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Affiliated with REG. No. A657P Box 2446 GPO Melbourne 3001 Registered by Australia Post PP100003072 Issued free to members. CIRCULAR www.melbournewalkingclub.org OCTOBER 2018 MELBOURNE WALKING CLUB INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2018 To be held at East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Drive, Malvern East VIC 3145 at 7:30pm (Melway 60 A12) AGENDA 1. Opening. 2. Apologies. 3. Noting of deaths during the past year and one minute s silence. 4. Special Resolution to amend the Constitution to alter the minimum age of membership from 16 to 18. 5. Confirmation of Minutes of the 2017 AGM. 6. Matters arising from the Minutes. 7. Correspondence and matters arising. 8. Presentation of Reports. 9. Election of Club Executive and other Office Bearers. 10. Appointment of person to review Financial Statements. (Campbell Denovan has agreed to be nominated.) 11. Presentation of 50 and 25 year badges. 12. Golden Boot Award. 13. Other business introduced with permission of the meeting. 14. Closing of the meeting. Before the meeting, members are invited to enjoy a meal at the Bistro in the RSL from 6:00pm onwards. A Seniors Menu is available. A light supper will be served after the meeting. All positions on the Executive will be vacant at the AGM. While a number of the current Executive intend to stand again, we are always looking for new members. A nomination form is on page 15. Please Note: It is important that as many members as possible attend so as to ensure a quorum of ten percent of the Membership. We look forward to meeting you again this year. 1

OCTOBER WALKS Monday 1 Sorrento Bay & Ocean Walk Ian Bell Wednesday 3 Seville - Mount Evelyn Steven Pfundt Sunday 7 Hesket - Lions Head Road Denis Ward Wednesday 10 Heidelberg - E. Camberwell Richard Kellaway Monday 15 Organ Pipes - Taylor's Lakes Jim Cone 3rd Wed 17 Lilydale Lake (Combined) Jim Cone Wednesday 17 Lilydale with 3rd Wed Group Richard Bowen Sunday 21 Hepburn Spring Colin Crook Wednesday 24 Kalorama - Olinda Gordon De Navi Monday 29 Easy Metro: C bury - Glenferrie Graeme Barker Tuesday 30 Cardinia Res - Beaconsfield Richard Simpson Copy for November to: Charlie Freedman - Phone: 0415 558 249 email: charliefreedman@yahoo.com before the 1st Wednesday in the month, 3rd October. Submissions may be edited for space and other considerations. Circular Preparation: 3rd Thursday - 18th October at 2:00 pm, Venue: John Horan s home at 9 Oxford Street, Malvern 3144. Bushwalking News Victoria (BNV) The Melbourne Walking Club is affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria which publishes a monthly Bushwalking News on the Internet. For those interested, the Current and past BNV s can be read on their web page: http://www.bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/what-we-do/publications/newsletters Talk Over Lunch All members are reminded of the regular social event which occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except January) at the Charles Dickens Tavern Bistro, in the basement of 290 Collins Street Melbourne, at 11:45 am for 12:00 noon. Barry Revill, Phone: 9555 1114 or email: barryrevill@bigpond.com NOTE: Change of Date for Cardinia - Berwick Walk Please note that Richard Simpson s Cardinia - Berwick walk will now be held on Tuesday October 30th, due to public transport timetables. 2

Have You Changed Your Contact Details? If any member has changed their postal address, phone number or email address in the last year, please let John Rankin know so he can update the latest members register: Phone 9842 1350, or email wjrankin@outlook.com MWC YouTube Channel The first four videos have been uploaded to the Club s YouTube channel courtesy of Lance Cranage. There are links to these videos from the Club s website at: http://www.melbournewalkingclub.org/photo-gallery/archives Please have a look at them. If any member has any more videos related to the Club or bushwalking in general in digital format (e.g. DVD or MP4), and they are willing to share them with other Club members, please contact Charlie Freedman on 0415 558 249 or: Laugh With Lance charliefreedman@yahoo.com Housework can t kill you, but why take a chance. Archives Sub-Committee The Club executive is looking to hear from anyone interested in reviving the Archives Sub-Committee, which was recently disbanded as was noted in the October 2017 circular. At that time it was felt that there was little work for the Sub-Committee to perform, but there is always a small amount of material that may need to be archived. Anyone interested should contact the president, Trevor Rosen on 9882 8593 (email president@melbournewalkingclub.org), or Michael Corrigan on 9571 3227 (email secretary@melbournewalkingclub.org). Reminder for Leaders of Metro Walks When the walk has been completed, the track notes and maps provided should be updated to include any changes to the route, and to highlight any escapes or options that members who may not wish to walk the whole distance can use. Two copies of the updated track notes should be forwarded to Oliver Lucas or emailed to David Watkins at mdwatti@bigpond.net.au 3

