FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY's AGM
AGM
7:30 pm, 3rd March, 2021
Lion's Den, Port Macquarie
At long last we can hold our AGM at the Lion's Den as COVID restrictions ease. So we can at last hold proper election of officers and committee members.
President Chris says that there are several vacancies on the committee that need to be filled as some of our best workers step down.
Over the years, our club has been a success because of the quality of our committee and their enthusiasm. But there is always change.
John and Sandy Waters have moved away so there's two spots we need to fill. Advancing years and health reasons are causing a few other on the committee to call "time".
If you feel that you would like to give it a go and contribute to the running of our club, please contact Chris ASAP.
7:30 pm, 3rd March, 2021
Lion's Den, Port Macquarie
At long last we can hold our AGM at the Lion's Den as COVID restrictions ease. So we can at last hold proper election of officers and committee members.
President Chris says that there are several vacancies on the committee that need to be filled as some of our best workers step down.
Over the years, our club has been a success because of the quality of our committee and their enthusiasm. But there is always change.
John and Sandy Waters have moved away so there's two spots we need to fill. Advancing years and health reasons are causing a few other on the committee to call "time".
If you feel that you would like to give it a go and contribute to the running of our club, please contact Chris ASAP.
A stop on one of our past outings. This one to Forster
The Hastings Auto Restorers Car Club covers the Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Camden Haven areas of NSW.
A happy group of motoring enthusiasts dedicated to bringing their historic vehicles back to their original beauty and having lots of fun using them for outings around the beautiful Mid-North Coast of NSW.
There's always something happening on our calendar of events.
New members are always welcome.
A happy group of motoring enthusiasts dedicated to bringing their historic vehicles back to their original beauty and having lots of fun using them for outings around the beautiful Mid-North Coast of NSW.
There's always something happening on our calendar of events.
New members are always welcome.
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FIND ALL THOSE CLUB FORMS IN ONE PLACE
There is a new page on our website called "Documents". It can be found on the top menu. This page will provide a one-stop-shop for Club Forms such as Pre-Rego Check or Membership, as well as NSW Transport articles relating to Historic Vehicles It will also be a place to find a bit of Club History,.... Our 40th Anniversary Dinner for example, where Ken Collins did such an excellent write up on our club's beginnings. If any member who has some of the early history of our club and would like to pass them on to me, I will gladly post them on the Documents page. It should prove interesting to our more recent members |
COMING EVENTS & OUTINGS
SPOKESY'S MYSTERY OBSERVATION RALLY
Somewhere in the Hastings Area
7th March, 2021
Dave has spent all of his life in the Hastings, from Rollands Plains to Kew to Johns River and knows all sorts of nooks and crannies.
He is leading us on an Observation Rally, starting at Billabong Drive meeting area at 9am for a 9.30am departure.
It's BYO everything for morning tea and lunch.
Contact David Spokes.... but he won't tell you much !!
Somewhere in the Hastings Area
7th March, 2021
Dave has spent all of his life in the Hastings, from Rollands Plains to Kew to Johns River and knows all sorts of nooks and crannies.
He is leading us on an Observation Rally, starting at Billabong Drive meeting area at 9am for a 9.30am departure.
It's BYO everything for morning tea and lunch.
Contact David Spokes.... but he won't tell you much !!
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR CLUB?
Our outings and meetings may have been limited this year but we are still receiving enquiries from people wishing to join our club. To make things easier and get the ball rolling, we can now offer membership forms on-line. Download a form HERE and fill it out. If you know a member, ask them to nominate you, then post the form to our secretary. Our postal address is HERE. (Note: We are not accepting new membership applications by email) Now that COVID has subsided, we are reverting to the standard rule that prospective members must also attend three club events such as General Monthly Meetings or Club Outings before being eligible to receive full membership. So, as soon as a nomination form is received, membership fee of $40 paid, and you have attended three Club Events then we should be able to welcome you as a club member. (Note: Refer to the official "Intending Members sheet" for full terms and conditions) If you need any help, our Secretary Cindy can be reached on 0418 421 411 She will set you right. |
The official Club sheet outlining the rules for intending members can be found HERE
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RECENT EVENTS & OUTINGS
CAMP-OUT at NAMBUCCA BEACH
Swimming Creek, Nambucca
5th to 7th February, 2021
Eighteen members made it to the Camp Out at Nambucca and what a little gem of a park the Big 4 turned out to be. Accessed via a dead end road meant no traffic noise, only the soft thud of the surf over the nearby dunes, which shielded us from the sea breeze. Very tropical and perfect for our needs.
