REFLECTION JUNE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF Hosts of the greatest rally in the south! Proudly affiliated with the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW Inc., & the NSW Southern Motoring Association Inc. Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com (just Google wwvvmcinc) THE FAMILY CLUB PO BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ESTABLISHED 1967
REFLECTION JUNE REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED 1967 INCORPORATED 1987 OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT Rob Le Lievre 0269 711 829 rob.lelievre@bigpond.com VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 0269 214 147 cbmaslin@yahoo.com.au SECRETARY Janelle Clout 0418 253 010 wagga@batteryworld.com.au TREASURER Brian Hanson 0269 223 316 b.c.hanson@gmail.com MAGAZINE EDITOR Sue Kelly 0428 616 921 susanhoad@gmail.com SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Ian Holgate 0269 219 772 ianholgate1950@gmail.com REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 0269 202 379 grainbird61@gmail.com RALLY DIRECTOR Ray Harrison 0407 145 525 rayharrisonau@gmail.com PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER David Campbell 0428 691 438 pilgrimdave1958@yahoo.com PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 0269 264 947 julie.rocky1@gmail.com CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER John Rockliff 0269 264 947 john.rockliff1@gmail.com SUB COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY Ian Holgate John Rockliff Gerald Rainbird Sue Kelly Ray Harrison Bob Maslin Ian Holgate Peter Billingham Stuart Le Lievre Brian Hanson Craig Kelly Peter Fitzpatrick Ian Holgate Rob Le Lievre Sue Kelly David Campbell Rodney Bredin Wayne Clout Chris Billingham Peter Fitzpatrick Wayne Clout John Rockliff Brian Hanson David Campbell Ian Condon Craig Kelly Stuart Le Lievre MEETINGS Monthly meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Friday of each month at the clubrooms, corner of Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. All members, guests and visitors are welcome. CLUB EVENTS Club events are held on various days during the year. Please check the "Coming Events" section of this newsletter for details. For vehicles on Club Plates, a copy of the club magazine with the Events calendar showing the sanctioned events must be in the member s vehicle when on these specific events. The Club's Statement of Objects is as follows: STATEMENT OF OBJECTS For the association of persons interested in Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Post Classic motor vehicles. To encourage the restoration, preservation, use and display of these vehicles and associated literature, films, photographs, tape recordings and video tapes. To demonstrate the capabilities of these vehicles by engaging in competitions including economy trials, regularity runs, observation events, motorkhanas, concourse competitions and vehicle rallies. To encourage goodwill, friendship, and communication between members of this Club, and between members of this Club and all other persons, clubs and associations having like Objectives. Page 2
REFLECTION JUNE MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 2 nd June Held at the Clubrooms, Docker & Morgan Sts. Wagga Wagga Meeting opened by President R. LeLievre at 7.37pm PRESENT : 29 APOLOGIES: 10 VISITOR: 1 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved by J. Clout, seconded C. Billingham that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 5 th May and as read at the June Meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES CORRESPONDENCE IN *Flyer for Illabo Speedway *Waste account *Account for ground lease CORRESPONDENCE OUT Nil BUSINESS FROM CORRESPONDENCE TREASURERS REPORT B. Hanson moved, 2 nd J. Clay that the report as tabled be accepted carried COMMITTEE: *There was an issue with next door about a air conditioner. This has been resolved. *All Committee positions will be declared vacant at the August AGM, please consider taking on a roll. GENERAL BUSINESS *Club Jackets: Chris still has to jackets to be claimed * The committee made the decision to replace the club photocopier as the old one went bung. We are now back under a lease with Daro. *C. Billingham thanked members who donated to the Cancer Supper. *Brian informed members that G. Petts site at the Wagga Swap was now in Club s name, if anyone would like to use it please contact Brian. *Buick magazine has featured the 3 Wagga Buicks that