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REFLECTION—AUGUST 2015 WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC—THE FAMILY CLUB Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. THE FAMILY CLUB” THE FAMILY CLUB” THE FAMILY CLUB” THE FAMILY CLUB” P O BOX 598 P O BOX 598 P O BOX 598 P O BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 2650 2650 2650 ESTABLISHED ESTABLISHED ESTABLISHED ESTABLISHED 1967 1967 1967 1967 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF Hosts of the greatest greatest greatest greatest rally in the south! Proudly affiliated with the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs Council of Heritage Motor Clubs Council of Heritage Motor Clubs Council of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW Inc. NSW Inc. NSW Inc. NSW Inc. Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com (just Google wwvvmc) (just Google wwvvmc) (just Google wwvvmc) (just Google wwvvmc)

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REFLECTION—AUGUST 2015

WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC—THE FAMILY CLUB

Wagga

Wagga

Veteran

&

Vintage

Motor

Club

Inc. ““““THE FAMILY CLUB”THE FAMILY CLUB”THE FAMILY CLUB”THE FAMILY CLUB”

P O BOX 598P O BOX 598P O BOX 598P O BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW WAGGA WAGGA NSW

2650265026502650

ESTABLISHEDESTABLISHEDESTABLISHEDESTABLISHED 1967196719671967

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

Hosts of the greatestgreatestgreatestgreatest rally in the south!

Proudly affiliated with the

Council of Heritage Motor ClubsCouncil of Heritage Motor ClubsCouncil of Heritage Motor ClubsCouncil of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW Inc.NSW Inc.NSW Inc.NSW Inc.

Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.comwwvvmcinc.wordpress.comwwvvmcinc.wordpress.comwwvvmcinc.wordpress.com

( just Google wwvvmc)(just Google wwvvmc)(just Google wwvvmc)(just Google wwvvmc)

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REFLECTION

NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN

AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED

ESTABLISHED 1967 INCORPORATED 1987

OFFICE BEARERS

MEETINGS

Monthly meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Friday of each month at the clubrooms, corner of Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. All members, guests and visitors are welcome.

CLUB EVENTS

Club events are held on various days during the year. Please check the "Coming Events" section of this newsletter for details. For vehicles on “Club Plates”, a copy of the club magazine with the ‘Events calendar’ showing the sanctioned events must be in the member’s vehicle when on these specific events.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS

The Club's Statement of Objects is as follows:

For the association of persons interested in Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Post Classic motor vehicles.

To encourage the restoration, preservation, use and display of these vehicles and associated literature, films, photographs, tape recordings and video tapes.

To demonstrate the capabilities of these vehicles by engaging in competitions including economy trials, regularity runs, observation events, motorkhanas, concourse competitions and vehicle rallies.

To encourage goodwill, friendship, and communication between members of this Club, and between members of this Club and all other persons, clubs and associations having like Objectives.

PRESIDENT Rob Le Lievre 6971 1829 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 6921 4147 [email protected]

SECRETARY Chris Billingham 6922 4674 [email protected]

TREASURER Brian Hanson 6922 3316 [email protected]

MAGAZINE EDITOR Stuart Le Lievre 6926 1132 [email protected]

SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Ian Holgate 6921 9772 [email protected]

REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 6920 2379

RALLY DIRECTOR Ray Harrison 69312507 [email protected]

PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER Sue Kelly

PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 69264947 [email protected]

CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER John Rockliff 69264947

SUB-COMMITTEES

SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY

Ian Holgate John Rockliff Gerald Rainbird Stuart Le Lievre Ray Harrison

Bob Maslin Ian Holgate Peter Billingham Sue Kelly Stuart Le Lievre

Wayne Clout Peter FitzPatrick Ian Holgate Rob Le Lievre

David Campbell Bob Maslin Wayne Clout Chris Billingham

John Rockliff Brian Hanson

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7th AUGUST 2015

Meeting opened at 7.42 pm by President Rob Le Lievre. Meeting was held at our clubrooms, corner Docker & Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga.