A day run to the Pub With No Beer at Taylor's Arm, visits to the Frank Partridge Military Museum at Bowraville and a night out at Nambucca RSL Club kept everyone entertained.
Daph and Kerry proved to be no nonsense Trivia judges with the usual controversial rulings (who ever heard of Boomer being a male kangaroo except on Christmas cards?) True to form, no correspondence was entered into. It hardly mattered as first prize of three chocolate bars was trumped by a huge container of Rocky Road that Margaret Hayes had made and handed out FREE. A young, holidaying Mexican couple joined us and gave a very credible score. They even helped with the chocolate eating!
Swimming Creek, Nambucca
5th to 7th February, 2021
Eighteen members made it to the Camp Out at Nambucca and what a little gem of a park the Big 4 turned out to be. Accessed via a dead end road meant no traffic noise, only the soft thud of the surf over the nearby dunes, which shielded us from the sea breeze. Very tropical and perfect for our needs.
A day run to the Pub With No Beer at Taylor's Arm, visits to the Frank Partridge Military Museum at Bowraville and a night out at Nambucca RSL Club kept everyone entertained.
Daph and Kerry proved to be no nonsense Trivia judges with the usual controversial rulings (who ever heard of Boomer being a male kangaroo except on Christmas cards?) True to form, no correspondence was entered into. It hardly mattered as first prize of three chocolate bars was trumped by a huge container of Rocky Road that Margaret Hayes had made and handed out FREE. A young, holidaying Mexican couple joined us and gave a very credible score. They even helped with the chocolate eating!
Pre-AUSTRALIA DAY RUN
Croki and Old Bar Beach Reserve
Sunday, January 20th,2021
How enjoyable was it to finally get out on the road again in our old cars?
This was the line-up as we left the Kew Info Centre on Sunday...
The Gunn's 67 HR, Spokesy's 48 Pontiac, Hendo's 64 Mustang, Hayes's 59 Dodge, Bruce's Californian, Shaw's EH, the Knowles clan's 59 DeSoto, Gill's Galant, Hilly's 81 Skyline, John & Colleen Toohey's Rolls, Dennis Dick's 71 MG B, Royce Jago's 55 FJ,Ian Newman and Peter Denham (modern) . Fifteen in all, not a bad roll up as we get back into the swing of things. Unfortunately President Chris broke down before the start... his car was OK but his stomach wasn't.
Morning tea at Croki riverside reserve was perfect. Plenty of shade and room to chat under the huge trees. Derek Anderson wandered in to say hello, minus MG B, which spat the dummy on the morning of the run with alternator trouble. Also Bruce & Kerrie Randall from Harrington joined us in their HD Holden.
We could have spent the afternoon there by the river but relented and pushed on to Old Bar, where Garry Hollis joined us in his 51 Riley.
Events Director Spokesy decided to move us out to nearby Wallabi Point to avoid the crowds at Old Bar Beach... but that didn't work. A hundred other picnicers had the same thought so we were forced to set up camp at a rather windy perch overlooking the beach... very pretty but very breezy. We gave that away after lunch and adjourned for short run to Manning Point for icecreams and Paddle Pops, followed by afternoon tea on Dave's nice cool verandah at John's River.
A really good day out enjoyed by all who made it along. Photos of the day are HERE
Croki and Old Bar Beach Reserve
Sunday, January 20th,2021
How enjoyable was it to finally get out on the road again in our old cars?
This was the line-up as we left the Kew Info Centre on Sunday...
