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Volume 55 No 2 February 2018

Patron Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of Western Australia

Celebrating our 60th year of classic motoring in Western Australia !

Next Club Meeting 8pm—February 22, 2018

Speaker—Updated: Special info session on new shedDon’t forget that the fine weather barbecue before the

club meeting are on again—6pm.

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February 20 Mustang Section run South Eastern coffee Group gathering Military Section meeting 21 Parts Shed Open 22 BBQ Before VCC General Meeting

Studebaker Section meeting VCC General Meeting

25 Albany Branch event 28 Peel Branch morning tea run Secret Harbour March5 Club 60th anniversary Display —see notice Veteran Section meeting Studebaker Section meeting 6 York Branch meeting South Eastern coffee group run 7 Eastern Goldfields Branch meeting Parts Shed open 8 VCC Management committee meeting 89/10 Katanning & Districts Branch display 11 Autumn Rally—entry form in this issue Busselton Branch meeting Esperance Branch meeting 12 Post Vintage Section meeting 13 Mustang Section run Vintage Section meeting 14 Mid Week Run Parts Shed open 15/25 National 1 & 2 cylinder rally Victoria 17 Mandurah CrabFest—Peel Branch 18 Classic Car Show, Ascot racecourse Peel Branch meeting Warren Blackwood Branch meeting Collie Branch meeting 20 South Eastern coffee group run Military Section meeting 21 Parts Shed open 22 Club Barbecue prior to General Meeting Humber Rootes Group Section meeting

VCC General Club meeting24 Brookton Old Time Motor Show SW British Auto Classic, Bunbury 25 Albany event Military Section run ANZAC day 28 Parts Shed open

March30-April 2 Easter—Albany Rally —entry form in this issue

See the club website for information on or alterations on events: www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au The Parts Shed at the Club, 265 Hale Road, Wattle Grove is open on Wednesday until midday. Parts are only available to members of the VCCWA

Disclaimer:The opinions expressed in Early Auto are those of our correspondents and the Editor, Committee and members of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) do not necessarily agree with or endorse them.

Early Auto in full colour can be seen on the Club’s website

www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au

Early Auto February 2018

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President’s Diary I have been reading a lot of magazines from like-minded clubs as ours from around the country and its amazing how many similar issues that we all face. One that sticks out is the chal-lenge of asbestos being a real chal-lenge when importing vehicles, even

when they are returning from overseas rallies. Many hor-ror stories have been told of cars not being allowed back into the country until they can be certified as 100% asbes-tos free, leading to very costly remediation work. This is not only for brakes but also can include head gaskets, manifolds etc…one to be aware of! These magazines are really interesting and are often to sent to Editor Geoff, let him know if you would like to be included in the distribution list. I mentioned in last months EA that we are enjoying our 60th year this year. One of our most important events is the club display at Hyde Park Fair on Monday 5th of March. This is a fabulous day with lots of wonderful at-

tractions at the Fair to keep all ages interested. We have lots of cars in the club that we don’t see often so I am hoping that we see huge numbers there, really showing the public the diversity of the cars in our club. I’m plan-ning to get both of my cars there and I would strongly en-courage members to support this great event – see the information contained in this EA. Last month I along with around 70 other entrants enjoyed the Busselton rally – congratulations to the or-ganisers, it was a fabulous event in a beautiful part of our state. I along with the Branch Chair Stuart took some wrong turns but it did not matter as it was a great day out. As I write the Restoration shed is nearing comple-tion, a wonderful addition to the preservation of vehicles in this state. This facility will include an improved wood-work facility, panel beating areas and hoist facilities. I expect it to be opening next month so keep your eyes open to come and be part of this exciting development. I hope that the year has started well for you all and I look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon (hopefully the Hyde Park display)

President Tony

Classic Car Show Sun 18th March 2018.Register now and save the date .

Ascot Race Course Belmont

It’s on again at the new location ,Ascot Race Course ,Belmont . Register now by contacting me on 93642474 or email me at [email protected] . This year they say they have streamlined the event to make it bigger and better than last year and there will be more food vans , entertainment and also a better sound system . Our Club , the VCCWA will be located in the same spot as last year …. in the south end of the grassed area of the car park .The Club’s Marquee will be set up with a large table for your convenience ,however, we ask you to BYO chairs …….Directions will be mailed to you with your passes... Gates open from 8.00 am. to 9.00 am …. Finish 4.00 pm. (.no pass ,no entry )

Last year I was allocated 70 passes and I handed out those 70 passes. Then I had to turn people away. However for some reason 11 cars failed to turn up .I really could have used those passes ! .If you take a pass please make the effort to attend the show or let me know ahead of time as I may then reallocate the passes.

This is a great fun day to show off your “pride and joy” (no, not your wife ) ,with lots of cars and club dis-plays to see . It’s shaping up to be better than last year. You are welcome to BYO food and drinks. Our club will be suppling cold water and I understand that there will be a variety of food outlets available on the ground for your convenience. This is your Car Club…….. so please support it .

Coordinator Roger Bell 93642474 or email me at [email protected]

February 2018 Early Auto

A late afternoon run on Sunday January 21st to Denmark for fish and chips on the river bank was enjoyed by a small group of

nine members. For those that went, it proved to be a re-laxing and different conclusion to a busy weekend. It was pleasing to see the number of young local family groups entertaining themselves in the park, many of whom also took time out to enjoy their evening meal outdoors.

A couple of events held earlier in the month will be history by now – the Cars and Coffee at Robinson on February 10th and the Gnowangerup Fair on February 17th- and then there is the shed open day and busy bee at the club on Saturday February 24th. If you have some time to spare, your effort to attend to some of the outstanding mainte-nance items will be appreciated.

On Saturday March 3rd, the Mount Barker Police Station Museum will hold a centenary celebration and have asked for several of our cars relevant to the era to be involved. Members are welcome to take their cars for a drive to Mount Barker on the day even though they may not be part of the exhibition.

A modified version of the entry form for the Albany Easter Rally is included for members who intend participating in

this year’s event. If you have used the earlier version for your application, there is no need to re-submit. The main difference is the inclusion of details for the vehicle display on the Saturday morning which is more for your informa-tion than anything else. As advised previously, our usual venue is no longer available so Jenny Sinclair and Newton Powell have made arrangements to secure the use of the car park adjacent to the Albany Entertainment Centre on Princess Royal Drive. There is ample bitumen hardstand for parking and the location is in close proximity to cafés, coffee shops and the foreshore which makes it an ideal and convenient setting. The town centre is also easily ac-cessed using the overpass footbridge for those who want to venture further afield. You should now be thinking to confirm your entry and book accommodation to ensure you get your preferred lodgings.

The next event to look forward to is the Cranbrook Show on Saturday March 24th. This is an excellent example of locals banding together to provide a community event where everyone is welcome. If you haven’t been before you should make the effort as you can be guaranteed a really good day’s entertainment and it’s a chance to take the car for a longer drive into the country. You will be pleased to know there is no entry fee – so let’s get out there and give them plenty of cars to look over.

That’s about it for this month.

Graham Wright mailto:[email protected]

Collie Capers

There was larger than expected turn out of members at the January meeting which was very pleasing, after the meeting members went out to the Harris River Winery for lunch. At our next monthly meeting

18th February will be a Fire Extinguisher inspection, this a free service to our members. Following the meeting will be an evening BBQ. Some members have expressed interest in going to The Brookton Old Time Motor show which will be on the

24th March contact Mike McLennan for more details ph 97344 172. Another event coming up in April is Lights on the to be held at Talbots Farm in Brunswick Junction con-tact John Piava for more details on 0418 931 285. Also in April is a 5 day run to Merredin members from other clubs are welcome to accompany our club on the run contact Wayne on 0408 477 472 for details.

Thanks to George Timms for building and erecting the flag pole, we just need to come up with a design for a club flag.

