CANBERRA BUSH WALKING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER

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1 it GPO CANBERRA BUSH WALKING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER Box 160, CanberraACT26Ol III]!UJLUSJ Dickson Library Community Room Wednesday 15March, 8.00 pm onwards Make the most of the evening and join other members at 6. OOpm for a convivial (BYO) meal at the Vietnamese Restaurant at O'connor Shops (the one on the corner). fly to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in comfortable time. PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE Briefly, I'd like to mention a number of issues referred to by the Club's Constitution: "appreciation and conservation of the Australian countryside, bushland, fauna and flora and to encourage field studies" and "support the establishment and preservation of national parks and wilderness areas". Although ours is not a political club, I feel that we bushwalkers should have more than just a passing interest in conservation issues that can affect our walking areas. Recently, there have been a number of "green" issues, ranging from the debate on woodchipping, the reduction of the nominated Deua Wilderness area, the future management of the Royal National Park and the potential for inundating much of the Kowmung River by the raising of the Warragamba Dam, to name a few. How well do you keep informed about these kinds of issue? The general media will offer some infonnation. The Bushwalker newsletter of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs in NSW, the Conservation News newsletter of the ACF, Broadcast newsletter of Greening of Aust. and the National Parks Bulletin are some of the better sources of information and can be borrowed from our Library. Onto other club matters. Walk leaders please phone the Check-in Officer as soon as possible after a walk. He shouldn't have to chase you up. Sylvia Flaxman has offered to co-ordinate a First Aid Course if there are enough members interested - please phone her about the details. The club thanks Joyce Weeks for donating much of Bill Burford's bushwalking gear to the club. Some may be sold at the coming gear sale and the proceeds put to another tent, perhaps. You might be interested to know what some of the Commitee are up to when you don't see them walking! Alan is soon to be jetting to all capital cities for work reasons. David is still in South America, flies back to Canberra for a week and then off to Japan again for work. Rob is at present bushwalking with a group of his students from Katoomba to Mittagong. The last I heard of Maurice was that he was in Sydney and then going to Tasmania. Mike's lounge room is covered with books and magazines in preparation for the library. Roger went blackbcrrying with Rosemary, who is also helping to index the library. Last week I camped with my school out at the Cotter Reser*. In David's absence, this IT is a team effort by Alan, Bill and myself with Paul driving the software! So now you know why I said that being a member of the commitee should mean being a member of a team. It also explains why we need YOU to lead walks (I've asked committee members to lead at least 4 walks every 6 months, and mostly we have) P Janet Edstein

2 WALK SECRETARY'S WAFFLE Thanks to the people who attended the walks planning evening. They appeared to enjoy themselves and contributed a number of walks. However, the program remains very thin from Easter onwards. The two months after Easter is probably our best walking period, after summer heat and before winter cold. Historically it is the time we get most activity on club trips - but it can only happen if leaders come forward, particularly as two of our three most prolific leaders of recent years are not leading at all this year, and the other is trying not to. This is a great opportunity for you to program your favourite walks. If you want to go walking it is up to you to help generate the type of walks you want on the program, either by leading some yourself; or by encouraging others to lead them. There is no mysterious "they" (who should put on more trips/organise more social events... ) available - you are "they". It is particularly important to include adequate easy day trips. They are the starting point for most newcomers, and a program without a heavy lacing of easy trips inevitably results in overall decline of the club as newcomers, and others, look elsewhere for their walking, and oldies get old, lose interest, or leave Canberra. I have a description of about 30 easy trips available, plus all ITs since October 1972, if you want ideas. Several walks placed on the program at the walks planning evening were from these sources. Don't worry that a walk has already 'been done'. Most members have been here less than three years so trips run prior to that effectively are new, and in any case a maximum of 16 people did the trip last time, so there are still plenty of potential 'customers. Some trips are programmed every year (or more often) and still attract large numbers. For example, I have received numerous complaints that I did not put on an Ettrema day trip as I have every February for the last nine years. Incidentally, none of my trips are 'copyright', and I doubt whether any regular leader would or could object to someone leading a trip they have led in previous years, particularly if they are not leading it this year - 'I can't think of where to lead a trip' is no excuse P Akin Vidler PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS Ailan Millican, Holder; Ann Bull, Kaleen; Jan Murrell, Rivett; David & Leeanne Tennant, Gowrie. NOTICE OF MOTION The Club approve the expenditure of $150 to update and expand the Club library. Some of the books under consideration include: Exploring Narnadgt & Tidbinbilla, 25 Family Bushwalks, Walking the South Coast, Walking the Wilderness Coast. Moved: Janet Edstein Due to a lack of space resulting from the inclusion of the membership list, we are unable to include members' walk reports in this issue (Sorry again, Roger). Further contributions would be grateflilly received. The Gang of 4 Acting Editors

3 ACTIVITY PROGRAM GRADING OF WALKS: (5) Shod - under 12km1day; (M) Medium km1day; Long - over 20km1day. (E) Easy - firetrail, tracks, beaches etc; Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub; (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. TRANSPORT: Costs are presently 25 cents a kilometre per car, 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, the number of passengers per car and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are rough estimates only, based on four people per car, and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. Members are reminded that bookings normally close at 2 pm on Thursday. NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: Every person taking part in a Club activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any injury or loss personally incurred. The leader should check with you that you are capable of completing the proposed trip - by assessing this from observation on previous walks or by asking where, when and with whom you have walked previously. Your leader should also check that you are aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed. A leader may reject any applicant they think is not suitable for the trip. SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell (w) (h), the President or Walk Secretary Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Pat Miethke (w) (h), Woden - Doug Wright (h). CHECK-IN/ CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the club is Michael Pedvin (h), (w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in officer. Saturday 11 March - Endrick Falls - SIRJW Climb down to the river just below the falls and then continue downstream. Return along a track. Plenty of opportunity for swimming. The terrain is rocky but not too demanding. Map: Nerriga 1: Leader: Bill Brown (h) (w). Transport cost about $18. Saturday 11 March - Bullen Range (continued) - MJMJW A late program addition aimed at those insufficiently organised to contact a leader by Thursday - no need to book, just meet at the far (Western) end of the Casuarina Sands carpark at 9:00am. The walk is an extension of my recent evening walk there. Well follow the range from Paddy's River crossing to a point a few km south of Bullen trig before descending to the Murrumbidgee via a convenient spur. Return will be via the western side of the river and the eastern corridor track - two river crossings needed. Map: Cotter Dam 1: Leader: Terence Uren (h), (w) March - Mt Jagungal, Tumut River - M/M We will walk in via the Round Mountain Fire Trail, traverse Jagungal (west to east) for views of the Snowies and camp in the headquarters of Bogong Creek. We can walk out via either Bogong Creek and the Tumut River or the Farm Ridge Trail. Map: Klfancoban 1: Leader: George Carter (h) (w). Transport cost about $ March - Dubbo Falls - MJR Walk mainly on firetails on Day 1 to visit Kells Hut for lunch and cool off in the adjacent natural spa. Camp overnight on the Goobragandra River. On Day 2 we will follow the old bridle trail (with some scrub) along the river to Dubbo Falls and find an abandoned mine. Back to the cars with some scrub and fire trail walking: Map: Brindabella 1: Leaders: John & Margaret Cooper (h). Transport cost about $11.

