Tamworth Vintage Car Club Inc.

Committee for

2016 - 2017 President

Peter Wright 6761 6510

0417 250 798

Vice President

Cliff Bird 0429 429 542

Secretary

Alan Early 6762 4744

Asst Secretary

Phyllis Bird

Treasurer

Ken Brooks 0427 293 664

General Committee

Brian Orman 6760 5105

Karen Duprez 6760 9501

Michael Jeanes 6766 1787

Plate Registrar

Michael Crawley 6766 8282

Rally Director

Roly Morgan 6760 8280

Ian Duprez 040 7454 500

Ladies Committee

All Lady Members

Magazine Contact

Michael Jeanes 6766 1787

Inspections & Public Officer

Brian Orman 6760 5105

Property Officer

Ken & Emily Brooks 6761 3679

The Tamworth Spark

Official Newsletter of the Tamworth Vintage Car Club

May - June 2017

Michael Crawley’s Historic Racing Photos

The Club Magazine is printed Bi-monthly and members are invited and encouraged to submit articles to the Magazine Editors.

General Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, at 7.30pm in the Salvation Army Complex on Goonoo Goonoo Road Tamworth

Club Runs are held on the Sunday after the monthly meeting. Members of clubs receiving this magazine are cordially invited to participate in the activities of T.V.C.C. To satisfy regulations, the receipt of the invitation must be recorded in your club minutes and acceptance forwarded. Address all correspondence to:

The Secretary Tamworth Vintage Car Club

PO Box 3275 TAMWORTH NSW 2340

or tamworthvintagecarclub@gmail.com

or visit our website:

www.TamworthVintageCarClub.com.au

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TVCC EVENTS CALENDAR – JUNE 2017 ONWARDS [08/06/17]

The following events have been categorised to assist those vehicles on Conditional Registration:

CLUB EVENTS: These are events which are organised by our club. Please carry a copy of the Club magazine

or events calendar with you. Non Log Book and Log Book Users: No need to record any details.

DATE 2017 DETAILS

1 June Pie Run to Currabubula Hotel.

10-12 June North West Rally hosted by Tamworth Vintage Car Club.

15 June Meeting commencing 7.30 at Salvation Army Hall, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Rd

18 June No Monthly Run as the North West Rally the prior weekend will substitute.

2 July Duri soup & Damper Luncheon. 11.00 vehicle depart Lions Park, Duri

Road. Lunch 12.30. $20/ticket

6 July Pie Run to Manilla Bowling Club

20 July Meeting commencing 7.30 at Salvation Army Hall, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Rd

22 July 3.00 pm Moonbi Museum followed by Pizza Night at home of Arthur & Kay

Ramsey, 46 Denman Ave, Kootingal.

23 July Short Run to Oxley Anchor returning via Bournes Lane to Windmill Downs

Park for Morning Tea.

3 August Pie Run to Werris Creek Pharmacy

17 August Meeting commencing 7.30 at Salvation Army Hall, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Rd

20 August Monthly Run to Werris Creek Rail Museum plus district drive. Self catered.

The starting point for all runs is the carpark of the Country Music Hall of Fame at 561 Peel Street

(Paradise Caravan Park side). Sunday Runs depart at 9.30am, and Pie Runs depart at 11.00am.

Contact Ian Duprez if you have any queries on Monthly Runs, and Roly Morgan for queries on Pie Runs.

INVITATION EVENTS: Non Log Book Users: It is essential to advise the Club before participating in these

events. This can be done at a meeting, or ring the Registrar. Carry Club magazine or events calendar with you.

Log Book Users: You must record these in your log book.

DATE 2017 CLUB DETAILS

4 June HARS Annual Swap Meet Car Display at Port Macquarie. Chris 0409 421

411

1 July Bingara Bingara Orange Festival including street parade. Georgia 0409 901

540

8-9 July WYTMC Yesterday Truck & Machinery Show at Wauchope. Greg 0400366422

FOR WEDDINGS, SCHOOL OR OTHER FUNCTIONS, INTERSTATE TRIPS, ETC:

Non Log Book Users: You will need a Permit to Move. These must be obtained at a meeting prior to the

event, and carried to the event. In extenuating circumstances, separate prior arrangements can be made with the

Clubs Office Bearers to obtain a Permit to Move.

