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Volume 24 No. 2

July 2016

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COWRA ANTIQUE VEHICLE CLUB INC. POSTAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 731 COWRA NSW 2794

ABN: 95 035 591 220 Public Liability Insurance No. AS A172000 PLB Fair Trading Registration No. Y1784746

Shannon’s web page http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/cavc Facebook web page http://www.facebook.com/CowraAntiqueVehicleClub?ref=hl

Name: Cowra Antique Vehicle Club BSB: 032820 Acc. 283380

PATRON: The Late MR MERV SEYMOUR

PRESIDENT: MR. KEVIN THRUPP - 11 Noyeau St Woodstock 2793

Ph. 6345 0080 Email: [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT: MR. CHARLIE THOMPSON 8 Hartley St. Cowra. 2794 mob: 0458043541

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SECRETARY: KATHY DENNING – 39 Dawson Drive Cowra 2794 (02) 6342 3117

Email: [email protected]

TREASURER/PUBLIC OFFICER: JAN BARTHOLOMAEUS –

'Yarrandoo' Darby's Falls Rd Cowra 2794 (02) 6342 4015

PLATES REGISTRAR/EDITOR: MR RUSSELL DENNING – 39 Dawson Drive

Cowra 2794 Ph. (02)6342 3117 Email: [email protected] Mob. 0402078142

SCRUTINEERS: MR. KEN MASTERS

MR. STEVEN BARKER MR. JIM FAZZARI MR. RUSSELL DENNING MR. KEVIN THRUPP MR. IAN REID MR. VIC BOWER

CMC DELEGATE: KATHY DENNING - 39 Dawson Drive Cowra 2794

Ph. (02) 6342 3117 Email: [email protected]

LIBRARIAN: CARMEL TRETHEWEY - 92 Noonbinna East Road Cowra 2794


PUBLICITY OFFICER: MR. CHARLIE THOMPSON 8 Hartley St. Cowra. 2794 mob: 0458043541

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PROPERTY OFFICER: MR. KEVIN THRUPP- 11 Noyeau St Woodstock 2793


EVENTS / FUND RAISING COMMITTEE: All Financial Members

The Cowra Antique Vehicle club meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Cowra Railway Station Clubroom

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Editors Ramblings Quote of the Month: - Man's indecency to man all over the world rules out the idea of humanity as an actuality. It is a dream of young idealists. In practice a misnomer. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ― Mother Teresa

A huge get well soon to Marie Watson who arrived home after 3 weeks

holiday on Friday, went to Drs who sent her to Emergency Hospital on Saturday, Marie has pulmonary embolism in lungs been treated yesterday, and today with clot buster injections also have pneumonia. Great 50th Wedding Anniversary!!

Front Cover: - Wentworth Main Mine Lucknow Joke In Church on Sunday, I heard a sweet elderly lady, in the pew next to me, saying a prayer. It was so innocent and sincere that I just had to share it with you: "Dear Lord , the past couple of years have been very tough for me. You have taken - My favourite actor - James Garner, My favourite actress - Lauren Bacall, My favourite comedian - Robin Williams, My Favourite singer - Jo Cocker, And finally , my favourite author - Tom Clancy . I just wanted you to know, Lord, that my favourite Politicians are - Clive Palmer, Christine Milne, Sarah Hanson-Young, and that stupid woman from Tasmania. Amen" Ray Heilman

Happy Motoring

Russ Denning

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Ladies Page Gooey Cinnamon Carrot Poke Cake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Yield: 20 pieces Serving Size: 1 piece

Ingredients Cake • 2 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking soda • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp salt • 3 large eggs • 3/4 c. buttermilk • 3/4 c. vegetable oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 1/4 c. sugar • 2 c. peeled and grated carrots • 1 1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple Buttermilk Glaze • 1 c. sugar • 1/2 c. buttermilk • 1/2 c. butter • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp vanilla extract Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • 1/4 c. butter, softened • 1 Tbsp brown sugar • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract • 4 c. powdered sugar Topping • 1/4 c. toasted coconut Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13×9 in pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. For cake, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. 2. Place eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in carrots, coconut, and pineapple. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed. 3. While the cake is baking prepare the glaze. Add sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup and baking soda to medium sized saucepan over medium eat. Vigorously stir mixture for about 8 minutes. The glaze with turn a light amber color. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside until ready to use. 4. When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes in cake. Pour the buttermilk glaze evenly over the top of the hot cake. Let cake cool completely. 5. For the frosting mix together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled cake.

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mild chicken curry with quinoa Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water or chicken stock 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 500g skinned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup zucchini, grated 1 cup carrot, grated 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground marjoram 2 cups finely chopped tomato 1 cup chicken stock, salt reduced ½ teaspoon. cayenne pepper ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 tablespoon rice flour Preparation method In a saucepan, bring chicken stock/water to the boil on high heat. As soon as it boils, add quinoa, cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce to low heat to cook for 12-15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to steam, still covered, for a further 8 minutes. Do not lift lid at any time during cooking. Whilst the quinoa is cooking; in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high add the coconut oil, onion, garlic and cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Add curry powder, cayenne pepper and marjoram and cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomato, zucchini, carrot, stock, pinch of salt and pepper, reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine yoghurt and rice flour; stir with a whisk, and add to chicken mixture and cook for 1 minute or until slightly thick. Serve mixture over a bed of quinoa.

