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Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter

The enthusiastic members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club delight in wilderness experiences and adventure in the great outdoors

Members enjoy and care for the environment and have a positive approach to conservation which is promoted through education and setting good examples.

The club encourages family activities as much as possible, with social events and regular trips to places of interest in the bush.

The club is affiliated with the Recreational 4WD Clubs Association of NSW and ACT, and supports its code of ethics.

NEXT MEETINGS RSL Club, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga 7.30 pm

Tuesday 19 May 2015 Visitors are most welcome Tuesday 17 June 2015 Tuesday 21 July 2015 Email: wagga4wdc@yahoo Website: www.wagga4wdclub.org

Postal address: PO Box 5842 Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

Living the Adventure!

“Living the Adventure!” is the official Club motto. It encapsulates what we do as a Club.

Come and join us

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Club Executive President - Paul Kingdom Ph 02 6922 3868 Vice President – Peter Van Wel Treasurer - Rob Davidson Secretary - Debbie Davidson Public Officer - Paul Kingdom Magazine Editor - Karen Lenihan Publicity Officer - Lee Simpson Training & Activity Co-ordinator – John Kent Association Delegate - John Kent Equipment Officers - John and Brenda Moore Webmaster – Alex Sarantakos


Wagga Wagga 4WD Club EVENT CALENDAR (updated 17-May-15) Club events in blue, Public holidays in red, Other events in black.

Inform John Kent of coming events.

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2 3 2, 3: Formal bush dinner (J. Kent, Brenda)

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9: Workshop - quarry. Off road trailer driving - Quarry. (Clancy)11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12: Executive meeting 15-17 Albury Caravan, camping, 4WD, fishing, boating show18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19: Club meeting25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30: Map reading, GPS, OziExplorer (Clancy) 31: Day trip to practice navigation (Clancy)

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6, 7, 8: Queens Birthday long weekend camping trip and Mandy's sand pit. (Clancy, Britts)8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16: Club meeting - Guest speaker Ron Owen. NSW 4WD Association22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20, 21: Formal Driver Training course (Note date change) - J. Kent 29 30 26 Jun - 13 Jul: School Hols NSW, VIC, QLD

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2 3 4 5 July 4 - August 15 Cape York. Trip full - sorry. J. Kent 3 Jul - 20 Jul: School Hols SA

6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 14: Executive meeting. 13: School starts NSW, QLD, VIC20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21: Club meeting27 28 29 30 31

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 23 18: AGM. Club meeting24 25 26 27 28 29 3031

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2 3 4 5 6 8: Executive meeting

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15: Club meeting 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 Sep - 6 Oct: School Hols NSW, VIC, QLD21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 Sep - 12 Oct: School Hols SA28 29 30

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su1 2 3 4 3,4,5 Southern Tablelands 4WD Club property, Bredbo. John Kent

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5: Labour Day Hol NSW. School starts VIC. 6: School starts NSW12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 - 18: Sydney 4WD and Adventure show.19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20: Club meeting26 27 28 29 30 31

Oct-15

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Jun-15

Jul-15

Aug-15

Sep-15


Formal Dinner 2015

Well here I sit looking out at the cold, wet, bleak weather and

thanking whoever organized our formal cookout dinner for

last weekend (the last of the good weather). I think it was

John Kent who picked this date.

We arrived on THURSDAY afternoon and set up camp. John

Moore arrived with a truck load of wood which was

deposited near the fire site. He had afternoon tea with us

then left Jeff and I to settle down beside a small fire, cook

our dinner and have a pleasant night sitting beside the fire

with Cocoa.

FRIDAY dawned a lovely sunny day, Clancy arrived in usual

manner with another load of wood. After lunch the Moore’s,

Dukes, John Kent arrived then later Aaron with a load of

palettes. All set up then enjoyed afternoon tea of scones, jam

and cream around the fire which had been built up. After

dinner we all sat around the fire – yes we could sit close to

the fire – and chatted while enjoying the near full moon and

fine weather.

SATURDAY we were up early to the cries of the cockies and

kookaburras. It was decided the night before to get a large fire going early to make coals for the baking of

dinner. From lunch time on everyone started arriving setting up their camps and inspecting Leah’s new

camper. Really Leah a heater and air conditioner!!! Then the trench was dug for the twenty camp ovens,

and the camp dining room was set up. Paul with lots of apprentices set up the lights for the night. About

3.30 the trench was ready for the meat to go on, and all hands were on deck to cut up the vegetables.

