Coromal Windsor #15 17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally

Amazing Albany, Western October 14-22, 2019 www.17thnationalcaravanrally.org.au Dardanup Heritage Park a grand at(tractor)ion A dream of Gary Brookes, a love of bulldozers and a determi- nation to preserve our nation’s heritage has produced one of ’s most iconic tourist attractions. Situated just outside Bunbury, the Dardanup Heritage Park is a must-see during your National Ral- ly wanderings. Open only on Wednesdays and Sundays between 9.30am and 4pm, the park boasts a stagger- ing 140 tractors and bulldozers, 50 stationary engines, 21 trucks, vehicles of many kinds — the big- gest bulldozer is the TC12 Uclid, which was the largest in the world when it was introduced in the ear- ly 1960s — a working sawmill re- located from nearby Collie with workers’ cottages; a stand-alone military museum, complete with an ex-Australian Army Leopard tank and a missile. A fully restored 1911 Ruston Proctor Traction Engine. Expert workmen have brought hold memorabilia and antiques, innovating and tweaking the park. each vehicle back to its former glo- including washouse, toys, musical “We try to do justice to everything ry in the park’s workshops. instruments, radios, lamps, china we do and it’s the best men’s shed One of the many highlights of the and much more. around,” she said with family and park is the fully working print shop The brainchild of Gary and Jill volunteers of all ages making the with the only working Linotype Brookes, the park opened in Oc- park a going concern. type-setting machine in the State. tober 2003, just two months after The day I visited, preparations There is also plenty for the ladies Gary died. were being made for its oldest with rooms stashed full of house- Jill holds the reins and is forever CONTINUED PAGE 2

17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 1 From tractors to a Leopard tank FROM PAGE 1 volunteer’s 90th birthday celebra- tions. “I’m so privileged to be part of their lives. The camaraderie is just unbelievable. They’re willing to pass on their knowledge to every- one.” Gary and Jill ran Brookes Trans- port for more than 31years and the first, second and third trucks in that business are on display. Timber for the project was all cut at the relocated sawmill, which op- erates on the first Sunday of each month. There are so many sheds full of vehicles that you will be amazed. Pride of place goes to a pair of fully restored traction engines. See two working Tangye engines — the 100 horsepower model is one of only two in the world still operating. “Everything is running. It’s not a static heritage park. It needs to be a working reminder of how things used to be,” Jill said. “It’s about ‘Keeping Memories Alive’ — our slogan — and we have heaps of space for parking caravans.” You will be amazed at the sheer size, diversity and presentation of this outstanding private collection. Family passes are available and there is a huge restaurant and one corner devoted to an expansive display of miniature vehicles. Allocate the day to get around this huge step back in time, which is largely under cover.

2 17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 Still ‘room at the inn’ as October date nears Registrations are still being When the programme is settled, sought for the National Rally. a form will be available on the web- According to Canberra, there site for people to sign up for their were many late entries for the 2016 favourite activities. rally in the preceding months. Fishing and craft are the two With natural attrition and new events that need advance warning sign-ups, the rally attendance as kits have to be purchased and replica graces number is hovering around the 500 assembled in the coming months. Albany foreshore mark. Coffee on the go The interpretation of the brig There are still many more sites For those coffee addicts there is Amity, based at bottom of the city available in the central Centennial no need to wander too far to im- centre, was constructed to coin- Park venue. bibe as a coffee van will be on site cide and recognise the 150th anni- We are expecting a late charge for the duration of the rally. versary of the arrival of the original for Albany with WA clubs expected And then there are the many vessel on Christmas Day 1826. to boost their current 151 number. coffee shops in the city while you Its arrival, under the command Programme are wandering around seeing the of Major Edmund Lockyer, marked Every endeavour is being made sights. the beginning of the establishment to finalise the National Rally pro- People who have declared dis- of the first European settlement, in gramme and get it published. abilities will be catered for with what is now called Western Austra- This will aid attendees in arrang- close-proximity sites to all the ac- lia. ing Busy Blue Bus tours and other tion. After appropriate funding and events during the nine days. Of course, that could mean being research, the construction of the The Busy Blue Bus tours are now close to the entertainment during replica began where it now stands available via the website. the evening, when you might wish in 1975, with Stan Austin acting Rally Manager Derek Atkinson to have an early night... No chance. as the project supervisor and Pe- explains why it is so important to Entertainment ter Van de Brugge as the leading register and pay for activities. A broad range of entertainment shipwright. “There are limited spots available has been engaged for the eve- It is also believed that some la- for some activities and it is impera- nings while the memorial breakfast bour was also supplied from vari- tive that we get participants signed and bush poets’ breakfast will also ous government agencies involved up to aid with the planning. be major attractions. with unemployed people. “We are working hard to get Western Australia is going all out At the time an expected “working the programme to you in the May to make sure that this National Ral- life” for the vessel was about 30 newsletter and on the website. ly is the “best ever”. years. “With less than seven months to go, time is running out as some Eastern States rally goers are think- MAKING ing of hitting the road,” he said. Disc bowls ANYWHERE Disc bowls organiser Brian Dear- le is keen to know how many peo- ple are interested in his event, Camec provideshome access to a wide range of RV & which is scheduled for four days Caravan products and accessories through our Welshpool retail store and national partners. on the AFL oval in front of Centen- Empowering you to make anywhere home nial Stadium. for your family before and during your travels. He also asks whether there were Discover more: 190 Welshpool Road, clubs, possibly Western Australian, Welshpool who could bring sets of bowls with camec.com.au them to be used during the major championship. Please contact Brian on 0417

998 405 or email briansdearle@ making anywhere home outlook.com. 17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 3 National Anzac Centre beckons

