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VOL. 28 No 2 APRIL 2014

Rod Bain’s “Royal” 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak

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www.gawlercarclub.com

GAWLER VETERAN VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB

PO .Box 640 Gawler 5118 www.gawlercarclub.com

CLUB AIMS To encourage the restoration, preservation and use of veteran, classic and other special interest vehicles. To extend to owners, drivers, friends and all persons interested in such vehicles, the hospitality, privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club

MEETINGS On the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler at 7.00pm.

JOURNAL Available to all members bimonthly, on the web site or by post if preferred, in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

JOINING FEE $20.00: a “once only” payment due from all new members

MEMBERSHIP FEE $50.00 per annum due on 30 June (pro rata for new members)

LOG BOOKS See inside back cover for requirements to maintain currency of vehicle Log Books

OFFICE BEARERS 2013/2014

PRESIDENT [email protected]

Michael Williams Debra

4 Panter St, Willaston 5118

H 8523 1233

M 0407 605 354

VICE PRESIDENT [email protected]

Mark Chapman Pauline

22 Cockshell Drv Gawler East 5118

H 8522 6481 M 0417 808 594

SECRETARY [email protected]

Gavin Launer 91 Lyndoch Road Gawler 5118

H:8522 4953 M 0422 998 980

TREASURER [email protected]

David Kernich Fran

5 Matz Court Gawler 5118

H 8522 3302

M 0400 946 496

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY [email protected]

Ron Stephens Barbara

PO Box 287 (19 Glenlivet Ct) Greenwith 5125

M 0417 848 541

EVENTS DIRECTOR [email protected]

Corrie Wake Kaye

7 Jarvis St Willaston 5118

H 8522 2373 M 0407 717 666

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Barry Bywater Kingsley Branson Fred Chapman

14 Bella StreetGawler East 5118 3 Dawkins Ave Willaston 5118 164 Boundary Rd.Fischer.5502

H 8522 3641 H 8522 3457 H 8527 4049

M 0412 438 310 M 0434 493 167

CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2013/2014

PUBLIC: OFFICER [email protected]

Peter Bailey Kaye

4 Melaleuca Drv Gawler East 5118

H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812

JOURNAL EDITOR [email protected]

Alvin Jenkin Sylvia

PO Box 199 Dublin 5501 78 Esplanade, Port Parham

H 8529 2504 M 0427 973 051

PUBLICITY OFFICER [email protected]

Trevor Bellchambers Lyn

28 Cheek Ave Gawler East 5118

H 8522 1864 M 0414 397 737

AUDITOR [email protected]

Shane Bailey 19 Rosella Circuit Hewett 5118

H 8523 2131 M 0418 825 497

HISTORICAL VEHICLE REGISTRARS [email protected]

Brett Unsworth Jenelle

PO Box 506 Freeling 5372 16 Heinrich Rd Freeling

M 0419 842 062

Norman Matthews Judy

3 Valencia Court Craigmore 5114

H 8254 3569

Martin Stephens Glenys

88 Hamblynn Road Elizabeth Downs 5113

H 8254 6678 M 0422 830 365

FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE

Gerry Petrus Karen

4 Kerr Road Gawler Belt 5118

H 8522 2852 M 0412 396 130

SWAP MEET CO-ORDINATOR [email protected]

Michael Williams

4 Panter St,Willaston 5118 H 8523 1233 M 0407 605 354

SEAL HOLDER S Tony Traeger, Tony Hayton

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2013/2014 SUPPER PEOPLE: Barbara McLellan, Lesley Russel DRINKS PERSON: Paul Modra

MERCHANDISING Kingsley Branson H 8522 3457

WEBMASTER [email protected]

Peter Bailey H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812

GVVCVC Journal April 2014.

******Membership Renewals and Validation Inspections.****** PLEASE READ THIS!!

By now you will have received your membership renewal documents. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. If your vehicle(s) require a validation inspection you will also have received a separate letter from the Registrars reminding you of this requirement.

There has been a slight change in the process from that outlined in the February Journal and the renewal papers. Note that Log Books cannot be verified by the Registrars unless you can provide a 2014 membership card to prove that you have paid your renewal.

For the Registrars to renew your log book you must provide them with the Log Book, current Registration Document, Statutory Declaration, and Membership Card.

Your log book can be processed by any of the following means:

1. At meetings: Put all the above paperwork in an envelope with your name on the outside, and leave it on the Registrars table and they will process and you can pick up at the end of the meeting.

2. Put all the paperwork in a stamped self addressed (but not sealed) envelope and leave with the registrars at the meeting, and the completed documents will be posted to you soon thereafter.

3. Post all the paperwork together with a stamped self addressed envelope to GVVCVC Registrar, Brett Unsworth, PO Box 506 Freeling SA 5372. He will process and return.

4. (Not preferred) Attend Validation days with the paperwork and get it processed there. It is desirable , however, that these days be reserved for validation inspections and if your vehicle does not need inspection it is preferred that you use one of the above 3 options.

There is also a change to dates for Validation Inspections. The details are now:

• Saturday May 31st 9am to 2pm at Princess Park (Gawler Rec Centre)

• Saturday June 28th 9am to 2 pm at Princess Park

• Sunday June 29th 10am to 2pm at David and Pam Moule’s, 23 Seaview Road, Yatala Vale

If your vehicle is due for inspection and you cannot present on these dates, please contact one of the Registrars as shown on page 2 for an appointment. Validation inspections will not be carried out on meeting nights, and you must take your vehicle to the Registrar, they will not come to you.

From the Editor’s Desk As indicated in the February edition of the Journal, this edition is running late. Sylvia and I have enjoyed a great 6 weeks touring Tasmania including participating in the 2014 Jowett National Rally in Hobart. As Adelaide Plains flat land people we found the steep and windy roads of Tasmania a bit daunting, particularly when we were hauling our 2 Tonne Caravan around. The country was very dry with little signs of the green pastures that we were expecting, but there is great scenery, heaps of history, and lots to do.

For the motoring enthusiast, there is a lot of activity. We met two mainland clubs who were touring in their old vehicles (from Newcastle NSW and Shepparton Vic), plus a number of individuals taking their older cars for a tour of Tassie, including a couple from Darwin travelling in a very nice XP Falcon.

