1 we all share our passion of motor vehicles. It was pleasing to see 32 PRESIDENT’S GVV&CVC members entered in the Bay to Birdwood with many other members spotted along the route. REPORT As I write we are busily preparing for the October long weekend Run COOEE from the President. thanks to Fred and Noeline A lot has happened since our last Chapman. May the enjoyment of Journal with thanks to our very of Motorfest events including the historic motoring never end! active Club and dedicated members. premier event, the Bay to Birdwood. I would also like to share a thought A very successful Annual Dinner and Many interstate visitors attended for all those who are not well, with Drive It Old Car Day heralded in the our Swap Meet and Motorfest Run special support for Jennifer Drage much welcome spring weather. while attending the festival. The with John in hospital in a serious The Mega Swap Meet, our largest Austin and Chrysler National Rallies condition following a vehicle event of the year, was also another were also held around these events. accident. All the best Jen! great success with our Jaguar I have personally attended many A big thank you for all those who project vehicle attracting much events during this extremely busy assisted with the organisation and interest. period, including the Bay to support of so many events we are It is also pleasing to see our Swap Birdwood, with the opportunity of proud to have held and hosted. Meet once again returning as the meeting many other Clubs’ opening event of the busy fortnight members and interstate visitors as Trevor Unsworth, President. BAY TO BIRDWOOD PICTURES
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2 S rling Moss in ac on Mark Cavanagh takes us through his experience of the Goodwood Revival The smell of engines mingles with the roar of day (got to come back I say again!) Even the car park iconic race cars at Goodwood Revival, a three day was full of over several thousand maginificent cars to September festival celebrating the halcyon days of perouse , with picnics and parties everywhere, maybe motor racing, this year highlighting 60 years of the a bit like Bay to Birdwood on steroids. And my wife MINI, and Sandra and myself were there this year, it Sandra reckons you can find lots of interesting stuff to was a hoot! buy and look at even if you are not a car buff . Held each September at Goodwood Circuit since The festival included Grand Prix cars from the 1998 for the types of road racing cars and motorcycles 1950s and 1960s, sports and GT cars (of course lots of that would have competed during the circuit's original Minis), as well as historic saloon cars and little- period — 1948–1966. seen Formula Juniors. Many of these important historic The first Revival took place 50 years after the 9th racing cars were driven by famous names from motor Duke of Richmond and Gordon opened the motor sport past and present. Famous drivers who have taken racing track in 1948, driving around the circuit in part include Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees, Kenny a Bristol 400, then Britain's state-of-the-art sporting Bräck, Sir Jack Brabham, Phil Hill, Derek Bell, David saloon. Coulthard, Damon Hill, Gerhard Berger, Martin Most people dress in period clothes, but sadly this Brundle, Bobby Rahal, Johnny Herbert, Wayne time round we didn’t get round to that (maybe next Gardner, Giacomo Agostini, Jean Alesi, Barry time) but that didn’t stop us getting into the vibe, and Sheene and Peter Brock, as well as celebrities such Sandra shopped to her hearts content. as Chris Rea, and Rowan Atkinson (as Mr. Bean) in It is one of the world's most popular motor race 2009. Apart from the inclusion of a chicane on the meetings and the only United Kingdom event which start/finish straight, the restored circuit is unchanged recreates the 1950s and 1960s era of motorsport with a from its heyday. Cooper tribute being the focus this year including a parade in honour of “Mr Goodwood” Stirling Moss, Many visitors wore appropriate period clothing and track demonstrations of the 1959 legendary TT from the war years too so, its like you are back in time, world championship sports car race with cars from the fantastic. There are also theatrical sets that bring the race, The bike races were a favourite part of the past back to life with lots and lots of stalls of all kind, experience for me with the Barry Sheene memorial from Beanies to Antiques, Perfume to Driving Gloves , race a real winner. as well as many historic aircraft on display, you could even go for a flight in an historical warcraft from the The festival is a showcase for exceptional wheel-to- Goodwood Aerodrome, yep this place even has its own wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by aerodrome, to go with its Horse racing track, and it has more modern developments, and relives the glory days the oldest cricket pitch in the world (I was told ), but of Goodwood Circuit, which ranked along- you have to be a “Goodwood Member” to go to these side Silverstone as Britain's leading racing venue other areas. Did we see it all? no way near, it is a small throughout its active years. Between 1948 and 1966 city worth of attractions and events well worth some Goodwood hosted contemporary racing of all kinds, more visits. including Formula One, the Goodwood Nine Hours race, and the Tourist Trophy sports car race and with My favourite highlights were the pit lane, the over 15 races run over the weekend a lot of this is Stirling Moss Cars and the Aston Martin and Cooper racing again on the track . Pits, era 1954 I think, and the Bikes, all fantastic, oh, and did I mention there were Minis everywhere. Also this year marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day, so tributes aplenty were made over Saturday Cheers Mark Cavanagh and Sunday marking this historic event , with a References: Wikipedia and Marks Cavanagh’s military parade to boot, so much to see and do every memory of his holiday.
