www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au May 2020 No 407

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The articles and views expressed in this newsletter are not nec-

essarily those of the editor, the committee of the AAAC or the

contributor

OTHER APPOINTMENTS NON COMMITTEE

Hi Members

Hope everyone is well and

coping with the isolation

The weather is very cold at the

moment and it is a good time to

catch up on jobs that have been

put off due to time restraints

I know that I keep saying the

same thing but please send in items that can be

included in the Newsletter otherwise I may have to

consider producing the Newsletter bi-monthly until

things settled down

Cheers Carol

Editor CLUB DIRECTORY

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Verification Officer Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

Alistair Buckley 8370 5560

Assistant Historic Brian Davey 8265 1358 / 0400 826 969

Vehicle Registrar Unit 9/20 Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5098

Alistair Buckley

Ric Ottaway 8431 4054

CCC Rep Brian & Cynthia Davey

Federation Rep Brian Davey

Assistant Federation Rep Arthur Doecke

Newsletter Production John & Robyn Sommers

Swap meet Reports Vacant

Webmaster /name badges Steve Thiselton

President Shane Conry 0413737926

11 Quality Crt Wynn Vale 5127

Vice President Steve Thiselton 84314326

30 Moules Road Magill 5072

Secretary Charlie Mifsud 0417 878 857

19 Austral Tce Malvern 5061

Treasurer Brenton Watkins 8296 3472

52 Yarmouth St South Brighton 5048

Club Captain Graham Banks 0418818728

9 Manse Tce, St Marys

Committee Members Arthur Doecke 8261 0356

15 Patricia St Hillcrest 5086

Brian Davey 82651358

Unit 9/20Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5090

Cynthia Davey 82651358

Unit 9/20 Amber Rd, Hope Valley 5090

Peter Williams 0407476759

10 Canara Ave, Para Hills

Membership Sec. & Steve Thiselton 8431 4326

Public Officer 30 Moules Road Magill 5072

Editor Carol –Ann Williams

aaaclubeditor@gmail.com

Historic Vehicle Brian Collins 8381 4484

Registrar 51 Horndale Drive Happy Valley 5159

Basil Rowe 0409656714

AAA WEBSITE www.adelaideantiqueauto.org.au Have a look its in colour, if you would prefer an electronic

copy please contact the club Webb Master, Steve Thiselton,

he will add you to his mailing list. Show your friends on their

computer ! They are also welcome to our club.

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STAYING SAFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA

Howdy members. Your committee and I trust all are staying safe and well in these trying and unique times and practicing safe

“Social Distancing”.

The AAA Club continues despite the enforced period of hibernation we find ourselves in.

Prior to preparing this short message I contacted those parties on our committee most affected by the change to how we

must operate.

Our Historic Registrar, Brian Collins, tells me that he is getting on average 3 log books per day to be updated and that every-

one is providing a return envelope for these as needed. One point he has asked is that it would be appropriate to enclose

your latest registration papers IF this part of the Log Book has not been updated. Other than that we can safely say that

“There is nothing to Report”.

Our Treasurer, Brenton Watkins, confirms that about 20 members have paid their subs by a combination of cheques by post,

Direct EFT and a couple by bank transfer. Those members that do not use internet banking and that do not have a cheque

available can pay by bank transfer . To do this you will need to attend a WBC branch but you should ask the staff there to add

your member number as a reference so that Brenton can reconcile this. Keep your receipt as evidence of payment. If you do

not know your member number then please call Brenton after the payment and let him know. And just a reminder that those

paying by Internet Banking should print their payment receipt and retain this. Otherwise all smooth for Brenton.

Brian and Cynthia Davey (CCC/Federation) advise us that all the other clubs are in the same status and are not meeting. The

CCC Rooms remain closed as well.

As there have been zero meetings and no Committee Meetings you will observe that there are no minutes to report.

The signs appear good in South Australia and we all hope that this period of enforced inactivity will come to a close soon. In

the meantime, remember to use your cars as you would normally want to if only to keep the battery and oil seals in tip top

shape.

