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AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930
NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2015
ISSUE # 135
It's the cars that bring us together, but the cars owners that "keep" us together! "FT"
ALAN MITCHELL WAS CLUBPERSON OF THE YEAR
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AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930
PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800 AUSTRALIA Email: [email protected]
CLUB DIRECTORY 2014
PRESIDENT: Charles Stammers 6365 1351 mailto:[email protected]
SECRETARY: Chris Olson 6331. 5757 mailto:[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: John Donohoe 6362 3911 mailto:[email protected] TREASURER: Alan Mitchell 6362. 8998 mailto:[email protected]
(ASCC Direct Payment details: Bank- NAB; BSB-082-774; Account No-75-231-2103)
PUBLIC OFFICER: C. Stammers 6365 1351 & A Mitchell 6362 8998 ( joint custodians.)
LIBRARIAN: P Skulander 6362 1426 mailto:[email protected]
CONDITIONAL PLATE REGISTRAR: C. Stammers 6365 1351 mailto:[email protected]
REGALIA OFFICER: S Blowes 6366 5154 mailto:[email protected] SOCIAL SECRETARY: Dave Smedley 6362 6026 mailto:[email protected] COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Rod Wykes 6360 0444 mailto:[email protected]
Cherill Burrey 6331 4502 mailto:[email protected] Michael Burrey 6331 4502 mailto:[email protected]
Brant Wiely 6362 4723 [email protected] Richard Gardoll 6362 8437 mailto:[email protected]
Bono Marinovic 0428 163629 mailto:[email protected]
EVENT CO-ORDINATORS Peter Harper 6334 2554 mailto:[email protected] Mick Buckler 6365 6188 mailto:[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Paul Hingston 6362. 4094 mailto:[email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: P Moras 6331 1013 mailto:[email protected]
REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICERS:
BATHURST: Peter Harper 6334 2554: Cowra: Vacant. DUBBO: Jim Mather 6884 6316 & Barry Young. 02 58060131: Lithgow: Rod Rossi. 6351 4044: MUDGEE: vacant Oberon: Ken Wilcox. 6336 1616 Parkes: John Riley 6864 3263 Sydney: Bob Dabbs 9774 3100 Trangie:Vacant Wellington: Vacant Young: Vacant Grenfell: Justyn Armstrong. 6343 1283 ACT: Geoff Barrett:
To open the ASCC Shannon’s Website Click on logo For full instructions on how to use this hyperlink, go to the member secretary’s report on page eight (8)
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT It seems hard to believe that Christmas and the Festive Season are nearly over for another year. I hope that for each, Christmas is a happy and joyous occasion with family and friends. We now look forward to what 2015 has to offer, and we wish all a healthy, happy, and rewarding year.
This past year went so quickly that we must wonder where it did go; it seems only a short time ago we were celebrating the advent of 2014, now here we are ready to go into 2015, and the year starting with an impromptu BYO lunch at Lake Canobolas in Orange on New Year’s Day for those who would like to attend.
Looking back, December started on Thursday, 11th with the mid-week outing to the Beekeepers Inn at Vittoria, mid-way between Bathurst and Orange. A number of cars gathered at Cook Park for the run, departing to Vittoria via Millthorpe, to meet and greet those members who journeyed from Bathurst. With about 30+ members and partners gathering at the Inn, we were first treated to an interesting conducted tour of the brewery and commentary before adjourning to the restaurant for a delicious lunch, and the usual socializing and banter, which extended well into the afternoon. It was great to see that member Merran Olson was able to make the outing, and Merran, we look forward to you being able to join us wherever possible on our events. Following the lunch all too soon it was time to depart on our respective ways.
