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Incorporation A Bridge Too Far Metrogaine 19 October 2003
A subcommittee has been preparing a proposal for the This was something new: rogaining around the streets of
incorporation of QBW and will present it to the management Brisbane. But, it is surprising how much green there is in small
committee soon. Richard Kolarski is the chairman with Trevor parks and along the waterways through the suburbs.
Davern, Frank Bowling and Barbara Makepeace the members. Hash House was at a scout hall in Stafford. From there we
As the members of the subcommittee live in widely separated roamed across many suburbs right out to Oxford Park and up to
areas of Brisbane, the discussions have all been by email. This Chermside. We walked up and down, along cement footpaths,
has worked very well and as chairman I would like to thank rough tracks, thick scrub and open parkland.
Trevor, Frank and Barbara for their continuing work and valuable The six hours just fly though by the end the sore muscles tell how
input. much time has passed.
The subcommittee has so far looked into what incorporation is Thanks to my great team mates Linda and Helen. We won the
and the benefits and the obligations. It has also looked into a new Womens’ Veteran class and have a plaque each to prove it.
constitution for QBW.
Thanks also to the organisers. Apparently it takes about 32 hours
There is an article on the back page of the Newsletter explaining to create a rogaining map. Then there is the time spent planning,
the different aspects of incorporation. If the management checking and placing checkpoints. Putting on a rogaine
committee does decide that it would be in the best interests of the competition requires a huge commitment of time, so thanks again
Club to incorporate, then it will also need to be ratified by the for another fantastic event. Patricia
members at a general meeting.
Newsletter
Please read the article if you are unsure what incorporation is, as
you may need to vote on it in the future. The December Newsletter will be 8 pages. This will be the
ordinary 6 pages as now plus an extra 2 pages of jokes for your
If you have any questions on incorporation please contact me
entertainment. Please keep sending in those jokes or funny
either by phone at 3341 7509 or by email at qldbwc@yahoo.com.
stories. They can be sent to the editor via qldbwc@yahoo.com.
Richard
There will be no Newsletter in January 2004 as the editor will be
Shared Throughwalks away. The good news is that there will be a Newsletter in
QBW and the Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland Club February.
(BOSQ) have agreed to share throughwalks. Now a member of I would like to thank all contributors to the Newsletter, especially
either club can nominate to go on a throughwalk with the other the leaders who not only have to organise and lead a walk but are
club. Any throughwalks run by BOSQ, which are to be shared, will then hounded by the relentless editor for a write-up. Richard
appear on our Calendar.
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General Information Management Committee
Membership Secretary Dianne Cox 3273 3484(H)
Treasurer Linda Hellmuth 3395 0754(H)
Membership is still only $20 per year. The Club year goes from
st st Outings Secretary Barbara Makepeace 3245 2186 (H)
the 1 of February to the 31 of January of the following year.
Membership Officer Steve Hill 0408 952 975
Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must become a Social Secretary Paul Makepeace 3245 2186 (H)
Probationary or Ordinary Member or be a member of an affiliated Training Officer David Haliczer 3879 8334(H)
club. Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Editor Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State
Federation are covered for Insurance.
Other Voluntary Positions
Probationary Membership
Equipment Officer Steve Moyle 3800 3963(H)
To become a Probationary Member, a person pays $10.00 to a Supper Convenor Margaret Smith 3886 3342(H)
member of the committee or to a walk leader. Walk leaders are Federation Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
authorized to collect the $10.00. The committee member or walk FMR Reps (2) David Haliczer 3879 8334(H)
leader will note the name of the person and that he/she has paid Richard Kolarski 3341 7509(H)
the $10.00.