The Gunn's 67 HR, Spokesy's 48 Pontiac, Hendo's 64 Mustang, Hayes's 59 Dodge, Bruce's Californian, Shaw's EH, the Knowles clan's 59 DeSoto, Gill's Galant, Hilly's 81 Skyline, John & Colleen Toohey's Rolls, Dennis Dick's 71 MG B, Royce Jago's 55 FJ,Ian Newman and Peter Denham (modern) . Fifteen in all, not a bad roll up as we get back into the swing of things. Unfortunately President Chris broke down before the start... his car was OK but his stomach wasn't.
Morning tea at Croki riverside reserve was perfect. Plenty of shade and room to chat under the huge trees. Derek Anderson wandered in to say hello, minus MG B, which spat the dummy on the morning of the run with alternator trouble. Also Bruce & Kerrie Randall from Harrington joined us in their HD Holden.
We could have spent the afternoon there by the river but relented and pushed on to Old Bar, where Garry Hollis joined us in his 51 Riley.
Events Director Spokesy decided to move us out to nearby Wallabi Point to avoid the crowds at Old Bar Beach... but that didn't work. A hundred other picnicers had the same thought so we were forced to set up camp at a rather windy perch overlooking the beach... very pretty but very breezy. We gave that away after lunch and adjourned for short run to Manning Point for icecreams and Paddle Pops, followed by afternoon tea on Dave's nice cool verandah at John's River.
A really good day out enjoyed by all who made it along. Photos of the day are HERE
FISH 'n CHIP RUN
Rocks Ferry to Laurieton
Sunday, December 20th, 2020
This was Rocks Ferry Reserve a week or so after our Fish and Chip Run. Fortunately it wasn't this wet, just soggy but wet enough to frighten most of our members away. Eight hardy souls turned up for a cuppa and gossip there, before heading back to Laurieton for Fish and Chips.
John and Dellis Gunn kindly offered their back verandah as a refuge from the threatening storms.
Fourteen members ended up there and all enjoyed the chance to renew friendships after such a disjointed year and everybody could catch up on the latest gossip.
Rocks Ferry to Laurieton
Sunday, December 20th, 2020
This was Rocks Ferry Reserve a week or so after our Fish and Chip Run. Fortunately it wasn't this wet, just soggy but wet enough to frighten most of our members away. Eight hardy souls turned up for a cuppa and gossip there, before heading back to Laurieton for Fish and Chips.
John and Dellis Gunn kindly offered their back verandah as a refuge from the threatening storms.
Fourteen members ended up there and all enjoyed the chance to renew friendships after such a disjointed year and everybody could catch up on the latest gossip.
REGISTRATION DAY
Dave Spokes Garage
Sunday, November 8th, 2020
Rego Day was a much quieter affair this year with no cuppas and cake and no standing around and catching up with car club friends we haven't seen for months. No ladies gossiping in one corner and men gossiping in another or looking over the inspector's shoulder at vehicles that are sometimes only seen at this annual outing.
Just another bit of fun that the virus has taken from us, despite the fact that we haven't had a case of COVID on the Mid-North Coast since April 26th. Nevertheless, it was good to see the old cars out on the road and to say hello to those around us at the time.
Acting treasurer Steve seems to have fitted easily into his new role, smiling happily as he took our money. And Yogi was there to hand over the registrar reins to Peter Denham. (Thanks again Yogi for all you've done for the club over so many years). Spokesy and Bruce Wilson got down and dirty as they jacked up dozens of cars and wobbled a few wheels to make sure they are roadworthy.
Hopefully next year we can get Rego Day back to what it has always been... a day for all members to meet up, share a few stories and give our old chargers another twelve months of club road trips.
Dave Spokes Garage
Sunday, November 8th, 2020
Rego Day was a much quieter affair this year with no cuppas and cake and no standing around and catching up with car club friends we haven't seen for months. No ladies gossiping in one corner and men gossiping in another or looking over the inspector's shoulder at vehicles that are sometimes only seen at this annual outing.
