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Vol 15 Number 2 July 2019

SOUVENIR

Phone: 0457 197 664 Email: w4pbrisbaneinc@gmail.com Email: w4pbrisbaneinc@gmail.com Email: w4pbrisbaneinc@gmail.com

Website: walkingforpleasure.com

By Max Johnson

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Does work or other activities preclude you from Walking for Pleasure’s mid-week walks? Our South Bank evening walks don’t ‘rattle your walk pole? Don’t despair! Fret not! Make a date with a Saturday morning walk of which there are many choices. Did you just pick up a copy of this newsletter in your local library? Come, be our guest, join us on a early morning Saturday walk. There is no around the block boredom, on these walks, you share with groups of friendly Walking For Pleasure mem-bers who will welcome you to their ranks. Your

first two walks are on us. As the name states we are walking for pleasure through bushland and parklands, by lakes, lagoons, wetlands and along the Brisbane River – see the view from the apex of one of the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges of the Gateway Expressway - and along many creeks. Walk along the shores of Moreton Bay at a pace that enables you to ‘soak-up’ the natural beauty, flora and fauna of the shoreline and mangrove

boardwalks. Enjoy the Brisbane suburban land-scape and Southbank. Join these ‘Wake-up’ walks to

website. http://www.walkingforpleasure.com

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Hello Walkers, Brrrrrr! Today is a cold day as I write this editori-al, at least for a Queenslander it

is, for that’s what I always think of myself as these days after 54 years of living in Bris-bane. One thing I do know Win-ter in Brisbane is special, that chilly nip in the morning followed by beautiful sunny days – great days for walking and drinking in the wonderful variety of sights and sounds, flora and fauna, that abounds in Brisbane, best ob-served when on a Walking For Pleasure mid-week; Monday excursion or Saturday walk. This July issue of your newsletter has the story of Camp Group 2’s time spent at Binna Burra where the wind was icy cold at this time of the year but the surroundings were energising and the camp-ers rugged up for walks that invigorated. Our front page story reveals for those who are otherwise en-gaged during the week, that Saturday morning offers the opportunity to walk in some very scenic areas of our Brisbane suburban backyard and meet

with other friendly walkers, final-ly enjoying at the finish, a cup of flat white, Latte or frothy coffee. The suggestion that a visit to your local BCC library – of which there are thirty three (33) - to leave several copies of this newsletter with the librarian, as Fern has discovered at Carindale and Mayfield libraries, may gen-erate new members for WFP. Thanks once again to our won-derful contributors who came to our aid when they learnt that because of the now bi-monthly sausage sizzles the deadline for this issue had been brought forward, they rose to the chal-lenge. The result you will see on every page.

Happy walking and camping.

...Ed Max and Mary Contributions for our next issue will need to be in by November 1st 2019. Just hand your copy to one of the volunteers on a walk or :- Email: jmax8@picknowl.com.au or by ‘Snail Mail’ to The Editor Walking for Pleasure Newslet-

ter PO Box 843 SPRINGWOOD QLD 4127

PUBLIC LIABILITY

INSURANCE

Walking for Pleasure Brisbane Inc does have an extensive Public Liability Insurance Poli-cy which helps to cover the volunteers against litigation.

Please Note: Walkers are

not covered by this

insurance; it is a re-

quirement by the rele-

vant Government au-

thority to become an

Incorporated Association.

NB

When signing on for a walk please in-

clude a

‘contact phone number’ for

emergency

NOT 000.

See this newsletter in

colour, resizable

photographs, en-

large print on our

web site www.walkingforpleasue.com

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

I have just returned from a lovely Saturday

morning walk at Berrinba Wetlands, Browns

Plains with its many lilyponds and tall trees.

This bushland setting is truly Walking for Pleasure. Look out for

this walk in the September to December program.

Another newsletter, another report to write, I can only say Walk-

ing for Pleasure Brisbane Inc keeps providing great walks

throughout Brisbane and beyond. We do some fabulous trips

away etc. but it is the walking that brings us together.

