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Vol. 14 AflUL 1978 No.

a' ...... -,;.,- ,.." . ,.; . . - '' Vt Wednesday -19 Aptii '-'ENraAL MEDTlNG 7.4.....p.m at and Use RepeychT C.. Building, CSIRO, Black Mountain. 3 alt tstu;inment: the--Great Leadership Pebate. ;

Thursday 2'FAp nl ¶ -' .'. COMMI'f TEE BEETING at 81 Bonython S1?et, Downe 'IT' CLOSING DATE. t&Alberga Street,ICaleen

Monday 1 May . — C0NSERVATI0i1NIGHT. 28 Pambula..StrqetIçalç9n

Tuesday 9 flay — 'IT' COLLATION at 18 Alberga Street, Khleen

— If you are -i11ing toliavé a committee/walks planning/conservation/collation evening at y 1 - place (or-be atypist für 'IT') please t.contact iditor (805322) or your local committee . - 1 ------t:.

thTTER TO THE MITOR

flear Editor,...... . . I nba, from ny copy. of It for February, that the\Club still r4ar Conservation asia 'qontroverstal sub ect. I'm sure klr Moriarty is(proudofus S Grass Roots" /

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Responsible Leadership -

Bow responsible should a leader be for members of his party? Should he and only he be responsible for route new members, slow members, ld or young members; for injured members, lazy members, fast members, fat or angry membes;or for individual types who insist on being anywhere they like at anytime? Should he aiim-i splinter groups to form, or should he bind, gag' ana drag behind him so called 'tigers' or individualists and keep eve$'bdy in a wothbat parade at the slovest wombat's pace and say 'Smile No 5, is not the scetiery beautiful"

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-. . ., Page 2 IT April 1978 If a leader does not want total responsibility ( with possible legal troubles) then surely he should be allowed to reduce his ;esponsibilities by asking for and obtaining aid from other or all members of his party, or acting as 'coordinator' (deciding geographical area, and rranging transport - maybe -) tTith no responsibility for conduct of the trip, stating sane on the trip list.

Sure there are normal, comrnonsense - conservative (safe) - methods of leading a trip - if you wish to use them please do! But the value of a trip can be incrèáéd {or varied) by thembers in., the party or a leader'!. mania for a creek, ridge, scrub, slow swimming trip, fast, long or night rip..Thapossihilities are enormous because of the many varied hiking ... factors (terrain, weather,'time of year, members ófpárt3r).'

-I4._isdifficuWtcfind leaders forwalks in this Club. Do we .11 ...... want to put restrictions on their methods of leading 'trips espedtatlr if they were to han TOTAL( 9 ) responsibility for the conduct of a trip. It hüist aWáy*'be remembered-Though that tzip leaders have a special responsibility towards the welfare of new Club members or inexperiexicd members of the party (if he allows them to go) or çor an ssenttal decision when() the occasion warrants it

The Club's present 'Notes for Leaders' and 'Checklist for Leaders' SáppeAdedto.thiE isâtie of '!itl.

MORE LETTEE1S TO THE EDITOR ...... --: Dear Siritr I i 1alz Lea4ershi I believe the practice Of good leaderhip 'commences well before the day of the walk and includes, in particular', the process by which persons are accepted for it. In my opinion it should be standard practice for all leaders to personally contact anyone with whom they are not acquainted with a view to assessing their. suitability for the walk. If a person's experience or physical fitness does not appear suited to the type of walk that is planned, the leader should suggest an alternative trip from the Activities Program. Clearly this is far from a foolprotf , system p4rt2-cularly ao cork'ct isenerally by telephone and, the person eoncerned may be vague or even seók to inisleat Nontheless', '1' Eobtendthis'. practice as a means of reducing the incidence of persons presentitE ...... themselves on the day and subsequently proving to be quite unsuited to the type of walk planned. It is in every leader's interest to avoid being placed unnecessarily in the position where the party or the route has t.o. ...- be re—organised unexpectedly. This can be unfair to the other members áf the party who have adequately máehMthernsélves.to the walk as originally planned.

Dave Adams 4,

Dear Sir e I t am concerned at the occurrence of walkers bçconing 1oston Club trips. In the coming discussions on walks leadersinp, I hope tsee the committee identify the actual caUses of, walkers becoiu.ng lost awl come 1 up with a set of rules for leaders and for walkers to obey.

I feel that one cause, pocsibly the main cause, of walkers becoming lost is this:— when changing direction, leadors do not make sure Page 3 IT April 1978 that their walkers change direction too.

On my own walks, I have always counted the party when I have changed direction and indicated the new direction to all walkers. That way I have made sure everyone has followed the party and not become lost..

• Accordingly, I feel a rule should be made by the committee requiring leaders to count the party when changing direction and make sure iveryone is told of the new direction.. Tim Wright •.

Dear Sir, As an occasional leader of Canberra Bushwalking Club walks I feel compelled to write a response to Harry Black's tirade on the poor 4uality of leadership on many reáent walks. I don't pretend to be a leader who hasn't made leadership mistakes nor one who has not been guilty of some of the criticisms levelled. Who of any of us have?

I Wuspeti1mt—the—Club's.present leadership problems are a function of increased club membership with sübsquent larger walking parties. Some people have commented that control on walks is sloppier now than in the 'old' days. .1 don't know, I wasn't here, however ltd be greatly surprised if the 'old timers' didn't have a few skeletons in their closets! At any rate controlling.a large party can be a difficult chore..

Perhaps the basic style of Club walks has changed. Looking back over past issues of 'It'. (10 - 15 years) there certainly appear to be greater variety, more exciting and more adventurous walks now than In the past. The harder variations.of these often prove to be an øxhausting experience.but are usually a lot of fun. I disagree with the statement about leaders being appointed. Nothing is further from the truth. Leaders are all volunteers, people yilling to give their time, effort aM thought to organising walks so that others may enjoy the rare experiences of the bush. Often these leaders may.have an underlying desire to visit some new and possibly ixciting place. Such walks are exploratory and of necessity are of the $/R and Lilt category because of the unknown condition of the area and the considerable expenditure of effort that might be required. These are the walks from which weaker walkers should be vetted but when allowed along, either because of an error in judgement by the leader or due to false representation by the walker, leads to some of the criticisms described. This is not a justification for excluding such walks from the Club program.

On all walks, whether those described above or the more tradit- ional style Club walk, I agree with the Club axiom which has been best Stated in our own Club book Bushwalking Near Canberra, 'The route as planned must always be considered in terms of the whole party. Remember &rour speed is determined by theslowest and weakest member of the party, 1iot by your own capabilities'. This leads to àother point about which I disagree and that is the stternent.that the total responsibility for the group lies with the leader. ,Ii.the situation discussed above one should add that unfortunately while tle.leader..is looking after the weaker members of the party the Impatient front, runners bolt and the leader then has to chase after them to often keep them from getting lost. Just because one is the leader does Page4 IT April1978

not sudãenly Sake one a sapezhuraan. Certainly a leader should be capable in the bush and should not undertake to lead a walk beyond his own capabilities. One of the lessons I leant recently is to delegate a share of the responsibilities to others, particularly when dealing with a large party. Trying to do everything yourself is complete and utter folly. A leader cezs :ot be everywhere at once and therefore must rely on Others to share the responsibility of looking after the group. Again our wu Club book, Bushwalking Near Canbera, states the following: 'An important part of the attraction of bushualking is that it is essentially co—operative rather than cc:.petitive, and 2ySrrne in a party shares responsibility for the welfare of the party as a whole. Although one member will usually act as leader, this does not absolve others from being properly equipped and fully understanding any proposed course of

action ...... , if for soma strong reason it should become necessary to divide a party, this must be done clearly, deliberately and with the tull understanding of the iholo group. Never assume that a straggler "will just continue on up the track".'

