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Mid-Week Lunch Report
March 2024
Our March Mid-Week lunch, was held at Finnian’s Irish Tavern on Wednesday 20th March, 2024. Fourteen members made the trip into the heart of Port Macquarie to attend the lunch. Everyone, (except Wayne, who came by bus because his car was at David Spokes being worked on), drove their modern cars to the venue as parking in Port is a little problematic at the best of times!
We were spread over two long tables at the tavern to enjoy a lovely meal and lots of worthwhile conversation. Irish Stew proved to be a quite popular choice from the menu, with John Toohey declaring ‘his stew was nearly as good as what Colleen cooks!’, a nice compliment for the chef.
Please don’t forget, everyone is welcome to come to the Mid-Week lunches for a great opportunity to relax, enjoy good food and even nicer company, take your old car for a run (or come in your modern), and join us. Our next few lunches are printed below. We meet at the venue at 12 noon. It is helpful, for seating purposes, if you can let Lois Hogan know if you are coming, but this is not an absolute necessity.
FINNIAN’S IRISH TAVERN ATTENDEES:
Garry & Lois Hogan Modern, Phil & Gloria Constable, Eric & Trish Lewis, Colleen Sydenham & John Toohey, Wayne Harper , Laurie & Fran Knight, Alex Lockley, Bruce & Kerrie Randall. All came in Modern cars except Wayne Harper who arrived by Public Transport (Bus) just to be different.
VISITORS: Nil APOLOGIES: Nil
The April, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY APRIL 17TH at THE LAURIETON HOTEL, Bold Street, Laurieton.
The May, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY MAY 15TH at THE BAGO TAVERN, 235 High Street, Wauchope.
The June, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY JUNE 19TH at THE COOPERNOOK HOTEL, 240 George Gibson Drive, Coopernook.
Thanks to Lois Hogan for the pics and article
Mid-Week Lunch Report
February 2024
Our February Mid-Week lunch, was held at The Bonny Hills Beach Hotel on Wednesday 21st February, 2024. Sixteen members were able to join us on the day, even taking into account the re-tarring of Ocean Drive right outside the venue and the inevitable traffic congestion that was caused. I was obviously left out of the loop on forthcoming roadworks!!! Alex Lockley, who lives nearby, had it sussed out; he walked across to the venue – good on you, Alex!!
The weather was still very hot, so we appreciated our seats indoors in the air-conditioning. The meals were a little slow in coming out, as another group from the CWA were seated in the other room, so the kitchen was quite busy. However, when the meals all arrived they were worth waiting for, all very nice.
Please don’t forget, everyone is welcome to come to the Mid-Week lunches for a great opportunity to relax, enjoy good food and even nicer company, take your old car for a run (or come in your modern), and join us. Our next few lunches are printed below. We meet at the venue at 12 noon. It is helpful, for seating purposes, if you can let Lois Hogan know if you are coming, but this is not an absolute necessity.
THE BONNY HILLS BEACH HOTEL ATTENDEES WERE:
Garry & Lois Hogan (HR Holden), Bruce Wilson (Singer Wagon) Those who drove Modern were Eric & Trish Lewis, Bruce & Kerrie Randall, David & Margaret Hayes, Colleen Sydenham & John Toohey, Colleen & Mike Chard, Judy & Barry Burton.
And in a first for mid-week lunches.... Alex Lockley arrived via boots!!
VISITORS: Nil APOLOGIES: Pat Stallebrass
The March, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY MARCH 20TH at FINNIAN’S IRISH TAVERN, 97 Gordon Street, Port Macquarie.
The April, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY APRIL 17TH at THE LAURIETON HOTEL, Bold Street, Laurieton.
The May, 2024 lunch will be held at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY MAY 15TH at THE BAGO TAVERN, 235 High Street, Wauchope.
