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August 2005Volume 51 • Number 4

VWCV Puffing BillyCruise

> Sunday 28th August

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Inform

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Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc

ABN 73 091 008 987Address: GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Web Site: vwclub.com.auPhone: 0401 310 704

General Meetings

Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of themonth at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room),

501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, unless advised of an alterna-tive venue in the Club magazine.

Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of everymonth at the Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga.

Annual Membership Fees

• Full Membership: $40

• Additional Family Membership: $20

• Joining Fee: $10

To join the club, please complete the membership form in thisnewsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to

the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.

Disclaimer

All material in this newsletter represents the opinions of theauthor(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors

of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material adver-tised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Cluband the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased

goods meet their requirements.

Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying outClub duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid

officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interestsof the club and it’s members. Could members please bear

this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

Paul’s Ramblings 6

Calendar of Events 8

VWCV AGM 14

Victorian Club Permit Scheme 16

For Sale 18

VWCV Donation 19

VWCV 4 Day Tour 20

Mount Macedon Cruise 23

Membership Discounts 28

Membership Application 29

Inside> this issue

Wagensville News is the monthlynewsletter of the Volkswagen Club ofVictoria Inc. Correspondence, articlesand items of news are invited andshould be sent to:

The Editor27 Scotia Street, West Preston,VIC 3072Email: [email protected]: 9484 8953

Deadline for the next issue:Friday 2nd September 2005

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Com

mittee

committeePresident - Paul Kinsey

03 9876 1463 • [email protected]

Vice - President - Richard Graham0418 527 862

Secretary - Andrew Ermel03 9369 1360 • [email protected]

Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly0417 506 766 • [email protected]

Additional Committee Members - Eric Roberts03 5367 2757

Public Officer - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]

Restoration & Technical Sessions - Paul Blacker

Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley0401 310 704 • [email protected]

Pointscore Officer - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]

Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100

Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]

Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley03 9735 9386 • [email protected]

VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha0419 340 250 • [email protected]

Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]

Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild0431 160 097 • [email protected]

Club Historian - Dave Evans03 9808 6044

Wanted• Are you passionate

about motorsport?

• Have you participated/

assisted in motorsport

events in the past?

• Are you keen to

do more?

The VWCV are looking

for someone to take on the

role of motorsport officer.

If you think you can assit us

in any way with this

challenging position,

please contact the club for

more information.

Contact Paul Kinsey on

(03) 9876 1463

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WineryCruise

Meet at Smorgy’s at the corner of Maroondah Hwy and Oban Road at 10am for a 10.30am departure.Arrive at Domaine Chandon at 11am to have a tour of the winery followed by a tasting of their sparkling wines($7.50 per person) with complimentary cheese plate. After that we’re off to Domonique Portet Winery, 5kmdown the highway for a casual lunch and tasting (sauvignon blanc, rose, shiraz and cabernet) with a gameof petanque (French bowl game) to enjoy the afternoon.Lunch will be approximately $20 per person composed of antipasto plates. Ring Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 for more information.

VWCV

> Sunday September

11th

The other big news for the month wasthe “Club’s” donation of one thousanddollars to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Fourof the Club’s members Beetles (my red andwhite 1960 and three of the Club’s Herbies,Richard Graham’s, Xavier Larkin's andAndrew Ermel's) assembled on the helipadoutside the hospital where the presentationwas made. Staff from the hospital were veryappreciative of our donation and assured usthat the money will be spent wisely.

Our General meeting on the 19th Julywas the first in the brand new RACV Club at501 Bourke Street. The venue is very modernwith excellent bistro and conference facili-ties. Our meeting is scheduled for the “Henty

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Welcome to the August edition of theWagensville News.

Once again, last month was a very busymonth for club activities. Our Club’s SocialSecretary Jen Littlechild has been very busyorganising three events over two weeks.

