QUEENSLANDBUSHWALKERS

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QLD 4109Email qldbwc@yahoo.com

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Newsletter June 2015

Storm from Finger Lime Farm Richmond to Collins Gap Photo: Aileen Elliott

Club NewsFrom the editor Welcome to the June newsletter.A word about the fantastic photo you see above. AileenElliott captured the view on a walk last year. This photois actually just part of a larger panorama. The good news is you could soon own a copy. Aileen has arranged professional mounting and framing of the full panorama which will form part of the raffle prize at Pilgrimage. Just another good reason to attend...We are a bit light on for walk reports this month but that's ok. It shows that people are very busy walking or helping to prepare for Pilgrimage. In lieu of a report I'vematched a Henry Lawson poem with a few scenes I enjoyed in the Blue Mountains last year. Enjoy your reading! Michael HPilgrimage UpdateA reminder that QBW is hosting Pilgrimage 2015 on 14-16 August at Kalbar Showgrounds.Cost is $50.00 if paid before 31 July. ($55.00 after)Registration Forms can be downloaded from the website. Pay by cheque or electronically.A map of the showgrounds is on the web.The Pilgrimage website has been updated at https://sites.google.com/site/qldbwc/pilgrimage-2015.There will be at least a dozen walks on the Saturday, ranging from very easy to quite hard.The really big news is that we have booked a band (Band O' Coots) for the Saturday night bush dance, so you can all stop looking for one now. But keep on finding ways to help it's all greatly appreciated.

The Pilgrimage committee is asking for attendees to please bring a plate of savoury food for the Saturday evening supper. Gluten free options are helpful too.Also needed are soup ladles, large cooking pots eg 10 litres, and a cold water container approx 20 litres with atap. Contact Mary if you can locate these for her.Richard is doing a round of bushwalking clubs giving a brief presentation on the Pilgrimage. He is being warmly received and the talks are very helpful for prospective attendees.Walks Planning 31 MayAttendees at the walks planning meeting enjoyed a delightful alfresco wining and dining experience in a garden setting with the ambience of candlelight. Thank you Sandy for hosting. Many more walks are now booked in. Check the calendar.

General NewsMovie Night for Mental HealthMary is attending a Movie Night on the 10th June at the Logan Star lounge at the Hyperdome Cinemas at 6.30pm. The event will raise money for Mental Health. The movie is called Spy and costs $25. A friend of Mary's is also riding a Postie bike 2300kms to raise funds and awareness for the cause. Mary would be delighted if you could join her for the movie night phone 32098514.World Environment DayIts world environment day on 5 June. To find out what that means see http://www.unep.org/wed/

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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT)The 160km long Brisbane Valley Rail Trail follows the line of the old railway line from Yarraman to Wulkuraka.The trail can be used by hikers, bikers, or horse riders.When completed it is claimed it will be the longest rail trail in Australia and New Zealand. However there are two important sections that need to be developed to complete the walk. One of those is now being done.The Queensland Government recently advised that works started on 11 May to improve the conditions of the trail between Diamantina Street at Wulkuraka and Lloyds Road near Wanora. These works are expected to be finalised by the end of June 2015.That means it will be possible to access the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail directly from Ipswich. For info see:https://www.change.org/p/the-queensland-government-fund-completion-of-the-brisbane-valley-rail-trail-to-make-it-the-longest-continuous-rail-trail-in-australia-and-new-zealandBushwalk.com emagThe folk at Bushwalk.com recently published their latest emag that has a Queensland focus. Notes of many of the 'best' walks in Qld are listed. These may be grounds for debate around a campfire or inspiration for future walks on the QBW walks calendar. There is also a contribution from the Daly's. The emag is 80 pages long so settle into a comfy chair to enjoy http://emag.bushwalk.com/BWA201504.pdf. National Parks Association of Queensland (NPAQ) In an address to the association, Stephen Miles Minister for the Environment spoke about grazing leases, commercialisation, and the conservation principle in National Parks. For details see the NPAQ websiteWildlife in Qld has a win!Environment Minister, Steven Miles, announced an investigation into a container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on single use plastic bags. The investigation is the first step in getting government policy that will reduce packaging wastes and litter and reduce the impact of plastic rubbish on our wildlife.The Government is now forming a Taskforce to advise it and Wildlife Queensland has a representative. Wildlife Qld would like to acknowledge all of you who work to protect our environment and who clean up the rubbish left by others. Their plan is to make sure that your work is made a lot easier in the future.See http://www.wildlife.org.au/news/index.htmlKids Outdoors 2030On 26-28 June QORF is hosting a three day event to look at the world of kids and camping in 15 years time. http://qorf.org.au/resources/public-events-master/kids-outdoors-2030/Outward Bound - Scenic Rim to River 2015Outward Bound has organised a two week experience for adventure enthusiasts to paddle, hike, abseil or mountain bike through the Clarence River valley in Northern NSW. For info call 1800 267 999 or go to www.outwardbound.org.au.

