1914 DELAGE Type S Grand Prix Racer

G.V.M.V.D.C.INC. – P.O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON, 3632. DATE OF ISSUE - SEP 2017 REGISTRATION NUMBER A 0001874 H

1914 DELAGE Type S Grand Prix racer

1957 FORD Mainline utility 1961 JAGUAR Mk 2 sedan 1965 TRIUMPH TR4 roadster Leigh and Lynne Johnston Fred and Elaine Williams Peter Vibert

Club Member of the Year Peter Borthwick

THIS SPACE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BRENDAN WALSH FOR DETAILS.

Cnr G.V. Highway & Saxton St., Ph 03-5862 3000 Numurkah 3636 Fax 03-5862 2088 www.peterhillhonda.com.au

Ph 5821 7776

 Standard Exhausts  Sports Exhausts  Tow bars  Tube Bending

59 Mitchell St SHEPPARTON 3630

XR & XRGT Roundup Sunday Sept 10 2017

12-4pm

7717 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla 5km south of Shepparton Ph 03-5823 5833

Open 7 days a week 10am-4.30pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)

September 2017 Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc Statement of Purposes To foster recovery, restoration and preservation of all types of self propelled vehicles that fall within the broad meaning of the terms - Veteran (pre 31-12-1918) Vintage (1-1-1919 to 31-12-1930) Classic (1-1-1931 to vehicles older than 25 years) To conduct the sport of motor vehicle rally driving so as to promote and encourage that sport. To conduct such events and activities as the Committee considers appropriate to: (a) increase the members’ awareness of our motoring heritage, and (b) enable the exchange of information and vehicle parts between similar clubs and interested members of the public.

Office Bearers and Committee for 2017 PRESIDENT Bill Winters (Joy) 5825 2465 0437 762 520 10 Goulburn Cross, Mooroopna VICE PRESIDENT Phil Podbury (Anne) 5823 1445 0407 231 445 3 Tuckett Ln, Kialla West SECRETARY Lorraine Tainton 5827 1279 0409 956 074 10 Dean Dr, Kialla TREASURER Julie Tyrrell (Lynn) 5857 2810 3876 Midland Hwy, Stanhope COMMITTEE David Morrison (Tina) 5857 2970 0417 869 090 62 West Rd, Stanhope Gwyneth Trevaskis 5821 6281 71 Lincoln Dr, Shepparton CLUB CAPTAIN Alan Lavis (Pat) 5821 6395 0417 084 679 4 Mehmet Ave, Grahamvale NEWSLETTER EDITOR Brendan Walsh (Melissa) 5821 7334 0418 103 739 114 Hayes St, Shepparton PROPERTY OFFICER Ken Cuthbert (Joy) 5822 2023 0409 415 741 2 Loddon Crt, Shepparton VEHICLE SAFETY OFFICER Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla Lakes

CLUB PERMIT Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla Lakes REGISTRATION OFFICERS John Hammond (Elaine) 5821 5020 0409 352 952 34 Holland St, Shepparton FEDERATION DELEGATES Lloyd and Kris Healey 5829 9432 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna A.O.M.C. DELEGATES Richard Murrell (Marcia) 5866 2556 4 Birch Crt, Nathalia Graeme Smith (Lorraine) 5866 2351 19 Scott Ave, Nathalia LIBRARIAN Neil Hammond 5826 2275 17 Robinson St, Murchison SUB-COMMITTEES CATERING PRESIDENT Anne Podbury (Phil) 5823 1445 0407 231 445 3 Tuckett Ln, Kialla West SECRETARY/TREASURER COMMITTEE Sue Borthwick, Terry Brennan, Liz Capuano, Jenny Grieve, Kris Healey, Pat Lavis, Meryl Zanelli SWAP PRESIDENT Lloyd Healey (Kris) 5829 9432 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna SECRETARY Bernie Hurren (Belinda) 0418 318 770 5 Konig Crt, Orrvale COMMITTEE Brian Boschetti, Glenn Braybon, Lindsay Braybon, Lindsay Drust, Kris Healey, Belinda Hurren BUILDING PRESIDENT Greg Sutherland (Kerry) 0411 614 224 545 Midland Hwy, Shepp East COMMITTEE Ken Cuthbert, Lindsay Drust, David Grant, Lloyd Healey, Alan Lavis SOCIAL GROUP Ross Nankivell (Secretary) Lois Chester (Treasurer) COMMITTEE Colin Grace, Rod Pearce, Thurlie Pearce, Sandra Pozzobon CLUB CAR PHOTOS Hugh MacFadyen (Robyn) 5821 5192 0409 215 112 15 Varcoe St, Shepparton

FRONT COVER - TROPHY WINNERS AT THE DECEMBER 2016 CONCOURS JOHN STEWART MEMORIAL TROPHY 1957 FORD Leigh and Lynne Johnston FOR BEST PRESENTED VEHICLE Mainline utility BARRY COLLISON TROPHY 1961 JAGUAR Fred and Elaine Williams (PEOPLE’S CHOICE) Mk 2 sedan THE DUSTY SHAW TROPHY 1965 TRIUMPH Peter Vibert FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORT TR4 roadster CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR Peter Borthwick

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September 2017 ADDRESS ALL G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc., CORRESPONDENCE TO: P. O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON. 3632. WEB-SITE: http://www.gvmvdc.com.au E-MAIL: [email protected]

MONTHLY Held in the G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Clubrooms, 40 Grahamvale Rd, Grahamvale (northeastern MEETINGS outskirts of Shepparton) on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 8.00pm. New members and visitors are welcome to attend. COMMITTEE Meets in the Clubrooms on the fourth Thursday of each month except December. MEMBERSHIP Membership Fees for 2017 are $30.00 (joining after May) Fees for 2018 $70 Financial year is from the Annual General Meeting in November. Subs can be paid directly into the Club’s bank account GVMVDC Inc. at the Bendigo Bank. BSB 633 000 Acct No 1366 25076. Include your name and membership number as details.

MONTHLY G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. monthly rallies are run on the Sunday after the meeting each month, unless RALLIES otherwise arranged, starting at the Clubrooms at 10.00am. Slower vehicles may leave earlier if they wish. Members without a rally car can come modern or turn up and get a lift with somebody. Members are reminded to fill out the rally attendance sheet some time during the run.

CLUB SHOP Lapel badges (members) $4.00 Wind jacket $50.00 (for non-members) $5.00 Windcheaters (depending on size) $20 - $30 Car Badges (members only) $16.00 T-shirts (depending on size/style) $15 - $25 Contact the club librarian. Caps $15.00 CD/DVD of past Journals (pdf) $2.00 Windscreen stickers $3.00 2017 Club calendars (A4 or A3) free Embroidered patch of club logo $3.00 Car details sheet (A4 laminated) $1.00 Contact Kris Healey on 5829 9432. Contact Brendan Walsh. You can contact these members at a monthly club meeting.

