Blanchetown Pistol Club Run…………………………….Sunday 21St October, 2018

1 GVV&CVC President Steve’s

chat column………………………

Well here it is again. I warned everyone that Christmas was coming and here we are slap bang in the middle of it. I hope you are all enjoying good health and are comfortable in life, able to share the spir- it of Christmas and can be with your loved ones. It’s probably a good time to look back over this year and see how our club has been travelling. We’ve had some interesting runs, the restoration team has had some challenges and made great progress and we’ve had one of most successful swap meets. We have subtly changed the way we do some things and have achieved great results. In all I would say it has been a very good year. But what now of the future. The matter of our club house is still eluding us although I think we could be closer than ever before. Maybe we have over expectations but when I became president I was giving a brief of what we wanted to achieve and it is that I’ve worked toward. Discussions are still proceeding but now on a number of fronts and we will see what seems to be the best for the club. In the meantime let’s spare a thought for those that are not so well off like the people in the fire area of California. We all know the devastation of fire after Pinery, Samson Flat and so many others we have experienced. Please let us all be vigilant this summer. May I now wish you and your families a very happy and safe Christmas and a fun filled New Year. May the power be with you Steve Salisbury

Big ones helping little ones.

One might think of a club as being only dedicated to its own goings on but not always. The Gawler Car Club with over 600 members has emerged as a large interactive club that crosses individuality and participates with many other unlike clubs and associations.

Recently members took their classic cars out for a run to Blanchetown and were hosted by the Blanchetown Pistol Club. The pistol club educated the car club members on the pistol shooting sport and allowed those, who wished, to try their hand at target shooting. Most thought that their car would still be their passion but were pleased to have the opportunity to learn about the Blanchetown Club. The Gawler Car Club was pleased to help another club to raise some funds and learn a little about other South Australians and their pastimes.

In these times of great self-centeredness the Gawler Car club is proud to be able to interact with many diversified entities and help where possible. With its large membership and over 500 historically registered vehicles ,it can provide a presence and spectacle at all sorts of events.

Members participate in South Australian history events, raise funds for natural disasters, conduct a men’s shed dedicated to restoring old vehicles as well as providing venues for service clubs to raise funds for their particular projects. All this is done without grants and little to no help from Government instrumentals , here’s cheers to a great comradery club 2 Most runs commence at the North end of Princes Park , Nixon Terrace ,Gawler. All Club Meetings will be held in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre Nixon Tce Gawler on 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

JANUARY Tuesday 19th……………….Club Meeting 1900. th Sunday 6 ….Sparrow Run to Schnithouse, Wednesday 20th ……….Parham Crabbing Run. Elizabeth City Centre. Org Bob Carr. Meet 0800 Org Alvin Jenkin. Meet 0900 PP leave 0930 or PP leave 0830. Drive as directed. travel direct to arrive 1030 at “The Shack" 78 The Esplanade, Port Parham. BYO lunch & crabbing gear, (crabbing optional). Tea & coffee Tuesday 15th …………..Club Meeting 1900. provided. Saturday 26th ………………….Australia Day. Sunday 24th ………………...Truck Led Club Run. Bethany Reserve, Tanunda. Hosted by NARC Org Larry Cavallaro. More details next journal. Kapunda Chapter. Meet 0900 PP leave 0930. BYO lunch & chairs. Tea & coffee available. If weather forecast 37 or higher for Nuri on ABC CONTACTS at 7.25pm night before, event will be cancelled. Lorraine East – 0407 977 306 / 8524 4598 Bob Carr – 0432 619 232 / 8522 4017 FEBRUARY Corrie Wake – 0407 717 666 rd Sunday 3 …...Sparrow Run to the Creamery, Yvonne Eales – 0402 905 978 / 8524 3445 Cudlee Creek. Org Corrie Wake. Meet 0800 Anne Sawley – 0425 463 052 PP leave 0830, drive as directed. Alvin Jenkin – 8529 2504 Wednesday 13th ……………..??? TBC Larry Cavallaro – 0417 856 656 / 8523 0003 Tuesday 19th…………...Club Meeting 1900.

Sunday 24th ………….. Club Run to Strathalbyn. Org Yvonne Eales. Meet 0900 PP leave 0930. More details next journal.

MARCH Sunday 3rd……Sparrow Run to Cafe Palermo, North Haven Marina. Org Anne Sawley. Meet 0800 PP leave 0830. Drive as directed.

3 Contact with the Maralinga personnel was frequent as Yalata staff were responsible for the safety of the aboriginal population there. In November 1959 there was a special day when we flew to Maralinga to be entertained (in style) by the Commanding Officers of the base in recognition of the assistance given.

During Erwin’s time at Colona station, he sowed and reapt what was then considered the “furthest West crop of oats” - all done with salvaged and borrowed machinery that deserved to be in a museum. The hay was loaded on to a Reo truck (formerly from the Karoonda Farm) and stacked for a treat for the horses used for mustering on the station.

A essay on a Father/ Son involvement in the Gawler Car Club by Valmai Dutschke , wife of Erwin and mother of Wayne.

Perhaps Erwin’s fascinations with vehicles began in the 1930’s when his father took the family on exciting (and ex- hausting ) trips starting from Karoonda, where his father had a farm and scrubland Erwin to drive the “Olds” through the dust property, to visit relatives in the Barossa back 1100 km to take the harvest off at After 4 years at Colona we moved nearer and on Yorke Peninsula in a 2nd hand 1922 Karoonda, turn around to head back to the city and Erwin worked as a fencing con- Chev, a long haul in those days. It was be- Colona to organise shearing before flying to tractor, drove trucks and worked on exca- lieved Erwin was the mechanic in the fami- Lyndoch for our wedding in January 1957, vating machinery for the Gas Co, worked ly, and farm machinery was always in need then travel by flying boat for a honeymoon on the steel fabrication of the staircases in of innovative repairs being made, and being on Lord Howe Island. an Adelaide bank, restored a City Movie so far away from professional attention theatre and worked at the David Shearer meant you learnt from an early age how to Erwin also had a passion for flying, and Machinery factory, Kilkenny. He sold Real fix things. bought an Auster plane for use in his new estate after hours and continued many job, where these skills were invaluable dur- The first vehicle Erwin owned was a home restorations from clocks to locks, ing his time on the Nullarbor, from muster- 1920‘s Dodge Buckboard, but driving during concrete to final fix, and a shed as big as ing sheep to medical flights in emergencies WWII meant petrol rationing was limited to the local town planner would allow, suita- when RFDS could not cover all contingen- essential travel only, so a motorbike was ble for the vehicle restorations within. cies. During his 4 years on the station he used more often. Back in those days he was responsible for employing shearing Erwin sold the plane in 1961, but still con- rode his BSA through scrub, sand and bush gangs, keeping semi -permanent local work- tinued to fly whatever light aircraft he could tracks delivering census forms in the Mallee ers occupied and much more. He was also get his hands on when needed, often to far district. And once while riding on that bike called on to join the police in searches for off station country, and sometimes involv- through Gawler he copped a speeding fine people lost in the desert, criminals on the ing metropolitan Mission work flying church for travelling too fast with his brother as run in the district etc. and government members to distant mis- pillion passenger! sion stations. It is believed that on one of With few roadhouses or accommoda- In the winter of 1956 having seen these journeys he heard of a pile of rust tion on the dusty and dangerous Eyre High- enough of the mallee stumps, Erwin took that existed under a tree (literally at the way and having a petrol pump and aviation on the position as Station manager of Colo- back of Bourke). It was said to be a 1928 fuel on the 60 km x 200km sheep station na, 190 kms West of Ceduna (part of the Canadian built Briggs body Ford Model 60A, (including ’the Head Of The Bight’ ). Colona Yalata Aboriginal reserve). Having driven his the same model as the first car to travel was the stop for many travellers in trouble, pride and joy, a 1939 Oldsmobile through over the Sydney Harbor Bridge. In the early in need of improvised repairs or more fuel the mud of the Eyre Highway to take on his 1970s he finally rescued these remnants to get to WA. new job, there was just enough time for leaving them in a shed in Lyndoch waiting 4 for several years until beginning the resto, first with the motor, but then crating and storing it again until semi- retirement per- mitted time to begin panel work.