The Adelaide Antique Automobile Club will continue to exist but simply become inactive for a period. Your committee has discussed the services that we will continue to provide which is primarily to ensure that members with Historically Registered motor vehicles can maintain a valid log book and hence maintain the use and enjoyment of their vehicle without interruption. There are 2 areas that the Club will need your support in. These are to pay your Annual Subscription promptly by the means below, and, to process your Log Books by post to our Historic Registrar, as also detailed below: SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS: The preferred way of payment is by Electronic Bank Transfer. It is critical that you include your surname and initial as a refer-ence. Please copy your payment to Brenton using your bank’s internet banking facility so that he can reconcile at bksjwat-kins@adam.com.au The Clubs bank account details are: Adelaide Antique Automobile Club: BSB 035045 Account No 403479 Print your payment receipt using your bank browser. Retain this in your log book/s. If you do not use internet banking then post your subscription payment to Brenton Watkins, Treasurer at 52 Yarmouth Street, South Brighton 5048. DO NOT post to the club’s mail box as this is not cleared by Brenton. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for your re-ceipt to be mailed to you. Attendance at Brenton’s residence is not appropriate. Payments can be left in his letterbox in a sealed envelope with your name on same. Again, enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for your receipt to be mailed to you. Retain your receipt in your log book/s.

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STAYING SAFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA

LOG BOOKS: Before you post your Log Book to Brian for it to be updated and returned, please look on the inside cover to make sure it

that your book is less than 3 years old. If the 3 renewals have been used, please include $3.00 with your log book to pay for

the new book that will be required. (Please tape the coins to a sheet of paper to avoid them from being lost). If you want

your old log book returned include a note to Brian. - ensure your stamped reply envelope is large enough to fit the 2 log

books!

All Log Books need to be stamped by the Club. The Club will provide a list of Financial Members to Brian Collins, Historic Regis-trar. Post your Log Book/s to him for processing as soon as you receive your registration renewal and enclose a Stamped Self Addressed envelope for its return. Post to: Brian Collins, Registrar at 51 Horndale Drive, Happy Valley SA 5159 Attendance at Brian’s residence, nor for that matter any of our Historic Vehicle Assistant Registers, is not appropriate. Log Books can be left in his letterbox in a sealed envelope. Again, enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for your Log Book to be posted back to you Note: Australia Post will only allow 1 log book per envelope so separate items for each log book will be needed. It is unknown how long the Club will have to be in hibernation. It is the committees plan that as soon as we are able to resume usual activities the Club will do so. If this extends beyond the term of the present committee, we will stay intact as caretaker’s until the Club can call and convene an AGM. These are unique times and it is hoped that the provisions above will enable members to continue to enjoy their historic vehi-cles at their leisure until the present social gathering limits are eased. Direct any enquiries on these matters to myself for clarification if needed. Your support and assistance is appreciated. Stay safe, Shane Conry, President M 0413 737 926

2020/2021 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED The membership fee remains the same at $40.00. It is a condition of your conditional registration, that you must be a “financial member of a recognised club”. Members are reminded that if subs are not paid by the 30 June 2020 you are “non financial” and your ve-hicle\s are unregistered irrespective of any “grace” period in a constitution. Refer to opposite page on ways to pay membership fees during this time while restrictions are in place due to the Coronavirus. A late fee of $10.00 will be payable if not received by the end of June 2020. Please update your email address, telephone number and address at the time of payment If any members have sold their vehicle and/or not renewing their membership please advise the committee so records can be updated Brenton Watkins Treasurer

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BITS AND PIECES

Notice to Advertisers

All Vehicles offered for sale should quote

their registration number or engine number

if not registered

Advert will appear for 3 months from first

published

FEDERATION WEBSITE

www.fhmcsa.org.au

Post your thoughts on the

Federation or Conditional

Registration, let people

know of events of inter-

est, seek technical help or

buy, sell or swap.

HISTORIC REGISTRAR NEEDED Brian Collins has been our Historic Registrar for many years and its time to give

Brian a break. The club needs member/s to take up this important role for the Club. The role is not overly arduous

and it is only busy in the May and June meetings when subscriptions are due, and there are many capable hands

ready to assist at these peak times.