Last week I led the Carindale, Nature Trail walk which is not an

area I know well. The instructions were spot on, but I was grate-

ful to Fern for her local knowledge. After the walk and a cuppa

some of us were entertained by four young girls from Moreton

Bay College playing violins. Not just a walk but some culture as

well.

I was then able to spend a short time with our Editor Max and his

lovely wife Mary. Great to catch up with good friends met

through this group.

Hopefully I will see you out on a walk somewhere soon.

Elaine Wickings

President.

JULY EDITION

History Quiz 1.World War One begun in which year? 2. Adolf Hitler was born in which country? 3. John F Kennedy was assassinated in

which city? 4. Which General famously said “I shall

return”? 5. In which decade was Aust. involved in

the Korean War? 6. The Battle of Hastings was fought in

which country? 7. Magna Carta was published by king of

which country? 8. The first printing press was developed by

whom? 9. What disease killed a third of Europe’s

population in 14th century? 10.Who built a massive wall across North-

ern Britain in 122 AD? Answers on Page 7

Reprinted courtesy Village Whispers Newsletter—Adelaide

Thursday

5th DECEMBER 2019

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Enjoy a light lunch of sal-ads, quiche and cold meats along with the

usual punch, Christmas cake and bonbons. Cost

$5 payable on the day

Manly Foreshore Park

See Walk Program

Book

3 April EDITION

At the Walking For Pleasure Brisbane Inc. AGM October 2018 it was

voted unanimously by all in attendance that in the interest of the

safety of our members as well as the general public

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON WALKS

We celebrated again on Thursday 18.4.2019. Not in a big way like last year, but it is worth celebrating the fact that we are 3l years young.

30 walkers assembled in King George Square and then set off to meander through the Roma Street Parklands. The plantings change with the seasons, so there is always something new and interesting to see. We paid tribute to Colin Campbell, of Gardening Australia fame (among other things), who fought long and hard to have that wasteland

turned into the gardens we now enjoy.

Thank you Colin.

A bit more exercise was needed, to work up an appetite, so we proceeded to York’s Hol-low, next to the Victoria Park golf course.

We also wondered who "York" was. Well, having fresh water, it was once a meeting place for the Turrbal people. They called it Barrambin, meaning a windy place. They also had a rather regal leader whom the white settlers called the Duke of York, but it could, so the story goes, be just an angli-cized version of Daka Yakka his real name.. However, we know the place today as Yorks

Hollow.

After a short break, we returned to Roma Street where Elaine, Pat, Jan and Suzann had set out a wonderful spread for Celebra-tion brunch/lunch. Thank you ladies. The

food was thoroughly enjoyed, and there was

cake too, if anyone had any room left for it.

News and greetings were exchanged, new phone num-bers and email addresses swapped, and we

all left for home with a spring in our step.

31 YEARS YOUNG

SAFE WALKING

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Don’t bring down a cy-

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Barbara

Ron & Margaret

Vince & Joy

Eileen

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Jacqui

Sandra

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Alan

Jan

Richard

Here are my notes from the Binna

Burra trip with

Camp Group 2

4 to 6 June 2019

32 members were to go to Binna Burra but unfortunately 3 had to pull out at the last minute because of illness. 8 decided to make their own way there by car while the oth-er 21 travelled by train to Nerang where we hired a local bus to take us up to Binna Burra. Upon arrival the bus was stopped by workman cutting up a tree that had fallen across the entry so everyone walked up to the resort while our bags were tak-en up by the workmen’s ute.

We were lucky to get into our accom-modation straight away and enjoy our beautiful rooms overlooking the Coomera Valley. An icy cold wind was blowing so we donned our bean-ies, gloves and warm jackets. After lunch some walked to Bellbird Look-out and part of the Tullawal and Rainforests Circuits. Others did the guided bush tucker walk in the bitter-ly cold wind while some just relaxed around the fireplace. Near one of the cabins there was a bowerbird’s nest surrounded by lots of blue

bottle tops, feathers and other blue bits. Very impressive.

Dinner was buffet style with lots of yummy hot foods and many different desserts.