Log Book Users: You must record these in your log book.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE: Non Log Book Users: Ring the Registrar and advise details before proceeding.

Log Book Users: You must record these in your log book.

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

What a busy couple of months our club has had!

In April we enjoyed a very pleasant monthly run to Keepit Dam. The weather was wonderful,

with the sun shimmering across the water providing the backdrop to a relaxed day.

We commenced May with the Quirindi Heritage Village Fair. The event was very well

supported and I thank our members who brought their cars along for the Saturday morning

parade. Also in May the annual Rotary Club Shannon’s Display was held at the TREC. Three

of our members displayed their cars- Michael Jeanes Rolls Royce; Greg & Margaret Campbell

Vanguard Ute; and Paul & Nerida Boyd Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Paul & Nerida were

awarded the Meguiars’ Trophy, which I’m sure you would all agree, is a very fitting

acknowledgement of the high standard of the restoration. Greg & Margaret stole the limelight,

in my opinion, for their Vanguard information stand. I think that Graeme Faulkner has been

finally upstaged. Now all that Greg needs is a pair of dangling dice. I wonder if you can buy

them in two shades of green?

Our May run was to Calala Cottage. The historic village provided a wonderful backdrop for us

to display our cars on National Motoring Heritage Day at the end of the two week National

Heritage Festival.

Our June Pie Run to Currabubula Hotel was also very well supported. The fixed price pie, chips

and gravy menu seems to work well for most. It enables us to keep the price down and to

receive quick service. The service and hospitality extended by Kath and her staff was very

welcoming. The Currabubula Hotel would like us to schedule two pie runs each year there.

As we hosted the annual North West Hub Rally of the June long weekend, it was decided that

this would take the place of our June run. Although the numbers were a little down on previous

years, it was none-the-less a very successful rally, enjoyed by all participants. A massive

thankyou is due to our Rally Convenor, Gwen Bridge. Without her leadership we would not

have had such a successful rally. Of course she was supported by a hard working committee of

Lionel Bridge, Michael Jeanes, Cliff & Phyliss Bird, Arthur & Kay Ramsey and Karen & Ian

Duprez. I’m not sure that I approve of the second chorus of the Saturday night sing-along,

although working my way through a Model A Ford, it certainly may have had an element of

truth to it!

On the sick list in the last month has been our club stalwart Beryl Casson. We certainly hope

that Beryl is able to join us again soon.

Peter Wright

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TAMWORTH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Inc.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETINGS

The minutes of Ordinary General Meetings will no longer be printed in this

journal.

These minutes are available on the Tamworth Vintage Car Club website;

www.TamworthVintageCarClub.com.au

Should you wish to have a printed copy of the minutes and do not have access to the

internet, please contact one of your Committee members.

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MAY 2017 RUN TO KEEPIT DAM

We always seem to start these

commentaries off with bulltwang about

the weather, and in this case it is fully

warranted. It was perfect for a picnic on

the foreshores of Lake Keepit. Warm with

some sun but not enough to get burnt, no

wind, no flies or mozzies. After a

blistering summer and some colder days

ahead, this was magic. Have a look at

these to prove it:

Couple of smart American convertibles

Real picture / postcard stuff

Mercedes sporting new club windscreen

banner

This is a really nice area with a kiosk and

good amenities

The people

Tug just taken off with glider in tow

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Another period perfect setting for one of the

Boyd’s Chevrolets

Participating in this great picnic day

were: Michael Jeanes – Pontiac, Greg &

Margaret – MG, Ken & Clair – VW,

Peter, Neal & Bruce – Mercedes, Brian,

Lyn & Michelle, Corolla, Michael C –

Jag, Graham & Tanya – Ford, Carl &

Beryl – Holden, Alan & Maree – Dodge,

John & Leanne – Commodore, Paul &

Nerida – Chev, Brian & Heather –

International, Arthur & Kay – Modern

and Kevin & Partner - modern.