This leads me to thake a personal complaint and/or criticism concerning often termed 'Splinter Groups'. Why do people involved in 'Splinter Groups' bother to go on a Club walk at all? If they don't wish to walk vhere the leader is going why don't they go on their own walk separate from the oraniseS one? Why belong to a Club if you don't want to walk with that Club? The worst thing of all about 'Splinter Groups' is that they are often the real strength of a party and their sudden absence weakens a larga party when the leader suddenly finds himself left with the weaker walkers, beginners and unknowns. I for one henceforth absolve myself of any and all responsibility for 'Splinter Groups'U They thust become their bm responsibility upon leaving the main partye

At any rate after all is said and done I do agree that a few basic guidelines for leaders are not a bad idea. To this end I would like to point out that such a thig already eicistz and was given to me when I started leading C.B.C. walks. The origin of this list and set of notes is unknown to me but I suspect they come from the Club founders. These are included as follows: Notes for Landers or Trips Withdut Tears A Club Ui&oklist for Leaders (Appended to this issue of 'it')

I hope this letter/oratory proves of some value in view of the upcoming discussions to be held at the April meeting.

Thurs sincerely,

Lyle A. Burgess Dear Editor,

How can you.lead leaders; di'tate to those you have elected dictators? The ideais strange to Sa . . ... . If someone declares herself a leader of men and others elect to.: follow,- how can you dictate conditions to her authority?

The art of leadership is demonstrated by the art of persuading others to follow. Following is an implicit act of faith in the abilities- of a leader; a virtual declaration that the follower would have made the same decision if he had been so clever to think of it. There are no possible rules and regulations, tests and examinations, admonitions or injunctions that will distill the essence of leadership. /

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But the wise women of the tribe have spoken. They say that our / leaders have evaded their responsibilities and have broken the traditions / established by the four bears They say that if these leading ladies do nd nend their ways no one will go on their trips. I j Since their wisdom is the experience of many years hard yakka this must be so. But is this a problem? if it is, does it have solutions?

I say no. I say that backseat buzhwalking can only intimidate ourfearless leaders. They will say:'ilun your own b.c.y bushwalksfl They will go by themselvesinto the wilderness.

If anything there is a crisis in followership. There are deficiencies in the assistance that followers appear prepared to give their prima donnas. There is an absence of the mutual co—operation to stay found and keep in contact that is the essence of a well co—ordj.nated bushwaik.

I say this is a symptom of the cult of leader worship. It comes from believing that inexperienced and unfit walkeS can achieve long rough talks if only the leader should march them in indith file. This is nonsensei A leader should not be expected to take any more responsibility than to co—ordinate the transport to a designated area. The rest is up to every man - jack of us.. Don't make the women do the world

So my advice to you is that if you have reason to be dissatisfied with your ABC's (authorised bushwalking co—ordinators) then do not follow them. For if you have been led astray once then yu will have been two times fool if it happens to you again. And you have nO grounds for complaint either if you book on a trip knowing some B kdll desert you in the wilderness or if you are totally ignorant of what is involved. If you buy s block of land without inspecting it should you be surprised if it turns out to be a swamp? Discuss your expectations with the ABC beforehand and say: 'Aw geezi Are you fair dinkim about walking to Kelly and back in one day, in one metre of snow and with one wet blanket like me?' Bring a map and try to read it. Bring a compass and heed the words of the mighty éhief Hiawatha. Bring a 2 kilogram fruit cake (and you will never be alone).

And if you are a wise old owl. Then undoubtedly you will thank me for sticking up for you. That's eiright, don't mention it. And if you are so wise and you should see a false prophet leading your brethren into the wilderness, then you whould go unto them and say: 'Follow me instead for I know the paths to the lands of moths and mushrooms Do not follow that woman as she will lead ycuinto horrible scrub and walk more hours than there are in a day. Then you will drink tea without water and it will rain so hard you will die, of thirstV

If they do not then follow you they are eithcr three time fools or smarter than you or both. John Street • . . . 22 March 1978

Notice of Motion That henceforth the Club's activities program, trip lists and 411 other advertisements for walks use the words 'wa.lks co—ordinator' rather than leader, and include the following disclaimer of responsibility, namely: 'All persons joining in any activitien of the Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc. do so as volunteers in all respects and as such accept sole respons-. ibility for any injury howsoever incurred and the Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc., its office bearers and walks co—ordinators dre absolved from any April 1978 PageG '... IT liability in respect of any injury or damage suffered whilst engaging in any such activity0

4oved: John Street 4 Seconded: Gary Medaris

CONSFJRVAT ION REP OttT

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liter beveral phonecalls from Peter Pineas of Nfl in Sydney, Gary and I agreed to be.'expert witnesses' before the Mining Warden's Court at Kiana. On the Wednesday Peter rang to say they had just been told the case would clo.iè at lunchtime Thursday (the day before Easter) so there would not be time to be heard. So fax I have no feedback from the case.

CAVE CREEK

A Club member has reported that off—road vehicle users have made a mess of this once beautiful area. Vehicles are leaving the road, even moving down themiddle of the creek, Rubbish abounds, not just household garbage but discarded parts of vehicles were noted. I have written to IU'IP headquarters and to the Regional Superintendant.

CONSE?1ITATION WEEIcI'rn The treekond 8/9 April will be spent near Tathra with other conservation-fttinded people from the south east region. I should be able to catch up on the látont on woodchipping and on what submissions have been put to &uthorittOs for areas to be considered as national parks etc.

PORTFOLIOS

A numbor of conservation portfolios are available. KWP, the local area end Mortcn National Park (including Ettrema) are -three areas icoking for tfatchorc I..

dONS1IRVATIONt'ETING .. . The noxt.conservation meeting will be held on Monday 1 May at 28 Pambula Street, Kaleen at 8.00 p.m.

Coirinittee Ueetin9 Notes . 20/3J

Social: Mt Franklin weekend is on 20-21 May. Tickets will be on sale at the April General Meeting 19/4/78.

Equipment Officer: Artninal Ryan is the new Eçuipment Officer at 20 Urambi Village, Crozier Circuit, Kwnbah:317392.(H).

ConOrvatiön: . 8-9 April informal weekend, South-East Region . Cousenation Coun6il Contact Wendy Davidson if . interested in going.

Anyone who is prepared to watch for items on or collect information on K.N.P. or Morton National Park please talk to Wcn.dy.

