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The Generator
December 2017 – Volume 42 – Number 12
The 18th Morris Minor National Rally
In the blue shirts, Rally Coordinators Mark Parritt & Richard McKellar With Braidy Davies MMCCV Rally Host Club President & Bill McKellar
See pages 5 & 6 for full report on The Rally
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THE GENERATOR is the Official Newsletter of
THE MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC Member of the AOMC. ARN. A0001386N ABN 47849670294
Send all correspondence to: PO Box 354, Balwyn Vic. 3103
Web Address: http://www.morrisminorvic.org.au
Email |[email protected]
Club meetings are normally held on the 2nd Thursday of each month
But our next gathering is the
Christmas Party at The Yarra Valley Country Club.
Thursday December 7th.
A Nosh-up with a Knees-up
A three-course dinner and a five-piece Dixieland Jazz Band.
The Yarra Valley Country Club is located at 9 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen.
Melways Map Reference 32-E5
GPS Co-ords: -37.7584 / 145.0851
Club Committee Members 2017
President Braidy Davies [email protected]
Vice President Stewart Carr [email protected]
Secretary Trish Smith [email protected]
Treasurer Neil Cheney [email protected]
Club Captain Stewart Carr [email protected]
Membership Officer Jim Gourlay [email protected]
Editor Rob Smith [email protected]
Regalia Sales Michael Dobson [email protected]
Webmaster John Druery [email protected]
Member Assist Barbara Urquhart [email protected]
CPS Registrar Wayne Cunningham [email protected]
National Rally Delegates Richard McKellar & Mark Parritt
Members wishing to view THE GENERATOR on the Club Website, use the following… Web Address: www.morrisminorvic.org.au Username: mmccv Current Password: Eng9857Kit
DISCLAIMER
This publication contains general information which does not necessarily reflect the views of the Club, its Committee or Editor and should not be relied upon without specific advice from a qualified professional.
The Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Inc. expressly disclaims liability for anything done, or omitted to be done by any person in consequence with the contents of this publication.
The Club and its Officers shall not be responsible for any transactions begun as a result of information published herein nor any misrepresentation made by an advertiser
Anyone wishing to reprint an article can do so provided the source is acknowledged.
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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER BSB No : 633 000 ACCOUNT No : 1469 35168 ACCOUNT NAME : Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Inc. In the reference field, please quote your Membership Number and what the payment is for.
CLUB PERMIT SCHEME
Notice to all club permit holders. New applications and renewals are to be sent to Wayne Cunningham, 4 Cullinan Court, Ballarat North, Vic 3350. Phone 0407 994 642 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!
As of the 1st of April 2018, due to increased administration costs,
there will be a $10 fee payable for each and every CPS Registration,
which includes New Applications, Renewals and Transfers.
New Applicants: You must be a club member for 6 months or more before you can apply for a permit and you must include $5 in cash, cheque, or stamps to cover the cost of an A.O.M.C. booklet. Please Send Three $1.00 stamps plus current R.W.C, with Proof of ownership, VicRoads Club Permit application, Vehicle eligibility and standard declaration for club permit vehicle. Together with these 6 recent photos 1: Front, 2: Rear, 3: Driver’s side, 4: Driving position (side-on with driver’s door open), 5: Chassis number or ID plate, 6: Engine Bay.
You must clearly sign and date the rear side of each of the 6 photos. Renewals: Do not forget to sign your renewal application. If not signed it will be returned to you and so waste valuable time and postage. . Please send a stamped self-addressed envelope plus VicRoads Forms. No Photos needed.
Remember it is your responsibility to renew on time. There will be no reminders
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This forum is the common portal to link all the clubs together and where Morris Minor owners
from all over the country can swap information, search for parts, and make new friends.
http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/index.php
NATIONAL RALLY _SOME ROCKER COVER RACING SHOTS
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The 5C’s Cobram Jaunt – November 2017
The Cobram Cobbers at The Big Strawberry.
