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Victorian Military Vehicle Corps Inc.

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JULY 1999

OFFICE BEARRS: ANNUAL ELECTIONS. . . . . .PRESIDENT:Lionel Sma 9758 2748Ema: lionels~otm.com

No elections wil be required at the Annual Meeting of the VMVC Incto be held on 3 August 1999.

VICE PRESIDENT:Alan McAler

The following rule from the Constitution wil apply -

97567285 Rule 23 (3) If the number of nominations received is equal to thenumber of vacancies to be filled, the personsnominated shall be deemed to be elected.SECRETARY:

Terr Oaey 57261775PO Box 69CHITERN 3683EM: toaey~drgnet.com.au

Rule 23(3) applies to the following positions -

PRESIDENT: Lionel Smart

TRASURR:Bri BrownPO Box 367RESERVOIR 3073

VICE PRESIDENT: Don Ashton9436 9016

SECRETARY: Terr Oakley

TREASURER: Brian Brown

COMMITTEE MEMBERSBevan Fenner 5944 3937Henr Davies 9878 5411Michael Kauk 9870 8287

COMMITTEE: Alf BrooksIan EddyMichael Kaukas

TRIP COMMITTEE:AlBrooks 94590139Don Ashton 5962 4587Lionel Sma 97582748Michael Kauk 9870 8287

COVER - Dodge Ambulance - W-73372 the first WC-18posed for a formal portrait to ensure maxmum sharpness ofdetail, January 13, 1942. (ReprintedfromArmyMotors No 81 a

quarterly publication of the MVAjEDITOR:Bev KerslakePO Box 327PAKNH

5941 3707Fax: 5940 1673

3810Also, see story on page 6 from Barr Shackleton.(Thank you for a very interesting article Barr.)

LIBRA:John Brown 9758 5964

CATERIG OFFCER:John Du 9743 3491

I'm sure there are many more stories out there!!!! and iwould be very pleased for any contributions; so comeon you restorers how about sharing some of yourexperiences.

Meetigs held at RATS OF TOBRUKHA, 44 VICTORI AVENU,ALBERT PAR - Fir Tuesdy of themonth. Editor

The Editor reserves the ng1t to delete or edit any arcles submitted for publication in the Newsletter.

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS... .....øSUN -JUY 4

TU-JUY6

SAT-JUY 24& SUN 25

TUE - AUGUST 3

SUN - AUGUST 22

TU - SEPT 7

SUN - SEPT 26

TU-OCT5

Royal Australian Signals Corps Museum - Mee in the Museum grounds at 12:00 hrsfor a BYO BBQ lunch, tables & seating provided (See loction map in June NL). A largeshelter shed is also available ifrequired. A comprehensive display of historic signallig

equipmen will be on display from 12:00 hrs onwards. A donaton of$2/head or $5/fami1ywould be appreciated. Contact Neil Wain (03) 94353505 for more info.

Meeting Tobruk House - 8.00 pm

Back to the Track 4th Reunion - At Hugh & Barbara Thompson's, 233 Pt Lonsdale Road

Pt Losdale. Various actvities have been arrged for the week-ed. Accommodtion atBeaco Resort - Phone (03) 5258 1133 - Reservons 1800 352 252. Please coctHugh or Barbara by 14 July ifwishig to attend - Phone (03) 5258 1192.

Meetig Tobruk House - 8.00 pm - Anual General Meeing

Back to Caulfield - This year will commemorate 100 years of the Australian NursingServce - more detils in August Newsletr.

Meetig Tobruk House - 8.00 pm

VMC Remembers - Commemoration at Shre 10.15 am more detils later.


TH - OCT 7 - 10 4th Olde Wares Expo, Warragul Showgrounds - Make your own way there

THU -OCT 14 -19 50th Aniversary of Snowy Mountains Scheme - More detils later.

SUN - OCT 24

SAT-OCT 30

TU-NOV2

SAT-NOV6

Open Day Communications School HMS Cerberus - More detils later.

Euroa Wool Week Street Parade - More detils as they come to hand.


East Malvern RSL Remembrance Day Servce - More detils as they come to hand.

NEW MEMBER. . . . . . .Welcome to the followig new member -

Margaret Fostr #15711 Scarborough DriveROSANA 3084 PH: 9459 4629

NOTE!! NOTE!! NOTE!!

