Edition 28 t~ June 2000 II J Thi in er will be a night to remember $35 per head plus drinks for free entry to the Trots, private room with a panoramic view of the r acing, plus a wonderful smorgasbord • AND ~ou are welcome to Bring friends. 7 pm for 7.30.. Enter the underpass to the free parking from Dean Street. All we ask is that you J OIN US for t his night as we had to guarantee minimum numbers. - Ring Tom or Heather Cann,on to confirm.. Ma e a no e of the date. B ER A bell gerent bear com s out of the bush at Belgrave Vic. And walks into a pub, bangs the bar demanding a beer. The bartender pproaches and say ," We don't serve beer to bears in Belgrave". The bar, becom-ng angry, d m nds again that he served a beer. The bartender tells him gain, more forcefully, e don't serve beer to belligerent, bu Iy bears at bars in Belgrave•• The be r, now V RY angry says, "If you don't serve me a be r, I'm 0 ng to attac a t atwoman sitting at the end f the b r". The barman, entering into t -t of the argument, says. ''We don't serve b r to Big B . "r""-.'_ _ belligerent, bully bear from the bush at bars n Belgrave. The bear ,very angry, goe to the end of the bar & s promised attacks & eats the wom n. He then comes back to the bartender & dem nds, "No will you serve me a e r, or do I have to get REALY nasty? The Barman replys, "Sorry, e don't serve b er to Big Black belligerent bully bears from the bush in Belgrave THAT ARE ON DRUGS...... The bear s 15, "I am not on drugs". The bartender replys, "you are now. TrW S A BARBITCHYOUATE."

If these bubble cars get much smaller you will be able to drive them in Safeways to collect groceries isdom V ogle• Sherlock H olmes & Dr Wat son ""ent on a c amping trip i n t hei r classic B entley. After selecting and preparing a calYlp site & consulYling a good bottle of ""in ,they lay do""n for the night & ""ent to s leep. SOlYle hours later H ollYles ""akes & nudges his faithful friend. " Watson, look up at the sky & tell lYle ""hat you s e e?" Wats on r eplies. "I see lYIillions & ftlilli ons Of stars". " What does that tell you." Watson ponders for a lYIinute o r t ""o. "AstronolYlic ally, it tells e that there a r e lYIillions o f' G a l axi e s and p otentially billions of' P lanets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horo l ogic ally, I deduce that the til'ne is a ppr o x. 3.12 alYl. The ologically, I can see that God is a ll po""erful a nd that ""e are slI1all and i nsignificant. Meteorologically, I for see a beautiful day t o rnorro"" but the r e is the prospect of an early frost, H o l mes, ""hat does it t ell you? Holme was silent for a minute, then spoke. " Watson, som astard has sto en our tnt."

New members, Susie & Tim Maslin with their nice ,Jaguar j oin us on our" Economy Run" Took a prize too. Welcome .. ~un •• 4t •• Vi it to Ford D-scovery enter, Geelon • tat th 'Ii d Sh II rvic C nt r. t9 te Bridge at 9.30. m C nt r lunch t S ORGIE G long Sat evenin 17th June

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.July 2nd. 11.am A visit to Tore & Connie P a nuzzo's c ollection of, A rmstro ng Si~deleys, Rolls R oyc es, Bentleys, ..Jaguars & a Riley Drophead. Bri ng a BBQ lunch & Tore vvill c o ok it. This visit is a ftlust, d on't miss it•• 7 8 Borg C resent S coresby 97642276• .July 15. Wine tasting night. 7.30 start at 3/164 Boronia Rd Boronia• .John Gardner puts on a great night, bnng fri nd BUT phone .John on 5942 7535. BRING a plate for supper. ugu t 11.12. 3 t rn Di trict Hi t ric I '" hiel Club. W ek nd "" y. p r t vvrit up. Aug 26 Tri ia n ht or n by Chri G rdn r: Fri nd OK

October •• ... 5 th Cc::u...bined event _ Ith the A n tique Airplane Association 0.= Australia at Riddells Creek••

Novemb e r •• 4th to 7th. Melbour ne Cup long _eekend v "isit to E D EN. Includ ing an opportunity · to go VVhale _atching.. Have a whale of a time...