Four days later, on Sunday 14th, a number of members and partners from Orange gathered with a similar contingent from Bathurst and surrounding Blayney areas at the Total Tennis Complex in Blayney for the annual John Arter Memorial Outing and Christmas Party at Abercrombie Caves, On arrival at the complex, we all soon settled in for the relaxing and extended morning tea and the usual intermingling and chatter prior to departing on the trip to the Caves for the traditional Christmas Lunch. On arrival at the Caves, the cars were parked, in the shade wherever possible, and everyone soon gathered in the various groups for the general socializing and catching up on the news. It was not long before the meat and sausages were sizzling on the BBQ, with everyone gathering into groups and sharing the various tables to enjoy the meal and the great fellowship for which the Club is renown. After the meal, those attending were welcomed and thanked for making the trip, and all were wished a Merry Christmas and Happy Festive Season. It was then time to make the 2014 Club Person of the Year Award. At this time, we acknowledge the vision of David and Dawn Smedley and Rod and Leonie Wykes for coming up with the idea and the provision of the trophy. David and Rod were asked to come forward and make the award to the 2014 recipient. After a short speech, David announced Alan Mitchell to be the recipient of the John Arter Memorial Trophy for 2014. As the majority of members would be aware, Allan is our Treasurer and the man responsible for the healthy financial situation of the Club, and is one of the founding members, along with the 2013 recipient, Paul Hingston, and the initial President, the late John Arter. From all of us, Alan, congratulations, and well deserved. Mick and Shirley, our sincere thanks for the organisation of such a great day, and for your efforts in arranging the provisions for the lunch
Following the presentation, the owners of the Triumph cars decided it would be nice to have a photo of the five Triumph cars present, 3 TR4’s, one TR7, and 1 Stag. The owners of the Capri’s then decided that they did not want to be out staged, so they also lined up their five cars for a photo shoot
During 2015 plans are in hand again for the usual activities that we have each year, with the Australia Day celebrations (I haven’t heard where as I prepare this report), but it will be advised in this Newsletter, followed, for those inclined, by the Bathurst Swap Meet on Sunday, 1 February, the Gnoo Blas Display Day on Saturday, 7th February and their district tour on Sunday, 8th, then the Wellington Vintage Fair and Swap Meet on Sunday, 1st March. On the long weekend in June, Grenfell will be the venue for the annual Henry Lawson Festival. But before I jump too far ahead, firstly the year commences with the mid-week event on Thursday, 8th January to Hassens Walls in Lithgow, followed by the Annual General Meeting on the following Sunday, 11th January at the Bloomfield Country Club in Orange.
As we commence 2015, I wish to extend a very sincere thanks to all members for their support during 2014 and their attendance at our events. Without this support we could not exist. I would also like, on behalf of everyone, to extend a sincere thank you and our appreciation to the Management Committee for your dedication and hard work, which is reflected in our solid and sound position, and to the 2015 Committee, our best wishes for a successful year.
Again very Best Wishes to all members and family for a Happy, Healthy, and Successful New Year.
Until next month, keep cool, smooth roads, and happy and safe motoring Charles Stammers
THE CLOSING DATE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEXT MONTHS
NEWSLETTER IS 28/01/2015
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DATES FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES
January 8th Thursday – Mid Week Meander run to Hassens Walls at Lithgow. (Contact is Peter Harper) For the first run of the new year we will travel to Lithgow via Sunny Corner, Portland and Wallerawang and visit Hassens Walls where the tourist facilities have been upgraded recently. From here we will continue on to Hartley and have lunch at the Old Hartley Post Office café which is located in the National Parks Hartley Historic Village precinct. After lunch we can look at the attractions of Hartley including the Talisman Gallery before returning home through Hampton and Tarana. Orange members should leave Cook Park at 8.30am and meet the Bathurst contingent at the layby on the Great Western Highway adjacent to the hockey fields at Kelso by 9.30am. We will stop at Wallerawang for a BYO morning tea at the Lake Wallace picnic area. Would you please let me know if you are coming on this run as the café people would like an idea of numbers.
January 11th Sunday – ASCC Annual General Meeting. Orange Ex-Services Country Club at 10.00am.
In 2015 the ASCC Management Committee will consist of eleven members. All members of the ASCC will be encouraged to apply for each of these positions, our lady members will be especially encouraged. Due to the healthy financial position of the Club, the Committee also decided for a sit-down lunch at the Ex-Services Country Club following the AGM at no cost to those attending.