Membership numbers have now been chaged. Your

new number is printed on the address label of thisNewsletter in the top left comer. (please disregard theletter next to the number - this is for postage purposèsonly. )

CHAGE OF ADDRESS-

Jacob va def Meu1en

26 Kangaroo Ground RoadNTHWARDYTE 3113 PH: 98440689

FOR SALE. . . . .JI COOK - (03) 5795 21964 Dodge tyes & wheels 9.00 x 16 (re-cappd) $1,200

MIK KELLY #420 (03) 5626 6249Rare 1943 Chev, C8AX, 4X4 CMP, ex-New Zealandassembly with NZ GS body for pattern Located southern

NSW, photos available, can be used for HU replica. $1,500

GRAME KERSLAK #90 (03) 5941 3707TYS - Two 9.00 x 16 directional tread, good as new withtubes and flaps maked "For Englsh Rims" - will also fitDodge W/Carer $175 each.

GLEN STONES #151 (02) 6032 9628DODGE 19423 ton try, has had a lot of work done and is ingood cond & complete, Engie No P121686C $2,800

DAVE FURNSS #144 (03) 9478 3742Cargo trer suit GMC or Studebaker trck - restored, brakes,canvas, all lights & wig $ 1,200 aNa.

~lÇK_TYllN~Jlia~n.~3.~~3~~ AlJ~epjpai:§-;f~il§p.(Q:~cå:mplete~£o .'ccC eti:two -f0r-_~~g. ~:;

LENllIL .~.. ((l7) 1955,3526 _ ~

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GEOIlGE,J:;TlW~T (07) ~635~14!t5Banta J:eep-Traier straight &souid~___. ___ - _. ,m_. .__._offers: ...'§. -,,- -.. ... .. ."'.-- ~

DAVE WOLFE (02) 9645 1871. -~Early series Land Rover motor CHEAP.--- .---

FOR SALE INTERSTATE. . . . . .

DAVID STAFFORD (07) 3848 2378 AHReflectors "F" script reproduction, set of four as theycame from Beachwood USA, $60.

KERRY STANTON (07) 32752174Banta traier with al the good bits, needsrestoration $1,000

Blitz LH door, NOS, no catches or hies-can supply,plus side curai $120. Chev Blitz water pump two

hole late tye NOS $100, Head gasets sets to suitV8 Ford 85 & 100 HP. Chev valve grd sets also.Piston & ri sets for V8 Ford, Chev Blitz & YaneeJoe. ...Inter 6X6 head gasket sets, carby gaset sets, oil :f-ter elements & more.

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DAVID (07) 3277 0712MB Wilys LHD, dismantled, 90% complete, goodcushions, new hood $3,000 ONO

BILLj)IEHM(07)3289 1205GMC Pars --PIN 21355942 valve grd gaset kitsinc1head gaset $30; PIN 2087385 oil Pan ga~1cetkits $5. Dodge W/C Pars '- new fuel :fter assys $50

ROSS PRINCE (07) 4124 4075PARS - NOS BUDD # 17899 handle 20" x %" suitsal WW2 trcks $25 ea Handle, wheel nut wrench22" x %" suits al WW2 Blitz's used cond $12 eaNOS rear view mior for Bren Carer $25 ea NOSdoor lock assy for Blitz Monkey Face, LH & RH avai$75 ea NOS Ford Blitz radiator overfow ta $45.NOS MBJeep pintle hook unused $185.

Top rebound sprig leaf for No 3, 3A Aust tye Jeeptraier $17.50 ea NOS blackout drvi lightçlwswitch for 1942 WLA Harley Davidson Cycle POA.

NOS wheel wrench Ph" x 1-1/16" to suit % tonDodge $30 ea 12' steel tray body to suit GMCorStudebaker 6X6, needs new tiber floor $300.

MAALS GMC 2% ton 6X6 SIN 0-508 Spare ParsCatalog 1943 $95. If you are interested in origial

WW2 vehicle manuals I have a list of over 40 avai-able.