That’s all for this month.Anne and Wayne

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IT’S ON AGAIN!PILGRIMAGE TO PERKOLILLI IN 2019

After vowing “never again” to run another Lake Perkolilli Festival of Speed and then being asked constantly about when we’ll be heading to the claypan again, we have decided to partner with vintage motorcycle enthusi-asts Greg Eastwood and Nic Montagu to have another pil-grimage to Perko. So pencil in these dates: 12 to 15 September 2019. Yes, that is 2019 which gives you enough time to make a Perko racer if you don’t have one already.The format will be the same as the successful/unsuccessful (depends how you like at it) 2014 Centenary of Speed which was held before the Veteran Rally. There will be a couple of days of track testing to whip up the dust and then a two day festival of events. For those who remember the weather back in 2014, the Festival of Speed is scheduled for September so that we can hopefully avoid the electrical storms, rain and gen-eral mayhem of October 2014 which has recurred every year since. September looks like a better month if recent years are anything to go by - slightly less rain, humidity and heat. The ingredients which made the 2014 event so good will be made even better. Mick Rust has committed to a new and bigger Kalgoorlie Motor Works workshops and car fixing set-up on the clay pan. The Oxwells have com-mitted to providing their expertise to work our way through the competition side of things. Already, many stalwarts of Perkos past have said they’ll be bringing cars and supporting the event. In the first hour after it was decided to go again there were al-ready nine cars pledged to make it to the claypan. The event is open to pre-war cars and immediate post-war cars by invitation if they look like pre-war models (MG TCs and the like). The spirit of Lake Perkolilli was stripped-for-racing road cars and rustic specials but all pre-war cars are welcome. It’s not for Pebble Beach con-course cars which can’t get off the beaten track but if you want to camp in the bush, get you and your car covered in dust and have a hell of a lot of fun then Perko is the place. We’ll have more news as things take shape.Take a look at the book Red Dust Racers,

www.motoringpast.com.au for inspiration on the cars and bikes of Perkolilli. The Parts Shed has a heap of chassis which would make ideal speedsters for Perkolilli. Perko is not about the fastest or flashiest car but it’s all about hav-ing fun and re-living the great days when smoke, small and clatter combined with red dust in the outback.

Graeme Cocks

Ted Mumme from Darwin built his Ford T Speedster for the last Perko event in 2014 and trailered it down from the NT.

Rod Vogel’s superb Chevrolet Speedster made its debut at Perko in 2014.

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York Motor Museum Update As reported in last month’s Early Auto, York Motor

Museum has been purchased by a regional community group, the Avon Valley Motor Museum Association. Mem-bers are from York, Northam and Toodyay. The $625,000 purchase was made possible by a Royalties for Regions grant of $200,000, Shire of York providing $18,000 per year for three years and a Bendigo Bank grant of $10,000.

There has also been great community support with individual donations of up to $10,000 being received. Museum income and continued community support will pay the loan balance over the next few years.

Museum founder Peter Briggs will leave his vehi-cle collection in place for the foreseeable future. In addi-tion, negotiations to house part of the Markham collection in York are well under way.

Since taking over Museum operations on 21st. December, opening times have been extended two hours, and the Motor Museum is now open every day from 9am. to 4 pm. This has resulted in greater visitor numbers for the first month’s operation under AVMMA . We have an increase of over 50% for the same period last year, Mu-seum Manager John Bullock reported. Numbers have risen from 560 to 869.

VCC members are encouraged to visit York Motor Museum to see the recent improvements made, due to the hard work of former curator Graeme Cocks, and the fur-ther innovations being put in place by the new owners!

Future plans include offering visiting car clubs an overnight package in York, which includes a social func-tion at the Motor Museum. John would welcome any ideas in this regard. Please contact him on [email protected]

Opposite from top to bottom: 1. Ross Ainsworth and John Bullock (Museum Man-

ager) outside YMM on new year’s day.2. Julian Krieg, Brian Johns, Ross Ainsworth, John

Bullock, Guy Lehmann, Gary Byfield.( All Avon Val-ley Motor Museum Association members) Celebrat-ing taking over ownership of York Motor Museum on behalf of the community.

3. John Bullock, Gary Byfield David Wallace (York Shire President) Julian Krieg, Guy Lehmann, Ross Ainsworth Brian Johns. Receiving cheque for $18000 from Shire of York.

4. John Bullock with Museum Visitors.

Ross Ainsworth. Secretary, Avon Valley Motor Museum Association.


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This Autumn Rally has three optional runs, which can be combined in anyway that is best suited to your liking. Those wishing to do the second leg only are free to do so, but are encouraged to be at the Motor Museum for morning tea where Run Sheets for the second leg will be distrib-uted. · First Run approx., 30 km is from the Club Rooms to Whiteman Park Motor Museum. Be at the club rooms by 8:45 for a 9:30 start.

· Second Run (A) approx., 40 km. Whiteman Park Motor Museum to Whiteman Park Motor Museum. Start will be after morning tea at approx. 11:15, but start when you like.

OR Second Run (B) approx. 30 km. Whiteman Park Motor Museum to Whiteman Park Motor Museum suited to Veterans avoiding traffic, as much. as possible. Start will be after morning tea at approx., 11:15, but start when you like.

(Maps on display at Morning Tea)

.Morning Tea provided by the Vintage Section will be at Whiteman Park Motor Museum starting at 10:30Lunch provided by YOU will commence 12:45 – 1:00 pm.

(You should have time to stop if you find something you would like to see or eat, but cut your run short and make your way back to Whiteman Park Motor Museum if you feel that you cannot make Lunch on time)

Things to bring: CHAIRS, CUP or MUG, LUNCH and a PENCIL OR BIRO

Trailer Parking from 9:30 at Whitman Park Motor Museum (Car Park 11)

Our Head of Parking (Mauri McGregor) will direct you to the area to unload and park your trailer.



Busselton Briefs

As you would have all previ-ously read in these notes, our annual January Rally was held over the Australia Day week-end. We had over 70 nominations, (another great result), and we managed to organise a perfect day for the rally. Not too hot and not too cold. Entrants met at our club rooms and our parking attendants man-aged to squeeze most of the cars in to our parking area. With the brief-ing over, cars made their way to the starting blocks in an orderly fashion. It was a very pleasant drive out and eventually we made our way to Wonky Windmill farm for a morning tea break. From there we trav-elled back to the club rooms for lunch. A very pleasant drive and some interesting scenery were enjoyed by all who made the distance. There was also a cryptic quiz to complete over the sections where you weren’t required to look for clues. John Hume had the most correct answers for this quiz. 1st entry received was won by Alan Griffiths. In the Veteran and Vintage section, Winners were Kevin Cochrane (right with co-rally director Russell Chinnery) and Navigator Jacob Coch-rane. Second place went to Glen and Lyn Johnson and Third to Ken and Bev Harrington. In the most nominated section of post vintage it was split into two groups, 1930 to 1960 group was won by Ron Hollands with Brian Hehir (seen at right) as navigator. Second place went to Darren Hunter and navi-gator and third went to Graeme and Chris Rowe. In the 1961 to 1993 group the winners were Mitch and Jo Craig. Second place went to Rob Van Leeu-win with J Van Leeuwin as navigator and third went to Robert and Jean Cook. In the Modern/invitation section the winner was Gay McGregor. The Motorcycle section was won by Peter Whiteside.

The outright winner of the rally was Mitch and Jo Craig. (left with co-rally director Tony Griffiths) The Best local was presented with the J J Archibald trophy and was won by Rob and J Van Leeuwin. Congratulations to all winners and also to all participants for the enthu-siasm and joviality shown during the

weekend’s events. The show and shine held on Sunday was well at-tended and viewed by many of the visitors and locals in Busselton and many positive comments were expressed. See photos.

Club President Tony Hume (right with Busselton chair-man Stuart Pearson) also thanked all involved in the Rally and re-minded all that this year is the 60th

year of the VCC of W.A. Our rally directors, Tony

and Helen Griffiths and Russell and Joy Chinnery thanked every-

one for their attendance and especially thanked all the helpers who manned check points, parking attendants and breakdown trailer driver. They also thanked everyone involved with the meet and greet on Friday night, the dinner on Saturday night and the morning tea on Sunday morning.

Our cruise ship visit scheduled for the 27th was unable to unload due to inclement weather, but we have plenty more visits to show our cars to coming up.

