Volume 56 No 5 May 2019

Patron:

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia

President Tony Hume cuts the 60th anniversary cake at the lunch at Sandalford winery on 5 May 2019.

More photos on the Back Page May 19 National Motoring Heritage Day Post Vintage 3rd Sunday run Collie Branch meeting British Car Day at Gin Gin 21 South Eastern coffee group run Military Section meeting 22 Parts Shed open 23 Humber & Rootes Group Section meeting VCC General Club Meeting at Wattle Grove 24 Military Section restoration group West Coast Coffee Meet, Floreat Beach cafe 25 VCC Branches Management meeting Katanning Cars and Coffee run, Lions park 26 Classic Cars and Coffee run UWA 29 Parts Shed open 31 Military Section restoration group West Coast Coffee Meet, Floreat Beach cafe June 1-3 Vintage only Geraldton run 3 Studebaker Section Meeting, Wattle Grove Veteran Section Meeting, Wireless Hill 4 York Branch Meeting South Eastern Coffee Group run 5 Eastern Goldfields Branch Meeting, Kalgoorlie Parts Shed open 7 Military Section restoration group West coast Coffee Meet, Floreat Beach café 9 Busselton Branch Meeting at Busselton Esperance Branch Meeting at Esperance 10 Post Vintage Section Meeting at Wattle Grove 11 Vintage Section Meeting at Wattle Grove 12 Mid Week run Parts Shed Open Albany Branch Meeting at Kitson Rd, Elleker 13 VCC Management Committee meeting 14 Military Section restoration group West Coast Coffee Meet at Floreat Beach café 16 Warren Blackwood Branch mtg at Manjimup WINTER RALLY entry form in this issue of EA Classic Cars & Coffee—UWA Collie Branch Meeting at Collie 18 South Eastern Coffee Group—Kelmscott Next Club Meeting Military Section Meeting at Wattle Grove 19 Parts Shed open at Wattle Grove 23 May 2019 21 Military Section restoration group Nigel Makin will talk about his wonderful Triumphs West Coast Coffee Group at Floreat Beach café (cars that is !!) 22 Katanning & Districts Branch run to Ongerup 26 Parts Shed open 27 Humber & Rootes Group Section meeting VCC General Club Meeting at Wattle Grove EARLY AUTO. 28 Military Section restoration group All correspondence for the next issue to : - West Coast Coffee Group at Floreat Beach café Geoff Moor Email: [email protected] 30 Katanning Cars and Coffee run, Lions park Include “EA” or “Early Auto” in subject line of emails ALL adverts for Bits & Pieces in writing or email please! “Wanted” CLUB CALENDAR—Sections and Branches are re- ads must show the advertisers Membership Number of VCCWA minded that they can update the on -line calendar on the Club website.. If an event is not listed on the Club’s website, then it won’t get included in the above DEADLINE FOR COPY - 1st of EACH MONTH listing. Change of Mailing Address and non -delivery of Early Auto —contact: Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, Dar- See the club website for information about or alter- lington WA 6070 ph: (08) 9252 1292 ations on events: ww.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Early Auto in full colour can be seen on the Club’s website Disclaimer: www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au The opinions expressed in Early Auto are those of our correspondents and the Editor, Committee and members of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) do not necessarily agree with or endorse them. Stan’s Riddle Answer—washing machine.

Page 2 Early Auto May 2019 Presidents Diary pletely committed to the preservation of historic vehicles, and to enable like minded people to come together to en- Hello members, joy motoring together. By the time that you read this we will Car manufacturing reflects the community. Who can forget have had our official celebration of the the impact that the Great Depression had on the number of VCCWA (Inc) at Sandalford winery, cel- manufacturers, how cars were “Speced up” in a desperate ebrating 60 years of historic motoring. move to stimulate sales. It was also not lost on me how During that period, what we consider a during the Global Financial Crisis the pressure on General historic car has changed, but what has Motors and Ford was front page news. The fact is as hu- remained constant during the whole his- mans, we seek to explore our world, the motor vehicle has tory of our great club is the role of volunteers. been the greatest innovation that the word has seen. We are now a massive club. We have approximate- I again take this opportunity to thank our volunteers ly 1700 members with our members being distributed all at all Branches, Sections and my colleagues on the Execu- over the state. We have incredible facilities, some of tive committee. Together we make a massive contribution which would not be out of place in a fully commercial set- to the preservation of history in Western Australia. ting, our professionalism and range of services to mem- th bers is second to none. I say these things to celebrate the Happy 60 anniversary members fact that we are volunteer run, with a membership com- Pres Tony

Runs & Events

Coming up soon: 19th May—National Motoring Heritage Day—take your car out for a drive / British Car Day at Gin Gin / Busselton Hunter Tro- phy Rally 25th May—VCC Branches meet- ing at Wattle Grove 1st June—Vintage only run to Geraldton 2/3 June—Albany Branch display 12th June—Mid Week run 16th June—Winter Rally 22nd June—Katanning & Albany Braches run to Ongerup 30th June—Winter Autojumble 3rd July—Posties Garrick Theatre night. 19th July—CMC annual quiz night AND lots of coffee runs—see the diary on Page 2.

May 2019 Early Auto Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONCESSIONALLY 3. The vehicle is not to be modified and remain in LICENSED VEHICLES that form.

In the last couple of years the Club has seen a large in- At a recent meeting I had with Transport it was pointed out crease in membership, mainly due to low cost Concession- that their people have started to photograph vehicles on al Registration for vehicles if the owner becomes and re- 404 that have been modified, when on mains a member of a club that has the concession granted displays and on the road. by Transport (known as Code 404) The Police Department has also been This type of vehicle registration comes notified to look out for them. D.O.T will with its limitation and conditions as listed be requiring identified vehicle’s license below: holders to present the vehicle for inspec- tion with action to follow. They also pointed out that if a Limitations particular club is seen to be a problem their Concession 1. The vehicle may be used for any Club event. This would be removed. includes other Clubs which have been granted code 404. The CMC1 form has been upgraded requiring two signa- tures, one for originality and one for proof of membership. 2. On the Club website there is a section referring to Impromptu Vehicle Runs. This is for a member The CMC form is needed to change a Registration to 404 wishing to use their vehicle for an impromptu run and must only be filled out by the appropriate persons and or event. E.g. picnic, family outing etc. involving not the owner. one or more vehicles. You need to complete this form and press to submit and your run will be reg- We have a very good system for Concessional Registra- istered, with you receiving a print out tion – so please do the right thing and do not be selfish as proof of registration. and ruin it for everyone else.

3. The vehicle may be test driven within A full list of Rules and Conditions are available on the Club a 30km radius of its stored location website: for testing and to keep it in good run- http://www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au/concessional - ning order. The vehicle may be driv- licencing/ en by any person in this situation. This does not or CMC Website: mean driving it to work each day or similar. http://www.councilofmotoringclubs.asn.au/index.php/ downloads/code -404 Conditions: 1. You must remain a member of a club that has Historic Plates and code 404 granted. (each end of financial year (The Stickers are available Club must submit a list of unfinancial members to from the VCC Spare Transport). Parts Shed, Whiteman Park Motor 2. All vehicles must have a plate Museum, Most country branches or myself under Vehicle or sticker fixed above or below Registrar on the back of the Early Auto. I will post out their Registration Plate, read- where required. ing Historic, Vintage, Post Vin- tage or Veteran or Invitation. n.b. No CMC1 forms should be supplied until the own- Historic is now used for all er can show proof they have Historic Plates or Stick- vehicles ers organised. . David Reid, Vehicle Registrar

Page 4 Early Auto May 2019 Mad Dogs and English Cars Go Out in the Mid May Rain by Dennis Lingane On May 19 Gingin British Car Day will celebrate its 30 th We took this package to the CCC of WA anniversary. This amazingly successful event was organ- in the shape of Maurice Brockwell, then the ised by Dennis Lingane and the Rolls Royce Owners President of the CCC, and sought for it to Club in 1989 . He recounts how it all came together in a be locked into the CCC calendar in perpetu- chapter of his next book here is an excerpt. ity. This meant Hotham could lock it in and so could Gingin and all other car days would have to work around it. Before 1989 there were a few annual British Car Days Through my job at the West Australian I had access to run under the auspices of the Combined Car Clubs of WA, some useful contacts including the British Consul -General hosted by the Rolls -Royce Owners Club. The British event and through my beer/pub column an English Beer importer. usually attracted about 70 vehicles for an annual picnic run. The West also had a new Out Section focused on out- RROC Rally Marshall in 1989, Hugh Barnett, rang me door activities and I managed to get the West Promotions when I was working as a journalist at the West Australian involved by arranging for Hotham to donate a carriage for Newspaper. I was a member of the RROC and had helped West readers and VIPs. him with organising some events and Lesleyann and I also Maurice Brockwell, an incredibly generous supporter of organised some on our own, including the memorable any car movement event as well as myriad charities, Quindanning Mystery Weekend. agreed to stock the VIP carriage with British beer and nib- Hugh was keen for the British Car Day to become a ma- bles and the staff to serve it. My British beer importer Frank jor event on the CCC calendar and asked if I would come Maley meanwhile worked with the Gingin community to on board to help. provide a range of British beers to be sold to the public. I was already serving on various committees in the old Brodie -Hall agreed and the momentum began to build as car movement including the VSCC, The Jensen Car Club he organised Tin Pan Alley, art and craft stalls, jazz band and the VSCC York Flying 50 committee that staged a and a few country -style activities such as “knocking the round -the -houses event in York, established through the wool off a few sheep’s backs”. He also organised the Mod- benevolence of Peter Briggs and organising talents of Jim el Ships Club to stage an event on the millpond. An English Harwood, Briggs’s Museum Curator. -style bar was erected in a marquee swathed in a giant To boost attendance numbers at that York Flying 50 I had Union Flag loaned to me by the British Consul -General. organised the Hotham Steam Train to run an excursion Just as the event began to gain full steam a marital issue train to York and this had been a big success, bringing saw Hugh Barnett go AWOL - not only was this sad be- 3000 extra people to the event - irrespective of weather, cause he had instigated this elevation of the event but it which could seriously impact on numbers when it came to also left me carrying the can. But it was too late to duck out deciding whether to roll out a treasured classic. Train pas- from under and I was forced to carry on now as the official sengers had to book and pay in advance and no matter the organiser. weather they would turn up. I rounded up friends to pitch in. My wife’s brother -in -law I suggested to Hugh that to lift the event’s profile we Ric Farrell made all the British marque signs, done in their would need a lot of people to make it a major event and the correct style and typeface (they all disappeared after this only way to guarantee we get enough people to an event inaugural event) and a “Gingin Flyer” sign for the front of was a steam train. I also pressed for it to be more than a the steam train that also disappeared. Brodie -Hall was dis- car day; it needed to be a family day out with attractions for appointed because he wanted it for the town’s museum. the kids and long -suffering wives. My drinking buddy and West columnist Len Findlay I contacted Hotham seeking their involvement and a sug- agreed to don a Town Cryer’s outfit and ride in a veteran gestion for a destination because York and Toodyay were car – a Star belonging to Rodney Anderson. over -exposed as far as the car movement and Hotham We used him for a pre -publicity pic and he also wrote were concerned. about it in his West daily column, helping to lift the profile. Hotham's marketing man Dawson Wheatley loved the Rob Brodie -Hall was pulling out all stops and the diminu- concept of a vintage car/steam train event and suggested tive population of Gingin was forbidden any births, deaths we look at Gingin as a venue. When Hugh and I drove up or marriages on that day as they were press -ganged into to Gingin to meet the local tourism person we were blown manning stalls. Parents and Teachers were given the sau- away by the prettiness of the town which included a lovely sage sizzle as a fundraising opportunity, the local school millpond that gave it a British look and feel. The other plus organised maypole dancers, local farmers provided sheep was the very enthusiastic tourist man Rob Brodie -Hall. He and shearers. But one of the most popular events organ- embraced the concept of hosting a British Car Day event ised by Brodie -Hall was the Model Ship Society’s fire drill with open arms. demonstrations in the picturesque millpond, setting fire to a The town, which I started to call a village in keeping with cardboard model and having tugs put it out. the British theme, was ideal for this event and the enthusi- Thanks to the publicity in The West Australian, Hotham’s asm of the local community to have a swag of oily bangers train was booked out so we knew there would be 3000 rock up to their pristine town sealed the deal. people. We hoped to double the number of vehicles that Back then the first Sunday in May was Hotham’s “Steam had attended previous events, so traffic control needed to Around the City” event to open their steam season, and the be addressed. The local police were advised to expect 200 second Sunday in May was Mothers Day (no car event classic and vintage cars to invade the town. allowed), so Hugh and I opted for the third Sunday in May I also came up with the idea (as if there wasn’t enough because it would be cool and green with a chance of a Brit- theatre) that a British Marque would be selected each year ish -style shower. to provide a convoy to transport the VIPs from the train

