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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

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Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. “THE FAMILY CLUB” P O BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ESTABLISHED 1967

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REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED 1967

INCORPORATED 1987

OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT

Rob Le Lievre

6971 1829

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT

Bob Maslin

6921 4147

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SECRETARY

Chris Billingham

6922 4674

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TREASURER

Brian Hanson

6922 3316

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MAGAZINE EDITOR

Stuart Le Lievre

6926 1132

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SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

Ian Holgate

6921 9772

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REGISTRATION OFFICER

Gerald Rainbird

6920 2379

RALLY DIRECTOR

Adrian Clout

6925 6277

PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER

Ray Harrison

69312507

PUBLICITY OFFICER

Julie Rockliff

69264947

[email protected]

CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER

Wayne Clout

6925 3010

[email protected]

[email protected]

SUB-COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION

MAGAZINE

JUNE RALLY

Ian Holgate

Wayne Clout

Gerald Rainbird

Stuart Le Lievre

Adrian Clout

Bob Maslin

Ian Holgate

Peter Billingham

Pam Tarlinton

Wayne Clout

Peter FitzPatrick

Ian Holgate

Rob Le Lievre

David Campbell

Bob Maslin

Wayne Clout

Chris Billingham Brian Hanson

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.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS The Club's Statement of Objects is as follows: 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. WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC—THE FAMILY CLUB

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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 27th March 2015 (April Meeting) Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by President R Le Lievre at 7.36pm PRESENT:22 APOLOGIES: 6 VISITORS: 0 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Chris Billingham seconded Ruth Foster that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 6th March and as read at the April 2015 meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Ray Harrison has carried out electrical works in kitchen, and fitted downlights outside toilet doors, still to be connected. CORRESPONDENCE IN ♦ Goulburn Valley Motor Club Shepparton Swap 13 September ♦ Expression of Interest VCCA 2016 Rally – Tasmania ♦ Spirit of Tasmania – Booking information ♦ Tas Vacations – info Tassie trip ♦ Wagga Wagga Orchid Society – cancellation of club room hire 9th May ♦ Snowy Mountain hydro visiting Wagga 30th October CORRESPONDENCE OUT Nil BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE Discussion will be held after the meeting for those interested in Tasmania trip. TREASURER’S REPORT Nil GENERAL BUSINESS Studebaker rally being held in Wagga over the Easter weekend. Padlock on front gate has been made easier for access. We will provide breakfast for the Snowy Mountain Hydro group – will work out $/head. Delegates will attend WWCC meeting regarding council Grants 21st April. Ray Harrison had information on Transgrid funding, will be discussed at Committee meeting. Further work has been carried out on the Library. Discussion on allowable maximum capacity when towing (more information will be supplied in Reflection). Congratulations goes to Ian Humphrys on being elected President of the MG Club. Doug, along with the other members who attended the Orange run thanked Bob for all his hard work – great weekend.

Quotes have been received for the wall unit. Janelle Clout moved the motion that the decision on quotes for the cupboards be left to the discretion of the committee, seconded Ian Holgate – carried. Further quotes will be obtained for the Marquee. Wayne Clout moved the motion that the decision on quotes for the marquee be left to the discretion of the committee, seconded Adrian Clout – carried. Club room and Grounds – more watering has been done. Kitchen cupboards have been repaired. Further work carried out to clear back storeroom. Congratulations to Belinda Petts on her recent engagement. Coke fridge for sale – if interested see Wayne or Ian. JUNE RALLY - Catering meeting being held Tuesday 31st March at Wayne and Janelle’s – 7pm. Helpers needed for the Marketplace Roster, 1 hr slots – please advise Adrian of availability. As there is a limit this year for evening meals, don’t leave it too late to get your entries in. Rally meeting/working bee 7th April at Club rooms 7.30pm. We will be laminating, putting raffle prize together and other tasks – many hands make light work. VRA and Willans Hill School are our chosen charities this year. PAST EVENTS Lockhart Truck Show Junee Rhythm & Rail Southwest Slopes Get-together Midweek run to new Kapooka bridge site Orange weekend Narrandera ‘John O’Brian’ Festival COMING EVENTS Ian reported on coming events; check the events page for these.