Also: Some discussion (wow:) -on leadership.

Next COmmittee Meeting: Thursday 27/4 at 81 Bonython Street, Downer. Page? IT April 1978 From C.M.W. Jan, 1978 'Into the Blue' Anewmetric edition of the Budawang map is being drawn and should be printed eariy 1 78.

MT. OWEN LOG 1300K how many and who

Parties. In the 6 years from 1969-1975 a total of 324 parties visited Nt. Owen; an average of 54 parties each year. The smallest number a year was 40 in 1970: the higheát was 64 in 1973. Very few parties were solo efforts.

Persons. In the 6 years, 1567 signed the log book, 1336 were men, 231 women, an average of 261 persons cach year. When? Of the average 54 visits a year, 7 are in the summer months # 14 in the spring, 14 in the winter, 18 in the autumn. The heaviest usage of the area is obviously autumn and appears to coincide with the Easter and Anzac long weekends. At anytime of year most parties used a long weekend.

From Where? Of the 324 parties, 297 from IJ.S.W., 20 from Canberra, 2 from , 2 from N.Z., 2 from Qid and 1 from W.A. 143 of the partiCs belonged to 36 recognisable groups i.e. Bushwalking clubs, speleos, rockclimbers. There were 54 parties of Boy Scouts, 1 party of trailbike riders and 125 parties which either did not identify them- áelves or belonged to odd groups, i.e. 'the rubber duckies' or 'the old trudgers'. Comments. These covered the entire range, from the weather, the view, politics. The weather ranged from 'clear, calm, sunny afternoon' to 'blowing a strong south—west gale, showery' from a regular Canberra visitors and the entire entry for 1 28.10.72 N.P.A. trip - too wet to sign (or see)'. There were also a few commants on smoke haze —'fire hazard reduction taking placeyesterday east of the Clyde' from a well lmovn conservationist. Also the March 1973 comment o? a Canberra couple 'fine warm day. Spoilt by aerial fire vandals' followed by this comment from another group (Scouts) 'They were a good couple, but it didn't alter the fact that they were - in the nude'.

TALEB REPORTS

Good weather and successful mushroom hunting was forecast for the trip. In the event, the 22 starters on the annual. Alpine Hut trek were blessed with the former but disappointed, in the latter. The long dry spell in recent weeks had kept the succulent fungi hiding coyly underground. he weather, though, was magnificent, sunny and warm, tempered by a cool breeze. An interesting visitor in the party was Warwick Deacock of Ausventure fame. • Just before 9 a.m. the long caravatsafari started to snake west- wards from Snowy Plains across the Gungahuin River (that rickety bridge must give way someday), past the ruins of Haney's Hut and over the classy, grassy Brassoy Gap. Lunch, lolling on the grassy sward near Kidma&s was a relaxed delight. Page 8 IT April 1978

The track was exceptionally dry, making for fast walking along the valleys. Keeping up a steady pace the party threaded its way through alpine.vondland and meadow, then swung south.to Alpine Hut, arriving about 3.30 p.m. after a walk of some seventeem km. (Cattle and a few sheep were razing in the general Brassy Gap region.)

Some sybarites opte&, for bunks in the hut. Most of the party chose the out-of-doors and soon tents of many shapes and colours dotted the landscape.. Gargantuan meals were gulped down gaping gullets and campfire yarns murmured wader a starry fly. A reckless handful attempted a few folk dances in the dimness of the hut,.an.dlater outdoors, stumbling: over rocks, firewood and recumbent bodies.

As promised., Sunday was also fine and 15 enthusiasts departed at 8.40 a.m., ploughing across the creek and up the slope to the north through thick scrub. Twenty minutes later we emerged on to the open,grassy plains of the plateau and wended our way between Cup and Saucer and the Mailbox, over snow-grass hillsides, alpine herbfield and grassy valleys. A scroggin stop was taken on an upper arm of the Geehi River. An hour or so later the billy was boiled for lunch at the creek (a tributary of the Tooma River) at the foot of lit Jagungal.

Fortified by the meal, the party climbed the long, easy slope to the summit in'20 minutes of steady effort. This was a first ascent of this imptessive mountain forbalf a dozen of the party.

A long afternoon's wals at a good pace brought us back to Alpine after a 9 hour trip that covered 30 km. A good effort by all concerned.. The weather had remained ideal for walking.

Singing around the campfire went on for hours until the party eventually evaporated to its tents.

The return trip past ladman's, Brassy Gap and Snowy Plains was just as pleasant, if warmer, and was cooled by a brief thunder shower over the final 15 minutes' walk. (Elapsod time for the return trip, including lunch: about 5 hours.) ,..

Hairy Black

Mount Clear..t ;. ....

Thirteen of us set out from near the deserted lit Clear homestead and walked east towards the main ri4go of the Clear range. The climb was steep, but light scrub and frequent stops made it pleasant. We had lunch at the trig amid excellent views of the hills in the Kelly area, and then *alked north-east along a track to the saddle where Left Hand and The Gap creeks theoretically rise. t'e followed the former, north for about four km hoping to find running wt±er, but only found stagnant pools. We then crossed over the ridge to Naas Creek which was equally fetid, but by this stage we were too hydrophilic to be choosy and made tea. There followed a ten km / walk back to the cars, this being. interrupted by another veryweleome tea- stop about 6 p.m. at a creek which was still flowing, and we finished walking j:ust as darimess fell.

Despite the heat, and the shortage of water, the'majority of the party remained cheerful and uncomplaining - it was a prive.lege to have led them. Special thanks to Jeff, for assisting with the slower members -of the party, to Anna for the grapes on the climb up, and to George for foflowing me-on the drive back when my car developed electrical trouble.

Tony Herlt Page 9 IT April 1978 tIog Wog - Tarn etc. (Canberra Day long weekend) 4 :.. There were 5 of us to start with - walking in across Wog Vog àtation in the dark; another two were found waiting for us at the start of the bridle track to Corang trig. The..track was easy to follow all the was past Corang trig; in fact too easy. Instead of it leading us to the conglomerate slope it went straight to the ridge to Canowie Brook. Although the mistake was discovered early, Marc decided he was sleeping on the spot he stood even though it Uas juti3bare conglomerate. I was not even allowed time (though it was still early) to find the other track. In the morning we walked to Canowie3rook for break! act. After that the heat/humidity became Somewhat oppressive as wo went over Tarn and down to Angel Falls where: we had lunch next to the pool at the bottom of the falls. The a.fternoonts walking then connisted of short walks and long swims down to the inaction of Holland Creek end KilpatrickCreek'where my pleath continue up Kilpatrick Creek was overshadowed by the party'Tt deafre to Sap— irrespectiy.Tot:the ext day's unirnown factors:_ Sluice Box Falls and. the cliffline on the astern side of Sturgess.