May 2019 Early Auto Page 5 down to the centre of the activities, led by a pipe band, Given I had pulled so many of the strings together the and take up the centre stage. For this inaugural year this RROC just let me run with it, pitching in manpower as was awarded to the Triumph Club. and when I needed, so I carried on for three years fine - The inner circle of the RROC including Greenes, tuning its organisation. For example, because of the cha- Keoghs, Frys, etc helped stuff 200 Gingin showbags with os this first event inflicted on the traffic on Great Northern goodies I coerced out of the WA Department of Tourism Highway, a second starting point was organised in (thanks to Noel Semmens, a fellow RROC and VSCC Perth’s northern suburbs as an alternative to Midland, member, and at that time head of WA Tourism), the Brit- using Gnangara Road to reach the Muchea road, thus ish Consul and the Gingin Council’sTourism committee. reducing the traffic on Great Northern Highway. Eventual- Brothers Con and Jim Keogh, mining engineers used to ly the car clubs began organising their own breakfast complex administration, devised a broom -handle convoy meetings at restaurants, hotels and private homes, which system for this massive showbag -stuffing exercise that all helped take the gridlock problem away. took several hours. Rob Brodie -Hall told me after one event that the various The gathering for the start was Midland shopping car Gingin community groups that manned stalls made park opposite the Midland railway station where the Gin- enough to cover their needs for their organisations for the gin Flyer steam train would be departing. The concept year. It was the perfect win -win scenario. was a “race” between cars and train and part of the des- After three years I ducked out from the annual responsi- ignated route was a road that ran alongside the railway to bility after signing a 10 -year lease to take over the historic Muchea. This would give passengers a look at Britain’s 1895 York Railway Station. best in full gallop and the drivers a look at the steam So York became my focus and I moved on from organ- train. ising the Gingin British Car Day to set up a similar Euro- The Sunday dawned and I woke sick with worry that the pean Car Day in York. Lesleyann and I also took on host- event would be a failure if there was a poor turnout of ing the finish of Geoff Moor’s VCC York Run. vehicles. Our small band of RROC troops arrived with The Rolls -Royce Committee decided the Gingin event 200 bags to hand out, only to find the car park jammed was too much of a responsibility without me and handed solid with British vehicles of all shapes and sizes, ranging it back to the Combined Car Clubs. from double -decker buses and London taxis to ageing The Jaguar Car Club took it on because it had the num- and modern sports cars. bers to cope with it under the captaincy of John Smith or And it wasn’t just car clubs. The unknown factor that “Smithy” to his mates. He became a colourful identity helped swell the ranks was the public who were respond- standing in the middle of the road at the entry to town ing to my editorials pressing home that all British cars clad in a skyscraper Union Flag top hat and Union Flag were welcome. They simply needed to turn up, drive to waistcoat directing the “Pommie rust buckets”, as he de- Gingin and park in the area where their marque was indi- scribed them, to their sections of the paddock. cated. The idea was to woo more people into the old -car Because of the popularity of the event it was also bring- movement. ing in a lot of sightseers and John organised a car park We estimated there were almost 500 vehicles in the car for non -British vehicles. “Other junk” was his term. park and most had Union Jacks mounted on aerials, or I continued to work with John promoting Gingin through strapped to roof irons in the convertibles and sports cars. my Motoring column in The West Australian and the The idea had caught fire and was bigger than our wildest event continued to prosper, thanks to the enthusiastic dreams. When we produced the goody bags we were input of Smithy and the tireless Brodie -Hall and Gingin besieged. Con Keogh said, “Just throw them and run.” community. What saved us from mob hysteria were the rolls of Brit- The Hotham train eventually dropped out because of ish Union flag sticky tape that I had been given by the problems they had with Westrail but the car numbers by British Consulate which we were able to stick across the then had climbed to about 1000 and the council had top of the windscreens. So those who didn’t get the cleared extra parkland for the increasing cavalcade of showbags accepted this as a token for their entry to the cars to spread out. town - although it wasn't needed. There has never been a After one exceedingly wet, miserable British Car Day I charge or any restrictions for the cars flowing into Gingin rang Smithy to get an update for a report in my column, - it was mooted once but was quickly crushed. The tape expecting a big downturn in numbers because the weath- just made them feel part of the party. er had been so bad. He said that despite the weather 647 When the Gingin Flyer steam loco gave its arranged cars had turned up: “You can’t stop them,” he said. triple toot at 10am as it was departing Midland station the “These events usually have a life span of five years and cars poured out of the car park on to Great Northern then go into a downturn and you have to come up with Highway, causing a huge traffic gridlock. Truckies and new ideas. But this just keeps on keeping on - if they road train drivers were not pleased and many two -way come out in this sort of weather what can you do except radio conversations were reported in which the “Pommie just keep it going.” crap” cluttering up the roads was described in scathing Smithy “just kept it going” for 15 years. He retired as the terms. front man but the Jaguar Car Club continues to run the To say the event was a success is to understate it - we event and Brodie -Hall continues to marshal his tireless made Page One of the West Australian showing a Tri- army of Gingin regulars. umph 1800 roadster sporting a large Union flag with the It is now celebrating its 30 th anniversary and has be- Hotham steam train as the backdrop. come as fixed an item in the motoring and Gingin calen- I followed up later in the week with a two -page picture dar as Christmas and Easter. spread of the event in our Out section and Len Findlay did us proud in his daily column.

Page 6 Early Auto May 2019 30 years of British Car Day ; Top left: British Car Day Stalwarts of Gingin's British Car Day for many years are left to right Marianne Brockwell, Noel Semmens and Maurice Brockwell - all now passed on; Centre: Rain never stopped British Car Day; Top Right: Double decker buses to sports cars; Far Left: Len Findlay in the spirit of things; Left: the colourful John Smith—15 years as organiser. Right: Part of the organising team—Dennis Lingane, Ric Farrell, Lesleyann Lingane, Vuna Watson and Alpha the Lingane sheepdog;

Below: Kevin Cochrane sent in this shot of the group that travelled to Esperance for Easter at a stop at Lake King —with the comment: “No Dave, that pool of oil was there when I pulled up.” That’s Dave Reid on the extreme right of Kevin’s Bentley and we’re not sure if Dave is convinced though !

May 2019 Early Auto Page 7 Donnybrook Drivings Above—Chairman Doug trying out the Antiques; Centre— Charlie Pizzino and Federal MP Nola Marino in Charlie’s truck: Top right—the Apple Festival parade; Right—the “could have been, should have been car” Leyland P76; Far right—Barry Blythe with his cars and caravan

Eastern Goldfieds:

Left: Eastern Goldfields cars at the Esperance Easter Rally. Below: an overview of vehicles at Esperance (see another overview picture on Page 18—Esperance Branch)

Peel Section

The Branch gave a donation towards the repairs to the chapel roof at Fairbridge after holding a special fundraiser.

At the right we see Jade Creevey being presented with the donation by Ron Law- son on behalf of the Branch.