On November 1, 1914, the first story. Discover your sense of na- year on Anzac Day, thousands of convoy of Australian and New Zea- tional pride when you visit the 1914 locals and visitors solemnly gather land troops departed for the Great departure point where more than atop Mt Clarence for the dawn ser- War from King George Sound, Al- 41,000 servicemen and women left vice, looking out over King George bany. for Gallipoli. Sound to commemorate the Dig- For many, Albany was their last Experience the legend that gers who perished in the Great sight of Australian soil. Today, Al- shaped a nation at the National An- War. bany is known as the birthplace of zac Centre — Australia’s foremost Wreaths are laid upon the waters the Anzac story and is the home of museum honouring the Anzacs. of the Sound, as they have been the National Anzac Centre. Albany’s special place in the since April 25, 1930. Nothing captures the public remembrance of World War I is Show your rally lanyard to gain a imagination quite like the Anzac recognised the world over. Each discount at the door. Make sure that you bring your Rally Registration Receipt to Albany so that you gain speedy access to the ground. No receipt, no...

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17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 5 Travel west on the Great South- ing experience and you can be phenomenon called the Green ern Highway from Albany to the assured the walkway’s lightweight Pool, a sea pool with brilliant blue- town of Walpole, home of the Wal- steel trusses do provide secure green water. pole-Nornalup National Park and support. Travel with Busy Blue Bus Tours the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Return to Albany via William Bay + Charters on a full-day tour and Walk. National Park. The spectacular we’ll stop by to do some wine tast- Be awestruck by the beauty of scenery includes a group of grey ing and lunch at award-winning the forest and its towering karri rocks that resemble elephants wineries in Denmark. and tingle trees. resting peacefully in the water. Let us do the driving while you The karri tree can grow nearly Keep an eye out for the natural relax. 100m high, making it the tallest tree in Western Australia and one of the world’s tallest hardwood trees. The red tingle tree can live more than 400 years, growing up to nearly 80m in height, with a girth of up to 28m. Walpole-Nornalup National Park is the only place where the red tingle tree still exists. It is a thrill-

RALLY TOUR SCHEDULE Date Tour Cost Departures Tuesday 15th Albany History & Highlights (3.5hrs) $140 9.00am & 1.30pm Wednesday 16th Sandalwood Sensory Experience (3hrs) $62 9.00am Great Southern Whisky & Gin Tasting $50 1.30pm Oranje Tractor Wine Flight $50 1.30pm Wilson Brewing Company “Grain to Glass” story (3hrs) $50 1.30pm Thursday 17th Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk (8.5hrs) $189 7.45am Friday 18th Mt Barker Grape Escape (6.5hrs) $189 9.30am Saturday 19th Albany’s Whale Story (3.5hrs) $140 9.00am & 1.30pm Sunday 20th Gap + Natural Wonders (3.5hrs) $109 9.00am

Monday 21st Tastes of the Great Southern (6.5hrs) $189 9.30am 6 17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 Something from the showbag Western Australia’s Redgum Car- avan Club ladies have undertaken to crochet more than 500 caravan keyrings for the rally goodies bag. At previous rallies various clubs have made things and put them in the bags as an extra surprise. They are crocheted with the door and window made of felt and stitched on and the button sewn on to make the wheel. The ladies are about 60 per cent complete for the body. The stitch- ing of the door and window has only just started. The plan is to have it all done by August and they are on target at present. Why not knit up a teddy for the kiddies? Here’s a chance for all you knit- knit 26 rows . just below the jumper colour. ters out there. Change to colour for jumper — Stitch across ears — do not stuff. This teddy is made from one knit- knit 22 rows. Stitch down each side of jumper ted square. lt is knitted in garter Change to colour for head — knit section — on an angle for arms (to stitch (all knit, NO purl rows). It is 20 rows. look like hands in pockets). an ideal project for beginners. Cast off loosely. Pass a running stitch around Materials: To make up: the row where the jumper colour 8 ply wool (one ball for each co- Knit 6 rows. changed to the head colour. lour — you won’t use it all) Sew the side edges together — Begin stuffing, starting from feet Size 10 (3.25mm) needles (or but leave open at jumper colour (to and working up, including arms 3mm if you are a loose knitter). insert stuffing). The seam will be- (lightly). Cast on 50 stitches in the colour come the centre back seam. Pull up gathering thread around you will use for feet and head. Stitch across the bottom and neck once body section is stuffed Change to colour for trousers — then up the middle of the legs to sufficiently. Put on eyes and nose before stitching up back seam. Stitch on mouth with black thick cotton or thin wool. Finish off with ribbon around neck, or double strand wool, tie knot in bow. Funny that... Dogs can’t operate MRI ma- chines, but Cat scan. I forgot how to use my boomer- ang, then it came back to me. After the cheese factory explo- sion in France there was nothing left but de brie. I went to buy camouflage pants, but I couldn’t find any. I used to hate facial hair, then it grew on me. 17th National Caravan Clubs' Rally Newsletter #15, April 2019 7 Cameron stars at Perth Show

Cameron Caravans dealer prin- cipal Michael Cameron stands tall when it comes to promoting his Australian Built Adventure products. 17th National Rally Committee: The only regional caravan seller Chair: Derek Nathan with 16 vans amid 400 at Perth’s Rally Manager: Derek Atkinson Claremont Showgrounds last Secretary: Helen Thacker weekend, he is looking forward to Email: [email protected] Grounds Manager: Derek Nathan coming “4km instead of 400km” Registrations: Helen & Brian Bizzill come National Rally time. Email: [email protected] The Albany dealer is one of our Newsletter: Russell McKinnon — [email protected] principal sponsors.

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