Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc

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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club

Hosts of the greatest rally Inc. in the south! “THE FAMILY CLUB” Proudly affiliated with the P O BOX 598 Council of Heritage Motor Clubs WAGGA WAGGA NSW NSW Inc, & the NSW 2650 Southern Motoring Association Inc. ESTABLISHED Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com 1967 (just Google wwvvmc)

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REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN

AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED

Established 1967 Incorporated 1987

OFFICE BEARERS

PRESIDENT Rob Le Lievre 6971 1829 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 6921 4147 [email protected] SECRETARY Chris Billingham 6922 4674 [email protected] TREASURER Brian Hanson 6922 3316 [email protected] MAGAZINE EDITOR Stuart Le Lievre 6926 1132 [email protected] SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Ian Holgate 6921 9772 [email protected] REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 6920 2379 [email protected] RALLY DIRECTOR Ray Harrison 69312507 [email protected] PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER Sue Kelly 69255239 [email protected] PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 69264947 [email protected] CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER John Rockliff 69264947 [email protected]

SUB-COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY Ian Holgate John Rockliff Gerald Rainbird Stuart Le Lievre Ray Harrison Bob Maslin Ian Holgate Peter Billingham Sue Kelly Brian Hanson Craig Kelly Peter FitzPatrick Ian Holgate Rob Le Lievre Peter FitzPatrick David Campbell Bob Maslin Wayne Clout Chris Billingham Stuart Le Lievre Wayne Clout John Rockliff Brian Hanson 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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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 4th March 2016 1st April 2016

Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by Vice President Bob Maslin Meeting opened by President R Le Lievre 7.30pm 7.35pm PRESENT: 11 APOLOGIES: 13 VISITORS: 0 PRESENT: 26 APOLOGIES: 12 VISITORS: 2

MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Bob Maslin seconded Margaret It was moved Chris Billingham seconded Phil Maguire that the minutes from the Monthly Hoey that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting Meeting held on the 5th February and as read at held on the 4th March and as read at the April the March 2016 meeting be accepted. Carried. 2016 meeting be accepted. Carried

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES MINUTES David Maguire membership approved and Progress is going well with Tumbarumba club. becomes a full club member . Carried. Rolls Royce – Dawn Patrol Rally 16 September – members have shown interest in joining them for CORRESPONDENCE IN tea at the RSL club 6.30pm $35/h (app). Phil Mudie changes to importation rules for older Infestation of ants – seems to be under control. vehicles. Ruth Foster enquiry relating to setting up a club CORRESPONDENCE IN in Tumbarumba. Lap of the Main update Lockhart truck show. Chev Classic 1st 6 cylinder tour for Chevrolets Rolls Royce rally in September, inviting club built between 1929-1939 11-16 July members to join them for dinner at RSL. Wil Triggs regarding WW2 Willys Jeep – looking Life Line Central West Bathurst rally 15th May. for a mechanic Australia Post office box renewal. CHMC Renewal Notice Building and contents insurance renewal. CHMC Annual General Meeting Arthur J Gallagher – Insurance Renewal CORRESPONDENCE OUT Aust Post renewal CHMC – apology for the AGM March 2016. NRMA sponsorship $400 Dawn Patrol (Rolls Royce Club) invitation to be WWCC request for copy of Liability ins, read at March meeting for follow up in April. Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Shepparton Swap 11/9/16 BUSINESS ARISING FROM Biggest Morning Tea –following May meeting CORRESPONDENCE Nil. NSW Southern Motoring meeting Sat. in Yass. Donation from RIC Electrics and Power Plus for COMMITTEE MEETING Nil. June Rally. Reserve Force Day 11am Sunder 3 July. TREASURER’S REPORT For Sale 1963 Holden Special. No report available held over until the April Brochure – Solar lighting. meeting as treasurer in Tasmania. CORRESPONDENCE OUT GENERAL BUSINESS WWCC Certificates of Currency. Infestation of ants in the club room at start of the meeting, attracted by food crumbs on the floor BUSINESS ARISING FROM and to the rubbish bin. Ants summarily executed CORRESPONDENCE humanely with fly spray. David Sides will control Lap of the Main – photo’s are being screened on ants with Ant Rid at their next area near the rear council chambers wall till 6th April. sliding doors. NSW Southern Motoring – will be discussing . Classic Log Book and update on heavy vehicles PAST EVENTS – Rob will attend. Members attended the following:- Solar lighting – will investigate further and Margaret Maguire – Ford rally in Geelong discuss at Committee Meeting.