Page 8 Early Auto May 2019 Eastern Goldfields Donnybrook Drivings Notes The month of April provided 1918 Studebaker with Harper. the Donnybrook branch of the VCC a couple of opportunities to get out with Many hours were spent prepar- their vehicles. ing a run around Kalgoorlie Boul- The first time was after our April club meeting der to the local landmarks. Dol- when members took a run out to have a look at lars were put up for the vehicle to achieve the closest re- Lowden’s hidden gem, Frog Hollow. Not far from Don- cording to the average distance travelled. There was a dif- nybrook, Frog Hollow is situated directly opposite the ference in the recordings. The range was the 36km – Es- Preston Valley Store on the corner of the Boyup Brook cape, to Holden Statesman of 29.4 Km. From the four of and Lowden/Grimwade Roads. Although not as large or us, Steve and Marg – Cadillac, Barry and Marg – MG, Bert as well -known as Gnomesville, it has plenty of parking, and Val – Statesman and Kevin – Studebaker. The dis- and is steadily becoming a favourite stop for drivers tance recorded when marking out the route was used for heading out that way. Lunch was taken in the shade at the Studebaker. The closest to the average was recorded the Lowden Store courtyard and it proved the ideal by Steve’s Caddy. It is interesting that the modern achieved place to buy a Croak -a-Cola. The day itself spawned the highest reading and the Statesman was the least. After lots of funny comments and after refreshments and a analysing the figures, it was decided that we would put the good look around, club members hopped into their cars money on the counter at Monty’s for a caffine fix. and made their way back to Donnybrook via Hidden The route was around town to each two named Treasures Antiques on Trevena Road, Queenwood. street and a clue was given for the name of the property/ Quite a delightful and well -presented place. If you have- features at these locations. No one got lost, nor could they n’t seen either place, head out there to take a look. pass the Studebaker as they decided to follow. We then The Easter weekend in Donnybrook was also the ventured to Monty’s where we were joined by Gwenda and time of this years Apple Festival. A major part of this Tony Stephenson for morning tea. Thanks Garth for your event is the street parade which always attracts a good help. crowd as it makes its way down the main street before At the April meeting – the video of the veteran cars at turning off the festival’s site on Egan Park. Fortunately the Mylup rally of December 2019 was shown by K Ed. Al- after Good Friday’s hailstorm the weather cleared for so the photos of (1) the ladies to be taken to a charity ball the Saturday and Sunday event. A number of our mem- in Kalgoorlie, (2) the near completion of the units I am bers took part in the parade with their vehicles and then building in Esperance. Not cars but good stuff. formed part of the Car Club display at the festival grounds. EVENTS - Three Goldfields members ventured to Esper- The style and character of our older cars always ance for their rally. Garth Irvin – Holden EH, Graham and attracts plenty of attention and generate comments Leonie Duncan - Holden 48 -215, Kevin and Gwenda Ed- such as ‘my dad, uncle or grandad had one of these’. wards – Studebaker. My favourite car of the Festival was the iconic Leyland Being near the coast in Esperance at Easter – the P76 with the 44 gallon drum in the boot. To me it was a weather was normal – being four seasons each day. The “could have been, should have been” car. cars are out of the shed, the people are keen, rain hail and Phil Tyler shine – cars will be driven. Sunday, sixty one cars turned out for the show and shine with of course, a fine range of cars. The two oldest were 1911 Model T and a 1918 Stu- debaker. Two MG’s and four Model A’s. The Morris 1000 being the smallest to a monster 2 door Buick. All were good Greetings from Peel Branch with the mainline ute being my favourite – after the Stu- debaker of course. The rally drove to Stonehenge Saturday morning, On a lovely autumn morning 15 cars then around town on a poker run, then out to the 11 Mile left Ravenswood for Rangi’s poker run. windfarm, west along Twilight Beach Rd for the last card. After a interesting drive and turn- We had rain, sun, wind more than once and not necessarily ing off South West highway into Yarloop Hayes car lost in that order. John and Leslie Smith’s Model T was more its left front wheel and with luck was able to steer onto open than the Studebaker. Sunday we had the Show and the grass verge with very little damage. With a little help Shine next to the Esperance Museum. The Sunday mar- the wheel was replaced quickly and they were on their kets were on and lots of people visited the display of cars. way to the C W A in Yarloop for morning tea. A top weekend – Well Done Esperance. After a scrumptious morning tea and interesting The May meeting we may get a member to talk chat about the recent fires in the area, we continued about their first car(s) which should create some interest. back up the highway to Bill and Nola,s home for lunch. Just under 5 months to the rally in the Goldfields in- After much swapping of cards Jamie Easton re- cluding the return to Perkolilli in September 2019. places his whole hand and wins with a royal flush, how good is that, A J and Darcy won the prize for the young- Until another. est members and oldest car on the run.Thanks to all K Ed. Goldfields. those who attended. Rangi.

May 2019 Early Auto Page 9 Minutes Of the General Meeting of Jason Becker - Swan View: 1979 Landrov- Vehicle Registrar : David Reid advised that the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc.) er Ute a new CMC1 form has been created. The held at the Club Rooms, 265 Hale Jennifer & Bill Till - Morley Department of Transport is to cull vehicle Rd, Wattle Grove on 26 th April 2019 Jessica Rees & Wade Arnold - East Fre- examination centres and a fee will be pay- mantle: 1973 Jaguar XJ6 able for inspections under the new ar- at 8pm. Blake David Munro - Safety Bay rangements. This will be explained in Early Rebecca Till - Bayswater Auto. Modified vehicles on concessional Attendance: Vice President Terry Duke Stehen & Glenda Raptis - Parkerville: 1988 license is to become a focus of Transport (Chair) and members as per the attend- Bentley Turbo Rl and they will be checking vehicles at car ance book. Scott & Sonja Fleming - Woodvale:1966 displays etc. Apologies – as listed in the attendance Ford Mustang Membership Registrar: Nothing to report. book. Ray Bounsell - Donnybrook: 1973 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet M/Cycle Library: John Howell advised that the li- Guest Speakers: John McLean spoke Giuseppe (Joe) Gesualdo & Rose Zachgni- brary is open on Wednesday morning as about his European Museum experiences. ni - Mt Lawley: 1952 Holden FX Ute well as general meeting nights. Clive Ball gave a humorous Dylan Thomas Giuliano Diloreto - Alexander Heights: 1974 Building and Premises Committee : Lyle presentation Holden Torana? Sedan Metcalf an apology. Greg & Corrina Leech – Dardanup: 1964 Confirmation of minutes for the March International 2 1/2 Ton GS Ttop Merchandise : Ian Baxter outlined mer- 2019 General Meeting as printed in the Jodi & Dan Wildy - Boyup Brook: 1968 In- chandise available. Ian also has a vintage April edition of Early Auto. Moved Roger ternational C1300 Tip Truck sports coat available. Bell / seconded Ian Baxter CARRIED Early Auto : Geoff Moor encouraged Business arising from the previous Moved Aileen Stockdale / seconded Mike members to keep the articles coming. minutes - Nil Wadsworth the persons listed be accepted as members. CARRIED Events Coordinator : Geoff Moor advised Correspondence inwards and outwards: that the next major club rally is the Winter The Secretary has processed all mail re- Host Nevis Dowding introduced one new Rally on 16 th June. Geoff advised that Na- ceived and this has been dealt with by Ex- member attending his first meeting: Ross tional Motoring Heritage Day will be held on ecutive Management Committee. Owen: 1990 Corvette who spoke about his 19 th May. Members were encouraged to Business Arising from the Correspond- vehicle. use their vehicle on this day. In the case ence: Vice President Terry Duke welcomed Ross where a member does not wish to attend 1. Matters dealt with by Executive to the club. an organised club event, it is a simple mat- Management Committee. ter to complete an “Impromptu Run” appli- Section, Branch and Other Reports: cation on the club website. The CMC annu- Treasurer’s Report: Veteran : John Wood advised nothing to al Quiz Night will be held on 19 th July. The Treasurer John Heydon was a late apology report. York Motor Show will be held on Father’s for the meeting. Terry Duke advised that Vintage : Lesley Gibbs advised that 14 Sec- Day while the Red Dust Revival at Lake the club finances are much in line with last tion cars are travelling to Donnybrook to- Perkolilli together with the Kalgoorlie month. morrow for a joint week -end event with Branch Rally will be held in September. Donnybrook Branch. The Vintage Winter Dave Reid advised that he attended the New Members: New members since the Autojumble will be held 30 th June. Esperance Easter Rally and it was an ex- last meeting are as follows: Post Vintage : Greg Ricket advised that a tremely well organised and a very success- run will be held on 19 th May. The Section is ful event. Geoff Moor and Mike Wadsworth Shane & Karen Pitt - Mundaring: 1954 Aus- organising the Winter Rally on 16 th June. spoke about Australian Heritage Festival tin1956, Chevrolet Handyman Wagon, On July 3 rd the Section will be holding a events. There are several Heritage events 1964 Holden Eh Ute fundraiser with a theatre event. 100 tickets and they are shown on the Festival web Thomas & Lois Newsome – Northam: 1923 will be available for a Ben Elton play. site. Citron 5cv Tourer, Military: Paul Andrews advised that the 1937 Austin Seven Saloon Section won an award titled “1 st Place, General Events Calendar : Full details of Ray Kerimofski - Inglewood: 1963 Chevro- Best Club Display 2019”. The Section is club events are recorded in the “Events” let Belair Sedan,1975 Ford Cortina, heavily involved in Anzac celebrations and section of the club web site. Geoff Moor 1977 Datsun 240k attended several functions including the has detailed major events to take place James Beinke – Waroona: 1951 Morris main Anzac parade through Perth. within the near future while further detail is Oxford Sedan Model T : John Wood advised that the Sec- available in Early Auto. Gavin & Penny Wright - Busselton: 1974 tion will be holding an event at Bullsbrook Holden Kingswood Sedan on Sunday. Part of the run will include a General Business: Byron & June Mills – Busselton: 1934 Ford visit to Bindoon. 8 cars will be attending. 60 -year Celebration: 60 th Year Celebra- 46 Ute,1955 Chev 3200 Ute,1956 Ford Mustang & Shelby : Roger Bell advised tions are to be held on 5 th May 2019 at San- F100 Traytop, 1960 Ford F100 Ute, 1960 that the Section will be travelling to Cer- dalford Winery. 140 attendees while Histor- GMC 1000 Ute vantes on 18 th and 19 th May. On June 9 th ic vehicles will be parked on the grassed Mick & Danella Garbelini - Scarborough: will be visiting Leprechaun Café in Duns- area in front of the reception area. There 1971 Ford Fairlane, 1966 Pontiac GTO, borough. will be a door prize on the day. 1956 Ford Customline Coupe Humber Rootes Group : Terrance Chin Bryan & Karen Scrivenor - Merriwa: 1936 advised that the Curtin Display was well Restoration Shed: Alex Kirkwood advised Austin 7 Sports,1939 Singer 10 Racecar, attended, the Section visited Albany at that a welding course was held on 24 th April 1946 Singer 9 Roadster Easter and will be going to Gin Gin for the and further panel courses are planned for Tim Bradley - Stoneville: 1937 Dodge Mc all British Day. June. Details in May Early Auto. Pickup Studebaker Section : No report. Katrina Carter - Bassendean: 1994 Nissan Parts Shed: Neil Pitman advised that a Bits & Pieces: Nil 3002x Coupe Rover Cyclops together with a 1926/27 Con & Marie Terrible - Dawesville: 1974 Chrysler ute were picked up and are avail- The raffle was won by John Moorehead. Fiat 124 Coupe able to members. The Parts Shed has sur- Meeting closed at 9.25 pm. plus pallets available.