Next morning saw us happily boulder hopping up to Sluice BOX ?alls where we had lunch just below the canyon part (3mile) to the falls. A route was found up the cliff line mdffe oar±orthost of us by Peter C. and Ian putting in a rope belay for us in two places. At the second one we were all bodily hauled up about 5 feet, Then up the negotiable route to Elliott. Water was found in the saddle between Elliott and Sturgess and oon.sideration was given to camping on Elliott but it was decided (good partyl) to first have 4 look.alongtki eastern 611ff line of $zrgess:for a route to Hidden Valley. Peter C. found one atapoint where a split ia: the cliff line had occurredas ablódk had fallen áut. the route was easy but pack hauling and belaying was required at two points. I rejected a ossible route half way up due to beinEtbreatene4 by a four footbro. Snake. On reaching the top édiscotedtha.unfoitunately, we had missed

: ... the sunset. ....:

The descent into Hidden Valley was. 4°"!. 4 darkness and a torch was required to find our way up Hidden VaiIo* to, 6. large rock near which we camped (at about 8.30 p.rn0). The third day was ver leisurely (it was very humHand hot) along the.roadtothé nrthern end of Hoddle's Castle and along the plains of Hoddle Creek and the .Corsng River to Canowie brook for lunch. Then out along the track past (or in my case over) Corang trig to Wog Wog. The walk out (aft±ljthch) Was 4oüé.in. heavy rain — a. very welcome relief from the earlier morning heat. An excellent walk I thought — thanks muchly to Peter C. and ian for their help, especially in the cliff lines. . . Will Reynolds, Peter and Helen do Clifford, Marc Weinstein, . Ian Watson, Peter Cónroy, Gary Medaris (nominal leader)

FOR SALE: from Terry Jordan . ...... :.. Club badgs - metal and cloth

Books, from stock' lit Barney Guide 2.40 Thsshwáliting in the Victorian Alps $3.50 Equipmdñt fbi iushwalk1ng and Mountaineering dC 1.85

WANT: Any c.ontribpt.iqns. te the Club Library Page :10 IT April 1978 ?ThiBERSHIP ..

Prospective Members

Margaret Dwyer 28 Robertson st, Curtin A.C.T. 2605 816096 (H) 898038 (w) John H. I'ons .4 Ogilvie Place, Garran, A.C.T. 2605 814322 (H) 732424 (1r) Q. B. Steel 24 Cowan Street, Downer, A.C.T. 2602 412759 (H) 468846 (1-r) Keith Thomas 40 McIntyre Street, Narrabundah, A.C.T. 493327 (w) OR 492427 (vi) tohn Zubrycki 68 Schlich Street, Yarralumla, A.C.T. 2600 811336 (w) New Members

Brian Palm 14 Hodgldnson Street,. Griffith, A.C.T. 2603 490718 (iii)

Renewals

Chris Buckley 16 Penner .St, Downer, A.C.T. 2602 1 Michael and Barbara Merony 12 \ihitelaw St, Pearce, A.C.T. 2607 / 861503 (H) 819384 (W) - M. 731359 (Y) - B. Peter Ivan Ormay 26 Wangara St, Aranda, A.C.T. 2614 512428 (K) 375120 (ii). OR 375143(0 Gil Pearce 8/11 Earle St, Lyneham, A.C.T. 2602 497334 (H) 525928 (w) Judith Reid 45 Barada Cres., Aranda A.C.T. 2614 513317 (a) Joan and Frank Rigby 77 Creswell St, Cambell, A.C.T. 2601 491198 (H) 832242 (w) —P. D.oug Wright Mxstralian Consulate, BP 22, Noumea, New Caledonia Fritz Schaumberg 24 Arndell Street Macquarie, A.C.T. 214 513103 (H) 478949 (W) Change of Address

Giry Medaris 805322 (W) Wndy Davidson 414483 (H) 581622 (w) Mèmlship Secretary - Lyle A. Burgess 816503 (u)

Does anyone know what's happening to the Vidlers? Alan has written to me several times and it was a big effort to sort out the following -from.,. mssses of figures on temperature, populations., height differentials and the d*pth of snow between hi3 accommodation and the nearest ahop.

It appears that they spent a couple of weeks fl Perth (Alants parents live there) before going on to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Russia - Trans Siberian Railway to Moscow and Lennirigrad-where they visited many museums and art galleries. Page 11 U: April 1978 During late February and early March they skied in 11orway and Sweden, Alan says that he has been suffering from 'snow plough Itees' (due to high speed descents on roads). Daging a two week period the minimum and maximum temperatures varied from -19 C to -.7 C In the hut in which they were stayingi Alan even went on some epic trips during a three day blizzard - from the hut to thecar in a 'hOwling', wind to dig it out of the snow.

- Skiing down one road they rounded a corner and found a snowplough tractor blade and ruddy fan bearing down on ust and exited into soft snow on the side of the road where they were buried in the spray of snow as the snowplough passed. Mid-March saw them in Spain, the north coast being very mountain- ous and similar to the Budawangs and Weddjn Mountains. A further report will be forthcoming when a suitable accummulat ion of variables is indicative of something definate to write in 'It'. -Ed. / /

FOLK DANCE WOR1OP ED- / (5), 6 & 7 MAY 1978 1 FUoy FAflS CHICE CENTRE Sue Wild' a International Folk Dance Group is organising this folk dance. workshop which will be an opportunity for those with some folk 4anc&1ecperience to develop theirskilIs and for thoe who haven't tried it (slid who perhaps have secretly been lohging to have a go) -to learn some basic steps. Enjoyment for all in assured. The workshop will be conducted by Vial van Heeckeren, who also gave the highly successful Long Beach and Bathurst workshops. Vial, a most experienced andpatient teacher, will offer a programme of dances from tariounEuropean.cóüntries. Formal instruction will be given in two-hourly, sessions (non- compulsory) on the Saturday motUng and afternoon and on the Sunday morning. For the enthusiastic there will be a general dance on Friday iiight and a party for all on the Saturday night. As a special attraction the local CD?DA group MAY give a short performance. Sydney and Sutherland aarxce.., goups have also been invited. Those with any energy .:after all the dancing may like to do some a1klng in this scenic area (Morton National Park) and those who play musical instruments are urged to bring them along. COST: $24 - includes 2 nights accommodation and meals on Saturday and Sunday LOCAflON: Fitzroy Falls Conference Centre, Ryan' s Lane, Fitzroy Pails (map available from Sue Wild) BOOKINGS: Glenys West Ph. 897580 (w) 473756 (H):bef ore May 1 TRANSPORT: Will be arranged in the usual way - tou }ThIED TO BamG: bqdlinen, towel; blankets or sleeping bag, light clothes and'shoes'f'or dancing N.B. Dancing consumes a lot of eergy; it may be desirable to bring a small supply of niblets. In the meantime why not come along to our local: folk dancing evenings, which are held at:- HUGHES COMMUNITY CFZTTRE on:- SECOND MID FOtJ1PH \EDNESDAYS IN THE MONTH from:- 7.30 onwards Page 12 IT April 1978 waKs PREVIEws

Davies Canyon. - April (14) 15-16 This is quite a spectacular canyon, but not too hairy, the use of rope being necessary in only two places for short hand over hand sections. I'd be grateful if someone with a rope would come along. There are two possible routes out, via either Whalañia Falls or Mt Cyclops and the North Thurat Range - depending on the weather and the wishes of the party. Meg McKane

