The Grille

Newsletter of the Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club Inc.

www.graftonvintagecars.com

PO Box 523 Grafton NSW 2460

JULY 2017

Club outing to Ballina Manor

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OFFICE BEARERS

PRESIDENT

Doug Clark 0427 665 200 email: dr.jm.clark@bigpond.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Kim Dahl 0418 660 347

SECRETARY

Peter Arnull 6643 4683

TREASURER

Laurie Fitzpatrick 6645 4657

COMMITTEE

Malcolm Larkin 6643 5335 Graham Benn 6642 1868 Kim Dahl 0418 660 347 Peter & Robyn Nixon 6643 1959 Dick and Ena Parmeter 6644 9037

WELFARE OFFICER

Margaret Fitzpatrick 66 454 657

BULLETIN EDITOR

Peter & Robyn Nixon 6643 1959 0419 431 959

email: gvmvci@gmail.com

EVENTS COMMITTEE

Kim Dahl 0418 660 347 Tom Raven 0419 888 902 Ken Norton 0403 521 468

VEHICLE EXAMINERS

John Snape (cars) 6645 2377 Tom Hay (cars) 6647 3261 Ken Norton (cars) 6642 6817 Mal Cochran (bikes) 0407 212 691

WEB MASTERS

Peter Arnull 6643 4683 Peter Nixon 0419 211 991

PUBLICITY OFFICER

Ena Parmenter 6644 9037

CLUB CUSTODIAN

Spencer Orr 6647 6265

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Held at Jabour Park club rooms on the first Sunday of each month. (except January). See times in club event calendar, page 3. For enquiries or directions ring the President Doug Clark 0427 665 200 All meetings are designated Club authorised runs. You may drive your historic vehicles to and from meetings.

Deadline for contributions for The GRILLE COB 28th of each

month

EDITORS’ COMMENT Another month and another newsletter. This one is a little late. Robyn is away at Naval Air Station (NAS) Nowra and by all accounts is freezing her extremities off. So this month is a single effort with all its mistakes. We have also been very busy over the past 3 weeks organising the 8 cadets who are also at NAS for the week, Add to this the meeting being early in the month and me doing a TAFE course in Coffs plus Haemodialysis and no time left.

When I first took over the newsletter I was printing around 70 copies. By a concerted push to reducing our outgoings, we reduced this to 40 prints. The ones not collected were mailed out. With the increase in memberships and 1 in 3 not having email this has now grown to a run of 80 printed newsletters, The majority of these are posted.

Not surprisingly we wore out the club’s printer. We have now worn out the leased printer and are awaiting the repair. As a result the printed newsletter for this month may be late or cancelled.

Regards

Peter & Robyn

PRESIDENT’S REPORT I managed a couple of days at the ‘Cooly Rocks’ held at Tweed Heads, on return from Brisbane but it was spoilt by very ordinary weather. It was certainly the largest display of the 50’- 60’s Muscle Cars that I have seen along with everyone dressed in the 60’s to complement the Event.

The same weekend was the Sprite Club’s visit to Grafton organised by Ian & Wendy Gibbs. The weather again was very unkind to but it did not dampen the gathering at Jabour Park on the Sunday morning, for morning tea, organised by volunteers of the Club. It certainly was not ideal conditions for open top Sport Cars but most of the owners braved the conditions.

The run to Ballina Manor, organised by Lorraine & Tom Raven was well attended by 31 members. It was a very interesting visit, with a History dating back to 1921. The restoration had to be seen, with all interior furnishing being period.

The next Coffee Run is to Botero Coffee Shop McLean on the 13th July, there will be a Tour of the Coffee making & should be an interesting day. Time to get your names in for “Christmas in July” being held at our Club rooms on the 16th July.

August 6th, is our Annual / General Meeting 3 pm at Club Rooms. July 2nd 3pm is the normal meeting at Club Rooms.

The Retro Motorfest is building interest, September 16-17th 2017 with entries being received.

Cheryl Benn has concluded all bookings for the ‘Murray Run’ and all

participants will receive an update shortly.