Campsite Monitors
A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member by
their second walk. Ratatat Hut Barbara Makepeace
Ed Thistlethwaite
A Probationary Member can become an Ordinary Member by
filling out a membership form and handing it to a committee Running Creek Falls Richard Kolarski
member or walk leader and paying a further $10.00. Gary Woodward
Ordinary Membership Throakban Kerry de Clauzel
Trevor Smith
A person who is not a member can become an Ordinary Member
straight away by filling out a membership form and handing the Mt Superbus & Christine Harrison
form to a committee member or walk leader and paying $20.00. Spicers Peak Cliff Harrison
New Members
Clifford Dee Theresa Kolera
Alfred Stach Camille Ward
WANTED
GPS Data Wanted
Do you have a gps? Do you log way points on your bushwalks?
A commercial company is putting together an Australian wide
bushwalking guide for use with a gps. They are looking for
volunteers both with and without gps’ to walk and log routes.
If you are interested please contact either Gillian Noble or Jon
Fairall at jon@positionmag.com.au
Here’s the picture
Through Walking Gear Wanted
It was a good walk thanks to good company and tolerant walkers
95 litre through pack, thermal underwear, fleece jacket and a of a leader with inadequate memories.
trangia metho stove wanted by Colin. Ph 3855 1633(H).
There are 2 morals to this walk: 1) you win some, you lose some;
2) things are not always what they appear to be (ouch). Kerry
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Mt Cordeaux/ Gap Creek Falls 6 August 2003 Mt Maroon 23 August 2003
Leaving the carpark at the top of Cunningham’s Gap at 9am on a Seven of us left Brisbane to climb Mt Maroon on Saturday the
perfect Queensland day, 12 walkers set off to the top of Gap 23rd, in bright sunshine with a prospect of a change coming
Creek Falls (approx 9.4km return). through during the day.
It was all downhill going with plenty of bird life to be heard but Mt Maroon is about 1.5 hours south of Brisbane and I believe a
none to be seen. We had morning tea at the falls which are 100 classically underrated walk that almost any one can do. It has a
metres high and unfortunately dry. bit of everything from steep climbing to mild rock hopping and at
All downhill going in means all uphill coming out, so a steady haul this time of year, beautiful wildflowers and normally spectacular
out. We had a short stop at the Fassifern Valley lookout and then views of Barney and the Main Range.
did the second half of the walk up Mt Cordeaux (6.8km return). That is the post card version, now our walk was short on vision
With a late lunch on top of the mountain with terrific views, the and high on humour. Prophet Helen had me convinced that the
weather could not have been better. We then headed back down cloud would lift by the time we reached the summit. Well she was
to finish a very enjoyable walk. right it lifted with us and we walked up the hill, continuously with
our head in the clouds. This wasn't a problem for those who were
Thanks to all of the walkers for making it such a great day. John either in love or lust and didn't want to see, or those whose age
had vision impaired them and couldn't see.
Lower Portals – Mt Barney 17 August 2003 But thank heavens we had the high tech navigational aids to keep
us on track. So good is the technology, and the user, that we
walked 40m above the summit, according to him. This is a real
high for those of you who haven't experienced it, or even for
those who haven't calibrated their altimeters properly.
In summary, Mt Maroon a 5-hour leisurely walk with spectacular
views, when the cloud breaks, and good fun. Paul
Lower Portals
There was some concern that the rain we had over the last
couple of days would hamper our walk, however, driving to Mt
Barney it was soon obvious that very little had reached this
parched area.
We left our lone car in the Lower Portals carpark and commenced
our walk down the track. The track wound up, down and around
the mountain and soon we reached the creek crossing. Once on
the other side we checked out the campsite turned left and
continued on. The Lower Portals were only a few hundred metres
further and we were keen to reach our destination.
Some of us were able to scramble through the hole in the Mt Ernest
boulders while others rock/boulder hopped down the stream. The Seven people gathered for this walk on a fine sunny day. We
rock pool looked very inviting and we all decided that during hot started from Yellowpinch and began the short walk up the first hill.
summer days a “dip” would be a welcome relief. This hill was easy compared to what was to come!