2 /4/78 List to be collected on Thursday 20/4. Transport arranged as usual on Friday (21/4/78). U±ban Fringe Rambles Many members know that there is some very pretty countryside in the open spaces, hills and ridges adjoining Canberra's residential areas, but this is often neglected in favour of more out of the way areas. These 'rambles' are desiied to make use of the network of paths Ia urban fringe areas, and to enjoy an afternoon of easy walking, plenty of Autumn colours and glorious views of the City and lake • With plenty of opportunities for refreshment stops, the walks should take 3 - 4 hours. Urban Fringe Ramble (i) Saturday l4ke your own way to Civic. At 1.32 pan. catch the bus to Hackett (Route. No. 25) from }Torthbounxe Ave near the Post Office. We will then walk through the foothills of Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie, behind Campbell, round to Lake Büxley Griffin and home to Civic. Uban Fringe Ramble (2) Saturday Makeyour own way to Civic. At 1.02 p.m. catch the bus to Red Hill (Route Ne. 1) from London Circuit outside Qantas House. We will (hopefully) walk via upper Red Hill, behind Dealcin ) along the back route via Royal Canberra GOlf Course to Yarralurnia and home along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Uban Fringe Ramble (3) Saturday Make your own way to Civic. At 1.28 p.m. catch the bus to Higgins (Route No. 41) from Alinga Street, opposite the Hotel Civic. We alight at Weetangera and walk south to the ridge line, ascend Mt Painter, cross to the .&randa Htlls; through Black Mountain and the ANU and back to Civic. - any local map Daryl Powell Starlight's Trail - Nattai River - May 6-7 I was going to do a walk in the Burragorang Valley this weekend, but the farmers have joined Moriarty's mob and are unfriendly. Instead I will take a trip down to the Nattai River below Mittagong, where it. flows through grassy flats under high sandstone cliffs. This activity will be suitable for people who want to start weekend walking; others will have time for side trips to Emmett's. Falls and Russell's Needle. . Page 13 IT April 1976 I Streetwalker Trips Ciong Caves - (26) 27-26 May This trip is intended to be devoted mainly to speleolo&r although people are welcome to go walking instead. It must be emphasised that extraordinary care must be taken to keep caves clean. Nothing may be left in side. You must think about where you are putting your muddy feet and be careful about bashing your head and damaging cave formations (Irn not worried about your heads). Essential gear is helmet, overalls or equivalent, 2 large torches and lots of fresh batteries (per person). Limit 10. Whites River Ski ToUring - 1-2 July This trip is intended for beginning ski tourers who have done a few day trips and feel capable of carrying a pack. Those who cannot afford Sow tents can stay in Whites River hut, If you do not know what gear to bring consult the club librarian for suitable literature. There will be optional side trips to trig, the Kerries and Diclq Cooper.

Bdgong High Plains ...29 July - 6 August We intend to star.. from Falls Creek and to cover the areas to Mt Nelse and to Feathertop in our wanderings. Some snow tent camping is pl.anned. Ebcpedition members currently number 4 and we could accomodate up. t6 4 more. Jagmgal - Kiandra Are - 3-10 September. Walking from the Gungahlin River to Cesja.cks then wandering around Jagurigal to P.inlay' s Lookout thence Wheelers Rut. Returning via O'Keefes and the Happy Jacks plain. Snow tents willbe used and a base camp (or two) would be set up somewhere near Jagungal. We can take up to 4 more skiers.

•. Notice of MotIon. . HI.

That an additioai grading 'P for independent be used to indicate. a fllk.... in which no person has leadership responsibilities. t •' .,. Moved: Charles Leedman Seconded: Gary Medaris

Comment . . : •. '. . • In practice this would mean that a walks co-ordinator would organise trnsport, starting place and time and finishing place and time. At his/her. option he/she might also decide to vet starters, organise by consensus for vatious starters to travel as a group, or not, etc. Although, information may be 'contained in a walks preview, each starter would be responsibile.: for gathering sufficient information for hiWherself. titer W wet s might appear (for example iii the walks grading descriptions) t I. = independent, eaàh starter must be capable of looking after hivVhorself, NO beginners' 1age 14 IT April 1978 AND THE ONES DUDER P31 POUNDS YOU CAN THROW BACK

WarwLBla den (kote - Parts one and two of this article appeared in the November and December issues of 'I - Ed.)

Escarpment North of Deaf Adder The escarpment offered similar walking to that of the south, however at its northern extremities (of our trip) probably gave the best views of the trip. Here large roálq formations Set amongst the low relieI valleys allowed views for many kilometreá. To give an idea of the style of these forMations, one outcrop we climbed was similar to the Castle. Indeed this one had a large cavern just below the summit with Aboriginal handstencils inside on the walls.

Walking Future Unless access to the Anthem Land is approved one is restricted to walking to the country on the Cahill and Jim Jim maps. Discussions with the rangers seem to indicate that the escarpment west of Jim Jim Pails has a lot to orfer though the depth of intrusion south would eventually run into farBinc/ mining areas (30-40 km away). Additional exploration along the escarpment here could lead to the discovery of Leichhardt's rotte.

Also tdbe explored is Mt Brockman, a largely disected outcrop near the ecarpment (23 km by 14 km at its largest dimensions) which apparently has not been explored. Indeed it has only had one or two short excursions on it. Séveral aboriginal caves are known to exist along its northern base.

Dennis Rittson (Kamerukas), this year's leader, has flown over the forbidden land and reports an unusual feature deep in the country known as the Ruin City. This is a large outcrop of sandstone/limestone? deeply out to look from the air like the skeleton remains of a bombed city.

Unrestricted, one could do trips from Nou.rlangie, following Jim Jim Creek over to the headwaters of the Katherine River, which could be followed down (on li].os) to Katherine (Gorge). Again one could attempt to follow Leichhardt, up the Wilton River and across to the East Alligator. A]ligators and Beagles

Please keep in mind, there are no alligators or beagles (Beagle Gulf) in Aust- ralia - they are the names of ships. There are howevercrocodiles, the Johnsons River (fresh) and the estuarine (salt water): crocodile. The fresh water croc can be ignored - a fussy eater, doen't like humans. The salt water fellar likes people and so we kept away from tidal influenced streams (e:g. the Roper and lower Alligator Rivers). Animals

I think it would be easier just to name the creatures seen rather than cornrile a story. One point however was the lack of kangaroo/wallabies throughout the trip - only about ten were seen. We saw buffaloes, roos, allabies, dingoes and a few cows. Birds

Really this is a delightful country for bird watchers and I only wish we had time to stay and study them. About a half hour before sunrise,, the birds came Page 15 IT April 1978 to life and welcomed in the dawn. Some were really noisy e.g. the blue winged kookaburra with its unfamiliar catchy laugh. On the plains, ibis, jabiru and egrets were seen. Along the Arnheu Highway these birds could be seen in great flocks in the grassy swamps (including the dancing brolga). Reptiles Probably a dozen small snakes were seen on the trip, mainly tree snakes. Fortunately Deaf Adder Creek did not live up to its name. Several long neck tortoises were seen, and of course the cites. We even found them on the àscarpmeñt *hé±e the waters appeared devoid of fish. -

Fish - §everal barramundi were caught though not for lack of trying; one weighed ibout, ten kg. These were a large fleshy fish which made pleasant eating. More commafly caught was the Saratoga (or native barramundi), a bony sweeter eating fish. Also caught was a black bream (sooty grunter) which did not eally prove to be the best of eating. Small black striped fish scavenging around were later identified as Archer (or Rifle) Fish. These fish would shoot down insects with a jet of water.

