CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB INC. NE¼'SLE I I ER P0 Box 160, Ganberra City, ACT 2601.

Registered by £usüslis Post: Publication No NBH 1850 Volume 20 April, 1983 No. 4

1982/83 Ca..,mitt.e Club Diary Everyone w.loo.,e

President., Al icon McKenzie 82 2817k 46 7354w Wed. 20th Apr Meeting. Dickson Library 7.45 pm Treasure.-, Mi oh Croft. 47 9745!, 43 3264w 9c1 taring equipment. winter olidee. Walk. Sec., Alan Vidler 54 5373k Ma.berehip, Pen. Lay. 65 5282w Wed. 27th Apr Spagetti Bog dinner 7.00 p m and Social See, Keith Vallard 54 0115k 46 2794w walke planning evening 8.00 p.. Correspond, Lyndall Langean 51 5159*. 49 2033. An. Gibb. Jordan, 71 Ditarparinga, Minute.. Melanie O'Elynn 47 4856*. 52 6068w Kale.,.. Contact Am before hand if Coneorvat ionj Bob Hare icon 48 9447*. 52 6068. you plan to go a begging. General Me..,., Rob Phi lpot 1 63 2955* Editor, Rob Cannon 81 1061k 72 5966. Thur 28th Apr Committee meeting. 7.45 pm 26 Irwin St. Yorrolumla. 2620 Melanie O'Flyn.. 18 Statley. Hackett

Thur. 28th Apr 0 It cloeing dot.

Tue., 10th May 'It collation, 7.45 p.. Pat Miethk.. 4 Lenelta., Girolang

ARIL MEETING: A BIT OF A TALK ON SKITOURING EQUIPMENT.

BRING SOME WINTER SLIDES TO SHOW,

WE MIGHT EVEN HAVE SOME SLIDES OF NORWAY,

WED, 20TH APRIL, DICKSON LIBRARY, 7.45 P.M. PLEASE BRING A PLATE

Kosciusko National Park

- The NPWS has proposed developments at Mt Selwyn whictrmean a dày resort the size of Thredbo. The current leasee will be offered the new licence.

- A ski development on private land adjoining the RN? has been approved 11km north of Yaouk. The council is to spend $60,000 upgrading the road.

- The NPWS is upgrading road access in the Byadbo Wilderness.

- Cattle and sheep are being moved in large numbers up the stock routes in the park.

- Grazing is still occuring in areas removed from these routes, e.g. near Broken Dam, lower Doubtful , Jagungal, etc.

- NPWS is reducing weekend staff availability and more roads are now open and being used by trail bikes and 4WD vehicles.

- Tunnel proposal is pushing ahead and is scheduled to open May 1985. This will probably reduce access to places we start skiing from, e.g. Munyang.

- Albina, Soil Conservation and Spicers Huts have been removed. Ground vehicles and fire were reportedly used in the case of Albina

- WARNING: no shelter exists at Albina at this stage.

- Noxious species such as blackberries, poplars, willows are continuing to spread through the park.

- The NPWS have opened a ranger station in Adaminiby. It is just up from the shops.

Craig Allen April, 1983 2 It

Matters discussed at the Committee Meeting held at Mick Croft's, 22.3.83 Walks: Only three people attended the last walks planning evening. One reason for the poor attendance may be that the approach of winter makes the Kosciusko area doubtful and with much of the Brindabella region burnt out, it is difficult to think of places to go. Another reason may be the declining membership of the club (currently 184). A walks planning evening is to be held at Ann Gibbs-Jordan's on 27th April and if this is poorly attended, the method of filling the walks program will have to be reconsidered. Finance: The books are still being audited. The Club's financial position is sound, as there has been little outlay this year. Information for New Members: This is still being prepared and will be discussed further at the next Committee meeting. Conservation:• A nap showing the area burnt by the Gudgenby fire and the location of the new fire trails has been obtained. There are now trails from Orroral Tracking Station through Nursery Swamp and to Cotter Gap. Alison McKenzie will write to the OCT asking that locked gates be erected and maintained at the enterance to these fire trails and offering the Club's assistance to revegetate certain firetrails. Club members have reported seeing large numbers of sheep.and some cattle in the Kosciusko National Park, including the summit area of Jagungal. Alison McKenzie will write to the NP&WS on behalf of the Club on this matter, but members are also urged to write on an individual basis both to NP and the Canberra Times, to bring to the attention of the public that grazing is still occuring in the park on such a large scale. Federation: - The Federation newslette reported that the replies received to the questionaire on the purchase of land (see last 'It") indicated very little interest on the part of affiliated clubs. Promotion A notice of each Club Meeting will hoepfully be placed in Notes and Quotes in the Canberra Times, as was done for the last meeting. Melanie o'Flynn (Minutes Sec)