TONY NEWM (07) 4992 1505 PHONE/FAXChev 15 cwt 4X4 3 front axe assys GC, 1 rear axeassy GC, 1 chassis GC, 1 open top cab GC, 2transfer boxes to suit, 1 transfer box hi 10 & otherloose pars price neg. 1 Inter Green Diamondenge with 4 speed box Ser No GRD 214-52580carby & dist cap missing VG for restore $200

TRIP REPORT.......

D-DAY RUN - SUNAY 6 JUEWe arved at the meetig point at 10.00 am thnkg tht wewould be the first there, but to our surise we were seondlas.

We met up with the loc Gelong members and were pleaedto se two new Gelong members and one from Melboure.

We left the ca pak at 10.50 am and drove along 13th Beach.

Afer a short tie we stopp in a disuse pakig spt forphotos and a short brea admg the waves crahing on thebech and Queenscli in the distce.

We contiued on and arved at Torquay at 11.40 am pakedon the foreshore and bought lunch and relaxed Afer lunchwe drove fuer on to Point Danger and looked at the ocanviews and Anglese on the far right and Point Lonsdaelighthouse on the far left.

We said our good-byes, going sepate ways at approxitely

3.00 pm. Th you for a great day, and th you for sunyweather.

Vehicles attending -

Frank & Tegwen Vella & famy - Wilys JeepMichael Beavis & Alan - Ford JeepAlBrooks - Ford JeepBob & Maxne Wilkens - Wilys JeepMichael McMaon - Chevrolet Desert TruckHugh & Barra Thompson - Ford Blitz Ambulance

Frank Vella #348

BOOK LIST FOR JUYfrom John Brown

7 Choppers

8 Janes Fighters ofWW2

9 German Tanks of WW2

10 Armoured Fighting Vehicles

11 Australian Air Aces

12 Lancaster

13 Wellngton

1 Flight of the PJG/Flll

2 B36 Peacemaker

3 Air Warare

4 B 17 Flying Fortress

5 The Phantom Story

6 History of the First W orId War

Melboure"Herald"July 3, 1943

BELOW - Right - US Army6 X 6, 2% ton, GMC. Noteearly type front diferential

housing - Sydney Road,

Brunswck, opposite PO,early 1942.

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Orginal photos supplied by

Barr Shackleton.

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AS TIME GOES BY

from Barr ShackletonEarly 1942 may seem a long time ago to many Australians

Ii ving today, and to many Mel bournians it is an almost forgottenera in our history.

Local feeling on the course of the war was dis-heartening,to say the least. The Japanese Army was slowly but surely movingsouthwards toward Australia.

Singappre., had fallen and our own 8th Division was experiencingsomething of the Japanese harsh treatment of our P. O. W ~ s there.Our other A. I . F. Divisions were in Nth. Africa battling it out withRommel and his Aftika Korps. In February the war came home toAustralia with the Japanese bombing of Darwin, followed by the sneaka t tack by Japanese su bmarines insi d e Syd ney Harbour, so we were allwondering where the Japanese would strike next, and when.

Most homes in Mel bourne had hurriedly dug air-raid shel ters,and for many there was a general feeling of apprehension.

Then the rumours, which turned out to be fact! The Americanshave arrived! My brother Leo and I cycled to Port Melbourne to seethe ships which were bringing them. Station Pier and Princes Piereach had two ships each side making eight in total. The troops hadnot yet come ashore and the first of the deck cargo was being unloadedonto the wharf, and believe it or not, out there in the bay were 43American freighters waiting their turn to come in and unload.

....

Royal Park became the first big base for our welcome visi tors,and they named it Camp Pell in honour of Major Floyd J. Pell, the firstAmerican airman killed on active service in Australia. Major Pell diedhelping to defend Darwin during the first bombing raid on the city inFe bruary 1942.

The Americans lost no time in transforming their new Camp Pellinto a gigantic slice of Americana. The familiar pyramid tents, (therewere hundreds of them!) were all laid out in orderly lines and lookedvery impressive. They also had one huge canvas enclosure which tpeycalled the CAMP THEAYTER (or that's how it sounded!) And they álsocarved a few roads through the huge Royal Park and named them aftertheir f~mous generals. MacArthtir Drive was one of them and remains tothis day.

With the Americans Came their distinctive "Get up and go" quitea contrast to the unfortunate "catch word" which we had experienced inthe pre-Pearl Harbour days and was "Too little-too late". Our new alliessoon changed that - it became "Plenty - plenty quick"!

