Newsletter of Antique Motor Club January 2018 Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of Heritage Vehicles

With our 38th Birthday run coming up in February, it seems like a good time to look back at some great pictures from the past. Check out some more at the end of this month’s Coota Hoota

COOTAMUNDRA ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB P.O. Box 27 Cootamundra NSW 2590 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cootamundraantiquemotorclub.org Past 3 years of newsletters are available on Website for downloading.

Club Colours: Green & Gold

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OFFICE BEARERS - 2018 A FOUNDER OF THE CLUB: MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE President Hugh McMinn 6942 7495 0409 835 515 [email protected] Vice President Paul Andreatta 6942 3957 0421 497189 Secretary John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 Treasurer Sue McCarthy 63863365 Events Co­ordinator Paul Ballard 6942 4694 0419 973 822 [email protected] Plates Register Alan Thompson 6942 1181 0400 128016 Club Captain John Simpfendorfer 6942 2658 0409 328566 Librarian John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 Keeper of Club Album Gwen Livingstone 6942 1039 0428 421039 Editor John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 [email protected] Photographer Barry Gavin 6942 1282 0488 421976 Membership Officer John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 Public Officer Joan Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 Swap Meet Co­ordinator Lynne Gavin 6942 1282 0488 421 282 [email protected] Web Master John Milnes 6942 4140 0432 606293 [email protected] Registration Inspectors Malcom Chaplin 6942 4406 Ray Douglas 6942 1508 Alan Thompson 6942 1181 Graeme Snape Mark (Zeke) Loiterton 6942 1836 Ken Harrison 6942 2309 Graeme Ducksbury 6386 5341 Movement Book Alan Thompson 6942 1181 Ken McKay 6386 3526 PHONE in to record in the Movement Book – clearly state LOG BOOKS must be completed prior to setting out. who, what run & what car!

Membership Fee $40 annually -- 1 December to 30 November

CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE- Contact Paul Andreatta Windscreen Banners $10.00 Metal Bumper Badge $40 CAMC Coffee Mugs $6.00 each or Two for $10 Lapel Badge $5 Windscreen/Bumper Stickers - Free

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

st 1 Robert Cram 2nd Hugh McMinn st th 1 Alan & Jill Thompson 8 John Rickett 13th Chris Cooper th th 4 John & Shirley Finucane 14 Jenny Farish 26th Margaret Pestell th th st 14 John & Noelle Andreatta 19 Daren Absolon 31 Jason Hulbert 27th Graham & Sue Angel

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The MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE MEMORIAL RUN & C.A.M.C 38th Birthday Run Sunday 4th February 2018, Jugiong Recreation Park 10.00 am Enjoy a drive to Jugiong & all other clubs are invited to attend & join the picnic in the park. Always a good social day with a great variety of vehicles on display

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EDITOR’S RAMBLE If you’ve watched Ben Hur then you have to concur, The January Magazine needed to be completed earlier that to be first round the course, you need to know that due to the printer being closed over the X’mas period, the prize will go to the bloke with the biggest horse. so in the absence of a President Report by the time needed to print the magazine, I thought I would write a Now a horse of course is a four stroke force who’s fuel is short editorial for my final magazine as current editor. mainly grass with an intake here, combustion near & As some may be aware, John Collins will be taking exhaust blowing out of its arse. over as editor from the February edition. I do appreciate Then next came gasoline, petrol, juice which a fellow the words of encouragement & some members wanting called ‘Otto’ put to good use with a piston a crankcase to nominate me again to continue as editor. I have & more bits to mention, the first ‘petrol head’ enjoyed preparing the magazine over the last 2 years, proclaimed his invention. but at times it has been a bit of a rush to get it printed & out in time with other work & family commitments. An explosion caused the piston to push on a rod to the With my other commitments, I am finding that I am crank in a hell of a rush it wheezed, banged & farted but often not committing the time required to keep the one thing was clear, the internal combustion engine was magazine to the standard I expect, which has influencedhere. my decision to not continue as editor at the moment, Imagine the scene had we stuck with old Neddy. especially with increasing work commitments. Things would have moved slow to a top speed of steady I will still be involved though, helping John with the & if you think CO2 is a problem old chap, try driving collection & processing of emailed magazines from otheraround in a sea of horse crap. clubs (which slowly continues to grow) and emailing of Mal Chaplin the Hoota & these other club magazines to members. Thank you to those who have contributed photo’s & story’s while I have completed the magazine, & I urge that members please assist John with continuing to send in contributions, even if it is just a photo or short story of an event. I also encourage all members to provide their email address so I can include you on the email list so you can gain access to the growing number of other clubs magazines that we receive each month (those who attend the meetings will be aware that the number magazines received in hardcopy is continually diminishing). Even if you still wish to receive a hardcopy of the Coota Hoota each month, we can still add you to the email list so you can read it electronically if you wish, but you will also be able to view electronically around 20 magazines from other clubs that you can no longer view at the meetings. I am sure I speak on behalf of President Hugh when I wish you a great & prosperous New Year & look forward to seeing more members out & about in 2018, starting with the New Year’s Day club run to .