went to the Orange pre 1931 Rally being Taylor s, Rockliff s and Clout s *Bob Maslin is organising The Swap Meet roster, contact Bob to put your name down RALLY: Rob went through the work roster for this. PAST EVENTS Members attended Social Day Midweek Run Orange pre 1931 rally Willans Hill School Tumba Rail Day Bush Council Rally Cooma Club visit Ian reported on coming events Meeting closed at 9.00pm FIFTY YEARS Three elderly gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them in 50 years time. The first said I would like my grandchildren to say, He was great fun to be with. Fifty years from now said the second. I want mine to say he was a loyal and loving family man. Turning to the third man, they asked him, So what do you want them to say about you in 50 years? I want them to say, the third man replied, He looks really good for his age An American goes to Oz Randy, a Texan farmer goes to Australia for a vacation. There he meets Glen, an Aussie farmer and gets talking. The Aussie shows off his big wheat field and the Texan says, Oh yeah. We have wheat fields that are at least twice that big. Then they walk around and Glen shows him his herd. Randy immediately says We have longhorns that are at least twice as large as your cows. The conversation has, meanwhile almost died when the Texan sees a herd of Kangaroos and asks, what are those To which Glen replies Don t you have grasshoppers in Texas.?!?! Page 3
100 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE OPENING OF THE WAGGA TO TUMBARUMBA RAILWAY LADYSMITH On Sunday 14 th May Tumba Rail celebrated the original opening 100 years ago of the Wagga to Tumbarumba Railway, on the 14 th May 1917. It was a great day out and members of our club and many others put on a display and enjoyed the festivities, celebrating this group of rail enthusiasts. REFLECTION JUNE Members of Tumba Rail and dignitaries taking a ride **BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!!!** FOR SALE.. 1990 SAAB 900 EMS Hatchback 2000cc Fuel Injection Full NSW Rego until 17th June. CSQ 31L This car runs well and needs a loving home. We are moving interstate. PLUS SAAB car for spares, without rego, not running, including set of as new tyres. Contact: Mrs Wendy Lockley 0427 813 313 Mr Peter Lockley 0428 124 675 Located in Wagga Wagga. $500 including current pink slip for rego. Ready to go!!! The replica sign and 100 year plaque ***FOR SALE*** Super Cheap Auto Hoist Seldom used $125 Contact: James Clay 0415 957 873 (Wagga Wagga NSW) *****WANTED***** Wanted bonnet and catchers for a 1922/3 Jewett Tourer Motor Car. Also would like to make contact with other Jewett vehicles owners A small group of the cars on display Phone Geffrey Holgate 0427697123 Or ask for him at the traction engine on the display day at Downside Page 4
REFLECTION JUNE RALLY DIRECTORS WELCOME A big welcome to all entrants in our very special 50th Anniversary June rally. It is certainly a pleasure being the Rally Director for such a milestone in our Club s history. Our club has always had a reputation for organising exceptional June Rallies, and I hope that we can continue with this tradition for years to some. I know that our club members (both old and new) are all fired up to help you enjoy the activities over the weekend. Our fun already began many weeks ago, with members deciding that it was time to show off their entertainment skills and put together some dance and skit routines for the Sunday night presentation dinner. A decision that brings out unusual personalities in the most reserved members but it s all good. I hope those who have travelled long distances have arrived incident free and are also ready for a great weekend. For those a little closer to home, we ask that you just sit back and enjoy the friendships and memories that come out of events such as these. Our band of helpers have done their best to plan the weekend out for you. The Saturday run will be to the quaint verandah town of Lockhart for lunch where our program will allow you to relax and take time out for an hour or two. May be a little shopping? Then moving on to Uranquinty for afternoon tea. Please note that entrants will not have access to the Uranquinty Hall until 3pm. Enjoy a free Saturday night before travelling to Ladysmith on Sunday morning for our traditional soup stop - then on to Downside for the Historic Vehicle Display. If you see any interviews, filming or basic shenanigans going on any time during the rally Don t be alarmed it will probably be our