RED PLATE When your Club Permit is due for renewal, you can: VEHICLE - bring the papers to a club meeting for signing, PERMIT - post them with a self-addressed envelope to G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc Permit Officer, c/- P.O. Box 6, RENEWALS Shepparton 3632 and the Permit Officer will sign them and return them, or - post them to the Permit Officer with a cheque and an envelope addressed to VicRoads and the Permit Officer will sign them and send them on. See the Permit Officers at a meeting for further details. You can also contact Peter Vibert on 0408 333 172 or 5823 5865 to arrange a time. Peter lives at 7 Cardinia Court, Kialla Lakes.

CLUB LIBRARY A full listing of the Club’s books, manuals and DVDs is available in the library at club meetings.

CAR PHOTOS Each member is entitled to have one car photo on the wall at no cost. Give your 220x140mm photo to Hugh MacFadyen with your details and the car’s details. He will do the framing. Further photos can be done for $10 each. See Hugh for details.

JOURNAL Contributions for the next Journal should be to the Editor by the end of this month.

“Certainly I want a gallon of gas! My old“John man’s isn’t up going the toroad like withthis. He’san empty always tank.” complaining about the lack of space in the front seat!” From Motor Manual, 2 Jan 1956 Modern Motor, July 1957

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September 2017

President’s Report

Spring weather is finally arriving, what a welcome relief from the chilly winds of Winter. With Spring comes our annual swap meet, which many of us look forward to as well. Your swap and catering committees have been working very hard in the background organising and putting in place arrangements for another successful swap. Rosters have been displayed in recent Journals. At this meeting, to be held on Thursday the 7th September, final details will put in place. Remember this is our one and only fundraising event for the year. Funds raised help to support the future of our club and subsidise our annual fees. In other words, we need your help to make this yet again a wonderful experience for the many visitors to our swap. Speaking of our club, the club room renovations have been completed. JMR have done a wonderful job, very professional and ably supported by our own John Wilson attending to the plumbing and overseen on behalf of the club members by Bill King. Our thanks are extended to all parties – top job. A couple of quick points:— 1. Annual donations to worthy organisations—please forward your submission by writing— marked “attention GVMVDC Committee” by the next meeting on the 28th of September. 2. We are a couple of months/meetings away from the November 9th Annual General Meeting. Please consider nominating for a position.

See you at the September meeting. Bill Winters From the Editor I said back in the June Journal that I would do a feature on the 1914 Delage GP racer that Cal and I saw at Up the Creek Workshop in Castlemaine. I mentioned this to Cal and he suggested that he could write the article. He’d had contact with the owner and the restorers of the car so would have much more detailed information than me. I found a couple of magazine articles on the car, so added some detail from them, and our article grew and grew! Well done Cal – top work. As Bill has noted, the renovations of our clubrooms are completed, and look great. I’m sure the Catering Committee members and our Librarian will all be very pleased with the results. There’s still a bit of work for us – the contents of the kitchen and library have to go back in! Updated Swap rosters are in this Journal. Please check to make sure you can attend at your allotted time. See the organisers if you can’t be there, or if you’re not listed but want to help. If you’re a fan of XR GT Falcons, there will be a gathering of them at the Museum on the afternoon of the swap – well worth a visit! There are plenty of other events in our calendar over the next couple of months – great time to get our older cars out. If you’re not receiving a monthly email advising of a new Journal being available on our website, then you need to let me know! Just send a message to the Club’s email address (top of page 2) and I’ll add you to the list. Over 140 members now get this monthly message. See you at the meeting. Don’t forget to wear your name badge so everyone knows who you are, and turn off your mobile phone! Brendan Walsh

Shepparton Swap Meet – 10th September

CONTENTS 4. Minutes 14. Rally Reports 5. Committee Notes 22. Swap Rosters 6. Coming Up 24. New members, Wanted, For Sale 8. AOMC Report 25. Driver’s Calendar 9. Delage GP racer

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September 2017 General Meeting Minutes Minutes of the General Meeting held Thursday  Ladies’ Lunch: 11th August at Japanese restaurant 10th August 2017 at Kialla Park Bowls Club. in High Street President Bill Winters in the Chair.  Nathalia Rotary Art Show: 13th August th Meeting opened at 8.00pm with 89 members and  Cobram Swap: Sunday 13 August. th guests present.  Saturday Social Day: at Nobel Monks 19 August. th  Byramine Homestead: Sunday 20 August. $20 to Our thanks to Hughie MacFadyen and Graeme Captain Alan Lavis in advance please Sinclair for organising the venue for us and to Kialla  Federation Picnic Marong: be there by 10.30am, Park Bowls Club. This was arranged as our depart Mooroopna 8am. Clubrooms were not available because of building  Bald Archies at Swanpool: 30th August depart near renovations. Overlander 10am. Lunch as ordered at 11.30am. nd  2 September depart near Overlander 9.30 coffee MINUTE’S SILENCE Benalla. Lunch 12.30. President Bill Winters asked us to stand for one  Market and Heritage Day Emerald Bank: Sunday rd minute’s silence to remember the following 3 September for pre-1961 cars, from 9.30am. rd th members and past members who have died recently  Rally of the Valley: 3 -7 November is on track. – long-time member Max Pethybridge, and past  2018 Club Rallies: To Limestone Coast in March members Joan Clarke and Colin Anderson. and Alpine region in April. Both have vacancies. Details are in the Journal. APOLOGIES: Ken Birkett, Gordon and Lorraine  4 Wheel Drive Trip: Rod Mauger is organising an Threlfall, John Hammond, Nola Bland, Neil adventure to Jamieson and Sheepyard Flat for 25-26 Rutherford and Bev Brownley, Bob and Heather November.

Stuart, Peter Byrne, Col Grace, Fred Williams, Tina DELEGATES REPORTS: Morrison, Laura and Fabian McCloy, Geoff AOMC Delegates: Graeme Smith and Richard Belcher, Ron and Jan Stanbrook, Barry and Murrell Margaret Croke, Rita Bright, Gordon Newton, Ken Graeme reports that the next meeting will highlight Cuthbert, Lyn Tyrrell, Derrick Brown. the rules about modifications to vehicles which will VISITORS: Jason Watts. determine eligibility for Club Registration and also

MINUTES: - “That the Minutes of the general which type of registration is required for each meeting held on July 13th 2017 as published in the vehicle.

