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SEPTEMBER 2013 Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Historic Vehicles Saturday 17 August -- Our Classic Cars have chauffeured young couples to the Wattle-Time Debutantes Ball. Thirteen club cars performed this service to the great appreciation of our town’s Mayor and the recipients. This newsletter is proudly published in Cootamundra by Atlas Printing Works Website: www.cootamundraantiquemotorclub.org

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Page 1: HOT OFF THE PRES’...30 Garry & Janelle Metcalfe If you have an anniversary or birthday that has not been listed (this month or previous Betsy Harrison know for future . Page 2 MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 2013

Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Historic Vehicles

Saturday 17 August -- Our Classic Cars have chauffeured young couples to the

Wattle-Time Debutantes Ball.

Thirteen club cars performed this service

to the great appreciation

of our town’s Mayor

and the recipients.

This newsletter is proudly published in Cootamundra by Atlas Printing Works

Website: www.cootamundraantiquemotorclub.org

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MEETINGS are held on the first Monday of each month at Cootamundra Library, 8 p.m.

Club Colours Green & Gold

OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2013

A FOUNDER OF THE CLUB: MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Events Co-ordinator

Plates Registrar

Club Captain

Librarian

Keeper of Club Album

Editor

Photographer

Membership Officer

Public Officer

Swap Meet Co-ordinator

Web Master

Tim O’Keeffe

Paul Andreatta

John Collins

Ting O’Keeffe

Ken Harrison

Alan Thompson

John Simpfendorfer

John Collins

Gwen Livingstone

Betsy Harrison

Email:[email protected]

Barry Gavin

John Collins

Warren Hopgood

Lynn Gavin

John Milnes

Email : [email protected]

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Registration Inspectors

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Ray Douglas

Alan Thompson

Garry Metcalfe

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Ken Harrison

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Membership Fee $30 annually -- January to December

CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Windscreen Banners $10.00 Contact Paul Andreatta

CAMC Coffee Mugs $6.00 each or Two for $10.00

SEPTEMBER HAPPY BIRTHDAY

01 Ken Frost

01 Barry Gavin

04 Dick Bates

11 Garry Metcalfe

11 Joyce Richards

11 Miriam Bradly

12 Brian Morgan

15 Royce Finlay

15 Amber McKay

25 Peter Kelly

28 Emma Hulbert

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

17 Robert Penn & Miriam Bradly

29 John & Wendy Rickett

30 Garry & Janelle Metcalfe

If you have an anniversary or birthday that has not been listed (this month or previous

months), let Betsy Harrison know for future reference.

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MINUTES OF MEETING held at Cootamundra Monday 5 AUGUST, 2013. Meeting was opened by the Vice-President, Paul Andreatta at 8:06 pm . MEMBERS PRESENT: Ken and Betsy Harrison, Peter & Sue McCarthy, David Bartholomew, Joel Bartholomew,

Doug Wright, John Speechley, John Simpfendorfer, Lynn and Barry Gavin, Malcolm Chaplin, Paul Ballard, John and Joan Collins, Trish and Colin Stewart, Neville Cave, Paul Andreatta , Ken Frost, Gwen Livingstone , Brian Morgan, John Hambrook, Robert P Bradly, Darren Absolon, Warren Hopgood, Hugh McMinn.

VISITOR : Reagan Bartholomew

APOLOGIES: Tim and Ting O’Keeffe, Geoff and Barbara Armour, Gary and Denise Webb, Kevin and Sue Sharp, Janet Ballard, Helen Morgan, John Rickett.

The Minutes of the July Meeting were read to the Meeting. The Minutes were CONFIRMED on the motion of Lynn Gavin, seconded by Ken Harrison. And Carried. Business Arising from Minutes: Christmas Party? Betsy will confirm a dinner booking with caterer -Dylan Wilde . Correspondence IN.

1. Newsletters from other clubs -- tabled.

2. Catalogue from Roger’s Tools, Pearson Street, Wagga Wagga.

3. Request for volunteers at Bradman’s Birthplace Museum.

4. Quarterly Newsletter of the Mt Panorama Motor Racing Museum with a suggestion to become a member

of the museum for $33.