MEETING CLOSED at 9.30pm Chris Billingham –Secretary QUIZ TIME Can you name the wives of Prime Ministers: Holt, Gorton, McMahon, Whitlam, Fraser, Hawke, Keating, Howard & Rudd?

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WEBSITE UPDATE. wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com (just Google wwvvmcinc) Entry forms for the 2015 June Rally are available from our web site. Just go to the June Rallies page, 2015 section. WANTED 1/ Steel Rims. 2/ Starter Motor. To fit 1937 Ford 1.5 Ton Truck with 85 hp Side Valve V8 Engine, 21 stud head. Phone Phil Sheahan 0428 428421

2015 CANCER COUNCIL BIGGEST MORNING TEA

MOWING ROSTER 11 April Adrian Clout* Ray Harrison 25 April Wayne Clout* Jeffery Ingram 9 May Rob Le Lievre* David Sides 23 May Ian Holgate* Tony Middleton Pre June Rally Stu Le Lievre* Peter Billingham

* 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 2015 mowing roster is in the Member Section of the website.

MID-WEEK RUN, 18 MARCH 15 We had seventeen people turn up for this midweek run: Grant & Sue McRae, Brian & Nina Horsley, David Sides, Rob Le Lievre, Merv Halbisch, Pam & Ray Tarlinton, Chris Mooney, Geoff & Robyn Petts, Brian & Cheryl Hanson, Fay & Geoff Thomas and Julie Rockliff. There was a total of 10 vehicles, 5 vintage, 1 post vintage, 3 classic and 2 modern.

PLEASE JOIN US AFTER THE MAY GENERAL MEETING FOR SUPPER. LADIES – A PLATE PLEASE

Why do they lock petrol station toilets? Are they afraid someone will clean them?

The run was to the Uranquinty Bakery for afternoon tea. Prior to leaving the clubrooms, Brian Hanson gave us an informative outline regarding the Kapooka Bridge Project. The idea was to observe the extent of the earthworks at this stage on the way to Uranquinty. Thanks Brian. Ray T NEXT MIDWEEK RUN 22 APRIL

Prime Minister’s Wives Zara Holt, Bettina Gorton, Sonia McMahon, Margaret Whitlam, Tamara (Tamie) Fraser, Hazel Hawke, Anna (Annita) Keating, Janette Howard, Therese Rein

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Daniel Albone (12 September 1860 – 30 October 1906) was an English inventor, manufacturer and cyclist. He invented the first successful light farm tractor, and the Ivel Safety bicycle.[1] During the late 19th century, power on farms was provided mainly by Ivel Agricultural Motor 1902 horses. Steam-powered portable engines and self-propelled traction Power 6 kW (8.0 hp) engines had been introduced for agricultural work from about 1850, but the traction engines were too heavy for direct ploughing of the Weight 403 kg heavy soil found in Britain. In the 1890s, internal combustion engines Maximum 2540 kg (2.5 started to become more common, but these were stationary load tons) engines for belt-driven agricultural machinery. An oil-powered traction engine had been developed, by Hornsby-Ackroyd in 1897, Maximum 5 mph but like the steam-powered traction engines, this was very heavy at speed (8.0 km/h) 8600 kg (8.5 tons). 2900 cc (177 Albone conceived a light-weight petrol-powered general purpose Engine size cubic inches) agricultural vehicle. By November 1901 he had completed his tractor design, and filed for a patent on 15 February 1902. On 12 Cylinders 2 December 1902 he formed Ivel Agricultural Motors Limited. The Stroke 4 other directors were Selwyn Edge, Charles Jarrott, John Hewitt and Lord Willoughby. He called his machine the Ivel Agricultural Motor, the word 'tractor' did not come into common use until later.[4] Dan's "tractor" won silver medal at the Royal Agricultural Show, in 1903 and 1904; and in February 1904 an Ivel Agricultural Motor won a Gold Medal in the ChesterPloughing Match held at Waverton, this being the first occasion on which a competition of that kind had been open to mechanically propelled ploughs.[5] About 500 were built, and many were exported all over the world. The original engine was made by Payne & Co. of Coventry. After 1906, French Aster engines were used. Over time it became heavier and more powerful, but it failed to keep pace with its rivals. The company declined after 1910, and in 1920 it went into receivership. The assets were bought by United Motor Industries Limited. The Ivel Agricultural Motor was light, powerful and compact. It had one front wheel, with solid rubber tyre, and two large rear wheels like a modern tractor. The engine used water cooling, by evaporation. It had one forward and one reverse gear. A pulley wheel on the left hand side allowed it to be used as a stationary engine, driving a wide range of agricultural machinery. The 1903 sale price was £300. This article shamelessly stolen from Wikipedia. For further reading, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Albone