Clarification:

The notes of the various meetings are printed in It to provide a brief summary rather than formal minutes of the meeting. Their brevity has possible lead to some misunderstanding. One member felt that an item that appeared.in the last It neant that the Club was suggesting how its members were to vote. This was certainly not the case.

The item about the Guide book also caused concern. At its February meeting, the Committee - decidedthat: those Club members prepared to work preparing a final draft will not be prevented from doing so; the final draft (if it eventuates) together with detailed cositngs and estimates of orders will be presented to the Club for a final decision and Club funds will not be used until (and if) approval to procede with the publication is obtained from the Club.

Changes to this and that: Peter Freer, 19 Prendergaste Street, Curtain, 45 3161, Melanie O'Flynn 47 4856h Rene Davies 64 3317w Keith Thomas, P0 Box 129 Civic Square, 2608 Rene Lays, Membership Secretary

For sale or possible the May Auction: I pr almost brand new size 5 womens sandshoes $10 20 x 28" hollow fibre glass rods $60 20 x 25" hollow fibre glass rods with shock cords $60 1 x 21 Sig Billy $15 (normally $24) 1 2pt billy without a lid $2 1 pr spondonicals $1.50 1 tripod $20 Rene Lays 65 5282

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Mapping and Geographic Naming in N.S.W.

When was first settled it was in the role of a large prison farm (an island of lost souls) rather than as a potential wealthy additions to the coffers of England. Once the Colony started accepting more and more free settlers, it became evident that the country still had not fully been explored and that land was being taken up in an uncontrolled manner. One example of misconception about the unknown continent was illustrated by a number of convicts. It was believed that over the other side of the then uncrossed Blue Mountains lay the route to China, and several escapes and attempts were made to "freedom". The authorities in England also realised that until the Colony had been explored and mapped then there was every possibility that they could lose control of the continent - as such is the case today with Antartica where it is a multi-national holding. On 1st January 1825 Earl Bathurst wrote to the Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane requesting that that 'a General Division of the whole territory of and Van Dieman's Land in Counties, Hundreds and Parishes is a measure of the highest importance ...... A Parish was to cover an area of 25 square miles, there were to be four parishes to a Hundred, while a County represented an area of 1600 square miles.

In defining a county, specific instructions were issued to ensure that the boundaries were to allow for natural features such as streams and highlands where they formed a well defined boundary. One good example of this decision can be seen with the County of St. Vincent which has virtually the length of the as two of its borders and the coast line as its third.

Once the whole of the Colony had been defined into Counties and surveyed, the land was tc be valued. One concession however allowed the survey and valuation to be made simultaneously, and that it go no further than the then settled areas. The next step was the reservation of public lands - for roads, village and town sites, schools, churches, Parsonage houses, burial grounds, parks, etc.

This division and reservation of the country side was based upon the practice used in England - and therefore good enough for the colonies. The Church (of England) automatically had claim to 10% of a parish, and every parish in England had its church, Whereas England was largely rural lands cultivated for centuries, the new world had mountain chains and other irregular geographic features. Some of the early parish maps, situated in very rugged country, had allowances for these reserves, e.g. part of Quilty's Clearing was reserved as church grounds.

John Oxley was Surveyor General at the time of the Colonial Secretary's letter. He had a shortage of field surveyors to cover the ever expanding movement of settlers, and even had to take to the field himself. Usually the surveyor made the inspection and then passed his notes and sketches on to a draughtsman to compile the maps. When Oxley died (1827), Major T.L. Mitchell took over the job and instructed his surveyors to speed up their work. In some cases this meant leaving the important recording of settlers holdings and mapping (and sometimes exploring) areas assigned to them. Until a settler's land had been legally defined, it meant confusion and conflicts arose over ownership and boundaries. In his haste to compile the Map of the Colony of New South Wales, Mitchell even put Draughtman D'Arcy away from the mapping tables into field work, Unfortunately D'Arcy was given the job of mapping the Capertee/Wolgan and environs down to the area of the lower Cob. Mitchell brooked no tardiness and could not understand D'Arcy's problem in mapping that wild - region. (See Royal Australian Historical Society's Jounal Vol 65 No 3.) Mitchell's 1833 map is remarkably accurate even by todayt standard. The northern Blue Mountains was one area however where the tributaries show some inaccuracies.