PRESENT R Le Lievre, C Billingham, B Hanson, S Kelly, C Kelly, A Clout, I Holgate, C Holgate, S Le Lievre, I Condon, F Jusup, E Deacon, K Deacon, J Rockliff, C Oliver, P Fitzpatrick, L Taylor, M Clout, J Clout, R Tarlinton, P Tarlinton, J Cubbins, J Rockliff, M Willis, R Halbisch, M Halbisch, B Maslin, G Rainbird, C Rainbird, C Harrison, R Harrison APOLOGIES J Last, P Last, W Clout, A Taylor, D Bredin, L Bredin, J McLarty, R Foster, D Foster, P Larcombe, V Fitzpatrick VISITORS – Nil

PREVIOUS MINUTES It was moved C Billingham and seconded C Kelly that the minutes from the previous AGM held on 1st August 2014 and as read be accepted. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF AGM 2014 Nil

COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR 2014/2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Another twelve months has flown by hastened by much activity in the club through member activity and social interaction with fellow heritage motoring groups. A big thank you to Ian & Chris Holgate for organising and running of the Red Centre Tour and the events committee for some wonderful activities throughout the year. Meeting up with other clubs has really enhanced social interaction for our club and reinforced Heritage Motoring being about people and good fellowship. Thank you to the midweek run organisers as they take this run into a new phase by attracting members from other clubs. Also thanks to those who have participated in the social day and in particular helped with the parts yard clean-up which nears completion. Another successful June Rally that saw big changes to format which resulted in positive feedback from entrants, thanks Adrian & Moniek.

To all workers and helpers on the June Rally a big thank you. Our club rooms have seen an increase in activity around the site due to building development in Morgan St. The upgrading of sewer lines caused some issues with concrete path breakage etc, however WWCC has this all sorted and we can resume our beautification of the front façade to our clubroom building. The new trophy and library cabinets are being manufactured and should be installed in the very near future, thanks to Wayne Clout for organising this. I commend the committee for the running of the club over the last twelve months and wish the new committee all the very best for the next year. Rob Le Lievre President TREASURER’S REPORT Brian tabled the Annual Statement and talked us through it. It was moved by Brian Hanson and seconded by Ray Tarlinton that Brian Hanson be authorised to make the following statements to NSW Fair Trading in the “Annual Summary of Financial Affairs”:

• The Club’s financial statements for the last financial year were presented to the members of the Club at the Annual General Meeting held on 7 August 2015,

• The particulars set out in the “Annual Summary of Financial Affairs” are correct and give a true and fair view of the financial matters to which they relate and are not misleading, and

• There are reasonable grounds to believe, at the date of this statement, that the Club will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. Motion carried unanimously. Brian Hanson Treasurer

MAGAZINE EDITOR’S REPORT The Editor’s role continues to be twofold, publication of Reflection and updating the web site. An increasing number of other club’s are forwarding their magazines by email to reduce printing and postage costs. Our events director looks at these for coming events. Our club needs to consider its options also as postage is going to increase again. Thanks to Rocky for the majority of jokes submitted, and thanks to the Magazine team for the monthly printing duties. The web site continues to provide relevant information to members and other historic vehicle enthusiasts. The Club’s library book list will be added soon. Use of the attendance form has dropped off. Members are encouraged to use it to assist the events director. Reflection is available in

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colour on the web site, usually posted by the second Monday after the general meeting. The last 12 magazines can be found in “Reflection, The Club Magazine” and older copies can be found in “Archives”. The mowing roster, currently to December 2015 is available for members wishing to plan further ahead. I look forward to the new Editor coming up with some fresh ideas. Stuart Le Lievre Editor SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT As well as the various events that are to follow Rob and his crews have been working at cleaning up Downside scrap yard and small jobs at the club rooms on the last Wednesday of each month. On the third Wednesday of each month a mid week run has been arranged to various locations and finishing with a cupper somewhere. Thank you to that group of organisers. AUGUST – Gymkhana events on North Wagga Flats not a big rollup but the ones that attended had some fun. Central Australia run for the Overlander badge – Harrisons, Holgates, Clouts young and older, Rob Le Lievre, Stu and Di Le Lievre, Billinghams, Rainbirds, Kellys, and Hattons from Cowra Ganmain Show. SEPTEMBER – Joined with the Vintage Sports Car Club for the weekend events to Temora and the Mountains. OCTOBER – Wagga Wagga Show Display, Peter Smith had his Dodge at the Forbes Dodge Rally, Deniliquin Rally attended by Rockliff, Halbisch, Hanson, Tarlinton. Rego Day NOVEMBER – Big Spring’s open day, Miss Wagga Quest, Some cars went to Holy Trinity School, NRMA BBQ in the park for their 90 year celebration. DECEMBER – Christmas Party and drive to look at the Christmas lights. JANUARY – Night run out to Houlaghans Creek and Downside. FEBRUARY – McDonalds for breakfast and then run to The Rock for morning tea at the Rainbirds., Gundagai Show, Kalimna Rally attended by Hanson, Bredin, Tarlinton, Taylor and Cain. MARCH – Lockhart Truck Show, Junee Rhythm & Rail, Southwest slopes get together at Temora, Modern run to Cowra, Canowindra and Orange, Peddle Power Day held in clubrooms. APRIL – Studebaker cars in Wagga, Run over to the Deacons and Campbells at Tarcutta. This