Australia Day 26th Jan. This has been an annual event at Carcoar (Contact is Mick Buckler) Australia Day 26th January at Carcoar down by the river. We are asked to be in place by 9.30 am as there will be a street parade this year. It is suggested that members from the Orange area leave Cook Park at 8.30 am and meet with any members from the eastern area at the usual meeting place at the park at the southern end of Blayney at 9.00am before proceeding to Carcoar.
February 6th &7th Highland Vintage Fair Oberon with a Classic Car run on Saturday 6th (Contact Mick Buckler)
February 7th Saturday - Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show at Sir Jack Brabham Park Orange (Contact is Mick Buckler) Traditionally our club has always supported this event with members travelling from far and wide so polish up your cars for this one; we are always looking for new ideas for our club display so any suggestions will be considered.
mailto:[email protected] February, 12th Thursday – Trip to Burraga This is a rerun of last years trip which was disrupted by rain. PLEASE NOTE: All ASCC Club activities and other activities of interest organised by other clubs, are shown on an ASCC Letterhead schedule within this Newsletter. That page should be carried in vehicles on Conditional Registration Plates as proof of an approved activity for the purposes of their plates use, should they be stopped by the Authorities.
December 11th Thursday – Mid week meander. Lunch at The Beekeepers Inn at Vittoria
REPORTS ON THE MONTHS ACTIVITIES
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December 14th Sunday – ASCC Christmas Party at Abercrombie Caves (Report by Mick Buckler)
This was a very well attended event with twenty-four members cars and their support crew turning out with members coming together at the tennis complex in Blayney for morning tea a chat also to inspect the latest car acquisitions. Charlie Stammers Mercedes-Benz 350 SL created a great deal of interest, Chris Bayliss’s Toyota 86 coupe ,which I am sure will become a very popular model in the near future. There was Bono Marinovic’s Ford Capri Red Back Spider that he bought as a donor car, but decided to rebuild it instead. He has done a great job, congratulations Bono. Then there was David and Amanda Dyson Holland down from Dubbo with their BMW Z3 (I would like one) Doug and Dearne Witherdin’s MGB looked very British with the chrome luggage rack and wicker picnic basket. Whenever we gather at this type of venues, the passing public like to stop and have a look at our cars which I find very gratifying, it shows that the interest in sporting cars is out there. After an hour or so it was time for us to strike off for the Abercrombie Caves picnic area, travelling along some nice roads with a few bends just for fun. On our arrival we were met by the new park ranger Stewart Bremner who had reserved the shelter for us and put the billy on. The grounds were in beautiful condition with the sun filtering through the trees. What better setting could there be for a summer time get together? Members soon got to work preparing the tables with seasonal tablecloths and goodies. Stewart Blowes got the BBQ fired up with the support of Charles and Roy, so, soon the smell of steak and onions was starting to drift around the picnic grounds and the queue started to form. Shirley had been busy handing out raffle tickets and everyone was in the mood for some Christmas fare of which there was plenty. As the afternoon rolled on time came to draw the raffle this year’s celebrity was none other than the star of fancy dress Roy “Rocket” Riley, looking resplended in his fine seasonal attire. Anyway, he stuck his hand into the bucket and managed to pull out his own number for first prize, a very fine hamper put together by Peter Moras. This is not the first time this has been done as John Arter did it some years ago. Second prize for a twenty-five dollar fuel voucher went to Richard Gardoll and third prize, the leftover steaks (uncooked) went to Brant Weily, who generously shared them among the members. By now the time was getting on and it was time to start packing up say our goodbyes and strike off in various directions homeward after another great day out. Members attending on the day were: Bono Marinovic & Thomas Martin, Ford Capri: Stewart Blowes, Triumph Stag: Dave & Dawn Smeadley, Jaguar XJS: Linc & Vicki Hewson, Ford Capri: Paul & Annette Hingston, Triumph TR4A: Chris & Judy Bayliss, Toyota 86 GT: Mick & Shirley Buckler, Triumph TR4: David & Amanda Dyson-Holland, BMW Z3: Rod & Leonie Wykes, Nissan 300Z: Doug & Deanne Witherdin, MGB: Roy & Sheila Riley, Ford Capri: Richard & Marianne Gardoll, Volvo 1800ES: Brant & Brenda Wiley, Lotus Elan: Peter Single, Triumph TR4: Kevin & Annette Neville, Ford Capri: Brian & Ann Holden, Ford Capri: John Baker, Westfield: Tony & Judy Reppen, Triumph TR7: Jim & Ginny Mather, Datsun 260Z: Charles Stammers, Mercedes SLK350: Alan & Cherylin Mitchell, Triumph TR4: Peter & Sue Moras, Modern: Allan & Cheryl Evers, Modern: I would like to thank all members for their support during the last year and look forward to your company next year, may it bring you all you wish for .regards MICK BUCKLER.