Breakfast the next morning was hot and cold buffet foods, all very deli-cious.

On Wednesday morning 4 walkers did the Cookers Falls lookout and 4 others did the whole circuit. The falls were stunning and a sight to behold.

The more relaxed walkers walked to the Beech trees. In the afternoon some joined the guided tour to the Yangahia lookout, while others did a leisurely walk on some of the shorter walks around the complex. That night was State of Origin and Binna Burra brought out a television for this special event only. Others joined their staff for Trivial Pursuit. The scores were very close until Judy smashed all the other teams by iden-tifying all of the famous faces on the sheet. As usual, the card players got together and enjoyed their games.

On Thursday morning some managed

a shorter walk while other did the Caves circuit before enjoying Binna Burra famous scones and jam for morning tea. Then we said goodbye to Binna Burra and made our way home.

Binna Burra is 86 years young and what great place to walk, relax and enjoy the magnificent views all around.

It was great to have 6 new people joining our group. They fitted into

the group very well and everyone enjoyed each oth-ers’ company, the wonder-ful food and the freedom to choose which of the many walks or activities they wanted to do.

Thanks to Jan for another great camp and a most won-derful time had by all.

From Jackie

( your French reporter with a little detail from Jan).

Sausage Sizzles have been Reduced in 2019 Now bi-monthly, the next sizzle to be held is in September - Thursday

19th at Raby Bay Park after the Cleveland Raby Bay Circuit walk.

Should special birthday's fall during the off months they will be celebrat-

ed at either the sizzle before or in the month following the birth-

day. These changes will be reviewed by the Planning Committee later in

the year. Sausage Sizzle Lota

CAMP GROUP 2 - PLEASURE CAMP-

ING Camp Group 2 caters for a more re-laxed program of walks. Camps are

held over 4 days

(3 nights - usually Monday to Thurs-day) normally March, June and Sep-

tember.

Accommodation is mostly in cabins.

More information contact Jan on

0402784840

or email nhjan50@gmail.com

JULY EDITION

Jackie

Photo: Max Johnson View from Binna Burra

Newsletter Layout, Design, Photography, Editing and Desktop Publishing by M & M Johnson

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Barbara Ann Gloria

Jan

Margaret

Roz

Theresa

Kai

Bev Harry

Avis

Luana

Pat

energize you and maintain or improve your

physical fitness. Don’t wait - get active now.

At the end of each walk our walkers usually

gather for coffee and a chat.

Walking for Pleasure guides 28 plus differ-ent Saturday walk circuits from 22 starting points on rotation in Southern, Northern, Western and Eastern suburbs. Walks com-mence at 7.00am and 7.30am in (winter) and 6.00am (summer) to escape the heat. Walks are of 90 minutes duration.

Every Saturday morning in Toohey Forest at Upper Mount Gravatt you may participate in

various walk circuits that will build up strength and test your legs. These longer, more difficult walks include rough terrain, bush tracks and/or some steep sections. Phone 0457 197 664 before participating on this walk (9.00am to 5.00pm). Take the opportunity to get active,

close up and personal with a variety of scenic suburban walks. Throw off the boredom of walking the same old route. You may request a program book listing four months of walks by phoning 0457 197 664 (9.00am to 5.00pm) or visiting our website www.walkingforpleasure.com where a walk

program may be downloaded.

BARRY’S PEANUT BUTTER BOTTLE Peanut butter comes a la crème and with crunch, Always at breakfast, some-times at lunch, So the paste in the jar is quickly diminished. –

Ann says, “I want this bottle finished.” Barry forthrightly volunteers for the task Muttering softly, “Thought you never would ask.” Swiftly he grabs the nearest knife, Dumps his good manners for once in his life; He enjoys that scraping like he did as a kid, Cleans up the bottle and wipes out the lid, Around his mouth is a tell-tale smear, It’s the best peanut butter he’s had this year.

Joycelyn Ohl May 2001

The September camp group 2 trip to Kingaroy reminded me of a trip in 2001 to the Blue mountains which inspired this poem……...Ed.

