ Budawangs & Corang 1:26000. Memo Lepp

October 1-3rd - Mt Kaputar or Warrumbungle National Park5 Leave Friday evening and return late Monday night, for two one day walks and a halt day walk from a base camp at one of these national parks. Walks will be along trails (therefore easy) but will involve some uphill - day walks should. be in 16-20 kilometre region. National Park (36.816 ha) reserves forest-clad mountains and volcanic peaks rising abruptly from the flat north-western plains of NSW, east of Narrabri. The is high and deeply dissected representing the vastly eroded remnants of an ancient volcano. Rich soil supports a luxuriant flora and diverse conditions provide habitats for many marsupials and birds. Most people would know of the (with features such as the Breadknife, Selougery Spire. Crater Bluff and Bluff Mountain) which are also of volcanic origin and have similar terrain to Mount Kaputar. The Park is very popular though the large mobs of kangaroos seem to cope fairly well with sharing the park with mobs of YAKS (tourists), Interested members should indicate their preference (if they have one), and if there are sufficient numbers I will try to organisë two trips so that people can go to their preferred park. The Warrumbungles are approx. S hours from Canberra and Mt Kaputar 8 hours. (Early departure is highly desirable.) Both are worth the long drive. Weather is usual clear providing sunny days and cold nights. Alan Nelson

October 1-3rd - Colo River Gorge, Wollemi National Park - M/M The Colo River and its tributaries have carved hundreds of kilometres of spectacular gorges into the sandstone plateau of Wollemi National Park. We shall descend 440 metres from the Culoul Range into Wollemi Creek, through a break in the 260 metre cliffs of the narrow inner gorge, After B kibometres down through the gorges of Wollemi Creek and the Colo River. we will climb out through a pass at Booram Creek. While in the gorge, there will be an optional trip up a side creek to sample some warm temperate/subtropical rainforest. The Colo River has many deep pools (probably very cold in Octoberfl but there are no compulsory swims. The gorge bottom is generally sandy but in some places it is necessary to scramble over large boulders. The access routes through the clifflines are steep but not hair-raising. In view of the five hours of travelling by road from Canberra. the walk begins at noon on the Saturday. from Putty Road, north of Windsor, and returns there shortly after lunch on the Monday. Len Dyall (Newcastle)

October 15-16th - Mount Kelly Bird Walk - M/ll The Canberra Bushwalking Club in conjunction with Canberra Ornithologists Group presents a two day walk leaving from Boboyari Pine Forest to Mt Kelly via Naas and Sams Creek and back via Middle Creek. Camp at alpine shelf at top of Sams Creek under Kelly. There will be an early rise on Sunday for the dawn chorus. Your enjoyment will be increased by a pair of good light binoculars with a comfortable neck strap and a bird guide book. We will expect to see about 60 species (one quarter of the ACT's birds). There is a limit of 10 persons. Contact Rob Parnell 993617(h), 7S3335(w) for a list of birds to bone up on, and Peter Mellor 988815(h), 461411(w) for bookings. Victorian 4 Day Alpine Bu5hwalk with Optional a Day Rafting Trip The walk will commence at the Howitt Road near Mt Reynard, going across Holmes Plain and Bennison Plains, past Mt Tamboritha and along Long Hill Track before descending the Long Spur to the M.G.S. Camp. The date is December 10-13th and the grade M/E. The rafting trip will be on the Macalister River from Licola to Paradise Valley, It is on December 15-16th and the grade is M/R/W (grade 3 in places for those interested in the canoeists' gradings). The Maps are Howitt & Maffra 1:100000. Anyone interested should contact John Kyatt by 31/10/88, 763583(w). 382917(h). The trip should achieve its walking objectives, as modified by the above and by any other changes in circumstances before or during the trip. Objectives are those of the party, not just the leader. Note that the last objective ranks a LONG way behind the others, but be aware that most people go on specific trips because of the published walking objective, so they should not be lightly changed without consultation with the party. All other points in this section are directed towards these objectives.