August Journal be received and approved as a true FEDERATION Delegate: Lloyd Healey and accurate record”. Moved by: Denis Zanelli  Marong Saturday Run: Those keen to join the Seconded by: Allan Weeks. All in favour - Carried. Saturday run from Castlemaine on the 15th BUSINESS ARISING from the Minutes. Nil. should contact Lloyd for information. nd CORRESPONDENCE: -Acting Secretary Peter  Maffra: 2 Sunday in November. More later. Vibert read out the inward and outward  2018 Open Rally: Is in Gippsland in April correspondence. Moved by: Peter Vibert that the  AHMF (Australian Historic Motoring inward correspondence be received and the outward Federation) Rally 2020 will be in the confirmed. Seconded by: Terry Brennan. Albury/Wodonga area. All in favour – Carried.  Red plate Receipts: Some people are getting their renewals signed by the Club and then TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Julie forgetting to pay the account and getting the Tyrrell read the finance report. Moved by: Julie receipt stamp on the documents. This means Tyrrell that the Treasurer’s report as read be that their vehicle is unregistered and not accepted and all accounts passed for payment. insured. Seconded by Bill Holyman. All in favour - Carried. SWAP COMMITTEE REPORT: CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT: Alan Lavis All rosters are complete. th  Benalla Art Gallery Coffee run 19 July. Some sites are left but Lloyd is confident that they Numbers were down but never-the-less a great day will be sold on the day or earlier. with many members staying in Benalla for lunch.  Sports Cars and Delage cars run Yarra Valley 16 CATERING COMMITTEE REPORT: Nil July. A great report in the August Journal by Callum Walsh.

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BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT: Committee Meeting Notes Greg Sutherland reports that the new kitchen is on track and looking good. Notes from the August Committee meeting: The building should be available for our next  It was good to have a couple of members sitting general meeting. in as guests to see how the Committee operates. John Truman’s shelving suggestion is being Hopefully they will nominate for a position at considered. the AGM. Tree maintenance, weed spraying and general clean  The second progress payment has been made to up is continuing. JMAR Constructions. It’s possible that we will

SOCIAL GROUP REPORT: be back in the clubrooms for the September As in the Journal meeting.  Alan has a couple of interesting ideas for club GENERAL BUSINESS: runs and coffee runs for the next couple of Next Meeting is One Week Early: To fit in with months. final briefings for the SWAP, the September  Swap meet preparation is progressing well. All meeting will be one week earlier on 7th September. the required supplies have been purchased. Succession Planning: David Vibert highlighted the  Council are requiring a lot more paperwork for need for our Vice President to see himself/herself as the Club to hire the showgrounds this year (and “in training” and prepared to follow on making for future years). themselves available for the office of President.  A couple of new members will be needed on Colin Anderson Funeral: Rob Balfour reported the Swap Committee next year. that he had attended Colin’s funeral near  Some Committee members will be meeting Hazelwood. Colin was a very keen member of our with Elders regarding our insurance policies. Club for more than 40 years. We also plan to change the due date to August Fred Williams’ Jag: Editor Brendan Walsh 1st to better suit the Swap Meet. included a great article on Fred’s restoration along  Phil and Anne Podbury and Julie Tyrrell will with all sorts of interesting information and not be nominating for Committee next year. comment about that series of Jags. Thank you Brendan and Fred. Certificate of Currency: David Grant requested a copy of our Insurance Certificate of Currency for the event at Yarrawonga in November. This has now been provided.

BUY SELL AND SWAP: FB Ute and Electric “Gofa”: Peter Heard has a friend with a restorer’s project FB ute for sale, as well as an almost new top of the line electric mobility device at a significantly reduced price of $3000. Radio Code: Chris O’Hara needs a code for an EB Falcon radio. Help came from the meeting. Mercedes 380SLC: Barry O’Connor has a very nice Mercedes 380SLC for sale. John Truman can help. For Sale Cars and items in the Journal: President Bill reminded us of the benefits of this great service.

Supper Roster for next meeting: Heather Stuart, Joy Cuthbert, Anna Newham.

President Bill declared the meeting closed at 9.05pm and invited members and their guests to supper. Next meeting will be held on 7th September 2017. Wheels, November 1956

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September 2017 Coming Up

**Monthly Club Meeting, Clubrooms – 8:00pm Thursday 7th September 2017 No doubt you have worked it out by now; we are meeting earlier in the month than normal, to finalise planning for the Swap on the 10th. It will be good to be back at the Clubrooms again!

**Preparation for the Swap, Showgrounds – Saturday 9th September 2017 Many hands make light work (old Chinese proverb!). Be at the Showgrounds from 9.00am if you can give a hand. **Shepparton Swap Meet, Showgrounds – 10th September 2017 Members, make sure you turn up for your rostered spot, and leave it when your replacement arrives. Details are available on the club website - www.gvmvdc.com.au/GVMswp.html SHEPPARTON SWAP MEET Sunday Sept 10, 2017 SHEPPARTON SHOWGROUNDS, HIGH ST (MIDLAND HWY), SHEPPARTON 6m x 6m OUTDOOR SITES $20 ENTRY $5

(Probably sold out beforehand) ( Children under 14 free )

Gates open at 6.30am for stall holders. General public 7.30am. No alcohol. No camping. No dogs allowed. Lunch and refreshments available. Parts pickup service available. For further information contact: Lloyd or Kristine Healey on 0438-294 351

**Saturday Social Day, Clubrooms – 16th September 2017 Our next gathering will be on the 16th of September at the Clubrooms. Please bring a casserole meal to share. Ross Nankivell

**Coffee Run, Tallis Winery – 10.00am Wednesday 20th September 2017 The view from Tallis Winery (who do a good coffee and cakes, as well as a great Shiraz) at this time of year is fantastic – endless gold (Canola) and green (wheat). To get there (from Shepparton), go through Dookie on the C364, straight on for approximately 3km. Turn right onto the Dookie-Nalinga Road C365 towards Nalinga and Dookie College (Tallis is signposted). After 2.6km, around a bend, Tallis is on your left as you leave Dookie-Nalinga Road for Major Plains Road.

Car Club Showcase Series at Federation Square – 24th September 2017 Featuring the Karmann Ghia Owners Club of Australia. From 11am-2.30pm.

