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VETRUN No. 481 SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER 2014

Mullaloo Magic before the storm broke! Page 1 VETRUN You just had to be there! In My View … No. 481 SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER 2014 ANOTHER glittering night at the Hockey Club rooms! Beneath the chandeliers, and all along the red carpet, beautiful people in exotic gowns and hired tuxedos jostled for prime positions as the flash-bulbs popped. Dazzled by the array of golden Life Membership badges (where else can you flash them?) the crowds rubber-necking Perry Lakes in the hope of seeing their athletic heroes were treated to … well, David Carr was Mullaloo Magic there. before the storm broke! Page 1 Ho-hum, another year, Who’s here? by the Editor another Patron’s Trophy, he David was most animated Mullaloo was magical again, might have thought. before the meeting, while until the promised 9am rains But no, he was gracious as perusing the attendance and came. ever, accepting the familiar apologies book. Wot! No Report – page 7 old thing from Patron John “Everyone here is alive,” Gilmour. he told me, cryptically. Club Sec? Next edition Handicap I’m used to his verbal short- Vetrun will next publish The only chance of snatch- hand, but struggled with this This was a worry, revealed at the start of December ing the PT from the grasp bit. at the AGM. and include your 2015 of Carr is a tightening of his “As there are no cadav- We lost the services of the membership form. handicap. ers propped up on the club’s excellent Val Millard and Car- We can’t do it on age/per- luxurious, stacking chairs, I mel Meyer, her short-term formance, of course. But, per- must agree with you, David,” replacement during the year – In this edition ... said I. although Carmel kindly took My View of the AGM P2 haps he should be made to carry the thing with him, in a Clue: we have been us- the chair for the AGM, and Joan and Margaret back-pack, for each of the Tro- ing the same book since the produced incredibly detailed Minutes. join Committee P3 phy events? 1980s. Dave was checking Unfortunately she could Jorgensen X/C Champs (Bit like the Lonsdale belt, back through the names listed not be persuaded to stay on. World Champs entry P4 though I don’t recall seeing year by year. Few have been The committee promised to Committee Report any boxers actually wearing collected by the grim reaper. continue searching for a club Kings Park X/C one in the ring, even though Good sign; staying fit and at- Racecourse Run P5 member to take on the task – they had won it outright, to tending the AGM makes you and succeeded in short order! Mattagarup keep for ever and ever.) live longer. n Nedlands Delia Baldock has stepped Whiteman P6 up – as shown in this month’s Life honour Committee Report – and we Whiteman Park welcome and thank her. Mullaloo Magic P7 for Les Darlington Dash Leavers THERE was no happier face at Gillian Young, Damien More Magic! P8 the AGM than that of Les Hansen and Carol Bowman Pioneering Runners Beckham, this year’s sole recip- stepped down from commit- Perth’s first Marathon P9 ient of Life membership. Having tee duties this year, and left News, contacts P10-11 spent more than ten years in the with the warm gratitude of Helpers – and a pits – long and triple jump, that the whole club for their gener- New event P12 is – he’s certainly earned his ous contributions of time and medal. For years before that service. n Club Contacts time Les ran the jumps for the club, even though he wasn’t Delia Editor: even a club member. Don’t Baldock Victor Waters know him? You will. He’s now [email protected] Pic: Carmel Meyer first on site at every Sunday General enquiries: meet, to help, of course. Email: enquiries@ mastersathleticswaorg.au Website: Communications improving www.mastersathleticswa.org It’s good to see progress on the Committee Report idea, as mentioned last month. When it’s timely – like this month – Secretary: those notes will appear in Vetrun. [email protected] But every month they will Vetrun President: be on the website shortly af- Paul Hughes I hope that more members ter each committee meeting. will read Vetrun now that a [email protected] So, if you can, take a look and line. Read it there, or down- reminder is emailed as soon load it to your own computer. Clothing: comment on any of the points as it is published, every two Paper copies will still be Colin Smith to a committee member. months. available if you want one. [email protected] That way, we can all benefit The email carries a link. Patron: from regular two-way talk be- Click on it and you will Savings

John Gilmour tween members and the com- go directly (you don’t collect I pointed out to the AGM t mittee working for us. $200, though) to Vetrun on- that the club will save money