We welcome new members to our branch. Lloyd Bickerton from Eaton, Mike Pedritti from Stratham, Scott Baney from Margaret River and Gregory Smith from Busselton. We hope to see you at more meetings and join us on our monthly runs. If meetings are not your thing then just join us at about 10.30am on the second Sunday and enjoy a cuppa and hopefully a run to somewhere close for lunch. You are also welcome to join our mid-week runs and of course any event mentioned in our events calendar.

Congratulations also go to two of our members for receiving awards on Austra-lia day. Beryl Sutton was the recipient of the award for Citizen of the Year for Busselton and Neville Tanner (right) was awarded Citi-zen of the Year in Nannup. Congratulations to both of you. COMING EVENTS 21st is a visit to Ellenvale aged care facility. Names to Bails please. 10am to noon. 24th is another cruise ship visit. The M V Europa will call in to Busselton. 9.00 am at the club rooms. 1st March is our mid-week run. Meet at Ro-tary Park for 9.30 departure. 4th march is the Metricup Ute muster at the Beer Farm. 11th is our next general meeting. 11th is also a display at the Busselton butter factory museum for their major open day. 10/11th is the Indian Harley club annual two day rally. 14th March is our annual visit to William Carey Court. 9.30am to 11.30am. 21st is the next cruise ship. The Golden Princess is on a 13 day journey so passengers will need a stretch of their legs by Busselton.

Cheers until next month. Bails.

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MINUTES Of the General Meeting of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc.) held at the Club Rooms, 265 Hale Rd, Wattle Grove on

25th January 2018 at 8pm.

Attendance: President Tony Hume (Chair) and members as per the atten-dance book.

Apologies – as listed in the attendance book.

60th Year of the Club: President Tony Hume opened the meeting by advising that this was the first meeting in the 60th

year of the club. One member present in Kelvin Pepper is a foundation member who attended the first meeting in 1958.

Presidents Trophy for 2017: President Tony Hume presented the Presidents Trophy for 2017 to Treasurer John Hey-don for his outstanding work in solving complex GST issues that resulted in refunds to the club.

Confirmation of minutes for the No-vember 2017 General Meeting as printed in the December edition of Early Auto. Moved Geoff Moor / seconded Phil Stockdale CARRIED

Business arising from the previous minutes - Nil

Correspondence inwards and out-wards: Letter sent to Australian Historic Vehicle Interest Group re luxury tax ex-emption on cars over 30 years old. Thank you email to Marie Dumitro re hall decorations. Email to Shire re trees we can plant…..Shire has contacted AK…waiting on email CMC December meeting minutes New club constitution approved by Government. Various minutes from Branches/Sections Various accounts to Treasurer Various membership renewals and returned newsletters to Membership Registrar Various advertisements and ex-change newsletters to the Editor

Correspondence inwards accepted, and outwards endorsed. Moved Chris Rogers/seconded L Metcalf CARRIED.

Business Arising from the Corre-spondence:

1. Matters passed to the Manage-ment Committee for attention.

Treasurer’s Report:John Heydon spoke on the current ac-counts which were displayed on a board. John advised that he had transferred matured term deposits of $200,000 into the Building Fund. Once the Restora-tion/Spares facility is finished, surplus funds will be place back on investment. Member subscriptions for the year to date are some $14,000 greater than last year, however this is partly offset with the extra cost of Early Auto. Moved John Heydon / seconded Marie Dumitro that the report as displayed be received CARRIED

New Members: New members since the last meeting are as follows:

Michael Cordina – Bassendean: 1941 Packard 110 Sedan Ross & Ellen Parrick – Beverley: 59/60 Humber S/Snipe Series 2 Laurie & Veronica Rive – Bullsbrook: 1939 Morris E Series Saloon Shane & Leah Gurney – Lower Chitter-ing: 1953 Holden 50-2106 Utility Brian Gurney & Elaine Davidson – Ex-mouth: 1946 Plymouth Coupe Darin & Lijian Menna – Cardup: 1959 Chevy Belair Luke & Carolien Skender – Carnarvon: 1970 Ford Fairmont Sedan Lloyd & Jenny Bickerton – Eaton: 1937 Morris 8 Series 1 - 2 door Gregory & Natalie Smith – Bussel-ton1976 Holden Monaro Sedan Sam Di Nucci – Tuart Hill: 1935 Oldsmo-bile F-35 Sedan Scott Schluter - Shoalwater: 1973 Hol-den Monaro Sedan1980 Holden Panel Van Steven Szabo – Albany: 1986 Saab 900 Coupe1986 Daihatsu Charade Hatch Christopher & Jacqui McIntosh – Lower Chittering: 1974 Honda CB350F Solo M/C Robert & Gloria Watson – South Perth: 1969 Ford Shelby Coupe, 1972 Jaguar V12 E Type Coupe Brian & Dianne Hall – Albany: 1928 Chevrolet AB Series Roadster Rob Townsend – Collie: 1974 Datsun 260Z Coupe Joseph & Tracey Cowan – Bunbury: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe Alan Sweeney – Helena Valley: 1974 Holden Torana Sedan Jose Freitas – Medina: 1929 Austin Seven Convertible Craig & Vasantha Peters – Mandurah: 1990 VW Golf GT Hatch, 1985 Nissan

Skyline Coupe, 1986 Mercedes 300 SE Sedan

Alex Fissioli – Cunderdin: 1929 Chev 6 Ute Douglas Clarke – Mundaring: 1928 Chevrolet AB Tourer Gary & Jan Anderson =- North Yun-derup: 1949 Ford Prefect (Aust) Upright Debra & Barry Panizza – Albany: 1959 Bentley Sport James & Tania Smith – Woodvale: 1928 Rugby Ute, 1928 Rugby Ute, 1926 Morris Cowley Sedan Peter & Pamela Kenyon – Kalamunda: 1939 Silver Streak Geoffrey & Marlene Winton – Mandurah: 1967 MG Convertible Andrew & Annette Beale – Oakford: 1969 Chev Camaro Coupe, 1977 Hol-den Torana Coupe, 1970 Holden HG Ute Clinton & Katrina Wilson – Barrabup: 1982 Holden Statesman Sedan Garry Campbell – High Wycombe: 1962 Buick Special Sedan Robert & Cecile Maddams – Boyup Brook: 1971 Ford XY GT Sedan, 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible, 1978 Ford SC Cobra Coupe Ian O’Brien – Busselton: 1978 Corvette Coupe Paul & Anne Conti – Gidgegannup: 1928 Durant Rugby Roadster Jim & Vene Fitzgerald – Bicton: 1968 Holden HK Premier Sedan Hazel & John Plummer – Busselton: 1978 Holden Statesman Sedan Ron Carpenter – Banjup: 1953 Willys CJ3A UTE Colin Pidala – Carnarvon: 1957 Chev Belair Sedan Corinne Pidala – Ellenbrook: Holden Gemini Sedan Barry & Lynne Bettens – Herne Hill: 1970 Holden HG Premier Sedan, 1966 Buick Le Sabre Coupe Jillian Philp – Palmyra: 1963 Studebaker Lark Sedan Eric & Kerry Martin – Collie: 1952 Austin Sheer Line Sedan

Moved Aileen Stockdale / seconded Kel-vin Pepper the persons listed be ac-cepted as members. CARRIED

Club host Stefan Dumitro introduced new members attending their first meet-ing: James Smith: 1928 Rugby and 1926 Morris Cowley Francis Hannan: 1926 Lancia lambda Torpedo President Tony welcomed these new members to the club. Section, Branch and Other Reports:


Veteran: Linton Sharp advised that Ray Selley has been granted the Section Clubman of the Year for 2017. Six mem-bers attended the Tomato Lake event while a mid-week run is planned for the coming week. The Perth Armadale run is being planned while Alex Selley has lo-cated an engine in Europe for the Section Brohot but the owner requires other rare veteran parts as part of a swap arrange-ment. Vintage: Nil Post Vintage: Trevor Hooper advised that the Tomato lake event went well with a wide variety of vehicles attending. Third Sunday run has been changed to 11th