special guest for the event - Fletch from Classic Restos (The TV Show that cases Vehicles from Yester Year) just doing his thing. So keep smiling and practice your royal wave. Your Rally Packs contain important information for your weekend, so we recommend that you read this information at the first opportunity. Information includes: Directions and Maps for both the Saturday and Sunday runs. Phone numbers of our members that have volunteered to coordinate the various duties over the weekend. Please contact them if you require any information or assistance. Your Rally Badge You will also find details on discounts offered by Clubs for dining on the Friday and Saturday nights for entrants. Stay warm and safe rallying. Ray Harrison Rally Director Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. Mob: 0407145525 Page 5
REFLECTION JUNE PRE 1931 AUTUMN TOUR - ORANGE - 4 th to 7 th May It has been a couple of years since Peter and I have been away on a rally so it took a bit of getting myself together. We met up with the others at Holgates, the Hanson, Clouts, Rockliffs and it was great to see Robyn Petts as their passenger. Left about 8.30 am with a coffee stop at Young and lunch at Cowra we arrived at Orange about 3 pm. Some of us did a quick op shop, some went for a walk before we met up with Matt, Lauren, Lilly and Hamish Holgate for dinner at the hotel Canobolas. Friday morning was check in at the Orange clubs rooms. There were 25 different clubs represented with some amazing looking cars, all younger than 1931. How anyone could decide on people s choice voting for just one vehicle I really don t know. The Rainbirds and Taylors arrived in time for lunch after staying in Cootamundra over night due to having to work on the Thursday. After lunch we had a choice of driving out to Mount Canobolas which is the highest mountain peak in the Central West, rising to1,395 m above sea level. On a clear day you can see for 100 km. Waiting for lunch at the clubrooms Chris Holgate, Janelle Clout, Julie Rockliff, Cheryl Hanson enjoying the sunshine This idea might be the start of something! "AMUSU" picture theatre. Great fun We chose to go out to Millthorpe this time. This town is growing as it has been revitalised and has lots of craft shops, antiques and coffee shops. A grand old railway station that wasn't open on Fridays and a beaut museum. It did look pretty amazing with the streets filled with all the old cars. More chatting etc to fill in until dinner. Off we went by taxi to the recommended Robyn Hood hotel Page 6
REFLECTION JUNE Saturday morning the cars went on display until 9.30am. Many pictures were taken by the local camera club and were available, to purchase at $10 per cd.. These photos were running on the big screens during dinner which was really nice as I don't think the camera people missed any of us. They also had a drone flying over us at the club rooms. Great television news coverage on both channels also. The run on Saturday took us out to the Euchareena school for morning tea. What a sight with 100 vehicles parked around this outstanding little school. 5 children in attendance and every facility you could think of. It sure was a school they all could be proud of and what a vibrant Principal. Enjoying dinner together Manildra was a lovely little town, lots to see We then went onto Molong and what an immaculate town it was too. They were expecting the convoy of vehicles to arrive with people out waving, markets set up but a bit disappointed we didn't have time to stop. The scenery and things of interest along this run was so beautiful even with a little rain when we started we ended up having a warm day. I had heard a bit about Manildra from our son who carts grain out there in a B double. Manildra, MSM Milling, is the biggest flourmill in the southern hemisphere. The town was bigger than I pictured from his description, as there was a police station, a largish school, antique shop, craft shop café. Another amazing thing they have there is one of the continuously operated "Amusu" theatre still in operation. We filled the cinema to capacity and at $3.00 entry what a bargain. We sat in awe as the old movie rolled on. Black and white, with the writing and also a coloured cartoon. What a blast, with jaffas being the only thing missing. Greatest collection of movie posters and display of memorabilia. What a finish to the day. A light sprinkle of rain as we all made our way back to Orange. A highlight of the trip back to Orange was when a