Banda News

September 2016

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In This Newsletter:

Make sure you check this trip out

October Long Weekend Trip

Should be a great.

2016 Photo Competition

Georges Junction Camping Information

Notification: Arkstone Entrance Closure, ARNP

Reminders

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Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Club Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

General Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Events Calendar ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Trip Notes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Trip Gradings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) ............................................................................................................... 9

2016 Photo Competition....................................................................................................................................................... 10

October Long Weekend Trip ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Georges Junction Camping Information ............................................................................................................................... 13

Notification: Arkstone Entrance Closure, ARNP ................................................................................................................... 14

4WD Club Female Apparel .................................................................................................................................................... 15

General Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

For Sale ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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Club Information

Meetings Information Meetings are held every third (3rd) Monday of every month (except December) at 7.30pm sharp at the Sancrox/Thrumster Rural Fire Station, Bushland Drive, Sancrox, 2446

How to Contact Us The Secretary

Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc

Po Box 359

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

secretary@pm4wdclub.org

Executive Committee President: Kylie van der Ley

Vice President: Peter Wilson

Secretary: Gavin Sharp

Assistant Secretary: Jenny Towle

Treasurer: Luke Clout

Committee Member: Tony Lievore

Committee Member: Darren van der Ley

Committee Member: Steve Carlin

Committee Member: Jenny Towle

Brill Brill Visitation Contacts

The Secretary – Gavin Sharp 0428 462 701

Meet & Greet Member Darren van der Ley

Club Website http://www.pm4wdclub.org

Club Webmaster Luke Clout

Newsletter Editor Ashley Morrison (ashley.r.morrison@gmail.com)

Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc or the Committee

Advertisers We gratefully acknowledge the support given to this newsletter by our advertisers. We recommend that our readers return the compliment by patronising our advertisers wherever possible

UHF Radio The club uses citizens band and UHF channel 12 and our call

sign is “BANDA BANDA”

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General Meeting Minutes

GENERAL MEETING 19th SEPTEMBER 2016 @ 7.30pm General Meeting Opened: 7:30pm Chair: Luke Clout Raffle Prize: $100 Dan Murphy voucher – To be drawn tonight

Apologies: Phil & Mandy O’Brien, Darren & Kylie VDL, Rob Pike, Martin Vandenberg, Steve Carlin, Ron Keating, Peter Wilson Welcome new members:

Neil & Debbie Chapman Minutes of the August 2016 meeting: As printed in the Banda News, be accepted as a true and accurate record. Adoption moved: Paul Haynes Seconded: Jeff - Motion carried. Visitors: Carlos Menjivar James & Amy Kroehnert Matters arising from previous minutes:

Richard Couell - Potential request marshals for the vintage motor cross club. Richard to provide further info at a later meeting.

o Club unable to assist due to other commitments. Re $1000 donation to Jim Bruce Trust, Luke Clout to organize “the big cheque” also liaise with the Jim

Bruce trust for their media officer with the intent to have Port News publish the donation similar to last year.

o Peter Wilson is to arrange date for cheque handover and let Luke know who will order the cheque as bank needs to know what date it is required (cheque is recyclable, and needs to be returned to bank once finished with).

Correspondence IN:

Grafton 4WD Club newsletter Greater bank statement

Correspondence OUT:

Nil Treasurers Report: Club balances as tabled by the treasurer. Moved that Treasures report be accepted by Luke Clout, 2nd by Chris VDL. Motion carried. Trip/Social Reports:

Gavin spoke on the Fathers Day drive. 12 vehicles met at the donut before heading South on the Pacific Highway and turning East to Jolly Nose lookout via some steep and rocky terrain. Then down to Queens Lake for morning tea. Back into the vehicles, then through some deep muddy puddles that provided entertainment for everyone. Next out through Kew & Kendall then onto the Bird Tree before heading up to the lookout on Middle Brother. Starting to get late now, so back onto the Highway to the Harrington Hotel (where some of us waited 2 hours for lunch to be served). Back home via Crowdy Head, Diamond Head and Laurieton. A fantastic day, with great weather. Some newer members had their first experience of low range driving. Thanks everyone for attending.