4 11-12 March - Sea-kayaking weekend at Tathra - E/W See and experience the coast as never before! Join us for an introductory weekend of sea-kayaking at Tathra. No prior experience required. Extensive instruction provided in relaxed setting before an introductory trip along the coast. Base - camping at a fully equipped camping ground. Start Friday night, finish Sunday afternoon. Cost: $100 each for all equipment - sea kayak, buoyancy vest, paddle etc, introduction by qualified instructors, and guiding. There will be an introductory session in Canberra on Wednesday 8 March at 630pm at Black Mountain Peninsula boat ramp. Leaders: David Cregan (h), (w) or David Campbell ('h), (w). Transport about $30. Sunday 12 March -Gigerline Gorge - SIM A relaxed trip to an attractive little gorge just upstream from Tharwa. Features some not too difficult rock hopping and lots of swims (not compulsory). This trip will not go if conditions are unsuitable for swimming. Map: A CT 1: Leader: Vance Brown (h). Transport cost about $5, or informal. Sunday 12 March - Schofield Hut - Mount Nungar Circuit - MJM (A last minute change - this trip has been shortened and altered from the originally planned route) A stroll south of Tantangara Dam along a rolling range. For those interested in a slightly novel trip. Map: Tantangara 1:25000 or 1: Leader: Arthur Knight (h), (w). Transport cost about $25. Wednesday 15 March - MONTHLY MEETING Talks by noted Canberra experts on cycling, canyoning & canoeing. Opening of the Club Library, Gear Sale. The packed program starts at 8pm at Dickson Library. Saturday 18 March - Molonglo below Coppins - M/E A walk for a summer's day mainly down the gorge with frequent swimming stops. Bring bathers and children if you wish. Start mid morning, finish by tea time. Maps: Canberra/Cotter 1: Leader: Keith Sayers (h). Saturday 18 March - Big Hole & Marble Arch - WE A fairly easy trip across the Shoalhaven towards the Deua NP. Visit the well known and spectacular Big Hole, and picturesque Marble Arch. The trip is mainly on track, partly in scrub, Map: Kain 1: Leader: Doug Floyd (h), (w). Transport cost vicinity $12. Sunday 19 March - Compo Canyon & London Bridge - WE Start at London Bridge and walk via trails to Compo Canyon. Those who wish can climb down to the base (loom, steep). After lunch, return to the 1 870s homestead where entry has been specially arranged with the ranger. Return to explore London Bridge. Leader: Ron Waugh (h), (w). Transport cost about $ March (Canberra Day) - Ben Boyd National Park - WE Day Walks from a base camp at Saltwater Creek to explore the spectacular rocky coast and beautiful secluded beaches. Time for fishing and swimming I surfing and to inspect the lighthouse on windswept Green Cape. Map: Kiah 1: Leaders: Janet & Paul Edstein, Rene Lays a). Transport cost around $ March (Canberra Day) - Nimmo Hill, Jagungal, Burrungubugge River- WE A variation on a popular annual tradition. Start from Nimmo Hill, follow tracks and open country to cross the main range south of Cesjacks Hut, then camp near Doubtful River. Next day, climb Jagungal for great views, descend south to the upper Geehi, passing Bulls Peaks to camp before Kidmans Hut. Return via Teddys Creek Fire Trail. Maps: Eucumbene, Khancoban 1: Leader: Sue Vidler ). Transport cost about $ March (Canberra Day) - Gingra Creek IKanangra-Boydi- MIM-R Early Saturday start from Canberra. Starting from Kanangra Walls, the walk proceeds via Krafls Wall, Krafts Ridge and Gingra Creek to the Kowmung River. Return to Kanangra Walls via Gingra Ridge. The trip offers great southern Blue Mts views, impressive cliff lines, swimming holes and great campsites. Map: Dunphy sketch map. Leader: Richard Rain (w), (h). Transport cost about $30. (17) March (Canberra Day) - Hannels Spur - L/R After a Friday night drive from Canberra, on Saturday climb nearly 1 800m in some of Australia's most spectacular scenery, to camp between Mt Townsend and Abbott Peak. Sunday wil be spend with a leisurely walk to Lake Albina and Mt Kosciusko, and Monday will be spent returning to the cars. (A great opportunity for those who missed this classic trip last time due to its proximity to Christmas - A V). Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000 or 1: Leader: Paul Rustomji ). Transport cost about $35, plus park entry fee March (Canberra Day) - Murrumbidgee Canoe Trip Pleasant paddle from Gundagai to Wagga over 3 days, camping en route at Wantabadgery and Oura Beaches. This trip offers a lot of current assistance and swimming beaches. If you feel you can handle the pace, ring Chris. Leader: Chris Bellamy (h), (w). Transport cost about $125 per car.

5 SO, YOU'RE DELAYED - SO WHAT What should you do if delayed or lost? The problem in answering this question is that those delayed often include other parties in their thinking. The other parties being the folks who are expecting you back at a certain time, including friends, family and the Club Check-in Officer, Mike Pedvin. Thus, those delayed will often try to secondguess what those at home are thinking and what they are likely to do, My advice to you and to those at home is: act in your own self-interest. Concern with what others may think or do may result in you over-extending yourself and placing yourself and others at greater risk, thus converting what may have been a delay and a simple inconvenience to injury and longer delay. As a general rule, people are given an opportunity to get out by themselves. Accordingly, there is no reason for people to be concerned that their delayed return will automatically result in a search and rescue call-out. It is important that those at home, as well as those out walking, are aware of this rule. Just how much time should be allowed before a search and rescue party is called out will depend on whether it is a one-day or more-than-one-day walk, the weather conditions and where the walk is being held. If those at home are concerned as to what is an appropriate response to a particular circumstance, they can contact an experienced bushwalker to get advice on what may be appropriate. Should this be the Club, this will give the Club time to warn people of a possible call-out, should it turn out to be necessary to contact the police and call out a search and rescue team. So, if you are held up or geographically embarrassed, take your time, have a think about where you are and what your resources are, before you decide on your action or non-action. The time to worry about others is when you get out, and not before. Once you are out and as soon as you can, call the Check-in Officer or, failing that, another Committee member. If neither Cheek-in Officer nor another Committee member is contactable, call the local police and let them know you're OK. Even if the police have not been contacted, any call-out will eventually have to go through them. Mind you, one of the best meals I ever had on a walk was near the junction of the Tuross River and Myrtle Creek when, unlike this year, flood waters meant we had to stay out an additional night. Metr we had all tossed in what food each of us had left, we had a very enjoyable pot-luck - preceded by sherry. On this occassion, I did not remember the telephone of the Check-in Officer. Instead, I called work (as the Checkin Officer would call there to see where I was) and the ACT Police. As the then Check-in Officer, Alan Mikkelsen, will tell you, and has often reminded me, I erred on this occasion by not leaving a list of people on the walk in the letterbox. P David Campbell Club Search and Rescue Officer PUBLISHER'S PLEA Some members may not be aware of the significance of the IT collation which is on the program every month. All members are welcome to come to this event where we fold, label and sort the ITs in a convivial atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to socialise with your fellow members and learn about past, ftrture and prospective trips. Hosting an IT collation is a good way to contribute to our social agenda and enjoy the company of bushwalkers at home. I am currently seeking venues for future collations. If you would be willing to provide your home, please give me a call on (H), (W) P Bill Brown

