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1 Rover Car Club July 2018 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF Web Site:

2 Club Contacts 2018 / 2019 Club President Alan Matchett Mob alan.matchett@xtra.co.nz Secretary / Treasurer Ray Pilley Ph (03) Rover110@windowslive.com Newsletter Editor Norman Sparrow Mob Ph (03) Committee norspar55@gmail.com Joe Smith (South Otago Rep) Diana Kearns (Librarian) Life Members Norman Sparrow, John Moore, Bernie Halford. Honorary Members Lyn Brown Steph Halford Eleanore Clark The Otago Rover Tribune is published by the Rover Car Club of Otago. The views or opinions expressed by individuals are not necessarily those of the Club or Editor. Club Postal Address Post Box 2075 Dunedin 9044 Web:

3 Ignition July 2018 Last Month I attended a nieces wedding in Otaki just north of Wellington. It was a relative short drive in the hire car (Toyota Rav4) from the airport to El Rancho our overnight accommodation near Waikanae beach. It was several years ago now that I last travelled that section of road and in the dark, nothing seemed to have changed. It wasn t until the next day when my brother-in law and I decided to sneak a visit to Southwards Car museum before the wedding that the change revealed itself. We both thought we knew where we were going as the night before separately we both passed the sign to the museum but after travelling down the road for 20 minutes it was apparent something was amiss, we should have been there already, and the Google Lady was of no help what so ever. In our eagerness our mistake was to turn on to the new expressway rather than going through to Waikanae township and turning on to what was the original State Highway 1 we would have been there in 10 minutes. We did get there eventually and had a pleasant look around. Except for development of the conference facility not much had appeared to have changed in the museum or the cars since my first visit 5-6 years ago. Talking of the new expressway, one day when complete it might make travelling that part of the country road network more bearable, but until the Transmission Gully work and remaining sections of expressway are finished, the differing lane widths, changing speed zones and the traffic lights do nothing to help traffic flow. I only hope they have future proofed it enough to handle the ever-increasing number of cars likely on those roads meanwhile back home I ll make the most of the relatively hassle free daily commute between Palmerston and Dunedin. Keep safe Alan President s Report July 21 st 2018 Following our AGM July 22 nd 2017 it s been a productive year for the Club. In September the Club joined the Auto Spectacular at the Edgar Stadium with a display of V8 Rovers, display panels and example of the very first and last V8 production engines to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the introduction of the Rover V8 engine. The annual Nove Rove on the 4 th & 5 th November attracted 20 members 10 cars. The group started in Dunedin travelling to Palmerston and through to the Strath Taieri. to our overnight stop at Otematata. There were stop-overs at Macraes gold mine, the Naseby Motor Museum, a steep climb over the spectacular Dansey's Pass and on the Sunday a guided tour of the Benmore Dam. Many thanks to Peter Smith and we look forward to what Norman and Carleen Sparrow have lined up for us in November started with a member s barbeque at Bill and Gaynor Falconers crib at Kaka Point. It wasn t the best of days but a great time was held with some of us spending an hour or more looking through the stalls at the market before the barbeque lunch and lots of comradery. The Best of British run to Outram was a great day out well attended by club members and there were lots of cars of different marks from across many different generations and there was recognition and prizes handed out to club members Bill, Ray and Peter. Well done. As is traditional we also helped out the event organisers to get cars away at the start of the event. Continued on page 11

4 Rover Car Club of Otago Minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd of July 2018 At Mosgiel RSA at 7.00p.m. Present: Alan Matchett, Kevin Phillips, Terry Bough, John Moore, Norman & Carleen Sparrow, Joe Smith, Bill & Gaynor Falconer, Ray Pilley & Rebecca Fox Apologies: Ross & Veneta Allan, Jenny Phillips, Diana Kearns, Jan Smith, Bernie & Steph Halford Minutes of the previous meeting held on the 5th of June 2018 as detailed in the newsletter passed as a true and correct record. Moved Terry, Seconded Eleanore. Carried Matters Arising: 500 club business cards have been received. Cards were handed around for people to see. The plan is to distribute the cards out our members to pass on to prospective new members. Four hi vis vests with our club logo on front and back (2 size M and 2 size L) have been ordered and paid for by Ray. Payment was required before they would do the printing. Cost $ GST. Norman reported that we will have a separate area at the venue for our AGM and lunch. The venue Management have offered the gold card menu and prices to all attending. Parking could be an issue because of the Farmers Market. There is parking available in Anzac Ave in the old Cadbury staff car and over the other side of the railway line in the Thomas Burns St area. There is a walking bridge over the railway lines if you park there. There are disabled parks available outside the Railway Station. Correspondence: Newsletters received from Rover Car Club of Australia, Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato, and Wellington s from Auckland Rover Club re someone wanting arm rest slides for a P4, someone wanting a petrol sender unit for a P6 and spoiler for an SD1, new and reconditioned water pumps for P6. from Wellington Rover Club re cars and parts for sale and wanted from Barry Shaw (car enthusiast) advertising his room for rent in New Plymouth. Advertised on Air BnB. from David Raven re Rover 75 replacement traction control gears available from Australia.