These commenced with the BowlingNight on the 15th of July at Oztenpin Altonafollowed by the VWCV Cruise to MountMacedon on the 24th of July, and finally, theTech Day at Australian VW PerformanceCentre where members got the opportunityto get their vehicles power at the wheelsDyno checked. Thanks Jen for your organisa-tion of these events and thanks to allmembers who attended.

Paul’sRamblings

> Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President

> The Volkswagens take over the Royal Children’s Hospital helipad. Photo courtesy of Amelia Cooper.

Turn to the centre pages to nominate for the VWCV Committee NOW!

the nomination form appearing within thismonth’s magazine. You will find the roleswithin the committee very rewarding.

If you haven’t checked out the Clubs website lately, please do. Our web site master,David Holinger is doing great things to thesite with this year's electronic copies of theWagensville News certainly worth a look.How good does the magazine looks incolour? David will be continuing to updatethe site so keep checking. The main activityfor August is the Puffing Billy Cruise on the28th and this promises to be agreat day. A cruise up through thehills in your VW, with an historictrain ride on a classic narrowgauge steam locomotive in ourown carriage and a picnic lunch ormeal at the Gembrook Pub.

I’ll see you at the next GeneralMeeting on Tuesday the 16th. •

Room” which is smaller than the old Club’sroom, but it has better acoustics. We stillneed to determine the best layout format forour meetings. On Friday the 29th of July, atthe invitation of the Chairman and Presidentof the RACV Clive Hall, Richard Graham andmyself attended a cocktail party with otherinvited Melbourne based car clubs, tocelebrate the opening of the new RACVClub. Our Club is one of only three car clubswho holds meetings at the RACV Club. TheRACV is currently updating their badgedisplay and asked us to forward VWCVbadges to be included. We will forward our50th Anniversary Badge from last year to beadded to the 40th Anniversary badge, whichwas included in the previous display.

Thanks to all that attended the firstmeeting and for making the effort in achievingthe dress code requirement of the new club.

Time flies when you are having fun. It’scoming up to that time again - the AnnualGeneral Meeting of our Club, at which thecommittee for the coming year is elected.The Club is always looking for new membersto join the committee, so don't be shy, fill in

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Sunday 14th August*

Group 5 Motorkhana - Round 6Venue: Held by PIARC at a venue to be advised.

Time: The event will start at about 10am; but you will need to be there by about 9am, or before, to get yourcar scrutineered, and to get your licence checked and number allocated. You will be able to enter on the day.

Contact: Contact Jon Edsell ([email protected] or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information. Supp. Regs. andentry forms available from the PIARC website, www.piarc.com.au about 3 weeks before the event.

Tuesday 16th August*

VWCV General Meeting - NEW RACV ClubVenue: 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Time: Meeting commences 8pm.

Sunday 28th August*

VWCV Puffing Billy CruiseMeet at Brandon Park Shopping Centre Ferntree Gully Rd (Cnr Springvale Rd)

at 9 am for a 9.30 cruise departure or at Emerald Station at 10.30 -11am for a 11.10-11.20 train departure.Return approximately 4pm. Travel to Gembrook on Puffing Billy for a BYO picnic lunch or a meal at Gembrook Pub.

Cost: Adults $27.45pp return • Children $13.95 • Family $62 - 2 adults and up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children

Contact: Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 if you want to come along as we can arrange our own carriage to travel in if we know the figures.

what’s on

CAR STACKERS AUSTRALIA

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> September

Sunday 11th September*

VWCV Winery Tour. Meet atSmorgy’s at the corner ofMaroondah Hwy and Oban Roadat 10am for a 10.30am departure.Arrive at Domaine Chandon at11am to have a tour of the wineryfollowed by a tasting of theirsparkling wines ($7.50 per person)with complimentary cheese plate.After that we’re off to DomoniquePortet Winery, 5km down thehighway for a casual lunch andtasting (sauvignon blanc, rose,shiraz and cabernet) with a gameof petanque (French bowl game) toenjoy the afternoon. Lunch will beapproximately $20 per personcomposed of antipasto plates.Ring Jen Littlechild on 0431 160097 for more information.