Page 2 at the AGM … Talking about Worlds 2016

Joan and Margaret on

A SPECIAL singlet, awarded New to anyone who has competed at ten World Championships; Committee that’s the idea floated by T&F enthusiast Barry IT’s rude to mention age and women in the same sen- Kernaghan. MAWA will raise the idea tence so I’ll simply say that our newest committee mem- with WMA, our world body. bers bring a wealth of experience to the team. Progress towards the big Joan Pellier and Margaret 2016 event in Perth is boosted Bennett have worked togeth- ‘Margaret has by news of a new Coker Park er before, of course, sharing track, Lynne and Bob the responsibility for some of taken on one Schickert told the AGM. our weekend camps, before Events will be spread Margaret went solo, and then of the club’s between Coker and the new handed over the task to De- stadium. nise Viala. biggest jobs’ The Schickerts’ depth of “I do not remember exactly international organisational when, but I took over from knowledge and competition Joan. We did it together for “We do enjoy the weekends will be invaluable to our local a year and then I continued very much and would be a Over the years the pair have organising committee. up until a couple of years ago pity if they are scrapped for directed many events and are But the LOC will need a when Denise Viala volun- lack of help.” currently RDs for Whiteman host of volunteer helpers; be prepared! teered to take over. Park. “Last year Denise wanted Sunday co-ordinator Keep up-to-date with the to go on an extended overseas Right now Margaret has Historical Joan Worlds at www.perth2016. holiday, so I decided to orga- taken on one of the club’s big- Newer members will know com – there’s a link on the nise them again, until I can gest jobs – fixing locations for Joan best for recent literary ef- club website home page. hand over to someone else, our Sunday events with local forts, exemplified by her per- hopefully, in the future. authorities, and co-ordinating sonal take on the club’s histo- race directors and their help- ry. It was a big job, calling for ers. detailed reading of every Vet- Communications Helpers are a constant prob- run published since the 1970s, lem! (My words, not hers.) and she handled it diligently. now Vetrun is bi-monthly. But No matter how many times Of course, Joan has always it still costs plenty and we are we appeal to you, people still enjoyed writing, has contrib- wasting thousands of dol- fail to turn up, contact or no- uted many member-profiles lars if we don’t do our best to tify directors, or find replace- to the magazine, and contin- make sure it is read. ments when they can’t make ues to do so. Survey a date. More relevant to her cur- I was asked about the Com- Bardon Park rent committee role, though, at returning to committee du- munications Survey that led Many members will associ- is previous experience as club ties after such a long break. As to Vetrun dropping results ate Brian and Margaret with President, in 1991 and ’92. I remember telling her, before and going bi-monthly. the Bardon Bash, which they Joan and John Pellier are she first stood as President, ‘of The survey questioned 97 moulded into a safer and more some of our earliest members, course you can do it’ and she members (that’s about 20 per scenic run, and directed of joining the Vets in 1979, and did – very well. cent of the club) and about 70 course. 1980. Expect more of the same. per cent of them supported Having joined the Vets, now John is an inveterate mara- Joan will be taking espe- the change. I understand that Masters, in 1992, they liked thoner; Joan’s greatest tri- cial interest in communica- professionals who conduct Bardon Park so much that they umph came on the track, as tions, as well as expanding surveys believe that a seven were married there, under the part of the 24-hour world and improving the social side per cent sample of any group trees by the riverside, in 1997. record-setting squad of Vets of Masters. There are already gives a fair indication of the I remember it well; I took the women in 1984. various plans afoot, including group’s views. pictures! She was slightly concerned ‘family-day’ events. n

Page 3 ‘Mind that ditch!’ ‘Yeah, this one!’

John Bell above; Jorgensen Park as usual good to see him fit provided a challenging course again, and on the for the Club Cross Country bike at Mullaloo. Championships. I know of at Delia Baldock least two runners who fell and (left) helping a lost some skin. visitor? Most of the Master’s runs are held on smooth surfaces and it comes as a bit of a shock to Club X/C run at Jorgensen Park where it is necessary to watch where ev- Championships ery foot lands. The fatigue that sets in from running the hills Jorgensen Park, may also be a factor in people July 27, 2014 falling, not to mention the gum- nuts. The organisers were caught out at the start by a sudden downpour that seemed to come from nowhere. This resulted in the recording material being rendered useless and problems with the paper in the timing device. After that the weather turned fine and it was an ideal morning for running. It was Todd Ingraham great to have Todd Ingraham and Trevor Scott competing. I would like to thank all those who volunteered to help. John Pellier kindly put out the flags which made my job much easier. The morning was wrapped up with morning tea in the pavilion. The work done by the social committee is very much appreciated and it makes this event something special. Ross Keane Bjorn Dybdahl leads Jim Langford Run, jump, walk, throw – or eat? Aloha Hawaii ARE you contemplating world-class competition? Or perhaps just world-class eating? Either Brian and Marg Bennett way, Lyons in 2015 could be your destination. left WA on October 2, head- Our WMA world champs Full details are on the club financial member of a State/ ing to Hawaii for the world’s will be there – August 4-16; website, or that of WMA -– Territory Masters Athletic most rigorous Ironman and Lyons is acknowledged www.wma2015.org Club, or declined if not a fi- event, held on October 11. as the gastronomic Mecca of Basically, paper entry forms nancial member. You might have noticed the la belle France. can be posted to the AMA In- Date of birth verification yellow jacket Brian has been ternational Entries Clerk for Several club members will may be required by AMA for running and training in validation and entry. be in Lyons. The Schickerts online entrants if they have recently? This might suit some mem- – of course; I know Giovanni not previously provided this bers who are less familiar Its purpose is to create his Puglisi hopes to compete; and information to AMA for a with computer entry systems. own little micro-climate, the recovering Peggy Ma- But for those who enter WMA championship event. induce a humid bubble that cliver hopes to be in the mix. online, registrations will be Online entries close on 2nd might prepare him for the There will be many more WA checked by Australian Mas- June 2015. daunting swim, cycle and run Masters at the champs. ters Athletics and they will Go to the website for all de- event in the formidable heat Entries are now available. be accepted if the athlete is a tails, please. of Hawaii.

