200710 Newsletter

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB Inc. Newsletter

74 Kallista Rd. Rochedale South QLD 4123 Email [email protected] Phone No (07) 3341 7509 www.geocities.com/qldbwc

October 2007

Eagles Nest

Club News QBW Christmas Party

Pilgrimage 2007

Our annual Christmas Party is on again. Your last chance to book will be at the November 6th Club meeting. So don't miss out for a fun weekend!

The Pilgrimage was not only a success in numbers and enjoyment but also financially. There will be a large excess of funds after all the debts are paid. This has been mainly due to so many generous people from all the co-hosts. They willingly contributed their time and equipment and donated food. A large contributing factor was also the low cost of the venue and the generosity of the Kalbar Showgrounds Committee.

Date Venue Cost Theme

Friday, 30th November to Sunday 2nd December 2007 Camp Constable at Mt Glorious $30.00 per person Come as your Favourite Movie Character

The cost includes two nights accommodation which will be in cabins and rooms only, with no tent sites available. We will have the use of the Activities Hall for the weekend. Rain will not call off the Christmas Party!

The four co-hosts now need to decide what to do with those excess funds. The QBW committee have put forward their preferences and this will be up for discussion with the other co-hosts. The preferences are:

Walks are planned for the Saturday. Prizes, games, slide shows and a whole heap of fun are also on the agenda.

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A donation be made to the Kalbar Showgrounds Committee.

There will be a shared dinner on the Saturday. The Club will supply the meat but members are asked to bring along a salad or dessert.

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The remaining funds to be split evenly among QBW, BCBC, IBW and LBBW.

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The funds to be spent on equipment that each club wishes to purchase rather than it be given in cash. This is mainly due to taxation implications. If cash is given and this is from outside sources than a club could be liable for taxation.

Contact Danuta 3345 3971 for bookings or more information.

Photo competition Don't forget about the Photo Competition. Entries need to be in at the latest at the Club meeting on November the 6th. Information on details of entry are inside the Newsletter or ring Evelyn on 3395 8086 or 0434 985 371.

Even though QBW was the main co-host, each of the other clubs played an important role. To share the funds equally is our sign to the other clubs that they too were equally important in the success of the Pilgrimage.

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General Information

The Management Committee

Meeting Place

President

Helen McAllister

3844 8464 (H)

Club Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm. Meetings are held in Classroom 11. No meetings in January.

Vice President

Gary Woodward

3245 2695 (H)

Secretary

Lynn Nicol

3219 6228 (H)

Treasurer

Bob Gur

3345 3971 (H)

There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road and also parking in Wellington Road.

Outings Officer

Patricia Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Membership Officer

Lynne Cavanagh

3376 5053 (H)

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. A coin donation would be appreciated.

Editor

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Membership

Social Secretary

Danuta Gur

3345 3971 (H)

Training Officer

David Rae

3395 1838 (H)

Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must be a Member (Probationary or Ordinary) or be a member of an affiliated club. Membership of QBW lasts till the end of the Club’s financial year which is on the 30th of June each year. Membership is $30.00.

Probationary Membership A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member on his/her first walk after signing the waiver form. There is no fee payable to become a Probationary Member. However a Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member on his/her 2nd walk by filling out a membership form and paying the membership fee.

Ordinary Membership A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out a membership form and handing the form to a committee member or walk leader and paying the membership fee. An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be elected to a committee position. A Probationary Member has neither of these rights.

Members of Another Bushwalking Club Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State Federation are covered by the same Insurance as QBW. It is not necessary for them to become a member of our Club to go on our walks.

Equipment for Free Use By Members Compasses

EPIRBs

GPS's

Topo Maps

Emergency Lights

First Aid Kits

Sunmap CD’s

UHF Radios

Other Voluntary Positions Equipment Officer

Trevor Davern

0411 512 202

Supper Convenor

Margaret Smith

3886 3342 (H)

Federation Rep

Kerry de Clauzel

3209 7146 (H)

Federation Rep

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

FMR Rep

Frank Bowling

0419 715 719

FMR Rep

Barbara Makepeace

0421 784 783

Campsite Monitors Barbara Makepeace

Ratatat Hut Mt Barney, Rum Jungle, Old Hut Site (& satellites) and East Peak Spicer’s/Double Top saddle

Kerry de Clauzel

Throakban, Barney Gorge and Lower Portals

Richard Kolarski

Running Creek Falls

Ann Kemp

Spicers Peak

John Brunott

Ballows

Comings and Goings Gail, Noelene, Richard and Patricia have returned from Wilsons Promontory after doing a couple of throughwalks. Gil and Muriel are back from WA after doing the Cape to Cape walk. Lynn N, John M and Judy J are off to Turkey for 14 days of adventure. Kerry, John B., Gail and Patricia are off to Fraser Island to do a throughwalk.

