Mildura PO Box 2067 MILDURA 3502 m4wd@iprimus.com.au 4WD Club Victoria enquiries 50246018 2011 December In this issue: Trip & Social Calendar 2011 Delegates briefing sheet (4WD Victoria) President s Christmas message www.petercrisp.net.au Proudly printed at the offices of peter.crisp@parliament.vic.gov.au
November 2011 page 2 Office Bearers for 2011 2012 President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Public Officer: Richard Johnson Jan Ziino Kate Johnson Anne Benson Kate Johnson Environment & Education Officer: Peter Knyvett Membership & Public Relations Officer: Rae Knyvett Magazine Editor: Terry Benson Sergeant at Arms: Tristan Foster Points Collator: Coralie Jackson Trip Co-ordinator: David Fetherston Trip & Social Committee: David Fetherston (Chairperson), Terry Benson, Linda Curran, Terry Curran, Tristan Forster, Carlo Vadori, Leo & Maureen Saunders Rules Committee: Richard Johnson, Kate Johnson, Anne Benson Jan Ziino, Pauline Mason 1/79 LANGTREE MALL, MILDURA, VIC 3500 Phone & fax: (03) 5023 6653 EMAIL: aussiedisposalsmildura@westnet.com.au Proprietors: Ben & Rebecca Batey Discounted new parts Guaranteed used parts Reconditioned units Manager 4WDs & JAP COMMERCIALS WANTED FOR WRECKING 6 Industrial Court, Irymple Phone: (03) 5024 6407 PO Box 230, Irymple, Vic. 3498 Fax: (03) 5024 6691
November 2011 page 3 Presidents Report.. Unfortunately there was no meeting this month,because there was only one committee member in attendance. But,on behalf of all the committee members I would like wish all members and their families a happy & safe Christmas & New Year, please take care on the roads,and if not at the Christmas party, we will see you all in the New Year. We will see you all at the first meeting on the 7 th February. From the committee, Richard, Jan, Kate, Anne, Peter and Terry And also from David. The trip co ordinator. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Magazine Officers Note. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our Sponsors. Thank you for your support throughout the year Also to Peter Crisp and Staff Your help in printing this news letter Is appreciated by all who receive it. R & L AUTO ELECTRICS & AIR CONDITIONING (03) 5022 2428 (03) 5021 0894 E: rlautos@ncable.com.au Unit 3 / 46 Tenth Street, MILDURA. Ronnie Clark
November 2011 page 4 Photos from the year s trips Trip Leader David refueling in Broken Hill on way to Mt Gipps, Queens Birthday long weekend Ute canopies Caravan annexes and modifications Tents Swags Canvas awnings Shade sails Terry & Anne Benson 3 Industrial Court, Irymple 3498 5024 5979 tbenson@irymplecanvas.com.au http://www.irymplecanvas.com.au allen & zita heil autobarn mildura cnr 15th street & etiwanda avenue mildura victoria 3500 03 5023 8888 03 5023 8311 sales@mildura.autobarn.com.au
November 2011 page 5 What are you doing in MY forest?? TECHNICAL SALES DEAN HALL CNR. 10TH STREET and LEMON AVENUE MILDURA, 3500 PHONE: (03) 5022 1177 FAX: (03) 5021 1205 MOBILE: 0408 221 170 AH 5022 2327 dean@malleebearings.com.au www.malleebearings.com.au (03) 5023 3651 (03) 5021 1152 Cash Tyre Service Tyrepower Tim Mills (B.B.S.) Manager 86 Madden Avenue Mildura VIC 3500 tim@cashtyreservice.com.au ~ www.tyrepower.com.au
November 2011 page 6 SALES AND HIRE OF QUALITY CAMPER TRAILERS Home of Mahindra 4x4 Turbo Diesel DAVE CURRAN MANAGER MOBILE 0418 544 962 Cnr 15th Street & Deakin Avenue TELEPHONE MILDURA. 3500 (03) 5023 5223
