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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
Hosts of the greatest rally in the south!
“THE FAMILY CLUB” Proudly affiliated with the PO BOX 598 Council of Heritage Motor Clubs WAGGA WAGGA NSW NSW Inc., & the NSW 2650 Southern Motoring Association Inc.
ESTABLISHED 1967 Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com (just Google wwvvmcinc)
WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB REFLECTION — APRIL 2019
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NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN
AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED
ESTABLISHED 1967 INCORPORATED 1987
OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT Annie Taylor 0427 544 150 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 0412 065 898 [email protected]
SECRETARY Janelle Clout 0418 253 010 [email protected] TREASURER Brian Hanson 0269 223 316 [email protected] MAGAZINE EDITOR Sue Kelly 0428 616 921 [email protected] SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Stuart Le Lievre 0448 175 752 [email protected] REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 0269 202 379 [email protected] RALLY DIRECTOR Phil Hoey 0418 673 186 [email protected] PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER Ian Holgate 0269 219 772 PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 0269 264 947 [email protected] CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER Lou Debono 0423 965 005 [email protected]
SUB – COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY PUBLICITY Stuart Le Lievre Lou Debono Gerald Rainbird Sue Kelly Phil Hoey Julie Rockliff Bob Maslin Bob Smith John Rockliff Stuart LeLievre Annie Taylor Robyn Petts Craig Kelly John Rockliff Peter Billingham Rob LeLievre Janelle Clout Pam Tarlinton Annie Taylor Wayne Clout Ian Condon Chris Billingham Peter Fitzpatrick Pam Tarlinton Ian Holgate Wayne Clout Brian Hanson Brian Hanson Rob Le Lievre Ian Holgate Craig Kelly Julie Rockliff Brian Hanson Colleen Rainbird MEETINGS Monthly meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Friday of each month at the clubrooms, corner of Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. All members, guests and visitors are welcome. CLUB EVENTS Club events are held on various days during the year. Please check the "Coming Events" section of this newsletter for details. For vehicles on “Club Plates”, a copy of the club magazine with the ‘Events calendar’ showing the sanctioned events must be in the member’s vehicle when on these specific events. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS The Club's Statement of Objects is as follows: For the association of persons interested in Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Post Classic motor vehicles. To encourage the restoration, preservation, use and display of these vehicles and associated literature, films, photographs, tape recordings and video tapes. To demonstrate the capabilities of these vehicles by engaging in competitions including economy trials, regularity runs, observation events, motorkhanas, concourse competitions and vehicle rallies. To encourage goodwill, friendship, and communication between members of this Club, and between members of this Club and all other persons, clubs and associations having like Objectives.
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Held at the Clubrooms, Docker & Morgan Sts. Wagga Wagga * John reported that Julie has turned a corner and Meeting opened by Vice President B. Maslin at is starting to improve 7.30pm *Alpine Tour- Great run, had good weather, good PRESENT: 25 times, good company. 1 medivac, but Julie is on APOLOGIES: 11 the up. VISITOR: 1 PAST EVENTS PREVIOUS MINUTES Members attended It was moved by J. Clout 2nd L. DeBono that the Midweek Run 15 people minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 1st Music at midday March 2019 and as read at the April Meeting be Social Day accepted. Carried Breaky in the park 20 + people Lockhart Truck Show BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Alpine Tour 24 people Nil Meeting Closed 8.20pm CORRESPONDENCE IN *SMA Minutes *Resignation letter from S. Baistow The minutes of the March Meeting of the *Membership renewal from SMA Southern Motoring Association Inc. are located *Invite to Willans Hill School Transport Day 13th in the Members Section of the Club website. May https://wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com/members- *Invite to Jerilderie Show n Shine 19th May section/
CORRESPONDENCE OUT
*Nil PROFILE MARCH BUSINESS FROM CORRESPONDENCE “WHO AM I?” Nil March 2019 is Ian Holgate
TREASURERS REPORT B. Hanson moved 2nd J Clay that the report as tabled be accepted carried
EVENTS : Stuart reported on coming events. RALLY: Phil gave a run down on rally preps. All going well . Dr Joe McGirr has been invited to open CAKES AND SLICES FOR RALLY the rally Remember that we need lots of cakes, slices,
biscuits etc for our rally afternoon tea. Why not CLUB GROUNDS: Lou will be getting the sprinklers start cooking today and pop it in the freezer so we fixed before summer. Working bee prior to rally, don’t have that last minute rush. Sunday 26th May starting at 9am.
GENERAL BUSINESS * SMA Minutes. Rob gave a run down on the meeting. You will find the full minutes on our website.
