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 wwvvmc) Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. THE FAMILY CLUB P O BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ESTABLISHED 1967
REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED Established 1967 Incorporated 1987 OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT Rob Le Lievre 6971 1829 rob.lelievre@bigpond.com VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 6921 4147 cbmaslin@yahoo.com.au SECRETARY Chris Billingham 6922 4674 chrisbillingham61@gmail.com TREASURER Brian Hanson 6922 3316 b.c.hanson@gmail.com MAGAZINE EDITOR Stuart Le Lievre 6926 1132 lelievre.stuart@gmail.com SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Ian Holgate 6921 9772 ircm@dodo.com.au REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 6920 2379 grainbird61@gmail.com RALLY DIRECTOR Ray Harrison 69312507 rayharrisonau@gmail.com PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER Sue Kelly 69255239 susanhoad@gmail.com PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 69264947 julie.rocky1@gmail.com CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER John Rockliff 69264947 john.rockliff1@gmail.com 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: SUB-COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY Ian Holgate John Rockliff Gerald Rainbird Stuart Le Lievre Ray Harrison Bob Maslin Ian Holgate Peter Billingham Sue Kelly Brian Hanson Craig Kelly Peter FitzPatrick Ian Holgate Rob Le Lievre Peter FitzPatrick David Campbell Bob Maslin Wayne Clout Chris Billingham Stuart Le Lievre Wayne Clout John Rockliff Brian Hanson 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.
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 4 th March 2016 Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by Vice President Bob Maslin 7.30pm PRESENT: 11 APOLOGIES: 13 VISITORS: 0 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Bob Maslin seconded Margaret Maguire that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 5 th February and as read at the March 2016 meeting be accepted. Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES David Maguire membership approved and becomes a full club member. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE IN Phil Mudie changes to importation rules for older vehicles. Ruth Foster enquiry relating to setting up a club in Tumbarumba. Lockhart truck show. Rolls Royce rally in September, inviting club members to join them for dinner at RSL. Life Line Central West Bathurst rally 15 th May. Australia Post office box renewal. Building and contents insurance renewal. CORRESPONDENCE OUT CHMC apology for the AGM March 2016. Dawn Patrol (Rolls Royce Club) invitation to be read at March meeting for follow up in April. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE Nil. COMMITTEE MEETING Nil. TREASURER S REPORT No report available held over until the April meeting as treasurer in Tasmania. GENERAL BUSINESS Infestation of ants in the club room at start of the meeting, attracted by food crumbs on the floor and to the rubbish bin. Ants summarily executed humanely with fly spray. David Sides will control ants with Ant Rid at their next area near the rear sliding doors.. PAST EVENTS Members attended the following:- Margaret Maguire Ford rally in Geelong MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 1 st April 2016 Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by President R Le Lievre 7.35pm PRESENT: 26 APOLOGIES: 12 VISITORS: 2 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Chris Billingham seconded Phil Hoey that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 4 th March and as read at the April 2016 meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Progress is going well with Tumbarumba club. Rolls Royce Dawn Patrol Rally 16 September members have shown interest in joining them for tea at the RSL club 6.30pm $35/h (app). Infestation of ants seems to be under control. CORRESPONDENCE IN Lap of the Main update Chev Classic 1 st 6 cylinder tour for Chevrolets built between 1929-1939 11-16 July Wil Triggs regarding WW2 Willys Jeep looking for a mechanic CHMC Renewal Notice CHMC Annual General Meeting Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Renewal Aust Post renewal NRMA sponsorship $400 WWCC request for copy of Liability ins, Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Shepparton Swap 11/9/16 Biggest Morning Tea following May meeting NSW Southern Motoring meeting Sat. in Yass. Donation from RIC Electrics and Power Plus for June Rally. Reserve Force Day 11am Sunder 3 July. For Sale 1963 Holden Special. Brochure Solar lighting. CORRESPONDENCE OUT WWCC Certificates of Currency. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE Lap of the Main photo s are being screened on council chambers wall till 6 th April. NSW Southern Motoring will be discussing Classic Log Book and update on heavy vehicles Rob will attend. Solar lighting will investigate further and discuss at Committee Meeting. MEETING CLOSED at 8.30pm