Michael Dobson’s Bootleg Booze Tutorial
The Cobram Cobbers enjoying the fruits of Michael’s labor
Full Run Report in the next issue of The Generator
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President’s Report – Nov 2017
The National Rally is all done and dusted. What a great weekend it was, running around with
all the other Morrys, meeting great people, eating and drinking, all in our own backyard. That’s
the least amount of driving I will ever have to do to attend a National Rally.
It started on the Friday night with a dinner at the All Seasons in Bendigo with 80 people! Minor
Magic demonstrated various LED’s and we had a word from our sponsor, Daryl Meek of the
RACV who claimed to own a Morry (no evidence in sight). Saturday morning up early to get to
the Bendigo swap meet which is its own very special brand of madness. Then a rendezvous at
a cemetery for a delightful run to the Morris Garage at Harcourt, where the Morrys all lined up
on the lawn with a sensational view in the background. Saturday night found us at dinner at the
Wheelers Hill Hotel, after surviving a thunderstorm on the way to meet-up with our new friends
again and to see some more familiar faces. Next came Sunday and the main event, the show
and shine and did they ever! Although I never stopped talking I would have liked to chat with
some of the people about their passion for their Morries – there was one done up like the Holden
Efigy with a chopped back window, lowered to the ground, but better - it had flames! At the other
end of the spectrum there was a fairly original rusty one as well.
The dust still hasn’t settled, with the Rally Banners in my backroom waiting for me to figure out
how to auction them off.
Next year is the 70th Anniversary of the commencement of production of the Morris Minor and
calls for something special, so it looks like a trip to Canberra for the next National. It was so
pleasing to have someone step up for the next National Rally. The general feedback about the
change in format and the low-key approach was very positive, with a feeling of relief that now
people can do it their way.
On a personal note – HEK behaved herself very well even though I spent hours cleaning the
engine bay only to have the bonnet remain closed all day! I now have a new boot bottom to
replace the rusty bit I have now. A bit of a disappointment with the rocker cover racing – mine
jammed on its first run but really wasn’t a contender.
Congrats to Graham Dines for his speedy number, and points to my nephew Riley, for the bubble
belching beast.
A thoroughly exhausting but satisfying time.
See you at the Christmas dinner on the 7th – one week earlier than usual.
Braidy Davies,
President MMCCV.
There is Nothing MINOR ABOUT A morris
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Treasurer’s Report - October 2017 Neil Cheney - Treasurer MMCCV – Ph 0407 565 075
30/10/2017
01/10/2017 to
31/10/2017
CM
YTD
2017-2018
Opening Balance Income
$1,456.94
Club Raffle $94.00 $610.00 Events $525.00 $1,325.00 Membership Dues $90.00 $3,130.00 CPS Book Sales $5.00 $15.00 Regalia Sales $0.00 $592.00 Badges $0.00 $9.00 Donation $400.00 $1,430.00 Term Deposit Interest $46.76 $146.61 Term Deposit Transfer $9,048.60 $9,048.60 Advetising $150.00 $150.00
Total Income $10,359.36 $16,456.21
Closing Balance
MMCCV Cheque A/C $10,566.32
Expenditure
Term Deposit $0.00
"Generator" costs $272.93 $1,006.62
Total Balance $10,566.32 Regalia $0.00 $959.50
Postage $0.00 $70.00 Badges $20.50 $171.50 Suppers $36.00 $256.75
Unpresented Cheques AOMC Handbooks $0.00 $52.00 $0.00 Trophies $705.25 $1,177.75 Auditor Fee $0.00 $150.00 Stationary $35.30 $71.65 Refunds $0.00 $75.00 BMC Experience subs $0.00 $20.00 CAV annual fee $0.00 $56.90 Rent $180.00 $180.00 National Rally $0.00 $1,718.20 AOMC $0.00 $235.00 Events $0.00 $990.00 Computer software $0.00 $119.00 Donations $0.00 $200.00 Web site hosting $0.00 $9.00 Insurance $0.00 $1,046.40 Total Expenditure $1,249.98 $8,565.27
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Net Income/Deficit $9,109.38 $7,890.94
Puzzle Patch
PUZZLE PATCH Cancelled through lack of interest
Attention: If you are interested in the Puzzle Patch continuing please let me know.