MEETING CLOSED at 8.30pm

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COMMITTEE MEETING LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE Permit to Move – will revisit once trial period of log book is complete. AN IRISHMAN'S FIRST DRINK Working bees required – see Reflection for WITH HIS SON dates. Rally – donations/sponsorship required. Media While reading an article last night about fathers has been contacted. and sons, memories came flooding back to the Carpet needs cleaning prior to rally. time I took me son out for his first pint. Off we went to our local pub only two blocks from TREASURER’S REPORT our house. Brian moved, seconded Sue Kelly that the I got him a Guinness. He didn't like it, so I drank report as tabled be accepted .Carried. it. Then I got him a Kilkenny's, he didn't like that GENERAL BUSINESS either, so I drank it. We will have a site at the Junee swap Sunday Finally, I thought he might like some Harp 2/3/16. Lager? Kevin is back working on the 29 Chev truck, He didn't. So I drank it. Lawrie is up to wiring on his Buick and Ian C I thought maybe he'd like whiskey better than has the Volvo on H plates. beer, so we tried a Jameson's—nope! Friday 1st was the last night out at Masters with In desperation, I had him try that rare Redbreast, the car display – looks like it may be moved to Ireland's finest. Harvey Norman carpark later in the year – Phil He wouldn't even smell it. will advise. What could I do but drink it! Bob will organise to have carpets cleaned end By the time I realized he just didn't like to drink, I of April. was so drunk I could hardly push his stroller back Thanks Merv for your detailed report on the lead home. up to your non-attendance at Temora. Great to hear that Julie’s op is done, we all wish Contributed by Rocky. her the best – all our love xx. Rob and Bob signed off on Westpac Feb & March.

PAST EVENTS Members attended the following:- Lockhart Truck Show Junee Rhythm & Rail Tassie Trip Midweek Run Jindera Swap HELP US SUPPORT THE Corowa Military Run BIGGEST MORNING TEA COMING EVENTS Ian reported on coming events; check the PLEASE BRING ALONG A PLATE events page for these. AND MAKE A DONATION FOR JUNE RALLY THIS GREAT CAUSE. Catering meeting Monday 4th April Rally meeting 11th April Rally Badge has been chosen. SUPPER WILL BE HELD AFTER Pettsy is working on trophies THE MAY MEETING MEETING CLOSED at 9.21pm Chris Billingham –Secretary The Rainbirds have departed on their trip in their FOR SALE recently fitted out bus, a project they declared on 1925 Buick Roadster, partly restored, new tyres Facebook to be 98% complete. and radiator, goes well, spare parts, $12,000. Contact: Scot Paton of Tooma, ph 69484506 Ed. can’t help but wonder what jobs are in that missing 2%.

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EVER WONDER WHAT BECAME OF DENNIS THE MENACE? MOWING ROSTER

23 April Ian Holgate* Laurie Taylor * Denotes key holder. 7 May The date indicated is the Stu Le Lievre* weekend you must mow. Peter Billingham If you cannot make it, please contact the key 21 May holder to make other Bob Maslin* arrangements or change Wayne Clout places with somebody from another weekend. 4 June Phil Hoey mows the main Brian Hanson* lawns and you only have Craig Kelly to do around the gardens, the edges and clean the 18 June toilets. Ray Harrison* The full 2016 mowing Chris Mooney roster is in the Member Section of the website.

LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE

AN IRISH TEXT MESSAGE

“Mary, I’m at the pub just having one more pint with the boys.

If I’m not home in 20 minutes, Ed’s comment:: Yes I know; I should avoid please read this message again”. politics and religion. Contributed by Rocky. Contributed by Rocky.