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Maryborough Wings and Wheels, Airport – 23rd-24th September 2017 Organised by the Ballarat Light Car Club. Saturday will feature an aircraft fly-in, classic car display, swap meet, vintage bridal display and much more. There will be a BYO rock’n’roll dance from 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Both days will have sprints and motorkana from 1:30-4pm. More details at www.wingsandwheels.net.au

**Coffee Run, Bruce Hargrave Exhibition, Euroa – 11am, Wednesday 27th September 2017 That’s right; more coffee, more art. We’ll turn the Club into a mob of left-wing latte-sipping art wankers at the rate we are going! But this one is too good to pass up. Our long-time member Bruce Hargrave is having a major solo exhibition, comprising some forty water-colours which will be exhibited for the first time in his own home "CALROSSIE" in Euroa. Apart from being a penny farthing/MGB/Honda 2000 pilot, Bruce is an artist of note, and I look forward to seeing his exhibition. I suggest we gather for coffee (of course!) at the bakery in the main street of Euroa. (Binney St) at 10am. Bruce suggests that we bring our lunch (which we can get at the bakery) to his place, from 11am, where we can have lunch in his garden. Bruce will have the urn on; byo chair and lunch. Bruce and Sue live at “Calrossie”, 13 McGuinness Street, Euroa.

Shannons Insurance Australian National Show and Shine, Euroa 8.00am-3.00pm, Sunday 1st October 2017 This is always a good one – lots of great cars in spring time in a lovely setting. Car shows don’t get much better! If you would like to travel over in company, we leave from the Kialla Central Hall at 8.30am.

**Progressive Lunch, venues to be advised – Sunday 15th October 2017 This is an old favourite, where we are encouraged to dress in the era of our vehicles, having a lunch course at three different members’ houses. We each bring a pre-arranged lunch course. At this meeting, please put your name on the list for the course that you wish to bring, to give us an indication. We can fine-tune it at the October meeting. Details at the October meeting.

**Mystery Weekend – Saturday 28th-Sunday 29th October 2017 Put it in your diary. I will be seeking an indication of those wishing to attend. ? **Rally of the Valley, Shepparton – 3rd-7th November 2017 An entry form for this year’s Rally of the Valley over Melbourne Cup weekend was included in the July Journal, and is available on the Club website (www.gvmvdc.com.au/GVM_Rally.html). While entries will be accepted until 13th October, don’t leave it until the last minute – early entries will be appreciated. The organising committee is now planning the fine details of the Rally. GVMVDC Club members are encouraged to attend, even if it’s only for one or two days of the rally. The $50 entry can be changed to $15 (for one day) or $30 (for two days). All other costs remain the same.

Bendigo Swap, Showgrounds – 17th, 18th and 19th November 2017

**4WD trip, Jamieson area – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 2017 An overnight camping trip in the High Country between Jamieson and Sheepyard Flat is planned. Contact Rod Mauger on 0419-104 877.

**Christmas Breakup and Concours, Grahamvale School – Sunday 10th December 2017

2017 School terms 31 Jan-31 Mar, 18 Apr-30 Jun, 17 Jul-22 Sep, 9 Oct-22 Dec. Easter Sunday is 16 April. 2018 School terms 31 Jan-29 Mar, 16 Apr-29 Jun, 16 Jul-21 Sep, 8 Oct-23 Dec. Easter Sunday is 1 April.

Please Note: two asterisks ** identify a club organised run/rally. Alan Lavis, Club Captain Page 7

September 2017 Coming Up cont.

**Proposed Touring Rallies for 2018 Limestone Coast Rally Alpine Region/NSW South Coast Tue 13th-Mon 26th March(14 days/13 nights) Sun 8th - Sat 21st April (14 days/13 nights) Enjoy 14 days of magnificent scenery as you meander through the picturesque Taking in the scenic views and relaxed valleys of the Snowy Mountain region. Experience the culture of the “Bush atmosphere of the Limestone Coast. Capital” (Canberra) and what it has to offer, before descending to the We will travel through Ararat, Portland, spectacular south eastern coastal region of NSW. Mt Gambier, Robe, Victor Harbour, Route: visiting places of interest – Tumbarumba, Jindabyne, Canberra Nhill and Swan Hill. (Queanbeyan), South Coast Region (NSW). Suitable for Vintage, early, late Classic vehicles. Suitable for Vintage, early, late Classic vehicles. Approximate touring distance: 1800km. Approximate touring distance: 1700km. Instalment schedule : st Committee: Director: Phil Podbury. Treas: John Truman. 1 instalment $820 (due at July GM) nd Sec: Anne Podbury. PR: Pauline Truman. 2 instalment $820 (due by Sep GM) st rd 1 Payment July GM $800 3 instalment $820 (due by Nov GM) nd th 2 Payment October GM $800 4 instalment $to be advised (due Feb 2018) rd 3 Payment January 2018 GM $800 BSB 633 000 Account 139718027 4th Payment March 2018 GM $Balance (Acct No corrected) Please draw cheques payable to: G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. To be received and Please use your name as a reference. receipted by Rally Treasurer John Truman. Committee: Leigh Johnston Lynne Johnston Payment may also be made via Bendigo Bank to: Lynn Tyrrell Julie Tyrrell G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Rally Acct No 1

BSB 633000 A/C No 1376 45321. Please include your name! There are vacancies available, please contact Note: Includes 2 full days in Canberra allowing plenty time to visit the Leigh Johnston on 0409 645556. “Australian War Memorial” that could be of particular interest being 100 years

(1918) since the ending of The “Great War” plus ample time to enjoy other places of interest!

AOMC Report

AOMC August Delegates Meeting, Darnum, Gippsland Saturday 26th August 2017

The guest speakers were John Lewis from VicRoads and Andrew George, Chief Executive Officer, Society of Automotive Engineers.

News from VicRoads is that : A. they are still working on transferring the Club Permit scheme details on to the Master Data Base. (The cost they are talking about seems crazy, just to move data from one computer to another. B. They are working on ways for Club cars to be transferred to surviving spouses better. C. The Club Permit Scheme is to be reviewed in 2019 Ideas on the table are “Should historic vehicles stand alone.’ (ie) Is it necessary for the car clubs to be involved? D. The use of original number plates.

Andrew George talked on what is modified and what is not. The simple answer is any changes from the original spec, then it’s modified. Answer Simple again – before you spend any money or change anything, talk to your friendly engineer. If you are restoring a truck then definitely you need to work with an engineer. We have approached the Secretary about getting a speaker from the insurance industry to give their approach on what is modified. If you are importing a car make sure your agent has checked on ASBESTOS. One buyer found his import in a number of pieces as customs had removed all gaskets including head gasket / clutch / brakes.