Contact David at 3395 1838 or [email protected]

For Sale

Equipment for Hire Abseil Gear

Macpac Nautilus tent

Back Pack

2 person, 2.6kg, double vestibule $280.00

Contact Trevor at 0411 512 202 There is a $5.00 charge for use of the Club rope and another $5.00 charge for use of harness and accessories. There is a $5.00 charge for hire of the back pack.

Equipment for Sale Bivy Bags $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00 These bivy bags are 2 metres by 0.9 metres and are bright orange in colour. Use as a pack liner or emergency bivy bag. Club Polo Shirts S size left only.

$20.00 each

Ring Linda 3899 5017 ----------------------------------------1 X One Man tent

$70.00

1 X 90 litre Expedition2 backpack

$220.00

1 X 35 litre waterproof bag

$40.00

1 X Mammut climbing shoes

$100.00

Ring Steve on 3800 3963

New Members

Space Blankets $2.50 each. Light weight and take up no room at all. A must for all walkers!

Mick Kranas

Yvonne Kranas

As at 25/9/2007 we have 88 financial members

Ring Patricia Kolarski on 3341 7509. Page 2 of 6

Thank You!! and Well Done!!

Photo Competition

To all concerned who organised Pilgrimage 2007 at Kalbar, no matter how small a part you had in that.

If you have taken great photos on a QBW bushwalk then enter them in the QBW Photographic Competition.

Last weekend (24-26 August) I attended the annual Bushwalkers Pilgrimage at Kalbar showgrounds. Firstly I'll say that I'm not a regular Pilgrimage “attender” (probably my loss...). Well I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in thinking during the week leading up to and even on the Friday night that maybe weather would possibly affect this event in a negative way. Mmmmm.... or so it seemed.

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But having paid my money and wanting to nominate for a walk on the Friday night I set out from home at about 7pm in Brisbane and 'found' the venue shortly before 8.30 and was greeted warmly at the front gate where my registration was confirmed with the ceremonial wrist banding, admitting me to the 'asylum' for the weekend. Yes, some of the walks were changed or even cancelled due to the weather, but there were still a good range of interesting walks to choose from and I nominated for the popular Mt Fraser walk. Saturday dawned dry, and for the most part was an excellent day for the outings going ahead. Mt Fraser turned out to be a very good choice as later I learnt that even though some walks had a little rain, which didn't further change or curtail them, on Mt Fraser we had great weather and no rain, although we could see some in other regions.

Nature Pictorial Club Character

Any picture of nature, including landscape, flora and fauna. Any general picture, including those with people in it An image of a member of the club.

Conditions This competition is open to QBW members only. Each member can enter in all three categories. There is a limit of three entries per category per entrant. All images must have been taken since November 2006 on a Club bushwalk. Photos from both film and digital methods are acceptable. Entries may be handed in at Club meetings or to a committee member. Entries close Tuesday 6th November 2007. Winners will be announced at the Christmas Party. Entry Size and Presentation Entries must be as prints 6x4 inches (15x10cm) in size and be mounted on white cardboard 7x5 inches (18x12.5cm) in size.

Saturday evening in what later seemed an almost too small venue many of us enjoyed the top bush band "Stone The Crows" and danced until our hearts almost stopped. I'm sure that I expended more energy on the dance floor than going up the hill earlier in the day (or certainly my heart and lungs were working harder!). Sunday the "Bushwalkers Breakfast" of sausages, bacon, eggs (scrambled), toast (white, wholemeal and raison) and a variety of juices was very filling and much enjoyed. Games, swap mart and yoga (too early for me) and the handover of The Boot all went off quite well. Apart from all this activity and entertainment there was tea and coffee 'on' all weekend, a scrumptious array of cakes and other such delights, for supper, and morning tea etc.... Oh there was also soup included in the supper on Friday evening, but I didn't try this (probably because the cakes were much more tempting!). The venue although basic was very suited with the main field used for camping and 2 quite adequate amenities blocks - toilets and showers. I had the time to consider how much effort had gone into all this and with all the wonderful food how could they do it so cheap!??! As I said earlier I'm not a regular attender of these events, so I was extremely pleased by the turnout of so many good friendly people from many different clubs, which is what it is all about. Not just the company but the experience, knowledge and social interaction even if you weren't in a 'big' group.