Thanks to Lois for the write-up
Mid-Week Lunch Report
January 2024
Our January Mid-Week lunch, the first one for 2024, was held at Club Harrington on Wednesday 17th January, 2024. Even though it was still Christmas Holiday time and many members were away or entertaining visitors, eleven members and four visitors were still able to join us on the day.
Club Harrington has such a beautiful outlook from the Bistro area. It was lovely to spend time together and watch the blue water and the break-wall through the big picture windows of the club. Everyone was very happy with their meals, and the chance to “catch up and have a chat”. Rick & Robyn Bushell were planning to join us as well, but unfortunately had car breakdowns, not once but twice on the way, so in the end they had to give-up and return home! So sorry, we would have loved to have seen you both.
Please don’t forget, everyone is welcome to come to the Mid-Week lunches for a great opportunity to relax, enjoy good food and even nicer company, take your old car for a run (or come in your modern), and join us. Our next few lunches are printed below. We meet at the venue at 12 noon. It is helpful, for seating purposes, if you can let Lois Hogan know if you are coming, but this is not an absolute necessity.
CLUB HARRINGTON ATTENDEES WERE:
Colleen & Mike Chard (MG Magnette), Bruce Wilson (Singer Wagon), Garry & Lois Hogan, Colleen Sydenham & John Toohey, John Curtis & Jenny Piper, Janet & Ian Spraggon.
VISITORS: Linda Hogan and children (Riley, Alisha & Joshua)
APOLOGIES: Rick & Robyn Bushell
HARS Crafty Ladies Going Strong in 2023
Once again our small group of “Crafty Ladies” have been busy with the knitting needles and crochet hooks creating their magic to produce knee rugs, beanies and mittens to distribute, These items are gratefully received by folk in the local nursing homes and hospital in the Wauchope and Port Macquarie district.
The group has donated 93 rugs since February, plus numerous beanies, gloves etc. So nice to see the huge smiles as they receive their gift.
The ladies have also given 20 s/hand handbags (in good condition) to the Women’s Refuge, each containing emergency items like toothpaste brush and paste, washer combs etc plus personal items for their clients.
Norm Dwyer opens her house to host the craft mornings on the 3rd Wednesday in the month and Jennifer Lucy is a patient motivator to get everyone involved.
We are a very happy group… plenty of gossip thrown in with the tea, coffee (and cakes to boot.)
You don’t need to be able to sew, knit, crochet or have any crafty skills. There are plenty of crafty champions who would love to help you learn. (Thanks to Daphne for the story)
If you are would like to find out more, call
* Jennifer – 6585 6587 or *Norma – 6586 4322 or 0438 864 322
Log Book Rules Explained
Since it was first introduced, the Historic & Classic Vehicles Log Book System has been a boon for members, making it so easy to fill in details for our club runs.
The CHMC (Council of Heritage Motor Clubs) became aware that some drivers were getting booked because they did not fully understand the system's rules. Here's an example:
"If you are towing trailers or caravans that are registered under the Historic Scheme, separate log books are required and also must be completed and carried."
They have published a "Fact Sheet" that lays everything out in easy to read format. Registration Officer, Peter Denham, who has represented us at CHMC meetings, has asked that the sheet be available on our website, so members can get any questions answered.
The sheet is available for download on the Documents page HERE
Since it was first introduced, the Historic & Classic Vehicles Log Book System has been a boon for members, making it so easy to fill in details for our club runs.
The CHMC (Council of Heritage Motor Clubs) became aware that some drivers were getting booked because they did not fully understand the system's rules. Here's an example:
"If you are towing trailers or caravans that are registered under the Historic Scheme, separate log books are required and also must be completed and carried."
They have published a "Fact Sheet" that lays everything out in easy to read format. Registration Officer, Peter Denham, who has represented us at CHMC meetings, has asked that the sheet be available on our website, so members can get any questions answered.
The sheet is available for download on the Documents page HERE
Lending a hand in Wauchope
Each year Jeanette Rainbow OAM ( a very community involved Wauchope local) asks Rocket Turnbull to provide cars to transport some locals to the Pappinbarra All Saints Church and then to the Hollisdale Hall for a cuppa and cakes and then back to Wauchope.