5 from Jeff Sparrow asking for a copy of the events page from the newsletter to be ed to him for inclusion on our club website. (Norman is going to do this) from Mel Tapp confirming 3 people for the AGM dinner. from Kevin Casey including the entry for the 2018 Auto-spectacular to be held on the 8 th of September at the Edgar Centre, Dunedin. Finance: June bank statement was tabled and discussed. During the last month Ray contacted the President and they agreed to transfer $300 from our bonus saver account to our cheque account in order to make a bulk purchase of postage stamps before the 20% price rise on 1 July. $240 was spent. The Treasurers report be received. Moved, Norman, seconded, Bill. Carried. General Business: Rimmer Brothers in the UK have a clearance sale on MG and Rover Parts. Their website is Last years Nove Rove raffle proceeds were given to a charity. In the past, the money was set aside for when we host the ARCC national rally. This will be discussed again our AGM. Eleanore mentioned that she is having trouble getting her 75 fixed. Joe is going to talk to her Mechanic. Kevin discussed issues with not being able to repair airbags and ABS. If these systems were an option, i.e., not standard equipment on all models, they can be removed and the car re-certified in order to keep the car on the road. Meeting closed at 7.40p.m. Next meeting Tuesday the 7th of August.

6 Nove Rove 2018 Commencing Saturday 3 rd November meeting places to be advised. Accommodation, dinner on Saturday evening and breakfast Sunday morning at the Ancient Briton Hotel and Restaurant, 16 Leven Street, Naseby. Accommodation booked in for the Otago Rover Car Club at the Hotel Cottage and Lodge. Accommodation Booking details:- Website Telephone Rates 2018 Rooms Available Queen bed with en-suite (4 rooms available) Double & one single bed with en-suite (2 rooms available) Double bed with en-suite (1 rooms available) Family- Double & Single plus adjoining room with bunks en-suited (1 room available) Twin 2 x Single beds with en- suite. (1 room available) Triple 3 x single beds with en-suite. (1 room available) Single bedroom [not en-suited), (1 room available) $65 Units Studio unit -Queen bed with en-suite. (1 room available) Motel unit - Queen bed, and en-suite. Day bed in living area and small kitchenette (1 room available) Cottage $220 (4 people) 2 rooms - Queen + 2 singles / 1 bathroom / lounge /Fire / kitchen / laundry All rooms have tea & coffee-making facilities Rates Unit 1 - $115 (2 people) Unit 2 - $125 (2 people) + extra person charge Lodge: $ 85 for Single Room. $105 for Double Room. $130 for Twin Share Room. $55 per extra adult & $35 per child, (under 12 years)

7 Curl up in Naseby 1 ½ Hours Curling 2 course dinner 1 x night Twin/Triple share or double in full en-suite room Curlers breakfast - Bacon & eggs Toast Tea / coffee $ pp Share basis (2 or more in a room) $ Single Room (1 person in a room ) Club Subscriptions At the AGM held on the 21st of July 2018, it was decided to keep the annual club subscription at $30.00 per member. At the meeting it was also decided to keep the prompt payment discount of $15.00 if payment is received by 30 September So save yourself $15.00 and only pay $15.00 till the end of September. Subscriptions for the year are now due and can be paid to the club as follows:- Deposit into the Club bank account Westpac Bank A/C Number (Please don t forget to insert your name as reference) or Cheque made out to Rover Car Club of Otago. Post to PO Box 2075, Dunedin 9004 Or Cash or cheque handed to the Treasurer. Please do not send cash by post in case it gets lost. Thank you to those members who have already paid their subs. Ray Pilley Treasurer.