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Events Committee Report (Upcoming events):

October long weekend - Tony Lievore is running a camping trip to Tia Falls and Riverside. Camper trailers not permitted into riverside. See flyer elsewhere in newsletter for more details.

Saturday 15th October – Working bee at Midcoast 4WD Centre to erect new shelving in the clubs storeroom. Also a good opportunity to undertake a stock-take of club equipment if we have sufficient numbers to help. Plan on getting underway around 8am. Contact Gavin on 0428 462 701 if you are able to assist.

Sunday 27th November – Working bee at Brett & Gemma’s property. Hope to see plenty of willing helpers prepare the grounds in preparation for this years Christmas party. Contact Steve Towell on 0408 250 893 for more info or to let him know you are coming.

Weekend of 2nd 3rd & 4th December – Club Christmas Party – This years Christmas party will be held at Brett & Gemma’s property up Forbes River Road (near Theo’s). XS foods will again be catering for dinner on Saturday night. A flyer for the weekend will be sent out shortly

Saturday 8th April 2017 – Sunday 23rd April 2017 – Gavin is running a 2 week trip following the QLD / NSW border between Tweed Heads and Mungindi. This trip essentially follows the wiggly part of the border. Areas we will be visiting will include Lamington National Park, Mt Warning, Border Ranges National Park, Lions Road, Bald Rock National Park, Sundown National Park, 1 Ton Post + heaps more. Trip will be grade 2 with campers and up to grade 4 (day trips without campers). Combination of caravan park and bush camping. Total trip distance around 2000kms. Maximum of 10 vehicles. Contact Gavin on 0428 462 701 or gavjan1@gmail.com for more info.

June long weekend 2017 - Tony Lievore may be running a trip out to the Finke Desert race. Stay tuned for more details.

Driver Awareness Report: - Brian Taylor.

5 vehicles in attendance at last training day held Sunday 18th September. Thanks everyone for attending and to our hard working volunteer trainers for giving up their valuable time.

Next driver awareness will be held on Sunday 20th November. Contact Brian Taylor on 0439 827 094 for more information.

Richard Couell is investigating the Basic and Advanced DTU for potential running in Port Macquarie. Next basic DTU will be held around 29th October in Newcastle. Contact Richard on 0412 726 984 for more information.

Forestry Report: - Steve Towle.

Nil to report. Delegates Report: - Mark & Jane Heydon

Nil to report Next Delegates meeting 19th November in Wagga Wagga. Geoff Thorley is planning to attend.

General Business:

Jen Towle is offering her sewing skills to sew on the clubs logo cloth badge available from Luke Clout. Jen is happy to sew on any badges in the future.

Ian to organize information regarding proper use of chainsaw to Luke Clout possibility of incorporating link on our website. Ian has provided information. Luke will add link website www.stihl.com for info.

Significant interest in chansaw training was expressed by club members. Mark Heydon & Chris VDL volunteered to investigate options for chainsaw training courses

Potential working bee to erect shelves at Midcoast 4WD Centre on Saturday 15th October at 8am. We need around 6 people to assist. Paul Haynes, Mark Heydon, Ron Keating, Geoff Thorley, Steve Bottle, Luke Clout & Gavin Sharp have all said they would help.

Congratulations to John & Leila Livermore for their recent engagement. Raffle Prizewinner: $100 Dan Murphy won by Michael Giles. Meeting Closed: 8:20pm Next meeting scheduled for: Monday 19th September 2016

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James Newton

james@jnewtonconstruction.com.au

Phone: 6581 1267 Mobile: 0417 486 931

Family owned business established in Port Macquarie in 1971 and proud to have constructed projects such as:

Emerald Downs Estate and Golf Course

Ocean Club Resort – Lake Cathie

Brierley Hill Estate - Port Macquarie

Glenview Park Estate – Wauchope plus many more

Our services include the full construction of subdivisions including all services, roads, sewer and water reticulation.

As part of the construction of Glenview Park we recently constructed a 9m deep sewer pumping station to service the estate.

