HERITAGE TIMES ISSUE No

HERITAGE TIMES ISSUE No. e 45 — MONTH of MAY, 2018. The newsletter for members of

THE BEGA HERITAGE MOTOR CLUB Inc. BHMC since 2002. Previously for 15 years the Bega Branch of the Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia

Our aim: TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION & USE OF OUR MOTORING HERITAGE On the web: www.shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/bega-heritage-motor-club-inc Mail to: The Secretary, PO Box 49 BEGA NSW 2550 or [email protected]

Meeting: 1st MONDAY EACH MONTH 7:30 pm at Bega Valley Meals on Wheels Building, 101 Bega Street BEGA

CLUB OFFICE HOLDERS PRESIDENT: Andrew Duchesne VICE PRESIDENT: Geoff Exell SECRETARY: Rhonda Leggett TREASURER: Alan Smith EVENTS COMMITTEE: Col McRae and Ray REGISTRAR: Anthony Dack Ubrihien ASSISTANTS: Russell Napper, Henry Petterson, ASST. SECRETARY: Carolyn Cole Gary Smith, Garry Thornton & Ron McCartney TIMES EDITOR & PUBLICITY: LIBRARIAN: Tony Watson Lorraine Exell NON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: HON. ACCOUNTANT: Howard Haynes Ray Ubrihien, Russell Napper & Ron Cole

Bega Heritage Motor Club Inc

Club Authorised Events MAY 7th Monday Monthly Meeting 7.30pm 13th Sunday Mid-Year Rego Day 8.30am 17th Thursday Mid-Week Run 11.00am Picnic, Pambula Lions Park 20th Sunday National Motoring Heritage Day 8.30am Cooma - M/Tea Nimmitabel 26th Saturday National Busking Championships 7.30am Narooma JUNE 4th Monday Monthly Meeting 7.30pm 10th Sunday Jazz Festival Race Day 11.30am Sapphire Coast Turf Club 16th Saturday Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club 9.00am $5 M/Tea provided 21st Thursday Mid-Week Run 11.00am JULY 2nd Monday Monthly Meeting 7.30pm 15th Sunday Bithry Inlet, Wapengo 9.30am Picnic Lunch 19th Thursday Mid-Week Run 11.00am

Other Events to which we have Invitations *

EVERY MONTH Shed Happens at the BIG RED SHED, 2 Newlyns Place (off Wanatta Lane), Frogs Hollow on the 2nd Thursday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. You are invited to take your Heritage Vehicle.

* See Events Committee for details & entry forms

SHOULD YOU WISH TO TAKE A CAR, WHICH IS CONCESSIONALLY REGISTERED WITH THIS CLUB AS YOUR PRIMARY, TO ANOTHER CLUB’S EVENT, PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE INVITATION, HOWEVER RECEIVED, BE IT NEWSLETTER, EMAIL, OR BY LETTER, TO ONE OF OUR CLUB MEETINGS, WHEN YOUR REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED, AND IF AUTHORISED, RECORDED IN THE MINUTES.

Last Meeting

BEGA HERITAGE MOTOR CLUB INC MINUTES OF MEETING held Monday 2nd April 2018

MEETING OPENED: 7.32pm by President Andrew Duchesne.

MEMBERS PRESENT: 27 attended with 15 apologies as per attendance book.

VISITOR: New member Rodney McDonald

PREVIOUS MINUTES: Moved Carolyn Cole that the minutes of the March meeting as read be accepted as a true and accurate record. Seconded Wayne Milford. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING: Following the invitation received from the Bega District News to submit an article about a Club Car in their newspaper, Trevor Page submitted a story about his 1937 MG TA Roadster, which was published last month.

CORRESPONDENCE IN: Horizon March Bank Statement Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club Magazine – Wheels of Yesteryear An Invitation from the Shoalhaven club to attend the “National Motoring Heritage Day” gathering at Berry Showground on 20th May VIC Morris Newsletter MSA Minutes of March 10th meeting SMA Presidents report of March 10th Meeting Coota Hoota Newsletter Gosford Classic Car Museum Autumn Newsletter Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club Inc Newsletter SCHVC Magazine – “Spoke” East Gippsland Historic Auto Club Inc – “Claiming the Date” November 2-6th for an event in Bairnsdale Charles Hodsdon would appreciate some recent photos of members cars to load onto our Clubs page on Shannons Website please

CORRESPONDENCE OUT: Heritage Times posted to : Goulburn Historic and Classic Car Club