Those Yanks certainly smartened us up when it came to get tingthings moving. One incident worth relating is about some vitalearth-moving equipment which had been unloaded at Victoria Dock, butwas too wide to go through the exi t gates. rhe head man at the docksaid he would have to get the Harbour Trust Commjssioner' s permissionin wri ting before he could remove one of the gates. The story goes thatwhile he was dic ta t ing a sui table let ter to his sec retary the Americansremoved the gates, posts and all, and had the equipment through beforethe big chief came back from his office.

AS TIME GOES BY

Melbourne city streets were thronged with American troops intheir smart uniforms, an unfortunate contrast to our own Diggers, somerecently returned from the Middle East. And all V.M.V.C. members ofmy vintage will remember those U. S. Army vehicles. They seemed to beeverywhere, big ~ G. M. C. s 6x6 's, Jeeps by the hund reds, Dodge lTonCommand Cars (my favouri te! ), and would you believe, White half

tracks ,(real ones!).

Convoys of 50 to 60 GMC' c were a common sight along Sydney Rd.Brunswick as they headed north to who knows where?

I just wandered up Sydney Rd. one Saturday afternoon armedwith my camera (against the rules I must admit), knowing that I wouldn'thave long to wait before some vehicles would roll by. The accompanyingphotos show a Dodge Ambulance passing the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, (nearthe P.O.) and the G.M.C. is heading: north at a fair bat!

As an Engineering Draughtsman I had the privilege of workingf or a company which had many engineering con tracts with the U. S. Army,incl uding U. S. Army Services of Supply South West Pacific Area,(USA SOS SWP A) so I had some good work experience wi th our new allies.

And then about July 1943 as the war moved north and the threatof invasion diminished, the Americans slowly left for the battlefieldsof New Guinea, Bouganville, the Pacific Islands, Philippines, Iwo Jima,Saipan, Oki~awa, and sadly, today many lie in unmarked graves in thejungles or: these lands.

I would say that the Americans certainly left their mark on usas a nation. These young men, some barely out of High school, and likeour own young Diggers, were eager to get on wi th the task of keeping thiswonderful land of Australia free.

As the last of the Americans departed and Camp Pell becameonce again a huge vacant allotment, the memories of those days areengraved upon my mind. On July 3 1943, (a SAturday) and to be asnear as possible to America ~ s "Glorious 4th" a warm tribute to theU. S. timely help~ in our hour of need, appeared in the Mel bourne Herald.(See attached copy). Many other similar tributes appeared in theMel bourne Age and the Argus.

Barry Shackleton V . M. V . C. 82

Reprintedfrom Army Nfotors No 81A quarterZv pubJication of the NfVA

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THERMOSTATS

FOR YOUR MI LITARY VEHICLE

BY

DENNIS R. SPENCE

£~o'~

The thermostat is one of the key coolingsystem elements. The thermostat helps to pre-vent engine overcooling and overheating, im-proves gasoline mileage and engine performance,and helps to prevent oil breakdown and sludgeformation. The thermostat maintains proper en-gine coolant temperature. Cold engines producesludge and corrosive acids. Vehicle manufactur-ers specify, in no uncertain terms, that thermo-stats must always be used, in all parts of thecountry, in all climates, in order to preventengine damage.

Periodically, the cooling system should beflushed. Check the functioning of the radiatorcap with a cooling system pressure checker.Pressure is needed to raise the boiling tempera-ture of the coolant to allow a higher operatingtemperature. When installing a new thermostat,use a new gasket. Only use permanent anti-freezewith 180 degree thermostats. The 180 degreesindicates the start-to-open temperature, as gov-erned by the temperature at the thermostat.This may differ from the dash indicator readingwhich generally shows temperature at the rear ofthe engine block.

For each application in the chart, the uppernumber is for a 160 degree thermostat, and thelower number for a 180 degree thermostat.