Title, Location, Photographer's Name and Category are to be written under the image in the following positions. All entries will be displayed at the Christmas Party and at the December Club Meeting. There will also be a Member's Choice Prize, which will be the most popular entry as voted by Club members. For any further information contact: Evelyn Campbell on 3395 8086 or 0434 985 371.

Coming Events Moreton Island T/W Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 November 2007 Saturday – Ferry departs 8.30am from Whytes Island for Tangalooma. Cost $45 return per person. Car parking $5.00 per day.

From thinking sometime on the Friday that this might be a little disappointing because of the weather, to leaving almost reluctantly on Sunday, I couldn't have had a more enjoyable weekend!

We will then walk via the Desert to Rous Battery on the southeastern side of the island, 9.8km, where we will camp. Relics of WWII gun emplacements are there to be explored. Water is available adjacent to our campsite just off the beach.

So my hearty thanks and congratulations go to all the clubs and individuals involved for putting on one of the best! A lot to live up to for next year, and the 2008 host, but if nothing else then they have a good example to follow or even better!? Thanks again,

Sunday – We walk south along the beach to the sandhills where we cross over to the western side for a long walk up the beach (10km approx), passing the wrecks before we arrive back to Tangalooma. Alternatively we can return via the inland track. Ice-creams, etc are available at Tangalooma.

Jon Beer (a bushwalker from Brisbane and from a Brisbane club.)

Depending on arrival time at Tangalooma we will catch either the 1.00pm or 4.30pm ferry, probably the latter one.

Beside the email above, QBW has received a letter from Margie Pascoe of BOSQ who wants to forward to all involved her appreciation for all the hard work that went into Pilgrimage 2007.

I will not be at the October meeting (on Fraser instead). I need numbers by Monday 15 October, please. Phone me at 3341 7509 and leave a message.

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Patricia

Training Quiz

Past Walks

Topographic Map Contour Lines

Love Creek Falls

Topographic maps use contour lines which are lines joining points of equal elevation above sea level.

Ten of us gathered at Brisbane Forest Park for a different route to Love Creek Falls under the navigation and guidance of Dave Kendrick.

A contour interval is the difference in elevation between the contours. The contour interval is usually stated in one of the margins of a topographic map. In 1:2500 scale maps the contour interval is usually 5 or 10 metres. Some contour lines have elevation markings such as 200 or 850 as in the photo below. On Australian topographic maps these numbers are written as if you were looking uphill and so is an easy way of recognizing which way the contours are increasing in height.

14 July 2007

We began on the old forestry road at Tennison Woods. A few uphill walks later and we had all warmed up on a fairly chilly morning. Coming to the end of the dirt road we followed a walking track which took us up to a small knoll with a large rock cairn. During a short rest John Brunott and Dave studied the topographic map. From here on it would be a test of navigation to find the correct ridge to take us to Love Creek Falls.

Close spacing between contour lines indicate a very steep slope while wide spacing between contour lines indicate a gentle slope. Valleys are shown as contours forming a V-shape pointing up the hill. These V's are always an indication of a drainage path which could contain a stream or river. Ridges are shown as contours forming a V-shape down the hill. Summits are shown as contours forming circles.

Loving Love Creek

As we slowly descended via one ridge we rechecked our positions and headed towards another ridge and followed it down. We finally arrived at Love Creek just a hundred metres above the falls. We had lunch at the top of the falls and tried to get some warmth from the sun. There was a short trip down to the bottom of the falls and up a side creek to see an enormous red cedar tree which had escaped the loggers. From the falls we backtracked upstream for a short distance before again plunging into the bush. We scrambled up a steep ridge which led us up to Mt Glorious Rd. It was then just a short walk back to the cars. A welcome afternoon tea stop at Samford allowed us to end the day perfectly. Many thanks to Dave with his excellent navigation skills. Richard

Northbrook Mountain and Eagle's Nest

Thirteen keen walkers met at Maiala National Park on another chilly morning. From there it was a short drive to Lawton Road where the walk began. An overcast sky spilled a few drops of rain on the initial downhill section but the rest of the day was fine, if a little cool early on.