5. Request for 13 Heritage Cars to chauffer debutantes to the Deb Ball 5- 6 pm Saturday 17 Aug. 12 members

volunteered and we hope to have enough cars by 17 August for this service.

6. A list of the Motor Museums of Australasia.

7. A Thank You card from Helen Morgan.

Invitations to

1. To the Weethalle Show n Shine – Sunday 18 Aug.

2. To the Barmedman Show – Display and 3 pm. Parade - 7 Sept. (Clashes with Harden Show).

3. To Wagga Wagga ALL FORD DAY at Hillis Ford -- Sunday 27 Oct. GO FOR A LOOK! 4. To Young Heritage Motor Club’s DAMPER MAKING DAY - Sun. 13 Oct.

5. To Jindera Pop The Top Festival : 11 – 13 Oct.

6. To Morning Tea 11.30 a.m. at Bradman’s Birthplace Museum - TUESDAY 27 August.

7. To Oura C.W.A. Car Boot Sale & Swap Meet - Sat. 31 Aug.

8. To the Centenary of Canberra – Jervis Bay to Canberra Rally : 19 & 20 October.

9. To Yass Antique Motor Club’s CLASSIC YASS - Sat. 2 Nov. Entry Forms from Secretary or

www.classicyass.com

Moved: Trish Stewart Robert Bradly: That the Correspondence be accepted, and above Invitations be accepted as Club Runs. CARRIED

Treasurer’s Report : Circulated MOVED: Sue McCarthy, seconded Ken Harrison THAT the Report be received; and accounts be approved for payment, as received. CARRIED SWAP MEET REPORT: Next Meeting for Swap Meet is 7 pm Monday 12 August at Gavin’s. 160 stalls are booked and more will come in. There was publicity for our Swap in today’s paper. This year the Lions Club Caravan has been hired (for $200 donation). This is for our workers to rest in. Ladies bring a plate of nibbles for workers. Ted Strachan attended the Meeting of the Showground Users Committee and asked for some improvements to help our Swap Meet. And Barry secured permission from same, to park Sprint Cars on the

Trotting Track during the Swap Meet on Sunday. [ Sprint Cars will be testing at the Airport on Saturday. ]

PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT: You are reminded that when you phone in - to record in the Movement Book, it helps if you clearly state: 1. Who you are. 2. Where you’re going. 3. When. 4. And What car!

Editor’s Report : Betsy apologised for lateness of the Coota Hoota. It’s now in the mail. Events Co-ordinator: Ken reported that in July he and Barry went to the Wagga Swap and handed out flyers for our Swap. For August events check the Coming Events and don’t forget the Working Bee for the Swap Meet.

Club Captain’s Report. : John Simp. presented Neville Cave his and Marj’s name tags. He reported that John Finucane is facing an operation. He requested reimbursement $55 for expenses incurred so far in his duties of Club Captain. Granted.

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GENERAL BUSINESS Nominated by Alan Thompson and seconded by Malcolm Chaplin, Keith Berryman was accepted as a member. Secretary will advise Rotary Club that a few Heritage Vehicles from our club will go on display on the occasion of the Men’s Health Pitstop Day at Cootamundra Medical Centre, Saturday 17 August. Secretary has ordered five SWAP MEET signs for signposting around Cootamundra. [ Cost? $200 ] Alan Thompson reported that so far 7 members have paid for Wednesday night Workshop for the next 18 weeks semester. Paul Ballard moved / seconded John Simpfendorfer – That an appreciation letter be sent to member Dean Hefren for opening the TAFE Workshop in Alan’s absence. Carried. Paul Ballard reported on his organising a Club Trip to Hill End in November, adding that you can join in for just part of the tour if you wish. He needs to know starters early, like now, so that he can negotiate accommodation. Barry Gavin reminded members of the Display we will do at the High School Lunch Time. Fri. 23 Aug. Lynn pointed out the need for the chauffers at the Deb Ball to dress presentably. Graham Angel recommended Facebook as a possible publicity outlet for our club. He recommended that some members might like to receive their Coota Hootas by E-mail. This could be arranged with the Editor. Ken Frost displayed a cylindrical container that could be used in Heritage Vehicles to safely store registration and permission papers and even a windscreen banner. John Speechley pointed out how easy it is to be of service in the Bradman’s Birthplace Museum. Paul Andreatta suggested nominating our club for a Cootamundra Community Award next July. Paul asked how easy is it to transfer an old NSW number plate from one car to another. Seems there’s a lot of red tape and money involved. Club Captain awarded the CLUB TROPHIES: Thank You MUG : to visitor Reagan for being good enough to be nominated for a CDC Award. Achievement WHEEL : to Gwen for achieving her 3