CAMP GROUP 2

PLEASURE CAMPING 2019

KINGAROY

SEPTEMBER 2019

A trip to the Kingaroy area to support the

locals who have been doing it tough.

Monday 9th to Friday 13th

Staying at the Pioneer Lodge Motel, Kinga-

roy , travelling with Allan from Granite

Highland Maxi Tours.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Bjelke-Petersen Bethany Farm with a

tour by John and morning tea of Flo's fa-

mous scones.

The Bunya Mountains for a day with walks

and delicious lunch at the Bunya's Café..

Visit to a lavender farm.

Visit Crane's winery sampling their wines,

homemade jams and chutneys.

A tour of Kingaroy as well as a tour of a pea-

nut farm or the Peanut factory.

We follow the old rail trail.

Visit Nanango.

South Burnett Timber Industry Museum and

Woodcutters workshops in Wondai.

Murgon Dairy Museum to name just a few.

Tour will include all meals, breakfasts, large

delicious morning teas at every stop, hot lunches

and hot dinners each night. We will have a hot

lunch on our way home so we don't have to cook

when we get home. Cost is $795 twin share in

ensuited Pioneer Lodge Motel Kingaroy, or $975

for a single room.

Please contact Jan Glasson on

nhjan50@gmail.com or 0402784840 if

interested.

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND WALK

Here is a brief account of yesterday's lovely walk on Coochiemudlo

Island.

Sixteen walkers boarded the ferry at Victoria Point and travelled

across quiet water to Coochiemudlo Island. The weather was perfect.

As the tide was low we started along the beach stepping between low

tide puddles and disturbing soldier crabs which moved ahead of us

across the wet sand. From the beach we went to the golf course

where we were shaded by trees and saw the first of several pairs of

curlews very still and well camouflaged in the vegetation. The walk

beside the fairway then up a flight of stairs took us to a very pleasant

morning tea spot. We then walked along roads skirting the island with bush one side and

houses the other side of us and sea views at various places. Our circuit of the island brought

us back to the ferry stop and cafe where we enjoyed coffee and lunch with the relaxing wa-

ter view. It was a lovely day spent in good company - an excellent place for a walk. Fernan-

da.

Coochiemudlo Island looking back to Victoria Point

MAKE A DATE WITH SATURDAY continued from page 1

PEANUTS

and

PUMPKIN SCONES

JULY EDITION

With Margaret

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April EDITION

OUT and ABOUT

“I used to think so much coffee was bad for me so I stopped thinking.”

If you don't mind the 130 steps,

PETRIE, MUNGARRA CIRCUIT

After a quick ride by express train from the city we were soon alighting at the Petrie Station where we joined others for the start of the new Petrie, Mungarra walk. A short walk from the station led us down to the floodplain of the North Pine River onto the large grassy well-maintained areas of Sweeney Re-serve and Mungarra Reserve which both have a variety of recreational and sporting activities to suit everyone. We set off on a tree lined path along the North Pine River which is also the course used for the Petrie 5km weekly Park run. On the way we passed many well established trees such as the big fig trees with their wide spreading aerial root system. We stopped at one of the two lakes for a break before returning. This scenic river walk along mostly shaded paths was given a 10 out of 10 by the walkers who hope to see it again in fu-ture programs

GRINSTEAD PARK, ALDERLEY CIRCUIT

On the 23 April the walkers who had gathered at Grinstead

Park had all come prepared with their rain gear as showers

had been predicted. However the rain held off and the cloud

cover made for a very pleasant walk. We headed out along

part of the Kedron Brook bikeway which was easy walking

following Kedron Brook which winds its way through a green

corridor separating the busy suburbs of Grange and Stafford.

We left the bikeway which continues on to Toombul and

headed back a different route which included walking along a

bush track through Grange Forest Park back to bikeway and

onto Grinstead Park. Another good walk.