Erwin’s love of the outback continued and several years were spent supervising the building of the first stage of the first Coober Pedy underground Motel. The dust Taking a break from the Ford Model A res- and elusive opals of Coober Pedy often had toration swerved into an even bigger task his attention too! During his time in Coober (he said), the bringing back to life of his Pedy he was made an honorary member of father in law’s abandoned 1928 Harley `Pea local Greek & Italian Club, because he -Shooter` found in a chook shed in 1982. “worked too hard to be an Australian!” Still working on it the day before the 2002 In the 1970’s when the Yalata Community Bay to Birdwood Vintage and Veteran run, was approved to salvage and dispose of the his son Wayne was delighted to take it for Maralinga village, Erwin being known for its first ride that day. Some of the Harley his rapport with aboriginal workers was parts had been made from scratch on his asked to take charge of the massive opera- trusty lathe at home in the shed as was a tion. When this project could afford to buy lot the continuing work on the Ford A. Ad- After 88 years of exceptional health, a life an aircraft for the community he jumped at vice and input from car club friends like full of incredible experiences and many the opportunity to purchase a Piper easing Kevin Draper and Ron Davidson was always great achievements, Erwin died on the 2nd the long distance driving in his faithful EH much appreciated. of January 2017 at the age of 90. What a Holden ute. This plane was given plenty of loss, but what a life! Once finally restored, the Ford has been a use flying workers, staff, visitors and medi- highlight at many family gatherings (and at Details on the Harley: cal cases to and from the Aboriginal Re- his funeral), on many enjoyable club runs Built 1928 with around 8,000 produced serve to Adelaide and outback meeting and Old Car Days, Barossa Vintage parade that year Built in both racing and road places. versions Single Cylinder overhead and occasionally to the grandchildren’s valve 350cc When his working life finally slowed many schools. enjoyable interstate drives followed bring- Details on the Ford A: Son Wayne has kept the Club membership ing opportunity to check other old sheds 1928 Canadian Built Briggs body (See link going with these beautifully restored vehi- and find other old people who may know of below for more info on Briggs) cles, hoping to enjoy them on the road http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/b/briggs/ rare and rusty bits to fill in the `missing alongside others when time allows. briggs.htm 4 Door Sedan links` waiting back in the shed. 6 wheeler (2 x spares of course)

A Racing Peashooter

5 Blanchetown Pistol Club run…………………………….Sunday 21st October, 2018

MG’s aplenty in the carpark

Members guns a blazin

tor and we used a variety of 12 gauge shot- guns for this . But I did not realize the Lyn reckons a bullseye of a day shoulder punching power of this type of gun, having just had a shoulder operation.

Well, CRICKEY me old mates what a Soon lunch was served and we were astounded at the great selection and quan- CRACKING BANGER of a day that tity of the food and were all full up. . was. But then they brought out those great des- Winners are grinners,eh Steve We arrived at the Blanchetown Pistol and serts. . After lunch, our trophy winners Gun club around mid morning. This club is were all given a prize then over on the pis- located just south of the town in a scrubby tol range we were entertained by a display capable instructor, later. location on a small hillside. of black powder revolver shooting , and I Many thanks go to our Events Director Lor- think all were impressed by the noise, flash 39 members attended with 28 signing up raine and the two Steve's who helped or- of flame and cloud of smoke when one of for the shooting. That club put on a great ganise this top club outing. these old cowboy style pistols are fired. morning tea and we were made to feel very Another member has a US Army issue .45 Regards Brewan much at home there. Colt automatic that made even more noise. There were mainly two types of weapons Around mid afternoon we thanked our in use Guns and Rifles . Firstly a range was new friends for hosting us to a most enjoya- set to allow 10 shooters to fire small hand- ble day and the opportunity to share their guns of 22 mm size at targets about 50 me- passion… I am sure we will visit them again! tres away . Special thanks to Lorraine and the Steves A number of their club were present to for organizing this great outing and also train the shooters with respect to all of the those who took older vehicles for the Run safety aspects as well as the loading and to share our passion at Blanchetown. aiming etc. Safety was given the utmost Bloody beautiful !!! priority here and most of our members sur- vived this days target shooting. It may The top prize for the target shooting went seem that to some the next door cemetery to undercover agent, club member marshall could have been a bad omen. But all went ‘dead eye’ Bruce Williams Williams closely well. followed by Bob ‘crack shot’ Dyer. , and he was presented by the club presidents with a At a next door range we were able to fire Yvonne and Martin ride off into the sunset very nice wine that he passed on to his very at Clay Pigeons, being set off by the instruc-

6 Smokin Heights Bearded Iris Garden. run ……….Wednesday 24th October , 2018 Our mid week run saw us heading off to Smokin Heights Bearded Iris Garden about 6 km the other side of Kapunda. On arrival we were welcomed by Mel with morning tea under the gazebo overlooking the iris's. OMG I didn't know there were so many different colours and combi- nations. We wandered around the beds trying to decide which ones we would like. Some of us bought some while others took a catalogue to decide on later. Mel's husband & son kindly had their Monaro’s & Torana out of the shed & on display for us to look at. It was an enjoyable outing ending with most of us lunching at the Willaston Hotel. Regards Lorraine

7 Here are a few photos from our run on Sunday 28th October where we had a display of 9 vehicles at a community event being held at Parafield Airport, a great day was had by all who attended. Cheers Lorraine

