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SPRITE EXPO
FOR SALE Calendars now for sale 19TH MAY 2019
SPRITE ON JANUARY 2019
The Sprite Car Club of Queensland is open to and welcomes drivers and owners of all vehicles. Our marque is Austin Healey Sprites, MG Midgets and all of their derivatives.
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Committee Members
President: Mark T Boldry Meetings Email: : [email protected] Club Meetings are held 2nd Friday of each month at Mobile: 0451 160 909 The Mustang Rooms, Jean Howie Drive, Morningside. We are there from 7pm for a BBQ and a chat. Small Vice President: Troy Mansfield charge for a sausage sizzle and refreshments are Email: [email protected] available. 8pm Meeting starts. Mobile 0426 504 234 Contact Mark Boldry on 0451 160 909 SCCQ President
Treasurer: Anita Lachowicz for more details. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0450 716 768 Membership Joining Fees to our Club are $100.00. This includes 2 Club Secretary: Graham Harris Name Badges. Annual renewal membership fees are Email: [email protected] $72.00 per year per family (residing at the same Mobile: 0409 248 056 address). Fees are due annually in May. Pro-rata fees charged until that date.
Club Captain: Neville Mansfield
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0438 634 500 Advertising
Members may place “For Sale” or “Wanted” ads in the
Regalia / Asset Manager : Alex Robertson Classifieds section at no charge. Classified ads will be Email: [email protected] removed automatically after a 3 month period, unless Mobile: 0420 858 386 the editor is otherwise notified to delete or extend the item (s). Ads should be emailed to Karen at
Membership: Keith Gordon [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0432 483 228 Correspondence All Correspondence should be addressed to The Webmaster: Tammy Montebello Secretary, The Sprite Car Club of Qld, PO Box 252, Email: [email protected] Salisbury. Qld. 4107. Mobile: 0411275722
Sunshine Coast Representative: Mike Ovens Newsletter Contributions Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0409 342 423 Cut off date for contributions for the next newsletter is the 25th of each Month but check with the Editor for late inclusion possibilities.
Gold Coast Representative: Anita Lachowicz Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0450 716 768
E Newsletter Editor: Karen Gordon Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0412 658 415 Non Committee Position Facebook Admin: Mark Gillman Catering: Leigh Wood Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0411 053 861 Mobile: 0478 845 075
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President’s Report January 2019 On behalf of Mark & Anita I would like to wish all members a Happy New Year and Welcome to 2019. As you know, Mark & Anita are busy packing up and will be moving back to the UK in early March. Troy Mansfield will be taking over as President of our Club and Matthew Creagh will be taking on the role of Treasurer, and Mark Gillman will take the position of Vice President. On behalf of the Sprite Car Club of Qld we wish Mark and Anita safe travels and best wishes for your return to the UK. Karen Coming Events
The SCCQ Calendar is located on the Website – http://www.spritecarclub.com/calendar/ and also on our closed Facebook group. If you require more information on an event, please contact the organiser or any committee member.
February 2019
Friday 1st Invitation from Mini Club to attend their meeting and listen to Guest Speaker
Friday 8th General Meeting, Jean Howie Drive, Morningside 7pm
Weekend 9& 10th Morgan Park Super sprints Round 1
Tuesday 12th Sunshine Coast Dinner, Venue Glass House Hotel
Sunday 17th Team Two for the Road Navigation Rally. More details in the Newsletter Page 10
Wednesday 20th Gold Coast Dinner; Venue is Arundel tavern at Arundel plaza , 226 Napper road Arundel Weekend 23rd & 24th Alex Robertson & Tony Slattery are organising a weekend away. more details in this Newsletter Page 9 March 2019
Friday 8th General Meeting, Jean Howie Drive, Morningside 7pm
March 12th Sunshine Coast Dinner – details of Venue to follow
Sunday 17th Rods Run, depart 9am Auto Barn Morayfield, more details in this newsletter
Wednesday 20th Gold Coast Dinner – details of Venue to follow
Wednesday 27th Mikes Midweek Run. SAVE THE DATE – more details to follow
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April 2019 . Friday 12th General Meeting, Jean Howie Drive, Morningside 7pm
Weekend 13th &14th Round 2 Super Sprints Round 2 Morgan PK.