Tuesday 20th September*

Annual General Meeting - RACVClub, 501 Bourke Street,Melbourne.


VWCV Cruise and Yum Cha -Dragon Boat on The Yarra.The Dragon Boat Restaurant,overlooking the Yarra River, is oneof Melbourne's leading Chineserestaurants. It specialises in qualityCantonese and Szechuan cooking.Lower Level Holiday Inn, cornerSpencer and Flinders Street,Melbourne 3000 - across the Yarrafrom Jeff's Shed (phone 03 96398388). Wilsons ParkingMelbourne Convention Centre,corner Flinders and Sidderley StreetWeekend Fees $7. Meet ComoPark by the Yarra at 11am for a

You can earn 5 club points by submitting an article to Wagensville News! Send your photos, articles, drawings or tit-bits NOW!

11.30am take off, cruise downChapel St, around Albert ParkLake, down to BeaconsfieldParade, then up Bay St to SpencerSt. Park the cars and then feast. A very cruisy Sunday. Ring Jen on0431 160 097 to give an idea ofhow many to book for.


Spring 2005 Swap Meet -Organised by Veteran Car Club ofAust (Tas) Inc Northern section.Venue - Cimitiere St Council CarPark Launceston. Start time - 9am.Entrance via Cameron Street gate.$10 per site. Further informationcontact - Ken Watts phone 0411404 560 AH.

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> OctoberSunday 2nd October*

VWCV Swap Meet. BacchusMarsh College Corner Griffith andFranklin St’s. Melway Ref. 219 G5.Entry $5, Sites (generous size) $25on the day or $20 paid bySeptember 17th. All types of VWrelated vehicles catered for, princi-pally VW, Karmann Ghia, Porsche.Food available on site and in thevicinity. Site entry for buyers isstrictly 9am and sellers from 8am.Come to a swap meet where everystall will have VW parts.Organisers expect over 1000buyers and around 70 sites. This isa must not miss for the avid restor-er. For information, please call Eric on 03 5367 2757.

Tuesday 18th October*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Saturday October 29th to Tuesday November 1st*

VWCV Around Victoria 4 DayCruise. Travel to Corryong,Tawonga and Lakes Entrance.Fantastic scenic drives along theMurray, Lake Hume, the AlpineCountry and Gippsland. For infor-mation contact: Ross Woolley orJenny Littlechild (see page 4 forcontact details).

> Pictures from the VWCV’s recent Dyno day held atAustralian VW Performance Centre in Croydon. Photoscourtesy of Jen Littechild. See next issue for a full report on the day...

> November

Tuesday 15th November*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Sunday 27th November*

VWCV presents the 2005 Day ofthe Volkswagen. See advertisementon page 10.

> December

Tuesday 13th December*

Christmas General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street,Melbourne.

Please note: *These eventsmarked attract club points.

The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2004 Day of the Volkswagen:

• Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance• Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive• Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies• Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare• KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models)• Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop

Thank You

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Cruise&YumChaCruise

&YumChaCruise...

Meet at Como Park by the Yarra at 11am for an 1130am departure.

Cruise down Chapel Street, around Albert Park Lake, down Beaconsfield

Parade, then up Bay Street to Spencer Street. Park the cars

at Wilson Parking Melb Convention Centre ($& per car) and then...

...FeastThe Dragon Boat Restaurant

overlooking the Yarra, (lowerlevel, Holiday Inn) is one of

Melbourne's leading Chinese restaurants. It specializesin quality Cantonese and

Szechuan cooking.

Sunday September 25th

Phone Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 to book.Please phone ASAP so numbers can be confirmed.