This year Jeanette drove Rocket's Morris 1000 out to Pappinbarra, ,while Rocket drove his Jaguar.
Peter Denham, Dennis Marks and Karyn, Stuart and Kerry Armstrong, Len Colbert and Norm Dunn provided the cars to ferry the others in the group out and back.
A beautiful setting in the Pappinbarra valley for the tiny church and a great cuppa and cakes at the hall.
(Thanks to Norm Dunn for the photo and story)
Each year Jeanette Rainbow OAM ( a very community involved Wauchope local) asks Rocket Turnbull to provide cars to transport some locals to the Pappinbarra All Saints Church and then to the Hollisdale Hall for a cuppa and cakes and then back to Wauchope.
This year Jeanette drove Rocket's Morris 1000 out to Pappinbarra, ,while Rocket drove his Jaguar.
Peter Denham, Dennis Marks and Karyn, Stuart and Kerry Armstrong, Len Colbert and Norm Dunn provided the cars to ferry the others in the group out and back.
A beautiful setting in the Pappinbarra valley for the tiny church and a great cuppa and cakes at the hall.
(Thanks to Norm Dunn for the photo and story)
Members Vote for First Aid Training Course
At the April 2023 General Meeting, it was confirmed that a grant to purchase an automatic defribrillator machine would be forthcoming. After further discussion, members agreed that we really need a qualified person to demonstrate how best to deal with an emergency situation that may require use of the machine. Secretary Dennis had made some enquiries and suggested one possible avenue was to pay an instructor to do a group demonstration of response and resuscitation. At a possible cost of around $400 or so to educate 40 or 50 members, a motion for the club to pay this amount was passed unanimously. It was suggested that the demo could take place after a meeting. More will be known after we choose an instructor. The NSW Fire and Rescue encourages CPR training and has provided a downloadable A4 chart to assist in educating the general public. It follows the accepted "D.R.S.A.B.C.D." method to help responders remember what to do next before finally getting to use a defribrillator . You can find this chart on our Documents Page HERE or Download it now HERE |
Here's a full list of the Annual Awards presented at the Christmas BBQ at Dunbogan. There were quite a few surprises when I presented awards. Here’s the list:
2020 Restorations Awards were presented to Garry Hogan 1966 Holden HR Station Wagon, John Gunn 1966 Holden HR Sedan, Garry Kelly 1956 Hillman Californian, Rocket Turnbull 1979 Holden HX Station Wagon.
2021 Restoration Awards: Rocket Turnbull 1957 Triumph Tiger Motorbike, John Curtis 1984 Holden WB Utility Tonner, Ben Hollis 1954 Austin A30 Sedan.
2022 Restoration Awards: David Hayes 1929 Buick Master 6 Roadster, David Spokes 1950 Austin A40 Sedan, Jacob Hollis 1955 Land Rover, Phil Constable 1928 Chevrolet Utility, John Florimo 1975 Leyland Moke. All hand crafted trophies were made and donated by John Gunn, Wonderful effort they look fantastic John many thanks!!!
Cindy Whalley was presented with the 2022 Club Person of the Year. Great work Cindy who was speechless and totally surprised on the day. Well done Cindy!!! Phil & Gloria Constable were presented with the Bushell’s trophy for the best presented car of the day after nearly twenty years of hard work you’re 1928 Chev Roadster Ute looks magnificent. Congratulations Phil Well Done!!!
Overall it is good to see our Club returning to a near normal routine, many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this day an outstanding success. Thank you all!!! Chris
2020 Restorations Awards were presented to Garry Hogan 1966 Holden HR Station Wagon, John Gunn 1966 Holden HR Sedan, Garry Kelly 1956 Hillman Californian, Rocket Turnbull 1979 Holden HX Station Wagon.