Right Side or Left Side – A Look at Driving on the Left in the United Kingdom

It may seem a bit daft to the rest of the world (and America particularly) for Britons to drive on the left side of the road. Why can’t they be like the rest of the world (except Australia among others) that drives on the right?

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Looking at a quick map of countries with left vs. right side traffic, the United Kingdom is in a minority that also includes the aforementioned Australia, India, South Africa, and Japan, amongst others. Historically, it was once prominent to drive on the left side in most of the civilised world, thanks mostly to the Roman Empire. In Swindon, England, archaeologists found a well-preserved track leading to an ancient Roman quarry. Taking a look at the grooves in the road, they noticed the ones on the left side leading away had deeper grooves than on the right. This evidence was consistent with the idea that Romans drove on the left as heavier carts leading away would have made deeper grooves. By medieval times, driving on the left had a lot to do with knights. Since most people were right-handed, knights held their swords in their right hands and jousting nights held their lances under their right arms. As such, on the road, knights walked on the left to ensure their sword arm was between them and a stranger, while passing on the right when on horseback. By the 18th Century, driving on the left became the law with driving on the left becoming required on London Bridge by order of the Lord Mayor of London. The General Highways Act of 1773 then recommended driving on the left for the whole of the UK, and later the Highway Act 1835 made it compulsory. As the ¾ of the world changed over to the right side (mostly due to colonisation by mainland European nations which drove on the right) and the purchase of American cars with their steering on the left, Britain remained firmly entrenched in the old way of doing things. Switching over to the right was considered briefly in the 1960s, but that idea was rejected as being unsafe and too costly.

The Fiver: Top Five Uniquely British Cars While British manufacturing of automobiles has waxed and waned over the years, with several companies folding, others rising to take their place, and still others now owned by foreign corporations (I’m looking at you, Herr Mini Cooper), the British auto industry has been responsible for some beautiful and unique cars over the years. While some are no longer made, their owners cherish them like their own children and have formed clubs dedicated to their preservation. There are the instantly recognizable and the almost-forgotten, but no matter what, they’re as British as a good cup of tea.

1. Reliant Robin

Produced from 1973 to 1981, it replaced the Regal as Reliant’s primary three-wheeled car. Often the butt of many jokes, the Robin isn’t the easiest car to drive, as Jeremy Clarkson discovered on Top Gear when he flipped it seven times (though, to be fair, they were clearly staged attempts). He also met with a group of proud Robin owners, who enjoyed personalizing their cars. In a previous episode, hosts James May and Richard Hammond worked with an engineering team to transform one into a space shuttle (with mixed results). The Robin’s notorious history of tumbling was even poked fun at with the character of Tomber in Cars 2 (though a Reliant

Regal, which suffered from the same problem). In the end, love it or hate it, the Reliant Robin has cemented its place in British culture.

2. MGB A sports car produced by MG from 1962 – 1980, the convertibles have become very popular amongst collectors and classic car enthusiasts. A successor to the MGA, the MGB was seen as innovative for its time, a lightweight vehicle that could go form 0 – 60 in 11 seconds. Though exportation to the

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United States stopped in 1974, a MG collectors club established a small, but firm, membership in America. Many of the collectors both in the States and in Britain have modified and personalized their vehicles to transform them into weekend getaway cars, their interiors redone with chrome and wood paneling. Even today, a huge market can be found for used MGBs on eBay and car websites.

3. Bentley Continental Long the hallmark of luxury, Bentley is the car manufacturer for the uber-wealthy, who want to be seen in a car

that shows off their money. After World War II, Bentley began to manufacturer cars for consumers and created the Continental in 1952. For a time, the Rolls-Royce Corniche was advertised as the Bentley Continental beginning in 1984, a marriage of two luxury car makers that produced one of the most sought-after expensive cars in the United Kingdom. With the revival of the Continental in 2003, Bentley went back to their roots of offering a luxury vehicle with serious power and speed as at home on a stately manor as it is on a racing track. While a Rolls may still be more desirable as a chauffeur car,

since the 1990s, Rolls has been owned first by Volkswagen and now BMW.

4. Aston Martin Founded in 1913, Aston Martin is Britain’s premiere sports car manufacturer. Its most famous model, the DB5, became synonymous with the man who drove it—James Bond. Only produced from 1963 – 1965, its legacy has led to the creation of other big names such as the Vantage, the Volante, and the DB9, amongst others. Many of Bond’s cars over the fifty year film franchise have been Aston Martins, such as the V8 Vantage in “The Living Daylights”, the Vanquish in “Die Another Day”, and the DBS in “Casino Royale”. As uniquely British as 007, the DB5 made a reappearance in last year’s “Skyfall”, a Bond film that seamlessly blended in as many nods to Bond’s film legacy as it could.