Then several expert chefs commenced their task of cooking dinner.

The call for dinner was at 6.30. Everyone dressed in their formal and not so formal wear, all looking very

glamorous. All dinners served and everyone sat down to a

delicious dinner. After mains dessert was served and all

lived up to expectations.

After dinner the best dressed lady and gentleman were

chosen by our judges. Congratulations to Rita Cameron,

who looked like she had been to the Gold Cup and a very

dapper Mitchell Armstrong in his “bag of fruit” suit. Thank

you to all who dressed up and made this night as glamorous

as it was.

By now the fire was burning brightly – who said PeterV.W.

was not there? Pete you would have been proud of all the P.V.W’s putting wood on the fire in your name.

So you’re to blame, YES!!!!


After dinner, drinks and washing up everyone sat around and enjoyed chatting and having a drink or 2,

some at the fire and some stayed at the tables.

The conversation around the fire got a bit wild with several ladies referring to subjects not to be

mentioned in a club report, conversation included numbers 1, 2, or 3????? See Brenda or Donna for

information regarding this conversation. From about 10.30pm, everyone reluctantly left the fire and

retired for the night.

SATURDAY Once again wakened by the cockies and kookaburras – thanks to Clancy for leaving the camp

quietly- . Early persons built up the fire and started cooking breakfast – eggs, bacon, tomato, onion and

toast. Those not woken by the birds emerged from their camps to the smell of breakfast cooking.

After breakfast and cleaning up it was time for morning tea, yes

more food, and sitting or standing around talking. What were the 3

people doing under Leah’s camper???

Noted over the 2 days were our 2 main organizers with heads

together writing and adding etc, etc. Thanks to Brenda Moore and

John Kent for the organization of the food etc for the dinner. Thank

you to the wood carters and general workers all who assisted in

many small and big ways to make our Formal Dinner as successful as it was. Many hand sure do make

light work. It was an excellent, relaxed and most pleasant weekend enjoyed by approx. 40 members.

Another great Wagga Wagga 4WD Club activity!!!!!

Helen B. (Not sure why I got this job, Jeff and I were the 1st there and last to leave)


Wagga Wagga 4WD Club

LAST CHANCE Basic Four Wheel Driving Course – June 20, 21 – 2015

Note date change

On the weekend of June 20, 21, the Club will be offering a basic 4WD training course to provide Club members with the opportunity to acquire, in a co-ordinated and structured way, those basic skills which will enhance the enjoyment and safety of 4WDriving. New members are encouraged to undertake the training. However, there is no compulsion, and for those who undertake the training there is no compulsion to be assessed. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend as well as drivers. Training is based on the nationally recognised competency unit SISODRV302A - Drive & Recover a 4WD Vehicle which is a unit within the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package SIS10, and is tailored to the needs of members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. Training is delivered by qualified trainer/assessors (members of the Driver Training Unit of 4WD NSW and ACT - the NSW Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs) with support from experienced Club members appointed by the Club Executive. All participants will receive a Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Certificate. Participants who undertake and pass the optional assessments (additional $90 fee) will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by the Driver Training Unit of 4WD NSW and ACT. Program. Two full days of theory and practical. Participants are expected to have read through a supporting theory manual prior to the workshop.

Theory Minimising environmental impact and responsible four wheel driving Planning for four-wheel driving Performing pre-departure checks Driving in a range of terrain types Vehicle recovery

Practical Vehicle features: (identify diffs, tyre sizes and types, departure angles, recovery points).

Prepare vehicle and perform pre-departure checks (internal, external, under bonnet, under vehicle, packing)

Change a wheel on uneven ground Vehicle recovery using snatch straps (discuss other recovery methods, jacks) Driving in a range of terrain (hills, stall recovery, rocky terrain, mud, snow, axle

deep water crossings, sand) Practice drive Perform maintenance and minor repairs - post activity vehicle check, vehicle

report. Participants are expected to use a suitable 4WD vehicle with low speed gearing e.g. low range capability, and with recovery points front and rear. You will be informed of other requirements on enrolment. Fees

Club Certificate; training resources, reference manual and any other expenses: $45 per vehicle. Optional Assessment and Statement of Attainment: $90 per person (DTU charge)

Applications for the training and course fees are to be received by the Club Training Co-ordinator by the 19 May Club meeting to allow time to purchase manuals and for pre course reading of the manual. Numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 12 persons per course to allow individual attention.