February. Rocker Cover racing is being planned. Military: Nil Model T: Nil Mustang & Shelby: Roger Bell advised that on February 11th a Fremantle run is planned followed by 22nd February a run to a Fremantle restaurant and then on 4th

March is the Mustang Owners Round-up. Humber Rootes Group: Darryl Fergu-son advised that Sunday 11th February is a run to Mandurah followed by the club Hyde Park display. Studebaker Section: Nil Parts Shed: Trevor Hooper advised that engines are being sorted and racking is being installed in the new shed. A gen-eral clean-up is under-way and two bins of scrap steel have been filled while a third bin has been delivered for filling. Partitions within the new shed are cur-rently being installed. Chassis stock has been numbered and an add placed in Early Auto to try and identify each unit. The T Ford has been sold while a re-placement car trailer has been pur-chased. Vehicle Registrar: Dave Reid advised that from June 2018, the Dept. Of Trans-port will be changing the arrangements for first time vehicle inspections. Trans-port will go to tender for vehicle examin-ers and current club examiners may ap-ply. Examiners will need to have an ap-proved workshop and charge the Trans-port inspection fee. Dave also advised that from June 2018, GST will be charged on all imports Membership Registrar: NilLibrary: NilProperty Report: Lyle Metcalf advised that he was looking at wheel chair access to the club and what changes may be needed. A leak in the library roof has bee fixed while a tree near the roof has been trimmed. Lyle advised that warden Mar-tha is having trouble with club room ten-ants using the BBQ but not cleaning after use. Martha to now report each case so that it can be followed up. Merchandise: Ian Baxter outlined mer-

chandise avail-able and cur-rently has ladies shirts for $20. Early Auto: Geoff Moor thanked members for articles he has received for Early Auto and would like this to continue. Must have items for EA in by 1st of month. Events Coordi-nator: Geoff Moor advised: On 11th February there are several events on the same day and Geoff en-couraged event organisers to review the club calendar of events and to try, where possible, to prevent this happening. 18th February: Northam Swap meet. 5th March: Hyde Park 60th Anniversary display 11th March Autumn rally 18th March: Ascot CMC Display 1st April: Albany Easter rally End August: York rally…need an organ-iser (Geoff will assist in setup). York Branch will also have their Motor Show on that week-end.

General Events Calendar: (Events as listed on the Club website) Events are listed in order to meet requirements of the Dept of Transport re concessionally licensed vehicles.

January 2018: 25 VCC General meeting/ BBQ be-fore meeting Humber Rootes meeting 26-28 Busselton Rally 28 Albany event 31 Parts shed

February 2018 4 Katanning & Districts Branch meeting 5 Veteran Section meeting Studebaker Section meeting 6 York Branch meeting South East coffee group 7 Eastern Goldfields Branch meet-ing Parts shed 8 VCC Executive Management meeting 11 Busselton Branch meeting Esper-ance Branch meeting Mustang Breakfast run

Valentine’s Day rally – Peel Branch 12 Post Vintage meeting 13 Vintage meeting 14 Parts shed 17 Gnowangerup Fair…Katanning Branch 18 Northam Swap meet Warren Blackwood Branch meet-ing Collie Branch meeting 20 Mustang Section Dinner run. South Eastern coffee run Military meeting 21 Parts shed 22 VCC General Meeting/BBQ before Humber Rootes Section meeting 25 Albany event 28 Peel Branch morning tea 28 Parts shed

General Business:

60 Year Celebrations: Tony Hume ad-vised that a small committee has been formed to look at ideas to show case the club. Members to be advise as planning develops. Tony encour-aged members to make suggestions.

Fire engine: Greg Ricket advised that Adventure World is looking for some-one to assist in the restoration of a 1923 Dennis fire engine. Marie Dumi-tro advised that there is a restoration group who specifically deal with fire engines. Greg to follow through on this.

Bits & Pieces: Nil

The raffle was won by John Heydon

Meeting closed at 9 10 pm.




Hello once again from the Peel Branch

January is usually a quiet month for us as the weather is normally too hot. This month however has been just the opposite with much happening On a

very sad note around 15 cars and members farewelled much love member Bernie Robinson. Bernie passed away New Years eve and his funeral was on Saturday January 6th He and his big Plymouth Belvedere will certainly be missed on our outings. Sincere condo-lences to Helen and family.

Now for our only planned run for the month on the 11th and this was a Breakfast Run at a park in Aus-tin Grove. Forty Six people turned up for a pancake breakfast The local Maccas lost out big time The opin-ion of the brekkie revellers is that we should do runs like this more often. I missed out as I was greeting visitors from the U.S.A.

January 14th saw a group of us travel to Yar-loop to lend our support for the local Fire Fighting Service. The very hot 40 deg day put a damper on our enthusiasm. Actually the day was very similar to the day the town was raised 2 years ago. Hot, low humid-ity and north easterly winds. I chatted to a couple of old school mate that still live in the area and they say that there is a slow recovery taking place with several new homes being constructed

Sunday 21st was our meeting with a healthy attendance and 3 more new members.

On Australia day a convoy of 6 cars travelled to Busselton to join in their fantastic Rally.

Kerry and I arrived earlier as we were already in Australind. The comradery of the Busselton Branch is absolute tops, The Dinner and the venue were great and a huge thankyou to Tony and Helen Griffiths for a top Rally. As Arnold Swatchhimsniger would say “We will be back”.

Our next run is the Valentines Day Run. More on this next month.

On February 28th we are having a morning tea run to Secret Harbour Golf Course. Meet at Golden Bay 9.30 am for a 9.45 am departure.

There has been no request as yet from the or-ganisers of Crab Fest as to whether they require cars for a display.

March 18th Peel Branch Meeting Golden Bay Club Rooms.

March 25th Dennis McGavigan is organising a short overnight run that will suit older and slower cars. The plan is to meet at Ravenswood at 9.00am for a 9.30 start travel to Waroona for morning tea (BYO) Then on to Australind for lunch. After lunch make your way up to Preston Beach where it is planned to stay at Footprints Resort for the night For those wish-ing to stay Footprints Phone # is 97391111 and the lady to ask for is Bridgett

Bill Brown is planning on travelling to Albany for the Easter Rally on the March 31st. Anyone wish-ing to join Bill please call him on 95378051 or 0428376650

Take care, stay safe

Warren Blackwood’s

Doings There was no meeting of the Warren District Car Club in January due to the large num-ber of members who ran away to sea. Twenty one of us had signed on for a cruise from Fremantle to Albany and return over four nights from January 21st to 24th. The MV Astor is a pretty ship and is obviously well looked after judging from the acres of gleaming varnish and clean white paint. Despite some heavy weather from time to time everyone enjoyed themselves immensely after finding their sea legs. So we all relaxed into a routine of eating, drinking, a little light exercise and plenty of enter-tainment that included a visit to the Bridge for an interest-ing chat with the captain.

Coming Events:

Saturday 17th February The February Monthly Meeting will be held at Boyup Brook Country Music Festival. Anyone wishing to take part in the

annual Ute and Truck muster (cars are included) please be at the event by 09:00 to register at the Old Railway Station. After the parade we will meet for lunch, BYO everything, at approx. 13:00 at the Rotunda in Sandakan Park, opposite the Museum. After lunch we will hold the February monthly meeting at approx. 14:00.

Sunday 4th March: The Augusta River Festival, would like cars to display at this event, cars need to be on display from 08:00 until 15:00, to book your spot contact David Savage on 9777 2903 or 0487802768.

Saturday 24th March: Brookton Old Time Motor Show with this year's theme Best of British for more info enter the following in your browser: http://www.otms.org.au/

Those proposing to go, names and numbers please to Alan Duns at the next meeting, there will be camping available overnight but we will need to book space as Alan Roberts is proposing to incorporate it into the next Truck Trek.


