News
THE PRESIDENT'S PRATTLE
6 December 2011
Well the silly season is almost upon us again, along with the AGM, and the 20th anniversary / Christmas party celebration is not far off now. I Look forward to enjoying it with those of you that are attending.
Again many thanks to those who worked extremely hard at all functions that our club either hosted or arranged.
New news for the year is that we are now officially part of the HUB and as such will have our turn at hosting a hub rally in the future. This will be a another challenge that I'm sure you will be able to handle with no dramas.
As part of our hard earned efforts at the bush council rally our little investment has enabled us to purchase for the clubs use a new urn, which has been put to the test and does boil water ! We will now no longer have to beg ,borrow or steal others urns that had in the past left us in cold water so to speak, when they failed to proceed. Where some of our brave members (barristers) faced an angry decaffinated mob.
This is my last presidents prattle I look forward to reading this column which will be written by your newly elected president.
See you somewhere in the great outdoors. Many thanks to those who have supported both Michelle and myself over the last two busy years.
Peter
EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS - December 2011, January & february 2012
6 December 2011
DECEMBER
5 Mon Taree Race Day Rockpool 10am M/Tea BYO, 11.30am Racecourse
Cliff Stockley 65559807
7 Wed CLUB AGM
10 Sat 20th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION DINNER Club Forster
Sun Annual Golf Championship and Christmas get together Goodsells 11.30am
13 Tues Christmas Lights Run Forster Main Beach Pool area 5pm BBQ (Meat, bread & sauce supplied all else BYO ) Bring a plate for supper at the Darbins
JANUARY 2012
4 Wed Club Meeting
26 Thurs Australia Day John Wright Park
26 Thurs NRMA Motorfest Sydney .
FEBRUARY
1 Wed Club Meeting
5 Sun Club Run TBA
16 Tues Mid Week Run (organiser required)
FIRST CARS?????
6 December 2011
FIRST CARS?????
A few of us have put pen to paper to share both the joy and the grazed knuckles associated with our first car. Personally, I found them so interesting I started to browse further afield focusing on 'famous' people, who are known to most of us. Not surprisingly, some of their 'firsts' are right out of left field.
Sir STIRLING MOSS
In the gloomy grey days following World War 2 there wasn't much choice, especially if you wanted a bit of zip! Stirling's #1, was a Morgan 3 wheeler, with it's very ordinary two cylinder Matchless 1,000 cc air cooled motor churning out a gutsy 22 HPout front and mounted ahead of the front axle, which he picked up at the tender age of 15 for a mere 50 quid.
MARIO ANDRETTI
Having been a kid in Italy just after World War 2, where big American cars were a status symbol, moving to Nazareth,Pennsylvania, was a dream come true.Along with his twin brother Aldo, the immigrant teenagers knew just what they wanted and settled on a 1957 Bel Air hardtop in bright red, with a white top.Naturally enough, they opted for the 283 cubic inch V-8 with the Power Pack option, which raised the horsepower from 185 to a gutsy 220?most importantly it sported the ?Golden Vee? on the hood.
DAN GURNEY
In 1947 one of Dan's mates was going into the Marine Corps, and needed to sell his car.For the bargain price of $325, Dan was the proud owner of a well used 1933 Ford Roadster V-8. Virtually the same day a dual carby manifold was on the way, and although it barely made any difference to the performance, it sparked Dan's interest in the study of the internal combustion engine!
CARROLL SHELBY
When Carroll turned 14 in 1937, his dad took him down to the Department of Vehicles in downtown Dallas,Texas to get his drivers license?no test just rock up! The vehicle was a 1934 Dodge Sedan, and later that day the young Shelby offered to pick his dad up after work. Within hours,the freshly licensed teenager was picked up on the East Pike in Dallas, doing 80 miles an hour,and was grounded for 6 months!
PIERO FERRARI.
Being the son of Enzo Ferrari, you would assume that the current vice chairman of the company where he had worked since he was a tenager,would have had the pick of the bunch as they slowly rolled off the production line in downtown Maranello! Seems, dad was a huge fan of Alec Issigonis, and had a great respect for his innovative packaging, use of space and engineering excellence.And so it was that Enzo presented his son with his very first car,a shiny new 1963 Morris Mini 993, with it's engine uprated to 1,300 cc, which appropriately enough, was red with a white roof.
So?what was your first car? I'm sure there's a good story just waiting to be shared!
Brian Payne.
Des West - Hall of Fame
1 November 2011
Des West was inducted into the
Manning Sporting Hall of fame on
Saturday 6 November 2010.
