Northern Rivers

Vintage & Veteran Car Club Inc.

September 2017

Rally 2017 – Saturday display at the Farmer’s Markets Lismore showground

Web Site; www.shannons.com.au/club/carclubs

P.O. Box 122, Lismore, NSW 2480

FOUNDATION MEMBERS : Mr. Bob Trevan & Mr. Graham Fitzgerald

LIFE MEMBERS ; George Hobbs, Norman Clapham, Doug Campbell, Narelle Middleton, Marie Johnston, Robyn Hayward, Robert Lovell

PRESIDENT ; Narelle Middleton Ph. 0266281207 E. middfarm@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT; Robyn Hayward Ph. 02 6663 1332 SECRETARY; Jillian Keys Ph. 02 66223265 E- nrvvccsecretary@gmail.com TREASURER; Eric Davison Ph.02 6624 4537 COMMITTEE MEMBERS; N Clapham, R Hawkins , T. Prodger

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR; ; Allan Johnston Ph. 0402836621 A/Hours 6pm-9pm PROPERTY OFFICER; Narelle Middleton LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN; Bob Trevan Ph. 66 216389 KLAXON EDITOR; R.& N. Hambly Ph. 66 244667 E- rha67675@bigpond.net.au REGISTRAR; Lachlan Johnston Ph. 0410911294 A/Hours 6pm-9pm REGALIA OFFICER; Lou Zambelli Ph. 66 282544 WEB OFFICER; John Hunt Ph. 66612543 E; nrvvccweb@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP OFFICER; Fay Bryant Ph. 0413280270 E-fay.bryant@yahoo.com.au REGISTRATION OFFICER; Garry Johnston Ph. 66 291270 EVENTS COMMITTEE; T Johnston, R Johnston, B Clift, G Campbell, V Keys, PUBLIC OFFICER; R Lovell Ph. 02 66219682

CATERING FOR ALL VEHICLES OLDER THAN 31ST DECEMBER 1980 OF ORIGINAL

DESIGN

Visitors from other clubs passing through Lismore & Casino are always welcome at our club outings and meetings. Meetings of the club are the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month

at the LISMORE WORKERS CLUB , Keen Street, Lismore at 7.30pm.

OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE CLUB.

WEB SITE:

www.shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/ northern-rivers-vintage-veteran-car-club-inc-1

Club Outings

CAR DISPLAY

NRVVCC Inc. This is an invitation for you to display your cars at a Leukaemia Foundation event in Lismore. The event “LIGHT THE NIGHT” will be in the grounds of the Italo Australian Club – Barrow lane North Lismore, on Saturday 14th October 2017 – timings 3PM TO 7-30PM. The car display – arrive 2-30pm to 5pm) you may stay longer if you wish. The Italo Australia Club is fully licenced with all facilities available to the public. There will be market stalls, sausage sizzle raffles and entertainment galore and finish with a lantern parade. All members, family and friends will be welcomed.

The event is co-ordinated by Keryn Clapham

Phone 0478164331

In Memory of Kayla

PRESIDENTS CLUB OUTING

When ; Sunday 8th October 2017

Meet ; Clyde Campbell Car Park....Eastern end.

Time ; 8.40am..exactly

Cost; $6 per head, club subsidy applies.

BYO ; Morning tea and lunch

Lunch can also be purchased at the Wiangaree Store opposite the

Wiangaree botanical gardens and picnic area.

We need to leave early to have our morning tea at Kyogle

9.45am and be at the Risk by 10.30am .

Casino and Kyogle members meet in Kyogle at information centre.

Presidents Message

Hello members,

We are now almost in the month of September and our Annual rally is over.

I would like to thank all who helped out in some way, from Allan our rally

director and committee, to all the ladies who provided lunch on Saturday,

also the parking directors. I also thank the Lovell's who hosted Friday

afternoon tea and Mitchell for doing the registering of entrants as I had

another function.

Everyone enjoyed the meals and the runs. Thank you to all members who

made the time to be there and do something.

Regards

Narelle

Saturday lunch at Alstonville Showground

It was dress like a hillbilly for the Dinner Dance

Saturday night

Northern Rivers Vintage & Veteran Car Club Inc. Meeting No. 626 – 9th August 2017

Held at Lismore Workers Club – 7.30pm

President N Middleton opened the meeting and welcomed all in attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: J Keys, N Middleton, E Davison, R & N Hambly, D & P Campbell, G & S Gill, T & J Prodger, R Hunter, J & R Hayward, R Hawkins, G Campbell, M McIntosh, R Siewert, J Barnes, P & B Henson, R & M Lovell, N Clapham, A Johnston, M Rixon, R Stuckey, B Trevan, K Daffy, A Daffy, B Clift, B Clapham, W Colley, C Cook APOLOGIES: V, J & B Keys, L & A Zambelli, R Johnston, M Johnston, R Guest, B Johnson, J Gill, J Hunt, K, K, J & S Clapham, G, L & T Johnston, A Bruggy, L Colley VISITORS/NEW MEMBERS: Chris Cook, Peter (MGB Mk I, MG Magnette) MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: It was moved R Lovell second N Clapham they be accepted as correct. Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Nil