4:2 At the Starting Point - Hake absolutely sure you know how many people are on the trip - count people not names on a list. This sounds trivial, but mistakes have occurred! Beware of a tendency for people to "go behind a tree" after the drive and before walking, just when you are counting! You may be able to get drivers to verify that their passengers are ready. - Make sure all members of the party are fully aware of what is planned. The leader should spread out the map and show the route planned, expected highlights and checkpoints, and campsite if appropriate. Explain the significance of the route (eg. "We go up this steep hill shown here.:') to any inexperienced walkers. - Hake sure everyone "knows" each other. Normal tradition is to stand in a circle and introduce yourself in turn. - Arrange any car shuffles before the trip starts (usually). Make sure everyone knows what is happening and can put changes of clothing etc into the appropriate cars. For car swaps, where two parties start at different places and walk to the other's starting point, it is much easier to exchange cars BEFORE the walk so at the end people can just go home. Never rely on meeting midway through the walk to exchange keys - it is MUCH safer to use duplicates or prearranged hiding places! - If appropriate, make sure everyone has or has arranged to share sleeping room in a tent or fly. - If you are using someone else to assist with party management (see next section). arrange this before starting. - Do not start until everyone is ready to leave, and check soon after leaving that everyone IS there. It is a good idea to provide a pause soon after the start of the day's walking to provide an opportunity to adjust shoelaces, remove pullovers, reshape uncomfortable packs,.. 4:3 PartU Welfare As the leader, you should keep a constant eye out for people having trouble coping, whether due to lack of fitness, inadequate equipment, or whatever. You should pace the trip and time breaks to meet the needs of the weakest members of the group, not the speedsters and definitely not to meet some planned objective. It is better to rest early than to risk pushing someone into collapse, and to change objectives rather than risk becoming stranded. Naturally, you should try and acoid stating that you are waiting for a specific person - they usually feel bad enough already without being publicly singled out. 4:4 Time Management You should keep careful note of progress being made versus time available to ensure smooth completion of the trip. Some pointers: "It always takes longer". The universal tendency is to underestimate the time required for the action - be conservative, particularly if the consequences of lateness are unpleasant - scrub bashing in the dark, or a dry camp for example. - Regulate "recreational" stops - swims etc - to the time safely available. Be very cautious early in the day, - If "welfare" stops - rests needed by some people - are a problem, you may need to take other action - shorten the trip, eliminate optional stops, perhaps lighten packs. - On day trips of a basically "out and back" nature, a good approach is to divide the available time into two and plan on completing the lunch stop in the first half to allow for tiredness slowing the party in the afternoon, with adjustments for time taken to look at views and for extra climbing on one leg of the trip. On weekend trips, plan on camping well before dark and start early to allow for contingencies. If spare time at camp results no one complains, particularly if a good swimming spot is nearby - Beware of stops where a cuppa is brewed! A fire and billy are fun but take time, usually longer than expected. - Remember that big parties always travel slower than small ones; scrubby country and hills always greatly slow a party: and obstacles such as a compulsory swim or a cliff with pack passing or rope usage takes far longer for a big than a small group. 4:5 Navigation This topic seems to be the one about which most new leaders worry most, but in practice is not normally a problem. The Club has recently published a comprehensive navigation guide so the topic will not be included in detail here. Some points should be emphasised, so WILL be repeated here: - In difficult conditions - fog, darkness, thick scrub etc - it is often useful to have someone in front picking the way through rocks etc while the navigator concentrates on overall direction. Pick easy areas on early trips - easy in a navigational sense, that is. Many walks can be arranged, at all degrees of walking difficulty which require little or no navigational skill. Study the map before the walk so you know broadly the terrain to be encountered and the route to take. - Most experienced leaders navigate much of the time by following the terrain not a map or compass - use these to decide which ridge to follow, mountain to aim at. George used the term "handrails". Use them. Use "safety" navigation principles - for example, deliberately head to one side of the spot on the road where your cars are so you know which way to turn when you strike an empty stretch of road, and pick possibly longer routes rather than those relying on a difficult to find features such as a small break in a long scrubby cliff line. - Do not trust fire trails and other man made object shown on maps - they are notoriously unreliable. Similarly, cliff lines are frequently inaccurately marked. - Although most people THINK they have a good sense of direction in practice almost nobody actually has when deprived of the sun by fog, bad weather, etc. A final "beware" - there have been many examples of even experienced people following the wrong end of a compass needle, with embarrassing, or worse, result& 4:6 Parts Unitq A basic principle is that you should know at all times where everyone in your party is. This does not require that you can actually see everyone at all times. A few guidelines; - It is the inescapable responsibility of the faster, stronger members of the party to keep with the others - faster people can slow down but others may not be able to speed up. You may need to remind the faster walkers of this. - If you allow faster members of the party to go ahead, make sure clearly understood waiting places or times are established, and adhered to. Beware that difficulties occur if people are out of contact ahead and, as frequently INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

TAKING BOOKINGS Ensure that each applicant is capable of completing the trip (tactfully ask questions about previous experience or other physical activities such as running, cycling etc.). If you have doubts about an applicants capability, explain the risks involved and recommend a more appropriate trip on the program. Above all, don't say yes simply to please the applicant - safety is paramount For each person accepted, record theft details on the reverse side of this form. It is a good idea to ask whether somebody else can be contacted on the home number given, in case the party is delayed. If not, obtain an appropriate phone number. Inform each person of any special requirements (in addition to the standard equipment required to be carried) eg. where they might need gaiters, extra water, canyon bag etc.

