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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) INC. A0005442C APRILAPRIL 20152015 ABN87301244383 CONTENTS VOLUME 43 No.9
Club Information 1 Committee 2014-2015 2 Vice President’s Report 3 Over the Hill 5 Calendar/Coming Events 7 Annual General Meeting 9 Cruiserkhan Souvenir 11 Social News 20 MacFarlane Flat Adventure 25 Wheel Bearing weekend 26 News from ARB 27 Yarck Bushfire Plan 28 Member Business Directory 28
General Meetings: 7:30pm on Website: YARCK PROPERTY the 3rd Tuesday of each month http:www.tlccv.com.au Our property is a registered at Mulgrave Country Club Land for Wildlife property and MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Wellington Road (corner Jells no inference is drawn in the Joining Fee: $280.00 Road), Wheelers Hill publication that the sign or Membership: $145.00 Melways Ref 80 H1 registration has any other 2015 Cruiserkhana REINSTATEMENT OF PAST meaning. Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the MEMBERS The opinions expressed in the articles 1st Tuesday of each month & appearing in this magazine are not If a member rejoins the Club Life Members: Graeme Wilson, 2nd Tuesday each November at John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey, necessarily those of the Editor or the within 5 years, a joining fee is the Supper Room, Geelong Bill Dower, Alan Winch, Barrie Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia not applicable. (Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves the West Town Hall, 153 Pakington McCarthy, Harold Ross, Sandra If a member rejoins the Club right to delete where necessary any St. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2) Tanner, Brian Stewart, Charles section of any article, which has been after 5 years, they are required Norman, Ashley (Dec) &Judith sent for publication in the magazine. ENQUIRIES: Membership & to pay the joining fee and under- Williams, John Turbill, Garry Acceptance of advertisements does General to: take the Club’s Driver Cooper,Jan Chivers & Ken not necessarily imply endorsement of The Secretary Awareness course. Hildebrand products or associated companies or individuals by the Toyota Land Cruiser Toyota Land Cruiser Club Honorary Members: Ross McClure, RECOGNISED CLUB RADIO Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. PO Box 363, Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong HAWTHORN 3122 CHANNEL: 15 UHF Club Auditor: Chris Rumble
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COMMITTEE 2014 - 2015
President Driver Training Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Ian Ross John MIlls: [email protected] Brian Tanner [email protected] * Driver Training Course bookings [email protected] * Awareness Course certificates Emergency Response Coordinator Vice President Yarck Management Laurie Miles Brian Stewart [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Magazine Distribution Raffles & Supper Russell & Lesley Edwards Gabi & Grace Azzam Secretary Karen Wade Sandra Tanner [email protected] Trip Convenor [email protected] Club Shop Tony Middleditch Graham Cahill [email protected] * Register a Member’s trip Assistant Secretary * Assistance in trip preparation Sergeant-At-Arms Ian wells Russell Edwards [email protected] [email protected] Technical [email protected] Brett Dyson Social Coordinator [email protected] Treasurer Training * Book for participation in social events Alan McMeekin Matt Lilley [email protected] [email protected] • Club training courses co-ordinator Visitor Greeters Carol & Greg Edmunds Special Events Cruiserkhana Assistant Treasurer [email protected] [email protected] Steve de Mamiel • Shows & special event co-ordinator [email protected] Membership Barbara Bryant [email protected] GEELONG BRANCH * Membership renewals, name badges, President Committee Matt McPhee [email protected] Michael Schuettke contact detail changes [email protected] Librarian Wendy Wilson [email protected] Vice President Matt Lilley Committee * Borrow DVDs & books [email protected] Adam Takacs * Contributions to the Library [email protected] Secretary Jennie Harvie FWDV Delegate Tony Bryant [email protected] Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner: [email protected] [email protected] Social Webmaster Judith Williams Laurie Miles Advertising Sandra Tanner [email protected] Excursion Visits Coordinator
Activities Coordinator [email protected] Ian Ross [email protected]
MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES TRADING POST All articles, trip reports and other • Please submit articles as Word • Note: if selling a vehicle in the Trading contributions are welcome for inclusion in documents with no formatting. Post it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation the magazine. They must be in the (No fancy formats as it will only have to be (1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cash hands of the Editor by the first of the removed in preparing for publication). price, registration number or engine number month. In particular DO NOT embed pictures in are supplied. your documents Please send them to: ADVERTISING A TRIP The Editor, Overland Cruisering, • Images (photos) should be . • Note: All trips must be approved by the PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220 supplied as seperate JPEG files The higher resolution the better. As a guide Trip Convenor before they can be gazetted in Overland Cruisering. or email: [email protected] images should be of 300 pixel per inch with image files around 1-5MB fine. • If you have multiple images, please burn to All contributions MUST BE received by Members’ name and membership a CD and post to Editor rather than the 1st of the month. number must accompany all articles trying to email numerous images. ADVERTISERS and/or contributions. • Articles can be posted with normal photos. They will be scanned and returned to the Please support those companies that adver- author if a self-addressed envelope is tise in our magazine. Let them know you provided. saw their advert in Overland Cruisering.
ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DETAILS CURRENT? If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.
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UPDATE VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
utumn is always a busy time of the Ian Ross is recuperating well after his little reluctant to let go of the past. 4WD calendar as many trips are recent surgery. He was progressing well Hopefully with training and education we Abeing run and of course when he managed to slip and fracture his can assist each other to move forward in CruiserKhana 2015 has just been run. With ankle. Hopefully he gets plenty of rest and our changing world. So make sure you get the Challenge rights for the Team award recovers soon. your vote in. being taken away from the TLCCV last With Ian recovering, it means I have been Brian Stewart has asked if he could place year, TLCCV Team Ninja put up a sterling asked to step up from my recent appoint- a vintage Massey Harris Combine effort but were just pipped at the post in ment as Vice President and chair a few Harvester (in his collection) as part of the 2nd place by the Pajero2 team. Well done club meetings - in all, a good learning landscaping for the new bush hut. Your guys – perhaps next year we will wrestle curve for me. committee has agreed to this, and hope the cup back – thanks to Gunter Scheffel, Tony Middleditch has been very busy that many members will gain benefit from Rob Karkut and Wayne Jinks for heading checking out 4WD tracks near Mansfield viewing the harvester whenever they visit up Team Ninja. and the High Country. Tony is organizing the bush hut. Of course we must not forget the hard many trips for the FWDV 40th Anniversary April means it’s time to start thinking about working CruiserKhana committee who put weekend over the Queen’s Birthday week- our committee for 2015/2016. You will see in hours of hard work to make sure end in June. With a lot of input from Brian in this magazine, along with nomination CruiserKhana 2015 was a big success. & Sandra Tanner, this big anniversary forms plus proxy votes for those who will Behind the scenes, a big thank you also event is starting to take shape. So it looks be away. goes out to the ladies in the kitchen who like this will be a great event and one not to successfully served up meals to over 200 be missed. If you haven’t sent in your reg- people. Another big thanks to those mem- istration form yet, then hunt it down in the bers who acted as CruiserKhana mar- club magazine (closing date 22nd May). shals. With our club slowly moving into the elec- It has been a busy time for me as well, with tronic age, it is good to see so many mem- running some club trips, and having just bers responding to the club survey earlier returned from a fantastic Vic/SA Border this year and more recently, the voting for Track trip with 6 other vehicles. In addition future reading of our club magazine. to this, I am always busy writing fortnightly Sometimes, it is hard to change the way we Laurie Miles (1058) editions of Weekend Wrap, and this month do things. Electronic communications are TLCCV VICE PRESIDENT (before the April meeting) I will be running making our ability to get information to you a GPS training course. much quicker and easier. Some of us are a
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CALENDAR COMING TRIPS
INFORMATION FOR TRIP Course (Theory & Practical) and • All Club Trips gazetted in the Club trips are for club members LEADERS have filled in an Indemnity Form. Club Magazine must include a only. Non members are not • Trip leaders please note that • The Club Insurance Policy telephone number (or mobile) afforded insurance coverage by under the Constitution, members states that only Club Trips that and/or an email address for the the club and may jeopardise our may not take part in any club are gazetted in the Club purpose of booking on a trip. coverage. If you have any activities involving four-wheel Magazine and the Club website • Members please note that tele- queries they may be raised with driving unless they have com- are covered by the Club Public phone calls should not be made our Trip Coordinator, pleted the Driver Awareness Liability Policy. later than 8:30 pm. Tony Middleditch.
Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at [email protected]. All applications and payments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip. Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance. Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria
MAY VISIT TO WANDARRAH (Nissan Club property) - approx. 200kms from Melbourne Date: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May, 2015. Meeting Place: Caltex Servo, cnr. Sands Rd and North side of Princes Freeway, Longwarry. Time: Friday 1st at 6:45pm for 7:00pm departure. Limit: 10 vehicles. Standard: Medium - weather dependant. Fuel: Full tanks from home. Radio: 15 UHF Equipment: Vehicle in sound mechanical condition. Basic recovery gear. Overnight: Camping at the Nissan Club property for two nights, which can accommodate tents, camper trailers, caravans. Details: Leave Caltex vser o under the guidance of Nissan Club leaders, arrive Wandarrah & settle in. Saturday, drive the various tracks around the Wandarrah area - lunch on the tracks. Arrive back in time for happy hour & socialising. Sunday, short trip, lunch on the track, return to Wandarrah for pack up & early afternoon leave for home. All members need to bring own food & drink for the weekend. Wandarrah has hot showers & toilets but NO DRINKING WATER. Trip Leader: Garry Cooper: Email: [email protected]
MAY SIMPSON DESERT - EAST WEST CROSSING - Trip Full Date: Sunday 10th May to Thursday 21st May. Trip Leader: Harry King: Email: [email protected]
JUNE SANDY WYPERFELD TRAILER TRIP - (Queens Birthday weekend) - Trip Full Date: Friday 6th - Monday 8th June, 2015 Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
JUNE LOCK YOUR HUBS SIMPSON DESERT - Trip Full Date: Saturday 27th June - Friday 10th July 2015 Trip Leader: Simon Mustey & Sherry Salvesen: Email: [email protected]
JUNE/JULY THE OLD GHAN RAILWAY Date: Sunday 28th June (Melbourne) - Wednesday 8th July (Alice Springs) Meeting Place: To be advised. Time: To be advised. Limit: 8 vehicles - No pets. Genuine off-road trailers OK. Standard: Easy to medium, but adverse weather or track conditions could make some individual sections more difficult. New members most welcome. Fuel: Will be advised at pre trip meeting. Radio: Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHF Equipment: Good off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details will be provided at a pre trip meeting. Overnight: Primarily bush camping. Details: This trip follows the Oodnadatta Track, covering the historic route of the Old Ghan railway between Pt Augusta & Alice Springs. Side trips include Lake Eyre, Dalhousie Springs, Lamberts Centre, Chambers Pillar & other places of interest along the way. As this period falls within the July school holidays, children are most welcome. (I’ve invited my own 9yo granddaughter). Participants will each be asked to research an assigned historic or geographic aspect of this trip & to present a 10 minute spiel at the appropriate time as tour guide. Trip Leader: Don Bryant: Email: [email protected]
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CALENDAR
JUNE/JULY BIG RED BASH - BIRDSVILLE Date: Sunday 28th June - Sunday 12th July. (I will be there Saturday 27th June) Meeting Place: Pink Lakes (Lake Crosbie, Mallee H’way, 60km west of Ouyen to all weather gravel road,13km to main camp area). Time: 9:00am Limit: 6 vehicles. Standard: Easy-medium (weather dependent). Suitable for camper trailers. Fuel: Full tank from Ouyen Radio: 15 UHF Equipment: No dogs, genuine 4x4 camper trailers - not light duty road variants or caravans, standard DA recovery gear, genuine off road biased AT tyres or better with at least 50% tread, second spare tyre (carcass only if you are able to carry out a repair) plus suitable trailer spares. Overnight: Pink Lakes. Details: Birdsville from 3rd to 7th July for the Big Red Bash: http://www.bigredbash.com.au/bigredbash/index Travel via Birdsville Track & return through Corner Country. Free camping at Big Red. Overnight at Pink Lakes, Quorn, Farina, Mungerannie, Big Red, Innaminka, Tibooburra, Broken Hill. Trip Leader: Graham Cahill: Email: [email protected] JULY/AUGUST NT/QLD SAVANNAH EXCURSION Date: Sunday 12th July (Alice Springs) - Monday 3rd August (Cooktown) Meeting Place: To be advised. Time: To be advised. Limit: 8 vehicles - no pets. Standard: Easy - medium but subject to weather & track conditions Fuel: Will be advised at pre trip meeting. Radio: Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHF Equipment: Good off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details to be provided at a pre trip meeting. Overnight: Some campgrounds but primarily bush camping. Details: Commencing with the Finke River Gorge south of Alice Springs, this trip follows various roads/tracks north to the Keep River National Park in the far north west of the Territory. From there the trip follows the Savannah Way (in part) to Queensland taking in various other parks & points of interest before turning up the western side of Cape York to Kowanyama & Pormpuraaw. It then crosses to Cape Melville on the east coast & finishes in Cooktown. Trip Leader: Don Bryant: Mobile: 0411 430 198. Email: [email protected]
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Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with the CALENDAR COMING TRIPS Activity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview of the event.