Cooma – Monaro Historic Automobile Club

Moved Carolyn Cole that correspondence be accepted. Seconded Garry Thornton

TREASURER’S REPORT: Club financial position was tabled - March 2017. Moved Alan Smith that Treasurer’s Reports be accepted. Seconded Garry Thornton

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT: Nil

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Andrew Duchesne welcomed members and guest, Rod McDonald. He then went on to acknowledge the tragedy of the recent Tathra Bush Fire. He commended particularly Neil Wood for his endeavours to save several homes including Peter Clarks' in Riverview Crescent. Also praise for Nipper lrvings' work to save his own and Col McRae's premises. Unfortunately three Heritage cars and one home belonging to Club members are known to have been destroyed in the fire. Nipper lrving responded by thanking all their friends, members of the Car Club, and the RFS for all the support offered to him, Col, Anthony Dack and others following the fire. Col and Pat McRae also have extended their thanks to all offers of help and support.

GENERAL BUSINESS: President Andrew and Henry Petterson spoke about a possible visit to Peter Learmont’s automobile shed at Pambula. He has a large collection of cars, including an original '57 Chev in black & white imported personally from Canada. The Bega Club will try to organise a mid-week run to look at both the private collection, and the Pambula Club Shed together. Monies raised from Fines and Raffles during the 2017 year are to be donated to the Bega District Nursing Home. A total of $ 779.50. The Club have decided to raise this amount to $1000.00, a cheque for this sum to be forwarded to "Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care". The recipient of funds raised for the year 2018 was discussed. Barbara Black moved all funds be donated to the Rural Fire Service. Motion seconded by Lyn Murphy, all agreed and the motion was accepted.

EVENTS: Col McRae has asked to be excused from his role as co-events organiser for some recovery time following the Tathra fire, so Ray Ubrihien is in charge for the foreseeable future. Next weekend is a Progressive Luncheon. Cars leave the Meals on Wheels rooms at 9.30 am on Saturday April 7th. Morning tea at the home of Garry & Cathy Twyford, then on to Magic Mountain for lunch. Ray needs definite numbers tonight to plan catering quantities for a BBQ. Please bring salad and/or slice to share. There was to be a midyear Registration Day on May 13th at Anthony Dack's workshop.

This will be confirmed by the May Club meeting.

May 20th is National Motoring Heritage Day. lt was suggested that Bega and Pambula Clubs have a joint rally to visit the Cooma Car Club. This is yet to be confirmed.

Upcoming Events:  National Motoring Heritage Day at Cooma – will be discussed further at next month’s meeting.  The April Mid-week run will be on Thursday April 19th, leaving Bega at 11.00am to travel to Colombo Park, Bemboka for lunch.

REGISTRAR’S REPORT: No registrations for the past month. Sunday 13th May is Club Rego Day.

SERGEANT: Gary Smith first fined himself for not having any fines! Garry Thornton fined Nipper lrving for making wife lrene shower him during his convalescence following a hand injury. lrene then fined said husband for leaning on and subsequently breaking the soap dish. Col McRae, in his absence, was fined for being the indisputable "Scoop Net Champion” of Wallaga Lake. Janelle fined husband Henry for acquiring a new 'girlfriend'. MADGE! Aka a 1966 Morris Mini Deluxe. Previous owner was Henry's niece who had kept the Morris in her shed for over 20 years. Needs a lot of love and TLC to restore to a favourite Racing Yellow hue, but Henry keen for the challenge. Ray Ubrihien fined Henry for mistakenly introducing a fellow bus traveller as his sister, when she was actually his aunt. It was mentioned that Col McRae lost his Charger keys during the evacuation of his property during last month’s Tathra fire. The car was then free run down the street as far as possible until the steering locked, and had to be abandoned. Luckily it survived, and the keys were found in a melted state in the grass some days later. Unfortunately his Vauxhall Velox was lost when his garage caught on fire.

SOMETHING OLD: Tony Watson brought in some old Tyre Tube Patches; also a small bottle of Valve Cleaner and a Redi-Pack card of soft repair wire.

RAFFLE: $10 Bryson Banfield. Eggs to Barbara Black & lrene lrving. Easter eggs to Cathy Twyford. Thank you to those who generously donate prizes each month.

NEXT MEETING: 7th May 2018 at Bega Valley Meals on Wheels Rooms Bega Street Bega.