RESTRICTED ACCESS TO CLUB GROUNDS Due to increased activity in Morgan St, the club grounds need to be locked to reduce public access. There are now 2 padlocks on the chain at the main gates, one padlock for club members keyed the same as the club rooms, the second padlock for Wagga City Council access. Pedestrian access is still available over the foot bridge.

REMINDER

Cakes, slices & biscuits are needed for the June Rally

I decided to make my password "incorrect" because if I type it in wrong, my computer will remind me, "Your password is incorrect." WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC—THE FAMILY CLUB

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LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE Time to create our own laughter. This photo was taken at Canowindra Motors. John Snedden is looking down upon members who are checking out a shed full of Holdens. What is he thinking or about to say? Entries to Ed please.

Samples: “Go Ford and multiply”, “If only we could harness that enthusiasm” MODERN RUN TO ORANGE Friday 20 March We left from the Holgate's house just after 1:00pm and drove to Canowindra, collecting the Fosters and Deacons at Wallendbeen and coffee at Cowra. Dinner was a Chinese banquet at the local golf club. Saturday 21 March After Saturday morning breakfast at a local pub, we visited the Holden dealership and viewed his collection of GMH products plus a Ford. Others visited the pre-historic fossilised fish museum. Next, we headed to Manildra for lunch at the pub followed by an afternoon at the Manildra historic picture theatre viewing a series of old news reels, then an opportunity to purchase old movie posters from the attached shop. Late afternoon, we proceeded to Orange, staying at the West End Motor Lodge. Dinner was with the Orange vintage car club at their clubrooms, an old school building. Sunday 22 March After breakfast at the motel, we departed Orange at 9:00am for Molong to visit a junk or collectables yard, then to John Lee’s collection of Buicks in Molong, followed by the tractor collection of Brian and Norm McKenzie. After checking out the tractors we returned to Molong for lunch then headed home or elsewhere. Those attending were: John S, Sue & Craig K, Pam & Ray T, Chris & Pete B, Rob & Stu L, Cheryl & Brian H, Chris & Ian H, Colleen & Gerald R, Ruth & Doug F, Betty & Kevin D, Mick B, Merv H, Bob M, A special thanks to Bob for organising this run which was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants. Rumour has it that Bob is already working on his next run. Stay tuned. See two pages of photos, this edition of Reflection. Ed.

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Wouldn’t the RBT like this guy

Contributed by Ian Humphrys

Studebakers were in town for Easter with a public display at Bolton Park on Saturday morning. Ed’s favourite bottom right, a 1929 straight eight would motor along very nicely.

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CLUB RUN TO ORANGE, 20-22 March, 2015 ♦

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President Rob makes his escape from the Molong Junk Yard. Pub breakfast at Canowindra Holdens at Canowindra Motors Accommodation at Canowindra One of the many Buicks in John Lee’s collection of Buicks under restoration Members ready to depart the Orange accommodation

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ORANGE Continued. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Tractors and more tractors Farm art The Ivel, the worlds oldest tractor. The Maslin method of 90 degree parking. Not just tractors, but also stationary engines Pre-dinner chat at the Orange Vintage Car Club

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NATIONAL DRIVER LICENCE CLASSES National Driver Licence Classes were discussed at the April General Meeting, particularly with regard to the permitted GVM of a vehicle/trailer combination under a Class C licence. The meeting decided that the RMS document be included in Reflection. I have included Rider (R), Car (C), and Light Rigid (LR) only. The full June 2014 document is available from the RMS. Ed.

10 Facts About You:

LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE

1. You're reading this now. 2. You're realising that this is a stupid fact. 4. You didn't notice I skipped number 3. 5. You're checking now. 6. You're smiling. 7. You're still reading this even though it is stupid. 9. You didn't realise I skipped number 8. 10.You're checking again and smiling because you fell for it again. 11. You're enjoying this. 12. You didn't realise I said 10 facts not 12.