3 WHISPERING WALL, LENSWOOD COLD STORE & TANUNDA CHOCOLATE FACTORY st 31 July 2019 Ian … mate … you picked a shivering cold day to do a Run to the Whispering Wall and the Lenswood Cold Stores, but we all enjoyed the Run and would like to do it again in mid-summer. 30 members a ended the Run. It was pleasing to have some new members along and we all enjoyed their company. Ian arranged to have an SA Water manager come along to the Whispering Wall and a er we enjoyed our morning tea there, he was able to pass on to us some very interes ng informa on about the wall and surrounding water storage areas. Organisers Ann & Ian with Anastasia Not many went to the other dam side for a talk as too b….. cold. From there we had a scenic drive through Williamstown (a great name for a town!) and then through Kersbrook and on to Lenswood where we put on safety vests and hair covers to enter the Cold Store. Ian had arranged for one of the top execu ves, Cam, to show us the opera ons of this very large and impressive business that we had li le knowledge of. We were all astounded by the size and complexity of this apple processing plant and thanks again to Cam for giving us many apple samples from the Cold Store processing a er the visit. We then drove to Lobethal Bakery where we enjoyed lunch and a chat. A er the bakery some moved on to the Tanunda Chocolate Factory and David & Pam’s conver ble some went on a different route home. Thanks to Ian and Ann for organising this very interes ng ou ng for our Club. — Bruce Williams.
Come Fly, Come Try Day Dianne & Geoff at the Chocolate Factory Fly in, Drive in FREE ADMISSION Gawler Airfield, Saturday, October 26, 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flights in a glider from $150. Powered light aircra , trial introductory flights from $50. STATIC DISPLAY of AIRCRAFT @ CARS Raffles … Sausage Sizzle Drinks available & more
4 Most runs commence at the North end of Princes Park, Nixon Terrace, Gawler. All Club Mee ngs will be held in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre Nixon Tce., Gawler on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.pm. Members please note -- Events may be altered at times due to unforeseen circumstances and any changes will be advised at the Club Meeting and on E-Torque
OCTOBER DECEMBER Saturday 26th Car display at Gawler Glider Club, Come Sunday 1st Sparrow Run to Nuriootpa. Fly Come Try Day. Org: Barry & Lorraine Bywater. Org: Lorraine East Meet 0800 PP leave 0830. Drive Meet 0845 PP leave 0915. Sausage sizzle and drinks through the Valley to the Vine Inn for breakfast. available or BYO. Tuesday 10th Club mee ng 1900. BYO plate of supper Saturday 26th MGB-led Twilight Run. Meet 1630 (to log to share. on) PP leave 1700. Drive via Menglers Hill to Angaston ** PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING IS A WEEK EARLIER 40s’ Café for coffee and pizza etc. around 1800-1830 THAN USUAL. ** and back home a er that. Address for the Café is 30 Various Christmas parades and/or displays throughout Murray Street, Angaston. Org: Paul Barnet. December. Keep an eye on E-Torque for details. NOVEMBER Sunday 3rd Sparrow Run to Mallala RSL. Org: Colin JANUARY 2020 Castanelli. Meet 0800 PP leave 0830, drive as directed. Sunday 5th Sparrow Run – venue to be decided. Cooked breakfast $ 12 pp. Booking ESSENTIAL at least Tuesday 21st Club mee ng 1900. one week prior. Sunday 26th Australia Day picnic hosted by GVV & CVC. Tuesday 19th Club mee ng 1900 and barbecue night Venue to be decided. from 1700. Enjoy a barbecue tea before the mee ng at $5 pp. CONTACTS th Sunday 24 Club Run to Riverton via Kapunda. Org: Lorraine East 0407 977 306/8524 4598 Bruce Williams & Colin Keitel. Meet 0900 PP leave 0930. Barry Bywater 0412 438 310 