BEACon Newsletter March 2017

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1 Page 1 of 17 British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. PO Box 1020, Bowral NSW 2576 Website info@beac.org.au Photostream BEACon Newsletter March 2017 President: Bob Payne, president@beac.org.au mobile: Secretary: Tom Currie, secretary@beac.org.au mobile: Treasurer: Eddie George, treasurer@beac.org.au mobile: Membership Registrar & Historic Plates Registrar: Rob Turner, webmaster@beac.org.au Webmaster: Rob Turner, webmaster@beac.org.au mobile: BEACon Editor: Philip O Regan, editor@beac.org.au mobile: Runs Co-ordinator & Information: Peter Carpenter, events@beac.org.au mobile: Scottish Arms 1/02/2017 Thankfully, the weather was back to something approaching Southern Highlands standard for our run to the Scottish Arms hotel. Waiting in Ambush on Kangaloon Road Other commitments forced Jenny and I to miss the start of the run, so we decided to intercept the cars on the run back over Kangaloon Road and get some photos as they passed. We sat by

2 Page 2 of 17 Glenquarry Cut Bridge for 25 minutes before deciding to go to the venue. As we drove off, we glimpsed the pack coming along behind us, so pulled over at Bong Bong Racecourse to get our photos. Southern Highlands atmosphere! Unknown to us, the group had experienced some very foggy conditions on the run down to Fitzroy Falls and back, as the above images from Marilyn Cox will attest. Leader of the pack

3 Page 3 of 17 The pack So we made a timely arrival at the Arms occupied two long tables in the main dining area. Our previous visit to the pub had not been a happy occasion, but this time things were much better. The food was good, and soon everyone was deep in conversation with those around them. The group eventually broke up some time after 2pm, with everyone happy with the day s experiences. Our thanks go to Peter and Carol Carpenter for hosting the occasion. Nice to see the Stag back. Phil O

4 Page 4 of 17 Cambewarra Mountain Lookout 15/02/2017 After the run of heatwave conditions affecting NSW for so long, members were relieved to have pleasant summery conditions for the start of the outing to Cambewarra Lookout. Due to roadworks on Sheepwash Road, we went via Robertson to access Nowra Road. Peter Carpenter s swish brand-new Mercedes Benz Parramatta hat, which he just bought for $2 at Vinnies!

5 Page 5 of 17 Mechanical gremlins to a couple of the cars was the only impediment to a smooth journey up to the lookout. Kangaroo Valley was quite a bit warmer than the Highlands, and the Mini s temp gauge was creeping well towards the red by the time we arrived. Classic cars cross a classic bridge (Photo: Marilyn Cox)

6 Page 6 of 17 The view spectacular as always! We gathered inside the refurbished café for another round of our well established formula of good food and good company. Our thanks go to the Jarretts for organising another successful club outing. Footnote: I chose to return home via Sheepwash Road as I thought the roadworks wouldn t be a problem. We came to a stop near the Fitzroy Falls end and sat there for what seemed like a very long time while absolutely nothing seemed to be happening. We eventually turned around and came home via Moss Vale. It was certainly a wise move to avoid these roadworks on the outward trip!

7 Page 7 of 17 Brian Cox passed on the following interesting paper on the history (and personalities behind) some of the significant NSW roads, in particular those in the Macarthur area.

8 Page 8 of 17 The club has received a letter from the family of Roger Elsworthy, thanking us for our involvement during his illness and the funeral service.

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10 Page 10 of 17 CLUB CALENDAR February and March 2017 Runs start at 10 am at Cnr. Osborne Road & Moss Vale Road, Burradoo unless otherwise noted. Please Note: all PDF files and links are available on the club s Events Web Page MARCH 2017 Wednesday 1 March 2017 Lunch Run to Tahmoor Hotel Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Download Run Sheet BEAC Run to Tahmoor Hotel PDF Organiser David Clark Sunday 12 March 2017 Wheels Display Day Canberra Venue Treasury Car Park, Langdon Crescent, Parkes ACT Wednesday 15 March 2017 Lunch Run to Fitzroy Inn, Mittagong Venue address 1 Ferguson Avenue, Mittagong Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Download BEAC Fitzroy Inn Menu PDF Organisers Peter & Carol Carpenter NB: Please make your selection from the menu and let Peter Carpenter know ASAP by phone ( ) or Wednesday 29 March 2017 Lunch Run to Gibraltar Hotel Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Venue address Centennial Road & Boronia Street, Bowral Download Gibraltar Hotel Run & Menu PDF Organiser Bob Payne Mobile

11 Page 11 of 17 APRIL 2017 Sunday 9 April 2017 Invitation Event Robertson Heritage Railway Station Classic Car Day Venue address Yarranga St, Robertson Time 9 am to 3.30 pm Car Entry by gold coin donation Download Robertson Classic Car Day 2017 Flyer PDF Enquiries Bob Payne mobile president@beac.org.au Wednesday 12 April 2017 Lunch Run Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo Wednesday 19 April 2017 BEAC Annual General Meeting Venue Moss Vale Community Centre, Queen Street, Moss Vale. Time 6 pm A light supper will be provided Wednesday 26 April 2017 Lunch Run Meet at 10 am, Osborne Road, Burradoo CATERING PROTOCOL To assist with catering notification, if you are proceeding direct to a venue, please advise the Events Co-ordinator beforehand, events@beac.org.au. RUN HOSTS NEEDED The first few runs for 2017 have been organised, but many more need to be hosted. The run sheets (and all relevant instructions) are located on the BEAC website at Just agree a date with the venue and provide them with numbers on the morning of the event. Give Peter Carpenter a call to schedule it.