From a historical vehicle point of view, we visited the National Motor Museum (Tasmania) in Launceston, a waste of time and money, the Wonders of Wynyard which focusses on early Ford vehicles including the 1903 Model A, the equal oldest Ford in the world (but it also has on show non Ford cars such as a Brush, the first model V8 Cadillac, an IH Auto buggy, a 1913 Indian motorcycle, a Brough Superior motorcycle, and other interesting vehicles), well worth the visit. The Bicheno Motorcycle Museum was also of interest with over 30 motorcycles on display, mostly dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, and from British, Italian, German and Japanese manufacturers. Woolmers Historic homestead had on display all the motor vehicles ever owned by the Archer Family who lived there for 6 generations on display. They only ever owned 3 cars: a 1913 Wolseley, a 1934 Dodge and a 1954 Dodge. The Wolseley is in good running order, the Dodges are a bit down at heel.

Over 60 people with 26 Jowetts attended the National Rally which created a lot of local interest. There are more active Jowett owners and Jowetts in Tasmania than there are in South Australia. Unfortunately there is


a collection of about 15 Jowetts under cover but not actively being maintained, one of which is a complete 1938 Jowett 10 which is probably the only one in Australia (The 10 was the only 4 cylinder Jowett prior to the arrival of the Javelin and Jupiter in the late 1940s and 1950s).

Meanwhile back in the Gawler region you have had the 30th anniversary run to Angle Vale, and the Graham National Rally, both events which appear to have created plenty of interest.

Coming up is the Annual Queens Birthday run to Moonta, your membership renewals, and vehicle validation inspections, then in July the AGM of the club.

There is plenty happening: get involved! Editor AlvinEditor AlvinEditor AlvinEditor Alvin

Membership Report for April-May 2014-. By Membership Secretary, Ron At the February general meeting a motion was passed by members to set the membership fees for 2014/2015 at $50 joining fee, and $50 annual fee. The new joining fee will apply from 1st July 2014.

Over the months since the beginning of February the following new members have joined the club:

Trevor Olsen &Kath Wood with their 1967 Chev Impala Marino & Samantha Flego and their 1963 Cadillac Deville Graeme & Suzanne McSporran and their 1974 and 1979 Chrysler Valiants. John Flanigan with his 1924 Dort Ute and numerous other vehicles. Rodney Bain with his 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak (see story on page 13). Robert Dawson and his 1967 XR Falcon. W.James(Jim) Donaldson and his 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV Geoffrey and Dianne Bergiman with their 2002 XJ 8 Jaguar.

A BIG Welcome to you all

We now have 316 Memberships, comprising of 122 Singles,194 Joint giving us total of 510 members plus 2 Joint pending and 4 single.

There were wonderful attendances at the 30th Anniversary(150 people) and 70 at Bethany for the Graham National Rally.

A special message from Ron: Barbara and I, like some of the other members, have a concern regarding new members. We feel that the existing members could pay more attention to them, especially in their early days. We are a friendly group of people, so let’s show it to our new people. We know that as creatures of habit we tend to gravitate to the same area at club meetings whether it be here, Probus, Church, or any other meeting. Also it could be said that the new members make themselves known, not everyone in a new surrounding can do this. Let’s think about this and when you see a new member, or even an existing member that you haven’t spoken to, say hullo and introduce yourself.

Vale Bernie O’Toole and Peter Callaghan Sadly two of our number have passed away in the past 3 months. Bernie O’Toole passed away on 1st February 2014 in hospital, result of an accident. Bernie was a current active member whose smiling face could seen at many club meetings and events. His red 1929 Dodge DA tourer often led the way and his display of pedal cars at the Gawler Swap Meet was a fixture. Bernie served his apprenticeship in the railway workshops at Peterborough as a boilermaker/welder and later had his own business in Port Lincoln before retiring to Willaston where he continued his hobbies of collecting all things technical and helping others out. A packed church paid their respects to Bernie on Monday 10th February. Peter Callaghan after a long illness passed away at Marron Nursing Home on 13th March 2014. Whilst Peter was not a current member was very active in club activities and the historical vehicle movement until illness prevented him from participating in club activities. He was a regular attendee at all meetings and enjoyed the Sunday runs with his wife Evelyn. He was always recognizable for his immaculate appearance, always wearing light coloured clothes, much to the worry of Alan Martin when Peter regularly visited his garage to watch any ongoing restorations; Alan always had a supply of gloves for him. Peter was our Federation Representative during the early days of the historic registration scheme; members may not be aware it was during this period he noticed that there was an anomaly in the Emergency Services levy charged on the 90 day registration. Peter on his own behalf wrote to the Minister, the Hon Robert Brokenshire M.P and brought it to his attention that Historic vehicle owners were being charged the full amount of $32.00 levy for 90 days, while other motorists received 365 days. This resulted in the levy being reduced to $12.00 - metropolitan, and $8.00 – country, for the 90 day period.

Our condolences are extended to the families of both Bernie and Peter.


Events Calendar More details of some events will be found elsewhere in the Journal. Contact person is shown in (brackets). Note: Most runs start from Gawler TAFE carpark . Lyndoch Rd (behind Fasta Pasta)

APRIL MAY

Thurs 3rd Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)

Thurs 1st Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)

Sunday 6th

Sparrow Run to Barossa Meet 8.00am at TAFE Breakfast Barossa Junction Graham Paige Day at Bethany

Sunday 4th

Sparrow Run to Cross Keys Meet 8.00am at TAFE

Tues 15th

Club meeting 7.00pm Tues 20th

Club meeting 7.00pm Log book signing 6pm to 7pm

Wed 16th No Run Wed 21st MysteryRun Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am (Trevor Bellchambers)

Sun 27th Evening Run to Kroemer Park Meet TAFE 3.00pm for 3.30pm

Sun 25th Picnic Run Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am BYO chairs, food etc(Bob Carr)

Sat 31st Vehicle inspections Princess Park 9.00am to 2.00pm

JUNE JULY

Sunday 1st

Sparrow Run to Cuddly Creek Meet 8.00am at TAFE

Thurs 3rd Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)

Thurs 5th Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)

Sunday 6th

Sparrow Run to Gumeracha Meet 8.00am at TAFE

Fri 7th –Mon 9th

Queens Birthday Run to Moonta Bay

Tues 15th

Club meeting 7.00pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tues 17th

Club meeting 7.00pm

Wed 16th Balaklava/Port Parham Run(TBC) Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am

Wed 18th Around the Sheds Run Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am.