Early maps and journals of explorers and others indicated that the need to name features and locations for future directions. Quite often this reflected their patrons, friends, those in power • their animals (such as Mitchell's naming of a creek after his horse "Farmer"), as well as locations that reminded them of other places in the world. Thus we have New "South Wales", Carmarthan Ranges (how much better was this to the present "Blue Mountains") , Bathurst (after the Colonial Secretary) , (after one of the Governors Of the Colony) . As other examples of name selection: - - we came to a place called Jacqua by the natives - Surveyor Harper named a hill Mt Solus in 1824. This was later changed to Mt Gillamatong - the town of Braidwood comes from Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson, the first settler there, who named his farm after his family's name.

Major Mitchell instructed his surveyors to record native names to features whereever - - possible. Hence a traveller, passing through a district and being unsure of his location, could ask an aborigianl (or anyone else) the name of the feature and thus be able to plot his position. Thus it is to Mitchell that we owe the debt for recording aboriginal names - but it is a pity that his surveyors were not equipped to record the meanings and traditions behind these names. CLIO April, 1983 4 It

Corang River The six weekend walkers started from the usual spot but headed initially NW and then meandered among undulating ridges, heavy scrub and bare rock before finding themselves on a dry Goodsell Creek. This was followed to the barely flowing Corang, which in turn was followed upstream to the cacades/falls just below the Corang Lagoon. A swim was had in muggy, cloudy weather. We lunched and camped at Corang Lagoon. Three people went off for an afternoon "stroll" which took in the lump behind the lagoon, Corang Peak and Many Rock Ribs. The more mature members rested. There was intermittant rain overnight and, despite a 10.20 start, initial walking was through wet bushes. We were just finishing our swim at Many Rock Ribs when the six day walkers arrived for their swim. Lunch was enlivened by an exploding fire which resulted in a number of minor burns to people, clothing and equipment from hot rock fragments. Luckily no serious damage was done but it was a lesson to all. It is not just river pebbles that explode: this was a solid slab of rock. After lunch, 9 of us were bullanted into a cross country trip to Bibbenluke in deteriorating weather. I suppose it was better than swimming in the rain, but we were pretty wet by the time we got back to the cars. Despite mutterings of false advertising I don't think anyone was too upset by the upgrading of the walk. But don't let Brian Palm know that. Grandpa Vidler

Cave Creek, 5-6 March

Due more to luck than anything else, (since none of us had been there before), this turned out to be a very interesting walk. We left the cars near the beginning of the road leading into Blue Waterhole, because I thought it was going to rain - it didn't, and I won't be allowed to live it down, because it added a good 12km to the walk. We had a quick look at Coolaniine Homestead on the way in, had lunch at Blue Waterhole and looked at nearby Coolamine Cave.before following Cave Creek down to camp at the . We stopped at Barber Cave on the way and went through it from the middle to the top enterance. It is easy and interesting enough but there are no formations worth looking at. There is an easy track along Cave Creek as far as the falls, but after that it is necessary to rockhop and bash through raspberry and rosebush all the way to the river(and this took about 1½ hours). There was one deep'pool. Rob and Mick managed to climb around it, (Mick's pack fell in and Mick almost did) but the rest of us decided to swim. In spite of the dry season, there was a fair bit of water in the Creek; in normal years it would probably be difficult in a few places and it might be necessary to climb onto the ridge at the right of the falls and follow it down to the Goodradigbee.

Rob found another series of caves just down the river from where we camped and most of the party spent some time exploring them on Sunday morning, We then followed the river upstream (more rockhopping, rosebushes and raspberries) to the first set of falls. After a swim and a cuppa we headed off across country for Murray Cave on the upper part of Cave Creek, inspecting Spencer's Hut and the abandoned Black Mountain diggings on the way. Although marked on the map as a ruin, (all that is left is the iron roof, resting on the ground), Spencers Hut would still be a comfortable emergency shelter.