HORSE DRAWN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT

MANILLA ON 30 APRIL 2017

We accepted Tamworth Regional Horse

Drawn Clubs invitation to attend their

championships at Manilla which was very

interesting. Unlike old cars which can sit

around idle for days, weeks or months,

horses need to be fed every day and also

trained on a regular basis. This, together

with the immaculate way the buggies are

presented, requires immense dedication.

Miniature horses and miniature

stagecoach

Club members talking to entrant

Attending were: Alan & Maree – Dodge,

Greg & Margeret - Vanguard Ute, Brian

& Phillip – Morris Minor, and Peter in the

Humber:

Oh what a lovely day for a picnic

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MAY PIE RUN TO KOOTINGAL

The venue was the Yellow Café who

provided 3 set menus at quite modest

prices. The pies came with heaps of veges

and jugs of gravy, and they all slid down

very well.

The larger eaters, aka gutsers, had no

sooner finished their meal and were

looking around for dessert, so out came

the home-made sweets. All very nice, as

was the congenial company and beautiful

sunny warm weather.

Michael Js Rolls and Michael Cs Jag in front of

café

Lance & Kerry with their Celica

Also attending were: Carl & Beryl – Holden,

Alan & Maree – Dodge, Brian & Heather –

Humber, Cliff & Phyllis – Chrysler, Peter –

Humber, John – Commodore, Ron & Robyn –

modern, and Mary and Rochelle were with

Michael in the Jag.

QUIRINDI RURAL HERITAGE RALLY

6 MAY 2017

This was our Clubs 3rd

run this week

following the Manilla Horse Drawn

Championships and a Pie Run to

Kootingal. All provided a diverse range of

entertainment and enjoyment. This was

the day of tractors and trucks and

stationery engines, and a range of cars

supplemented the heavy stuff.

After the street procession the rural

museum area provided a good opportunity

to show off our new windscreen banners

so here are some individual and group

photos:

Michael Jeanes’ Chrysler 300

Cliff & Phyllis’ Chrysler

Note how good the new club windscreen

banners look – a great initiative

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Mercedes – Mustang - Dodge

Plenty of tractors, trucks, small engines

and stalls of every variety

Additional entertainment included a band,

sheep shearing, blacksmith

demonstration, miniature railway rides

and tractor pull.

The contestants lining up for the tractor

pull

The ever popular miniature train

An unusual solution to an age old

problem

Attending were: Cliff & Phyllis –

Chrysler, Alan & Maree – Dodge, Peter &

John – Mercedes, Michael – Chrysler,

Graham – Ford, Phillip & Brian –

Mustang, Ian & Karen – Moke.

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21st May

National Motoring Heritage Day –

Shannons at TRECC

Three TVCC members exhibited at this

event; Paul & Nerida Boyd with their

newly restored 1958 Chevrolet Impala

Convertible, which won the prestigious

Maguires Trophy.

The Boyd’s 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Greg and Margaret Campbell also

displayed their recently completed 1957

Vanguard utility (and its equally

outstanding information board – they

truly do have a talented son in Andrew,

who was involved in both projects)

The Campbell’s 1957 Vanguard Utility and

Information board

Michael Jeanes displayed his 1969 Rolls-Royce

which had the distinction of being parked next to

the Shannons Choice, Peter and Kate Colwell’s

1961 Rover 110.

Michael Jeanes’ 1969 Rolls-Royce (and Pommy

friend)

This was a most enjoyable event and by

all accounts the most successful one yet.

21st May

National Motoring Heritage Day –

Calal Cottage

As well as the Shannons Show at TRECC

the club’s principal display was at Calala

Cottage, in conjunction with the National

Trust Heritage celebrations.

A number of the older cars were

displayed within the grounds, with the

later models parked out the front.