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WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB - Page 4 REFLECTION — APRIL 2019 ALPINE TOUR, 18-22 MARCH, 2019. Participants: Chris & Pete (XP), Brian & Cheryl (Merc), Rob & Bob (Chrysler), Pam & Robyn (Merc), Ian & Janette (Modern), Stu & Di (ZD), Ian & Chris (XB), Charles & Trish (1800), Gerald & Colleen (’67 Mustang), Craig & Sue (’60 Panelvan), John & Julie (XT), Annie & Laurie (Statesman).
Above: The gang at Apex Park, and below: At Scott & Meryle’s
WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB - Page 5 REFLECTION — APRIL 2019 The team (excluding Charles & Trish who joined us at Thredbo) got away from Apex Park a bit after 9.00 and proceeded to Rosewood for morning tea, then Tumbarumba where most bought lunch to consume at Paddys River Falls. Despite the drought, there was a good flow of water over the falls. Next, on to Tooma and afternoon tea at Scott & Meryle’s property, then on to Corryong for our first night. It was an easy stroll from the Motel to the pub for dinner. Day two: a bit of a look around Corryong including the Man From Snowy River Museum, then on to Thredbo for two nights, having lunch at Khancoban. The Chrysler got a bit hot on the climb and needed a rest not far from the top. No other troubles were reported.
Above: Some of the group at Scammell’s Lookout before the big steep climb up to Thredbo
A stop at Leatherbarrel Creek for a cuppa
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About half of the group climbed Mt Kosciuszko the next morning, taking the ski lift then a 13km return walk to the summit (2 hours up, 1.5 hours back). Weather conditions were excellent. Rocky consumed the most oxygen!
Heading off We made it!!
On the way back to the base Who are these two lovebirds?
Gerald risking his life on the BobSled track Exploring the track – how far to the top?
WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB - Page 7 REFLECTION — APRIL 2019 Day four: Thredbo to Talbingo via the Cooma Wrecking Yard was the longest drive of the trip. 4000 vehicles on 20 acres is a huge number to look at. The older stuff is pretty well picked over but still worth a look for that illusive part. Those not interested in the wrecking yard had a look around the shops in Cooma. The clouds closed in as we drove to Talbingo and many cars copped a good downpour with thunder and lightening. IanH confided that he and ChrisH were so close to a lightening strike that he was forced to utter a profanity and to check that he still had a boot lid. We enjoyed a pre-booked dinner at Talbingo Lodge. Julie had avoided the drive home by catching an ambulance and Careflight chopper to Canberra Hospital. Rocky gave regular updates by text message. Day five: homeward bound via Tumut, again through heavy rain.
Special thanks to Rob and ChrisB for organising this event. Stu, Events Director
EXTRAS Just a couple of little things along the way:
And some of us had to brave the water to rescue their lift pass from an icy stream. Luckily no one got wet or it would have been a very cold We worked out why the FitzPatricks couldn’t come. trip down the mountain. There is NO RUNNING on the path to the top of Mt Kosciuszko.
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Nigel Grint, father of Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) owns one of the original cars used in the making of the movie. It is now on display at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, England. The car used in the movie is a turquoise 1962 Ford Anglia.
Sudoku # 35 Solution
Sudoku #36
Birth Place: The Rock, NSW. Lives: Wagga Wagga, NSW. First School: Holbrook Primary School. Ford/Holden: Ford. First Employment: Apprentice Fitter & Turner. Grandchildren: 4 DNA: 63% GB; 32% Ireland, Scotland, Wales; 2% Sweden; 2% Norway; 1% Baltic States. Marital Status: Married. Interests: Historic Vehicles, Genealogy. Favourite Actor: John Cleese.
Most Important Thing: Family.
Dream Holiday: Route 66 in a ’66 Mustang.
WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB - Page 9 REFLECTION — APRIL 2019 whitefella found the land, blackfellas were running it. No taxes, No debt, Plenty kangaroo, Plenty fish, MOWING Women did all the work, Medicine man free, Aboriginal ROSTER man spent all day hunting and fishing, All night having sex." Saturdays 2019 Then the elder leaned back and smiled: "Only bloody 27th April whitefella stupid enough to think he could improve on Craig Kelly* a system like that.” Contributed * Denotes “Main Will McAfee Contact” in charge of
11th May organising a key. Rob LeLievre* David Sides The date indicated is the weekend you must 25th May mow. If you cannot Ian Holgate* make it, please contact Adrian Clout the “Main Contact” to make other 8th June arrangements or Stuart LeLievre* change places with Peter Billingham somebody from another weekend.
22nd June Phil Hoey mows the Bob Maslin* main lawns and you only Laurie Taylor have to do around the gardens, the edges and 6th July clean the toilets. Brian Hanson * Chris Mooney The full 2019 mowing roster is on the Member 20th July Section of the website. Loue DeBono* Bob Smith
Where did Whitefella go wrong?