Regards

Doug Clark

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CLUB EVENT CALENDAR 2017

July Saturday 1 8.30 Jabour Park Sawtell Chilli Festival Kim Dahl 0418660347

Sunday 2 3.00pm Jabour Park Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665200

Thursday 13 9.00am Jabour Park Botero Coffee Shop Maclean. Tour of premises followed by morning tea

Ken Norton 0403521468

Sunday 16 12.00 noon Jabour Park Christmas in July, sit down luncheon, final details to be advised

Kim Dahl 0418660347

August Sunday 6 3.00pm Jabour Park AGM, followed by Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665200

Sunday 6 7am Grafton Show Ground Grafton Sporting Car Club Swap Meet and car show

Ken Norton 0403521468

Thursday 10 9.30am Jabour Park Coffee Run, Schaeffer House Grafton for morning tea and inspection

Kim Dahl 0418660347

Sunday 20 9.00am Jabour Park Club run to Evans Head, lunch at venue to be advised, Morning tea at Broadwater Church

Ken Norton 0403521468

25/8 to 10/9 The Murray Snowy Run Check Newsletter for full details Cheryl Benn 0429702264

September Sunday 3 3.00pm Jabour Park Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665200

Thursday 14 9.30am Jabour Park Coffee Run to Sandon River, BYO lunch to follow at Brooms Head

Kim Dahl 0418660347

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17

Jabour Park Grafton Motorfest (Retro theme). Details to be advised, see advertisement in this issue. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Kim Dahl 0418660347 Doug_Clark 0427665200

Saturday 23 Curry Fest Woolgoolga Kim Dahl 0418660347

Sunday 24 Maclean Showground Swap Meet Bob Gray 0266452950 (H) 0417190860 (M)

October Sunday 1 4.00pm Jabour Park Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665200

Thursday12 9.15am Jabour Park Coffee run to Idle Inn Coramba Ken Norton 0403521468

Sunday 15 10.00am Jabour Park Club run for lunch at the Golden Dog Glenreagh, then run to Red Rock for byo afternoon tea or purchase from the store

Kim Dahl 0418660347 Ken_Norton 0403521468

November Saturday 4 & Sunday 5

TBA Jacaranda Rally

Thursday 9 9.30am Jabour Park Coffee Run to Turf Street Coffee Shop Ken Norton 0403521468

Sunday12 (NB: this meeting is 2nd Sunday this month)

4.00pm Jabour Park Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665200

Sunday 19th TBA Club Run TBA TBA

December Sunday 3 4.00pm Jabour Park Monthly Meeting Doug Clark 0427665 200

Thursday 9 9:30 Jabour Park Coffee Run to Pillar Valley Bill Cowper

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UPCOMING EVENTS.

EVERY WEDNESDAY…..HUSBAND MINDING Send your man along to Jabour Park every Wednesday for secret men’s business and men’s shed activities. Peer based training provided in washing up, cleaning, putting away, lawn mowing and any number of household duties.

NOTICE OF MEETING AUGUST 6, 3pm The AGM please bring along your interest. This will be followed by the Monthly meeting featuring the new committee.

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on 4 June 2017 at Jabour Park South Grafton

The Meeting Opened: 3.05pm Chairman: Doug Clark Apologies: Helen Smith, Ena Parmenter, Robyn Nixon, Isabelle Scott Graham and Cheryl Benn, Maureen

McLennan. m/s R. D. Seal, P. McLennan they be received. Attendance: 41

New Members: Garry Coleman, m/s J. Smith, R. Parmenter, they be accepted. Guest and Visitors: Nil

Items for Agenda: Nil Minutes: Minutes as per the magazine. m/s K. Dahl, P. Nixon, they be accepted. Business Arising: Update on Sprite Club Visit. Correspondence: Magazines from: Summerland S.C.C.C., New England Wheels, Coffs Harbour Veteran &

Vintage, Tweed Valley Vehicle restorers Club, Ballina District Vehicle Restorers Club, Port Macquarie Heritage Car Club, Port Macquarie Antique and Classic Car Club, Classic & Specialist Car Club of Northern NSW, Austin Motor Vehicle Club of NSW. NEVVCC Bi-annual rally 9-10th September. m/s , K. Norton, K Dahl that correspondence be received.

Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance at 30/04/2017 - $XX,094.85 m/s L. Fitzpatrick, R. Parmenter the report be received Accounts for payment: Number of small accounts, m/S L. Fitzpatrick, K Dahl they be paid. Editors Report: Closing date for magazine 28th of each month. More articles are required. New printer on lease.

Events: See Magazine and website Past Events Alpaca Farm Run - Harwood Future Events: Murray Tour – 9 starters 11/6 Sprite Rally 20/08 Wings and Wheels 3/06 Ballina Manor 1/7 Sawtell Chilly Festival 16/7 Christmas in July General Business: Discussion held on family members driving member’s cars.

Meeting closed 3.35 pm Next meeting 2/07/2017 – 3.00 pm E.S.T

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

Members’ vehicles can be displayed on the club web site. To have your pride and joy displayed send photos to:

parnull1@bigpond.com or phone Peter Arnull 0266 434683

INSPECTION FEE

All club inspections of vehicles carried out by the vehicle examiners will be at a cost of $20 per vehicle.

OTHER CLUB’S EVENTS

We have official visitors rights with the Summerland Sports and Classic Car Club, meaning our members are eligible to attend their events, and also theirs to ours. To aid with this our magazine is distributed electronically to their members and their magazine will be distributed electronically to you.

CALLING ALL BIKE OWNERS

I would like to put together a list of bike owners within the club with

the purpose of getting the old bikes out and putting on “bike

friendly” runs for bikes and other vehicles within the club.

Could all those interested contact Peter Arnull on

0428 415 805 or parnull1@bigpond.com.

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BALLINA MANOR OUTING & GARDENMANIA COFFEE RUN

Despite the wet weather of late, we managed to get two fine days for our June outings.

The coffee run to Gardenmania at Boambee was a little on the cool side, so we were seated indoors at the Fairy Glen café, which was very pleasant looking out to the sunshine. Everyone enjoyed their coffee and a sweet treat selected from various options, way too many decisions! Although the café was lovely, the garden/giftware was not as good as it was when Tom and I visited a couple of years ago, so I was disappointed for anyone who had not been previously. Seven cars made the trip south, with three gathering at Glenreagh for a most enjoyable al fresco lunch at the Golden Dog. No cooking required that evening, after the enormous lunches served.

Tom and I had a false start to Ballina , having to turn around at Tyndale as the Dodge was misbehaving! We managed to return home with lots of back firing, unwrap the Prefect and with all Tom could legally give it, made it in time for the second sitting of morning tea at Ballina Manor.

A lovely morning tea is was too, with a never-ending supply of beautiful scones, delicious jam and wicked cream! Our hosts were very generous in all ways, thoughtfully setting up the dining room, so we could relax out of the wind, and doing two sittings of morning tea to accommodate us comfortably. The tour was very interesting, to learn of the buildings original purpose as a private girls school, and subsequent lives. Our two youngest grandchildren were very intrigued with the old school display, especially the cane, and very pleased it has been replaced with the green slip today!

It is wonderful to know that there are people who are prepared to put their money and efforts into restoring these glorious old buildings and give them a new lease on life. As most of you know, we have done this with our modest little Ivy Cottage, and it has brought a lot of happy memories to many people with it’s nostalgic charm. A visit to past times is always wondrous! We wish them continued success in their venture, and appreciate their kind hospitality to groups such as ours.

Most of the group gathered for a friendly relaxed lunch afterwards at the Ballina RSL, once again staying out of the windy conditions. We had 13 cars attending this outing, thanks to you all for making it such a pleasurable day.