Sun 27th Eric Lange Collection Tanunda Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am

Sat 29th Vehicle inspections Princess Park 9.00am to 2.00pm

Sun 30th Vehicle inspections David Moules 10.00am to 2.00pm

Other dates for your Diary: GVVCVC Events 1st September: Old Car Day at Bethany

1st-3rd August: Scouts Rally 14th September: Gawler Swap Meet

Other/Invitational Events

4th May 2014: British Classics Tour, Victor Harbor June 7-9 2014: PADARC Rally Pt Pirie Oct 4th 2014: Copper Coast Show and shine

Swap Meets ( Sourced from http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm) 25th May: Kapunda 8th June: Kadina 15th June: Sedan 27th July: All Make, Globe Derby

17th August: Willunga 14th September: Gawler 5th October: Motorcycle only, Balhannah

DEADLINE FOR JUNE 2014 EDITION FRIDAY May 16 th 2014


1st August – 3rd August 201 4

GAWLER SSS will run again in 2014. Under the direction of

RYAN JONES, Trevor Unsworth and his crew (triple best stage

winners) will be asked do their usual great job. The stage will

run three times in an intriguing new format

Press Release: BullGuard and Scouts Rally SA join forces to support fast and powerful performance

Spectators, competitors and officials at the upcoming Scouts Rally SA will receive $200,000 worth of the latest and most powerful internet security software thanks to an enduring partnership with BullGuard Internet Security. The first 500 spectators to enter the Gawler Super Special Stage on Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August will receive a free copy of BullGuard Internet Security. BullGuard will also thank competitors and the army of Scouts Rally SA volunteer officials with a free copy of BullGuard Internet Security.

“BullGuard is pleased to continue our on-going association with the Scouts Rally SA event. It is our pleasure to provide event participants with a comprehensive security solution for fast and safe online access. BullGuard wishes all competitors fast and safe days at the event” commented Peter Barlow, Head of Global Sales, BullGuard.

In 2014, Scouts Rally SA will run on 1, 2, 3 August with two days of spectator action at the Gawler Showgrounds and an expanded spectator village in Mt Crawford Forest.

For more information go to

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OLD WHEELS WHIRL FOR WOUNDED

Registrations are now open for a national car rally, which will see 100s of cars travelling from every corner of the country to converge on Canberra in September.

Started in support of Soldier On, an Australian charity that cares for men and women wounded in contemporary conflicts, the rally will feature vehicles manufactured before 1974.

Lieutenant General Peter Leahy (Ret’d), Chairman of Soldier On and Patron for the rally, said he was excited to see how many car enthusiasts would meet the challenge set by organisers, who have set a target of $1000 in fundraising for each participant.

LTGEN Leahy said the money and awareness that could be raised by the event would mean more wounded men and women would get the help they needed from Soldier On.

Drivers will start on September 17th (QLD, NT, WA, SA) 18th (TAS, VIC, NSW) and arrive for a reception in Canberra on the 20th. The rally will wind its way through many rural towns throughout Australia, giving residents a chance to see classic vehicles from a bygone era.

To enter the rally, you can visit http://soldieron.org.au/nationalcarandbikerally/.

To donate money towards the event visit http://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/carandbikerally

Media Contacts: Trevor Bailey Ph.02 4365 6289 email [email protected]

OR Mike McGee Ph 02 67232305 email [email protected]


**** Fill out your log book**** It looks like the Police could be targetting Historic registered cars. This came from a fellow Register member who sent this as a warning to us all!!! “I heard today about a club that had an outing recently where they were travelling along Cross Rd and must have passed one of those roadside radar units possibly near our place Subsequently several members were visited by the police who requested to see their log books Several had not completed them for that event and they were fined $800 each for non compliance with the rules of classic car registration I always fill mine in when I go for a spin but there have been times when I have gone to get fuel and haven't bothered I can't vouch for the accuracy but a bit of a worry” Note that the content has not been verified, but you should be aware of the potential. Brett Unsworth has advised that “This information would be correct as they have been doing it for years on the Bay to Birdwood if you are caught speeding or red light camera they won't send out a fine they will deliver it and ask for your log book at the same time to see if it was filled in for that day” If you have not filled out your log book your vehicle is classified as unregistered and uninsured. If you have an accident whilst on the road you will have major issues with the Police and your Insurance Company People who lend cars for weddings may face jail This release from the ABC was dated 13 February 2014. I am not aware of any updates but it reinforces that Dept Transport inspectors are looking hard at use of vehicles for weddings (whether they be historic or standard rego) It appears that genuine use for family events is OK but you may have to defend yourself if challenged. An MP says a threat has been made to prosecute people who have lent their cars to family or friends for weddings.

Family First MP Robert Brokenshire says several of his constituents in Adelaide have received warning letters after their cars were photographed being used for weddings.

He said a letter from the Transport Department claimed anyone running transport passenger services without accreditation can face penalties of up to four years' jail or a $15,000 fine.

The owner of a vintage car said he was shocked to get a letter threatening to prosecute him for lending it to a family friend for a wedding.

Kevin May says he had been warned of the risk of jail or a fine for lending his 1969 XW GT Falcon to a bridal party.

He is demanding the warning be withdrawn immediately, saying it is an infringement of his human rights.

"I was quite upset about it at first - I thought it was a joke - and then when I studied the letter properly, you could see it had numbers on there and it was definitely an official letter and I thought 'God, blimey charlie, I was only trying to help someone out'," he said.

"I wasn't trying to get a fine - $15,000 is a lot of money."

Mr Brokenshire said the SA Government had gone mad.

"It's one thing to be out there catching rogues ... that are impersonating accredited hire car companies but when a family friend lends the Subaru or the Ford Falcon to a friend for a wedding and they receive a demanding prosecution letter, it's absolutely outrageous," he said.

"Are the Government so tight with financial management at the moment that they're hitting innocent people with significant fines?

"I mean this is absolutely wrong. A person should be able to lend their car legitimately to a friend for a wedding without intimidation or fear of a fine or prosecution."

Transport Department manager for passenger transport, Bill Gonis, said the letters were only to inform people what was legally allowed.

"It's a letter of warning and advising them if they want to speak to someone at the office we are more than happy to help them with any inquiry they may have," he said.

"If they're simply just providing that service for a friend of theirs that's fine, that's the end of that. Again I just have to make that clear that we're not prosecuting people who are simply driving their friends around.

"This is just really about ensuring public safety if some of these vehicles are going out, [ensuring] that some of these vehicles are roadworthy."