COMMITTEE MEETING Permit to Move will revisit once trial period of log book is complete. Working bees required see Reflection for dates. Rally donations/sponsorship required. Media has been contacted. Carpet needs cleaning prior to rally. TREASURER S REPORT Brian moved, seconded Sue Kelly that the report as tabled be accepted.carried. GENERAL BUSINESS We will have a site at the Junee swap Sunday 2/3/16. Kevin is back working on the 29 Chev truck, Lawrie is up to wiring on his Buick and Ian C has the Volvo on H plates. Friday 1 st was the last night out at Masters with the car display looks like it may be moved to Harvey Norman carpark later in the year Phil will advise. Bob will organise to have carpets cleaned end of April. Thanks Merv for your detailed report on the lead up to your non-attendance at Temora. Great to hear that Julie s op is done, we all wish her the best all our love xx. Rob and Bob signed off on Westpac Feb & March. PAST EVENTS Members attended the following:- Lockhart Truck Show Junee Rhythm & Rail Tassie Trip Midweek Run Jindera Swap Corowa Military Run COMING EVENTS Ian reported on coming events; check the events page for these. JUNE RALLY Catering meeting Monday 4 th April Rally meeting 11 th April Rally Badge has been chosen. Pettsy is working on trophies MEETING CLOSED at 9.21pm Chris Billingham Secretary FOR SALE 1925 Buick Roadster, partly restored, new tyres and radiator, goes well, spare parts, $12,000. Contact: Scot Paton of Tooma, ph 69484506 LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE AN IRISHMAN'S FIRST DRINK WITH HIS SON While reading an article last night about fathers and sons, memories came flooding back to the time I took me son out for his first pint. Off we went to our local pub only two blocks from our house. I got him a Guinness. He didn't like it, so I drank it. Then I got him a Kilkenny's, he didn't like that either, so I drank it. Finally, I thought he might like some Harp Lager? He didn't. So I drank it. I thought maybe he'd like whiskey better than beer, so we tried a Jameson's nope! In desperation, I had him try that rare Redbreast, Ireland's finest. He wouldn't even smell it. What could I do but drink it! By the time I realized he just didn't like to drink, I was so drunk I could hardly push his stroller back home. Contributed by Rocky. HELP US SUPPORT THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA PLEASE BRING ALONG A PLATE AND MAKE A DONATION FOR THIS GREAT CAUSE. SUPPER WILL BE HELD AFTER THE MAY MEETING The Rainbirds have departed on their trip in their recently fitted out bus, a project they declared on Facebook to be 98% complete. Ed. can t help but wonder what jobs are in that missing 2%.
EVER WONDER WHAT BECAME OF DENNIS THE MENACE? MOWING ROSTER 23 April Ian Holgate* Laurie Taylor 7 May Stu Le Lievre* Peter Billingham 21 May Bob Maslin* Wayne Clout 4 June Brian Hanson* Craig Kelly 18 June Ray Harrison* Chris Mooney * 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 2016 mowing roster is in the Member Section of the website. LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE AN IRISH TEXT MESSAGE Mary, I m at the pub just having one more pint with the boys. Ed s comment:: Yes I know; I should avoid politics and religion. Contributed by Rocky. If I m not home in 20 minutes, please read this message again. Contributed by Rocky. MID WEEK RUN 17 February 2016 This was our first run for the year. We had 15 people and 8 cars: 2 vintage, 1 classic, 1 commercial and 4 modern. The plan was to do a drive by observation of the Governors Hill development. We left the club rooms travelling via North Wagga, the new roundabout at Byrnes Rd Eunony Bridge, Tasman Rd/ Bakers Lane. However, all was well until we crossed the Hwy. Only 3 cars made it to Governors Hill. One went for petrol, another followed and got lost, 1 went to Forest Hill, another back to town, another wasn't sure. We who made it to GH decided we would just head back to SW Bakery. We got there and discovered all those who went missing found their way there quite ok so all was well again. Maybe the route pre briefing instructions weren't quite clear enough. Until next time, Ray T MIDWEEK RUN 16 March 2016 The run this month was to the Uranquinty Bakery and surprisingly nobody got lost or side tracked this time. The plan was to observe the progress of the Kapooka bridge development. Travelling south, the new railway overpass (bridge) was not very visible but more visible returning north, however the course of the new road is fairly obvious. The coffee, tea and cakes were at the bakery's usual best, the chit chat was at it's usual best too but had nothing to do with the bakery. We had a mix of vintage, post vintage, classic and modern vehicles and 12 in attendance - a good effort as some of the regulars were away on the Tassie tour; Geoff & Robyn Petts, David & Lorna Bredin, Grant McRae, Kim?? (CHACA), Geoff & Faye Thomas, Pam & self, David Sides and Clive Jones. It was good to see Clive after a long time. Until next time, Ray T
SOME TASSIE TOUR 2016 PHOTOS
WONDERS OF WYNYARD Just a few of the vehicles on display at Wonders of Wynyard, Tasmania. Many are from the Francis Ransley veteran car collection including the 1903 Model A, being one of two in the world and equal oldest Ford.