Lorraine Raven

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SPRITELY GRAFTON GAD ABOUT

A wet and rather soggy Grafton couldn’t dampen the spirits of 60 Austin Healey Sprite enthusiasts over the June long weekend. We played host to equal numbers from the Sydney based Sprite Car Club of Australia (the oldest Sprite club in the world) and the Sprite Car Club of Queensland, with 17 Sprites in attendance…and some moderns for the less adventurous.

Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast at the Crown Hotel, we set off on a Heritage walk with guide Marie Howlett in intermittent showers. We wandered down Victoria Street towards the bridge, then back through The Link in Shoppingworld. The timing couldn’t have been better, when we exited The Link the Annual Truck Parade was just passing by. So much shiny chrome!

We rolled into iScream for morning tea. As we are all as old, or older, than our cars we really enjoyed the ambiance of the shop, not to mention the delicious ice creams. From here we wandered back to Sprite Central, The Crown Hotel, to jump in our cars and head out to the Mountainview Hillclimb. There were two regular State level competitors in Sprites having a slippery run at the event - Alan Barlow from Sydney and Steve Purdy from Murwillumbah (Qld club). In the wet conditions, the track records were kept safely locked away.

After a tasty lunch at the Hill climb canteen, the merry throng headed back to town to look over the model train display in the old brewery. Then it was time to dry our exteriors and wet our interiors

back at the pub. Dinner was on the terrace at The Crown followed by the premiere screening of my latest Sprite Torque video series- The Light Weight Midget owned by Nev Mansfield from the Qld club. I also screened The Frite – Colin Dodds (Sydney) Jag powered Sprite and 2013 Clarence Classic Rally video to set the mood for Sunday’s adventure.

Sunday morning we set out for a Briemba Street (Fig Tree Avenue) drive through and a photo shoot riverside of the levee wall in South Grafton. We proceeded down Skinner Street, taking in the historic building along the way, to Jabour Park. Despite everything else happening with the Grafton Vintage Car Club that weekend, a warm, dry club room was offered to the Spriters with a marvelous array of cakes, slices and sandwiches. President Doug did offer the club rooms for us to play cards all afternoon instead of continuing on with our planned “rally” J

With detailed route instructions in hand, we all set off to the Maclean Hotel for lunch via Rogans Bridge and all scenic roads to Maclean. After lunch, some of the Queenslanders headed home as it wasn’t a public holiday up there, others drove straight back to Grafton but there were a few Super Hardy Souls who continued with the scenic route instructions back to Grafton.

Dinner on Sunday night was at the Captain’s Table at Roche’s Family hotel. Everyone marveled at the length of the table and how they got it in the room. Monday morning we had one last breakfast together before everyone went their separate ways.

We only had one Sprite break down during the weekend and you guessed it, it was on the bridge. Fortunately, he was able to nurse the car over to the other side.

Thank you to the Grafton Vintage Car Club for your hospitality.

Wendy Gibbs

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Sprite club at Jabour Park,South Grafton for morning tea

Sprite club at the Clarence River, Grafton on a wet weekend

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Hi I am Philip Bailey of Grafton Radiator Repairs, 74 Spring Street Sth. Grafton, married to Lyndel with 3 sons.

My trade of the 45 years involved, Panel Beating, Windscreen Fitting & Radiator repairs for 20 years.

Having purchased the current business 12 years ago. I have repaired and replace too many radiators to mention.

Any cooling requirements you have, either repairs to existing or replacement Radiators, Grafton Radiator Repairs is the place to contact.

”It's the best place to take a leak”’

GRAFTON SPORTING CAR CLUB SWAP MEET AND SHOW SUNDAY AUGUST 6 GRAFTON SHOWGROUND

SWAP MEET Starts 7am

Car, Race Cars, Motor Bike Show Entrants from 8am

Swap meet sites $15 includes entry for 2 people, booking advised

Car Show Entrants $5 per car or motorbike, no booking required

Gold Coin Entry for Public, under 15 free

Overnight Camping available

NO Food or drinks to be sold unless authorised by organiser

Various Class judging with trophies

Hot Food, Drinks. Coffee and Ice Creamwill be available

SWAP MEET SITES and GENERAL ENQUIRIES PHONE Dick Hughes 66424272 0r 0448150162

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Hi I am John Snape of John Snape Motors of 4 Stanley St, Maclean. I have been operating this business for the past 39 years, taking over from Dale Collins, who is also a member of our club, Dale’s father commenced this business in 1918.