We had planned on fish to supplement. our diet but on the escarpment the fish population was non—existent (I wonder how the crocs survived?). Hence we tended to hit the pools on the plains. Initially the fish would bite then spook and not even look at our lures, so that we had some lean times between meals. We caught our fish on 15 - 20 kg lines and used balsa lures. -. (available only in Darwin?). flowers and Trees Although I am not a botanist, it was evident •that in juite a few ,paqe# , many and varied trees grew side by side. The most evident were the melàleucIa and the pandanus. A dark green leaved tree with bitter• orange fruit was later identified as a Quinine Tree. Other plants identified were several types of palms, the Billy Goat Plum, Turkey Bush (calytrix), several flowering gums, screw palms (pandanus, spiralis), banksia and Fern Leafed Grevillea. This last tree grew along 4ater courses and dripped a lovely sweet watery nectar. We tried several-of the 'fruit' trees (e.g. the Quinine) to supplement our diet buttone was palatable. Cribb in their book on edible bush food state that part of the pàndanus is -edible - as recorded by Leiclthardt. (Note he was even desperate enough to eat flying foxes.)

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7- The forestry service over the years has continued to carry out indiscriminate estruction of the undergrowth by firing the countryside. 'When broached on £his, they admitted that they don't keep records or have an environmental study. to follow. They apparently work on the assumption that the aborigine 4id it, and they: don't Imow what will happen if they stop the burning. tonsequently there is a constant pall of smoke and it is noticeable flying into Darwin. Immediate regrowth appears to be a sharp pointed spinifex, what -next? Spinifex was only encountered where the fires had been; - I don't know if it disappears in later growth. - Page 16 IT April 1978 First Aid

Several people visiting the area have been affected by some section of the pountry which causes swelling and itchiness. Therefore it is advisable to öarry some itch cream and anti-histamine tablets.

Summary An area well worth revisiting especially if the aborigines will allow better access into their lands. Obviously there are food problems for the Darwin Aero Club are inexperienced in food dumping, and there are few prominent features that could be used to relocate dropped items. We carried insufficient food and hence were forced to rely heavily on the land for our next meal. Eemember too that we did carry all our food and were unable to fit more in. Had things gone a little bit better the very co-operative rangers could have rivenfbod supplies into convenient lOcations for our support. In fishing we Should have hit the pools only once then moved on. The main problems to the area as I see it is the lighting of fires without prior study to the effect on the environment, and of course the primary and econdary influence of uranium mining. Already there is one creek west of Mt Broclonan that is radioactive - Radon Creek. Perhaps we'll see a new symbol on the legend at the foot of our maps. Bibliography "Australian Aboriginal Paintings in Western and Central Anthem Land" - B. J. Brandl. Fox Report Part Two - Ranger Uranium awironment Inquiry. Alligator Rivers Study - A Review Report. "North Australian Plants, Part (be" - Jenny Harmer. Book on all Australian Birds...from Readers Digest.

ACDONNELL RANGES June 4 - 17 9 1978 Details have yet to be finalised but the trip will comprise a series of medium/rough 3 to 5 day walks in an area with spectacular gorge and mountain desert scenery between Alice Springs and Mt Zie (approx 80 miles west, 4955 feet).

Transport costs: approx. $330 Further Details: Bob Harrison (525437(W) or 542518(E)) Warwick rnyden (Sydney)

P'OSITIaT VACANT 4 April 1978 Secretary - Needs to have a. strong interest in environmental matters. Duties to include trpthg, office administration and answering public requests.. Position involves dealing with people from a wide range of environmental groupsi Possibility of job becoming full-time. Please supply details of experience. Salary $6394.00 — $7331.00 p.a. for 30 hours per week. Close of applications: 19 April 1978 ( Inquiries: David Allworth (062) 47 3064 1 1 - fl A D-, 4nnr P+.. 'Cfli Appendix t IT APril 1978 thrrthms PERAM .A1'RIL 15-$ 1t tTFRAITC _4=RP M/M Bob Storey Ulladulla 612174(11) 1:100 9 000 15-16 ORRORAL, COPTER GAP, COTTER H. L/M Marc Weinstein A1.C.T. SCAJ3BY, KELLY SPUR 959102(11) 1:100,000 (14)15-16 wnavns CMWON M,41/W Meg MoKone Kenangra U 100,000 SUN 16 TINDERRY AND ONION WR Gary Medaris Michelago 1:100,000

SN 16 NT C0R H rM Bill Wilson A.C.T. 541479(H) 1:100 9 000

W11115 GENERAL 1V5EPThG - Land Use Research Building, 08180

SAT 22 MAJORS CREEK WATERFALL S/B Keith Vallard Aralueu ...... Liiuit15 ,.. 4 MoóyiPl, 1:100 9000

Giralang .

22-25 SNOWY MPS - }vInR&- Alis.on atreet: Kosciusko H.fl JACKS 1000 9000 2?-23 .9 ORAL, BThBERI., .. LEURA ....L/M ... Arm..Gibbs-Jordan Tantangara & NORTH 460066 ,.. .1!1009000 SJN 23 W TF2NiBT /M John Rutherford A.C.T.

. - .. . 48606(H) 1:100,000

TUES 25 *(0'TTER GAP . 44I Sue Saldais Tantangara (4iIzAc) (nst, collected. 20/4) 492166(W) 1:100,000

TEURS 27 CMTTTEE ME2L'rrnG - 81 Bonython Street, Dow4er. TEURS 27 'IT' CLOSING LA'E - 18 Alberga Street, Kaleen

(S)29-30 GO0]KAN'S FORD, BIIIDOOK. ... M,/ Rena Lays ]3indook FALLS - TOMAT CREEK Erpler. Info. Ann 1:31,680 Limit 12. .. 480066 x 267

9030 GINGERA FROM COfl ]W( WE Fred George A.C.T. 810385(11) 1:100,000

MY MON 1 CONSERVATION NIGHT - 28 Pambula Street, Kaleen WED 3 BUSH SONGS EVMJITG - 39 Fellows Street, Latham 4

Appendix 1, Page 2 IT April 1978.