Ladies Page Sudoku 005 (Easy) The Tassie Trip The Tassie Devils have made it back safely to the North Island with many fond memories and stories. The scenery was so varied and beautiful and the roads were windy and steep, but I think most of us would have to agree that the amazing food was what kept us going and brought us together if not every day, very often. We experienced a beautiful fresh seafood, cheeses, chocolates, fudges, wines, whiskeys, pancakes, jams, sauces, raspberries, strawberries, honey, and not to forget, the famous Tasmanian apples, which were in abundance at road side stalls. The girls might have done a bit of shopping as well, but I don t think any of the ladies could have outdone the boys with their timber purchases and spare car parts that were stashed for the trip home. Sudoku 004 Solution It must be time to start planning the next adventure! An interesting fact Yarns Artwork in Silk in Deloraine Tasmania Yarns is a large scale community art project of quilted, soft sculpture silk panels, one for each season, drawing you into the landscapes and lifestyles of the Meander Valley people. Yarns was created by more than 300 community members using numerous hand working techniques. 1,000,000 stitches and 10,000 hours 200 square metres of silk and enough thread to circle the world several times. Women s Health Week 5 9 September 2016 Save the Date 5 Things to Know About Sleep 1. There is no set number of hours of sleep that works for everyone. 2. Worrying about getting enough sleep can make the situation worse. Don t try and fight it. 3. The best way to tell if you are getting enough sleep is how you feel during the day. 4. Your brain will catch up on sleep by sleeping deeper, rather than longer 5. If you re worried about your sleep cycles, see your doctor ****************** Have you heard of Jean Hailes? Jean Hailes for Women's Health is an organisation for women. They are committed to bringing women the most recent evidence based information, either via a posted out magazine or online newsletter. Check out jeanhailes.org.au **************** Please contact me, Sue Kelly with contributions and ideas for the Ladies Magazine page. Phone; 69255239, 0428616921, or Email: susanhoad@gmail.com
TASMANIA 2016 VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT 59 Morris minor electrical problem, repaired with tape in 20 secs. Overtakes Buicks. 79 Saab no problems divulged. 88 Mercedes sagging rear end due to excessive shopping. 36 Chrysler no problems divulged. Squawk in front end ignored. 28 Chev leaking #4 exhaust valve. Trailered home from Ross. Drive on/drive off ferry avoided freight charges. 60 FB Panelvan Gear selector broke, welded up at Swansea. 27 Hupmobile cracked wheel rim welded up. 26 Oldsmobile broken axle replaced at Seymour using spare. Spare/spare delivered from Wagga not required. Two additional spares purchased at Launceston not required. 50 Austin A40 flat tyre due to wrong size tubes. Lost oil near Yerong Creek on return journey tilt tray home. 29 Buick cracked radiator repaired New Norfolk. Struggles to keep up with Morris. Mazda MX5 no problems divulged. 08 Prado failed to proceed just out of Strahan. Tilt tray to Burnie. Replaced tank and pressure fuel pumps. Hire car for 10 days.