6 Supplement to March 1995 IT NAME CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 ADDRESS Page 1 TELEPHONE HOME WORK ABBOTF, Roger 13 Solly P1, Emu Ridge, BELCONNEN ACT ADAMS, David 6/92 Hodgson Crs, PEARCE ACT ADAMS, Robert 157 William Webb Drive, MCKELLAR ACT ADDISON, Henry 8 Neales St, KALEEN ACT ALLEN, Craig 13 Blandon P1, HOLT ACT * AMOS, Diane 1 Captain Cook Cres, NARRABUNDAH ACT ANIDO, Glen 12 Finlayson Place, GILMORE ACT ARMOUR, Jan 37 Holmes Cr, CAMPBELL ACT # ASHBURNER, James 2D Century Courts, 4 Beetaloo St, HAWKER ACT ASPDEN, Allison 286 Duffy St, AINSLIE ACT ATKINSON, Lynn 26 Gairdner Cet, KALEEN ACT BAIN, Richard 16/41 David St, O'CONNOR ACT BARREn, David 24 Elliott St, CAMPBELL ACT BATFEN, Meredith 19 Schumack St, WEETANGERA ACT BAULDERSTONE, Peter 34 Bainbridge Cl, CHISHOLM ACT BEAUMONT, Bruce 12 O'Hagan St, LATHAM ACT BECKER, Norman 6/61 Wolseley St, KOGARAH NSW 2217 BEDDIS, Roger Guraguma, RMB 1701, Ginninderra Rd, SUTFON NSW BELL, Bob 8 Wattle Ave, CAPTAINS FLAT NSW BELL, Paul 8 Wattle Ave, CAPTAINS FLAT NSW BELLAMY, Chris 57 Gardiner St, DOWNER ACT BENDELI, Nic AIS Residences, BELCONNEN ACT BENNE'ITS, Carol 6 Toohey Fl, WANNIASSA ACT BENNETFS, Jeff 6 Toohey Fl, WANNIASSA ACT BERNHARDT, Malcom 2 Mildenhall P1, FRASER ACT BERRY, Sandra 15 Cockburn St, CURTIN ACT BIBO, Robert 74 Summerville Cr, FLOREY ACT BINDER, Monika P0 Box 33, AINSLIE ACT BLACK, Harry 121 Fairhaven Point Way, Wallaga Lake, (0649)34548 via NAROOMA NSW 2546 BLAKERS, Andrew S Jalanga Cr, ARANDA ACT BLAYDEN, Warwick P0 Box 228, WEST RYDE NSW 2114 (02) BODY, Michael 12 Barton Ct, BARTON ACT BOURKE, Anne 11 Hannan St, MAWSON ACT BROOKER, Enid 36 Lead St, YASS NSW BROOKS, Andrew 1 Guise St, SUTFON NSW * BROOKS, Kathryn 34 Bainbridge Cl, CHISHOLM ACT BROWN, Ailsa 1/11 McKeahnie St, QUEANBEYAN NSW #* BROWN, Bill P0 Box 487, CANBERRA CITY ACT BROWN, Damien 17 Faunce Cr, O'CONNOR ACT BROWN, Vance 23/2 Sexton St, COOK ACT BROWNSDON, Allan 3/132 Kosciusko Ave, PALMERSTON ACT BULL, Ann 9 Bokhara Cct, KALEEN ACT BURMESTER, Henry 29 Quandong St, O'CONNOR ACT CALVERT, Robert 6/37 Crillies St, WOLLSTONECRAFT NSW 2065 CALVERT, Valerie 6/37 Crillies St, WOLLSTONECRAFT NSW 2065 CAMERON, Ken 8 Clisby Cl, COOK ACT CAMERON, Morag RMB 414 Newington Rd, BUNGENDORE NSW CAMPBELL, David 15 Laycock P1, HOLT ACT CAMPBELL, Kaye 38 Parkhill St, PEARCE ACT CAMPBELL, Neil 33 Bishop St, NEWTOWN TAS 7008 CAMPBELL, Prue 27 Debenham St, MAWSON ACT CANNON, Robert 26 Irwin St, YARRALUMLA ACT CARMICHAEL, David 136 Clinton St, GOULBURN NSW CARNE, Greg 7 Galway P1, DEAKIN ACT CARROLL, Nathan 3 Tully St, HOLDER ACT CARTER, George 1 Marulda St, ARANDA ACT CASSIDY, Kerry FIat 9, 56 Henderson Rd, QUEANBEYAN NSW Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards (h) Please

7 Supplement to March 1995 IT NAME CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 ADDRESS Page 2 TELEPHONE HOME WORK CHAIT, Jennifer 30 Jenner Crt, WANNIASSA ACT CHAPMAN, Bathe 36 Debenham St, MAWSON ACT CHAPPLE, Robin 2 Dunlop St, HACKETI' ACT CHEETHAM, Eddie 4 Dirrawan Gardens, REID ACT CHESSON, Jean 159 Chuculba Cr, GIRALANG ACT CLARK, Annette 31 Findlay St, HIGGINS ACT CLARKE, Nick S Fuscan Crt, Mooroobool, CAIRNS QLD 4870 CLARKE, Tim 3 Barkly St, FORREST ACT Z COLE, Margaret 21 Rutledge St, BUNGENDORE NSW CONROY, Peter 96 Strickland Cr, DEAKIN ACT COOPER, John 10 Tudawalli P1, CHAPMAN ACT COOPER, Margaret 10 Tudawalli P1, CHAPMAN ACT COSGROVE, Carol 14 Meiklejohn P1, FLYNN ACT COTSELL, Guy RMB 414 Newington Rd, BUNGENDORE NSW CREGAN, David 2 Fenwick Pt, Emu Ridge, BELCONNEN ACT CRONIN, Julie 31 MeCormack St, CURTIN ACT CROSSFIELD, Len 159 Chuculba Cr, GIRALANG ACT DALGARNO, Lynn 46 Cockle St, O'CONNOR ACT DALGLEISH, Rod 6 Spence P1, HUGHES ACT DAMIANO, Rino 20 Leighton St,PEARCE ACT DANARO, John 1 Smith St, WEETANGERA ACT DANARO, Kate 1 Smith St, WEETANGERA ACT DAU, Stephen 34 Enright Cr, FLOREY ACT DAUKAS, Tony 11 Sampson Cl, MELBA ACT DAVEY, Alan 3 McCormack St, CURTIN ACT DAVIDSON, Don 72 Birdwood St, HUGHES ACT DAVIES, Rene 4910 Cloister Drive, Maryland 20852, USA DAVIS, Phil 23 Michie St, WANNIASSA ACT DEGLOPPER, Donald 25 The Pines, 20 Oliver St, LYNEHAM ACT DEKIEFTE, Cathy WESTON DEKIEFTE, Rene WESTON DEWAR, Robert 49 Banambila St, ARANDA ACT DODGSON, Gerald 34 Harris St, HACKETF ACT DONOHUE, Paul 42 Elimatta St, REID ACT DOW, Murray 67 Tyson St, AINSLIE ACT DROHAN, Dave 22 Brennan St, HACKETF ACT P EDSTEIN, Janet 19 Gamor St, WARAMANGA ACT * EDSTEIN, Paul 19 Gamor St, WARAMANGA ACT fl EDWARDS, Roger 2 Hellyer St, HOLDER ACT EDWARDS, Rosemarie 2 Hellyer St, HOLDER ACT ENFIELD, Margaret 3 Valder Pt, FARRER ACT ENGLE, Jennifer -5/17 Campbell St, QUEANBEYAN NSW ERRATF, Christine 12/5 Lane Poole P1, YARRALUMLA ACT EVANS, Patritia 100 Argyle Square, REID ACT FARAGHER, Andina 4/48 Goldner Cd, MELBA ACT FARRELL, Maureen 47 MacPherson St, O'CONNOR ACT FLANAGAN, Paul 28 Chisholm St, AINSLIE ACT FLANIGAN, Ian 78 Atherton St, DOWNER ACT 2602 FLAXMAN, Sylvia "Kalangadoo", RMB 813, BURRA NSW FLEMING, Ted 14 Bulwarra Cl, O"MALLEY ACT FLOYD, Doug 27 Duf& St, AINSLIE ACT FORSTER, Andrew 38 French St, HACKETT ACT FORSTER, Robert 38 French St, HACKETT ACT FRANZI, Ray P0 Box 27, DUFFY ACT FRASER, Fiona 9 Hilder St, WESTON ACT FRENCH, John 28 Rohan St, RICHARDSON ACT GARR, Tony 6 Mullan Place, COOMA NSW I - Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards (h) Please