event was well attended, Anzac Day various ex-military vehicles out for marches. MAY – Orange pre 1930 Rally we had attendance at this rally, Willans Hill School Transport Day, Restoration Run, Visit from the Echuca Club, RSL Remembrance Village visit to club rooms. JUNE – Cars in the Market Place prior to the rally, June Rally, Afternoon drive. JULY – Run out to the Marrar Pub for lunch, Wagga Swap thanks to the volunteers for helping on the gates. At this stage I would like to thank my committee of David Campbell, Wayne Clout and Bob Maslin. Having a crew to work with you really makes the job easier. Thanks again for your effort and support Ian Holgate Events Director

MIDWEEK RUNS REPORT The Mid Week runs have been very well attended during the year. I have only got records since February, however, the attendance pattern had been much the same previously. A few members from Wagga CHACA have attended our runs and seem to enjoy the drives and social aspect of the afternoons. On average 15 people have attended with; 5 Vintage vehicles, 3 Post vintage, 3 Classic, 3

Modern.

The runs have included observation of the Kapooka Rail Bridge construction site, visits to the Grange and the RAAF Heritage Centre. Sometimes the run just includes a short drive around town completing with the usual Coffee Shop afternoon tea. The Coffee Shops included Uranquinty Bakehouse, The Secret Garden (Gumly Gumly) and South Wagga Bakery, The South Wagga Bakery appearing to be the most popular. I would like to thank all those who have attended and hope they continue to support the Mid week runs for the coming year. Ray Tarlinton REGISTRATION OFFICER’S REPORT With the assistance of the Rego day helpers we got through 39 vehicles and 4 motor cycles on the first rego day, which was held on the 26th October, and 6 vehicles on the 22nd of November. 3 vehicles and 1 motor cycle were rejected on their first check over and then passed on their 2nd check, while another 5 vehicles were inspected during the year with 1 new registration, Ian Holgate’s beautiful Gardiner. In total there were 50 vehicles and 4 motor cycles passed for conditional registration for the year. Thanks again to our rego day helpers for a smooth running rego day.

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Yours in Vintage motoring, Gerald Rainbird RALLY DIRECTOR’S REPORT I would like to start by thanking all my committee as we had another very successful rally. This year’s rally numbers went close to 200 which is outstanding. We had a major change to the meals which saw us take the night meals to a local club which went off well with many positive comments from entrants. To maintain the rally being successful such changes need to be made with more changes needed in the coming years to take the workload off club members. With the same group of members doing core jobs for the rally it takes a lot of time over a 12 month period to make the rally happen and it does not take long before this core group are not enjoying their motoring hobby anymore. We need to be attracting new members to keep the club alive, not scare them off. My job was a lot easier this year in the

advertising side of things due to the fact that we

had a publicity officer to do this side of things.

The rally gained a lot of publicity this year which

showed in the crowd that was at Downside.

Adrian Clout Rally Director 2015 PROPERTY AND LIBRARY OFFICER’S REPORT The Clubrooms continued to be used for our monthly meetings and events plus mid week runs along with a variety of other functions during the year. We hosted both local & visiting clubs for dinners and luncheons during the year. Providing dinner for the Echuca Car Club Members in May was a great success along with the catering associated with the June Rally . Various charity related events were held during the year. “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” supporting the Cancer Council and the Pedal Car Display supporting Country Hope are two that come to mind. We must not forget to thank our members for their efforts organizing and running the June Rally again. The proceeds from this rally also allowed our club to donate a substantial amount of money to both The Willans Hill School and the Wagga Wagga Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA). The Crow Club continued to use the Clubrooms on a weekly basis every Tuesday during the

year, while The East-Enders Motorcycle Club used our facilities for their Annual Registration Day again. Committee members have spent a considerable amount of time over past months in an attempt to clean up our Library in readiness for our new storage and display cupboards that will be installed across the western wall of the main clubroom. Some magazines and other paperbacks were marked for disposal by the committee and placed in bundles for members to browse through and take away if they were interested in them. The magazines were also displayed in the clubrooms during our June Rally so they were open for visitors to take if they wished. The remainder will be taken to various swap meets hoping that someone may show some interest in them. A new electronic inventory of our Library has been created consisting of more than 250 books. This inventory will be available on our Website plus a disc and paper copy will be kept in the Library. We hope that members will browse through these listings and use the Library more to their advantage in the future. There certainly is a wealth of information in these books, which include:

Owner’s Manuals Repair and Workshop Manuals Parts Listings Technical Journals etc. History of various makes and models.