Graham Angel

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OF HORSES COURSES & CARBON RESOURCES Years ago when the world was quite slow came a unique kind of marriage Some bright spark found that to travel around he could hitch his horse to a carriage. A few vehicles for sale at Jenkins in October 1965 3

COOTAMUNDRA MEETING EDITOR’S REPORT: Graham will edit the January Hoota but it must be to the Printer by 17 Dec. MINUTES 4th DECEMBER, 2017. EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT: Barry outlined Meeting opened at 8.00 p.m. by President Hugh. the next runs. Barry advised he & Lynn are providing VISITORS: George Bland & Ron Garrard (their second Breakfast – 7.45 a.m. at their place on Sunday 17th attendance). December. You only have to bring chairs and plates and MEMBERS PRESENT: Hugh McMinn, John & Joan cutlery. He thanked Lynn for her good ideas for events Collins, Peter & Sue McCarthy, John Simpfendorfer, through the year. However he was not happy with Ting O’Keeffe, Tim O’Keeffe, Barry & Lynn Gavin, members’ poor attendance to events throughout the Alan Thompson, Malcolm Chaplin, John Speechley, year, especially the Observation Run. Barry finished by Chris Wren, Dennis King, Graeme Ducksbury, Barbara saying he will try to attend lots of events next year. &Geoff Armour, Gwen Livingstone, Paul & Janet Ballard, CLUB CAPTAIN: John awarded the Club Wheel to Graeme &Robyn Snape, Ken Harrison, Graham Angel, Alan Thompson’s 1965 Studebaker. Trish Stewart, Paul Andreatta. The Club Mug went to Ethan for his work at the TAFE APOLOGIES: Karen McMinn, John & Sylvia Milnes, Workshop, mopping up the rainwater brought in by wet Betsy Harrison, Col Stewart, Lin Chaplin, Doug Wright, cars on Inspection Day. Dave, Mike Bickford, Joel &Reagan Bartholomew. The Bugger-Up Trophy to Malcolm Chaplin for cooking MOVED Tim O’Keeffe, SECONDED Alan Thompson: the Jaguar’s coil by forgetting to turn the ignition off. That The Minutes of the November Meeting as [That’s what happens TO THE COIL if the engine is not published in Coota Hoota be accepted. Carried. running] Secretary John announced the month’s GENERAL BUSINESS: John Simpfendorfer reported CORRESPONDENCE IN : there is the annual motorbike rally at Canberra 10 March. 1. Newsletters from other clubs – some were tabled, And the Tiddlers Rally at Gunning 28 April. And at last but most are Emailed. the Registry Office at Cootamundra recognised that our 2. R.M.S. advice that Classic Vehicle Log Book TRIAL is Plates Registrar’s signature proves your Membership to extended until 30 September, 2019. C.A.M.C. 3. From Bush Council - RE “Traveller’s Pack” which Barry Gavin made a correction that there were 441 was published in 2014. Requests names who could be Toranas at Toranafest. contacted for assistance in the event of a breakdown Paul Andreatta reported that Taylor Murer has a when touring in a Heritage vehicle. For our club in 2014 machine that can whitewall tyres in Cootamundra for we named Tim O’Keeffe, Malcolm Chaplin & Denis about $100 a set. Shepherd. Decided to confirm at the January Meeting Mal Chaplin requested a count of members intending to whether these names are still relevant. attend Wednesday nights at the TAFE Workshop. Nine 4. Invitation for groups of 20+ to enjoy Lunch at $12 members put hands up so that’s enough to go ahead per head visiting Parkes Motor Museum and Elvis next year. Museum at discounted $8 per head. Ken Harrison advised that we need to get our club’s 5. Invitation to Berrigan Show & Shine 14 January. sound amplifier working at Meetings. CORRESPONDENCE OUT : John Collins moved, Alan Thompson seconded: That 1. In order for cars from our club to participate in the we buy 50 Backing Plates that go behind Club Plates. Cherry Festival Parade – a copy of our Public Liability CARRIED Insurance sent to Young Information Centre. Hugh McMinn suggested we might have Dinner with the Moved: That the Secretary’s Report be received, above Sports Car Club when they overnight at invitations be accepted as Club Runs and member Cootamundra 11 March when they attend a day at participation encouraged. Moved, John Collins, Speedway. Seconded – Paul Andreatta. CARRIED Trish Stewart moved, Barry Gavin seconded : That TREASURER’S REPORT: A Monthly Report for $500 donations be sent to: November was circulated.  Showground Users Committee Moved Sue McCarthy, Seconded: Trish Stewart: That  Cootamundra Lions Club the Treasurer’s Report be accepted; CARRIED  Cootamundra Girl Guides  Cootamundra CanAssist SWAP MEET REPORT: Lynn reported that interest in  Cootamundra Hospital Auxiliary the Swap is quiet this month.  Harden Hospital Auxiliary PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT: Alan reported - In the CARRIED last month 3 vehicles were inspected to go onto Club Hugh thanked members for allocating $3000 of the Plates –Peter McCarthy’s 1986 Ford Telstar, Alan’s 1965 Swap Meet takings and closed the Meeting at 8.50 p.m. Studebaker and Ray Douglas’s Mercedes Benz Truck. 8.50 p.m. Hugh opened the 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL Yesterday at Inspection Day, 20 cars were checked and MEETING many others are checked during the year by Malcolm MOVED Paul Ballard, SECONDED Paul Andreatta: That and Ken. In our club there are 108 cars on Club Plates the Minutes of the 2016 A.G.M. as printed in Coota and 6 motorbikes. Hoota are a true record of that Meeting. CARRIED In 2018, let’s rent the Automotive Workshop on President Hugh read his Annual Report for 2017. Wednesday nights. 4