STANAR- AUTOS TAT

NAPA- THOMSON, DELCO FUTON8TANT THOMSON WALTHA BRIDGEPORT DOLE EDELM GATES (HAISON) IDEAL ROBERTSHAW

MB/GPW, 3300bM38, M38A1,

S335 70 W105 335-160 DVN-1 * E105-160 (or 5506) 106P 30006 335-160

M715 (H. ton)8335H 170 W105H 335-180 DVN-1 H* E105-180 33008 108P 30008 335-180

(or 5508)

t ton Dodge** 330263/4 ton Dodge 897 55 W108 16 DVN- 35 E108-160 (or 5526) 156P 30026 97-160

of WW2,M37 Dodge 897H 155 W108H 16HT DVN-35H E108-180 33028 158P 30028 97-180

series (or 5528)

Reo-2t tongasoline 8370 91 W91 370-160 DVN-23 E114-160 5536 146P 30036 370-1 60engine, 8370H 191 W191 370-180 DVN-23H E114-180 5538 148P 30038 370-180

M151 seriesl ton

GMC CCKWfamily,

GMC M135, 211 8330 70 W105 330-160 DVN-1 * E105-160 33006 106P 30006 330-160series 8330H 170 W105H 330-180 DVN-1 H* E105-180 33008 108P 30008 330-180(both 2tton)

* If the Butterfly-type is preferred rather than the conventional Nozzle-type, order DV-1 and DV-1 H.

** Half-ton Dodges used several types, suggest first trying the one listed.

Reprinted from Army Motors 1 - 4 Vol 2, a quarterly publicationof the Military Vehicle Preservation Association

URGENT!! PLEASE READ & NOTE

New requirements under the Motor Car Traders Regulatons 1998. The Ofce of

Fair Trading & Busines Affrs Vidona advises that IT IS NOW LAW that when any

person, be it trder or pnvate individual, offers a used motor vehicle for sae in anynewspapr or ca spalist magazne, generaly circulatng in Vidona, the personmust include.

(a) the cah pnce of the motor vehicle

(b) (1) if the vehicle is registered - the registraon number

(2) if the vehicle is unregistered - the engine number ORchasis number OR the vehicle identicaon number (VIN)OR the registon number (If any) las asgned to the vehicle.

(Future vehicle "For Sale" advertisements must

contain the above information, or I cannot print them, Ed.)

INTERNET INFO.....from Mike Kelly #420

Military vehicle collecting around the world has become very popular in recen years. Here in Austalia weare somewhat isolated from the may rallies and events which take place in Europe and the US. As most li-braries now have an internet connection, it is well within the reach of

most of us to have a look at the hun-

dred of military vehicle related web sites. Quite a few clubs and individuals have their own pages. Thereare also discussion forus on various topics. The followig is a brief description of some web sites which

will be of interest to most ex-military vehicle enthusiasts.

WW. MVA.ORG

This is a wortwhile strting place. It is ru by the MV A, a large club in the US. Afer lookig throughthis site, go to the MV A lis page, this wi1list may oter interestg sites that you can peruse.

WW.AWM.GOV.AU

This is the site of the Australian War MemoriaL. Lookig through the photographic da base you will fid

many interesting photographs of vehicles in action wi the Australian Ary. Free samples are available todownload.

MALE LEAF UP:

Ths site can be found on the MV A lins page. It is devoted to British/Commonwealth type vehicles.

A discussion foru allows you to ask and answer queries relating to any CMP or British vehicle.

Military Vehicle Mailing List -

Also found on the MV A lin page is the MV mailing list where you can ask about anyting to help withyour restoration. Look through the archived messages to see many tips and information. Mainly for UStye vehicles.

TEK TALK .... from Ken Morrs # 62~;;q!

Recently I had occasion to replace a tie rod end on a restoration I am worki on. Although Ibadly wom, it was not ready to fal apar; but certaiy would have faied a RWC. Tms tie rod ,iend was about six inches long with a tapered hole to accept a siar but shorter tie rod end.¡

A replacement was located interstate - the cost $164 plus freight. Tms was, of course, a NO- .~NO!I Then I remembered a review of a repai process in "Restored Cars". a§

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A distrct garage cared out tls process - wmch involves removal of the grease nipple and a

compound is injected in and heat treated. Result - as good as new, whie you wait - and thecost? $40. Apparently tls process is used quite successfy on tractors and large earmoving equipment.

If anyone requies furter inormation regardi tls process Ken is only too pleased to help.

Ri Ken on (03) 5941 1791.