The Key Register has been updated to the best of my knowledge. Looking at past records there appears to be an “aged” problem where keys appear to become misplaced from time to time. At the moment I cannot account for four out of a total of twenty keys. – Key Nos. 8, 11, 12 and 14 are missing (20%) Could we ask that if you still hold a key and no longer have a need for it that you return it to the Property Officer please. At this stage we have no spare keys. Can we also ask that current key holders check the latest copy of the Key Register and indicate if the key number allocated to them is correct. This list will be passed around the room at the AGM. Eight new photographs of member’s vehicles have been added to our photo display in the clubroom in recent months. We encourage all members to arrange for photos of their vehicles to be added to the display. All you have to do is supply an “A4”

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size photo and we will supply the frames. A review of our Inventory for items in the clubroom and storage container is now overdue. Hopefully an electronic version can be completed in the near future. In December last year our clubrooms were broken into and some items stolen. The Police have recovered most of the items taken over past months and the culprit has been charged. Unfortunately this does highlight the fact that we should be starting to consider upgrading our security for the clubrooms in the very near future. Either a local alarm of a “back to abase” system should be considered. Ray Harrison Property and Library Officer - 2014/2015. PUBLICITY OFFICERS REPORT I was railroaded into this job and I feel that I have done it to the best of my ability, with some help from my mates. I had my first appointment with the press on Monday 1st of June, 2015 at 10.00am at our Clubrooms. This was a photo shoot for the Wagga Daily Advertiser for an article to be published in our local paper on the Friday the 5th of June, giving us maximum exposure for the start of our Rally on Saturday the 6th of June. Later that morning I organised for Prime T.V to come and interview three of our club members with their vintage cars, this was for the evening news and this also took place at the Club Rooms. I did this with some help from my mates. After this event I was told I would go well as the new Press Officer as I was "Bossy", and this was by those same mates. I was just trying to get the show on the road and so what if I was "Bossy" as I was on a mission. Darryl McGuire came to the Clubrooms on Saturday morning to start the rally by flagging the cars off as they set out for their first day of rallying. I had the local media attend every event, the Wagga Daily Advertiser, Prime T.V and Win T.V and this gave us many opportunities to advertise our Sunday event at Downside with a large array of vehicles on display, and with a record crowd in attendance. I now have a degree in schoozing to the press and any other organisation that I have needed to use to our own benefit. I have to say it would have been easier and far

less stressful if the media would do as they are told by, "Bossy" me. I have enjoyed my time as your Press Officer. Can I please have my job back as I have now acquired many new skills and it would be beneficial to our Club if these skills were appreciated and then acted upon. But this just comes from "Bossy" me. Julie Rockliff Publicity Office Rob declared all positions vacant, and stayed in the chair for the elections PRESIDENT: Rob Le Lievre Nominated by P Tarlinton seconded J Rockliff Elected unopposed VICE PRESIDENT: Bob Maslin Nominated by J Rockliff seconded B Harrison Elected unopposed SECRETARY: Chris Billingham Nominated by S Kelly seconded J Clout Elected unopposed TREASURER: Brian Hanson Nominated by I Holgate seconded M Willis Elected unopposed MAGAZINE EDITOR: Stu Le Lievre Nominated by I Holgate seconded G Rainbird Elected unopposed SOCIAL EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR: Ian Holgate Nominated by B Hanson seconded I Condon Elected unopposed REGISTRATION OFFICER: Gerald Rainbird Nominated by C Billingham seconded J Rockliff Elected unopposed RALLY DIRECTOR: Ray Harrison Nominated by R Le Lievre seconded S Le Lievre Elected unopposed PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER: Sue Kelly Nominated by P Tarlinton seconded C Billingham Elected unopposed PUBLICITY OFFICER: Julie Rockliff Nominated by R Le Lievre seconded A Clout Elected unopposed CLUB GROUNDSMAN: John Rockliff Nominated by C Billingham seconded A Clout Elected unopposed

Rob thanked all the members who took on positions. Meeting closed at 8.35pm Chris Billingham Secretary