8 Rover Car Club of Otago Minutes of the AGM held on the 21st of July 2018 Held at Cobb & Co, Dunedin at 1.00p.m. Present: Alan & Jane Matchett, Mel Tapp, John Rutherford, Roger Tapp, Bill & Gaynor Falconer, Ross & Veneta Allan, Joe Smith, Peter Smith, Norman & Carleen Sparrow, Ray Pilley & Rebecca Fox Apologies: Diana Kearns, Jan & Grant Smith, Ewen & Heather Dunnage, Neil & Jen Brass, Jeff Sparrow, Kevin & Jenny Phillips, John Moore, Geoff & Yvonne Knox, Bernie & Steph Halford, Eleanore Clark One minute silence was observed in remembrance and respect of club members and family members whom have passed since out last AGM. Introduction of New Members Present: No new members present. Confirmation of the minutes of the last AGM: Copies of the minutes of the last AGM we handed out. The minutes of the AGM held on the 22nd of July 2017 accepted as a true and correct record. Moved Norman. Seconded Ross. Carried Matters Arising: At last years AGM we voted to investigate the purchase of windscreen banners. This has not happened yet. This is on the agenda to be discussed at the August meeting. Presidents Report: Main points covered were: - September club display at Auto Spectacular November Nove Rove to Otematata January BBQ at Kaka Point March Dunedin Best of British Rally and ARCC rally to Methven May Club Memorial Run Purchase of gazebos, hi-vis vests and business cards Monthly meetings being well attended Alan thanked all Club Officers and Committee members for a job well done, Jeff Sparrow for keeping the club website up to date and the ARCC for all they do for us and the other Rover clubs. The Presidents end of year report be received. Moved, Alan, Seconded, Peter. Carried. Alan s full report will be published in the newsletter.

9 Treasurers Report: Ray handed out copies of the end of year financial accounts and gave a verbal report. Main points covered were: - Two sizable purchases for the year being two gazebos with four detachable sides and two signs with our club logo which can attach to the gazebos. Total cost was just under $ One of the signs was on display for everyone to see. The signs can also be attached to other surfaces such as a wall or notice board etc. Membership numbers have dropped by 3 to 35.The Treasurers end of year report be received. Moved Norman. Seconded Joe. Carried. Ray recommend member subscriptions for the next financial year stay at $ He also suggested a prompt payment discount of $15.00 if subs are paid by 30 September Moved, Ray. Seconded Norman. Carried. Election of Club Officers and Committee Members: President: Nominee, Alan Matchett. Nominated by, Ray. Seconded, Mel. Secretary: Nominee, Ray Pilley. Nominated by, Ross. Seconded, Bill. Treasurer: Nominee, Ray Pilley. Nominated by, Mel. Seconded, Joe. Newsletter Editor: Nominee, Norman Sparrow. Nominated by, Alan. Seconded, Peter. South Otago Rep: Nominee, Joe Smith. Nominated by, Mel. Seconded, Bill. Southland Rep: No Nominees, position vacant. Librarian: Nominee, Diana Kearns. Nominated by Ray. Seconded Norman. There was only one nomination per position. All nominees were elected by unanimous vote. Congratulations was passed on to all those elected. General Business: Nove Rove raffle proceeds. After discussion it was decided to keep the status quo and the money raised will continue to go into our Rally Fund to help fund the next National Rally we organise. Moved Joe, seconded, Ross. Carried. It was suggested that the names of club members who have passed away be engraved on the front of our Memorial Run trophy. The club to pay for the cost of engraving. The names engraved on the trophy will be of those who have passed away since the date the Memorial Run trophy was introduced. After discussion it was moved Alan. Seconded Bill. Carried. Ray reported that the club has made two purchases since the end of the club s financial year. They were club business cards and club hi-vis vests. The business cards were handed out to any members who wanted some. They are intended to be used to promote our club to prospective new members. Ray held up one of the club s new hi-vis vests for everyone to see. The club logo is printed on the front and back.

10 Items with for sale with our club logo on them. Polo shirts $30.00 each, maroon, 2 sizes, medium and large. Embroidered badges $10.00 each, 2 colours red and black. Lapel badges $4.00 each. Contact Ray or Norman if you would like to purchase any of these items. At the June meeting a resolution was passed that the club subsidise the AGM meals for financial members to the value of $20.00 each. To clarify, this was is for financial members only, did not include spouses. The club membership list was passed around for members to check and amend their details as necessary. Appreciation was passed on to all Club Officers and Committee Members for all the work they have done for the club over the last year. Norman mentioned this years Nove Rove will be to Naseby. Accommodation has been booked at the Ancient Briton Hotel. More information will be notified in the newsletter once details have been finalised. Closure of the AGM: The meeting was closed at 1.40p.m. followed by lunch NOVE ROVE REGISTRATIONS :- Please advise Norman of your intentions to attend, options re Curling and numbers. Make your own accommodation arrangements with the Ancient Briton. Usual $5 registration in due course.