MINTES OF GENERA MEETIG OF VMC INC HELD AT ROTA HAL, TUESDAY 4 MAY 1999

Page 10

OPEN:

PRESENT:

APOLOGIES:

NEW MEMBERS:

MITES OF PREVIOUS MEETIG:

BUSINSS ARSING:

CORRSPONDENCE IN:

CORRSPONDENCE OUT:

TRASURR'S REPORT:

AOMC REPORT:

GENERA BUSINSS:

8.05 pm by Prsident Lionel Sma

33 members and guest.

B Mulin, J Has, F Maetto, H Davies, M Kauk, J Brown

Nil

Accpted - Moved: Bevan Fenner Seconded: Anthony Ick

Nil

Tantru Films - "Promo of Corowa 99 Swim-in"

CHACA - re Snowy Mounta Scheme 50 year ralySandown Formula Bike & Scout E;\1J - thng us for attending

Euroa Wool Week Commttee - remiding us of their padeWest Gippsland Vehicle Restorers Club - re their Exp1st Seaord Scout Group - sent Certcate of Appreciation

V ATC Cauleld - re Back to CauleldEas Mavern RSL - th for supplyig vehiclesMilita Jeep Club Queensland - Newsletter

SA Collecors Society - NewsletterClassic & Historic Auto Club Wagg Wagg - NewsletterQueensland Milita Vehicle Group - Newsletter

AMCS NSW - NewsletterAccpted - Moved: Ron Gedes Secnde Edde Vella

Nil

BACE AT MAY METING $4,278.41

CASH IN: MembershipsSale StickerSale TAC SignSale PostersRefund food ANZAC Day

$25.00$1. 50$2.50

$40.00$104.35

TOTAL CAH IN $173.35

BACE $4,451. 76

CASH OUT: Post June NewsletterPrint June NewsletterFood Swap MeetRent Post Box 367

$120.74$305.00

$61. 26$72.00

TOTAL CAH OUT $559.00

BACE AT JU METING $3,892.76

Nil

Graeme Kerslake was alocated the ta to store some Club gea - four flags,area sign, megaphone, white pat for rocks and patbruh.

Clarcation was given on VMC Remembers Day.

Ray Edll suggest tht we may do a trp to se the B24 Liberator atWerrbe. Neil Wai recommende tht trp be done later in the yea as thefuelage and wig wi be assembled late in the yea.

Bevan Fenner would like to put together a trp to the Lake Goldsmith SteaRaly.

GENERA BUSINESS: (Contd) Marathon Spare Parts are organising a Jeep Rally to be held at Tamworth inOcober 2000 to mark the 60th Anversa of the Jeep.

It was pointed out that there was a spellng miste on the Graam DavisMemorial Trophy - SORRY LIZ.

Anthony Ick has donated his servces as Retung Ofcer for ths yea's

elecons.

Brian Brown spke on the trp to Mt Disappintment.Alan Hose taed on pa of his trp to England

See Calendar.

PAST EVENTS:

COMIG EVENTS:

SALES & WANTS: Alan Hosie had trousers and shirt for sale.John Du wants a 12 volt klaxon hornJim Cook of Euroa has 9.00 x 16 recaps for Dodge.

9.21 pmMEETING CLOSE:

CENTRAL A USTRALIA TREK 2000. . . . . . .Hosted by the Yass Antue Motor Club

PROPOSED ITRAY

12 June - Broken Hi to Milpa - 296 km13 June - Mipa to Caerons Comer via Tibobur

- 178 km14 June - Caerons Comer to Inncka - 215 km15 June - Sightseeing.

16 June - Tnmirnincka to Cadelga Rui - 261 kmi 7 June - Cadelga Rui to Birdse - 177 km18 June - Sightseeingi 9 June - Birdslle to Mungerae - 311 km20 June - Mungerae to Ma - 203 km21 June - Sightseeing & meeting SA group. The SA groupintend to organise some fuctions of interest at some of the lo-cal communties along the way to Alice Sprigs. Ou groupintends joing in with the SA group at the fuctons.

22 June - Maee to Wilam Creek - 202 km23 June - Wilam Crek to Algebucki - 165 km24 June - Algebucki to Dalousie Sprigs - 200 km25 June - Sightseeing

26 June - Dalouise Sprigs to Mt Dare 117 km27 June - Mt Dare to Rumbaar 120 km28 June - Rumbaar to Maale 125 km29 June - Maale to Alce Sprigs 110 km.