May 1st – 3rd Visit to Wandarrah (Nissan Club July 25th & 26th Maintenance & Construction property) weekend May 2nd & 3rd DA Practical weekend August 1st & 2nd DA Practical weekend May 12th Yarck Management and DA Theory August 11th Yarck Management and DA Theory May 23rd & 24th Maintenance & Construction August 22nd & 23rd Maintenance & Construction weekend weekend May 30th & 31st DA Practical weekend August 29th & 30th DA Practical weekend June 5th – 8th FWDV 40th at Mansfield (Queen’s September 8th Yarck Management and DA Theory B/day w/end) September 19th & 20th Maintenance & Construction June 6th – 8th Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer trip weekend (Queen’s B/day w/end) September 26th & 27th DA Practical weekend June 9th Yarck Management and DA Theory October 13th Yarck Management and DA Theory June 20th & 21st Maintenance & Construction October 24th & 25th Maintenance & Construction weekend weekend June 28th – July 12th Big Red Bash – Birdsville November 7th & 8th DA Practical weekend June 28th – July 8th The Old Ghan Railway November 10th Yarck Management and DA Theory June 27th – July 10th Lock Your Hubs Simpson Desert trip November 21st & 22nd Monster Maintenance & June 27th & 28th DA Practical weekend Construction w/e July 12th – August 3rd NT/Qld Savannah Excursion November 28th & 29th DA Practical weekend July 14th Yarck Management and DA Theory December 8th Yarck Management WANTED – HELPERS FOR THE EXPLORE AUSTRALIA EXPO Our Club has again been offered a free 6m x 6m stand at the Showgrounds for the second Explore Australia Expo. Last year proved to be a big success with us gaining new members and lots of interest in our Club. We anticipate having a similar display to last year, but we can only achieve our goal if we have members helping. Set-up day is Wednesday 27th and/or Thursday 28th May, 2015 Open days are Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, 2015 Many hands make light work and we need volunteers to set up and to help man the stand over the three days of the Expo. Please help us by putting your name down. Those who will be helping on the stand will get free entry. Please contact Sandra Tanner: [email protected]
SHOW & TELL
MAY SHOW AND TELL GEOCACHING Geocaching is a world wide, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specfic set of GPS coordinatesand them attempt to find the Geocache hidden at that location. We welcome Geoff Jamieson tonight who will entice us into this fun world, not just for adults, but for children as well, and the many types of caches to be found on your travels. Don’t miss this different and exciting presentation Liz Mills Show & Tell Co-Ordinator (Please let me know if you have any suggests or a trip you would like to show)
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NEWS ANNUAL GENERALIP MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 21stJuly, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND ORDINARY MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE
Nominations of members for election as Officers and Ordinary Members of Committee are to be in writing and signed by two members, together with the consent of the nominee. Nominations may be posted, emailed or handed to the Secretary (Sandra Tanner) but must be received by Tuesday 19th May, 2015.
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Position ………………………………….……...... ……..
Member nominated……………………………...... …..……….. Signature …………………………….…………….……..
Nominated by ………………………………………….……...... Signature ……………….………….……………………..
Seconded by ………………………………………………….... Signature ……………….…………………………………
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Position …………………………………….………......
Member nominated…………………………………..…...... Signature …………………….…………………….……..
Nominated by …………………………………………...... Signature ………………..………………………………..
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PROXY VOTING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 21st July, 2015 commencing at 7:30 pm.
As per the Rules of the Constitution: “…appoint another member as his proxy by notice given to the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting in respect of which the proxy is appointed.” In practical terms with our meetings being held on Tuesday, proxies must be received by the Secretary by 8:00 pm. on Monday 20th July, 2015.
APPENDIX 1 FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY
I ……………………………………………………………………………….
of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….….
Member No…………….
being a member of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated
hereby appoint ……………………………………………………………………
of…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….………………………………….
being a member of that incorporated Association, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General meeting of the Association to be held on Tuesday 21st July, 2015 and at any adjournment of that meeting.
My proxy is authorised to vote in favour of / against (delete as appropriate) the resolution (insert details).
Signed………………………………………………………………….Membership No. …………….
Date ……………………………………
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cases somewhat embar- rassed. Torches were the order of the 2015 CRUISERKHANAday, and it would appear that there are parts of our property that not a lot of Cruiserkhana 2015 – 20th – 22nd members have seen yet. The prize of a March, 2015 pair of Light Force Genesis driving lights was certainly worth the effort. lot of the Club volunteers arrived Thankfully, Saturday dawned perfect with on Thursday 19th March for our sunny skies and moderate temperatures. annual competitive event – The 44 competitors and 80 marshals got ACruiserkhana! There were a few down to work. There were no new events prayers said and hearts in mouths when this year, but there was plenty of laughs the weather turned really bad on Thursday and some serious concentration with most night with a huge torrential downpour. The of the events being run on the Saturday. only positive thoughts muttered were that it We were very pleased to have a large would settle the dust. contingent from Terrain Tamer this year, Friday preparations went full steam ahead with 2 teams competing and Skye with multitudes of signs being erected, Johnson, Marketing Coordinator from the 200 show bags taken to the gate for distri- company attending with her family. Airport bution, the kiosk being set up (a massive Toyota also entered a car with 2 drivers, task) and prep being commenced for the which was apparently the Tradies Ute loan Saturday night dinner for over 200 people. car. Co-driver Warren Smeal even won the It really was a hive of activity with everyone Novice prize. lending a hand. Other sponsors attending were Reece The front gate was opened at 12 noon from Hastings Camping (who as usual was Friday with Russell & Lesley Edwards and extremely generous with prizes and small Tony & Barb Bryant putting in a sterling gifts for Lead Marshals, Graham Cahill and marathon effort to the wee small representing Happy Camper Gourmet and hours. Most competitors and sponsors Club Shop, Darren from High Country arrived Friday night and the area near the Camping in Mansfield and they all ran a Hilton quickly became a sea of caravans, stall at the Bus Stop competition area. camper trailers and tents. As usual, our We really thank them as well as all our visitors were given the prime positions with other sponsors for their magnificent Club members being scattered around the support, and hopefully our event gives property at Garvey’s Whoopsy and the them some excellent PR. We have many Bachelor Pad. of the major companies in the 4WD com- This year the Yarck CFA put on a sausage munity behind