Page 4 JO Clarkson and I teamed up for our first race direc- torship. Racecourse The support from other race directors, committee August 3, 2014 members and club members was terrific, as was the response to all the many, many questions we had. There was even an email from Bruce, the previous race director, who is now in Queensland. We had a terrific group of helpers, thanks to you all. Luckily the weather was fairly good and Jo kindly went out the night before to mark the course so we didn't have to do it in the dark. Tristan bribed his children with burgers and Sam stepped in with her injured leg to swell the numbers after a couple of helpers Riverside runs in Perth are couldn't make it. idyllic when the wind is right. Lorraine Lopes did won- ders with the results, Right, it was good day for though there were a 'few' meddlers (sorry, medallists) problems when some of the too! 20 visitors didn't realise they needed to go through the chute after they'd COMMITTEE clocked – which threw out the numbers. Report The age graded handicap September 2014 walks were won with Delia Baldock is the new amazing efforts by Lorna club secretary. Lauchlan at 85.81% and • Sunday programme for Paul Martin at 73.82%. 2015 is now at an advanced Claire Walkley stage of planning. Particular features of the Kings Park Trevor Scott (M55), below, programme: excels in cross-country. • There will be Welcome Cross Country 10km winner in 39:20, he Run in early January, which August 10, 2014 also ran 34:26 for 8km at we will use as an event to Jorgensen. There he finished promote the club. Firstly, apologies for the second overall, beaten only • Wireless Hill event is rather disorganised start by Todd Ingraham (M40, moved to spring so wild- but I had been forced by the 32:52). Trevor led his own flowers can be appreciated. Kings Park authorities to M55 age group by six We are short of two Race Di- avoid the grassed memorial minutes. rectors, Piney Lakes and City area. The running course, as Rail. a result was short, so it will • 2015 AGM will immedi- have to be extended next ately follow the Claypit Cir- year, if we are allowed to use cuit run on 20th September. it! It will be held in the Hockey However, at least the Duncan McCauley (M60) is Pavilion. Breakfast will be weather was perfect, for a a fairly rare Sunday provided. change. Although the num- performer of late, • Some new signs will be bers were down, presum- unfortunately. Pictured resourced. Sunday equip- ably due to the clash with the above leading the pack, he ment will be rationalised Perth Half Marathon Cham- was first 5km runner home and made easier to pack into pionship, it was good to see in 22:57. vehicles so many visitors running. marshals Merv and Irwin, • Summer track and field I hope that the walkers did programme was approved. not mind their ‘long’ course. John and Melinda, Basha and T&F Championship dates I will include a short course Les, timekeeper Alan, record- confirmed with 7th March and drinks next year. ers Ann and Kees and drinks Pentathlons, and 14th/15th My job was made much Andrea and John. March being the main week- easier by having plenty of I trust everyone enjoyed end. willing helpers and as a re- themselves and will, I hope, • Membership increased by sult we had a very success- be back next year. 12 in August, to reach 482. ful event. So a big thanks to Ralph Henderson

Page 5 A wonderful Perth morning greeted the runners Whiteman Park and walkers for the Ned- August 24, 2014 lands 5km and 10km races. There were no hills, no wind, no rain, no sun and an ideal WE had lovely weather for temperature for fast times. our inaugural Whiteman This was reflected in the re- Park event. Apart from some sults, notably a rather young- members getting lost in the looking visitor from Germany park before the start, it seems who blitzed the 5km in 17.28 no one got lost on the course – perhaps motivated by some itself. attention from friendly dogs Next year we will need to in the park areas. include clear directions to the It seemed that most com- start area, which is at Mussel petitors had enjoyed their Pool, which is very well sign pursuits, despite many gri- posted. maces approaching the fin- Thank you to all our helpers ishing line. A big thank you Nedlands on the day, and for Pierre Via- to all the helpers, without la stepping in to cook the sau- whom the event could not be August 17, 2014 sages, assisted by John Dance. conducted. Thank you to those who do- Frank Gardiner nated coins for the BBQ and the money raised from the ‘sausage sizzle’ total of $63.00 will be going towards a new children’s playground, which is being developed within the Park. Margaret and Brian Bennett

Brian in his Aloha Hawaii jacket. It must be hell in there!