5. Land Rover The original Land Rovers can claim inspiration from the Jeep, an American military vehicle that found its way to consumers following World War II. The British military quickly adapted them for their own use. The look of the Land Rover changed very little from Series I to Series III, maintaining the same boxy look until the Range Rover Classic gained some slight curves in the 1970s and 1980s. In the present, the Land Rover Defender continues the originals look and legacy, while its sibling, the Range Rover, has become the favorite sports SUV of footballers and the wealthy (so much so that Top Gear insultingly refers to them as “Range Rooneys”). However, while Land Rover was a uniquely British SUV for decades,

from 1994-onward, the company was owned by BMW, then Ford, and finally Indian company Tata Motors (along with Jaguar). Despite being owned by a foreign corporation, Land Rovers and Range Rovers are still made in Britain, maintaining their unique identity.

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CLUB CAR PROFILE

1973 Datsun 240Z Owned by Kevin Broad

This 240Z was purchased locally from Barry Brown, the plasterer; it came with another Datsun 240Z. Both vehicles were bought in the mid 1980’s for $6500. After swapping motors the second one was sold for $5500, making this a great deal. It was parked under a tree for six years.

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Joke An American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world. So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to Orlando, thinking that he would start by working his way across the USA from South to North. On his first day he was inside a church taking photographs when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read '$10,000 per call'. The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by what the telephone was used for. The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God. The American thanked the priest and went along his way. Next stop was in Atlanta There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same sign under it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in Orlando and he asked a nearby nun what its purpose was. She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to God. 'O.K., thank you,' said the American. He then travelled all across America, Europe, England, Japan, NEW ZEALAND In every church he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same '$US10,000 per call' sign under it. The American decided to travel to AUSTRALIA to see if AUSSIES had the same phone. He arrived at SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA and again, in the first church he entered, there was the same looking golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read '40 cents per call.' The American was surprised so he asked the priest about the sign. 'Father, I've travelled all over the world and I've seen this same golden telephone in many churches. I'm told that it is a direct line to Heaven, but in all of them price was $10,000 per call. Why is it so cheap here?' The priest smiled and answered, 'You're in AUSTRALIA now, son - "This is Heaven, so it's a local call’. John Toohey

VALE MERV SEYMOUR 3rd October 1935 --- 25th June 2016

Merv was a soul mate to me, a true kindred spirit, my mentor and my biggest fan. Through thick and thin and all the occasional problems in the club, Merv understood, backed me and convinced me never to quit. Merv and I spent many hours together talking and designing, discussing engineering feats. Merv was an inspiration to the club, and quite often used the CAVC as an example of how clubs should be run to other clubs and groups, he took every available opportunity to promote the CAVC. Our paths crossed for many years in Sydney without actually ever meeting, we both seemed to know the same people in the automotive trade.

His ability to “fiddle” and design was second to none, The 1924 Waratah is a classic example of his sheer brilliance. He had the ability to work out even the most nightmares of mechanical problems. His bike trailer is just amazing piece of engineering, fitted with just the right amount of “bling” to make it a showpiece in its own right.

Community minded and very heavily involved in the Vietnam Veterans association, I believe it was what happened within their organisation and his experiences that has helped Merv help me overcome many problems. Together we re-wrote many of his “Teaching Aids” the items he used often with people. We even rewrote his notes on apprenticeship application so he could use those teaching kids at Cowra High how to perform at an interview.

I have a large file on my computer purely dedicated to Merv Seymour with all the bits and pieces we worked on together. The stories amazed me and I was always at him to write it all down, as is writing deteriorated I tried to get him to record his thoughts, so I could type them up into a book. Mainly because there will never be another person who has done the things he has achieved. His diagnosis of why an oil pump exploded in an Isuzu Motor is an excellent story, he even made up a dipstick in a tube to explain the problem. Not only did he know the specification of almost every engine, he was the trouble shooter for the company he worked, travelling all over the place diagnosing causes and fault.

I sometimes wondered how June put up with him, she often rolled her eyes with Mervs jokes, which were mostly unfit for publication in the Cowra Crankhandle. Not only do I have a Merv Seymour file on the computer, I have a Merv & June Seymour jokes file which as I said, most unrepeatable.

The simple things started to get to Merv a few years ago, the Parkinson’s was so bad on occasions he could not start a nut, but would he give up and ask for help – never. Other times he was as good as gold.

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I remember taking him to a Bike Show in Bathurst, a very hot day and Merv was having a bad day. He brightened up every time some-one asked him a question about the Waratah and the Parkinson’s all but disappeared. The day out took a toll on Merv, and as crook as he was, we bought him an ice cream, well the shaking was so bad that there was ice cream everywhere, but oh boy didn’t Merv enjoy the ice-cream and they day out. Merv slept all the way home from Bathurst. The enjoyment had by Merv, the excitement of showing off the Waratah made it all worthwhile for everyone. We all had a great day.