rd Trophy at P76 Rallies.

BUGGER-UP trophy : to Ken Frost for a fender-bender at the Automotive Workshop Wednesday night.

9.20 the Meeting was Closed. Members adjourned to the Supper Room for cuppas and cakes. SECRETARY John Collins

BOOK NOW ! for our ONE WEEK TOUR --- 7 to 15 NOV.

Take your old car for a bit of a holiday around the historic Bathurst region.

Thursday 7 November Cootamundra to Canowindra -- Riverview Motel

Friday Canowindra to Hill End -- for 3 nights in the Country Haven Hill End Lodge Saturday and Sunday Explore Hill End Monday Hill End to Kandos -- for 2 nights in Kandos Motel Tuesday Explore around Bathurst district.

Wednesday Kandos to Oberon -- for 2 nights in Jenolan Cabins

Thursday Oberon/ Jenolan

Friday 15 November option of going home or staying another couple of nights in Blayney/Neville area. Motel rooms have been reserved but it’s time to book positively.

Book now with Organiser -- PAUL BALLARD -- Phone : 0419 973 822 Paul makes all the bookings, makes it easy for us, and keeps us entertained for the week. Luxury !!

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Hello All.

Thanks to Paul Andreatta for taking the reins for the last meeting and to Sue McCarthy for acting as

treasurer in our absence.

Thanks also to the members that attended at short notice, the Medical Centre display. And to those who

chauffeured the Debutantes to the Ball. This is good publicity for the club and all taking part must be

congratulated. A good turnout for each event I believe. See Past Events.

The Swap is coming along BUT more helpers will make it easier on the day. A copy of the roster is

below . . so please check your time and gate or job. I think more helpers for the parking are needed on

Sunday morning so if you can just give half an hour or so here or on one of the gates it will give

someone else a bit of a blow.

Do not forget the Working Bees on the Friday and Saturday before. Again even a little time given is of

great help to the others.

On the subject of the Swap, Lynn and Barry Gavin have put a lot of effort into the Swap over the years

and would like a rest. Please consider taking on this role even if only for one year. Things are all set up

so the main things are to take bookings and act as chair for the committee. The Gavins will give any

assistance needed to get you started.

Welcome to Neville and Marj Cave. I hope you enjoy your time with us. Past member Keith Berryman

has also been accepted back into our club and is very welcome as well.

Look to the back page to plan which events you may be able to attend.

The High School display, the Bradman display, THE SWAP, the Wattle Time Parade, THE SWAP, the

Murrumburrah- Harden Show, the pizza night, the meeting at Gunning with the Moss Vale Club and the

Hillston Sesqui-Centenary Parade just to name a few. Oh did I mention the SWAP yet?

I do not know if there is a record for the most members and cars at an event but if there is I would like

to see it broken while I am in the chair. If there is no record then we need to make one. ( If Holden can

do it then we can too. ). Also I would like to meet all of the members before my time is over.

Since we returned from Southern China (40 degrees and 95% humidity) I have not been able to get

warm. If the members will chip in for the airfare I will go back again.

Yours in shivering,

Tim.

GATES ROSTER for SWAP MEET

SATURDAY Main Gate:

12 noon to 2 p.m Neville Cave and Ken Frost

2 p.m to 4 p.m Paul Ballard and Robert Cram.