Our Club sponsored Des's application and nine of our members attended the induction. Members who attended were Bernie & Carol King, John & Brenda Fletcher, Peter & Kathy Eaton, Frank & Judy Thompson and Chris
Goodsell. In the photo (see gallery) president Peter Cole presents Des with a drawing of a 1969 Holden HT Monaro 350.
Members congratulated Des by signing the reverse of the drawing.
Brian Payne
OLD BAR BEACH FESTIVAL Saturday October 1 2011.
1 November 2011
OLD BAR BEACH FESTIVAL
Saturday October 1 2011.
Very cloudy, rain predicted, and yes forecast was right .
Eight club cars arrived at Old Bar and parked alongside lots of cars from other clubs that attended despite the weather.
Swiftly, the ladies had a quick cuppa then off to peruse the enormous markets and various displays on site.
A few sprinkles here and there but mostly the rain stayed away , all was going well until a light aircraft hit a ferris wheel in the carnival area.
This caused the crowd to desert the markets and watch the rescue of two children on the ride and the pilot and passenger from the plane, this took about 90 minutes.
With no major injuries, a sigh of relief was felt as rain started to sprinkle. This bought majority of people to count our blessings and go home.
Not what we really expected but glad of the outcome, made it exciting, hoping 2012 is a better day. Those attending were:
1957 Jaguar Mk2 (29638H) Harvey & Roz Haworth
1963 Morris Traveller (21005H) Bruce & Irene Hall
1964 Plymouth Fury Dick & Marcia Fancourt
1966 Kharman Ghia Dick & Pauline Cawley
1973 M/Benz 280S Brian & Judy Payne
1977 Toyota Corolla Ray & Val Sonter
2005 Rover 75 David Kelvin
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Ken & Bev McGowan
Ray Sonter
All German Day - Newcastle Foreshores, Sunday 20 November 2011
6 December 2011
All German Day
Newcastle Foreshores
Sunday 20 November 2011
This day was organised by the Mercedes Benz Club of Newcastle and saw a roll up of some 99 cars and 2 ExSTA Newcastle buses (Mercedes Benz of course). The trip down was in pleasant conditions but that's where it ended. In came the famous Ozzie heat. The foreshores is a beautiful spot, but very little shade. Moaning aside it was a good day with some beautiful cars on show. Rows of Mercs, Porsches, Audis and VWs. The two exSTA buses (a Mark3 &4 0405 Chassised Mercs) attracted a lot of interest. We walked over to Nobby's and viewed the site of the grounding Pasha Bulka some years ago.
Back to the heat on the trip home: the cabin thermometer in the Merc read 48 degrees. Indeed it was very warm.
Chris Goodsell
SHARE a RECIPE
6 December 2011
.CHRISTMAS RECIPES (Bev McGowan)
MELT & MIX CHRISTMAS CAKE
Ingredients 1.5 kg mixed fruit ½ cup sherry or other wine
1 green apple (peeled & grated) 1 tablespoon honey or golden syrup
1 cup brown sugar 250 gm butter
1 ½ cups plain flour 4 eggs
1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 cup self raising flour
2 tablespoons extra sherry or other wine
Method 1. Place mixed fruit in a large basin, add wine, apple, sugar and eggs. Mix well with wooden spoon to break up the fruit.
2. Add cooled melted butter and sifted flours and spices and mix thoroughly.
3. Place in deep 23 cm (9?) round or deep 20 cm (8?) square cake tin which has been lined with 3 sheets of greaseproof paper.
4. Bake in slow oven 3 ½ hours or until cooked when tested.
5. Remove from oven and brush evenly with the extras wine.
SNOWBALLS
Ingredients 1 tin condensed milk 2 tablespoons cocoa
250 gm plain sweet biscuits ½ teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup coconut
Method Crush biscuits. Put all the ingredients into bowl and mix well.
Roll into small balls and then into coconut. Place on a tray in fridge
until set. YUMMY!
IMPORTANT NOTICES - Info your need to know
1 November 2011
PLEASE NOTE: There are 4 IMPORTANT NOTICES ..... Please scroll down to review:
1. Regarding Run Sheets for club runs
2. Club Telegraph
3. Historic Vehicle Policy
4. 2011 Membership and Elections
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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE - July 09
Whoever organises a run is responsible for the run sheet (ie bringing it along). Individual members are responsible for putting their names and car details on the sheet. If your name is not on the sheet you WILL NOT appear in the magazine as having attended.