Run Reports Run organisers are requested to nominate someone on the run to provide an article for the Journal, and also someone to report on the run to meetings (preferably a separate person for each). A report sheet is available to assist in reporting and is on the web site at http://gawlercarclub.com/pdfs/run_report_template.pdf . Reports should include some statistics on number of cars and people on the run plus information of a general nature. Photos of the run are earnestly sought by the Editor and the Webmaster. Editor’s Note: Plenty of photos were received for events held in this period, but not many stories. Thanks to those who have contributed. If this part of the Journal is to be retained more input from members is required please. Australia Day Run Sunday 26th January 2014 By Trun

Another huge turnout for a fantastic traditional Australia Day Picnic organised by the Barossa Valley Historic Vehicle Club. A great venue at Greenock Sports Ground with plenty of shade and picnic games with car related equipment like wind in rocker cover racing, tube rolling, piston ring hooky and clutch disk quoits. Thanks to all the organisers for an enjoyable day.

Sparrow run to Kersbrook Sunday February 2nd By Trun The hot weather kept many away but the stayers enjoyed a pleasant run to Kersbrook via Sandy Creek and a chance to catch up with fellow members for a chat over breakfast. Good to see some different vehicles on this run

Mannum Picnic Run Sunday February 23rd by June Kent What a great day we had thanks to the organizers of the Mannum picnic run, we had a pleasant time sitting on the riverbank lawns having a chit chat and lunch, the highlight of the day was the surprise for the ladies only. For those who were adventurous and wished to participate, they were treated to a river cruise on Graham Butler river cruiser, before casting off, Captain Graham gave the customarily emergency safety demonstration i.e. lifebelts stowage and exit procedures (jump overboard),not quite the same standard as the trolley dollies on Qantas! After that Captain Graham ordered his crew to jump to it and cast off, not quite to the R.N. Standards but quickly carried out by the deck crew Able Seaman B Collins and Ordinary Seaman T Bellchambers, Dabtoe was AWOL The hour long sedate cruise was interesting and gave the passengers a different view of what was on the river i.e. the new marina complex and the river life.


Having been a member for a long time I believe this was a first for the ladies of the club, and it was quite interesting to hear their views and comments on the runs. Thanks for a enjoyable day

All British Day Sunday February 8th By Trun The weather was very favourable with a perfect day for the All British Day pre-run breakfast held at the Cudlee Creek Memorial Hall. Our crew of very dedicated volunteers were up and running serving a scrumptious egg & bacon breakfast to the run participants by 07:30 am. Corrie Wake unveiled his latest project, an all green Morris Cooper “S”. The run to Echunga & All British Day commenced at 09:00 am heading through Lobethal, Woodside & Hahndorf. We were placed on the main oval displaying approximately 22 vehicles including guests from the Mildura, Maps & NARC Clubs.

Others members also displayed vehicles with their Marque Clubs. Entertainments & activities were operating throughout the day, including trade stalls, numerous raffles each hour, the running of the Merlin engine and of course what British event would be complete without the “Morris Dancers”. A truly great day. Thanks to Trevor Evans for co-coordinating the day and his team of volunteers. Paul & Marianne Modra, John & Karen Carter, Bob Carr and Corrie Wake

Crabbing Run to Webb Beach Wednesday March 19th Bruce Williams

Around 30 club members arrived at the beach house of Bob and Maureen Collins on the foreshore of Web beach. We didn’t meet at The Jenkin’s this time as they are on an overseas trip to Tassie

The Collins Beachhouse is grand and has a great view from the upstairs balcony. The Bellchambers nice beach house close by was used as well for backup. We had really good weather for crabbing with only slight breeze and a great sunny day of 26c. There were quite lot of crabs around but as usual mostly small, but we ended up with 44 legal size to cook. Thanks to the Russels for organising the coffee and biscuits. Also thanks to the other ladies for their homemade delights. Bob did a fine job of cooking and I guess that he has had a lot of experience. One club member went in disguise after a previous encounter and was not noticed . This time there was no submarine tractor to look at but we all thoroughly enjoyed our day on the Webb and thanks to Bob and Maurine and the Bellchambers for their help

The Gathering Sunday March 16th By Trun On the 16th of March we headed off from Surrey Downs to Anzac Highway to the annual “Gathering” hosted by the Vintage Sports Car Club. Four wooden wheelers and a modern assembled at the Surrey Downs Shopping Centre for a 10:00 am start. David & Pam Moule – 1926 Oldsmobile Sedan. David Prest – 1927 Willys Whippet Tourer. Geoff Zschorn – 1926 Willys Whippet Doctor’s Roadster. Trevor Unsworth – 1916 Willys Overland.


We headed down North East Road and through the city to Anzac Highway with no drama or incidents unlike last year’s run. There were many vehicles on display from several participating clubs, many other Gawler Club members and vehicles were also present. Bruce & Annie Williams – Mercedes. Kevin & Eileen Draper – 1928 A Ford Tourer. Elaine Howson – 1928 A Ford Tourer. The weather was favourable for our picnic lunch and a pleasurable afternoon was had viewing dozens of beautifully prepared vehicles and catching up with many acquaintances. The event was supported by Shannon’s & Penrite who had trade displays set up. Penrite Oil showed a keen interest in supporting the Car Club movement and gave away many calendars and promotional stickers and literature, they also had three door prizes of cash vouchers to purchase their products. A great day and event to showcase our club and our vehicles. Thanks to the Vintage Sports Car Cub for their organization of the day.

GVVCVC 30 th Anniversary at Virgaras Winery Sunday March 30th The Editor received no report on this prime event of our calendar but photographer Trevor provided lots of pictures of which a selection is given here. It looks like a really great family day, sorry we missed it! A full set of pics may be seen on the club web site, where I discovered someone had written a report as follows:

The Gawler car club’s 30th Anniversary was held on the 30th March 2014 at Virgara Wines grounds at Angle Vale.

The weather was perfect and the grounds were superb.

The venue has plenty of room and the club members cars were arriving around 10.30 am and most were able to take advantage of the shady trees.

Members ‘signed in’ at the club tent and purchased the 30th Anniversary run plaques and at the same time were able to purchase club 30th Anniversary bottles of Port suitably labeled to acknowledge the occassion.

Most had a relaxing day just enjoying each others company and a look at the fine assembly of lovely cars of the past

There was a Driving Skills event for those who wished to participate incorporating reversing to see how close you could reverse to an object without hitting that object.

Winners were selected in male and female category. Thank you to those who attended and to see so many was gratifying considering there was actually quite a lot of activities planned by other organisations on the day

Congratulations to all.