Page 10 Early Auto May 2019 Foundation Members at Anniversary Lunch To all the VCC members we wish you all many more happy days of motoring. Stan and Gracie Cook My Veteran Car Club Journey by Stan Cook George Long by Alan Long In April 1958 my brother Bill and I participated in a rally organised by Ampol Petroleum and the Weekend Mail. “George Long was one of the 50 Foundation Members of Following the success of this rally several participants, 1958. He participated in the first rally on April 20th of that including myself and brother Bill, attended a meeting year as Entrant Number 16. along with the Gloyns, which had been organised by Ampol, the Weekend Mail (5) Kelvin Pepper (29)and Stan Cook (69) and the Automotive Chamber of Commerce at the Ampol On the 50th Anniversary of the VCCWA, Brian Theatrette, Adelaide Tce, Perth on the evening of 3 rd De- Hume chose George as the lead car in the celebration cember 1958. The objective of the meeting was to form rally. Brian thought it was only fitting as George was driv- the Veteran Car Club of WA. Those who attended this ing the same Vehicle, had the same Navigator (Wife Ber- inaugural meeting are now known as the ‘Foundation yl) and passenger (Son Alan) on board as in 1958. Members’. In the Eric Richards era George was a Committee The Foundation President was Mr R. P. (Ron) Gray Member and in more recent times continues to work hard and the Secretary/Treasurer was Mr R. G. (Dick) Pryor. in the background for the Model T Section. In 1959 with my wife Gracie, Bill and his wife Kathleen in George still drives the same Model T he has their 1927 Chev, we entered a rally from Perth to Bunbury, owned since 1947 and has been a continuous financial which started at Ampol House in Perth. Gracie and Kath- member since the inception of the VCCWA 60 years ago.” leen were dressed as 1920 flappers and Bill and I were in bow ties, cap, cane hat and a rather dodgy looking mous- Kelvin Pepper by Geoff Moor tache. Our check points were the Ampol Service Stations along the South West Highway. At some point we ended I first met Kelvin when I joined the Club back in August up driving through the local tip, which I don’t think was part 1970. Kelvin had already been a member then for some of the designated course, so we were really excited when twelve years! we arrived in Bunbury to be told that we had won the rally. A year or so later I acquired a Model A Ford truck We were given 50 gallons of petrol. We stayed the night at from WA Plaster in West Perth and Kelvin came around to the Rose Hotel and found our way home the next day. give me some advice. Kelvin had restored a 1928 Model Over the years I have held the position of President A Ford truck and he and Kath had driven it across Austral- and Secretary and wife Gracie has been Treasurer. ia to take part in the first International Rally held in Austral- One of the first objectives of the club was to obtain ia in 1970. No mean feat in those days. concessional licensing for veteran cars only used for club In time they moved out from inner suburban Perth events. In 1963 the club was able to obtain this through a to Wanneroo where there was enough room for cars, meeting with the Minister for Transport attended by myself trucks and sheds. When Wanneroo expanded and subur- (Secretary), Eric Langton (President) and Tony Smith bia surrounded him another move took place out to Wun- (Member). A Police Officer was also in attendance to ad- dowie where they now live. vise the Minister. I’m not sure just how many vehicles Kelvin has Another major project was securing land and build- owned over the years but the range is extensive. There’s ing the club rooms. Much fund -raising activities occurred a couple of veteran Overlands as well as a gaggle of T over the years. This was only possible through a great and A Model Ford projects including a very rare “grandma team of dedicated members and from this many lifelong duck” Model T body. A lot of the ‘goodies’ were found on friendships were formed. One of the major fund -raising numerous expeditions into rural W.A. and Kelvin has a activities was the Annual Ball. The first Ball was held on host of stories about those trips. 6th April 1962 at the Subiaco Civic Hall. Tickets cost Twen- I doubt if ty -Five Schillings ($2.50) and dancing was till 2am. No there is anoth- noise curfews back then! er member John Gloyn and myself were the instigators of the who has at- Early Auto, with wife Gracie doing the typing on her manu- tended more al typewriter. Club meetings I was privileged to be awarded Life Membership in 1972. than Kelvin Through my love of old cars and membership of the club I and we contin- have accumulated and restored several cars over the ue to see him years. Our kitchen table came in very handy for restoring at each month- the smaller parts with a very patient Gracie looking on and ly meeting. wondering where to serve up meals. It is now very gratifying to know that my love of old cars which began over 60 years ago is continuing in the Left to right: family. Kelvin Pepper In November last year I was thrilled to be able to attend Stan Cook the Ford T day at Whiteman Park to see all the cars and to George Long catch up with Kelvin Pepper, George and Allan Long. To have been a member from the very beginning of the club and to see how it has grown over the past 60 years is a great achievement by all involved.

May 2019 Early Auto Page 11 The receptions Saturday June 22: an outing to visit the Mallee Farm at held at the club Ongerup is planned with the main objective being a social rooms for the Cit- get together with members of the Katanning branch. For roen Club and the those interested in attending, please meet at Woolworth’s Humber & Rootes car park on Chester Pass Road ready to leave at 9.00am. Group were well received and ap- Due to other commitments, Les Checketts has submitted preciated by our his resignation from the Chairman’s position effective from visitors. Thank late April. Les has been actively involved in this important you to Newton Powell and Jenny Sinclair for the extra effort leadership role and has also encouraged participation in a made to ensure the events were successful. number of events and property improvements during his term of office. Les will continue as a financial member so In June we have a number of events which include the fol- we will hopefully see him at future club events. We wish lowing: Les and Gwyneth all the best in their future endeavours. Until the AGM, Peter Cooksey [as vice Chairman] will fulfil Sunday June 2: Classic car display as part of the annual this role but we will need someone to step forward as our Round the Houses car racing. Further details will be sent Chairman for the new year starting in June. This is a con- out via email as at the time of writing we have not received venient point to remind members that the AGM will be held any information from the event organizers. on Wednesday June 12 at the club rooms starting at Monday June 3: Display of vehicles at the Albany Museum 7.30pm. Nominations for office bearers should have been for the WA Day Festival. More information to follow when it submitted by now but there may be scope for late entries. becomes available. Saturday June 15: monthly shed day from 12 noon on- And that’s about it for this month. wards Sunday June 16: Annual dinner. Venue and details to be Graham Wright confirmed with local advice closer to the date. mailto:[email protected]

RESTORATION SHED NEWS bers undertake their automotive upholstery work. Eddie has class vacancies and operates every Tuesday morning. The welding course advertised last month was very well Call Eddie on 0417986594 to join the upholstery group. received with some 15 members attending on the day to be The Mechanical Shop is not being well trained in the processes involved in MiG and TiG welding. utilised at this point. This facility has We will hold another one of these welding courses in July. two 4 post hoists and an array of tools, Details to follow. oil drain facilities to undertake all sorts A course will be held in June to deal with body panel of repair work. I (Alex) recently re- rust repair. This will include small panel fabrication, panel placed the engine in my Range Rover beating, welding thin sheet metal etc. For details please call using these facilities. Please ring Rod Vogel on Rob Calcott on 0412629228 0456020002 to discuss your job if you would like to utilise The Panel Shop operates every Wednesday morning this facility. and is very well equipped with a vast array of panel repair If you would like to see a particular training course and fabrication equipment. You are very welcome to bring around maintaining a vehicle, then please advise Rod. in panels from the vehicle you are restoring, and Rob will A full range of Penrite products is available in the Me- show you how to go about making them like new, while chanical Shop together with equipment to drain your oil Graeme Price is only too happy to assist you fabricate new whilst on one of the two hoists. metal panels. The Wheel making shop is progressing well. If you Both Rob and Graeme are very experienced would like wheels or hood bows made, please call Gra- and very helpful. ham McDonald on 0418910841 In addition to the Panel Shop, Eddie If you have any questions in relation to the Restora- Brown is very skilled and keen to assist mem- tion Shed, please call Alex Kirkwood on 0419 842 573.

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Page 12 Early Auto May 2019 A new era has just started for the Busselton Branch Busselton Briefs with the initial work starting on the re -location and erection of new Clubrooms on Causeway Road. Saturday 27 th saw The April mid week run was a large group of Members turn out to assist with the erec- set by Ron Halden and saw us leave the Clubrooms and head to Meelup Beach for our morning cuppa. From there we headed to Yallingup and eventually to Canal Rocks for a windy look around. After our hair was all messed up ( well, most of us anyway ), we headed to Bootleg Brewery for a very nice lunch. Thanks very much Ron for a great run. Saturday 6 th April was the date of the British Classic Car show organised by the South West Bracch of the WA Rover Club. There were a total of 98 cars on display and we had 9 Members with cars attending on the day. There tion of safety fencing around the boundary of the new pro- were some beautiful cars displayed and a large number of ject. It was great to see so many Members answering the interested visitors were seen enjoying the display. call to assist. The job was done in around 90 minutes and Sunday 7 th April was the Branch AGM. Most of the Com- there was still time for a chat afterwards. Thanks to Hettie, mittee is unchanged, however, I have taken on the role of Joy C, and Lorraine for supplying morning tea. Great effort Events Co -ordinator and Early Auto scribe. Big shoes to fill by all, thanks. here as “ Bails “ has done a great job over the last nine th Sunday 28 was our annual visit to the Boyanup years. I promise to do my best to maintain the high stand- Rail Heritage display. There was a total of 26 vehicles on ard of reporting set by him. display with 8 of our Members taking part. The event was Easter has come and gone, along with ANZAC Day. well attended and many positive comments were heard. As usual Members supplied vehicles for the local ANZAC parade. A beautiful day and so nice to show respect for COMING EVENTS. those who sacrificed so much for us. nd Thursday 2 May. Mid week run set by Graham Edwards Sunday 12 th May. Mothers Day. May do a run for lunch if enough interest. Sunday 19 th May. General Meeting. 1 WEEK LATER THAN NORMAL. Sunday 19 th May. National Motoring Heritage Day Rally. Observation run for the Hunter Heritage Trophy. Ernie Hunter, Dianne Stewart organising. Wednesday 29 th May. Ladies lunch at Amelia Park Tavern.