2021 Restoration Awards: Rocket Turnbull 1957 Triumph Tiger Motorbike, John Curtis 1984 Holden WB Utility Tonner, Ben Hollis 1954 Austin A30 Sedan.
2022 Restoration Awards: David Hayes 1929 Buick Master 6 Roadster, David Spokes 1950 Austin A40 Sedan, Jacob Hollis 1955 Land Rover, Phil Constable 1928 Chevrolet Utility, John Florimo 1975 Leyland Moke. All hand crafted trophies were made and donated by John Gunn, Wonderful effort they look fantastic John many thanks!!!
Cindy Whalley was presented with the 2022 Club Person of the Year. Great work Cindy who was speechless and totally surprised on the day. Well done Cindy!!! Phil & Gloria Constable were presented with the Bushell’s trophy for the best presented car of the day after nearly twenty years of hard work you’re 1928 Chev Roadster Ute looks magnificent. Congratulations Phil Well Done!!!
Overall it is good to see our Club returning to a near normal routine, many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this day an outstanding success. Thank you all!!! Chris
Yippin Creek Railway
The Yippin Creek miniature railway is back in operation. Hastings Valley Miniature Railway Club members do runs on the second Saturday of the month from 10am to 2pm. They have both steam and electric models and it would be really interesting to see them in action. Maybe we could stop in for morning tea on one of our Club Runs. We may have to take a set of bathroom scales over for some of our more portly members who may want a ride. More info HERE |
REGO CHECKLIST FORMS
There is an updated form to fill out prior to your next rego check. Yogi has prepared a Pre-Registration Checklist to make this easier for both you and our club inspection team. The RTA is getting more particular on Historic Vehicles not complying with the rules. It is up to the owner to see that their vehicle complies at the time of their annual inspection. When bringing your vehicle in, please ensure that all the boxes are ticked and any you are uncertain about can be sorted out on the day. The form can be downloaded HERE |
FIND ALL THOSE CLUB FORMS IN ONE PLACE
There is a new page on our website called "Documents". The tab for 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.
There is a new page on our website called "Documents". The tab for 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.
OUR CRAFT GROUP HELPS WAUCHOPE HOSPICE
Originally just a gathering of a few of our ladies who enjoyed knitting and needlework, Norma Dwyer and Jennifer Lucy's small craft group has now grown to six or ten ladies who meet at Norma's place once a month to share their passion for the hobby.
Recently they have produced quite a supply of much appreciated knee rugs for patients in the Wauchope Hospital.
The Crafty Ladies have scoured the Op-Shops for wool and augmented it with some of their own remnants, so cost is minimal but satisfaction for the givers and receivers is high.
Daphne Shaw has long been producing Christmas Trees for the Children's Hospital and is sharing her methods with her Crafty mates.
If any of our ladies would like to go along, contact Jennifer or Norma and you will be made welcome.
PS: Odds and ends of wool are always useful so if you have any leftovers give the girls a call. Click images to enlarge
Originally just a gathering of a few of our ladies who enjoyed knitting and needlework, Norma Dwyer and Jennifer Lucy's small craft group has now grown to six or ten ladies who meet at Norma's place once a month to share their passion for the hobby.
Recently they have produced quite a supply of much appreciated knee rugs for patients in the Wauchope Hospital.
The Crafty Ladies have scoured the Op-Shops for wool and augmented it with some of their own remnants, so cost is minimal but satisfaction for the givers and receivers is high.
Daphne Shaw has long been producing Christmas Trees for the Children's Hospital and is sharing her methods with her Crafty mates.
If any of our ladies would like to go along, contact Jennifer or Norma and you will be made welcome.
PS: Odds and ends of wool are always useful so if you have any leftovers give the girls a call. Click images to enlarge
FOR ALL THE FORD OWNERS
A look back on how Henry Ford changed the world
A postcard from 1917 gave a fascinating look into the spectacular expansion of the Ford car industry.