ARRANGING TRANSPORT For economy and comfort, fly to arrange carloads of four. Arrange pick-ups so that passengers live reasonably close to the driver (say 5 1Cm) or are on the way to the rendezvous point. Where a passenger is inconveniently located, try to arrange for him or her to make their own way to the driver's or to another passenger's house. Contact drivers early (so they can contact passengers) and give them the names, addresses and telephone numbers of theft passengers as well as the location of the rendezvous point and meeting time. For new drivers, emphasise the need to be on time. Ascertain the driving distance from the map and calculate the transport cost before the trip rather than under trying conditions at the end. Costs are presently 20 cents per kilometre per car divided equally amongst all participants. It is sometimes desirable to vary the cost, for example to increase the cost for trips on bad roads or reduce the cost for very long trips on good roads. Example: For a party of 6 travelling 300km return in two cars the total cost would be: 2 (cars) x 300(Km) x 0.2 ($) = $120. The cost per passenger is $120 I 6(persons) = $20. Each driver is to receive $120 I 2(cars) - $20 (the driver's share) = $40, even if they have different numbers of passengers. If there has to be a last minute cancellation because of bad weather, you should notify each driver and ask him or her to ring passengers ASAP.

SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES It is most important that you leave a copy of the completed booking form in your letter box before you leave for the trip. If the party is delayed, a search and rescue co-ordinator or committee member will pick up the list and notify families, friends etc. Report the safe return, and number of people in the party to the Assistant Walk Secretary soon after you return home (if it is a respectable hour, say 10pm) or before lOam the next morning. Make sure that you have given a description or diagram of your proposed route in the space provided on this form. If the trip is exploratory or where alternative routes may be taken, give details.

REMEMBER - PLACE A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS FORM IN YOUR LETTERBOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON THE TRIP CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB - BOOKING FORM DATE: TRIP: LEADER:

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

NAME ADDRESS PHONE/S TRANSPORT* (H) (W) (H) (W) (H) (W) (H) (W) (H) (W) (H)

(H) (W) (H) _ (W)

I (H) • H ('v) - H)•_ - (\%7) (H) (\\7) (H) (W) (H) (W) (H) () (H) (W) Particulars of Route#:

Remember - this information is required for Search and Rescue purposes. * Indicate whether (R)equired or (A)vailable and Number of Passengers. # Attach a diagram or marked copy of the map if you like. Forest Walk Brindabella Forest Walk Brindabella INFORMATION FOR WALKERS THIS WEEK Assemble the names of your team members and fill in the booking form below. Don't delay! Detach the booking form and send It, with your money to the Conservation Council to reserve your bus seats. Seats are strictly limited. We'll rush back to you your 6 tickets and 6 official sponsorship forms in sufficient time for you to seek spon- sorship. Even if you don't have 6 walkers, enter your team now. When you've assembled your team, phone their names through to the Conservation Council on (062) 477808. SPONSORS Your team will walk along a marked route for 10km. Each team member should obtain sponsorship based on this distance.

PRIZES This year, the team that raises the most money will win a Cham- pagne Hot Air Balloon Flight over Canberra, courtesy Action Travel. Prizes will include valuable gear from Paddy Palm (Canberra), Alexander Technique, and gifts from the Bogong Bookshop and the Wilderness Shop.

WALKING Essential: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat (and blockout), lunch, drinking water, a day pack and appropriate clothing including a GEAR jumper and waterproof jacket. Note that it is often cooler in the mountains than in Canberra. Optional: A light change of clothes might also be wise, especially for kids. Extra gear must be carried in a day pack.

TRAVEL Travel to the Brindabellas is by coach only. Buses will leave the Jolimont Centre at 8.30am on Sunday, 16th October, returning at 430pm. The round trip bus tickets must be purchased in advance. No last minute bus seats will be available.

TEAM NAME: ...... TEAM CO-ORDINATOR ......

NAMES ...... PHONE ...... ADDRESS...... TEAM MEMBERS (name and phone): 2 ...... 3...... 4 ...... 5. ......

Bus fare enclosed per adult [ $3 concession @ $5 sponsorship forms and tickets. Total enclosed Please rush me [ Forest Walk Brindabella Forest Walk Brindabella BRINDABELLA FOREST WALK Sunday, 16th October, 1988

A WALK THROUGH THE FORESTS FOR THE FORESTS

Our superb native forests are being destroyed for woodchips. Including areas of World Heritage value. Help us protect our public forests.

