Edition No.196 November/December 2015
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OPEN TOPICS Edition No.196 November/December 2015 3 CONTENTS “OPEN TOPICS” ISSUE 196 November/december.. 2015 4 Committee 2015/16 5 Mid-week Run - Baileys Winery Peter Spasojevic 7 Coming Events Bruce Gibbens 10 Mid-week Run - Tulleries Chappelli 12 Presidents Report Howard Anderson 14 Euroa Show’n’Shine John Carthew 17 Wagga Wagga Zoo Allan & Tina Young 21 NSW Southern Motoring Group 24 A little Christmas present ? Chris McQuellin 25 Aussie Muscle Cars run Kevin Mayhew 26 RSCA Christmas party details Dianne Gibbens 29 Regalia Warwick Jones 33 Facebook 34 Tonneau Talk Deadline for the next Photography by :- issue: Peter Spasojevic Harry Greenhalg 15th December 2015 Greg Chapple Ray Tobin John Carthew ([email protected]) Bruce Gibbens 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015/16 PRESIDENT Howard Anderson (02) 6032 8111 (b/h) 0418 510 846 VICE PRESIDENT Peter Spasojevic 0419 483 022 SECRETARY Greg Harris 0418 144 292 TREASURER Bryan Liersch (02) 6025 3784 0428 572 454 COMMITTEE Malcolm McEachern 0418 691 296 Gordon Nicholls 0427 215 233 Bruce Gibbens 0418 488 003 CLUB OFFICERS 2015/16 ASSIS’T SECRETARY John Heritage 0439 184 227 EDITOR John Allott (02) 6023 3858 0427 121 051 ([email protected]) EVENTS CO-ORD Bruce Gibbens 0418 488 003 MID WEEK EVENTS Peter Spasojevic 0419 483 022 ASSIS’T EVENTS Terry & Anne Gay 0408 625 985 MEMBERSHIPS Rudi van der Hulst (02) 6059 2438 PUBLIC OFFICER Ross Edwards 0408 416 949 RECORDS OFFICER Lesley Frede ([email protected]) (02) 6021 6474 REGALIA Warwick Jones (02) 6021 2377 (02) 6021 4195 INTERCLUB LIASON Peter Cooper 0408 204 432 Ross Edwards 0408 416 949 PERMITS & REGISTRATION: NSW Terry Betts 0448 856 360 Peter Cooper 0408 204 432 VICTORIA John Panlook (02) 6056 3971 ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO :- P.O. BOX 1330 ALBURY NSW, 2640 www.rsca.net.au Annual Subscription $50.00 LIFE MEMBERS Roger Benjamin † Roy Hartles, † David Fraser, † Ross Jones 5 Baileys Winery August MidMid----WeekWeek Run Our luck ran out with the weather although there was no rain when we assembled at the Gateway. There were seven cars turned out to go on the run After a slow start we headed to Parker Pies of Rutherglen for coffee . After the ladies checked a few shops out, we headed to Wangaratta via 10 Chain road. We travelled through Wangaratta, down the main street heading towards Glenrowan, then turned off onto the Taminik Gap road over Mount Glenrowan to Baileys Winery. What a great spot, ever better on a sunny day with plenty to see. Lovely outdoor area but we settled for wine tasting and a look at their heritage museum. We all enjoyed lunch at their old block café, where they provided a selection of wood fired pizza's with salad. 6 After Baileys, Malcolm suggested we go to Booths winery which also incorporates the Black Dog Brewery, which was only 5k away .Just to finish the day off we stopped at the Wangaratta Boardwalk for coffee. I hope it was an enjoyable day for all who attended. Peter Spasojevic Those attending;- Malcolm & Robyn McEachern Nissan 370Z Peter & Carolyn Spasojevic Porsche Dianne Gibbens & Pat Coysh VJ ute Jim &Cheryl Grice Corvette Ray Jones - no Tina Ferrari Barry & Marion Fish Peugeot 407C Hans & Ida Probst Mitsubishi GTO * * * * * * * * * * It’s good to hear about our members’ cars doing well at other events. Recently a Car Show was held at Corowa where Matt Liersch’s ‘65 Mustang won” best 60 to 69“ car. Congratulations Matt. Thanks to Harry for this shot of Matt’s car taken last year at the Border Christian College. 7 Coming Club Events November Sun 1 Tallangatta Fifties Festival - depart Gateway at 7.30am, so that we can park in the display area together. The Entertainment is The fabulous Lonnie Lee & The Leemen. Lonnie will thrill you with his music and will be supported by " WHO WAS THAT CAT " Contact Bruce on 0418488003 for details Sat/Sun 7/8 MG Car Club of Canberra Tour will be staying O/N in Albury. - Unfortunately, the people staying here are in modern cars, so we will not be taking this event any further Mon 9 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm Wed 11 Mid Week Run - Upper Murray Run. Dep. Gateway 9am. Heading to the Jingellic Pub on the Murray river for lunch, Morning tea on the way at Culcairn Bakery. No need to book for this one, just turn up on the day Sun 22 RSCA Christmas Lunch Midday lunch at Bruce and Dianne Gibbens home in West Wodonga. More details page 26 of this magazine