It is the responsibility of the mid week run organiser to supply the run sheet for the mid week run then pass the folder on to the organiser of the next mid week run. Also they should collect any money required on the day. Again, individual members are responsible for placing their name and car details on the run sheet.
It is important that these few simple rules are adhered to. Thank you for your
support???..
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2. CLUB TELEGRAPH
In our March meeting concern was raised at the lack of important information being circulated quickly throughout our membership. To remove this situation the following members (who volunteered) will be responsible for disseminating information to fellow members.
RAY SONTER......................TONY RYAN AlAN PRICE..........................MEMBERS A-B DAVID KELVIN ATHOL WHITE.....................MEMBERS C-EWARREN BROWN FRANK THOMPSON.............MEMBERS F-K
CHRIS GOODSELL..............GRAHAM SMITH PETER MORRISON...............MEMBERS L-OCLIFF STOCKLEY KEN MCGOWAN..................MEMBERS P-RBRUCE HALL PERC NEWMAN...................MEMBERS SROSS HUMHPRIES BERNIE KING.......................MEMBERS T-Y
The two member teams can decide amongst themselves who they will ring.Thank you for your support in this matter.
PLEASE KEEP THIS LIST HANDY
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3. IMPORTANT NOTICE
HISTORIC VEHICLE POLICY APRIL 2002
1. BACKGROUND
1.1. This policy has been produced by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) in conjunction with the Council of Motor Clubs, the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW, the Old Motoring Club, the XW-XY Falcon Owners Club, the Classic Italian Motorcycle Club and the Velocette Owners Club.
1.2. The RTA registers historic vehicles under the Conditional Registration scheme, which provides the vehicle with limited access to the road network and Compulsory Third Party insurance cover. Historic vehicles registered under this scheme are exempt from the payment of stamp duty, motor vehicle tax and national charges.
1.3. Conditional registration is only an option for historic vehicles if the registered operator of the vehicle is a member of an RTA recognised historic vehicle Club and the vehicle's use of the road network is restricted.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. An historic vehicle must be 30 years of age or older as from the year of manufacture.
2.2. Vehicles must be as close to original condition as possible, with NO alterations except for safety features such as seat belts and turn indicators or period accessories and options, if desired.
2.3. The registered operator must be a member of an RTA recognised historic vehicle Club. Proof of Club membership must be provided to the RTA prior to establishing or renewing conditional registration.
3. VEHICLE ROADWORTHINESS
3.1. A vehicle operating under the scheme must be declared roadworthy by:
§ a Safety Inspection Report (pink slip) issued by an Authorised Inspection Station examiner; or .
3.2. If the Club is over 2 years old, the authorising member must hold relevant mechanical knowledge.
§ a Club Declaration of Roadworthiness issued by a member of the Club
4. VEHICLE USE
4.1. Vehicles can only be used for events organised by their Club, another Club or recognised community organisations provided an official invitation has been received and documented by the Club in the official minutes, or the official 'Day Book'.
4.2. Vehicles can also be used on a road or road related area for the following reasons:
§ For servicing within a short distance from their place of garaging;§ For the inspection of the vehicle;
4.3. If a longer journey is necessary, the member must notify the Club Secretary so that they can enter the details in the Club's official 'Day Book' or minutes.
4.4. Any Club member wishing to use their vehicles for the carriage of persons to or from a wedding or reception should first check their legal obligation under the Passenger Transport Act 1990 with the Taxi & Hire Car Bureau of the Department of Transport, Parramatta on (02) 9689 8888. The Club must also authorise the use of the vehicle for this purpose.
4.5. Vehicles must display conditional registration number plates and a current registration label.
4.6. Name bars may be affixed to the number plate provided the positioning of the name bar does not obscure the number plate.
5. CONDITIONS
5.1. Historic vehicles registered under the conditional registration scheme are subject to the following conditions of operation:
§ ?Registered operator must be a member of an authorised motoring club.?§ ?Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance.?
5.2. Other conditions may be applied as required.
5.3. The Certificate of Approved Operations, detailing the conditions applicable to the operation of the vehicle, must be carried in the vehicle whenever the vehicle is used on a road or road related area.
6. GENERAL
6.1. Motor cars, tourers and limousines can only carry one person per seating position. Seat belts must be worn, where fitted. Buses can carry only 7 passengers except for special events and with specific approval from the RTA.
6.2. This policy applies to NSW Clubs. All members must be financial members and be NSW residents.
6.3. Vehicles registered under the scheme may operate temporarily in other states and territories, under the same conditions as apply in NSW. Temporarily is considered to be 3 months continuously.