4 New Walter Briggs Hut Convener Please note that the Walter Briggs Hut has a new convener. David Kerferd has been replaced by Tony Cagney (0411 843 609): tony.cagney@optusnet.com.au OCTOBER WALKS Monday 1 October Sorrento Bay and Ocean Walk Leader: Ian Bell Phone: 5982 1727 Rendezvous & Morning Tea: Collins Settlement site, Pt Nepean Rd, Sorrento, Melway 157 F10. Maps: Melway 156 & 157 Grading: Easy Distance: 10 km. Transport: Private car. Walk Details: Starts on the new Dorothy Houghton Track around the Eastern Sister, then the Western Sister along Sorrento Front Beach to Sorrento Historical Park. Cross to Back Beach via MacFarlan Reserve to Coppins Track, with views to the ocean. We then cross back to the bayside using the Tuckey Track. Wednesday 3 October - Seville - Mount Evelyn via Rail Trail Leader: Stephen Pfundt Phone: 0434 199 736 Rendezvous & Morning Tea: 10.15 am, Seville Centenary Gardens on the opposite side of the road from the bus stop at the junction of Monbulk -Seville and Warburton roads. There are toilets and covered seating at the gardens. Maps: Melway 38, 118, 119 & 120. Grading: Easy Distance: 10 km. Transport: 8.15 am train from Flinders St to Lilydale, arriving 9.14 am to catch the 9.43 am #683 Lilydale/Warburton bus to Seville arriving approx 10.04 am. Unfortunately the bus and train timetables do not synch well so some waiting between transport legs is necessary. Walk Details: A pleasant walk following some creeks through light forest along the old rail trail which has a crushed gravel surface. After morning tea we cross Warburton Rd at the roundabout and follow the Yallock Creek trail north for 1 km to the rail trail. Turning left (westward) onto the trail at the Carriage Cafe towards Wandin Station for another 4km of slight incline up. Lunch will be held at the site of the old station where

there is one seat and the old station platform to sit on but no toilets. After lunch we proceed along the rail trail, once again mainly on a slight incline up for approximately 5 km to end at Mt. Evelyn station where there are toilets and the stop for the return #679 bus to Lilydale Station. Note: An escape is possible after lunch on the #683 bus along the Warburton Hwy back to Lilydale station. Sunday 7 October Hesket - Lions Head Road - Hesket School Leader: Denis Ward Phone: 9598 7397 Rendezvous & Morning Tea: 9:45 am at Hesket School, Woodend- Romsey Road, 7 km from Calder Highway. Toilets at School 2015. Map: Melway 609 Grading: Medium/Hard Distance: 12 km. Transport: Private car. Please contact Leader if attending. Walk Details & Weather Note: This walk was created in 2015 to replace another excellent walk that is impossible due to private property closing bush tracks. Lance Cranage was on a very well attended 26 July 2015 walk. He was sitting waiting at the Hesket School with the two leaders, Denis and Alan, and happened to remark that on the news there was snow forecast above 600 metres The school was at 650 metres. Before lunch on the Lion Head Track we had our first snow. Then at 908 metres, on the ridge, we got a heavy dump. Luckily, the picnickers had fled but left a struggling fire which was a start, but it was a very cold day. Our walk in October will be pleasant and sunny with maybe golden wattle and spring birds tweeting. The walk begins after a 1.9 km car shuttle to the start at the corner of Romsey Road and Hesket Boundary Road. A pleasant 4 km climb first through Spars Settlement before reaching State Forest. The Lions Head Track is followed til an open ridge of grassed fire break is met. After passing through picnic ground we walk down Macedon Road to the Falls Road to Hesket school. Some muddy sections so boots and sticks could help with warm clothes. Wednesday 10 October Heidelberg - Outer Circle - East Camberwell Leader: Richard Kellaway Phone: 9802 4290 Rendezvous: 9-15 am on East side of Heidelberg Station. 5