8 Supplement to March 1995 IT NAME CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 ADDRESS Page 3 TELEPHONE HOME WORK GATENBY, Jan 16 Goodparla St, HAWKER ACT GATENBY, Phil 16 Goodparla St, HAWKER ACT GAUCI, Michael 13 Twelve Trees Cr, FLOREY ACT GIBBS-JORDAN, Ann 71 Onkaparinga Cr, KALEEN ACT GILL, Kevin 3 Hodgéman St, MAWSON ACT GILLIES, Douglas 82 Pollux St, YASS NSW GISZ, Steve 3 Bungey St, CAMPBELL ACT GORDON, Donna 47 Morgan Cr, CURTIN ACT GORDON, Tom 47 Morgan Cr, CURTIN ACT GRAY, Rob Unit Darcy Cl, GORDON ACT GREEN, Roger 16 Cassinia St, O'CONNOR ACT GREGG, Beverly 19 Macquarie Court, 26 Macquarie St, BARTON ACT GROOM, Linda 96 Strickland Cr, DEAKIN ACT GURR, Greg 4 Womba P1, GIRALANG ACT GURR, Sue 4 Womba P1, GIRALANG ACT GUnRIDGE, Graham 48 Langdon Ave, WANNIASSA ACT HALL, David 8 Oakwood Pt, ISABELLA PLAINS ACT HANRATFY, Janet Unit 17, Block 4 Greehaven Ct, HUGHES ACT HATCH, Lynch!! 34 Dugdale St, COOK ACT HAWKINS, Jennifer 1511 Fiona Court, ST KILDA VIC HAYDON, John 59 Longstaff St, LYNEHAM ACT HEINZE, Dawn 7 Ingamells St, GARRAN ACT HENRY, Ron 80 Onkaparinga Crs, KALEEN ACT HICKSON, Ian 33 Miming Cr, ARANDA ACT HO, Carolyn 18 Gurner Pt, LATHAM ACT HOAD, Ian 2/12 Martin Street, CURTIN ACT HOFFMANN, Mary P0 Box 27, DUFFY ACT HOOFER, Geoff 1 Belconnen Way, WEETANGERA ACT HOPKINS, Mark 91 Empire Cct, DEAKIN ACT # HORNBY, June 9/4 Keith St, SCULLIN ACT HORSFIELD, Rob 11 Studley St, KAMBAH ACT HOWE, Jeff 7 De Lissa St, EVAn ACT HOTCHKISS, Ian HOWE, Jan 57 Barada Crs, ARANDA ACT De Lissa St, EVATI' ACT HOWE, Wendy 90 Alfred Hill Drive, MELBA ACT HUDSON, Philippa RMB 458 Macs Reef Rd, BUNGENDORE NSW I'ONS, John S Provis P1, KAMBAH ACT IRELAND, Christine "Wiradjiree", Denneys Lane, GOULBURN NSW JAMES, Matthew 27 Baracchi Crs, GIRALANG ACT JELFS, Rita I Antares Crs, GIRALANG ACT JOHNSTON, Alan 11/43 Kirkland Cct, MACGREGOR ACT JOHNSTONE, David 14 Hancock St, SPENCE ACT JONES, Mary 9 Chewings St, SCULLIN ACT JOPE, Ian 53 Longstay Caravan Park, Narrabundah Lane, SYMONSTON ACT 2609 KARILAID, Margus 3 Manu Pt, WARAMANGA ACT KASPAROVA, Marty Sylvia Curley House, Acton Peninsula, ACTON ACT KEITH, Heather 3 Bum St, DOWNER ACT KELLEHER, Graeme 12 Marulda St, ARANDA ACT KEMMIS, Richard 6 Castles Pt, MELBA ACT KENDALL, Linda RMB 829, Urila Rd, Via QUEANBEYAN NSW KENNEDY, Cate 49 Built Cr, CALWELL ACT KEOGH, Lance 21 Jarvis Pt, MACQUARIE ACT KERR, Kathryn 3 Manu P1, WARAMANGA ACT KHAN, Kestrel 51 Forbes St, TURNER ACT KNAPP, David 5 Luckins Pt, FADDEN ACT KNEEN, Matthew 33 Hawksbury Crs, FARRER ACT KNIGHT, Arthur 12 Luckman P1, BANKS ACT N - Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards (h) Please