Drive to Davidson Reserve, Willow Drive, Paul Barnet 0407 473 177 Kapunda for BYO morning tea. Then drive to the Colin Castanelli 0407 228 574 Riverton Railway Museum and lunch at the Riverton Bruce Williams 0402 900 397 Hotel. A er lunch visit Colin’s shed. PLEASE book for lunch. Colin Keitel 0408 252 438 MY FIRST CAR My first car is my first car – s ll. I can go out to the garage and look at it and sit in it any me I like. I can go for a drive any me thanks to my excellent Gawler Car Club historic registra on. The car is a 1937 Plymouth Sloper my dad bought for me on 5th April 1975, when I was 14. We found it at Pinnaroo in the back block of Ranco Motors and bought it from Bert Bailey. A er the family restora on we had it ready for the 1984 Bay to Birdwood. It has done many more since, many Kerneweek Lowenders and quite a few weddings for family and friends. It has been a source of enjoyment and learning and a great sense of pride. — Ray Tully.
5 World renowned Jaguar! On opening my Jaguar magazine from the a 1927 Chevy differen al UK, it fell open to a page with a yellow E- with a wire brush. Over type on it. I said “here is my car” jokingly the last forty years, too to Kay. A er a closer look at the number many classic vehicles to plate I realised it really WAS mine. How on men on have come and earth did it get in this magazine? gone, ranging from Unknown to me, son David had sent the American Oldsmobiles ar cle to the magazine. through to Bri sh-built I’m from South Australia where my father – Minis. Taking pride of Corrie Wake – asked me to subscribe to place, however, are the Classic Jaguar. Most evenings I see him Jaguars that all get put with the latest issue open, plus a few of the to good use by Corrie. older ones on the coffee table and I know One of his most in- he looks forward to it arriving. I’ve always teres ng projects has been installing a
thought how great it would be if, without 350 cu.in. Chevy engine into an XJS. no ce, one of his Jaguars appeared in the I asked if he was ge ng too old for a magazine, wishing I had the me and lumpy V8 but Corrie replied that it was mo va on to take some photographs and actually too quiet – and so off came the see if I could try. Well, it’s taken me a few mufflers, out came the V8 engine note years but at last here is my email! and in came the first traffic infringement With any luck I could come up with a bit of no ce. a story in the hope you could turn it into a Also in the collec on is the 1971 E-type worthy ar cle for your readers. I can’t tell V12 shown in the photographs. All of my you how much it would mean to Corrie and father’s cars are on Club historic registra- it would also be something I’d remember on with discounted road tax that allows forever. up to ninety days of driving each year, My father is currently a very ac ve member with a log book entry beforehand. of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage & Classic — David Wake. Vehicle Club (www.gawlercarclub.com), has Editor’s note: It’s great to hear from you been president in past years and s ll holds David and to learn about your father’s monthly meets from home. I’d say he collec on. We’re always on the look out spends as much me helping other people for feature cars and would be delighted to with their cars – at no cost to them – as he run a more in-depth story on Corrie’s does, working on his own. He started his various Jaguars, if you’re able to supply a career as an appren ce mechanic and My first memory of my father’s rela onship selec on of high-resolu on images. Also, ended up running his own car detailing with cars is from when I was about five many thanks to Corrie for being such a business. years old, when I set about cleaning supporter of the magazine.