little Austin 7 flashed past us and others, up a hill. The Presentation Dinner was at the Ex-Services club. We were all warmly welcomed and a lovely meal was served to our tables. Janelle and Annie found just what they were looking for in table decorations for our 50 th year celebrations. Shannon's Choice No 45 John Lockeridge, 1924 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Best Veteran No 81 Bill and Robyn Betts, 1908 Renault AX Best Vintage No 19 Chris and Simone Hogan, 1928 Chevrolet tourer People's Choice No 26 Jorritt and Joan devries, 1923 Packard Roadster Colleen and Gerald Rainbird were happy to win a raffle prize. A bucket of car cleaning goodies. We enjoyed the company of some lovely people over the weekend with the same interests as us and we were lucky to see such a beautiful array of vehicles. Some I had never even heard of. Thanks go to the members of the Orange District Antique Motor Club for a great rally, Autumn tour. Contributed: Val and Peter FitzPatrick Page 7
REFLECTION JUNE TRANSPORT DAY AT WILLANS HILL SCHOOL On Monday 8 th May a few of our members joined the Fire, Police, Ambulance services, and other forms of transport to allow the children at Willans Hill School to experience the great variety of vehicles on our roads. Thank you to those who attended as it is greatly appreciated by both the staff and students. ** PRESS RELEASE ** CLASSIC RESTOS SOON ON 7Mate!!! Maaaate - Finally!! After 10 years and over 500 TV episodes, Classic Restos Australia s most established automotive TV show of its kind has made it to 7Mate around Australia, as a part of the Seven Network Classic Restos will lead the forefront of an automotive line-up of TV shows starting on Saturday morning 17th June @ 9am. There will be a repeat episode as well. Thank you for being a part of the Classic Restos journey. It has been quite a road and there s plenty more entertainment to come. Please start spreading the word, and weekly TV episodes are also remaining on The Shannons Club. Stay tuned. Thanks - Fletch Page 8
REFLECTION JUNE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given of the AGM, as follows: DATE: Friday 4 th August TIME: 7.30pm, Dinner 6:00pm PLACE: Clubrooms, corner Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga BUSINESS: All positions will be declared vacant Confirm minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and minutes of any Special General Meetings since the last AGM Review Annual Club subscription amount Receive reports from the committee regarding activities of the club during the year Receive and consider the financial statement which is required to be submitted to the members in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 Election of Office Bearers and members of the Committee PLEASE NOTE: The AGM will be preceded by dinner at the clubrooms starting at 6.00pm. Please advise Ian Holgate of numbers for catering purposes. Please consider your position in the club. The more volunteers we have the less work it is for everyone COOMA CLUB VISIT A good roll up of members turned up in their cars to help prepare and serve, soup and sandwiches to our visitors from Cooma. The soup was a hit and they have requested all three recipes from the cooks. When there is some space in the magazine after the rally I will publish for all members to enjoy. ****WANTED**** Wheel for 1950 Austin A70 Hampshire. 550 x 16" Phone Kevin on 0263 627 138 (Orange. NSW) ****FOR SALE**** 1929 Desoto Cowl with chrome and front door Very good condition $250 Phone: 0269 311 338 (Wagga Wagga NSW) In the kitchen hard at work Page 9
REFLECTION JUNE MOWING ROSTER Saturdays 10 th June (Rally weekend) John Rockliff* Malcolm Nixon 24 th June Rob LeLievre* David Sides 8 th July Ian Holgate* Laurie Taylor 22 nd July Stu LeLievre* Peter Billingham 5 th August Bob Maslin* Wayne Clout * Denotes key holder. The date indicated is the weekend you must mow. If you cannot make it, please contact the key holder to make other arrangements or change places with somebody from another weekend. Phil Hoey mows the main lawns and you only have to do around the gardens, the edges and clean the toilets. The full mowing roster is on the Member Section of the website. ROB S WORKSHOP DAY It was a bitterly cold May day. But the workers continued on regardless! All the trophies were glued, polished, and felt stuck to the underside. Signs were painted, and sand bags filled and there was still time for a nice long warm lunch. It will be back to our own projects