Maps: Melways 31, 32, 45 & 46 Grading: Easy/medium 6 Distance: 12 km. Transport: 8-40 am Flinders Street Eltham Train arrives at Heidelberg Station at 9-14. Return from East Camberwell at regular intervals. Morning Tea & Lunch: We catch the 903 bus to our morning tea spot along the main Yarra Trail. Lunch at Hay's Paddock. Walk Details: We walk along the main Yarra Trail & cross the Yarra River at Bourke Rd. & then go under the Eastern Freeway & proceed to Hay's Paddock. After lunch we cross Kilby Road & proceed along The Anniversary Trail to East Camberwell Station. Escapes Kilby Road Buses 200, 203, 205, 313 & 315 to city. Trams 48 & 24 along High St. Whitehorse Rd. Trams go to Box Hill Station & The City. Monday 15 October Organ Pipes - Taylor's Lakes Leader: Jim Cone Phone: 9560 8175 Rendezvous: Essendon Railway Station for No 483 bus on east side (Russell Street). Time: 8.38am. Maps: Melway 3 & 13 Grading: Easy Distance: 10km approx. Transport: Craigieburn train ex Flinders Street 8.20 am, Southern Cross 8.24am arriving at Essendon at 8.38am. Then take Sunbury bus 483 at 9.05am to alight at Organ Pipes National Park on Calder Highway about 9.30am. Morning Tea: Organ Pipes National Park, Melway 3 C4. Walk Details: Level contour for almost total distance across open country following H.T. transmission line to fringe suburban area of Keilor Downs along Taylors Lakes to Watergardens Station. Return train every 20 minutes. Note: Toilets at Organ Pipes N.P. and Watergarden Station only. Two busy highways to cross and caution is required. Distance can be reduced by 1.5km if weather unfavourable. 3rd Wednesday 17 October Lilydale Lake Circuit (Combined) Leader: Jim Cone Phone: 9560 8175 Rendezvous: Lilydale Railway station. Time: 9.37am. Map: Melway 38 D4 Grading: Easy Distance: 5.5km approx.

Morning Tea: Lilydale Reserve, Melway 38 E4. Transport: Lilydale train ex Flinders Street 8.45am, Blackburn 9.09 am, Ringwood 9.20am arriving at Lilydale at 9.37am. Leader will meet this train. Walk Details: Pleasant walk around Lilydale Lake on mostly flat ground. Notes: This walk is in conjunction with the longer metro walk and it is intended both groups will meet together for lunch. Car Travellers: Limited parking near morning tea spot, and the lunch time parking is at Melway G7. Wednesday 17 October Lilydale Circuit with 3rd Wed Group Leader: Richard Bowen Phone: 9701 2925 Rendezvous: Lilydale Railway Station at 9:37am. Map: Melway 38 Grading: Easy Distance: 10 km approx. Transport: Lilydale train leaves Flinders Street Station at 8:45am, arriving Lilydale at 9:37am. Morning Tea: Grandstand by oval in Melba Park, Melway 38 E4. Walk Details: Follow the rail trail and leave to walk to Lilydale Lake for lunch (with Third Wednesday group). After lunch, around the lake and back to Lilydale Station. Note: Return trains at 1:39pm, 2:09pm, and every half hour. Sunday 21 October Hepburn Spring - Goldfields Track Leader: Colin Crook Phone: 5334 2682 0418 386 459 Rendezvous: 10 am at Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, at bottom of Hepburn Springs township, off road C138. Meet at far end of carpark, past Bath House and Spa, and 200 metres past Pavillion Café. Picnic tables and toilets nearby. Maps: Melway X909 C9 Grading: Moderate Distance: 12 km. Transport: Private Car. Morning Tea: Jackson s Lookout on Back Hepburn Road. Walk Details: We will continue the series of walks along the Goldfields 7