Portion of a Topographic Map In the map above are shown the following features: A B C D E F G H

22 July 2007

A summit with the height of 1032 metres. The three B's show a long ridge. Note the streams flowing down from either side of the ridge. A saddle. Another summit. Can you work out how high this summit is? The contour interval is 10 metres. A steep slope. A gentler slope. A cliff line. Note how tightly packed the contour lines are to the left and then a hatch pattern is used. The H's show small valleys containing streams. Note that each pair of H's are separated by a ridge.

Next month we will look at how to decide the best route from one point on a map to another.

Leaving Lawton Road we headed up a spur, then followed it westwards towards Northbrook Mountain. We stopped along the way for morning tea in a spot sheltered from the wind but with views to the North and South. We then proceeded to the summit of the mountain before descending to a forestry road. Another road walk led us to the track up to Eagle's Nest for an early lunch with views towards Northbrook Gorge as well as back towards Northbrook Mountain. An uneventful walk back to the start of our circuit then up, up to the cars. A quick tidy-up followed by the drive down the mountain and we were lining up at the Samford Bakery ready for our treat. Thanks to everyone who came along on this walk. It was also Maria's last walk with the Club. Also, a special thanks to the drivers. Patricia

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Spicers Peak

Fish River Canyon, Namibia

26 July 2007

A small group of five walkers were able to make this midweek walk. We drove to Governor's Chair carpark then headed off along the Gap road. Luckily the road was dry this time so no heavy clay-coated boots today. The National Park boundary is now marked by a new sign and a steel fence and gate (being constructed on the day of our walk!). Here we turned south towards the ridgeline. A final steep up and we rewarded ourselves with a leisurely morning tea break.

The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is sometimes stated as being the second largest canyon in the world with the largest being the Grand Canyon. However though there is some debate about whether this is so, depending on how you measure the size of a “canyon”, there is no debate that it is a spectacular geographic feature well worth visiting.

The open ridge led us eastwards towards the west peak of Spicers with views north towards Mt Mitchell and beyond and south-west to the Peppers resort. After a scramble up a small cliff (with some damage to Dave's knee), we were in vine forest for the steady up to West Peak. No views from here as we continued on to the next knoll. Dave K. decided to set up his stove here and heat up his lasagna so we left him in peace and continued on, climbing up to the next knoll with the aid of vines, small trees, and anything else that gave a handhold.

Hell’s Bend in the Fish River Canyon

It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 metres deep. It has been gouged out of the surface of the land over the course of 650 million years by the forces of water, wind, gravity and earth movements. The Fish River Hiking Trail covers a distance of 86km in the base of the canyon. It usually takes 5 days and there are no facilities whatsoever. You need to carry everything with you and find whatever water you can in semi-permanent pools. To walk the hiking trail you need to book well in advance as it is closed during the hot dry season. A certificate of fitness from your doctor also needs to be obtained before being allowed to commence the walk. Spice of Life on Spicer's Peak

It was getting on towards our turnaround time so when we next broke out of the rainforest onto a rock ledge we declared this the lunch spot. Great views down to the Gap road valley and towards Mt Mitchell were spread before us. The East peak of Spicers was judged to be a further half hour or so further on so we decided to leave it for another day (some more reluctantly than others). We retraced our steps back to the cars. The road walk seemed to have gained more ups than I remembered on the way in! Thanks to my four companions for making it a very enjoyable day. A special thanks to Richard for driving. Patricia

More Coming Events Tasman Peninsula and Maria Island Walks East Coast of Tasmania

January/February 2008

On the Tasman Peninsula there are a number of walks which take in the 3 Capes. These walks are the Tasman Coastal walk, Cape Pillar, Cape Raoul and Ships Stern Track. The first two can be combined as a through walk of 3 -5 days depending on where the start and ends are. Cape Raoul and the Ships Stern are day walks accessible only by private transport. Maria Island is to the east of Triabunna. It is a largely untouched island of sandy beaches, rugged coastline, mountains, forest and geology including the Painted Cliffs and the Fossil Cliffs near Darlington. A base camp can be setup at Darlington and then by using mountain bikes or walking the length of the Island can be explored. Contact David Rae 33951838 if you are interested in the above walks.