Rob Smith at: [email protected]
Captain’s Report – December 2017
What a fantastic weekend the 18th Morris Minor National Rally / Day of the Morris Minor was. I
am sure that everyone who attended, either all or part of it, had a great time. It was exciting to
see Morries from as far away as Western Australia come and join in. I would like to thank
everyone who helped on the day and, as always, made it run a little smoother.
This month we have our Club Christmas Party on the 7th at the Yarra Valley Country Club in
Bulleen followed by the 13th Grand Day Out at Bundoora on the 10th. I hope to see you all there.
Keep on Morrying,
Stewart.
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Run Report – See pages 5 & 6 for full report on The Rally
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC.
HELD AT THE HORRIE WATSON HALL, DEEPDENE ON THURSDAY 9th NOV. 2017
The President welcomed the members present and opened the meeting at: 8:00 pm.
Committee members present: Braidy Davies – President; Stewart Carr - Vice-President; Neil Cheney – Treasurer; Rob Smith – Editor; Stewart Carr – Acting Club Captain; Wayne Cunningham – CPS Officer; Michael Dobson – Regalia; Jim Gourlay – Membership; Henry Edwards – Librarian; Ed James - Historian. Attendance: Approximately 39 members were present, as recorded in the attendance book. Apologies: Trish Smith, Phil Plumbe, Veronica Dobson. Visitors and New Members: New member, Steven Jones (MM Series 2), introduced himself and was welcomed by members. Acceptance of Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting accepted on the motion of Michael Dobson Seconded by Wayne Cunningham. President’s Report: As per the Generator. . Braidy referred to the great generosity of Henry and Marlene Edwards hosting the Cup Day event at their Whittlesea home. Secretary’s Report: Various magazines and flyers and email from Lance Shepherd offering 5 x 25th Anniversary Club wine glasses to the Club. Thank you letter to be sent to Dawn Mowers for the use of their factory for the Morrykharna. Vice- Presidents report: Nil Treasurer’s Report: Combined Balance from term deposit and operating account totaling $11,257.32. Editor’s Report: All going well, new articles welcome. One member in response to Rob advised still not receiving Generator. Membership Officer’s Report: As per The Generator. There are 170 members and 8 Life Members. Welcome back to the sick members. Acting Captain’s Report: Stewart gave overview of coming Runs and Events. More info in The Generator. We are still seeking the Captain’s replacement. Regalia Market Report: Plenty of regalia available for sale particularly small items, caps, mugs badges etc. CPS Officer’s Report: Wayne reported
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a) 94 red plates including 13 new registrations this year and that 5 vehicles were due to be
renewed between 9th November and Christmas
b) Committee has decided to levy $10 per member per vehicle on CPS renewals from 1st
April to assist Club in meeting general running costs of the Club.
c) Referred to recent problems with VicRoads in not recognizing him as an authorizing
Officer. That problem now solved.
Librarian: Henry thanked the members who attended the Cup Day function at his home and the meeting applauded. National Rally Report: Mark encouraged members to attend whether in morries or moderns. Mentioned 35-37 going to Saturday evening meal. All trophys had been sponsored from all over the country. Banners to be auctioned on the day on completion of activities. Show bags all ready to go. Richard reported 80 booked at Bendigo for Friday night and that Morry Magic had best web site. Richard gave a very informative presentation to members on concourse preparation. General Business
1. John Druery requested CPS details where appropriate in the future for inclusion in the
Club’s website.
2. Wayne reported next year’s Touring Club destination is currently unknown.
3. At Barbara’s suggestion members who assist the club in an unofficial capacity at
meetings and other events, will be acknowledged in the Generator. Braidy to provide a
list to Rob.