Murray Cave is open for what is possible only the third time this century: normally it is blocked by a 25 foot deep siphon about lOOm from the enterance. This is dry at the moment and easy to get through. The only other occasions when this has been known to occur were in 1903 and 1968. The formations just beyond the siphon are very pretty; those on the outer side were badly vandalised although they are still attractive. The cave goes quite a way beyond the siphon and there is avisitors book at the far end. A rock fall makes it "foolish" to go further. We returned to the cars via Harris' Waterhole which was so silty we sank past mud getting into it. It also contains leeches. - Our knees in

This was a very enjoyable trip and thanks to Rob, Mick, Chris, Des and Paul for helping to make it so.

Note for potential trip leadres: It is well worth going to see Murray Cave before the drought breaks and the siphon fills again. The road through Brindabella is rough but the trip took only about 2½ hours each way and it would be possible to do this as a day walk, by driving to Blue Waterhole, visiting Murray Cave and walking down Cave Creek as far as the falls and possibly going through Barber's Cave. There is a good swimming hole at the foot of the falls and, if you want to turn this into a short weekend walk, a campsite not far upstream from the falls. MelanieO 'Flynn April, 1983 5 It

Myrtle Creek Map: Belowra 1:25000 Over the last couple of months I had been looking at various ways of getting into Myrtle Creek which runs easterly into the , just to the south of Jillicambra Mountain. Various trips had expanded my knowledge of the area, and the map seemed to indicate an exciting challenge. However there was one small problem. The Badja State Forest west of the Tuross is covered with timber trails and locating the most suitable position to commence required some exploring. Eventually I settled upon parking my car on one of these side trails. Briefly this was located 7.8 km from the (Tuross Falls) turnoff just before Countegany (viz. Peters Forestry Road) This track on the right was well defined and followed for 1.5 km before an older timber trail was found on the right. Leaving the car, this trail was followed southwards aver 278933 to where it reached a creek at 295931. Returning slightly back along the road, I head off easterly to a granite outcrop where I found laid out in stones the letter "Ma. (I!m sure it was not a "S M .) The descent of the ridge 303937 was easy though steep in the upper section. Here the granite was still exposed and the detritus was loose and not conducive to the growth of vegetation. Just before reaching the Tuross, the next ridge upstream had a large granite outcrop (309940) which could have presented difficulties. A large pool was found though its cooling effect was somewhat limited when it was realised that it was the home of (at least one) big eel. It had taken 2½ hours to get there. The ridge (starting downstream at 313946) was climbed for the next 400 metres. Again the ridge was clear of vegetation though rather hot conditions made it a slow haul. When the climb started to flatten out, it was interesting to see how a different species of white barked eucalypt had appeared - and how they were all bent from the prevailing coastal wind. After reaching a rocky outcrop I descended to the saddle and had a rest. The idea of climbing Jillicainbra was abandoned for want of water. Although I was carrying some I had no real desire for a dry camp. From the saddle Myrtle Creek commenced as a dry scrubby flat depression with forebodings of deep cuttings and very little water. In fact once the main creek was reached, it proved to be very pleasant (no canyons) with plenty of water. Camping was possible but it wasn't til after the bend at 325933 that the sites became plentiful. Eastern Spinebills flitting amid the bushes capped the day.

As •lyrtle Creek descended water became more of a problem as stagnant pools were formed. Then they too disappeared. The road marked crossing the creek is just descernable though somewhat spoilt now as someone appears to be building a cabin there. The Tuross was therefore joyfully reached and though shallow was an excellent cooling off place. I guess the thing I best remember here is the lovely red bloom of a callistemon on the junction, set against the tall casaurinas and rolling hills. Possibly the dry summer had ensured this was in flower so late in the year (early March) . Across the river was a pleasant open bank and would have made a good campsite. A rocky bar crossed the river at the junction and formed a cooling little bath. It was generally flat and easy going up the Tuross. Several deep pools were met along the way and any fear of eels lurking in the deep were quickly put aside. Memories of the McDonnells and Arnhem Land were recalled at one pool (394950) where a large granite outcrop was located covered with that sparse cover of trees. Further up the river, the pools ceased and the river banks grew wider. Here the hand of man was seen as he cleared the vegetation ready for grazing. Woila Creek was dry and the few pools unappealing. Still round swung the compass needle til it again pointed south and I was back to the pool and the big eel of the first day. Not wishing to return by the same route, I choee. to climb up the ridge at 303947. This was easy to where the ridge flattened, and where a side creek gurgled 30 metres on the left. Just upstream from here, through the trees, the granite again lay exposed, forming a small waterfall. It was hard to see but it appeared to be possible to bypass. Further up the ridge the vegetation became thicker and slower. It was interesting to sit and watch a Wonga Pigeon only five metres away. First it was startled, then wary and finally accepted my presence. I wonder why that bird later seemed to freeze in one position. osually birds, including this species, continually move their head as they do not have binocular vision. Preparing for a scrub bash back to the car, I was surprised to find a timber trail at 293954 which, when followed, led back to the turnoff and the car. Since there are a number of side tracks, it is worth marking the turnoff on the way in so that it can readily be identified from the opposite direction. The trip had taken an easy three days, the Tuross was great and well worth further summer trips. The river offered great camping areas and it is hard to understand why this spot is so rarely visited. Warick Blayden April, 1983 6 It