SUNDAY Main Gate:

6 a.m to 8 a.m Darren Absolon and Peter Sharman

8 a.m. to 10 a.m Ken McKay and John Rickett

10 am to noon Graham Absolon and John Hambrook

Noon to 2 p.m Paul Ballard and John Speechley

SUNDAY Berthong Street Gate: 7 a.m. to 9 am Royce Finlay and Janet Ballard

9 a.m to 11 a.m. Denis Shepherd and Mavis McCrea

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CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT

Q1. In which year was television first broadcast in Australia?

Q2. Name Australia’s largest freshwater fish.

OTHER THINGS MAY CHANGE US; BUT WE START, AND END, WITH FAMILY.

WRITE IT ON YOUR HEART - THAT EVERY DAY IS THE BEST DAY IN THE YEAR.

At our June Meeting it was asked where do you go for a good panel beater/spray painter? Well, don’t

forget – we have a quality one in : JOHN MURRAY. He owns JMC in Hovell Street, Cootamundra.

A number of members have used him and are quite happy with the finished work.

When you read this newsletter – I will be lapping up beautiful sunshine in 33 degrees heat and hopefully

catching a Burramundi or two.

See you all at the Swap,

JOHN SIMP.

P.S. A1. 1956

A2. Murray Cod

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Correspondence for the September Meeting:

RE EXPORTING A HERITAGE VEHICLE OUT OF AUSTRALIA The Bush Council and The City Council and Motorlife Museum

inform us that there is a process to be followed by the government where consent to export a

heritage car must be considered.

But this mostly is not followed by the policing authorities.

Therefore, a representative of the above-mentioned clubs ought to be included on the board that

considers each export application.

At the September Meeting – your Secretary will read out the above letter which asks you to sign

a Petition.

The Petition draws to the attention of the Parliament of Australia that the current legislation for

the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage needs an amendment that nominates representation

by the above Councils.

The Petition will be at the front door of our Meeting. Sign it if you wish.

We ought to debate it?

The Petition:

We ask the House of Representatives to consider amending the Protection of Movable

Heritage Act relating to antique motor vehicles, in conjunction with nominated

representatives of the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs and the Council of Motor Clubs,

and the Australian Motorlife Museum, with the goal of preserving representative historic

motor vehicles in Australia for future generations of Australians.

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SCROUNGED FACTS AND GOINGS ON

PEKING TO PARIS Motor Challenge rally departed The Great Wall of China 28 May. 86 cars reached Paris

33 days later, 8,000 miles. The next Peking to Paris will be in 2016. Need an Entry Form?

As part of the 40th Anniversary of the P76, a dozen P76s paraded at “HISTORIC WINTON” in May.

If you’re into LEYLAND P76s -- you’re a P-Nut.

1946 -- Ken Thomas (of Harden) purchased a single truck to begin his carrying business.

It grew into the huge multinational TNT conglomerate.

VINTAGE TRAIN RIDES: Three Vintage RAILMOTORS are always parked in Cootamundra Freight

yards. They belong to the Lachlan Valley Railway Society.

The next outing for them is to Narrandera (via Junee) Saturday 5 October for Narrandera’s 150th Anniversary.

On Saturday Narrandera people can buy tickets to go for excursions to Grong Grong . . . . and back . . . .

as part of their celebrations.

On Sunday – Griffith people can go for rides to Leeton.

Then the Railmotor returns to Cootamundra, for storage. Until . . . . .

2 November:

The three RAILMOTORS are going to Temora Station for “WARBIRDS DOWNUNDER”.

A dozen cars from our club have reserved spaces on Temora airfield [Just to remind you.]: (These drivers get in free to the Airshow.)

Tim O’Keeffe’s 1966 IMP

Hugh McMinn’s 1953 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY Mal Chaplin’s 1950 JAGUAR

Penn Bradley’s 1960 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY Peter McCarthy’s 1976 TRIUMPH Dolomite

Ken Harrison’s 1967 HUMBER Super Snipe John Rickett’s 1958 AUSTIN HEALEY

John Hambrook’s 1969 AUSTIN 1800 Doug Wright’s 1981 FAIRLANE – withdrawn.

Ken Frost’s 1927 INDIAN Scout outfit. J.S. - motorbike withdrawn.