Track. This walk is through the Hepburn Regional Park with pleasant views of the extinct volcano Mount Franklin. We then walk through the old gold mining area, Dry Diggings, with extensive gully erosion resembling a mini Grand Canyon. We will have lunch outside the Chocolate Mill, where gourmet chocolate is made from Fair Trade Belgian chocolate. If you wish to go inside to buy some chocolate make sure to bring some cash or a card. The Chocolate Mill will also serve as a very pleasant "escape". After lunch we will retrace our steps for part of the way and then divert for an alternative route back to the reserve. The Pavillion Café will be open for a coffee at the end of the walk. If you would like to take home some free mineral water from the reserve bring some empty bottles to fill. Please telephone the leader beforehand if you are attending. Wednesday 24 October Kalorama - Olinda Falls - Olinda Leader: Gordon De Navi Phone: 9729 9032 Rendezvous: Meet at Croydon Station 9.00 am. Maps: Melway 52, 66, 120 & 122 8 Distance: 12 km. Transport: 8.15 am. Flinders St. to Croydon Station 8.59 am. 9.10 am. Bus 688 to Kalorama Melway 52 J9. Morning Tea: Barbers Rd. Picnic Area Melway 52 J9. Walk Details: A picturesque walk, medium to hard, with steep hills and areas could be slippery if conditions are wet. In good weather excellent views from Mt. Dandenong. No toilets after Morning Tea. No seats or shelter for Lunch. One Escape on Ridge Rd. Monday 29 October Easy Metro: Canterbury - Glenferrie Leader: Graeme Barker Phone: 9874 6938 0437 006 938 Rendezvous: 10.10am at Canterbury Railway Station (North Side). Maps: Melway 45 & 46 Grading: Easy Distance: 10 km. Transport: 9.44am Belgrave train ex Flinders Street, arriving at Canterbury 10.03. Return from Glenferrie to Melbourne, 10-minute service. Morning Tea: Canterbury Gardens at 10.20am (Melway 46 C11). Walk Details: This walk is mainly through attractive streets with the

opportunity to see marked differences in housing architectural styles and gardens. Note: There is seating available at lunch. Plenty of escapes. Tuesday 30 October Cardinia Reservoir - Beaconsfield Leader: Richard Simpson Phone: 0419 528 130 murrinoak@hotmail.com NOTE: This walk is on a Tuesday which is the only day of the week the Emerald to Dandenong Market bus runs. Rendezvous: 9.05 am at Belgrave Station Bus stop (toilets available at Station). Maps: Melway 126, 210, 212 & 211. Grading: Medium/Hard Distance: 15 km. Transport: 7.48 am Belgrave Train ex Flinders Street arriving Belgrave 9.05, then 9.14 #695 Gembrook bus to Clematis changing to 9.32 bus #695F Emerald Dandenong Market bus to alight at Cardinia Reservoir. Morning Tea: Cardinia Reservoir, Melway 126 E12 (no toilets or shelter). Lunch: On track. No seating, toilets or shelter. Walk Details: Attractive longer walk with excellent scenery & views on quiet country roads, equestrian & water pipe trail and parkland tracks into Beaconsfield township. Whilst overall a descending grade, there are a couple of short steep grades (up & down) and a creek crossing. The Cardinia Creek crossing will most probably necessitate wading once through water approx 30cm deep so members should come prepared (suggest shorts and a hand-towel). Please note this walk is on a Tuesday. There are no escapes. Anticipated finish Beaconsfield Railway Station around 3.00pm. Trains from Berwick 2.29, 2.49, 3.09 and 3.29pm NOVEMBER PROGRAM Monday 5 November Devilbend Park - Moorooduc Leader: Ron Anderson Phone: 0448 512 525 9

Rendezvous & Morning Tea: 9-45 am, Melway 152 J3. Maps: Melway 153 & 152 Grading: Easy Distance: 12 km. Transport: Private car. Walk Details: We will circumnavigate Devilbend Reservoir, the walking is easy on flat ground all the way in bushland and open fields. The walk starts at the picnic area in Devilbend Park and finishes there. This will be a new enjoyable walk for the club. Wednesday 7 November City - Kooyong Leader: Stewart Stanlake Phone: 9870 9061 0468 300 132 Rendezvous: Outside "Clocks Pokies" at 9:15am. South/west corner of railway building in Swanston St. Melway 1B N11. Leader will be having an enjoyable coffee in the Atrium of Federation Square from 8:15am. Melway 1B Q10 Maps: Melway 1B, 2F, 2G, 2L, 2M, 59 & 45. Grading: Easy 10 Distance: 12 km. Morning Tea: Opposite Tan Track, vicinity of BBQ's and WC at Melway 2G C11. Walk Details: Mainly along the Yarra River with an emphasis on an easy walk at the leader's pace. There will be variations on the route since the walk was last done. Various historical and interesting items will be indicated to the walkers. Note: 1. Many escapes, so you can walk what distance/time suits you. min. 2. Return trains from Kooyong (if we make it that far) every 10 Sunday 11 November Doongalla - Mt Dandenong - Return Leader: Charlie Freedman Phone: 0415 558 249 Rendezvous & Morning Tea: 9:30am at the carpark at the Doongalla Stables Picnic Ground (Melway 66 C5). There are toilets and picnic tables available here (this is both the start and end of the walk). Maps: Melway 66 & 52 Grading: Medium/Hard Distance: 13 km. Transport: Private car. Drive along either Boronia Rd/Forest Rd or