Tuesday 16th Sunshine Coast Dinner, Venue TBA
Wednesday 17th Gold Coast Dinner – Venue TBA
Wednesday 24th Mikes Midweek Run – more details to follow.
Rods Run Sunday 17th March 2019
Meet at Autobarn, 379 Morayfield Rd., Morayfield, 09.00 for 09.30 departure.
Heading to Dayboro for coffee and cake, before departing for a cruise over Mount Mee, Woodford, Peachester, Bald Knob finishing at Landsborough.
Lunch will be at Landsborough, in the park adjacent to the railway station.
Bring your picnic chairs and picnic lunch or purchase lunch at Landsborough. Hopefully the weather gods will be kind to us this time
Rod Constable m. 0418 953294
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SPRITE EXPO
Sunday 19TH May 2019 Pelican Park, Clontarf 9am to 1pm Classic Car display with Sprites, Midgets and invited Clubs
Gold Coin Entry Sausage Sizzle available
Coffee Van will be in attendance
Pay your Membership on the Day
Eftpos and Regalia available
Trophies and Raffles at End of Day
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Heading to the UK in August 2019? You may be interested in this.
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Contact me by phone or email me at any time for assistance with parts, prices, or technical information. You will receive a prompt reply.
We believe Sprite Parts is the only 5-Star spares supplier: ✰ Low overheads ✰ No discounts - everyone gets the same low trade price. ✰ No fancy facilities - just a compact workshop where you and your car are sure to get personal attention. ✰ Fast, friendly and efficient service ✰ Open from 7am to 7pm, 7 days per week.
Happy Spridgeting, and Avagoodday Colin Dodds 2 Parklea Close, Dural NSW 2158 Ph 0414 789 263 Fax: 02 9651 6703
Lionel Otto Instruments
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Coming Events Sunshine Coast weekend away. 23rd & 24th February. Eating on site at PK's Cafe & Bar. Tony Slattery and I are organising a weekend away on the Sunshine Coast for the weekend of 23rd. & 24th. February. The current itinerary is shown below. Saturday 23rd. February. Start at Karen and Keith’s place in Kallangur, then to Jacqui and Keven’s place at Beerwah for a shed tour & morning tea. Lunch at Rick’s Diner in Palmwoods; followed by a run to Kenilworth for afternoon tea. Finally, across to Carroll’s Museum at Coolum by 4pm. Sunday 23th. February. Breakfast at PK’s café & Bar. Shed Tour & morning tea at Black Mountain. Lunch at Hell-Town restorers at Kybong & then back south to Brisbane
Travel arrangements. Almost all of the route will be off the Bruce Hwy on both days. We guarantee some interesting and entertaining roads. We will travel in convoy, and will keep the car behind us in view at all times so no one gets lost.
Accommodation arrangements.
YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK YOUR CABIN NOW A variety of cabins are available at Ingenia Big 4 Cravan Park 141 Cooroy-Noosa Rd. Tewantin 4565 Phone:(07) 5447 1712 Fax: (07) 5474 0596 Email: [email protected] ingeniaholidays.com.au/noosa Booking arrangements. We will need to know if you are coming along. Please either e-mail Alex [email protected] or respond on the Club’s Facebook page. Firm accommodation bookings directly with the Park will need to be made ASAP Let them know you are part of our club group please. Details and costs are on the Facebook page. Once you have booked, please make sure that your names are on the list of attendees that I will be keeping. Regards from Alex.
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Team Two for the Road Run
We are running our first Navigation run as a fundraiser for the 2019 Shitbox rally Spring Edition. The last one was cancelled due to only 1 car attending so come out and support us and a worthy cause.
Start: Calamvale Hotel Carpark. Corner Beaudesert Road and Compton Rd Calamvale Time: 9.00am meet to leave at 9.30am Sunday 17th February
Come and join us for a fun family day out. We have an exciting drive orgainised with a few little quirky questions and items to be collected along the way. Bring some morning tea as we will be stopping to see how you are all going and maybe have a question for you. At the destination you can purchase lunch from local shops or BYO your own picnic.
The cost will be $20.00 per car. Let us know if you are coming so we don't leave without you
This is not a race but a fun drive for a great cause. Total distance approx 120 klm
Come out and support our team raising money and awareness for Cancer Research. The Spring rally will be leaving Melbourne and finishing up in Townsvile via Birdsville in October 2019. Follow us on our journey.