While you are driving the above classic cars to TEMORA Airport for the big display -- The Railmotor departs

WAGGA station 7.10 a.m. -- Tickets $35 -- Then the Railmotor departs COOTAMUNDRA station at 8.40

a.m.-- Tickets $30. Then the Railmotor proceeds to Temora. From TEMORA station -- buses to the Airport.

Return Trip: Depart Temora - 5.30 p.m. Arrive Cootamundra - 6.40 p.m. Arrive Wagga - 8 p.m.

Saturday 14 December : L.V.R. Society’s Secretary’s Christmas Dinner Special -- Cootamundra to Yass for

Saturday 14 December : C.A.M.C. Christmas Dinner -- at Cootamundra Country Club, 7 p.m.

3 November : JUNEE SHOW & SHINE presented by . . .. Junee Motor Club Inc.

Entry is $10 for vehicle and driver – passengers $5 ea. Kids free. Entries are to be in by October 20.

Discounts for clubs supplying 10 vehicles. Lots of categories for prizes, like best 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, 8 cyl. Commercial, original etc.

Entry Form from Secretary or : www.juneemotorclub.com

Blast from the past : Announced in Coota Hoota – December 1983 : FOR SALE -- 2 AUSTIN A30s --

both going, one car, one van, -- contact Ken Frost at Cootamundra.

It was also announced that : Dec. 1983 - A Milestone: Introduction of Club Concessional Registration for vehicles when

they reach 30 years of age. Previously club plates were only available up to 1947.

Some people (in other clubs I hasten to say) voiced their disapproval of the 30 year concession scheme. One of their

arguments was that FJ Holdens would soon be taking advantage of club plates. Old Holdens were viewed as “common” or

“Hoon cars”.

Opinions soon changed with the passage of time.

1st SEPTEMBER: Our Swap Meet day.

In South Australia this day is declared “DRIVE YOUR HISTORIC VEHICLE DAY” .

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First week in October: Model T Ford Rally in Barossa Valley, Chevrolet 4 Rally in Griffith, National Chrysler

Rally in Warnambool; and look what you could go to - if you had a Veteran motorbike: a Veteran Motorbike

Rally at Parkes. Then after that:

October 5 - 7: -- a Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Rally at Parkes. Sunday 6 Oct. The motorbikes go - Parkes to Manildra, have morning tea, then the riders can check out the AMUSU Theatre. This

theatre has the honour of being Australia’s longest running picture theatre.

There is time here for the riders to see the movie – George Formby in “No Limit” – for general exhibition this lunch hour. After Lunch,

the bikes rally back to Parkes.

October Long-weekend: There is a Hot-Rod Rally visiting Temora and Stockinbingal.

The Combined Motor Clubs of Sydney have been holding an annual combined clubs Display Day since 1963.

This year the event was called the SHANNONS SYDNEY CLASSIC - held at Eastern Park Raceway. 118

clubs display at this event!

1,820 vehicles went on display 18 August @ $15 each. It costs to hire the raceway.

The Centenary of Canberra Rally -- 19 & 20 October, 2013 - Jervis Bay to Canberra is run by the National

Trust of Australia. This is a departure from the normal activities of the National Trust, but the Trust is as

interested in antique vehicles as much as Australia’s historic buildings.

The rally vehicles arrive in Canberra Saturday afternoon.

Sunday morning 20 Oct. the rally vehicles will muster at Exhibition Park (EPIC) - cruise down Northbourne

Ave to Old Parliament House for a static display of vehicles from the motoring pioneer days.

Canberra’s first car club turns 50 this year. The Veteran & Vintage Car Club, A.C.T. was started in 1963. Their

celebration weekend is 26 & 27 October, 2013.

The target of the Royal Daimler Restoration Team to restore the 1950 limousine - is $60,000.

So far Canberra’s National Museum has raised over $24,000 which includes our $100.

They keep our club informed of progress by e-mails to your Secretary.