It’s an important role and one upon which the Club depends. Brian is more than happy to mentor as long as he is

needed. It’s your Club. Give it a go.

For any details please speak to Shane Conry, Charlie Mifsud or any of the Committee .

ORDERING CLUB NAME BADGES

In addition to the member name tags the club provides each

member to wear Professional badges can also be purchased.

They are ideal when attending multi car club events.

Individual Name Badges can be ordered through the

Treasurer.

Cost is $8.00 for a badge with a pin, $10 for a badge with a

magnet.

Correct money for the Treasurer would be appreciated

CLUB REGALIA FOR SALE

The following articles are available to buy

Car Club Logo Windscreen Decals

$1.00

Just peel and stick

25th Anniversary Logbook Covers

Free

Ideal to store your

Historic registration Log Book

See Membership Secretary to obtain, payment to Treasurer.

Correct money would be appreciated

Meetings, third Friday of each month

(except December)

Meetings cancelled until further notice

Refer page 4 message from President

INSURANCE INFORMATION

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In respect to Trevor's claim on the vehicle (Buick) he is having difficulties with the underwriter. Shannon's can’t help and passed the claim matter on to Suncorp who have determined that the sum insured is not the market val-ue as per his policy.! On discussing policies with my brother in law today (works for a broker) he advised: Some policies purely can state an agreed sum insured and that’s what the insurance company must pay out on. Some policies may say and agreed value OR market value (in fine print elsewhere in the policy) in which case the insurer will pay out on the cheaper Option. This may be the case with Trevor but he might not be aware. My Brother in law suggested that claimants enquire how insurance companies arrive at “market value” to keep them on their toes. I thought about whether the owner of Collectible classics has some idea on how we could place market values on our older vehicles. In respect to other house hold claims , it was highly recommended that policy holders have some photographic evidence of ownership of all items. Included in contents insurance or receipts. Insurers will not pay-out unless they have evidence it exists. This is the most disputed claim my brother in law has encountered in his work. I thought it might be beneficial to members to know these things in case of an insurance claim.

HOME AND CONTENTS INSURANCE –THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE MAIN TYPES OF REFUSALS

There are four main reasons for refusal:

1. Non-disclosure – you have not disclosed information when you applied for or renewed the policy.

2. Exclusion clauses – the policy does not cover the loss.

3. Fraud – the insurer believes you have acted fraudulently in some way. Policy cancellation 1 Some common examples of non-disclosure are:

Not telling the insurer about all your prior insurance claims

Not telling the insurer about existing damage to your home. 2 Insurance contracts often contain conditions and exclusion clauses. Examples of conditions include:

• You must maintain your house to ensure that it is in good condition

• You must have keyed locks on all windows and deadlocks on all external doors. You need to check your policy to find out what the applicable conditions are. 3 Insurers are always on the lookout for fraud. To avoid being investigated:

• Be cooperative

• Provide all relevant details Provide evidence (e.g. witnesses, photos) 4 If you are being investigated for fraud, get legal advice immediately. Insurance companies sometimes cancel insurance policies in the middle of the period of insurance cover. This may be done in response to additional information provided by you that increases the insurer’s risk to an unacceptable level. Another very common reason is that you have failed to pay the premium for the policy. This is particularly likely if you have opted to pay your premium in instalments via direct debit and your direct debit has failed. If your insurer tells you that your policy has been cancelled, you should get advice about whether they had suffi-cient reason to cancel the policy and whether they took appropriate steps to inform you of the cancellation in ac-cordance with their legal obligations. If you wish to dispute their decision to cancel the policy, or argue that they have not properly notified you of the cancellation, you can make a complaint to AFCA. Continued page 11

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General Events Calendar

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MAY

2-3 May 2020 Naracoorte Swap Meet & Show N Shine-CANCELLED Naracoorte Show Grounds Naracoorte 3rd May Caravan Camping & Swap Meet with Trash & Treasure –CANCELLED Princes Park, Nixon Terrace Gawler