Graeme & Richard

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September 2017 1914 Delage Type S Grand Prix

By Callum Walsh After making their Grand Prix debut in 1912, Delage arrived at Amiens on the 12th of July 1913 for the Grand Prix of the ACF (Automobile Club of France), commonly known as the French Grand Prix, with three Type Y race cars. Two cars entered the race and performed quite well, finishing in a respectable 4th and 5th, taking the fastest lap of the day in the process. Less than a month later, on the 5th of August, the ‘Y’s were entered in the Grand Prix of the Automobile Club of the West (of France) at Le Mans, where they achieved a 1-2 finish. Two Type Ys were then taken across the Atlantic for the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day 1914 where they placed 1st and 3rd. Fuelled from this success, Delage prepared four revolutionary Type S race cars for the 1914 French Grand Prix at Lyon in July, just 3 months later. The masterpiece of an engine included twin overhead cams, 16 valves (4 per cylinder), the first successful use of desmodromic valve gear and a 5-piece crank with ball bearing mains. The chassis boasted 4-wheel brakes and a 5-speed gearbox. Three of the cars were entered, and the fourth was a development and testing car that didn’t race. Unfortunately for the team, the race didn’t quite go as they would’ve hoped. After spending portions of the race placed as high as third, two of the cars were forced to retire between 350 and 400 miles due to engine trouble. The third car went on to finish 8th but that result was overshadowed by the dominant 1-2-3 finish of the Mercedes team.

The 1914 Delage team 35 Arthur Duray, 23 Albert Guyot and 9 Paul Bablot.

th Duray finished 8 , the other two retired.

Designer Arthur Michelat, driver Louis Duray and Louis Delage

Just a few weeks later, Europe would be immersed by World War 1. In 1915 all four would be sold to the USA, the first arriving in July, purchased by David Joyce for use by American motor racing pioneer Barney Oldfield. Oldfield first raced in Chicago towards the end of July followed by several more races until its last appearance in 1915 competing for the Astor Cup at Sheepshead Bay, on the 9th of October. Whilst racing in the Astor Cup, Oldfield badly damaged the engine in his car and it did not reappear until after its rebuild by Harry Miller over the American winter months. The remaining three were sold to Harry Harkness, the son of Standard Oil Company heir Lamon V. Harkness. On the 13th of May 1916, the Harkness trio of cars appeared at the Sheepshead Bay Grand Track, a track which Harkness co-owned. Two of the cars raced that day, one finished quite well but suffered an engine fire during the race. Unfortunately, the second car is believed to have been destroyed following an accident which killed both the riding mechanic and driver, who was Harkness’ chauffeur.

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A fortnight later, Harkness’ two remaining cars were joined by Oldfield for the Indy 500. One of the Harkness cars broke in qualifying, the other crashed out of the race. Oldfield completed the race and placed 5th. By May 1917, Oldfield’s car had been fitted with a Miller engine, interestingly it was the Delage chassis fitted with a Miller engine that gave Miller his first ever race win. It is thought that all three cars raced against each other again at the Sharronsville Sweepstakes in Cincinnati on the 30th of May 1917 however, no confirmation of this has been found. Harkness continued to race his pair of cars throughout 1917 until America’s involvement in WW1 put a stop to racing. Following WW1 around 1919, Barney Oldfield continued to compete across the USA, including a significant involvement with board track racing and Oldfield’s own city to city ‘staged’ races. The Delages re- appeared together on the west coast of the USA around 1921/22 however, one had received a Duesenberg engine and became known as the ‘White Special’.

In 1922, a car retaining the correct Delage engine was purchased by Peter White for George McCarey, the manager of the Maroubra Speedway and imported to Australia. Although retaining its original engine, it was fitted with a Miller updraft carburettor, presumably fitted by Harry Miller himself when he was maintaining the car. Sometime during 1923/24 the car appeared at Aspendale,  Sporting Globe, 11 Feb 1925 Melbourne. After being raced a couple of times at Aspendale in Weekly Times, 12 Dec 1925  1925, McCarey competed in the inaugural races at the Olympia Speedway, Maroubra on the 5th of December where he won two races for the day.

In 1926 McCarey sold the car on to Jack Burton in Sydney, who converted the car for road use, including the addition of a boat-tail 2-seater body. Following some financial trouble, Burton was forced to sell that car at auction in August 1939. The winning bidder was Ken Hume, who paid a total of £100. Hume then removed the body and ran the car at the 1947  Sydney Morning Herald, 2 Aug 1939 Rob Roy hill climb.

Hume sold the car around 1948 to Lex Davison. Davison had intended to restore the car to its 1914 GP glory however little work was done apart from have the engine worked on by Barney Dentry. Unfortunately, Davison never got to drive the car before his fatal accident in February 1965. In 1974 Diana Davison (Lex’s widow) commissioned Jack Nelson to undertake a complete rebuild. Diana also put the car on the market at the same time. Interest was shown from around the world, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, but thankfully for “us” (the Australian movement) Stuart Murdoch was the successful purchaser in 1975. Nelson then spent the following three years completing the restoration, with the car making its debut at the 1978 Mt Tarrengower hill climb.

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Stuart used the car sparingly, until 2014 when he sent the car to Grant Cowie at Up The Creek Workshop (UTCW) in Castlemaine for a mechanical refresh. UTCW rebuilt the engine, gearbox and diff however, on a test drive a crack developed between the exhaust valve and water jacket from an old repair which gave way, rendering the block irreparable. A careful mix of ‘old school’ ingenuity and modern technology was used to recreate the extremely complex block. The block was 3D scanned into a digital model which was then used to create a 14-piece 3D printed sand mould into which molten cast iron could be poured to create a faithful reproduction of the original block. This revolutionary process was extremely successful and is an insight into the future of restoring rare and unique vehicles when parts are no longer available. If you’re interested, Jon Faine’s short piece on the ABC’s 7:30 Report (link below) is a great summary of this process.

Combustion chamber failure. The 3D computer model. The computer model of the mould parts. Those 14 parts assembled.

Casting the block Sand mould removed.  The original and new blocks. 

Photos from the Australian Foundry Institute document Huge thanks must go to Stuart and the Murdoch family for not only allowing me access to their researched information to put this piece together, but for saving this fascinating and significant piece of automotive history. Callum Walsh Jon Faine’s ABC 7:30 Report piece: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-27/saving-the-last-delage-type-s-grand-prix-car/8310958

References: Blanden, John B. “Historic Racing Cars in Australia”, R. M. Osborne Pty. Ltd. (Adelaide, 1979), Page 136. Hull, Peter. “Delage: Speed and Elegance in the French Tradition”, in Ward, Ian, executive editor. “World of Automobiles” (London: Orbis, 1974), Volume 5, page 517. Aust. Foundry Institute http://www.afivictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/GP-Delage-Case-Study.pdf Borgeson, Griffith “The 1914 Grand Prix Delage”, Automobile Quarterly, Vol 24 No 3.