4. Mention made of future guest speakers and topics for 2018 including tyre disposal, rust
conversion and vehicle polishing (topics likely to be covered in the first three meetings
of 2018)
5. Ross Carr briefed the meeting on shackle bushes and their availability which may be
the subject of a future article in the Generator.
6. Stewart advised of a talk to be given at the AOMC meeting to be held on 27th November
on the Lindsay Fox car collection. He welcomed all members who may be interested to
attend. Talk to be held at Jaguar Club Rooms in Springvale at 7.30 pm.
Tips and Hints Mark gave a brief progress report on the Mornington Men’s shed Morry restoration project. He also advised members to be wary of auctions following a recent auctioning of a MM for approximately $10,000 which then incurred a further $7000 for a roadworthy. For Sale Michael mentioned the two MM’s he had for sale which were in the current Generator. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.25pm after the drawing of the raffle (thank you Percy and Cheryl)
Michael Dobson for Trish Smith, Secretary MMCCV
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13th Grand Day Out
Proudly presented by the Victorian Mini Club Inc.
All BMC & Leyland cars welcome
Cooper’s Settlement Historic Homestead
Rocker Cover Racing Championship Any BMC rocker cover - some size restrictions
Show cars, daily drivers, race cars, specials, trade stands. Hot food and hot & cold drinks available at the venue.
Any BMC-Leyland brand, any age, any condition.
FREE ENTRY Massive FREE raffle!
Sunday 10th December 2017. 10am to 3pm Bundoora Park, Plenty Rd. Bundoora (Melbourne)
No trophies, no stress, no pressure... Just great BMC-Leyland cars, great people and a great day out!
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership statistics as of October 25 are as follows…
171 Members plus 8 Life members. 94 Cars registered on the Club Permit Scheme.
A current Club Membership Card is required to be held by all members who have a car on
the CPS ‘Red Plates’ Scheme. This can be collected at a meeting, on a run, or by sending a
stamped self-addressed envelope to our PO Box.
Should you have any Membership queries or suggestions do not hesitate to contact me on
9836 8563 or email - [email protected]
Club Name Badges: These are available for $9.00 per person, contact me to order a badge.
Come to a meeting in your Morrie, wearing your badge, and be in the running to choose a prize
from the raffle table.
New Members: Steven Jones and partner Lily member #1727 have an original 1954
Regal Blue Series 2 sedan named Boris and we welcome them to the club.
Feel Better & Get Well Soon
Bev Sloan remains in hospital with a broken foot and we extend our best wishes to her. We look forward to seeing you back at some club events Bev, as soon as you feel fit enough..
To those members of our Club who are not well, we wish you a full and speedy recovery.
If you know of any member/s who are on the sick list, please let me know.
The December Birthday Bunch
Pemasiri Kathriachchige Christine Langton Tonye Segbedzi Lyn Chapman
Philip Lovel Janine Kloft Jack Farrall Janine Rogerson
Rhonda Brumhead Steven Jones Grant Bell Janet Simmons
Barbara Urquhart Bill McKellar Liz Sambell Geoffrey Kirkham
Joy Gower Simon Duffield David Cain Noel Brumley
Deidre Halligan Ian Kuhne Monica Solomon Janis Hogan
Judi McGrath Roger Lindsay Ian Row
Giuseppe Scarmozzino Douglass Dickins
Jim Gourlay - Membership Officer
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Coming Events Calendar
Thursday 7th Dec. Christmas Party Come along and join the party at the Yarra Valley Country Club. For just $25 you’ll get a three-course meal and be entertained by a live, five-piece, Dixieland Jazz Band. The boys in the band will even play some dance music for those who wish to take to the floor. Drinks will be available at Bar prices. The Yarra Valley Country Club is located at 9 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen. Please pay the Treasurer as soon as possible as we need to know numbers for catering purposes. Banking details can be found on Page 3 of this issue.
Friday 26th January 2018 Australia Day Run We return to Westerfolds Park at Templestowe for a family picnic day.