JUNE

14th June 2020 Sedan Swap Meet Sedan Recreation Park, Sedan

JULY

Due to Coronavirus not Swap Meets at this time

Arthur Doecke

supplied item re virus

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AAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Club Runs 2020/2021 May 24th OLD Tailem Town Pioneer Village—Inez and Dick Johnson—CANCELLED

June 21st Xmas in June—Flagstaff Hotel—CANCELLED

July 19th Rocker Cover Races

August 23rd Torrens Island Quarantine Station

September13th Federation Run—Arthur Clisby Memorial Run—Wirrina Oval

October 18th The Bend Motorsport Park

November 22nd TBA

December 13th Memorial Run and BBQ Lunch

January 17th Beat The Heat Run

February 21st Breakfast Run

If the temperature is 35 degrees or above, there will be no organised club run. However, if you wish to participate

on any run it will be voluntary, your choice. This does not apply to the Christmas run. As broadcast on Channel 7 TV

news, on the Saturday evening prior to a run.

Hot Weather Rule

for more swap meet info www.bevenyoung.com.au

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WHO CELEBRATED THEIR BIRTHDAY IN MAY

Janet Reddy 2 May Jenny Badcock 3 May George Hobbs 4 May Lisa Harris 6 May

Jenyne Morden 7 May Brian Morgan 12 May Jenny Morden 15 May Glenn Haas 18 May

Kaye Borgas 20 May Eleanor Hobbs 20 May Morgan Mifsud 23 May Janice Conry 27 May

Graeme Jones 29 May Ric Ottaway 30 May Alan Kohler 31 May

Also Happy Birthday to other members who celebrate in May but did not include their date of birthday on membership form

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RARE HARTNETT PACIFIC NATIONAL CAR

Rare Hartnett Pacific National car being restored at Birdwood Motor Museum The National Motor Museum at Birdwood is closed during the COVID-19 crisis, so they’re getting on with a special project – bringing a rare piece of Australian motoring history back to life. In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, public access to our cultural and public establishments has been in-definitely shut down. The Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes One of Australian motoring history’s rarest finds – the little car that could have – is being brought back to life be-hind closed doors in the Adelaide Hills. Just 20 Hartnett Pacific cars were built in Australia in the early 1950s. One of the last three known to exist is being restored at the National Motor Museum, in Birdwood The museum has been closed since March 23 in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. April should be one of its busiest times of the year. While the museum’s collection of about 350 vehicles is temporarily out of the public gaze, its staff are hoping to dust off the little green Hartnett Pacific soft-top saloon that’s been sitting idle in one of the workshops for more than 20 years. National Motor Museum curator Matthew Lombard said the Hartnett Pacific was built in Melbourne in 1951 and was an “extremely important” part of motoring history. “It’s important because sometimes failures are just as important as successes,” Mr Lombard said The Hartnett Pacific and the Hartnett Tasman were meant to be one of the nation’s first Australian-made small cars for city slickers – rivalling the European-made Volkswagen and Morris Minor. The Hartnett’s architect was “the father of the Holden”, Sir Laurence Hartnett, the Australian managing director of General Motors-Holden in the 1930s and ’40s. It was Sir Laurence who drove the production of the first mass-produced Australian car – the Holden 48-215. His GMH success had almost guaranteed him triumph with a vehicle named after him But poor timing, post-war depression and broken federal promises meant the Hartnett fleet never got off the ground. Sir Laurence went on to introduce the very successful Nissan brand to Australia as a result. “The Hartnett really was the little car that didn’t make it,” Mr Lombard said. “It represents the story of the little Aussie battler – the story of bad luck but never giving up.” Rebecca DiGirolamo, Sunday Mail (SA) April 4, 2020

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THE DELAGE D12 HYBRID SUPERCAR WILL COME SOON

The Delage D12 hybrid supercar might not be something you’ve heard about, but it should be a genuinely impres-

sive machine. The entrepreneur Laurent Tapie brought back the Delage brand recently. The D12 will be its first

new model in over six and a half decades. It’ll be a thoroughly modern supercar.