To the Editor, I was interested in the photo of the VW on page 8 of our recent Club magazine. On researching my books on the history of the VW, I came across the a ached photo. The first ‘Beetle shape’ was developed and tested in 1937 and is quite different from the one shown in our magazine e.g. suicide doors, the set up headlights and the bonnet opening from about half-way up and no bumper bars. I have included this photo of an NSU prototype designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built in 1933. Work on this was discon nued at the insistence of Zundapp, as NSU and Zundapp had an agreement to only build motorcycles. As can be seen, this vehicle has some VW Beetle characteris cs. Bob Kay
6 VISITING RICHMONDS nd 22 JULY 2019 Richmonds can be best described as a car museum where most of the exhibits are for sale. Our GVVCVC members all arrived at Richmonds and there was ample parking for our cars, including 2 older cars – both Dodge Phoenix models. The red 1964 model was on its 1st Club Run and belongs to Ray Tully’s parents who both a ended the Run. We were greeted with a sign “Welcome to Richmonds” with our Club logo, then Lyn – ably assisted by Anne and Lorraine – provided a sumptuous morning tea with lots of cake. Members were then introduced to Richmond’s Manager, Sco ABOVE: Morning tea with Ann, Lorraine and Lyn. Bellchambers, who welcomed us and explained the opera ons of BELOW: The Dodge Brothers. Richmonds. He introduced Andy Morgan who took us all on a guided tour to the large storage area for sold cars and those wai ng to go to the showroom. He then showed us the customer vehicle storage units, the car detailing area, then the huge workshop where cars are repaired and prepared prior to sale. The complex covers 4000 sq.m. and we were guided back to the enormous showroom where we were free to explore all the very desirable cars on display. There were cars to suit all tastes, from the most exo c makes, many classic sports cars and some family marques that we all grew up with. We enjoyed the opportunity to freely explore the treasures on display and I am sure most of us would be very happy to add 1 or 2 as special addi ons to our sheds. We assembled as a group, thanked our hosts Sco and Andy, then proceeded to the Rose and Crown for a very enjoyable lunch. My thanks to all who shared this most interes ng Run to Richmonds.
SPARROW RUN TO CROSS KEYS HOTEL, CAVAN ABOVE: Tell the boys they are Dreamin’ th 4 August 2019
Well we had a really good start to the day with a sunny sky and not too cold (but be er in the pub). Above: Don and Sue with their 33 members a ended this Run and, London Talbot. Below is Geoffrey as before, we feel that this is the with his EH u lity. best flamin’ value for brekky in good old SA. Some blokes thought that the strippers may be there! But, it was pleasing to have new members along such as Geoff and Lynda in their beaut. red Jag. — Bruce Williams New member Geoff with his prized Jaguar on the Cross Keys Hotel run. GAWLER ROLLER DOORS *SUPPLY *INSTALLATION *SERVICE & REPAIR Contact Andy Freeman on mobile 0418 842 099 or 08 8523 3070 Lic. Builder Bid177276 … PO Box 344, Gawler, SA 5118 7 SWAP MEET REPORT 2019
Sunday, 22nd September
The forecast of rain did not eventuate and the day was sunny, calm and cloudy at mes. Saturday was set-up day and a good response from Club members assembled at 1.00 p.m. to mark the oval, erect signs, put out bins and collect money from the many sellers who arrived early. The Club barbecue was set up for those volunteers and sellers looking for an evening snack. Heavy cloud and the threat of rain did not deter the early risers on Sunday morning. Everything ran very smoothly with the gates opening early to let in a steady stream of eager buyers. The number of sellers was down a li le due to the forecast, with an es mated 4000 buyers coming through the gate. A new feature this year was a ‘Show ‘n Shine’ which a racted 36 vehicles. The winner came from Whyalla (1969 Monaro). From comments, this will grow for next year. Thank you to all our Club volunteers – vehicle parking, buyers gate, sellers gate, barbecue – all manned on 2-hour shi s. It’s fun, plenty of banter and you get free breakfast – so, if you haven’t helped at previous Swap Meets, put your name down for next year. Some of our 70+ age are slowing down and looking to pass on the
baton. Thank you to Yvonne, our Co-ordinator, for managing a smooth event and to Bronwyn (our Treasurer), who handled all the finance for the first me. All in all, it was a great event, on par with last year, which again places our Swap Meet as the premier event on the calendar.