There were so many good times, Bikers for Boobs where the late John Davis towed the bike for Merv, that day Merv met Tex & Bundy who hit it off instantly. Merv was in his element with all the other bikers on Harleys and other sports bikes.

I can’t ever forget how he used to summon me to come and visit, almost like a king summoning a servant. In honesty I should have visited him more often, but in reality I could not handle seeing such a great man deteriorate so badly. Kathy would walk away in tears and I would hold them back – JUST!!!

Merv even played up on the nickname given to him by Blake Newcombe “Mr Shakey” and adopted it as his own. The Mr. Shakey award has been awarded for the last 3 years to members for their work within the club, always a photograph of his beautiful roses. I hope the award will continue well into the future as by his request each recipient selects the next year’s winner.

I know there are many members that will miss Merv, I will never forget him and I will miss him greatly. It is hard to say goodbye to such a good friend and there are so many fantastic memories, so many in fact that I could fill the whole newsletter with my memories. Russell Denning

Open Day 26th June

There was lots of excellent work done by a few, only a few and everyone got stuck in. Kevin Broad's new cupboard and oven installed. Kevin fitted a double power point for new oven. Kitchen again spotless thanks to Kathy and three rooms vacuumed. Jan did a great deal of gardening. Russell cleaned the urinal, polished the stainless :) ---- Old oven removed, fridges put back in original position and much to Kathy's disgust and scream a dead mouse removed plus a couple of tours with visitors.

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Every person there got stuck in and helped with lifting, cleaning or something else. Peter checked out the power box and the feasibility of power to the shed.

It was a great day, although freezing, ice that was on the back of the Bedford was thrown on the garden in the morning and there were still bits left when we left. Russell also repaired the cut rope on the flagpole.

Half-mast tribute to Merv Seymour

Peter O’Sullivan 1927 Chevrolet Kathy Denning Modern Vic Bower Triumph Toledo Jan Bart Modern Ron Fazzari Standard 8 Kevin Thrupp Modern Russell Denning J1 Bedford Peter Hollier Modern Wayne Reeks Peugeot 404 Peter Watson Modern

Wentworth Main Mine - Lucknow Mine Good company, great day, fabulous place to visit - heaps better than we imagined. The Lucknow Goldfield was discovered in 1851, soon after payable gold was found at Ophir. The Lucknow mine relates to the 1890's and 1930's mining booms. The 1000ft deep mine is currently full of water and as fast as it is pumped out it fills. We had lunch at Adelaide Hotel on Adelaide St Blayney – no doubt it was purely sensational. Great place for a meal, we all got up from the table absolutely full. Two members had a coming together with the Earth, the ground collapsed under Wayne and Kathy had what we think was a vertigo attack, peering deep down a mine shaft as she stood up just went down, elegantly I am told. Great drive out and back and a great day.

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Merv Seymour Funeral 5th July

A fitting celebration of a wonderful man’s life. The stories and the friendships that Merv created will last forever. It was great to see how well respected Merv was and the numbers that showed up for his funeral. The chapel was full to overflowing, which means well in excess of 100 people. Great to see so many members attend the service and the wake at the Services Club. The club had a vase engraved for June and the Family. Engraved with a single rose and the words “Mr Shakey has left the building”, CAVC logo at very bottom. The vase was full of roses of various colours, many wanting to know how we got the roses. Bit of a story, but thanks to Wayne Reeks, Rachael Tarrant and Kathy Denning for the roses. Kevin spoke about buying flowers and breaking one of the clubs bi-laws as Merv was special. Spoke to Jan and she agreed that flowers die and something more substantial should be obtained. I went into RAPT in GIFTS to see Robyn if she had any ideas, Robin is on Holidays and Olivia suggested a vase. A huge thankyou to both Robin & Olivia who engraved the vase, Olivia engraving with assistance via SMS from Robyn, Olivia was going to phone Robin and get a quote, next day. I received the quote which bought tears to my eyes, I phoned Kevin straight away to tell Kevin that RAPT in GIFTS would not be charging the club. Robin knew Merv well and every-time he left there he would say “Mr Shakey has left the building” a fitting tribute to Merv.