Mattagarup IT’S A PB – September 28, 2014 When Wayne sings … EVERY TIME We willing runners, run through the town Over bridges, under bridges Running up and down Wonder where the other went Why is he up there? Why are women walkers all coming down the stair? See willing runners, running forth and back Turning left, and turning right Running off the track Why do the Race Directors tell us where to go? Should I listen, check the map, people dance, clap – and run! before they say “GO”? Mattagarup Wayne – or ‘Wattaguy Pantell’. Steps in at the See the painted arrows, flags all last minute to resurrect his signature event. aglow First home in the short You think I joke about his singing? Same day, he’s wowing a Why would someone put them run, the lovely Amanda rocking crowd, vocalising at a gig in the Swan Valley. Needs where I don’t want to go? Walker. to recall lyrics of three dozen rock and pop songs. But the I like to guess my own course bush poet also makes time to write another totally That is much more fun “Where have you been?” unconventional race report; scan right! And I do a PB – every time I she grilled Chris Maher, Thanks for all your creativity, Wayne. run when he came in! Wayne

Page 6 WHILE Graeme Dahl is walking wounded, Vetrun has the benefit of his excellent photographic talents. So although we want him to get fit soon, until then, let’s use as many of his great pictures as we can! You’ll find his work attached to most of the race reports in this edition. Thanks, Graeme.

DETERMINATION: that’s the common drive Graeme Dahl has captured in (from left) Mike Anderson, Jim Klinge, David Bryant, and walkers Julie Wilson and Belinda Halliburton, W40.

Well, at least everyone started in the right spot! Rumour is that almost all found a different Mullaloo Magic route this time. (That’s what Wayne alludes to – so subtly – in his race director’s report. Everyone has a PB!) So, congratulate yourselves. If you all ran different races – you are prob- September 21, 2014 ably all winners! CHALLENGING windy weather conditions this year did not prevent our runners and race walkers from participating. Again we had 70-plus attendance. Mul- laloo Magic is a magnificent coastal path and we set three walk/run distances – 2.5km, 8km or 13km. Some athletes doing the 5km went further than the 2.5km turn-around water station (although I mentioned this turn-around in my in- structions!). No one was permanently lost and most of you arrived back before the squally, wet weather set in. Due to the horrid weather everyone

was keen to head for home t as soon as they arrived back

Page 7 SPRING is special in the hills so it was good to see everyone enjoying their morning tea after the run, soak- Darlington Dash ing up the sunshine. Especially after the track only finally dried out this September 14, 2014 week; it was underwater not long ago. Great also to see lots of competition for the Dick Horsley perpetual trophy. To clarify, this is a competition for couples (girl/boy) who should be married or be partners living together; and both need to be club members. One undertakes the short course and the other the long run. Their times are then combined and the fastest total wins! With Pete away everyone was keen to take the trophy from the Marchs’ long-standing grasp. Robin King flew home and took out the honours with Colin Shaw – a great effort! Congratulations to all who participated – it is quite an City Rail achievement over difficult terrain - up hills, across roads September 7, 2014 and with numerous trip and slip hazards! Tea, too Thanks especially to Jacqui and Vic Beaumont and helpers for running the sumptu- ous morning tea. Not deterred by the kitchen pow- erpoints not working they managed to set up the urn with power in the hall – hoo- ray! Thanks also to my trusty What an innovation - band of helpers Barbara and Running City Rail Richard Blurton, Kerriann indoors!All our winter THERE was some confusion Bresser, Chris Coles, John events could be in tunnels. at the City Rail run with Dance, Bob Lane, John Mack, Pity the safety lane in the members not realising it It was a Wayne Pantall, Max and Freeway tunnel is closed to was a handicap event, writes Tracy Sulejmani, Jeremy save government face over Richard Blurton. handicap Savage and Kelly traffic snarl-ups around The club has eight handi- Underwood. Not to mention the river. cap races each year, any of which count towards the fi- the extras some brought nal handicap trophy. along with them, all those They are: who just came up to offer • East Perth – 6.5km run assistance and to Les for his Mullaloo Magic – Thanks! • Woodman Point – 5km run bright new flags. • 10km Track at McGillvray Lastly I must apologise to – therefore the results were More thanks.... • Aquinas – 10km run my helpers for making them not read out! My thanks to • Sharks – 10km move the finishing chute you all coming along and I want to add my gratitude • City Rail – 7.3km run three times before I was making the day a success. to that expressed by Johan. Special thanks to Martin • Cliff Bould – 10.4km run happy – they showed outstanding patience with direc- Watkins who very kindly As reliably predicted, just • Canning Caper – 10km run tor histrionics. stood in for Mike Anderson after 9am the weather turned Trophy Hope you all enjoyed your (who is overseas) for setting sour (after that preceding, For a chance of taking the course and helping out. day. fantastic 34-degree Saturday). home the grand Handicap But my appreciation and Delia Baldock Trophy, members must run thanks goes out to the help- The membership split for in at least five of these events. ers (all of whom had to stand home in record time; I can’t Trophy Results In order to be eligible to in the rain and wind) – Adam ever recall an event winding 1:43.55 Robin King & Colin compete in any handicap Dance, Dalton Moffatt, De- up so fast. Shaw nise Viala, Ed Wall, Gail Ca- race, you must have finished 1:55.44 Debbie Wolfenden & naston, Gillian Young, Julie Yet the helpers doggedly in at least THREE Sunday Bjorn Dybdahl Wood, Les Beckham, Mark hung around to help gather runs, during the six months 1:58.09 Sofia & Ian Carson Sivyer, Pierre Viala, Sam and load the gear into my car preceding the handicap event 2:12.30 Lynne & Bob Farman and Suzy Graves. as the rain lashed down. Paul you run. This is so a fair Schickert Hope to see you all again Hughes added his help and handicap can be established 2:14.01 Gail Castensen & next year under better weath- took some of the kit also. for you – and those three Nick Miletic er conditions! Sunday runs can be over any 2:14.06 Margaret & Brian Johan Hagedoorn Vic Waters distance. Bennett