9 Supplement to March 1996 IT NAME CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 ADDRESS Page 4 TELEPHONE HOME WORK KOUKIAS, Catherine Unit 12, 10 Wilkins St, MAWSON ACT KRAATZ, Judy 1 Broome Crs, YARRALUMLA ACT KYATF, John RMB 151, Forbes Creek Rd, HOSKINSTOWN NSW LAKE, Marie 23 Michie St, WANNIASSA ACT 2903 LAWRENCE, Gregory 8 Burrell St, HACKETF ACT LAYS, Rene 57 Shannon Cct, KALEEN ACT LE MESURIER, Peter 9 Dugdale St, COOK ACT LEE, David 1 Captain Cook Cres, NARRABUNDAH ACT LESLIE, Chris 36 Castlereagh Crs, MACQUARIE ACT LEVY, Alan 9 Broadhurst St, KAMBAH ACT LEWINGTON, Leonie 9 Chewings St, SCULLIN ACT LYNGA, Gosta 89 Warragamba Ave, DUFFY ACT MACKINNON, Helen 35 Reveley Crs, STIRLING ACT MACLEOD, Brian 14 Nepean Fl, MACQUARIE ACT MAHER, Elizabeth 8 D'Hage Cct, MELBA ACT MAHER, Gloria NORTH LYNEHAM MASON, Peter 29 Quandong St, O'CONNOR ACT MATHIE, Pamela 5 Bowers P1, QUEANBEYAN NSW MCAULIFFE, Sharon isa Melrose Mews, Medley St, CHIFLEY ACT MCDONALD, Coral 19 Besant St, PEARCE ACT MCDONALD, Stewart 19 Besant St, PEARCE ACT MCFARLANE, Graeme 44/22 Goodchild St, LYNEHAM NORTH ACT MCGINNESS, Steve 49 MacLaurin Crs, CHIFLEY ACT MCKONE, Frank 22 Longworth P1, HOLT ACT MCKONE, Meg 22 Longworth P1, HOLT ACT MCMINN, Peter 75 Peninsular Rd, GRAYS POINT NSW MCMURRAY, John 13 Jerilderie Ct, REID ACT MCVEIGH, Geoff 9 Higgenbotham St, WATSON ACT MEDARIS, Len 29 Fenaughty St, KYABRAM VIC 3620 MELLOR, Peter 1 Alura Fl, WAR.AMANGA ACT MIETHKE, Pat 16 Nambucca St, KALEEN Ad' MIKKELSEN, Allan Unit 81), Century Courts, 4 Beetaloo St, HAWKER ACT MILLICAN, Allan 36 Foxhall St, HOLDER ACT MILNER, Deborah 7/50 Embling St, WANNIASSA ACT MOORE, Jenny 29 Lonergan Dr, QUEANBEYAN NSW MOREING, Anna 119 La Perouse St, NARRABUNDAH ACT * MORRJSS, Mike 21 Rutledge St, BUNGENDORE NSW MOSLEY, Dr Geoff 113 Boyds Rd, HURSTBRIDGE VIC MOURANT, Roslyn 24 Swinden St, DOWNER ACT MOYLAN, Ken P0 Box 799, DICKSON ACT MULLER, Grahame 74 Ahoy Cct, HAWKER ACT MUNNS, Barry 18 Lawrence Cm, KAMBAH ACT MUNNS, Eileen. 18 Lawrence Cm, KAMBAH ACT MURRELL, Jan 16 Epacris Pt, RIVEn ACT NELSON, Diana 1 Adinda St, WARAMANGA ACT NEWELL, Bruce 67 Barnett Cl, SWINGER HILL ACT NICHOLSON, Angus 34 Prescott St, FARRER ACT NICOL, Paul 2 Thozet P1, PAGE ACT NUTMAN, Mien 10 Can Crs, WANNIASSA ACT O'CONNOR, Anne 45 Brereton St, GARRAN ACT O'FLYNN, Melanie 21 Jindabyne St, DUFFY ACT OLDER, Tony 21 Casuarina St, RIVETF ACT OWEN, Anthony Flat 14 Ev Court, 11 Tryron St, HACKETF ACT PALM, Brian 9 Berry St, DOWNER ACT PALM, Genevieve 9 Berry St, DOWNER ACT PALMER, Margaret 9 Strahan Row, YARRALUMLA ACT PARKER, Ruth 6/30 Gatton St, FARRER ACT PARKES, Helen 12 Sturdee Crs, MONASH ACT N - Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards (h) Please

10 Supplement to Maroh 1995 IT Pege 5 CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 TELEPHONE NAME ADDRESS HOME WORK PASS, Michael 97 Kalgoorlie Crs, FISHER ACT # PEDVIN, Michael 25 Buirinjuck St, DUFFY ACT PEPPER, Brett 30 Couvreur St, GARRAN ACT PEPPER, Judy 30 Couvreur St, GARRAN ACT PERRERS, Christine 22 Tarana St, NARRABUNDAH ACT PETERS, Rod 7 Brooks St, MACQUARIE ACT PICKERING, Eric 6 Hoseason St, MAWSON ACT PICKERING, Pat 6 Hoseason St, MAWSON ACT PIKE, Helen 11/2 Mowatt St, QUEANBEYAN NSW POLGLAZE, Ray 7/3 Condamine Court, Northbourne Ave, TURNER ACT PRESKETT, Michael 48 Ashburner St, HIGGINS ACT PURNELL, Adrian 16 Bavay RI, PAGE ACT REOFERN, Diane 14 Santaluh St, RIVETT ACT RHODES, David 10 Corrigan RI, ISAACS ACT RIDOUT, Sue 23 Elkedra Cl, HAWKER ACT RIGBY, Frank 77 Creswell St, CAMPBELL ACT RIGBY, Joan 77 Creswell St, CAMPBELL ACT ROBIN, Den 19 Downes RI, HUGHES ACT ROBIN, Geoff 19 Downes P1, HUGHES ACT ROPER, Chris 94 Blackwood Tce, HOLDER ACT ROSE, Dennis 38 Kambalda Crs, FISHER ACT ROSEBY, Margaret 14 Burgan P1, RIVETT ACT RUMBLE, Margaret 13 Downes P1, HUGHES ACT RUSTOMJI, Paul 99 Erldunda Crt, HAWKER ACT RYALL, Ian 18 Gurner P1, LATHAM ACT RYAN, Matthew Unit Chauel St, CAMPBELL ACT SADLOWSKI, Eric 51 Archdall St, MACGREGOR ACT SAYERS, Keith 6 Clambe Pt, CHARNWOOD ACT SCHILD, Michael 64 Bokhara Cct, KALEEN ACT SCHULLER, Lorraine 35 Harris St, HACKETT ACT SEIB, Leona 12 Luckman RI, BANKS ACT SHAUGHNESSY, Gwen 38 Harris St, HACKETT ACT SHAW, Steven 2 Mewton Pt, MELBA ACT SHEEN, Veronica 36 Calder Crs, HOLDER ACT # SHEFFIELD, Sylvia 27/86 Derrima Rd, QUEANBEYAN NSW SHElLS, Paul 21 Jindabyne St, DUFFY ACT SHIRLOW, Megan 28 Ridley St, TURNER ACT SINCLAIR, Ian 43 Braine St, PAGE ACT SINKORA, Chris 18 Beaumont Cl, CHAPMAN ACT SMEDLEY, Mike 40 McClure St, EVATF ACT 2617 SMITH, C 2 Southern Cl, CHISHOLM ACT SMITH, Ian 15 Cockburn St, CURTIN ACT SOLLING, Guy 22 Earle St, PAGE ACT SRACEK, Martin 18 Hancock St, SPENCE ACT STEPHENS, Sally 37 MacPherson St, O'CONNOR ACT STEVENS, Helen 9 Besant St, PEARCE ACT STEVENS, Jim 9 Besant St, PEARCE ACT STEVENS, Rob 37/12 Oliver St, LYNEHAM ACT STOCK, Bill 6 Ramage P1, FLYNN ACT STOCKS, Alan 27/13-15 Mowatt St, QUEANBEYAN NSW STONEY, Jim 18 Laycock Place, HOLT ACT STORY, Robert 104 Buxton St, DEAKIN ACT STORY, Sybil 104 Buxton St, DEAKIN ACT STRACH, Steven 12 Grund Pt, KAMBAH ACT TAYLOR, Lynnette 1/23 Badgery St, MACQUARIE ACT TENNANT, David 98 Castleton Crs, GOWRIE ACT TENNANT, Leeanne 98 Castleton Crs, GOWRIE ACT THOMAS, Keith 4910 Cloister Drive, Maryland 20852, USA - Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosema,je Edwards (h) Please