WALK THROUGH THE FORESTS - IN A TEAM OF 6 This spring, you and your friends can enjoy the brilliant forests of the Brind- abella Ranges ... and help raise funds to protect the forests of the South Coast. Form a team of 6 people and walk through some of the best mon- tane eucalypt forests in our region. See native plants and animals amidst magnificent stands of Brown Barrel and Alpine Ash. This years sponsored walk promises to be as enjoyable as the last. n Save this portion L5C Details on reverse ' ,

Send this fonnto: Brindabella Forest Walk Conservation Council of the Southeast Region and Canberra GPO Box 1875 Canberra 2601 7

- happens, you wish to make a change in plans for some reason. Do NOT allow people to become widely scattered. - Reduce the risk of splits occurring by regrouping at likely branch points - splits in the ridge or track, side creeks, and so on. - In heavy scrub, bad weather or other difficult conditions, make sure the party keeps together and in contact. In easy conditions such as walking along fire trails greater scattering can be acceptable, but be careful. Do not assume people will pick the correct turn and do not rely on arrows on the ground or even signposts etc unless such indicators have been clearly agreed upon beforehand. In a large party it is useful to have another walker assist in looking after the back (or front) of the party. Such action does NOT require that the person stay right at that end, only that they are able both to see the end and able to maintain two way communication with it. You should be able to see that other person, so that you can quickly become aware of any problems or delays behind you. - Beware of the traditional but highly dangerous practice of proceeding on the assumption that your "tail end Charlie" will pick up stragglers and look after them. This practice does not prevent an accidental split occurring, with the consequent risks outlined in the next section. It is worth noting that over the last 15 years almost all of the small number of extended separations of people from club trips have occurred from the middle or front not the back of the party. - As a general rule, every person should be responsible for the person behind them. If you lose contact, stop immediately.

4:7 Splitting the Partq There can sometimes be good reasons for splitting a party - to form more manageable groups; to allow fitter members to undertake more ambitious options: to cope with some problem (see the section on problems) etc. These notes provide some guidelines: If a split is to occur it must be with the agreement of all concerned, not as an ad hoc result of scattering, a procedure which is highly likely to lose individuals by assuming they are in the other group: Both groups must clearly, understand who is in each group and the duration of the split. This implies that the party must be together when the split is made; Both parties must remain fully viable as a self contained unit. This includes allocation of tents and other equipment and transport home, plus skills and experience to cope with any difficulties which may arise. Beware of the situation where the strongest members go off to do something but leave the rest of the party without sufficient experience or skills to cope properly with conditions which arise. This can be particularly unnerving to a new leader who was relying on the support of the stronger members of the party. The split must allow for the possibility of not rejoining. Make sure that a designated leader exists for each party, and that if they do not rejoin, even at the cars, both groups report their return (plus the fact of the split) to the Check-in Officer. In summary, split only if it is to the advantage of BOTH groups. 4.8 Campsites When planning weekend or longer walks, do not forget to think about where to spend the night. For most trips this is not a problem, but in many cases it is a limiting factor - walking along dry ridges, in rugged gorges, in bad weather, in swampy country, in heavily used areas .... When you have to you can camp almost anywhere, but it is much more enjoyable if you have all or most of the basics of water, firewood, flat dry clear ground and shelter!

4.9 Environmental 15511e5 Leaders should consider environmental issues throuqhout the walk. This includes rn

limiting party size in sensitive areas, responsible selection of campsites and fireplaces and their rehabilitation after use, education and supervision of newcomers in littering, hygiene and other factors. A number of documents regarding does and don'ts for environmentally responsible walkers, and that should be all of us, are available, so the topic will not be further expanded here. 4:10 Other To new members and non members the leader is often the Club "authority". You should be able to answer basic questions on the Club and be able to refer enquiries to the appropriate committee member. Most importantly, you should advertise coming club events - monthly meetings., IT Collation, other social events and so on. Although the Club is primarily a walking club, experience has shown that newcomers who get involved in other club activities are more likely to continue walking.

SECTION 5 - AFTER THE WALK 5:1 Transport Costs You should note the distance travelled before leaving the cars and have calculated the transport cost before the party returns to the vehicles. Know the current club formula and rate, but do not hesitate to make appropriate adjustments for car shuffles, abnormal vehicle loadings, bad roads, simplicity of collection, etc. In theory you collect from all passengers and pay all drivers, but this can usually be avoided by having passengers pay drivers then making any adjustments between drivers as a result of uneven loads or extra distances travelled during shuffles etc. At present (July 1988) the cost is 20c per kilometre per car, with all drivers on the trip receiving the same and all passengers on the trip paying the same. Example: 210km, 3 cars. 11 people, good roads - > cost/car of 210*20c = $48, so total cost $128 = $11 per person -> have each passenger pay drivers $11 and each driver of the two cars with 4 people in them pay the other driver $3. Result is close enough. 5:2 ChecK-in Do not forget to contact the Check-in Officer when you return - that evening if the time is reasonable (say, before 9:30pm), the following morning otherwise. While doing so, advise any changes in attendance so that the duplicate walks list can be updated. Records are kept of trip attendance for statistical, conservation, and other purposes. You should also pass 'on any relevant information to the appropriate committee member regarding access to areas, problems which occurred and could recur, potential new leaders, names of newcomers who wish to join the club but to whom you were unable to provide an application form, conservation issues... 5:3 Trip Report You should arrange for a trip report to be given to the Editor of IT. You can write it yourself or get someone else on the trip to do so - this is often a good way to get enthusiastic newcomers involved in club activities. 5:4 New Member5 Leaders should try to have a few membership application farms available if there are non members on the trip in case some of them wish to join. You should make sure that people know about the forms, but not pressure them to take one. Blank forms can be obtained from the membership secretary. 5:5 Potential Leaders It is in your interest to foster potential leaders so that numbers on trips are reduced - and you are less likely to be pressured to lead walks. Discuss leadership skills with them on trips, invite them to walk planning evenings, and pass their names on to the Walk Secretary. You can often encourage potential leaders to undertake navigation for portions of the trip to increase confidence. iii' Activitg Progrumme