and kept us well fed with breakfast, lunches and dinners and every morsel was delicious. Thank you ladies. Also Collie Capers thanks to the men who assisted with the BBQ of course! The ‘Dress in the era of your car’ on Sunday night Our Easter run to Esperance for their was great fun with Collie members in 20s, 50s, 60s and rally was a great success, thoroughly 80s attire. enjoyed by all. Thursday 18th April Monday morning it was back on the road again saw eight vehicles and sixteen hu- heading back to Collie via Ongerup, Jerramungup, mans depart the Collie club rooms at 7.30 am heading for Gnowangerup and then Katanning for our overnight stop our first stop at Wickepin for morning tea and then Kulin Next morning we had a quick look around the town and where we managed a quick look at a collection of cars, morning tea before heading for Collie. Overall we travelled tractors and machinery. Next stop was the Kondinin pub 1468 kilometres with all cars behaving impeccably. Thanks for lunch and then on to Hyden for our overnight go to Wayne for his organization. stay. Just before Hyden we stopped at Tressie’s museum Our monthly meeting held later due to Easter was with the contingent from Perth also calling in for a visit. A followed by a run to the Woolshed in Williams for lunch very well run museum with not only cars trucks, tractors with 29 people attending. Thanks for your organization JP, and machinery etc. but memorabilia and an excellent col- the ladies really appreciated the shopping outlets as well lection of tools and gramophones. Those of us who had as the lunch! never been to Wave Rock squeezed in a quick visit. Next morning it was off to Esperance with a quick stop for morn- Until next month, Roving reporter Rex. ing tea at Lake Grace and lunch in Ravensthorpe. The Esperance club room is amazing with not only See Page 18 for pictures of Collie members at Stone- the meeting area and kitchen but a huge area for cars and henge at Easter and of Collie members in the “Era of your restoration work. Activities over the weekend saw a Poker Car” dress up! Run out to Stonehenge, a port tour, Show and Shine and a harbour cruise. The ladies in the kitchen were exceptional

May 2019 Early Auto Page 13 was cooking and a solo performance by Marlene Salvage Well another acting out a Patsy Cline song, very well done. Another big busy month has night with 100+ to cater for plenty of fresh salads accompa- passed us by, they nied the meat off the BBQ while the steak was cooked to seem to go quicker perfection thanks to Kim. By 9.30 everyone was looking for and quicker or is it a bus ride home (courtesy bus provided by the club and we are getting old- driven by Brownie) Ready to start another day. er and everyone is Our Breakfast cooks Kim and Bill cracked over 200 busy. eggs, cooked 100’s of sausages and pieces of bacon over the weekend, Norm made more runs than Bradman deliver- Last meeting we had visitors from the Citroen club ing the cooked food to the ladies in the kitchen consisting from S.A on their way to Katanning for their rally, they were of The triple J team of Janette Seinor, Judy Kelly and Judy welcomed for our meeting and then shared a casserole tea. Shaw along with Sharon, Maureen and Merle. Luckily we Our Easter rally has been and gone without any drama and had an eager team to clean up dishes after each meal. by all accounts everyone was extremely happy. Some The static display in museum village on Sunday guests started arriving on Thursday, we had 100 guests to morning of 64 cars of all different makes and models was a feed all weekend. We had 54 cars nominated for the rally bonus for any visitors ranging from a 1918 Studebaker to a only one didn’t arrive. Steve Knox was lucky to arrive as his 1985 Mercedes. The weather was perfect for the display Mustang had a water pump issue, a call to Norm who made but a boat cruise was awaiting at 1pm so had to hurry back several phone calls and helped out with a vehicle and Kim to the club for a bus pickup. The 2 hour cruise around the Seinor and Darryl Friend helped replace and repair the wa- islands and inner bay was great and I didn’t have any com- ter pump and get the mustang back on the road. plaints of sea sickness which is always a bonus. Then Murray Lizatovich was also lucky with the Austin back to dress in your finery for the final roast dinner (2 Healy and a phone call to Paul Russell who repaired the roast lambs on a spit with all the cooked vegetables, starter motor. Lucky we have such good members, and the cooked to perfection) facilities in our car club are exceptional. It was nice to see so many of our visitors dressed up Good Friday we had 90% of people on board for our according to the year of your car. A few speeches and raf- burger night, we had dinner and an early night was the or- fle draws rounded off the evening with Don and Ronda der of the day in preparation for an early start on Saturday. singing and some dancing. Another enjoyable evening. Unfortunately we woke up to rain and cold wind but not a Breaky followed the next morning for our travellers before deterrent as we had things to do and places to go and we making their return journey. That concludes the Easter are all desperate for rain. A cooked brekkie and hot cuppa rally for another 2 years, very successful with lots of help all got everybody fired up for the poker run which started from round. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way for mak- Stonehenge. The urn was on the boil for a cuppa on arrival ing the rally what it was. at Stonehenge. It has all been approved at long last, after many We then moved onto Bandy Creek boat harbour, the months of building new toilets and dividing wall, many, foreshore, Rotary Look out, wind farm and Twilight Beach. many trip to Bunnings we are all very happy and have the Not as nice on a dull day but still beautiful to look at. We seal of approval. The guys have done an awesome job. did have a winning poker hand of 3 Aces. Thankyou to all concerned. Ready for our next project???? The port tour was due to happen but was delayed as It is always great to see members with new cars and Barry their bus had broken down on their busiest day of the year, King is no exception, he has a new EH Holden station wag- eventually they got the bus going and these days the only on. Very nice Barry. way you can get into Ports is by a tour so well worth a look for a small fee of $5. Happy Mothers’ Day to all the Mums for Mother’s Day After the port tour a quick change for the Country All my news for now Merleygirl. and western night where we had the Ukulele group a small group of enthusiasts featuring our own Judy Shaw perform for us while the snags were on the BBQ, Brenda on piano accordion and her brother Ewan on drums while the steak

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The month of April saw a couple of good runs for Warren Blackwood members, we kicked off with a Wednesday run to the Talison Minesite at Green bushes to see the extent of the new Lithium Project. Twenty or so members gathered at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre for a session of site induction and collection of the required PPE. Talison had made available a very knowledgeable guide to accompany us in the form of Debbie Walsh, who is the liaison officer and who had set up the tour for us. From there on it was all aboard the bus that was to take us through the site supplied and ably driven by Greg Gib- lett. We were met inside by a Technical Guide who accompanied us and described the history, the geology and the development of the site. All extremely interesting. The tour took about an hour and stopped at the original Greenbushes Tin Pit and then on to the Project lookout. When current projected working on the site is completed they predict that the pit will be approximately three kilometres long. That’s a lot of Prius batteries. We wound up our trip back at the Discov- ery Centre where there is a wealth of information and exhibits to see. Even without a trip to the pit it is a great place to visit if anyone wanted to include Greenbushes on a run. The second of our runs saw eighteen members on a run to Augusta. From all points of the compass we drove to assemble at Alexandra Bridge on the Blackwood River near Augusta for a great morning tea stop, the weather was great and the site picturesque so we all spent time chatting, eating cake and wondering at two of the vehicles that had joined the run. Gary Watts had arrived in his Mk I Jaguar that has been off the road for the last seventeen years and Mike Askew fronted his newly acquired Austin 1800 Automatic that was a $110 purchase. From there we proceeded to Augusta Township where we enjoyed a BBQ lunch at the Lions Park on the water- front. Following lunch a number of us went sightseeing around the town before heading home again. As far as I know both Gary and Mike made it home ok as I have heard nothing to the contrary.

Gary Watts’ Jaguar MkI 3.4; Mike Askew’s $110 Austin 1800 Auto; Warren Blackwood members in PPE up to the eyeballs at Talison Greenbushes.

Behind The VCC Shed Walls now gone to a new home to be completed. Rod Vogel Hello all you spanner handlers. Some news of the little bits worked on Vern Howes E.H. Holden Premier as it had its and pieces of the goings on out at the shed complex. All harmonic balancer leave the scene. Gerry Ten Bokkel the volunteers who are working on behalf of the members made good use of the hoist for his 1990 Mazda rather than of our Club have and are being very busy. laying on the ground, I am sure most of us have been Parts shed 1 : Is being reorganised quite considera- there, sandwiched between the ground and the vehicle. bly. Currently Andrew Blackshaw and Gary Rogers with The hoists are far better options. As Gerry men- other helpers are working on sorting the radiators into new- tioned, the cause of his vehicles problem was found and ly built racks, so they are clearly visible. Seats, carbies, rectified comfortably. Phil Stockdale checked over and generators, grills so forth have been having the same passed a 1946 Willys Jeep which was purchased from By- treatment . Neil Pitman with helpers has been overworking ron Bay in N.S.W. by 92 year old young Ted Mosedale the fork and telehandler hard, as they sort out the suspen- who hopes to be driving it soon. Lyall Metcalf has been a sions and diffs from the tangled mess they were in. Horrie bit of a climber up on the roofs clearing out the gutters of Misko is making quite a number of custom stands to hold the sheds in preparation for the winter. Graham McDonald the numerous diffs and suspensions. These will be able to and team are always busy in their workshop, steam bend- be moved around by the fork. So when you see a compo- ing timber for various projects. The lathes are busy pro- nent for your car, it will be accessible. ducing all manner of wooden spokes for Veteran wheel Part shed 2: The body parts, gearbox, motors etc. rebuilds that are carried out. are and have been sorted and stacked in racks to the roof, The volunteers have also been on a couple of inter- also for easier access. Horrie also carried out modifica- esting pick up runs scoring donated vehicles and parts. tions to the club trailer. I have inadvertently, probably missed a lot more Resto Shed panel section: Graham Price with Jim stories about what is going on, however there will be more Brazil assisting, are restoring Jims Holden F.J. tailgate. articles about what the shed volunteers are up to in future Rob Calcott along with owner Ray Marney are working on E.A.’s Rays’ 1915 Dodge bonnet. Richard Knight along with inter- One point I would like to mention, it would be good ested helpers are gradually piecing together a 5H.P. 1925 to see more volunteers out there to help keep up the good Citroen for a lucky enthusiast to purchase. The Ford T that work and our vehicles ticking over. Frank Cox and friends pieced together like a jigsaw has Keep your wheel nuts tight..... Geoff and Chris Ellis