Jaguar workshop restoration project update

The main panels of the Jag have now been primed and sealed ready to be moved to our new workshop facility. Member Kevin Geister had his first go at spray painting and did very well picking up some tips from the more experienced painters on hand. Kevin is preparing to complete the painting of his 1972 HQ Premier Sedan and is gaining experience at the club work- shops. Rust & paint removal of other parts of the MK V is still progressing. We also had a demonstration of the KBS fuel tank sealing kit on Trevor Norris’ MK 2 tank. The kit comes with in- structions and a complete set of products, starting with a clean & flush with AquaKlean, then a zinc coating of RustBlast followed by the Gold Standard tank sealer. The product is Aus- tralian made & owned similar to the American POR 15 range. We will check out the result at the next workshop. See you at the next Workshop!!! TRUN

8 OLD STYLE 1950-60’s DANCE………………………...Saturday 27th October, 2018 The idea of having an Old Style 1950- ably played by Graham Herrman. He came 60’s Dance began while Ron and I were out of retirement after 30 years of experi- sharing a table at the Williamstown Hotel ence of playing for this style of dances, just with Annette and Terry Halford. We were for the night. Of course his tempo was spot having lunch there after enjoying Lorraine’s on and he had organised a ‘leader’ to show “Adelaide Hills Run” on 25th February this the correct steps for each dance. year and I was reminiscing about the great A big thankyou goes to Gavin Launer for dances we used to go to every Saturday Ron and Barbara organised a being the M.C. for the evening. He kept night, somewhere in the hills area during great night out people on the dance floor and included the 50’s and 60’s – no television! – when I some of his good jokes which people en- said that it would be great to do it again. joyed. The seed was sown! We talked with Ray Car Club member, Wayne Dutschke of Cockshell from the Williston Country Music Dutschke Winery, allowed several people to club and he was keen to “get the show on go home with a few bottles of his wine and the road”. The Willaston Football Club port that were raffled. Thank you so much rooms were an ideal venue to hold the Wayne for your generosity. Also, the win- dance as it has a dance floor, plenty of ta- ners of another great donation for the bles and space - and a bar. (We had none of Gawler Arms Hotel or the Southern Hotel Gordon and Gerry rock up to dance those “mod cons” during the period. The organised through Car Club member, Mi- women sat around the edge of the dance chael Perin, will enjoy their spoils at a later floor, the men stood at the door and if you date. Thank you for your thoughtfulness wanted a drink of alcohol, you had to go and support. 300yards away from the hall!) We had to wait until the end of the footy season be- Ron has been a brick to keep me on track fore we could have the dance and the use over the last few months. There have been of the hall, so we had plenty of time to get so many individuals who have so willingly everything organised. Ron and I were grate- helped and supported me during that time ful when the Car Club decided to put their too that I am not going to name them in trust in us and maybe take on some of the case I miss out someone’s name. Please responsibility if needed, so I could go down know that I appreciate all of your support Memory Lane! and faith in me and value your friendship greatly. More than 100 people attended to re-live Bob and Evelyn ready to boogey and enjoy many standard dances of that era I should be able to sleep better now that or learn how to do them. Those members my dream has been and gone – definitely a who attended the dance, seemed to enjoy once only - never to be repeated by me! the fun of taking part in the dancing or just …..Barbara McLellan listening to the music - and his singing - so

Kaye and Alec ready to dance

Paul and Marianne

9 Sparrow run to Birkenhead Tavern……………………Sunday 4th November, 2018 What a lovely morning to drive to ,and spend some tquality time at the Port. 29 members & friends enjoyed a very nice breakfast & lots of conversation at the Birkenhead Tavern. We even got to see the new bridge open.

Mannum All Steamed Up run…………………..…...Sunday 18th November, 2018

A very interesting Run. Most assembled at the usual start point at 9:00 for 9:30 leave and some made their own way to Mannum and all assembled at the Liberty Servo. We followed in convoy as directed down to the riverfront where our cars were to be displayed. We had around 40 attend- ing and made a vary interesting and varied car display surrounded by stalls, displays and other interesting vehicles. There were two beautifully restored veterans on display, a little Renault Road- ster and larger Vulcan. The emphasis being on steam for the day there was a large Fowler traction engine, a couple of steam trucks driving around and three stream model traction engines giving free rides. There was a great assortment of steam boats from large Paddle steamers to tiny steam powered boats and every size in between. We spread our chairs under a shady river gum for a front seat to all the boat action on the river. One large wooden racing skif capable of 100 mph. made a few very quick and noisy bursts of speed for the enjoyment of the speed fiends. The large paddle steamers, Marion, Oscar W and the Industry gave hour long trips for a very cheap price and looked spectacular together as they Shearer Steam Car This was my first trip to Mannum for passed our vantage point. this steam festival and I was impressed and The Shearer Steam Car was on dis- and they passed the our display area close fascinated with what I saw as I am sure play as it was built in Mannum and some in to shore for all to admire. were all our Club Members who attended. skilled enthusiasts had built a working rep- The next such event is in 2020 so I am lica which was displayed also and officially There were about 15 paddle wheelers, a planning to go and I hope you are too. launched as a replica to become displayed collection of old river cruisers and classic for tourist interest in Mannum. small steam vessels. There was a grand parade of all boats 10 Tom Kruse film afternoon “Back of Beyond” Gawler Cinemas …..Sunday 18th November, 2018

Nice warm day, with the “Little Badger” out the frontof the Picture theatre , ( many thanks again to our tireless worker Wolfgang) being admired by those who had not seen her and those who were seeing her again. Thank you to the people who attended the viewing , you came from Country Music Clubs, other car clubs, Gawler 4wd club and even from Copper Hill Station which is near Marla, a thousand kms away. 96 attended and I believe all that were there, enjoyed the event.

Helen Hamp, a daughter of Tom and Valma Kruse, was invited to give a talk on her Dad, this she did in an entertaining and interesting way. Helen also donated a DVD and a bottle of wine to be given to the occupiers of 2 “lucky” seats.

Our resident “ARTIST” Bruce Williams, had two paintings to present to Helen, one of the Ford Blitz truck, the other, the well known “BADGER”. I was asked to present these to Helen and I was pleased to do so. Barbara and I had known Tom and Valma for some years, through country music and I have fond memories of chatting to Tom about the “good old days”. I am most pleased and proud of the efforts from Gavin and myself and also the successful outcome, . We have shown in recent times with this event and Barbara’s dance, that we are not only a club for members , but also instigate, organise and share community events. A big thank you to Joy , John and Brian at the Gawler Cinemas who were a tremendous help to Gavin and me. Regards Ron Stephens Membership Secretary Tuesday Meeting Night BBQ & bring your club vehicle night….Tuesday 20th November 2018

Michael snags the BBQ job

Paul and his Sunliner next to Dave and his Porsche 928 Mark’s Truimph

11 The Club was most privileged to have Tom Kruse daughter Helen and family at our Sunday film matinee , where Helen spoke of her memories of Tom and the making of the film The Back of Beyond.