Graham Paige meet us at Bethany for Pie Floaters and Fruit salad 06-04-14 Bruce Williams The April breakfast run to the Monkey Nut at Lyndoch was extended to a pie floater lunch at Bethany Park to welcome the Graham Paige National Rally to the Barossa. A good turnout of older vehicles assembled at the Tafe car park at 8:00 am for the usual 8:30 am start and headed along the Valley Highway to Lyndoch. The Monkey Nut provided our members with a buffet breakfast of enormous proportion and I am sure no left wanting, especially with anticipation of a pie floater at lunch. With a little time to spare after breakfast we dispersed to the local shops and venues in the area. Some of us visited GM day held on the Tanunda Oval and checked out the many vehicles on display, some from our own club members. At lunch time we proceeded to Bethany Park for the famous pie floater lunch provided by Kaye & Corrie Wake and the team. Gavin Launer welcomed the guests to the GVV&CVC and to the Barossa facilities. After a pleasant afternoon viewing the many Graham Paige vehicles on display and meeting the far travelled owners, some from the US, we made our way home with an enjoyable cruise via Williamstown and Chain of ponds. Thanks to Fred Chapman and Corrie Wake and the team for organising another great club activity enjoyed by all. See the back page for photos of Grahams on the run

Restoration Workshops by Trun On Saturday the 15th March ex member and GURU professional painter Ron Sellers was coaxed out of retirement to put the final coats of paint onto the Triumph. Ron used four coats and demonstrated his techniques as he progressed. His professional approach was quick and decisive leaving a brilliant finish for us to proceed. The third coat was a mixture of colour and clear to give a harder surface and the last coat was mostly thinner to blend and retard the final surface. A demonstration in Origami to show how to prepare the wet rub paper and the use of soapy water was also of interest. Assembly and final polish can now commence. A huge thanks to Ron Sellers for his contribution and passing on many interesting skills of the trade, I am sure many of us gained plenty, I know I did.

Some more pics as the car moves towards completion (see also next page). When completed it is to be raffled off with tickets at $5 each, to be drawn at our Christmas show. Do some of these people really know what they are doing? We are hoping that the bemused look on Trevor Evan’s face does not mean major problems!


Auto Flick Thank you to all who have contributed items for “Auto Flick”, our online sharing of interesting snippets and videos about the automotive world. Autoflick has been quiet during March and April due to the editor being on holidays, and there is a considerable back log of snippets which you may have received in the past few days.

A warning to contributors: Large files are difficult to pass on and I will not be sharing these with club members. Please limit contributions to files of less than 1 MB. Links to videos such as YouTube are preferred, such messages are only a few KB in size.

A warning to users: Large video clips can use up your internet allocation quickly. I will attempt to put a warning on large clips so that you can decide if you wish to watch them.

Since our policy is to share only automotive trivia on Auto Flick, contributions of a non automotive nature will not be passed on, even though some of them are quite entertaining.

Here is one of those others you may care to look at. It is a live, unrehearsed clip from a TV show hosted by Bill Cosby and gives Abbott and Costello’s spiff on “Who’s on First” a run for its money! http://vimeo.com/16076291

You can also hear the original “Who’s on First” at http://www.baseball-almanac.com/humor4.shtml

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Tell me again how he broke his collarbone? As told by reporter Rebecca Dudley in the Brush, Colorado, News Tribune

My ex-husband had this annoying habit of bringing greasy old carburettors and things into the house to work on. So, last week, when my friend called to tell me this story, my first response was, “Where did this guy live?”

Now reassured that I was never related to him by marriage, this really is too hilarious not to share.

The way my friend told it, this guy pushed his motorcycle from the patio into his living room, where he began to clean the engine with some rags and a bowl of gasoline. When he finished, he sat on the motor cycle and decided to start it to make sure everything was still OK. Unfortunately, the bike started in gear, and crashed through the glass patio door with him still clinging to the handlebars. His wife had been working in the kitchen. She came running at the noise, and found him crumpled on the patio, badly cut from the shards of broken glass. She called 911 and the paramedics transported the guy to the emergency room.

So far, the story is humorous - in a “that is what you get for being a big enough lout to bring your motorcycle into the house” kind of way.

But here is where I really split a gut. Later that afternoon, after many stitches had pulled her husband back together, the wife brought him home and put him to bed. She cleaned up the mess in the living room, and dumped the bowl of gasoline in the toilet.

Shortly thereafter, her husband woke up, lit a cigarette, and went into the bathroom. He sat down and tossed the cigarette into the toilet, which promptly exploded because the wife had not flushed the gasoline away. The explosion blew the man through the bathroom door.

The wife heard the explosion and her husband’s screams. She ran into the hall and found him lying on the floor with his trousers blown away and burns on his buttocks, The wife again ran to the phone and called for an ambulance.

The same two paramedics were dispatched to the scene. They loaded the husband on the stretcher and began carrying him to the street. One of them asked the wife how the injury had occurred. When she told them, they begun laughing so hard that they dropped the stretcher, and broke the guy’s collarbone.

Talk about instant karma.


PONTIAC’S ROYAL DUTY Rodney Bain is a recent new member of the Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club, joining because he has acquired a 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak sedan with quite a distinguished history.

This car was built at Holden’s Woodville plant in late 1949 and was completed at Holden’s Birkenhead plant. It is defined as being a Pontiac Silver Streak Sedan, Series 49/254, 6 cylinder side valve motor 30.4 Horsepower, manual gearbox. It has body No 3 of about 300 of this series built. New price was £1,334/5/0 plus tax.

It was sold in early 1950 by Motors Pty Ltd of Launceston, Tasmania to Colonel D Cameron, a wealthy grazier of Mona Vale Station near Ross in Tasmania (see Editors Note below).

In 1954 the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were driven in the Pontiac from Mona Vale to Connerville Station near Cressey during the Coronation tour of Australia.

After this event the car became more of a show piece than a vehicle used on a daily basis. It remained in the Cameron Family but in 1997 it was repainted with higher quality in its original colour (white). This has been the only restoration work done on the vehicle, and the interior and mechanicals are all original.

The car was sold to Mr Lee Blair Jenke of Victor Harbor SA, a collector of vintage cars, who, like the Cameron Family pampered it and gave it little use. Due to ill health Mr Jenke sold his collection in 2014 and the Pontiac was purchased by the current owner, Mr Rodney McLaren Bain, of Williamstown SA whose intent is to look after it and drive it occasionally on good roads in good weather.

The car has done less that 20,000 miles in 64 years and is about to undergo its 20,000 mile service (less than 300 miles per year!)