Mountain Hwy to the roundabout at The Basin (Melway 65 G7). Turn into Basin-Olinda Rd, then left into Sheffield Rd. Turn right into Doongalla Rd, then left into Simpsons Rd, passing to the left of The Basin Theatre. Go through the gate at the end of the bitumen, and follow the unsealed Doongalla Forest access road for about 1.8km to the car park at the Doongalla Stables Picnic Ground, which is signposted (Melway 66 C5). Walk Details: This walk takes you from the Doongalla Stables Picnic Ground to the top of Mt Dandenong and back, along walking and fire access tracks. It is a mostly shady walk, through pleasant forest country, with some steep ups and downs. We will pass the Mt Dandenong TV towers, the Kyeema Memorial, the Doongalla Homestead site, and have glimpses of the plains below through the trees. Lunch will be at the picnic tables at "Sky High" on the top of Mt Dandenong (Melway 52 F12), where toilets are available, and those who don't want to carry their lunch can purchase food at the cafe. Note: There is a climb of about 280m from the start to the lunch spot, then a similar descent after lunch. Be prepared for some steep hills. Wednesay 14 November Social Barbeque Leader: Hugh Gibson Phone: 9897 3645 Monday 19 November Mt Martha - Safety Beach Leader: Les Littlejohn Phone: 5987 2215 0409 400 302 littlejohnleslie53@yahoo.com Rendezvous: Terminus of route 781 bus in Somerset drive Mt Martha at 10.00 am. Leader will meet bus. Maps: Melway 150 & 160 Grading: Easy Distance: 12 km. Morning Tea: At Conifers picnic ground about 25 minutes into walk. Transport: Frankston train at 7.58am ex Flinders Street, arriving at Frankston at 9.00am. Alternatively 901 bus ex Dandenong at 7.59am arriving at Frankston at 8.45am, then route 781 Mt Martha bus departing Frankston at 9.15am. Bus departs from Bay D, turn right after exiting station. Alight at terminus in Somerset Drive at approx 10.00am. Return journey; route 788 bus from Marine Drive to Frankston departing at 2.36pm then first available train to Flinders Street. Route 788 buses run about every 45 minutes. Myki fares apply 11

(zone 3). Walk Details: A pleasant easy walk with good views. From bus terminus we skirt the edge of Mt Martha golf course to Forest Drive. Morning tea at Conifers picnic ground before attaining the summit of Mt Martha and then descending to Safety Beach via Forest Drive and Ellerina Roads. A cliff top walk leads to a gentle walk along the foreshore with lunch on the beach near Link Drive. Water, tables and lavatories available here. After lunch we will head inland and skirt the Martha Cove development before ending the walk at a bus stop on Marine Drive. Escapes are available before lunch on Marine Drive and after lunch in Dromana Parade. This is a new walk and offers great views and the chance to see the extensive (and expensive!) development at Martha Cove. 3rd Wednesday 21 November Warrandyte - Yarra River Leader: Max Taebring Phone: 9878 6621 Sunday 25 November Lerderderg - East Track Leader: Tony Rogers Phone: 0466 246 507 Monday 26 November Fairfield - Collingwood - Historical Easy Metro Leader: Stewart Stanlake Phone: 9870 9061 0468 300 132 Rendezvous: Fairfield rail station 10:24am. Maps: Melway 30 & 2D (44) 12 Distance: 7km or 9km. Your choice. Transport: Hurstbridge train departing Flinders St. @ 9:59am arriving Fairfield @ 10:24. Return trains from Collingwood every 10 minutes. Morning Tea: Adjacent Fairfield Boat House. Melway 30 J12. Walk Details: A very attractive walk mainly through park land. Two short hills and one section on rough surface. No hurry in these sections. We take in views of Dight's Falls where, to the leader's knowledge, the club has not been. This is a new walk made up by Hugh Gibson. If you want to learn about the Yarra's record flood levels, who was Australia's most famous hospital matron, an educational institute where females received special education, the connection between