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VSCC Rob Roy Hill Climb, Christmas Hills – 13th August 2017 I had mentioned to librarian Neil that Cal and I were planning to go to Rob Roy again this year, after enjoying the day last year. It’s always better to travel in a classic, so I accepted his offer of a lift. It was an easy trip through Seymour and Yea in the HK, and we arrived at about 10am. The weather was pretty good and the day was very similar to last year, with each vehicle having several runs throughout the day. During the lunch break, the kids again had their chance to show their driving skills in their billy carts. They ran down the starting straight of the uphill course. Some of them were fairly basic but others were very classy – the Vanwall looked excellent!

The Veteran Car Club had been asked to provide a static (and possibly active) display, so there were a few familiar cars and members.

1913 OVERLAND tourer, 1916 FORD Model T tourer, 1913 BUICK tourer, 1911 HOTCHKISS roadster The star of the show was obviously the 1914 Delage Type S Grand Prix car, which had a crowd around it for most of the day. And it sounded great heading up the main straight! We felt that it deserved a story of its own, so Cal wrote one. We all had a great day and have now made it an annual outing! Brendan Walsh

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I dual-cowl tourer. It had a very American look – probably a Brewster body.

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1913 BUICK tourer 1917 AMERICAN La FRANCE - the biggest car you’ve ever seen! They are usually powered by a 14-litre 6-cylinder engine. Late 1920s Le ZEBRE Type Z 10 coupe 1926 TALBOT 700 Grand Prix racer

1929 CHRYSLER 65 coupe 1935 SINGER Le Mans roadster

1935-37 MORRIS 12 tourer 1933-36 RILEY Lynx tourer

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Club Run to Byramine Homestead – Sunday 20th August 2017 A good Club run, except when the bloke supposedly leading the way stopped in Katamatite to wait for slower cars, and cars of course then went every which way! But everyone got there (I think?) and enjoyed it. Elizabeth Hume must have been a tough old bird to have even survived there with her nine children. In 1842 there wasn’t a supermarket or hospital just down the road. The property is now owned by Kelly Brothers, growing over a thousand acres of veges under sprinklers. 37 years after Elizabeth Hume established her homestead, another Kelly brothers group passed through – this is approximately where the Kelly gang crossed the Murray on their way to the Jerilderie hold- up. No doubt the location of the homestead was known to the Kellys, probably as a place to avoid. Alan Lavis Those who attended : John and Jenny Grieve 1928 PLYMOUTH Model U tourer Robin and Christine Pilcher 1936 DODGE coupe Neil Hammond and Liz Capuano 1953 SUNBEAM TALBOT 90 Mk IIA sedan Allan and Jean Weeks 1955 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Phil and Anne Podbury 1955 SUNBEAM Mk III sedan Hugh and Robyn MacFadyen 1960 STUDEBAKER Hawk coupe Ross and Ruth Organ 1961 SINGER Gazelle 1600 sedan Lynn and Julie Tyrrell 1962 VAUXHALL VX 4/90 sedan David and Jan Vibert 1966 DAIMLER 2.5 V8 sedan Peter and Jan Braham 1970 CHRYSLER Valiant VF Regal sedan Leigh Johnston 1972 FORD Galaxie LTD sedan Lynton and Judy Burkitt 1976 TRIUMPH 2500TC sedan Ray and Lorraine Harrison 1979 FORD Escort Mk II sedan Charlie Thomas and Rita Bright 1980 CHRYSLER Regal sedan Denis and Meryl Zanelli 1982 FORD Fairlane ZK sedan Richard and Marcia Murrell 1985 TOYOYA Crown Super Saloon Jock and Kaye Crane 1988 HOLDEN VN Commodore sedan Alan and Pat Lavis and Lorraine Sinclair 1988 BMW 735i sedan Graeme Sinclair 2008 BMW Z4 roadster Chris and Pauline Cunnew Modern

The front of the house – c1842.

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 the kitchen is separate to minimise fire risk.

 House, kitchen, garden and water supply. It’s a Coxon Ross, not a Furphy.

 The cellar – for food and safe haven when under attack.  A child’s bedroom. Floorboards could be lifted to hide children under the floor if under attack.  The octagonal room in the centre of the house.

 The oldest Elm tree in Victoria and the third oldest tree in Australia.

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Federation Picnic, Marong – Sunday 27th August 2017 This event always attracts a lot of interesting cars. It was down a bit this year, with the oval a little over half full, perhaps due to the cold weather. That wind was lazy; it just went straight through us. The imminent shower at about 1pm encouraged the organisers to draw the raffle early and wave off the Golden Oldies at the start of their rally on their way to St Arnaud. Alan Lavis

Those who attended : Brendan Walsh 1950 MORRIS Oxford MO sedan Frank and Enid Tobias 1958 ROVER P4 90 sedan Lynn and Julie Tyrrell and Frank Coad 1960 VAUXHALL Cresta sedan Alan and Patricia Lavis 1961 TRIUMPH TR4 roadster Fred Williams and Graeme Dicker 1961 JAGUAR Mk 2 sedan Ross and Margot Nankivell 1965 AUSTIN 1800 Mk II sedan Leigh Johnston and Brian Briggs 1967 HOLDEN HR Premier sedan Gary West 1972 DODGE Dart Swinger coupe George and Mary Coad 1973 HOLDEN LJ Torana GTR XU-1 coupe Ian Jensen 1979 TOYOTA Crown Super Saloon Denis and Meryl Zanelli 1982 FORD ZK Fairlane sedan Rob Asquith and Peter Byrne modern

I had a “failure to proceed” on the way to Marong, just east of Wallenjoe Swamp. The points in the electric fuel pump have been a problem occasionally in the past, and usually a quick clean and tapping the pump lightly with a tool will be enough to get it going again. But not this time – the pump would go for a few seconds and then stop again, so the engine would stop a few seconds later. While I was pondering my next course of action, a couple pulled up behind me. They lived nearby and were on their way to Marong too! He was a Morris enthusiast and had owned several Oxfords before. He agreed with my diagnosis and offered to go home and get a spare fuel pump that he had. He was back in about 10 minutes and the pump was changed over 5 minutes later. No serious issues getting to Marong and no problems at all going home. So thank you to Frank – I’ll be in touch soon to return your pump when mine is fixed! Brendan Walsh

A great line-up of Golden Oldies about to head off on their tour.