Contact Numbers Scott 0416863455 Leona 0430478535
EDITORS NOTES By Karen Gordon
I trust you have enjoyed the Latest Sprite On Newsletter. If you would like to organise an outing you are most welcome and encouraged to do so. Just let the committee or myself know, so it can be considered to be included in the calendar. It is so good to see different members organise an outing. If you do organise (or even attend) an event, could you consider taking some Photos and sending them through to the newsletter e-mail with a short report on the event. It is really great when we have a report as well as photographs to include with the published article.
If you have any articles, photos, advertisements you would like to see in the newsletter, please email them to me at [email protected] and we will get them into the newsletter as soon as we have the room.
The next edition of Sprite On will be published about 20th December to round out the year. The deadline for articles to be included in the next newsletter will be 20th February 2019.
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Club Purchase
The Club have purchased a PA System for use at Club events. This was purchased during the new Year Sales and will be a huge benefit at Sprite Expo and other events throughout the year.
LIMITED STOCK OF CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE
2019 Calendars are now Available for sale $15.00 each Contact a Committee Member to Purchase.
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Adventures of very enthusiastic Sprite Owners A short report from Graham & Pauline Hepburn Travelling to Wodonga for the Challenge 2018
STILL TRAVELLING SOUTH
Pauline and Graham Hepburn carefully prepared Bugeye, tow vehicle and itinerary to travel south from Cairns to Wodonga for the Sprite National Challenge. This would be our fifth long trip with the Sprite, so with such experience what could go wrong? Thursday 19th April 2018 the Sprite was on trailer, car fridge stocked with food and drinks, and luggage loaded for an early departure Friday. Graham tidied the yard and pulled down a palm frond threatening his orchids. The frond let go and Graham came down hard on the concrete, tweaking his wrist. The family came for a farewell dinner as we would be away for a month. All inspected the swollen wrist, which would surely go down soon.
We left early Friday, destination Charters Towers. Graham drove first, and managed by steering with his left hand, with Pauline relieving for a couple of stretches. We met up at the motel with Bob and Patty Ingram, towing their Bugeye from Cairns to the Nationals, and Wayne and Lyn Morgan, who were returning to Cairns from the Big Healy Nationals at Bathurst. We all dined at the motel and retired early. Next morning Graham' wrist had swollen alarmingly, so we went very early to the Charters Towers Hospital. Graham was booked in by a cheerful and efficient Sister, and awaited the arrival of the doctor. He in turn called in a radiographer who remarked that this was a particularly bad fracture.
Graham was told that a back cast would now be applied, it would need to be replaced in 5 days, and surgery would be required within 2 weeks. Not a great second day of a one month driving holiday! As the Sprite was now redundant for the Snowy Mountains Rally after the Nationals we spent the morning looking for somewhere to park the trailer and Sprite. Wayne and Lyn, half way back to Cairns rang and offered to come back later and tow the Sprite to Cairns. That settled we headed south again. Next night at Springsure Graham rang a mate at Tamworth and asked him to find an orthopedist in Wagga who could sort the fracture. On to Goondawindi next night, still in loose company with Bob, Patty and their Bugeye.
Next day we diverted to Tamworth. Pauline had just now taken over all the driving as the one armed driver was not doing so well in traffic. Just as well, as we entered Tamworth the R.B.T check would probably not have approved Graham’s driving. Ian, a Pharmacist flat mate from Sydney Uni. days had some phone nos. for surgeons in Wagga. We found the Wagga on call surgeon for the week, and asked them if they would like to see the referral from Charters Towers Hospital. When Ian was asked to scan this, that was outside his ability level so we sent a picture of the referral off his phone. They called back for a copy of the X rays so the girls held them up to the sky on the back deck and he got some nice picks, with blue sky and light cloud in the background. Within the hour we were told to report to Wagga Base Hospital Casualty on Wednesday to see Asst. Prof. Feilding. We met up that night, Monday, at Gunnnedah with the Qld. Sprite people, and Bob and Patty again.
Tuesday morning, after a pleasant night with the group at a club for dinner, we headed to Bathurst where we were all booked in for the night. Bob Gray, a Sprite mate from Maleny offered to take Graham for a lap of Mt. Panorama, a bucketlist goal, and much appreciated.