Shepherds Walk 2015The annual Shepherd's Walk will be held on 18 July. Walkers must assemble by 8am at the Beaudesert Historical Society (cnr Brisbane/McKee Streets, Beaudesert). At 8.30 walkers will be driven by bus to the monument at Christmas Creek, where the walk over the Jinbroken Range commences. A lunch will then be provided at Washpool. The bus will take walkers back to Beaudesert by 2.30pm. Cost is $20 which includes an Aussie lunch, sausage sizzle and damper, and the bus travel. Registration is required by 15 July. The society is open from 10am to 2pm - for info phone 5541 3740 or email hsb@hotkey.net.au. QBW has registration forms contact Richard Kolarski.Walk in the footsteps of Allan CunninghamAthol and Maria Lester from NPAC are hosting a walk that will follow in the footsteps of the explorer Alan Cunningham in 1827. The walk on 8 June will follow the ridge from Freestone to Spicers Lodge. The walk isgraded Intermediate blue, is 15km long and must be completed by 3pm. Contact: Athol or Maria Lester on 07 3300 2191 / 0408 682 419 / lesters@bigpond.net.au| Costs: A minimum donation of $50 per person (the walk is a fundraiser). For details see the NPAQ website

Coming WalksAny person wishing to come on a club walk must contact the walk leader first. The leader will organise the meeting place and car pooling and has full discretion on who can come on the walk. Nominations close 9:00pm on the Wednesday prior to a weekend trip or by 9.00pm two days prior for others.More walks are coming up than can be included here so check full details in the club calendar.

June 20154 Thurs Glenrock Exploratory (Gatton) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 4297176-8 Sat-Mon Mt Joyce (Beaudesert) B/C

Aileen Elliott 54279369 a/h6 Sat Coomera Circuit (Binna Burra) D/W

Michael Peel 0402 4435128 Mon Edens Creek Explore (Casino) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971710 Wed Mt Philp Explore (Gatton) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971713 Sat Northbrook Gorge (Mt Glorious) D/W

Gerry Burton 0408 79371514 Sun Kipper Creek Explore (Mt Glorious) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971717 Wed Mt Hennessy Explore (Gatton) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971720 Sat Love Creek Falls Explore (Mt Glorious)D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971721 Sun Long Creek Falls (Beaudesert) D/W

Norm Johnston 5541 2873 a/h24 Wed Pt Pure (Gatton) D/W

Richard Kolarski 0422 42971727 Sat Mt May (Boonah) D/W

Aileen Elliott 54279369 a/h28 Sun Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gdns Ride/Walk SOC

Sandy Thomas 0403 821525

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Proposed OutingsNTJohn and Julie Shera are proposing a 3 week trip to Central Australia from 20 June. This may include walksin the Macdonnell Ranges near Alice Springs and a crossing of the Simpson Desert. Contact Julie on 0403 308407 for more info.SA/VICNeil Douglas (tel: 3875 1090) is offering two one-weeklong outings to the Flinders Ranges (SA) in Septemberand the Grampians (Vic) in November. More details in the March newsletter.

Past Walks Paddleboard/walk Burleigh Head NP 16 May SOCOn Saturday 16 May 2015, 7 of us brave people braved the elements and headed off to Tallebudgera Creek to try our skills on paddleboards. We hired the boards from a lovely lady called Leanne. Hire cost $20 for an hour and she gave us a detailed lesson on how to use the paddle and the board, but not how not to fall off which most of us did, but that just added to the experience especially laughing at someone else's misfortune!

After the hour was up and photos taken we got changed and walked across Burleigh Head National Park to find somewhere to eat. It wasn't the best place,but the coffee was good and after shopping and sightseeing we walked back over Burleigh Head and then journeyed home.

It was a great day out and I would probably put it on again when the weather warms up. Thanks to Sandy, Michael, Yvette, Matthew, Aileen, and Bobbie for coming.

Mary Sherlock

The Blue MountainsAbove the ashes straight and tall,

Through ferns with moisture dripping, I climb beneath the sandstone wall,

My feet on mosses slipping.

Like ramparts round the valley's edge The tinted cliffs are standing,

With many a broken wall and ledge, And many a rocky landing.