Peel Branch (photos at left) Mandurah Bridge opening saw Peel members John Bosich ( left ) and member Mike Robson with Mayor Reece Williams, David Temple-man M.L.A. for Mandurah and Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti. John used the FJ Holden (above left) and Mike’s Valiant (middle) is in the background. PIC: Rita Saffioti / Twitter

Warren Blackwood BranchBelow Left: Branch members grill the Captain and Bridge crew of the M.V. Astor on their trip. Right—morning coffee meeting in the Captain’s Lounge

Who is this? This month we show a long standing member with his car—which is still in the Club. On the left is a picture of him sitting on

a long gone Model T Ford for the very first time (with his Dad close by). Answers to the Editor by the end of the month.


Donnybrook Branch had a great day out providing lots of enjoyment to the resi-dents of Tuia Lodge in January. By all accounts the members enjoyed the day out as much as the residents.

Vintage Verdict:

Right: Vintage section chairman Rod Breeze presenting the person of the year shield to Graham McDonald

Right: Alan Long re-ceiving the dating cer-tificate for 1926 Ford T from Vintage Section Chairman Rod Breeze.

DONNYBROOK DRIVINGS

For Donnybrook branch, December and early January were rather quiet months. However, On Thursday 11th January, Tuia Lodge, Donnybrook’s Aged Care Lodge had a visit from we, the Donnybrook branch. Whilst the weather threatened us, luckily it changed to sunshine just before the proceeding commenced. Morning tea was served outside in the gardens and with many classic and vintage cars on show. The oldest dating back to 1924. Residents were treated to morning tea supplied by our branch ladies, offering a variety of homemade cakes, scones and these were served with tea or coffee. A free raffle took place with several prizes being offered and chocolates for those unfortunate not to win. Club members wheeled those in wheel chairs to get a closer look at the vehicles and offered information and answered questions that were raised. One member had his 1972 Jawa bike on display, this created much interest to some of the bike enthusiasts. The residents showed much interest in our vehicles, some men-tioned that their parents, relatives and some owned similar mod-els themselves. One lady took a liking to the Austin 7, apparently, she spent time courting in the same vehicle in her youth. Another person could

remember her family owning a 1924 Chev ute, the same as on display. Their vehicle was used on the family farm in Lowden. It proved to be an interesting event and was well received by the staff and residents. Julie Arnold, Occupational Therapist, thanked chairman, Doug Bishop and club members on an excit-ing and successful visit before taking up her position in the driver’s seat of a 1969 red MGB sports car and she really looked the part.

The Donnybrook Branch meets on the first Sunday of each month at the St John Ambulance Centre, Bentley Street, Donny-brook commencing at 10am sharp.

Upcoming events for the Donnybrook branch are: Sunday, 4th March, 2018: After March’s meeting and morning tea, members will visit an interesting place “Vintage Steel where Andrew will guide members around his foundry and his large collection of vintage bikes. Saturday, 31st March,2018: Donnybrook’s Apple Festival: This event is over two days and our vehicles, bikes and vintage trac-tors will be on display over the two days and will be entering into the street parade. Sunday,1st April,2018: Our vehicles will be on show again for the day.

My thanks to Chairman Doug Bishop for supplying the write up referring to the visit to Tuia Lodge and to Keith Bell who loves photography and took these photographs. Make sure you drive safe.

It’s happened, another year has crept up on us. They seem to be going quicker as we get older and I have a job keeping up with it as I’m sure do others. We didn’t have a verdict last month because I omitted to send it in, I wrote a

small account placed in my documents file and subsequently for-got it. Sorry about that. So, we had a lovely mid- week run in December organised as usual by our intrepid leader Lloyd. We all enjoy these events and this run to Harvey was no exception. Thanks Lloyd, keep up the good work. The Vintage Section Christmas party was a great success, good food and good company, it’s nice to be involved with a group of like- minded people who all get on with each other, even though some of us are a bit strange at times. Once again the Pyjama Run was held at Tomato Lake and as always we all had a great time, there was a variety of vehicles from veteran, vintage and post vintage on display. A lot of interest was shown not only by our own members but also by the public. This venue is always busy with families enjoying themselves and it’s nice to show off our vehicles . There is good shade, good BBQ facilities and a lovely café if you need to buy a big breakfast as I did. I’ll be there next year that’s for sure. The Northam Swap meet is coming up on the 18th Feb I think (better check that date) I mention this because whilst not a Vintage event, when I go up there I always meet loads of our members all foraging around for something to bring home. It’s a good run anyway, any excuse to get a car out! Hyde Park is looming. We want a lot of cars for display so get the garage doors open, especially those we haven’t seen for a while. We always have a good time there and the day seems to go very quickly because we are all chatting and telling lies to each other, not really but you can if you like. The other event is of course the Autumn Rally, this is on the 11th march, organised by Maurice and Rose. Make sure that you put your entry form in and come along for a great day out.

I thought I would just mention how lucky we are to have such a fine venue for our club, as you might know Maxine and I are also members of the MGCC of WA whose clubrooms are in Bayswater, it’s a great club but their facilities are a lot smaller than ours, we really do have reason to be proud of our situation and the effort put in by all the helpers, our facilities here are sec-ond to none.

Meanwhile keep those old wheels turning and how about a few stories to help me out with the Verdict.

Richard Whitehead



Many years ago a friend worked in Es-perance for about three months and spied a Suzuki van, off white in colour. Years later he decided that a collection would satisfy his needs, this has now turned into a fetish or a hobby, finding, buying and repairing the older unique types of Zooks that have been manu-factured. I have seen this Zook van when surveying in Esperance in the 1980’s, but where it has gone is a mys-tery.

On speaking with some long term members of the VCC Esperance produced little results. A ray of hope arose, Norm Hanks had seen two zooks at a clearing auction on a farm east of Esperance.

Now the Chinese whispers be-gan, one was a white one and the other was a ute – both were configured as wagons, one yellow and one was dark green. More whispers. They apparently were not initially sold at the auction, but were placed with another lot, a tractor

and sold. Somehow the play was misread. With this state of play, it appeared they were not sold and had been removed from site. Tracking (Sherlock), the new property owner finally dis-covered the “Zooks were actu-

ally sold and removed from site. As the tractor was the only item required, they were on sold for a carton or two. Somehow I got involved in locating the Zook van. There are no Zook vans in the Suzuki livery and van arrangements were an after market product. Many phone calls later I caught up with the new location of the two sold vehicles.

On a trip to Esperance for the 2017 rally, Garth and Kevin went on a wild goose chase to the last known lo-cation of these cars. We finally located these cars on the route back to Esper-ance. Eagle Eye (as he was duly named in an article May 2017) saw them from the road, so a closer inspec-tion was required. The guard dog licked me to death (nearly), the two young men were friendly and didn’t lick.

On inspection, one was a four cylinder LJ50, Tojo motor and the other was a LJ50 with a three

cylinder two stroke, rust, more rust and paint over the rusty metal, but not the vehicle I was looking for. A video was produced of the three cylinder car driv-ing thru bush, but we couldn’t start the two stroke. After talking to my mate, the cars were purchased for a princely sum of two hundred dollars Australian.

The Zooks were then loaded onto the trailer that carries my Stude-baker and transported back to our hum-ble abode in Esperance waiting for re-moval to Coolgardie. They posed on the front lawn as rustic garden art until they were collected. The woman in my life was happy to indicate that they were rubbish and had no idea that one’s junk is another’s treasure. A Fri-day in early May I was told to be ready to go to Esperance and would be picked up at five am. As I'm a night owl, an alarm at that hour was to me horren-dous. Sook.

The vehicles were transported back to Coolgardie and will be used as parts for his Zook refurbing collection. The trip was in a F250 7.3 litre diesel towing a 9 metre trailer, in comfort and ease of towing ability. We were back in Kalgoorlie about 3.00 pm. The photos show what the salty environment in the coastal area can do to an exposed ve-hicle. What metal is left is in very poor condition.