this event, including ARB sizzle as a fundraiser for their brigade, and Piranha as Major Partners, closely fol- which was a resounding success – so lowed by Terrain Tamer as Platinum much so they ran out of food. Hopefully Sponsor and Guests 4x4, Kaymar, this will become an annual event as it not Powerful 4x4, Light Force, Southern Cross only puts back into the local community, Canvas Products, Airport Toyota and 4x4 but also provides a much needed service Australia. What is also wonderful is that a for dusty and tired volunteers and number of smaller family owned compa- competitors. nies give us tremendous support with The Light Force Night Drive was on once prizes and discounted rates on purchases. again, and as usual was a somewhat There are too many to list, but they are all hysterical spectacle, akin to an old on the Cruiserkhana web site so please fashioned night time car rally, albeit in four- support them. wheel drive mode. The photos have to be A table of results is attached in this hand- seen to be believed, as were the grins out. We had a number of TLCCV competi- when the competitors returned – in some tors that did well, including Wayne Jinks,
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Brad & Melody Schaffer and Gunther & Mina Scheffel and Robert Karkut. It’s obviously impossible to do each event justice, but the photos will give some indication of the fun had by all. As usual, the TLCCV cooks surpassed themselves, ably led by Grace Azzam (Dinner) and John & Wendy Wilson and Jan Chivers (Kiosk) with Annie coordinat- ing the mammoth task of purchasing food for over 200 people. The sponsors enjoyed the TLCCV supplied happy hour and new friends were made. Grace Azzam was the surprised and proud recipient of a Terrain Tamer Recovery Kit for the best behind the scenes volunteer, and certainly no one could argue with that choice. The guys at Terrain Tamer weren’t even asked for this prize – they just rocked up with it. Results of the Cruiserkhana raffle are else- where in the mag – the raffle was very much all above board but it was a little embarrassing that the first 3 prizes went to the Chief Marshal and two members of the Executive Committee with Dave from Terrain Tamer taking out the fourth prize. The Sunday events of the Bog Hole, Tent Comp (both optional) and the Flag Slalom, Timber Challenge and Mud Track were run in record time, and whilst the presentations were slightly late due to logistic reasons, all was over, done and dusted by mid-after- noon. The clean-up crew worked very hard and most tasks were finished by Sunday night, although a number of us didn’t leave until Monday lunchtime as there is always a mil- lion odds and ends to tie up. Club members really need to say a very big thank you to all those that volunteered for the event. It’s a real showcase for the Club and networking amongst sponsors and other Clubs. Additionally, it is the Club’s major fundraiser for the year, and whilst final figures aren’t in yet, the indications are that Cruiserkhana has bolstered the Club’s coffers well. Publicity and planning has already com- menced for next year’s Cruiserkhana with the date being set for 15th to 17th April. We look forward to a lot more TLCCV Club competitors in a valiant attempt to wrestle the Inter Club Trophy back from the Pajero Club to its real home – TLCCV. Lastly, many thanks are required to UAG for sponsoring this part of the magazine with a substantial donation. They are a new sponsor for 2015, and have been extremely generous with both their prize and their contribution towards printing costs. Angela Di Lallo (225) CRUISERKHANA SPONSORSHIP/ PUBLICITY
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NEWS SOCIAL FIRST AID COURSE
Fundraising with Entertainment Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May, 2015 For only $65 this book is packed with To be held at the Yarck Club property hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-50-1 Apply First Aid (HLTAID003) including 4WD based remote first aid scenario training offers for the best local restaurants, cafes, (Sunday) attractions, hotel accommodation, travel Cost: $130 per person payable to TLCCV and much more, which gives you over Applications close Friday 1st May, 2015 $20,000 worth of valuable offers valid Come and learn the skills you need to keep you and your loved ones safe both whilst on through to 1st June, 2016! trips and in your day to day life. This 2 day course will give you a nationally recognized qualification in Apply First Aid (Level 2), Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and Perform CPR. The course will consist of an online theory component to be conducted prior to the 9th May. Saturday the 9th May will be the practical assessments. Sunday morning will be 4WD based scenario practical training with a focus on remote area techniques. Any fur- ther queries about the course can be directed to James Azzam at [email protected] or Matt Lilley [email protected]. Numbers are strictly limited so send your training application form to [email protected] CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2015 Pub Night JOHN WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Saturday 13th June at the Tower Hotel, Burwood Road, Hawthorn at 6:00pm. Members are invited to submit entries for the Annual John Whitney Photographic Award This is in the Entertainment Book so take DIGITAL IMAGES are requested so there is NO excuse for not submitting an entry. advantage of this special offer. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Bookings have already started so get in • You must have taken the photo early! • Advise where the photo(s) have been taken Simply email Angela on: • The picture should be taken on a Club trip or activity [email protected] • Images should be submitted as digital JPEGs • Each image must not exceed 5MB in size • Limit of 5 images per member Please email your digital entries to [email protected] Entries must be received before 1st June with your name and membership number
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TRAINING COMING TRAININGIP OPPORTUNITIES CHAINSAW COURSE 12-14th June, 2015 The TLCCV 2015 chainsaw course will be held at the Yarck property on the weekend of Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June. The theory session will start promptly at 7:00pm so you will need to arrive beforehand and get your camp set up. Saturday morning will consist with the maintenance module and will be done under the covered area at the rear of the hut (please keep that in mind if setting swags up in that area). Saturday afternoon and Sunday we will be out cutting, looking to finish around 2:00pm – 3:00pm Sunday. The training delivered will produce a nationally recognised certificate that will enable you to cut fallen wood on the Club property and clear wood from tracks on DSE land. (Note: this is not a tree felling course). The trainer has also recommended that you use premium fuel and carry enough fuel and bar oil for the whole weekend. Cost is $250 per person to be paid to TLCCV by the 1st June. (The Treasurer will track payments and confirm when payment has cleared). You will require: • 1 x chainsaw in good working order per person. • Minimum 10 litres fuel and enough bar oil for the weekend. • Chaps / cut proof pants. • Safety helmet. • Leather, steel-capped boots (the trainer will accept composite safety boots, however he stressed that steel-capped boots will stop the chain if it hits your toes). • Face shield or goggles or safety glasses. • Hearing protection e.g ear muffs or plugs. • Fitted clothing – no loose items. • Gloves. • All your regular gear for camping at Yarck (wet weather / warm clothing and food).