The family loved the vase and the flowers. Bob Gittoes Mercedes Benz Charlie & Sharon Thompson Vanguard Vic Bower Triumph Toledo Kathy & Russell Denning ’24 Dodge Ian Reid Modern Norm & Betty Dennis Modern Derek Brown Modern Laurie & Carmel Trethewey VW Beetle Kevin Thrupp Modern Graham & Robin Dunn Modern Wendy & Beau Denning Modern Brad & Rachael Denning Modern Ray Heilman Modern

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Upcoming Registration Day 21st August

Rego Day is just over a month away – now is the time to start checking your vehicle for faults. Same procedure applies as always. There is no need to fill out the form that comes with your rego papers – the plates registrar will have that ready on the day with all the other necessary forms. Just bring along your registration papers renewal and a copy of your insurance policy or number to X-reference with records Services Australia is quite happy to continue with our existing process of doing all the paperwork and handing them in in one bundle –

makes it much easier for all concerned. Cost for renewal is $51

Joke Now and again the odd blonde joke comes along that puts a smile on your face. What's The Nail For? Carol, a blonde city girl, marries a Wodonga dairy farmer. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, farmer John says to Carol, 'The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today. I drove a nail into the rail above the cow's stall in the barn. You show him where the cow is when he gets here, OK?' So then the farmer leaves for the fields.

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After a while, the insemination man arrives and knocks on the front door. Carol takes him down to the barn. They walk along the row of cows and when she sees the nail, she tells him, 'This is the one...right here.' Terribly impressed by what he seemed to think just might be another dizzy blonde, the man asks, 'Tell me lady, how did you know this is the cow to be bred?' 'That's simple; by the nail over its stall', Carol explains very confidently. Then the man asks, 'What's the nail for?' She turns and starts to walk away and with complete confidence, says over her shoulder, ...... 'I assume it's to hang your trousers on.' John Toohey

Happy Birthday August

1st

Chris Watson 3rd

Norma Masters

4th

Robyn Dunn 8th

Merv Masters

11th

Joyce Reid 13th

Peter Hollier

19th

Glenda Williams 27th

Norm Dennis

Happy Wedding Anniversary August

26th

Maurice & Moya Randell

26th

Bill & Robyn Warren

Grenfell Museum 16th July

We decided on a new name for a monthly run - DISORGANIZED- Only Peter didn't get lost, as no-one had

been to the museum before there were lots of suggestions as to where the museum was before we departed. Well, it wasn't in that street, let’s try another :) Ray went to tourist office to find location; Charlie asked a passer-by who directed us back to almost where we came into Grenfell. . It was all part of the fun, no-one seemed to care and had a good laugh about it.

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Fabulous day 10 cars and 18 people had a brilliant day. Maybe one not so brilliant, but embarrassing - still he managed a good laugh about his mishap. I have it all on video but on request it is not for publication.

Brilliant drive down behind Peter & Margaret’s 27 Chev, sitting at a comfortable 60 kph all the way. Margaret took some photos of the whole group; as soon as they are posted I will put them on the main page. Some bought afternoon tea but the bulk didn’t for a change, after the museum we went to a Café for coffee and some really scrumptious cakes. One girl, 20 people to serve, never flustered she did a great job

Thanks everyone - great day. Peter & Margaret O’Sullivan & Peachy ’27 Chevrolet Ray Heilman Modern Charlie & Sharon Thompson Vanguard Graham & Robyn Dunn Datsun Bluebird Russell & Kathy Denning Alfetta GTV Bill & Robyn Warren Ford Capri Vic Bower Triumph Toledo John Mooney HK Holden Scott Commins Modern Peter & Sonja Hollier, Geoff & Margaret Hawkins Modern Joke WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS? A drunk man who smelled of beer sat down on a subway next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked, "Say Father, what causes arthritis?" The priest replies, "My Son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath." The drunk muttered in response, "Well, I'll be damned, Then returned to his paper. The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologised. "I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong, How long have you had arthritis?" The drunk answered, "I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does." MORAL: Make sure you understand the question before offering the answer. John Toohey

Christmas in July 17th July

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Another fantastic event, just sensational drive through some of the most spectacular local scenery, Thanks to Kevin the run was timed to perfection arriving at Woodstock Bowling Club right on 12:30 pm.

Lunch was traditional baked dinner and very nice I must say, and the home-made dessert fantastic. Kevin as president gave Russell an appreciation trophy for his work on the promotional material for the

club and the station. Russell applied for a grant which was won to pay for the lot. Printed and graphic designed by Michelle at “The Yellow House” printers, they turned out very good.

Scott had a little mishap at Grenfell on the run and Russell presented Scott with a video of the total mishap from start to finish, then Scott explained the mishap.

Even the drive home was at a nice leisurely pace just driving and looking at the beautiful countryside. Geoffrey & Elva Arrow Smith Morris 1100 Vic Bower Triumph Toledo John Toohey XJS Jaguar Laurie & Carmel Trethewey VW Beetle Graham & Robyn Dunn VB Commodore Leon & Jan Bart Vanguard George Smith, Bob & Mary Gittoes Peugeot 504 Kevin Thrupp Modern Wayne & Marilyn Reeks Peugeot 404 Ben, Wendy & Beau Denning Modern Peter & Margaret O’Sullivan ’27 Chevrolet Scott Commins On Foot Kathy, Russell Denning & Doreen Beautyman Renault 750

Swap Meetings & Events of Interest Please note that just because they are listed in the magazine they are not club events

These must be listed in the Calendar before becoming an event Events are listed from external sources – please check accuracy of event before attending