According to The Supercar Blog, the D12 will come out early next week. The car will feature a hybrid powertrain.

That powertrain will consist of a V12 engine paired with an electric motor. The engine itself will make 900 hp and

the electric motor produces 330 hp. Together, you’re looking at 1,230 hp. That’s a lot of power.

That puts the car in hypercar territory. It’ll be interesting to see what exactly the car is all about. More information

will come at a later date. As we said, the car should make its official debut early next week and that debut should

come with a lot more information than we have currently. Regardless, this will be a car worth paying attention to.

It’s an interesting thing to bring back the Delage brand, and we’re looking forward to seeing what the Tapie-

owned brand does.

Wade Thiel www.supercars.net NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I found this article online regarding the relaunch of the Delage marque with a supercar model to be unveiled last

November.

From the drawing it appears to be inspired by the 1937 D8-120 S Portout Aero Coupe

Alas I don't think we will see any on Adelaide streets in the near future - Steve Thiselton

Home and Contents Insurance: Handy hints

Going on an extended holiday? (post lockdown)

Most policies state that you or another party must be in the home for 2 days in a 60 day period.

If you can’t meet this requirement, then the Insurer must be notified of your absence as your duty of care and in accordance

with the Utmost Good faith requirements with the Insurer.

They may suggest that you ask a neighbour or a relation to put out bins, collect your mail and mow lawns to make it look as if

someone is still in residence. The insurer will make a note on the policy file of this.

Making a claim for total loss of contents.

As Fraud is a major factor in the Insurance industry, the onus is on the Insured to provide proof of ownership and that each of

the items being claimed existed immediately before the event took place.

This may be able to be achieved by: Providing copies of receipts (scan and store into your computer as a backup)

Providing photographic evidence of the items if documents are not kept. (Save on computers)

If you cannot show any proof the item existed, your claim may be futile.

Get those receipts scanned or placed in a safe place or get clicking. Brenton Watkins

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FJ HOLDEN RESTORATION Well where to start.

We had planned to hook up the van and hit the road after my 70th birthday in late April 2020. The trip was for four months

travelling to Alice Springs and Darwin then decide whether to turn left down the West coast or right down the East coast.

Obviously the Chinese virus put an abrupt end to those plans.

What to do? Basically confined to home for who knew how long.

Answer, restore Cynthia’s FJ HOLDEN.

Cynthia has owned the car since 1981 and was her daily driver, except for 3years when she was in Zimbabwe, until February

2004.

The car was very tired mechanically and the sills were badly rusted and paint faded and thin. I promised Cynthia I would

restore the FJ when I retired and started inquiring though my many contacts if anyone could do the bodywork. Many

promises over the last 4 years but to no avail. Then at the February Federation Meeting I was given a lead which we followed

up and success. Local father and sons business came and looked at the car, gave us an appropriate cost we were agreeable to,

with a start time in April.

So I had about 5 weeks to strip the FJ. Did not work on it every day but some days I spent up to six hours in the shed.

Starting with removing all the chrome work like bumpers, grille, lights, moulding etc.

Then the engine and gearbox came out, followed by stripping out all four doors of trim, glass, latches, rubber window seals

and channels.

Removed front and rear windscreens the rubbers of both were like Bakelite and just broke into small pieces.

Removed all draft piping around the doors and then the head lining which we all thought was beige but on removing sun vi-

sors we found it was a green English cloth style of material.

After stripping the dash completely I removed the fuel tank.

The FJ was taken to the body shop on Easter Tuesday with a return time in October 2020, fingers crossed!

Over this time we have been searching out rubber kits, headlining and trim material, engine parts etc,etc,

First part ready to go, thanks to Charlie, is the radiator. Gave him the radiator on Friday and we picked it up on Tuesday. Radi-

ator was 35% blocked with two leaks but the core was still serviceable. Great service and price. THANK YOU CHARLIE.

Third week of April was spent stripping engine and chasing engine parts. Bearings are .010” oversize, but have to measure

crank and bores to determine what machining is required.

Photos of the project March and April 2020.