Just another bit of fun that the virus has taken from us, despite the fact that we haven't had a case of COVID on the Mid-North Coast since April 26th. Nevertheless, it was good to see the old cars out on the road and to say hello to those around us at the time.
Acting treasurer Steve seems to have fitted easily into his new role, smiling happily as he took our money. And Yogi was there to hand over the registrar reins to Peter Denham. (Thanks again Yogi for all you've done for the club over so many years). Spokesy and Bruce Wilson got down and dirty as they jacked up dozens of cars and wobbled a few wheels to make sure they are roadworthy.
Hopefully next year we can get Rego Day back to what it has always been... a day for all members to meet up, share a few stories and give our old chargers another twelve months of club road trips.
DAY TRIP TO WAUCHOPE
Tour of Rocket Turnbull
and David Hayes Workshops
Sunday, March 8th, 2020
After a delicious morning tea savoring Alice Turnbull's pumpkin scones, we checked out all the cars and memorabilia that Rocket has collected over the years. It is like a small corner of a car museum, with plenty to catch your attention from historic oil bottles to motorbike sidecars.
Then it was on to David and Margaret Hayes' house for a sausage sizzle. David then showed us how he is progressing with his restoration of a 1929 Buick 44 roadster. As usual with David's handwork, it was meticulously done. The chassis complete and glistening with a new coat of paint.
Thanks to Events Co-ordinator Laurie McGrath for organising a most interesting day out and to the Turnbulls and Hayes for their hospitality.
Photos of the day out can be found HERE
Tour of Rocket Turnbull
and David Hayes Workshops
Sunday, March 8th, 2020
After a delicious morning tea savoring Alice Turnbull's pumpkin scones, we checked out all the cars and memorabilia that Rocket has collected over the years. It is like a small corner of a car museum, with plenty to catch your attention from historic oil bottles to motorbike sidecars.
Then it was on to David and Margaret Hayes' house for a sausage sizzle. David then showed us how he is progressing with his restoration of a 1929 Buick 44 roadster. As usual with David's handwork, it was meticulously done. The chassis complete and glistening with a new coat of paint.
Thanks to Events Co-ordinator Laurie McGrath for organising a most interesting day out and to the Turnbulls and Hayes for their hospitality.
Photos of the day out can be found HERE
URUNGA CAMPOUT
Reflections Tourist Park
Urunga
7th February, 2020
The Urunga Camp-Out was a wet and soggy affair but luckily most of the rain was at night.
Despite warnings of heavy rain, Friday was fine and allowed everyone to set up camp.
A enjoyable run up Dorrigo Mountain to Dangar Falls was capped by a superb morning tea put on by Rod and Ruth Holmes. Their glassed in verandah gives a panoramic view of the valley and falls but alas, showed only a valley full of clouds. The big treat was yet to come though, when Rod took us up to his workshop where he has a 1908 A3 chain drive Albion truck and an immaculate 1913 Albion tourer. He took everybody for a ride up the road and back as it chugged along on those two big pistons. In the corner of the shed a Mini Minor looked rather tiny compared to the Albions.
We then were taken to his neighbour's woodworking shed nearby. He is making up new framing for a T model Ford that Rod is restoring. Quite a challenge. The old frame he is using as a template consisted of a pile of rotted and broken bits on the workshop floor.
Back to the camp for pub for tea, then a day of sight-seeing around Coffs Harbour.
All in all a very enjoyable campout weekend. Photos of the weekend are HERE
Reflections Tourist Park
Urunga
7th February, 2020
The Urunga Camp-Out was a wet and soggy affair but luckily most of the rain was at night.
Despite warnings of heavy rain, Friday was fine and allowed everyone to set up camp.
A enjoyable run up Dorrigo Mountain to Dangar Falls was capped by a superb morning tea put on by Rod and Ruth Holmes. Their glassed in verandah gives a panoramic view of the valley and falls but alas, showed only a valley full of clouds. The big treat was yet to come though, when Rod took us up to his workshop where he has a 1908 A3 chain drive Albion truck and an immaculate 1913 Albion tourer. He took everybody for a ride up the road and back as it chugged along on those two big pistons. In the corner of the shed a Mini Minor looked rather tiny compared to the Albions.