INWARD CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Magazines from various clubs by mail and email 2. Letter from Uniting 3. Invitation to Ipswich Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club Swap Meet – Sunday 22 October 2017 4. Invitation to Grafton Aero Club’s Wing & Wheels – Sunday 20 August 2017 5. Invitation to Parkes Antique Motor Club’s Swap Meet – Saturday 14 October 2017 OUTWARD CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Minutes to Ron & Nancy 2. Get Well card to Betty McPherson MOVEMENTS: Nil It was moved R Hayward second B Trevan that correspondence be accepted and dealt with accordingly. Carried.

TREASURERS REPORT: E Davison gave a detailed financial report to the end of July 2016. It was moved E Davison second J Hayward that accounts be paid and the report be accepted as correct. Carried ACTIVITIES REPORT: Past Events: 16th July - Memorial Run – good day had by all. Heavy Horse Show was enjoyable Coming Events: 12th August – Teven Tintenbar Public School Country Fair – 9am at the School 18th – 20th August – Annual Rally 24th September – RAAF Base at Evans Head, possibly with Grafton Club 8th October – President’s run

PROPERTY OFFICER: Not present WEBMASTER: Not present LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN: 100% drop in attendance from last month! Always open KLAXON NEWS EDITOR: Ron gave a report from the Editor’s desk. CLUB REGISTRAR: Not present REGISTRATION OFFICER: Not present CLUB REGALIA: Not present

GENERAL BUSINESS: D Campbell had a visit from the QLD Buick Club T Prodger has recently been through the process of importing a car from the UK including having it checked

for asbestos in the UK before shipping out Norm & Kath recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Lots of cake had! MEETING CLOSED: 8.00pm Raffle won by: R Siewert

MAGAZINES Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers, New England Wheels, Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club, Retroautos, Early Ford V8 Club, Accelerations, Good Oil, The Grille, Crank Torque

EVENTS

September October

9th-10th Tenterfield Rally 15th Presidents Outing - President -

13th Club Meeting PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR MEETING

18th Club Meeting

24th Club Outing - L & A Zambelli 20th - 22nd Dodge Rally - Lismore

Alstonville Show Display

December November

3rd Christmas Party 5th Casino Rego Day 8am-12noon

13th Club Meeting 8th Annual General Meeting

12th Club Outing - V Keys

CHRISTMAS BREAK 26th Clunes Rego Day - 8am-12noon

NRVVCC ANNUAL RALLY August 2017

Friday – 18th The afternoon tea at the home of Meryl & Robert Lovell was very enjoyable except for the wind which kept

us under shelter for most of the afternoon. Unfortunately we have no control over the weather. Robert had the

doors open to display their vehicles which included the 1907 Di Dion, his recently beautifully restored 1920’s

Vauxhaul, the 1922 Fiat Roadster and 1970 Mini Cooper S. Also on display were the nicely restored motor

cycles and custom built caravan which can be converted from living quarters to transporting vehicles in a

matter of minutes. Meryl also conducted a tour of their beautiful home which was also designed by Robert &

Meryl. Also enjoyed by the visitors was a display of tassel’s beading and embroidery by Joy Mitchell. The

afternoon tea was delightful and a big Thank you to members who provided the great array of niceties which

included those created by Meryl.

Friday Night – A welcoming dinner for the visitors was held at the Lismore Workers

Club.

Saturday –19th

– An early start for the day was to display our vehicles at the Farmer’s Markets held at the

Lismore showground. After receiving our run sheets we made our way to Wollongbar and onto Sneath’s road,

past Tintenbar and on toward Byron Bay. We then, after being breathalysed by a very polite Police Officer,

continued on to Lennox Head. After a brief stopover at Lake Ainsworth, we continued on to Ballina then

back along the highway to the Alstonville showground for lunch. The sixty two vintage cars lined up on the

showground were quite spectacular and attracted quite a lot of attention from the public while we were

having lunch. After lunch we made our way to our respective abodes to rest up in preparation for the dinner

dance that night.