1927 CROSSLEY 20.9 tourer 1927 HUMBER 14/40 roadster

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1937-39 STANDARD Flying Ten 1938 OLDSMOBILE F38 sloper

1948 MERCURY Eight sedan 1951 ALVIS TA21 sedan

1951 DAIMLER DB18 Consort sedan 1956-61 FORD Zephyr Mk II convertible

1958-61 STANDARD Vanguard sedan 1970 FIAT 850T camper conversion by OM

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Ladies’ Lunch, Shepparton – 11th August 2017 What a lovely surprise awaited us at our ladies lunch at Zen X. The ladies who attended had fun choosing from the very interesting Japanese menu and really enjoyed their choices. The date of our next ladies lunch is 20th October at the Aussie Hotel. I'll need to confirm numbers with the Aussie by the 18th October. Please call my home phone 5821 5840 and leave a message or call my mobile. All our lady members are very welcome. Mary Apostol

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Saturday Social Day, Shepparton – 19th August 2017

A small group of members enjoyed the outing at Noble Monks. The next meeting of the Saturday group will be back at clubrooms on the 16th September.

Could all members bring a casserole meal to share. Regards Ross Nankivell

Mack 86 Superliner 48-215 HOLDEN ute 1918 Sunshine Model A Tractor GT Cortina 500 which was one of many Cortinas in the collection. There was also a station wagon.

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Two Great Days in Bundaberg On Saturday, July 29 a group of migratory birds from the Goulburn Valley area, holidaying in Bundaberg and Moore Park, Queensland, were treated to a special morning to a private car collection on a cane property on the outskirts of Bundaberg. This property, owned by Barry and Coral Hosking comprised a massive shed with approximately 80 cars, a majority accumulated from deceased estates and local areas. This day was organised over a cuppa session at local identities Peter and Sandra Gentle’s property in Moore Park. Some GVMVDC Inc members attended, and with an off-the-cuff remark Peter told the group about a friend with a collection of cars and would they like to see them. Peter and Sandra’s collection comprised a 25 Chev, 1954 Mark 1 Zephyr, 1940 Austin Wasp, 1939 Morris E Ute, 1955 Austin A50 and a 1918 Sunshine Model A Tractor (which Peter is restoring for the Gayndah Museum) and his favourite 1972 Kenworth W925. The group who were invited included GVMVDC members Dennis and Helen Paul, Col and Glad Grace, Brian and Faye Briggs and friends Brian and Viv Barrett. Upon arrival at Hoskings’ property all were welcomed with a special morning tea provided by Coral and Barry and following a chat and a "get to know" it was time to get a look at this magnificent shed crammed with 80 cars, utes, a Mack 86 Superliner (better than new) truck, 30 tractors (which included a large harvester), 16 old style Victa lawn mowers, 50+ stationery engines, memorabilia, antiques and old furniture. All the cars displayed were acquired in "as-found" condition and ranging from early 50's to late 80's era. Have you ever seen a group of children let loose in a lolly shop????? To complete the day all those who had the privilege of attending this great day were personally invited by Barry and Coral Hosking to visit again next year. Barry and Coral were thanked by all who attended and Peter and Sandra for organising the day. Needless to say there was a reasonable amount of "hoping and dreaming" by all that evening. Glad Grace

Prototype MGB Ute which is 1 of only 2 in the world. 1954-61 FORD Thames van These utes never went into production, because of sales of the Austin 1800 Utes.

There was also a collection of many different Morris Minors.

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Swap Rosters – Canteen and BBQs

CANTEEN Anne 0478-638 480 EGG+BACON TEA / COLD BAIN TIME HOT DOGS PIES TILLS ROLLS COFFEE DRINKS MARIE Evie Boschetti Liz Capuano 7 – 9am Tina Morrison Helen Paul Lyn Hawes Lyn Arnot Annette Wright Anna Gee Marion Spencer Carolyn King Dorothy Heard Dawn Muston 9 – 11am Marcia Murrell Tina Morrison Pat Lavis Helen Paul Kaye Crane Jan Braham Judy Mellington Margaret Bryant Heather Jenni Blake Marlene Kerwin Marlene Kerwin Helen Paul Anna Gee 11 – 1pm Pam Brennan Stuart Pauline Truman 1 – 3pm Liz Capuano Pat Lavis Anna Gee

EGG & BACON ROLLS Robyn Pettigrew, Mary Coad CHIPS Sarah Hansen 6am SANDWICHES Joy Cuthbert, Pat Lavis, Dorothy Heard, Judy Mellington, Glenys Holyman Changes shown shaded

BBQ East – Terry Meryl SERVING TIME COOKING SERVING BBQ HOT DOGS TILL COLD David Morrison Help Lynton Glenys Holyman Susan Ivers Peter Hansen Bruce Spencer 7 – 9am John Dry needed! Burkitt Fay Cox Marie Harris Fabian McCloy Laura Tony June 9 – 10 Stuart Zanelli John Pettigrew McCloy van de Ven van de Ven Barb Turner Judy Burkitt Peter Heard Michael Dennis Peta McKenzie Peter Hansen Nola Bland 10 – 11 Phil Podbury Whitford Paul John Dhosi Dom Charlie Peter Don Brisbane 11 – 12 Lea Grant Monteleone Anderson Hansen John Dhosi Julie Lorraine Lorraine Threlfall Lorraine Tainton 12 – 1pm Stuart Zanelli Denis Zanelli Mahoney Brisbane Lorraine Secomb Marie Harris

1 – 3pm

BBQ West – Fred Williams TIME COOKING SERVING DRINKS TILL Min and Lilly Ken O’Connor Roger Young Dot Britt Jenni Blake 7 – 9am Innes-Irons Robyn 9 – 10 Ken Muston Jack Nind Bev Brownley Tom Gravina Nicky Gravina MacFadyen Elaine Williams Jenny Robyn Ann Harbeck Peter Braham Ken Muston Julie Mahoney 10 – 11 Monteleone MacFadyen Bev Jenny Asquith Rob Asquith Dennis Paul Kelvin Ivers Marg McNamara 11 – 12 Monteleone

12 – 1pm Rob Asquith Ken McNamara David Grant Graham Dicker Marg McNamara

1 – 2pm

NOTES For changes to rosters or to volunteer, call Anne on 5823 1445 or 0478 638 480.

Help required at the end of the day with packing and cleaning!!!