11 President s Report July 21 st 2018 cont. Many members travelled to Methven to join fellow Rover enthusiasts at the annual rally of the Association Of Rover Car Clubs, this year well-hosted by Rover Car Club of Canterbury who with the Landrover Series 1 owners joining in to celebrate 70 years since the introduction of the Landrover. In 2019 the rally is being hosted by the Auckland Rover Car club and there has been the offer to provide - members car to use. Its also important through this report to acknowledge and support the good work of the ARCC to keep us engaged and involved at a national level. The May Memorial Run coincided with one of Dunedin s memorable wet blustery days with a trip down the Otago Peninsula to the University Marine Studies Centre then onto Taiaroa Head Information Centre for cuppa and warm up. It was back to town via Allen s Beach and Hooper s inlet to Peter Smiths house for our pot luck tea Thanks to Peter Smith and as luck would have it Norman and Carleen won the trophy and pleasure of organising our 2019 event. Our monthly meeting during the year continue to be well attended and it is so inspiring to see such a good representation from across our membership, no matter what rain, hail or snow. It would be nice for some of our other members to come along but with such a wide distribution across our region its not practical for some and the support from others who just wish to be members and feel part of our club will always be appreciated. There has been considerable debate about purchasing club memorabilia, but this seems to be a difficult area to resolve. I am sure this will be debated from time to time and new items occasional purchased. However on a positive note there have been some successes - we have purchased two Gazebos with our club insignia club, Business cards which are being distributed to members now and some Hi Viz vests also with club insignia that will be used by any of our club members assisting as Officials at events, our own and others such as Best of British. We are committed to continue to work on improving our club profile which is critical as we move forward. It s fair to say with an aging membership and threat of the convenience of modern day living and so many competing activities we need to be attracting a younger generation both people and Rover cars. Finally a big thanks to Ray Pilley who has done a magnificent job with distributing information, other clubs newsletters, for our minutes, managing our finances and taking the lead for investigating options for purchasing our gazebos and business cards, hi viz vests and the bringing forward suggestions for hats umbrellas and everything else. Thanks to Norman Sparrow for putting together the newsletter which has become bigger and more informative as each month passes and also for his patience waiting for me to write my piece. Thanks to Jeff Sparrow for his willingness even at distance is to keep managing our Website. Also thanks to Diana Kearns for taking responsibility for the library and Rebecca Fox for her keen writing skills and how things should look to make a good display. Hopefully it will be business as usual but at the same time that we also look at other opportunities to promote ourselves and to support other clubs and event wherever possible. Alan Matchett, President.

12 Cars for Sale P4 s for sale as is where is. 3 x Rover 100 s. One has registration on hold for restoration. The other two are parts cars. Location is Earnscleugh, Alexandra. Offers. Contact Graham Frame Land Rover Discovery 2 upgrade,110,000 kms. 3.9 litre V8 petrol, auto, Silver, Air con, cruise control, spare tyre cover, side steps, fixed rear step, excellent condition. Contact Alan Wilson at wilsonalan@xtra.co.nz or txt Canterbury Replica Stickers under bonnet labels printed to order on self adhesive vinyl. Also aluminium types. Any marque, no set up fees. Contact Barry Clark artworx@clear.net.nz. Canterbury FOR SALE 1964 Rover 110. Tidy original condition 119,000 miles. Original carpets, upholstery and head lining. Includes original ownership papers, original radio, owners handbook, tyre pump, crank handle, tool tray. Also badge bar, tow bar, driving/ fog lights. Near new tyres and battery. Will be sold with new WOF and Reg. Also parts car (Rover 100) and other parts available by negotiation. Contact Ray Pilley Rover110@windowslive.com Car is in Dunedin.

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14 P6 water pumps: the Auckland Rover Club has some new and reconditioned water pumps for P6 & P6B engines. Cost is $95 (exchange basis) for members of a Rover club in NZ. Contact John Maskell on Wanted. I am after a good working order petrol sender unit for my P6, also a deep chin spoiler for my Vitesse, would any of the club members be able to help me Assemble 1 pm at Ice Stadium (entrance via Moana Rua Rd) off Victoria Rd. Short tour South Dunedin then Brighton-Taieri Coast then back to car park for public display until $10 per vehicle for rally. Gold coin for public display. All Proceeds to Cancer Society

15 Rover Car Club of Otago. Events 2018 August Tuesday 7th Monthly Meeting Mosgiel RSA 6-30pm.6 pm for meal. Sunday 26th Daffodil Rally for Cancer. See opposite page. September. Tuesday 4th Monthly Meeting Mosgiel RSA 6-30 pm 6 pm for meal Saturday 8th Auto-Spectacular. Theme Summer Holiday October Tuesday 2nd Monthly Meeting Mosgiel RSA 6-30pm Meal at 6pm. November Annual Nove Rove 3rd & 4th. Destination The Ancient Briton, 16 Leven Street, Naseby. Ph Website. Ancientbriton.co.nz Tuesday 6th Monthly Meeting at the Mosgiel RSA 6-30 pm Meal at 6 pm. Monthly Club Meetings at the Mosgiel RSA 6-30 pm Meal at 6 pm. Followed by a Noggin and Natter.

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