We then were taken to his neighbour's woodworking shed nearby. He is making up new framing for a T model Ford that Rod is restoring. Quite a challenge. The old frame he is using as a template consisted of a pile of rotted and broken bits on the workshop floor.
Back to the camp for pub for tea, then a day of sight-seeing around Coffs Harbour.
All in all a very enjoyable campout weekend. Photos of the weekend are HERE
CUNDLETOWN MOTOR SHOW
Market Square
Cundletown
Sunday SEPT 8th, 2019
The day was well attended by our members but the winds made for a chilly welcome.
John and Sandy Waters went along and estimated there were maybe 20% more cars on display compared to last year's inaugural event. John sent some excellent photos in which shows the variety on show.
You can see them HERE
Market Square
Cundletown
Sunday SEPT 8th, 2019
The day was well attended by our members but the winds made for a chilly welcome.
John and Sandy Waters went along and estimated there were maybe 20% more cars on display compared to last year's inaugural event. John sent some excellent photos in which shows the variety on show.
You can see them HERE
WAUCHOPE TRUCK and MACHINERY SHOW
Wauchope Showground
Sat/Sunday JULY 13-14th, 2019
This year's show had an outstanding display of trucks, tractors and machinery on show. .
Mac trucks were the feature for the 2019 event and even had an old chain drive model on display.
One of the smaller units (left) was still capable of carrying a full sized truckie and wife around the ring effortlessly.
More photos HERE .
Wauchope Showground
Sat/Sunday JULY 13-14th, 2019
This year's show had an outstanding display of trucks, tractors and machinery on show. .
Mac trucks were the feature for the 2019 event and even had an old chain drive model on display.
One of the smaller units (left) was still capable of carrying a full sized truckie and wife around the ring effortlessly.
More photos HERE .
XMAS IN JULY LUNCHEON
Byabarra Cafe
Byabarra
Saturday JULY 6th, 2019
It was off to the Byabarra Cafe for our Christmas in July outing.
After Morning tea at Trish and Ian Newman's home, the observation run to Comboyne tested drivers and co-pilots as they tried to spy the objects from clues provided by Dave.
Then it was back to the Byabarra Cafe for a delicious lunch.
More details to follow shortly.
Photos can be found HERE
Byabarra Cafe
Byabarra
Saturday JULY 6th, 2019
It was off to the Byabarra Cafe for our Christmas in July outing.
After Morning tea at Trish and Ian Newman's home, the observation run to Comboyne tested drivers and co-pilots as they tried to spy the objects from clues provided by Dave.
Then it was back to the Byabarra Cafe for a delicious lunch.
More details to follow shortly.
Photos can be found HERE
The grand old Dungog Bank Hotel
WINTER WOOLY RUN TO DUNGOG
Friday 21st to Monday 24th JUNE, 2019
Events Director Dave Spokes chose Dungog's historic Bank Hotel as our spot to snuggle down on our Winter Wooly Run.
The old pub was a step back in time but made for a really different experience. We were the only guests and took over the top floor. With only eight chairs for a do-it-yourself breakfast and one table it was a case of first-in best dressed, then get out of the way for the next hungry person.
The lounge downstairs with it's fire running flat out on a generous supply of old dry hardwood made an excellent spot for our meals.
Pictures of the event will be up shortly.
Friday 21st to Monday 24th JUNE, 2019
Events Director Dave Spokes chose Dungog's historic Bank Hotel as our spot to snuggle down on our Winter Wooly Run.
The old pub was a step back in time but made for a really different experience. We were the only guests and took over the top floor. With only eight chairs for a do-it-yourself breakfast and one table it was a case of first-in best dressed, then get out of the way for the next hungry person.
The lounge downstairs with it's fire running flat out on a generous supply of old dry hardwood made an excellent spot for our meals.
Pictures of the event will be up shortly.