8 GLEN EWIN ESTATE th SPARROW RUN 8 SEPTEMBER 33 members braved the cool early start to a end the September Breakfast run which was a mystery run to the Glen Ewin Estate at Lower Hermitage. With cool, overcast skies and rain threatening we le Princes Park at 8.30 a.m. and travelled through some picturesque traffic-free (excep ng for a group of bike riders) countryside, where we could enjoy the pleasure of our vehicles even though some of us used moderns. We travelled through Humbug Scrub lined with wa le in full bloom and through the Classic Adelaide Rally Stage of Snake Gully and Upper Hermitage to our des na on, the historic Glen Ewin Jam Factory. As this heritage-listed venue, now owned and operated by the Wauchope family, has many func on areas catering for huge, medium and small events, breakfasts and lunches (all indoor and/or outdoor), as well as wine tas ng, we were not quite sure what to expect. Our breakfast was in the ‘Gatehouse’ and was a set gourmet egg and bacon with fig toast followed by a fruit pla er, which was very enjoyable. As a lover of fig jam, Ron asked for a jar, but ALAS, it is out of stock and out of season. It was also stated that the original Glen Ewin jam n was a favourite for mending many an exhaust system. A er brekkie, Willa Wauchope gave us a talk on the history of the jam factory and the early motor sport history of the first Hill Climbs held there in the early 1950s. By chance a Championship trophy has been re-gained by the owners at a garage sale. Future re-enactment events are in the discussion stage We were then shown part of the track and the vehicles in one of the enormous old sheds. A great collec on of vehicles, concentra ng on Lotus models, some modified for compe on use. Many stayed at the func on area for more coffee and to check out the wine labels on offer – one of the Trevors was seen leaving with a bo le of Fig Gin. Hide it from Ron! On leaving, a well-known Mercedes owner discovered a flat ba ery – this may have been due to the lights being le on. Jumper leads were sourced and Carol’s Hyundai came to the rescue. Thanks to Willa Wauchope and staff for the enjoyable breakfast and to Willa and his father Bill for the tour, alllowing us to view the vehicles (a rare privilege, I believe) and a big thank you to David Prest for arranging this inclusive visit. Trevor Unsworth
9 HITLER’S WARTIME BULLET PROOF 1939 MERCEDES Although Hitler had many parade cars, this one was the first bulletproof and armored car which was built for the Nazi dictator. This car was ordered in September 1938 and delivered in July 1939. The car weighs 5.3 tons, is 20 feet long, 7 feet wide and can carry 6 to 9 passengers. It is powered by a straight 8 cylinder, 230 horsepower engine, each cylinder having 2 spark plugs. It will use 10 gallons of petrol and a quart of oil for every 66 miles. Petrol tank capacity is 80 gallons and cooling capacity is 9 gallons. The car was built with solid bulletproof tyres and wheels. All 7 windows are 2 inches thick and bulletproof. The floor is mine-proof. The doors, with 1 ½ “ thick armor