GETITOUT&GETITGOING Coming Events Events Calendar WOULD MEMBERS WHO ARE INTENDING TO ATTEND AN EVENT PLEASE NOTIFY THE SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR BY EITHER PHONE, EMAIL OR LOG ONTO THE CLUB WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE ATTENDANCE LIST, HOPING YOUR NAME MAY ENTICE OTHER MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EVENT. Sunday 17 th April 2016 Jim 69441495 Kerry 69289519 Wednesday 20 th April 2016 Ray Tarlinton 69224572 0429966684 SOUTH WEST SLOPES GET TOGETHER AT GUNDAGAI Hosted by the Gundagai Antique Motor Club starting at 10am for m/tea $10.00 per head for BBQ lunch. Don t forget your chairs. Held in the Showgrounds under the old bridge. The names I have are Deacon s, Rob Le Lievre, Billingham s, Hanson s, McAfee and Rockliff IF YOU ARE INTENDING TO GO AND YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST PLEASE RING THE CONTACTS 2 3 MID WEEK RUN Leave the clubrooms at 1.30 pm and arvo tea somewhere 1 1 Monday 25 th April 2016 ANZAC DAY PARADES This is for the members that have military vehicles and are using them for parades Tuesday 26 th April 2016 Rob Le Lievre 69711829 0419445625 Thursday 28 th April 2016 Ian Holgate 69219772 Ray Harrison 69312507 Sunday 1 st May 2016 Ian Holgate 69219772 Ray Harrison 69312507 ROB S SHED DAY Note the change of date and back to Rob s shed; start at 9.30 am 1 1 CONTAINER IDEAS DAY - WORK OUT WHAT IS TO BE DONE AND HOW TO GET ALL THE GEAR IN THE CONTAINER Start at 9.0am CONTAINER WORKING BEE This is going to be a big job. What we want to do is pull everything out of the container, fit in some shelving which could mean cutting and building some frame work and then putting the items back in the container. START At 9AM AND FINISH WHEN THE JOB IS FINISHED WHICH COULD BE ALL DAY Friday 6 th May 2016 GENERAL MEETING AND THE AUSTRALIAN BIGGEST MORNING TEA Please make an extra effort to come along for this fund raiser. Don t forget something special for supper Friday 6th To Sunday 8th May 2016 Jim Mather 0268846316 0428846316 Monday 16 th May 2016 Ray Harrison 69312507 RALLY MEETING 7.30 at the clubrooms Wednesday 18 th May 2016 Ray Tarlinton 69224572 0429966684 DUBBO AUTUMN TOUR STARTS The Holgates, Clouts and FitzPatricks are starters. We will be leaving Wagga on Thursday 5th 4 4 4 MID WEEK RUN Leave the clubrooms at 1.30 pm and arvo tea somewhere 1 1 BONUS POINTS REFLECTION MARCH-APRIL 2016 POINT SCORE
Tuesday 24 th May 2016 Rob Le Lievre 69711829 0419445625 ROB S SHED DAY Note the change of date and back to Rob s shed start at 9.30 am Sunday 5 th June 2016 Ray Harrison 69312507 JUNE RALLY WORKING BEE AT CLUBROOMS This is to clean and sort gear for the rally Thursday 9 th June 2016 Ray Harrison 69312507 CLUB CARS IN THE MARKET PLACE Names are needed to man the stand all up until 9pm Friday to Sunday 10 th to 12 th June 2016 Ray Harrison 69312507 OUR JUNE RALLY WEEKEND EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST Saturday16 th & 17th April 2016 CRAWLING THE HUME Campbellfield to Albury Historic Truck Run Saturday 30 th April and 1 st May 2016 BEECHWORTH DRIVE BACK IN TIME Saturday 30 th April 2016 JERILDERIE NED KELLY SHOW < SHINE AND TRACTORS Sunday 15 th May 23016 SOAR RIDE SHINE BATHURST AIRPORT A lifeline fundraiser June Long weekend AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRANSPORT HERITAGE CENTRE GUNDAGAI Come and drive SYLVIA S GAP 18 th to 22 nd May 2017 ANTIQUE CAR CLUB ALBURY WODONGA WILL BE HOSTING CHMC Annual Rally also the National Heritage Motoring Day as well as celebrating their 50 th year This could be a good run as a group for the 5 days SWAP MEETINGS Saturday3. 16th April 2016 ECHUCA SWAP MEET Rotary Park Sunday 8 th May 2016 Lindsay 0437710141 12 th ANNUAL SWAP MEET LEETON SHOWGROUND 1 1 3 REFLECTION MARCH-APRIL 2016