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VWCVAGM

> Notice of Annual General Meeting

Your committee advises that the VolkswagenClub of Victoria Inc. Annual General Meetingwill be held on Tuesday September 20th -commencing at 8pm. A tentative agenda forthe evening is as follows –

1. Consider and amend/adopt the minutes of the previous meeting.

2. Consider and amend/adopt the financial report.

3. Hear reports on the operation of the club from officers of the club.

4. Consider and amend/adopt any recommended fee structure alteration.

6. Vote on nominations as required for the following positions –PresidentVice-PresidentSecretary TreasurerTwo additional committee membersPublic OfficerMotor Sport Co-ordinatorRestorations Officer

Membership OfficerPoint Score OfficerSocial SecretaryClub Clothing ManagerEditor/s

The positions of Technical Officers arespecialised positions filled by appointment ofthe committee. Nominations must be receivedby the Secretary at least seven (7) days beforethe election. A candidate may nominate foronly one position. Any item of specialbusiness desired to be raised must reach theSecretary 30 days before the AGM to enablethat person to notify all members of the item23 days before the meeting. Proxies may belodged on the prescribed form and must reachthe Secretary no later than 24 hours beforethe time of the meeting. Nominees, proposersand seconders must be financial members ofthe club. These rules are governmentimposed and, should you require details,please contact the Secretary on 03 9369 1360or for purposes of mailing –

VWCV SecretaryGPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001The club needs new blood – your

interest would be greatly appreciated. •

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The VictorianClub Permit Scheme

> Andrew Ermel on what you need to know about having CH plates...

The Club Permit Scheme has been availableto Victorian car clubs in various formatssince 1960. This scheme allows car enthusi-asts to use their classic and historicalvehicles (older than 25 years) under a lowcost permit scheme rather the normal regis-tration system. This low cost permitreflects that the classic and historical (CH)vehicle usage is restricted, or in other wordsused for club purposes only and thereforenot classed as a registration vehicle. Also known as the ‘red plate’ scheme, all Club permit approved vehicles are issuedwith a distinctive “red plates” with theletters CH and up to four numbers.

The single major benefit of the schemeis the low cost of thepermit approximately$90. This equates to asubstantial saving overnormal registration costs.

When you can useyour CH Plate vehicleThe Club Permit schemegives you the opportunity to use your VWon any club runs or major events. Theseevents are gazetted in the WagensvilleNews and our club website, or specialevents approved for all clubs by the AOMC(such as the RACV Rally) or to and from anapproved vehicle repairer.

You cannot use your CH Plate vehicle:• As a daily driver. For example to travel

to and from work, to go shopping or as areplacement vehicle for your daily use vehicle;

• For “Sunday drives” or any other trips that are not gazetted in the Wagensville News;

• For hire or reward. This includes the transportation of goods for sale or

payment for the use of the vehicle.There is provision under the scheme to

use to use your CH Plate vehicle for specialevents such as:

• Family gatherings weddings special events, parades, filming, etc where there is no payment for the use of the vehicle.

• Where the event is gazetted but you need to travel to and from the event outside of the gazetted dates (for example interstate car shows and the Easter interstate trips).Under these circumstances, the club CH Officer can issue a Special Use Voucher

to cover the use of CHPlate vehicle. You can contact the CH Officerfor further details.

Applying for a ClubPlate

To apply for a Club Plate youwill have to supply:

• A current certificate of roadworthiness.• And be a financial member of the

Volkswagen Club of VictoriaYou will also need to complete a Club

Permit application and present the currentroadworthy certificate for the vehicle to theCH Officer to approve the permit and stampthe application with the club seal. You caneither:

• Mail the complete the application form with the roadworthy certificate and a stamped self addressed envelope (for the return of the application) to:Attention CH Officer,GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001Mailed applications can take up to four weeks to be processed by the Club;

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• See the CH Officer before or after the monthly General Meeting who will review the application and if it satisfies all the permit rules, gives club approval and stamp the application on the spot;

• Contact the CH Officer to process the application at another mutually convenient time.Once the application has been approved

and stamped by the CH Officer, you willneed to take the application to VicRoads.VicRoads will charge you the permit fee(currently around $90) and give you a set of CH plates.