I have to go again, but it will be what someone requires. Apparently another Zook has been spotted, but cooler weather is needed for Ked. Until we find another,

Kevin Edwards, Kalgoorlie

SUZUKIS. Rustic Garden Art

Zook LJ50 4 Cyl_1348

LJ 50 3Cyl_1346



Motoring Memories - Yesteryear Brought Back to Life

by A John Parker “RAC Year Books & Road Guides 1909-1927” -

Because State authorities are always reticent to release data from ‘our’ records of Perth-WA’s vehicle registrations, there is a need to put them into the ‘public domain’ as an on-line facility. It is now 100 years since these began, so they are beyond restrictions of copyright. No car owners have survived that long - so we can examine them without meddling in descendant-family lives. The Australian Automobile Club of WA came into being in 1905, changing its name (by Royal Charter) to the Royal Automo-bile Club of WA in 1922. Records began in1905 BUT only of the members’ names and vehicles. In 1913, addresses/regos/brand/year/type/horsepower were added. Records run from 1905-1927 (when the RAC stopped publishing booklets). Compilers relied on city and rural councils to provide lists of people, vehicles, etc, etc. The WA State Records Office holds some of the ‘between au-thorities’ correspondence but that collection is far from complete. The RAC of WA holds some of its own original booklets; and some are in the WA State Library (SLWA); the VCC of WA library has a few, and private collectors have some - so Andrew Bowman-Bright of the ‘Carnamah Historical Society & Museum’ and volunteers are putting them on line. See “Early WA Motor Vehicle Registrations” at www.vehicleregistrations.com.au A Broad Summary of the Extant Collection of RAC Year Books & Road Guides - 1905-1913 - Annual Reports - only have members’ names (including some early Perth dealers); 1913 - was the year that surnames/residential address/brand/type/rego numbers were first listed; 1914-1927 - most member details were recorded in municipalities A-Z for Perth and rural WA; The RAC of WA increasingly became focused on mapping rural WA roads. And J L Burton put out at least one booklet called “Road Guide and Maps” for 1916-1917 (published by W E Hale). Readers: be aware that these new, on-line, RAC registra-tion records - 1. Were never, originally, intended to contain the exacting details that we researchers are asked for over the phone these days! The world was a LOT, LOT less complicated then; 2. No one really seems quite sure whether these RAC booklets list ONLY the RAC members, or if they contain ALL registered Perth-WA owners and their vehicles in a specific period; 3. Current work to place these records on line is being done by VOLUNTEERS - please do not ask miracles of them. They can only process and enter what they have been handed! 4. NO GUARANTEES - after years of trying, we have OFTEN not found that a rego car number matches the ownership (as the fam-ily recalls it) or is even recorded in any of these books! 5. We restorers have no right to harass people for details of their ancestors’ cars! For myself, I write a letter to them - if they reply, this lets descendants off the hook of having to deal with us face to face. Yes, privacy is a ‘concern’ but should never become an ‘issue.’ 6. IF you have any ORIGINALS of these RAC books PLEASE

contact A John Parker or Andrew Bowman-Bright (at [email protected]) so we can arrange to borrow yours;

Feedback to A John Parker (08) 9271 4272 - [email protected]

1916-1917 Road Guide and Maps by J L Burton - image from Erica Hills & Ross Nicholson’s scanned DVD of this booklet in 2004;

RAC Secretary’s Letter re District Lists for 1919 RAC Year Book - image copied from State Records Office files by A John Parker; 1926-1927 RAC Year Book & Road Guide B&W - image provided by A John ParkerDistrict Lists for 1919 RAC Year Book B&W (Editor’s Note: these were not received)

Bits And Pieces

FOR SALE 1926 Willy Overlander Whippet tourer. Yellow/black, very good condi-tion, concession license to June. A treat to drive and an eye catcher. $16,500 includes spares. Phone 0421 082 648. Mike

1950 2 ton Austin K2. Very nice little truck, older restoration on club plates. New tyres all round. Had my fun now it’s time to find her a new home. $11,000 price negotiable

1951 4 ton Austin K4. Just finished resto-ration, Also on club plates. $11,000 negotia-ble. Both very nice trucks and fun to drive. Please call Butch 0420 866 873

1961 Humber Super Snipe Owned 20 years. On concessional licence to 19/02/18. Compre-hensive records of in-spections and service record. Some further improvements will be required. Too many spares to list here. Of-

fers over $6K invited. Greg Martlew 0422957959

1977 Leyland Minivan. On full licence to 22/03/2018. Rebuilt motor by Minicraft. Resprayed by previous owner. New exhaust purchased, goes with car. Two 10" spare wheels. New tyres on front. Some finishing off needed. Offers over $8K invited. Greg Martlew 0422957959

1979 MGB Roadster. On full licence to 02/08/2018 Repainted by previous owner. Recon head.

New stainless steel exhaust. New hoses and under bonnet service items. Near new 15" Minilites and tyres. Offers over $12K invited. Greg Martlew 0422957959

Australian built 1965 MGB. Car is in excellent condition and had a total engine rebuild at the Sports Car Garage in 2006 at 38658kms cur-rent mileage 62270kms.

Both exterior and interior are in pristine condition. No ex-pense has been spared on this vehicle and the latest improvements have been 4x new chrome wire wheels and spinners with MGB logo fitted 5/12/2017, new bat-

tery, both seats have had new webbing kits and re-bolstered. Drives like a dream and inspection will not disappoint. Willing to trade or swap for an EJ, EH Premier or EK,FB Holden. Price $23,990.00. Phone 0422935356 e-mail [email protected]

All steel lockup car trailer 2m x 4m to suit veteran or vintage car. Ramps, electric winch & registered. Between wheel arches 1.5m and Height internally 2.1m. $2,500 [email protected]

Rover 90 This vehicle has been in stor-age for a while. It is very complete and would make an excellent restoration pro-ject. Available for view at the Parts Shed on a Wednesday morning until lunch time: Make a reasonable offer to Phil Stockdale 9252 1292

WANTED Electronic tacho to suit Mk 1 or Mk 2 Jaguar. Gary Watts. Ph 97617097. Email; [email protected]

Wanted to buy MGA in all over above average condition. Not wanting a car that needs any major work. Contact: George 0412711736 [email protected]

Club Meeting Barbecue

Starting at the January meeting and running through the warmer weather months, a bbq will be

held before each club meeting from 6pm BYO everything

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Meetings held on the 4th Thursday in each month (except December) in the Club Rooms, 265 Hale Road (Cnr Tonkin Highway), Wattle Grove commencing at 8pm

Parts shed & library open most Wed mornings Club room bookings - 9453 2728

Veteran Car Club of W.A. (Inc), P O Box 79, Bentley WA 6982 A.B.N. 16 234 602 729 Web Site: www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au

CLUB CONTACTS: PRESIDENT—Tony Hume [email protected] Ph: 0457 678 898 Immediate Past President Peter Carter, 6 Lonnie St, Daglish 6008 Ph: 9388 8996 [email protected] PRESIDENT Terry Duke Ph: 9293 4349 [email protected] SECRETARY Alex Kirkwood Ph: (08) 9419 1654Secretary’s email: [email protected] (ALL mail to the Club Post Office Box as at top of this page PLEASE) TREASURER John Heydon, 23 Melville Beach Rd, Applecross ph: 0409594885Treasurer’s email: [email protected] CONCESSIONAL LICENCE REGISTRAR David Reid, 205 Bailey Rd, Glen Forrest, 6071 Email [email protected] ph: (08) 9298 9033 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRAR Aileen Stockdale, 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 ph:(08) 9252 1292 SPARE PARTS COORDINATOR Phillip Stockdale ph: (08) 9252 1292BUILDING AND PREMISES CHAIR Lyle Metcalf ph: 0417 993 631 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lyle Metcalf ph: 0417 993 631