September 17-18th - Castle & Monolith Valley Photography Trip - S-MIM-R This is ideal country for photographers with lots of f-stops and slow speeds. Map: Corang 1:25000 & 0MW Budawangs. Leader: Anton Cook 474142(h). 810959(w) & Bill Burford 866687(h), 867636(w). Transport approx. $16. Sunday September 18th - Fishing Gap, & Mt Domain - MIM Walk from Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve up the Fishing Gap Fire Trail and down to the Cotter River for lunch. Return via the 700 metre ascent of Mt Domain for superb views. Phone bookings only. Map: Tidbinbxlla 1:29000. Leader: Allan Mxkkelsen 540784(h), 843472(w). Transport approx. $4. Wednesday September 215t - Annual General Meetin 8pm at the Dickson Library. dinner is at 6pm at the Parakeet Restaurant at the Ainslie Shops. September (23)24-25th - Kowmung River - M/M From Ranangra Trig we will go down Roots Ridge to camp at the Rowmung then walk leisurely upstream and return to the "tops" by the steep climb up Cambage Spire. Phone bookings only. Note Friday night start. Map: Ranangra I Verranderrie 1:25000. Leader: David Truman S46700(h). Transport approx. $28. September 24-25th - Botanising in the Budawangs - HIM We will do a number of short expeditions from a base camp in one of the caves at the western end of Burrumbeet Brook Canyon. Map: 0MW Budawangs/ Corang 1:25000. Leader: Memo Lepp 613732(h), 627328(w). Phone bookings only. Transport approx. $14. Sunday September 25th - Historical Rail Trip and Bike Ride to Bundanoon A cycle trip with a difference, take the train to Bundanoon with the Canberra Railway Historical Society and cycle along the back roads arounf Bundanoon; See preview in this IT. Note Bookings close on September 4th. Map: Moss Vale 1:100000. Leader: Greg Ellis 316533(h). 768861(w) and Carolyn Ho. Transport approx. *30. Sunday September 25th - Mount Corec - MIM Mt Coree is the distinct hump on the Brindabella skyline due west of Canberra. There are superb views to Canberra and to the west. The climb from Blundells Flat is about 600 metres. Map: Cotter Dam 1:26000. Leader: Rene Davies 487818(h). 496898(w). Transport approx. $4. Sunday September 25th - Mount Lincoln - MIM This rarely visited 1470m peak is set among deep valleys and rugged mountains in the Booroomba Rocks area. Lunch will be on top of a 200m high rock face from where there are impressive views of Canberra and the major peaks to the south. Phone bookings only. Map: Corin Dam 1:26000. Leader: George Carter 512130(h), 461337(w). Transport approx. $B. Wednesday September 28th - Committee Meeting 8pm at the Cook's. 17 Nardoo Crescent, O'CONNOR. Thursday September 29th - IT Closing 8pm at 23/2 Sexton Street. Cook. L!J