Memories of Lake Albina Lodge My first visit to the Snowies (Christmas, 20 years agao) was a * scout bike hike from Canberra to Bairnsdale. We survived the standard 3 day Kombi tour of the Scheme condensed into 2 days and 4 t our one day on Australia's highest peak was spent mainly sliding down the Cootapatainba snow drift on aluminium plates. 02 Melbourne is no where as convenient as Canberra for visiting the Snowies and it was a few more years before I returnd. We did several day trips based at Rawson's Hut which was still in quite good nick. Although we didn't stay at Lake Albina Lodge, we decided that it was very comfortable and fitted in well with its surroundings. Australi Day weekend in 1968 was the next time for the 300 mile drive. As we rested on the summit of Kosciusko a tourist bus arrived and disgorged its contents; half of which headed straight for the letter A box while the other half stared in amazement at out tattered selves. ("Did you walk?"). After visiting most of the surrounding peaks, we 4 * 6.530 (e .\ spent a pleasant night at Albina with music(?) provided by a Rover Scout Crew. It was back again the next year for an 8 day walk along the Gray Mare Range to Jagungal, back to White's River Hut (being renovated), along the Main Range and down Hannel's Spur to the start. It was the end of a long hot day when the welcome sight of the Lodge appeared around the side of the hill. We did a day trip to surrounding peaks (except for the more alcohol-dependent who trudged to Thredbo and back, ostensibly to obtain provisions for the New Year Celebrations) , The next day it poured and we lolled around reading, cooking and playing racing patience - with not everyone coping with the flurry of cards. The 3 electrical engineers of the party burrowed around gleefully repairing the generator. We awoke the next morning to find a mantle of snow. My next (and last) stay was about 4 years ago. We had skied across from Thredbo in fairly steady rain. By morning all the snow had washed away and we were left with an icy surface and fairly bad weather. The Hut hadn't aged well and the lack of sheltered areas for skiing was also apparent. For the next couple days we played Scrabble with the Hut's home made board as well as 500 - with a bit of skiing when the weather cleared and when we got tired of asking who had forgotten to play the left bower. On my old SMA Geehi map (cost 3/6) , I have the faded rubber stamp that was in the hut long ago: "LAKE ALBINA. SKI LODGE 6,530 feet SKI TOURING ASSOCIATION". It seems a pity that it had to go. Rob Cannon

WALKS PREVIEW

Yaouk to the Cnfl to Old Currango, 16,17 April Follow in the steps of thousands Of Roseby sheep who in days of yore grazed "in the Gulf" Inspect ye historic Reden's hut (suffering from foot rot in all corner posts) and Grandpa Roseby's sheep-dip (a technological marvel in its day). Saunter to Old Currango, still reminiscent of Kings in Grass Castles and nowdays the summer retreat of Monaro magpies and straying ACT 4 wheelers. Spaghetti Bog Dinner and Walks Planning, Wednesday April 27th Dinner served from 7 - 7.30 pm. Ann will supply the spag and sauce. You bring the grog. Please RING HER BEFORE TUES 26th IF you are coming for dinner. Walks planning starts at 8.00 pm. 71 Onkaparinga Crescent, Kaleen

Morgan and Murray from Yaouk, 7-8 May It's down in the program as from Oldfields, but Yaouk is a shorter drive. In via the track as far as Morgan, (climbed withou packs) and camp nearby. Next day is in to Murray via track and scrub bash, then back to the Morgan-Murray saddle via ridge or vice versa. Terrain varies from open woodland to scrub (mostly scrub) off the tracks. Beautiful views and frost night guaranteed, Tumanmang Mountain, 15th May