I'm Helen, one of Tom Kruse daughters and I'd like to share some of his story with you... Esmond Gerald (Tom) Kruse was born on 28th August 1914 at Waterloo, 75ks north of Gawler. He was the 10th child of 12 children to Ida and Henry. His father, was the town Blacksmith and Undertak- er, employing up to 11 men. Tom left school at 14. Years later he said in a letter to his mother he wished he had continued with schooling but he would learn from others. He did many jobs around the district, including sewing wheat bags and working in his father's blacksmith shop. When Tom was older he moved to Yunta to Over the years they tried many ways to beat the sandhills — work in brother Snow's garage & then eventually worked for Harry including coconut matting, but one of the best was the flattened Ding. Tom's truck driving days had begun. In those days Tom did steel plates from E&WS pipe supplied by the Government. Those station homestead mail runs & carried wool & livestock to the plates left on the sandhills would be scorching hot in summer. Yunta Railhead. Harry Ding won the contract for the Birdsville Mail Run and he had full confidence in Tom's ability and mechanical Tom sometimes got meat from drovers heading south to Mar- knowledge so on New Year's Day 1936 Tom aged 21 made his first ree with mobs of cattle. He always had a good fire regardless of trip up the Birdsville Track from Lyndhurst in a new Leyland Cub. the time of night and cooked meat and boiled the billy. Food was a priority in his life.. eat good, you work well. The temperature was 119 in the shade, I can hear Dad's words "by hell it was hot" whenever he was asked about his first trip. In 1947 Tom purchased the Marree based business with the Badg- And then in 1939 Harry sent Tom to take supplies from Abminga er truck, the blitzes, the Marree house and the mail contract from Siding (that's between Finke & Oodnadatta) to Andado Station for Harry Ding. Dr Cecil Madigan's major expedition to Birdsville: crossing the In 1951 a film maker named John Heyer had the backing of the Simpson Desert with camels. Dr Madigan described Tom as the Shell Company of Australia to produce a film. He looked at a lot of best outback driver anywhere. story ideas before he came across Tom. The idea for "The Back of My cousin Joan Bell recalls the time when at 14, with her Beyond" was born and filming took 3 months. By this time Tom brother Noel ,would listen intently to the big old valve wireless to had employed men to drive the MailRun to Birdsville as he had the nightly report of Madigan's Expedition & they were delighted started a dam sinking operation. Tom was nearly pulling his hair when they would hear news of their Uncle Tom. out as the filming took SO SO long due to dust storms and the Cooper coming down for the first time in 90 years while station In 1942 Tom married Valma Fuller, a pastoralist's daughter and owners waited for their dams to be done & Tom was not making they settled in Marree as the managers for Harry Ding. As they any money. were nearing Marree Dad proudly pointed out the distant town- ship - Mum's heart sank and her words were "if I DIE PLEASE don't Pauline, my sister and I were the girls with the cart and the dog BURY me HERE". & the snake in the film... I was 5.... Mum sewed our dresses & I remember the dog kept getting caught up in the cartwheels all the Valma slotted into life at Marree running the business while time and we had to do that walk again and again. There were Tom did his fortnightly trips to Birdsville battling heat, dust, floods many blinding dust storms while filming took place, it caused hav- and of course flies oc with the film production. The girls scene & all of the audio had The Mail trip usually took 7 days but depending on conditions, it to be redone later by Sydney actors. On the walls at home I have a could be 2 weeks, a month or even 6 weeks when the Cooper was big canvas print of Pauline & I doing that walk in the sandhills with down. the dog and the cart. ( part of the film) The road was only a TRACK which always changed with shifting In 1955 Tom was awarded his MBE. The story goes the young sands and dust so the going was not easy. The Birdsville Track was Queen Elizabeth watched "The Back of Beyond" on her Royal first graded in 1957 for the Ampol Redex Trial. Yacht as she sailed home from her first tour of the Common- wealth. She was so impressed with Tom's efforts to get the Royal There were the Ooroowilanie Sandhills, the Natterannie Sandhi- Mail through she added his name to the New Year's Honours list Ils and the gibber stones on the Outside track.. Breakdowns often for 1955. Lady Slim was to present him with it in Birdsville but the occurred and a person had to be self sufficient. It took 900 pumps Cooper came down again so eventually Tom received his MBE in by hand to pump up a truck tyre after a puncture I bet YOU blokes Adelaide. I'll just add the Cooper crossed the Birdsville Track 4 love your electric compressors today!!! Remember a person had times in 7 years from 1952. to be self sufficient back in those days even to the nuts, bolts, bits of steel, wire, just everything.... All Tom's life he never walked past John Heyer's film "The Back of Beyond" won Top Honours includ- a bolt on the ground without picking it up. ing the Grand Prix Assoluto at the Venice Film Festival in 1954

12 against the world's best documentaries. It won many international awards & was shown in many countries. It was the most awarded film until "Crocodile Dundee" and it is still being shown today. It was the first movie to integrate black and white people together. Tom did dam sinking for many, many years around the Birdsville area, with the Badger always part of his plant while Mum ran the home front in Marree with the Mail and the Shell Depot including each fortnight cooking cakes & biscuits all to go up on the Mail Truck to Birdsville for Dad. During the winter Mum, Phillip and I would spend months at a time with Dad in the camp. I did correspondence schooling while at the camp, Phillip roamed the sandhills and I sure hurried my school work so I could join him. Pauline did most of her primary schooling in Adelaide & eventually Pauline and I came to Adelaide for boarding school. Phillip attended Goodwood Tech while Jeffery had began his schooling at Mar- ree — it was time to think of the next stage in life so in 1963 the Mail Run to Birdsville was sold — Mum moved to Adelaide to live thinking Dad was coming too. His words Tomorrow - but for him tomorrow never comes. He did dam sinking around the northeast & north of the State —he started a water carting business in Coober Pedy then got Phillip to take over as Dad still wanted to do dam sinking. One of his last job's was to clean a century of sed- iment from the Oodnadatta Railway dam & at that time he was WELL into his 70s. Over Tom's 40 years of dam sinking & earth moving he also did Oil, Gas & Mining earth works, including roads, shot lines & rig leases for the then start up Santos, now SAs largest Company. Tom loved music, he enjoyed people, he slotted into Adelaide life like a duck to water. Where ever he went he made the best of life. The Badger restoration was another story which took 3 years — most of the men working on it were in their late 70s or early 80s & now the Badger sits proudly in the Birdwood Motor Museum. Tom never received any monies from The Back of Beyond OR from any books OR any stories about him or his life. And I would just like to say - my parents way of life was no different to how your parents lived ( talking to the Car Club members at the picture theatre) , yes a different area and maybe a bit harsher conditions, that's all. And So that is MY story of Tom Kruse,...my Dad.