Page 8 By Joan Pellier, who has been dipping into Dino Okay, it’s a bit late; but Gava’s excellent history of still very funny. Ed the WA Marathon Club – ‘A Personal Best’. Father’s Day WA’s first marathon was by held in 1909, starting and finishing in front of the Ozone Wayne Pantall Hotel, one of Perth’s favou- Perth’s First Marathon Our Father, who’s out in the shed, rite sporting rendezvous. today we’re sorry, for some things Runners made their way to by the starting method for ner) but Bill was forced out of we said. Freo, turning for home at the Giving thanks, to the provider, Fremantle Town Hall. that first marathon. She contention by cramp after 20 writes: miles, at Cottesloe. we support Dad, as our rank True aficionados apart, few outsider. will recall the names of any of The Governor, Sir Gerald Also favoured was the Vic- the participants. Strickland, was to start the torian W. Garrard, Australian Dismissing flatulence and burps, One name leaps off the event. When the gun failed mile record holder, and like ignoring the way, Dad dribbles page though – Barrett-Len- he improvised by dropping Junner, a one-time Stawell and slurps, nard! his hat from the hotel balco- winner. it’s quite clear, he’s less than Yes, Irwin has a direct con- ny, to signal the off. His connections were so regal. nection with that first mara- As the ground below was suspicious of WA conditions In a Dockers’ house, he’s merely thon, for his father, George thick mud, the Governor’s they brought water with an Eagle. Graham and uncle Trevor coachman showed similar them from Victoria! Don’t forget him on Father’s day. each ran the race. improvisation skills (and But the winner was Chris Get him a gismo, to keep him Their finishing positions dexterity) to catch the hat in Hilderbrandt, in 3 hours and away, are not mentioned in the flight! .6 seconds, 70 yards ahead of down in the shed, where he WAMC’s report, but the pair (Perhaps he doubled as va- Jim Weaver. belongs, are photographed with the let and it was his job to clean There was talk at the time dressed in new undies, hankies entire field in a pre-race line- it?) of this being an Australian re- and thongs. up – (see page 4, A Personal There was a lot of betting cord, but another runner, An- Best). on the race. Favourite was a drew Wood had gone faster A doover-lacky ought to do. well-known local member of (2:59:15.4) in the Australian He needs things to fix, to bolt and The race the WA Tattersalls Club, Bill Championships in Brisbane a to screw. Joan was most impressed Junner (father of Colin Jun- few weeks earlier. First to the wall, then to the floor, up on the bench top, right next to the door.

B-L’s are pioneering There’s more! IRWIN’s family is one of t WA’s longest established. runners See next page They sailed into Fremantle so they all thought!) to begin just after Captain Stirling farming. Perhaps his most remark- established the colony in “They increased the colo- able eccentricity came dur- 1929, and that distinctive ny’s numbers by a third, to ing World War 2, when it’s family name is prominent 215. said he quite openly made in many fields of endeavour “Edward was fortunate to intelligence missions behind today. be able to sail, or be rowed enemy lines, without any dis- Graham and Trevor had up river, with Governor Stir- guise and using an army staff several brothers, all of whom ling’s first land allocation car. worked on the family farm, a party in that area. ‘Your description of Father tradition that Irwin kept up “And if our family history Hugh Barrett-Lennard, who in modern times. is correct, he was also lucky worked from and lived in the The pioneer B-L brothers to be rescued from a watery Brompton Oratory is pretty all ran. It seems they had embrace by Stirling himself! accurate,” says Irwin. little choice, as their route to “Edward was young and “He converted to Catholi- school involved a four-mile single and threw himself into cism after WW2 and was Irwin Barrett-Lennard, one jog over sandhills! farming pretty well. a wonderful fellow, remem- of our remarkable 80-plus “Later, he went back to UK, bered with affection by many. runners. His father, George Stirling rescue? returning later to Western I was privileged to help host Irwin is a retiring man; ‘no Graham, and uncle Trevor, his trip to Australia, as head Australia with his new bride, are second and third from tickets on himself’ is an apt and also a B-L nephew. of the family, about 30 years description I think. left, front row of the old line- ago and also spent time with “So today’s Barrett-Len- up, above. But I persuaded him to nard listings in the WA phone him in London. give up some more details of “The story of his activ- books do not stem entirely London’s famed Brompton those early WA days! ity as a WW2 British intelli- from Edward and his wife; Oratory, and Irwin confirms “I feel a touch of notoriety but they were, of course, gence officer is a part of folk- coming on from your ques- that he is a distant cousin. lore; but I doubt if he took a great-great grandparents to This was no conventional tions, Vic,” he says. my generation.” Jeep ride behind the German “Edward was the first B-L churchman. He was noted for lines more than once. to arrive in the new colony, Eccentric hero? his dishevelled appearance “Did he get away un- on August 23rd 1829, one of There still are B-L’s in the as he cycled around town, molested because the Ger- 79 intending settlers aboard UK, although in smaller and I believe he spent a lot mans thought he was one the Marquis Of Anglesea, numbers than in WA. I read of time ministering to the un- of their blokes in disguise? I bringing the wherewithal (or of one, who was vicar at the derprivileged. wonder.” n