6.4. Interstate vehicles (operating under a similar scheme in their home state/territory) may be driven in NSW if they legally comply with the rules and Regulations of their permit/registration.
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4. IMPORTANT NOTICE
Members are once again reminded that the Club's AGM happens at our
December meeting. All club management position are up for re- election
Annual Fees fall due 31/12/11. A renewal form is included in this months magazine
PLEASE RENEW ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE
Thank you
SPECIAL MOMENTS With Bev McGowan
6 December 2011
DECEMBER & JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday for December to
Gwen Batchelor, Bruce Burton, John Cullen-Ward, Patrick Darbin, Peter Eaton,
Keith McNeil, Peter Morrison, Percy Newman, Laura Neville, Ron Pulling,
and Tommy & Barbara Ryan
Wedding Anniversaries for the Month
Congratulations to All
Ross & Mavis Humphries, Hal & Jan Paemaa, Michael & Marie Power
and Brian & Judy Payne.
A Very Happy Christmas to All and a Safe New Year To All.
Happy Birthday for January to:
Jan Amato, Cheryl Burton, Paul Clark, Margaret Darbin, Jan Lawler,
Val Sonter and Graeme Sparkes.
Wedding Anniversaries for the Month
Congratulations to All
Vince & Laraine Dickinson, Ron & Val Paff,
George & Rhonda Wilson.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
1 November 2011
Businesses that advertise in our magazine save you money and support our Club It keeps our annual fees down. PLEASE support those sponsors who advertise over businesses that don't-thank you.
OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS ARE :
MID COAST SMASH REPAIRS......NRMA VINTAGE & VETERAN INSURANCE......STAN KURTZ AUTO RADIATOR SERVICE & REPAIRS......A.C.E MECHANICALS......GREEN ENGINEERING......PEPS AUTO SPARES......TENTERFIELD COURTYARD CAFÉ.......BILLABONG EVENT HIRE
THANK YOU ?
A Thought from The Chaplain
6 December 2011
What's Really Important
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple (started from a garage no less!) died recently. He was a very private person who rarely did interviews; however at one lecture he shared something very profound.
On discussing what makes a life worthwhile. This very famous, very talented and very rich (upwards of 8 billion dollars) gave his opinion. Family. Not designing revolutionary computers. Not acquiring wealth. Not owning property. Family.
This too, is God's viewpoint. Jesus?born into a family. Jesus?living and caring for all. It's not about goods and chattels?life is about people and family in the widest sense of the word. I hope and pray you have time to be with your family this Christmas.
Have a special and blessed Christmas.
Denis
MINUTES of MEETING -- held Wednesday 2nd November 2011
6 December 2011
MONTHLY MEETING OF
THE GREAT LAKES HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB INC.
HELD AT THE FORSTER COASTAL PATROL
ON WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2011
Meeting opened: 7.02pm
Chair: Peter Cole
Attendance: 61 members & 3 visitors
Apologies: Ken McDonald, Denis Burns, George Wilson, Max Smith & Arthur Broadley
Visitors: Ian & Norma Andrews, Michael Power
New members: Ian (full) & Norma (member in association) Andrews moved Ray Sonter seconded Peter Darbin carried. Michael (full) & Marie (member in association) Power moved Ray Sonter seconded Perc Newman carried
Minutes of the previous meeting: as per the magazine moved C Goodsell second P Newman carried
Business arising: nil
Correspondence in: 1)Response from Bush Council, 2)PMHCC invite to Motorfest Mk11, 3)Invite to Tea Gardens Motorfest 2012, 4)Restored Cars magazine 4)EMail nomination from Ken McDonald for Carol King as member of the year 5)Invite to BMW activity (Ron Pulling) 6)Twenty three Club mags Moved C Goodsell seconded B Yarnold carried
Correspondence out:.1)Pastor Iain White Forster Baptist Church - thank you, 2)Response letter to the Bush Council 3)Condolence letter to Tony Beales following the loss of Louise moved C Goodsell Seconded B Yarnold carried
Treasurers report & accounts for payment: see magazine moved R Humphries second P Morrison carried
Events report Ray Sonter reported on *Melbourne Cup day - thank you to Max & Judy Smith, *This Sunday the very important Show & Shine/Club Viewing Day at Failford. BBQ supplied by the Club, 9/11 Breakfast at the Rockpool at 7.30am, *20/11 All German Day in Newcastle, *Port Macquarie Heritage Day Motorfest also Manning Valley Cruisers at Stocklands. Both events gazetted as Club runs. Cliff Stockley spoke on 'Senna Movie', sixty people from two clubs attended, *5/12 Run to Taree Races, morning tea in Taree near the clock. $5 entry to races
Regalia Report Peter Morrison reports there is still stock for sale. Including very collectible Easter Rally badges.