13 Mystery Sparrow run to Templers onto Willaston Hotel…………..Sunday 2nd December,2018

Our mystery run started from Princes Park ( one member had to have a push start to get going) and took us along the Sturt Hwy where we could blow the cobwebs out.

After about 15km we turned left onto the road to Freeling crossed the Thiel Hwy & drove through Freeling onto Tem- plers.

From there it was through Roseworthy and back towards Gawler where we stopped for a very nice buffet breakfast at the Willaston Hotel.

OTHER CLUB EVENTS Sunday February 17th All American Day, Tilley Reserve 2018- Sunday 24th February - Port Rocks Classic Car & Bike Show'n'Shine, British Hotel Port Adelaide. Saturday December 29TH Holden FX-FJ Nationals Show and Shine Murray Bridge race course. www.fxfjnationals.com.au Sunday 3rd March - Woodside Swap Meet. Sunday March 10th Moonta Show’n Shine th 2019- Sat & Sunday March 10 Power of the Past, Mount Barker Tuesday 1st January - Port Vincent Gala Day Saturday 16th March - Old Skool N New Age Auto Show, Morphett Vale Football Club. Saturday 12th January - Elizabeth Way Tyrepower Show and Shine, 1pm - 5pm Sunday 17th March Swap Meet, Clare th Saturday 19th January - Valley Hot Rodders Cruise On, Ta- Sat & Sunday March 23/24 National Machinery Rally – nunda 5pm - 10pm. Murray Bridge Wednesday January 26th- Australia Day Four Clubs’ Meet Sunday 31st March Booleroo Steam Rally up at Bethany Reserve Sunday 19th MAY Cavalcade of Cars, Kernewick Lowender Sunday 10th February - All British Day, Euchunga September 14/15th NARC Rally & 45th birthday. Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th February - Harley Davidson September 24/26th YP Field Days Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Races, Aldinga Beach.

14 Lions Mallala Christmas party display ……………….Thursday, December 6, 2018

The weather was very much against us this year with the temperature at approx. 40 degrees and the organisers had decided not to have a parade any more.

Unfortunately my old MGB was not prepared for the show so Alvin took me in the Rover. (thanks Alvin) I believe we all still enjoyed ourselves and look forward to next year.

The chap who arrived in the Mustang is a potential new member with other projects to complete once the Mustang is sold. Regards, Colin Castanelli

Left: Fred, Bob and Alvin avachat at the Asp

You are invited to the annual combined car clubs picnic Australia Day 2019 Saturday 26th January from 10am until 3pm BETHANY RESERVE TANUNDA SHADE LAWN & SHELTER. PARTICIPATING CLUBS, * GAWLER VETER- AN, VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB INC. *BAROSSA VALLEY HISTORICAL VEHI- CLE CLUB INC. *MAITLAND AUTO PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC. * KAPUNDA CHAPTER OF THE NORTHERN AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION CLUB INC. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS, DRINKS, FLAGS & PICNIC TEA & COFFEE AVAILABLE. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own ALL WELCOME mother?' HOT WEATHER POLICY, IF THE WEATHER FORECAST IS 37 DEGEES OR HIGH- He answered, 'Call for backup.' ER FOR NURIOOTPA ON CHANNEL TWO AT 7.25 PM THE EVENING BEFORE, THE EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED.

My wife asked me to pass her the lip balm… THIS YEARS HOST CLUB IS THE KAPUNDA CHAPTER OF N.A.R.C I passed her the super glue by mistake…… DALE PH: 85811071 OR MALCOLM PH: 0418171299 .....She’s still not talking to me!!

15 Goodbye to past members of the Gawler Car Club by Alvin Jenkin The membership of the Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club changes from year to year as new members join, and some do not renew. None renewals may be due to members losing interest or disposing of their historic vehicles or transferring to other vehicle clubs etc, or in some cases after the passage of time, members become too old to participate in club activities. During November 2018 two past members in the last category passed away.

John Gilbert of Windsor passed away on 5th November at 85 years of age. John was a member of the GVVCVC for about 3 years using his beautifully kept Chrysler Val- iant AP6 (pictured) on club runs. John purchased this car brand new from CJ Bird, Chrysler dealer at Owen* and kept it impeccable despite using it fully, and driving it to locations that would challenge most modern drivers, as well as a tow vehicle for his caravan. I well recall John coming to me one day about 2 years ago to request a tow as he had bogged it in a sandhill at the back of Port Parham. John’s daily runners were always in impeccable condition, the car that he had before the Valiant was a Vauxhall Velox, beautifully maintained, and he purchased a late model Commodore about 3 years ago, but the Valiant remained his pride and joy. Despite not renewing club membership about 3 years ago, John maintained a strong interest in the activities of the club, and requested that I pass on a copy of the Journal after his membership ceased. He put the Valiant on full rego and would drive his wife, Ellen, in it to Port Parham every Friday night for tea at the club until he was no longer able to do so in April of this year. The family placed the Valiant on display at John’s Funeral at Shannon Cemetery on 12th November where the club’s own Mike Wil- liams officiated over the remembrance service. Our condolences to Ellen and the family at this time.

Trevor (Bill) Johnson, formerly of Pinery, passed away on 9th November at the age of 91. Bill was a keen member of the club for well over 20 years with very broad interests and he ceased to be a member in 2014. In November of that year the club did a run to his property to view his extensive collection of restored cars and tractors. His first car was a 1926 car was a 1926 Chevrolet Superior K which he purchased in 1946 and he always maintained an interest in Chevrolets, restoring several. The pride of his fleet was a very rare 1955 Chevrolet 210, and this was displayed at his memorial service which was held at the Pinery Hall on 15th Novem- ber. His interests in things mechanical extended over many areas and several marques, and he con- tributed a number of articles to the GVVCVC Journal over the years, and sparked the interest of others in the rare and unusual. He once offered the front axle of a Trojan for sale, and this resulted in a number of articles in the Journal about this almost unknown and peculiar vehicle with a two stroke engine. At the time of his death he had almost completed the restoration of a 1909 BSA car which has been in his family for over 100 years. Bill is the only person I know who had a copy of “The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885 to Pre- sent” by Nick Georgano, considered to be the bible for car enthusiasts. His fleet at the time of the visit in 2014 included a 1928 Bean truck, a couple of restored vintage Chevrolets, the above mentioned Chev 210, a Mercedes Benz, the BSA, and several restored tractors, mostly John Deere but including some Case and International. The club extends sympathy to Margaret and family. Photos from left : the BSA car, some of the Tractors and one of Bills Chevrolets