11 Supplement to March 1995 IT NAME CBC Membership List - 1 March 1995 ADDRESS Page 6 telephone HOME WORK THOMPSON, Belinda 8/85 Northbourne Ave, TURNER ACT * THOMPSON, Dianne 41 Maranboy SE, FISHER ACT THOMSON, Ruth 11/43 Kirkland Cet, MACGREGOR ACT THWAITE, John 13 Elsey St, HAWKER ACT TOBIN, Patrick 9 Cussen St, HIGGINS ACT TOMKINS, Fran 8 Rubbo Crs, WESTON ACT TREVEAN, Gary 11 Shann P1, CHIFLEY ACT # TRUMAN, David Unit 79 The Pines, Murdoch SE, LYNEHAM ACT TURLAND, Ian 159A Bay Rd, SANDRINGHAM VIC TURLAND, Lucinda 159A Bay Rd, SANDRINGHAM VIC TURNBULL, Doreen 10 Roope Cl, CALWELL ACT UREN, Terence 21 Turner Pt, YARRALUMLA ACT VALLAK, Reet 5 Fullwood SE, WESTON ACT #+ VIDLER, Alan 56 Woolner Cct, HAWKER ACT VIDLER, Sue 56 Woolner Cct, HAWKER ACT WALLACE, Paul 14 Meiklejohn P1, FLYNN ACT WALLEY, Anne 2 Yaldwyn P1, KAMBAH ACT WALLS, Sally 2 Southern Cl, CHISHOLM ACT WALSH, Peter 50 Kavel SE, TORRENS ACT WAIT, Alex RMB 84 Burra Rd, VIA QUEANBEYAN NSW WAIT, Rhonda RMB 84 Burra Rd, VIA QUEANBEYAN NSW WAUGH, Ron 6 Heysen SE, WESTON ACT P WEBSTER, John 22 Tambo St, KALEEN ACT * WEBSTER, Judith 22 Tambo St, KALEEN ACT WEST, Pauline 22 Terewah Cct, KALEEN ACT WESTON, Michelle 33 Spica St, GIRALANG ACT WHEELER, Annabel 5 Meenhan Gardens, GRIFFITH ACT WHITWORTH, Robert 49 SeverneSt, QUEANBEYAN NSW #* WICKS, Maurice 8 D'Hage Cct, MELBA ACT WILKINSON, Paul GREENWAY WILLIAMS, Debi 47 Companion Crs, FLYNN ACT WILLIAMS, PhIlip 5/31 Moulden Ct, BELCONNEN ACT WILLIAMS, Sue 5 Luckins P1, FADDEN ACT WILSON, Andrew 7 O'Shanassy St, CURTIN ACT WILSON, Harriette 34 Harris SE, HACKETF ACT WINBERG, Sybille 72 Birdwood SE, HUGHES ACT WINSBURY, Tony 90 Baracchi Crs, GIRALANG ACT WINTER, Geoff 126 Dexter SE, COOK ACT WISE, Jack RMB 16, Fernloff Rd, WAMBOIN NSW WOOD, Geoff 10 Pelsart St, RED HILL ACT WRIGHT, Alex 5 Elkedra Cl, HAWKER ACT WRIGHT, Denis 1/8 Giles St, GRIFFITH ACT WRIGHT, Doug 18 Beedham P1, LYONS ACT WRIGHT, Ian 23 Shepherd St, PEARCE ACT WRIGHT, Robert 12 Melrose Mews, Medley St, CHIFLEY ACT WRIGHT, Tim 26 Howitt SE, KINGSTON ACT WYLKS, Chris 6 Armbruster St, GORDON ACT Committee Member * - Household Member + - Honorary Life Member Corrections to Roger & Rosemarie Edwards (hI Please

12 THE LANGUAGE OF BUSHWALKING Bushwalking: a word created in Australia in the twentieth century. The grammatical rules used are; From the Germanic origins of English, the nouns bush and walking have been conjoined, in the same manner as the nouns chair and person may be joined to form chairperson (another twentieth century invention). The process of noun formation is still current in modem German in famous words like Weltkrieg, a twentieth century invention meaning world war An original English device whereby adjectives with a verbal lexical connotation may become treated as nouns. Thus walking may be an adjective describing, say, the noun club (walking club - a club you use while walking; or Walking Club - a social organization of people who walk), while walk may perhaps originally have been the verb to walk, which has later been treated as a noun a walk and has now become a verbal adjectival noun conjoined with bush to make the noun bushwalking. English is, technically speaking, a mainly analytic language (as opposed to synthetic languages). In synthetic languages the grammatical function of a word is usually indicated by a special ending or by changing the core section of the word. German, old and modem, is a synthetic language. English is a result of the mixing of old Germanic languages from Angleland and Saxony (about 5th century), old Scandinavian - mostly Danish and Norwegian (9th and 10th centuries) and old French (11th to 14th centuries).. By 1500 the main grammatical structures of modem English were established, which is why we can still make a fair go at understanding Shakespeare (around 1600), especially when we hear it spoken in a natural way (it's much harder to understand Chaucer, around 1350). How does all this relate to bushwalking? In an analytic language, words don't have special endings or special changes to show grammatical function. In English we have not completely lost all the old inflections, but most of the time we rely on the lexical meaning to put our words together in the right order to make sense. In the sentence I consider the editor pedantic we know that I is the subject of the sentence, the editor is the object and pedantic is an adjective describing the editor. In the sentence The editor considers Frank pedantic we know that The editor is the subject, Frank is the object and pedantic describes Frank. The editor appears the same in both sentences, but in a synthetic language like German it would be den Herausgeber in the first sentence, but der Herausgeber in the second. Der and den not only tell you whether Herausgeber is subject or object in the sentence, but also that it is a masculine word. (Oddly, the English word the is perhaps derived from the German die, which is feminine). In English, as you know, we don't have masculine or feminine (or neutral) gender applied to words, and we don't know the sex of the editor unless we make a close examination of the person concerned. This is why the way we use language is important in bushwalking. We have some inflections' still hanging about in English. We use he for a male person and she for a female person. When we call an editor he or she, in English we are defining the editor's sex. This is a feature of the English language, and it has been used to 'good' political effect by men since about Shakespeare's time. The word leader should be used in such a way that no gender predisposition is assumed. Because English still has some ancient grammatical hangovers it is difficult not to use sexual markers, but it is now - in the late 20th century - important to continue the natural changes in English towards the analytical language forms. We dropped thee, thou and ye in favour of you in the 17th century. We can't use he, she, her or him as generic terms, but it is not inelegant to follow the same pattern and use they or them. Among young people this is already happening in speech and becoming more common in writing as older pedantics fade away. This is how changes in English usage have always come about. The use of language is inevitably political, but the issue has been confused in English because for nearly 500 years we have not used inflections like the older languages from which English is derived, but we have kept a few where it has been politically powerful to do so. Male dominance has been a feature of our society for most of this time and the language has been used to help maintain power. In an egalitarian society, of which I think bushwalking is an especially goods example, it is necessary to encourage the appropriate changes in the language to go ahead. A leader, whoever they may be, knows the terrain, studies the maps and takes the rest of the party to new areas. Let's go with them, I say. Frank MeKone [who admits to having led only one walk in CBC in 21 years]