It says in “The Oil Rag”, newsletter of Wodonga Historic Car Club Inc.: Start planning now for the next

instalment of the fun and frivolity that is the 2014 KALIMNA RALLY --

28 February - 3 March, 2014. See Paul Ballard or Mal Chaplin for Entry Forms.

Age of Tyres: On your modern tyre there is a small oval embossed on the side of the tyre. The oval has 4 digits

in it, like 4209 - which you read as “the 42nd

week of 2009”. See?

DRIPFEED & CRANKHANDLE -- Useful stuff and gossip gatherers.

FOR SALE : 1963 VALIANT AP5 Canadian body, white, green interior, all original except for manifold headers

which soon will need replacing. 80,000 on reco engine. Reco trans and diff and front end and radiator and everything is O.K.

Minor rust on LH side panels. Asking $7500. Contact E-mail: [email protected]

WANTED : for the restoration of a WW2 Ford Bren Gun Carrier: 3” Mortar bipod, sight and other items.

Vickers ammo tins. Contact Darrin on 0411 483 213

WANTED : Old push bike : prefer 1904 model, with a heavy frame, long handlebar, to fit my 1904 MINERVA

engine “clip on”. Also : Speedo for 1954/55 Dodge Utility. Phone Alan 02 6024 5662.

NOT TO BE MISSED : Temora Aviation Museum presents “WARBIRDS DOWNUNDER”

2 November 2013.

It will include RAAF Roulettes, the Super-Constellation from H.A.R.S. - Historic Aircraft Restoration

Society. And Mustangs of the plane type. And many more planes, plus ex-military vehicles, vintage

and classic cars, etc.

FOR SALE : At the Swap Meet 1st September : Cootamundra Antique Motor Club Grille

Badges -- $20 each from your Secretary. Also C.A.M.C. Coffee Mugs : 2 for $10

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PAST EVENTS

Sunday 11 August : Visit a collection of Military Vehicles and Bulldozers at TEMORA There was a good roll-up of 15 classic cars for the owners to take advantage of Ian Styles opening his shed for a viewing this

day. Ian was asked by the Riverina VW Club if he would open up his shed for a visit. The word spread to Cootamundra car

clubs to take advantage of this opportunity also.

We were amazed at the amount of work that Ian Styles has put into collecting and restoring such heavy machinery. Each

vehicle in this collection would have a history that could fill a book, as most would have been in WW2 war zones .

Club cars that took the journey to Temora on this day:

My 1958 VW Ted Strachan’s 1972 GALANT

Don Manwaring’s 1974 TRIUMPH 2500 Peter Kelly’s 1975 TRIUMPH Stag

Barry Gavin’s 1977 TORANA Ken Harrison’s 1965 WOLSELEY 24/80

Chris Imrie’s 1972 VW Kombi Denis Shepherd’s 1967 MORGAN.

Ray Douglas (and family) came modern because Ray just had to see this Historic collection.

There were other cars, too, members of Restorers Car Club at Ardlethan and the VW club.

We gathered for morning tea at the Statue of Paleface Adios before driving in convoy to Ian Styles’ property.

That’s Denis and Mavis and Betsy in the photo:

Photo taken over the top of a Bulldozer blade:

JOHN COLLINS

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Saturday 17 August, 2013

Display for Rotary – Free Medical Check-up Day

Cootamundra & District Machinery Restoration Society set up a display for the day by 10 a.m. – including two

Ferguson tractors. Then our club parked with them in the car-park at Cootamundra Medical Centre:

1957 BEDFORD Fire-Engine 1943 Ford JEEP

1926 FORD tourer 1954 AUSTIN A40

1981 WB STATESMAN DeVille 1973 HQ STATESMAN DeVille

1976 LX TORANA SS Hatchback 1977 TORANA Hatchback

1957 MG Magnette 1971 XY FALCON GT

1961 STUDEBAKER Lark Cruiser

A pretty good roll-up!

Then at 5 p.m. this Saturday evening –

13 cars were needed to chauffer young couples to the Town Hall for the

Wattle-Time Debutante Ball.