Treasurer Sue McCarthy presented and tabled an Annual Report for the Financial Year 2017, and MOVED, Sue McCarthy, SECONDED, Ken Harrison: That the Report for the Financial Year 01.12.2016 - 30.11.2017 be accepted. CARRIED. PRESIDENT requested Alan Thompson to be Chairman to elect the Office Bearers for 2018. Alan presided over nominations and declared these Office Bearers elected: President Hugh McMinn Club Captain John Simpfendorfer Vice-President Paul Andreatta Events Co-ordinator Paul Ballard Secretary John Collins Newsletter Editor John Collins Treasurer Sue McCarthy

Plates Registrar: Alan Thompson Karen McMinn has a new set of wheels which also doubles as a The Roads and Maritime Services recognise Alan lawn mower Thompson as this club’s Responsible Person to certify vehicles which meet the requirements of the Historic Lunch was at the Hotel & thanks to Siggy & Vehicle Scheme. Kevin Colwill from Ariah Park for hosting an afternoon Registration Inspectors: Alan Thompson nominated and tea & showing us their collections of tea pots & saws declared these Inspection Officers: which were all amazing. Malcolm Chaplin Ray Douglas Mark Loiterton Graeme Snape Graeme Ducksbury Ken Harrison President Hugh thanked Alan for the election of Office Bearers and resumed the position of Chairman. He called for the following formalities to be confirmed. MOVED Ken Harrison, SECONDED Paul Ballard: a) That Signatories for the Bank Accounts be: the President, Secretary and Treasurer, with any two to sign. b) That keys to the Club’s Mailbox be held by the President and Secretary; and that they be authorised to hand the key to another person on a short term basis in order to ensure regular clearing of the box. Ray Douglas checking out the mobile saw c) That the required Annual Summary of Financial Affairs be prepared by the club’s Public Officer and after this Meeting be submitted to the NSW Department of Fair Trading. CARRIED GENERAL BUSINESS MOVED John Collins, SECONDED Tim O’Keeffe: That the Membership Fee for the calendar year 2019 be $30. CARRIED Hugh closed the Meeting at 9.15 p.m.

CLUB HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

Club Run to Ariah Park – 19th November

A number of CAMC members travelled across to Ariah Park for the second time this year, joining with 21 members of the Temora club. CAMC members attending were:  Allan & Jill Thompson – Studebaker Convertible  Ted & Joan Strachan – Galant  Ray & Sharon Douglas - modern  Hugh & Karen McMinn - Armstrong Siddley Sharon Douglas with a multitude of tea pots behind her  Kevin White - modern  Alex and Lynne Joss - modern A great day out with great company  Lynn, Barry, Ethan & Kaitlyn – SS Torana Barry.

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Cootamundra Lions Christmas Carnival – 25th November

Unfortunately only a small number of members attended this year’s carnival with their vehicles. But once again, one of the CAMC member’s vehicles was utilised to transport Santa to & from the event. This year it was former SC Chambers NRMA 1969 Dodge Tow truck, now owned by Darren Absolon.