A ninety year old aboriginal elder sat in his humpy eyeing two government 'Welfare' officials sent to interview him. HELP US SUPPORT THE BIGGEST
One official said to him: "You have observed the white MORNING TEA man for 90 years. You have seen his wars and his Please bring along a plate and make a technological advances. You have seen his progress and the damage he has done." donation for this great cause. SUPPER WILL BE HELD AFTER THE The elder nodded in agreement. The official continued: MAY GENERAL MEETING, FRIDAY 3RD "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the whitefella go wrong?" MAY
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REFLECTION — APRIL 2019 GETITOUT&GETITGOING Coming Events – Events Calendar POINTS SCORE BONUS POINTS BONUS WOULD MEMBERS WHO ARE INTENDING TO ATTEND AN EVENT PLEASE NOTIFY THE SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR BY EITHER PHONE OR EMAIL, HOPING YOUR NAME MAY ENTICE OTHER MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EVENT.
CLUB EVENTS Friday, 5th April, 2019 GENERAL MEETING Start at the clubrooms at 7.30 pm. Please bring a plate to share for 2 2 supper. Sunday 7th April, 2019. Ian Holgate RESTORATION RUN – Short run departing clubrooms 9.00am, finishing at the Holgates for 2 4 0428 219 772 BYO morning tea and view progress on the Jewett. Monday 15th April, 2019 Sue Kelly MAGAZINE NIGHT (Sub committee members) 7.00pm. 0 0 Thursday 11th April, Phil Hoey RALLY MEETING 7.30pm – ALL WELCOME 0 0 2019. 0418 673 186 20th March, 2019. Pam Tarlinton MID WEEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30pm and arvo tea somewhere. 1 1 0429 966 684 Wednesday 17th April, Pam Tarlinton MID WEEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30pm and arvo tea somewhere. 1 1 2019. 0429 966 684 Thursday 25th April, ANZAC DAY Attend event of your choice. 0 0 2019 Tuesday, 30th April, Rob Le Lievre ROB’s SOCIAL DAY 10 Willow Tree Place, Springvale, 9.30am. Bring along a project to work 1 1 2019. 0419 445 625 on. Unlimited verbal assistance available. Monday 29th April, 2019 COMMITTEE MEETING 7.30am at the Clubrooms. 0 0 Friday 3rd May, 2019 GENERAL MEETING Start at the clubrooms at 7.30 pm. Please bring a plate to share for our 2 2 contribution to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Monday 13th May, 2019 TRANSPORT DAY, WILLANS HILL SCHOOL 10.00am morning tea, 10.30am interactive display. 1 2 Names to Stu please. Sunday 26th May, 2019 CLUBROOMS CLEANUP in preparation for the June Rally, starting 9.00am. 2 4
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EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST Sunday, 7thApril, 2019. Tom Marmont 2019 SOUTH WEST GET TOGETHER, Goulburn. Advise numbers by 1 April. (02) 4822 0716 6th & 7th April, 2019 OVER 50’s CLASSIC, Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club. Open to cars 50 years or older. Stu has entry form. Saturday 20th April, 2019. Damien Black CRUISERS MOTORING CLASSIC SHOW & SHINE #1 Oval Carpark, 15-59 Palm Ave, Leeton. 8.00am – 1.00pm. 0415 353 914 3rd, 4th, 5th, May, 2019 AUTUMN TOUR 2019 Orange District Antique Motor Club, for pre 1931 vehicles. Stu has entry form. Entries close 19th April. Saturday, 11th May, 2019 CROOKWELL POTATO FESTIVAL SHOW & SHINE Stu has entry form. Saturday, 11th May, 2019 GALA OPEN DAY – Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club 20th Anniversary. Stu has flyer. 17th-20th May, 2019 CHMC ANNUAL RALLY, Griffith. Stu has entry form. Entries close 15th March or 180 entries. 17th-18th May, 2019 43rd HISTORIC WINTON Complimentary display ticket application form available from Stu Sunday 19th May, 2019 Colin Sweeney JERILDERIE NED KELLY SHOW & SHINE 0427 861 070 SWAP MEETINGS 7th April, 2019 31st GOULBURN, Goulburn Recreation Showground, Braidwood Rd, Goulburn. 14th April, 2019 Linda Hine LITHGOW, 0418 688 006 21st July, 2019 Site bookings WAGGA WAGGA, 0458 454 477 11th August, 2019 Geoff COONABARABRAN, 0429 441 481 LONG TERM PLANS 28th March-4th April, Christine Stevens AHMF NATIONAL RALLY – Albury/Wodonga. 2020 0419 789 151 AH July/Aug 2020 Rob Le Lievre OUTBACK QUEENSLAND 7th October, 2020 Colleen Rainbird HUP RALLY – WWVVMC is catering. 2021 Rob Le Lievre TASMANIA, East Coast
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