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Some of the older cars, including a rare

outing for Max Russell’s Whippet

Calala Cottage and its environs are a

delight for the history enthusiast and are

kept in wonderful condition by the active

group of volunteers. The site was open to

the public and the TVCC provided a

sausage sizzle for the members and

public.

Cars and a sausage sizzle – what could

be better?

A wonderful day with perfect weather,

good company, plenty of local history and

something to be

remembered

The British Are Coming! And looking

good!

1st June Pie run to the

Currabubula Hotel After a -3deg morning it turned out to be

a lovely sunny day for a run to the

popular Currabubula Hotel for a pie, chips

and gravy lunch (although some chose

from the regular menu) which was

arranged for us by Michael Crawley.

Jockeying for position in the dining area

Not only did Kath and her staff provide

this value lunch option ($10) but we were

also seated in the welcome warmth of a

private room. Kath has said that she

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would be happy to have the club attend at

least twice a year, suggesting a $12

hamburger and chips for next time –

yummo.

Coffee and cakes as well

These Thursday events are proving to be

very popular, with 29 members and

friends attending, being:

Terry & Lyn Archer (Holden Kingswood)

Cliff & Phyllis Bird (Chrysler) Greg &

Margaret Campbell (Vanguard) Brian

Chesterfield and Heather Frankel

(Mercedes) Michael Crawley and Mary

Skaneides (Jaguar) Peter Wright, Neal

McLaughlan & Michael Jeanes

(Mercedes) Roly & Trish Morgan

(modern Mercedes)Arthur & Kay Ramsay

(Hillman) John Smith (modern truck)

John Stacy (modern Ford) Merv &

Therese Wilson (Morris Major) Ron

Barber (modern) Ian & Ann lambert

(MGBGT) Lance & Kerry Davies

(Toyota Celica)

The Archer’s Kingswood, the Wilson’s Morris

and the Lambert’s MGBGT

Feature Article

As a school boy, long time member

Michael Crawley attended St Stanislaus

College in Bathurst. As it was impractical

for Michael to travel back to Tamworth

for the Easter holidays Michael was able

to attend the races at Mt Panorama. As a

car mad boy (which he still is) with a

particular interest in racing, this was a

worthwhile sacrifice.

Armed with his trusty camera, a gift from

his mother, he was able to take photos of

famous cars and racing identities. These

photos are a rare glimpse into racing at

the time. A selection of these photos has

been chosen for exhibition at the Mt

Panorama Museum – an indication not

only of the historic value but also of the

keen eye and skill of this junior

photographer.

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A selection of these photos follow:

Doug Whiteford – Maserati 300S

Bathurst 1959

Stan Jones – Maserati 250F

Bathurst 1959

The 1958 Australian Gran Prix – motor racing circuits

have come a long way since

Doug Whiteford – Maserati 300S – crashed

while leading the 1958 Australian TT

Frank Gardiner – D Type Jaguar Bathurst

1958

Barry Gurdon – Supercharged Austin A95 –

Bathurst 1957 (I wonder if his Nanna knew

what he’d done to her car?)

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Frank Gardiner – C Type Jaguar – Mt Druitt

1957 (Michael must have wagged school that

day)

Glenn Scott (at rear) and Doug Whiteford (at

left) – Repco Holden Special – Bathurst 1958

Car No9 – Dick Cobden – Ferrari V12

Car No44 – Len Lukey – Cooper Bristol

Bathurst 1958

Tom Clarke (NZ) – Super Squalo Ferrari –

Bathurst 1957

Frank Matich – Austin Healey Bathurst 1958

(note that this car is road registered – probably

driven to the event fromSydney)

Triumph TR3 and Porsche 356 – Bathurst 1957

– probably driven to the event

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Tom Clarke (NZ) Super Squalo Ferrari

Bathurst 1957

Jack Robinson – Jaguar Special –

Bathurst 1957

And now for something completely

different;

Michael Crawley winning the Unlimited

Class in the Toronto RYMC races in

1965

The NZ All Blacks visiting Michael

Crawley at the St Stanislaus

College(Bathurst) in 1958

They were thrilled!