To apply for your spot on this course, please email the Training Coordinator at: [email protected] with the com- pleted training application form: http://www.tlccv.com.au/forms/TLCCV-Training%20Application-2013-08.pdf Once I have received the completed training application form and the Club has received the training fee, your position will be locked in. Any outstanding fees after the 1st June will cause you to lose your place. As you can appreciate the trainer has to have firm numbers so he can organize equipment and trainers to run the course. Matt Lilley (2598) TRAINING COORDINATOR CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 1st JUNE, 2015
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TRIPS MACFARLANE FLATI ADVENTURE
MARCH 2015 droppings, & Trail bike rider tyre marks. Trip Leaders: The left turn on MacFarlane Flat track Laurie & Heidi Miles Zebra 80 Series TD brings us a steep descent down 500m to Convoy: James Clark James 76 Series TD the Ingeegoodbee River crossing, where Peter Crump Manky 80 Series Diesel we stop at our picturesque lunch stop. Steve de Mamiel Steve Prado 120 Series TD A short but steep climb takes us onward. Brad & Denise Riddington Riddo Nissan Patrol TD Soon we are up on MacFarlane Flat. The Reg Schlipalius Drifter 100 Series TD views are sensational before dropping Vincent Chung Panda Prado TD back down to the Berrima River ahead of Gordon Chessum Toxic 78 Troopy TD schedule. Laurie & Heidi decide to move Linda & Laurie Wilson Wilson HiLux Twin Cab TD on further to the Suggan Buggan River. So our convoy moves on taking the left fork 4WDing across MacFarlane Flat: We all The road briefly returned to bitumen as we onto Cobberas Track passing a poor assembled at Bruthen caravan park to passed through the area of Wulgulmerang. deceased Brumby foal. begin our MacFarlane Flat adventure. A As we enter the Alpine National Park, the We descend to a wonderful camping area great little park run by an interesting road becomes narrow winding and has on the Suggan Buggan River, and set up character, who has put a lot of his person- along drop off, thankfully on the other side camp in a quiet secluded spot next to the ality into the park - great spot to stop over. of the road. river. First up Laurie gave us a run-down of the We arrived in Suggan Buggan picnic area Linda & Laurie Wilson- Mbr 2314 trip ahead - not saying it was long winded, to enjoy our first stop for the day. Here, we but Heidi did bring a stool (something chatted with two local Orbost men that had about a sore knee, but I wasn’t convinced set up camp. They were waiting some oth- – LOL!). ers to join them for a working bee at the Soon after we were rolling down the black- historic school house, situated across the top on the Princes Hwy in brilliant sun- road. shine, anticipating a great long weekend. Continuing on, our next turn off is the We soon made the left turn to Buchan. On Ingeegoodbee track - the entrance being a our approach to Buchan, we enjoyed the tight left hand turn. This is the start of our spectacular views of the area and interest- real 4WDing for the day, as we now ing conversations on the radio. encounter some enjoyable steeper, rocky Many other 4WDs were in the area this climbs. morning as our convoy proceeded through Laurie informs the convoy that we are only Buchan. As we veered left onto the Snowy 5km from the NSW border, and cruising River Rd toward Jindabyne, our journey along at 1037 m. There is a lot of evidence changed to a good dirt road. of horses in the centre of track, Brumby
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Great views from Mt Cobberas No. 1 After leaving campsite around 8:30am, we commenced the climb up the Cobberas Trail. The track was dry, and although rut- ted was in reasonable condition and all participants enjoyed the 4WDing. Morning Tea was at ‘The ‘Playgrounds’. The Playgrounds is a lovely picturesque camp- site up at 1,300M so a cold night was expected. After our morning tea break we took off our 4WDing boots and donned our walking boots for a hike to the top of Mt Cobberas No. 1 up at 1750 metres – an assent of about 400metres over 7kms. Drifter and Panda both tested their footwear for water- proofing and found that water will still come in if you put your foot in the creeks!!!. At the 4 km mark, at an elevation of Heading across Native Cat Flat to 1655m, Drifter and Wilson felt their race Swifts Creek had been run and after a short breather, After a chilly night down at 3 degrees on decided to return to the campsite. On their the Playgrounds, it was time to make our way back they spotted a 1.5 m black snake way south. We were soon passing Native and heard a pack of Brumbies thundering Dog Flat which is also the location of the through the bush – Wilson counted 5 to 6 head waters of the Buchan River. horses. After a short drive along the Black The remainder of the group continued the Mountain Road, it was time to head remaining 3 km to the top of Mt Cobbras offroad again, crossing Native Cat flat. No. 1. Heidi was leading the walkers from Although flat, the track was quite rutted the front, while