August First Saturday | 2 August 2014 | NSW All Holden Day Swap Meet | Clarendon NSW Sunday 3 August 2014 | Canowindra Swap Meet | NSW Second Weekend | Sat 9 & Sun 10 August 2014 | Newcastle Swap Meet | Cessnock NSW Sunday 17 August 2014 | Collectables Swap Meet | Penrith NSW Sunday 24 August 2014 | Lismore Swap Meet | NSW TBC Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August 2014 | Moruya Swap Meet & South Coast Nats | NSW TBC Sunday 24 August 2014 | Dubbo Swap Meet & Car Show | NSW September Saturday 6 September 2014 | Port Motormania Swap Meet | Port Macquarie NSW First Sunday | 7 September 2014 | Cootamundra Father’s Day Swap Meet | NSW Second Weekend | 13 & 14 September 2014 | North West Swap Meet | Gunnedah NSW Sunday 14 September 2014 | Penrith District Swap Meet | (formerly Londonderry) NSW Third Sunday | 20 September 2015 | Central Coast Motorcycle Only Swap Meet | Doyalson NSW TBC September 2014 | Tamworth Swap Meet | NSW TBC Sunday 21 September 2014 | Cudal Swap Meet | NSW TBC September 2014 | Kandos Swap Meet | NSW October TBC Sunday 19 October 2014 | Albion Park Swap Meet | NSW Third Sunday | 19 October 2014 | Parkes Swap Meet | NSW TBC Sunday 19 October 2014| Twin City Albury Wodonga Swap Meet | Jindera NSW Sunday 19 October 2014 | Collectormania | Penrith NSW TBC Sunday 26 October 2014 | Crookwell Swap Meet| NSW TBC Sunday 26 October 2014 | Portland Swap Meet | NSW November First Sunday | 2 November 2014 | Corowa Swap Meet (VFB) | NSW Sunday 2 November 2014 | Kiama Car Spectacular & Swap Meet | NSW TBC Sunday 2 November 2014 | Rodstock Swap Meet | Luddenham NSW Second Sunday | 9 November 2014 | Gulgong Swap Meet | NSW TBC Sunday 16 November 2014 | Bathurst’s Biggest Expo & Swap Meet | NSW TBC Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November 2014 | Queanbeyan Swap Meet | NSW TBC Sunday 23 November 2014 | Culcairn Swap Meet | NSW

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C.A.V.C. Annual Fee $25:00 Family Membership - Constitution & Club members list available from Editor available free

Club Merchandise

Car Badge $21:00 Lapel Badge $5:00 Caps $15:00 Dark Blue Polo Shirts $15:00 Light Blue Shirt $27:00 New Light Blue Shirt $36:00 Sloppy Joes $18:00

Winter Vest $26:00 Small Sticker “inside window” $5:00 Name – model – year plate (CAVC) $13:00 C.A.V.C. old number plates – offers Cloth Patches $10:00 Sticker Outside Window $5:00 NEW Windscreen Banner $15:00

SUPPER ROSTER i. August – Graham Dunn

ii. September - Jan Bartholomaeus

MINUTES of CLUB MEETING July 2016 No 2

Meeting conducted by President: Kevin Thrupp 2. Present:

Russell & Kathy Denning, Leon & Jan Bartholomaeus, Kevin Thrupp, John Mooney, Charlie Thompson, John Toohey, Vic Bower, Graham Dunn, Ron Fazzari, Ray Heilman, Chris Parris, Maurice Randell, Lyndon & Mary Constance, Peter Hollier, Ian Reid, Max & Haydon Francis.

Visitors: 3. Apologies:

Bob & Mary Gittoes, Wayne & Marilyn Reeks, Jim Fazzari, Bill & Robyn Warren, George Smith, Sharon Thompson, Sonja Hollier, Robyn Dunn, Moya Randell, Warren Kinney, Kevin & Heather Broad, Ian McDonald, Dennis Sayles, Colleen Sydenham, Bob & Marie Watson.

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Moved by: Graham Dunn Seconded by: Vic Bower

5. Business arising from minutes.

Nil 6. Treasurers Report:

Moved by: Jan Bart Seconded by: Lyndon Constance

7. Secretaries Report

Various calls, emails, on something special for Merv Seymour Correspondence:

IN:

24 Magazines

Invitation to Girder Fork Rally – 15th to 16th October 2016 – Cooma 22/06

Invitation and Entry Forms to Forbes Motor Show 2nd October (long Weekend) entry form available from Secretary On the day $15 – Early Bird $10 – Display only Pay on Day $5

Notification of change of address for Veteran Car Club Tasmania – email – 28/06

Acceptance of Final Report for FRRR grant for Garden – email – 28/06

Change of address for veteran and vintage car club Tasmania – email – 28/06

Laurie Trethewey forwarded FRRR Final Report Email. – 29/06

Cootamundra Swap Flyer 4th September – 1/07

Letter from John Trebeck – cars for sale 1/07

Bank Statement 7/07

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Thankyou letter from Cowra Tourism re- membership 12/07