The intention is to arve at Broken Hi abut Satuday10 June. Before leavig Broken Hi we al should stock up on

food and supplies as we may stop for lunch at any tie on the

road The town we stop at wi only have basic foo and fueL.

We have ben in contact with Magie Lucke who is helping putthe SA contigent together. If anyone from Queensland

wishes to join up with us along the way, Birdse may be agood meetig place.

Jenny Benny ha aranged a trler equipp with fist aid

and other spial equipment such as splints, heartdefibrillator, etc, to tae along. Jenny is fuy tred inthe use of al ths equipment. We are also looking to taeat lea one or two Royal Flyig Doctor radios in cas of

emergency.

When trvellig in the desert paks of SA you will requirea Desert Parks Pass which conta maps, etc, and a stickerfor your ca. The cost is approx. $60 and are avaiable

though the NR

No membership or joing fees for ths trp, al costs areyour own. There is no back-up support for anyone whohas any trouble with their vehicle, etc, you mus be self-sufcient at al ties. It is anticipated tht we wil be able

to help each other in the event of a breaown.

Everyone will be respnsible for the cost of their own fuel,food and water supplies along the way.

THOSE WHO AR SERIOUSLY INTERESTED INJOING TH TR - COULD THY PLEASECONTACT, MA, JOHN OR AL BY PHONE SOWE CAN GET AN IDEA ON TH NUERS OFVEmCLES AN PEOPLE PARTICIPATIG.

FOR FUTHER INORMTION AN FULITINERAY -

CONTACT:

Ma Hedges - Phone (02) 6226 1464John Hedges - Phone (02) 6226 2281Alan Canter - Phone (03) 51564358 for Victorian

CLUB CLOTHES - ORDER FORM

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ADDRESS: ..............................................................................................................................

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STUBY HOLDER $6.00 -BALL CAP $8.00 One size fits all

T-SHIT $15.00

POLO SHIT $23.00

WICHEATER (ROUN NECK) $25.00

WICHEATER (WI ZIP COLLAR) $34.00

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TO PLACE YOUR ORDER - Complete the above form and post with your cheqe (made payable to Bev Kerslake)to - Bev Kerslake, PO Box 327, PAKNH 3810. If postge required please add $6.00 (ifpostge is less I willrefud the dierence). Orders can be collected from Meetigs or by argement. (Apologies for the slight rise incosts, this is for donations to Club funds.)

LATE ANZAC REPORT . . . . . . from Russell Hughes #327

The recently formed "Dad's Ary Re-enactment Group" with its Chevv Blitz & 25 pounder had a memorable two days; at theRSL Epping Opn Day on the Sunday before Anac Day, and of course, at Anac Day itself. The Group was also involved oni & 2 May at Lakes Entrnce for the opening of the Avenue of Honor. A local artst, John Brady had cared trditional Anac

figues out of the stumps of the cyress trees that had origilly been planted for the fallen and had to be removed because of

decay. It was a great day, with the RN Band and the Roulettes in attendace.

Anac Day itself was qute magncent as was expressed by many of the members at the May VMC meetig and many thmust go to the organsers, in parcular Jim Has who did such a professiona job.

Dad's Ary had a great time cartg members ofthe 2/24th (9th Div) and we can only attest to theincreasing frty of the Diggers, and that the tie

has come where we need exta help in theloading up operation. Good ladders and

footstools are vitaL.

The Epping RSL day was a beaut occasion aswell, and lie al the others, was blessed

with lovely weather.

Right - VMVC members Brian Brown, AlfBrooks &

John Sanders with local RSL member Bob Stewartat Epping

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The sttements and opinions expresse in ths Newleter ar not necessaly those of the members or

Commtt of the Victorian Mita Vehicle Corp Inc. We do not tae respnsibilty for any sttementsadvertsements, notices, letters or opinons tht ar published Such ar published at the risk of thecontrbutor who acts liabilty for any intended publication.

Al contrbutors agr to indemn the publisher and wart tht the material is accte and is neitherdective or mileadig, in brech of copyght, defatory, or in brech of any laws.

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