Vehicle movements 29-31/10 24312H Darawank to Sydney & return BMW Historical Day. 2/11 26636H, 29640H & 22029H to meeting. 13&14/11/2011 21045H Forster to Newcastle & return MG Concours.
Members spot: #Chris Goodsell reported he had done a DVD 1992 - 2011, only one remaining was purchased by Bruce Yarnold. He also has renewal of membership forms available if you don't want to tear the one out of your magazine. He was also taking names for name badges. #Ray Sonter reported that Des West is home. He is in good spirits. #Tony Ryan reported on the good deal he got for insurance from Shannons. #Peter Cole mentioned Louise Beale's funeral this Friday at 1pm at Pampoolah
General business: Nominations taken for management postions for 2012
Position Name Nominated by Seconded by
President Peter Darbin Graham Smith John Amato
Ray Sonter Dick Fancourt David Kelvin
Peter Cole Hal Paemaa John Fletcher
Vice President John Fletcher Ron Pulling David Quirk
Peter Darbin Tony Ryan Allan Price
Ray Sonter Brian Payne David Kelvin
Ron Pulling (declined)
(Election required president followed by vice president)
Secretary Chris Goodsell John Daniel Hal Paemaa Treasurer Ross Humphries John Daniel Hal Paemaa
Assist Treasurer Ken McDonald Chris Goodsell Hal Paemaa
Plates Registrar John Amato Ray Sonter Brian Payne
Assist Registrar Ray Sonter Tony Ryan Peter Darbin
Events Co-Ordinator Cliff Stockley Ray Sonter Ron Pulling
Ass Events CoordinatorWarren Brown Ray Sonter Cliff Stockley
Club Committee Ron Pulling John Fletcher Brian Payne
(one position)(subject to prior election results)
Publicity Officer Brian Payne John Daniel Paul Clark
Public Officer Chris Goodsell David Kelvin Dick Fancourt
Magazine Editor Chris Goodsell Ray Sonter Dick Fancourt
Hon Auditor George Wilson Dick Fancourt David Wilson
Club Librarian Harvey Haworth Ray Sonter Hal Paemaa
Regalia Officer Brian Payne Tony Ryan John Daniel
Club Chaplain Denis Burns Chris Goodsell Ron Pulling
Club Photographer Brian Payne Peter Darbin Ron Pulling
Raffle Co-ordinators Rod Scott-Young Peter Darbin Ray Sonter
WEB Master Ron Pulling Chris Goodsell Michelle Cole
Supper Co-ordinators Brian Payne Dick Fancourt Peter Cole
Social Committee Peter & Bev Morrison
Lorraine Clark Michelle Cole Paul Clark Pat McDonald
Roger & Linda Smith
Hal & Jan Paemaa Peter Morrison Bev Morrison
Nominations taken for Member of the Year. Each nominator gave a reason for nominations made
Name Nominated by
Carol King Ken McDonald
Bruce Burton Michelle Cole
David & Laura Neville John Fletcher
David Kelvin Ron Pulling
Ron Pulling Michelle Cole
Chris Goodsell (DECLINED) Cliff Stockley
*Tickets for the 20th Anniversary Presentation Dinner are available from the Social Committee, *Chris Goodsell has Ford V8 Supercar posters to give away, *Brian Payne again reported on the Ford LTD he spotted in his census collecting days, price reduced to $8500. *Brian Payne then auctioned some items kindly donated by Peter Darbin -Ramps $30 (John Fletcher), Grinding Wheel $10 (David Kelvin), Winch $6 (Ron Pulling) & Jack $10 (John Daniel) * Raffle won by John Amato, Ross Humpries and Tom Ryan .
Meeting closed: 8pm
PRESIDENT?S REPORT - 2011
6 December 2011
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
This year has seen the Club through some busy times and continual growth with membership. Our new members this year are Bill & Margaret Pearson, Ian McInnes, Phillip Snelling, Tom Ryan, Phil Hawkins, Maria & Bill Bartley, David & Margaret Price and Ian & Norma Andrews. The Club has welcomed them all and I hope they continue to enjoy the companionship and activities available through the Club.
We find ourselves in a strong financial position due the hard work of all as we hosted the Bush Council Rally. We did not set out to make great profits, but due the work of our ladies in the cooking department and raffles and so on, surprisingly it added up to an amount worth investing. This delays the need to raise Club membership fees for such a period of time that will be determined by the return the investment may yield and the investment being able to be sustained.