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The casualty Dept. At Wagga base was full up next morning, Anzac Day. When reception asked whether Graham’s address was still Box 111 Gundagai he said that it was in 1971, but not now! During our 6 hour sojourn there X Rays and a scan were performed, and Graham booked for surgery on Friday. The phone transmitted X Rays had been good enough for the hardware for the op. to be ordered.
On Friday morning Pauline dropped Graham at the hospital, and went shopping until he could be picked up mid-afternoon now with a plate and screws locating the socket. Thus we finally arrived in Wodonga for the closing dinner, and the final day of the Rally, including a show and shine and a navigation run.
The D Max Ute then took us on our 4 day run around the Snowy, with Pauline driving, and Graham a passenger in Bob Ingram’s Sprite each afternoon. We enjoyed the company of other Sprite owners as we travelled through familiar territory, near our previous homes.
A week after the operation Graham returned to Wagga to a hand clinic, was fitted with a plastic splint and given a schedule of exercises. These numbered 14, each to be repeated 10 times, 5 times a day, for a total of 700 movements daily. Graham could now drive a bit, when not busy with his exercises. A further Physio. appointment was made for Camden in the next week.
We finished our month’s touring holiday, staying over at Tumbarumba, Tumut, Merimbula, Camden area, Inverell, Brisbane, Gladstone, Arlie Beach and Townsville. We covered about 8500km in total. Once back in Cairns, further physiotherapy has restored a lot of movement to Graham’s wrist, but golf would have to wait.
Unfortunately no photos of the trip are available, as our camera went missing in the post on its way back from NSW to Cairns, so I will include a pic of our Sprite, now coming up for the 48th year of Graham’s custody. The wrist now has full movement, the golf handicap is coming back down, and we look forward to the next adventure of a trip to the Warwick Sprite National Challenge in 2020.
Graham and Pauline Hepburn
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Past Events Australia Day Some of our Members attended the Ormiston School Australia Day Display
Over 500 cars were on display at Ormiston School this year
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Other members attended the Samford Museum Car Display. Australia Day at Samford Museum 26/1/2019
By Nev Mansfield Well, What a hell of a hot day. As usual, some of us went to the Bayside Restorers gathering at Ormiston. Rumor has it there were about 500 American cars and heaps of Holdens. From all accounts a very successful day. David Love took some very nice photos. On the Northside, some of us went to the celebrations at Samford Museum with Alex, Rod and Nev from The Sprite Car Club, Rob, Nev and Glen from the BVAC and Sur & Greg Dunstan with 2 Rolls Royces from the Rolls Royce Club. Nicky and Lian turned up a little later with Bill Hurman in his beautiful veteran 1918 Dodge. After putting our tent up we all went for a stroll. Rod and I headed for the Museum, Alex headed for the water, coffee and damper. Rod took a heap of photos. The Museum at Samford is a credit to Geoff Harris and his volunteers and worth a look on one of our Sprite Club day runs. Walking out of the old Classroom, the teacher told me if I didn’t sit down and listen what she was trying to teach, I would get the strap – I was out the door before Rod. After having a good look around and munching a few sausages and onion in 2 hours, there was so much history to take in. Such as the Camp Mountain Rail Accident 1947. Still the biggest rail accident in Qld Rail History. Finally getting back to the tents, Rod Laing (in a 3.8 Jag) and Damien Kahill (in a 1928 Dodge) were waiting for us. We all sat around till about 1.30 talking Cars and listening to traditional Aussie Music. Just a great day was had by us all.
Samford Australia Day Event - Samford Museum
By Rod Hibberd
The day was looking good as I set out for Samford Museum on Australia Day with the outlook suggesting a hot day (again). I publicised the event to the club as an alternative to the usual events, and a few people from both cars clubs I am involved with indicated they would likely attend.
The car show is part of an open day at Samford Museum which celebrates the district's history. It is an excellent Museum - well run with a variety of displays of the various district activities mostly in different buildings.
The car show started around 9am - I arrived bright and early in my 1927 Chev for this event (sorry - not the Midget this year).
What a great idea - no cost to enter and they actually provided chits for morning tea and a sausage sizzle for lunch. Soon enough I was parked up and next thing Nev was there in the Bugeye with hardtop.