Rise Sir Malcom Chaplin. Do you also notice how his overalls are colour coordinated to the HQ Statesman he is inspecting!

CAMC Rego Day – 3rd December

Ray Douglas inspecting a Monaro. There must have been a requirement this year that inspectors must colour coordinate with the vehicle they are inspecting! Ken Harrison writing out car inspection certificate for Ted Strachan with Teds A40 behind them CAMC Christmas Lunch – 9th

December

Fella on left moved the sign; fella on right had to fix it. Bugga Up Trophy candidate?

John Collins (the master) showing Ethan (the apprentice) the art of keeping the TAFE workshop floor clean. 6

MAGICAL MOMENTS FROM THE PAST

New member David and carer enjoying the meal and John Simpe’s Santa on a Motorbike.

Lucky X’Mas lunch winners Lorna Frost, Robyn Snape and Maureen Simpendorfer

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COMING EVENTS January Mon 01 New Year’s Day Club Run – Lunch Picnic/BBQ at Barry Grace Oval, Wallendbeen from 12:30pm.

Mon 01 Monthly Meeting – 8pm at Cootamundra Library Rooms. Bring a plate for Supper.

Sat 06 Club Coffee Run – Meet at Apex Park 10am and decide on where to go for Morning Tea.

10-14 Elvis Festival Parkes

13-14 Mudgee Swap Meet. Twilight Run & Picnic Tea – Meet at Apex Park 5:00 for 5:15; drive to . Bring all Sat 20 necessary food, drink, chairs, tables, etc. (no BBQ facilities available). The Great Southern Motorcycle Only Swap Meet – Strictly Motorbike Stuff. No trash or treasure. Sun 21 Goulburn Showground. Gates open 6am. Lookers $5. Cootamundra Australia Day Breakfast in Jubilee Park – From 7:30am. Display cars and enjoy the entertainment and breakfast (buy it there to support community charities). Fri 26 Wombat Australia Day Celebrations at Sports Ground – 11am to 2pm. Stalls, street parade, car and tractor display. February Club Birthday Run and Michael Livingstone Memorial Run – Jugiong Recreation Reserve 10am Sun 04 onwards. Meet Apex Park 9am and travel together, or make your own way. Take Tables, chairs, picnic lunch – and your Best Car! Mon 05 Monthly Meeting – 8pm at Cootamundra Library Rooms. Bring a plate for Supper.

Sat 10 Club Coffee Run – Meet at Apex Park 10am and decide on where to go for Morning Tea. Our First Weekday Run for 2018 – Meet at Apex Park, 9:15 for 9:30; ready to drive to Temora. Mon 12 Bring or buy morning tea for consumption at Lake Centenary. Then (depending on the weather), we might go to a museum or just head home to the air conditioning! Sat 17 Show – Includes Car Display – Arrangements to be finalised. Gundagai Tractor Pull & Swap Meet – Includes Car Display, Stationary Engines, Heavy Horses, Sat 24 Stalls, etc.. Opens 7am, $10/head. Sun 25 French Car Drive to Junee – Contact Paul Ballard if interested.

March 2-5 Kalimna Rally, Yarrawonga – Always a good long weekend. Entry forms available from JC or PB. Lockhart Truck Show – Trucks, commercial vehicles, veteran cars, working blacksmith, quilting, Sat 03 market stalls and food. Entry $5. Monthly Meeting – 8pm at Harden Uniting Church Hall, Binalong St.. Dinner beforehand at Harden Mon 05 Bowling Club, 6pm. Book with Sue and Peter by Wednesday, February 28 th. Temora Rural Museum Annual Live Exhibition – Meet Apex Park 8am for 8:15 departure. More Sat 10 details closer to the time. Sun 11 Illabo Speedway Open Day – And Riverina Sports Car Assn. will be Visiting that weekend. Weekday Run - To the Dog on the Tucker Box via. the Burra Road. Meet at Apex Park, 10:30 for Tue 13 1045. Early Lunch at Oliver’s (or elsewhere if you wish). Return Route to Cootamundra to be determined (may depend on weather). Sat 17 John O’Brien Festival,

 Members who volunteer at Local Museums, including the Temora Aviation Museum and Junee Roundhouse Museum, may travel in their Historic Vehicle as a Club Sanctioned Run.  Attendance at Wednesday Night TAFE Sessions is also a Club Sanctioned Event.  And Please Note: We cannot guarantee availability of tables or seats at Events / Runs – Please Bring Your Own if possible.  ALSO – IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EVENT, PLEASE TALK TO THE EVENTS COORDINATOR. 8