MT OMMANEY, JINDALEE CIRCUIT

Perfect weather for this walk with lots of interest .We started with a walk through Centenary War Memorial Gardens with garden beds of colourful flowers and a beautiful mosaic of a girl draped in an Australian flag gazing out to sea at Gallipoli. We passed by a very large noisy colony of flying foxes spread out right along the banks of Mt Ommaney Creek, one of the largest colonies in Queensland. We seemed to come upon Mt Ommaney Bushland Reserve suddenly tucked away along the bank of the Brisbane River. Wilson's Walk wound its way up the slope through the bush on a well maintained track. We noticed some of the trees had knitted protectors around them to pre

vent the deer an unwanted pest from stripping them of their bark. We had morning tea at the Brisbane River in Jindalee Boat Ramp Park before making our way slightly uphill back to the shopping centre and coffee. BINNA BURRA

29 likeminded people had a couple of enjoyable days staying at Binna Burra lodge in comfortable rooms with ensuite and amazing views. Despite the gusty winds we still fitted in good walks both short and long. The diverse network of tracks de-signed by Romeo Lahey and built during the Great Depres-sion provided plenty of options so that everybody was able to do some walking according to their capabilities. Along the tracks some of the things to marvel at were the massive trees such as the Hoop Pine, Antarctic Beech and Strangler Fig. A satin bower bird was busy rearranging the blue objects around his bower. Most other birds could not be seen but were identified by their calls. Thankfully no leeches or ticks The pademelon was the only animal out feeding during the day. To have been able to expe-rience all this unspoilt beauty we have to thank the hard work of

Ar -thur Groom and Romeo Lahey who were the driving force in having this area saved from the timber getters and kept in its natural state for future generations to enjoy. Good hearty meals, good company,

great trip.

Bye Margaret

Quiz Answers 1. 1914 2. Austin 3. Dallas 4. McCarthur 5. 1950s 6. England 7. Eng-land 8. Gutenburg 9. Bubonic Plague 10.Hadrian

Photo: Margaret L Lamington National Park

7 July EDITION

Schaeffer House Grafton

Cedar log at Taylors Arm Hotel

NEW WALKS Wednesday 2nd October 10 am

MEADOWBROOK TO SPRING-

WOOD This walk covers part of the Slacks Creek Catchment Recovery Pro-

ject. This is a long-term project to rejuvenate the catchment area. The

vision of this project is that Slacks Creek will be a vibrant, green corri-

dor bringing people and nature together; inspiring healthy living and

creativity. For those who like a shorter walk there is the opportunity to

leave the walk after 3km at IKEA bus stop, otherwise continue on to

Springwood where you can enjoy a coffee break at Extraction Artisan

Coffee.

Thursday 31st October 10 am.

Berrinba Wetlands near Browns Plains. Berrinba Wetlands is a man-made recreational park cover-

ing 120ha along Scrubby Creek. Scrubby Creek joins

Slacks Creek which enters the Logan River. The park con-

tains 8.5km of walkways and bike tracks, nesting boxes and

substantial bridges designed to collapse during flooding if

required. Non-native trees have been removed and more

than 400,000 native plants were planted. Pat

Enjoy South Bank Evening Walks In Winter

Walking for Pleasure guides a series of 17 evening 90 minute circuit walks, all covering different aspects of Brisbane City and Riverscape. You will nev-er be bored as you take in the scenes of our city as night falls and the city lights up. Release the tensions of the day and maintain or improve your

physical fitness. These 90min walks are held once a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening in rotation, at 5.30 pm. Meet at South Bank at The Brisbane Wheel.

For further detail check routes on www.walkingforpleasure.com or request a copy of our four months of walks program book phone: 0457 197 664 ( 9.00am –5.00pm (Monday to Friday)

SAFARI 2019 Townsville

&

Magnetic Island 4 nights in Townsville and 3 nights on Magnetic

Island.

Departing Brisbane on Friday 26th July 2019. Returning from Townsville on Friday 2nd August 2019.

Email: <denisemunns@live.com.au

Mobile: 0422147619

SAFARI 2020 SAFARI UPDATE AND NEWS

Snowy Mts/Mt Kosciusko

19-27 March 2020

This trip was well received with only 1 share twin,

cost $895, left.