Ian Baxter ph: (08) 9381 6808Esther Robertson ph: 0414 723 821

Geoff Moor Ph: 0418 929 035SECTION REPRESENTATIVES ON MANAGEMENT VETERAN John Oldland ph: (08) 9291 6254 VINTAGE Bob Beames ph: (08) 9405 8808POST VINTAGE/COMMERCIAL Trevor Hooper ph: (08) 9447 2629MILITARY Paul Andrews 0416 070 217 MUSTANG SHELBY Roger Bell ph: (08) 9364 2474 T FORD Alex Kirkwood ph: (08) 9419 1654 HUMBER ROOTES GROUP ph: STUDEBAKER Esther Robertson ph: 0414 723 821 CLUB MEETING HOSTStefan Dumitro ph: (08) 9277 8319EARLY AUTO EDITOR Geoff Moor (see inside front cover) LIBRARIANS Christine and John Howell ph: 9359 1176 AFFILIATED CLUBS Vintage Motorcycle Club of WA Secretary - Jim Douglas (08) 9401 6763 Buick Owners Club of Western Australia Inc. Bev Nicholson (08) 9405 7451 Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club of W.A. Tom Saggers (08) 92931915 South West Veteran Car Club, PO Box 482, BunburyDATING OFFICERS Veteran Ray Coyle, 19 Irwin St, Henley Brook ph: (08) 9296 1046 Alex Selley, 5 Tuckey Place, Golden Bay ph: (08) 9537 3409 Vintage Philip Stockdale, 6 Oxley Pl, Darlington ph: (08) 9252 1292 Post Vintage John McLean 30 Addison Way, Warwick ph: (08) 9448 2120 Military Norm Chester 3 Myrtle Street Walliston ph: (08) 9291 6767 FIRST LICENCE VEHICLE EXAMINERSMurray Lizatovich ph: (08) 9299 6774Rick Beazley ph: (08) 9419 3149 David Reid—email: [email protected] ph: (08) 9298 9033 John McLean ph: (08) 9249 9457 Glenn Hodda ph: (08) 9537 7052Philip Stockdale ph: (08) 9252 1292VEHICLE SCRUTINEERS Albany Les Checketts—Scrutineer ph: 0403 681 554

David Kinnear—Authenticity officer ph: (08) 9841 3303 Graham Wright—Authenticity officer ph: 0427 907 769 Warren Blackwood Alan Duns, Jim Harkins, Fred Doust—no contacts providedCOUNCIL MOTORING CLUBS REPRESENTATIVES Geoff Moor ph: (08) 0418 929 035 ; Esther Robertson ph:(08) 9454 5826 CLUB ROOM BOOKING AGENT ph: (08)9453 2728 WEBMASTER John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254

SECTION AND BRANCH CONTACTS: VETERAN SECTION Section Rooms, Wireless Hill, Applecross Chairman Linton Sharp [email protected] Ph: 9242 4541 Secretary Bob Henley 6 Carob Tree Place, Lesmurdie, 6076 Ph: 9291 7272 Treasurer Nevis Dowding 40 Wandarrie Avenue, Yokine, 6060 Ph: 9275 8994 VINTAGE SECTIONChairman Rod Vogel mobile 0456020002. email: [email protected] Lesley Gibbs 21 Bellevue Tce, Fremantle Ph: 6420 2535, 0478 599 563 Treasurer Richard Whitehead 9 Anglesea St, East Victoria Park Ph: 9361 1258 0402002469 POST VINTAGE SECTION Chairman Geoff Ellis [email protected] Secretary Greg Ricket [email protected] 0438861954Treasurer Chris Rogers 1/5 Haig St, Ashfield 6054 0407969402 HUMBER & ROOTES GROUP SECTION Chairman Alan Wegner Ph: 93104432; Mob: 0400443152 email: [email protected] Chairman Darryl Ferguson Ph: 9378 9260 [email protected] Secretary Terrance Chin [email protected] Treasurer Gary Slater 9641 2806 [email protected] MILITARY SECTION Chairman Bob Wise [email protected] Murray Connell [email protected] Treasurer Tony Arrigo [email protected]

MODEL T FORD SECTIONChairman Alan Long [email protected] ph: 0407 773 358 Secretary John Oldland [email protected] ph: (08) 9291 6254 Treasurer: Richard Brisbane-Cohen 14 Trillo Rd, Subiaco 6008 Ph 9381 8279MUSTANG AND SHELBY SECTIONChairman Roger Bell Ph: 9364 2474 Secretary Sally Bell Ph: 9364 2474 Email: [email protected] STUDEBAKER SECTION Mail to: 28 Concorde Drive, High Wycombe. 6057Chairman Jim Wade 94371610/0419 969 783 [email protected] Secretary Esther Robertson 0414 723 821 [email protected] Treasurer Leonie Wade 0419 969 783 [email protected] ALBANY BRANCH P.O. Box 307, Albany, 6330 Club rooms address:- Kitson Road, Gledhow Email [email protected] Chairman Les Checketts ph: 0403 681 554Secretary Jenny Sinclair ph: 9841 2652 Email [email protected] Treasurer Robert Hickling 220 Mercer Road , Albany 6330 ph: 9844 7476

BUSSELTON BRANCH P.O. Box 428, Busselton, 6280 Club rooms address: Cnr Queen St and Marine Tce, Busselton Chairperson Stuart Pearson 56 Kwenda Loop, Capel ph 0407 190 846Secretary Russell Chinnery P O Box 428, Busselton 6280 ph 0419 933 620 Email: [email protected] Treasurer Nola Angus 2/77 Harris Rd, Geographe, 6280 ph: 97522773 CHITTERING BRANCH Chairman Alan Cox Ph: 9571 0107/0439 920 222 [email protected] Secretary Di Broad 9576 0311 [email protected] Treasurer Marilyn Martin 9576 0818 [email protected]

COLLIE BRANCH P.O. Box 379 Collie W.A. 6225 Club rooms address: Medic Street, Collie Chairman John Piavanini, 0418 931 285 [email protected] Secretary Hamish Pipe 9734 2747 or 0497 156 755 email: [email protected] Wayne Millman 0408477472 email: [email protected] DONNYBROOK BRANCH Chairman Doug Bishop 9731 2998 email: [email protected] Secretary Suzanne Smithers 9731 1395 email: [email protected] Treasurer Pam Licciardello 9731 0106 email: [email protected]

EASTERN GOLDFIELDS BRANCH Club Rooms address: 13 Whitlock Street KalgoorlieChairman Bert White, 63 Millen Street Boulder 6432 ph 0427 540619Secretary Garth Irvin 84 Davis St, Boulder 6432 Ph (08) 9093 2445 [email protected] Treasurer Geoff Paynter P O Box 870 Kalgoorlie 6430 ph: 9021 5712ESPERANCE BRANCH PO Box 2409, Esperance 6450Branch Email Address: [email protected] Norm Hanks 0427444125 email: [email protected] Vice Chair Kim Seinor 0412 072 642Secretary Merle Hanks 0427444120

[email protected] Judy Shaw 0427715180KATANNING & DISTRICTS BRANCH Postal: 6 cliff St Katanning WA 6317Chairman Alex Stevenson 47 Adam St, Katanning 6317 Ph 9821 8573 Secretary Peter Willis Email: [email protected] 9821 5778 Treasurer Garry Griffiths Email: [email protected]

MIDWEST BRANCH P.O. Box 1900 Geraldton 6531 Chairman Mark Hatch P.O. Box 975 , Geraldton 6531 ph: 99251016 email: [email protected] Margaret Hatch 0438 051 016 email: [email protected] Treasurer Mike Marsh Ph: 9938 1150 email: [email protected] PEEL BRANCH P.O. Box 31, Mandurah, 6210 Chairman David Munro E. [email protected] 0419 946 787 Secretary Ray Blyth E: [email protected] Ph: 9581 1632 Treasurer Judy Barnes E: [email protected] Ph: 9586 9097

WARREN/BLACKWOOD BRANCH P0 Box 21 Manjimup WA 6258 Chairman David Savage email [email protected] phone 97772903 Secretary Deb Weston email [email protected] ph: 0428464043Treasurer John Jonker 0439411351 email: [email protected]

YORK BRANCH P O Box 326 York WA 6302 Chairperson Gary Byfield 9641 1741; 0414 885 338 e: [email protected] Regina Michel-Huessy 9643 1074 e: [email protected] Leo Pendergrast 0439 331 246 e: [email protected]

Change of Mailing Address and non-delivery of Early Auto—contact:

Aileen Stockdale 6 Oxley Place, Darlington WA 6070 ph: (08) 9252 1292 Email: [email protected]


















Welcome back after the Christmas/ New Year Break to a new and exciting year in 2018 with lots of activities and adventures planned. Our last meeting saw 32 members in attendance a few down on previous meets but still good numbers just the same. The ladies brought a salad to go with the BBQ tea which followed the meeting. Very enjoyable. We had a very successful busy bee with 20 members and visitors in attendance to complete little jobs that have been happening at the club which is looking fantastic and the kerbing is now complete which makes it look even better. Scones with jam and cream and muffins were enjoyed by all with their cuppa. Australia day: We had 34 cars on display at adventure land park, including 2 model T’s from Perth which was a nice addition to our display with Kevin Rollond and Graham Mckenzie’s model T’s. It was a great turnout considering Paddy was out of town who would normally display 5 cars and “Danksy” now in Donnybrook we also miss his 6 cars at our display, it was nice to have Colin and Robyn here for the weekend. After the display was over we adjourned back to the club for a sausage sizzle. We also acquired one new member.