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TAKEN ON CLUB OUTINGS ARE
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INSURED BY SHANNONS SHARE THE PASSION
Shannons are great supporters of the Classic Car fraternity through the Shannon’s Eastern Creek Classic Car Show and involvement with Historic Car Racing. This support is most appreciated by this Club. It certainly helps to spread the development and the enjoyment of our classic sporting car fraternity in the Central Western area of New South Wales.
For all your insurance needs - support the company that supports us. So if you have any insurance needs for your classic car, your house or its contents, contact Harold Upston Regional Development Officer on 0432 758 169 / Email [email protected] or give Shannons a call 13 46 46 and get an obligation free quote from them.
The comments, views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the club As we are drawing near to the end of our financial year there are no new members to report. The club currently has 160 financial members. With the commencement of our membership year in January, fees will become due. Due to the strong financial position of the club, Committee are proposing to recommend to the AGM, that fees for 2015 stay at the current levels - $30 for single member and $40 for two members in the one family. The attached membership renewal form reflects this approach in anticipation of the AGMs endorsement. Please note on then form the Club’s Bank Account details. This will enable renewal via Direct Debit. Please use your surname and your membership number as reference, as there are several members with the same surname in the club.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB Inc PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800
2015 MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL FORM
Except for Name for identification – Only complete changed details
I wish to continue to be a member of the ASCC and receive further communications on sporting/social activities. I supply the following details / changes for this purpose; * MEMBERS NAME:……………………………………………………………….PARTNER’S NAME:…………………………. ADDRESS:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… …………POST CODE:………… TELEPHONE No: (Home)………..……………………………(Bus)……..……………………………………… FAX No: (Home/Bus)………………….………………………Mob No: ……..……………………………………. EMAIL:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. VEHICLE/s(Year / Make /Model / Rego):…………………………………………………………………………………… I enclose payment for 2015 membership of $30 for single/$40 for two members in one family.
(ASCC Direct Payment details: Bank- NAB; BSB-082-774; Account No-75-231-2103)
SIGNATURE:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. * Compulsory (Office use only) Receipt No……………..Amount $........... Date Paid:………………Card Issued……..... Our Editor has included a hyperlink to this site in our Newsletter Directory. Each Month, John will upload our latest newsletter and delete the old one. Any For Sale items will also be updated. A copy of the ASCC Constitution is also available on the site and will be referenced in welcoming letters to new members. The site is capable of taking photos of our club activities"
(1) PLACE THE COMPUTER MOUSE CURSOR OVER THE ASCC ICON
(2) RIGHT CLICK WITH THE MOUSE ON THE ICON. – a drop box will appear on the screen (3) LEFT CLICK WITH THE MOUSE ON THE WORDING “OPEN HYPERLINK” (4) AFTER A FEW SECONDS YOU SHOULD HAVE THE CLUB SITE APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY REPORT Paul Hingston
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FOR SALE/ WANTED/ HELP DEPARTMENT.
For the interest of the increasing new as well as longer-term members of the Club, it is advised that a free service is available, through sale of cars and parts, wanted cars and parts, as well as help wanted with any technical advice etc. required. However, no responsibility will be accepted for the accuracy of such description or condition of cars or parts involved. Any purchaser must make their own inspection and enquiries regarding condition, miles covered, or suitability for their intended use. Please advise the Editor of any items you would like to include in this section of the newsletter.