Invitation to Bathurst Truck Show Saturday 19th November (day before Swap and markets) 12/07

Fee Payments – 14/07

Various emails regarding Christmas in July 14/07

Cultural Council Minutes – 15/07

Invitation to Mini Muster BMC Roundup Sunday 11th September South Brisbane – email 16/07 OUT:

Letter to NSW Southern Motoring Group advising of non-renewal of membership – email – 28/06

Email out re-club fees - 11/07

CAVC Mail out – explanation of financial year & Club Fees. – 12/07 Moved by Kathy Denning Seconded: Leon Bart

8. Editors Report:

Mag folding 7:15pm 9. Plates Registrar Report:

Rego Day – please ensure your lights work – faults from last year recorded if not fixed will not pass

Travel Permissions o Nil

Extra Movements NCE o Jim Fazzari International – Kalimna – 30/06

Dennis Sayles – Bedford – Kalimna - 30/06

Jim Fazzari International – Blue Gums to Eugowra – 3/07

Peter O’Sullivan – Wedding use – 7/07

John Toohey – Fazzari Truck – Kalimna 10/07


Dennis Sayles – Bedford – Kalimna - 14/07

Russell Denning – ’24 Dodge – photo shoot deb – Railway Station – 15/07

Leon Bart – Licence test – 18/07


Dennis Sayles – Bedford – Kalimna - 18/07 10. CMC Report: - Nil 11. Property Report:

New Shirts - new windscreen banners $15 12. Publicity Officers Report

o Nil 13. Library Report:

Nil 14. Past Events:

Discussed as per Calendar 15. Future Events

SEE EVENTS CALENDER. 16. General Business:

o Kevin spoke on defibrillator – had we thought about purchase – much discussion – moved to purchase – more information on prices and funding to be obtained.

o Charlie questioned what happens about Patron – Merv will stay until next AGM – precedent set by Alvin Houghton who was held in respect as Patron for two years after his passing

o Chris bought up Editors Ramblings and comments going to other clubs and if it is within Constitution. o Leon bought up a question about over 80 years of age licencing with trucks. Was not allowed to take test

because of No Log Book. Much discussion and firm belief by all that RMS is incorrect. 17. Supper Roster: August – Graham Dunn – September – Jan Bart

Meeting closed 8:30 pm Next meeting: - Cowra Railway Station Clubroom. - 7-30pm. Agenda: 1. Present 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of previous meeting

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4. Business arising 5. Treasures Report 6. Secretary Report 7. Editors Report 8. Plates Report 9. CMC report 10. Property Report 11. Publicity Report 12. Librarian Report 13. Past Events 14. Future Events 15. General Business 16. Supper Roster Secretary Kathy Denning

Events Calendar 2016

JULY 24th Sunday MILLTHORPE MYSTERY RUN

Depart 9:00 am

31st Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION OPEN DAY

9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome

AUGUST 2nd Tuesday MOVIE NIGHT 7:00pm Clubroom

7th Sunday CANOWINDRA MYSTERY 9:00 am clubroom - hopefully Rural Museum

14th Sunday CIRCA 1935 Greenthorpe Coffee Shop – more details will be available before date

15th Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station

16th Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15pm Clubroom

21st Sunday REGISTRATION DAY 9:00 am Start

28th Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION OPEN DAY


SEPTEMBER 4th Sunday COOTAMUNDRA SWAP 7:00 am Depart Clubroom

6th Tuesday MOVIE NIGHT 6:30 pm Meet at Station

14th Wednesday COWRA SHOW See Charlie – he has booked 12 tickets – numbers at August Meeting for tickets

17th Saturday B2C BACK TO COWRA Open Station, morning tea 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – CAVC car Show River Park 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm





25TH Sunday WIRRINYA FAMILY PICNIC DAY

30th Friday CHRYSLER RESTORERS CLUB

Car-Khanna, games – State of Origin and lunch at Wyangala Dam – hosted by CAVC – Hamburgers $8 per head with drink – 240 people approx. Please book the date – helpers required.

OCTOBER 1st Saturday CHRYSLER RESTORERS CLUB

Concourse Car Show Bryant Park – CAVC Sausage Sizzle

4th Tuesday PICK–A-PARK RUN 6:30 pm Meet at Station



23rd Sunday LYNDHURST ANNUAL MARKETS

Car, bike & tractor display



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NOVEMBER 1st Tuesday PICK–A-PARK RUN 6:30 pm Meet at Station

5th Saturday CLASSIC YASS

17th Thursday CAVC STREET STALL Contact heather if you can help 6342 3560

20th Sunday BATHURST CAR & BIKE SHOW & SWAP and EXPO

21ST Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station

22nd Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15pm Clubroom



DECEMBER 3rd Saturday OVERNIGHT STAY Early Bookings essential – minimum of 20 couples to book out Neville Siding - $50 per person, $80 per couple including breakfast – please contact Secretary ASAP