MAY 6-7 MURRAY&MORGAN - HALFMOON WM Alison Currie Tantangara CREEK 469289(W) 1:100,000 Hilltop 6-7 *5fl3jG}ff TRACK - NATTAI -"S/M aeff Bennetts RIVER 822027(11) 1*25, 000

SUN CORONET PEAK L/R Gary Medaris Tantangara 7 1:100,000

ThES 9 COLLATION - 18 Alberga Street, Kaleen

0MW Bu.dawangs 13-14 NEWHAVt GAP - FOLLY POINT L/E Doug Grant BBXUlNERS WELCOME 463084(W) Ulladulla 1:100,000

13-14 JAGUMBA - CHINA WALLS WR The President Tooma/ 511887(11) Cabrauna SMA

SAT 13 *TJRBAN FRINGE WALK (i) S/E Daryl Powell Canberra

MT AINSLIE - MAJURA FOOTHILLS Tourist

SN 14 IC ELIZA - GIBRALTAR CREEK E/M Tim Wright Brindabella B1INNER'S WALK 1:100,000

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5421 20 VL/R Gary Medaris A.C.T. iRlI I isiOO,000

TI4UBS 25 WALXS PLAflTING

(:~6) 27 28 *COLWG CAVES WM John Street Buntgorang 1:125,000 WOG WOG, BIBENLUKE AND TARN WM Alison Currie Ulladufla 27 - 28 469289 1:100 9000

54T 27 *URBAR FRINGE WALK (2) $/E Daryl Powell Canberra RED HEL/YARRALUMLA Tourist

SUN 23 NT M0KP.ABNIE L/R Tim Wright Tantangara 1:100,000

JNE _--SAT 10 *URBMT FRINGE WALK (3) S/E Daryl Powell Canberra ARM€DA/BLACK MOUNTAIN Tourist SUN 11 SENTRY BOX HILL FROM L/R Tony Rent Tantangara GU]ENBY 1 :100,000 Appendix 1 page 3 IT April 1978 * See previews GRADIG OP WALI . Distance Short (s) - under 12 knday Medium (M) - 12-20 km/day . . .. . Long (L) - more than 20 lci,/day N.B.: Every 100 m climed or dropped rates 1 dxtra km. Conditiojia Easy (F]) - fire trails, good tracks, open forest or beach Medium (M) - bush tracks, alpine walking, some scrub or rock hopping Rough (H) - substantial scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambling or wading or streams Wet - compulsory swims (canyon bag essential and will be advised in preview), liloing or numerous river crossings

BOOXUIIG FOR WALKSMust be made on the appropriate sheetatPaddy Pallins shop, Northboune Avenue, Civic, by 5 pA. on the Thursday precóding the trip. DO IY2 TELEPHONE PADDY' S TO BOOK. DO NOT TE Ha(E3E LAI'R UNLESS UNAVOIDABLE. The leader Of a scheduled trip will be at the desiçiated starting point of a trip regardless of weather. Pets should not be brought on trips without permission of the leader. TRANSPORT COSTS: Are offset by a system thereby everyone contributes to the c the cost of running vehicles. These costs are based on figures of 7.0 cents/km for cars of under 170006 capacity; 9.0 cents/km for cars over 170060. In practice this works out at about 2.3 cents/km per passenger.

UIPMEWP FOR CLUB WALKS: Can be hired. from Arninal Ryan, 20 Uratibi Village, Crozier Citcuit, Kambah. 317392(11) CLUB CWTACPS: President - Henry Burmester 511887(11) Walks Sec. - Ann Gibbs-Jordan 480066(w) Editor - Gary iIedaris 805322(W) Walks Contact Officers - Len Medaris 411579 (H) - tary • Medaris 805322 (W) Peter Conroy 881111 (W) This issue of. IT was typed by Penny Leedperson.(L/R issuet).

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A gathering. Of. I terested ski-tourers will meet at Lit Chaffer's place- 9 Moss Street,I Cook (513187), at 8.00 p.m.. on Friday 28 April to map out a ski-touring programme for the 1978 season. Hope you can come.

RFnISTERn) FOR POSTING AS A PERIODICAL - CAfl)0RY 13 Price 20c Appendix 2 IT April 1978

NOTES POE LEADERS OR Trips without tears Canberra BushwaikThg Club

The purpose of thesnotes is to assist those responsible for leading Club trips. They contain a check list for leaders, for each of the various stages of a trip. This list should be regarded as a set of suggestions, rather than as a set of rules which must be rigidly followed.

APhilosophical Introduction He that mounts the precipes wonders how he came thither, and doubts how he shall return .... His walk is an adventure and his departure an escape. 114 has a kind of turbulent pleasure, between fright and admiration.' Samuel Johnson thoroughbred camper.... It is not the possession of the land, but the landscape he enjoys, and as for that, all the wild parts of the earth are his by a title that cá±ries with it no obligation, but that he shall not desecrate, nor lay them waste.' H. Kephart ) o man...goesiurther.thanhe who knows.not where he is going.' Oliver Cromwell .. whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.' Proverbs, 28.26 'The leader is responsible for ensuring that all members of the party are competent and properly equipped for the route to be undertaken; that they are fully aware of any possible difficulties of dangers; and that the party observe its limitations and does not ty to do too much within the time available.' . 'Safety in the &zsh', Hobart Walking Club 'The pleasures which are derived from a venture into the mountains, and the safety of the party, are largely dependent on good preparation before tile trip commences, and on the conduct of the party members as the...trip px'ogresses. A first esSential in a leader is that he must have a pmfound respect for the mountains and their dangers; he must also, out of his own e*perience,be able to make a considered but speedy judgement when need be. L a party of mixed experience his responsibility is particularly great; a he should therefore.be able to direct its actions firmly and do so when required. Nevertheless, it is a mark of a good leader that•, in most circumstances he guides his party' s actions unobtrusively and that it gàes on its way without any appearance of strong pressure from him. A leader should look for (and receive) help from the more experienced members or his party, who can assist by their example and support the inexperienced ill any special difficulties .... A leader can in this way properly share \ responsibility and weld his party into a unit. Good tempers and manners on. the part of members are essential to morale, and the loader should smooth out any incipient sources of trouble.' 'Safety in the Mountains', Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ Appendix 2 pag :2: .. April 1978 a cucaisa FOR LEADERS

Before the trip Plan tho route. carefully: Sources of information: tnaps (see Walks Secretary), aerial photos, other Club members, Club files, a reconnaissance trip. Select possible lunch stops and campsites. (These may later provide some of the highlights of the trip.) Check whether keys are needed for locked gates, or permission is required to enter private property. Assess the grade of the trip: Estimate distances, and major as.cents and descents. Note possible hazards (e.g. predicted weather, changes, rivers, steep 'rocks)., and sources of delay (e.g. thick scrub). Assess the clothing and equipment required - particularly any unusual requirements such as water, fuel.stoves or ropes. Supply notes about the trip, including its grading to the Walks Secretary.. Note any variations to normal booking arrangements. Contact all members of the party or drivers': . • Appoint a deputy leader, and involve him in the preparations for;: the trip. . • Check the experience, capacity, and equipn)ent of any members of the party who are unknown to you.;. . • Allocate pascengers to 'drivers, and notify drivers of the tine, and place of the rendezvous. Tell drivers if you want them to contact their passengers. Take some small change with you, for settling later transport payments -. (see below). . The beginning of the tr,p . '. .