On Saturday some members joined with the model T’s for a run through town and then out to Twilight to see the beautiful beaches and then back to a friends’ place for a cuppa.

In April our club will be attending the “HOLT ROCK HOEDOWN” a weekend of country music singing and danc-ing. Leaving Esperance in our Vintage cars to travel to Hope-toun, Lake King and to Holt Rock arriving on 12th April. (There will be some moderns coming as well) Any other clubs interested in coming along will be most welcome, would be great to meet up with others. All money raised from this weekend is donated to charity.

1st April: EASTER SUNDAY is “THE OUTA SHED DAY” which attracts the best display of cars you ever wish to see. This is run by a group of young car enthusiasts. All

money raised is donated to differ-ent charity groups.) It is held on the local hockey fields and PLEASE check the Early Auto for more information on this event. Eventually we hope to hold it at the VCC in Esper-ance. Until next time Cheers Merl

Editor’s Note: the above info sent to Sections & Branches by email.

Shayne Cowcher's 1929 Chrysler

Nigel Naughton's Buick

Esperance busy bee at their Club rooms for Australia Day

Esperance Australia Day display

Entry Form AUTUMN RALLY

VCC 60th Anniversary YearSunday 11th March 2018

Conducted by the Vintage Section of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) This is an easy run that will suit all sections

Non-competitive run

Optional starting points with trailer parking available1. Club rooms for 9:30 start or

2. Whiteman Park Motor Museum for start after you have had morning tea

Assemble the VCC Clubrooms, Hale Road, Wattle Grove @ 8:45 am for a 9:30 am start Morning Tea (Start Option 2) – 10:30 am – Whiteman Park Motor Museum Lunch – 1:00 pm -Whiteman Park– please bring a picnic lunch, chairs etc.

Entry Fee: $10 per car (Age Concession for cars over 100 years old $5)

Entries and enquiries to – Maurice McGregor/Rose Earle, 171 Sydney Road, Gnangara, 6077

Phone : 920 65786 Email : [email protected] Entrant……………………………………………………………………

Phone………………………………………………(Please print clearly in upper case)

Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

….………………………………. Post Code …..............

Mobile phone no………………………………….

Year and make of vehicle…………………………………………………………………………………

Vehicle Licence Plate No…………………………………….. Select start option 1 or 2

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY

I understand that my participation in this rally event may expose me, my property, my reserve driver and passengers, if any, to risk of death, personal injury, loss or damage, which risks may or may not be foreseeable, and I hereby voluntarily assume all such risks as a condition of my application to participate.

I have read the Constitution and the Rally Rules of the Veteran Car Club of WA Inc. In consideration for my being allowed to par-ticipate in this rally event, I hereby agree to be bound by the said Constitution and Rally Rules, and I further agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the rally event organisers, promoters and all club members, along with their respective officials, servants, agents and representatives, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands of any kind, in respect of death, per-sonal injury, loss or damage to me, my property, my reserve driver or passengers, however caused, that arise or are alleged to arise out of or in connection with my entry or participation in the rally event, except insofar as such actions, claims, costs expenses and demands are covered by an Insurance Policy with the State Government Insurance Commission or some other insurance company.

I understand all monies shall be refunded should my application be denied.

I declare that my vehicle is currently licensed and roadworthy, and that I hold the appropriate driver’s licence.

Signed…………………………………………………………………….Date………………………………

ALBANY EASTER RALLY SUNDAY 1st APRIL 2018

CONDUCTED BY ALBANY & DISTRICTS BRANCH OF THE V.C.C. OF W.A.(INC) OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE V.C.C. OF W.A. (INC) & AFFILIATED CLUBS

ENTRIES TO: EASTER CO-ORDINATOR J SINCLAIR 14 TARGET ROAD ALBANY W A 6330 (98412652)ENTRY FEE : $20.00 PER VEHICLE (INCLUDES VENUE FEES AND MORNING TEA) NO LATE ENTRIES : ENTRIES CLOSE: MARCH 22nd 2018 ENTRY DETAILS: (PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS)

DRIVER .................................................................................. NAVIGATOR............ ...................................................

ADDRESS.............................................................................................................POSTCODE. ........................................

PHONE.........................................BRANCH /SECTION (VCC) /CLUB.................................................. .........................

EMAIL ....................................................................................................................... ........................................................

YEAR & MAKE OF VEHICLE .................................................................................... LICENCE REGISTRATION No..........................

CLASS (PLEASE CIRCLE) One category only VETERAN VINTAGE POST VINTAGE

MOTOR CYCLE MODERN / INVITATION (Invitation is for members of invited clubs if not a member of VCC)

PLEASE NOTE: Modern vehicles are ineligible for Outright Winner.

SPEED (CIRCLE) 30KPH 40KPH 50KPH NOTE: KILOMETRES PER HOUR

PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT - Payable to :- V.C.C. of W A (Inc) Albany & Districts Branch

FRIDAY 30TH SOUP & PIZZA ........ @ $10.00ea = $ ................

SATURDAY EVENING MEAL …… @ $40.00 ea = $.................(3 course meal no late entries( licensed bar)

SUNDAY LUNCH (ALL ONE PRICE). @ $ 15.00 ea = $.....................

ENTRY FEE ................................. .......................... .$ 20.00

TOTAL ( payment to be paid by 22nd March 2018) $........................ ENCLOSED

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY

I understand that my participation in this rally event may expose me, my property, my reserve driver and passengers, if any, to risk of death, personal injury, loss or damage, which risks may or may not be foreseeable, and I hereby voluntarily assume all such risks as a condition of my application to participate. I have read the Constitution and the Rally Rules of the Veteran Car Club of WA Inc. In consideration for my being allowed to par-ticipate in this rally event, I hereby agree to be bound by the said Constitution and Rally Rules, and I further agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the rally event organisers, promoters and all club members, along with their respective officials, servants, agents and representatives, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands of any kind, in respect of death, per-sonal injury, loss or damage to me, my property, my reserve driver or passengers, however caused, that arise or are alleged to arise out of or in connection with my entry or participation in the rally event, except insofar as such actions, claims, costs expenses and demands are covered by an Insurance Policy with the State Government Insurance Commission or some other insurance company. I understand all monies shall be refunded should my application be denied. I declare that my vehicle is currently licensed and roadworthy, and that I hold the appropriate driver’s licence.

Signed……………………………………………………Date.................…….( Must be signed to enter rally) PROGRAMME

DETACH & KEEP THIS SECTION FOR YOUR REFERENCEFriday 30TH 5.30pm Evening of socialising at Club Rooms Kitson Road with soup & pizzas

Saturday 31ST - 8.30am Assemble for Vehicle display in Entertainment Centre Car Park Toll Place off Princess Royal Drive watch for signs Saturday 31ST - 6.00pm evening meal is at Le Grande Motel Albany Hwy (Licensed Bar special diets can be arranged if you advise me with entry form )

Sunday 1ST - 8.15am Assemble for rally at the car park Stirling Tce briefing 8.45 Sharp First car out at 9.00am. After morning tea and visit to place of interest we will return to club rooms for lunch to be followed by Rocker Cover Racing. We will also have display of craft & memorabilia in hall for members to have a look at and the urn will be kept boiling for tea and coffee. 7. 30pm Trophy presentation and Cuppa at the Club Rooms Kitson Road.

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