May 2019 Early Auto Page 15 MILITARY SECTION Katanning and REPORT Districts Gazette April was a busy month for the Military Section of the Club. Yes it’s another month Gone!!!!! Display at 13 CSSB (Combat Service Support Battalion ) , Cricky where does it go , we’ve only just got over Christ- Irwin Barracks. mas and now we’re into May, I’m sure it never went this By Invitation we witnessed the ‘Trooping of Colours’ Pa- quick when a bloke was working for a quid. raded to the Regimental Brigadier and displayed our His- toric Vehicles, together with the WAGWLH ( Westralian Williams Expo was an outstanding success folks. Great War Living History Assoc.) members and current Given the numbers of late it made it quite a refreshing ADF personnel and their vehicles and equipment, to rep- change to have such a large display of both cars and car- resent 100 years + of motorised transport in the Australian avans turning up, well done u lot. Army. At the ‘Trooping of Colours’ 13 CSSB Parade, our display included 14 x vehicles and Display tent, where Even the judges thought so with the Branch taking OLD meets NEW ,they train them young, anybody for out the best display for the show, with Ted Pugh accepting Icecream and the Medic’s Unit, we thankyou. an award on behalf of those present. ANZAC Commemoration Services at Walliston and It seems it was Pughy’s day as well, the big number Gooseberry Hill Primary Schools. 80th birthday, this gave a few of us a chance to thank the Ray and Norm Chester and their vehicles went to Wallis- man and pat him on the back as well as an excuse to stuff ton and on the same day Paul Andrews and Gary Wicks our faces with some birthday cake. A good day weather (correction Wickens) attended with Lorraine Dellas wise also rounded of what was a pleasant outing. TORCH JEEP, the lighting of the FLAME OF REMEM- BRANCE, for the Gooseberry Hill Primary School students We’ve got winter heading our way now and no and parents. With the G.H.P.S. Choir singing a fine rendi- doubt some of you will be migrating north or wherever you tion of ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ by Lee Kernaghan, that was go. Some just stoke up the fire in the shed to continue on felt deeply by all. one of those many projects you’re tackling,” guess I can Tom Woolfrey – read the Ode’ , RAAF Squadron Leader crap on can’t I.” Sarah -Jane Leech was the guest speaker, Hamish Brown – Bag piper , Gavin Wicks (correction Wickens) presented Well that’s it from me for another month and re- the TORCH JEEP with Paul Andrews and our Host, Depu- member the AGM will be here before you know it so give ty Principal Fiona Elsegood and student Councillors. some thought to putting your hand up to participate in the running of our Branch and give some of the hard working CURTIN FM RADIO Classic Car Spectacular , Trinity people a rest. Fields. We were invited to Display a selection of Vehicles, togeth- Events; th er with other VCC members and other club’s numbering May 5 General meeting BBQ Lunch Steels Place. over 300 + vehicles. The day was peppered with persis- June 22 nd Mallee Fowl Centre Ongerup th tent precipitation of rain, however, that didn’t deter those July 14 AGM and general meeting Wagin Historical from enjoying the day’s activities and Live Music played to village. all in front of the Portable dance floor, as provided by our From the Desk ; Brian. Hosts.

To the VCC Military Sections’ surprise, the Curtin Radio Judges AWARDED us , 1st . Prize - BEST CLUB DISPLAY 2019. Photos were taken of Accepting the Award from George Monaldi and Jeff , is Private DARCY Parts. Together with 5 x Section members – Paul Andrews, Tony Arrigo, John Ottaway, Ray Chester ( thanks for the Cam- mo Net) and Gavin Wickens with Lorraine Dellas’ TORCH JEEP. Gavin braved the drive home in an uncovered JEEP, in saturating rain; and to Ron Devenish , for Stand- ing Guard of our Items on Display.

Cheers all, Paul Andrews.

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MILITARY DISPLAYS: Displays at various venues including the Curtin Radio display which resulted in First Prize being award to the crew (including Private Darcy Parts !) Gooseberry Hill Primary School display is shown at the right.

May 2019 Early Auto Page 17 Mid West Chronicle Above: Stan & Joy Gratte and their 1928 Chevrolet Right: the Chev as they found it

Collie Capers Above: Collie members in “dress to the era of your car” and the crew at Stonehenge at Easter

Esperance Branch Above: Barry King’s new EH Holden; Centre: Easter Rally Ladies on the job; Far right top: One of the Citroens that visited in April Below—left and right: Some of the participants in the Easter Rally

Page 18 Early Auto May 2019 Mid West Chronicle The Norton belonged to a bush friend of mine at Cue, Morgy Ryan and I bought it off him for $400.00. I fully restored it and rode her on many rallies - I liked to come along side a T Stan Gratte is A great members Model truck and then “open her up”! She’d do 100 miles per of our community and has con- hour. When I had my right hip replaced, I couldn’t kick her over tributed in many ways - particu- and one day my son -in -law said “if I had her I’d put in my larly to the History of the area. lounge room” and there she sits to this day, but she has a burst He is always happy to play a now and again. prank and have a laugh - You It was now time to get dinkum with the Chev. I had spent see him here with a Logo - I wonder if any- 1,000 hr on her, all except the body. one out there can guess where it comes I took her down to Dave Reed, April 1999. Dave did a very from? good job and we picked her up April 2000. I won’t mention the You will find the answer after you have read total cost. the following. We then took her out (on a trailer) to Chapman Valley Shire Office and licenced her with the number plate 1928 Chev . Restoration of our 1928 Chevrolet Tourer - Model AB En- The speedo was set to 0. It had shown 47,000, probably sec- gine, Number R4028011 ond time around. Our grandchildren were watching a video with In 1976 Jim Summerville transferred to Geraldton in the Post a car called “Brum” and wanted to call her Brum. I wanted to do Office and was running around town in his 1928 Chev. This some waltzing with her, so we officially named her “Matilda created a lot of interest and the start of the Geraldton branch of Brum, Chevrolet Gratte” at a Club event on our property “Our the Veteran Car Club. I missed the inaugural meeting, but Joy Selection”. I threatened to shoot the person who poured Cham- & I attended the next meeting and haven’t missed too many pagne on her……. since. We are now very close to 10,000 miles on the speedo I knew where an old bloke had parked a 1939 Buick in a and have always had a full licence. Those miles have been shed so I went out to get it and found it had gone that morning - faultless except for one puncture, (I have my fingers crossed) this car I had photographed as a boy on the day that WW2 fin- with few teething problems and I’m sure we’ve hardly missed a ished. Everyone was going mad in the streets on that day - it rally during the nineteen years we have had with her. was restored many years later by John & Sylvia Halden and is Recently we have found out her probable history. a La- now in Perth. I had missed out. dy came up to us at the Chapman Valley show in 2017 and told Some time later Terry Cream - a member, told me of a Chev in Joy that her father, a Northam Bank manager had one just like a shed at Northam. He had purchased a LaSalle from the ours. He had died in 1952. She lived at Jurien Bay. I realised same shed. Joy and I went down and bought the Chev for that this all fits our picture and is most likely her Dad’s car. I $400. would dearly like to have a yarn with her and if anyone knows It was a wreck, but virtually all there. The owner had her then please ask her to ring me on 9921 2845. bought it 12 years earlier from some young blokes who had used it for shooting and going to the football. He had the inten- For the answer to Stan’s riddle see page 2 tion of restoring it, but had done nothing. It had a bullet hole in the floor and a bottle opener fixed in the back. It had obviously been thrashed to death and had a 1927 diff and wheels and the engine sump had water in it but otherwise “all there”. We soon had it home and amazingly found a white ant eaten horse cart not 200 metres from my house with very good 1928 diff and wheels. So I gave the 1927 wheels to Clarrie Milne for his Chevrolet. I determined to restore the car meticu- lously to the original. I sent the engine to Ranch Autos in Perth to fully over- haul. They refused to use the Taiwanese pistons etc. I finished up getting all the parts from Egge Machine & Co in America. They were cheaper and Ranch Auto pronounced them perfect. In later years I had blown head gaskets, as the engine had orig- inally and I finally found that the cause was stretched head bolts. Incidentally, I also found that they were Whitworth thread not NC as you would think. A re all old Chevs Whitworth? As I took parts off her, I restored them meticulously and wrapped them in newspaper. No effort or cost was spared and this has had many dividends. The aluminium radiator surround and headlight rims were faithfully removed of many dents by making a mould of the shape to dolly the object. Nowadays you can buy new ones I suppose. The radiator had a little brass plate with the date 20 -6-1948. I recently took it to a pro- fessional to mend a hole in the bottom tank and he pro- nounced the the cores “still very good”. They sure don’t make them like that any more! I used to shut our business up for two weeks at Christmas and just “Restore” but I was a bit side tracked by restoring a 1947 Malvern Star Autocycle and a 1949 Norton Model 7,500cc twin. I had bought an Autocycle new in 1947 when I worked for Young Motors Radio and Bike Department at the time. 1947 I sold it and it belonged to the technician at our local ra- dio station 6GE.