Page 9 About those OUR ever-expanding chest numbers – the club is now BIG into the 1300s – might have confused some. numbers … Unfortunately it does not mean we have 1300 mem- What’s in a number? bers; for some years actual Peggy Macliver is the club membership has fluctu- registrar, and I asked her to ated around the 550 mark. explain how the member We gain some, we lose some. numbering system works. Many people join to be- She says: come eligible for a champion- “Numbers were intro- ship, and don’t renew. duced in the 1990’s. I can’t On the other hand, some remember the exact year (but members who hark back it followed a suggestion from to the dark ages rejoin. Jim Barnes). Wayne Pantall is the latest of “It is part of the registrar’s which I am aware. duties to register new members and allocate numbers. I numbers to new members, have done this for the past six but I do not agree with this. years since the then secretary, “I believe that your num- Would you like to soar? Bob Schickert, handed over ber reflects how long you the duties to me. MASTERS has tentative plans for a pole vault season this have been in the club. In my “I have a complete mem- summer. own case I am quite proud bership list and every time of my number – 99 – which Initially, and depending on which will draw some of our a new member joins I check shows I have been a member the level of interest, it could members out of the State). their name against this list to for a long time. begin on Saturday October 25 Mark Jeffery has kindly see if they have been a mem- “I do not think it appro- with a clinic at the Athletics agreed to help assist at our ber in the past. priate that a new member Stadium (before the Panpacs, coaching clinics, every three “If they have been a past could end up with, say, Merv weeks during summer. member I inform them they Moyle’s number which was are still in the data base and Father’s Day – more! Clinics would start at 9am 10 or Phyllis Farrell’s number – with everyone warmed remind them of their original which was 52. up and ready to go; and we allocated number. His special day; show him we presume normal Saturday “New members are issued Welcoming care. morning stadium entry fees a new number. “I recently had this conver- We love him, (to spend lots of for Masters athletes would “As you know there are a sation with others who said time down there). apply. few past members who are new members could be rec- A toaster, and jug, just for the An end-of-season cham- now deceased and others ognised by their high num- shed. pionship would be held in who have not renewed over bers and then existing mem- They should do the trick. He’ll conjunction with our annual the years. bers can welcome them to leap out of bed. state champs, but not during “In the past the practise the club and have a friendly Every day, out of our way, from the main weekend of was often to re-issue old chat.” Yet still at our call, when there’s events. bills to pay. Interested? Please contact Club Contacts Buy an old fridge, a lounge and Geoff Brayshaw and let him Some contacts are shown on Anne Shaw telly, know. Contact details are as page 2 in every Vetrun. Below a home brew kit, to comfort his follows: are the other members who play essential club roles. honoured belly. Email: gfbrayshaw@bigpond. com Statistician Trust in father to weedeth our Ph: 0412 387 233 Barbara Blurton 9293 0190 plants. Write: 13 Jarrah Lane, [email protected] for Mother it is who weareth the Mt Claremont, WA 6010 pants; Handicaps who cracketh the whip, and President Tristan Bell 0427 934 062 calleth the shots; Paul Hughes [email protected] reigneth supreme, to tie Dad up 0412 513 348 in knots. Sunday results [email protected] “Dearest Father, deep in manure, Lorraine Lopes 9375 1804 In love, and infection, always so Vice President [email protected] Richard Blurton 9293 0190 pure. AWA Winter Man of the moment, man of steel. Secretary John Collier 9204 5825 WA Marathon Club has Manifest in compost – more than Delia Baldock 0418 935 040 Season honoured the late great appeal. [email protected] [email protected] Antoinette Shaw with a plaque on the Col Junner On this day, in this September, Treasurer Registrar wall at their Burswood We’ll pamper you, and also Geoff Brayshaw 0412 387 233 Peggy Macliver clubrooms. peggymacliver@ remember, Committee Anne was a member of aroma aside, we won’t turn our bigpond.com Mike Anderson 0407 940 520 WAMC as well as Masters, nose up, Margaret Bennett 9275 0169 Website an outstanding distance ‘cause we want your stash, when Joan Pellier 9459 7782 Hamish McLeod runner, and world cham- you turn your toes up.” pion steeplechaser. Colin Smith 0407 598 226 [email protected]