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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 7th August 2015

Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by President R Le Lievre at 7.35pm PRESENT:31 APOLOGIES: 11 VISITORS:0 MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Chris Billingham seconded Craig Kelly that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 2nd July and as read at the August 2015 meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Transport Volunteer room usage request – denied. Coke Fridge has been sold on E-Bay for $100. Other glass cabinet did not sell – any members interested in this cabinet please see Rob or Rocky. Riverina Plasterworks will go ahead with cornice in the storeroom. Peter F is still hiring rooms 14th August Ray H is still hiring rooms 7th November. CORRESPONDENCE IN CHMC update for handbook Transport Volunteer’s reply – more details regarding usage of club rooms.. Receipt Downside Recreation Reserve CHMC Newsletter “Bush Telegraph” Invite Specialist Medical Resources Foundation to ‘A day in the Park Saturday 26th September at Bolton Park Paul Wilkins SA – enquiring about Vincent Comet and 500 International Norton Motor Cycles WWCC Sewer non residential charges Wagga Wagga Mental Health Committee – World Mental Health Day 17th October – South Wagga School invite. Crow Club donation for room usage $780.00 Aug – Oct. ACT Holden Day 2015, 20th September, entries close 15th August – I have entry forms. 10th National Veteran Motor Cycle Rally Ararat VIC entry form 4th October – 9th October. Karen – Static Car display Christian College August 29th.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT Sympathy card to Patricia Larcombe on the passing of Arthur Transport Volunteer – our request for more

details regarding usage of club rooms.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE CHMC Bush Telegraph – pushing for more involvement by their members. CHMC Orange Half Yearly Meeting 24th October – looking for delegates to attend this meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Brian moved 2nd John Rockliff that the report as tabled be accepted. Carried. GENERAL BUSINESS After receiving an enquiry from a club member regarding the milk cans in the storeroom, it was agreed that they will be offered to this member at an agreed price. Some more items from the dump yard at Downside were sold at the Wagga swap – money given to Brian. Rob has responded to Malcolm Nixon’s enquiry regarding rego of the Daimler bus. The Tassie Trip – Rob has some paperwork for the rally leg of the trip. Subs are now due – please forward payment to Brian. Stu gave a talk/display on his 3D printer, able to make objects such as “hard to find” dash knobs etc for the old vehicles. Julie/Bob are organising the Snowy Hydro breakfast. Peter F looking for marshals for the Lake to Lagoon 13th Sept – thanks Janelle, Bob, Brian, Ian, Sue and Ray. Janelle has requested to borrow 15 tables, 18th September. Merv is back to Sydney 17th August – all the best Merv. Rego day 1st November. Any members who have email but are not receiving updates etc from the club – please contact Chris Billingham [email protected] PAST EVENTS Pub lunch to Marrar Sunday arvo drive COMING EVENTS Ian reported on coming events; check the events page for these. MEETING CLOSED at 10pm Chris Billingham –Secretary

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THE ROBBIE & BOBBIE SHOW

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE Mick walks into Paddy's barn and catches him dancing naked in front of a tractor. Mick says, "Oi Paddy, what ya tink ya doing?" Paddy says, "Well me and Mary haven't been getting on in the bedroom lately & the therapist recommended I do something sexy to a tractor." ************************************************* I was visiting my daughter last night when I

asked if I could borrow a newspaper.

This is the 21st century" she said. "We don't

waste money on newspapers.

Here. use my iPad."

I can tell you thisV

That annoying fly never knew what hit him...

KNOW YOUR RMS WARNING SIGNS Beware of bicycles without riders and beware of vintage steam trains.

Having more money doesn't make you happier. I have 50 million dollars but I'm just as happy as when I had 48 million. � Arnold Schwarzenegger

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MOWING ROSTER 29 August Rob Le Lievre* David Sides 12 September Ian Holgate* Ray Harrison 26 September Stu Le Lievre* Peter Billingham 10 October Bob Maslin* Jeffery Ingram 24 October Brian Hanson* Tony Middleton

* Denotes key holder. The date indicated is the weekend you must mow. If you cannot make it, please contact the key holder to make other arrangements or change places with somebody from another weekend. Phil Hoey mows the main lawns and you only have to do around the gardens, the edges and clean the toilets. The full 2015 mowing roster is in the Member Section of the website.

Sibling rivalry in the extreme. Reliable sources advise that the rider is John Snedden’s younger brother.