May 2019 Early Auto Page 19 Winterbottoms 1969 Humber proved reluctant to get going).This was a day of travel that included a visit to the Williams Woolstore Crunch Time! ( Breakfast) and the Kodja Place Cultural Centre in Kojo- The new Morris nup for lunch and a tour . In Kojonup we were met by a 1500 the couple who had came over from Bunbury to join the tour “CIVILIZED (they are preparing a Hillman Gazelle for the Nationals next SPORTS CAR” year). Fish and Chips for dinner in Albany and a walk of the stood ready for Field of Lights (in the rain) . delivery. As the Note: The reluctant to Start Humber was so keen to customer drove keep going by the time we got to Albany that it was now out onto Mill very reluctant to "Stop" ( literally) so was parked up for the Street we all listened to hear the CRUNCH as second weekend awaiting repairs. gear was selected. Saturday morning we did a drive around the Chain- 1969, there was excitement in the air, Sales staff saw Scuplture Drive ( A must see if you get the chance) in from all BMC dealerships in W.A. were to meet at Chan- Albany as well as a daytime trip to the National Anzac Cen- nel 7 Studios Tuart Hill for the Official release of a New tre and some went out for the evening others enjoyed a Model. quite night at their accommodation. What could replace our” BREAD AND BUTTER Sunday we resumed Car Club activities with a meet CAR” we all loved to sell? Popular with all walks of life, and greet at the Albany VCC Clubrooms where the Real both young old. Country Hospitality shone through. Great Clubrooms and a I sat, high up in the stalls, anxiously waiting. The good line up of British Cars to welcome us including some music started, up went the curtain and there it was. Our Rootes Group vehicles that we had not previously seen. beloved Morris 1100 had somehow become ‘’A CIVI- Special thanks to Jenny who arranged this for us as well as LIZED SPORTS CAR “??? to all that we met there for the fellowship ( not to mention My heart sank, even after all the rhetoric I knew this the delicious morning tea that was laid on). Brian Davies would be a disaster, but as Norm Surtees would say “ who is a regular Roundup attendee drove across from GET ON WITH IT GARRY”. And we did so. Youngs Siding to meet us at Albany clubrooms and after Towards the end of its life it evolved into the Morris morning tea we departed for Brian's house for a Barbecue 1500 LP, OD. ( Luxury Pack with a 5 th Gear), not a bad Lunch. In true Rootes Enthusiast form Brian had managed car but the damage in my opinion was done. to line up most of his collection in a yard facing the patio so I well remember Winterbottoms PR man extolling we of course took the opportunity to line up with them for the salesman’s roll in the direct contact with the customer. the obligatory photos shoot. No doubt about the hospitality, It was a pity they did not seek our opinion on what should again we were well fed and had a great chance to look replace our BREAD AND BUTTER CAR. aver Brian's "Projects" .Thanks Brian, lets hope we get the We, as best we could, defended our CIVILIZED chance to return the Hospitality at the next Roundup. SPORTS CAR, practiced our gear changing technique, Following the extended lunch and socializing at Bri- adding double clutching, hoping the customers would fol- an's home we had to split up as the Humber owner was low our lead. heading back to Albany to arrange repairs while the rest of On one occasion at the Mill Street Showrooms a us continued on to Walpole with one Hillman continuing on customer queried the gearbox, the salesman challenged to Perth and the rest of us spending a very quite night in the customer that if he drove the CIVILIZED SPORTS the Tinglewood Cabins out of Walpole. CAR around the block without using the clutch to change Monday Breakfast in Walpole then on the Manjimup gears the customer would buy one. He did, and the cus- for some photos then Bridgetown where we met up with tomer did. long standing Humber enthusiast Alan Roberts and wife Sonja. You can guess the rest. Wonderful hospitality and fresh tasty sandwiches and melt in the mouth cakes with Rootes Rambles an endless pot of tea or coffee on tap. Jack ( Known by me Hillman Humber Singer Sunbeam as Jack Karrier) also met us there as he is in the middle of Commer Karrier restoring a Karrier Bantam Truck that he purchased from Alan. So with Alan's collection and Jacks Karrier it seems Rain, Hail, Snow and Shine but the that Rootes vehicles are well represented in Bridgetown. Hillman always gets through. Welcome to Easter 2019. Getting the Karrier along to a future Rootes Roundup gives VCC Clubrooms, Williams, Kojonup, Albany, Den- us the chance to have all marques ( Hillman Humber Sing- mark, Walpole , Bridgetown and return. Just over 660 er Sunbeam Commer Karrier) represented on the day. miles from Friday morning to Monday evening, so really With drivers and cars fueled up and rested it was depart just a quite cruise around part of our Great Southern and from Bridgetown and see where we got to which turned out South West regions. One wonders why more of us don't to be Perth with a chance to test out upgraded lighting on make the effort to do more of these trips. Apart from the the Hillman. Definitely will be doing more of these trips as chance to enjoy the trip in the cars that we have invested a time permits. great deal of time and affection towards, you get to see this Back to previous events: Curtin Radio we had two great country we live in and more importantly meet the Snipes, a Hunter, a 37 Minx and a 62 Special on Display most wonderful like minded enthusiasts. Added bonus is as well as Archie in the Merc. Hoping we are all preparing that there’s always great morning teas & lunches provided. for a good turn out to Gingin all British day on 19th May. Friday two Hillmans, one Humber and one support Keep those Rootes Boots Clean and Turning. family car set off from Perth at 0630 ( a little late as the Uneventful Darryl 0478603424

Page 20 Early Auto May 2019 Studebaker Bargains The Post Vintage Section VCC WA Invites you all along once again HERE’S a rare two -for -the -price -of one’ offer: a 1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Starlight coupe, with TO A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE what the seller terms “great history,” with a matching 1951 on Wednesday 3rd July Giordani Studebaker child’s pedal car. At the Garrick Theatre 16 Meadow St Guildford According to the seller, in Seekonk, Massachusetts, show starts at 8 -00 pm complementary pre show drinks the car is one of 14,103 Regal Starlight coupes produced and chat from 7 -30 pm for 1951 by Studebaker in South Bend, Indiana. “The Regal was the top of the line option for a 1951 POPCORN by BEN ELTON Studebaker Champion,” the dealer notes in the cars’ adver- tisement on ClassicCars.com. “This Regal included many Slick and fast this dark comedy poses a question that is ever topical extra appointments throughout,” including 24 options and for a contemporary society desperately trying to chart it’s path accessories. through the minefield of technology - the internet, television, online The car was shipped to Selma, Alabama, where it gaming and film, where violence and sexual themes are common was sold by Driggers Motor Company. “The first owner’s place; What is the effect that these actually have on young and vul- information is unknown but the second owners were Mr and nerable minds? What happens when the Director of these films Mrs Winfred Brown,” the dealer says. comes face to face with the product - and how does he deal with the After a few years, the Browns sold the car to Mr devil he has created. and Mrs. L.G. White. “Mr White passed away in 1972 and the car was garaged with 65,222 actual miles showing on In an era of GCI, superheroes, uncensored violence and “ Me Too “, the odometer.” Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firepower of a hit After 38 years in storage, the car was purchased in squad. 2010 by Mr and Mrs Charlie Attaway of Oxford, Georgia. “While Charlie was restoring the car he took it com- Tickets are $20.00 / each and only 80 seats available so pletely apart and found two pieces of paper under the back Book early to avoid disappointment. seat. On those pieces of paper was the name Winfred Contact - Ken Wortlehock - 0401 430 089 Brown. One of the pieces of paper also showed an address Chris Rodgers - 0407 969 402 in Selma, AL.” Greg Ricket - 0438 861 954 So Attaway searched out and found Winfred Brown, a friendship quickly formed and when the resto- ration was completed, the Attaways trailered the car to Selma for Brown to see. The restoration was complet- ed in 2014 and the advertisement details the car’s re- turn to factory specification. The seller also details the pedal car, which was produced in Italy. “The sheet -metal body was stamped from 30 separate pieces and is mounted onto two frame rails. “A total of 140 parts are required to make one of these cars.” Both the adult and child Studebakers are paint- ed in Black Cherry, an original 1951 Studebaker shade. The cars are offered for US$39,900. Bill Buys

May 2019 Early Auto Page 21 Bits And Pieces 1924 Studebaker Special Six tourer. Was part of the Brockwell Dodge Chrysler 318 V8 motor no fan or flywheel, but otherwise collection and driven to Studebaker National Meet by Maurice in complete. Turns over. Heads have been removed but are sitting late 90's to Hahndorf in SA and back. For more details contact place. New gasket set. Cast date 65. Has sawtooth rocker covers Colin on 0408 903 344. $18,000 Ono. (poly motor) $1400 ono 1924/25/26 Oldsmobiles 30 Series cars – 43 years of collecting 1936 Vauxhall Utility 14hp 6 1924 Tourer Restoration started – all body panels, wooden cylinder. Rare utility body, engine wheels 23”, old upholstery for patterns, original 6volt battery, runs, panels ready to bolt on, lots hood irons and bows, gauges, most all new wood. Old patterns of work already done, just needs included. Mostly complete car paint and trim, comes with many 1925 – major parts in place, disc wheels 21”, some body parts spare parts. Owner too ill to con- 1926 – chassis, motor, wooden wheels 21” tinue, price negotiable. Horace Books – History of Oldsmobile, parts list books, workshop manu- 0417 958 311 al, operator handbook. Selling due to ill health. Ph: Jeff Mills 0427 536 955 1951 Ford Custom Twin Spin- ner 4 Door V8 Manual Sedan Land Rover 1974 ex PMG series 3 Midnight Blue Paint Job with LWB. Been a restoration project and White Leather Upholstery Motor is ready for licensing. Engine over- completely rebuilt 2000, has haul, power train, braking system, only done approx. 4000km since steering, tyres and painted Post rebuild. Club License VCC -51. $35000 ono. Contact Allan Office Red. This is a low mileage Porteus 0419907554 vehicle and has the 4 cylinder petrol engine. $12000 93793467 Jim 1962 Toyota Dyna , smokey engine, ownership too old to fix. On concessional license in Wagin. Offers around $800. Jack Reconditioned cylinder 0427997009. heads to suit, Holden 186 1992 Mazda 323 Astina series Valiant slant 6 2 , Hatchback , automatic , 4 Chev 216 ( domed pis- cylinder engine , air condition- tons ) ing , amazing original condition , These heads have had the valves and seats refaced and are Charcoal Grey , excellent body ready to fit. $250 each Contact: Jim 93793467 no rust , interior like new , origi- nal tool kit , jack and owners manual . Fully licensed NP 3737 . Fantastic looking reliable nippy car . $4,000 Contact Neville Tan- WINTER AUTOJUMBLE ner 0409 376 372 Sunday June 30th Austin A30 AS2 grille and flying A Gates open at 6:30am mascot Excellent condition . Didn't use Dogs West, Cnr Ranford & them just want my money back $190 Warton Roads, Southern for both, Call Ron 0427612791 River. Enter from Warton Road. Bosch D4 Magneto fully restored Sellers $10 each; Buyers clockwise direction $500. 5 x 875 x $5 each. 105 beaded edge tyres $100. Contact: Frank Selley 0407445194 Enquiries to Rod Vogel English Ford V8 Engine (Ex Thames Truck) Turns over with Mobile: 0456 020 002; Lesley Gibbs Mobile: 0478 599 563 Starter. None runner. Offers Ph: 92916767 Don’t forget you can see these photos and all the Available from parts shed photos in this issue of Early Auto IN COLOUR on 7. 700 x 20 Tyres and 2 tubes; for a donation. the club’s website: http:// 1924 Rugby rolling chassis, Engine turns over freely, Good condition overall, Is www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au/early-auto- a good base for a restoration. The club magazine/ would like a donation of $ 350 Contact Neil Pitman, Email: [email protected] Ph: 9398 6312