after the rally so please feel free to come along and join in the fun. 9.30am on the last Tuesday of the month, details in the Events section of the magazine. ********************************* Sudoku # 16 Solution PICTORIAL COMPITLATION OF CLUB HISTORY Julie is still gathering material for a visual/digital display of our history to be presented at our 50 th Anniversary dinner in September. In order to work out how much material/ memorabilia we have we are asking club members to gather together any material that they may have dating back from the beginning club days till present. Please have a look, you might have just the perfect piece that is missing! Items might include: Photographs (prints and digital) Slides Newspaper clippings Movies Video tapes/movies Posters Contact Julie Rockliff on 0418 490 708 with information on what you might be able to contribute. Sudoku 17 Page 10
REFLECTION JUNE GETITOUT&GETITGOING Coming Events Events Calendar WOULD MEMBERS WHO ARE INTENDING TO ATTEND AN EVENT PLEASE NOTIFY THE SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR BY EITHER PHONE OR EMAIL. HOPING YOUR NAME MAY ENTICE OTHER MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EVENT. Friday 9 th to Monday 12 th June Sunday 25 th June Tuesday 27 th June Friday 7 th July Sunday 9 th July Wednesday 19 th July Tuesday 25 th July Friday 4 th August Sunday 6 th August Wednesday 16 th August John Rockliff 69264947 Rob LeLievre 0419 445 625 Janelle Clout 0418253010 Bob Maslin 0412065896 Rob LeLievre 0419445625 Ian Holgate 0428219772 JUNE RALLY SUNDAY LUNCH Start at Clubrooms at 10.00am with morning tea. Leave Clubrooms at 10.45 for a short drive and return to clubrooms at approx. 12.30 for a BYO shared soup and Casserole lunch. We don t need numbers just turn up with food to share with other members ROB S WORK SHOP DAY Starting at 9.30am at 10 Willow Tree Place GENERAL MEETING Clubrooms at 7.30pm Please bring a plate to share for supper PROGRESSIVE BREAKFAST Start at clubrooms at 8.30am I have two places to visit just need 1 more volunteer MID WEEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30pm and have arvo tea somewhere ROB S WORK SHOP DAY Starting at 9.30am at 10 Willow Tree Place ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Starting at 6.00pm with dinner at the clubrooms Give this one some thought as to what job you would like to step up to. Please bring a plate to share for supper RESTORATION RUN Around the houses of members that have vehicles on the mend. May be a place to have lunch? NEED NAMES FOR THIS ONE MID WEEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30pm and have arvo tea somewhere POINTS SCORE BONUS POINTS 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 1 Page 11
Saturday 18 th August Tuesday 29 th August Wednesday 30 th August Wednesday 20 th September Saturday 23 rd September Sunday 24 th September Monday 12 th June Saturday 15 th Sunday 16 th July Sunday 3 rd September Saturday 14 th October Rob LeLievre 0419445625 Ray Harrison 0407145525 Janelle Clout 0418253010 Bob Maslin 0412065896 Allen Curtis 0268625848 REFLECTION JUNE VINTAGE SPEEDWAY EVENT ILLABO MOTORSPORT PARK Gates open at 8.00am for entry and racing starts at 10.30 am approx. 7 classes of racing with six vehicles at a time. Food and coffee vans available $ 5.00 entry fee. After talking to the Secretary it sounds as so it should be a good day out.the event will be on unless it rains ROB S WORK SHOP DAY Starting at 9.30am at 10 Willow Tree Place EARLY MORRIS GROUP VISITING WAGGA AND OUR CLUBROOMS FOR DINNER Morris members are to arrive at the club rooms by 5.00 pm and dinner at 6.00 pm WWVVMC members wishing to join the Morris group for the dinner will be $15.00 per head and we are doing the cooking and serving don t forget to bring your old vehicles along MID WEEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30pm and have arvo tea somewhere WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB CELBERATES 50 YEARS This will be a dinner at the Australian Rules Football Club in Fernleigh Road cost per head will be $50.00 More info to come EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST BAY TO BIRDWOOD Vehicles built between 1956 and December 1978 SWAP MEETINGS WALLA WALLA SWAP MEET And show and shine food available to purchase. CHACA WAGGA SWAP We need names for this one to help on the gate from 6.30am in 1hr time slots for the 2 gates COOTAMUNDRA SWAP PARKS SWAP MEET 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Page 12