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Alex Robertson was already parked having arrived very early in Kermit and was checking out the Museum - but decided to move Kermit to park with the rest of us.
We all parked in a group of both Sprite Car Club and Brisbane Vintage Auto Club members. We all set up the dome marquee and things were ready to roll.
Soon enough more cars were rolling in - there was a great range of cars from across all eras - veteran, vintage, post vintage and classics. Old mate with the Dakota Truck was there with the music going - what an amazing machine! We got to park with some auspicious company - 2 Rolls Royces.
With our team parked it was time to head off and check out the other cars, and take a wander through the museum. The school, dairy, butter room, Military display, farm machinery, workshop, hobbies, toys of the eras were all interesting - you could spend a long time here. Then it was time to pick up the free morning tea which went down very well.
Of the cars on show many were cars that you just don't see at the regular bigger car shows. Check the pictures for a range of the most interesting ones. Sausage sizzle was next, as we were getting peckish, and it was back to the marquees to sit and have a chat.
By this time it was getting quite hot, and cars were starting to leave. With the cars thinning and crowds thinning as well, we decided to call it a day so it was time to dismantle the marquee and head off. The number of cars were down on 2018, as were the crowds - we spoke to the museum people and they were surprised, but put it down to the hot day, plus the fact that it was a normal working day for many people.
Unfortunately for me the short trip from Samford to Cashmere turned out to be a slow one with overheating issues. I thought it was just the hot day and uphill run, but on closer inspection when I got home I found the fan belt had started to disintegrate from the inside out. So I'll take the time to do a complete coolant system clean.
Thanks to Nev Mansfield (Bugeye), and Alex Robertson (Midget) for coming along. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the day. For anyone with an interest in local history the Museum is a great place to visit - take some time one day for a run out there.
Rod
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More Photos of Australia Day 2019 Display at Samford Museum
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REGALIA
Hi Members,
Your committee has decided to continue the discount offer to members for a wee while longer. As we have a fair amount of Club money tied up in regalia stock, we would like to reduce this. A list of current stock is attached. Newly ordered items will obviously be listed at current prices. If you have suggestions for different regalia items, please email me.
Your committee has decided to continue the discount offer to members. A list of current stock is attached. Newly ordered items will obviously be listed at current prices. If you have suggestions or requests for different regalia items, please email me.
Yours Spritely Alex Robertson, Club Regalia Officer Email: [email protected] Ph: 0420 858 386
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Discount order form for SCCQ regalia items
Item Discount price each
Discount pack A: Cap, flag, sticker & button badge (One only still in stock) 40.00
Discount Pack D: Cap, sticker, key ring & button badge. (One only still in stock) 35.00
Discount pack E: Beanie, scarf & button badge (One only still in stock) 30.00
Discount Pack F: Hat, scarf & button badge (One only still in stock) 35.00
Discount Pack H: Cap & key ring Two only still in stock) 30.00
Mens’ maroon polo shirt: (Small to 3 XL) 35.00
Ladies’ maroon polo shirt: (Sizes 8 to 18) 35.00
Brown dress shirt (Almost out of stock, these will be to special order only from now on.) 40.00 (Current stock only $40: New orders at new price around $50) Car flag. (Almost out of stock.) (These will probably not be re-ordered.) 20.00
Cap. (Either style) Black & White or Maroon & gold 25.00
Sticker 4.00
Grille badge (Either New or Old style) (Almost out of stock of both) 35.00
Large number plate frame 6.00
Umbrella (One only still in stock) (These will probably not be re-ordered.) 30.00
Cloth badge (White or black) 10.00
Key ring 10.00
Button badge. (These will probably not be re-ordered.) 4.00
Club jacket: (These will be to special order only. Price to be advised) Not known
From the Club assets officer
Our Sprite Club owns a number of assets, including tools and a library of Sprite related books, magazines and manuals. These are available for loan to members. All of this is stored in a cupboard upstairs at the clubrooms.
There is also a borrowing record book in the cupboard, in which members are to record the date of borrowing and returning of these items. If you are hoarding/ or caretaking any of these items, please return them at the next meeting, and let me know what you have returned, or forgotten to return. I will be doing a stock take in the next month or so.