Back at the Lower Portals we ate our lunch in this secluded spot As we walked along the road we had magnificent views of Mt
listening to the quiet; water rippling down the stream and the Barney and Mt Ernest. At Campsite 9 we took a compass bearing
occasional birdcall. for a particular spot on Mt Ernest and headed off into the bush.
On our trek back we spotted a couple of black cockatoos who We stayed on the bearing so that we would come to the gully that
were more than happy to show off their plumage. The red under would take us up to the ridge of Mt Ernest.
the tail certainly stood out. Reaching the high rocky slope we took The terrain became steeper and steeper and we had a welcome
a breather and checked out the scene. Mt Barney loomed above rest on some boulders. A lone cow looked slightly bewildered and
us. We passed only one other group on the way. lost as it gazed at us on this steep slope.
Back at the carpark it was decided that a coffee would be more Upwards we continued and struggled, as the earth was loose and
than welcome. The Beaudesert Visitor Information Centre was a gravelly under our feet. It was an effort to stay upright and
good choice. sometimes it was two steps up and one step down. We were
Summation. An easy and pleasant walk, especially in the cooler going almost vertical and had to go on hands and knees
months. Track is fairly well defined and easy to follow. An occasionally to keep our balance and to stop from sliding down.
interesting area with grassy slopes, tall, spreading gums, and We were well spread out which was a good thing as some loose
grasstrees. Water supply is a must and next time “bathers”. rocks were dislodged. Finally we all made it safely to the ridge
Did you know - The first recorded ascent of the mountain top. It was then only a short climb up to a minor summit where we
occurred in 1828 by the Commandant of the Brisbane settlement, had lunch.
Captain Patrick Logan, and botanists Alan Cunningham and The views were glorious in all directions and we took our time for
Charles Fraser. Fraser’s journal graphically recounts the climb lunch. Eventually it was time to go and we descended a different
describing the perils the group encountered. Logan was the only way and found a road that took us back to campsite 9.
one to complete the climb to the summit. (Extract – Visitor
Information Sheet, BP229 Jun2001). Danuta Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the views. Richard
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Illinbah Circuit 31 August 2003 On to Belinda Springs which has 9 million litres of water gushing
out from between the rocks with almost a roar. Afternoon tea at
I was looking for an interesting walk that would suit a cross-
the newly erected picnic shelter before walking back to camp.
section of members and Illinbah Circuit fit the bill nicely. Ten
walkers gathered at Canungra coffee shop (as always) at 7-30
and started the walk at about 8-30 from Binna Burra information
centre.
It was a cool day ideal for walking so long as the rain, forecast for
that afternoon, held off. At 17.5km the circuit takes about six
hours to complete at a comfortable pace. I decided to walk the
circuit in an anti-clockwise direction. The advantage of this is that
the interesting creek crossings (twelve in all) are in the second
half or return leg. The disadvantage is that the last 3km consists
of a zig-zag climb back to the cars, which seems like it goes on
forever.
The creek crossings were good fun and, as some of our group
found out, the water was very cold. I was pleased to see some of
our newer walkers along, Amanda Geipel, Noleen McCay and
Rhett Foreman.
The day concluded with coffee and food at Canungra, safe and Salvator Rosa
warm, while the skies opened and the rain pelted down. After a refreshing swim/wash in the shallow Nogoa River,
Thanks to all for a lovely day. Trevor numerous tiny red ticks and an inquisitive Nail Tail wallaby
constantly pestered us.
Salvator Rosa National Park September 2003. Wednesday – day 3. 2 degrees last night with the pleasant day
A small group of 5 departed from Brisbane at 0800, stopping at temperatures of 25 degrees making it enjoyable walking. Today
Roma for lunch before heading to Injune for refuelling and saying we visited the Amphitheatre with a 579m climb onto the narrow-
hi to Robin’s cousin. like bridges going from peak to peak before descending back
onto Finnegan’s Plains.