Editors Note: During our recent visit to Tasmania, Sylvia and I attempted to obtain more information about the car and Mona Vale during a visit to Ross. The visitor’s centre at Ross advised that Mona Vale Station is still owned by the Cameron Family, but no access is available as it is private property. They were unable to provide more information on the car. Mona Vale is typical of many colonial properties in Tasmania. Completed in 1867, it is well locally known as the “Calendar House” for its reportedly 365 windows, 52 rooms, 12 chimneys and seven entrances. It was built by Robert Kermode and designed by William Archer, whose family owned Woolmers which is mentioned in the editorial. It has received multiple royal visits over its lifetime. In 1868, Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh visited, and later the then Duke of York (future King George VI) and the Duchess of York visited in 1927, with then Queen Elizabeth II in 1954. It was purchased by the Cameron family in the 1920s Introducing Rod Bain:

Rod commenced his apprenticeship as a tool maker with Holden’s at Woodville in 1953 when the 48/215 was still coming down the production line. After completing his apprenticeship he moved to the Elizabeth Plant to work on the tooling try out in the new plant. He later became a tool design draftsman and for 9 years designed dies for up to 250Ton press capacity. He then returned to the floor in a management position and took over the subassembly plant for Australasia and also part of the hardware press plant. He left Holdens after 25 years of service and then established his own business. He is now retired and keen to join in with the activities of the GVVCVC.

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Jowett Jupiter When the Editor turned up at the October meeting of the GVVCVC with a Jowett Jupiter in tow, it created a fair bit of interest. As a result members have provided since interesting information.

This is the Jupiter that I had in tow. It broke down on the return trip from Snowtown due to a fuel pump problem, and was swapped for our Javelin on the trailer. This car was originally owned by John Michell of the Michell wool family (John passed away last year) and is now owned by Tim Kelly and family of Forreston. The car was one of 3 delivered by British Engineering Appliances (better known as BEA Motors) in early 1953. The others were delivered to John Haig (of Haig’s Chocolates) and John Southcott (of Southcott Engineering).

Bob Collins indicated that Barry Wasley of Mallala once owned a Jupiter. I have been in contact with Lois Wasley, Barry’s widow, and she has pleasant memories of this car, which they had to sell on when son Mark arrived as there was no room for the baby basinet. It is believed that this car is now also owned by the Kelly family.

The Jupiter was built using aluminium panels on a space frame chassis, which made it amenable to coach built bodies and numerous bodies were provided. No less that 8 chassis were imported into Australia and bodied here either in aluminium or fibreglass. Survivors are few and far between.

The Duckett Jupiter was Australian bodied and is now owned by Ed Wolf in Sydney. He drove it in the 2012 Bay to Birdwood and competes in historic racing events.

Bob Collins provided me with an article from Thoroughbred and Classic Cars April 1999 on the Mead Jupiter. It is believed that Richard Mead built 6 cars. In 1999 only 2 were known to exist, one in the UK and one in NZ. The UK one is now in Australia and is owned by Frank and Mary Choate who have a property at Callington but spends most of their time in Sydney.

John Drage brought to my attention a Jupiter available for sale in UK on the website bringyourtrailer.com This 1951 Jowett Jupiter Mk I (chassis No. 89) is said to be one of only two sport convertible bodied examples by coachbuilder Abbott of Farnham.

Farina also got into the act and made 4 very nice looking coupes, all of which survive.

The Jowett factory also turned out a series of special bodies for racing Jupiters particularly for the LeMans competition and these were designated from R1 through to R4. In June 1951 an R1 won the 1500cc class in the Le Mans 24 hour. The R4 was a genuine 100 mph car intended for road use but only 3 were made before Jowett Cars ceased manufacture. (note that Jowett continued as Jowett Engineering, specializing in Defense contracts). The R4 was designed by Roy Lunn of Jowett Cars who went on to Ford UK after Jowett Cars ceased production and designed the Ford Anglia 105E, and then moved to the USA where he headed up the design team for the Ford Mustang and the Ford GT40. In 1971 he joined American Motors where he headed up the development of the Jeep brand.

The Kelly Jupiter ex John Michell

Jupiter chassis

The Duckett Jupiter

Mead Jupiter (Levison’s Javelin behind)

Abbott Jupiter

Farina body

R1 Jupiter (Lemans winner)

R4 Jupiter


FOR SALE

1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series 5 Reconditioned 1750cc motor 4 speed manual with overdrive Soft and hard tops, tonneau cover $15,000 John 8389 3047 1402

Trunk Basket for veteran Old wicker basket in good condition, probably originally used on an Essex. Offers sought John 0417839174 1402

1956 MG Magnette Plus spare parts, pretty rusty, good for parts or challenging resto. Save it from the wreckers! $1000 ONO as a job lot Phil 0412 892 632, 8261 1841 (home) [email protected] 1402

1978 Hz Statesman Recon 308 + turbo 400 trans, T bar Aircon, power steer, gas, air shocks, bull bar. Some rust, needs work on brakes. $12,500 ono Andrew 0416 382 326 1402 1928 Dodge Front Axle, as new Keith 8525 4092 1402

Austin Healey Sprite Mk 3 A – $14,000 ONO Alpine White, 1966, Re spayed 2011 New hood, New tonneau Cover, Mag wheels Heater, Webber Carburettor, Special Camshaft, 1275 Engine, New exhaust silencer Seat Belts, Vacuum Brake booster, Electronic ignition, Gas rear shockers, New front brake discs Front silver steel anti roll bar fitted with 2 rose joints Up rated front springs, Quick change engine oil filter, Engine oil cooler, Reworks cylinder head, Running compression ratio of 10:1 Bosch Headlights

Austin Healey Sprite Mk 1 – Bugeye – $20,000 ONO Flame Red, 1958 built, First registered in 1959, Re sprayed in 2013 New rear brakes, New oil master rings on pistons, New windscreen glass Mk 1 Spare Gear Box , Vacuum Brake Booster, Quartz Halogen Headlights, New rear lights

TONY – 0421 32 66 33 – [email protected] Cars located in Gawler, South Australia 1402

Leyland P76 6 Cylinder Has been off the road for several years and will need recommissioning 2 Spare motors available also. Offers considered Peter 8529 2352 1402

Suzuki LJ 50 4WD The infamous 3 cylinder 2 stroke that went everywhere provided you were not in a hurry. Rough condition but complete, not used for several years. Offers considered Peter 8529 2352 1402

Mini Manual Genuine Leyland Australia Service Publication workshop manual, in good condition, covering all mini's. $30 Chris 0404482461 1402

Genuine Specials

Arfa will run his specials for two issues of the Jo urnal unless advised otherwise