October 1-3rd - Colo River (Wollemi National Park) - HIM Features rugged gorge country, magnificent views and scenery, sandy beaches, swimming holes. towering sandstone cliffs and lots of wildlife. Map: Six Brothers & Colo Heights 1:26000 & Bob Bucks sketch map. Leader: Len Dyall (049) 632808(h). Transport approx. $33. Phone bookings only. See preview in this IT. October 1-3rd - Mt Kaputar or Warrumbungle5 - M/E Both areas feature forest-clad mountains and fascinating volcanic peaks rising abruptly from the north-western plains of NSW. Spring flowers will be an added bonus. The plan is to walk along trails with day packs from a base camp. Phone bookings only, by September 23rd. Leader: Alan Neláon 888656(h), 846198[w]. Transport approx. $40-46. See preview in this IT. Sunday October End - Dubbo Falls - M/R We will follow the track down from Otto's Hill to the Gubragandra River then continue upstream to see the spectacular cascades of Dubbo Falls joining the river. Map: Brindabella 1:26000. Leader: Geoff Wood 825237(h), 482346(w). Transport approx. $13. October E-Bth - Katoomba to Mittaqong Bicentennial Bushwalk Includes breakfast at Yerranderrie, the Nattai medallion, your name on a plaque at Lake Alexandra, a detailed guide booklet, a mobile food shop at Verranderrie and permission to walk on private land. There are two walks, one of 7 days starting on October End and the other of 6 days starting on October 3rd. Registration is $90. Phone walk supervisor Robert Sloss (048) 894390 or write to Annette Hearn, P.O. Box 296, Moss Vale, NSW 2677 to book your place on this great adventure. Total distance is 140 kilometres. October (7)8-9th - Weddin Mountains - MIM Look for Ben Hall's hideout and explore this interesting sandstone range which rises high above the plains west of Grenfell. Map: Grenfell & Marsden 1:50000. Leader: Bill Brown 489948(h). 754647(w). Transport $25. Sunday October 9th - Tidbinbilla to Corin Darn Crossover - LIM One party will walk from Tidbinbilla up to Fishing Gap, continue down a beautiful valley to the Cotter River for lunch, then climb Stockyard Spur for views of the surrounding mountains all the way to Corin Dam. The other party will do the same in reverse. Phone bookings only. Map: Corin Dam & Tidbinbilla 1:26000.. Leader: George Carter 612130(h), 451397(w) £ John Thwaite 543193(h), 572309(w). Transport approx. $6. Tuesday October 11th - IT Collation 8pm at Bill Burford's, 14 Coleman Street. PEARCE. Dinner 6pm at Bunga Raya restaurant in Phillip. October 15-16th - Mount Kellu Bird Walk - HIM In conjunction with the Canberra Ornithologists Group, this walk will be in the Mount Kelly - Sams Creek area. Map: Rendezvous Creek £ Vaouk 1:26000. Leader: Peter Mellor (for bookings) 888816(h), 461411(w) & Rob Parnell 963617(h), 763336(w). Limit 10. Phone bookings only. Transport approx. $7. See preview in this IT. October 15-16th - Coronet Peak, Cotter Valleu, Mt Bimberi - MIM-R See magnificent alpine views from vantage points on opposite sides of the Cotter Valley. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: David King 883090(h), 881111(w). Transport approx. $6, Sunday October 16th - Coronet Peak - L/M We will meet David King's weekend party on the top of Coronet Peak to admire splendid 360 degree views of Namadgi National Park. This walk is mainly easy going on tracks and fire trails but is long so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Map: Rendezvous Creek £ Corin Dam 1:66000. Leader: Vance Rrowrz 919997(h). Phone bookings only. Transport approx SB. krA

Wednesday October 13th - Month Meeting

8pm at the Dickson Library dinner 6pm at the Parakeet vegetarian restaurant, Ainslie Shops. October 22-23rd - Wirritin Ridge - M/R A classic ridge walk with a camp high on the ridge which provides and opportunity to watch the moon and sun rise over the sea and the Budawangs. We will climb the from 279832, walk south to Currockbiily Mountain, follow Wirritin Ridge to Wirritin Mountain and return across the headwaters of the Yadboro River. Phone bookings only. Map: Brooman/Corang 1:26000. Leader: George Carter 612130(h), 461397(w). Transport approx. $12. Sunday October 23rd - Ginini Falls from Mount Franklin - HIM

After a short stroll to the Mt Franklin Trig, we descend a ridge to the highest falls in the ACT. 200 metres of cascading water. There are spectacular views of the rugged west side of Tidbinbilla Range. Phone bookings only. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:26000. Leader: Chris Leslie 616123(h), 806700(w). Transport approx. $7. Wednesday October 28th - Committee Meeting

8pm at the home of a Committee Member. Thursday October 27th - IT Closing

8pm at the editor's. October 29-30th - Tuross, Woila Circuit - M/R This is an interesting mix of easy walking with great views, hard climbing and exposed rock work. Map: Belowra 1:28000. Leader: David Campbell 641911(h). Transport approx. $16. Sunday October 30th - The Corn Trail - MIE Walk down a trail pioneered by settlers of the Bolero Valley in the 1830s to britig their corn up the for trade on the Southern Tablelands. Map: Sketch map available from Paddy's. Leader: Carolyn Ho 548228(h), 837864(w). Transport approx. $13. November 5-6th - Quiltys, Houghton & Tarn from Bangor - HIM A scenic trip in the northern Budawangs: we will ascend Quiltys Mountain frim Binnari Pass and descend the "Zig-Zag" pass to Sally Creek. Camp will be under an overhang on Mt Houghton and we will do a side trip to Mt Tarn early on Sunday. The return trip will be on the track that passes Round Mountain and Square Top Mountain. Phone bookings only. Map: CMW Budawangs & Endrick 1:36000. Leader: John Kyatt 382617(h). 763682(w). Transport approx. $16. Sunday November 8th - Tidbinbilla Mountain, The Pimple - HIM