For details and booking contact Ursula Post on

0449 669 859 or email u.post601@gmail.com

Lord Howe Island

August 2020

Expressions of Interest will be accepted at our next

meeting at the city Library

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ST Peter’s Dilema A man died and went to The Judgment, they told him , “Before you meet with God, I should tell you — we’ve looked over your life, and to be honest you really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not really sure what to do with you. Can you tell us anything you did that can help us make a decision?” The newly arrived soul thought for a moment and replied, “Yeah, once I was driving along and came upon a person who was being harassed by a group of thugs. So I pulled over, got out a bat, and went up to the leader of the thugs. He was a big, muscular guy with a ring pierced through his lip. Well, I tore the ring out of his lip, and told him he and his gang had better stop bothering this guy or they would have to deal with me!” “Wow that’s im-pressive, “When did this happen?” “About three

minutes ago,” came the reply.

Fur Coat Joke Anne went away to college and promptly became an avid animal right activist. When she came home for the Holidays she noticed her mother wear-

ing a beautiful genuine fur coat. “Oh Mom,” Anne exclaimed in a disapproving tone, “some animal must have suffered terribly just so you can get a fur coat.” “ANNE!” Screamed her Mom Aghast ” I SEND YOU AWAY TO COLLEGE AND YOU COME BACK TALKING LIKE THAT?! HOW DARE YOU TALK THAT WAY ABOUT

YOUR DAD!!!”

Elementary Sherlock Holmes and Dr Wat-son decide to go camping in the hills. As they lie down for the night, the great detective says, ''Watson, look up into the dark-ness and tell me what you see...'' ''Why, I can see millions of stars,'' Watson re-plies. ''And what does that tell you?'' Holmes inquires, with a long draw on his pipe. ''Many things, my dear Holmes,'' comes the reply. ''Astronomically, it tells me that there are billions of galaxies in the cosmos. ''Theologically, it tells me that God is truly great and that we are nothing but insignificant beings. ''Meteorologically, it tells me that we will have a good chance of a beautiful day tomorrow. ''But I doubt that any of these opinions match the powers of your deduction,'' continues Watson, ''What, pray, does it tell you?'' Holmes gives a sideways glance at his friend and replies, ''My dear Watson,

somebody's nicked the bloody tent.''

From the Birthday

Book

August: Eileen B, Audrey P,

June R. Avis H, Paul C, Max J.

September: Audrey K, Valerie M, Vince H,

Colin O, Helen C, Judith G, Elaine W.

October: Kai L , Christine J, Jackie M,

November: Shirley B, Pat N.

Birthday Wishes to all

from your friends at W4P.

So—To be included in the Birthday List

see Pat Norman.

At a Sausage Sizzle.

Photocopied at: Doboy Ward Office, Shop 5, 1181 Wynnum Road, CANNON HILL Qld 4172 Ph: 3407 8800 Fax: 3407 8805 Cr Lisa Atwood

Monday September 16th

VOLUNTEERS MEETING

11.00 am

All volunteers and interested members

are invited to attend

followed by

PLANNING MEETING 11.30pm

Committee only BYO Lunch

Community Meeting Room Brisbane Square Library George Street The

City

Wednesday October 9th

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

11.00am

Community Meeting Room Brisbane Square Library George Street The

City

Monday November 18th

VOLUNTEERS MEETING 11.00am

Community Meeting Room Brisbane Square Library George Street The

City

[See notices page 9 and 22 and in walk program book

September

to

December

Walk Program

2019

Available NOW

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DON’T MISS YOUR

BUS; TRAIN or FERRY

Public Transport: Bus, Trains and

Ferry departure times in the Walks

Program Booklet are correct at the

time of printing, however changes to

bus stops; routes and time

tables by Translink do occur

at anytime.

Always CHECK with

TRANSLink 131230 or

translink.com.au

Walking for Pleasure needs Volunteers Would you like to lead Walks, investigate walk

routes or help develop

Future programs?

Why not be involved and

Share your skills and your

Favourite walks with other

Walkers as a volunteer?

For more information

Call Pat

0457 197 664

Walking For Pleasure Brisbane Inc

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