November 2011 page 7 Nigel Sylvia Account Manager Grace Crescent, Buronga NSW 2739 Tel. 5051 6388. Fax: 5051 6399 Mobile 0418 381 225 Nigel.Sylvia@bluescopesteel.com www.bluescopesteel.com
November 2011 page 8 Trip Leaders David & Kyra Fetherston Departing 8am Thursday 26 th January 2012 from Centro Car Park (Under Big Sign) Returning pm Sunday 29 th January 2012 WE WILL BE STAYING AT A RECREATION RESERVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINS. SOUTH OF COLAC. THE COST WILL BE $5.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT (all facilities will be available including a fridge). FUEL IS AVAILABLE AT COLAC ON THE WAY THROUGH AND WILL NEED FULL TANK FROM THERE. STANDARD RECOVERY GEAR (SNATCH STRAP, SHACKLES, SHOVEL ect.) ALL FOOD, WATER ect. FOR 4 DAYS CAMPING. WARM & WATERPROOF CLOTHING AS COLD WET WEATHER CAN BE EXPERIENCED IN THE AREA ALL YEAR ROUND. PLEASE LET DAVID KNOW OF YOUR INTENTIONS TO ATTEND 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO TRIP. 0417 385 535 This is joint trip with the Otways 4wd club and an opportunity for them to show us around their backyard. Tracks will range from easy to difficult, with most being easy to moderate. Rob Whitworth Proprietor Ph: (03) 5021 3213 55 Seventh Street East, Mildura ~ Victoria 3500 Fax: (03) 5021 1874 Mob: 0418 175 048
November 2011 page 9 KULKYNE KAMPERS http://www.kampers.com.au brett@kampers.com.au Showroom Camper Hire (03) 5024 2200 0419 008 720 Calder Highway Fax: (03) 5024 2122 Red Cliffs Vic. 3496 Mobile: 0438 008 730 * Camper Trailers * Fishing tackle * Camper Trailer Hire * Outback Clothing * Camper Parts & Accessories * Camping Equipment * Used & Budget Campers * 4WD Fit-outs & Accessories Information for t he Trip and Social Calendar (see next pages) to be sent to Dave Fetherston email: dkfetherston@bigpond.com Mildura TJM Megastore 689-691 Fifteenth Street, PO Box 336 CP Mildura 3501 (03) 5023 4466 (03) 5022 9944 E: sales@austrekadventurecentre.com.au www.austrekadventurecentre.com.au Please notify Trip Leaders of your intention of going on a trip at least 3 days Prior to the trip leaving. Trip leaders need to know ASAP of your intention, some trips may be cancelled or changed for lack of numbers. KARL GROSS Tel. 0417 331 763 493 Morpung Avenue, Irymple. Email ruralfix@bigpond.com
November 2011 page 10 Trip & Social Calendar January 2012 No meeting planned this month Thurs 26 th until Sunday 29 th Aust day weekend 2012 interclub activity Otway 4x4 club. Trip Leaders David and Kyra Fetherston February 2012 Tuesday7th Sunday 19 th 9.00am March 2012 Tuesday 7th Sat 10 th To Mon 13th Sat 24 th & Sun 25th 8.00pm General meeting Guide Hall Henshillwood Oval Irymple Ladies Drive day Sunset NP + lunch at Underbool Hotel Trip leaving from Big Lizzie 9.00am Leader Carlo ph. 0409 825 837 more details next meeting & newsletter 8.00pm General Meeting Guide Hall Henshillwood Oval Irymple Camp Host at Wonga Camp Ground Wyperfeld NP More details next Newsletter Major Working Bee at Mopoke Hut More details Feb Newsletter April 2012 Tuesday 3rd Sat 14 th & Sun 15th 8.00pm General Meeting Guide Hall Henshillwood Oval Irymple Mungo NP More Details to follow Email: gpreco@ncable.com.au 32 Eighth Street, Mildura Vic. 3500 (03) 5021 1712 (03) 5023 7759
November 2011 page 11 Aaron Warren Grace Crescent, Buronga NSW Phone 03 5051 6381 Fax: 5051 6397 Email: AaronJeffrey@bluescopesteel.com METALCORP Everything in Steel
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