This is a 13km walk plus a climb of 250 metres along the Slap Up fire trail in the southern Tallanganda State Forest. The firetrail is no on the map. There is an optional 2 km walk through the forest to the trig from which there is an extensive view of the Shoalhaven Valley. Mt Jellore, Wombeyan Caves, May 14-15 A decadent week-end tourist trip. Mt Jellore, a rounded volcanic hump near Mittagong, offers views to the Blue Mountains and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We will have a gourmet evening by the cars at Wombeyan Caves camping area. On Sunday there will be time for a walk to the falls on Wombeyan Creek, as well as cave inspection. 4

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#'iCtIk}ITI ES PflOGRiM

DATE TRIP GRADE LEADER PHE MAP tPRIL Sat 16 North of the Fires (to Bimberi?) L/R Alan Vidler 545373(H) ACT 1:100K 16-17 Snowy Mountains-Kiandra area M/R Brian Palm 654898(W) *16-17 Yaouk, the Gulf, Old Currango K/H Margret Roseby 485007(H) Tantangara Sun 17 Environment Walk- details in last IT Alison Mckenzie

Wed 20 Monthly Meeting-See front page (22)-25 K/R Pat Miethke 412798(H) 23-25 Bendethera & Deua area H/H Rob Cannon 811061(H) Sun 24 Tidbinbiiba Nature Res/Fishing Gap! H/M Roger Abbott 655393(W) Tidbinbilla Black Springs 1:25000

Wed 27 Spaghetti Bog.Dinner & Walks Planning Ann Gibbs-Jordan 480066(W) 71 Onkaparinga Crescent Kaleen (See Preview) Thu 28 Connittee Meeting & IT Closing Melanie O'Flynn 474856(H) (all Welcome - 18 Stanley St Hackett)

MAY 30-1 Mt Kelly-Rotten Swamp (to be H/H Paul Sheils 0648-32166(W) ACT 1:100k modified depending on lire damage) Sun I Bibbenluke from Wog Wog H/H Heino Lepp 526129(W) I4i Buds

Wed 4 Bush Songs, 4 Valiance Pl,Cook Barbie Graham 515767 7-8 Murray Morgan Bimberi 3 Oldfields Hut H/H Alison McKenzie 467354(W) ACT 1:100K Sun 8 Brindabeilas-fire decides where H/M Melanie O'Flynn 474856(W) ACT 1:100K

Tues 10 IT Collation - see front page 14-15 Mt. Jellore, Wombeyan Caves S/H Jeff Bennetts 315899(H) Blue Mts (base camp at cars) Burragorang 14-15 Buds- Castle and/or something else H/H Ann Gibbs-Jordan 415775(H) *Sun 15 Tumanmang Mt. WE Allan Anderson 864635(H) Krawarree

21-22 Budawangs - en,Cole ? H/H Melanie O'Flynn 725214(W) DId Buds Sun 22 Gingera from Ginini S/E-S/M Heino Lepp 511732(H) Sun 22 Nursery Swamp-Nursery Hill H/H Alison Mckenzie 822817(H) ACT 1:100k

* Indicates that a trip preview appears in this IT F'4OTE Several of the leaders of above walks to standard places have expressed a willingness to step aside for others with bright new ideas - who are probably YOU now that the drought may have broken.

300kings for trips should be made by 5.00 pm Thursday on the appropriate sheet at Paddy Pallins, Northbourne Ave. DO MOP TELEPHONE PADDY'S TO BOOK. Eouioment can be hired for Club walks from Rod Peters, 51 2580(h) - Transoort costs are 15 cents per km for each car, divided equally among ALL participants.

Gradino of walks (5) Short Under 12 km per day (5) Easy firetrails, tracks, beaches, etc (H) Medium 12 - 20 km per day (N) Medium bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub )L) tong Over 20 km per day rR) Rough lots of scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (W( Net comoulsory swims, many river crossings Note: that in calculating distance, 1 km is added for each 100 metres climbed. NOTECES TO ALL NALKERS The leader should Check that Each applicant is capable of completing the proposed trip - by observation on previous walks, or by contacting them personally and asking where, when and with whom they have previously walked. Everyone is aware of what the trip entails and of any specialiaed equipment needed. Leaders may reject any aooiicant they think is not muitsd to the trip. - (dnoib JO) apo3nO.j

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