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September 2017 Swap Rosters – Gates and Parking

GATE CONTROL Gate 1 Gate 2 Gate 8 Gate 3 Gate 4 Gate 5 Time (Pedestrians (Disabled (Pedestrians

only) Parking) only)

Glenn Braybon Don McPherson Lindsay Hugh MacFadyen Graham Dicker Braybon Graeme Sinclair Phil Podbury Barry Gould Rob Morcom Brendan Walsh Ian Organ 6.00am Ken O’Connor Bill Holyman James Bell John Dhosi Peter Heard Jarrod Osborne Richard John Pettigrew Denis Zanelli - Ryan McKenzie Michael Beggs Paul Arndt Simonsen Harold Battersby Pat Mellington Bernie Hurren 8.00am Ken Cuthbert Brian Briggs Bill Winters Steve Daldy Leigh Johnston Kelvin Ivers

Daryl Williams Denis Burr 8.00am Peter Sexton Ray Mullins Rob Asquith Ken McNamara Graeme Smith David Vibert Alan Lavis Neil Hammond Peter Byrne - Chris Cunnew Alan Singleton Ian Arnot Rod Mauger Barry Galvin Darren Grace 10.00am Richard Murrell Peter Braham

10.00am Graeme Tidd John Pozzobon Bruce Hargrave Greg Sutherland Bert Neff John German Tony Natalizio Andrew Sharp Roger Secomb Matthew King Lindsay Black - Roger Young Noon John Kilmartin Peter Harbeck David Grant John Truman Ian Chilman

Stafford Arnold Noon Allan Weeks Ross Smith Greg Beel Brian Reynolds Neil Heard Patrick Maher Tom Maher Ian Wright Richie Priestley Tony Scott - Col Potter Trevor David Morrison Neil Rutherford Gary West Lynn Tyrrell 2.30pm MacKenzie

Site Office Please notify Lloyd if unable to attend on 5829.9432 or 0458 299 466.

Kristine Healey 6am COME PREPARED FOR WET WEATHER! Belinda Hurren 6am Ann Bell 8am Gwyneth Trevaskis

Robyn Nind

Motorbike & Trailer

Glenn Braybon Lindsay Braybon Brian Boschetti

James Bell Emergencies Terry Dovaston Barry Croke Denis Muto Doug Thompson Rob Garner George Bitcon

Changes shown shaded

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We welcome one new membership this month, bringing our total to 229. No. Names Home Vehicles 717 Chris and Pauline CUNNEW Euroa ’63 MG B

Wanted

Tyres for a breaking-in horse cart - 17”x5”. Second-hand, non-roadworthy would be OK. Contact Geoff  03-5798 9540

For Sale 1940 DODGE sedan - In restored condition. Chassis No 30219134. $17,000 ono Contact Terry  03-5862 1770

HOLDEN FB ute - Original 127,000 miles. Partly dismantled, a good project. Enquiries to Peter  03-5862 2133 or 0428-622 516.

Aftermarket sunroof - Sky Slider by Paja. From the 1970s? Perfect condition. Still in the box, includes all parts, instructions, templates, etc. $50 obo Contact Brendan  0418-103 739

1966 MG B Mk I roadster Mk I (first of the five-bearing crankshaft). Very good condition. New tyres. Recently re-upholstered seats. No rust. Runs well. Full and half tonneau covers. Contact Peter  0427-701 705 or 0427-314 730

1937 CHEVROLET rolling body - HT disc brake front end, have all the original gear that doesn’t run. RH front guard and RH front door missing. $1,200 obo Contact Justin  0409-548 854

1962 CHEVROLET Belair sedan Australian delivered RHD. I can no longer crawl in, out and under it! I’ve done the steering, suspension and brakes so it starts, goes and stops well. Car in Stanhope. Reduced to $9,500 ono Contact Merv  0438 354 791

1965-66 FORD Mustang coupe 289 manual – will need restoration. Body is great. Owner of 30 years has most parts available. Australian registration numbers known from when it was registered RHD. $16,500 neg. Contact Tino  0408 577 583

Page 24 Advertisements open to members and friends at no cost. Ads in for two months, unless sold earlier. Don't forget rego no and price.

September 2017 Driver’s Calendar 2017 ‘17 M T W T F S S SEP 7 ** Monthly meeting – Clubrooms 8pm S 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rally of the Valley committee meeting at 7pm E 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 ** Shepparton Swap Meet – Showgrounds P 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Details on p.6 or at www.gvmvdc.com.au/GVMswp.html 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 16 ** Saturday Social Day – Clubrooms 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 See details on p.6. C 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 Mooroopna Farmers Market – Ferrari Park T 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 8.30am-1pm. Enq. 0459-432 162 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 20 ** Coffee run – Tallis Winery, Dookie 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 See details on p.6. N 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 23-24 Wings and Wheels – Maryborough O 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 See details on p.6. V 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 24 Wallan Swap Meet and Classic Car Show – Recreation Reserve 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sites $25 open 6am. Entry $4, U/15 free. 0438-000 439 D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24 Car Club Showcase – Federation Square E 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 See details on p.6. ‘18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 24 Bay to Birdwood Run – Adelaide J 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 http://baytobirdwood.com.au A 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 ** Coffee run – Euroa N 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 See details on p.7. 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 28 Club committee meeting – Clubrooms F 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Supper – Gwyneth Trevaskis E 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 OCT 1 Euroa Show and Shine B 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 See details on p.7. 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 1 Shepparton Farmers Market – Emerald Bank 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9am-1pm. Enquiries to Helen 0439-369 999 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 - 15 Motorclassica – Melbourne Exhibition Buildings R 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 https://motorclassica.com.au/ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 ** Club Progressive Lunch A 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Details in future Journals. P 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 ** Ladies’ Lunch – Australia Hotel, Shepparton R 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 See details on p.20. 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 28 - 29 ** Mystery Weekend M 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Details in future Journals. A 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NOV 3 - 7 ** Rally of the Valley – Shepparton Y 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Entry form at www.gvmvdc.com.au/GVM_Rally.html 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 - 19 Bendigo Swap Meet - Showgrounds J 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 http://bendigoswaponline.com/ U 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 - 26 ** 4WD trip – Jamieson area N 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Rod Mauger 0419-104 877 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DEC 10 ** Club Christmas Breakup and Concours J 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Details in future Journals. U 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2018 L 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAR 13-26 ** Limestone Coast Rally – South Australia 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 See details on p.7 A 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 APR 8 - 21 ** Rally to Alpine Region and NSW South Coast U 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 See details on p.7. G 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 - 30 Rover Car Club of Australia Inc national rally – Shepparton

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The 3 rostered ladies are requested to each bring 2 loaves of bread in sandwiches, SUPPER ROSTER which will be reimbursed to about $20 each. The Club’s Catering Committee will provide milk and packets of sweet biscuits to supplement the sandwiches. SEP Ruth Organ Joy Cuthbert Thank you to the ladies who provide the supper each month - the club members do Anna Newham appreciate it. Please note that you or your spouse can pick up the containers at the Club meeting the month before. OCT Bev Brownley If you can’t make it to your rostered meeting, please contact another rostered Sarah Daldy member and swap nights. Contact Kris Healey or Anne Podbury for further help. Lorraine Threlfall

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