Laurie was rear guard. and needed care by each driver to make Vince, who hadn’t been walking for many sure they stayed on the track. years, struggled at the back. I hear Laurie It was now time to head down the 2WD gave him plenty of encouragement as Nunniong Road. At times, brumbies could Vince managed to dip his shoes in a cou- be seen crossing the road ahead. ple of tricky creek crossings. However, Sometime later the “heroes” returned (the A right turn onto Garron Point Track made Laurie managed to drag Vince right to the first around 3pm & the stragglers around our 4WDs go back into low 4, as we summit, if only about 20 minutes after the 3:30pm) in a “stuffed and exhausted” state descended the steep track down to Hell’s rest of the group had arrived. having completed the 14 km hike. Most Gate (also known as Hells Hate Hole). We hear the 360 degree views from the agreed that fitness was not their forte – After a short break, we crossed the Tambo summit were pretty spectacular. They even Panda collapsed into a chair & tried to ref- River & ascended back up to the Nunniong watched a small plane fly in and set off an reash with a coldie, while James enjoyed a road. interesting controlled burn about 10kms to snooze. A lunch break was taken at Moscow Villas the south towards Gelantipy. Happy hour was now the order of the day, (one of the best High Country huts up at In the meantime Drifter and Wilson and although somewhat subdued, the dis- 1,200M). It was now time to wind down our enjoyed the freedom of having the camp- cussions centred around the interesting trip, so a winding Nunniong Road took us site to themselves. but enjoyable hike. right down to Swifts Creek. With a cold night expected, a great warm This was a great 3 day trip, which com- campfire was soon blazing away with bined plenty of great 4WDing, some inter- many cooking over the open fire and pro- esting bush walking with some fantastic ducing some sumptous meals. scenery in a special part of east Victoria. Reg Schlipalius (Drifter) – Mbr 1825 Laurie & Heidi Miles – Mbr 1058
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TRAINING WHEEL BEARINGIP WEEKEND
Wheel Bearing weekend at Yarck – 7th “We started with the traditional Friday and expect to get dirty! Who would have & 8th March, 2015 night meal around the fire at the Yarck thought so many bits could be pulled out of Hilton. Saturday we started bright and a wheel? Not to mention chucked in a he following individuals were early with Matt’s 80 Series, front end bucket in no particular order, cleaned, de- fortunate enough to attend the wheel raised. Eager students crowded around greased with kero then meth, re-greased Tbearing course run by Matt Lilley Simon as the carnage commenced. Piece and coaxed back into their original position and Simon Mustey on the 7th & 8th March by piece parts were dis-assembled as more often than not with a lot of brute force at Yarck: Michelle Dodkins & David Simon explained the procedure step by (expletives were rare despite the chal- McAlister, Paul “Tracks” Hawden, Malcolm step. The car was put to the test at the end lenges). It was a complete foreign lan- Kingston, Michael Bourke, Eamonn King, of the day and much to Matt’s delight, no guage to me. We whaled away on drifts Michael Winand, John Nazloomian, Gabi wheels fell off and the vehicle survived a removing an extraordinary number of dif- Azzam, Sally & Neville Kidd, Joe night drive around the property. A pleas- ferent washers and nuts and used tools Carpenzano. Here are some of their ant weekend, fantastic learning opportuni- that would be the envy of surgeons. We reflections: ty and convivial company. Life is great.” learnt the importance of grease in its vari- “We arrived on the Friday night, filled with “I wanted to attend this course because ous forms, the importance of torque, high expectations for the wheel bearing the donor vehicle was the same as mine. flanges, seals and sealant. and CV replacement course. The first day The information and demonstration was My message from the weekend is I am we replaced the front assemblies and the invaluable. I now know how my truck awfully glad my engineering husband second day we tackled the rear wheels. It works, how to take it apart and rebuild it. appears to have comprehended all the was information overload – spindles, drifts, The CV replacement and re-build was a steps we learnt and has a far better under- cone washes were all words to add to our bonus over and above what I expected. standing of the wheel components. That 4WD vernacular. Simon and Matt did Simon and Matt provided a wealth of infor- out in the bush if your CV joint goes you great explanations on all the critical steps mation and hands on experience. Well can clean out the broken bits, remove the and tricky processes needed to complete done guys.” axle, plug the axle housing with a rag to the dis-assembly and re-assembly of the “What another great opportunity to get keep the diff oil in place and limp to the wheel bearings and CV joints. We learnt together to get to know other members nearest garage. In the event this should what to