Brian and Cynthia Davey

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HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLE GATHERING SUNDAY 15TH MARCH

AAA. Club Run. Sunday the 23rd August 2020. TO THE TORRENS ISLAND QUARANTINE STATION. Subject to COVID-9 VIRUS Restrictions Come with Carly and Malcolm, ph- 041234 111 5 . A once off, concession and a heavily Subsidised Guided 90 minute Tour of the many Buildings, including a cemetery, morgue and the Islands history, has modern working toilets there. Lunch was intended to be booked at the Birkenhead Tavern. If the Social Gathering restrictions are lifted this can still be booked. If not then provide your own lunch. We may choose to lunch on the Island, or in the open, or go home a little earlier. The run will Meet & start from The White Horse Inn Rear Car Park The address there is… 887 to 889… Port Wakefield Rd, Bolivar SA 5110.

Meeting at, 10-00am. Leaving promptly at, 10-15am. Via the new northern connector. Access is directly from the White Horse Inn Rear Car Park. Please note, and most important…. This run is will STILL happen as a private group in the event that our Club is still in hibernation. You need to phone Carly, or Malcolm, to book your, place in our tour as soon as you can. You’re booking and intention is critical for this run to work. For our booking, for the tour guides, and for your security entry into the Torrens Island Power Station, you will, be driving right through the length of the Power Station…. We will be taking the guided tour in two or three, safe small groups.. We will be the only ones at the Quarantine Station. Run sheet supplied.

BITS AND PIECES

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Internet Sites of Interest

Austin 7 Club of SA www.austin7clubsa.com.au

Bordertown Vehicles Restorers Club www.bvrc.com.au

Chrysler restorers Club www.chrysler-restorers-sa.org.au

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs of SA www.fhmcsa.org.au

Gawler Car Club www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net

Hillman car Club of SA www.sa.hillman.org.au

Maitland Auto Preservation Society www.maps-yp.org

Military Vehicle Collectors Society of SA www.military-vehicle-museum.org.au

Have an idea for a run? Why not help organize a club run

(it does not take a lot of work) - contact the Club

Committee and help be part of your club

BIT AND PIECES

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MEMBERS NEEDED

Our Club, like many, has a largely static membership. This is a stable way forward but does expose the

Club to a risk of shrinking as members sell their cars, relocate etc. Let’s keep the Club vibrant and active

in a simple way. If you know of anyone looking to buy a Historic Car, recommend the Club to them. They

will need the historic registration at any rate, and so need a club. Also, if a member sells a car, redirect

the incoming custodian of the car to the Club. Keep the membership of the car on our register. It’s for

the future.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Adelaide Antique Automobile Club aims to encourage interest in the restoration, preservation and usage of

antique motor vehicles that currently includes all passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles to display

good examples of road courtesy, vehicle safety and reliability.

The Club holds regular meetings, events and publishes a regular newsletter for the enjoyment of members.

Meetings are currently held at 8pm on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Combined “Car Clubs rooms at Clark

Avenue, Glandore.

PLEASE NOTE All applicants are required to attend two (2) General Meetings and one (1) Official Club Run before a

Membership applicant an be processed and three (3) Official Club Runs and two (2) meetings per Membership Year

thereafter. (An Official Club Run is defined where it is required the applicant/member signs the AAA Club indemni-

ty waiver and the member/applicant must actually participate in the run or event.)

General meetings: 8 pm, 3rd Friday (excl. December) Combined Car Clubs Room, Clark Ave., Glandore.

Membership Fees: Nominations $10. Annual $40 (half fee for new applicants after 1st January).

Subscription renewal: Due 1st July, if unpaid, lapses 31st July.

Vehicle Eligibility: All cars, commercials and motorcycles of historic interest or other vehicles as

approved by the committee.

Club Sales: Decals, Cloth & Car Bumper Badges – see Steve Thiselton.

Advertising: For Sale and Wanted adverts appear free for a maximum of 3 months.

PLEASE ADVISE ANY CHANGE IN ADRESS TO

THE SECRETARY BY RETURN MAIL

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