1968 Dodge AT4 tow truck concessionally licenced . Slant 6 motor, 58290 original miles. Spare grill, windscreen, steering wheel, head lights plus other small bits. Complete workshop manual. All towing equipment in place. Runs well $14,500 ono Selling due to ill health. Ph: Jeff Mills 0427 536 955

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(Inc), Meetings held on the 4th Thursday in each month (except December) in the Club P O Box 79, Bentley WA 6982 Rooms, 265 Hale Road (Cnr Tonkin Highway), Wattle Grove commencing at 8pm A.B.N. 16 234 602 729 Web Site: Parts shed & library open most Wed mornings www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au Club room bookings - 9453 2728 CLUB CONTACTS: Secretary Murray Connell [email protected] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Treasurer David Staniforth -Smith [email protected] PRESIDENT Tony Hume [email protected] Ph: 0457 678 898 MODEL T FORD SECTION email: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Terry Duke Ph: 9293 4349 Chairman Alan Long [email protected] ph: 0407 773 358 [email protected] Secretary John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254 SECRETARY Alex Kirkwood Ph: 9419 1654 Treasurer: Richard Brisbane -Cohen 14 Trillo Rd, Subiaco 6008 ph: 9381 8279 Secretary’s email: [email protected] MUSTANG AND SHELBY SECTION Email: [email protected] (ALL mail to the Club Post Office Box as at top of this page PLEASE) Chairman Roger Bell Ph: 9364 2474 TREASURER Secretary Sally Bell Ph: 9364 2474 John Heydon, 23 Melville Beach Rd, Applecross ph: 0409594885 STUDEBAKER SECTION Mail: 28 Concorde Drive, High Wycombe. 6057 Treasurer’s email: [email protected] Chairman Jim Wade 94371610/0419 969 783 [email protected] MEMBERS Ian Baxter ph: (08) 9381 6808 Secretary Esther Robertson 0414 723 821 [email protected] John Oldland ph: (08) 9291 6254 Treasurer Leonie Wade 0419 969 783 [email protected] Esther Robertson ph: 0414 723 821 ALBANY BRANCH P.O. Box 307, Albany, 6330 Roger Bell ph: 9364 2474 Club rooms address: - Kitson Road, Gledhow Email [email protected] Andrew Wearmouth ph: 9330 5459 Chairman Les Checketts ph: 0403 681 554 CONCESSIONAL LICENCE REGISTRAR Secretary Jenny Sinclair ph: 9841 2652 Email [email protected] David Reid, 205 Bailey Rd, Glen Forrest, 6071 ph: 0431 929 684 Treasurer Robert Hickling 220 Mercer Road , Albany 6330 ph: 9844 7476 Email: [email protected] BUSSELTON BRANCH P.O. Box 428, Busselton, 6280 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRAR (Acting) Club rooms address: Cnr Queen St and Marine Tce, Busselton Aileen Stockdale, 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 ph:(08) 9252 1292 Chairperson Stuart Pearson 56 Kwenda Loop, Capel ph 0407190846 Email: [email protected] Secretary Russell Chinnery P O Box 428 Busselton 6280 ph 0419 933 620 EVENTS COORDINATOR Email: [email protected] Geoff Moor, Email: [email protected] ph 0418 929 035 Treasurer Ian Ellson ph: 0448 427 950 SPARE PARTS COORDINATORS CHITTERING BRANCH Brian Thompson ph: 0447 227 644 Chairman Roland Thomasson, 19 Hart Drive, Chittering 0431429590 Neil Pitman ph: 9398 6312; mobile 0406097282 Secretary Di Broad 9576 0311 [email protected] BUILDING AND PREMISES CHAIR Lyle Metcalf ph: 0417 993 631 Treasurer Alvera Gibbs 34 North Ave, Bullsbrook 0488 118 492 —-o0o— - COLLIE BRANCH P.O. Box 379 Collie W.A. 6225 CLUB MEETING HOST Nevis Dowding ph: 9275 8994 Club rooms address: Medic Street, Collie EARLY AUTO EDITOR Geoff Moor (see inside front cover) Chairman John Rexworthy 0407 092 622 E: [email protected] LIBRARIANS Christine and John Howell ph: 9359 1176 Secretary Hamish Pipe 0497 156 755 email: [email protected] PROPERTY OFFICER Ian Stratton ph: 0406 398 588 Treasurer Wayne Millman0408477472 email: [email protected] AFFILIATED CLUBS DONNYBROOK BRANCH Vintage Motorcycle Club of WA Secretary - Jim Douglas ph: 9401 6763 Chairman Doug Bishop 9731 2998 email: [email protected] Buick Owners Club of Western Australia Inc. Bev Nicholson ph: 9405 7451 Secretary Suzanne Smithers 9731 1395 email: [email protected] Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club of W.A. Tom Saggers ph: 92931915 Treasurer Pam Licciardello 9731 0106 email: [email protected] South West Veteran Car Club, PO Box 482, Bunbury EASTERN GOLDFIELDS BRANCH DATING OFFICERS Club Rooms address: 13 Whitlock Street Kalgoorlie Veteran Ray Coyle, 19 Irwin St, Henley Brook ph: (08) 9296 1046 Chairman Graham Duncan 190 Cheetham St, Kalgoorlie6430 ph 0428853882 Alex Selley, 5 Tuckey Place, Golden Bay ph: (08) 9537 3409 Secretary Garth Irvin 84 Davis St, Boulder 6432 Vintage Philip Stockdale, 6 Oxley Pl, Darlington ph: (08) 9252 1292 Ph 0418 901 850 [email protected] Post Vintage John McLean 30 Addison Way, Warwick ph: (08) 9448 2120 Treasurer Geoff Paynter P O Box 870 Kalgoorlie 6430 ph: 9021 5712 Military Norm Chester 3 Myrtle Street Walliston ph: (08) 9291 6767 ESPERANCE BRANCH PO Box 2409, Esperance 6450 FIRST LICENCE VEHICLE EXAMINERS Branch Email Address: [email protected] Murray Lizatovich ph: 9299 6774 Chairman Norm Hanks 0427444125 Rick Beazley ph: 9419 3149 Secretary Merle Hanks 0427444120 David Reid—email: [email protected] ph: 0431 929 684 [email protected] John McLean ph: 0417 189 475 Treasurer Judy Shaw 0427715180 Glenn Hodda ph: (08) 9537 7052 KATANNING & DISTRICTS BRANCH Philip Stockdale ph: (08) 9252 1292 Postal Address: 10 Omdurman St Wagin WA 6315 VEHICLE SCRUTINEERS Chairman Edward Pugh Ph 0428 711 124 Albany Les Checketts—Scrutineer ph: 0403 681 554 Secretary Ron Hollands Email: [email protected] 0427621791 David Kinnear —Authenticity officer ph: (08) 9841 3303 Treasurer Garry Griffiths Email: [email protected] Graham Wright—Authenticity officer ph: 0427 907 769 MIDWEST BRANCH P.O. Box 1900 Geraldton 6531 Warren Blackwood Alan Duns, Jim Harkins, Fred Doust—no contacts provided Chairman Mark Hatch P.O. Box 975 Geraldton 6531 ph 0438 051 016 COUNCIL MOTORING CLUBS REPRESENTATIVES email : [email protected] Geoff Moor ph: 0418 929 035; Esther Robertson ph:(08) 9454 5826 Secretary Margaret Hatch 0438 051 016 email: [email protected] CLUB ROOM BOOKING AGENT ph: (08)9453 2728 Treasurer Mike Marsh 9938 1150 email: [email protected] WEBMASTER John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254 PEEL BRANCH P.O. Box 31, Mandurah, 6210 SECTION AND BRANCH CONTACTS: - Chairman David Munro E. [email protected] 0419 946 787 VETERAN SECTION Section Rooms, Wireless Hill, Applecross Secretary Dianne McIntosh E: [email protected] 9582 8846 Chairman Linton Sharp [email protected] ph: 9242 4541 Treasurer Jamie Easton E: [email protected] 0405 246 409 Secretary Bob Henley 6 Carob Tree Place, Lesmurdie, 6076 ph: 9291 7272 WARREN/BLACKWOOD BRANCH P0 Box 21 Manjimup WA 6258 Treasurer Nevis Dowding 40 Wandarrie Avenue, Yokine, 6060 ph: 9275 8994 Chairman Phill Craft email [email protected] ph: 9772 4989 VINTAGE SECTION Secretary Deb Weston email [email protected] ph: 0428464043 Chairman Rod Vogel mobile 0456020002. email: [email protected] Treasurer John Jonker 0439411351 email: [email protected] Secretary Lesley Gibbs 21 Bellevue Tce, Fremantle Ph: 6420 2535, 0478 599 563 YORK BRANCH P O Box 326 York WA 6302 Treasurer Richard Whitehead Ph: 9361 1258, 0402002469 Chairperson Gary Byfield 9641 1741; 0414 885 338 e: [email protected] POST VINTAGE SECTION Secretary Regina Michel -Huessy 9643 1074 e: [email protected] Chairman Ken Wortlehock [email protected] 0401 430 089 Treasurer Leo Pendergrast 0439 331 246 e: [email protected] Secretary Greg Ricket [email protected] 0438861954 Treasurer Chris Rogers 1/5 Haig St, Ashfield 6054 0407969402 Change of Mailing Address and HUMBER & ROOTES GROUP SECTION non -delivery of Early Auto —contact: Chairman Alan Wegner Ph: Mob: 0400443152 [email protected] Secretary Terrance Chin [email protected] Treasurer Gary Slater 9641 2806 [email protected] Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 MILITARY SECTION ph: (08) 9252 1292 Chairman Bob Wise [email protected] Email: [email protected]

May 2019 Early Auto Page 23 60th Anniversary Lunch at Sandalford’s Winery 5th May 2019

Some 140 + people enjoyed lunch to celebrate the Club’s anniversary. Members who were at the Foundation Meeting, December 19 58 and are still members received a token. Centre photo: Kelvin Pepper with President Tony Hume. Right: George Long. A clock was also presented to Stan Cook’s son to take back to Stan. Harry Murray who also attended very the first meeting came along to renew friendships with old acquaintances.

The Club’s 1925 Flint tourer (left) and 1910 Fully buggy took pride of place

A few of the faces on the day —more photos next month