Yours Spritely Alex Robertson, Club Assets Officer Email: [email protected] Ph: 0420 858 386
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Committee Reports Membership Report
No new members this month. Total financial Members still stands at 114. For those not on our closed Facebook page, please join, as you may miss out on runs and information. Thank you to those that have sent me updated contact and vehicle details. For those that have sold, bought or changed any of this information please send through to me your updated details. If you are unsure what is required, there is a blank form at the end of the newsletter, fill this out and send through, including a photo of your car. A sample of the update form of one of my vehicles is also attached for your reference. Keith Gordon [email protected]
Sunshine Coast Chapter Dinner Our dinner was held at the Burpengary Tavern. Just a great night. 21 of us turning up with Alex and Rod & Cheryl driving their Sprites – top effort you people. A very nice Pub with plenty of atmosphere, great raffle prizes, great service and very friendly staff. Subjects spoken about were w2hat we were doing for Australia Day, February Committee and Club meetings. Stuart Troy and I talked about motors. Alex decided to come over and listen in. Mark, Jeanette and Sephora came up from the Southside, oce again to do a deal for Eleah and it was very successful I am told. Then low and behold, the latest dance in America came on on the Pub TV and guess who knew how to do it – Sephora of course. So we all got dancing lessons for at least half an hour till she was puffed out. I heard later she stayed awake all the way home, much to the amazement of Mark & Jeanette. Definitely a great venue, and we will be back. Nev.
Next dinner will be on 12th February at Glasshouse Tavern 6.30pm
Gold Coast Chapter Dinner The next Gold Coast Dinner will be held at Arundel Tavern at Arundel Plaza, 226 Napper Road Arundel. 6.30pm Wednesday 20th February.
Classified Ad If you have something you wish to sell or something seeking to buy please contact Karen Gordon (Sprite On Editor) and we will include your item in the next Newsletter.
TRADES AND SERVICES
Calling all Electricians, Plumbers, Builders, Mechanics, etc. If you have a trade, and would like to let fellow members know, contact me for inclusion in this section in the next Sprite On Newsletter. If you have used and can recommend a Tradesman – let us know. If you see a tradesman advertise here contact them if you need any work done. Let’s help each other out.
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Concessional Registration Update TMR has now agreed to us having “Impromptu Events” here in Qld.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is happy for Queensland incorporated car clubs to manage “impromptu events” on a case by case basis, as long as the event is added to the incorporated clubs newsletter, website or social media page.” They acknowledge it can be for “one or more” vehicles. (The full email is reproduced at the end of this Notice.)
It needs to be stressed again that Special Interest Vehicle Scheme -registered vehicles cannot be used for commuting to and from work, as a work vehicle, or for hire or reward. That would void their insurance if an accident occurs. There is increasing use of automatic number plate recognition in police cars, on overpasses etc., and it won’t be long before a press of one button will reveal the usage of a particular number plate. Frequent repeated use on one stretch of road will be detectable and in the event of a claim, insurers will look, as always, for any way to avoid liability. This is a great privilege – let’s not abuse it
The following email was sent from the Manager of Registration Policies at Transport Department to Doug Young from Qld Historic Motoring Council. I personally phoned the Dept of Transport this morning (Tuesday 18/12/18) and they confirmed this is information is correct. Your Committee will be meeting in early January and will discuss how this can work legally and effectively for our Club. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Good Morning Doug, Thank you for your email about Western Australia’s concessional registration scheme for historic vehicles. Apologies for the delay in responding. As you are aware, WA offers a registration concession to owners of Veteran, vintage, post vintage or invitational vehicles (referred to as a 404 concession). As part of the concession, WA places conditions to the vehicle license, which restricts the use of the vehicle and this restricted use is reflected in the reduced registration fees and motor vehicle injury insurance premium payable. The restricted use that applies in WA is comparable to the conditions and restrictions that apply in Queensland. As you have mentioned, the restricted vehicle use in WA includes impromptu events, which allows for vehicles participating in an impromptu event involving one or more vehicles may be acceptable provided the event is recorded in the clubs official run log. While the conditions and restrictions that apply in Queensland do not specially mention ‘impromptu event’, the Department of Transport and Main Roads is happy for Queensland incorporated car clubs to manage impromptu events on a case by case basis, as long as the event is added to the incorporated clubs newsletter, website or social media page. I trust this information is of assistance.