My trip to Namibia included the 5 day trek and it had been a trek I had much anticipated. Yet it came as something of a shock when I arrived at the canyon rim as without warning the land dropped vertically by half a kilometre out of a flat arid plateau. My companions and I began the trek from the highest section of the canyon with a spectacular view of Hell’s Bend. The steep descent to the river took about an hour and a half and was the most strenuous section of the trail. On reaching the river we headed downstream, mainly following the river course but occasionally taking a short cut across the neck of a bend in the river. Rock strata of purples, greys and pinks stretched along the canyon walls and the vista changed with each bend in the river. Along the way we saw some klipspringer (literally "rock jumper" in Afrikaans), a small antelope that lives in the canyon. Further on a troop of baboons warily watched these intruders but then scampered away as we approached. Zebra and kudu also inhabit the canyon but remained hidden. Birdlife was more prolific as they sought water in this desert region. Prey animals such as leopard are rarely seen and there is no need to carry a tent. Thus one of the highlights was sleeping under the stars. After finding a soft sandbank, we laid out our mats and sleeping bags. The sand tended to get into everything but it was a small price to pay to see the clear night sky. Though the Fish River is the longest interior river in Namibia, its flow now is but a trickle compared to the immense volume of water that once poured down its length. We crisscrossed the river several times but the dry season was almost upon us and the water level low and so the crossings posed no problem. After five days of walking under beautiful blue sunny days and sleeping under crisp clear nights we finally arrived at Ai Ais, a tourist resort and our destination. Here we could relax, enjoy a dip in the hot springs and have a cold beer. A perfect end to a classic bushwalkers' trek.

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Richard

Queensland Bushwalkers Club Inc

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2007

Financial Statements For Year Ended 30 June 2007 This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act, Queensland. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act, Queensland and the following Australian Accounting Standards: AASB 1031 Materiality

2007

2006

$

$

CURRENT ASSETS Bank of Queensland - Pilgrimage

997

0

Bank of Queensland - Main Account

741

1,076

1,738

1,076

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

AASB 110 Events after the Balance Sheet Date

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

No other applicable Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.

Property, plant and equipment

12,971

12,786

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

12,971

12,786

TOTAL ASSETS

14,709

13,862

0

0

14,709

13,862

Retained profits

14,709

13,862

TOTAL MEMBERS' FUNDS

14,709

13,862

Tom Swanton CPA

(Swanton Audit Services)

19 September 2007

Brisbane

TOTAL LIABILITIES INCOME STATEMENT

NET ASSETS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007 2007

2006

$

$

MEMBERS' FUNDS

INCOME Members' Subscriptions

3,325

2,735

Pilgrimage Income

1,059

0

0

11,039

Christmas Party Proceeds

1,155

1,691

Space Blanket / Bivy Bags

5

46

40

100

261

246

5,845

15,857

Operating Grant

Club T Shirts Other Revenue (Pack liners, Rope hire and Abseiling Gear hire) TOTAL INCOME

OPERATING EXPENDITURE Audit

110

50

Pilgrimage Expenditure

62

0

Bank Charges

33

20

Insurance - Qld Fed Bushwalking

1,267

Christmas Party Costs

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Asset Description

$

Harnesses

382

Abseiling Books

109

Abseiling Gear

618

GPS Magellan Explorist

796

EPIRB MT310

956

Emergency Lights

177

First Aid Kit

657

Topo Maps Laminated

709

Sunmap Raster CD

90

Whistles

624

1,359

Compasses

895

1,313

2,120

Uniden UHF Radios

1,643

Hall Hire

968

-

BenQA32v11 Notebook Computer

1,930

Stationery, Postage, Copying

529

465

Equipment

349

-

Other Expenses

552

36

5,183

4,050

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURE NET PROFIT / (LOSS)

662

11,807

Printer Lexmark C510 Colour Laser BenQ PB6210 LC Projector

669 1,812

Projector Screen

499

Club Banner

185

Other

220

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

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12,971