And round about their rugged feet Deep ferny dells are hidden

In shadowed depths, whence dust and heat Are banished and forbidden.

The stream that, crooning to itself, Comes down a tireless rover,

Flows calmly to the rocky shelf, And there leaps bravely over.

Now pouring down, now lost in spray When mountain breezes sally,

The water strikes the rock midway, And leaps into the valley.

Now in the west the colours change, The blue with crimson blending; Behind the far Dividing Range,

The sun is fast descending. And mellowed day comes o'er the place,

And softens ragged edges; The rising moon's great placid face

Looks gravely o'er the ledges. Henry Lawson

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General InformationQBW Management Committee

President Robin Laban 0478 239 384Vice President Mary Sherlock 3209 8514Secretary Marion Laban 0405 536 718Treasurer Gerry Burton 0408 793 715Outings Officer Richard Kolarski 0422 429 717Membership Officer Margie Rae 3395 1838 (H)Editor Michael Hoopmann 0401 527 017Training Officer Chris Breitenbach 0420 237 808Social Secretary Sandy Thomas 0403 821 525

Other Voluntary PositionsEquipment Officer Richard Kolarski 0422 429 717Supper Convenor Noelene McCay 3889 0264 (H)Librarian Mary Sherlock 3209 8514BWQ Rep Anne Kemp 3371 2707BWQ Rep Richard Kolarski 0422 429 717

Insurance Hotline 1300 723180Meeting PlaceClub meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm. There is no club meeting in January.Meetings are held at the Little King's Hall on the corner of Carl and O'Keefe Streets, Buranda. Entry is via the gate on Carl St. There is parking within the grounds and in Carl Street.Tea/coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. A coin donation would be appreciated.MembershipProbationary MembershipA non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member on his/her first walk after signing the Acknowledgement of Risk form. No fee is payable to become a Probationary Member.A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member on his/her second walk by filling out a membership form and payingthe membership fee.Ordinary MembershipA person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out and signing a membership form, having a proposer sign the form and handing the form with the membership fee to a committee member or walk leader.The proposer may be a friend who is a member of the club, a QBW walk leader, the Membership Officer or one of the committee members.An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be elected to a committee position. Members of Another Bushwalking ClubMembers of another bushwalking club which is affiliated with Bushwalking Queensland Inc. (or an interstate Federation) and who are covered by the same insurance do not need to become a member of our club to go on our walks. However QBW members will have priority if there is a limit on numbers.

Club Equipment

Compasses Topo Maps UHF RadiosEmergency Lights Steripen First Aid KitsThe above are for use by members at nil cost.Garmin GPS QBW has 4 GPSs which have a 20 metre contour topo map of the whole of Australia included.

PLBs with inbuilt GPS QBW has 5 PLBs with inbuilt GPS. The PLBs will be made available at each club meeting and will need to be returned at the following club meeting. Back Pack for Hire $5.00 chargeBivy Bags For Sale $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.Space Blankets For Sale $2.50 each. Lightweight and take up no room at all. A must for all walkers!Contact Richard on 0422 429717 for any of the above.

Reciprocal Walks with Other ClubsRedlands Bushwalking ClubOnly stipulation is that Redlands club members have priority over visitors. Calendar is available at:http://www.redlandbushwalkers.org.au/static/calendar.html

Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland (BOSQ)BOSQ allows financial members from other bushwalking clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Queensland to join in BOSQ activities without having to become members of BOSQ or pay visitor fees. This will be with the agreement of the activity leader.Members of BOSQ will have priority for nominations.Calendar is available at http://www.bosq.bwq.org.au/

YHA BushwalkersMembers of other BWQ affiliated clubs can join up to three walks per calendar year. Calendar is available at: http://sites.google.com/site/yhabushies/outingsGold Coast BushwalkersGold Coast Bushwalkers may admit as honorary members financial members of bushwalking clubs which are affiliated with BWQ. This dispensation will be at the discretion of the Management Committee.Ipswich Bushwalkers IncIntending walkers must contact the leader in advance. The newsletter also contains a full description of the grading system and a list of Committee members and their contact numbers. Calendar available at www.ipswichbushwalkers.bwq.org.au

Did you know?

The meanings of the following Indigenous names(with language group) are:

Beerwah (Kabi Kabi) up in the sky

Boonah (Yuggerabul) a bloodwood tree

Caboolture(Yuggera) place of the carpet snake

Canungra (Yugambeh) a long flat or clearing

Coochiemudlo (Nunukul) red rock

Cooloola (Kabi Kabi) Cypress pines

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