MEETING CLOSED: by President Andrew at 8.08pm

Workshop Rules for Registration Day Sunday, 13 May 2018 at 8.30am As we are using commercial premises by courtesy of Anthony Dack, rules apply. 1. Members are asked to first park their 5. Only the inspectors and the owner of vehicles at the front of the building the vehicle are permitted in the facing the highway. workshop during the inspection. 2. Members to present themselves with 6. When the inspection is over the owner their registration papers, insurance should present themselves to the papers, log book and completed vehicle reception area after removing their checking form to the recording officer. vehicle from the workshop to collect 3. Vehicles are not to be driven into the their paperwork. workshop until requested. 4. Members are not to congregate in the workshop.

Club Snapshots

Progressive Lunch

* Morning Tea in Bega — hosts Garry and Cathy Twford * Lunch in Merimbula — barbecue at Magic Mountain Saturday, 7 April 2018 Ten cars left Bega at 9.40 going to Garry and Cathy Twyford’s home for morning tea. On arrival Garry and Cathy set up tables and chairs for everyone plus had the billy boiled. They have a lovely house and surrounds; someone has done a lot of work. After a nice morning tea Garry showed us his man shed and his trucks while Cathy showed others their new home. Gary started his Kenworth very easy blew a little bit of smoke. Gary said it helps chase the birds from his shed.

Photo: Supplied by Gemma O’Reilly, Magic Mountain Photo: Supplied by Gemma O’Reilly, Magic Mountain

Photo: Supplied by Gemma O’Reilly, Magic Mountain

We then drove to our lunch venue at  Barb Black with daughter Debbie in Magic Mountain in Merimbula. modern The barbecue area and surrounds were  Neil & Kerri Wood in 1968 Ford Mustang very clean and tidy. While Peter and Jan,  Russ & Alison Napper in 1973 Triumph Ray and Pauline did the cooking the Stag others set up the tables with beautiful  Garry & Cathy Twyford in 1978 Holden salads for lunch. It was nice weather and HZ Statesman spot to sit around relax and have a  Bryson & Janice Banfield in modern friendly chat. While having lunch we were  Tony & Dee Watson in modern able to watch people enjoying the big  Peter & Irene Irving in modern water slide and some doing the tree climb  Peter & Jan Wilton in 1953 Ford Zephyr experience. Andrew and Sue Duchesne  new members Rod & Monie McDonald called in to say hello to us. in modern No doubt our club must have some of the best cooks about with the beautiful salads Thanks to Ray Ubrihien for this report and and slices we enjoyed that day and Cathy to both Kerri Wood and Gemma O’Reilly at topped it off with a lovely fresh fruit salad. Magic Mountain for the great photos. At the end of a wonderful day we made our own way home. Those attending were  Ray & Pauline Ubrihien with granddaughter Hanna who turned 10 that day in 1937 Chevrolet Standard

Monthly Mid-Week Run

Thursday, 19 April 2018  Sue and Wayne Milford and their A pleasant autumn day as the Clarks 1954 Holden FJ Special drew up at the Bega meeting spot in their  Rhonda Leggett in her 1968 VW Beetle, immaculate green Land Rover Discovery the Queen looks great in yellow, but our alone! secretary outdoes her, in her car! Fortunately .… five more cars were on their  Alison and Russell Napper in their way and all were assembled by 11.10am, 1973 Triumph Stag Convertible ready for a mid-week run to Colombo Park  Janice and Bryson Banfield ventured out in Bemboka. from Buckajo; it was great to have them Joining Peter and Joycelyn Clark were:  Lorraine and Geoff with their 1972 MGB

Wayne warned us a Bemboka pie was an Five set off for a walk, initially with steps essential investment but the others drew up and a ramp turning into a track, a water at Colombo Park with their thermos, lunch course encouraged us, until we reached a and later we were regaled with Janice’s river. A little waterfall as the water entered culinary masterpiece, a date and ginger a rocky outcrop and a wide rock filled cake with delicious icing... and napkins! Bemboka river. The map indicated platypus but they were not apparent. The signs cautioned red-bellied black snakes and brown snakes are native to the Reserve. No snakes either. But a very pretty sight to finish our walk, then the Banfields led us back using a quick direct route. A few had set off before our return, most were already packed up. A hasty exit, on the road by 2.10pm, completing a very pleasant outing. Thanks to Monnica Smith for the great Bemboka photos and to Sally Rowan, Bemboka Landcare Group for the Walking Trails. Image: Courtesy of Sally Rowan, Bemboka Landcare Group

ABC South East NSW radio interview - Gary Smith To listen, go to www.soundcloud.com/user159438381/garys-isuzu-collection Still in Bemboka, “best part of Australia”. storage solution if your shed begins to fill Gary Smith was interviewed recently by (only works if you have both a lounge-room and Simon Lauder as part of the ABC Storybox fantastic wife!). radio segment. It is a great interview. Gary bought a new Isuzu Bellett in 1967. You will find out why Gary and Monnica His latest acquisition, a rare “barn find” chose to move to Bemboka. Gary touches and a car he has never owned before, is a on his extensive mostly 1960s Isuzu 1968 Isuzu Florian. Gary and Monnica, we collection. He provides an innovative look forward to seeing the Florian soon!