7 Introduce the members of the party' :to. one another. 8j Outline the trip - probable route, and lunch and evening stops'.

9.; Before leaving the rendezvous, check for shortages of equipment (e.g. tents), note the speedometer mileage, and specify checkpoint arrangements for drivers (e.g. important road intersections where they should wait).

The middle of the tr ip 19. Assist, inform and encourage::' Assist members of your party to appreciate their surroundings (e.g. assist beginners with map reading). • Inform your party of any changes in plans.. 1courage the hesitant, when diffic,is,,.arise. Keep the party together, or appoint a deputy, or a whip, to look after the slower group. Rest regularly, at interesting spots if possible. Use judgement and commonsense when hazards arise (e.g. weather changes, rivers, steep rocks). Appendix 2 Page 3 April 1978

14. Camp before dark, Site the camp with care and imagination. Leave no • traces of your party' s presence when you depart. p he end of thri 1. Calculate the transport charges: Calculate the total mileage. (outward plus returi). Find out the number of large cars (1800cc and above) and small cars (less than 1800cc) used for the trip. Add totl mileagexno. of large cars x 9 cents/km) to 3 \ total mileage x no. of small cars x 7 cents/la) and divide the result by the number of passengers. • Collect the appropriate amount from each passenger, and distribute to each driver the amount appropriate to the size of his car.

1. Report the safe return of your party (see diredtions on trip list).. • If your party is delayed, report the fact, and reasons for the delay, • as soon as possible. If an emergency arises, and help is needed, contact PETER CONROY (881111, day) or LEN }iJEDARIS (411579, day Or night), or an experienced Club member.

17. Write a report on your trip for the Editor of IT.

APPENDIX 3 - CLUB LIBRARY STOCK LIST - March 1978 1. Journals awMC Newsletter 1971 + isbane Bushtaiksr (BTh7) 1972 + dtw Activities program and newsletter 1971 + iwpf. Fed. of Victorian Walling Clubs. Federation News 1971 + Heybob (UQBWC) 5 8 11, 13 - 16 (1964) + HObart Walking Club0 Circular 1967 + Into the blue (?i iii (1971) + Jilalan ( Catholic BWC) 1968 + Kbsciusko Huts Msoiation Newsletter 1973 + Melbourne Bushualkers News 1971 + Mblbourne Walker (nwc) 1970 + NSW Federation of B'ishwnlking Clubs. Minutes of meetings Newsletter otths Euzhwalkers of 118W 1 (1976) + Slrline 20 (1970) + .. $ydney Bushwalker 1971 + . . 1 Pésmanian Tramp 15, 18, 19 2 21, 22 (1961) + Trampalong (VM'Td) 1978 + Walk (cw) 1967 + ThA Regicn Newsletter 1971 + ... . H . Selected Monographs :. Allen. Hiking from early Canberra. 1971 Atistralian Andean Expedition n.p., n.d. .. BarroW. 25 Family bushwalks in and around Canberra.. 1971 Blackshaw. Mountaineering, revised ed. 1975 Bonythôn. Walking the Flinders Ranges 1970 Bass-Walker. Peaks end high places. Hobart 1950 Brady. Nordic tcuring and cross-country skiing. Oslo 1968 Brownlie. Wilsons Promontory National Park. 2nd Ed. 1973 Buck. Mapping index for National Parks of 118W. 1975 Bueler. Mountains of the world. 1970 Bunnelle. Food for knapsackers. Sierra Club 1971 Chapman. South West Tasmania.: Track and guide notes. 1977

Appendix 3 Page 2 IT April 1978 (X'oqs countxystLSngt an-introductjon Ohickering and Licks 1972 Damania. Hobart 1972 Elliott. Black Mtn Reserve: preliuinar,,r development and management plan 1972 Faithley. Warrumbungles. 1977 Fx.Warrumbungle National Park, 2nd ed. NPWS 1974 Fiture of Lake Pedder. 1973 Ghtty. Nature is your guide. (1958) 1977 Geehi Club. Walks, 3rd ed. 1966 Gpulburn Field Ntvuralist Society. Introduction to the natural history of the Goulburn district. 2nd ad. 1977 Hammond. Thishwali:e' s guide to SE 3rd ad. 1973 Hart. Walking softly in the wilderness. 1977 Hewitt. JTt Cook alpine regions,2nd ad. 1972 Hoare. Bamblerts guide to Norfolk Island. 1965 HWC. Safety in the bush, 4th ed. 1970 Iapressions of a tramping club : VTMC 1947 - 1968 (Nz) Iñgwerrei. Vegetation of the Ainslie Majura Reserve. 1974 Iñgwerren. Vegetation of the Jervis Bay territory. 1976 Jémieson. Outdoor senior scouting near Sydney. 1968 Lake Pedder. Johnson. 1972 Mdye. Fieldbook of nature photography. 1974 MtJMC. Bushwalking in the Victorian Alps. 1974 MtThTC. Equipment for bushwalking and mountaineering. 1974 Mitchell. Mountaineering first aid, 3rd. ed. 1977 Johnson. Alps at the crossroads. 1974 Ejnastcrn. Penguin book of the bush. 1977 Móirs guide book. Northern section, 4th ed. 1968 U Southern section, 3rd ed. 1959 Mortlock. Rambles around Canberra. IWA. 1977 Mt Barney guide. UQ$WC 1977 Neilson. South West Tasmania: land of the wild. 1975 NSW Bushfire committee. Map reading ... 1965 N.Z. Arthurs Pass NP Handbook 1974 • N.Z. Egmont NP Handbook 1976 N.Z. Fiordland NP Handbook 1973 N.2. Mt Aspiring NP Handbook 1971 N.Z. Mt Cook NP Handbook 1973 • N.Z. Nelson Lakes NP Handbook 1974 N.Z. Tongariro NP Handbook 1965 N.Z. Urewera NP Handbook 1975 N.Z. Westland NP Handbook 1973 Paflin. Bushwalking and camping, 9th ed. 1973 Robbins. Basic rockcraft. 1971 Roberts. Conondale Range. 1977 [QlaJ Siemsn. Alpine track : VIalhnlla to Mt Bogong. 1971 Sit camping. 1974 Stephensen. The Pennine way 1969 Stoves for mountaineering. 1975 Styles. Backpacking : comprehensive guide. 1976 SURC. Gundungura : guide. 1970 Tejada-Flores. Wilderness skiing. 1972 Thomas. 50 walks in the Grampians. 1977 Thbmas. 120 walks in . 1976 Thtmas. 100 walks in N.S.W. 1977 Toring the finders Ranges. RAASA. 1966 Trãcknotes 73. Greenwood. 1973 [victoriaJ 7 Wl3derness in . Helman 1976 Bujhwalldng near Canberra. CC. 1974 Dothbrovskis. The auiet land. 1977 L TasmaniaJ I sin also maintaining pamphlet riie on such topics as: Victorian National Parks New Zealand Queensland National Parks Touring inifornatjon,-etc. Contributions to these tould be more than welcome. - Terry Jordan a , I

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