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4 x 4 Accessories OPPOSITE LOCK – PORT MACQUARIE

25 Acacia Avenue, Port Macquarie

6581 5728 kylie@vdlgroup.com.au - www.midcoast4wdcentre.com.au

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Events Calendar

Date Event Grade Contact Phone 30th Sept to 3rd Oct 2016

October Long Weekend Trip Tony Lievore Mob: 0427 775 168

15th Oct 2016 Working Bee – Midcoast 4WD Centre

Gavin Sharp Email: gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: 0428 462 701

29th Oct 2016 DTU Basic 4WD Course Richard Couell Email: portmarineworx@bigpond.com

Mob: 0412 726 984

20th Nov 2016 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094

27th Nov 2016 Working Bee – Brett and Gemma’s Property

Steve Towle Mob: 0408 250 893

2nd to 4th Dec 2016

Club Christmas Party Events Committee Events Committee

29th Jan 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094

19th Mar 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094

8th to 23rd Apr 2017

QLD/NSW Border Trip 2-4 Gavin Sharp Email: gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: 0428 462 701

14th May 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094

16th July 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094

If you would like to run a trip or are planning on running a trip, please contact the events committee for your TRIP LEADERS PACK or find it on our Club Website

ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME!

Trip Notes Please remember to notify the Trip Leader at least 48 hours prior to confirm that you plan on attending a trip to avoid

being left behind or in case the trip has been cancelled for some reason!

Trip Gradings 1. Scenic drive, little or no 4WDing.

2. Scenic with plenty of basic, easy 4WDing and some tricky sections.

3. Medium 4WDing on well used trails with little or no overgrowth.

4. Medium 4WDing on little used and overgrown trails.

5. Difficult hands on 4WDing. Recovery gear essential.

Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) Vehicles must be fitted with a UHF CB radio.

Vehicles must carry a snatch strap.

Rated D shackles must be carried.

Tow hooks must be fitted front and rear

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2016 Photo Competition2016 Photography Competition

This year’s theme is Australiana with five categories

Australian Landscape

Australian Landmark

Australian Flora

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Australia Fauna

Club

Entry is open to all members. Visit the club website www.pm4wdclub.org scroll down to the news

section and click on

To enter you will need your user name and password to login. If you have forgotten your password,

check out the how to guides on the forms page.

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October Long Weekend Trip When: Fri 30/9 to Monday 3/10 Where: Walcha Area I’m doing a quick camping trip up the Walcha area this coming October long weekend. The plan is to leave the Donut at Port at 2pm Friday afternoon and head to Tia falls Campground for the Friday Night. Tia Falls has only 5 camp sites. But it is quite a large area. On Saturday Morning head through Walcha via Apsley Motors to pick up a key, then travel down to Riverside Camp ground North East of Walcha in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Stay at Riverside on Saturday night then mid-morning travel back though Walcha to Mooraback Camping area to stay Sunday night. Then back towards Port Monday, arriving back mid-afternoon. Tia Falls and Mooraback Camp grounds both only have 5 sites; extra sites are available at Apsley Falls, on the way up or Brushy Mountain on the way back. It is a long weekend so they may be needed. Riverside Campground has 12 sites that need to be booked, anyone interested will need to contact Apsley Motors in Walcha to book a site, phone: 02 6777 2755. Fees apply. National Parks advise that Riverside Camp area is accessible to high clearance 4wds with low range only. And no camper trailers are permitted. There is camper trail access to Budds Mare about 7klms from riverside, 3 camp sites only. Anyone interested can contact me on 0427 775 168. Tony Lievore.

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Georges Junction Camping Information There has been much conjecture recently regarding the supposed closing of the camping area at Georges Junction. To clear things up, Ross Fuller from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services provided the following information. Hopefully this puts to rest any unsubstantiated rumours. As a bonus, he also clarifies what activities can be undertaken within a TSR (Travelling Stock Reserve). ‘Please be aware that TSR are available for passive recreation only which means no vehicles, no fires and no camping. There are similar values and therefore restrictions as a National Park where, unless you have a permit, you can take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints, except you can fish in a TSR between sunrise and sunset. Regarding Georges Junction, there is an area near the toilets shown on the attached map that is available for camping - purple shading is TSR, the un-shaded section near the toilets is council land and available for camping. It gets busy in school holidays and long weekends but there are alternate camping sites at Blackbird Flat and Cracknback Campground’.