This was my second year as President and I thank the members for their faith in me to elect me as such.
Disappointingly, ?discussions? in club meetings at times got heated and became a personal attack on members. This type of behavior is entirely unnecessary and inappropriate in your Club. We should endeavour to treat our fellow members and their ideas the way we would wish to be treated ourselves. As we all have our own personal views and opinions on any given matter, others views and opinions should also be respected whether we agree or not.
I look forward, as do we all I'm sure. to another fun filled and enlightening year.
Regards
Peter
ROAD RAMBLINGS
6 December 2011
See "Farewell to Louise Beales"
SOCIAL COMMITTEE News
6 December 2011
Race Day at Taree - Report later.
Brief History Of GLHAC
1 November 2011
Well in the beginning, in a previous life I was a bank manager with the State Bank of NSW. I was transferred in late 1991 from manager Coffs Harbour to manage the Bank's then Tuncurry Branch (yes there was more than one bank in Tuncurry at that time, four actually). In Coffs I had been vice president of the Coffs Harbour Veteran & Vintage Car Club, and had my 1961 Bedford coach and 1952 AEC Regal bus on their plates. I and my family enjoyed many wonderful activities with the Coffs Club. They were a great group of people.On my arrival in the Great Lakes I found no classic car club. I got together with local car identities Allen Curtis and Col McDonald and suggested to them that there was a need for a Club locally.My expertise was the legal, constitutional and formation aspects of forming a club while Allen and Col had the local knowledge of those who might make up our formation membership, not to mention between them owning some thirty or forty cars.Our first meeting was held at the Curtis Collection in December 1991, our first run to One Mile Beach in January in 1992. Perusing our first membership list, foundation members still in the club are John Amato, Dick Cawley, John Daniel, Peter Darbin, and myself. The foundation membership contained twenty seven names Over the fifteen years since inception the Club has had four presidents, Col McDonald, Ron Taaffe and Bob Burns, and our current incumbent Ray Sonter. There has been three treasurers - Garry Cater, Graham Smith & Brian Rees, one Registrar and Assistant Registrar John Daniel and John Amato, and one secretary, myself.A club magazine was commenced just after the club's inception, the first magazine to carry the name Exhaust Notes published in June 1992. Bruce Molin thought of the name and was the foundation editor. I took over in October 1992 and have filled the roll ever since.The magazine has come a long way, being initially put together with a typewriter and produced at Old Bar School. In November 1994 Eric from EDN Print & Mail in Leura took over printing the magazine, with an upgrade in quality, In 2005 Bookworks of Lakemba took over. I started preparing the magazine on a computer a few years later. The magazine is now done electronically. The Club was initially formed with a charter to be a family based club where the cars are not our prime concern, people are. The cars are a common interest. Our club I am happy to say, I feel has met that first up aim.The committee we have had over the years from the president down have done a fabulous job, and I as founder would like to thank them for all the hard work. But at the end of the day a club is as only as good as its members, and this is where we are big winners. Our club is one of the very best around. We have a good reputation and the number of new folk joining us month after month is evidence of this..
God bless
Chris Goodsell Club Founder
CHRISTMAS IN JULY IS ON AGAIN IN 2012
1 November 2011
CHRISTMAS IN JULY IS ON AGAIN IN 2012
When: July 21 & 22
Where: Lookout Motor Inn- Dorrigo
How much: $300 a couple
What do you get: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
WE ARE LIMITED TO 25 COUPLES-BEING FAIR IT WILL BE
MEMBERS FIRST
$50 Deposit due by the end of February.
Non members, if any, will be accepted from April
Further details late - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Bernie & Carol King 65575946
Melbourne Cup Get Together - The Smith?s Home TuncurryTuesday 1 November 2011
6 December 2011
Melbourne Cup Get Together
The Smith's Home Tuncurry
Tuesday 1 November 2011
In recent years the first Tuesday in November has signalled a gathering at Max & Judy Smith's home in the appropriately named Tulloch Road.
Max & Judy's hospitality has always been of a winning standard and 2011 was right up to scratch.
Members brought a plate of delicious food to share, and all present enjoyed a banquet.
Cliff Stockley and Carol King were our bookies on the day accepting some HUGE bets.
The Cup itself was viewed from the grandstand of the Smith's living room, and the atmosphere was most definitely there.
A number of members dressed to Flemington standard. We even had a jockey on hand to encourage us.