4th Sunday CHRISTMAS PARTY Neville Siding – 12:30 pm Traditional baked dinner with dessert $25 per head – Just book for Christmas party if you don’t want to stay overnight. Booking and numbers for accommodation by October Meeting

6th Tuesday PICK–A-PARK RUN 6:30 pm Meet at Station




NO OPEN DAY IN DECEMBER

Joke – submitted by Wayne Reeks IRISH! Paddy and Mick found 3 hand grenades and decided to take them to the police station. Mick, "What if one explodes before we get there?" Paddy, “We'll lie and say we only found two!” A coach load of Paddies on a mystery tour decided to run a sweepstake to guess where they were going. The driver won £52! Paddy finds a sandwich with two wires sticking out of it. He phones the police and says, "Bejesas, I've just found a sandwich dat looks like a bomb. The operator asks, "Is it tickin? Paddy says, "No I tink it's beef." Joe says to Paddy, "Close your curtains the next time you're making love to your wife. The whole street was watching yesterday, and laughing at you.” Paddy says, "Well the joke's on them, stupid, because I wasn't even at home yesterday." Mick walks into Paddy's barn and catches him dancing naked in front of a tractor. Mick says, "Oh, no, Paddy, what ya doing?" Paddy says, "Well me and Mary haven't been getting on in the bedroom lately and the therapist recommended I do something sexy to a tractor." The Irish have solved their own fuel problems. They imported 50 million tons of sand from the Arabs, and they're going to drill for their own oil. Paddy says to Mick, "Christmas is on a Friday this year.” Mick says, "Let's hope it's not the 13th." Paddy's in the bathroom and Murphy shouts to him. "Did you find the shampoo?" Paddy says, "Yes, but it's for dry hair and I've just wet mine."

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For Sale & Wanted

For Sale LPG GAS OVEN – Make an offer – good working condition, needs lower door handle repair. Otherwise excellent condition.

PHOTOCOPIER – very minimum use – single sided copy only – has not been used in years, may need minor repairs – ideal home office or backup. Make an offer

TWO BARBECUES – good working condition, both BBQ’s are on trolleys and the Trolleys need repair. Both clean and useable – Make an offer.

All items are surplus to needs of the CAVC and any offer will be considered. Please contact – President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer as listed on the inside front

cover of this newsletter For Sale 1997 SAAB 900 – believed to have a straight body – needs battery $500 – in Dubbo 1920’s VINTAGE CAR – owner forgotten make & model - in Wellington 1920’s VINTAGE CAR - owner forgotten make & model – in Dubbo 2 HILLMAN CARS – near Walgett John Trebuck phone 02 6882 0221 For Sale 1971 Bentley T1, 6.7 litre V8. 74,000 miles. His original price was $25,000…he has reduced it to

$15,000 this vehicle is already on club plates.

1978 Mercedes Benz 280SE 6 cylinder. His original price was $6,500 but he has reduced it to $5,000. 220,000 klms. vehicle is on club plates. Both vehicles are available for inspection in Young NSW and open to serious offers by contacting Laurie Bagnall on his mobile 0499338961.

For Sale Peugeot 505 - 1981 Model, auto, very original condition, recon engine, interior and exterior very good condition, club rego. Selling for health reasons - $2000.00 Ph.: 0427 334 538

A/H Ph. 63448212

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For Sale 1949 Morris MS6 - road registered - perfect leather upholstery, reconditioned engine, Lockheed power brakes, rear window blind $7500

1929 flatnose Morris Cowley - partially restored - heaps of spares including motor $4500 Sorry no pictures of either - $4500 Phone Ray Coades 02 6385 3056 or 0428571819

For Sale 1977 CHEVROLET TRUCK C-50 TIPPER - 327 V8 engine fitted, four speed gear box, single speed diff. List

rust in left hand door. Mater cylinder needs work, tyres 60%, Ex Farm Truck, always garaged. Make a good club or show truck with a little work. Body No. EYN5941131M - Chassis No. E51703 - Chev id. 799602 - $3500.00 --- Phone Craig 0428877365 or 02 6342 2225

Joke – Submitted by Chris Parris A woman arrived at a party. While scanning the guests, she spotted an attractive man standing alone. She approached him, smiled and said, "Hello. My name is Carmen." "That's a beautiful name," he replied. "Is it a family name?" "No," she replied. As a matter of fact I gave it to myself. It represents the things that I enjoy the most - cars and men. Therefore I chose "Carmen". "What's your name?" she asked. He answered "B.J. Titsengolf."

Joke – Submitted by Ray Heilman Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imposed by circumstances. While attending a Marriage Weekend, My wife and I, listened to The instructor declare, 'It is essential that husbands and wives know the Things that are important to each other.." He then addressed the men, 'Can you name and describe your wife's favourite flower?' I leaned over, touched my wife's hand gently, and whispered, 'White-Wings Self-Raising, isn't it?' And thus began my life of celibacy.........

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