The business over time has held an agency for Leyland & sub agent for Toyota, eventually out growing its original site in the Main Street, Maclean to where we are currently situated in Stanley Street.

John & Leanne parents of 3 boys employ 3 additional staff, which includes their son Peter, a casual and the assistance of Bob Gray also a member of our Club. John has put a lot back into the Maclean community with serving 20 years in Rota-ry & reformed the Chamber of Commerce in Maclean in 1978.

He also has a long standing input into our Club having joined in 1988 and in 1990 being appointed Club Vehicle Inspec-tor, which John still is along with many years of holding committee positions. John & Leanne are true enthusiast & have 6 vehicles to maintain, with his pride vehicle being a 1958 Vanguard Station Wagon, which was originally his grand-mothers and later handed to him. John has the original Sales Invoice for this vehicle showing Sale Price of 1409 Pounds & Stamp duty of Threepence.

Any requirements for any of your vehicles, historic or family please contact John for Professional Service.

At Clarence Valley Tyre Centre, we're passionate about what we do. Our business was founded in 1986, so we have spent years working in the in-dustry and during this time, we have learnt and understood the im-portance of quality cus-tomer service.

Clarence Valley Tyre Centre’s aim is to serve our customers to the best of their ability. We are locally owned and operated, so our money stays in the area. We provide onsite and on farm ser-vices for our customers’ convenience.

Through our network we are able to access all lead-ing brands including Michelin, BF Goodrich & Bridgestone.

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SWAP MEET Maclean, Northern NSW

Sunday 24th September 2017 Venue: Maclean Showground, Cameron Street

Gates open 6.00am

Sites available Cost $8.00

Camping available Saturday night

Catering Saturday night and from 6.00am Sunday

BUY SWAP OR SELL

Organised by Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club Inc.

Contact Bob Gray for further information on:

02 6645 2950 (H) 0417 190 860 (M)

The Club does not accept responsibility for any accident,

loss or damage whilst attending this event

Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club Register of interested members to allow vehicles to be utilised at special events

We have previously discussed at our monthly meetings and at committee meetings, the opportunity to commence a register of members who would participate at special events, Weddings, School Formals etc., with their cars. If you are interested, please contact me with details of car, and email address with mobile contact.

I will compile a list of members, and should any requests be received, I would then contact those on the list for volunteers. I appreciate that some members do not want to be involved, but some members have already indicated they would partici-pate, depending on dates and times etc.

I also understand that we are not allowed to hire our vehicles, but mine has been used on numerous occasions, and I simple tell the parties involved, that the car is free, they are just paying me to drive at their function, and I turn up in an old Holden with a ribbon on it. It is then up to me to account for any income received, in the appropriate manner. Laurie Fitzpatrick. fitzymaclean@bigpond.com

FOR SALE MKII CORTINA Engine runs and drives (won’t stop no brakes) No Rust in floors Little rust elsewhere Contact Dick 0448150162

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SPONSORS OF GRAFTON VINTAGE MOTOR VEHICLE CLUB

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If undelivered return to G.V.M.V.C P.O. Box 523 Grafton. N.S.W 2460

CLUB SHOP @ JABOUR PARK

SEW ON PATCHES $8.00 VALUE FOR MONEY

DRESS SHIRTS $45.00 FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS

POLO SHIRTS $40.00 MORE CASUAL STYLE

PEAK BUCKET HATS $15.00 FOR SUNNY DAYS

NUMBER PLATE FRAMES $ 25.00

GRILLE BADGES $25

DISCLAIMER The information in this magazine is supplied as a service to the Club members. Articles and other topics of interest are always welcome and encouraged. The opinions expressed in the newsletters are those of the authors alone, neither the Club nor any of it’s officers accepts any responsibilities for the accuracy of the statements expressed.