Next stop, the lookout at Lonesome National Park, which looks
down the Arcadia valley and across to the Expedition Range in Found a petrified worm casting in some of the many caves &
the distance. Continuing along the dusty dirt road reaching Lake tunnels before heading back through the Three Sisters once
Nuga Nuga in time to capture the sunset and later the moon again to camp. A visit from the Ranger gave us permission to
setting across this large expanse of water. have a campfire now the winds had died down.
Mars being at its closest to earth at present posed a special sight Thursday – day 4. Drove to Major Mitchell Springs, which is no
for us all. There were many Kestrel nestings in the treetops and a longer a camping area passing a small patch of Calyxtrix
wide variety of bird life upon the Lake. longiflora in pink bloom. Visited an art gallery with paintings in the
caves.
Sunday We passed many Brolga and emus along our way to
Rolleston then Springsure. A visit to the new museum before We climbed a tall beehive for excellent view of Pythagoras, Three
heading up behind the township to Minerva Hill N.P. for a short Sisters and all the relatives, Mt Salvator and many more. Back to
walk, photos of Virgin Rock and lunch at the protected shelter camp for a swim/wash before enjoying the campfire and
from the hot sun. marshmallows.
Traveling in a Pajero and an AWdrive corolla s/w we drove on the Friday – day 5. Back to Major Mitchell Springs to walk around the
slippery black soil, which had just received a shower of rain to Wubin Hills disturbing a huge sow and piglet to the
Salvator Rosa N.P.- our base camp for the next 8 days. Our tent commencement of climbing Mt Salvator (614m) from the SW.
area was bare ground, however we were fortunate to have What a disappointment, no views. Followed a ridge south down &
permanent water nearby in the Nogoa River. then up 580m which was composed of Boxvale sandstone which
is grey claylike and very crumbly. Descended to Bugili Creek –
Monday - day 1. The magnificent Precipice Sandstone bone dry and with large deep sinkholes. Followed for 4km to
formations, burnt whipstick wattle, and dryness were to be Lousia Ck before reaching our cars.
experienced from go. A walk to Sentinel Bluff (630m) – Waga
Ridge and ‘the elephant’ – Finnegan Plains which had Vanilla Lily Saturday – day 6. Cliff & I decided to call it a rest day whilst
(Sowerbaea juncea), Dianella longifolia, Red Bloodwood and Robin, Don & Hedley went for a short 2 hour walk. The
plenty of Prickly pear cactus growing in the white sandy soil. temperature now rising to 31 degrees after only 5 degrees during
Found many iron deposits, which our geologist informed us to be the night. Ticks were everywhere. Great relief sitting in the
at least 20 million years old. shallow water of the Nogoa River. Dingoes nearby while sitting
around the campfire with Robin reading bush poetry.
Lunch at the cliff line of Mt Pythagoras and the nearby Three
Sisters, which are spectacular remnants of an eroded range. Sunday – day 7. Another trip along Waga Ridge continuing
Across the plains through the cypress pine vegetation back to further north to 518m peak with many ups, downs, ups and into a
camp. nice cool canyon before rock hopping and scrambling over
boulders along a dry creek bed. Through the spear grass passing
Tuesday – day 2. Crossed the Nogoa River. to walk a short a few bottle trees and the boring slog of a road walk back to
distance on a dirt track to Spyglass Peak (548m), which has a camp.
10m-diameter hole near the top. Both Cliff & Hedley managed to
reach the top standing in the hole with strong cold wind blowing Monday – day 8. We all agreed it was now too hot for any more
whilst both Robin & Don manage to get halfway and I became the walking so we packed up and on the way out we passed many
official photographer. emus and bustards along the way. Overnight at Injune before
heading back to Brisbane by Tuesday afternoon
We continue further eastward discovering rock formations in all
shapes, submarine, bookends, beehives etc. Up and down Bob’s Best time to visit would be a couple of weeks earlier to miss those
lookout (112 steps) for magnificent view of the park. Down to look extreme temperatures and maybe the ticks, which have a long
at the Nogoa & Louisa Rivers junction, which has a sandy silica lasting effect of irritations and discomfort. However we all enjoyed
beach with crystal clear water flowing over quicksand, bog and the trip with many photos and video for keepsake of our journey
some peat beds further upstream. in Salvator Rosa N.P. Christine
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Incorporation
What is Incorporation? General Obligations of Incorporation
The Queensland Bushwalkers Club at present is an If QBW incorporates there will need to be changes to comply with
unincorporated association. In the eyes of the law it is nothing Associations Incorporation Act 1981.