HISTORY OF WORDS & SAYINGS Continued from last edition of Reflection—Facts about the 1500’s. Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over they would hang up their bacon, to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "Bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around talking and ''chew the fat''. Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning and death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous. Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or ''The Upper Crust''. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of ''Holding a Wake''. England is old and small and the local folks

started running out of places to bury people, so they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realised they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, thread it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift) to listen for the bell; thus someone could be, ''Saved by the Bell ''or was considered a ''Dead Ringer''

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DELAHAYE 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni et FalaschiCabriolet

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Above right, 1949 Delahaye 175 S SaoutchikRoadster 1937 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet 1936 Delahaye 135 Figoni etFalaschi Torpedo Cabriolet Arthur—what were they thinking?

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EEK RUN TO RAAF BASE Leave Clubrooms at 12.45 and bring your arvo tea

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Saturday 22nd August 2015

GANMAIN SHOW Leave the clubrooms at 8.30 which will put us out a little earlier but

should be better for parking

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Wednesday 26th August

ROB’S SOCIAL DAY AT THE CLUBROOMS 9.30 start

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Saturday 29th August 2015

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE DISPLAY

Assemble at the college at 1.30 pm. Should be able to leave by 5.00 pm unless you

want to watch the fireworks at 7.30pm. Should be a good chance to promote our club.

Please use your windscreen banners and club banner. Enter the school grounds

through the gate at southern end of the grounds. There will be people to guide you

through the grounds to parking. A prize will be awarded to the most popular vehicle.

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Friday 4th September 2015

GENERAL M

EETING Meet at the clubrooms at 7.30pm. Please bring a plate for sup-

per.

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Wednesday 16th September 2015

MID W

EEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30 for afternoon drive and arvo tea some-

where.

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Sunday 20th September 2015

RUN TO LOCKHART - VISIT M

USEUM & PETER SMITH’S PLACE AT

MILBRULONG Leave clubrooms at 8.45am. Travel to Lockhart, view the museum,

have lunch 12.30 at the Ex-services Club, then travel out to Peter’s place and have

arvo tea and check his shed

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Wednesday 30th September 2015

ROB’S SOCIAL DAY AT THE CLUBROOMS 9.30 start

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Friday 2nd October 2015

GENERAL M

EETING Meet at the clubrooms at 7.30pm Please bring a plate for sup-

per.

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27th September to 2

nd October

2015

CHEV 4 RALLY IN W

AGGA W

AGGA Come on all you 4cyl Chev owners, get them

out.

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Wednesday 14th October 2015

MID W

EEK RUN Leave clubrooms at 1.30 for afternoon drive and arvo tea some-

where.

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Wednesday 28th October 2015

ROB’S SOCIAL DAY AT THE CLUBROOMS 9.30 start

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Sunday 1st N

ovember 2015

REGO INSPECTION DAY All club registered vehicles which fall due for rego at

the end of November must be presented for inspection on this day at the club-

rooms starting at 8.30am

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Saturday 12th December 23015

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE CLUBROOMS Golden Roast is booked for the din-

ner. Please get your names in to m

e

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EASTER 2016

BUSH COUNCIL RALLY AT TEMORA

Entries are limited to 100. Limited accommodation so get in early or drive from

Wagga each day

EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST

Saturday 5th September 2015

COOTAMUNDRA RULE BRITANNIA DAY Hosted by the Cootamundra Antique

Motor Club. This event is open to all British m

anufactured vehicles. The event will

run at the same time as the Cootamundra Sprints at the Airport which is hosted by

the Vintage Sports Car Club of NSW

4th to the 7

th September 2015

MODEL A FORD RALLY IN YOUNG

26- 27th September 2015

WANGARATTA SPRING RALLY Should be a good event. I have spent a few

nights at the Vine Hotel

Sunday 20 September 2015

ACT ALL HOLDEN DAY Held on the W

est Lawn, King Edward Terrace, Can-

berra. I have entry form

s.

25th to 28th September 2015

39th NATIONAL CHEVROLET RALLY, MUDGEE NSW

Friday - Sunday, 2

nd-4

th October 2015

CONDOBOLIN FORD T RALLY I have entry form

s

Sunday 4th to Friday 9th October 2015

10th NATIONAL VETERAN M

OTORCYCLE RALLY ARARAT VICTORIA

SWAP M

EETINGS

Sunday 6th September

COOTAMUNDRA SWAP AT SHOWGROUND

Sunday 18th October 2015

TWIN CITY SWAP JINDERA SPORTS GROUND