Daniel Kaden Manager (Registration Policy) Transport Regulation Branch | Department of Transport and Main Roads
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For Sale Anita’s MG Midget is FOR SALE
We’re not taking it back with us…. I’m sure most if not all of you know Anita’s MG Midget, she’s had it for over 15 years. It was delivered new to California in 1968, it was green at the time. It enjoyed the kind weather for many years, which is why it’s still in extraordinary condition today. The car was returned to the UK in 1996 and partially restored between then and 2000. At that time, we believe it was changed to the Tartan Red that it is today. In the time Anita bought it until today, we’ve driven it all around the UK, many parts of Europe plus of course Queensland and New South Wales. The car of course has been well maintained and is presented with fresh paintwork (courtesy of Austin Healey Restoration specialists J.H. Classics) after a little tin worm was cut out of the sills. The car is a 1968 1275cc MG Midget. Tartan Red with Old English White ‘Factory Option’ Hard Top and 5” Black Wire Wheels. Upgrades include 400lb std ride height front springs 33% uprated front dampers, 11/16” sway bar. MG Metro unleaded cylinder head, recently fitted (new) 5” wire wheels. Electronic SU fuel pump. This car has been loved and cherished whilst being used until recently as a daily car. It comes registered (KCY24) with a comprehensive history file and you drive it away for $20,000 (firm). Please form an orderly queue… Anita / Mark 0451 160 909
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Sprite Car Club of Qld th Meeting: -Mustang Club Room – Jean Date: Friday 11 January 2019 Howie Drive
Minute Chairperson: Mark Boldry Graham Harris Taker: Present: “As per attendance Book”
Apologies: Tammy & Glenn Montebello, Peter & Jo Fellows, Mark Derbyshire, Oliver Benson, Mark Gillman.
Next Meeting Friday 8th February 2019 Date:
By whom Topic Information
Minutes of M. Boldry No matters arising from December meeting October Keith Minutes accepted Meeting Gordon Meeting again streamed live on Face Book closed Mark Boldry group. Welcome guests: Greg Corbin and Simon, Kerry Bennetto, Phil Cuthbert.
Formal announcement regarding Mark and Anita returning to live in the UK. Mark will chair his last meeting as President in March, and Anita will also step down as Treasurer & Gold Coast Rep, when they leave on their journey home to the UK. New committee positions appointed under Clause 6 of the Constitution. President’s Troy Mansfield takes on Presidents role from Vice Report President. Committee has invited Matthew Creagh on to Committee as Treasurer, Leigh Wood to add Gold Coast Rep to his responsibilities, Mark Gillman invited to formally join the Committee as Vice President, as well as existing Face Book and Promotions role. These appointments were ratified at January Committee meeting.
Christmas function very successful, 46 attendees.
. Treasurer’s See report at end of Minutes. Moved Anita Report L
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Sec. Neville Mansfield Mail received PO Box: G. Harris Westpac Statements x 2 - General A/C. Sec: Karen Mascot Magazine - UK. December 18 Gordon
Yahoo email Secretary SCCQ address: Mark 2A Offered for Sale. UK Driving Tour Promotion. Email to Mustang Club re permission for locate extra Secretary’s filing cabinet downstairs. Reply in the Affirmative. Report
Hand Delivered Sprite On Magazine, hard copies.
Secretary has arranged for Karen to publish in Sprite On Newsletter, monthly, emails, notices, and advertisements of interest received on SCCQ Secretary Yahoo emails Last meeting at Mooloolah Valley Country Club, N. Mansfield Sunshine attended by 21 people. Coast Chapter Next Meeting – Tuesday 15th January at Burpengary Tavern. Suggested that link to map of Mustang Rooms address Mark Boldry but set up on Website. Tammy to arrange. Both Website and Facebook Group going well. Activity Facebook & Calendars are in place. Website Mark Gillman, message via FB Live: Please contact Mark Gillman if any info, details of runs, needs to be published or emailed. No meeting in December. Anita GOLD COAST Next meeting – January 16th 2019, Hope Island Tavern CHAPTER Mid-Week runs to recommence in March. Mark B MIDWEEK RUN REPORT
Congratulations on excellent turn up for tonight’s Neville M. meeting.