12 Page 12 of 17 Suggested Run Our Run Co-ordinator, Peter Carpenter, has come up with a suggestion for a club outing and is seeking expressions of interest from club members. You can indicate interest by ing him or telling him at Burradoo prior to our next runs. AT SOME FUTURE DATE, A COACH TRIP TO GOSFORD CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM (VIEW ON GOOGLE). AT PRESENT THIS IS JUST AN UNDEVELOPED IDEA, AND AS SUCH, I WISH TO KNOW THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST IT ENGENDERS. COST = APPROX $ EACH - INCLUDES RETURN FARE [SAY $50.00] + MAXIMUM ENTRANCE FEE [$ CONCESSIONS APPLY] + BASIC LUNCH/DRINK BREAK UP = COACH FARE IS BASED UPON 20 PEOPLE IN 40 SEATER COACH, CURRENT COST OF WHICH IS $ ONE PICK UP & SAME RETURN POINT. IT FOLLOWS THAT MORE PARTICIPANTS REDUCE THE INDIVIDUAL $COST. SHOULD WE RECEIVE ENOUGH INTEREST IT WOULD MEAN AN AGREED IDENTICAL PICK UP/RETURN POINT. AN EARLY START [GUESSING 0800 HRS] LATE RETURN [SAY 1700 HRS]. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS OUTSIDE OUR USUAL RAMBLES, SO HAVE NO IDEA OF ANY / ALL TRACTION IT GENERATES THANK YOU, PETER. HISTORIC VEHICLE SCHEME For members with BEAC Primary Historic Vehicle Registration, please notify the Historic Plates Registrar, historicplatesregistrar@beac.org.au or text message to mobile to record club runs in the BEAC Conditional Registration Movements Register. You must keep either a Club BEACon Newsletter or BEAC Events Web Page print-out in the car to justify the use. Additional information covering the Historic Vehicle Registration 60 Day Log Book Trial can be found on the BEAC website day-log-book-trial/ BEACon is the Official Newsletter of the British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. Photos of BEAC runs now appear on the new BEAC Flickr Photostream:

13 Page 13 of 17 Xmas in July Another outing that we are getting in early to advertise is Christmas in July. It's always a great day with a wide array of British and other cars, not to speak of Miles's shed full of his own collection - from Leyland buses to several Nash cars, a 'work in progress' Wirraway and so on. It's a shame more BEAC members don't come along, as they're missing a very worthwhile event.

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15 Page 15 of 17 Membership Renewals Are Now Due Membership renewals for the new club year commencing 1 April 2017 are now due. Included with this edition of BEACon Newsletter is your Membership Renewal Form. Please complete the Membership Renewal Form and return it to the Membership Registrar, Rob Turner together with your payment to the Club's PO Box. Alternatively, you can hand the form and payment to the Membership Registrar at a Club Run. If paying by EFT, please complete the form and send it to the Club's PO Box. If you prefer, the form can be ed to registrar@beac.org.au It is important that you complete and return the Membership Renewal Form. The Membership Registrar relies on accurate information for Club communications. NSW Historic Vehicle Scheme Users As a condition of using the NSW Historic Vehicle Scheme, you are required to maintain a continuous, financial club membership, to ensure your vehicle is registered and insured. This is a requirement of the NSW Roads & Maritime Services. Please ensure you renew your club membership by the 1st April each year. We also advise you to carry the membership receipt (or a copy) with you in your historic plated vehicle, in case you are asked to confirm your status as a financial club member for the stated calendar year. Rob Turner Membership Registrar Historic Plates Registrar Eddie George Treasurer

16 BRITISH & EUROPEAN AUTOMOBILE CLUB (SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS NSW) INCORPORATED (Incorporated under the New South Wales Incorporation Act 1984 Registered Number INC ) Postal address: P O BOX 1020, BOWRAL NSW 2576 RENEWAL FOR 2017/ Annual Subscription $50.00 You are invited to renew your BEAC Membership for the year commencing 1/4/2017 Please fully complete the following for Club Records, including your address. Please do not use the phrase As before or similar, as this does not allow us to check whether our records are correct. Signature...Date... Surname First Name Spouse/Partner Address Postcode Telephone Mobile Telephone Vehicle details: Make Model Year Reg. No. Colour If you need further space, please use back of form. *It is preferred that payments are made by electronic transfer via Internet Banking direct to the Club s bank account. The details needed are: Name of Account: British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. BSB: Account Number: Payment Reference: Please use your surname as a reference *IMPORTANT: Please hand your Renewal Form to the Treasurer at any club run. Alternatively, you may post your membership Renewal Form to: The Treasurer, BEAC, P.O. Box 1020, Bowral, NSW, Note: If paying by cheque please attach to this form.

17 Page 17 of 17 MOTORING MIRTH You ve got these two girlfriends who say they would just love to go for a ride in a Ferrari, but all you ve got is a motorbike. So you put your thinking cap on and voila, problem solved! Thank you to all contributors to this edition.