MID WEEK RUN 17 February 2016 MIDWEEK RUN 16 March 2016

This was our first run for the year. We had 15 The run this month was to the Uranquinty Bakery people and 8 cars: 2 vintage, 1 classic, 1 and surprisingly nobody got lost or side tracked commercial and 4 modern. The plan was to do a this time. The plan was to observe the progress drive by observation of the Governors Hill of the Kapooka bridge development. Travelling development. We left the club rooms travelling south, the new railway overpass (bridge) was not via North Wagga, the new roundabout at Byrnes very visible but more visible returning north, Rd Eunony Bridge, Tasman Rd/ Bakers Lane. however the course of the new road is fairly However, all was well until we crossed the Hwy. obvious. The coffee, tea and cakes were at the Only 3 cars made it to Governors Hill. One went bakery's usual best, the chit chat was at it's usual for petrol, another followed and got lost, 1 went best too but had nothing to do with the bakery. to Forest Hill, another back to town, another We had a mix of vintage, post vintage, classic wasn't sure. We who made it to GH decided we and modern vehicles and 12 in attendance - a would just head back to SW Bakery. We got good effort as some of the regulars were away there and discovered all those who went missing on the Tassie tour; Geoff & Robyn Petts, David & found their way there quite ok so all was well Lorna Bredin, Grant McRae, Kim ?? (CHACA), again. Maybe the route pre briefing instructions Geoff & Faye Thomas, Pam & self, David Sides weren't quite clear enough. and Clive Jones. It was good to see Clive after a long time. Until next time, Until next time, Ray T Ray T

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SOME TASSIE TOUR 2016 PHOTOS

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WONDERS OF WYNYARD

Just a few of the vehicles on display at Wonders of Wynyard, Tasmania. Many are from the Francis Ransley veteran car collection including the 1903 Model A, being one of two in the world and equal oldest Ford.

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The Tassie Trip The “Tassie Devils” have made it back safely to the “North Island” with many fond memories and stories. The scenery was so varied and beautiful and the roads were windy and steep, but I think most of us would have to agree that the amazing food was what kept us going and brought us together—if not every day, very often.

We experienced a beautiful fresh seafood, cheeses, chocolates, fudges, wines, whiskeys, pancakes, jams, sauces, raspberries, strawberries, honey, and not to forget, the famous Tasmanian apples, which were in abundance at road side stalls.

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It must be time to start planning the next adventure!

An interesting fact

Yarns Artwork in Silk in Deloraine—Tasmania Yarns is a large scale community art project of quilted, soft sculpture silk panels, one for each season, drawing you into the landscapes and lifestyles of the Meander Valley people. Yarns was created by more than 300 community members using numerous hand working techniques. 1,000,000 stitches and 10,000 hours 200 square metres of silk and enough thread to circle the world several times.

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Jean Hailes for Women's Health is an organisation for 5 Things to Know About Sleep women. They are committed to bringing women the most recent evidence based information, either via a 1. There is no set number of hours of sleep that posted out magazine or online newsletter. works for everyone. Check out jeanhailes.org.au 2. Worrying about getting enough sleep can make the situation worse. Don’t try and fight it. **************** 3. The best way to tell if you are getting enough Please contact me, Sue Kelly with contributions and sleep is how you feel during the day. ideas for the Ladies Magazine page. 4. Your brain will catch up on sleep by sleeping Phone; 69255239, 0428616921, or deeper, rather than longer Email: [email protected] 5. If you’re worried about your sleep cycles, see your doctor

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‘88 Mercedes—sagging rear end due to TASMANIA 2016 excessive shopping. VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT

‘36 Chrysler—no problems divulged. Squawk in ‘59 Morris—minor electrical problem , repaired front end ignored. with tape in 20 secs. Overtakes Buicks.

‘28 Chev—leaking #4 exhaust valve. Trailered ‘79 Saab—no problems divulged. home from Ross. Drive on/drive off ferry avoided freight charges.

‘60 FB Panelvan—Gear selector broke, welded up at Swansea. ‘27 Hupmobile—cracked wheel rim welded up.

‘26 Oldsmobile—broken axle replaced at ‘29 Buick—cracked radiator repaired New Seymour using spare. Spare/spare delivered Norfolk. Struggles to keep up with Morris. from Wagga not required. Two additional spares purchased at Launceston not required. Mazda MX5—no problems divulged. ‘50 Austin A40—flat tyre due to wrong size tubes. Lost oil near Yerong Creek on return journey—tilt tray home. ‘08 Prado—failed to proceed just out of Strahan. Tilt tray to Burnie. Replaced tank and pressure fuel pumps. Hire car for 10 days.

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