plate weigh approximately 900 pounds each. The rear is protected This 1939 Mercedes Benz was one of several made by a large shield. by Mercedes Benz for the use of Hitler. Hitler was unusually cau ous regarding his personal safety and during the car’s manufacture he visited the factory and personally tested the armor pla ng with giving Hitler a taller appearance as he was rather a the pistol belonging to his chauffeur Erich Kempka, by short man. There is a compartment in front of Hitler’s firing 2 bullets into the right rear panel to test the seat where a pistol was concealed. armor pla ng. The Mercedes designed for parades was also designed This is the very car that on 18th June 1940 history shows for quick getaways, 6 forward gears to get the 5.3 ton Hitler and Mussolini both standing up and riding in, in car in mo on. Munich. This is also the same This great Mercedes represents the genius and car that Hitler rode in the Berlin cra smanship of the builders. Beneath and on the victory parade on 6th July 1940. underside of the dashboard are the signatures of the 56 Pictures of the parade a est to people from the Mercedes factory who personally the fact that it is the same car. signed their names as having worked on this car. The front right seat where This great Mercedes is a vehicle, a thing of beauty and Hitler either sat or stood folds mechanical perfec on, which made history, is also a back allowing him standing symbol of tyranny which mankind must never be room at a higher eleva on, allowed to forget. BAY TO BIRDWOOD What is this? Turn to PHOTOS page 14 to find out.
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FOR SALE ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY WHITLEY CA48 Great restora on project . Great classic $ 2000. Contact Trevor 0414 397 737. FORD GT wheel trims set of 4 – hard to find $ 1000. Contact Trevor 0414 397 737. TYRES Bob Jane as new 675/70 R13 Hyundai rims $ 140. Contact Don 8522 7028. HOLDEN UTE HQ 1974 202 6 cyl. 4-speed, $ 5000. Phone 0418 842 284. FORD XW to XY mag wheels and tyres near new 215x14 mags 215’x14” with nuts, $ 500. Phone 0418 842 284. VW Beetle 1970 sun visors. Phone Chris 0407 603 536. DATSUN 1 pr. front callipers & disc brakes recondi oned with new pads for Datsun 260Z, $ 170. Contact Colin 8288 0388 MGB 1972 great cond. $ 1190. Phone Michael 0427 249 070. HOLDEN recond. grey motor head, $ 400. Phone Gavin 0418 819 047. JAGUAR SJ6 wrecking. DODGE AT4 truck wrecking, cheap parts plus RUGBY parts & Graham bonnet with grill surround free. Telephone Rabies on 8280 8372. JAGUAR XJS 2 auto trans. Recondi oned, price nego able. Phone Corrie 0407 717 666. LAND ROVER 1974 series 111 long wheelbase, petrol tray top, $3200. Phone Maurice 0428 367 481. LEYLAND P76 complete, $ 2500. Contact Joe 0409 051 977. FORD ESCORT body shell,$ 2000. Phone Alan 0409 676 664. MAZDA mags, 195/55/16 new tyres, $ 200. Phone Mick 8284 0208. MERCEDES 220S, top cond. $ 2700. Telephone 0408 453 872 JAGUAR XJ6 4.5l head fully recondi oned. New valves & springs inc. twincams. Contact Bob 0427 616 090, 8520 3601.