Thank you Max & Judy for another memorable Melbourne Cup Day. Already have forgotten the race winner, but the day remains fresh in my mind.
Chris Goodsell
SECRETARY?S REPORT 2011
6 December 2011
SECRETARY'S REPORT 2011
I simply cannot believe that 20 years has come and gone since I got together with Alan Curtis and Col McDonald and suggested the formation of a car club in the Great Lakes. The rest has been a history of fun, fellowship and achievement. Two decades on in 2011 another successful year has passed with a little controversy to spice it all up.
A big welcome to new members Bill & Margaret Pearson, Ian McInnes, Phillip Snelling, Tom Ryan, Phil Hawkins, Maria Bartley & Bill Bartley, David & Margaret Price and Ian & Norma Andrews and Michael & Marie Power.. I hope you are enjoying your Club,
The Club's Conditional Registration register is made up as follows: MG & Morris 5, Mercedes Benz 4, Austin, Valiant, & Ford 3, Jaguar, Holden Chevrolet & Studebaker 2 and Renault, Rolls Royce, Plymouth, Singer, BMW. Haflinger, AMC, Bedford, Toyota & Triumph one representative each.
2011 saw the highly successful Bush Council Easter Rally. A very well done to Rally Director David Kelvin and the whole rally management team for a fantastic effort. The Club's name was enhanced via the rally.
Late in the year moves were made to change the Club's name badge and other structural facets of the Club, these were rejected by members via a secret vote in a massive show of support (84%)for the current structure. It is quite clear that bulk of members want no change.
Over the year through the efforts of events director Ray Sonter we had to runs with people in respite care. If you haven't shared your hobby with some of these folk do so in 2012, the rewards you receive far outweigh what you are giving. Well done Ray.
2012 saw the passing of a man foundational in the formational years of our Club - Bruce Molin, Bruce was the launch editor of Exhaust Notes and designed our Club badge. Louise Beales was another sad loss from our membership register.
The Club continues to run on its formation ethos that is a people and family club first with the cars as a common interest. We are very much a COUNTRY SOCIAL car club.
I have been privileged to have been part of this Club for the past twenty years. It is a Club of great people with a terrific outlook on life. Thank you for your friendship.
From Vicki and I have a very happy, holy and blessed Christmas and may 2012 be everything you expect it to be.
Chris Goodsell
SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
6 September 2010
SPONSOR PROFILE
LOOKING BACK OVER 18YRS AS CLUB PLATES REGISTRAR
5 August 2011
LOOKING BACK OVER 18YRS AS CLUB PLATES REGISTRAR ---
JOHN DANIEL-ISSUE N0 4
Our foundation treasurer Gary Cater had club plate 007 on Ford T 27, known as the doctors car, as it had a special little box mounted to take the doc's bag. Our next treasurer, Graeme Smith also with a model T 1 ton tray truck. Being a 1923 model he had plate 023. This is a very special vehicle which Graeme built up himself, I am sure with help from his wife Neta. When it came to a brake test I leave it to your imagination. Graeme also had a 1939 Ford V8 on plates 039. As you can see we did have a very good plates system which had its advantages. To list a few - Plate 044 Charlie Paff 1944 Willys army Jeep - Plate 019 Merv Buchanan 1919 Willys Overland - Plate 029 Bill Cole 1929 Overland Whippett - Plate 022 Brian and Judy Payne Mercedes 220S. That's close. Always a little room for latitude in the early days. It's a little like our current plates registrar John Amato reserved plate 028 on the 1/4/98. Never did get used, but John's rods are custom vehicles that are still his pride and joy. (I should say John & Jan's.) Other very good matches were Tom Vinton's plate 037 on his 1937 Plymouth, which is now owned by Tony & Helen Ryan, since Nov 94. This car added to Tony's immaculate AP5 Valiant sedan which is one of the most original cars in the club. - Plate 034 Ray Wellington (dec) 1934 Ford Roadster. - Plate 047 Ray Sonter, our past president, 1947 Dodge. This gives a short version of the use of plates.
Perhaps it is better now, but for my period of time as registrar I enjoyed the privilege of being able to look after the club plates with no trouble over those years.
?.more next issue.
Yours in motoring, John Daniel.
ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2011
6 December 2011
ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2011 WARM SUNNY DAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL GREAT LAKES AREA AS TWENTY FIVE CARS LINED UP FOR INSPECTION AND JUDGING IN RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK AT FAILFORD.