Climb 700 metres up a ridge for breathtaking views of Canberra. Tidbinbilla and the Brindabellas. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:26000. Leader: Peter Mellor 888819(h), 461411(w). Transport approx. $6. Tuesday November 8th - IT Collation

8pm at a venue and restaurant to be announced. 10 November 12-13th - Brindabella Mountain Bike Tour Tour over magnificent varied alpine terrain with optional side trips. On Saturday the plan is to ride to Mt Ginini via Gingera. Leura Gap, Cotter Valley and Murray Gap to camp at Pockets Hut. On Sunday we will cross the Cooleman Plain to see Blue Water Holes and Cave Creek Canyon before returning via Leura Gap. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Dave Southqate 865491(h). 467484(w), Transport approx. $7.

Sunday November 13th - Shoalhaven River, Long Point to Badgerys - M/M/W The traditional "first of the river walks" descends from Long Point Lookout and follows the Shoalhaven to Badgerys Spur for the BOOm ascent. It will be necessary to swim across the Shoalhaven. Map: Caoura 1:26000. Leader: Vance Brown 613997(h). Phone bookings only. Transport approx. ES. Wednesday November 16th - Monthly Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library. dinner at 6pm at the Parakeet vegetarian restaurant at the Ainslie shops.

November 19-20th - Lady Northcote Canyon - L/R This walk is in a spectacular and rugged part of the . There should be snow on the high ranges and possibly some early alpine flowers. Phone bookings only. Map: Kosciusko 1:60000. Leader: Norm Becker 316061(h), 716023(w). Transport approx. $22.

November 26-27th - Shoalhaven River, Canoe Flat - S/M Descend Badgerys Spur then follow the river to reach Canoe Flat by lunchtime. Canoe Flat is a magnificent campsite with views of the Shoalhaven Gorge, a flat grassy campsite, a huge beach and a good swimming hole. It will be necessary to swim across the Shoalhaven. Map: Caoura 1:26000. Leader: Vance Brown S13997(h). Phone bookings only. Transport approx. $16.

November 26-27th - Nattai River, Wanganderry Tableland - M/R The Nattai and its tributaries flow through a web of spectacular sandstone gorges north-west of Mittagong. Saturday will involve an easy walk through the Nattai Gorge to camp by a side creek. On Sunday we will climb the Wanganderry Tableland and walk along a very narrow section to view the Blue Mountains and Nattai Gorge from the cliff tops. Phone bookings only. Map: Nattai & Hilltop 1:26000. Leader: George Carter 512130(h), 461397(w) Transport approx. $20.

Sunday November 27th - Mount Palerang - M/M We will go up Mt Palerang in the cool of the morning via the fire trail. In the afternoon we will descend to Mulorn Creek and inspect the swiming holes. Map: Bombay 1:25000. Leader: John Ryatt 382617(h), 723582(w). Transport approx. $B. December 3-4th - Mt Gingera & Mt Bimberi - L/M Starting from Corin Dam. this route mainly follows tracks and the Mt Franklin Road and takes in the two highest mountains in the ACT, features wildflowers and outstanding views. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Chris Leslie 516123(h), 806700(w). Transport approx. $7.

Sunday December 4th - Third Annual Clyde Gorge Castle Gap Trip - M/M A relaxed walk through Clyde Gorge clearings to view towering cliffs of Byangee, Pigeon House and Talaterang and swim in the Clyde River. The return trip follows a ridge to Byangee cliffline and continues through Castle Gap where there are good views and fascinating rock formations Phone bookings only. Map: CMW Budawangs & Corang 1:26000. Leader: George Carter 612130(h), 461397(w). Transport approx. $18. Information

NOTE The walk secretary, George Carter is pleased to accept walks from leaders at any time. Please contact him to put your walk on the programme.

Bookings for trips should be made by 6.00 pm on Thursday on the appropriate sheet in Paddy Pallin's shop in Lonsdale Street or by telephoning the leader before 6.00 pm on Thursday. N.B. Do not telephone Paddys to book. Walkers are reminded that there can be dangers associated with bushwalking and that they participate entirely at their own risk. Equipment for club walks can be hired from Robert Bibo 883090(h). 627488(w). Library The Club library is held at the home of Keith Thomas, 26 Allport Street Downer 487816(h) at 6 - 7.46 pm on the night of club meetings. Transport costs are presently 18 cents per kilometre per car and are divided equally among ALL participants- This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads and the number of passengers per car. The figures given for individual trips are approximate values based on tour people per car.