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asks a young engineer fresh out of Uni, "And what starting salary are you looking for?" The engineer replies, "In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer inquires, "Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a GT Falcon?" The engineer sits up straight and says, "Wow! Are you kidding?" The interviewer replies, "Yeah, but you started it."

APOLOGY Ed sincerely apologises for blindly accepting MS Word spell check which recommended that I change Geffrey to Geoffrey. Future Editors please note.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

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MID WEEK RUN Leave Clubrooms at 1.30pm and arvo tea somewhere ANZAC DAY Members can use their military vehicles for street parades Rodney B and Peter F ROB’S SOCIAL DAY AT THE CLUIBROOMS start at 9.00am ORANGE PRE 1931 RALLY Leave Thursday morning at 9.00am from the Holgate’s. Bring Morning tea to have at Wallendbeen and travel on to Cowra for lunch, maybe at the Rose Café, then on to Orange. Chris Ian H, Janelle Wayne C, Merv & Bob, Julie John R, Colleen Gerald R, Pam Ray T ,Peter M, Val Peter F, Brian Cheryl H, Kevin Betty D are starters. Should be a great weekend GENERAL MEETTING AT CLUBROOMS AT 7.30pm Please bring a special plate for supper. This will be our BIGGEST MORNING TEA NIGHT WILLANS HILL SCHOOLTRANSPORT DAY More information to come after further contact with the school MID WEEK RUN Leave Clubrooms at 1.30pm and arvo tea somewhere

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RUN OVER TO BETTY & KEVIN DEACON’S THEN ON TO DAVID CAMPBELL’S AT 2 2 TARCUTTA The plan is to leave the clubrooms at 9.00am, bring morning tea to have on the road maybe at the Pollie Bridge, then travel on to the Deacon’s place, check out the projects, then lunch at the Deacons - you bring your meat and the Deacons will supply the salad. I NEED TO KNOW WHO IS GOING. Then travel to David Campbell’s place at Tarcutta and check out his projects and have arvo tea in Tarcutta. Should be home by approx. 4.30 or so. Bring morning tea, meat for BBQ and arvo tea

POINT SCORE

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BONUS POINTS

Sunday 12th April 2015

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.

Coming Events — Events Calendar

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JUNE RALLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON DRIVE Leave clubrooms at 1.00pm and bring arvo tea

Friday Saturday Sunday 5th 6th 7th June 2015

Sunday 21st June 2015

MODEL A FORD RALLY IN YOUNG

4th to the 7th September 2015

ECHUCA SWAP Held in Rotary Park WAGGA SWAP Need names for the gate roster to help out the CHACA Club COOTAMUNDRA SWAP AT SHOWGROUND SHEPPARTON SWAP AT THE SHOWGROUND

Saturday 18th April 2015

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Sunday 6th September

Sunday 13th September 2015

SWAP MEETINGS

BEECHWORTH DRIVE BACK IN TIME Vehicles must be over 25 years old

GENERAL MOTORS DAY AT THE PANTHERS FOOTBALL CLUB Gates open at 8.00am

Sunday 26th April

2nd and 3rd May 1025

HUNTER VALLY STEAMFEST Held in Maitland They hope to have on display over 600 vehicles

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HAULING THE HUME Run for the truckies in the club. Drive from Sydney to Yass. Mick B and Peter M are starters

Saturday 11th April 2015

EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST

WORKING BEE AT CLUBROOMS THEN OUT TO DOWNSIDE TO GET READY FOR THE JUNE RALLY

Sunday 31st May 2015

RESTORATION RUN NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Start from Clubrooms at 10.00am with morning tea. Places to visit are John R, Malcom Nixon, Laurie Taylor, Chris Mooney, Geffrey Holgate, and Riverina Jet Cut. Bring or purchase your lunch to have in a park, maybe Collins Park. ROB’S SOCIAL DAY AT THE CLUIBROOMS Starts at 9.00am

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Wednesday 27th May 2015

Sunday 17th May 2015 THE DATE HAS CHANGED FROM THE 10th

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