Ford Motor Company produced its first cars in a rented building on Mack Avenue in Detroit starting with the model A.
In the early years just 1700 cars were produced.
Following the introduction of the model T in 1910, it had climbed to 700,000 by 1917.
A hundred years later, Ford sells 6.6 million vehicles in a year.
You can download the post card HERE (File size 6mb)
A look back on how Henry Ford changed the world
A postcard from 1917 gave a fascinating look into the spectacular expansion of the Ford car industry.
Ford Motor Company produced its first cars in a rented building on Mack Avenue in Detroit starting with the model A.
In the early years just 1700 cars were produced.
Following the introduction of the model T in 1910, it had climbed to 700,000 by 1917.
A hundred years later, Ford sells 6.6 million vehicles in a year.
You can download the post card HERE (File size 6mb)
NEW LAW FOR LOW RANGE BLOOD ALCOHOL
LOSE YOUR LICENCE FOR 3 MONTHS
PAY $561 AS WELL
As from 20th May 2019, drivers will be hit with hard hitting penalties.
First time offenders with low range alcohol (0.05 - 0.08) will receive an automatic 3 moths licence suspension and a fine of $561 (OUCH).
The same applies for learner, P1 and P2 drivers over zero and
taxi and bus drivers etc over 0.02 limit.
These drink driving reforms passed NSW Parliament in September last year and the NRMA recently surveyed their Members about these penalties and found that over two-thirds of people support this new law. Support is even higher (76%) in regional areas. Over 700 participants responded to questions about the new drink driving reforms.
Under the new laws, simpler and more certain penalties will also apply for drug drivers. Offenders who drive with the presence of illicit drugs for the first time will receive a $561 fine and a three month licence suspension if the offence is confirmed by laboratory analysis.
Alcohol related crashes claimed the lives of at least 68 people on NSW roads last year, accounting for nearly one in five road deaths, including 55 lives lost on country roads. Fatalities from crashes involving a drug driver accounted for similar numbers of deaths.
The NRMA recently released "Still Smashed" prior to last year's Christmas party season to remind revellers of the risk of drink driving. The report found that almost one-quarter (23%) of drinkers believed they were still over the legal limit the next morning and an alarming one-in-four (27%) of those still got behind the wheel.
The full article can be found HERE
First time offenders with low range alcohol (0.05 - 0.08) will receive an automatic 3 moths licence suspension and a fine of $561 (OUCH).
The same applies for learner, P1 and P2 drivers over zero and
taxi and bus drivers etc over 0.02 limit.
These drink driving reforms passed NSW Parliament in September last year and the NRMA recently surveyed their Members about these penalties and found that over two-thirds of people support this new law. Support is even higher (76%) in regional areas. Over 700 participants responded to questions about the new drink driving reforms.
Under the new laws, simpler and more certain penalties will also apply for drug drivers. Offenders who drive with the presence of illicit drugs for the first time will receive a $561 fine and a three month licence suspension if the offence is confirmed by laboratory analysis.
Alcohol related crashes claimed the lives of at least 68 people on NSW roads last year, accounting for nearly one in five road deaths, including 55 lives lost on country roads. Fatalities from crashes involving a drug driver accounted for similar numbers of deaths.
The NRMA recently released "Still Smashed" prior to last year's Christmas party season to remind revellers of the risk of drink driving. The report found that almost one-quarter (23%) of drinkers believed they were still over the legal limit the next morning and an alarming one-in-four (27%) of those still got behind the wheel.
The full article can be found HERE
NRMA WARNING ON MOBILE PHONES IN CARS
Demerit point increase From 17 September 2018. Drivers who use a mobile phone illegally will be penalised an extra demerit point, up from four to five. In double demerit points, it doubles to 10 points. If you've lost 3 points for any offence in the last year or do so in the next 3 years, there goes your licence. That's for ordinary licences, special licences have even less points to play with.
Distracted driving is fast becoming a severe and growing threat to road safety.