Yarra Bend and Malvern, the self sufficient society within Yarra Bend, why the area is called Yarra Bend, and even the first cattle crossing of the Yarra, see a different view of Dight's Falls and the Yarra River, even the expansion and contraction of a bridge, then you have to come on this walk. After we walk under Studley Park Road, at 7km, there is an escape by bus. For those who continue on it is 2km all down hill to the Collingwood rail station. En route we have a drones eye view of the Collingwood Children's Farm and the Abbotsford Convent. You will be surprised at their size. We will even throw in great views of the City. Come along for an informative and great day out despite the leader. Wednesday 28 November East Kew - Darebin and Donaldson Creeks - Northland Leader: Peter Schultz Phone: 9470 2189 Donald Tom Chalton Gillespie 8/5/1915-28/7/2018 Don Gillespie was laid to rest in a bushland grave at Lilydale, followed by a memorial service which was well attended, including Lance and Denis from the MWC. Don was admired by all who knew him, especially for his love of the environment. He was born at Port Lincoln and was the eldest of four children. His family was relocated often as his father was a station master with the S.A. Railways, and often aboriginal children were the only ones to play with. Growing up in a railway family, Don was privileged to be able to drive a steam engine as a boy. Don began school at the age of eight and his academic ability was rewarded with several scholarships. Whilst at Adelaide High School one of Don s teachers was given a set of glass blowing instruments, and Don s curiosity led him to learn this art. This gained him an internship at the University of Adelaide and graduating in Chemistry. During the 2nd World War, the government took Don out of University to organize the building and management of a chemical factory that made paracetamol, for supplies from Germany had ceased. 13

At 25 Don married Joan and they had four children, including Barbara who was at the funeral. At the end of the war Don was seconded from the Australian Scientific Liaison Office in London to the British Army. He was sent on a mission in war torn Germany to locate a German scientist for projects to be set up in Australia. On his return to Australia Don joined the CSIRO, where he had important administrative positions. He told me once that his real love was chemistry research. The next chapter of Don s life began when he and Joyce met while working at the CSIRO. Don introduced Joyce to his farm at Smith s Gully, where at weekends they would escape, and during the week would live at Camberwell. With the CSIRO locating H.Q. to Canberra, Don decided to become a full time farmer. Over the years he successfully farmed beef cattle, including Charolais which he bred using artificial insemination. Don and Joyce moved to another local farm which they named Black Cameron. Here in his seventies, with amazing energy and Joyce s assistance, a mud brick house was built. Shortly after, they purchased 147 acres at Bullock Island in South Gippsland, where many of us have camped - a truly unique place. Don was a long-time member of the Club where he enjoyed many trips and companionship with fellow walkers. Being a keen skier for some years, Don would ski at Mt Buller. Joyce and Don would often be at Club luncheons, which included last Christmas at Ferntree Gully. Don and Joyce had been together for 54 years, and had a wonderful life including so much interesting travel. Don died at home. Denis Ward, with help from Joyce and her niece. Bushwalking News Victoria 2018 Federation Walks Event The 2018 Federation Walks event will be held on Saturday 20th October on the Mornington Peninsula. The base is Elgee Park, a private vineyard and sculpture park owned by the Myer family. Full details of the event (and to book) can be found here: https://bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/federation-walk-2018-mornington-peninsula-659 14

Mt Buller Lodge - Leaders for 2018 Ski Season Month Dates Period Leader Phone Mobile Home September 31-1 Weekend Leigh Unsworth 0408 504 087 2-6 Midweek 7-8 Weekend Darren Till 0411 302 435 9-13 Midweek Colin Crook 0418 386 459 14-15 Weekend Stuart Owen 0438 674 886 16-20 Midweek 21-22 Weekend * 23-27 Midweek * PLEASE REFER to the LODGE BROCHURE (MAY CIRCULAR) WHICH CONTAINS THE WINTER BOOKING INFORMATION, TARIFFS & BOOKING SHEET. SHOW THE DATES OF THE FIRST AND LAST NIGHTS OF YOUR BOOKING. If an appointed Leader cannot attend, he must organise a replacement. No ski period may be cancelled without first contacting the Booking Officer. If you wish to lead a vacant ski period contact Booking Officer Ian Morton At 137 Ludstone Street, Hampton 3188. Phone: 0403-991-750. * - School Holiday Period MELBOURNE WALKING CLUB INC. CLUB EXECUTIVE NOMINATION FORM 2018-2019 I,. Hereby Nominate... For the position of.... (Signature of Nominator).... Seconded by.... Accepted... (Signature).... To comply with the Club Constitution, nominations for all positions must be in the hands of the Secretary, Michael Corrigan not later than Thursday 25th October 2018. 15

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