December Mon 14 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm Wed 16 NO MID_WEEK RUN IN DECEMBER Fri 18 Christmas Lights Tour - more mayhem as we try to read a map by torch light in the sporty, while trying to dodge kids, bikes, dogs and other cars, all while trying to maintain our sense of humour. Lets gather at the Gateway at 8pm and depart sometime later. We will end the run at John and Joy Allott’s house for supper. BYO drinks and a plate of supper to share. Call John on 0427121051 for details (or when you are lost in the dark) January Mon 11 NO GENERAL MEETING IN JANUARY 8 Wed 13 NO MID_WEEK RUN IN JANUARY Sun 31 Picnic in the Park. A reduced size event for members of the RSCA to meet our newer members, catch up with older members and spend time enjoying each others cars and company. Hovell Tree Park, Albury, starting at 5pm and going until you have had enough. BYO EVERYTHING, including chairs and aerogard. February Mon 8 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm Wed 10 Mid Week Run - Mitta Mitta Pub. Dep Gateway at 9am. As usual travel via a Bakery, this time the Tallangatta Bakery for a coffee and sticky bun. Bookings with Peter on 0419 483 022 Fri/Mon 26/28 Caravan/Camping week end at Bright For details contact Dianne and Bruce Gibbens on 0418 488 003 N.B. The Mid-Week runners usually have a 7 day run in February. This years run is planned for the Barossa Valley, but the weather will be too hot in February, so it will be put off until later in the year. Watch this space for more information. March Sun 6 Picnic on the Lake, Yarrawonga - details later (see page 22) Mon 14 Monthly Meeting. "The Elizabeth Room" of the Commercial Club. Enter from the rear of the Commercial Club. - 7.45 pm Wed 16 Mid-Week Run - TBA. Other Events of Interest 6 - 8 Nov - Sandown Historics - Big banger Sports Cars (see page 30) 22 Nov - Cruden Farm, Langwarrin. Festival of Cars (see page 32) 10 Midweek run to Tulleries. The weather must be improving judging by the attendance at the September mid-week run! 19 cars faced starter Peter Spasojevic and were eager to get underway after he finished his briefing and flagged us off. The Yackandandah eating establishments were our goal and the drive there via Corryong, sorry Dederang, made the cakes, pies etc taste that much better! Unfortunately Pete and Annie's’ Mustang had over heating problems therefore their run ended prior to them getting to Yack. One feels one goes back in time when we visit the towns in our area. Petrol was marked at 70.5c/litre however none of us could find the pumps! The variety of cars parked in the main street is a testament to the pride RSCA members take with their vehicles. Having spent close on an hour in Yackandandah it was time to move on. The run to Tulleries Rutherglen took us along the Beechworth/Chiltern road; to me a picturesque road similar to most of the roads here in the North East. The club members arrived around 12.30 and then began the quest for more “Food glorious food” and a small sample of the product of the grape familiar of our area. Funny that Howard suggested we try the Anderson’s Durif! 11 Over the next couple of hours of enjoying the hospitality and general “good fun” of the day members voices became louder and louder so much so that Bob Towers completely lost his! Thanks again for a wonderful drive and luncheon venue organised by Peter and Carolyn. See you at the next midweek run no matter where it is! Greg “Chappelli” Chapple. Attendees: Peter & Carolyn Spasojevic. Porsche Jan Salan. Toyota Celica. Les & Shirley Eddington. MX5 Bob & Chris Towers. Toyota 86. Malcolm & Robyn McEachern 370Z Barry & Marian Fish. Peugeot 407C. Raymond & Tina Jones. Rolls Royce Howard Anderson MGB V8. John Carthew & Eileen XC Ford John & Jodie Buckley Ferrari Mark Liersch Mustang Peter & Annie Godde Mustang Paul Bell BMW Ian Cartwright TR3 Marg & Ray Tobin Tintop Hans & Ida Probst Mitsiubishi GTO Ian Tuttle Honda Greg & Carol Chapple SLK Gordon & Janine Nichols Alison Who Needed the RACV? 12 President’s AGM Report With the arrival of Spring the weather has been beautiful for our Club events and another year is rapidly drawing to an end. During September and October an interesting range of events were held for our members enjoyment. Greg C gave Peter a hand and organized a Mystery Tour for the midweek runners, which was heaps of fun in true ’Chapelli’ style, with cars going in all directions - who was lost and who knew where they were going? You’ll need to read the Report to get the answer.