Page 10 Kim’s Bali Half Marathon by Caroline Fawcett KIM Thomas and his son Mitch, Carolyn and Bob Fawcett and Kem and Melis- sa Hassan all headed to Bali for the Bali Marathon held on the 14th September. Kim and Kem competed in the half marathon with Kim having a fantastic run No Bali pictures, but here at City Rail are Kim Thomas and son Mitch in their customary places, and coming third in the open leading out a Sunday run. class in 1:24.07. as Bob and myself came over ished by then. It was a very exciting time ‘Australia – 3rd place!’ the line from the 10km run to The course was a mixture The Kenyan runners were see a third place card around of flat, with some steep hills so exciting to watch and Tales of the Kim’s neck! and graduating inclines – a when the presentations Mitch came eighth in the bit of everything! were on they had won all Flying Kiwis open 10km run which is a As we would go around the events – until it was an- fantastic achievement for a IN the wonderful era of a bend we were hoping the nounced “third place, from 14 year old. Kem did a great 1956-1965 New Zealand downward part would soon Australia, Kim Thomas”. job competing in the half and middle and long-distance appear. Most of the locals The local crowd were very Melissa the 10km. runners like Peter Snell, walked up the hills. The scen- excited and cheered and Murray Halberg, Bill Bail- Early start ery was so great it made up clapped and when Kim came lie, Marise Chamberlain, We had to leave the hotel at for the hardship. off the stage were shaking his John Davies, Jeff Julian, 3am to get to the Safari park It was a wonderful experi- hand and patting him on the Barry Magee and Neville for a 5.30am half marathon ence for us all running along back. It was a very proud Scott showed a clean pair of start, followed by the 10km the freeway then up into the moment for me to see. heels to the world. at 6am. villages and around the rice We were told the events It was a decade when The weather was pretty fields. had more than 4000 entrants ‘black’ signalled a tough good. It had been fairly cool The kilometres seemed to and it was all very well or- time for opponents every- in Bali the days before, so go by without noticing; the ganised. After getting back to where. conditions for running were scenery, and the children in the hotel around lunchtime Peter Snell And The Kiwis great until the sun came up the villages cheering and giv- we were then all able to relax Who Flew has been written and it started to get humid. ing high fives to everyone as and sit around the pool and by Vern Walker as a tribute That’s why they start it so they passed, were all fantas- talk about our exciting day to those great athletes. early to have most people fin- tic. with a few refreshments! The era has been called the greatest of any sport in NZ history. Amazingly, a Centre, Burswood) late af- Saturday grand total of 23 world re- ternoon. At around 4.30pm cords or world best times Where there’s usually a group run- TRACK-based: David Carr’s were set or equalled by New ning from 15 to 21km. ‘Saturday Group’ meets Zealand runners. they’re weekly. 8am start – 9.45am finish at In the Olympic and Com- Friday monwealth Games Kiwi running WAAS (the new track). ROAD: 6am start most of the Cost: $3, pay at the door. runners won medals of ev- year, for an hour-long run or ery colour – gold, silver and Monday All are welcome. Contact: Point Walter evening road walk at various points along [email protected] n bronze. A total of fourteen Swan River from UWA to medals, five gold, were won run has been established for many years. Contact Dick Bassendean. by the incomparable Snell. Marg Bennett organises a Vern Walker competed Blom – who is a very well- New Members respected ex-member of programme every four in those times, often racing months; her phone num- welcome against these great names. Vets/Masters for details, at [email protected] ber is 9275 0169; or email 1292 PHIPSON: Christella W30 In the 1961 New Zealand [email protected] 1294 COSTIN: David M50 three mile championship 1295 HALLIBURTON: Belinda W40 the author was placed third Tuesday 1296 ROBINSON: Paul M45 to Halberg and Magee, a T&F – see website Saturday 1297 WEBSTER: Ben M35 distance over which he GRASS CIRCUIT evenings ROAD runs early every 1298 WEBSTER: Jenelle W35 was nationally ranked sev- at Perry Lakes near Hockey Saturday morning, mainly 1300 ALLEN: Sammy W35 eral times. The author was Club rooms; a circuit is set- around the western sub- 1301 BLAKE: Erika W60 a long-time feature writer up by Marathon club man urbs and Fremantle, are 1302 HODDER: Russell M65 for the New Zealand Run- Jon Kappler. 1303 BRUYNS: Les M60 co-ordinated by Dick Blom, 1304 SMYTH: Phillip M65 ner magazine. He has also who emails time and loca- written: From Sailing Ships 1305 ROBERTS: Phillip M40 Wednesday tion details weekly. Contact 1292 PHIPSON: Christella W30 to Microchips (1769-2009), an ROAD: Starting at the Mar- Dick to go on his list, at ancestral journey. 1294 COSTIN: David M50 athon Club (Watersports [email protected] 1295 HALLIBURTON: Belinda W40