Training Coordinator: John Kent Email: [email protected] Phone: 0419 691 218

Further information, enrolment forms etc will be forwarded to those who express interest.

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“Living the Adventure!”

COMING EVENTS

MAY 19 Monthly Club Meeting. 7.30 pm Wagga RSL Club

MAY 30, 31 Map Reading, Ozi Explorer/GPS navigation. An opportunity to learn about/refresh your skills of map reading, GPS and navigation software (Oziexplorer). Saturday at the RSL Club for the theory and then Sunday we’ll go for a drive and picnic lunch to practise our skills

JUNE 6, 7, 8 Camp and sand driving, Jugiong. This is a long weekend camp with camping & cooking skills practised and refined and the added bonus of a sand pit to play in (big enough for your vehicle), beach driving to practise, water crossings, scenic drives. Come and go as you please – camping is available from Friday evening. If you just want to come for a day that’s all good

JUNE 16 Monthly Club meeting. Guest Speaker: Ron Owen. NSW 4WD Association

JUNE 19, 20, 21 Remote Area First Aid training – tentative dates

JUN 20, 21 Driver Training weekend: Basic 4WD Driving. Let John Kent know urgently if you wish to participate.

JULY 21

Monthly Club meeting



Trip Report Mount Granya (Day One)

Since only Carolyn and I were going with Jeff and Helen it was decided to meet at 8.30 instead of the usual 8.00. After meeting up near Lloyd, Jeff did the risk assessment and paperwork as required, we then headed along Holbrook Rd to Gelston Park were Coco (the Brills dog) was spending the weekend at the boarding kennels. Continued to Holbrook for morning tea at the bakery. (Jeff had left the thermos at

home so had to go to the bakery). After morning tea Jeff went and bought a new thermos (Helen said they needed a new one anyhow). Continued along the Hume Highway towards Albury, turning off towards the Wyman ferry. After crossing the Hume dam on the ferry (Jeff commented that it was his shortest crossing of the dam, as it was only 28% full) we turned right and continued toward Albury before turning up George Creek Rd, the start of the dirt. Continued along this track till Magazine track where we went in to look at the Powder Magazine, a concrete structure

where they used to store explosives for the construction of roads in nearby forests. Backtracked to George Creek road and turned left. Next turned right onto Plateau Rd. Continued along the track for a while before stopping at Plateau campground for a bit of a look. Nice spot but not setup for car based camping. Continued along Plateau Rd and then onto Javis Creek Rd and into Old Tallangatta. Quick drive through town and then onto Georges Creek Rd and onto Mulholland Rd ,Bridal Track and up to Mt Granya summit for a late lunch. Had a chat to the bloke in the fire tower before sitting down for lunch. After lunch we walked to the lookout. After about 30 seconds we were at the lookout with great views of the valley below.


Back in the cars and back down Mt Granya Rd to the Bridle Track were we turned left down the mountain. Into low range as it was a long and steep descent. At the bottom we found our camp spot for the night at Cotton Tree Creek campground with a table and fire pit. Had camp setup and sitting down for afternoon tea around 3.00. After afternoon tea I went with Jeff and collected fire wood for the night ,then we all went for a walk to the old Granya Scout

Hut (which has been restored) and then continued up the hill to the waterfalls. A little bit of water still falling but nice anyway. Back to camp and had happy hour. After preparing our meals Helen laid out the Tablecloth and set the table. Nice meal in a nice setting. Did the cleaning up, lit the fire and sat around it till about 10.30 talking and enjoying the peaceful night (except for shooters at the farm next door).