Saturday Night – It was our fault. We didn’t read the theme for the western style dress. I arrived in my

dinner jacket and stood out like a thistle in a bed of carnations, or vice versa. Nancy came out wearing a

poncho style wrap and I told her she looked like Clint Eastwood, and as it turned out, would have looked

quite appropriate. Throughout the night I saw a few hillbilly sodbusters breasting up at the bar chewing the

fat over a few drinks and others boot scootin’ and hoofin’ it out on the dance floor to a few old long forgotten

tunes. Then the guy controlling the chuck wagon gave us the “come & get it” sign and I must say that the

‘grub’ was delightful Throughout the night there were winners of the lucky spots on the dance floor but

they dodged around us “dog gone it” However I’m sure that everyone would have enjoyed the night

immensely. It was getting late so we ‘hi-tailed it’ out of there to wrap up in our blankets and rest up ready for

tomorrows drive.

SUNDAY –20TH

– We assembled in the South Lismore Bowling Club at around 9am and after receiving our

run sheets headed off in the direction of Bentley. We then turned onto the Manifold Road and made our way

through the country side to Casino. After driving down the main street we turned into the Coraki /Woodburn

road and arriving at Coraki in the Memorial park by the river for morning tea. After morning tea we made our

way back to Lismore driving up High St. to the Lismore Heights Bowling Club for lunch. Once again the

lunch was enjoyable during which the Johnston Bros. handed out prizes for the various vehicle categories and

the winners of raffles. After lunch Allan Johnston thanked the visiting clubs for coming and hoped to see

them again next year. Some of the visitors thanked us for a very enjoyable weekend and looked forward to

doing it all again next year.

We express our appreciation to our Activities Director, the Events Committee and club members who

helped in making the 2017 Annual Rally the success that it was.

EDITOR

Memories of Rally 2017

COUNTRY FAIR Tintenbar School

We arrived at the school grounds to find that seven of our members were already lined up on

display on a mostly concreted area. The day was mostly cloud covered with a mild

temperature which made ideal conditions for our members as well as for the event which was

well represented by the public. There was a wide variety of stalls which seemed to have

something for everyone attracting the attention of our club members as well as the public.

The school staff members were well prepared for us and had laminated ‘DON’T TOUCH’ signs

made for our vehicles and also tickets for a free lunch. We remained there for some time after

lunch and then called it a day.

Flying the flag

Eight vehicles Displayed at Tintenbar

Members Attending – Bob Trevan – 1919 Model T Ford, Allan Johnston – 1929 Plymouth,

Kath &Norm Clapham – Lloyd, Warren & Leslie Colley – 1951 Daimler, Tom Johnston – LJ Torana,

Locky Johnston – 1925 Hupmobile, John Barnes – EH Holden, Ron & Nancy Hambly – 1936 Plymouth

EDITOR

60th Wedding Anniversary

On Saturday the 5th August club members Kath & Norm Clapham celebrated their

60th Wedding Anniversary. We arrived to find the back yard of their home attended by

family, friends and car club members to wish them well and continued happiness for

the future. A great array of cake’s, slices & sandwiches assured that no one went

hungry on the day. After the cutting of the cake the anniversary cards were read

which included cards from the Premier of NSW and a card from Queen Elizabeth,

which was signed Elizabeth.

During the afternoon Terry Wells entertained us with his assortment of country

music.

Best Wishes to Kath & Norm and we wish you both continued Happiness &Good

Times for the future.

George Hobbs & Norm

MILITARY RESTORATIONS

Passing of Patricia Studdy Clift

Patricia was the wife of Jim Clift, mother & Mother in law of Dave & Rhonda Clift. Pat lived a very full life who loved her music, water skiing and writer of books. Her interest was mainly the history of the period and didn’t want that history to be lost over time. Patricia obtained a lot of this history by talking to people who could remember events from their youth. Pat commented that one of her books “The Lady Bushranger” may be made into a movie one day but probably not in her time.”

From Warren Colley

80

TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

His shed came alive with a BIG surprise

Bob sauntered out after showering in his home away from home that we all know as

Bob’s Shed and he was genuinely surprised to find a huge contingent of NRVVCC club

members gathered around to join him in celebrating his 80th

birthday. It was a bit of a

trial trying to keep everyone quiet and at the same time preparing a table with enough

cakes and slices to satisfy a small army. Rob Lovell wished Bob best wishes on his

special day on behalf of the club and Bob reciprocated and spoke of his younger days

and some of the antics that young people engaged in, in those times. Bob said that his

father commented that he would be surprised if he lived to be twenty one. However,

there he was, hail & hearty, and still looking half his age.

Best Wishes for your 80th

Bob and many more of ‘em’ Editor – Birthday Celebrations for Bob Trevan – Photos with thanks from Lyn Johnston

The Intelligence Test

One day an Irishman’s son came home and said. ‘Dad I went and applied for a job today.’

‘Good son, did you get it? No I have to have an IQ test Dad, so what’s an IQ test?’

His father replied, ‘It is a test of intelligence. If you get 1000 you’re a genius, if you get 500

You’re average and if you get 30, you couldn’t even tie your own shoelaces.’

‘Is that why Australians wear Thongs?’ asked the son.

Love that old joke book - Editor

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