Birthday wishes are extended by the Club to May 6 - Janice Banfield May 6 - Ron Cole May 10 - Kay Douch May 13 - Brian Wills May 17 - Fran Thornton May 27 - Lesley Smith May 30 - Garry Twyford

ANZAC Day — Wednesday, 25 April 2018 Although our Club was not called upon to drive anyone, Club Members were able to attend Services and Marches in their local towns including Bega, Bemboka, Bermagui, Candelo, Cobargo, Merimbula, Pambula, Tathra and Wolumla. There was a large roll up of people at all services across the Bega Valley which paid tribute to the men and women of the Australian Armed Services who participated in, and in many cases paid the supreme sacrifice in war so that we, current Australians, may enjoy the freedom that our great country enjoys. LEST WE FORGET

Daily Drive What do you drive to the shops, when the weather is miserable or you need to tow a trailer?

We love seeing photos of vehicles being enjoyed, including Adrian’s: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster 1960 Jaguar Mk II Sedan 1977 Jaguar XJS Coupe

Their Daily Drive - Adrian BEAUCHAMP 1972 Red Jaguar XJ6 Kit BEAUCHAMP 1996 Mitsubushi Magna V6

No LEGO to be seen here!

This is the full-scale model, looking incredible, gleaming in the sun: 1986 Porsche 911 Coupe

Their Daily Drive - Bryson & Janice BANFIELD 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Just 5 more minutes ... In newer cars animal associations seemingly face extinction, except for an engine’s horsepower. Our Club has more than a few vehicles, including a FORD Mustang (even a PANTHER motorcycle), that fit the bill ... Across Down CAN YOU 3. Falcon 1. Viper DEDUCE THE 6. Stag 2. Tiger VEHICLE 8. Brumby 4. Spider MAKE 9. Bluebird 5. Swift USING THE 11. Gazelle 7. Sunbird 12. Beetle 10. Colt CLUES ? 13. Robin

Photo: Belinda French, Shagadelic Dog Grooming

Solution Across Down 3. FORD Falcon 1. DODGE Viper 6. TRIUMPH Stag 2. SUNBEAM Tiger 8. SUBARU Brumby 4. DAIHATSU Spider 9. DATSUN Bluebird 5. SUZUKI Swift 11. HILLMAN Gazelle 7. HOLDEN Sunbird 12. VOLKSWAGEN Beetle 10. MITSUBISHI Colt 13. RELIANT Robin

Allan Moffat OBE Allan Moffat OBE was awarded the Queen's spanning over twenty five years, starting in Birthday Honours in 1978 for Exceptional Australia in 1964. However, he sat out the Services to Motor Sport and was inducted 1985 season .. into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame in 1999. Adrian Beauchamp knows where Allan Moffat, Aussie racing car legend and four Moffat was in 1985, at least, at one point ... times Bathurst winner, has won ten National

Championships here in Australia as well as Adrian Please give me first option on your 120 ! many international races. Best Wishes Allan Moffat enjoyed a racing career Allan Moffat 1985

Book: Paul Skilleter — The Jaguar XKs: A Collector’s Guide

The beautiful 1937 MG TA Roadster owned by Trevor Page featured in a newspaper article last month, Gary Smith was on ABC radio. What next, you ask? We join Rhonda Leggett in her suggestion that you peruse the May 2018 edition of the Morris Register of Victoria Newsletter!

Mid-Year Registration Day When: Sunday, 13 May 2018 at 8.30am Where: Anthony's Car & Head Centre 5 John Street, Bega Who: Club vehicles with registration due approximately April to July Please bring all applicable paperwork.

Monthly Mid-Week Run When: Thursday, 17 May 2018 at 11.00am Meet at Meals on Wheels Rooms, Bega Where: Picnic at Pambula Lions Park Pambula Lions Park has great shade, good seating for group discussions and is very close to our cars as well.

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