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12 OCTOBER GWELUP LAKE NEW members might like to Race Director: Richard see one of the great men who Danks 9355 1570 founded our club. Suzi Graves, Kim Cook, Steve Cliff Bould, for whom the Cook, John Fisher, Melinda Fisher, John Talbot, Roger Trophy event is named, is Walsh, Patricia Hopkins, Jim pictured here a few years back, Klinge, Nick Miletic, Elaine receiving another award, from Sillery, Martin Watkins, Da- Noela Medcalf. vid Adams, David Scott, Ray Lawrence, Belinda Hallibur- 2 NOVEMBER ton CLIFF BOULD TROPHY Race Director: Ivan Brown 19 OCTOBER 9384 8582 CLAYPIT CIRCUIT Raymond Gimi, Rebecca MacK- Race Directors: Jeff and Dor- innon, Stuart MacKinnon, Sylvia othy Whittam 9387 6438 Szabo(740), Shiela Walsh, Car- Darren Bottomley, Dutch mel Meyer, Chris Maher, Amanda Holland, Sheila Maslen, Walker, Sue Bourn, Frank Gardin- Patricia Hopkins, Michele er, Mark Dawson, Bob Fergie, Bert Mison, Lorna Lachlan, Merv Carse, Bridget Carse Jones, Jan Jarvis, Stan Lock- wood, Kirt Johnson, Jackson Wong, Karen Peace, Sadhna 16 NOVEMBER 30 NOVEMBER 14 DECEMBER Maroo, Ed Wall SAFETY BAY GARVEY LAKES CANNING CAPER 26 OCTOBER Race Director: Christine and Race Directors: John & Race Director: Keith BIBA LAKE Elaine Dance 9593 4607 John Oldfield 0434 191 611 Race Directors: Paul and Tan- Bjorn Dybdahl, Debbie Atkinson 9313 1669 Tristan Bell, Fiona Cousins, ya Burke 6460 6423 Wolfenden, Trisha Farr, Jim Gary Fisher, Aldo Giacomin, David Baird, Jo Richardson, Denise Newport, Aldo Gico- Farr, Pat Ainsworth, Lesley Dante Giacomin, Helen Scott Winn, Sheila Walsh, min, Dante Giacomin, Frank Romeo, Alison Aldrich, Jane Lysaght, Rhod Wright, Ivan Price, Wade Davis, Sylvia David MacAtinney, Sean Elton, Bob Neville, Liz Brown, Chris Coates, Alsion Szabo(1027), Elaine Dance, Keane, Ray Attwell, Douglas Neville, Bruce Wilson (105), Aldrich, Cecil Walkley, Kim Paul Odam, Rochelle Airey, Lintott, Helen Lintott, Mitch Tracey Jerard, Sarah San, Thomas, Claire Walkley, Loly, Adam Dance, Trevor John Brambley, Sally Floyd, Chris Neilon, Sarah Ladwig, Monique Thomas, Phillip Scott (333) Maree Brown, Phillip Roberts Ralph Henderson Roberts 9 NOVEMBER 23 NOVEMBER 7 DECEMBER MOSMAN PARK 28 DECEMBER KALAMUNDA RAILWAY PERRY LAKES Race Directors: Bridget & Race Director: Paul Hughes ALDERBURY PARK CC Bert Carse 9293 4934 Race Directors: John Bell 0412 513 348 Race Director: Wayne Taylor Kerriann Bressler, Richard 9386 6975 Sheila Maslen, Rhod Wright, Blurton, Barbara Blurton, Katrina Tyza, Peter Hopper, Keith Atkinson, Ante Perdija, 0415 863 871 Robin King, Colin Shaw, Jim Langford, Hamish David MacAtinney, Rochelle Mercurio Cicchini, Steve Christine Oldfield, John McGlashan, Roger Walsh, Airey, Charlie Chan, Lee Clark, Peter Hopper, Theresa Oldfield, John Talbot, Bjorn Elizabeth McFarland, Mickey Chan, Rod Hamilton, Karen Howe, Arnold Jenkins, Anne Dybdahl, Debbie Wolfenden, Muroi, Brig Cheek, Sandi Peace, Paul Martin, Dave Jones, Jan Jarvis, Stan Chris Coates, Bob Neville, Hodge, Peter Cunningham, Roberts, Sarah San, Chris Lockwood, Milton Maverick, Liz Neville Cecil Walkley, Ed Litton Neilon Frank Smith, Sue Zlnay

Claypit Circuit NEW EVENT – Description – NEW EVENT October 19, 2004 In the early days, clay was to a sharp right turn along Drive, follow the path right dug out for the making of the path to the boardwalk. alongside Perry Lakes Drive, bricks by the Perry family, taking care crossing the inter- This is a new course, so Jeff WATCH OUT FOR THE who farmed this area. nal park road, past the drink Whittam has provided a de- SEATS THAT PROTRUDE station to the end of the path. tailed description. When the clay ran out ONTO THE BOARDWALK! the two lakes you will At the end of the board- Then do a right and left in quick succession and follow run around were formed. walk there is a sharp left turn, Hence – THE CLAY- the road around the lake, to around the children’s play- PIT CIRCUIT. the road to the hockey club. ground, to the dual use path. START – at the begin- If you are doing another ning of Hockey Club car Turn right towards Under- lap go straight across the park, and follow road, keep- wood Avenue and follow the road, taking care and onto the ing right, to path around the dual use path, taking care path around the skate park. skate park. crossing the internal road If you are finishing turn Turn right along this path into the park. right, keeping on the right to dual-use path at Oceanic Follow the path up to Un- side of the road to the fin- Drive. Turn right, follow this derwood Avenue. Turn right ish on the grass by the Scout path around the hockey field along the path to Perry Lakes Hall.

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