Update on National Challenge 2020: Easter 2020 is the date for Qld hosted National Sprite Clubs Challenge. Sub Committee to be formed, chaired by John Club Captain Robertson, to plan and run the Challenge. Report Neville stated that the National Challenges are a fabulous get together of like-minded people from 4 state Sprite Clubs. Possibility of different track next year. Emphasis again on Competition, Social events, and plenty of night time socialising. 120 people attended last Warwick event, and 130 people attended last Vic Club run event.
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Keith One new Member this month: Nathan Bennett, Mk2A. Current Membership: 114. Membership Keith has one new prospective member, as well as Alex Robertson.
Regalia packs on display at the meeting for sale. Last ALEX umbrella for sale
New Filing cabinet located downstairs courtesy of Alex, was sourced free of charge.
Cupboard has had good clean out. Current items, tools, REGALIA & and books will stay upstairs, ASSETS Older Club items will be stored downstairs in new Cabinet.
Tools and books on loan overdue please return as soon as possible.
Pre-Christmas Edition was sent out on time. Please send any interesting info and articles, and Karen Newsletter photos to Karen for publishing.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Mark B urged members again to support any fund-raising activities for Scott & Leona’s entry and participation in the Shit Box Rally, a very worthy Fund-Raising event. Scott spoke of their Rally in October, from Melbourne to Townsville. This event is planned to raise 2 million dollars. They have a fund-raising run on 10th February, $20 per car. See Face Book Group or Website for details. Leigh Wood also advised of his participation in the Mystery Box Rally, a fund raising project also for Cancer Research.
Sprite Club 2019 Calendar: Still some for sale at $15 each.
Alex: North Coast overnight event planned for 23/24 February. Overnight in cabins at Noosaville. Pizza night planned for the Saturday night. Visiting places of motoring interest in Coolum, and Kybong. Run is planned to be all off highway roads. Accommodation and other details on Face Book group.
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After the meeting closed, we were treated to 2 Presentations by Greg Corbin from Austin Healey Sprite Drivers’ Club of Victoria. First, a video produced by John Sprinzel driving about places of interest around his home in Hawaii. Secondly, a very interesting recorded interview with Sir Stirling Moss, and accompanying slide show.
Excellent presentations, and many thanks to Greg from Club members.
Sprite Car Club of Queensland – Treasurer’s Report 11th January 2019
Treasurers Report was read and accepted
Anita Lachowicz - Treasurer SCCQ
Raffle Drawn 1st Prize Matt Creagh, 2nd Troy Mansfield, 3rd Anita
Meeting 8:40pm Closed “I have sighted this document and believe it is a true and accurate record of the meeting” Signed:
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An Example of Details required by Membership Manager
PERSONAL DETAILS COMPLETE 5/5/2018 Membership No 63 Name GORDON Keith & Karen Address (home) 11 St Aidens Crt Kallangur Qld 4503 Address (postal) if different
Phone (home) 38860637 Phone (mobile) 0432483228 Email [email protected]
CAR DETAILS Make Austin Healey Model Sprite Marque MK 2A Rego Race Colour Black Year 1963 Engine Size 1275 Engine No 12cddah19182
Chassis No YHGN7/34923 Body No 1161
Type of Rego (click the checkbox to tick all applicable options) ☐ Full ☐ Concessional ☐ Unregistered ☐ Race car YES ☐ Under restoration
Please complete the following form for each of your Spridgets so we can update our membership list
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The Sprite Car Club of Queensland.inc.
PERSONAL DETAILS Membership No Name Address (home)
Address (postal) if different
Phone (home) Phone (mobile) Email
CAR DETAILS Make Model Marque Rego Colour Year Engine Size Engine No Chassis No Body No Type of Rego (click the checkbox to tick all applicable options) ☐ Full ☐ Concessional ☐ Unregistered ☐ Race car ☐ Under restoration
Type of car if not a Spridget
• Please Attach a Photo of your car for our records
• PLEASE COMPLETE & EITHER SCAN OR EMAIL TO [email protected]
• OR POST TO Membership Manager 11 St. Aidens Crt. Kallangur QLD 4503 Thank you - Keith Gordon – Membership Manager, Sprite Car Club of Qld.
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