13 Monday 20 March Canberra Day - Rendezvous Creek to Nursery Swamp - AVE Leave a car at Nurseiy swamp car park, then drive to where Rendezvous Creek crosses the road. Follow tracks up Rendezvous Creek, inspect the aboriginal rock art, over the divide to Nursery swamp, and inspect the aboriginal art there as well. Easy walking in the valleys of Namadgi. Car shuffle necessary. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1: Leader: Murray Dow (h). Transport cost about $8. Wednesday 22 March - Committee MeetingllT Closing Bill Brown's house, 17A Faunce Crescent, O'Connor, , 8pm Saturday 25 March - Monga Forest - MJE This scenic walk is mostly on fire trails around the headwaters of Mongarlowe River. Maps: Araluen, Monga 1:25000, Laders: Guy Cotsell( (h) & Morag Cameron, (w). Transport cost about $ March - Ettrema, Myall Creek, Tullyangella Creek - M/R This is a classic trip with much rockhopping, great swimming holes. and magnificent scenery. If you haven't been to Ettrema you will surely have heard about it if you've been on two or more Club trips. Maps: Nerriga, Touga 1: Leader: Bill Brown (h) (w). Transport cost about $22. Sunday 26 March - Search & Rescue Training Afternoon - SIE This will be with ACT Emergency Services. Full details, including venue, are not yet decided, but the function will finish with a joint barbeque. (Other CBC trips this weekend are NOT involved in the exercise/i - A V) Contact: David Campbell (h+machine). Sunday 26 March- Lake Burley Griffin Grand Tour - Canoe Trip An easy 1 day paddle from one end of the lake to the other, enjoying lunch en route, probably at Springbank Island. Hire canoes may be available on the thy. Contact: Peter Roe (h). Sunday 26 March - Walk Against Want - SIE Join 2000 other Canberrans in helping raise money for Community Aid Abroad. A worthy cause for those with some excuse (I can't think of any) for not being on the S&R Training Afternoon. See minor competitors like the Canberra Times for details - or ring Community Aid Abroad on Saturday 1 April - Bungonia Gorge and Shoalhaven River - MJM-R (You'd be a fool to MISS this one-a Vi) Descend the steep red track into Bungonia Gorge, followed by a walk through the spectacular sheer walled gorge then a scramble round, over, under and through large limestone boulders for a few hundred metres (this is the roughest bit). Then a gentle walk along Bungonia Creek to the Shoalhaven and upstream to a wide sandy beach for lunch. The direct route out (mainly on the white track) features a 500 metre ascent with views both ways along the Shoalhaven River. Map: Caoura 1: Leader: Vance Brown (h). Transport about $ April - Main Range Peaks from Charlotte's Pass - MJM Along the Snowy to its source at North Ramshead, then via Rams Head to Kosciusko, camping on an arm of the Snowy. On the second thy, walk with day path to Muellers, Abbott, Townsend, Alice Rawson, Northcote & Clarke. Pick up packs and return via the Snowy. Fuel stoves required. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:50000 or 1: Leader: Roger Beddis (h). Transport cost about $25 plus Park entry fee. Sunday 2 April - Mt Budawang - WE A fairly steep climb (over 400m) up a firetrail, for good views of the surrounding area. We may return across country. Map: Braidwood 1: Leader: Rita Jelfs (h) (w). Transport about $17. Sunday 2 April - GR via Ashbrook Creek - MJM GR is the knoll at 1402m to the south east of Mt. Domain. Getting there will involve a steep scrambling 600m climb from Ashbrook Creek but the panoramic views make the effort worthwhile. Return will be on tracks and fire trails via Fishing Gap. Map: Tidbinbilla 1: Leader Terence Uren (h), (w). Transport about $6. Sunday 2 April - McKeahnie Ridge - M-L/R There are magnificant boulder formations along the ridge between McKeahnie Trig and Mt McKeahnie culminating in a high shelf on Mt McKeahnie Peak from which you can see forever, Some scrubby bits between the scenic spots. Map: Corin Dam 1: Leader: Pat Miethke '), (w). Transport cost about $7. Wednesday 5 April - Walk - MJR This is the first of a series of mid-week walks with a common description - interesting, not difficult (10-12km), but you will feel exercised. Close to Canberra. Ring leader for details, Leader: Eric Pickering (h). Transport up to $7. Saturday 8 April - Moonlight Hollow Road - MJE An easy walk in the Brindabellas that will take you through wet (drought permitting) sclerophyl forest, enhance by creeks and many birds. Good views. Also call in at the bendors Hut arboretum. Suitable for beginners. Leader: Michelle Weston i), (w). Transport cost about $10.