AFTER THE USUAL CUP OF TEA AND A CHAT EVERYONE SET OFF WITH THEIR JUDGING SLIP TO LOOK OVER THE CARS THEY THOUGHT BEST. SURPRISING HOW LONG IT TOOK AS THERE WERE SOME VERY KEEN JUDGES PRESENT.
I DID TAKE NOTE, NOT TOO MANY STOPPED AT MY TOYOTA FOR TOO LONG, OH WELL THAT'S HOW IT GOES.
AFTER JUDGING IT WAS TIME FOR LUNCH. PETER DARBIN AND JOHN AMATO COOKED UP SOME GREAT STEAK AND SAUSAGES, WHILE MARGARET DARBIN, BEV MORRISON AND VAL, DISHED OUT PASTA, COLESLAW AND POTATO SALADS. PLENTY OF SNAGS AND SALAD FOR SECONDS.
SWEET TIME SAW APPLE PIE AND CUSTARD WHICH SEEMED TO GO DOWN PRETTY WELL.
AS THE DAY WAS GETTING PRETTY HOT MOST WERE HAPPY TO SIT AROUND
HAVING A TALK AND LAUGH. ALL PRETTY GOOD.
THANKS TO THOSE THAT CAME AND HELPED TO MAKE THE DAY. I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS I DID.
THANKS BOYS AND GIRLS FOR YOUR HELP IN THE KITCHEN. A BIG THANKS TO VAL FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME STRESSING JUST A LITTLE BIT.
THANKS TO MICK SCOTT FOR THE USE OF THE CARAVAN PARK. ,YOU ARE A LEGEND.
1930 A Ford John & Jan Amato
1936 Chevrolet (24287H) Bruce Yarnold
1939 Chevrolet (29305H) Graham McKay
1953 Ford Zephyr Bruce & Cheryl Burton
1953 Morris Minor (29625H) Frank Thompson
1954 Austin Healy Mick Scott (visitor)
1959 Ford Zephyr (29640H)\ Peter & Margaret Darbin
1959 Triumph Herald (29648H) David Kelvin
1963 Renault R4 (21004H) Bruce & Irene Hall
1963 Morris Elite (29647H) Rod & Robyn Scott-Young
1970 BMW Ti (24312H) Ron & Jenny Pulling
1970 MGBGT (21045H) Peter & Bev Morrison
1971 MGB Hal & Jan Paemaa
1972 MGB Peter Eaton
1974 M/Benz 280E (29636H) Perc Newman
1975 Toyota Crown (23637H) Ross & Mavis Humpries
1977 M/Benz 280SE Arthur Broadley
1977 Toyota Corolla Ray & Val Sonter
1983 Toyota Bill Chandler
1986 Jaguar XJS Peter & Cheryl Williamson
1990 Ford Capri Michael & Dom Power
1993 Ford Caprt Keith & Gloria McNeil
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Ken & Bev McGowan
2009 Mini Cooper Neva & Graham Smith
TAKE CARE .
RAY SONTER.
BREAKFAST BY THE WATER - Wednesday 9 November 201
6 December 2011
BREAKFAST BY THE WATER
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Events Director Ray Sonter has run this event on the first Wednesday after our monthly meeting. The November event was the last one for 2011 run in cloudy humid weather at the beautiful
Tuncurry Rockpool.
Members attending were:
1954 Studebaker (29635H) David & Wendy Quirk
1963 Morris Elite (29647H) Rod Scott-Young
1965 M/Benz 230S (24580H) Chris Goodsell
1993 SAAB 93 David Kelvin
1998 Nissan Pathfinder Ross & Mavis Humpries
2004 Suzuki Ignis Ken & Bev McGowan
2005 Toyota Prado Harvey & Ros Haworth
2010 Nissan Tiida Ray & Val Sonter
2011 Jeep Peter & Margaret Darbin
A friendly time of breakfast and chat followed. It's hoped that this activity will resume in 2/12
Chris Goodsell
Farewell to Louise Beales
6 December 2011
Farewell to Louise Beales
It is with sadness we mourn the passing of member Louise Beales.
Louise passed away suddenly whilst on a holiday in Fiji.
Her funeral at Pampoolah was huge. The numbers present at the funeral
reflected the esteem in which Louise was held.
Louise and Tony Beales joined the club on 5 April 2006. Since that time they have been regular attendees at club events in their MGB.
I'm told that their exploits at the Hat Head Rally were 'very interesting'
I didn't know Louise well but always found her friendly and happy with a bright smile for everyone.
To Tony and the entire family our prayers and thoughts remain with you at this sad time.
May your family and friends be an endless source of support.
Chris Goodsell