Come along to the park and enjoy a pleasant day with the rest of the gang. A BBQ will be available.
Bring your own food and picnic blanket. There are lots of things to do at the park, including walks along
the Yarra River, bike rides or just enjoying the outdoors.
Meet at McDonalds in Mt Waverley Cnr Waverley Rd and Blackburn Rd at 10:30am for an 11:00am departure for a gentle cruise to Westerfolds Park.
Sunday 25th February 2018 Classic Showcase
Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Avenue, Yarra Glen.
More details closer to the date.
Please think of any additional runs you would like to do this year. Consider the following suggestion…
Impromptu Runs or Pop-up Runs on a week day
The Committee would like to encourage members to welcome other members to join them on their private morrie runs during the week, or whenever, to increase social interaction of members in-between Club meetings and the monthly weekend runs. This has been difficult to arrange previously when relying on either the Generator or the monthly meeting to broadcast run arrangements but with almost everyone on the internet these days it should be possible to get this happening immediately following the simple procedure outlined below.
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As soon as you have a run in mind, preferably at least with 48 hours notice, send an email to the Editor headed "Pop-up Run" giving details of date, time & place of meeting. (McDonalds are good mustering places for coffee and initial toilet visit) and details of intended destination and suggestions of BYO food or café etc. and your name and mobile phone number. The Editor will then immediately forward your e-mail to all Club members listed on the Club database. All you have to do then is turn up at the selected meeting point by the appointed time and a good time can be had by all. Feedback to the Club via any of the Committee members would be appreciated after such runs or at the next Club meeting. Please note that Pop-up runs are not intended to replace the monthly weekend run but be an additional Club activity.
Extra Events
None planned at this time.
TRADING PLACES - November 2017
email [email protected]
or Contact: Rob Smith: 0407 313 859
FOR SALE 1960 Morris Major Series 2
Featured in 2014 Australian film ‘Holding The Man’ starring Ryan Corr, Craig Stott, Guy Pearce, Anthony LaPaglia & Geoffrey Rush. Eye catching vehicle with battleship grey duco and whitewall tyres and 1500cc engine and well preserved red interior. Approx $2,000 spent on new clutch, reconditioned shock-absorbers and new electric fuel pump. Asking price $4,750 ono. Contact Mike on 0400 273 328.
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FOR SALE 1952 Morris Minor 1952 Morris Minor with a rebuilt side valve engine. Registered on club plates. VW front seats, VW door locks and tail lights. Good Condition. The car is located at Inverloch in Victoria. $4,500 ONO. Call Sue Lindsay on 0409 191 148. or email [email protected]
Sue Lindsay’s 1952 Minor
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FOR SALE 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750-C4
This bike is in good condition with unbelievably low mileage of 26,134 kms. Over $1,100 recently spent on 2 new tyres, new battery and complete service including new spark plugs, oil filter, oil & brake fluid and carbi tuning. Reluctant sale of bike, due to medical issue, which I’ve owned since 1996. Sale price of $6,375 ono includes RWC and 5 months Vic Registration. Contact Mike on 0400 273 328.
FOR SALE Morris Major Rims (not safety type.
I have 5 Morris Major rims available. These are often in demand for upgrades to take a 165.65.14 tyre or 175.xx.14's. 165 tyre's have been difficult to get but are available through SuperCheap online and Tullamarine Tyre Service. $250 as a lot. Call Bruce Kerr on 0438 394 026.
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MIKE’S Marketplace For all your CLUB REGALIA Want to buy some gear? Contact Michael Dobson
Mobile 0400 273 328 or email
Long Line Jacket $70
Reversible Vest $35
Long Sleeve Rugby $40
Short Sleeve Polo $30
Club Badge Keyring $5
Magnetic Badge Small $10
Magnetic Badge Large $15
Club Logo Cap $25
Various Window Stickers
$1 - $4 Stubbie Holder
$9
Grill Badge $20
Club Cloth Patch $10
Lapel Pin $10
Club Mug $10