14 Saturday 8 April - Castle Gap, Clyde River - M-LIM Afier a car shuffle, a walk past the sandstone arches between the Castle and Byangee Walls to the Clyde River, then downstream, through a valley surrounded by cliffs, to Yadboro. See next walk for details of leader, transport, maps. Sunday 9 April - Monolith Valley - M/M In the leader's opinion the best.day walk in NSW. Magnificent sandstone formations. For this and the above walk please book by 10pm Wed. Car camp Saturday night for those doing both walks or wanting to avoid a Sam departure from Canberra on Sunday morning. Neither trip is suitable for beginners, unless fit. Maps: CMIV Budawangs or Corang 1: Leader: Jeff Bennetts (h). Transport about $22425 (depending on driver/passenger combinations). Sunday 9 April - Gibraltar Peak - S/E A short 'A day walk in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to a peak providing splendid views. We will have lunch at the top followed by a late Sunday morning start. Suitable for very young beginners - my four month old daughter will be coming along. Map: Tidbinbilla 1: Leader: Gerald Dodgson (h), (w). Transport about $ April - Peppercorn Creek and Hill and Yarrangobilly Caves - MJEM We'll climb Peppercorn Hill (one of the sources of the Murrumbidgee) from the north and continue south then southeast, to cut Peppercorn Creek, visit Peppercorn Hut and then return up Little Peppercorn Creek to a beautiful campsite by the cars. On day two we'll explore the Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the Thermal Pool before returning via the Adaminaby gourmet centre. Maps: Peppercorn 1: and Tantangara and Yarrangobilly 1: Leader: David Truman (II) (w). Transport cost about $ April - Hidden Valley - MJM Start from the Nerriga entrance to the Budawangs and proceed to Hidden Valley. Plenty of opportunities for side trips, including Quilties with its views and aboriginal rock arrangements. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: Richard Bain (h), (w). transport cost about $ April - Harry's Spur, Cave Creek and Mt Gingera circuit - L/R This trip provides some different perspectives of the Brindabellas and will follow the course we took on that famous trip where Mike Morris twice fed the party of 11 on fresh trout. Maps: Corin Dam and Peppercorn 1: Leader: George Carter (h) ('w,). Transport cost about $10. Tuesday 11 April m It Collation 8pm at the home of Mark Hopkins, 91 Empire Circuit, Deakin (h) Friday 14 April (Good Friday) - White Horse Flat - MJM One of my favourite autumn circuits with just the right mix of views, sunny clearings and sheltered valleys. The morining will be spent in the open woodland on the tops to the south of White Horse Flat. Return to the cars will be via Punchbowl Creek. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000, Leader: Terence Uren (h), (w). Transport about $7. Bookings by 2.00pm Wednesday please April (Easter) - Mallacoota to Wingan Inlet - S/E This popular trip hasbeen done as a two, three or four day trip, depending on the fishing done. This version will involve at least two nights at the same good campsite attacking fish, swimming, lazing. You may need a short swim, with pack, at the Wingan Inlet end, depending on the tide. The trip is mainly on beaches, plus tracks in coastal heathland. A car swap will be involved. Leader: Bill Brown (h), (w). Transport cost about $ April (Easter) - Mt Bogong - M/M Mt Bogong is a very big hill in Victoria, not far from a bakery in beautiful uptown Mt Beauty, in a valley regarded by most observers as worth a visit. If you don't like the 'l000m climb out of Big River (a creek at this point) to Cleve Cole Hut and the summit, then this trip is not for you. Apart from boring normal attractions like blue skies and great views to Mt Kosciusko and Jagungal, camping at Cleve Cole Hut, there is the added benefit of that nearby coffee shop. Map: Bogong 1: Leader: Richard Bain (h), (w). Transport cost about $ April (Easter) - Cooroongooba Creek from Glen Davis - M/R Start Glen Davis and walk up a creek leading to the Happy Valley system on the escarpment top. Explore Happy Valley which is a good canyon in its upper reaches, then the plateau, Tom 0' Shanters glen and some interesting looking unnamed creeks Follow a side creek to the Cooroongoobra Creek, then down past Running Stream back to Glen Davis. This is a spectacular area of cliffs and steep valleys, but easy to walk in, with good camping caves. Newcastle Bushwalking Club also involved. Map: Gospers Mountain 1: Leader: Doug Floyd (h), (w). Transport about $ April (Easter) Danjera & Bundundah Creeks - Rogers Hill Fire Trail - Possibility Point - M/R Explore the beautiful creeks and ridges east of Ettrema Gorge. I hope to get as far as Point Possibility for a view into Ettrema. Expect some scrub and bring a water bottle. Maps: Sassafras, Yalwal, Nerriga, Touga 1:25,000. Leader: Meg McKone (h). Transport cost about $25.

15 14-17 April (Easter) - Tour de Montagnes - bike trip around the Snowies This trip has everything: sealed road, rough gravel, steep ups and downs, fabulous scenery, good camp sites. The route goes: Sawpit Creek - Eucumbene Darn - Happy Jacks road - Alpine Way - Khancoban - Geehi Darn - Schlink Pass - Sawpit Creek. Total distance 279 km (up to 100km a day). Mountain bikes an advantage, low gears essential. Carry food and gear. Leader: John J'Ons (h), (w). Transport about $ April - General Meeting: Ray Franzi - Alaska April - Dolly Sods Wilderness Area - M/M This 3 day trip to the popular 76sq.km Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in the Monongahela Forest will use the 48km of maintained walking tracks to visit fossil beds, several darns, logging and coal mining relics and the remnants of the once extensive railway system. Maps: Blackbird Knob, Hopeville, Blackwater falls 1: Leader: Keith Thomas (h), thomaskcpcug.org (Internet ). Transport cost about $ April - Budawangs Circuit - MJM-R (I amended, but did not rewrite RB's preview, despite frivolous treatment of a magni cent walking area - A I') This boring four day walk is basically a walk that Barry Munns will not want to go on, but a misleading description could attract him and others. The walks starts and ends near Nerriga. It will include Hollands Gorge, rainlorest, rocks, and newspaper reading, and could turn out worth going on. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leader: Richard Bain (h) (w). Transport cost about $ April - Anzac day - Jumbuck Flat - Emu Flat - MIM A cook's tour of sub-alpine valleys in one of my favourite walking areas. Starting at Smokers trail, see two brumby yards near Jumbuck Flat and boil billy at Emu fiat, where the daisies and gentians should be flowering. Mostly off tracks, very light scrub. Joint walk with NPA. Map: Corin Dam 1: Leader: Murray Dow (h). Transport about $8. Saturday 29 April - Shanahan's Mountain - MJR Good views and pleasant walking, to be expanded next IT. Map: Colinton 1: Leader: James Ashburner ), (w). Transport about $ April - Holland Gorge via Castle Gap - M/M Camp along the Clyde River, surounded by the spectacular multi-level cliffs of the Castle, Shrouded Gods, Talaterang and Byangee Walls, while optionally enjoying the champagne carried by the leader's assistant navigator. Map: CMW Budawangs sketch map. Leaden: David Lee, Diane Amos (h) (w-Diane). Transport cost about $24. Sunday 30 April - Mt Eliza - Gibraltar Peak - Pyramid - SIM From the Tidbinbilla Information Centre cross the road and climb the nearest hill, thence to Gibraltar Peak, with its fine views and granite boulders, well worth exploring. Follow a steep ridge to the Pyramid for good views of Tidbinbilla and through Fishing Gap, before returning via a fire trail. Map: Tidbinbilla 1: Leader: Chris Roper (h), (w). Transport cost about $6. AND MORE TRIPS Further details in later Its Late April/May - Bendethera Caves, Deua NP - M/R - Ron Waugh Late April/Early May - Tin Hut via Disappointment Spur and Finns River - M/M - Margaret & John Cooper May - Old Boboyan Rd & Boboyan Trig - Sylvia Flaxinan, Lynn Atkinson Wednesday 3 May - Walk - M/R - Eric Pickering Saturday 6 May - Mt Coree & Devils Peak - MJM - Chris Roper 6-7 May - Yaouk, Scabby, Kelly - M-L/R - Alan Vidler Sunday 7 May - Big Hole & Marble Arch - S-M/E - Rita JeWs Sunday 7 May - Mt Tennent from Tharwa Side - M/M-R - Sylvia Flaxman May - Northern Budawangs [Binnari Pass, Quilty's, Styles Cave etc] - MJR - George Carter Saturday 20 May - Orroral Tor - S/E/M - Murray Dow Saturday 27 May - Square Rock & Smokers Flat - S/E - Rob Forster May - Wilderness Search and Rescue Practice - David Campbell Wednesday 7 June - Walk - M/R - Eric Pickering June (Queen's Birthday) - Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Grose Valley - MJM - Richard Bain Sunday 18 June - Booroomba Rocks circuit - S/R - Murray Dow Sunday 18 June - Indian Head Mountain - M/M - George Carter Saturday 24 June - Nursery Swamp from Orroral Valley - S/E -Rob Forster Sunday 25 June - Coree Falls - M/M - Pat Miethke Sunday 16 July - Rendezvous Creek, Nursery Swamp from Boboyan Road - L/M - George Carter Sunday 13 August - The Pimple - M/M - George Carter [alternative: Ben BoydlBournda NP weekend] 9-10 September - Mt Talaterang photography trip - M/M - George Carter October - Mts Scabby, Kelly and Burbidge - M/R - George Carter November - Mt Bimberi, Cave Creek, Cooleman - L/R - George Carter