2019 PRESIDENT'S RUN
9:30 am Sunday, 16th JUNE, 2019
The morning at Wavebowl went off well. Most of those who turned up had bowled at sometime in their life, though this was not always evident.
There was much laughter and a few dark horses who scored more than their share of strikes.
As usual there was plenty of food on hand thanks to Dellis and Daph and prizes of chocolates for winners and bush lemons for the dud deliveries. A run via one of Chris's country shortcuts and a generous lunch at Wauchope Country Club rounded out the day
9:30 am Sunday, 16th JUNE, 2019
The morning at Wavebowl went off well. Most of those who turned up had bowled at sometime in their life, though this was not always evident.
There was much laughter and a few dark horses who scored more than their share of strikes.
As usual there was plenty of food on hand thanks to Dellis and Daph and prizes of chocolates for winners and bush lemons for the dud deliveries. A run via one of Chris's country shortcuts and a generous lunch at Wauchope Country Club rounded out the day
Bargain Hunters check out the wide variety of stalls
HARS SWAP MEET & MARKET DAY
7:00 am Sunday, 2nd JUNE, 2019
Our annual swap meet continues to attract crowds of enthusiasts and this year numbers exceeded previous years with more than 2,600 coming through the gates.
Stallholders reported good trade from the186 undercover and outdoor sites and the weather was kinder with only a few morning spots giving way to sunny finish.
More on this year's Swap Meet can be found HERE
7:00 am Sunday, 2nd JUNE, 2019
Our annual swap meet continues to attract crowds of enthusiasts and this year numbers exceeded previous years with more than 2,600 coming through the gates.
Stallholders reported good trade from the186 undercover and outdoor sites and the weather was kinder with only a few morning spots giving way to sunny finish.
More on this year's Swap Meet can be found HERE
DAY TRIP to CATTAI WETLANDS
Sunday, 7th APRIL,2019
The Cattai Wetlands has been described as "The Hidden Gem" of the Manning Valley.
Once farmland degraded by acid-sulphate soil, it was purchased by council in 2003. After major remediation works it is now recognised as an international bird-watching site and provides sanctuary to over 180 different species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and goannas. (And 450 billion mosquitoes so bring your aero-guard)
Three walking tracks are available including a 2km stroll around the wetlands, a ramble through coastal blackbutt forest and a short hike to the look out on Spring Hill, where you can see as far south as Cape Hawke and Crowdy Head to the east.
Sunday, 7th APRIL,2019
The Cattai Wetlands has been described as "The Hidden Gem" of the Manning Valley.
Once farmland degraded by acid-sulphate soil, it was purchased by council in 2003. After major remediation works it is now recognised as an international bird-watching site and provides sanctuary to over 180 different species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and goannas. (And 450 billion mosquitoes so bring your aero-guard)
Three walking tracks are available including a 2km stroll around the wetlands, a ramble through coastal blackbutt forest and a short hike to the look out on Spring Hill, where you can see as far south as Cape Hawke and Crowdy Head to the east.
DAY TRIP to HAT HEAD
Sunday, 10th March,2019
It was a beautiful day for the Sunday run to through Crescent Head to Hat Head and a large roll up of our members enjoyed the day.
We explored the Left Bank Rd on our way through to Gladstone. Nice scenery but more plenty of potholes and patches. Considering the dry weather we were surprised at the lushness and height of the grass on river-flat country. (Happy cows).
Lunch in the covered camp kitchen at Hat Head reserve gave everyone a chance to catch up on the latest gossip.
John Waters photos are HERE
Sunday, 10th March,2019
It was a beautiful day for the Sunday run to through Crescent Head to Hat Head and a large roll up of our members enjoyed the day.
We explored the Left Bank Rd on our way through to Gladstone. Nice scenery but more plenty of potholes and patches. Considering the dry weather we were surprised at the lushness and height of the grass on river-flat country. (Happy cows).
Lunch in the covered camp kitchen at Hat Head reserve gave everyone a chance to catch up on the latest gossip.
John Waters photos are HERE
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