dJ®OffiJ DUO ~ ~ ~dJ@W OOv® You only have ONE LIFE.. This is it, use it, or lose it ~------This 1965 DQ450 Daimler was delivered new in UK as the buyer was visiting & wanted to use the car for touring. The car was then shipped to Austra ia and some 53,000 mls later its owner went into a retirement home. The car was garaged & used only once a year for ten years to take its owner for a drive. Then purchased by a collector the vehicle remained in storage until recent purchase by motoring writer Robt Penn Bradly for use as a collectors car. decisio to sell his home has seen the car sold & it will shortly be seen at A.B.C. Club events. The vehicle is in mint condition & recent renewal of welsh plugs, seals & modification for unleaded petrol have been completed • . What a Majestic way to travel•• •• •••••••••••••• 1111 liii iii illililii 'il

TIle .,7'f/, Annua'·GeeIong Week. end Rally .-In prom/.s.. a weekend 01 ~Iiiment for the whole family.:'· .

THE PROGRAM s.___....,... FRIDAY 7.00PM We inYit.~u to SUNDAY 9.00AM As_mbleat ctub --.•----.~----­ 5 .. join us for a deliciOus dinner of Hot $eked rooms tor morning taa WIth a departure·et SAT1JRDAy: DtD_r Potato with all the triJnmings foHowiiKl by 10.00&m for- a scenic view of Geelong Adults N4lk._ .Sl!!i $::,-___ and creamed Apple. Turnover. Tea ~ including the Waterl'ront and Sollards. Mask N4lk.__ It $.2. Is Included. Join us at our club ~& for S • quiet socialising evening, G6eiong ShOWgr-ounds. Breakwater Road. SUNDAY 12.30PM Lunch wiD be SUNDAV:L.....,Ja at WOHVc r-ooms and public displaydt' Ad....,. No. _'_._ 'I( S12 (Merways Ref. 228 F8) Rag~ .. and vehicJe& .. CbBd__ No. lit 55 s ratty packs wiU.be availabJe fr-om $4OP.... S·.-_-~-._-....--..-...-._....,.... No hot food will be served after 8.30 Pm. SUNDAY 2.00 PM TOTAL S Conclusion of RaUy activities. SATURDAY 9.00AM Ani"'" at All nmrulftiiiji;:: provided. club rooms where mornIng tea WI' l:Ie WEEKEND RALLY COMMITTEE: a ....itable before _ depart at 10.~ for Bsverley Appleton. Sharyn HBTrls a drive to AvALON AIRPORT. A

o j z a.. t Club Members••• A.B.C. Secretary Val "efferyes.

Vice PresidentlTreasurer, Tony Hodges & Ray Higginson New member.. Don Johnson

Events organizer.. Tom Cannon . MEMBERS VEHICLES

ARMSTRONG SIDDElEY 1847 TYPHOON 1973 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY 19!2 LANCASTER LOTUS 1970 ELAN PLUS 28 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY 1968 SAPPHIRE LOTUS ELAN S2 ARMSTRONG SIDDELev 1&eO STAR SAPPHIRE MG 1854 'TF1500 ASTON MARTIN '984 DBS MOB 1962 ASTON MARTIN 1Qe7 DBe MOB 1969MK2 AUSTIN 1800 1989 MORGAN·1951 PLUS 4 AUSTIN 1855 A30 COUNTRYMAN MORGAN 1984 4+4 AUSTIN 1958 SPRITE MK1 MORRIS 1100 19&4 MORRIS 1936 1214 SALOON AUSTIN HEALY 1954 BN' AUSTIN HEALY 1959100Je MORRIS 1951 MINOR CONVERTIBLE AUSTIN HEALY 1983 MORRIS 1983 AUSTIN KIMBERLEY 1972 MORRIS 1964 850 AUSTIN 1967 MORRIS 1967 COOPER S BENTLEY 1956 S MORRIS 1914 CLUBMAN VAN BRISTOL 1948 400 RILEY 1i50 ROADSTER BRISTOL 1958406 ROLLS ROYCE 1972 SILVER SHADOW DAIMLER 1972 SERIES 1 ROLLS ROYCe 1964 SILVER CL.OUD 111 DAIMLER 1990 XJ4Q ROLLS ROYCe 1980 SILVER SHADOW ROLLS 1981 SILVER SPUR 1924 SUPER Rovce essEX e 1952 75 . FORD ESCORT 1980 ROVER JAGUAR 1950 XK 120 1956 P490 JAGUAR 1950XK120 ROVER 1957 P4 105R JAGUAR 1951 UK V ROVER 19S5 P4 ROVER 1982 1A JAGUAR 1951 XK 120 PS ROVER 1970 P6B JAGUAR 1958XK 1508 ROVER 1976 3500 P6S .' JAGUAR 1959 XI( 1so JAGUAR 1984 E TYPE SERIES 1 STANDARD 1938 12 BL SUNBEAM 1964'ALPINE SERIES 4 GT .. JAGUAR 1965 UK 10 TRIUMPH JAGUAR 1965 S 3.8 19!6 TR3 TRIUMPH 1962 TR4 JAGUAR 1966 MARK 10 TRIUMPH 19153 TR4 JAGUAR 1958 420 TRIUMPH 1987 TR4A JAGUAR 1973XJ6 81 JAGUAR 1973 XK12 TRIUMPH 19702500 PI TRIUMPH,874 2500 TC JAGUAR 1;14 XJ6 SERIES 2 TRfUMPH 1976 DOLOMITE SPRINT JAGUAR 1977 XJS TRIUMPH 1m 2.5 TC TRIUMPH 1977 STAG We believe that there are more cars not on our register. IF you have other cars let ,John Gardner know. 5942 7535.