16 IMarque of the month …… …...

By Richard Aspden When British Leyland sold the MG factory at Abingdon, near Oxford. in 1981. their action provoked world-wide protest and sorrow from the legion of committed MG owners and enthusiasts. Although the famous octag- onal badge can still be seen on sporty versions of the Austin Metro. a great British sportscar became only a cherished memory. The MG story began in 1924 with the collaboration between William Kimber and Morris Motors, although the *MG (Morris Garages) Car Company Ltd. was not registered until 1930. The first MGs were lightweight sportscars such as the MG Super Sports Morris, capable of a respectable 60mph. In 1928 the MG Midget appeared, at a price of only £175.00. and was soon scoring in competition. Throughout the early 1930s MG were successful in races, rallies and speed trials with their K and J types with top speeds exceeding 120mph. But in 1935 the young and vigorous company was sold by William Morris (Lord Nuffield) to the giant Morris Motors Ltd. and the firm involvement in was competition promptly forbidden. From then on MGs were entered privately with only mini- mal help from the works. In 1939 `Goldie' Gardner took a highly modified stream- lined K3 of 1106cc to 204mph for the flying kilometer. Throughout this period MG had also been producing roadgoing sportscars such as the Magnette, TA and TB. After World War II, MG produced the TC followed by the TD. These classic sportscars were of instant appeal. especially to the young, and enjoyed great success in the export market to the USA. A new Magnette was launched, although this was in reality an Austin-engined Wolsey with an MG grille - an example of the 'badge engineering' which the parent company was prone to in- dulge in from time to time. In 1955 the MGA came onto the market, offering a genuine 100mph. It was a big seller in stock form and did well on the race- track, winning its class at Le Mans in 1960. In 1961 the new MG Midget, similar to the Austin-Healey Sprite also made at Abingdon. came into production, followed in 1962 by the famous MGB. With many modifica- tions and the addition of the GT. The “B” remained in production until 1980 when the financial dire straits of the parent British Leyland led to the closure and sale of the Abingdon factory.

FOR SALE * Hillman Hunter 660 Royale, factory * for club project , Jaguar MK 5 Water Tem- head , alloy , twin Carb model – suit res- perature Armoured capillary tube ( bulb *For Sale* toration $2000 call Jeff on 0433894554 Gauge ) to be used to repair existing part, * 1968 Rover TC 2000, blue, for resto- call David on 852223302 (good luck with * MGF 2000 $3000 call Mike Alley on that one Dave : ed) ration, $1600 contact Lukey Ulah 82847353 85222556 ,mob 0407715610 * Any VW Beetle parts – suit 60’s model, * Tipper trailer 8 X 5 ( 3 months redg) call Doug Colman on 0403 393136 * Dodge AT 4 truck parts, cheap, call R new wiring, lights tyres $1400 call Allan Tully 2808372 13 foot fibre-glass Pelican 13 boat. It on 0439 880028 comes with a Mercury 200 outboard mo- * 4 x brand new Tyres 215/45 ZR17-91 * Valiant CL ute body , VC Valiant Ute, tor needs an impeller and also a Mercury W, $40 each, Falcon workshop manu- APJ Station Wagon , call Mick on 75 outboard motor, Offers around al series 63 XR, XT , XW, (V8 models) $2,000.00.. Rosslyn Hein . 8522 2474, 0427249070 $40, Valiant V8 workshop Manual se- mob. 0429 633 500 ries no 69 AP6- VC, VE ,VF , $35 call * Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 parts ( wrecking ) Stefan Boczan on 0407 611475 cheap, call Ray Tully on 82808372

* 1929 Chrysler 65 sedan, restored, * 1927 Willys Knight sedan , very com- open to offers call Roger Chapman on plete - $2500, call Trevor Bellchambers 0427868242. on 0414 397737 * Holden 304- V8 , restored ,new inlet * 1995 Nissan 300 ZX convertible ( pearl manifold, Distributor , coil, , Holley 600 import ) , in lovely condition $12500 , Carby , starter motor , alternator, , all call Paul on 0407 473177 ready to install, currently in cradle, can * 1960 Vanguard station wagon engine be started, $3500, call James on 0409 NO/ GA-11473 chassis NO/V-37239550, 692838 4 cylinder expire date 13/12/18 Phone * NOS , early commodore, leather key Trevor on 0488065433 email tre- holder with badge incorporated $25 call [email protected] Geoff on 0414 553163 Jaguar 1982 XJ6 ser3 dual fuel Needs TLC $1500 * Mens Repco 10 speed racing bike & Peter 85225248 ladies ‘pink’ 5 speed bike, $30 each or both for $50 call Geoff on 85221350 WANTED * 1975 Triumph Dolomite 1850 Sprint, * Ford Prefect grill badge, 100 E call Colin black and white, recon engine, on the on 0407 228574 road , no issues, $15000 call Taff on * Rear Parcel shelf – V8 commodore call 0428138670 Brenton on 0448487413

* Pontiac Parisienne- front bumper bar * Standard HG Holden steering wheel – brown, email Gregg Steele at… (chrome)$200 call Ross on 0407 399372 [email protected] * MGB front shockers $120 change * 1987 VL Calais steering wheel, blue call over, call John Matters on 0474 480990 Jarrod on 0412 615949 * Holden HQ Ute parts – 173 motor call * Camry wide body wagon, needs cyl- Robyn on 0432106001 or Reece inder head , $250 call Paul McNair on 0410727616 0401 846532 18

FOR SALE never been on road.$200 ono. Phone John 0488 949 147 HOLDEN HQ 173 Parts R Mcmul- 1930s headlight glass lenses - len 0410 727 616 or 0432 210 6001 Buick 1938, Ford T, Tiltray (Ford) ,

Nasco (Chev, Buick, Vauxhall, Bed- FOR SALE. ford), Dodge and others. ------HOLDEN WB One tonner Guards and MGBGT reconditioned front shock ab- doors Graham 0418 831 793 Ring Barry Sweetman 0435596203 sorbers $120 change over John Holden VN parts for sale, ring Bar- Matters 0474 448 0990 HOLDEN HQ Bonnet in good or- ry Sweetman 0435596203 der Steve 0418 842 284 RUGBY PARTS Cheap Ray Tul- ly 82808372 NISSAN NAVARA 4 steel rims 6JJ x 14 6 stud L/C pattern Bob Dyer BORGWARD ISABELLA 1969 TS Silver 85203601 0427616090 Grey Price Neg Glenn 0419 802 231 VALIANT VC LHF Mud- VET VINTAGE & CLASSIC car parts from guard Jeff 0402 521 769 late member Alan Battens collection prices neg Tony Batten (son) 0431 FORD FALCON XA 2 door Parts for CHEV TRUCK approx. 1940. 321 184 restoration in progress Trevor 0882 Good for resto or parts. Price 580 007 MORRIS COOPER restored Price negotiable Contact John 0488 neg Corrie Wake 0407 717 666 FORD FALCON XC 1977 Centre con- 949 147 for details sole 4 speed manual Greg JAGUAR 1984 S3 Price Neg Corrie Steele [email protected] Wheels. Unknown brand, pos- Wake 0407 717 666 sibly Hupmobile, including AUSTRALIAN HOT ROD Mag issue 1 CHRYSLER sedan 1929 re- May 1964 Has Campbells Bluebird on stored Offers Roger 0427 868 242 cover. Will Pay Good Price. Also plenty of other titles for sale or swap Ray PORSCHE 928S 1982 Manual 5 Tully 8280 8372 speed Barn find . Have not yet started . Wanted Moulding and metal casting Good Body and interior equipment. Pls contact Barry Sweet- Great Super Car Price $12000 Tre- man 0435596203 vor 0414 397 737 or [email protected]