Mt Granya (Day 2)

Woke up to the alarm at 7.00 (White Cockatoos and kookaburras) but did not struggle out of bed till around 8.00. Jeff and Helen already up and having breakfast. After a nice and relaxed breakfast, we were packed up and ready by 10.00. I went to start the car but had a flat battery, so Jeff got me started and off we went. Drove into Granya, turning right onto the black top. Continued up the mountain then turned onto Firebrace track. Continued along Firebrace Tk, through a gate into Lawson State Park where we stopped at Conic Rocks camping ground for morning tea. A small walk takes you to Conic Rocks, an outcrop of granite boulders. (Due to time restraints we did not do the walk this time, will do next time we are in area)


After a cuppa, continued along Firebrace Tk, past the turnoff to the timber trestle bridge (Did not go in as we have been there a couple of time already), onto the Murray Valley Highway. Turned left towards Shelly, then right onto Avondale Rd and then left onto Beetomba Rd towards Avondale Gardens, which was the site of a homestead where they planted a lot of different plants and trees around the homestead. The forestry commission has taken control of the area and

have put up information plaques describing the different trees along with a picnic area and camping area. We were surprised at the amount of people that were there. After a good look around we backtracked along Avondale Rd then turned left onto Station Tk, where we found the old Shelly Railway Station. When operational this station was the highest in Victoria at 780 metres. The station platform has been restored along with some information boards about the area. The Station here was opened in 1916, and closed in 1979. It was a hive of activity for many years, but all that remains today is the platform and the railway cuttings, where trains where shunted up and down the yards seven days a week.


Drove back to Firebrace Tk and then onto Mt Lawson Road toward Mt Lawson Summit where we stopped at the camp ground for lunch. A short walk (1km) to the summit, but again, due to lack of time will have to come back and do it. After lunch headed back down, taking the Boulder Tk turnoff. Unfortunately, about 5 minutes down the track a tree had come down with no way around it, so had to do a U-turn and return to Mt Lawson Road and back to the Murray Valley Highway. Back at the highway we headed towards Corryong before turning onto Shelly-Walwa Rd. Drove through Walwa, turned right through Jingellic and onto Holbrook were we stopped at the submarine café for a cuppa. Left Holbrook around 5.00 and headed for home. Due to our late arrival into Wagga, Coco had to spend another night at the boarding kennel. Carolyn and I had a wonderful weekend going to places we had not been to before. Great weather, good scenery and good company. We would like to thank Jeff and Helen for organising the weekend. We will defiantly go back and explore more of the region.


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MEMBERSHIP FORM

1. Membership is annual from April 1st to March 31st of the following year. 2. Club fees are $55 annually per vehicle/family. 3. This information is to be used for Club operational purposes only. 4. I agree to my details, as selected below, to be published in the Club Members List

Please print neatly The following may be published

in the Members List YES NO

I, (full name)

of (postal address)

Town Postcode

Home Telephone:

Business Telephone:

Mobile Telephone:

E-mail Address:

Motor Vehicle:

Registered No:

hereby apply to become a member or renew my membership of the above named incorporated association. In the event of my admission as a member, I agree to be bound by the rules of the association for the time being in force. I have read and understood the Trip Rules and Etiquette, and the Code of Ethics, and I agree to abide by these. I understand that four wheel driving is potentially hazardous and that injury and vehicle damage is always a possibility. I understand the membership fee per family/vehicle is $55 p.a. I hereby nominate the following persons to enjoy with me the privileges of membership excepting however the right to vote at meetings:

Spouse/Partner:

Children:

Signature of applicant: Date:

NEW MEMBERS ONLY are required to have this section completed. This nomination may be carried out when a prospective member attends a meeting and presents this form. I, …………………………………..……………(full name) a member of Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc, nominate the applicant, for membership of the association. Signature of proposer:………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………

I am: Applying for membership Renewing my membership


ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET

Activity: Contact: Ph: Email:

Date: Start / Departure time:

Meeting point:

Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: Minimum:

Activity description:

Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard?

Trip Grading: If wet: If dry: Suited to camper trailer? Yes / No / NA

Number of nights camping? Location:

Full time driving? Yes / No / NA Fuel required:

Personal gear required:

Club gear required:

Other comments or safety issues:

NOTES: 1. Intending participants must inform the activity leader by the

Wednesday before departure.

2. For trips, all vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have

recovery points front and rear.

3. Trip / Club rules are to be followed.

4. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the

possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants

have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times.

5. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole

responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to

start or continue to participate in a trip. It is recommended that

advice is sought from the trip leader.

TRIP GRADING/ DIFFICULTY: (Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour.

2. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving

and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a

possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle

required.

5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling

over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely.

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