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Notification: Arkstone Entrance Closure, ARNP

A large ‘bog hole’ has appeared on the ‘laneway’ leading up to the park entrance and there is no way around it.

Vehicles have been getting bogged and needing to winch out & others have been trying to drive around onto

private property (& still getting bogged!). It’s a total mess now and will not dry out until the sub-surface

waterline drops. Council have been notified and hopefully will be able to put a truck or 2 of gravel down but

they are very busy with similar jobs in the area.

Entry to Abercrombie River NP is via Felled Timber Road but take the right hand track after the grid (Northern

Boundary Trail) as there is another bog hole on the track that goes straight ahead. I’ve attached a map showing

changes conditions.

Also, can we lock-in the weekend of the 5th & 6th for tree planning at The Glen? Won’t need too many people

as we will be holding another tree planting day in autumn.

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4WD Club Female Apparel During the July meeting, Peter Wilson spoke on the new Ladies shirts. These will be available in Magenta, Purple & Navy and Pete will be coordinating the orders so please refer to the below pictures for sizing or you can see Pete to try your size. We need to put in a bulk order and order dates will be provided once determined. Finally, the cost of each shirt is $30 so please contact Pete should you wish to place an order.

Female apparel – MAGENTA (P2125), PURPLE (P9025) and NAVY (P2125) $30 each

Magenta size 14 (age 13), Purple size 12 (age 12)

and Navy size 10 (age 8)

Jane Heydon (resident model)

Purple size 16 Magenta size 18 Nave size 20

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General Information This section is for all the general information that is available to you, our members. Please visit the website for more information: http://www.pm4wdclub.org/

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/News.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Trip Leader of the Year Award

http://www.4wdnsw-act.asn.au - The Driver Training Unit (DTU) of "Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT"

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/Shop.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Merchandise

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/Forms.aspx- Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club forms

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/For_sale.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club For Sale Section

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For Sale Items: Clearance Sale – 4wd Parts, Tools, Camping Gear etc Contact: Dave Walters via mobile: 0417 427 235 NUMEROUS PARTS FOR RANGE ROVER AND DISCOVERY INCLUDING: V8 ENGINE GEARBOX & TRANSFER CASE DIFF CENTRES SUNRAYSIER RIMS AND TYRES SUSPENSION PARTS SPORTS SEATS & DIFFERENTIALS Price: ASKING $1000 FOR THE LOT (Open to Offers) TOOLS: ENGINE CRANE $250 ENGINE STAND $100 PETROL PRESURE WASHER $150 TROLLEY JACK AND 2 STANDS $100 DRILL PRESS SMALL $50 ELECTRIC ARC WELDER WITH MASK AND ELECTRODES $150 METAL WORK TABLE, FILING CABINETS AND SHELFING JERRY CANS & PLASTIC WATER CONTAINERS THERE IS ALSO SOME CAMPING GEAR AND A FEW HOUSE HOLD ITEMS ALL OF WHICH ARE OPEN FOR REASONABLE OFFERS PARTS ARE BEING SOLD FOR KATHINKA LINAHAN FOR FURTHER IMFORMATION OR TO INSPECT ITEMS PLEASE CONTACT DAVE WALTERS: 0417 427 235

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DRIVING LIGHTS FOR SALE Pair of LightForce 240XGT driving lights with 100 watt Xenophot 2000 hour bulb. Lights are in very good condition. Technical information can be found here Asking $100 ONO Contact Gavin Sharp on 0428 462 701

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SELF INFLATING MATTRESS’S FOR SALE Two single self inflating mattress’s in excellent condition $30 each or $50 for both. Contact Gavin Sharp 0428 462 701

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Item: For Sale - 2008 Jayco Penquin Outback Offroad Campervan (Caravan) Contact: Helen on 0488 155 827 Registration: U35492, expires December 2016 Good condition, extra batteries, solar panel, roof top boat loader Price $14,500 (cash)