ALTERNATOR for Austin Freeway or IMPORTANT: ONLY VEHICLE OR PARTS bearings and axle. Negotiable. Wolseley $40 neg Peter ADVERTS WILL BE ACCEPTED Phone John 0488 949 147 Smith 85230596 IF ITEM SOLD PLEASE ADVISE BRUCE TO REMOVE ADVERT BEFORE 5 RADIAL TYRES 185/75 R16 WANTED JOURNAL PRINTED tubeless plus tubes Have done HOLDEN HR WAGON Reasonable Mob 0402 900 397 condition Mec or email [email protected] very little mileage, one has sound call Anthony 0405 232 362

Produce your membership card to receive discounts and specials offers. AUTOPRO GAWLER Sponsoring the Gawler Car Club Web Site 80 Adelaide rd Gawler Phone 8522 2000

19 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETINGs held at the Gawler Recreation Centre Tuesday 16th October, 2018 at 7.00pm MEMBERS PRESENT: 113, members were in attendance APOLOGIES: 25 members sent their apologies VISITORS: 4 visitors were present and each gave a description of their vehicle. MINUTES: of previous meeting held on 18th September 2018 were read by the Secretary Moved B McLelland Seconded D Harding Carried BUSINESS ARISING: Following discussion it was resolved that the Club have a Christmas break-up supper following the December meeting, in lieu of a formal Christmas party. CORRESPONDENCE: In - 1) Accounts passed on to the Treasurer 2) Various Club journals 3) Survey letter from Federation 4) Moonta Show ‘n Shine invitation 5) All American car show invitation Moved T Bellchambers Seconded A Jenkin Carried TREASURER’S REPORT: M Williams presented the monthly Statement which is attached to these Minutes. Moved M Williams Seconded A Jenkin Carried A break-down of the Swap Meet will be presented next meeting once all accounts are paid. CLUB EVENTS: L East reported on past runs and future events. Reports were given on Motor Fest, Hamley Bridge, Nhill and Gumeracha events. Several Run sheets were circulated for upcoming events. WORKSHOP: Engine still a work in progress. Body parts still to be cleaned. A need for surplus tools to be donated for Club use was put to the members. REGISTRARS: Club now has 535 vehicles on historic registration. MEMBERSHIP: Now stands at 604 members. The following were welcomed into full membership – Rod Agius and (junior) sons Samuel and Joseph, Gavin & Norelle Baker, Brendan McGuire & Jill Young, Andy & Bev Pretlove, Christopher Sawyer. SWAP MEET: To make future Swap Meets run smoothly it was expressly communicated to members of the need for more committed volunteers. Many current members are of the older age and younger members were encouraged to take up the baton. FEDERATION: Prior to the meeting President Steve introduced Alan Pickering, who gave a brief of the issues facing imported car tax and asbestos. Following a show of hands, the Club indicated that we have no issue with the direction the Federation is considering. Alan then proceeded to hand the Federation Grant to young members – a cheque for $ 500 each to our 2 young nominees – Reece McMullin and Joe Dennett who both responded accordingly. PUBLICITY OFFICER: T Bellchambers informed that the Bunyip is keen to have a monthly car section and requested articles of interest from members. GENERAL BUSINESS: A Jenkin informed the meeting that All British Day is on 10th February 2019 with registration closing by 2nd No- vember 2018. He also suggested that, in planning for future events, we try to avoid clashing with other major events. MEETING CLOSED at 8.01 p.m. Following the meeting Rupert Thorne gave a very interesting talk of the proprietor, life history leading up to the formation of the Gosford Motor Museum which Rupert visited recently. This was accompanied by a slide show of the many vehicles on display with a detailed description of each one. Thank you Rupert for an excellent presentation.

20 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETINGs held at the Gawler Recreation Centre Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 7.00pm The members enjoyed the annual pre-meeting barbecue with a large display of members’ cars. MEMBERS PRESENT: 145members were in attendance APOLOGIES: 16 members sent their apologies VISITORS: 5 visitors were present and each gave a description of their vehicle. MINUTES: of previous meeting held on 16th October 2018 were read by the Secretary Moved D Harding Seconded Y Eales Carried BUSINESS ARISING: Nil CORRESPONDENCE: In - 1) Accounts passed on to the Treasurer 2) Various Club journals 3) Australia Day Run - Bethany 4) Copper Coast Classic 5) Holden FX-FJ Nationals 6) Mt Gambier Australia Day tour 7) Sporting Car Club 8) Horsham Swap Meet 9) Federation Minutes Out - Sympathy cards to James Dennett and Bill Johnson families Moved T Norris Seconded R Carr Carried TREASURER’S REPORT: M Williams presented the monthly Statement which is attached to these Minutes. Moved M Williams Seconded A Jenkin Carried CLUB EVENTS: L East reported on past runs and future events. - Christmas events received from Mallala 6th December, Two Wells and Freeling 14th December, Barossa 8th December - B McLelland reported on dance night with a profit of $ 432 - G Launer reported on film afternoon with a profit of $ 290 - Lorraine asked that any future Runs should be forwarded to her for planning ahead. WORKSHOP: Will continue at present venue until 2nd week in December and recommence 1st Wednesday in February 2019 at new site. REGISTRARS: Still receiving applications for new registrations. MEMBERSHIP: Now stands at 614 members. The following were welcomed into full membership – Claudia Batten, Angelo and Marta Cvitko , Brian and Diane Tonkin, and leith Chester. SWAP MEET: Nil EDITOR: Previewed next Journal. FEDERATION: G Launer updated members regarding proposed changes to seat belts and child restraint issues. Grants to junior members are available now. PUBLICITY OFFICER: Requested member profiles for insertion in the Bunyip. GENERAL BUSINESS: President Steve asked for members to co-ordinate the June and October long weekend Club events. F Chapman indicated he and his wife would co-ordinate the October run to Mt. Gambier. - Merchandise Officer Gerry advises that Club mugs $ 8 and pens $ 3 are for sale. - The new Club Directories are available at $ 3. M Lewis was thanked for producing them. MEETING CLOSED at 8.13 p.m.