WANTED. Ford Capri Convertible. Contact: Peter or Deb. Phone 0418 496 565. Orange area.
FOR SALE 1963 MGB Series 1 A complete rotisserie rebuild in 1996 and has covered 35,000 miles since. Current owner for 11 years. Won various MG Club prizes for restoration quality. All matching numbers car with Mk2 overdrive gearbox. CD player/radio, 6” wide chrome wires, 12 months NSW rego Car located in Bathurst Price $19,750
Contact Bernard Vance 0417440554 (Bathurst)
Lot 7 Shepherd Drive Mullion Creek
Phone (02) 6365 8729 Mobile 0417 437 223 Email [email protected]
FOR SALE: XJ6 JAGUAR 1970, 4.2 litre motor Motor travelled less than 5,000 km after total rebuild, New upholstered seats, new head lining, new brakes Good condition Historic rego not transferable Too many cars. $4,000 ONO (Dubbo area)) Contact Jim Mather 02 68846316 or 042884631
For photos of this car go to the
following hyperlink :-
http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/
muscle/150650-mgb?query=mg
FOR SALE:1990 FORD CAPRI, Convertible 5 speed manual, air con needs a regas, In above average condition. Has had a new roof fitted within the past couple of years. Dashboard is cracked but a dash mat would solve this, and driver’s seat is a little frayed on the side but this can all be fixed with the use of a seat cover .Easy to drive and cheap to run. Great to drive with the roof down. Good cheap honest car. Drives well. test drive is available, will be sold with a pink slip $2200.( price is very negotiable for club member)
Contact: Chris Bromley 02 63659224 (Orange area)
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AUSTRALIAN SPORTING CAR CLUB INC Est 1930
PO Box 1937 ORANGE NSW 2800 AUSTRALIA Email: [email protected]
ASCC ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 2014/2015 ASCC Conditional Registration vehicles are approved to attend the activities listed below
Month Meeting Mid-week Meander Weekend Run
Sept 2014
21.9.14 - Bathurst Thurs 11th Visit the Japanese War Cemetery at Cowra.
Sun 7th Cootamundra Swap meet 12th 14th MMGCC Gathering of Faithful Wagga Sat/Sun 13th 14th Rydal Daffodil Festival Sat/Sun 27th 28th Wakefield HSRCA Meet Sun 28th Narromine Show & Shine Sun 28th Cargo Men’s Shed Show & Shine
Oct 2014
Thurs 9th Lunch at the Tarana Pub
Sun 5th Forbes Motor Show Sat 11th Shannons take your top off Canberra Sat/Sun 11th 12th Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercars Sun 19th Parkes Swap meet & Show Sun 19th Mountain Cruisers Show Lithgow 24th-26th Motor Classica Melbourne
Nov 2014
16.11.14 –Orange Thurs 13th No midweek run due to Annual tour
Sat 1st TR Register concourse in Canberra Sun 9th Gulgong Swap Meet & Show Sat/Sun 8th 9th Surf to Summit Cooma Area 9th- 14th ASCC Spring Tour Sun 16th Bathurst Swap meet & Show Sun 23rd Tour around local area Sat/Sun 29th 30th Eastern Creek HRSCA Historic Meet
Dec 2014
Thurs 12th Lunch at Beekeepers Inn at Vittoria
Sat/Sun 6th & 7th Terribly British Day in Canberra Sun 14th ASCC Christmas Party Abercrombie Caves
Jan 2015 11.1.15 - AGM Orange
Thurs 8th run to Hassens Walls at Lithgow
26th Monday Australia Day at Carcoar
Feb 2015 Thurs 12th Midweek meander to Burraga 1st Sunday Bathurst Swap Meeting at Show Ground 7th Saturday Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show Orange 15th Sydney Super Swap meeting at Hawkesbury Showground
ASCC CLUB EVENTS
All ASCC Club activities and other activities of interest organised by other clubs, are shown on this ASCC Activities Calendar that has been included in the newsletter. This page or Permission to Move from the Club Registrar should be carried in vehicles on Conditional Registration Plates as proof of an approved activity for the purposes of their plates use, should they be stopped by Police.
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