Using a mobile phone while driving increases your risk of a crash four-fold. (US studies have found talking on a phone is worse than drunk-driving and texting is more than 16 times as dangerous. LA Times.)
In NSW, drivers or riders can use their mobile phone to make or answer a call and use the audio playing function (e.g. music) only if the phone is either:
Demerit point increase From 17 September 2018. Drivers who use a mobile phone illegally will be penalised an extra demerit point, up from four to five. In double demerit points, it doubles to 10 points. If you've lost 3 points for any offence in the last year or do so in the next 3 years, there goes your licence. That's for ordinary licences, special licences have even less points to play with.
Distracted driving is fast becoming a severe and growing threat to road safety.
Using a mobile phone while driving increases your risk of a crash four-fold. (US studies have found talking on a phone is worse than drunk-driving and texting is more than 16 times as dangerous. LA Times.)
In NSW, drivers or riders can use their mobile phone to make or answer a call and use the audio playing function (e.g. music) only if the phone is either:
- In a cradle fixed to the vehicle and doesn’t obscure their view of the road;
- Can be operated without touching any part of the phone, such as via Bluetooth or voice activation.
- Drivers are able to use their mobile phone as a driver’s aid (e.g. GPS) only if the phone is in a cradle fixed to the vehicle and doesn’t obscure their view of the road.
- If you want to use your phone for anything else, your vehicle must be parked out of the line of traffic. These functions are not permitted when your vehicle is stopped, including when waiting at traffic lights or stuck in traffic. (condensed excerpts from MRMA website)
SOME INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS FROM ALL OVER
AUSTRALIAN CAR CLUBS LIST
Roads & Maritime Services have issued a list of Approved Car Clubs of Australia,
with contact information including telephone numbers.
You can find them HERE
Roads & Maritime Services have issued a list of Approved Car Clubs of Australia,
with contact information including telephone numbers.
You can find them HERE
THE RISKS OF IMPORTING CARS FROM OVERSEAS
Australian Border Force detects asbestos in classic cars, owners risk thousands of dollars in fines
DEADLY asbestos is being detected in an increasing number of classic cars - and unwary buyers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in fines and repairs.
JOSHUA DOWLING News Corp Australia Network NOVEMBER 26, 2017 11:59PM
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DEADLY asbestos is being detected in an increasing number of privately imported classic cars — and unwary buyers are risking thousands of dollars in fines and repairs.
Australian Border Force has intercepted more than 50 classic and vintage cars containing asbestos parts so far this year, almost twice as many as the same period last year.
Valuable collector cars such as Ford Mustangs, Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Jaguars — most of which are more than 40 years old — have been caught in the Customs crackdown.
Individual importers risk fines of more than $3000 per offence, but the biggest expense is getting car parts tested and replaced.
Importers must pay for the testing of suspect parts and then replace them with asbestos-free components before the vehicle can clear Customs — a process that can take months and cost in excess of $20,000.
Read full News.com article HERE
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Australian Border Force detects asbestos in classic cars, owners risk thousands of dollars in fines
DEADLY asbestos is being detected in an increasing number of classic cars - and unwary buyers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in fines and repairs.
JOSHUA DOWLING News Corp Australia Network NOVEMBER 26, 2017 11:59PM
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DEADLY asbestos is being detected in an increasing number of privately imported classic cars — and unwary buyers are risking thousands of dollars in fines and repairs.
Australian Border Force has intercepted more than 50 classic and vintage cars containing asbestos parts so far this year, almost twice as many as the same period last year.
Valuable collector cars such as Ford Mustangs, Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Jaguars — most of which are more than 40 years old — have been caught in the Customs crackdown.
Individual importers risk fines of more than $3000 per offence, but the biggest expense is getting car parts tested and replaced.
Importers must pay for the testing of suspect parts and then replace them with asbestos-free components before the vehicle can clear Customs — a process that can take months and cost in excess of $20,000.
Read full News.com article HERE
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