Welcome to new members, Nick & Lyn Smith

Early morning run.. Sun 11 th June starting at the Nunawaddin Civic Center. 7am For 7.15 start & finished by 9.30. Am. Inquiries, ring Neil Wakeman on 0411.456.047. Have a great wind in the hair run. • looking for contribution from those with expertise in the following spheres c:if operation: aJ ex • Obtaining good sponsorsh p for its events and . r­ other activiti • Marketing the views of the AO C on issue that it is involved with. • Negotiating with members of parliament and gov­ ernment department officials. • CreatIng artwork with good impad for brochures. • Publicising the affairs of and the e'Jents c0n­ ducted by the AOMC. • Handli~ press mattef'S. These spheres of operation e not necessarily rec0g­ nised Committee positions. They represent a call for good advice and practical guidance with respect to the ACMe's dealing with concerns that may affect the EXCLUSIVE - SEX SCANDAL ROCKS hobby vehicle movement. STAID OTORING CLUB It has been a concern of the Committee that 'our side OW that we have your undivided attention - here is of the story' is not being taken up by the media. If the N Important matter for all clubs to consider It is responses to issues that concern our hobby are seen the Annual General Meeting 0 The Association of to be professionally instigated and marketed, the me­ Motoring Clubs on November 2t'"', 2000. ThiS I the dia will give (Q' cause the attention it so abundantly time when a new Committee is elected. Therefore, due deserves. Only then can the AOMC achieve resuHs to there being only two issue or the Newsletter before that are satisfactory to its member dubs. the Annual General Mae ing (that give sufftcient time For the AOMC to continue its growth, and to continue for club to give their thorough consideration), it is time maintaining its presence, prnfident support will playa to give some to filling those Committee thought posi­ major part. Being a Committee member or a provider of . become v CUfTBOIIy the following posi­ assistance to the ACMC can be a VfIlY rewart1ing expe­ tion will be vacated: rience, and - no matter how smaJl the input, it is very Prestden - Shane GoodaU (Ford Customline Club) has much appreciated. decided years In thiS posilion, it is time that, two The AOMC can be contacted via the usual channels. to step aside. 'The reason for Shane's decision is that new deas and methods e a desirable function of any The Executive Comrmttee. commitl! S i prepared to stay on our Commit­ tee .n another capacity Motoring Shows Director - lain Ross (Bristol Owners Club) has inarcated his wish to wrthclraw from this posi­ tion. in has WOft(ed on our Motoring Shows for three years and, through his guidance, has developed them Iflto very professionally conducted events. lain has of­ fered to proVide esistanee to the new incumbent for twelve months to ensure a smooth transfer of resp0n­ sibilities. Newsletter Editor - Mike AUfrey (Jowett Car Club) has indicateq hiS wish to relinqursh this position, he has been our Newsletter Editor since November 1995. Mike has offered to provide assistance to the new Editor of the AOMC Newsletter for lwelve months. so that a smooth nsfer i achieved All of the aforementioned Committee positions require filling at the AG . It is now time for dubs to activeJy cons dar these vacant positions with a view to propos­ ing nomInations. It should be remembered that 8 mem­ ber of the AOMC Committee does not need to be a club's Delegate. The Constitution of the AOMe JIows for Committee members and assistants to be appointed as well as be no elected by Delegates.

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