more than a group of individuals. It has no identity other than the Below are some of the provisions that QBW would have to follow.
aggregation of all its members. Anyone wishing to sell some
goods to the club would not contract with the “club” because in • Our present Constitution is not suitable and a new
the eyes of the law the club does not exist. The contact would be Constitution called Rules would have to be adopted.
with all of the members of the club, be it just a dozen or • There are incorporation application expenses. Plus there
thousands. are yearly fees to lodge annual returns and audited
To overcome this problem courts often decided that the members financial statements to the Office of Fair Trading. There
did not make a contract, but the officials or management are additional fees for late returns, registration of change
committee of the club made it. However courts will often find that of name, application to register an amendment of rules,
the officials or committee members are liable personally for any etc.
debts owing under the contract or any injury done. • The accounts of the association must be audited
Fortunately QBW does not have any liabilities. However, at annually. Thus an auditor must be found and appointed
present, if QBW wishes to purchase any equipment it cannot do yearly plus annual expenses for the auditor.
so in its own right. One of our members buys it and legally the • The Club must obtain a common seal (rubber stamp)
equipment is not owned by the Club. with the association's full name (including the word
Incorporation is a system of registration that gives an association "Incorporated" or "Inc.") and the words "Common Seal".
legal standing in return for accepting certain legal responsibilities. Note that the Club would have to include ‘Inc or
An incorporated association receives recognition as a legal entity ‘Incorporated’ as part of the association’s name.
separate from its members. Once incorporated, an association • The Club must open an account in the association’s new
has all the powers of an individual and is legally able to do things name plus the accounts are subject to public scrutiny.
in its own name.
• The Club must have public liability insurance (the
Incorporation under the provisions of the Associations minimum amount of insurance cover is $1,100,000). The
Incorporation Act 1981 is available to any association that is club at present has public liability cover even though
formed or carried on for any lawful purpose except where it is for legally it is not required to have it.
the purpose of financial gain for its members.
• The Club must keep a set of books to record the
There is another new important benefit that is now available for financial transactions of the association and a register of
an incorporated club under the Civil Liability Bill 2003. The Bill members and committee members. A folder or book to
provides protection for volunteers of a community organisation, keep minutes of committee meetings and general
whether on the committee or just ordinary members. meetings must also be kept.
Benefits of Incorporation • The Club would need to have a President and Vice-
(1) Liability President. At present there are no such positions.
• Under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 the • The way in which the Club holds General Meetings
personal liability of the committee members, officials, or would change. There are rules governing the procedure.
trustees of the association is limited. Incorporation This is in contrast to the normally informal meetings at
provides relatively inexpensive protection for present.
management committee members against the possibility What Happens Next?
of being personally responsible for the organisation’s
debts and liabilities. Although this protection is not If the management committee does decide that incorporation is
absolute, it does offer protection to management the best option for the Club, then all members must be notified
committee members who carry out their responsibilities and a meeting must be held for the members to either accept or
in good faith and with care, diligence and skill. reject incorporation. Under our present Constitution a two-thirds
majority is needed.
• Under the Civil Liability Bill 2003, a volunteer does not
Also if incorporation were accepted, a new Constitution (or Rules
incur any personal civil liability in relation to any act or
omission done or made by the volunteer in good faith as they are called) would need to be adopted. The QBW
subcommittee is looking at this and will make a submission to the
when doing community work
(a) organised by a community organisation; or management committee. The subcommittee would make this as
(b) as an office holder of a community organisation. simple and easy as possible.