Using your CH permit vehicleWhen you are using your CH Plate vehicleyou must have the following documentationin your car:

• A photocopy of the vehicle’s VicRoads Club Permit certificate

• A copy of the Wagensville News with the event listed

• Special use voucher (if the use is not a gazetted club run)

• A copy of the ‘The Victorian Club PermitScheme’ handbook

Renewals of CH permitsThe CH Plate vehicle must be maintained in a roadworthy condition as you need tosafely share the roads with registeredvehicles. Every year you will be sent arenewal which will need to be signed andstamped by the CH Officer (who is regis-tered with VicRoads). VicRoads will refuseto renewal the permit if you do not have thecorrect signature or club stamp on therenewal.

The signatures for approval have justrecently been updated with VicRoads. It has come to attention of the club that inthe past some unauthorised persons havebeen signing club permit renewals. Be warned that VicRoads will now be check-ing all the signatures along with the clubseal on renewals and any fraudulentrenewals will be dealt accordingly with by VicRoads.

You will not be required to produce aroadworthy certificate to renew your CHPlates. However you will need to have yourvehicle ‘safety check’ every two years bythe club authorised representative. Underour club policy, this biannual safety check ismandatory, and the CH Officer can refuse torenew a permit if the vehicle has not beensafety checked. You can contact the CHOfficer to arrange a ‘Safety Check’ or to getfurther information.

This article is only a summary of theClub Permit Scheme so it is important thatyou obtain a copy of either the green or blue‘The Victorian Club Permit Scheme’Handbook from the CH Officer and read itthoroughly. Failure to comply with thescheme rules, can result in fines, loss ofyour permit, loss of the Clubs authority tooperate the Club Permit Scheme,or cancellation of the Club PermitScheme for all enthusiasts.

If you have any additionalqueries about the Club PermitScheme, you can search theAOMC,and/or VicRoads websitesor give the CH Officer Andrew a call on 9369 1360. •

The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2004 Day of the Volkswagen:

• Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance• Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive• Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies• Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare• KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models)• Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop

Thank You

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For Sale

for salePlease Note:

• All additions to this section must be accompanied by eitherregistration number, chassis number or VIN number.

• Advertisements will be limited to a period of two monthsonly. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the

initial two month period, please contact the Editor(s).

Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor:27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072

Email: [email protected]

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1972Superbug. Partly restored car,great interior, needs some mechani-cal work. Could be a great car orused for parts. Exterior canaryyellow, interior black. Pioneer CDplayer, 6 x 9 inch speakers, customchecker plate on dash, new uphol-stery on seats and roof, slimlinewhite/black number plates - rego.LET 356. Price: $1,200 ONOContact: Jo on 0438 581 585

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1965Beetle - imported from Germany.Rego. JG 447. Runs well, goodcondition. Reg. until March 2006.Price: $3,000Contact: Carol on 0412 007 496

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen Golf SE2002 Ocean Green, 1.6ltr 5spmanual, 55000kms, FSH, Alloys,A/C, CD, one lady owner.SBU900 EC Price: $20,000Contact: 03 9395 3997 or 0418333 927 - Point Cook

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1975Twin Cab Kombi, rego. SWR 669.Near new engine, 11 months rego.Price: $5,000 as is or $6,000with roadworthy.Contact: Geoff Wakeling on 035595 4414 - Cobden

> For Sale

>For Sale: 1954 Oval WindowBeetle, new floors, original styleroof rack, headlight eyebrows, recomotor, cross ply tyres, whitewalls,original radio, brand new interior,new rear brakes, custom madelambs wool seat covers, lots ofspares, semaphore indicators, twotone paint, beautiful to drive,award winning, 3rd prize in 2004DOVW (standard beetle to 1957),reg till May 2006 QEV-749Price: $6,500 ONOContact: Simon on 9758 3949 or0400 604 500 or [email protected]

> For Sale

>For Sale: My beloved Herbie!Volkswagen 1971 Superbug. Allbrakes done November 2004.Rego til 29/7/2005 - Rego no.KYW 502. In driving/workingorder. Suitable for rebuilding orpossibly rebuild for me by negotia-tion. Open for swap for anotherVW Beetle or barter. I know thereis an angel out there who willanswer my prayer. Call anddiscuss.Price: $1,000Contact: Elfie on 03 9337 9381before 10am or after 6pm. I preferlandlines not mobiles.