2004 Jeep Cherokee Sports (short wheelbase).98.000kms, Dual Fuel, L.P.G. is injected so gives same economy as Petrol. Good tyres, cold air, running boards, nudge bar, roof racks, power windows/mirrors, radio/c.d/ tape player, electric brakes for towing. Have had to sell caravan so this genuine 4 wd has to go also. In family since new,have service records since new. This is truly a lovely vehicle which has been serviced and maintained thoroughly.rego until Feb.2014 $10,700.O.N.O....... Ron 0417 848 541 Email [email protected] 1402

Valve Facing Machine W&B brand with new grinding stones and some valve seat cutters Best Offer 1404 Ph 8522 5513 or 0418 895 738

1957 Ford Zephyr Mark 2 Motor runs, needs some attention to put on the road. Ph 0410 444 580 1404

1997 Hyundai Sonata 3.0L V6 Auto on gas White, cloth trim, towbar 226,000 Km Phil 0432 457 009 1404

Humber Super Snipe Series 5A 1964 Grey exterior & interior. Very original no rust. $2,000.00 firm Dick 0412 818 019 1404

5 x Rostyle Wheels and tyres Good condition Suit MGB $250 ono Chris 0401 121 187 1404

MGB Limited edition 1979 Black, Rubber Bumpers, MG Mag wheels, Parcel carrier on boot. Unleaded fuel, tyres 90% Original condition 91,000 Km $13,000 Roly 0409 693 724 1404

2 x 19” front wooden wheels to suit demountable rims. Reasonable condition, 6 stud. Can anyone identify the make & model these wheels are from?. Any offer considered. 1404 Trevor Ph: 8289 5010 Mob: 0402 891 891

BMW 520i 1984 Restore or second parts car $600 ono Anthony 0418 847 222 1404

19 x 4.50 (I think?) 3 stud wheels. They look to be made by Dunlop and Good year (Cast?) and in good condition. Use not known. 1404 Matt Ph: 8332 0499 Mob: 0431 543 640

Landrover Windscreen Thought to be Series 1 $80 ono Alvin 8529 2504. 1404

Fire Trucks 1965 International AB150 which was formerly in service as a pumper and hose carriage with the SA Metro Fire Brigade. 1942 American LaFrance 500 LHD V12 motor (made under license from the Lycoming Aircraft Factory Dual ignition (24 spark plugs Spare motor in doubtful condition. Lots spent, but nowhere to store it. Housed at the National Military Vehicle Museum at Edinburgh Parks on a temporary basis. Bob: 0418 82 1944. 1404

1953 F.J. Holden Special Sky Blue duco. Body and upholstery original (good oily rag condition) Excellent mechanical condition.. Lots spent mechanically recently and receipts available. (valve grind, brakes overhauled, carby overhaul, tune up, 2 new tyres etc) Reluctant sale, but money needed to refurbish my other car $ 13,000.00, ONO 1404 Fred Ph (08) 85274049 Mob 0434493167


Mercedes Benz 300D 1977 Front Badge Jack 8524 7057 1404

BMC A Series 1275 Auto power unit To suit Morris 1100/1300/Nomad Andrew 0416 211 275 1404

1955 Ford Customline “flipper” window for the front driver’s side Ron 0417 848 541 1404

Ford Cortina TC or TD Front suspension assembly Alvin 8529 2504 1404

Renault 4 Anthony 0402 055 506 1404

Available to Members The following are available to members, Car carrying trailer : Contact Peter 8522 5248 . Note, the trailer is available to members only at a charge of $20 per day. Club Marquee: contact Corrie 8522 2373 Club merchandise, contact Kingsley 8522 3457 Vehicle Identity Placards Contact Alvin 85292504 Club Directory : Contact Alvin 85292504

Another Zeta! Yes Bob, there is another Zeta, and it was manufactured before Harold Lightburn came up with his Zeta. The Fairthorpe Zeta was manufactured in Britain and introduced in 1960 but very few were made and only one is known to survive.

It had a few things in common with the Lightburn Zeta. The body was fibreglass, with external door hinges, and Fairthorpe manufactured microcars before developing this rocket.

Early Fairthorpes ran Ecelsior 250cc engines with chain drive and a more imaginative approach was a BSA 650cc coupled to a standard 8 gearbox. Bodies for all models were open coupes.

Motive power for the Zeta came from a Ford Zephyr Six engine fitted with a Raymond Mays (of BRM fame) cylinder head with 6 Amal carburetors, producing 102kW or 137 bhp, and the car weighed about 650Kg. The car had a considerable reputation for speed providing it was in a straight line but the heavy motor impacted on its cornering ability. Top speed was reputed to be 190Km/h.

The photos are of the surviving car in competition in 1960 and as it is today.

Elaine’s Tomato bush Dear Alvin,

You may recall that I dug a tiny [2 inch] tomato plant out of the footpath gravel at Port Wakefield on 20-11-13. Several people thought that I was weeding! The tomatoes are still green but as I will be away on holiday when they ripen I wanted to make sure I was able to share how it has grown! The plant is about 4 feet tall and still growing. Regards Elaine Howson


THE MINUTES SECTION: Very Abridged minutes of the GVVCVC general meetings TUESDAY, 17th FEBRUARY 2014 7.06 p.m. 112 members were in attendance.,18 members apologsed. 9 visitors were present with 4 giving a description of their vehicle. MINUTES of 21st January 2014 were carried BUSINESS ARISING: President M Williams informed that meeting that the Committee has declined to donate money to the CFS and explained the reason TREASURER’S REPORT: . Due to upgrade of the car trailer the insurance cover has been lifted to $ 4500-00 Motion carried that the membership fee for 2014/2015 be $ 50 and the joining fee $ 50 for new members only after 1st July 2014 CORRESPONDENCE: In - Various Out - Sympathy cards for Gordon Hill family and Bernie O’Toole family CLUB EVENTS: - T Unsworth gave a report on Australia Day Run- T Evans gave report on All British Day and thanked Paul Modra for barbecue and cooking breakfast- F Chapman outlined Mannum Run on 23rd February - M Williams outlined Mystery Run to Globe Derby Park 28th February WORKSHOP: Final paint coat on Project car completed. Next workshop :upholstery, windscreen and door fittings to be done REGISTRAR: B Unsworth reported the Club has 343 Club vehicles. G Petras suggested a window disc with a date for a reminder for vehicle inspection. B Unsworth : a separate letter be sent to members, from the Registrars, reminding them of vehicle inspection MEMBERSHIP: Gavin Frost, Wolfgang and Linda Ritter were welcomed into full membership. Membership is now 495 FEDERATION: Club representative G Petras informed members: 1. April 13 Birdwood Rock & Roll event 2. Audits are being conducted randomly of Club affairs 3. The Bay to Birdwood is to revert to its original route for 2014 4 Statutory Declaration can be signed by one member even if vehicles are in joint ownership Federation requires all Clubs to submit their Constitutions electronically to the Federation EDITOR: Whilst Editor is away all Journal items can be forwarded to D Kernich PUBLICITY OFFICER: T Bellchambers advised all is in order for Club’s 30th Anniversary on 30th March at Angle Vale Any items suitable for publishing to be given to him for insertion in “Bunyip” and other publications Another good profile on Club member in the recent “Bunyip” – but no mention of the Club GENERAL BUSINESS:

• M Williams reported that the barbecue trailer will be built to Clubspecification with costing by C Butler available in April. • T Unsworth outlined the Rally SA event with more advertising, promotion and additions for the Gawler stage. The Club

was asked to put on a display of vehicles with a mini Swap-Meet and promotional activities in the Recreation Centre hall. • President Mike Williams congratulated P Bailey on the excellent and up-to-date website. • C Wake gave answers to items of interest that were passed around at commencement of the meeting. • Several wanted items and suggestions were forthcoming in an open forum section • Club member Terry Meads gave a talk on his model train collection and Previewed the upcoming Toy and Model Swap

Meet on 23rd March Meeting closed at 8.46 p.m. followed by a film of the 100th year re-enactment of the Peking toParis Rally TUESDAY, 18th MARCH, 2014 at 7.10 p.m. 119 members were in attendance. 19 members apologised. 10 visitors were present with 2 giving a description of their vehicle. CLUB EVENTS: - G Launer gave report on Mannum Run – 30 cars, 48 members, - T Bellchambers gave details of upcoming crabbing day at Webb Beach. Also preview of 30th Club Anniversary at Virgaras, Angle Vale- L Bywater gave details of Club Run to Moonta on June long weekend- T Unsworth appealed for helpers for both Sydney to London Rally and Scouts SA Rally WORKSHOP: T Evans reported that all paintwork is complete. Fuel tank, lights and glassware ready to affix. Next meetings Wednesday 19th March and Thursday 3rd April. REGISTRAR: Club has 349 vehicles registered. MEMBERSHIP: Peter and Doreen Field, Graham and Susan McSporran were welcomed into full membership. now 499 members. Meeting closed at 7.58 p.m. Following the meeting M Chapman welcomed Don Loffler – author, who gave a very interesting and historical talk on vehicles during the war years 1939 – 1945, highlighted with slides of vehicles and posters of that era. TUESDAY, 15th APRIL, 2014 at 7.12 p.m. 104 members were in attendance. 17 members apologised. 15 visitors were present with 6 giving a description of their vehicle. CORRESPONDENCE: In - Various plus: Town of Gawler – re Reid Reserve, Vale – Peter Callaghan CLUB EVENTS: - B Williams gave report on crabbing day- B Carr gave report on 30-year Anniversary, 150 members attended - F Chapman gave report on Graham Paige Rally at Bethany with special thank-you to Club members for their support- L Bywater updated members regarding June long weekend trip to Moonta- T Unsworth previewed Sydney to London Rally and Scout SA Rally with appeal for volunteer help. Secretary to contact Penrite and Shannons for a static display at the Scouts SA Rally. WORKSHOP: Next workshop 1st May 2014. Front and rear windscreen in place. Seats, dash, instrument panel, rear-end ready to be installed. Due to leaving on holidays in June, Trevor asked that the vehicle be re-located to another site by mid-June for continuing work. REGISTRAR: Currently have 372 registered vehicles. Registrars requested that members pay their membership fee first, get a receipt and then bring membership, receipt and StatutoryDeclaration to Registrars for Log Book issue. MEMBERSHIP: Jim Donaldson, Trevor Olsen & Kath Wood, Rod Bain, Marino & Samantha Flego, Rob Dawson and Jeff Bergiman were welcomed into full membership which now stands at 509 members. GENERAL BUSINESS: -

• The Secretary gave a summary of the meeting held with Town of Gawler CEO and 2 Council members, with a proposal to erect a shed, for Clubroom use, on the disused skate park, located at Princess Park. Council CEO advised that all Council excess land and facilities are undergoing a review and our proposal has merit and would be taken into consideration, along with other sites that might be of interest to the Car Club (namely, existing Show Ground shedding). This review will take 12-18 months.

• President Mike advised that the Committee has agreed to raffle the Project car, 5,000 tickets at $5 per ticket, to be drawn at the Club Christmas Dinner. T Evans raised issues regarding the car’s value and the excessive number of tickets to be available Carried that 5000 tickets be printed.

• M Williams updated the progress of the barbecue trailer. 2 barbecues are tobe purchased at a cost of $1249 each, ready to be incorporated into the trailer, assembly of which should commence shortly.


Contributions to The Journal and to the Club Web Si te

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Contributions may be in any format. They may be handwritten, typewritten, or photocopied documents, or even a telephone call or they may be computer files

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Deadlines : Contributions will be accepted up to midday on the third Friday of the month before the publishing months: February, April, June, August, October and December

Registration and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System

Preamble The system of historic registration of qualifying vehicles in S.A. is an excellent system that promotes the use of Historic Vehicles by Club Members in the enjoyment of their hobby. As, Historic Registration is only available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expectation of the Club that Members will use a small portion of the logged outings to participate in some Club Activities using their Historic Registered Vehicles.

By-law 001 It is the expectation of the G.V.V.& C.V.C .that as a Member with Club Historic Registered Vehicle/s that you will attend and participate in at least three (3) Club Activities during a Club Calendar Year with one or more of your vehicles to qualify for re-issue of your club membership. Where there are special circumstances, you may present your Log Book and appeal to the Club Historic Registrars or Committee for their consideration.

Accepted by Committee: 22/ 2/2000 Ratified at General Meeting: 21/ 3/2000 modified by Committee 27/1/2009

I m p o r t a n t Your Log Book must be signed each year by 30 June by one of the club registrars. It is your responsibility to present your Log Book, current registration, Statutory Declaration and membership receipt. Fees The membership fee is due by 1s t July every year. Renewals shal l be on the prescribed renewal form which is posted in April to all financial members. Membership will cease if the membership fee remains unpaid thirty days after the due date. The Committee may re-admit the person upon payment of the joining fee plus the outstanding membership fee. DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed in the Journal are not necessarily those of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club or its editor. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submitted, errors and omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. Enquiries to the Editor: Alvin Jenkin, 8529 2504 email: [email protected] .


True Aussies at the Australia Day run at

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Grahams on Parade at Bethany on the National Graham Rally

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