WANTED APPRENTICESHIP for KEEN 17 year old male from Gawler & GVV&CVC member now in Year 11. In car industry or similar. [email protected] Contact Reece on 0435 945 267. FORD Falcon XA driver’s side mirror & spacer Ralph 0410 834 371 HOLDEN HQ v8 air cleaner for 2 barrel carby Gregg 8523 0895 [email protected] ROYAL ENFIELD 1934 girder forks Phone John 0400 090 621 MORRIS MINOR engine & gearbox John 0400 090 621 VF VG bonnet Michael 0427 249 070
Work on the club’s “Jag” is coming along ... 11 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING held at the Gawler Recreation Centre Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 7.00 pm Members assembled at 6.00 p.m. for a pie and pasty tea where Club sponsors were introduced to the members and issued with their Club Journals by President Trevor. MEMBERS PRESENT: 152, 21members were in a endance. APOLOGIES: 14 members sent their apologies. VISITORS: 6 visitors were present and each gave a descrip on of their vehicle. MINUTES: of previous mee ng held on 16th July 2019 were read by the Secretary. Moved S Salisbury Seconded G Bergamin Carried BUSINESS ARISING: Log books must be signed by drivers of other members’ vehicles whilst on public areas e.g. ovals. New Club appointments – Yvonne Eales Vice President (1 year), Mike Williams Commi ee Member (1 year), Trevor Norris Catering Officer. Moved S Salisbury Seconded G Bergamin Carried CORRESPONDENCE: 1) Accounts passed on to the Treasurer 2) Club Journals 3) Veteran & Vintage Motor Cycle Club Swap Meet invita on. Moved T Bellchambers Seconded R Carr Carried TREASURER’S REPORT: B Barker presented the monthly Statement. Moved C Wake Seconded K Collins Carried President Trevor welcomed the new Treasurer. CLUB EVENTS: L East reported on past runs and future events. WORKSHOP: T Evans advised of 3 workshop loca ons for various work. REGISTRARS: Currently 620 vehicles on historic registra on. Members were asked to no fy the Registrars when a vehicle is sold so as to update records and cancel the Log book. MEMBERSHIP: Now stands at 659 members. Tim Cook and Paul Davis were welcomed into full membership. Ron thanked all well-wishers and visitors during his recent health issues. SWAP MEET: All progressing well. An urgent plea for members to volunteer to help by filling out the roster being passed around. More entries needed for Show ‘n Shine. FEDERATION: I Marsland reported on last mee ng. Le -hand drive vehicles must have their conversion number recorded on their Log book. EDITOR: The Journal is available for collec on. A few ‘teething’ problems have been sorted out by the new Journal team. All Journal items to be forwarded to the Editor as soon as possible a er an event. GENERAL BUSINESS: Club insurance policy was clarified. Members sign Run sheet to indemnify Club and officials only. Members are covered where the Club is at fault. Important for members to sign the Run sheet to verify a endance. A Jenkin advised some difficul es regarding E-Torque and AutoFlick but is hopeful a solu on will eventuate soon. President Trevor informed members that an open forum to discuss the Club’s future requirements (land, Clubrooms, workshop) at the next mee ng. Mee ng closed at 8.51 p.m.
12 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING held at the Gawler Recreation Centre
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7.06 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: 124 members were in a endance. MINUTES: of previous mee ng held on 20th August 2019 were read by the Secretary. BUSINESS ARISING: A Jenkin reported that E-Torque and AutoFlick issues are a work in progress. TREASURER’S REPORT: B Barker presented the monthly Statement. CLUB EVENTS: - L East reported on past runs and future events. - Lorraine was thanked for organising the Annual Dinner. 80 a ended. President’s Trophy awarded to Gavin Frost, Hardluck Trophy to Michael Eales, Restora on Trophy to Trevor Waterhouse. - J Korber gave talk on Ag-Point Australia leading up to a visit to the factory. - Contact C Wake for Sunday 13th October Run to Tarlee and 20th October for Jaguar Day Invita on. WORKSHOP: The body of the Club Jaguar will be bolted to the chassis for display at the Swap Meet. REGISTRARS: Currently 623 vehicles on historic registra on. MEMBERSHIP: Now stands at 673 members. Craig Laven was introduced as assistant to Ron who advised the mee ng of his pending re rement due to recent ill health. The following were welcomed into membership – James & Heather Bartsch, Roland & Ruth Bridgewater, John & Linda Emery, Milo & Gerry Milosic/ Lloyd, Kay Nash, Grant & Julie O’Dea, John & Merrilyn Sa ler, Michael Schriever, Brad Willmo . SWAP MEET: All volunteers to assemble on Saturday 1.00 p.m. for alloca on of jobs. More helpers most welcome. MERCHANDISE: G Stewart displayed torch for sale ($ 6) and asked for members’ interest prior to ordering. GENERAL BUSINESS: - Club flags to be used at events where Club is featured - Reminder of Auc on night following October mee ng. President Trevor outlined aims and objec ves of the Club in rela on to land holding. The Club and members are the number one focus. At present we have no home or facili es, no workshop and we rely on the goodwill of members to provide some of these needs. At a past mee ng members gave approval to the Commi ee to seek possible sites suitable for Clubrooms/workshop. There is no inten on to vacate the present mee ng room facility even though we do not have a secure tenure. The immediate aim is to provide a workshop – for restora on, fellowship and educa onal purposes. Any proposal must be approved by a majority vote of members. Members were en- couraged to present ideas. From the members, ques- ons posed …”what size of land and building were needed“, a plan of a building to be displayed for mem- bers to evaluate at the next mee ng and an es mate of all ongoing costs associated with land and buildings.
13 Available to Members A selec on of Manuals to various makes and models contact Trevor Evans at a mee ng Car carrying trailer: Contact Peter 8522 5248 . Note, the trailer is available to members only at a charge of $30 per day. Club Marquee: contact Corrie 8522 2373 Club merchandise: contact Gerry 0417 833 219 Vehicle Iden ty Placards: Contact Alvin 85292504 Member Directory: Contact Merv Lewis 0407448399 CLUB CLOBBER . . . Number Plate Surrounds $10.00 pair … Club Pens $3.00 or $5.00 for 2 , Club Mugs $8.00ea…Window S ckers $2.00ea...Metal Badges $25.00ea.
CLOTHING — Polo Shirt … $35.00 or with a pocket ... $41.00
Baseball Cap $16.00 See commi ee member Gerry Stewart at a mee ng to order the good gear. or phone 82849925 or 0417833219 The Ideal computer s ck for a car club magazine to be stored on … THAT’S WHAT IT IS. Sorry, no longer available either.
Contribu ons to both the Journal and the Web site are welcome Submissions preferred as a WORD document and Jpeg file for images but will accept handwri en, typewri en, or photocopied documents .jpg files, preferably less than 100KB in size. Memory s cks and CDs are also accepted. Wri en ma er can be given to the editor at mee ngs or runs, or posted to 3 Churchman court, Gawler East, 5118. Website: Photos of club events, reduced to less than 100KB in size can be emailed to [email protected] for the Journal and [email protected] for the website and these will be placed on the club’s website at … www.gawlercarclub.com
Deadlines: Contribu ons will be accepted up to midday on the First Friday of the month before the publishing months: June , August and October and December, 2019. N.B. Ar cles not published will be carried over to the next edi on.
Registra on and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System
Preamble: The system of club registra on of qualifying vehicles in S.A. is an excellent system that promotes the use of Historic Vehicles by Club Members in the enjoyment of their hobby. As, Historic Registra on is only available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expecta on of the Club that Members will use a small por on of the logged ou ngs to par cipate in some Club Ac vi es using their Historic Registered Vehicles.
Important Your Log Book must be signed each year by 30 June by one of the club registrars. It is your responsibility to present your Log Book, current registra on, Statutory Declara on and membership receipt. Fees : The membership fee is due by 1st July every year. Renewals shall be on the prescribed renewal form which is posted in April to all financial members. Membership will cease if the membership fee remains unpaid thirty days a er the due date. The Commi ee may re-admit the person upon payment of the joining fee plus the outstanding membership fee.
DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed in the Journal are not necessarily those of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club or its editor. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submi ed, errors and omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. Enquiries to the Editor: Cheryl and Gavin Launer by email: [email protected] .
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