> For Sale

>For Sale: 2000 Hyundai ExcelTwin Cam, 4 Speed AutomaticTransmission, 6 Months FactoryWarranty, Rego till March 2006Full Service History, RWC, 63,000Kms, CD Player, Amplifier, RemoteCentral Locking, Engine ImmobilizerFactory Spoiler, 14’ Mags, Rego.QBV 402Price: $11,000Contact: Kim after 6pm on 0431361 544

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VWCV Donation to theCF Research Trust

On Friday 15th July, the Volkswagen Club ofVictoria made a very generous donation of$1000 to the Royal Children’s Cystic FibrosisResearch Trust. It was officially presented by Paul Kinsey in the presence of Richard Graham,Andrew Ermel and Xavier Larkin to JudithGlazner at a very fitting venue. ‘H’ marks thespot in Carlton Gardens known as the helipad,but on this occasion the ‘H’ became the Herbiepad. 3 Herbies’ and Paul’s red Beetle venturedin convoy across the gardens onto the helipadwith the Royal Children’s Hospital in thebackground so that this occasion was visible for the many children who were inpatients.

The hospital provided an official photogra-pher for this occasion, but unfortunatelyMelbourne’s TV media failed to attend.

The ‘RCCFRT’ were exceptionallygrateful for the VW Club’s generosityand will keep us informed as to itsusage.

After standing on the helipad inthe freezing cold for some time wewere then treated to coffee and cakein Rathdowne St, Carlton. •

> Xavier Larkin

> Top: Paul Kinsey, Xavier Larkin and RichardGraham present the cheque to the Royal Children’sHospital. Bottom: Herbie on the Helipad.Photos courtesy of Andrew Ermel.

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1970Beetle, orange, good condition,FM Radio/cassette deck, new tyres, roof rack, reg. until 12/2005.Rego. PEF 859 (NSW)Price: $1,900 ONOContact: 0412 246 330 (Sydney)

> For Sale

>For Sale: VolkswagenCampmobile 1977 2L, fully recoengine, new heads, Green, 12 months reg, RWC, greatmechanical condition, very reliable,functional factory camper, FSR 260.Price: $6,500 ONOContact: 0418 501 770 or [email protected]

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen CrewCab 1972, complete, seats 6, most rust removed, easy restorationchassis no 26222352675.Price: $1,000 ONOContact: 0418 501 770 or [email protected]

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PRESENTED BY THE VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF VICTORIA

MELBOURNE LAKES ENTRANCE

TAWONGA

CORRYONG

Registration form and accommodation guide available

at club meetings and major events

or call Ross Woolley on 0401 310 704

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 1 2005

Saturday October 29

Melbourne - Corryong

Sunday October 30

Corryong - Tawonga

Monday October 31

Tawonga - Lakes Entrance

Tuesday November 1

Lakes Entrance - Melbourne

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A C C O M O D A T I O N

MOTELS

Please note that these are popular areas and itis a long weekend - last year all accomodationin the area was fully booked out - so pleasebook early!

OK - Corryong has a Melbourne Cup eventwhich books everything out in the area. Book accommodation as soon as you get thismagazine!!

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Corryong Country Inn - 4 rooms only held for usshort termContact: Mick7-11 Towong RoadCorryong VIC 3707Phone: 02 6076 1333 • Fax: 02 6076 1905Email: [email protected] $88.00 • Single $71.00Family Room (1) 2 persons $87 + $14 per extraperson

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Mountain Creek Motel Contact: Jacques & HeatherMountain Creek RoadTawonga, VIC, 3697 (near Mt Beauty)Tel: 03 5754 4247 • Fax: 03 5754 4860 Double rooms $86.00 per night • Single $76.00Extra person charge $15Multi-share rooms are $35 - $40 per night perperson for a minimum of 4 persons per room,including linen (subject to availability) Continental Breakfast $8.00

MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER

From last year the very popular ….. so we’redoing it again!!Lakes Entrance RSLGlenara MotelPhone: 03 5155 1555 • Fax: 03 5155 2872221 Esplanade Lakes Entrance$54.00 per Double • $15.00 extra personCooked Breakfast $9.00 • 3 Course Dinner$16.00Tell them if wanting this dinner when bookingso they can prepare

CARAVAN PARKS

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Mt Mittamatite Caravan Park Contact: Ron & Laurice Kennett 1km W of POMurray Valley Hwy, Corryong VIC 3707Phone 02 6076 1152 • Fax 02 6076 1848Email [email protected]

On Site Van - 22 Persons $26.00 • Extra Adult $6.00Child $3.00

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Tawonga Caravan ParkContact: Bill & Nola TurnbullMountain Creek Road, TawongaTelephone/Fax (03) 5754 4428Email: [email protected]

On-Site Vans - 12$38.00 DBLE • $5.50 Extra PersonPowered Site $18.00

BOOKING OUT FAST!!PLEASE BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATION ASAP!!!

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R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M

The Volkswagen Club of Victoria invites you to participate in our 4 Day Victorian Tour. The tour willcover approximately 1150 km, taking in some of Victoria’s best landmarks such as Lake Hume, The Murray River and The Alpine National Park including Mount Beauty, Falls Creek and the GreatAlpine Road. Whether you are participating in the entire event or joining us for only part of the tour,we would love for you to be a part of this memorial journey across our great state.

Registration Fee: $20.00 per person - children under 12 y/o no charge. Please make cheque or moneyorder payable to the: Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.

Name/s: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________ Post Code:________

Contact Number/s: Home: _____________________________Mobile: __________________________

Emergency Contact: _____________________________ Email: _______________________________

Vehicle Details:___________________________ Make: ________________ Model: _______________

Registration No: __________________________

Please tick days attending:

❏ Saturday 29th November ❏ Sunday 30th October❏ Monday 31st October ❏ Tuesday 1st November

Office use only:

Registration Number: __________________Vehicle No: _______ Payment Received: $ ____________

Please return registration form and payment to the following address by August 31st 2005 thank you.

VWCV 4 Day Tour - PO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001

Mount MacedonCruise

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> Jen Littlechild on the VWCV’s recent winter wonderland cruise to Mount Macedon...

Our Mount Macedon Cruise on the 24th Julywas blessed with kind weather, well it didn’train and the snow held off until we left themountain. OK it was freezing, and so foggyon the top of the mountain, but it made it allthe more fun to be there. Everyone dressedfor the occasion in warm coats, scarves,beanies and gloves. We all piled into the caféon top of the mountain to chat about thedrive to the mountain and the thickness ofthe fog on our ascent, in which we could onlysee a couple of feet in front of us. A few of usbraved the chill and walked up to the crossbut there was definitely no chance of seeinga view. (I never have any time when I’vebeen there!!) Again I envied the Kombidrivers as they put the kettle on for a warmdrink after the brisk walk. One day I will getthat Type 2 that I dream about, they seemsuch a ‘civilized’ type of ride to have.

Once we’d all socialized at the top of themountain we went our different ways with alot of us heading down to The Mountain Inn(Mount Macedon Pub) to warm up by the bigopen fire and eat some delicious pub food…andchat some more. Others stayed and ate at thecafé which was nice and toasty as well withthe wood heater blazing away.

The intrepid Kombis went and picnickedin a nice secluded spot in the bush, having a brilliant time with some othersfrom the group joining them laterin the afternoon.

Thank you to all who camealong. We had roughly 20VeeDubbs on the cruise, with acouple of people joining us upthere a bit later in the morning. •

> Wintery scenes from the top of Mount Macedon.The cars are all shrouded in cloud, while some poeplehead for the wamrth of the Kombi van. Photos courtesyof Jen Littlechild.

> The Volkswagens take over the Mobil car park priorto departure.

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