do in case we broke a CV out in better and to meet new ones and to repair occur, I will offer lots of advice (poor the bush and to continue on in 3 wheel your truck at home or in the bush. There Neville), be tool and grease monkey and drive. A really great weekend!” were so many steps and technical things provide refreshments and lots of encour- “Very informative weekend. Learned the to know. So many new words and termi- agement. I recommend this course to all inner workings of bearings and how to nologies. Tight seal, brass drift, Molly the ladies in the club. It was great fun and change them. Simon was a great instruc- grease, seal removers, impact driver, I now have a much greater appreciation of tor explaining everything in detail with fur- breaker bar, inner bearing, outers, torque our mechanic!” ther explanation if required. Now feeling wrench, ball joints, bearing packing, cone Well done Matt and Simon for organizing much more confident in being able to washer removal with a drift (not the smok- such a great weekend and for sharing your change our own and thinking now of hav- ing type) lock nuts, Tom Thumb (all-pur- skills and experience with us all. We all ing a crack at it!” pose utility pump) ball separator and enjoyed a lot of laughs and greatly “Grease is the word. It was a very inform- Simon’s favorite blue STV silicone. As improved our knowledge of our vehicles. A ative weekend. Thank you Simon for shar- usual, the Nazloomian paparazzi was hear felt thanks from us all. We recom- ing your knowledge and Matthew for trust- around every corner.” mend this course to everyone. ing us to play with your vehicle.” “Simon instructed us to wear old clothes
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YARCK BUSHFIRE PLAN
The Toyota Land Cruiser Club does not Evacuation should only be done via the the ignition. DO NOT BLOCK OFF ANY recommend a “Stay and Defend” plan. main access track to Rennies Lane and ACCESS TRACKS. Infrastructure on the property can be the Gobur –Yarck Road. Alarm, A distinctive alarm signal should replaced. REFUGE be used, a simple manual device such as FIRE DANGER PERIOD There are NO bushfire proof shelters on the triangle hanging in the tree outside [November – May] the property. the hut or the electronic device near the It is members’ responsibility to listen to If a fire incident occurs and members can- radios in the hut. radio news reports each evening during not leave the property, then the Hut could Panic. This is something that can well be the Fire Danger Period for advice on the possibly be used as a “safer place” to pro- done without. Anyone showing signs of possibility of fires. Also be up to date with vide protection from radiant heat. It should panic should be kept under some form of any declaration of Total Fire Ban Days. be made as fire safe as is practical. supervision, and provided with reassur- Yarck is in the NORTH CENTRAL FIRE Wet towels to be placed under doors to ance and prevented from doing anything BAN DISTRICT-149 Rennies Lane, GOBUR prevent embers entering. rash. It is recommended that members leave There is running water inside; there are COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS the property the day before a declared knapsacks and fire extinguishers. • Phone: 1800 240 667 for Bushfire Total Fire Ban day or very early in the Other equipment to have on hand should information. morning of a Total Fire Ban day include. • 000 only to report a fire. Members should not go to the property A battery operated am/fm radio and P2 fil- • Alexandra Fire Station during any Total Fire Ban day. ter masks. Phone 0357721855 EVACUATION UHF radios left on – mobile phones – • Yarck Fire Captain Those present will select one person from torches – first aid kits – drinking fluids. Phone 0357734334. their number to take charge, Clothing - it is advisable to have long Mobile: 0439 656 913. The issue of evacuation during an emer- trousers, long sleeved shirt and sturdy • ABC radio AM band 774 gency must be addressed early in the footwear. Gloves and hat are also useful. • Local Radio Station (Alexandra) UGFM planning. The wearing of shorts, dresses, thongs or 106.9 (an official emergency broadcaster) Evacuation can be extremely dangerous any synthetic fabrics is totally unsuitable. • GPS coordinates (six figure grid) of the unless it takes place well in advance of Be prepared for smoke and embers that Hilton. the fire hazard entering the general area may enter the building. After the fire front • Websites www.abc.net.au/emergency of the camp. Roads may be blocked with has passed check outside and extinguish www.cfa.vic.gov.au fallen timber and visibility reduced by thick any burning embers or fires around the smoke. hut. A Bushfire Survival Kit is located on the Increased pressures on emergency All vehicles should be parked on bare notice board behind the hut door. services may make it difficult for them to ground, facing towards the exit with all It is available for members to read and render assistance. doors and windows closed and keys in return it.
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