Membership Report for OCTOBER 2018 Our numbers at the moment are 604, plus 34 juniors. PLEASE WELCOME new members ..Paul & Wendy Hermel with their XJ6 Jaguar and yes country music lovers, he is related to Jim. ... Peter & Wilma Mountcas- tle and their XJ6 Jaguar. ….Paul & Catherine Rutherford and their Imperial Southampton 1959 Coupe, this is a member of the Chrysler family……... Anthony & Jennifer Scerri with their VC and VK Holdens…. Rodney and Cherie Selway with their magnificent 1929 Studebaker Dictator ….and Daniel Zerk with his VC Holden and CK Valiant. Membership Report for NOVEMBER 2018 Our numbers at the moment are 614 , plus 34 juniors. Several tonight as well. PLEASE WELCOME new members ...Rod Agius and sons Samuel & Joseph with their HQ Holden Sedan ….Gavin & Norelle Baker with their Leyland Mini-Moke …. Brendan McGuire & Jill Young with their MGB …. Andy& Bev Pretlove with their Triumph Herald Coupe …. Ken Scanlon and his XT Ford Falcon….. Sami Varpenius and his four Saabs, including several Convertibles in results and Griff Chester who is looking for a Chrysler . Ron Stephens Membership Secretary GVV & CVC Comment from Ron Life before computer….MEMORY is something that you lose with age……..an APPLICATION was for employment : a PROGRAMME was a TV show……. a CURSER used profanity…….a KEYBOARD was a piano…... a WEB was a spiders home :a VIRUS was the flu……. a CD was a bank account…. a HARD DRIVE was a long trip on the road: a MOUSE PAD was where a mouse lived…. and if you had a 3.5 inch FLOPPY……………..you just hoped nobody found out! 21 Available to Members a selection of Manuals to various makes and models contact Trevor Evans at a meeting Car carrying trailer: Contact Peter 8522 5248 . Note, the trailer is available to members only at a charge of $25 per day. Club Marquee: contact Corrie 8522 2373 Club merchandise, contact Gerry 0417 833 219 Vehicle Identity Placards Contact Alvin 85292504 Member Directory: Contact Merv Lewis 0407448399

CLUB CLOBBER……………………………………... *Club Baseball style caps with Club Logo ...... $16 * Polo style Club Shirt….$35 and with pocket … $41 * Stylish Club Jacket with hood ……………………….. $100 There are some caps and shirts in stock but if a Members orders an item at a Meeting, we can usually order and have the items by next meeting. Club logo stiCkers for $2, ……. Metal Club badges $25. New ...Club peNs $3 or 2 for $5……….Club Mugs $8 See committee member Gerry Stewart at a meeting to order the good gear. or phone 82849925 or0417833219 Contributions to both the Journal and the Web site are welcome Submissions preferred as a WORD document and Jpeg file for images but will accept handwritten, typewritten, or photocopied docu- ments .jpg files, preferably less than 100KB in size. Memory sticks and CDs are also accepted. Written matter can be given to the editor at meetings or runs, or posted to Paul Barnet, PO Box 102,Gawler 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: Contributions will be accepted up to midday on the First Friday of the month before the publishing months: June , August and October and December, 2017 Registration and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System

Preamble The system of club registration 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 Registration is only available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expectation of the Club that Members will use a small portion of the logged outings to participate in some Club Activities 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 registration, Statutory Declaration 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 after the due date. The Committee 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. Alt- hough every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submitted, errors and omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. Enquiries to the Editor: Paul Barnet by email: [email protected] .

22 GAWLER VETERAN VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB PO box 640 Gawler SA 5118

CLUB AIMS To encourage the restoration, preservation and use of veteran, classic and other special interest vehicles. To extend to owners, drivers, friends and all persons interested in such vehicles, the hospitality, privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club MEETINGS On the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler at 7.00pm. JOURNAL Available to all members bimonthly, on the web site or by post if preferred, editions in December , February , April, July and September or pick up your copy at the above mentioned meetings FEES Annual membership fee $70.00 due on 30 June (pro rata for new members). A “once only” joining fee of $50 also applies to all new members (applies from 1 July 2017)

OFFICE BEARERS 2018 / 2019 PRESIDENT Steve Salisbury M 0408 807 900 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Trevor Unsworth H: 8289 5010 M 0402 891 891 [email protected]

SECRETARY Gavin Launer H: 8522 4953 M 0422 998 980 [email protected] TREASURER Michael Williams H: 85231233 M 0407 605 354 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Ron Stephens M 0417 848 541 [email protected]

EVENTS DIRECTOR Lorraine East H:85244598 M 0407 977 306 [email protected]

Brett Unsworth H: 85252475 M 0419 842 062 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Gerry Stewart H: 8284 9925 M 0417 833 219 Yvonne Eales M 0402 905978

CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2017/2018 PUBLIC: OFFICER Peter Bailey H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812 [email protected] Kay JOURNAL EDITOR Paul Barnet M 0407 473 177 [email protected] PUBLICITY OFFICER Trevor Bellchambers H 8522 1864 M 0414 397 737 [email protected] Lyn AUDITOR Shane Bailey H 8523 2131 M 0418 825 497 [email protected] CLUB VEHICLE Brett Unsworth M 0419 842 062 Jenelle REGISTRARS Joe Gavini tba M 0438 867 789 Stefan Boczan and Carol H 82586800 M 0407 611 474 [email protected] Martin Stephens H 8636 2494 M 0422 830 365 Glenys Peter Tooth H 8522 1550 M 0407 316 423 Helen RESTORATION COORDINATOR Trevor Evans H 8280 7598 [email protected] Rosemarie FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE Ian Marsland H 83898448 M 0419822512

SWAP MEET CO-ORDINATOR Yvonne Eales M 0402 905978 [email protected] SEAL HOLDERS Corey Wake, Bob Carr Merchandising Volunteer positions 2017/2018 ...Supper person Barbara McLellan....Drinks Person Tim Harvey Gerry Stewart Functions Committee Tim Harvey m: 0439546745, Steven Harvey m: 0414900277, Lorraine East 85244598 0417 833 219 WEBMASTER: [email protected] …….Peter Bailey : h 85225248, m 0424070812 23 Out and About with the Gawler Car Club

Awewsome photo by Brett Unsworth of the firing of a Black Powder Pistol at David shoots more than his Blanchetown Pistol run mouth off at Blanchechtown

On Sunday 28th we had a great display of vehicles at Parafield Airport Volkswagon and its lefthand drive , an import!

Michael with- his Austin A 40 At the Bring you car BBQ Meeting. lots of nice cars in the parking lot too

Member Mark Cavanagh with parents Ellen and Peter (retired member) at the Australian Triumph rally held in Adelaide recently

at Mallala

Above: Carol , Joy and Dianne set up salads for the BBQ meeting

Left: welcoming committee at Gawler Cinemas for Tom Kruse film

With Helen (Tom Kruse daughter ) holding radiator cap of Badger replica built by Wolfgang (left of Helen) of the club