Grading of walks (S) Short under 12 km/day (E) Easy firetrails. tracks, beaches etc. (M) Medium 12-20 km/day (Mi Medium bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long over 20 km/day (R) Rough much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (W) Wet compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS The leader should check that CA) Each applicant is capable of completing the proposed trip. This is done by observation on previous walks or by contacting them personally and asking where, when and with whom they have walked previously. (E) Everyone is aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed. LEADERS MAY REJECT ANY APPLICANT THEY THINK IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE TRIP. Committee 1987-1988

PRESIDENT: Greg Ellis 916533(h) 788862(w) VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER: Geoff Wood 825237(h) 482348(w) MINUTE SECRETARY: Caroljn Ho 549228(h) 937854(w) CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Kate Moore 540483(h) 413000(w) WALK SECRETARY: George Carter 512130(h) 461397(w) ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY: Anton Cook 474142(h) 810955(w) MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: David King 883090(h) 881111(w) SOCIAL SECRETARY: EddM De Wilde 589940(h) EDITOR: Vance Brown 513997(h) 465600(w) PURL IS HER: Ted Rogers 805265(w) 476164(h) CONSERVATION OFFICER: Julie Andrew 414624(h) 724542(w)

Dave Drohan (413566h. 663100w) is the Search and Rescue Officer and David Campbell (541511h, 754702w) the Check-in Officer - I 1 usot -

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SEARCH AND RESCUE LIST AND ORGANIZATION

It was agreed at a recent committee meeting that we should have an up-to-date search and rescue call-out list and a formal organization for coordinating search call-outs. This letter tells you about the proposed organization. If a search is called in a region where Canberra Bushwalkers could be of help the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs (NSW) will first notify one person, called the Canberra Bushwalking Club S&R coordinator, from the following list: Dave Drohan - 413566(h), 662879(w) David Campbell - 541511(h) Anton Cook - 474142(h), 810955(w) There will be 2 area coordinators (possibly more later) for each of 3 areas of the ACT -- Belconnen, Inner Canberra, and Woden/Weston Creek/Tuggeranong. The S&R coordinator will contact one of the area coordinators for each area who will then contact the people in their areas, taking account of both their availability and particular skills. The area coordinators are: Belconnen (Area B) Frank & Meg McKone - 545902(h) ,541311(w/Frank) 954385 (w/Meg) Pat Miethke - 412798(h) Inner Canberra (Area I) Jim Dick - 473158(h), 719421(w) Ted Rogers - 476164(h), 805265 (w) Woden/Weston Creek/Tuggeranong (Area W) Paul Sheils - 888195(h), 805111(w) David King - 883090(h), 881111(w) The draft list overleaf has been compiled from club records and is based on information gained from membership applications. We ask you to check the information given against your name and tell us of any errors or omissions. We would like to finalize the list by April 24. The meaning of the cryptic letters under the respective headings is: A - area: B = Belconnen (and out-of-town North) I = Inner Canberra (North & South) W = Woden/Weston Creek/Tuggeranong P - priority/availability A = ready to go any time at 2 hours notice B = ready to go at 12-24 hours notice C = weekends and public holidays only n = area coordinator (1 = 1st contact, &c) Skills D = doctor, N = nurse. F = first aider. P = rescue group, N = rock climber, Y = canyoner, S = ski tourer, 4 = 4WD owner, C = radio operator The Search and Rescue Area Coordinator's Information sheet provides further information on how call-outs are organized. We thank you for your interest in being a part of the search and rescue team.

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Please keep a copy of this near the telephone at home and at work

(1) If there is a call-out one of the S & R Coordinators (Dave Drohan, David Campbell, or Anton Cook) will be contacted by the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs (NSW), or the Police. The S & H Coordinator will ring one Area Coordinator for each of the three areas: Belconnen, Inner Canberra, and Woden/Weston Creek/Tuggeranong. As an Area Coordinator you should ring the people on your list. (2) Each Area Coordinator will have an S & H Telephone Message Form for recording information known about the lost party, S & H base location, maps required, and so on. (3) When ringing people for a call out only give the essential information such as maps required, type of terrain, expected weather conditions, Time is all important. (4) When you have rung the people on your list please ring the S & H Coordinator with the number of people that will respond to the call-out. This is important for establishing the strength of the Club search party. (5) The people who respond to your call should assemble at your address to determine transport arrangements to the search area. (6) Please take note of both the availability (A . B, or C) and the skills of the people that you call out: A - any time, day or night, available at 2 hours notice B - not between 10pm and 7am, available at 12-24 hours notice C - not between 10pm and 7am, available weekends and public holidays only (7) When a search has been called off you will be notified by the S & R Coordinator. It is most important to immediately contact those people who have not left home.

Dave Drohan (S & H Officer) 11 April 1988