Another excellent roll-up :

Ted Strahan 1954 – AUSTIN A40 Somerset John Speechley - 1973 HOLDEN Statesman

Ken Frost - 1960 HOLDEN FB Darren Absolon - 1970 FALCON GT

John Manwaring Jnr - 1973 TRIUMPH 2500 John Lyne - 1957 MG Magnette

Royce Finlay -- 1964 FALCON XM John Andreatta - 1972 FALCON GT

Graham Angel - 1968 DAIMLER Sovereign Paul Andreatta - 1973 FALCON GT

Alan Thompson - 1961 STUDEBAKER Lark John Rickett - 1962 JAGUAR Mk II

Malcolm Chaplin - 1950 JAGUAR Mk V

Here are photos of them mustering before doing the Grand Parade to the Town Hall :

TRIUMPH 2500 MG MAGETTE 1950 JAGUAR

AUSTIN A40

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1968 DAIMLER Sovereign 1973 HQ HOLDEN JAGUAR Mk V and 1961 STUDEBAKER

Lark Cruiser V8

1964 XM FALCON 1972 FALCON GT 1962 JAGUAR Mk 2 1973 FALCON GT

1960 FB HOLDEN 1970 FALCON GT 1957 MG Magnette

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COMING EVENTS

AUGUST

Sat 31 Working Bee for Swap Meet -- 10 a.m.

Sat 31 Wattle-Time Street Parade -- Assemble in Murray Street 11.30 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

Sun 2 6 a.m. -- Cootamundra Showground -- SWAP MEET !

Mon 3 Monthly Meeting - at Cootamundra Library -- Stephen Ward Room

Sat 7 HARDEN-MURRUMBURRAH SHOW – 10 a.m. Displays of club cars, trucks, bikes & tractors

Sat 14 WOMBAT RALLY -- Motorbikes at Wombat. Feel like a drive to Wombat? Off you go.

Sat 14 FILMS NIGHT -- More of your old slides, please. (Commercial DVDs can be lent.) COOTA

6 p.m. -- Pizzas will be supplied by club for Dinner. Bring a plate for supper. LIBRARY

Sat 14 TORANAFEST -- Newcastle

Thurs 19 MID-WEEK RUN -- to JUNEE Roundhouse Railway Museum --

Assemble Apex Park 11.00 am Depart 11.15 a.m. Paul & John will already be at Roundhouse

Entry to Museum $4.00. Take a Picnic Lunch. Hot water available Information : 0428 421 496

Sun 22 German Autofest -- Canberra

Sun 22 Sunday Run TO GUNNING. Meet Moss Vale Car Club 11 a.m. in Main Street to decide Picnic

place. ( Cafes are open.) Depart Cootamundra -- Mowall’s -- 8.45 a.m. for 9.15 at Harden

Sat 28 Model T Ford National Rally in Barossa Valley

OCTOBER

4 – 5 th October Longweekend Motorbike Rally at Parkes

Sun 6 BOOROWA - “Running of The Sheep” -- Depart Harden Pool 9.30 a.m.

Sun 6 COOLAMON -- Scarecrow Festival -- Depart Old Mill 10.00 a.m.

Mon 7 Monthly Meeting -- at Cootamundra Library.

Sat 12 Pop the Top Festival at Jindera -- for convertibles.

Sat 12 HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL - at Racecourse - Arrive 10.30 a.m. for Display

12 & 13 Meals on Wheels deliveries --Chris and Heather Cooper have volunteered - Thankyou

Sun 13 Young Heritage Motor Club’s DAMPER – DAY at Murringo. Info : Barry Gavin

Sun 13 Binalong Motor Museum OPEN DAY. All Clubs

Sat 19 Cootamundra Show

Sun 20 PARKES SWAP MEET

Sun 20 ALL CHRYSLER DAY -- Fairfield Showground

Sat 26 Visit OPEN GARDENS at Cootamundra

Sun 27 ALL FORD DAY at WAGGA WAGGA --- in the yards of Hillis Ford

Sun 27 14 Day Tour of Tasmania -- WITH THE TORANAS! All welcome.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 7 Our club tours TO CANOWINDRA -- visit Museum of Fishes

Fri 8 Our club tours from CANOWINDRA to HILL END - a great drive! This is how to

spend your retirement -- touring in old cars!

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